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[Randy Orton Gallery]

Article: Randy Orton - Heel or Face?
Article: The Future: Randy Orton
Wrestler: Randy Orton
Real Name: Randy Keith Orton
Birthday: April 1, 1980
Hometown: Born in Knoxville
Lives in St. Louis, MO
Marital Status: NOT KEEPING TRACK ANY MORE
Height & Weight: 6'5" - 265 lbs
Trained by: South Broadway Athletic Club
OVW Wrestling School
Debut: 2000
Previous Gimmicks: The Legend Killer
Finishing Move: The R.K.O.
Favorite Moves: Full Nelson slam
Wheelbarrow German suplex
Crossbody from Top Rope
Overdrive/O-Zone
European Uppercut
Inverted Headlock Backbreaker
Body Scissors with Chinlock
Falling Clothesline
Dropkick
DDT
Notable Feuds
Billy & Chuck
DVon
Batista
Booker T
Goldust
Bill Goldberg
Shawn Michaels
Mick Foley
The Rock
Notable Feuds
Chris Benoit
Triple H
Ric Flair
Batista
Christian
The Undertaker
Rey Mysterio
Kurt Angle
Carlito Cool
Degeneration-X

  • OVW Hardcore title (3);
  • WWE Intercontinental title defeating Rob Van Dam (December 14, 2003 - Armageddon);
  • (WWE) World Heavyweight title defeating Chris Benoit (August 15, 2004 - Summerslam);
  • (WWE) World Tag Team titles w/Edge defeating Ric Flair & Roddy Piper (November 13, 2006);


  • In the Beginning:
  • Randy Orton is the son of legendary wrestler "Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr. and grandson of Bob Orton Sr...
  • Randy Orton did a few shots as a referee with World Organized Wrestling, a promotion his uncle Barry O. worked for..
  • Randy Orton started out in St. Louis at the South Broadway Athletic Club for a promotion called Mid Missouri Wrestling Alliance..

    Randy Ortons was U/A (Unauthorized Absence) on 2 occasions from the U.S. Marines once for 82 days making him a deserter and he received a dishonorable discharge.

  • October 2001: Randy Orton began wrestling in special dark matches at WWF Television Tapings..
  • November 27, 2001: Randy Orton suffered a shoulder injury in a dark match at the WWF tapings against Brock Lesnar..
  • ~~~It is believed the injury is a separated shoulder as he had his MRI done, which means he'd be out three to six weeks..
  • ~~~If it is a rotator cuff tear, which was considered the worst case scenario, that could require surgery..
  • March 2002: Randy Orton was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling to sharpen his skills..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Smackdown!:
  • April 25, 2002 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton debuts defeating Hardcore Holly (match ordered by Vince McMahon)..
  • May 2, 2002 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton faces Hardcore Holly for the second week in a row..
  • ~~~Randy Orton frustrates Holly into getting himself DQed, then Holly spinbusted Orton on the stage!
  • May 9, 2002 - Smackdown!: Lance Storm defeats Randy Orton with Hardcore Holly was the guest referee..
  • May 16, 2002 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton & Val Venis defeated Hardcore Holly & Lance Storm with Orton pinning Storm..
  • May 23, 2002 - Smackdown!: Test defeats Randy Orton with Stacy Keibler at ringside cheering for Test..
  • May 30, 2002 - Smackdown!: Undertaker grants Randy Orton a WWE title match, Orton puts in a great effort in a losing cause..
  • July 14, 2002 - House Show: Batista defeats Randy Orton, who was injured after a brutal clothesline/chokeslam..
  • ~~~The match ends early and Medical staff goes to the ring-- Orton leaves the ring on his own feet..
  • September 4, 2002 - OVW "Fall Brawl": Damaja defeats Randy Orton..
  • September 5, 2002 - Smackdown!: Brock Lesnar defeats Randy Orton to retain his Undisputed title..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - RAW:
  • September 23, 2002 - RAW: Randy Orton jumps to RAW and defeats Steven Richards in his first match!
  • Randy Orton separated his shoulder during his two matches on RAW and consulted with a specialist in St. Louis this week.
  • October 14, 2002 - RAW: Randy Orton comes out and tells everyone that he suffered a shoulder injury and will be out for a few months..
  • ~~~The crowd turned on Orton chanting "Nah Nah Nah Hey Hey Hey Good bye", to which Randy teases a heel turn on his return..
  • October 28, 2002 - RAW: Randy stays on TV with "Updates" on his rehabilitation (egotistical heel mode)..
  • January 20, 2003 - RAW: Scott Stiener def Batista by DQ when Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Batista & Triple H interfer and demolish Stiener..
  • Febuary 3, 2003 - RAW: Batista & Randy Orton attack Goldust and thrown into an electrical box, shocking him unconcious!!
  • Randy Orton has multiple broken bones in his foot and a dislocated toe..
  • Febuary 24, 2003 - RAW: Scott Stiener & Booker T defeat Batista & Randy Orton..
  • March 1, 2003 - Live Event: Randy Orton injures his ankle in a match with the Dudleyz and will miss some time..
  • March 17, 2003 - RAW: Triple H defeats Goldust in a "non-title" match after Randy Orton intefered from the crowd!
  • April 2003: Randy's actual injuries were four different dislocation and three broken bones in his foot..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - RAW (Evolution):
  • May 26, 2003 - RAW: Randy Orton returns and reforms the Evolution with Triple H & Ric Flair..
  • June 2, 2003 - RAW: Triple H/Ric Flair/Randy Orton defeat Kevin Nash/Shawn Michaels/Hurricane in a 6man tag..
  • June 23, 2003 - RAW: Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton..
  • July 7, 2003 - RAW: Rob Van Dam & Bubba Dudley defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton with help from Spike Dudley..
  • July 14, 2003 - RAW: The Evolution defeated The Dudley Boyz in an elimination match after Randy Orton pinned all 3 Dudleyz!
  • August 4, 2003 - RAW: Randy Orton beats Scott Steiner with interference from Test..
  • August 18, 2003 - RAW: Bill Goldberg beat Randy Orton with help from Steve Austin and set off a series of events..
  • ~~~Kevin Nash attacked Goldberg, Shawn Michaels superkicked Triple H, Chris Jericho chairshot on Shawn Michaels..
  • August 24, 2003 - Summerslam: Triple H beats Goldberg, Randy Orton, Y2J, Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash in an Elimination Chamber..
  • September 1, 2003 - RAW: Bill Goldberg / Maven / Shawn Michaels beat Triple H / Ric Flair / Randy Orton..
  • September 8, 2003 - RAW: Bill Goldberg & Randy Orton vs Triple H & Ric Flair went to a NO CONTEST after triple-teaming Goldberg..
  • September 13, 2003 - Live Event: Triple H beat Randy Orton & Ric Flair to retain the World title in a farce..
  • September 21, 2003 - Unforgiven: Randy Orton defeated Shawn Michaels after he used a forign object given to him by Ric Flair!
  • September 29, 2003 - RAW: Shawn Michaels & Bill Goldberg beat Ric Flair & Randy Orton by DQ when Rodney Mack interferes..
  • October 6, 2003 - RAW: Randy Orton & Ric Flair defeated Garrison Cade & Mark Jindrak..
  • October 13, 2003 - RAW: Bill Goldberg & Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton, Ric Flair & Mark Henry in a handicap match..
  • October 20, 2003 - RAW: Booker T defeated Randy Orton by COUNT OUT..
  • October 27, 2003 - RAW: Mark Jindrak & Garrison Cade defeated Ric Flair & Randy Orton with a little help from Maven..
  • November 10, 2003 - RAW: Shawn Michales defeated Randy Orton in their second "Legend vs Legend Killer" match..
  • November 16, 2003 - Survivor Series: Team Bischoff defeated Team Austin officially ending Steve Austin's reign as co-GM of RAW..
  • ~~~Randy Orton finished off Shawn Michaels at the end to win the match as the only survivor of the match!
  • November 17, 2003 - RAW: Rob Van Dam defeated Ric Flair by DQ when Randy Orton ran down and RKO'd RVD!
  • ~~~Main event: Triple H/Batista/Randy Orton defeated Bill Goldberg in a Handicap match..
  • November 24, 2003 - RAW ROULETTE: Randy Orton defeated Sgt Slaughter in a "Legend vs Legend Killer" match!
  • December 1, 2003 - RAW: Bill Goldberg & Shawn Michaels & Rob Van Dam beat Batista & Randy Orton & Kane in the main event!
  • December 14, 2003 - Armageddon: Randy Orton defeated Rob Van Dam to win the Intercontinental title!
  • December 15, 2003 - RAW: Randy Orton vs Mick Foley match doesn't happen because Foley grabs his bags and walks out of the WWE..
  • December 29, 2003 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Booker T to retain the IC title with distraction from Kane..
  • Janaury 12, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Rob Van Dam to retain the IC title in a GREAT match!
  • ~~~Randy Orton had sent a limo to Mick Foley's house with a front row ticket, but Mick Foley failed to appear..
  • ~~~Randy Orton got busted open after ramming his head into the ringpost, suffering a legitimate concussion..
  • Janaury 19, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton continues to insult and degrade Mick Foley through video packages calling him a coward..
  • January 25, 2004 - Royal Rumble: Mick Foley enters the Royal Rumble at #21 and eliminated Randy Orton and himself in the process..
  • Janaury 26, 2004 - RAW: Mick Foley returns to RAW to engage in a very erie and scarry confrontation with Randy Orton..
  • ~~~Mick Foley gave a speech about all his hard work, and requested that Randy Orton spit in his face again..
  • ~~~It all culminated into Mick Foley snapping and beating the hell out of Randy Orton to chants of "Foley! Foley! Foley!"..
  • February 2, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton attacked Mick Foley and proclaimed "Make No Mistake, Mick.. You are my BITCH!"
  • ~~~Later that night, Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton in a non-title match after interference from Mick Foley..
  • February 9, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton beat Rob Van Dam & Booker T to retain the IC title, then RKOs Mick Foley outside of the ring!
  • February 16, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton calls out Mick Foley for a fight, but is joined by Evolution in a lenthy beatdown on Foley!
  • March 1, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton & Batista beat Shawn Michaels & Chris Benoit when Michaels & Benoit start fighting!
  • ~~~Later that night, Mick Foley brings in The Rock to help him fight off Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista & Ric Flair)..
  • March 8, 2004 - RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat The Hurricane & Rosey in a handicap match..
  • ~~~Later on, The Rock hosts "Mick Foley: This is your Life" but he and Mick got beat up by Evolution afterwards!
  • March 14, 2004 - Wrestlemania XX: Evolution (Randy Orton/Batista/Ric Flair) beat Mick Foley & The Rock when Orton pinned Foley!
  • March 15, 2004 - RAW: Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista & Ric Flair) defeated Shawn Michaels & Chris Benoit in a handicap match..
  • ~~~Earlier in the night Randy Orton challenged Mick Foley to a 1-on-1 match, Foley showed up during this match and attacked Orton!
  • April 12, 2004 - RAW: Michaels & Foley & Benoit & Benjamin beat Evolution (HHH/Ric Flair/Randy Orton/Batista) in the main event..
  • April 18, 2004 - Backlash: Randy Orton defeated Cactus Jack in a brutal Hardcore Rules match including thumbtacks and barbed wire!
  • April 26, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Val Venis to retain the IC title in a match taped for HEAT..
  • ~~~On RAW, Randy Orton confronted Harley Race (sitting front row) and had the audacity to spit in his face!
  • May 3, 2004 - RAW: Shelton Benjamin & Tajiri & Edge defeated Evolution (Triple H/Randy Orton/Batista)..
  • May 10, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Edge to retain the IC title with help from Ric Flair..
  • May 17, 2004 - RAW: Edge & Chris Benoit defeated Randy Orton & Batista to retain the World Tag Team titles..
  • May 24, 2004 - RAW: Chris Jericho & Shelton Benjamin defeated Randy Orton & Batista..
  • May 31, 2004 - RAW: Shelton Benjamin defeated Randy Orton in a NON (IC) Title match
  • June 7, 2004 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton by Disqualification when Batista interfered..
  • ~~~After the match, Shawn Michaels ran up to the Evolution SkyBox and brawled with Triple H as the show closed..
  • June 13, 2004 - Bad Blood: Randy Orton defeated Shelton Benjamin to retain the IC Championship..
  • June 14, 2004 - RAW: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho & Edge beat Randy Orton & Batista & Ric Flair in an "Elimination" match..
  • ~~~Chris Benoit was the last man standing after eliminating Randy Orton with the Sharpshooter..
  • June 21, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton & Batista defeated Edge & Chris Jericho (Y2J was stretchered out Midway through)..
  • June 28, 2004 - RAW: Chris Jericho & Edge defeated Randy Orton & Batista..
  • July 5, 2004 - RAW in Winnipeg: Randy Orton defeated Chris Jericho with help from Batista to retain the IC title..
  • July 11, 2004 - Vengeance: Edge defeated Randy Orton in 25-minutes to capture the Intercontinental title!
  • July 19, 2004 - RAW: Edge pinned Randy Orton with his feet on the ropes to retain the IC championship..
  • July 26, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton won a #1 Contenders Battle Royal to win a World title shot at Summerslam!
  • August 2, 2004 - RAW: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho & Edge vs Evolution (Randy Orton & Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • August 9, 2004 - RAW: Chris Benoit beat Triple H & Randy Orton by DQ when Ric Flair interfered - Eugene made the save!

    World Wrestling Entertainment - RAW (Singles Wrestler):
  • August 15, 2004 - Summerslam: Randy Orton defeated Chris Benoit to become the youngest World Heavyweight champion EVER!
  • August 16, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Chris Benoit to retain the World Heavyweight title with help from Evolution!
  • ~~~After the match, Evolution (Triple H, Ric Flair & Batista) turned on Randy Orton and left him in a pool of his own blood!
  • August 23, 2004 - RAW: Triple H calls out Randy Orton to hand over the World title, but Orton instead spits in HHH's face!
  • August 30, 2004 - RAW: Eugene defeated Triple H in a "NO DQ" match when Randy Orton interfered with a sledgehammer..
  • September 6, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Kane to retain the World title after a Cage was lowered midway through the match!
  • ~~~After the match, Evolution & Kane tried to gang up on Randy Orton, who narrowly escaped by climbing the Cage..
  • September 12, 2004 - Unforgiven: Triple H defeated Randy Orton to recpture the World Heavyweight title (for the 9th time)..
  • September 13, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton beat Evolution by DQ in a 3-on-1 match (Shelton Benjamin & Chris Benoit made the save!)
  • ~~~At the beginning of the show, Randy Orton jumped out of a cake and spoiled Triple H's World title celebration..
  • September 20, 2004 - RAW: Chris Benoit & Randy Orton & Shelton Benjamin beat Evolution (Triple H & Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • September 27, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton confronts Ric Flair about being remembered only for kissing Triple H's ass..
  • ~~~Randy Orton challenged Ric Flair to stand up to Triple H and proove that he is a true legend in professional wrestling..
  • ~~~Batista defeated Randy Orton in a "No DQ" match after Ric Flair decided to stick with Evolution and turn on Orton!
  • October 4, 2004 - RAW: Batista defeated Chris Benoit by DQ when Randy Orton jumped the rail and interfered..
  • ~~~Eric Bischoff banned Randy Orton from the building so he couldn't interfere in the HHH vs Y2J Lumberjack Main Event..
  • ~~~Randy Orton somehow got back into the arena and jumped into the ring and RKO's multiple Lumberjacks..
  • October 18, 2004 - RAW: Evolution (Ric Flair & Batista) defeated Randy Orton & Chris Jericho..
  • October 19, 2004 - Taboo Tuesday: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair in a "Steel Cage" match || They shook hands after the match!
  • October 25, 2004 - RAW: Ric Flair defeated Randy Orton with help from Triple H (Therefor Orton never gets a title shot)..
  • ~~~The entire babyface lockerroom came out and stood up to Evolution, concluding with Randy Orton RKOing Triple H!
  • November 1, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton & Chris Jericho & Maven defeated Evolution (Ric Flair & Batista)..
  • November 8, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista..
  • November 14, 2004 - Survivor Series: Orton/Benoit/Jericho/Maven beat HHH/Batista/Edge/Snitsky (to win control of RAW)..
  • ~~~Randy Orton & Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho & Maven defeated Triple H & Batista & Edge & Gene Snitsky..
  • November 15, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated The Coach (who was under the impression he would wrestle Jim Ross)..
  • November 29, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton was General Manager for the night, and hosted a pathetic Diva Ligerie Contest..
  • December 6, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton and Edge engage in a war of words before breaking out in a lenthy pull-apart brawl..
  • December 13, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton beat Edge | Eric Bischoff books an Elimination Chamber match for the vacant World title!
  • December 27, 2004 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Maven in a "Beat The Clock" match in 6:14..
  • January 3, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Triple H after interference from EVERYONE involved in the elimination chamber..
  • January 9, 2005 - New Year's Revolution: Triple H won his 2nd Elimination Chamber match to recapture the World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Triple H beat Randy Orton and Batista and Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho and Edge (Shawn Michaels was guest referee)..
  • January 10, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Batista in a #1 Contenders match after botched interference by Triple H..
  • January 24, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair dispite interference from Triple H..
  • January 30, 2005 - Royal Rumble: Triple H defeated Randy Orton to retain the World title after Orton "suffered a concussion"..
  • January 31, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton & Shawn Michaels defeated Triple H & Ric Flair w/Batista..
  • February 7, 2005 - RAW in Japan: Randy Orton beat Tyson Tomko but was still suffering from the concussion sustained at Rumble..
  • February 14, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton scored the pinfall on Christian dispite repeated interference by Tyson Tomko..
  • February 21, 2005 - RAW: Shawn Michaels & Randy Orton defeated Edge & Christian..
  • February 25, 2005--Live Event @ MSG: Randy Orton & Batista beat Triple H & Ric Flair (Birthday Boy) in a Steel Cage Match..
  • February 28, 2005 - RAW: Superstar Billy Graham encourages Randy Orton to step up and do something to set himself apart..
  • ~~~Randy Orton agreed, and was shown looking at a copy of SD! Magazine featuring the Undertaker con the cover..
  • March 7, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton proposed match against Undertaker, and then delivers an RKO to the "Legend" Eric Bischoff..
  • March 14, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton got some advice from the "Legendary" Jake Roberts -- and then RKO'd him in the ring!
  • March 17, 2005 - Smackdown!: Eric Bischoff & Theodore Long attended the contract signing between Undertaker and Randy Orton..
  • ~~~Randy Orton came out and slapped Undertaker accross the face, causing the lights to flicker and thunder over the speakers..
  • ~~~Randy Orton quickly bailed out of the ring in fear thus leaving the contract in the ring unsigned..
  • March 21, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton cut a promo on the Undertaker and then turned heel giving Stacy Keibler an RKO!!!!
  • March 28, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton cut a promo saying he was not afraid, but then bolted after an intense video played on screen..
  • March 31, 2005 - Smackdown!: Cowboy Bob Orton came out to reason with the Undertaker and ask that he have mercy on his son..
  • ~~~It was all a well orchestrated plan however, as Randy Orton snuck up behind Undertaker and delivered an RKO!
  • April 3, 2005 - Wrestlemania 21: The Undertaker defeated Randy Orton in an Interpromotional match despite Bob Orton's interference..
  • April 4, 2005 - RAW: Batista defeated Randy Orton (after admitting shoulder injury) to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • April 2005: Randy Orton has shoulder surgury under Dr. James Andrews and will be out of action for six months..
  • May 16, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton appeared on RAW to talk about the Draft Lottery but is interrupted by Mr. Vince McMahon!

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Drafted to Smackdown!:
  • June 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Bradshaw Layfield defeated The Undertaker with help from the newly drafted Randy Orton!!!
  • ~~~Randy Orton yelled at The Undertaker saying that he better get used to getting RKO'd because the Legend Killer is on SD!..
  • June 23, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton bragged about RKOing The Undertaker last week only to have the Undertaker show up!
  • ~~~Randy Orton bailed out, and retreated to the stage, where he was "struck by lightning" that came down from the ceiling..
  • July 28, 2005 - Smackdown!: John Layfield defeated The Undertaker in a #1 Contenders match with help from Randy Orton!
  • ~~~The Undertaker had the match won when Randy Orton showed up and RKO'd Taker and JBL covered him for the win!
  • July 29, 2005--OVW Six Flags: Randy Orton defeated Ken Doane by Disqualification (Doane retains TV title)..
  • August 4, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton challenged the Undertaker to a match at Summerslam and promised that he would win..
  • ~~~The Undertaker came up on the big screen and accepted the challenge and said Randy Orton will "Rest in Peace" at Summerslam..
  • August 11, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton vs Kamala ended in a No Contest when an erie messege from the Undertaker played..
  • August 18, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton defeated Chris Benoit with help from Orlando Jordan and an RKO!
  • ~~~After the match, the lights went out and Undertaker appeared in the ring and chokeslammed Randy Orton!
  • August 21, 2005 - Summerslam: Randy Orton defeated The Undertaker in a Grudge match with help from "Cowboy" Bob Orton!
  • August 25, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton defeated Hardcore Holly with help from "Cowboy" Bob Orton..
  • September 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: The Ortons presented The Undertaker with $1,416 for his retirement fund but Lightning struck it!
  • September 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: The Undertaker defeated Randy Orton w/Cowboy Bob Orton but not without its bizzare moments..
  • ~~~Bob Orton backed a truck down to the ring containing a casket, when it opened, Undertaker found a wax replica of himself inside!
  • September 23, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton & Bob Orton presented a funeral for Undertaker with the wax dummy in the casket..
  • ~~~Half way through Randy Orton's speech, fans began to notice the wax dummies eyes moving, so Randy Orton had a closer look..
  • ~~~Suddenly the wax dummy came to life, it was the REAL Undertaker, and grabbed Randy Orton by the throat and attacked him!
  • September 30, 2005 - Smackdown!: The Undertaker defeated Cowboy Bob Orton despite constant interference from Randy Orton!
  • October 3, 2005 - WWE Homecoming: Mick Foley was a guest on Piper's Pit, and was asked when he was returning to the WWE?
  • ~~~Randy Orton & Bob Orton interrupted and caused some trouble, leading to Randy Orton RKOing both Foley AND Piper!
  • ~~~Randy Orton returned later to participate in a massive RAW vs Smackdown! interpromotional brawl!
  • October 7, 2005 - Smackdown!: Roddy Piper vs Randy Orton & Bob Orton in a Handicap match when Piper pinned Cowboy Bob!
  • October 9, 2005 - No Mercy: Randy Orton & Bob Orton defeated The Undertaker in a Handicap Casket Match..
  • ~~~After the match, Randy Orton poured Gasoline all over the Casket and lit it on fire with The Undertaker trapped inside!!!!!!

    World Wrestling Entertainment - RAW vs Smackdown!:
  • October 14, 2005 - SD!: Eddie Guerrero defeated Randy Orton by DQ after Bob Orton interfered in a #1 Contenders match!
  • October 21, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista & Eddie Guerrero vs Randy Orton & Mr. Kennedy ended in a No Contest!
  • October 28, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista & Eddie Guerrero & Roddy Piper beat Randy Orton & Bob Orton & Ken Kennedy..
  • November 4, 2005 - Smackdown!: "Rowdy" Roddy Piper defeated "Cowboy" Bob Orton by DQ when Randy Orton interfered.
  • November 11, 2005 - Smackdown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Randy Orton by DQ in a Survivor Series Team SD! Qualifying match!
  • November 21, 2005 - RAW: Team RAW and Team Smackdown! met up in the parking lot and Batista was chokeslammed on a car!
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels vs John Layfield in a Lumberjack match ended in a No Contest (Team RAW & Team SD! as Lumberjacks)..
  • ~~~~~Randy Orton jumped in and RKO'd Shawn Michaels and a huge RAW vs Smackdown! brawl broke out between everyone!
  • November 25, 2005 - Smackdown!: Batista vs Randy Orton was a No Contest when a massive RAW vs SD! brawl broke out ringside!

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Undertaker.... AGAIN!:
  • November 27, 2005 - Survivor Series: Team Smackdown! defeated Team RAW in an Elimination match (Randy Orton sole survivor!)..
  • ~~~Team Smackdown! consisted of Batista, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, John Bradshaw Layfield, Bobby Lashley..
  • ~~~Team RAW consisted of Shawn Michaels, The Big Show, Kane, Carlito Cool & "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters..
  • November 29, 2005 - SD! Special: The Big Show vs Rey Mysterio (who drove Eddie's low-rider to the ring) ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~The Big Show & Kane hit Rey Mysterio with a double-choke-slam, suddenly the Undertaker showed up to make the save!
  • ~~~~~Randy Orton ran down and RKO'd The Undertaker and Bob Orton smashed Taker in the head with a crowbar!
  • ~~~~~Randy Orton placed The Undertaker on the back of the low-rider and backed in up crashing through the SD! set!
  • ~~~~~Randy Orton got out and stumbled away just before the entire set exploded and went up in flames...........
  • December 2, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton bragged about "killing" the Undertaker again and set his sights on the World title..
  • ~~~Randy Orton w/Bob Orton defeated Matt Hardy | After the match, Undertaker announced a Hell in a Cell match at Armageddon!
  • December 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton spent the entire night stressed by getting tormented by the spirit of the Undertaker!
  • December 16, 2005 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton did some soul-searching and came to the conclusion that he wanted to retire early!
  • ~~~The Undertaker showed up with some druids, one of which was Bob Orton, who distracted Taker long enough to get RKO'd!
  • ~~~Randy Orton then whacked Undertaker with multiple chairshots to the head, resulting in Undertaker's forehead bleeding..
  • ~~~Rnady Orton smeared Taker's blood accross his chest, and finished him with one last shot to the head with the urn!
  • December 18, 2005 - Armageddon: The Undertaker defeated Randy Orton w/Bob Orton in a Hell in a Cell match!

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Sub for Booker T:
  • December 30, 2005 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit defeated Randy Orton (sub for Booker T) by DQ (Best of 7 Series) (3-2)..
  • January 6, 2006 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit defeated Randy Orton (sub for Booker T) by DQ (Best of 7 Series) (3-3)..
  • January 13, 2006 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton (sub for Booker T) defeated Chris Benoit to win the Best of 7 Series (4-3)..
  • ~~~Booker T whacked Chris Benoit with the U.S. title belt! As a result, Booker T was awarded the United States title!
  • ~~~~~~~New United States Champion Booker T celebrated with Sharmell and told Randy Orton that he "owed him on"..
  • January 20, 2006 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton w/Sharmell defeated Orlando Jordan after Booker T whacked Jordan with his crutch!
  • January 27, 2006 - Smackdown!: Chris Benoit defeated Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred Match..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to WrestleMania 22:
  • January 29, 2006 - Royal Rumble: Randy Orton entered at #30 and made it to the final-2 before getting eliminated by Rey Mysterio..
  • February 3, 2006 - SD!: Randy Orton made tasteless comments about Eddie Guerrero and challenged Rey to put up his title shot..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Mark Henry & Randy Orton beat Rey Mysterio & Kurt Angle (Rey accepted Orton's challenge for No Way Out..
  • February 10, 2006 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton spoke negatively of Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio attacked Orton again!
  • February 19, 2006 - No Way Out: Randy Orton defeated Rey Mysterio to win Rey's title shot at WrestleMania 22..
  • February 24, 2006 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton made tasteless comments about the Guerreros and Chavo Guerrero attacked him!
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: Chris Benoit & Rey Mysterio & Bobby Lashley defeated Randy Orton & John Bradshaw Layfield & Fit Finlay..
  • February 27, 2006 - RAW: Shelton Benjamin beat Chavo Guerrero in a MITB2 Qualifyier when Randy Orton RKO'd Chavo!
  • March 3, 2006 - Smackdown!: Randy Orton defeated Super Crazy..
  • March 13, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton ran in at the end of the main event and RKO'd WWE Champion John Cena....
  • March 10, 2006 - SmackDown!: Kurt Angle & Rey Mysterio vs Randy Orton & Mark Henry w/Daivari ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~Randy Orton came in and RKO'd Kurt Angle and then Mark Henry splashed Kurt Angle through the Table off the second rope!
  • March 17, 2006 - SmackDown!: Kurt Angle & Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton defeated Mark Henry & MNM (Mercury & Nitro)..
  • March 18, 2006 - Saturday Night's Main Event: RAW (Triple H & John Cena) beat SD! (Kurt Angle & Rey Mysterio & Randy Orton)..
  • March 24, 2006 - SmackDown!: Fit Finlay defeated Rey Mysterio with help from Randy Orton RKOing Rey Mysterio!
  • ~~~Randy Orton interfered later in Kurt Angle's match, bring Rey down to help, but Rey accidentally hit Angle, causing problems..
  • March 31, 2006 - SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Rey Mysterio by Submission to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~Randy Orton snuck in the backdoor and RKO'd Rey Mysterio, so Kurt Angle put Orton in the anklelock and made him tap out!
  • April 2, 2006 - WrestleMania 22: Rey Mysterio defeated Kurt Angle and Randy Orton to capture the World Heavyweight title!
  • April 4, 2006: WWE.com announced that Randy Orton had been suspended for 60 days for "unpressional conduct" (effective 4/12)..
  • April 7, 2006 - SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio defeated Randy Orton to retain the World Heavyweight title..
  • April 14, 2006 - SmackDown!: Kurt Angle defeated Randy Orton by Submission in the 1st Round of the King of the Ring Tournament..
  • WWE later claimed Randy Orton was sent to anger management classes and was fined a total of $17,000 among other issues..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - RK Uh Oh (Back to RAW):
  • June 5, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton hit the ring and RKO'd Kurt Angle and then accepted Angle's open challenge for One Night Stand..
  • June 7, 2006 - WWE vs ECW: Kurt Angle (ECW) and Randy Orton (now on RAW) had a confrontation to hype their match this Sunday..
  • ~~~Randy Orton (who was the final elimination) was in the WWE vs ECW Battle Royal, won by The Big Show (who defected to ECW)..
  • June 11, 2006 - ECW One Night Stand: Kurt Angle (ECW) defeated Randy Orton (RAW) by Anklelock submission...
  • June 12, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton vs Kane ended in a Double Countout..
  • June 19, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Gene Snitsky.
  • June 20, 2006--ECW on Sci Fi: Rob Van Dam & Kurt Angle defeated Randy Orton & Edge w/Lita in a long tag team match..
  • June 25, 2006 - Vengeance: Randy Orton defeated Kurt Angle in a rematch from One Night Stand..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Randy Orton vs Hulk Hogan:
  • June 26, 2006 - RAW: Brooke Hogan's new music video was played on RAW - Randy Orton was shown looking a tad smitten..
  • July 3, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton said 18 Year Old Brooke Hogan was hot and suggested that he should go out on a date with her..
  • July 10, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Val Venis in less than a minute with an RKO (Orton said he'd meet The Hogans on SNME)..
  • July 15, 2006 - SNME: Hulk Hogan & Brooke Hogan made a special appearance together on Saturday Night's Main Event..
  • ~~~Randy Orton respectfully challenged Hulk Hogan. Hogan respectfully accepted. Orton later RKO'd Hogan on a car!
  • July 17, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Eugene (Orton said he didn't hope his issues with Hulk got between he and Brooke)..
  • July 24, 2006 - RAW: Hulk Hogan did an in-ring promo vowing to to teach Randy Orton some Respect (with a capital "R") ..
  • ~~~Randy Orton appeared and circled the ring until Jerry Lawler helped by tossing Orton in so he could feel the power of Hulkamania!
  • July 31, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton hired actors to spoof "Hogan Knows Best" with his version which he calls "Orton Knows Best"..
  • ~~~Randy Orton circled the ring and slapped Jerry Lawler accross the face -- Lawler then challenged Orton to a match in Memphis!
  • August 7, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Jerry "The King" Lawler with a low-blow and an RKO..
  • August 11, 2006--OVW Six Flags: Randy Orton defeated Brent Albright .... .... .... ....
  • August 14, 2005 - RAW: Randy Orton bought out the "Fake" Hulk Hogan again and made a series of jokes at the expense of Hulkamania..
  • ~~~The REAL Hulk Hogan showed up to briefly brawl with Randy Orton, who bailed and left the FAKE to get beat up by the REAL Hulk!
  • August 20, 2006 - Summerslam: "The Immortal" Hulk Hogan defeated "The Legend Killer" Randy Orton..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Randy Orton vs Carlito Cool:
  • August 21, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton pinned Ric Flair but continued the assault afterwards resulting in a reversal by the referee..
  • ~~~Randy Orton was going to RKO Ric Flair a second time, but Carlito Cool showed up and hit Orton making the save!
  • August 28, 2006 - RAW: Jeff Hardy defeated Randy Orton in a #1 Contenders match for Johnny Nitro's IC Title..
  • September 4, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton & Edge & Lita defeated John Cena & Carlito Cool & Trish Stratus..
  • September 11, 2006 - RAW: John Cena & Jeff Hardy & Carlito Cool defeated Edge & Randy Orton & Johnny Nitro...
  • September 17, 2006 - Unforgiven: Randy Orton (suffered a bloody mouth) defeated Carlito Cool in a Grudge match...
  • September 18, 2006 - RAW: Johnny Nitro beat Randy Orton & Chris Masters & Carlito Cool & Jeff Hardy & Super Crazy in a 6-WAY..
  • September 25, 2006 - RAW: Carlito Cool & Super Crazy defeated Randy Orton & Chris Masters..
  • October 2, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Carlito Cool by pinning him while pulling Carlito's tights..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Edge & Randy Orton vs Degeneration-X:
  • October 9, 2006 - RAW: Edge & Lita formed an alliance with Randy Orton to go to war with DX for ruining their wrestling careers....
  • October 16, 2006 - RAW: Edge (as Triple H) & Randy Orton (as Shawn Michaels) did a hilarious parody of Degeneration-X!
  • ~~~Randy Orton challenged Triple H to a match later that night: Triple H w/Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton w/Edge & Lita...
  • October 23, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton (w/Edge & Lita) defeated Triple H (w/Shawn Michaels) with help from Eric Bischoff!!
  • October 30, 2006 - RAW: Triple H (by himself) defeated Randy Orton by Disqualification when Edge interfered..
  • November 5, 2006 - Cyber Sunday: Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) defeated DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels)..
  • ~~~Fans Chose The Referee for the Match: 1) Vince McMahon -- 2) Eric Bischoff (60%) -- or 3) Jonathan Coachman..
  • November 6, 2006 - RAW: Ric Flair & Roddy Piper defeated Randy Orton & Edge w/Lita with help from Degeneration-X..
  • November 13, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton & Edge defeated Ric Flair & Roddy Piper to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • ~~~Roddy Piper was "taken out" before the match due to a legitimate injury so Ric Flair had to defend the titles alone..
  • November 20, 2006 - RAW: John Cena & Ric Flair & HHH & HBK defeated Edge & Randy Orton & Kenny Doane & The Big Show..
  • November 26, 2006 - Survivor Series: Team DX defeated Team RKO in a Survivor Series Elimination match with a clean sweep!!!!!..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels & Triple H & C.M. Punk & The Hardy Boyz beat Edge & Randy Orton & Gregory Helms & Nitro & Mike Knox..
  • November 27, 2006 - RAW: Edge & Randy Orton attacked and bloodied Ric Flair after they knew DX had already left the building!
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy) defeated Edge & Randy Orton by DQ (Edge/Orton retain Tag Team titles)..
  • December 4, 2006 - RAW: Edge & Randy Orton & MNM w/Melina defeated Triple H & Shawn Michaels & The Hardy Boyz..
  • December 11, 2006 - RAW: Triple H defeated Edge by DQ after Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Kenny & Ric Flair interfered...
  • ~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) & Ric Flair defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) & Kenny Doane in a Six-Man-Tag..
  • December 18, 2006 - RAW: Randy Orton participated in a 30-MAN #1 Contenders Battle Royal which was won by Edge..
  • ~~~John Cena defeated Edge to retain the WWE Championship after Degeneration-X countered interference by Randy Orton...
  • ~~~~~~John Cena & DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) vs. Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) & Umaga ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~~~~Edge & Randy Orton destroyed Triple H & Shawn Michaels with multiple conchairtos and left them a bloody mess..
  • December 25, 2006 - WWE Tribute to the Troops (Iraq): Carlito Cool defeated Randy Orton (World Tag Team Champion)..
  • January 1, 2007 - RAW: HHH & HBK cut intense promos to hype the match with Rated RKO at New Year's Revolution...
  • ~~~DX then left the building, but Edge & Randy Orton showed up later in the show and viciously attacked Ric Flair!
  • January 7, 2007--New Year's Revolution: Degeneration-X (HHH & HBK) vs Rated RKO (Edge & Orton) ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~The match was a train-wreck and ended early after some botched stuff including Triple H suffering a serious knee injury..
  • January 8, 2007 - RAW: A banged up Edge & Randy Orton bragged about injuring Triple H and finally putting an end to DX..
  • January 15, 2007 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) by DQ in a Handicap match..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels fought intensely and smashed Randy Orton with a conchairto while Edge failed to help Orton!
  • January 22, 2007 - RAW: Edge defeated Shawn Michaels in a Street Fight with help from a bruised Randy Orton...

    World Wrestling Entertainment - The Road to WrestleMania 23:
  • January 28, 2007 - Royal Rumble: Edge entered the Royal Rumble at #16 but was eliminated by Shawn Michaels (Final Four)..
  • ~~~Edge and Randy Orton worked together most of the match but a moment of miscommunication led to their elimination!
  • January 29, 2007 - RAW: John Cena & Shawn Michaels defeated Edge & Randy Orton to win the World Tag Team titles!
  • February 5, 2007 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton and Edge in a Triple Threat #1 Contenders match!
  • February 12, 2007 - RAW: John Cena & Shawn Michaels & Undertaker & Batista beat Edge & Randy Orton & Mr.Kennedy & MVP..
  • February 16, 2007 - SmackDown!: The Undertaker & Batista defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton)..
  • February 19, 2007 - RAW: WWE Champion John Cena defeated Randy Orton by DQ in a Non-title match after Edge interfered..
  • February 26, 2007 - RAW: John Cena & Shawn Michaels defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • March 5, 2007 - RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton (Edge & Randy Orton attacked HBK until John Cena made the save)..
  • March 12, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair and Carlito Cool in a 3-WAY Elimination Money in the Bank Qualifying match..
  • March 13, 2007--ECW on Sci Fi: Bobby Lashley (ECW Champion) defeated Randy Orton w/Edge to retain the ECW World title..
  • March 19, 2007 - RAW: Jeff Hardy defeated Randy Orton by DQ when Orton used a ladder that Edge slid into the ring..
  • March 23, 2007 - SmackDown!: Bobby Lashley defeated Mr. Kennedy & Randy Orton in a Handicap Tables match..
  • March 26, 2007 - RAW: Edge hosted a Cutting Edge segment with all eight Money in the Bank Ladder match participants..
  • ~~~King Booker, Fit Finlay, Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, C.M. Punk & The Hardyz started to fight as Edge ducked out laughing..
  • ~~~LATER THAT NIGHT IN A TAG TEAM MATCH: Randy Orton & Mr. Kennedy defeated The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy)...
  • March 27, 2007--ECW: Mr. Kennedy & Randy Orton & Fit Finlay & King Booker defeated The Hardy Boyz & C.M. Punk & Edge..
  • March 30, 2007 - SmackDown!: Jeff Hardy defeated Randy Orton after interference/distraction from Edge..
  • April 1, 2007 - WrestleMania 23: Mr. Kennedy defeated seven other wrestlers to win the Money in the Bank Ladder match..
  • ~~~Mr. Kennedy beat Jeff Hardy and King Booker and Fit Finlay and C.M. Punk and Matt Hardy and Randy Orton and Edge..

    World Wrestling Entertainment - The end of Rated RKO:
  • April 9, 2007 - RAW: Shawn Michaels vs Randy Orton ended in a draw due to Edge's inteference...
  • April 16, 2007 - RAW (Italy): WWE Champion John Cena defeated Edge & Randy Orton in a Handicap match...
  • April 20, 2007: Randy Orton was sent home from the WWE European tour because he reportedly trashed a hotel room...
  • April 23, 2007 - RAW (England): Edge challenged Randy Orton to a match but it didn't happen...
  • ~~~Randy Orton wasn't even there, he had already been sent back to the U.S. ...
  • April 29, 2007 - Backlash: John Cena defeated Randy Orton, Edge and Shawn Michaels to retain the WWE Championship...
  • April 30, 2007 - RAW: Edge defeated Randy Orton...
  • May 7, 2007 - RAW: WWE Champion John Cena vs. Randy Orton ended in a No Contest after The Great Khali attacked Cena...
  • May 20, 2007 - Judgment Day: Randy Orton attacked Shawn Michaels backstage so he was in no condition to compete...
  • ~~~Randy Orton defeated Shawn Michaels by referee stoppage...
  • ~~~Orton hit an RKO Michaels after the match...
  • May 21, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton bragged about the injuries he caused Shawn Michaels...

    World Wrestling Entertainment - The Career Ender:
  • May 28, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Rob Van Dam by referee stoppage...
  • ~~~Orton then viciously hit an RKO on RVD after the match...
  • May 29, 2007 - ECW: Randy Orton defeated Tommy Dreamer...
  • June 3, 2007 - One Night Stand: Rob Van Dam defeated Randy Orton in a Stretcher Match...
  • ~~~After the match Randy Orton attacked Rob Van Dam and kicked him in the head and then hit a DDT on RVD on the ringside floor...
  • June 4, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Ric Flair...
  • June 11, 2007 - RAW (3hr Draft): Randy Orton won a Battle Royal to give RAW the final two draft picks...
  • June 18, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton & King Booker w/Queen Sharmell defeated John Cena & Bobby Lashley...
  • June 24, 2007 - Vengeance: John Cena won a Championship Challenge Match to retain the WWE Championship...
  • ~~~John Cena defeated Bobby Lashley, King Booker w/Queen Sharmell, Randy Orton and Mick Foley...

    World Wrestling Entertainment - Rampaging on RAW:
  • July 2, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Jeff Hardy in a Beat The Clock match...
  • ~~~Randy set a time of 7minutes 6seconds...
  • ~~~Backstage: Dusty Rhodes introduced his son Cody Runnels, Randy Orton slapped Dusty...
  • July 9, 2007 - RAW: Dusty Rhodes confronted Randy Orton in the ring and set up a Texas Bullrope match at Great American Bash...
  • July 16, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes w/Dusty Rhodes...
  • July 22, 2007 - Great American Bash: Randy Orton defeated Dusty Rhodes in a Texas Bullrope Match...
  • July 23, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes...
  • ~~~After the match Randy Orton was going to kick Cody Rhodes in the head but Dusty Rhodes made the save...
  • ~~~Randy Orton snuck back into the ring while Dusty was checking on Cody, Randy kicked Dusty in the head...
  • July 30, 2007 - RAW: Randy Orton defeated Sgt. Slaughter...
  • ~~~After the match Randy Orton kicked Sgt. Slaughter in the head...
  • ~~~LATER that night in the Main Event: Carlito Cool defeated WWE Champion John Cena with help from Randy Orton...
  • August 6, 2007 - RAW: John Cena defeated Umaga by DQ after Randy Orton & Carlito Cool interfered...
  • August 13, 2007 - RAW: John Cena & Umaga defeated Randy Orton & Carlito Cool...
  • August 18, 2007 - Saturday Night's Main Event: Randy Orton hit an RKO on John Cena, through a chair on the ringside floor...
  • August 20, 2007 - RAW: John Cena defeated Snitsky by DQ after Randy Orton interfered...