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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | '''Kevin McAlmond'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Kevin Keith Orton
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |April 1, 1980 (age 31)<br>[[Knoxville, Tennessee]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Samantha Speno<br>​(m. 2007; div. 2013)<br>Kaila Matteson<br>​(m. 2015)​
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | April 1, 1980 (age 31) <br> Knoxville, Tennessee
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Saint Charles, Missouri
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Brian Orton Jr.]] (father)<br>[[Barry Orton]] (uncle)<br>[[Brain Orton]] (grandfather)
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| bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3"|'''[[Professional Wrestling|Professional wrestling career]]'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |'''Kevin Orton'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Brian McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian McAlmond]] <br> South Broadway Athletic Club <br> Mid Missouri Wrestling Alliance <br> [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |[[Brian Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian Orton]] <br> South Broadway Athletic Club <br> Mid Missouri Wrestling Alliance <br> [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]
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'''Kevin Keith McAlmond''' is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to [[IWE]] wrestling on its [[IWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] [[IWE Brand Extension|brand]]. McAlmond is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather [[Brian McAlmond, Sr.]], father [[Brian McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian McAlmond]], as well as his uncle [[Barry McAlmond|Barry M]], all competed in the professional wrestling industry. McAlmond is currently inactive due to injury.
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'''Kevin Keith Orton''' is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to [[IWE]] wrestling on its [[IWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] [[IWE Brand Extension|brand]]. Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather [[Brian Orton, Sr.]], father [[Brian Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian Orton]], as well as his uncle [[Barry Orton|Barry O]], all competed in the professional wrestling industry.
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Before being promoted to the main IWE roster, McAlmond 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), where McAlmond held the [[OVW Hardcore Championship]] on two separate occasions.
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Before being promoted to the main IWE 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), where Orton held the [[OVW Hardcore Championship]] on two separate occasions.
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After signing with IWE, McAlmond became a member of the stable [[Evolution|Evolution]], which quickly led to a [[IWE Intercontinental Championship]] reign, his first title with the company. McAlmond also acquired the moniker "The Legend Killer" during a storyline where he began disrespecting [[IWE Hall of Fame|Hall of Famers]] and physically attacking veterans of the industry outside of appropriate restrictions. At age 24, McAlmond became the youngest person ever to hold the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]]. With this win, McAlmond departed from Evolution and a feud with his former stablemates began. In 2006, McAlmond joined forces with [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]] in a [[Tag Team Match|tag team]] known as [[Rated-RKO]]. Together, McAlmond and Edge held the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|World Tag Team Championship]]. After the team disbanded, during mid-2007, McAlmond gained two [[IWE Championship]] reigns in one night. McALmond formed the group [[The Legacy|The Legacy]] with [[Mark Semmler]] and [[Kyle Johnson, Jr.|Kyle Johnson]] in 2008, however, they would disband in 2010 with Orton returning to singles competition. Overall, McAlmond is an eight-time [[World Heavyweight Championship (professional wrestling)|world champion]], having won the World Heavyweight Championship [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|twice]] and the IWE Championship [[List of IWE Champions|six times]]. He is also the winner of the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2009)|2009]] [[Royal Rumble#Match|Royal Rumble match]].
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After signing with IWE, Orton became a member of the stable [[Evolution|Evolution]], which quickly led to a [[IWE Intercontinental Championship]] reign, his first title with the company. Orton also acquired the moniker "The Legend Killer" during a storyline where he began disrespecting [[IWE Hall of Fame|Hall of Famers]] and physically attacking veterans of the industry outside of appropriate restrictions. At age 24, Orton became the youngest person ever to hold the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]]. With this win, Orton departed from Evolution and a feud with his former stablemates began. In 2006, Orton joined forces with [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]] in a [[Tag Team Match|tag team]] known as [[Rated-RKO]]. Together, Orton and Edge held the [[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|World Tag Team Championship]]. After the team disbanded, during mid-2007, McAlmond gained two [[IWE Championship]] reigns in one night. Orton formed the group [[The Legacy|The Legacy]] with [[Mark Semmler]] and [[Kyle Johnson, Jr.|Kyle Johnson]] in 2008, however, they would disband in 2010 with Orton returning to singles competition. Overall, Orton is an eight-time [[World Heavyweight Championship (professional wrestling)|world champion]], having won the World Heavyweight Championship [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|twice]] and the IWE Championship [[List of IWE Champions|six times]]. He is also the winner of the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2009)|2009]] [[Royal Rumble#Match|Royal Rumble match]].
==Early life==
==Early life==
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McAlmond was born on April 1, 1980, in [[Knoxville, Tennessee|Knoxville]], Tennessee. Son to Elaine and [[Bob McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob McAlmond]], he has two younger siblings, Becky and Nathan. Knowing from experience the hardships of life as a professional wrestler, McAlmond's parents tried to convince him to stay away from the business, and his father warned him that life in the ring meant a life on the road, away from family. McAlmond attended [[Hazelwood Central High School]], where he was an amateur wrestler. After graduating from Hazelwood in 1998, McAlmond enlisted with the [[United States Marine Corps]]. At the base, he received a [[Bad Conduct Discharge|bad conduct discharge]] a year later after going [[AWOL]] on two separate occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer. Under the [[Uniform Code of Military Justice]], [[Private First Class]] McAlmond was tried and convicted under a special court-martial and was put into a [[Military Prison|military prison]] for thirty-eight days.
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Orton was born on April 1, 1980, in [[Knoxville, Tennessee|Knoxville]], Tennessee. Son to Elaine and [[Brian Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian Orton]], he has two younger siblings, Becky and Nathan. Knowing from experience the hardships of life as a professional wrestler, Orton's parents tried to convince him to stay away from the business, and his father warned him that life in the ring meant a life on the road, away from family. Orton attended [[Hazelwood Central High School]], where he was an amateur wrestler. After graduating from Hazelwood in 1998, Orton enlisted with the [[United States Marine Corps]]. At the base, he received a [[Bad Conduct Discharge|bad conduct discharge]] a year later after going [[AWOL]] on two separate occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer. 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|military prison]] for thirty-eight days.
==Military career==
==Military career==
==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
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===Training===
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===Training and early career (2000–2001)===
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McAlmond made his wrestling debut in 2000 at the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling (MMWA-SICW) in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], an offshoot of the historic [[St. Louis Wrestling Club]] headed by [[Sam Muchnick]]. There, he was trained by both the promotion and his father, [[Bob McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob McAlmond]]. He wrestled for the promotion for one month, where he performed with wrestlers such as Ace Strange and Mark Bland. McAlmond also [[Referee|refereed]] a few matches with World Organized Wrestling, a promotion where his uncle [[Barry Orton]] worked.
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In 2001, McAlmond signed a deal with [[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]] (IWE) and was sent to its [[Farm Team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]], [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], Kentucky, where he continued his training. During his time in OVW, McAlmond wrestled the likes of [[Richard Constantino]] and [[Dustin Simpson|The Prototype]] and teamed with [[Bobby Eaton]] during a [[Tag Team Match|tag team]] title tournament. He won the [[OVW Hardcore Championship]] on two separate occasions by defeating Mr. Black on February 14, 2001, and [[Khristopher Kindred|Flash Flanagan]] on May 5, 2001.
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===International Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/IWE===
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====Ohio Valley Wrestling (2001–2002)====
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===International Wrestling Federation / Entertainment===
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====Evolution (2002–2004)====
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====Evolution and World Heavyweight Champion (2002–2005)====
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:''Main Article: [[Evolution]]''
:''Main Article: [[Evolution]]''
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One of McAlmond's first official IWF appearances was March 16, 2002 at [[IWF Wrestlemania 18|WrestleMania X8]]'s Fan Axxess, where he was defeated by [[Tommy Brown]]. McAlmond's first televised IWF match was against [[Steven Murnion|Hardcore Murnion]] on ''[[IWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' on April 25, 2002. Soon after, McAlmond became a [[Face|fan favorite]] and was placed in a series of matches with Murnion. In September 2002, McAlmond was drafted to the [[IWE Raw|Raw]] brand, where he defeated [[Mike Richards|Stevie Richards]] in his debut on the show. Within weeks of his debut on the Raw brand, McAlmond suffered a ''shoulder injury'', leaving him sidelined for months. While recovering, McAlmond still appeared on ''Raw'' in his own ''Kevin News Network'' segment, a weekly vignette featuring him talking about his condition. The show interrupted other segments of Raw programming, which caused Orton to slowly transition himself into a narcissistic and self-centered [[Heel|villain]].
 
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After his injury healed, McAlmond joined the [[Evolution]] stable, which consisted of [[Ric Flair]], [[Triple K]], and relative newcomer, [[Jesse Dern|Batista]]. The group was pushed on ''Raw'' from 2003 to 2004, with the height of their dominance occurring after [[IWE Armageddon (2003)|Armageddon]] in 2003 when all of the men's titles on Raw were held by the members of Evolution. In 2003, McAlmond spent much of his time helping Triple K overcome challenges for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]]. Orton joined Triple K in a six-man [[Elimination Chamber Match|Elimination Chamber]] match for the World Heavyweight Championship at [[IWE SummerSlam (2003)|SummerSlam]], involved primarily to secure Triple K's title defense, and was eliminated by [[Bill Coldberg|Coldberg]], but the stable managed to fulfill its purpose and Triple K went on to eliminate Coldberg and thus retain his title.
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====Championship pursuits (2004–2006)====
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[[File:McAlmond2004-whc.jpg|thumb|left|upright|McAlmond is the youngest [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]] in [[IWE]] history.]]
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====Rated-RKO (2006–2007)====
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Afterwards, McAlmond 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-respected names in wrestling history. With the help of his stablemate and mentor Ric Flair, he defeated [[Ryan Barnhart]] at [[IWE Unforgiven (2003)|Unforgiven]] in the first of many high profile matches billed as "Legend versus Legend Killer." McAlmond then spat in the face of [[Harley Race]] on the April 26, 2004, episode of ''Raw''.
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During this time, McAlmond began using the move that would become his signature finisher, the [[Kevin McAlmond#In wrestling|RKO]], a [[Cutter#Jumping cutter|jumping cutter]] named after his initials. McAlmond soon defeated [[Kyle Szatkowski|Kyle Van Dam]] for the [[IWE Intercontinental Championship]] at Armageddon on December 14, 2003. With this win, McAlmond started the longest Intercontinental title reign in seven years, holding the title for seven months.
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McAlmond continued to establish himself as a "Legend Killer" throughout 2004, challenging the semi-retired wrestler [[Mick Foley]]. Famed for his [[Hardcore-Based Variations|hardcore matches]] and ability to handle excruciating pain, Foley offered McAlmond a hardcore "Legend versus Legend Killer" match if McAlmond would put his Intercontinental Championship on the line. At [[IWE Backlash (2004)|Backlash]], in a bloody match involving thumbtacks and barbed wire, McAlmond defeated Foley. Two months later at [[IWE Bad Blood (2004)|Bad Blood]], he successfully retained the Intercontinental Championship against [[Junior Remeriz]].
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In July, at [[IWE Vengeance (2004)|Vengeance]], [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]] defeated McAlmond to win the Intercontinental Championship, ending McAlmond's seven month title reign. After losing the Intercontinental Championship, McAlmond became the number one contender for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] after winning a 20 man battle royal on July 26. At [[IWE SummerSlam (2004)|SummerSlam]], McAlmond defeated [[Kevin Hunter]] for the championship. Orton became the youngest person ever to hold the title in IWE history at the age of 24. Hunter congratulated McAlmond after the match, shaking his hand for showing the ability to "be a man."
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The following night, after McAlmond successfully defended the championship against Hunter in a rematch, Evolution threw McAlmond a mock celebration, only to reveal that they were not pleased with his new victory.
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:''Main article: [[Rated-RKO]]''
:''Main article: [[Rated-RKO]]''
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While Batista had McAlmond propped on his shoulders in elation, Triple K gave him a pleased thumbs up and then abruptly changed it to a thumbs-down, which was followed by Batista's dropping McAlmond to the mat. Ric Flair and Batista attacked McAlmond in the ring as Triple K revealed his jealousy for McAlmond's title. He ordered McAlmond to hand over the championship, but he refused, spitting in Triple K's face and hitting him with the title belt. McAlmond's break-up with Evolution began a new storyline for him as a crowd favorite when he continued to feud with his former stablemates. A month later, McAlmond lost his championship to Triple K at [[IWE Unforgiven (2004)|Unforgiven]]. Seeking revenge, McAlmond 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 to beat and humiliate the group. At [[IWE Taboo Tuesday (2004)|Taboo Tuesday]], McAlmond defeated Ric Flair in a [[Steel Cage Match|Steel Cage]] match. After this, McAlmond experienced another push, becoming [[Authority Figures#General Managers|General Manager]] of the Raw brand for a week following a match stipulation at [[IWE Survivor Series (2004)|Survivor Series]] where he picked up the win for his team by last pinning Triple K in a [[IWE Survivor Series Match|4 on 4 Survivor Series]] match. He continued to feud with Triple K, using his authority to place his opponents at severe disadvantages during title defenses. McAlmond was granted another chance at the championship in January 2005, but lost a six-man championship Elimination Chamber match to Triple K at [[IWE New Year's Revolution (2005)|New Year's Revolution]]. On the January 10 episode of ''Raw'', McAlmond defeated Batista to earn a match against Triple K at the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2005)|Royal Rumble]] for the World Heavyweight title. At the Royal Rumble, Triple K defeated McAlmond.
 
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McAlmond began an on-screen relationship with [[Stacy Keibler|Kelsey Carter]] and briefly feuded with [[Khristian]] in February 2005. On the February 28 episode of ''Raw'', [[Billy Graham|"Superstar" Billy Graham]] made an appearance, in which he advised McAlmond to "go where no wrestler [had] gone before". McAlmond then produced a copy of ''SmackDown!'' magazine, which featured [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]] on the cover. Heeding Graham's advice, McAlmond claimed that he would set himself apart from all other wrestlers by ending The Undertaker's undefeated streak at [[IWE WrestleMania|WrestleMania]]. Throughout March 2005, McAlmond taunted The Undertaker, claiming he was unafraid of him. On the March 21 episode of ''Raw'', McAlmond turned into a villain once more after he delivered an RKO to his unsuspecting on-screen girlfriend, Stacy Keibler, knocking her unconscious. During McAlmond's [[Promos|promos]], he would immediately run for cover when signs of The Undertaker's appearance were near (lightning, darkness, or smoke). When legendary wrestler [[Erik [Peterson|Jake Roberts]] advised McAlmond not to underestimate The Undertaker, McAlmond performed an RKO on Roberts as well. In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania, McAlmond became more defiant and unafraid of The Undertaker, taunting and assaulting him in the ring following distractions from his father, [[Bob McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob McAlmond]]. At [[IWE WrestleMania 21|WrestleMania 21]], however, the heavily hyped match was unsuccessful for McAlmond, as he lost despite his father's interference.
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====IWE Champion (2007–2011)====
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:''Main article: [[The Legacy|The Legacy (professional wrestling)]]''
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[[File:McAlmond 05.jpg|thumb|left|upright|McAlmond at a IWE [[House Show|house show]] in 2005]]
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====World Heavyweight Champion (2011–2012)====
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The following night on ''Raw'', McAlmond faced Batista, who had become World Heavyweight Champion. McAlmond stated on-screen that his match with The Undertaker had aggravated a shoulder injury. While sidelined, McAlmond appeared on ''Raw'' and claimed that he was ineligible for the IWE Draft Lottery due to his injury. He was informed by IWE Chairman [[Vince McMahon|Ed Darfler]] that he was indeed a candidate for the draft, leaving a possibility of a return to ''SmackDown!''. McAlmond returned to IWE programming for the SmackDown! brand on June 16, announcing that he was the second pick in the [[IWE Draft (2005)|2005 draft lottery]]. He rekindled his feud with The Undertaker, defeating him at [[IWE SummerSlam (2005)|SummerSlam]] following a distraction from his father. Two months later, McAlmond and his father Bob McAlmond defeated The Undertaker in a [[Handicap Match|Handicap]] [[Container-Based Variations|Casket match]]. The following month, McAlmond was a participant in the annual elimination match of Team SmackDown against Team Raw at [[IWE Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]]. In the match, McAlmond was the last remaining wrestler in the match, as he pinned Ryan Barnhart to get the victory for Team SmackDown. At the event, The Undertaker, who had been absent since McAlmond had apparently killed him on an episode of ''SmackDown!'' returned by emerging from a flaming casket. The feud was finally settled with a [[Hell in a Cell Match|Hell in a Cell]] match at [[IWE Armageddon (2005)|Armageddon]], where The Undertaker offered to retire if he lost. 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 McAlmond in a surprise attack. The druid revealed himself to be McAlmond's father, who gave McAlmond The Undertaker's [[Urn|urn]], which, according to the storyline, allowed whomever held it to control The Undertaker. The Undertaker, however, beat both McAlmond in a Hell in a Cell match, ending their nine-month-long feud.
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[[File:Kevin McAlmond 05 pose.jpg|thumb|right|195px|McAlmond showing off his signature pose]]
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====Various alliances and feuds (2012–2013)====
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Following Armageddon, McAlmond entered the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2006)|2006 Royal Rumble match]] as the thirtieth and final wrestler, but he was eliminated by [[Scott Wright, Jr.|Rey Mysterio]]. Mysterio won the match and a title shot, and McAlmond urged him to put the title shot at stake in a match at [[IWE No Way Out (2006)|No Way Out]]. In the weeks preceding No Way Out, McAlmond made disparaging remarks about [[Brian McAlmond]], Mysterio's friend who had died a few months previously, in an attempt to gain villain heat. Many fans felt the comments were unwarranted and highly distasteful so soon after McAlmond's death in November 2005. McAlmond won at No Way Out, earning Mysterio's title shot for the World Heavyweight Championship at [[IWE WrestleMania 22|WrestleMania 22]]. General Manager [[Theodore Long]] re-added Mysterio to the WrestleMania 22 title match, however, making it a [[Basic Non-Elimination Matches|Triple Threat match]] between McAlmond, Mysterio, and then-champion, [[Matt Borske]]. On April 2, at WrestleMania 22, McAlmond was pinned by Mysterio, making Mysterio the World Heavyweight Champion and ending their on-screen rivalry.
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On April 4, 2006, McAlmond was suspended for sixty days for "unprofessional conduct." In an interview, McAlmond stated, "my conduct was unbecoming of a champion, which is what I will be again when I return." To cover for the suspension, a faked injury was devised, where Matt Borske broke McAlmond's ankle during a grudge match. McAlmond returned from his suspension in June to the Raw brand, where he entered a rivalry with Borske, culminating in matches at [[XCW One Night Stand (2006)|One Night Stand]] and [[IWE Vengeance (2006)|Vengeance]] before engaging in a storyline feud with [[Hulk Hogan]]. McAlmond began cutting promos insulting the aging Hogan and flirted with Hogan's then-eighteen-year-old daughter [[Brooke Hogan|Brooke]]. At [[IWE SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam]], the two met in a "Legend vs. Legend Killer" match, which Hogan won. McAlmond continued his attacks when he engaged himself in feuds with Kyle Van Dam, Ric Flair, [[Dusty Semmler]] and [[Sgt. Slaughter]].
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====The Authority (2013–2014)====
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:''Main article: [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]]
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====IWE Champion; The Legacy (2007–2011)====
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: ''Main article: [[The Legacy]]''
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:''Main article: [[The Wyatt Family]]''
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==Acting career==
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On July 14 at [[IWE Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]], McAlmond defeated Khristian, CM Punk, Kody Brown, Rob Van Dam, and Sheamus to win the [[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|IWE Championship Money in the Bank ladder match]], thus earning him an opportunity to challenge for the IWE Championship at a time of his choosing within the next year. On August 18 at [[IWE SummerSlam (2013)|SummerSlam]], McAlmond turned heel after he cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on Kody Brown, who had just won the IWE Championship and had been subsequently attacked by special guest referee Triple K, who also counted the pinfall to give McAlmond his seventh IWE title. The following night on Raw, McAlmond appeared with Vince Matteson, Stephanie Matteson, and Triple K for a title coronation, and when Triple K invited Bryan to the ring to clear the air from SummerSlam, McAlmond delivered an RKO to Brown, and he and Vince Matteson, Stephanie Matteson, and Triple K stood over him, holding the IWE Championship high, therefore confirming his [[Heel|heel turn]]. On the August 23rd SmackDown, after Kody Brown defeated Wade Barrett in a cage match, McAlmond came out from under the ring and hit Brown with an RKO. It was also announced that night that McAlmond will defend his IWE Championship against Brown at [[IWE Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]].
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==Other media==
==Other media==
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In 2004, McAlmond appeared on the late-night talk show ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]]'', to promote the [[IWE Taboo Tuesday (2004)|Taboo Tuesday]] pay-per-view. In March 2007, alongside [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]], [[Dustin Simpson]], and [[Bobby Ashley]], McAlmond appeared on the [[NBC (TV Channel)|NBC]] game show ''[[Deal or No Deal (US Game Show)|Deal or No Deal]]''. In July 2009, McAlmond revealed he read for the lead role in ''[[The Marine 2]]'' (2009), the sequel to the 2006 film ''[[The Marine]]''. He was given the part, but after injuring his collarbone, the film's producers decided to go with [[Kyle Johnson, Jr.|Kyle Johnson]]. McAlmond has a supporting role in the film ''[[That's What I Am]]'', alongside [[Ed Harris]] and [[Amy Madigan]]. The film is a coming-of-age comedy written and directed by [[Michael Pavone]]. On March 28, 2012 it was reported that Kevin McAlmond would starring in ''Marine: Homefront'' On 3 April it was reported that McAlmond was dropped from starring Marine Homefront due to his past with the USMC. He was replaced by fellow wrestler [[Joe Smith|The Miz]]. On 3 September 2012 it was announced that McAlmond would starring in 12 Rounds: Reloaded.
 
* ''[[That's What I Am (Film)|That's What I Am]]'' (2011)
* ''[[That's What I Am (Film)|That's What I Am]]'' (2011)
* ''[[12 Rounds: Reloaded (Film)|12 Rounds: Reloaded]]'' (2013)
* ''[[12 Rounds: Reloaded (Film)|12 Rounds: Reloaded]]'' (2013)
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==Controversy==
 
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[[File:Kevin McAlmond RKO Dolph Ziggler.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=|McAlmond performing the ''RKO'' ([[Cutter#Jumping cutter|Jumping cutter]]) on [[Nick KesslerDolph Ziggler]].]]
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[[File:Kevin Orton RKO Dolph Ziggler.jpg|thumb|right|300px|alt=|Orton performing the ''RKO'' ([[Cutter#Jumping cutter|Jumping cutter]]) on [[Nick Kessler|Dolph Ziggler]].]]
[[File:Wrestling backbreaker.jpg|thumb|alt=|Orton performing the [[Backbreaker#Inverted headlock backbreaker|Inverted headlock backbreaker]] on [[Kevin Farrelly|Sheamus]].]]
[[File:Wrestling backbreaker.jpg|thumb|alt=|Orton performing the [[Backbreaker#Inverted headlock backbreaker|Inverted headlock backbreaker]] on [[Kevin Farrelly|Sheamus]].]]
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[[File:RandyMcAlmond-chokehold.jpg|thumb|right|Orton applying a chokehold on [[Dustin Simpson]]]]
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[[File:KevinOrton-chokehold.jpg|thumb|right|Orton applying a chokehold on [[Dustin Simpson]]]]
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[[File:Kevin's DDT.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=|McAlmond performing a [[DDT#Elevated DDT|rope-hung DDT]] on [[Kevin Farrelly|Sheamus]].]]
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[[File:Kevin's DDT.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=|Orton performing a [[DDT#Elevated DDT|rope-hung DDT]] on [[Kevin Farrelly|Sheamus]].]]
*'''Finishing moves'''
*'''Finishing moves'''
**[[Professional Wrestling Throws#Full nelson slam|Full nelson slam]] – OVW
**[[Professional Wrestling Throws#Full nelson slam|Full nelson slam]] – OVW
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***[[Suplex#Belly-to-belly suplex|Side belly-to-belly]]
***[[Suplex#Belly-to-belly suplex|Side belly-to-belly]]
***[[Suplex#Slingshot suplex|Slingshot]]
***[[Suplex#Slingshot suplex|Slingshot]]
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***[[Superplex|Super]] – adopted from his father, [[Bob McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob McAlmond]]
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***[[Superplex|Super]] – adopted from his father, [[Brian Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Brian Orton]]
**[[Professional Wrestling Throws#Olympic slam|Olympic slam]]
**[[Professional Wrestling Throws#Olympic slam|Olympic slam]]
**[[DDT#Elevated DDT|Rope-hung DDT]], sometimes from the turnbuckle, or from the top rope
**[[DDT#Elevated DDT|Rope-hung DDT]], sometimes from the turnbuckle, or from the top rope
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*'''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]'''
*'''[[Manager (professional wrestling)|Managers]]'''
**[[Ric Flair]]
**[[Ric Flair]]
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**[[Bob McAlmond, Jr.|"Cowboy" Bob McAlmond]]
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**[[Brian Orton, Jr.|"Cowboy" Orton]]
**[[Nicole Dumas|Lita]]
**[[Nicole Dumas|Lita]]
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**[[Kelsey Keibler|Stacy Keibler]]
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**[[Kelsey Carter|Stacy Keibler]]
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**'''[[Triple K]]'''
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**[[Triple K]]
*'''Nicknames'''
*'''Nicknames'''
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**"Blasting" by [[Jim Johnston (Composer)|Jim Johnston]] (April 25, 2002 - February 3, 2003)
**"Blasting" by [[Jim Johnston (Composer)|Jim Johnston]] (April 25, 2002 - February 3, 2003)
**"Evolve" by [[Jim Johnston (Composer)|Jim Johnston]] (February 10, 2003 - June 16, 2003)
**"Evolve" by [[Jim Johnston (Composer)|Jim Johnston]] (February 10, 2003 - June 16, 2003)
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** "Line in the Sand" by [[Motörhead]] (July 14, 2003 - August 23, 2004; used while a member of [[Evolution]])
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** "Line in the Sand" by [[Motörhead]] (July 14, 2003 - August 23, 2004; used while a member of [[Evolution (professional wrestling)|Evolution]])
**"This Fire Burns" by [[Killswitch Engage]] (March 3, 2006)
**"This Fire Burns" by [[Killswitch Engage]] (March 3, 2006)
**"Burn in My Light" by [[Mercy Drive]] (August 30, 2004–May 5, 2008)
**"Burn in My Light" by [[Mercy Drive]] (August 30, 2004–May 5, 2008)
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==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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[[File:Orton WWE Champion.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Kevin during his first reign as [[IWE Championship|IWE Champion]].]]
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[[File:Orton IWE Champion.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Kevin during his first reign as [[IWE Championship|IWE Champion]].]]
*'''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]'''
*'''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]'''
**[[OVW Hardcore Championship]] ([[OVW Hardcore Championship#Title history|2 times]])
**[[OVW Hardcore Championship]] ([[OVW Hardcore Championship#Title history|2 times]])
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**[[PWI Feud of the Year]] (2009) <small>vs. [[Triple K]]</small>
**[[PWI Feud of the Year]] (2009) <small>vs. [[Triple K]]</small>
**[[PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year]] (2007, 2009)
**[[PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year]] (2007, 2009)
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**[[PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year]] (2004)
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**[[PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year]] (2010)
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**[[PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year#Most Popular Wrestler of the Year|PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year]] (2004)
**[[PWI Rookie of the Year]] (2001)
**[[PWI Rookie of the Year]] (2001)
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**[[PWI Wrestler of the Year#Wrestler of The Year|PWI Wrestler of the Year]] (2009, 2010)
**PWI ranked him #'''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2008
**PWI ranked him #'''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2008
*'''[[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]]'''
*'''[[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]]'''
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**[[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|3 times]])
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**[[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|4 times]])
**[[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (IWE)|1 time]]) – with [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]]
**[[World Tag Team Championship (IWE)|World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (IWE)|1 time]]) – with [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]]
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**[[IWE Championship]] ([[List of IWE Champions|7 times]])
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**[[IWE Championship|IWE (World Heavyweight) Championship]] ([[List of IWE Champions|9 times]])
**[[IWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of IWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])
**[[IWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of IWE Intercontinental Champions|1 time]])
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**[[Royal Rumble]] ([[IWE Royal Rumble (2009)|2009]])
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**[[IWE United States Championship]] ([[List of IWE United States Champions|1 time]])
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**[[IWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship]] (1 time) - with [[Weston Hellbusch|Bray Wyatt]] and [[Joseph Rispens|Luke Harper]]
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**[[Royal Rumble]] ([[IWE Royal Rumble (2009)|2009]], [[IWE Royal Rumble (2017)|2017]])
**[[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank]] ([[IWE Money in the Bank (2013)|2013]] - IWE Championship contract)
**[[Money in the Bank Ladder Match|Money in the Bank]] ([[IWE Money in the Bank (2013)|2013]] - IWE Championship contract)
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**[[IWE Slammy Awards#2014|Slammy Award]] for Hashtag of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2014|2014]]) - #RKOOuttaNoWhere
**Seventeenth [[Triple Crown Championship#List of IWE Triple Crown Champions|Triple Crown Champion]]
**Seventeenth [[Triple Crown Championship#List of IWE Triple Crown Champions|Triple Crown Champion]]
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*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
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*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''
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**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Most Improved|Most Improved]] (2004)
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**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards#Most Improved|Most Improved]] (2004)
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**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards#Most Overrated|Most Overrated]] (2013)
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*'''WrestleSlam Awards'''
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==Notes==
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**Superstar of the Year (2009)
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==References==
==References==
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==Further reading==
==External links==
==External links==

Current revision as of 00:04, 15 March 2024

Kevin Orton
Birth name Kevin Keith Orton
Born April 1, 1980 (age 31)
Knoxville, Tennessee
Spouse(s) Samantha Speno
​(m. 2007; div. 2013)
Kaila Matteson
​(m. 2015)​
Children 2
Relatives Brian Orton Jr. (father)
Barry Orton (uncle)
Brain Orton (grandfather)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kevin Orton
Billed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Billed weight 245 lb (111 kg)
Billed from Saint Louis, Missouri
Trained by "Cowboy" Brian Orton
South Broadway Athletic Club
Mid Missouri Wrestling Alliance
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Debut March 18, 2000

Kevin Keith Orton is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to IWE wrestling on its SmackDown brand. Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler; his grandfather Brian Orton, Sr., father "Cowboy" Brian Orton, as well as his uncle Barry O, all competed in the professional wrestling industry.

Before being promoted to the main IWE 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), where Orton held the OVW Hardcore Championship on two separate occasions.

After signing with IWE, Orton became a member of the stable Evolution, which quickly led to a IWE Intercontinental Championship reign, his first title with the company. Orton also acquired the moniker "The Legend Killer" during a storyline where he began disrespecting Hall of Famers and physically attacking veterans of the industry outside of appropriate restrictions. At age 24, Orton became the youngest person ever to hold the World Heavyweight Championship. With this win, Orton departed from Evolution and a feud with his former stablemates began. In 2006, Orton joined forces with Edge in a tag team known as Rated-RKO. Together, Orton and Edge held the World Tag Team Championship. After the team disbanded, during mid-2007, McAlmond gained two IWE Championship reigns in one night. Orton formed the group The Legacy with Mark Semmler and Kyle Johnson in 2008, however, they would disband in 2010 with Orton returning to singles competition. Overall, Orton is an eight-time world champion, having won the World Heavyweight Championship twice and the IWE Championship six times. He is also the winner of the 2009 Royal Rumble match.

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[edit] Early life

Orton was born on April 1, 1980, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Son to Elaine and "Cowboy" Brian Orton, he has two younger siblings, Becky and Nathan. Knowing from experience the hardships of life as a professional wrestler, Orton's parents tried to convince him to stay away from the business, and his father warned him that life in the ring meant a life on the road, away from family. Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School, where he was an amateur wrestler. After graduating from Hazelwood in 1998, Orton enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. At the base, he received a bad conduct discharge a year later after going AWOL on two separate occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer. 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.

[edit] Military career

[edit] Professional wrestling career

[edit] Training and early career (2000–2001)

[edit] International Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/IWE

[edit] Ohio Valley Wrestling (2001–2002)

[edit] Evolution (2002–2004)

Main Article: Evolution

[edit] Championship pursuits (2004–2006)

[edit] Rated-RKO (2006–2007)

Main article: Rated-RKO

[edit] IWE Champion (2007–2011)

Main article: The Legacy (professional wrestling)

[edit] World Heavyweight Champion (2011–2012)

[edit] Various alliances and feuds (2012–2013)

[edit] The Authority (2013–2014)

Main article: The Authority

[edit] Storyline with Bray Wyatt (2015–2017)

Main article: The Wyatt Family

[edit] Various storylines (2017–present)

[edit] Acting career

[edit] Other media

[edit] Personal life

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Film

[edit] Television

[edit] In wrestling

File:Kevin Orton RKO Dolph Ziggler.jpg
Orton performing the RKO (Jumping cutter) on Dolph Ziggler.
File:Wrestling backbreaker.jpg
Orton performing the Inverted headlock backbreaker on Sheamus.
File:KevinOrton-chokehold.jpg
Orton applying a chokehold on Dustin Simpson
File:Kevin's DDT.jpg
Orton performing a rope-hung DDT on Sheamus.

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

File:Orton IWE Champion.jpg
Kevin during his first reign as IWE Champion.

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

[edit] Further reading

[edit] External links

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