Last updated on: January 17, 2024
Randy Orton is an American professional wrestler and actor. He was born on April 1, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Bob Orton Jr. and his wife Elaine. Orton’s father, grandfather, and uncle were all wrestlers, so he decided to become a wrestler too.
Orton began his training in 2000 and signed with the then-World Wrestling Federation in 2001. He made his debut the following year in 2002. Orton has won The World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship in his career, these are the biggest titles in WWE.
As of December 2024, Randy Orton is 44 years and 8 months old, his estimated net worth is $15 million, and he stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm or 1.96 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Randal Keith Orton
Nickname
The Legend Killer
Profession
American Wrestler and Actor
Career
Debut
March 18, 2000
Best Known for
WWE wrestler and Vs. Shawn Michaels; Unforgiven 2003
Ring Name
The Viper, Randy Orton
Finishing short
RKO
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
1 April 1980
Age
As of today, Randy is 44 years and 8 months old.
Zodiac sign
Aries
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Residence
Los Angels
School / College / University
Hazelwood Central High School
Religion
Christian
Race / Ethnicity
Randy Orton’s ethnicity is primarily Caucasian, with a mix of English and German ancestry.
Food Habits
Randy Orton follows a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet plan, consuming up to 250 grams of protein per day. This includes protein shakes, protein bars, fish, eggs, and chicken breast. He also consumes carbohydrates from sources like potatoes, oats, and brown rice, and occasionally indulges in sushi and ice cream.
Here is a brief overview of Randy Orton’s meal plan:
- Meal 1: 6 egg whites, 2 whole eggs, 100g oatmeal with raisins, applesauce, protein bar/shake
- Meal 2: 100g brown rice, 2 chicken breast, vegetables
- Meal 3: Tuna fish, pita bread, BAA, protein shake
- Meal 4: Brown Rice/Pasta, salad
- Meal 5: Grilled Chicken/Fish, Cottage Cheese
Orton is strict about not eating junk food and always opts for freshly prepared meals. He also avoids carbohydrates after 8 pm and increases his protein intake.
Hobbies
Watching Movies, Exercise, Traveling
Tattoo
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 6′ 5″
- In Centimetres: 196 cm
- In meters: 1.96 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 113 kg
- In Pounds: 249 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 46″
- Biceps Size: 16″
- Waist Size: 34″
Shoe size
13 US
Eye color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Family
Randy Orton comes from a family with a rich history in professional wrestling. His father, Bob Orton Jr., and grandfather, Bob Orton Sr., were both professional wrestlers, as was his uncle, Barry Orton. He has 2 brothers named Nathan, Roderick and a younger sister named Rebecca.
Randy has been married twice. He was first married to Samantha Speno, with whom he has a daughter named Alanna Marie Orton. He then married Kimberly Marie Kessler in 2015, who known as Kim Orton. Kim has three sons from a previous marriage, Michael, Antony, and Rob, who Randy Orton has adopted. Randy and Kim also have a daughter together named Brooklyn Rose Orton, she was born in 2016.
Wife
Kim Marie Kessler (2015–Present)
Samantha Speno (2007–2013)
Father
Mother
Siblings
Nathan Orton (Brother)
Roderick Orton (Brother)
Becky Orton Lampe (sister)
Children
Brooklyn Rose Orton (Daughter) (Born on November 23, 2016)
Alanna Marie Orton (Daughter)
Michael Kessler (Step-son)
Anthony Kessler (Step-son)
Rob Kessler (Step-son)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Kim Marie Kessler
Marriage Date
14 Nov 2015 ( With Kim Marie Kessler)
21 Sep 2007 (with Samantha Speno)
Girlfriend and Dating History
Samantha Speno (2007–Present)
Randy Orton first met Samantha Speno in a bar, and it was love at first sight for him. He approached her, they had a conversation, exchanged contacts, and started dating. The couple got engaged and eventually married in 2007. In 2008, they welcomed a daughter named Alanna Marie Orton. After almost 6 years, they separated after Samantha filed for a divorce in 2013. The reason for their separation is not known as of now.
Barbie Blank (2008–2009)
Randy Orton had an encounter with Barbie Blank, also known as Kelly Kelly, between 2008 to 2009. Barbie Blank is a former WWE Diva who was also romantically linked to other wrestlers like John Cena and CM Punk
Kimberly Kessler (2012–Present)
Randy Orton met his second wife, Kimberly “Kim” Kessler while on the job. They first crossed paths at a wrestling event in Poughkeepsie in March 2012. Kim was watching Randy’s match with her sons when he spotted her in the crowd and introduced himself. They began dating and got engaged in July 2015 while on vacation in Bora Bora and on November 14 of the same year got married.
After marriage, Randy adopted Kim’s 3 sons and treated them as a proud father. Together they also have a daughter born in 2016. Now Randy, Kim, and their 5 kids living together happily.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Sushi
- Sports – Wrestling
- Favorite Color – Red, Gray, Black
- Favorite Music Band – Metallica
- Movie Genre – Horror
- Favorite Animal – Python
- Favorite Music – Rock, Pop
- Perfume – Givenchy
Net Worth 2024
$15 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Randy Orton has a net worth of about $15 million, based on information from different reliable sources. He makes money primarily from his career as a professional wrestler.
He is one of the highest-paid wrestlers in the WWE, with an annual salary of $4 million. In his career, Randy has won numerous championships, including the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship. This winning has contributed a big amount to his net worth.
In addition to his wrestling career, Randy has also appeared in several movies. Some of them are “That’s What I Am,” “12 Rounds 2: Reloaded,” and “Changeland,”. By his acting roles, he has made some extra which increased his fortune.
He also made money from his merchandise sales, endorsements, and bonuses for premium live event appearances.
For his Physical and strict diet and fitness regimen he has got the chance to endorse several fitness products and supplements which contributed to his overall income.
Randy Orton has also invested in real estate, owning a 2,600 square-foot house in a gated community in St. Charles, Missouri. He may also invest in stocks and businesses etc. By doing this he diversifies his sources and can generate more from what he has.
Car collection
Randy Orton’s car collection is estimated to be worth around $500,000.
The collection includes several high-performance and customized vehicles, such as a Lamborghini Huracan worth $213,000, a Hummer H2 DUB Edition worth $80,000, a Range Rover Vogue worth $90,000, and a Mercedes Benz GLS Class worth $99,000.
He also has a Hummer H3 DUB, which is his most prized and was gifted to him as a present.
House
Pets
Lesser Known Facts
1. Randy Orton was born on April 1, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is the oldest of three children.
2. He is a third-generation professional wrestler, with his father, Bob Orton Jr., and grandfather, Bob Orton Sr., both being wrestlers.
3. Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School, where he was an amateur wrestler and graduated in 1998.
4. He served in the United States Marine Corps for a brief period. He was discharged after going AWOL twice and disobeying a commanding officer’s orders.
5. Orton trained with Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Batista in Ohio Valley Wrestling, from 2000 to 2008.
6. He won the World Heavyweight Championship at the age of 24. This made him the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in WWE history.
7. Orton has been involved in various controversies, including an incident with former WWE Diva Rochelle Loewen, who accused him of damaging her belongings and defecating in her luggage.
8. He has a passion for truck rallies.
9. Orton’s favorite wrestler friends are John Cena and John Hennigan.
13. Orton was a referee in the early years of his career, working alongside his father, Bob Orton Jr..