Big Show def. Randy Orton (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Based
on their respective interviews before the contest, there was no love
lost between The World’s Largest Athlete and WWE’s Apex Predator. The
bitter rivalry intensified on SmackDown two weeks prior, when Big Show
defeated Orton in a World Heavyweight Title No. 1 Contender’s Match. The
World’s Largest Athlete took advantage of an attack by Alberto Del Rio
before that match, injuring The Viper’s ribs. On WWE Main Event, though,
Orton struck with a fast-paced offense to keep Big Show reeling.The rib
injury soon came into play, however, with a powerful blow from the
giant stopping Orton’s momentum.
Big Show’s strategy was effective
in keeping The Viper on defense throughout the contest. Orton’s injured
ribs seemed to be easy targets for the massive fists of The World’s
Largest Athlete, and though WWE’s Apex Predator managed to execute an
impressive DDT from the third rope, his gigantic opponent was able to
roll out of the ring following an RKO.
Relentless, Orton attempted
a second RKO at ringside, but Big Show resisted, tossing Orton into the
side of the ring with his ribs absorbing the impact. Reeling in pain,
Orton’s ribs became the target of a series of huge elbow drops and two
Colossal Clutches before Big Show secured the victory with a chokeslam.
