Randal Keith Orton popular as Randy Orton is an exceptional pro wrestler. His outstanding in-ring skills have garnered immense popularity among his fans. In fact, they are crazy about him. Because of this, they are constantly interested in learning more about him.
Orton is currently a part of WWE and has been associated with the organization for more than 20 years. He joined the Stamford-based promotion in 2000 at the young age of 20 years. He thereafter enjoyed a successful tenure with the company.
He became the World Heavyweight Champion when he was just 24 years old, making him the youngest World Champion in WWE history. Additionally, at the age of 27, he became the second-youngest two-time WWE Champion.
Orton has been a part of the Triple-H-led promotion since such a young age. He has actually accomplished a lot while working for the company. Given this, it makes sense why is considered to be among the best professional wrestlers in history.
Taking a look at the WWE career of Randy Orton and his accomplishments
Randy Orton is hailed as a wrestling legend. He has a career that is an inspiration to all. Previously, Orton had enlisted in the Marines. However, he later found a career in pro wrestling and never looked back.
After signing with the WWF/WWE, he became a part of Ohio Valley Wrestling. He then went on to become a member of the Evolution stable, which he later quit. Following that, Orton, along with WWE Superstar Edge, became a part of a tag team called Rated-RKO. However, it didn’t last long, and the team ended a year later.
He afterward sided with ‘The Legacy’, ‘The Authority’, and ‘The Wyatt Family’. The next feud he had was with John Cena, and it is still recognized as one of the best feuds in the promotion.
However, his last match took place in May 2022, when he and his tag team partner, Matt Riddle (RK-Bro) lost to The Usos. Since then, he has been out of action till date owing to a back injury.
While he was active, he wrestled in several pay-per-view events and has accomplished a lot within the Stamford-based promotion. His accomplishments include:
- Winning the WWE Championship ten times.
- Winning the World Heavyweight Championship four times.
- He also won the WWE Intercontinental Championship and WWE United States Championship once.
- He even won the 2009 and 2017 Royal Rumble matches.
Orton’s achievements in the promotion seem unbelievable. Such extraordinary talent should be witnessed more by the fans. That is why they have been eagerly waiting for the return of the WWE Superstar since he went on a hiatus last year. It is to be seen how long before the fan-favorite Star graces the ring with his presence.
