

Orton made his debut the following year in 2002 at WrestleMania X8 (2002) Fan Axxcess, defeating Tommy Dreamer. Orton also gained experience as a wrestling referee.ĭuring 2001, Orton signed with the then-World Wrestling Federation and began training in its instructional program Ohio Valley Wrestling. Louis where his father and uncle had working relations with. He wrestled in local training promotions in St. During 2000 at age 20, Orton began his training, lasting into the following year in 2001.
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However, Orton received a Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD)in 1999 after twice going AWOL and for disobeying a direct order from a commanding officer.Īfter his brief military tenure, Orton opted for a career in professional wrestling. Orton graduated from high school in 1998 and then joined the United States Marine Corps. Orton however, still became involved with wrestling, on an amateur level while attending Hazelwood Central High School. Early in life, his parents discouraged him from pursuing any career in professional wrestling due to the major amount of time spent away from home and family.

Randy has a younger brother named Nate and a younger sister named Rebecca. and the nephew of wrestler-turned-musician Barry Orton. Orton was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bob Orton, Jr. Randal Keith "Randy" Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor best known to sports entertainment audiences for his career signed with WWE.
