How old was Randy Orton when he won the WWE Championship?
At age 24, he became the youngest world champion in WWE history after he won the World Heavyweight Championship. With this win, he departed from Evolution and a feud with his former stablemates began. In 2006, Orton joined forces with Edge in a tag team known as Rated-RKO. Together, they held the World Tag Team Championship.
What was Randy Orton’s first match in the WWF?
One of Orton’s first official WWF appearances was March 16, 2002 at WrestleMania X8’s Fan Axxess, where he was defeated by Tommy Dreamer. Orton’s first televised WWF match was a victory against Hardcore Holly on SmackDown! on April 25, 2002.
What happened to Randy Orton at Money in the Bank?
On July 14 at Money in the Bank, Orton defeated Christian, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, and Sheamus to win the WWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, thus earning him an opportunity to challenge for the WWE Championship at a time of his choosing within the next year.
Why did Mick Foley fight Randy Orton at Backlash?
Famed for his hardcore matches and ability to handle excruciating pain, Foley challenged Orton to a hardcore „Legend versus Legend Killer“ match for his Intercontinental Championship, which Orton accepted. At Backlash, Orton defeated Foley in the hardcore match to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
Is Randy Orton related to Bob Orton Jr?
Randal Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Elaine and professional wrestler Bob Orton Jr. He is a grandson of professional wrestler Bob Orton Sr. and a nephew of wrestler-turned-musician Barry Orton.
What happened to Randy Orton after Rated-RKO?
After Rated-RKO disbanded in mid-2007, Orton gained two WWE Championship reigns in one night, becoming the second youngest two-time WWE Champion at the age of 27. He formed the group The Legacy with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. in 2008. They disbanded in 2010, and Orton returned to singles competition.