Childhood and Education Journey of Randy Orton in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Randy Orton, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Randal Keith Orton, known as Randy Orton, is a highly acclaimed American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE's SmackDown brand. Widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, he boasts a career spanning over two decades. Notably, Orton holds the tied-third most world championship reigns in WWE history, highlighting his sustained success and dominance in the wrestling world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

April 1, 1980: Randal Keith Orton's Birth

On April 1, 1980, Randal Keith Orton, who would become a professional wrestler, was born.

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1998: Attended Hazelwood Central High School

In 1998 Randy Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School.

1998: High School Graduation and Enlistment

In 1998, Randy Orton graduated from Hazelwood Central High School and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps.

1999: Bad Conduct Discharge

In 1999, Randy Orton received a bad conduct discharge from the United States Marine Corps after going AWOL and disobeying an order. He spent 38 days in the brig at Camp Pendleton.

November 2005: Controversial remarks about Eddie Guerrero

In November 2005, leading up to No Way Out, Randy Orton made controversial remarks about the recently deceased Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio's friend, in an attempt to generate villainous heat. The comments were widely considered distasteful given the recentness of Guerrero's death.

September 21, 2007: Married Samantha Speno

On September 21, 2007, Randy Orton married Samantha Speno.

January 27, 2012: Orton returns to attack Wade Barrett

On January 27, 2012, Randy Orton returned to the ring on SmackDown after being sidelined for four weeks due to a herniated disc, and attacked Wade Barrett.

2012: Separation from Samantha Speno

In late 2012, Randy Orton and Samantha Speno separated.

June 2013: Divorce from Samantha Speno

In June 2013, Randy Orton divorced Samantha Speno.

February 22, 2015: Randy Orton Returns at Fastlane

On February 22, 2015, Randy Orton made his return at Fastlane, saving Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, and Ryback from a post-match beatdown by Seth Rollins, Big Show, and Kane.