Monday, July 18, 2011

WWE Money in the Bank coverage - July 17,2011



Christian def. Randy Orton (New World Heavyweight Champion)

CHICAGO – If at first you don’t succeed, hire a legal team … and fight dirty.

That’s exactly what Christian did to help him finally regain the World Heavyweight Championship from Randy Orton. (PHOTOS)

During a tooth-and-nail battle that could have gone either way, Christian spit right in the face of the champion. The dastardly deed caused Orton to snap and deliver a blatant low blow to Christian. The move earned Orton an immediate disqualification. And, as per the special match stipulation put in place by Christian’s legal team, Orton lost his title.

Afterward, The Viper launched a brutal assault on the new champion, first smashing him in the head with a TV monitor, then RKO-ing him onto the announce table.

But that wasn’t enough for the furious WWE Apex Predator. As he walked away from the ring, he hesitated, then headed back to deliver one more vicious RKO to Christian onto the announce table for good measure.

Christian’s victory in Chicago was the culmination of a long, twisted road.

Although Christian captured his first World Championship in his 17-year career at Extreme Rules 2011 (PHOTOS), he lost it to Randy Orton just five days later. After that heart-breaking night, he mounted a relentless quest to regain the title. But the results were the same each time. At WWE Capitol Punishment (PHOTOS) and Over the Limit (PHOTOS), Christian failed to dethrone Orton.

How will the seething Viper respond to being spit in the face and having his title taken from him all because of a contract clause? Can Christian hold onto the World Title for more than five days this time? Find out the next edition of SmackDown on Syfy at 8/7 CT.




Kelly Kelly def.Brie Bella

CHICAGO - From talking trash on Twitter to building a “Bella Army,” Brie Bella thought she would easily defeat Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. But The Bella Twins should know one thing by now: Do not underestimate Kelly Kelly. (PHOTOS)

After five years of scratching and clawing her way between the ropes at a chance for the title, Kelly Kelly wasn’t ready to give up the butterfly-emblazoned prize at Money in the Bank. Accompanied by Eve to help even the numbers against the menacing duo, Kelly Kelly wouldn't need assistance, as she handled business on her own within the ring.

Several near-pinfalls by Brie Bella looked to have Kelly Kelly in trouble. Ever-resilient, Kelly sacrficed her body, jumping through the ropes and slamming the Bella Twins to the arena floor. One K2 later, Kelly had defended the title - and the only ones walking out of Chicago with an "L" on their forward - something The Bella Twins boasted on Twitter Kelly Kelly would be sporting - was the the terrible twosome.

The blonde bombshell initially wrested the Divas Championship against Brie Bella on Raw: Power to the People, where the WWE Universe overwhelmingly voted for Jacksonville, Fla., native to have a title match with the conniving Brie Bella. Using an impressive moveset and sheer determination, Kelly hoisted the title to the packed crowd – a testament to her hard work.

What’s next for Divas Champion Kelly Kelly? Will the Bella Army reconvene and continue to wage war, or does another Diva wait in the wings for her opportunity at the coveted title?