Randy Orton plays a character on WWE TV which cannot be mastered by everyone. However, over the years, he has owned the character and revealed a superstar personality that one can only dream of having. It’s well known that Orton is often referred to as ‘The Viper’. However, Orton had his eyes on another snake while growing up. His revelation finally explained why he didn’t have a problem with someone referring to him as ‘The Viper’. “I remember keeping an eye on that large boa constrictor crawling around the empty shower stall that they had it in. You know, Jake’s [Roberts] snake would be just on the road with him, crawling around. I would just be in awe watching it. I grew up having a fascination with reptiles because of that. It has nothing to do with the fact that I’m called ‘The Viper’ now.” NES WWF Game [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-watch-hulk-hogan-calls-a-fan-dinosaur-when-asked-to-sign-nintendo-nes-wwf-game/] Well, in that case, he’s known as ‘The Legend Killer’ too. This gimmick came to the fore at WrestleMania 21 when he battled The Undertaker in a match billed as Legend vs Legend Killer. RANDY ORTON MADE A BIZARRE REVELATION ABOUT HIS CHILDHOOD During his conversation on The Ringer Wrestling Show, Orton revealed that not only was he fascinated by reptiles, he actually owned one. Not any tiny snake, but a giant. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Randy-Orton-and-Ric-Flair.jpg] “I had an 11ft Burmese python as a senior in high school as a pet, in my room… I’d go to the pet store, and they’d have a batch of rabbits. Maybe one that was born without an eye. They’d sell it to me half off, and I’d throw it in the snake cage. What a weird kid, right?” (H/t The Ringer Wrestling Show [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aSNvu5QS36nq12dqPfi7V?si=VpmpZ5WJRImB6yuD2aWtoA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1]) Can’t Even Make a Smart Crack About Ali” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wwe-news-ric-flair-comments-on-wwe-not-granting-mustafa-ali-his-release-i-cant-even-make-a-smart-crack-about-ali/] This would come across as an absolute shock to some, but not to many. But, it’s still something that paints a picture in the fans’ minds. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/randy-orton-and-matt-riddle.jpg] Coming to Orton’s current storyline, he’s working in the tag team RK-Bro with Matt Riddle and trying to take down Raw tag team Champions Alpha Academy. The two teams could face-off at Royal Rumble 2022, but haven’t been officially added to the match card. Watch This Story: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Brock Lesnar: How Many Children Do They Have? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/wwe-news-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-to-brock-lesnar-how-many-children-do-they-have-hulk-hogan-roman-reigns-the-undertaker-bobby-lashley/] 

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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 Orton’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. </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 Orton’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 Orton’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>That’s What I Am, 12 Rounds Reloaded, The Condemned 2,</em> and <em>Blazing Samurai. </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 Orton’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.

[caption id="attachment_602121" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-602121 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210401011912/randy-orton-vs-seth-rollins.jpg" alt="Randy Orton vs Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania 31" width="612" height="408" /> WWE Wrestling: WrestleMania 31: Randy Orton victorious, standing over Seth Rollins during event at Levi's Stadium.<br />Santa Clara, CA 3/29/2015<br />CREDIT: Jed Jacobsohn (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)<br />(Set Number: X159445 TK1 )[/caption]

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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton’s house</b></h2>
Randy Orton shelled out a staggering amount of $1,525,000 to purchase a stunning mansion in O’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 Orton’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 Orton’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 Orton </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">6′ 5″</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, Becky Orton, Roderick Orton </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">American </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>
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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%"> 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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