
McMahon said he has his own security at his “beck and call.” McMahon tersely told Orton not to confront him ever again. He slammed the door in Orton’s face, then Orton walked down the hallway only to find DiBiase and Rhodes. Rhodes thanked Orton for threatening them last week; it really inspired them. DiBiase said they want to return the favor by sitting ringside when Orton faces Kofi. He said if Kofi doesn’t win, then it’s just like last week – they’re going to kick Orton out of the Legacy. “And then we’re going to beat the hell out of you,” Cody said. Orton glared at them before DiBiase and Rhodes walked off. Nice segment.
In-ring: Randy Orton’s music hit to bring out Orton with DiBiase and Rhodes already ringside. Cole plugged Steve Austin’s “Condemned” box-office bust movie airing after Raw tonight. (No, they didn’t actually mention it was a box-office bust.)
KOFI KINGSTON vs. RANDY ORTON
Kofi took it to Orton early on before dropkicking Orton through the ropes to the outside. Orton then kicked him away again and Orton stared at DiBiase and Rhodes, who stared at him to say, “Show us something.” Orton stumbled on the floor before they cut to break.
Back from break, Orton was in control as the announcers talked up Hart-McMahon to come. Orton continued to work over Kofi while they cut to shots of DiBiase and Rhodes sitting ringside watching intently. The announcers sold not knowing whether they want Orton to be successful or not. Kofi then made a comeback, but they collided mid-air. Both men came to their feet after a pause and Kofi hit a top-rope splash for a two count center ring. Kofi then tried the Trouble in Paradise, but Orton blocked and immediately dropped Kofi with the RKO for the pin and the win. After the bell sounded, DiBiase and Rhodes no-sold the victory. They remained in their seats with blank looks on their faces. Orton left the ring and turned back to look at DiBiase and Cody, who eventually stood up and folded their arms.
WINNER: Orton at 11:02. Okay match. Just didn’t move into a higher gear and Kofi seems to have lost some of his edge after peaking at MSG with the Boom Drop. The deal with DiBiase and Rhodes has potential for good follow-up next week, but this whole segment seemed to be “just there” this week.
No comments:
Post a Comment