Randy Orton is the new United States Champion after he defeated Bobby Roode at WWE Fastlane.
Orton won the match after catching Roode with a RKO (outta nowhere) off of the ropes; this marks Orton’s first United States Championship reign. Bobby Roode’s first title reign ends at 54 days.
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With his win, Orton becomes the tenth WWE Grand Slam Champion under the current format (WWE or Universal Championship, Tag Team Championship, Intercontinental AND United States Championship):
- WWE Championship – October 7, 2007
- Smackdown Tag Team Championship – December 4, 2016
- Intercontinental Championship – December 14, 2003
- United States Championship – March 11, 2018
Additionally, Orton has also won the Royal Rumble (2009, 2017) and Money In The Bank (2013), meaning he would be a King Of The Ring win away (if the event was active) from a ‘full house’ — earning every WWE accolade he is currently eligible for.
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