Randy Orton managed to become a legendary WWE wrestler (World Wrestling Entertainment) who is known for his arrogant persona. Randy Orton has been a top star in WWE for more than a decade. From a very young age, he has been chosen by many veteran pro wrestlers to be the star of future WWE events.

Randy Orton has realized his potential and is doing well for himself. He earned nicknames like 'Legend Killer' and 'The Viper' over the years. He is a naturally gifted wrestler, with his off-the-ring antics also being instrumental in keeping him in the news. Do you want to know more about Randy Orton? Let’s see the 15 facts about Randy Orton, the WWE wrestler known for his RKO!

1. A WWE Fan Had Attacked Orton

On July 30, 2013, Randy Orton was attacked by a WWE fan during a wrestling show in the South African country. After just finishing a match, a fan suddenly entered the ring and gave a low blow to Orton's penis. WWE stated that the assault was not part of any scenario or storyline.

The attacker was later charged and fined 500 Rand or served a 30-day prison sentence. He was also suspended for three years and not allowed to attend other wrestling shows that week.

2. Used 5 Songs for His Entrance

Randy Orton has had five different songs for his entrance music at WWE, including 2 songs for The Evolution and Rated-RKO. There is also a song titled "This Fire Burns" from Killswitch Engage which he used on March 3, 2006 for the SmackDown event. The theme song "This Fire Burns" was later used by CM Punk until he switched to the song "The Cult of Personality" in July 2011.

3. Orton Once Attacked His Interviewer

Not only in the ring but Randy "Apex Predator" Orton is also dangerous outside the ring. The reason is Orton has given many interviews in which he also attacked the person interviewing him physically and verbally. One clip of the interview shows Orton slapping the person interviewing him.

4. Orton Served as the US Marine Corps For a Brief Period

Randy Orton was a member of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), before he was discharged for bad behavior while on duty. He served 38 days at the military prison at Camp Pendleton, California. He has a "USMC" tattoo on his left arm which he later covered with another tattoo.

5. WWE has Suspended Orton Three Times

Randy Orton was suspended for "unprofessional conduct" on April 3, 2006. Later that same year in August he was suspended again for 30 days for violating the WWE Health Program. He was the first WWE star to be convicted under the program. On 30 May 2012, he was suspended for the second time under the same programme, this time for 60 days. If he commits one more offense, he could be expelled from the WWE organization.

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6. Orton is the Youngest WWE Champion in History

Randy Orton won the World Heavyweight Championship from Chris Benoit at the age of 24. This is a well known fact and is on this list because it is an impressive feat. Even though he was kicked out of The Evolution for winning the championship, it made him considered one of the best wrestlers in WWE.

7. Orton’s Steroid Controversy 

In March 2007, Sports Illustrated posted an article on its website about ongoing investigations into steroid use by professional athletes from various sports which also includes Orton and many other WWE stars. Randy Orton is alleged to have used anastrozole, clomiphene citrate as well as steroids such as stanozolol and nandrolone types.

8. Orton’s Bad Behavior Off -Camera

We've seen Randy Orton's emotional issues in his scenarios, but his attitude is a real truth about his character. Former WWE Diva named Rochelle Loewen spoke about an incident from her first day at WWE, where she ran into wrestlers backstage and she had no idea who Orton was.

So Rochelle called him "Canada" which Orton didn't like. Then Orton got upset that he came into her empty dressing room and destroyed most of Rochelle's goods. Even more surprising was the suggestion that Orton had defecated in Rochelle's suitcase.

9. Set a Wrestling Record with His Dad

Randy Orton is one of the many third-generation superstars in the wrestling industry. It was a record that Randy shared with his father, Bob Orton, that made him stand out from the rest of the pack. He and his father both won the Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Rookie of the Year award. Bob Orton won it in 1973 and Randy also won it in 2001.

10. Randy Orton Started His Career as a Referee

It is common for aspiring wrestlers to start their careers with small positions within the industry. Some wrestlers start their careers as part of a wrestling ring crew. But, Randy Orton went a step further by wearing the striped shirt from his family to become a referee. The Orton family gave him the opportunity to work in some of the best wrestling organizations as a referee. His uncle, Barry Orton, got him a job as a referee at World Organized Wrestling.

11. Orton Injured His Shoulder Early in His Career

The shoulder injury is not the first injury that Randy Orton has experienced throughout his career. This wrestler may have trained a lot to prevent injuries, but occasionally an injury will occur because he can't prepare for every little variable that arises. Orton has managed to wrestle while he was injured to keep his wrestling show going, but after that he needs time to recover too.

12. One of His Signature Move is Banned

The Punt Kick is Randy Orton's signature move that is performed when his opponent is crawling on the ring mat. Orton would run at full speed, then kick the opponent’s head with his shin. The signature move is considered dangerous because it can cause fatal brain injury for his opponent, so the move was banned.

13. Orton is Hated by the Fans Due to His Arrogance

Randy Orton who is famous for being arrogant makes the WWE fans hate him. Not to mention his attitude, and also his actions that often embarrass the legendary wrestlers so that Orton is nicknamed the "Legend Killer".

14. His Parents Initially Tried to Keep Him Away from Wrestling

His father, Bob "Cowboy" Orton Jr., was a senior wrestler for decades. Bob and his wife often tried to tell Randy that the world of professional wrestling was no ordinary job, because wrestling was the kind of work that could keep him away from his family for months. Despite all that, Randy remained true to his passion, had a pretty good career.

15. Orton was Featured in Several Films

Like other popular WWE stars, Randy Orton has appeared in several films made by WWE Studios. The films are That's What I Am (2011), 12 Rounds 2: Reloaded (2013), The Condemned 2 (2015), and Countdown (2016).

Those are the 15 facts about Randy Orton, the WWE wrestler who is famous for his arrogance. Do you think there are any other Randy Orton facts that haven't been discussed here? You can share them in the comment section.

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