Randy Orton def. Chris Jericho

Putting to rest any doubt that The Viper has lost his bite, Orton prevailed against Y2J in a highly personal battle between two of WWE’s most decorated Superstars. The Face of WWE punctuated his victory, sealing the win not just with an RKO, but with an RKO executed in mid-air!

The match took a dark turn when Jericho, having been run shoulder-first into the corner, crumpled in the corner. Sinisterly, Orton tapped his earlobe, almost mocking the Jerichoholics in attendance, before slinking back in the opposite corner in preparation for the feared punt. The veteran Y2J, however, sensed the attack coming and countered with a schoolboy for a near-fall.

 

More fisticuffs ensued, followed by chants of “Y2J,” and yet another momentum swing. When it looked likeOrton was readying for the RKO, Jericho wisely escaped again, this time hitting the Codebreaker for atwo-count. So in disbelief was Jericho that he let out an incredulous “Are you serious?” in response.

 Choosing to take to the air in a last-ditch effort, Jericho perched himself on the top rope. This strategy would prove to be a fatal misstep: As he sprang off the top, Jericho was caught by surprise with a remarkable RKO, followed by the pin.

Cold and calculating as ever, and knowing he had just topped an incredibly accomplished competitor, Orton smirked in contentment as Justin Roberts announced him the victor. Who will The Viper sink his fangs into next?