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His previous nickname was "The Big O" when he wrestled for the Stampede Wrestling TV series.

Orton was a two-time holder of the Florida version of the NWA World Tag Team Championship with partner Eddie Graham in 1966. He also captured several other titles in various NWA territories, including the NWA Southern Heavyweight title and the Florida Tag Team title (with Bob Jr.) in Florida Championship Wrestling and the NWA United States Heavyweight title in Central States Wrestling. He also competed in the American Wrestling Association, where he would also gain championship success.

Orton married Rita on January 22, 1950. Together they had three children, "Cowboy" Bob Orton, Barry O, and Rhonda. Orton was also grandfather to current World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Randy Orton.

Orton and WWE Hall of Famer, André the Giant, were good friends for many years.

He retired in July 2000 and spent the last years of his life living in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he died on July 16, 2006 from a series of heart attacks at the age of 76. Orton was cremated and his family will be spreading his ashes on Mount Charleston next year when the annual Cauliflower Alley Club reunion is occurring in Las Vegas.