“The Fiend” faced Randy Orton in the opener of WrestleMania 37 Night 2, and things immediately got off to a flying start. Apart from being fought in deep red light, the match saw The Fiend return as his original self to fight Randy. Although the match was heavily criticized and even booed by the live audience for its inexplicable ending, there were points of it that deeply touched the hearts of fans present live and watching at home. During the carnage against Orton, Wyatt found himself in the center of the ring and used this opportunity to shout “Yeah, Yeah Yeah!’ This was a tribute to his close friend Brodie Lee, who passed away late last year. This catchphrase was used by Lee during his time in WWE as Luke Harper. As part of the Wyatt Family, Harper accompanied Bray Wyatt [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bray-wyatt/] and Erick Rowan to the ring, and the three grew close as friends. Lee moved to AEW in search of better opportunities and did manage to find his footing there. Given a big push, Lee showcased his talents as the head of his own faction The Dark Order, and even managed to clinch the AEW TNT Championship, beating Cody Rhodes. [https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2020/12/3c3efae4-brodie-lee-passes-away-while-wrestling-community-comes-together-to-pay-their-respects.png] THE FIEND HAD A BIZARRE MOMENT AT WRESTLEMANIA Brodie passed away from heart complications, and his death was announced by his wife, Amanda Huber, on December 26, 2020. The news shook the wrestling world. [https://wrestlingnews.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Brodie-Lee-scaled-1280x720.jpg] Superstars from both WWE and AEW took to Twitter to express their condolences and through their messages, fans found out just how big an influence Lee was to everyone around him. As a tribute to him, AEW retired its TNT Championship and named his son as the lifetime Champion of that particular belt. Bray Wyatt did not forget his friend either, and this tribute was met with cheers from the live audience that immediately understood the reference. Randy Orton came out of the match with a sneaky victory after an RKO to The Fiend. Alexa Bliss [https://www.wwe.com/superstars/alexa-bliss] had a moment of madness when black goo began spewing out of her forehead, which distracted Wyatt, giving Orton enough time to plot his finisher. The match ended in a cliffhanger, as is typical of this storyline, and we will only have to wait and see what’s next for The Fiend and Alexa Bliss. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania</h2>
One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania Origins</h2>
WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s.

As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Evolution of WrestleMania</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation</b></h3>
Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin.

The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the '80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling.

Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country - New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition.

In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year.

However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity.

The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact</b></h3>
WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns.

This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt.

The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones</b></h3>
In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV.

WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
<h3 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania during the 2010s</b></h3>
The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey.
<h3 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania in the 2020s</h3>
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 36</b></h4>
WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 37</b></h4>
While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience.

This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 38</b></h4>
WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2.
<h4 style="text-align: center"><b>WrestleMania 39</b></h4>
In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes.
<h2 style="text-align: center">WrestleMania XL Event Details</h2>
<b>Event Name Change:</b> WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania.

<b>Venue:</b> This year's Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events.

<b>Duration:</b> Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8.
<h3 style="text-align: center">Attractions of WrestleMania XL</h3>
<b>Interview Panels:</b> Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers.

<b>Gaming Tournament:</b> A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches.

<b>Live Podcast Recordings:</b> Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions.

<b>Meet-and-Greets:</b> Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available.

<b>Merchandise Store:</b> A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania's 40-year history.

WrestleMania

WrestleMania One of WWEâ€™s Big Five, WrestleMania is arguably the largest pro wrestling event in the world. Its first iteration featured the likes of Andre the Giant, Mr T, and Hulk Hogan, and a total attendance of just shy of 20,000 people. With WWE increasing the stakes each year, its latest iteration, WrestleMania XL, is set to feature over 25 of the promotionâ€™s biggest wrestlers, including Dwayne Johnson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Rhea Ripley. WrestleMania Origins WrestleMania was conceptualized as a rival to NWAâ€™s Starrcade, which began in 1983 and was initially organized by Jim Crockett Promotions. The two promotions were in a fierce battle to come out on top in the 80s, with NWAâ€™s popularity waning as the then-WWF expanded nationwide, with a hope to go global. Former WWE head honcho Vince McMahon was credited with creating the concept of WrestleMania. The PPVâ€™s name originated from WWFâ€™s lead ring announcer Howard Finkel, as a play on the Beatlemania of the 60s. As WWFâ€™s inaugural PPV, the first-ever WrestleMania took place in 1985 at Madison Square Garden. Though WrestleMania 1 didnâ€™t manage to outshine the 1985 edition of Starrcade, which had a combined attendance of 30,000 people, it still managed to beat Starrcadeâ€™s debut attendance of 15,000, with over 19,000 people attending WrestleMania 1 in person, setting the stage for a PPV that would go on to become a household name. Evolution of WrestleMania WrestleMania I-IV: The Foundation Even with its debut, WrestleManiaâ€™s core tenet was â€œgo big or go homeâ€. WWF went all out, with a match card featuring wrestling greats like The Iron Sheikh, Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Ricky Steamboat, David and Bruno Sammartino, and The Fabulous Moolah. In keeping with what would later become tradition, the flagship marquee event also featured several big names from the era, including boxing legend Muhammed Ali, pianist Liberace, pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, and New York Yankees manager Billy Martin. The all-round success of WrestleMania 1 saw WWF overtake NWA and AWA (American Wrestling Association). The event was critical to the &#8217;80s wrestling boom, which saw a sharp increase in the demand for professional wrestling. Shortly after, WrestleMania II took the show to another level, simultaneously taking place in three different venues across the country &#8211; New York, Chicago, and California. While initially received poorly, as the logistics of organizing a major wrestling event across three venues overtook the promotion, it set the stage yet again for WWF one-upping itself with each edition. In comparison, WrestleMania III managed to outshine its previous iterations, having broken the record for the largest recorded attendance at an indoor live event in North America with a purported attendance of over 93,000 people, only broken by WrestleMania 32 in 2016. It was also iconic for its matches, with Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage, and Hulk Hogan vs Andre the Giant going down in history as two of the greatest matches in pro wrestling history. While not as iconic as its predecessor, WrestleMania IV featured the first appearance of Donald Trump at a Mania, marking the start of the relationship between the promotion and the Trump Organization. WrestleMania V-X: The Golden Era WrestleMania during the Golden Era was truly something to behold. The promotionâ€™s fame had skyrocketed, effectively cementing itself as a stalwart player in the pro wrestling industry. With the success of WrestleMania came the introduction of pay-per-views like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, meaning that the Golden Era had more to offer throughout the year. However, WrestleManiaâ€™s popularity never waned with the addition of the new PPVs, as it continued to remain the biggest wrestling event in the country. WrestleMania saw some of the most legendary moments in WWE history in the early â€˜90s. Major feuds between Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, and Shawn Michaels, aka Mr. WrestleMania, and Razor Ramon managed to outsell competitors in popularity. The Golden Era of WWE served as a platform to cement the legacies of several WWE legends who have remained a household name till today, including Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, and The Ultimate Warrior. WrestleMania VII also saw the beginning of The Undertakerâ€™s Mania streak that would continue well into the 2010s. WrestleMania XI-XX: Attitude Era Impact WrestleMania during the Attitude Era saw the culmination of several iconic storylines coming to a head at the Grandest Stage of Them All. The PPV reached its peak during this period, with â€˜Stone Coldâ€™ Steve Austin beating Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XIV for the WWF Championship title, marking the first of six title reigns. This also marked the beginning of the legendary rivalry between Austin and Dwayne â€˜The Rockâ€™ Johnson, the epitome of the Attitude Era. WrestleMania XV saw the first fight between the two pro wrestling stalwarts, where Stone Cold beat The Rock during the main event to win back the WWF Championship belt. The beginning of the new Millennium also saw the introduction of the first-ever Triangle Ladder match, with the iconic tag teams The Hardy Boyz, The Dudley Boyz, and Edge and Christian going against each other for the WWF Tag Team Championship. This era also saw the first-ever WrestleMania under the WWE at WrestleMania XIX, which also marked the end of Steve Austinâ€™s feud with The Rock. WrestleMania XXI-XXX: New Millennium Milestones In keeping up with becoming bigger and better, WWE introduced the concept of the Money In The Back ladder match at WrestleMania 21, which would become a main fixture in the PLE. This period of WrestleMania managed to rival the Attitude Era, giving us iconic matches with The Undertaker vs Batista at WrestleMania 23 and Ric Flairâ€™s retirement match against Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV. WrestleMania XXX in particular was something to behold, as The Undertakerâ€™s unbroken 22-year streak was finally broken by Brock Lesnar, rendering the WWE universe in awe. Other moments also include Daniel Bryanâ€™s rise to the top after an initial win against Triple H and a win against Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. WrestleMania during the 2010s The latter half of the 2010s saw increased interest in WrestleMania as WrestleMania 32 broke the attendance record previously set by WrestleMania III, with an attendance of over 101,000 people. With WWE itself moving towards organizing events in international venues, this expanded the reach WrestleMania had with fans outside of the States. WrestleMania 35 was the first since 2000 to not feature The Undertaker, but more importantly, was also the first WrestleMania to feature a womanâ€™s main event, with a triple threat match between Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Ronda Rousey. WrestleMania in the 2020s WrestleMania 36 WrestleMania 36 was a plethora of WrestleMania firsts, with the first-ever edition of the PLE to be held across two nights and the first to not have a live audience due to pandemic restrictions. Considering restrictions, the 2020 iteration of Mania was widely regarded a success, especially in the backdrop of no live audiences, as well as several last-minute changes to the roster to account for potential health risks. This was also heightened by WWE deciding to play with its format, with a Firefly Fun House match with Bray Wyatt taking down John Cena. WrestleMania 37 While WrestleMania 36 was an example of WWE making do, WrestleMania 37 saw the promotion come back bigger and better. The 37th iteration of The Show of Shows took place in Tampa, Florida, where the reduction in COVID-19 protocols meant more freedom for WrestleMania to have a live audience, albeit limited capacity and with restrictions to the audience. This also marked the first WWE event to be livestreamed solely on Peacock, a product of the WWE Networkâ€™s earlier merger with Peacock in March of that year. WrestleMania 38 WrestleMania 38 marked the year when WWE returned the Showcase of the Immortals to its full capacity, with over 131,000 people attending over the course of two days. This also led to the evolution of WrestleMania Weekend, with WWE kickstarting the PLE with a special edition of Friday Night SmackDown featuring an Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. The PLE also saw the surprise return of Cody Rhodes, as he took on Seth Rollins on Night 1, as well as Roman Reigns vs Brock Lesnar headlining the event on Night 2. WrestleMania 39 In its most recent iteration, WrestleMania continues to prove its worth as the biggest pro wrestling event in history, with Mania 39 grossing $21.6 million in ticket sales alone. The PLE saw the appearance of several modern WWE greats including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair, Edge, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes. WrestleMania XL Event Details Event Name Change: WrestleMania Axxess has been rebranded as WWE World at WrestleMania. Venue: This year&#8217;s Mania will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in partnership with Fanatics Events. Duration: Scheduled to run from Thursday, April 4, to Monday, April 8. Attractions of WrestleMania XL Interview Panels: Attendees can participate in interactive panel sessions featuring WWE wrestlers. Gaming Tournament: A WWE 2K24 gaming tournament will be held, allowing fans to compete against each other in virtual matches. Live Podcast Recordings: Fans can witness live recordings of popular WWE-themed podcasts, offering exclusive content and discussions. Meet-and-Greets: Opportunities for meet-and-greets with wrestlers will be available. Merchandise Store: A large merchandise store will feature a wide range of memorabilia celebrating WrestleMania&#8217;s 40-year history.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Randy Orton: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Randy Orton?</b></h2>
Randall Keith Orton, better known as Randy Orton, is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and one of the most recognized professional wrestlers currently signed to the WWE. He is a third-generation wrestler, with his father "Cowboy" Bob Orton being a WWE Hall of Famer and his grandfather Bob Orton Sr. also a wrestler. Randy has one of the most iconic theme songs in WWE, 'Voices' by Rev Theory.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s early life</b></h2>
Randy Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bob also worked as a professional wrestler in various promotions, including WWF (now WWE) and independent circuits in the USA and Japan. Randy's grandfather Bob Orton Sr. was also one of the famous professional wrestlers of his time, while his uncle Barry Orton made his name in both the wrestling and acting world. Speaking of his siblings, he grew up with two brothers named <span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Nathan Orton and Roderick Orton and a sister named Becky Orton.Â </span>

[caption id="attachment_1235037" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1235037 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-85828982.jpg" alt="Randy Orton" width="1920" height="1547" /> HOUSTON - APRIL 05: Triple H hits Randy Orton with a sledgehammer during their WWE Championship match at "WrestleMania 25" at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)[/caption]

Randy attended Hazelwood Central High School and in 1998 found a place in the United States Marine Corps. However, his tenure in the military was extremely short as he left the Marine Corps in 2000 to make a career in wrestling.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s wife and children</b></h2>
Randy Orton first tied the knot with Samantha Speno in September 2007 and they became parents to a beautiful girl, Alanna Marie Orton, on July 12, 2008. However, the couple parted ways in June 2013 and the wrestler found love again in Kim Marie Kessler. The couple got married on November 14, 2015, and welcomed a daughter named Brooklyn Rose Orton on November 22, 2016. Notably, Kim is a businesswoman and owns a clothing brand, Slthr. Notably, Randy is also a stepfather to Kim's three sons, Robbie, Michael, and Antony, from her first marriage.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s net worth 2024</b></h2>
As per Fresherslive, Randy Orton has a net worth of $15 million. One of the major sources of income for the wrestler is his contract with WWE, which pays him a handsome amount of $4 million. He also endorses some brands, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm. Randy has also been active in the acting world and has worked in several films, including <em>Thatâ€™s What I Am, 12 Rounds Reloaded, The Condemned 2,</em> and <em>Blazing Samurai.Â </em>The superstar has appeared on TV shows like <em>Deal or No Deal</em> and <em>Lopez Tonight.</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s Career Timeline</b></h2>
Randy Orton was discharged from the Marine Corps in the year 2000. After that, he made his professional wrestling debut for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling promotion. His great heritage meant that the WWE soon signed him and sent him for training to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2001. He was soon called up to the main roster along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/john-cena">John Cena</a>, Batista, and Brock Lesnar. These men would later form the bedrock of the Ruthless Aggression Era.

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He holds the record for being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in company history, at 22. He also became the 18th Grand Slam and 17th Triple Crown champion of the company. Additionally, Randy is a winner of the 2009 and 2017 Royal Rumble events. He was also the winner of the 2013 Money in the Bank Ladder match. His 14 reigns with the World Championship put him in the third number on the all-time list along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/triple-h/">Triple H</a>, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena's tally of 16. He has also headlined multiple events, including Wrestlemania 25 and Wrestlemania 30.

Randy was a part of the iconic Evolution stable. He represented the younger generation along with Batista. The group was famously led by company veterans, Ric Flair and Triple H. He transitioned into his role of a cold-blooded heel as a part of the stable. The four men were heavily pushed by the WWE leading to its prime at Armageddon 2003, where they held all titles on Raw.

At WrestleMania 20, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, and Batista defeated The Rock and Mick Foley in a handicap match. It was as part of the Evolution that Orton became the youngest champion in World Wrestling Entertainment history. However, like all things, Evolution came to an end.

Orton was at the center of it. However, Triple H grew jealous of the success achieved by the young Orton. As a result, he turned on The Viper, with Orton turning face. In the future, Randy would go on to feud with his former Evolution teammates. The wrestler made headlines at WrestleMania 37 by defeating The Fiend and then forming a team called RK-BRO alongside Matt Riddle. The two together wreaked havoc by defeating AJ Styles and Omos to win the RAW Tag Team Championship and followed it up with victories against The Alpha Academy and The Street Profiles.

[caption id="attachment_512030" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-512030 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112001607/cody-legacy.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes with Ted DiBiase Jr and Randy Orton" width="612" height="427" /> LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestlers Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes appear during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]

Following that, it was a rough patch for Orton, as he sustained an injury and had to take a break from the company. He made a comeback to the company during the Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and partnered with the likes of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cody-rhodes/">Cody Rhodes</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/seth-rollins">Seth Rollins</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sami-zayn/">Sami Zayn</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jey-uso/">Jey Uso</a> against Judgement Day members. The superstar is currently playing in the Elimination Chamber.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Randy Orton is associated with some high-end brands that help him maintain his impressive net worth. The wrestler has partnered with three premier companies, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s investments</b></h2>
Randy Orton has made significant investments in real estate. One of the biggest investments by the superstar includes his O'Fallon, Missouri mansion which he purchased in 2016 by paying a handsome amount of $1,525,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s career stats</b></h2>
Randy Orton has featured in a total of 2427 wrestling matches, winning 1290 and losing 1066 games. He has maintained a winning percentage of 53.2 while his losing percentage stands at 43.9. Orton's 71 games have ended in a draw.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s records</b></h2>
Randy Orton has made headlines by creating the following records in WWE:
<ul>
 	<li>14-time WWE Champion</li>
 	<li>2-time Royal Rumble winner (2009, 2017)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
Randy Orton has achieved the following feats in his wrestling career:
<ul>
 	<li>14 x WWE world champion</li>
 	<li>1 x Intercontinental champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE tag team champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE United States champion</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE SmackDown tag team champion</li>
 	<li>2 x Raw tag team champion</li>
 	<li>2 x Royal Rumble winner</li>
 	<li>1 x Money in the Bank briefcase winner</li>
 	<li>1 x WWE Grand Slam champion</li>
 	<li>1 x Slammy Award winner</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s charity and foundation</b></h2>
Randy Orton has done a vast amount of charity work throughout his WWE career. He is involved with the Kids Wish Network, granting wishes to little children. The wrestler is also a regular contributor to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Randy is true to his military roots, and he does this by volunteering overseas with Tribute to the Troops. Orton is also regularly involved in the DC Auto Show as a part of the "Randy Orton Experience." He signs autographs and clicks pictures for hours.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s house</b></h2>
Randy Orton shelled out a staggering amount of $1,525,000 to purchase a stunning mansion in Oâ€™Fallon, Missouri. The 7,437 square feet property comes with four bedrooms and also has amenities like a pool, media room, fitness room, and a garage.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s cars</b></h2>
Randy Orton is a big fan of luxury cars and therefore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLS Class worth $99,000, a Range Rover Vogue worth $90,000, a Hummer H2 DUB Edition worth $80,000, and a Lamborghini Huracan worth $213,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Randy Ortonâ€™s social media handles</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://instagram.com/randyorton?igshid=1tybt441swhc0</td>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://twitter.com/RandyOrton?s=08</td>
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<td style="width: 76.85px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 342.55px">https://www.facebook.com/RandyOrton/</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Randy OrtonÂ </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">The Viper, Apex Predator, The Legend Killer</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">April 1, 1980</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Knoxville, Tennessee</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">43</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">6â€² 5â€³</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">250 lbs</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Bob Orton Jr and Elaine Orton</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span class="LrzXr kno-fv wHYlTd z8gr9e">Nathan Orton,Â Becky Orton,Â Roderick OrtonÂ </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">AmericanÂ </span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">$15 million</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">$4 million</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Kim Orton</span></td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">Â 2 (Brooklyn Rose Orton, Alanna Marie Orton)</td>
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<td style="width: 40.5109%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 63.0942%">Professional wrestler</td>
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Randy Orton

Randy Orton: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Who is Randy Orton? Randall Keith Orton, better known as Randy Orton, is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and one of the most recognized professional wrestlers currently signed to the WWE. He is a third-generation wrestler, with his father &#8220;Cowboy&#8221; Bob Orton being a WWE Hall of Famer and his grandfather Bob Orton Sr. also a wrestler. Randy has one of the most iconic theme songs in WWE, &#8216;Voices&#8217; by Rev Theory. Randy Ortonâ€™s early life Randy Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bob also worked as a professional wrestler in various promotions, including WWF (now WWE) and independent circuits in the USA and Japan. Randy&#8217;s grandfather Bob Orton Sr. was also one of the famous professional wrestlers of his time, while his uncle Barry Orton made his name in both the wrestling and acting world. Speaking of his siblings, he grew up with two brothers named Nathan Orton and Roderick Orton and a sister named Becky Orton.Â  HOUSTON &#8211; APRIL 05: Triple H hits Randy Orton with a sledgehammer during their WWE Championship match at &#8220;WrestleMania 25&#8221; at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage) Randy attended Hazelwood Central High School and in 1998 found a place in the United States Marine Corps. However, his tenure in the military was extremely short as he left the Marine Corps in 2000 to make a career in wrestling. Randy Ortonâ€™s wife and children Randy Orton first tied the knot with Samantha Speno in September 2007 and they became parents to a beautiful girl, Alanna Marie Orton, on July 12, 2008. However, the couple parted ways in June 2013 and the wrestler found love again in Kim Marie Kessler. The couple got married on November 14, 2015, and welcomed a daughter named Brooklyn Rose Orton on November 22, 2016. Notably, Kim is a businesswoman and owns a clothing brand, Slthr. Notably, Randy is also a stepfather to Kim&#8217;s three sons, Robbie, Michael, and Antony, from her first marriage. Randy Ortonâ€™s net worth 2024 As per Fresherslive, Randy Orton has a net worth of $15 million. One of the major sources of income for the wrestler is his contract with WWE, which pays him a handsome amount of $4 million. He also endorses some brands, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm. Randy has also been active in the acting world and has worked in several films, including Thatâ€™s What I Am, 12 Rounds Reloaded, The Condemned 2, and Blazing Samurai.Â The superstar has appeared on TV shows like Deal or No Deal and Lopez Tonight. Randy Ortonâ€™s Career Timeline Randy Orton was discharged from the Marine Corps in the year 2000. After that, he made his professional wrestling debut for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling promotion. His great heritage meant that the WWE soon signed him and sent him for training to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2001. He was soon called up to the main roster along with John Cena, Batista, and Brock Lesnar. These men would later form the bedrock of the Ruthless Aggression Era. WWE Wrestling: WrestleMania 31: Randy Orton victorious, standing over Seth Rollins during event at Levi&#8217;s Stadium.Santa Clara, CA 3/29/2015CREDIT: Jed Jacobsohn (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X159445 TK1 ) He holds the record for being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in company history, at 22. He also became the 18th Grand Slam and 17th Triple Crown champion of the company. Additionally, Randy is a winner of the 2009 and 2017 Royal Rumble events. He was also the winner of the 2013 Money in the Bank Ladder match. His 14 reigns with the World Championship put him in the third number on the all-time list along with Triple H, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena&#8217;s tally of 16. He has also headlined multiple events, including Wrestlemania 25 and Wrestlemania 30. Randy was a part of the iconic Evolution stable. He represented the younger generation along with Batista. The group was famously led by company veterans, Ric Flair and Triple H. He transitioned into his role of a cold-blooded heel as a part of the stable. The four men were heavily pushed by the WWE leading to its prime at Armageddon 2003, where they held all titles on Raw. At WrestleMania 20, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, and Batista defeated The Rock and Mick Foley in a handicap match. It was as part of the Evolution that Orton became the youngest champion in World Wrestling Entertainment history. However, like all things, Evolution came to an end. Orton was at the center of it. However, Triple H grew jealous of the success achieved by the young Orton. As a result, he turned on The Viper, with Orton turning face. In the future, Randy would go on to feud with his former Evolution teammates. The wrestler made headlines at WrestleMania 37 by defeating The Fiend and then forming a team called RK-BRO alongside Matt Riddle. The two together wreaked havoc by defeating AJ Styles and Omos to win the RAW Tag Team Championship and followed it up with victories against The Alpha Academy and The Street Profiles. LAS VEGAS &#8211; AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestlers Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes appear during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Following that, it was a rough patch for Orton, as he sustained an injury and had to take a break from the company. He made a comeback to the company during the Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and partnered with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso against Judgement Day members. The superstar is currently playing in the Elimination Chamber. Randy Ortonâ€™s partnerships and endorsements Randy Orton is associated with some high-end brands that help him maintain his impressive net worth. The wrestler has partnered with three premier companies, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm. Randy Ortonâ€™s investments Randy Orton has made significant investments in real estate. One of the biggest investments by the superstar includes his O&#8217;Fallon, Missouri mansion which he purchased in 2016 by paying a handsome amount of $1,525,000. Randy Ortonâ€™s career stats Randy Orton has featured in a total of 2427 wrestling matches, winning 1290 and losing 1066 games. He has maintained a winning percentage of 53.2 while his losing percentage stands at 43.9. Orton&#8217;s 71 games have ended in a draw. Randy Ortonâ€™s records Randy Orton has made headlines by creating the following records in WWE: 14-time WWE Champion 2-time Royal Rumble winner (2009, 2017) Randy Ortonâ€™s major achievements and awards Randy Orton has achieved the following feats in his wrestling career: 14 x WWE world champion 1 x Intercontinental champion 1 x WWE tag team champion 1 x WWE United States champion 1 x WWE SmackDown tag team champion 2 x Raw tag team champion 2 x Royal Rumble winner 1 x Money in the Bank briefcase winner 1 x WWE Grand Slam champion 1 x Slammy Award winner Randy Ortonâ€™s charity and foundation Randy Orton has done a vast amount of charity work throughout his WWE career. He is involved with the Kids Wish Network, granting wishes to little children. The wrestler is also a regular contributor to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Randy is true to his military roots, and he does this by volunteering overseas with Tribute to the Troops. Orton is also regularly involved in the DC Auto Show as a part of the &#8220;Randy Orton Experience.&#8221; He signs autographs and clicks pictures for hours. Randy Ortonâ€™s house Randy Orton shelled out a staggering amount of $1,525,000 to purchase a stunning mansion in Oâ€™Fallon, Missouri. The 7,437 square feet property comes with four bedrooms and also has amenities like a pool, media room, fitness room, and a garage. Randy Ortonâ€™s cars Randy Orton is a big fan of luxury cars and therefore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLS Class worth $99,000, a Range Rover Vogue worth $90,000, a Hummer H2 DUB Edition worth $80,000, and a Lamborghini Huracan worth $213,000. Randy Ortonâ€™s social media handles  Instagram https://instagram.com/randyorton?igshid=1tybt441swhc0  Twitter https://twitter.com/RandyOrton?s=08  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RandyOrton/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Randy OrtonÂ   Popular Name The Viper, Apex Predator, The Legend Killer  Date Of Birth April 1, 1980  Birth Place Knoxville, Tennessee  Age 43  Height 6â€² 5â€³  Weight 250 lbs  Parents Bob Orton Jr and Elaine Orton  Siblings Nathan Orton,Â Becky Orton,Â Roderick OrtonÂ   Nationality AmericanÂ   Net Worth $15 million  Salary $4 million  Spouse Kim Orton  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Â 2 (Brooklyn Rose Orton, Alanna Marie Orton)  Profession Professional wrestler

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