 Orton was born in Knoxville , Tennessee , the son of Bob Orton , Jr. and his wife Elaine . He is the grandson of Bob Orton , Sr. and the nephew of wrestler @-@ turned @-@ musician Barry Orton . He has two younger siblings named Nate and Rebecca . Knowing the hardships of life as a professional wrestler , Orton 's parents tried to convince him to stay away from the business , and his father warned him that life in the ring meant a life on the road and away from family . Orton attended Hazelwood Central High School , where he was an amateur wrestler . 
