Randal "Randy" Keith Orton[4][5] (born on April 1, 1980)[2] is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand, though is currently inactive due to a legitimate broken collarbone. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) High Ridge is a Census-designated place (CDP in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer [6] Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather Bob Orton, Sr., father "Cowboy" Bob Orton, as well as his uncle Barry O, all competed in the professional wrestling industry. Generation (from the Greek γενεά) also known as procreation, is the act of producing Offspring. This article is about Bob Orton Sr For his son who is also known as "Cowboy" Bob Orton, see Bob Orton Jr Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Randal Barry Orton (born May 28, 1958 in Amarillo Texas) is an American former professional wrestler. [7]
Before being promoted to the main WWE roster, Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling for a month. He was then sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. There, Orton became OVW Hardcore Champion on two separate occasions. The OVW Hardcore Championship was a short-lived Hardcore wrestling title in World Wrestling Entertainment 's former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling [8]
After signing with WWE, Orton became a member of the stable Evolution, which quickly led to him capturing his first title with the company. Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [9] Orton also acquired the moniker "Legend Killer" during a storyline where he began disrespecting Hall of Famers and physically attacking veterans of professional wrestling outside of appropriate restrictions. A moniker (or " monicker " is a Slang expression for a Nickname, Pseudonym, or Cognomen. In Professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame (formerly WWF Hall of Fame) is an institution that honors selected former and current employees of World Wrestling [1] In 2004, Orton became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion, when he won the title at the age of twenty-four. The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [10] His title win resulted in his departure from Evolution and feud with his former stablemates. In 2006, Orton joined forces with Edge in a tag team known as Rated-RKO. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler This article refers to the band For the wrestling term see Tag team. Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October As a team, Orton and Edge held the World Tag Team Championship. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [11] After the team disbanded, Orton, during the fall of 2007, won the WWE Championship twice in one night. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE [12]
Early life
Orton was born on April 1, 1980 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) [2] Son to Elaine and "Cowboy" Bob Orton,[13] he is the eldest of two siblings—Becky and Nathan. Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker [14] Knowing from experience the hardships of life as a professional wrestler, Orton's parents tried to convince him to stay away from wrestling, and his father warned him that life in the ring meant a life on the road, away from family. [1] Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School, where he was an amateur wrestler. Hazelwood Central High School is located at 15875 New Halls Ferry Road in unincorporated St [1] After graduating from Hazelwood in 1998,[5] Orton enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. There, he was dishonorably discharged a year later, after going AWOL on two separate occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer. A military discharge is given when a member of the Armed forces is released from his or her obligation to serve In Military terminology desertion is the Abandonment of a " Duty " or post without permission from one's Government or superior [15] Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Private First Class Orton was tried and convicted under a special court-martial and was put into a military prison for thirty-eight days. The Uniform Code of Military Justice ( UCMJ,,) is the foundation of Military law in the United States. In many Armed forces in the world Private First Class is a rank held by junior enlisted persons A court-martial (plural courts-martial) is a Military court. These military courts can determine Punishments for members of the Military subject A military prison is a Prison operated by the Military. Military prisons are used variously to house Prisoners of war, Enemy combatants, those [13]
Career
Wrestling training
Orton first made his professional wrestling debut in 2000 with Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling (MMWA-SICW) in St. Louis, Missouri, an organization that was an off-shoot of the old St. Louis Wrestling Club headed by Sam Muchnick. The St Louis Wrestling Club was a Professional wrestling promotion based in St Sam Muchnick ( August 22, 1905 - December 30, 1998) was an American Professional wrestling promoter from St [3] There, he was trained by both the promotion and his father, Cowboy Bob Orton. Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker [13] During this time, Orton performed in matches with wrestlers such as Ace Strange and Mark Bland. [3][16] He worked at MMWA-SICW for a month. [16] Orton then refereed a few matches with World Organized Wrestling, a promotion where his uncle Barry Orton worked. A professional wrestling referee is the official figure that makes sure that wrestling matches move smoothly in an attempt to maintain Kayfabe. Randal Barry Orton (born May 28, 1958 in Amarillo Texas) is an American former professional wrestler. [17] In 2001, Orton signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was sent to their farm territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he continued his training. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, In sports a farm team, feeder team or nursery club, generally refers to a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players with an Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. During his time in OVW, Orton wrestled the likes of Rico Constantino and The Prototype and teamed with Bobby Eaton during a tag team title tournament. Amarico Sebastiano Constantino He was challenged by Gemini ( Michael Horton) to find out if "he had what it took" to be a contestant for the show John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows Robert Lee "Beautiful Bobby" Eaton (born August 14 1958 is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, who made his debut in 1976 This article refers to the band For the wrestling term see Tag team. He won the OVW Hardcore Champion on two separate occasions by defeating Mr. The OVW Hardcore Championship was a short-lived Hardcore wrestling title in World Wrestling Entertainment 's former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling Black on February 14, 2001 and Flash Flanagan on May 5, 2001. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. [8]
World Wrestling Entertainment
2002–2003
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Orton's first televised WWE match was against Hardcore Holly on SmackDown! on April 25, 2002. Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. [18] Soon after, Orton became a face (crowd favorite) and was placed in a series of matches with Holly. In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains [19][20][21][22] In September 2002, Orton was drafted to the Raw brand, where he defeated Stevie Richards in his debut on the show. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is For similar names see the disambiguation page Stephen Richards Michael Manna is an American professional wrestler and [23][24] Within weeks of his debut on the Raw brand, Orton suffered a shoulder injury,[25] leaving him sidelined for months. A separated shoulder, otherwise known as an acromioclavicular separation or AC separation is a common injury to the Acromioclavicular joint. [26] While recovering, Orton still appeared on Raw, in his own "Randy News Network" segment, a weekly vignette featuring him talking about his condition. [27] The show interrupted other segments of Raw programming, which caused Orton to slowly transition himself into a narcissistic and self-centered heel (villain). Narcissism describes the trait of excessive Self-love, based on Self-image or Ego. In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. [28]
After his injury healed, Orton joined the Evolution stable, which consisted of Ric Flair, Triple H, and relative newcomer, Dave Batista. Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley David Michael Bautista Jr (born January 18 1969 commonly known by his Ring name, simply Batista, is an Filipino / American professional The group was pushed on Raw from 2003 to 2004, with the height of their dominance occurring after Armageddon in 2003 when all of the men's titles on Raw were held by the members of Evolution. Armageddon is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. [29] In 2003, Orton spent much of his time helping Triple H overcome challenges from Scott Steiner and Goldberg, former World Championship Wrestling (WCW) superstars who were vying with Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. Scott Rechsteiner (born July 29 1962 better known by his Ring name Scott Steiner, is an American professional wrestler. William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [30][31][32] Orton joined Triple H in a six-man Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam and was involved primarily to secure Triple H's title defense. The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) SummerSlam (2003 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on August 24 [33]
Afterwards, Orton proclaimed himself "The Legend Killer", a young upstart who was so talented that he touted himself as the future of professional wrestling. He embarked on numerous storyline feuds with "legendary" wrestlers and gained infamy for his blatant disrespect of many older, well-regarded names in wrestling history. He defeated Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven, in the first of many high profile matches billed as "Legend vs. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Unforgiven (2003 was the sixth annual Unforgiven Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Legend Killer", with the help of his stablemate and mentor Ric Flair. [34] Orton then spat in the face of Harley Race on the April 26, 2004 edition of Raw. Harley Leland Race (born April 11 1943) is a retired American professional wrestler and current promoter Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [35]
During this time, Orton began using the move that would become his signature finisher, the RKO, a Jumping cutter, named after his initials. Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern In Professional wrestling, a cutter is a common term which refers to the three-quarter facelock bulldog maneuver Orton soon defeated Rob Van Dam for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon on December 14. Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [36] With this win, Orton started the longest Intercontinental title reign in seven years, holding the title for seven months. [37]
2004–2005
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World Heavyweight Champion in
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Orton continued to establish himself as a "Legend Killer" throughout 2004, challenging the semi-retired wrestler Mick Foley. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Famed for his hardcore matches and an ability to handle excruciating pain, Foley offered Orton a hardcore "Legend vs. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Legend Killer" match if Orton would put his Intercontinental Championship on the line. In a bloody match involving thumbtacks and barbed wire, Orton defeated Mick Foley. Barbed wire, also known as barb wire (and frequently in dialect form spelled bob or bobbed) is a type of fencing Wire constructed [38]
In July, at Vengeance, Edge defeated Orton to win the Intercontinental Championship, ending Orton's seven month title reign. Vengeance (2004 was the fourth annual Vengeance Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by American promotion Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler [39] After the loss of his Intercontinental Championship, Orton continued to rise in ranks within WWE, entering the World Heavyweight Championship scene. After becoming the #1 contender on July 26,[40] he defeated Chris Benoit for the championship with the added distinction of being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in wrestling history at age twenty-four. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a [41] Benoit congratulated Orton after the match, shaking his hand for showing the ability to "be a man". [42]
The following night, Evolution threw Orton a mock celebration, only to reveal that they were not pleased with his new victory. While Batista had Orton propped on his shoulders in elation, Triple H gave him a pleased thumbs up and then abruptly changed it to a thumbs-down, which was followed by Batista dropping Orton to the mat. For the Chinese newspaper see Thumbs Up (newspaper. For the Indian Cola drink see Thums Up A thumbs up or thumbs down is [43] Ric Flair and Batista attacked Orton in the ring as Triple H revealed his jealousy for Orton's title. He ordered the young champion to hand over the championship, but Orton refused, spitting in Triple H's face and hitting him with the title belt. [44] Orton's break-up with Evolution began a new storyline for him as a face when he continued to feud with his former stablemates. [45] A month later, Orton lost his championship at Unforgiven. Unforgiven (2004 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on September 12 [46] Seeking revenge, Orton lashed out at Evolution members, catching them by surprise during a show by giving them a large cake as a make-up gift, which he came out of it to beat and humiliate the group. [47] After this, Orton experienced another push, becoming General Manager of the Raw brand for a week following a match stipulation at Survivor Series. This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Survivor Series (2004 was the eighteenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [48] He continued to feud with Triple H, using his authority to place his opponents at severe disadvantages during title defenses. [49] Orton was granted another chance at the championship in January 2005 but lost a six-man championship Elimination Chamber match to Triple H at New Years Revolution. [50] On the January 10 edition of Raw, Orton defeated Batista to earn a match against Triple H at the Royal Rumble for the World Heavyweight title. Royal Rumble (2005 was the eighteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [51] At the Royal Rumble, Triple H defeated Orton to retain the World title. [52]
Orton began an on-screen relationship with Stacy Keibler and briefly feuded with Christian in February 2005. A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped Stacy Keibler (born October 14 1979 is an American actress and former professional wrestler and valet for World Championship Wrestling William Jason "Jay" Reso (born November 30 1973 better known by his Ring name Christian Cage, is a Canadian professional wrestler [53] On the February 28 edition of Raw, "Superstar" Billy Graham made an appearance, in which he advised Orton to "go where no wrestler [had] gone before". Eldridge Wayne Coleman (born September 10, 1943) better known by his Ring name "Superstar" Billy Graham, is an American [54] Orton then produced a copy of SmackDown! magazine, which featured The Undertaker on the cover. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. [55] Heeding Graham's advice, Orton claimed that he would set himself apart from all other wrestlers by ending The Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania. This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. [56] Throughout March 2005, Orton taunted The Undertaker, claiming he was unafraid of the eerie Deadman. On the March 21 edition of Raw, Orton turned heel once more after he delivered an RKO to his unsuspecting on-screen girlfriend, Stacy Keibler, knocking her unconscious. See also Unconscious mind. Unconsciousness, more appropriately referred to as loss of Consciousness or lack of consciousness is [57] During Orton's promos, he would immediately run for cover when signs of The Undertaker's appearance were near (lightning, darkness, or smoke). In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of Electricity, which typically occurs during Thunderstorms and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or Smoke is the collection of airborne solid and liquid Particulates and Gases ref> ''Smoke Production and Properties'' - SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering [58] When "legend" wrestler Jake Roberts advised Orton not to underestimate The Undertaker, Orton performed an RKO on Roberts as well. Aurelian Smith Jr (born May 30 1955 in Gainesville, Texas) is a second-generation American professional wrestler and [59] In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania, Orton became more defiant and unafraid of the Undertaker, taunting and assaulting him in the ring following distractions from his father, "Cowboy" Bob Orton. Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker At WrestleMania 21, however, the heavily-hyped match was unsuccessful for Orton, as he lost despite his father's interference. WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [52]
The following night on Raw, Orton faced Batista, who had become World Heavyweight Champion. Orton stated on-screen that his match with The Undertaker had aggravated a shoulder injury. [60] While sidelined, Orton appeared on Raw and claimed that he was ineligible for the WWE Draft Lottery due to his injury. He was informed by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon that he was indeed a candidate for the draft, leaving a possibility of a return to SmackDown!. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr [61] Orton returned to WWE programming for the SmackDown! brand on June 16, announcing that he was the second pick in the 2005 draft lottery. [62] He rekindled his feud with The Undertaker, defeating him at SummerSlam following a distraction from his father. SummerSlam (2005 was the eighteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [63] Two months later, Orton and his father Bob Orton defeated The Undertaker in a Handicap Casket match. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [64] The following month, Orton was a participant in the Annual elimination match of Team SmackDown against Team Raw at Survivor Series. Survivor Series (2005 was the nineteenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment In the match, Orton was the last remaining wrestler in the match, as he pinned Shawn Michaels to get the victory for Team SmackDown. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. [65] At the event, The Undertaker, who had been absent since Orton had apparently killed him on an episode of SmackDown!,[66] returned by emerging from a flaming casket. [65] The feud was finally settled with a Hell in a Cell match at Armageddon, where The Undertaker offered to retire if he lost. A Hell in a Cell match (sometimes referred to as Hell in the Cell) is a Professional wrestling match seen in World Wrestling Entertainment in Armageddon (2005 was the sixth Armageddon Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [67] On December 16, The Undertaker entered the ring to deliver a promo while one of his druids appeared to be standing in the ring. The Undertaker sustained an RKO from Orton in a surprise attack. The druid revealed himself to be Orton's father, who gave Orton the Undertaker's urn, which, according to the storyline, allowed whomever held it to control The Undertaker. An urn is a Vase, ordinarily covered and without handles that usually has a narrowed neck above a footed Pedestal. [68] The Undertaker, however, beat both Ortons in a Hell in a Cell match, which ended their nine-month-long feud with The Undertaker. [69]
2006–2007
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Following Armageddon, Orton entered the January 2006 Royal Rumble as the thirtieth wrestler to enter the match, but he was eliminated by Rey Mysterio. Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October Royal Rumble (2006 was the nineteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Oscar Gutierrez (born December 11 1974 In WWE he was a 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, a 3 time Cruiserweight Champion When Gutierrez [69] Mysterio won the match at a title shot, and Orton urged him to put the title shot at stake in a match at No Way Out. No Way Out (2006 was the eighth annual No Way Out Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [70] In the weeks preceding No Way Out, Orton made disparaging remarks about Eddie Guerrero, Mysterio's friend, in an attempt to gain heel heat. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos This article is about a Professional wrestling term For the World Wrestling Entertainment program see WWE Heat. [71] Guerrero's death had occurred only months previously, and many fans felt the comments were unwarranted and highly distasteful. [72][73][74] Orton won at No Way Out, earning Mysterio's title shot for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22. WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [75] General Manager Theodore Long re-added Mysterio to the WrestleMania 22 title match, however, making it a Triple Threat match between Orton, Mysterio, and then-champion, Kurt Angle. Theodore Long (born September 15 1947 is a former American Professional wrestling referee and manager, who is currently working for Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist [76] On April 2, at WrestleMania 22, Orton was pinned by Mysterio, making Mysterio the World Heavyweight Champion and ending their on-screen rivalry. [77]
On April 4, 2006, Orton was suspended for sixty days for "unprofessional conduct. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "[78] In an interview, Orton stated, "my conduct was unbecoming of a champion, which is what I will be again when I return". [79] To cover for the suspension, a faked injury was devised, where Kurt Angle broke Orton's ankle during a grudge match. [80] In July, Orton said his suspension resulted from smoking marijuana backstage. Cannabis, also known as marijuana or marihuana, or ganja (from Hindi / Sanskrit: गांजा gānjā hemp) is a [81] Orton returned from his suspension in June to the Raw brand,[82][83] where he engaged in a storyline feud with Hulk Hogan. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional Orton began cutting promos insulting the aging Hogan and flirted with Hogan's eighteen-year-old daughter Brooke. Brooke Ellen Bollea (born May 5 1988 better known by her Stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American pop Singer and Television personality [84][85] At SummerSlam, the two met in a "Legend vs. SummerSlam (2006 was the nineteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Legend Killer" match, which Hogan won. [86]
After the newly-reformed D-Generation X (Triple H and Shawn Michaels) cost Edge the WWE Championship numerous times, Edge approached Orton and asked him to join forces to defeat the team. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly Orton, whose championship reign had been ended by Triple H in 2004, agreed, forming the tag team Rated-RKO. Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October The two became the first to defeat DX since their reunion and quickly dominated the Raw brand's tag team division to become tag team champions. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. [87][88] As part of the angle, Rated-RKO attacked Ric Flair with steel chairs to enrage DX on November 27. [89] At New Year's Revolution, Rated-RKO faced DX in a title defense, but the match was declared a no-contest when Triple H suffered a legitimate injury during the match. New Year's Revolution (2007 was the third annual and final New Year's Revolution Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer [90]
Orton showing off his signature pose
With Triple H out of action, Rated-RKO continued their on-screen rivalry with remaining DX member Shawn Michaels. Michaels teamed with John Cena to defeat Rated-RKO for the tag championship on January 29. John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows [91] Orton and Edge suffered a series of losses to Cena and Michaels in the following months, building hatred towards one another. Edge and Orton also became rivals in their goals of achieving the WWE Championship. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Neither Edge nor Orton won the Championship, and they lost their claims as #1 contenders after a failed match with Cena at Backlash. Backlash (2007 was the ninth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [92] Orton then continued his "Legend Killer" persona, attacking Shawn Michaels. Using frequent attacks to the head, including an elevated DDT and a running punt to the face, Orton defeated Michaels at Judgment Day. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat Judgment Day (2007 was the ninth annual Judgment Day Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE When the kayfabe wounded and concussed Michaels collapsed in the ring, the referee was forced to stop the match and award Orton the victory. In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional [93] Orton continued his attacks when he engaged himself in feuds with Rob Van Dam,[94] Ric Flair,[95] Dusty Rhodes,[96] and Sgt. Slaughter. Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Virgil Riley Runnels Jr (born on October 12 1945) better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, is a semi-retired American This article is about the wrestler Robert Remus For the GI Joe character (based on Remus see Sgt [97]
On the July 23 edition of Raw, Orton was named as the number one contender at SummerSlam for John Cena's WWE Championship. SummerSlam (2007 was the twentieth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [96] Weeks before their scheduled match at SummerSlam, Orton attacked Cena on three separate occasions by performing RKOs on him. [96][98][99] At SummerSlam, Orton lost the title match to Cena, who pinned Orton after executing an FU. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of [100] The following night on Raw, Orton demanded a rematch for the WWE title, but his request was declined by Raw General Manager William Regal. Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion Orton then took his demands to Mr. McMahon, who also refused to give Orton a rematch unless he proved himself. That night, Orton interfered in Cena's match by assaulting Cena and kicking Cena's father, who was at ringside, in the head. [101] Orton was granted his title rematch against Cena at Unforgiven and won by disqualification when Cena refused to stop punching Orton in the corner. Unforgiven (2007 was the tenth annual Unforgiven Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff [102] Cena retained the WWE title because a title cannot change hands by disqualification. After the match, Cena's father, who was again at ringside, kicked Orton in the head. [102] At No Mercy, Orton was awarded the WWE Championship by Mr. No Mercy (2007 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment McMahon after Cena was stripped of the title due to an injury the previous week, which also ended the Orton-Cena storyline prematurely. [103] Orton then lost the title to Triple H in the opening match of the show, making Orton's reign the third shortest in WWE history. [104] Later in the night, Orton defeated Triple H in a Last Man Standing match to regain the WWE title, thus becoming a two-time WWE Champion in one night. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [105]
Following No Mercy, Orton continued his feud with Shawn Michaels, who made his return on the October 8 edition of Raw and performed Sweet Chin Music on Orton. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike [106] The two met in a title match at Cyber Sunday after a match was made in which the fans would get to vote on either Michaels, Jeff Hardy or Mr. Kennedy as the opponent. Cyber Sunday (2007 was the fourth annual Cyber Sunday Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Kenneth Anderson (born March 6 1976 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American professional wrestler and Actor, better known by his Ring [107] As a result, Michaels was voted to face Orton. [108] In the match, Orton was disqualified when he performed a low blow on Michaels, but Orton retained the title. [108] In a scheduled rematch,[109] Orton successfully defended the WWE title at Survivor Series against Michaels when he performed the RKO on Michaels for the win. Survivor Series (2007 was the twenty-first annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling [110] The stipulation of the match was that if Michaels used Sweet Chin Music, the match would be stopped and Michaels would never get a chance at the WWE title, but if Orton got himself disqualified, he would lose the title. [111]
2008
After weeks of intensity between the two, Orton defeated Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble. Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Royal Rumble (2008 was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [112] Following this, he re-engaged in his feud with John Cena, who had returned from injury and won the 2008 Royal Rumble match. John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [112] Instead of cashing in his title opportunity at WrestleMania XXIV, Cena decided to face Orton for the title at No Way Out. WrestleMania XXIV was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on March 30 2008 at No Way Out (2008 was the ninth annual No Way Out Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [113] Orton lost the match after getting himself intentionally disqualified, thus retaining the title. [114] At WrestleMania, Orton retained the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat match involving Cena and Triple H. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Orton won the match by pinning Cena after a Pedigree from Triple H. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down [115] The following month, at Backlash, Orton lost the title to Triple H in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match, which also included Cena and John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL). Backlash (2008 was the tenth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing John Charles Layfield (born November 29 1966 known by his current Ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL, is an American [116] After failing to win the title back at Judgment Day,[117] Orton faced Triple H in a Last Man Standing match at One Night Stand for the title. Judgment Day (2008 was a form of Sports entertainment in which theatrical events are combined with a competitive sport Pay-per-view event produced by World Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing One Night Stand (2008 was the fourth annual One Night Stand Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment [118] Orton lost the match and legitimately broke his collarbone. In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer [6]
In wrestling
Orton performing his RKO on
Kane
- Finishing and signature moves
Championships and accomplishments
Orton during his second reign as
WWE Champion.
Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest In Professional wrestling, a cutter is a common term which refers to the three-quarter facelock bulldog maneuver In Professional wrestling, a cutter is a common term which refers to the three-quarter facelock bulldog maneuver A punt in some codes of football especially American football and Rugby football, is performed when the ball is The photochemical mechanisms that give rise to the ozone layer were worked out by the British physicist Sidney Chapman in 1930 In Professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s Neck. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A backbreaker refers to Professional wrestling moves which see a wrestler dropping an opponent so that the opponent's back impacts or is bent backwards against a part of the Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A Powerslam is a Professional wrestling body slam move in which the wrestler performing the slam falls face-down on top of his/her opponent In Professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s Neck. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. In Professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler (or wrestlers for a variety of reasons Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Robert Keith Orton Jr (born November 10, 1950) At WrestleMania he (unsuccessfully interfered in the match between Orton and The Undertaker striking The Undertaker Amy Christine Dumas (born April 14 1975 After briefly working on the Independent circuit and in Extreme Championship Wrestling, Dumas signed with A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Music in Professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes The most common uses of Music in Professional wrestling is that of the entrance Rev Theory (formerly known as Revelation Theory) is an American Hard rock band from North Andover Massachusetts. Mercy Drive is an Orlando, Florida -based Hard rock / Modern rock band that had gained attention for their creation of entrance themes Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of Killswitch Engage (often abbreviated as KSE or Killswitch) is a Metalcore band from Westfield Massachusetts. Phillip Jack Brooks (born on October 26 1978 Depending on alignment as a crowd favorite or villain, different aspects of the culture are emphasized to encourage This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE
Controversy
While on the Raw brand, Orton was accused of harassing fellow WWE employees Amy Weber and Rochelle Loewen, which led to the departure of Weber from the company. Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW is an American independent Professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. The OVW Hardcore Championship was a short-lived Hardcore wrestling title in World Wrestling Entertainment 's former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling The OVW Hardcore Championship was a short-lived Hardcore wrestling title in World Wrestling Entertainment 's former developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Champion by Ring name. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Intercontinental Champion by Ring name. The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been World Heavyweight Champion, sorted by Ring name. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of teams that have been World Tag Team Champions by Ring name. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler This article deals with the achievement as understood in professional wrestling in the United States. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ( PWI) is a Professional wrestling Magazine. The PWI Rookie of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated The PWI Rookie of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated The PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Award, given yearly since 1978 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated The PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year Award, given yearly since 1978 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated The PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated The PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated Amy Marie Weber (born July 2 1970) is an American Actress, model, Film producer, Film Weber has had Rochelle Nicole Loewen (born October 26, 1979 in Edmonton Alberta, Canada) is a Canadian Actress, Glamour Loewen, who has called Orton "an animal", claimed that he vandalized her possessions and subjected her to harassment. [126] Fellow WWE Diva Search contestant (and eventual winner) Christy Hemme has stated in an interview with The Sun that she does not believe that Orton harassed Weber or Loewen. The WWE Diva Search is a former talent competition held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Christina Lee " Christy " Hemme (born October 28 1980 but she grew up in Temecula California. The Sun is a Tabloid daily newspaper published in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the highest circulation of any daily English-language [127]
On March 19, 2007, Sports Illustrated posted an article on its website as part of its continuing series investigating a steroid and HGH ring used by a number of professional athletes in several sports. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Growth hormone (GH is a protein Hormone secreted by the Pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction That article mentioned several current and former WWE wrestlers, including Orton who was alleged to have obtained clomiphene citrate, anastrozole and the steroids stanozolol, nandrolone, oxandrolone, and testosterone. Clomifene ( INN) or clomiphene ( USAN and former BAN) or Clomid or Clomifert is a Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM Anastrozole ( INN, trade name Arimidex) is a drug indicated in the treatment of Breast cancer in post- menopausal women Anabolic steroids, or anabolic-androgenic steroids ( AAS) are a class of Steroid hormones related to the hormone Testosterone. Stanozolol, commonly sold under the name Winstrol (oral and Winstrol Depot (intra-muscular was developed by Winthrop Laboratories in 1962 Nandrolone is an Anabolic steroid that may be present naturally in the human body, albeit in minute quantities of less than 0 Oxandrolone ( Oxandrin) is an Anabolic steroid created by Searle Laboratories, now Pfizer Inc Testosterone is a Steroid hormone from the Androgen group In mammals testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the Ovaries [128] WWE has since made a statement on this situation, claiming that the allegations preceded the Talent Wellness program WWE launched in February 2006. [129]
Personal life
In November 2005, Orton announced his engagement to his girlfriend Samantha Speno. [130] They married on September 21, 2007. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [131][132] In December 2007, Orton announced that he and his wife were expecting their first child, a daughter due on July 15, 2008. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [133][134]
He had a tattoo on his left arm which read "USMC" for United States Marine Corps but covered it up after receiving a bad conduct discharge from the service. A military discharge is given when a member of the Armed forces is released from his or her obligation to serve He was sent home after serving thirty-eight days in military prison at Camp Pendleton in California. [15]
Orton suffers from hypermobile shoulders. Hypermobility (also called double-jointedness, hypermobility syndrome or hyperlaxity) describes Joints that stretch farther than is normal [135]
Notes
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- ^ SmackDown! results - September 9, 2002. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor.
- ^ Raw results - September 23, 2002. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
- ^ Raw results - September 23, 2002. PWWEW. net (2002-09-23). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
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- ^ Raw results - January 20, 2003. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
- ^ Raw results - October 28, 2002. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
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- ^ Jennette, Brad (2003-01-20). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. 411's WWE Raw Report 01.20.03. 411mania. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
- ^ No Way Out 2003. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
- ^ Survivor Series 2003 Results. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
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- ^ Raw results - April 26, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
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- ^ Backlash 2004 results. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
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- ^ Raw results - July 26, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ a b Inside WWE Title History World Heavyweight 20040815 - Randy Orton. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
- ^ Steven Schaeffer (2004-08-16). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting WWE SummerSlam Report, 8-15-04 - Live from the Air Canada Center. Lords of Pain. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire “Chris Benoit recovered and held his hand out to Randy Orton, telling him to “Be a man!” Randy shook his hand, to a great ovation by the crowd as Randy nuzzled the belt that made him the youngest champion in WWE history. ”
- ^ Raw results - August 16, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ Raw results - August 23, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Raw results - August 23, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ Martin, Finn. "Power Slam Magazine, issue 123", Panic Stations! (Unforgiven 2004), SW Publishing, 2004-09-22, pp. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians 24-25.
- ^ Raw results - September 19, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ Survivor Series 2004 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- ^ Raw results - October 25, 2004. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ Evans, Anthony. "Power Slam Magazine, issue 127", Tripper strikes back (New Years Revolution 2005), SW Publishing, 2005-01-21, pp. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. 30-31.
- ^ Raw results - January 10, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy.
- ^ a b "2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts", Wrestling’s Historical Cards, Kappa Publishing, 2007, pp. 117.
- ^ Raw results - February 14, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Raw results - February 28, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-04-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of
- ^ Raw results - February 28, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- ^ SmackDown results - March 17, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Brawl in Birmingham. PWWEW. net (2005-03-21). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Retrieved on 2008-03-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland
- ^ Raw results - March 28, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire “Randy Orton says his undefeated streak started last year and years from now people will talk about HIM! The lights suddenly went out and a very impressive video played chronicling all of Undertaker's victims! Randy Orton fled the ring in fear after all four corner posts caught on fire. . ”
- ^ Raw results - March 14, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Profile on Online World of Wrestling. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire “April 2005: Randy Orton has shoulder surgery under Dr. James Andrews and will be out of action for six months. ”
- ^ Raw results - May 16, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- ^ SmackDown results - June 16, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- ^ SummerSlam 2005 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
- ^ No Mercy 2005 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ a b WWE Survivor Series 2005. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2008-03-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
- ^ SmackDown Special results - November 29, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ SmackDown results - December 9, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ SmackDown results - December 16, 2005. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ a b "2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts", Wrestling’s Historical Cards, Kappa Publishing, 2007, pp. 119.
- ^ SmackDown results - February 3, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ SmackDown results - February 10, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ SmackDown results - February 3, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ SmackDown results - February 10, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ SmackDown results - February 24, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River
- ^ Sokol, Chris (2006-02-20). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Main events salvage No Way Out. CANOE. Retrieved on 2008-05-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.
- ^ SmackDown results - February 24, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Hurley, Oliver. "Power Slam Magazine, issue 142", WrestleMania In Person (WrestleMania 22), SW Publishing, 2006-04-20, pp. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. 16 – 19.
- ^ Daniel Pena (2006-04-04). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Breaking News: Randy Orton Suspended For 60 Days. Lords of Pain. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Brown, Timothy (2006-04-06). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Randy Orton Speaks Out On His Suspension. Headline Planet. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
- ^ SmackDown results - April 14, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ Wrestling Information Archive - Other WWF Information. Retrieved on 2007-12-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor.
- ^ Raw results - June 5, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland
- ^ WWE vs ECW Head-to-Heat results - June 7, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland
- ^ Raw results - July 3, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland
- ^ Saturday Night's Main Event results - July 15, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire
- ^ "2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts", Wrestling’s Historical Cards, Kappa Publishing, 2007, pp. 121-122.
- ^ Elliott, Brian (2006-11-06). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with K-Fed costs Cena at Cyber Sunday. SLAM! Sports. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
- ^ a b Edge & Randy Orton's World Tag Team Title reign. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
- ^ Raw results - November 27, 2006. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire “Edge walked over to the spot and he and Randy Orton dragged a horribly bloodied Ric Flair to the ring. Edge & Randy Orton said DX were a bunch of cowards and challenged them to come out and save their friend. Edge gave Ric Flair a vicious conchairto on the ringside floor and then Randy Orton gave him one another!”
- ^ Dale Plummer and Nick Tylwalk (2007-01-08). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Cena retains, Triple H injured at Revolution. CANOE. Retrieved on 2008-05-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre.
- ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated", Arena Reports, Kappa Publishing, p. 134.
- ^ Elliott, Brian (2007-04-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. No filler makes for a consistent Backlash. SLAM! Sports. Retrieved on 2008-01-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca
- ^ Judgment Day 2007 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
- ^ One Night Stand 2007 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-08-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- ^ Raw results - June 4, 2007. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
- ^ a b c Raw results - July 23, 2007. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-07-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
- ^ Raw results - July 30, 2007. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
- ^ Clayton, Corey (2007-07-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Legend Killer strikes on Saturday Night. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St
- ^ Raw results - August 20, 2007. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-08-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708)
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-08-26). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Champ's legend lives on. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers
- ^ McAvennie, Mike (August 29, 2007). Should Cena step up... or step down. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2007-11-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat
- ^ a b Unforgiven 2007 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-09-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
- ^ ECW results - October 2, 2007. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-10-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Kings of Kings reigns supreme again. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-10-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-10-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Championship hot potato: Legend Killer's time comes after all. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-10-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-10-08). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses HBK shows Orton his 'appreciation'. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-03-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China.
- ^ WWE Championship Match: Fans' Choice. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
- ^ a b Cyber Sunday 2007 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-10-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Brotherly love, DX-style. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-03-23. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow.
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-11-18). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Cementing a 'one-man dynasty'. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2007-11-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat The music is silenced. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-02-07. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince
- ^ a b Royal Rumble 2008 results. Online World of Wrestling (2008-01-27). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Retrieved on 2008-04-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
- ^ Robinson, Bryan (2008-01-28). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Ready to get some at No Way Out. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-04-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ Martin, Adam (2008-02-17). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori No Way Out PPV Results - 2/17 - Las Vegas (Two Chambers, & more). WrestleView. Retrieved on 2008-04-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
- ^ Csonka, Larry (2008-03-30). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. 411’s WWE WrestleMania XXIV Report 3.30.08. 411mania. com. Retrieved on 2008-04-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
- ^ Backlash 2008 results. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-04-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ Judgment Day 2008 Results. PWWEW. net. Retrieved on 2008-06-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
- ^ DiFino, Lennie (2008-05-19). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and One night stood up. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-06-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks
- ^ Ross, Jim (2007-01-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Rumble… Raw… Bret/Austin… Goldberg… Government Mule. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. “The Garvin Stomp- In all due respect to Ronnie “Hands of Stone” Garvin, it has been suggested to me that I call the move the “Randy Orton Stomp” to which I have done. ”
- ^ Prelude to a final curtain call?. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2008-02-04. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons
- ^ Gray, Richard (2008-05-27). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed "Voices" By Rev Theory Written Specifically For Randy Orton. WrestlingNewsWorld. Retrieved on 2008-05-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed
- ^ Randy Orton's second WWE title reign. WWE. com. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
- ^ Awards der Pro Wrestling Illustrated: 2001 (German). Genickbruch: Die Wrestlingseite des alten Europa. Retrieved on 2008-04-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
- ^ Awards der Pro Wrestling Illustrated: 2004 (German). Genickbruch: Die Wrestlingseite des alten Europa. Retrieved on 2008-04-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople
- ^ Pena, Daniel (2008-02-18). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Hornswoggle Wins Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Rookie Of The Year Award; More 2007 Award Results Revealed. Lords Of Pain. Retrieved on 2008-04-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople “Most Hated Wrestler Of The Year - Randy Orton (36%)”
- ^ Starrs, Stu. "WWE Diva Rochelle Loewen talks about hazing from Randy Orton, claims he hated her", Lords of Pain, 2005-06-16. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
- ^ Rothestein, Simon. "Hemme is Christy clear", The Sun, 2005-06-16. The Sun is a Tabloid daily newspaper published in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the highest circulation of any daily English-language Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
- ^ Wrestlers allegedly tied to drug ring. Sports Illustrated (2007-03-18). Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Retrieved on 2007-03-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor.
- ^ A Statement From World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.. WWE. Retrieved on 2007-03-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor.
- ^ Randy Orton Interview. NZPWI (2005-11-04). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
- ^ Randy Orton news. Sescoops. Retrieved on 2007-09-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again
- ^ WeddingChannel.com - Search Results. WeddingChannel. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again
- ^ Randy Orton and his wife expecting first child. WWE (2008-04-10). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Retrieved on 2008-04-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Eck, Kevin (2008-04-27). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Orton taps bad side to raise up. Baltimore Sun. The Baltimore Sun (officially just The Sun) is Maryland ’s largest general circulation daily newspaper and provides comprehensive coverage Retrieved on 2008-04-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
- ^ An interview with Randy Orton, conducted by Silver Vision. Silver Vision. Retrieved on 2007-08-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor.
References
- James Guttman (2006). World Wrestling Insanity: The Decline and Fall of a Family Empire. Toronto, 235 pages. ISBN 1550227289.
- "2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts", Wrestling’s Historical Cards, Kappa Publishing, 2007.
External links
| Persondata |
| NAME |
Orton, Randall Keith |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION |
Professional wrestler |
| DATE OF BIRTH |
April 1, 1980 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH |
St. Louis, Missouri |
| DATE OF DEATH |
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| PLACE OF DEATH |
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