Robert Orton, Jr. aka "Cowboy" Bob Orton, is a professional wrestling legend in North America. His son Randy is currently a major star for World Wrestling Entertainment. His father Bob Orton, Sr. was also a professional wrestler before.
Profile
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- Birthday: November 10, 1950
- Hometown: Kansas City, Kansas
- Trained By: Hiro Matsuda, Eddie Graham , Jack Brisco
- Professional Debut: 1972
- Previous Identities: Bob Orton Jr., "Cowboy" Bob Orton, "Ace" Cowboy Orton, The Invader
- Finishing/Signature Move(s): Super-plex
- Signature Illegal Weapon(s): Cast
Career
On February 3, 2005, Bob Orton was announced as one of the inductees for the Class of 2005 into the WWE Hall of Fame along with Paul Orndorff, Iron Shiek, Nikolai Volkoff, Jimmy Hart, Hulk Hogan, and Roddy Piper. The induction ceremony took place on April 2, 2005 in the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, California.
Championships/Accomplishments
- 1-time ICW Televison Champion
- 2-time NWA Wildside Tag Team Champion (Georgia)
- 2-time NWA Tag Team titles Champion (Florida)
- 1-time NWA Heavyweight Champion (Florida)
- 1-time NWA Tag Team Champion (Mid-Atlantic)
- 4-time NWA Tag Team Champion (South-Eastern)
- 1-time NWA Junior Heavyweight Champion (Georgia)
- 1-time American Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion
Last updated: 05-27-2005 19:32:23