Randy Orton Posters & Photos

Randy Orton #97 - Studio Portrait ©Photofile Randy Orton Poster

Randy Orton #132 - Entrance ©Photofile Randy Orton Photograph

Randy Orton #127 - Kissing Belt ©Photofile WWE Randy Orton Picture

Randy Orton #126 - Jumping off Ropes ©Photofile Randy Orton Action Shot

Height: 6 foot 4

Weight: 245 pounds

From: St. Louis, Mo.

Finishing Move: RKO

Career Highlights: Intercontinental Champion; World Heavyweight Champion

Randy Orton's arrival in WWE was seemingly inevitable. After all, he was practically raised in the business that both his father and grandfather excelled in. It's no wonder he has quickly ascended to the higher echelons of the RAW roster.

In April 2002, he began his WWE career with an appearance on SmackDown! A few months into his rookie run, an unfortunate injury put him out of action. Refusing to sit idly on the sidelines, Orton continued making appearances on WWE television, going as far as attacking targeted Superstars with his crutches and giving fans constant updates on his medical progress -- whether they wanted them or not.

Upon returning to active competition in May 2003, Orton was instantly recruited by Triple H to join with the legendary “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, and the animal Batista as part of Evolution. Orton captured his first major championship on Dec. 14, 2003, defeating Rob Van Dam for the Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon. He held on to the championship for about seven months, defeating challengers such as Shelton Benjamin, Val Venis, Chris Jericho and Mick Foley. Priding himself as “The Legend Killer,’’ Orton has decisions over the likes of Sgt. Slaughter, Shawn Michaels, and Chris Jericho. Orton also displays no fear and no respect when confronting legends such as Harley Race, asserting his claim that he is a true legend of sports entertainment.

At WrestleMania XX, Orton teamed with Flair and Batista to take on the reunited Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection (The Rock and Mick Foley). Orton delivered the RKO to Foley, enabling his team to emerge victorious. At the Backlash pay-per-view, Orton added Foley to his list of legends he has defeated, pinning Mick in a Hardcore Rules Match.

Since parting ways with Evolution, Orton has pursued Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship. Along the way, he added another legend to the list, defeating Ric Flair in a fan-selected Steel Cage Match at Taboo Tuesday. But Flair got his revenge, beating Orton in a match that prevents Orton from ever again getting a shot at Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship.

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