Randy Orton is a professional wrestler.
Randal Keith Orton ( born April 1 , 1980 ) is an American professional wrestler and actor . Orton is a third-generation professional wrestler ; his grandfather Bob Orton , Sr. , his father `` Cowboy '' Bob Orton , and his uncle Barry Orton all competed in the professional wrestling business . Before being promoted to the main World Wrestling Federation ( WWF , now WWE ) roster , Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling for a month . At age 24 , he became the youngest world champion in WWE history after he won the World Heavyweight Championship .