WWE Night Of Champions 2012 » Matches » Randy Orton vs Dolph Ziggler

At Night of Champions, every illustrious title in the WWE will be up for grabs. However, not every match at the pay-per-view will revolve around championship gold. Some rivalries are so intense that they become more about the simple need to be better than an adversary. Such is the case between Randy Orton and Dolph Ziggler.

As learned by WWE.com on Sunday, Sept. 9, the two are set to square off in a furious showdown at Night of Champions.

Ziggler continues to set the WWE ablaze, proving week in and week out that he is one of the best up-and-comers that the squaredcircle has to offer.  After overcoming seven other elite Superstars to capture a Money in the Bank contract at the epic pay-per-view of the same name, the former World Heavyweight Champion went on to battle Chris Jericho and help end Y2J’s time in WWE.

Then, after Randy Orton cost him a chance to cash in his World Title opportunity on World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, Ziggler set his sights on WWE’s Apex Predator.

When it comes to in-ring competitors, Orton is synonymous with ability, fearless fury and unpredictable ruthlessness. Over the years, these qualities have helped to make him a nine-time World Champion and one of the most dangerous Superstars in WWE. He has forged his greatness against the likes of John Cena, The Undertaker and Triple H.

However, while there is no denying The Viper’s impressive resume, The Showoff does have one distinct advantage against him. Despite Orton’s countless accolades, he is still facing a Superstar who is hungry to test his worth. As he clutches his Money in the Bank briefcase, Ziggler stands constantly poised to show that he can hang with the likes of The Viper in the main event.

When Orton cost Ziggler a chance to do just that – hitting him with an RKO as Mr. Money in the Bank was looking to cash in his title opportunity on The Great White on the Aug. 24 edition of SmackDown, he ignited a firestorm.

One week later, Orton reigned supreme over his bleach blond opponent in the SmackDown main event. Three days later on the Sept. 3 edition of Raw, the determined Ziggler returned the favor, overcoming Orton with the help of a handful of tights.

On the following SmackDown, just moments after Damien Sandow fled his match with The Viper, Orton initiated a post-match battle with The Showoff, presumably retaliating after Ziggler caused a distraction during the contest. This led an irate Ziggler to confront SmackDown General Manager Booker T’s Senior Advisor Theodore Long and demand a third match with his venomous adversary.

Who will reign supreme in their third brutal showdown? Find out when the nine-time World Champion attempts to bankrupt Mr. Money in the Bank, Sept. 16 at 8/5 PT, only on pay-per-view.

SRC- WWE.com

08/31/2012 : Smack Down Results : ORTON GIVES ZIGGLER THE BOOT

Sheamus starts the show by saying he wants to acknowledge HHH, and he says HHH was his first Wrestlemania opponent, but it was his first Wrestlemania loss too. He says HHH is a legend and he is a great guy, which is the complete opposite of what Alberto Del Rio is. Damien Sandow comes out and says he is there to help Sheamus, and Sandow says Sheamus is as ignorant as he is large in stature. Sandow says HHH and DX assaulted him on RAW 1000, and Sheamus says it was great but Sandow calls his response 'typical.' He says Sheamus calls himself a proud Irishman, but he brings shame and promotes a negative stereotype.

Sheamus says they could listen to him talk, but they have lives so he should shut up, or he can get in the ring and say it to his face. Sandow says he would love nothing more than to beat him up, but he says Sheamus is unworthy of his time and he actually saved him. Sandow says he will take his leave and says your welcome, but Booker T comes out and says he actually agrees with Sandow and the point he made. Booker says no one wants to see an intellectual thrashing, but they want to see a physical fight, so they will have a match tonight and he asks if the crowd digs that.

Rey Mysterio vs Cody Rhodes

Cody takes Rey to the mat and puts him in a keylock, but Rey reverses it so Cody stands up and slams him into the turnbuckles. Rey counters a suplex but Cody knocks him down, then he whips him into the ropes but Rey dropkicks him into the ropes. He sets up a 619 but Cody sends him outside, then he slams his head into the commentary table as we go to a break. When we get back, Cody suplexes Rey for a near fall, then he drives his knee into Rey's shoulders and goes for a near fall. Cody knees him in the stomach and hits a front release suplex, then he flips him over and knees him in the back before putting him in a side headlock.

Cody gets up and whips him in the corner, then he tries to take off Rey's mask but Rey counters with a dropkick to the back of the head and a top rope seated senton. Rey connects with a hurricanrana and a kick to the head for a near fall, then Cody comes back with a jawbreaker for a near fall. Cody picks him up and goes for a side suplex, but Rey counters out and sets up a 619, then Cody catches his legs but Rey counters with a rollup for the win. Cody attacks Rey after the bell and tries to tear his mask off, but Sin Cara runs out for the save and Rey hits a 619 before Cara puts a mask on Cody.

Winner - Rey Mysterio

Kaitlyn vs Natalya

Natalya sends Kaitlyn into the ropes and kicks her in the stomach, then she takes her down with a side headlock but Kaitlyn counters with a headscissors. Natalya goes outside and Kaitlyn follows, but Natalya slams her head on the floor then she rolls her in and slams her onto the mat. Natalya puts her in an abdominal stretch and pulls back on her free leg, but Kaitlyn throws and elbow and hiptosses Natalya to break it. Kaitlyn hits a dropkick and sends her into the ropes, then Natalya comes back with a knee to the face and a clothesline for a near fall. Natalya argues with the ref about the count and stomps Kaitlyn, then she goes to pick her up but Kaitlyn rolls her up and surprises her for the win.

Winner - Kaitlyn

Matt Striker welcomes Booker T for an interview, and he says the general manager position has been under criticism, then they show Vickie Guerrero complaining about AJ Lee. Booker says he knows AJ has a bunch of good ideas, but she looks overwhelmed and shouldn't have made the match between Dolph Ziggler and Chris Jericho. Vickie Guerrero walks in and says all of AJ's friends have ignored her, and she was assualted on Monday because of a deranged child. Vickie says she spoke to the board and they have assured her that they will take action, then she says if they don't, she will.

Sheamus vs Damien Sandow

Sheamus locks up with Sandow and backs him into the corner, then he grabs him by the beard and asks him if he knows who he is. Sandow shoves him back and rolls outside, then he complains to the ref before getting in and kicking Sheamus in the ribs. He whips Sheamus into the ropes but Sheamus comes back with a shoulder block, then Sandow rolls outside and Sheamus goes right after him. Sandow attacks him and throws him into the steps, then he stomps Sheamus in the corner and punches him in the chest after he rolls in. Sandow puts him in a headlock and connects with a few kidney punches, then he slams Sheamus on the mat and calls for the Elbow of Disdain.

Sheamus knocks him down but Sandow comes back with a rollup attempt, then he punches him in the head and puts him in a headlock. Sheamus sends him into the corner but Sandow kicks him in the face, then Sheamus comes back with a axe handle smash and a knee to the face. Sheamus lifts him up for a powerslam but Sandow floats over and tries to run, but Sheamus ties him in the ropes and clubs him in the chest. Sheamus goes for a backbreaker but Sandow elbows him in the head, then Sandow runs again but Sheamus rolls him in and sets up for White Noise. Sandow counters that and avoids a Brogue Kick, then he throws Sheamus into the ring apron and runs backstage.

Winner (by countout) - Sheamus

Prime Time Players vs International Assualt

Kidd kicks Titus in the head and goes for a near fall, then Gabriel tags in and takes Young down before tagging back out to Kidd. Titus argues with the ref while Kidd kicks Young, then Titus comes in and surprises him with a stiff kick, Titus punches him a few times before hitting a pump handle slam, then he suplexes Young onto Kidd and tags out. Gabriel gets a hot tag and kicks Titus off the apron, then he takes Young down with a leg sweep and heads up top. Titus jumps up and Gabriel kicks him to the floor, then Kidd leaps on Titus as Young crotches Gabriel on the ropes and follows with a Gut Check for the win.

Winners - Prime Time Players

Josh Mathews welcomes Alberto Del Rio to the ring for an interview, then Alberto says he didn't just beat Randy Orton, but he made him tap out. They show a clip of last week's main event, then Alberto says he will become the next World Heavyweight Champion but Mathews asks how he will beat Sheamus. Alberto calls him a weasel and says if Mathews thought Kane beat him up at Summerslam, it's nothing compared to what he will do now. Kane rushes out and everyone clears the ring, then Kane says he wanted to apologize to Mathews as part of his anger management program. Teddy Long comes out and tells Alberto that he should stop where he is, because Kane's anger managemnt is going well and they will have a match together right now.

Kane vs Alberto Del Rio

Alberto ducks a punch then kicks Kane in the corner, but Kane comes back with a few punches then he knees Alberto in the midsection. Kane goes after Alberto but he gets kicked in the head, then Kane knocks him on the apron but Alberto kicks him in the arm and jumps down on his arm. Alberto goes for a Cross Armbreaker but Kane counters and hits a big boot, then he hits a sidewalk slam and follows with a top rope clothesline. Kane calls for a chokeslam but Ricardo grabs his leg, then Kane tries to grab him but Alberto surprises him with a Backstabber for the win. Kane gets pissed off and rolls out of the ring, then he throws Josh Mathews in the ring and apologizes as he chokeslams him.

Winner - Alberto Del Rio

Randy Orton vs Dolph Ziggler (w/ Vickie Guerrero)

Orton applies a headlock but Dolph counters with a dropkick, then they lock up and Dolph applies a headlock but Orton counters and throws him into the ropes. Orton hits a dropkick before stomping Dolph, then he uppercuts Dolph and uses the ropes to hit a suplex for two. Dolph hits a neckbreaker and multiple elbows for a near fall, then he applies a sleeperhold but Orton counters with a backbreaker and a corner clothesline. Dolph clotheslines him but Orton counters with a powerslam, then Dolph fights off a hanging DDT but Orton comes back with a superplex. Orton counters a Zig Zag with a hanging DDT for two, then he goes outside and throws Dolph into the commentary table before rolling him in and hitting a RKO for the win.

Winner - Randy Orton

And the show goes off air.

WWE Over The Limit 2012 Results > World Heavyweight Championship Fatal 4-Way Match > Sheamus (c) Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Alberto Del Rio Vs. Randy Orton

RALEIGH, N.C. – In what was his greatest challenge as champion to date, Sheamus stood up to seemingly insurmountable odds in a brutal Fatal 4-Way Match on his way to retaining the World Heavyweight Title. It was certainly no easy feat, squaring off with three former multi-time World Champions – Alberto Del Rio, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton – but The Celtic Warrior’s triumph cements his rightful place as one of WWE’s most dominant Superstars. (PHOTOS)

The way in which The Great White picked up the victory was undoubtedly impressive – after all, he only had a one in four chance of leaving Raleigh, N.C., victorious. Fatal 4-Way Matches are especially treacherous for the defending champion as they can lose the title even if they don’t submit or succumb to pinfall. With that in mind, The Celtic Warrior’s victory leaves the WWE Universe wondering who could possibly dethrone the World Heavyweight Champion, and what the future holds for his challengers at WWE Over the Limit.

After ring announcer Lilian Garcia made each Superstar’s introduction, the opening bell sounded and each of the four gladiators immediately sized each other up. Clearly, there was a sense of trepidation among them over who to strike first. The free-for-all nature of the Fatal 4-Way leaves each competitor desperate to maintain momentum from the very beginning.

An all-out brawl erupted and Sheamus and Orton focused their attacks on Del Rio and Jericho, quickly removing them from the squared circle. The WWE Universe inside the PNC Arena rose to their feet at The Viper and The Great White sized each other up, ready to strike. The crowd waited with baited breath as the two Superstars taunted each other, only to be stopped by a returning Jericho and Del Rio.

Taking the battle to the outside of the ring, WWE’s Apex Predator and the World Heavyweight Champion once again left their opponents reeling and immediately returned to the ring to face off with one another. The WWE Universe watched anxiously as both Superstars challenged each other and finally went on the offensive.

Returning to the ring, Del Rio and Jericho formed an alliance to attack the venomous Viper and the World Champion. But as Fatal 4-Way Matches typically go, the cohesion between The Mexican Aristocrat and WWE’s first-ever Undisputed Champion was short-lived. As Del Rio and Jericho erupted, the true nature of the Fatal 4-Way was exposed, it was now every Superstar for himself.

When the dust settled, Jerry Lawler summed up the match perfectly by saying, “There was never a time that anyone had a clear advantage.” Momentum is key inside the squared circle, but it was never clearly in anyone’s grasp. The elite Superstars vying for the World Title knew that the only way to come out on top was to seize moments and opportunities. Jericho, fueled by his anger toward an article on WWE.com questioning whether he should have returned (FULL STORY), was the clear victor in terms of timing moments to take out his opponents with a Code Breaker or locking them in the devastating Walls of Jericho. There were many times when Jericho was half a count away from claiming the World Title.

However, to Jericho’s disadvantage, there were too many variables in the ring, including the most explosive, WWE’s Apex Predator. An impressive double DDT delivered to Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez delighted the WWE Universe in Raleigh, but not nearly as much as the flurry of high-impact RKOs that temporarily shifted momentum into The Viper’s corner.

As chaos erupted inside the squared circle, it would be a final opportunity seized by Sheamus that led to victory. With Del Rio reeling on the outside of the ring, The Celtic Warrior took out Orton with a Brogue Kick before delivering a crushing White Noise to Jericho to retain the World Title.

Since winning the 2012 Royal Rumble Match and defeating Daniel Bryan in a history-making 18 seconds for the World Heavyweight Championship, Sheamus’ momentum has made him nearly unstoppable. The Great White continued to build on his legacy after overcoming the odds inside Raleigh’s PNC Arena. Will Del Rio, Orton or Jericho continue to claim their place as No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Champion, or will a new challenger prove bold enough to challenge The Celtic Warrior? Stay tuned to WWE Raw SuperShow on USA and Friday Night SmackDown on Syfy to find out!

03-05: WWE Raw SuperShow results : The VIPER Hisss on The MoNSTER

Shawn Michaels came out to start the show, making his way to the ring after pyro and slapping fans' hands. He said things got heated between he and HHH weeks ago, but that's all water under the bridge now. He wants to find out why HHH changed his mind about facing The Undertaker. Triple H came out dressed in a business suit to respond.



Michaels talked about how he took shots that were below the belt at HHH to try to get him to face Taker again, but HHH didn't buckle. He called Triple H a man of honor and integrity. After the footage from last week was shown of Taker suggesting to HHH that maybe he thinks HBK is the better wrestler, HHH finally spoke in the ring.



He told Michaels he's sick of all the talk behind his back by Taker and others about how HBK wasn't good enough to end the streak. He said Michaels is the greatest in-ring performer of all time and he doesn't like seeing him as a loser. HBK sarcastically thanked him for all that, and said it hurt him to admit he couldn't get it done and then see HHH dominate Taker at Mania last year. Michaels said this year at Hell in a Cell he knows who's going to win and he'll be right. Michaels went to ring, before pausing and coming back to say he's the special guest referee for the match at WM28.



Santino Marella defeated Jack Swagger by pinfall to become the new United States champion. Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler were at ringside. John Laurinaitis and David Otunga arrived during the match. Eventually, the man in charge tonight, Teddy Long, came out with Kofi Kingston and girlfriend Aksana. They confronted Laurinaitis and Otunga as Raw went to break. Late in the match, Santino had the Cobra sock on and used it to strike down Ziggler from the apron. Vickie got on the other apron and Santino went for her, but she dropped off. Aksana rushed over and shoved Vickie to the floor. Swagger put the Ankle Lock on Santino, but Santino managed to flip him into the turnbuckle then did a schoolboy pinfall to win the match.



Post-match, Teddy Long and Laurinaitis argued about who's show it was. Long called security out to escort JL and Otunga away from the arena.



They had a segment with The Rock outside near Boston harbor from earlier in the day. He gave his first history lesson of the night about the Boston Tea Party and chucked various John Cena memorabilia, wristbands, cologne and other items into the water behind him. He told someone to go clean up the Cena trash from the water.



Eve Torres defeated Alicia Fox by pinfall. Eve scored a quick rollup and held Alicia's legs down to secure the win. Kelly Kelly was at ringside on commentary with Cole and Lawler and stared down Eve post-match.



Zack Ryder showed up to cut a quick promo. He walked out on the ramp with a cane and said he's glad he never hooked up with Eve, because Bro-ski's before Hoe-ski's. Later backstage, Eve caught up with Zack and said she had something to say, then planted a passionate kiss on him. Zack was shocked by it and smiled as Eve rushed off.



John Cena was shown sitting in the stands in the empty Boston arena before Raw. He talked about how big his match with Dwayne Johnson will be at WM28. He talked about how The Rock's the most successful superstar ever in the history of WWE. He spoke about how he doesn't just intend to show up at Mania, but to win. He said Boston is the "city of champions" and brought up the Patriots near undefeated season which was ruined by the Giants in the Superbowl. Cena said nobody remembers 2nd place. He also suggested that WM28 will break ever record in the history of WWE and no one will remember second place. He said that's why he needs to win and why Mania is so important, because it's his legacy on the line. Cena was shown staring up at the Wrestlemania 28 banner in the empty arena as the segment ended.



Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho defeated CM Punk and Sheamus by pinfall. Late in the match, Punk hurt his back, but gained control against Bryan. He hit the Macho Man elbow drop from the corner, but Bryan kicked out of the pinfall. Things broke down late in the match, with Jericho and Punk winding up legal in the ring. Jericho went for the Walls of Jericho, but Punk countered to a pinfall, but Jericho rolled through for the winning pinfall. Jericho rushed out of the ring and picked up the WWE championship belt smiling at Punk in the ring. He took the belt and shoved it under the ropes at a seated and dejected Punk.



The Rock gave history lesson #2 in front of a statue of Paul Revere, talking about Revere yelling "the British are coming." He said what if it was this guy yelling and showed a cardboard standup cutout of Cena. He talked about how much things would suck now if Cena was Revere. Rock said he would have to travel back in time to kick Cena's ass. Rock gave his own version of "Yankee Doodle" featuring how he stuck a feather up Cena's ass and called him a jabroni.



The Big Show defeated The Miz by pinfall. Cody Rhodes arrived out before the match could start to show a highlight clip of Big Show from Wrestlemania X8. He wasn't at the event, but instead at the WWE restaurant eating and riling up fans. That only angered Show more, as he eventually speared Miz down and then hit him with the WMD for the win. Rhodes sneered about the result as he stared down at the ring where Show held a fist up and pointed at the WM28 banner.





History lesson #3 from The Rock came outside the Massachussetts State House in front of the Boston Common. He talked about the Americans fighting for their independence. Rock said that spirit lives inside of him. Rock said something else is going to be overthrown, when he overthrows John Cena at Wrestlemania 28 after 10 years of him being shoved in the fans' faces.



They announced that Shawn Michaels will appear to confront The Undertaker on next week's Raw in Cleveland, Ohio.



Kane defeated R-Truth by pinfall. Truth made a comeback with an elbow from the corner and went for the scissors kick to finish Kane, but Kane avoided it. Kane came back with the big chokeslam to win it. Post-match, Kane made the pyro explode from the ringposts. Suddenly, Randy Orton's music hit and The Viper stormed down the ramp. Kane turned to leave the ring, but R-Truth grabbed his leg and held onto him. Orton got in the ring and hit the RKO on Kane as Truth rolled out of the ring. Orton got a mic and crouched down near Kane then said "It's good to be back," before leaving the ring.







John Cena arrived out to mixed reaction in his home arena of the TD Garden. He looked at the camera and said it's the "home of Larry Bird, Wade Boggs, and John Cena, can you believe that?"



Cena talked about The Rock's history lessons likening them to infomercials, asking fans to decipher what Rock was really saying. He said Rock keeps talking about his penis and how many women he's had sex with. Cena asked if he's facing The Rock at Mania or "Jersey Shore" star The Situation. Cena said after he came out to confront Rock last week, Rock seemed shaken up and couldn't find his words.



Cena talked about what he was wearing and how ridiculous he looks. He said despite all that Rock was shaken by him. He also said lately Rock's best stuff has been pre-recorded or by satellite. Cena said he needs to know who he's facing at Mania, the man who talks about Chinese takeout for 20 mins, or the greatest superstar ever in the history of WWE. Cena demanded "The Rock" to come out there because he doesn't want to see the alternative in the ring.



The Rock's music hit and out came Dwayne Johnson staring down towards Cena in the ring. He got in the ring and paced around with a mic in hand keeping eye contact with Cena. Rock said he sees fear in Cena's eyes that he's taking everything away from him from the past 10 years. Rock said he sees right through him and questioned Cena if he really thinks he shook his confidence. A "Boots 2 Asses" chant started up to pause Rock's speech.



A "Tooth Fairy" chant started up which allowed Cena to ask even though they're near Tewksbury Mass, he wanted to make sure they were chanting "Tooth Fairy." Rock said at his core he's a man who will whoop his ass, and at Cena's core he'll always be a little boy that will go down in history as "The Rock's bitch." Rock said what he had to say then left the ring, mic in hand.



Cena said Rock's height and weight don't intimidate him. He said Rock's lost his damn mind if he thinks he's scared of him. Cena said at Wrestlemania he's the son of a bitch who's going to make history by whooping Rock's ass. Cena went to do a pose on the ring corner, then waved it off and dove under the ropes. He rushed over the crowd barrier and jumped into a bunch of fans to celebrate, then took a drink from one of their beers before going back in the ring to pose more.



Cena went over to hug his dad, and kiss his wife, and introduce his brother-in-law on camera as Raw ended.

03-02: SmackDown results: Kane crushes Orton's quest for payback

SEATTLE – While seeking vengeance on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan for knocking him out of a WrestleMania opportunity two weeks ago, Randy Orton suddenly found himself sucked into a "Big Red" nightmare.

World
Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton by Count-out (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After Daniel Bryan attacked Randy Orton on the Feb. 13 edition of Raw SuperShow (WATCH) – thereby denying him his spot in the SmackDown Elimination
Chamber Match, a possible World Heavyweight Title and a chance to headline WrestleMania – WWE's Apex Predator
returned to SmackDown on a venomous quest of retribution.

In the punishing encounter that ensued Friday night, Bryan managed to escape two
RKO’s before retreating outside the ring, with The Viper fast on his tail. However,
just as Orton was about to deliver a devastating DDT onto the ringside floor, the vicious Kane suddenly
emerged. Seizing the unexpected opportunity, Bryan hurled Orton into the steel ring post before jumping through the ropes to win the match by count-out.

Without skipping a beat, The Big Red Monster and WWE’s Apex Predator began
an intense post-match brawl, one which culminated in Orton receiving an earth-shattering chokeslam to the canvas. Seizing the mic, the sadistic Kane leaned down toward the battle-worn Viper and eerily stated, "Welcome back."

Moments before SmackDown went off the air, an observing John Laurinaitis - who will assume the duties of SmackDown GM next Friday (STORY) - alluded that he may put
Kane in a match against Theodore Long's girlfriend, Aksana. (WATCH)

Justin
Gabriel def. Drew McIntyre (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Shortly after SmackDown General Manager Theodore
Long warned Drew McIntyre that he must win under the threat of being fired (WATCH),
the Scottish Superstar took on Justin Gabriel. Unfortunately for The Chosen One, his high-flying opponent triumphed over him with the 450 Splash, and Long made good on his promise, giving McIntyre the long-awaited heave-ho. 

Big
Show def. Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Once again, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes emerged to make fun of Big Show's 3-8 WrestleMania record, claiming that
by costing the giant an opportunity to go to The Show of Shows at Elimination Chamber, he “saved” him from “floundering” yet again.

When The
World’s Largest Athlete joined him in the ring, however, Rhodes quickly exited into the crowd. Before Show could pursue him, Theodore Long put a stop to it,
announcing that the two adversaries would face off for the Intercontinental
Championship at WrestleMania. (MATCH PREVIEW)

Then, as Rhodes sat in with the SmackDown announce team, Big Show battled Mark Henry in the ring. Charged with the prospect of impending WrestleMania redemption, the gigantic Superstar kicked out of the World’s Strongest Slam, then landed the
WMD to reign supreme over the former World Heavyweight Champion.

Eve def. Natalya (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Prior to their match, Natalya confronted Eve to give
her opinion on the situation with Zack Ryder, and she truly “let things rip.” (WATCH). Nevertheless, in the intense Divas contest that followed, Eve rose above the stink, reversing the third-generation Diva’s pin attempt for the quick
three-count. 

Santino
Marella def. Heath Slater (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Heath Slater climbed to the
top turnbuckle, confident that he was about to deliver an arial attack that would ground Santino for the three-count. But then The Italian Stallion backed into the ropes, inadvertently causing his
opponent to fall. Thinking on his feet, Santino quickly dropped The One Man
Southern Rock Band with the Cobra for another huge win.

Confronted by
Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis, Theodore Long made a huge announcement (WATCH)
With "Mr. Excitement" taking control of SmackDown next Friday and Theodore Long running Raw SuperShow, Long informed his fellow GM that this coming Monday night, David Otunga will face The Great Khali!

Sheamus
def. Dolph Ziggler (WATCH | PHOTOS)
While Sheamus informed the WWE Universe of his
plans to teach World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan some humility at
WrestleMania, Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler
interrupted. In the current question of who should be the General Manager of Raw and SmackDown, the outspoken pair threw their support behind Interim Raw GM John Laurinaitis, insulting GM Theodore Long in the process.

Moments later, Teddy put The
Showoff into an impromptu match with Sheamus. Although United States Champion Jack Swagger’s attempted interference was met head-on with with The Great White’s fierce Brogue Kick, Ziggler
nearly scored the upset victory on the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Title. The Celtic Warrior recovered, however, and silenced his cocky adversary with White Noise for an impressive victory. 

03-02: SmackDown Quick results: Kane crushes Orton's quest for payback

MATCH RESULTS

• Sheamus def. Dolph Ziggler
  
  (PHOTOS)
• Santino Marella def. Heath Slater
  
  (PHOTOS)
• Eve def. Natalya
  
  (PHOTOS)
• Big Show def. Mark Henry
  
  (PHOTOS)
• Justin Gabriel def. Drew McIntyre
  
  (PHOTOS)
• World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan def. Randy
  Orton (Count-out) (PHOTOS)

WWE Network’s First Airing, Fans Offered Refunds Due To Orton Injury

WWE offered refunds to fans at a SmackDown! live event in Detroit, Michigan Wednesday due to Randy Orton’s injury at the SmackDown! tapings Tuesday night. During an in-ring promo, Wade Barrett noted that Orton will likely be out of action for about six months.

With the WWE Network debuting just days before WrestleMania 28, the first program to air on the network will be a three-part series called WrestleMania Rewind, which will look back at key moments from WWE’s flagship event.

Was Randy Orton Already Injured Before Last Night?

A new report out by F4WOnline.com reports that Randy Orton might not have been entirely injured at last night’s tapings but rather that it was a pre-existing injury that has been nagging at him.

It’s also possible that Orton was already injured but he might have made his condition worse last night during a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Orton has also been protected in-ring wise since December 19th to prevent him from doing a lot of physical work.

The angle at last night’s tapings in his match with Wade Barrett had a spot where Orton was thrown down a flight of stairs by his opponent.

Randy Orton Injured – Possibly Out Of Action For Six Months

The Twitter feed of the WWE Insider reported last night during the SmackDown! tapings in Indianapolis that Randy Orton was injured. “BREAKING: @RandyOrton injured at #Smackdown in Indianapolis tonight. More details to follow on WWE.com as they become available,” the tweet read.

The WWE website quickly reacted to Orton’s injury, pulling him out of scheduled Street Fight Matches with Wide Barrett at the live events this weekend — a feud that was expected to take place for a few more months still. Sheamus has substituted for Orton against Barrett for now.

Orton was reportedly injured during a Falls Count Anywhere Match against Barrett at the tapings last night. The word backstage is that Orton suffered a back inury of some sort. The early prognosis for his injury isn’t looking great with the possibility that Orton could be out of action for at least 6 months — well past WrestleMania 28 in early April.

TLC 2011 :Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett

Viper is defined as any snake belonging to the family Viperidae,
characterized by protruding venom-conducting fangs.
Most men would steer clear of
such a malevolent creature but Wade Barrett has proven himself to be bolder
than most men. Since winning WWE NXT’s inaugural season, Barrett has managed to
work his way up WWE’s food chain, first as the leader of The Nexus, then as
founder of The Corre and now as the one man “Barrett Barrage.” The former
bare-knuckled fighting champion is looking to knock off Randy Orton as WWE’s
“Apex Predator.”
In Liverpool, England, on
SmackDown, Barrett managed to escape the RKO and used a thumb to Orton’s eye to
steal a victory. If that weren’t enough, Team Barrett outlasted Team Orton at
Survivor Series when Barrett pinned The Viper with the help of his fellow
survivor, Intercontinental Champion, Cody Rhodes. (PHOTOS)
Since then, the British
grappler has been stalking Orton and has made it clear that he feels beating
the youngest World Heavyweight Champion once and for all will clear his path to
holding that same prize.
On the Dec. 9 edition of
SmackDown, Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler faster than Wade Barrett, and as a result of that Beat The
Clock challenge, won the right to choose the stipulation for their match at
TLC. Without a word being spoken, Barrett “suggested” a Tables Match and Orton
“agreed” at the expense of Ziggler. (WATCH)
Will it be Orton or Barrett
looking over a broken table and possibly also the broken body and spirit of
their opponent? We’ll find out on Dec. 18 at TLC.

WWE House Show Results From Augusta, GA (12/3) - Booker Vs. Rhodes, Henry Vs. Orton

Thanks to WrestlingINC.com reader Chris Cushman for sending in these results and videos from WWE's house show in Augusta, GA on 12/3:

Ring Announcer Tony Chimmel comes out and introduces General Manager Teddy Long. Long welcomes everyone to the show and announces the card for the night.

1) Ted Dibiase defeated Jinder Mahal. Solid opener with the crowd really behind Dibiase. Lots of Teddy and USA chants throughout. Dibiase hit the dream street for the win. After the match, Cody Rhodes attacked Dibiase.

2) Tyson Kidd defeated Damien Sandow. Sandow is from FCW and was formerly known as Idol Stevens during his last run. It took a little bit for the crowd to get into this one, but Sandow did a pretty good job getting heat (especially with the pin tights he was wearing). I think people were a little confused that Kidd was the face.

3) Justin Gabriel defeated Heath Slater. Again, it took a little bit for the crowd to get into this one, but Gabriel won them over with some impressive moves, including a variation of the 450 splash from the apron for the win. Again, Cody Rhodes attacked after the match. This time he jumped Gabriel as he was signing a fans poster. After the attack, Rhodes cut a promo saying he could do this all night. For some reason, Hornswoggle came out, got in the ring, and got knocked down by Rhodes.

4) Daniel Bryan defeated Hunico. A really good back and forth match that saw Bryan lock on the Lebell Lock for the submission.

5) Booker T defeated IC Champion Cody Rhodes by DQ in a title match. Booker looked really good in the ring and really didn't seem to miss a step. Booker missed the scissors kick a couple times before landing the Book End. This led to Rhodes rolling out of the ring and grabbing his belt. As Booker approached Rhodes, he popped him with the belt. After the match, Booker and Rhodes continued the fight, with Booker getting the upper hand and finally hitting the scissors kick. He then called out Hornswoggle who came out and hit the tadpole splash on Rhodes. Hornswoggle and Booker T then did the spin-a-roonie much to the crowd's delight.

Kaitlyn is out next as the special host for the night. She announces a dance contest with the winner getting to go backstage. The contestants were a guy, 2 girls(one dressed in military uniform), and a kid. The guy got the biggest support, but since it was so close, Kaitlyn said they all won and got to go backstage.

Intermission

6) AJ and Alicia Fox defeated Natalya and Rosa Mendes. Pretty good match. I can see AJ having a Mickie James type career if given the right chance (or push). Finish saw fox pin Mendes following an impressive flip into a leg drop.

7) Sheamus defeated Wade Barrett in a street fight. The main weapons used in this street fight were chairs and a Kendo stick. Finish saw Sheamus escape the Wasteland and hit the Brogue kick for the win.

8) World Champ Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton in a cage match for the title. Orton got by far the biggest pop of the night. Finish saw Orton hit the RKO on Henry, and it appeared that he was on his way out of the cage when Wade Barrett ran in to prevent it. Henry then walked right out as Barrett continued his assault. Henry then rejoined the fight and the two worked over Orton until Sheamus made the save. Orton and Sheamus cleared the ring and posed for the crowd to send everyone home happy.

Really good show tonight. It was my son's first WWE event and he had a blast. We got to the arena early to try to meet some of the wrestlers. Hunico came over and signed autographs and posed for pictures for everyone. Hornswoggle blew everyone off(same as he did the last time I saw him), which really disappointed the kids, my son included.

Biggest Pops:
1) Randy Orton
2) Sheamus
3) Booker T

Most Heat:
1) Mark Henry
2) Cody Rhodes
3) Wade Barrett

12-09: SmackDown results: Orton clocks in and sets the table for WWE TLC

JACKSONVILLE,

Fla. – With WWE TLC just nine days away, Randy Orton won his Beat the Clock Challenge in heroic fashion, giving himself some control

over his fate in his upcoming pay-per-view showdown with Wade Barrett.

Meanwhile, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes stirred things up with two

vicious sneak attacks, and Big Show made a gigantic point with the help of a

steel chair. 

Randy

Orton def. United States Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match (WATCH | PHOTOS)
In a grueling Beat a Clock Challenge against

Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton struggled to get back in the ring and best the time of

7:53 – set earlier in the night by Wade Barrett. However, while Vickie Guerrero

distracted the referee, his WWE TLC opponent appeared from nowhere, hurling The

Viper into the steel ring post. Despite this onslaught, the resilient Orton reengaged

Ziggler in time, executing the RKO to overcome his English adversary’s benchmark

by two seconds!

Orton’s

triumph earned him the right to pick his stipulation for his WWE TLC Match

against Barrett. After the main event had concluded, the British brawler made a

forceful suggestion as to what the stipulation should be, attempting to put

Orton through a table. But, The Viper foiled his plan, hurling Dolph Ziggler

through the table instead. (MATCH PREVIEW)  

Intercontinental

Champion Cody Rhodes def Daniel Bryan by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Daniel Bryan showed incredible intestinal fortitude,

battling Cody Rhodes with injured ribs. But, before their match could be

decided, Booker T returned from an earlier attack by Rhodes, decimating the Intercontinental

Champion and handing him the win by disqualification.

Later, when Rhodes demanded that Theodore Long give

him a match with Booker, the SmackDown General Manager decided to set their Intercontinental

Championship showdown at WWE TLC. (MATCH PREVIEW)    

Sheamus

def. David Otunga (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After “Santa” granted Hornswoggle the ability to

talk on a Live SmackDown 10 days ago, the pint-sized Superstar served as the

guest ring announcer in the match between David Otunga and Sheamus. And, in the

confrontation set by GM Teddy Long earlier in the night, The Great White

triumphed with the devastating Brogue Kick.

Big

Show brutalized World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS)
A determined Big Show promised to slam the doors

shut on Mark Henry’s Hall of Pain and capture the World Heavyweight

Championship in their Chairs Match at WWE TLC. (MATCH PREVIEW) 

Still not 100 percent from the injury he sustained at

Survivor Series, The World’s Strongest Champion emerged, convincing his giant

foe not to touch him if he got in the ring. However, after shaking hands with

The World’s Largest Athlete, Henry sucker punched him. This sent Big Show on

huge tirade, culminating in a chair assault on the World Heavyweight Champion. 

 

Ted

DiBiase def. Jinder Mahal (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Ten days after Ted DiBiase cost Jinder Mahal his

match on a live holiday SmackDown, the leader of the “DiBiase Posse Party” overcame his

Punjabi adversary with a small package pin out of nowhere. 

 

Zack

Ryder def. Health Slater (WATCH | PHOTOS)
The Ryder Revolution rolled on, as the newly-named No. 1 contender to the United States

Championship defeated Health Slater with the Rough Ryder. Has Long Island Iced-Z

earned himself enough momentum to overcome Dolph Ziggler in nine days at WWE

TLC? (MATCH PREVIEW)

Intercontinental

Champion Cody Rhodes took out Daniel Bryan (WATCH | PHOTOS)
A disappointed Daniel Bryan journeyed to the ring in

order to comment on his recent loss in a Steel Cage World Title Match to Mark

Henry on the live SmackDown on Syfy. During a war of words that soon erupted between

him and Michael Cole, Bryan’s “insulted” still present Cody Rhodes, pointing

out that he had made him tap out. When Mr. Money in the Bank came out of the

ring after Cole, Rhodes attacked, leaving the war-torn Bryan on the ringside

floor. 

Wade Barrett def. Ezekiel

Jackson in a Beat the Clock Challenge Match  (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Battling for the right to pick the stipulation for

his match with Randy Orton at WWE TLC – choosing from tables, ladders or chairs

options – Wade Barrett overcame Ezekiel Jackson in a Beat the Clock Challenge, setting the time for WWE’s Apex Predator to beat at 7:53. Moments after

The Personification of Domination escaped Wasteland, Barrett caught him off the

ropes, delivering a vicious side slam for the crucial victory.

Following the match, Barrett proclaimed that he is

the only voice in Orton's head – and it's telling The Viper his time is up. 

Intercontinental

Champion Cody Rhodes took down Booker T (WATCH)
Prior to the start of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes

launched a sneak attack on an emerging Booker T. Leaving the six-time World

Heavyweight Champion unable to carry out his commentating duties, Rhodes turned

his attention to the returning Lilian Garcia. He informed her that no one cares

that she has returned to WWE, before joining the SmackDown announce team for a

short time. (WATCH)

12-09: SmackDown Quick results: Orton clocks in and sets the table for WWE TLC

MATCH LISTING

• Wade
  
  Barrett def. Ezekiel Jackson (Beat the Clock Challenge Match) (PHOTOS)
• Zack
  
  Ryder def. Health Slater (PHOTOS)
• Ted
  
  DiBiase def. Jinder Mahal (PHOTOS)
• Sheamus
  
  def. David Otunga (PHOTOS)
• Intercontinental
  
  Champion Cody Rhodes def. Daniel Bryan (Disqualification) (PHOTOS)
• Randy
  
  Orton def. United States Champion Dolph Ziggler (Beat the Clock Challenge Match) (PHOTOS)