Bob Orton Jr.

Bob Orton Jr.
Orton (right) driving Jimmy Snuka into a turnbuckle in 2009
Birth nameRobert Keith Orton Jr.
Born (1950-11-10) November 10, 1950 (age 73)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Elaine Orton
(m. 1968)
Children3, including Randy
FamilyBob Orton (father)
Barry Orton (brother)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bob Orton Jr.[1]
Bob Orton[1]
The Invader[1]
Young Mr. Wrestling
Billed height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1][2]
Billed weight242 lb (110 kg)[1]
Billed fromKansas City, Missouri[2]
Trained byHiro Matsuda[1][2]
Eddie Graham[1]
Jack Brisco[1]
DebutAugust 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.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j ""Cowboy" Bob Orton Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved March 20, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c ""Cowboy" Bob Orton's WWE Hall of Fame Profile". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved March 29, 2011.