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Randy Orton is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in WWE history
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A 10-time WWE Champion, Orton is a central figure in the organisation
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As of April 2022, Randy Orton net worth is an estimated £7 million
Born on April 1st 1980, Randal Keith Orton is now one of the biggest names in the world of wrestling.
His father was a professional wrestler but Randy was always persuaded to follow a different career path due to the strain it can put on family life.
How Much Is Randy Orton Worth?
However, Orton was determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and he quickly became an amateur wrestler while studying at Hazelwood Central High School.
Always a popular pick in betting and Wrestlemania odds, Randy graduated from high school and joined the marines but it didn’t really work out.
It seemed wrestling was always going to be his forte and he made his full wrestling debut just two years after leaving the marine corps in 2001.
Randy Orton Net Worth & Salary
According to online estimates, Randy Orton has a total net worth of around £7 million. If you make it as a professional wrestler, chances are you’ll enjoy a lucrative lifestyle.
Wrestling salaries are often kept private but most estimates value Randy Orton annual income at $2.7 million – including earnings from endorsements, PPV sales and merchandise.
Randy Orton WWE salary figures are difficult to obtain, with some valuations estimating his yearly earnings at $1.1 million from his role as a professional wrestler.
Endorsements are another way of obtaining wealth and that is no different for Randy Orton – he is one of the most sought-after figures in wrestling.
Like many of his fellow highest paid WWE wrestlers, Randy Orton has purchased an array of luxury vehicles.
However, the most prestigious of those is a customised car that was gifted to him by former Legacy peers Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase Jr.
Awarded to Orton on an episode of WWE’s Raw, that particular vehicle has a special place in his heart. In addition, he owns a black Hummer 2 Dub and that is one lavish ride.
In 2016, Orton sold the 2,600 square-foot property that he’d bought with his first wife. That decision pocketed the WWE superstar a tasty $775,000 – further adding to his wealth.
Wrestling Career
Having made his debut in the wrestling community in 2001, Randy Orton joined the World Wrestling Federation just one year later.
He was on the fast track to success and Orton – with wrestling in his blood – took to it like a duck to water, impressing during his early years in the industry.
Within the first 18 months, Randy Orton had matured into a fan favourite and he made his television appearance against Hardcore Holly in April 2002.
Having suffered a shoulder injury that left him sidelined for several months, Orton appeared on the “Randy News Network” and that helped build his villain status in WWE.
When he returned, Orton had dubbed the nickname ‘The Legend Killer’ and that helped him grab the attention of the entire wrestling community.
Orton would start feuds with veteran wrestlers and that helped to enhance his reputation as one of wrestling’s bad boys, though that would of course change.
The “RKO” is Randy Orton’s finishing move, named after his own initials. The signature move is known around the world and is even recognised away from the wrestling world.
Randy Orton has a long list of honours and championships won throughout his professional wrestling career and he looks set to continue battling at the top table for the foreseeable future.
Randy Orton Accomplishments:
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WWE Championship (10 times)
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World Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
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WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
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WWE United States Championship (1 time)
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World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
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WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times)
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WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (1 time)
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Money in the Bank (2013)
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Royal Rumble (2009, 2017)
Entrance Music
Whether you’re a WWE fanatic or relatively new to the wrestling ring, chances are you’ll recognise the Randy Orton ring walk theme song.
During the Royal Rumble, live betting odds can swing in an instant if you hear Randy Orton’s ring music and it is an anthem that is feared by many of his rivals.
‘Voices’ by Rev Theory is now synonymous with the WWE star, with the singer of the track confirming to Bleacher Report that the song was made exclusively for Randy Orton.
Having studied his personality in the ring, Rev Theory wrote the track around his image and it stuck. It is one of the iconic wrestling ring anthems.
Family Life
Is Randy Orton married? The answer is yes!
In fact, Randy has been married on two occasions. He tied the knot with Samantha Speno in September 2007 and the couple gave birth to daughter Alanna in July 2008.
However, after almost six years of marriage, the wrestling lifestyle and impact on home life took its toll as Randy and Samantha got divorced.
Two years later, Randy married Kimberly Kessler. Just one year later, the pair gave birth to daughter Brooklyn in 2016 and the couple are happily married and still live in Missouri.
The lifestyle of a professional wrestler is tough on any family dynamic but Orton is a doting father and he is committed to providing for both of his daughters.
Acting Career
While he has a long way to go to match the Leonardo Di Caprio’s of this world, Randy Orton has enjoyed a successful acting career.
He has appeared in several films and television shows, including taking on the lead role in American action movie ’12 Rounds 2: Reloaded’.
The film was generally well received and can be watched on a range of online streaming platforms, so it is well worth a watch if you want to get your Randy Orton fix before his next WWE appearance.
*Credit for all of the photos in this article belongs to AP Photo*
FIRST PUBLISHED: 4th April 2022
