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Deep Dive Into Randy Orton’s Impressive 11 Tattoos, Their Origin and Meaning

Published Jan 5, 2024 | 11:14 AM EST

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Randy Orton‘s physique is a living narrative, portraying the chapters of his life through a tapestry of ink. Each tattoo bears profound personal meaning, whether it’s a homage to his loved ones or a marker of his path. Join us as we explore the rich stories woven into the skin of “The Viper.”

A tale of 11 tattoos on Randy Orton’s body

1. Tattoos for family: Randy Orton has three tattoos for his family. One for his daughter and two for his wife. A tattoo of ‘Alanna’ on his left forearm for his daughter Alanna Marie Orton who was born from his former wife, Samantha Speno. The tattoo contains the name along with her birthdate in Roman numerals.

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He also has 2 tattoos dedicated to his current wife, Kimberly Kessler Orton. One tattoo is inked ‘Kim’ with a tiny heart on his left hand’s middle finger. The couple also has matching tattoos on their bodies. While Orton has a tattoo on his left rib, Kimberly has a matching tattoo on her right collarbone.

2. Flowers tattoo: Orton has two tattoos of roses. He has a red rose on his left arm which he has inked for his daughter. In an interview, he said, “I have a rose here, the only color on any of my pieces is for my daughter Alanna, and her birthday there in Roman Numerals, and that’s the centerpiece, that’s what they all culminate to is that the rose right there on my arm for my daughter.He also has multiple sets of roses (non-color) on his left arm.

3. Tribal tattoo: Early in his WWE career, The Viper got tribal tattoos on his arm and back. Though he regretted the decision later due to several reasons, he continued expanding it. He even has a large tribal pattern tattoo on his back when he was training in OVW.

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4. Religion and Peace tattoo: Despite portraying a heel character, The Apex Predator has a religious tattoo on his right arm. It is a Bible verse 1 Peter 5:8 that states, “Be Sober, Be Vigilant, Because Your Adversary The Devil, As A Roaring Lion, Walketh About Seeking Whom He May Devour.” He also has a flying dove tattoo on his left arm, which may be another biblical reference.

5. US Marine Corps tattoo: Earlier Randy Orton inked a US Marine Corps tattoo on his left arm. But later he had to cover it up using a tribal pattern and skull sleeve tattoo.

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Which one of The Viper’s tattoos is your favorite?

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Himangshu Sinha

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