Orton was a replacement for Hercules Hernandez who had recently been unmasked by Jimmy Valiant. Despite coming from a pro wrestling family, he had never wanted to be a pro wrestler. Due to cloudy conditions this took us a couple of nights to achieve and in the end, we didnt really see what Barry found so troubling, but it wasnt much of a hardship to be outside looking up at the night sky with someone you loved. Im sure some people will find this fact surprising, but Barry was truly a space nerd! [2] Early life [ edit] You will not believe Barry Orton's final wish. I just remember thinking, Are Barry and I really talking about wrestling? and how funny and rare that was. Of course, this is a part of their history that they dont like to talk about. Randal Berry Orton was born in Amarillo, Texas, the son of professional wrestler Bob Orton[3] and his wife Rita. He returned to WWF in 1990 and also worked for Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams), Herb Abrams's promotion for a couple of appearances. Here's the most complete list of every famous Pro-Wrestling Star who passed away, including the day and cause of death: - Frank Gotch - December 16, 1917 - Uremic Poisoning. Although some of these events happened a very long time ago it is still a part of WWEs history. This led to appearances on shows like Phil Donahue, Larry King and Geraldo Rivera shows, including two confrontations with Vince McMahon, who tried to discredit him on the air noting he had served time in prison for being involved in an auto accident where somebody had died and was writing a book. Wrestlers who died this year (2021) Wrestlers who died in 2021 Blackjack Lanza - Dead at 86 Bobby Eaton - Dead at 62 Butch Reed - Dead at 66 Corporal Kirchner - Dead at 64 Daffney - Dead at 46 Jim Crockett Jr. - Dead at 76 Jimmy Rave - Dead at 39 Jody "Assassin" Hamilton - Dead at 82 New Jack - Dead at 58 Paul Orndorff - Dead at 71 There was an error deleting this problem. Cole said that while on tour with the wrestling show, a WWF employee would film Cole with a video camera while fondling the boys feet and masturbating. Orton came out of retirement in 2011 for one night for Pro Wrestling Guerilla participating in a battle royal which was won by Roddy Piper. WWE, AEW, Impact are among the three top promotions that shared their condolences on social media. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Evil Uno, MJF and Bryan Danielson, Orange Cassidy vs. Wheeler Yuta for the AEW All-Atlantic Championship, The Acclaimed vs. Big Bill and Lee Moriarty, Saraya vs. Skye Blue, a tag team battle royale for a spot in the four-way AEW Tag Team Title match at AEW Revolution. A funeral for Barry will be held at 10 a.m. on March 30, 2021 at Affordable Cremation and Burial Service located at 2127 W Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas, Nevada. He had two stints in WWF, 1985-86 and 1990-91.In the early 90s, Barry Orton was also known for being in the media spotlight after speaking out about pro-wrestling scandals on shows like Phil Donahue and Larry King.During those appearances, Barry discussed an incident in 1978 where Terry Gavin allegedly tried to sexually harass him.After his wrestling career ended, Orton did some acting, mostly minor roles under the alias Barrymore Barlow. He couldnt face the painful memories. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. It was previously known as Capitol Wrestling Corporation, founded in the '50s. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Barry Orton (Randal Barry Orton) died on Friday at age 62. Barry would often reference Mahers weekly talk show in our phone calls, so I was always sure not to miss an episode. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sometimes as a journalist a story becomes more than just a story. Barry Orton was a very skilled professional wrestler, and spent time with numerous promotions during his career. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Upon a friend's request, Orton went to a therapist and eventually beat his drug addiction.[6]. He was born on May 28, 1958, in Amarillo, Texas, United States. He's a former WCW World Tag Team Champion, having held the title once together with WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons. The Other Orton: Part 2 Barry O breaks his silence, The Other Orton: Part 3 Barry O: Scandal, Drugs, Recovery, SmackDown: Rhodes and Reigns lay WrestleMania goals, Mat Matters: Forecasting the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Drago and Aero Star showcasing lucha libre abroad, AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson is ready to fight for everything at Revolution. RELATED: 15 Wrestling Personalities Who Passed Away In 2020. Current Impact Champions Future Uncertain: AEW or WWE Return Possible? Robert Keith Orton Sr. (July 21, 1929 - July 16, 2006) was an American professional wrestler. The picture on the left of Barry Orton in red is credited to Eddie Cheslock. Barry Orton Children He had 4 children, two daughters from his third marriage and another two daughters from previous relationships. Apr 2: WWE WrestleMania He starred in a film called 'Tweak the Heat', based on crystal meth awareness. 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And I was proud of him for standing up for the young boys even though it led to him being blackballed from the pro wrestling industry and cost him everything. He teamed up with Roddy Piper to take on Hulk Hogan and Mr. T, but his team came out unsuccessful. Orton retired from wrestling in 1991. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. So, it really stuck out to me when Barry called me all excited just days after his nephew, Randy Orton, had won the WWE Championship from Drew McIntyre at the 2020 Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. If I saw his name come up on my phone, I knew to get comfy because we would be talking for a while. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. > Sporting Connection He was the uncle of WWE Superstar Randy Orton and son of Bob Orton Sr. And a brother to former World Wrestling Federation star "Cowboy" Bob Orton. These two things drive me. According to her complaint, Bass alleges she was assaulted, sexually harassed, humiliated and demeaned during her five-month stint with the WWE. Advice for non-profit, educational, or personal use The balance in favor of fair use There is a lot to take in concerning these allegations and each case is concerning in its own way. New facts surrounding Barry Orton's death. It was also something he could never fully escape from. It is not known how he died, but his obituary says he passed away suddenly. Chatterer of stuff, writer of this, host of that, Wrexham AFC fan. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He starred in such films / projects as: "Wrestling's Country Boys (1985)"Honeymoon In Vegas" (1992)"Killer's Mind" (1999)"Monday Night Mayhem" (2002) "Time Collapse" (2002)"People I Know" (2002)"Mission Idiot" (2003), Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Year should not be greater than current year. He died on June 12 last year. Unfortunately, that isn't the only thing we had to bid adieu to last year, as wrestling fans had to say goodbye to numerous wrestlers who passed away. He worked as a road agent and producer in WWE following his retirement from in-ring competition. From there, I was flying all over the country and doing TV shows. He wrestled under the names Barry. It is important to note that each situation was handled separately in their own way. The former actor and professional wrestler is the uncle of current WWE Superstar Randy Orton and the son of. I answered the call, but apologized immediately for my appearance. F4WOnline reports that Barry Orton, the uncle of Randy Orton and brother of 'Cowboy' Bob Orton Jr., has passed away at the age of 62. He's one of the most underrated in-ring workers in the history of professional wrestling. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Disappointed by a "near miss" record deal in 1976, Orton switched to professional wrestling. > Books Orton made his professional wrestling debut in 1976, trained by Bob Orton, Bob Roop, and Tully Blanchard. McGuires Mondays: Can AEW successfully blend pro wrestling and reality television? He was a musician and performed in nightclubs, playing in many prominent club bands over the country. He had a short tenure in NJPW from 1989 to 1990. Whether they played a good or bad guy on TV, their work in the ring will always be appreciated. Sports, Orton said "I was always struggling because I wanted to be a musician. According to Figure Four Online, Orton wrestled under several different names during his career, including Barry Orton, Berry Orton, Barry O, Superstar Barry O, and the masked Zodiak. He was part of a tag team known as The Gangstas. Barry Ortons net worth is unclear. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Mr Orton, aged 34, was found dead with head injuries on Wednesday. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). He had two children, both of them daughters, from his third marriage. He had 4 children, two daughters from his third marriage and another two daughters from previous relationships. Please reset your password. Barry Orton survivors. The Mass Transit incident, which involved New Jack blading a teenager, is one of the most notorious incidents in pro wrestling history.