COLUMBUS, Ohio –The list of broken bodies in Mark Henry’s wake continues to grow. With justnine days until Night of Champions, Zack Ryder, Ezekiel Jackson and WorldHeavyweight Champion Randy Orton all felt the wrath of The World’s StrongestMan.
World HeavyweightChampion Randy Orton def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes (WATCH |PHOTOS)
Once former Legacy allies, World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and IntercontinentalChampion Cody Rhodes went to war in the night’s main event. After countering the Cross Rhodes, Orton went on to drop the masked Superstar with an RKO for thewin. But the action was far from over.
Similar to the close of last week's Steel Cage Match, themassive Mark Henry had Orton in his sights. This time, though, Orton decided tostrike first. But The World’s Strongest Man quickly fired back, driving Orton to the canvas withtwo World’s Strongest Slams. Then after grabbing a steel chair, the No. 1contender perched above the champion with his title in hand – and Orton’sthroat preciously positioned under the chair. With the champion gasping for air, Henry clearly proved his dominance. But instead of inflicting more damage – including breaking Orton's leg – Henry said his main objective is the World Title. At Night of Champions, can he accomplish his ultimate goal? (PREVIEW)
WWE Tag Team ChampionsEvan Bourne & Kofi Kingston def. Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali (WATCH| PHOTOS)
Still reeling after a high-powered offense from WWE Tag Team Champion KofiKingston, Jinder Mahal took out his frustration by yelling at and smacking TheGreat Khali. Enraged by Mahal’s actions, Khali shoved him … right into Kingston's Troublein Paradise. After starring down at his fallen tag partner, Khali exited thering. Even more flustered, Mahal shouted at The Punjabi Giant as hesimply sauntered away from the ring.
Sheamus def. WadeBarrett by Disqualification (WATCH | PHOTOS)
As Sheamus and Wade Barrett went toe-to-toe in a cutthroat bout, Christian camecalling. His sneak attack on Sheamus resulted in an immediate disqualification.Then before he knew it, Sheamus found himself the victim of a 2-on-1 onslaught.But The Celtic Warrior battled back, dropping Barrett with a Brogue Kick. Christianappeared to be heading for a similar brutal end, but managed to escape theCeltic Cross and run from the ring.
Sheamus droveChristian out of the ring (PHOTOS)
Give him credit. Christian just won’t give up. After he rattled off his latestlist of complaints and declared he deserves one more World HeavyweightChampionship Match, Sheamus interrupted. After The Celtic Warrior compared Christianto a mangy dog, he demanded he leave the ring. After sizing up his critic, Christian reluctantly obliged.
Divas Champion KellyKelly def. Natalya (WATCH | PHOTOS)
From the start, Natalya looked well on her way to victory over Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. But, the championmanaged to counter a Sharpshooter and wrap up the Diva of Doom with smallpackage for win. After the bell, Beth Phoenix tried to get her hands on KellyKelly, but the champion proved too quick and eluded her grasp.
Sin Cara def. TysonKidd (WATCH | PHOTOS)
Displaying his continued aggressive style, Sin Cara got the pinfall over TysonKidd using a combination of athletic maneuvers off the ropes. When prompted byJosh Mathews for comments after the win, Sin Cara uttered his first words inWWE: “… Ever since I started here in the WWE, I've held back out of respect forthe other people. Now that I'm here ... nobody’s gonna stop me … this style andthis aggression, it's me... the real Sin Cara.”
After Sin Cara’s words, Mr. Money in the Bank Daniel Byrancame to the ring looking for some retribution for being kicked in the head lastweek by the international sensation. But when he suggested a rematch next week,Sin Cara responded by locking him in his own signature move – the LeBell Lock. AsSin Cara showed no remorse, it took WWE Official Charles Robinson to help breakthe hold.
Mark Henry def.Ezekiel Jackson (WATCH | PHOTOS)
At a hulking 309 pounds, Ezekiel Jackson looked like he might be the man tofinally stop Mark Henry’s path of destruction. But the former IntercontinentalChampion could not get the job done. Displaying his power and dominance, Henrysent the massive 300-pounder to the canvas with the World’s Strongest Slam forthe win.
Mark Henry inductedZack Ryder into the “Hall of Pain” (WATCH | PHOTOS)
When Zack Ryder, Assistant to SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, refusedto say he thought Henry would beat Orton at Night of Champions, he sensed hemight be in trouble. But when Henry said that since he was forbidden fromtouching Orton – he’d have to put his hands on somebody – Ryder knew he was in forpain. Trying his best to avoid the inevitable, Ryder struck first. But heproved no match for his larger foe, who demolished him with the World’sStrongest Slam. (WATCH: Mark Henry's "Hall of Pain")
- Mark Henry def. Ezekiel Jackson
- Sin Cara def. Tyson Kidd
- Divas Champion Kelly Kelly def. Natalya
- Sheamus def. Wade Barrett (Disqualification)
- WWE Tag Team Champions Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston def. Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali
- World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes
