Bob Orton Jr. | |
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Birth name | Robert Keith Orton Jr. |
Born | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | November 10, 1950
Spouse(s) |
Elaine Orton (m. 1968) |
Children | 3, including Randy |
Family | Bob Orton (father) Barry Orton (brother) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Bob Orton Jr.[1] Bob Orton[1] The Invader[1] Billy Gaspar |
Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1][2] |
Billed weight | 242 lb (110 kg)[1] |
Billed from | Kansas City, Missouri[2] |
Trained by | Hiro Matsuda[1][2] Eddie Graham[1] Jack Brisco[1] |
Debut | August 23, 1972 |
Robert Keith Orton Jr. (born November 10, 1950),[1] known by the ring name "Cowboy" Bob Orton,[1] is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is a son of professional wrestler Bob Orton Sr., the brother of professional wrestler Barry Orton, and the father of professional wrestler Randy Orton. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation, (WWF, now WWE), including his involvement in the main event of the inaugural WrestleMania. He has also wrestled for several promotions in the United States, Japan, and other countries.