Randy Orton

Randy Orton debuted in the WWE in 2002. A third-generation wrestler, great things were expected of Orton. He got his first real opportunity when he joined Evolution, a gang of wrestlers also consisting of Triple H, Batista, and Ric Flair. The four dominated Monday Night Raw for the better part of two years, until Orton felt it was time to move off on his own once he won the World Heavyweight Championship from Chris Benoit.

In 2007, Orton introduced The Legacy, a group of second- and third-generation wrestlers that also contained Ted DiBiase, Jr. and Cody Rhodes, acting as Orton's lackeys. Once Orton felt they had outlived their usefulness, he struck out on his own again.

Orton is a 9-time WWE and World Heavyweight Champion, often winning championships with his lightning-quick RKO finishing maneuver.

WWE Champions
Orton was eliminated in the first round by Hulk Hogan.