Barry Orton, Uncle Of Randy and Brother Of Bob Orton Jr. Passes Away


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Randall Barry Orton, son of Bob Orton Sr., brother of Bob Orton Jr., and uncle of WWE star Randy Orton has passed away at the age of 62 according to Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com.

He was best known to WWE fans working enhancement matches in the 80s and early 90s. He used the names Barry Orton, Barry O, The Zodiak, Barry Barlow, and The Highroller during his tenure in the wrestling business.

His name made national headlines in the early 90s while speaking out about alleged sexual abuse he faced while breaking into the wrestling business in the 70s. He made appearances on several talk shows including Phil Donohue, and Geraldo Rivera.

He came out of retirement in 2011, working a Legends Battle Royal for Pro Wrestling Guerilla. which also featured, Tatanka, Terry Funk, Tito Santana, Savio Vega, and Roddy Piper.

We send our condolences to his family.

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