5 greatest WWE third-generation Superstars of all time

#2: Randy Orton

Orton, moments after capturing his 13th World Championship from Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33.

Though some WWE third-generation Superstars never rise to outperform those that came before them, that certainly isn't the case with Randy Orton. Debuting in mid-2002, fans didn't know what to make of the blue-chipper, who at first seemed like a bland babyface before an injury changed him entirely.

Debuting his own 'Randy News Network' clips to speak about his recovery, Orton would become an arrogant heel, and after fully healed, would join Evolution under the tutelage of Triple H. Going solo in 2004, Orton would capture his first of 13 World Championships at Summerslam (something neither his father or grandfather was able to do), and in the years since has had an epic career surpassing his father and grandfather, including two Royal Rumble victories, the WWE's Grand Slam and multiple WrestleMania main events.