Randy Royal
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Randy Arnold (born June 27, 1976) is an American professional wrestler, better known as, "The Double "R" Supertar" Randy Royal. He is a mainstay of many independent wrestling promotions, including Ohio Valley Wrestling, Classic Championship Wrestling, Gex-X Wrestling, Bad 2 the Bone Wrestling, and other top promotions.
| Ring Name(s) | Height, Weight | Trained by | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Royal | 5'10" | Danny Davis | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Black Jack Slade | 225lbs | Rip Rogers |
 Jade during the "woman beater" stint |
 Randy Royal taking on Vic the Bruiser |
 The OverNite Males |
 Randy Royal |
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[edit] Training
After graduating from Bullitt Central High School in Shepherdsville, KY, Randy debated about following his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Finally, in 1999 he decided to talk to "Nightmare" Danny Davis at Ohio Valley Wrestling, then located in Jeffersonville, IN. Davis' explanation of the how the wrestling business "isnt for everyone" speech did not deture Randy's decision. He signed up for the amateur class, four months later he would have his first match at St. Therese Gym in Louisville, KY. From there, he would go on to be featured on the weekly OVW television show and regularly wrestling at the infamous Louisville Gardens. He could usually be seen working with today's top talent such as Randy Orton, Bastista (Leviatian), and Shelton Benjamin.
[edit] Career
Randy went on to be a contender for the OVW Light Heavywieght title. However, before that match could happen, Royal left OVW. This would be a very controversial move that is clouded in specualtion as Randy was being pushed in the direction a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. He decided to travel the indy scene.
His first stop would be in Kentucky based promotion, Bad 2 the Bone Wrestling. Randy was a huge asset to BBW. He became one of the most hated wrestlers there while doing his "woman beater" gimmick with then valet, Jade. Randy had to be frequently escorted out of the buildings by security, in fear of angry fans. This would soon change.
He became involved in a feud with Vic the Bruiser, the area's top villain. In what some would say were some of the best storylines in independent wrestling, these two performers played on every emotion one could think of; many of them being very controversial. Vic later went on to thank Randy in his acceptance speech when he was inducted in the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in Kentucky, in 2007. Randy went on to hold the BBW Light Heavwieght title, US title, Hardcore title, Heavywieght title, and Tag-Team titles.
In BBW, Randy met who would become his partner in many more tenures across the region, K-Lo. Eventually calling themselves "The OverNite Males", they went on to win numerous Tag-Team Championships including BBW, RAW, TLW, CCW, NAW, and International championships.
[edit] Finishing and Signature Moves
Royal Treatment (Styker Lock, Reverse Figure Four)
Royal Flush (Tornado DDT from top rope)
German Suplex
[edit] Titles
Bad 2 the Bone
Heavywieght Champion(2 times)
Light Heavywieght Champion
Hardcore Champion
US Champion
Tag-Team Champion(2 time, w/ Simon Sez, and w/ K-Lo)
Heartland Wrestling Association
Tag-Team Champion(w/ Colt Steele)
Real Wrestling Action
Tag-Team Champion (w/ K-Lo)
Total Live Wrestling
Tag-Team Champion (w/ K-Lo)
NAW
Tag-Team Champion (w/ K-Lo)
Classic Championship Wrestling
Tag-Team Champion (w/ K-Lo)
International Tag-Team Champion
