DAYTON, Ohio – Withhis Hell in a Cell Match with Randy Orton quickly approaching, new World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henrymade things crystal clear – he intends to hold onto the World Title for a long time to come.
World HeavyweightChampion Mark Henry def. Christian in a Lumberjack Match (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Christian clearly bit off more than he could chew when hefound himself in the first ever SmackDown World Title Lumberjack Match against the newly-crowned World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. Eventhe lumberjacks found themselves outmatched against the champion, despite having anumbers advantage.
When the sea of Superstars surrounding the ring swarmed thechampion, he easily pushed them away. To finally assert his dominance, he hoisted the hapless Trent Barreta high overhead and tossed him onto the dazedlumberjacks.
When Henry reentered the ring, Christian chose not tofollow. But Sheamus was more than happy to help the match carry on by tossingChristian back to The World’s Strongest Man, who dispatched of him with theWorld’s Strongest Slam.
Then – still seething after losing the World Title – RandyOrton charged to the ring to stare down the reigning champion. As the two sizedeach other up, The Viper struck first. With Henry still reeling, Orton forcedhim out of the ring with a well-targeted dropkick. Showing no signs of fear,Orton stared down Henry who remained outside the ring. What will happen whenthe two are locked inside unforgiving steel at Hell in a Cell? (PREVIEW)
WWE Tag TeamChampions Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston def. The Usos (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Packinga potent offense, WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston lookedgood against the equally impressive Usos. However, Kingston’s Trouble inParadise followed up by Bourne’s Shooting Star Press proved too much toovercome.
Sin Cara def. DanielBryan (WATCH | PHOTOS)
The mystery surrounding the two Sin Caras continued to grow. After one Sin Cara was fully engaged in battle with Daniel Bryan, the other Sin Cara attacked and snatched the pinfall for himself.
The Great Khali def.Jinder Mahal (WATCH | PHOTOS)
No longer under Jinder Mahal’s control, The Great Khali relished in an opportunity to face Mahal within the squared circle. With a massive display of force, Khali obliterated his former manipulator with a PunjabiPlunge.
IntercontinentalChampion Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Thevoices in Randy Orton’s head must have been telling him to do really, really badthings on this night. After being disqualified for smashing Cody Rhodes in theface with his protective mask, The Viper unleashed hell on Rhodes. First TheViper punched, RKO’d, then tossed Rhodes to the arena floor. Next, Orton bashedhis former Legacy ally in the skull with the timekeeper’s bell. But Orton wasn’t done yet. To put the finishing touches on Rhodes, the former World Championbrutally RKO’d him onto the announce table.
Beth Phoenix &Natalya def. A.J. & Kaitlyn (WATCH | PHOTOS)
After losing to Divas Champion Kelly Kelly & Eve on Raw, Beth Phoenix and Natalya rebounded strong in a match against A.J. and Kaitlyn. To close the deal, Phoenixsmashed A.J. to the canvas with a bone-rattling Glam Slam.
Wade Barrett def.Justin Gabriel (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Still furious over losing to Justin Gabriel in tag action last week, WadeBarrett came out swinging. With a boot to Gabriel’s face, then Wasteland, Barrettreigned supreme.
Sheamus def. HeathSlater (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Outmatched and overpowered, Heath Slater didn’t stand much of a chance againstSheamus. When The Celtic Warrior was ready to end things, he put thepunctuation mark on the bout by blasting Slater in the face with a viciousBrogue Kick for the win.
WWE COO Triple Hannounced a Lumberjack World Heavyweight Championship Match (WATCH |PHOTOS)
The night kicked off with WWE's Executive Vice President ofTalent Relations John Laurinaitis addressing the WWE Universe about whether WWECOO Triple H is in control. Next, Laurinaitis introduced Mark Henry as the newWorld Heavyweight Champion. After Henry told the WWE Universe that he plans tohold onto his World Title for a long time, Triple H entered the ring.
Butbefore the COO could speak, Christian interrupted him and yet again claimed hedeserved one more World Title Match. After assuring the WWE Universe that he isindeed in control, Triple H obliged Christian by putting him in a LumberjackMatch against Henry for the World Title. The winner would defend against RandyOrton at Hell in a Cell.
- Sheamus def. HeathSlater
- Wade Barret def.Justin Gabriel
- Beth Phoenix &Natalya def. A.J. & Kaitlyn
- IntercontinentalChampion Cody Rhodes def. Randy Orton (Disqualification)
- The Great Khali def.Jinder Mahal
- Sin Cara def. DanielBryan
- WWE Tag TeamChampions Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston def. The Usos
- World HeavyweightChampion Mark Henry def. Christian in a Lumberjack Match
