Friday Night Smackdown: Results and Photos for August 30th, 2013

Randy Orton versus Miz in a Non Title Match

They lock up and Orton backs Miz into the corner and Orton with a clean break. They lock up again and Orton with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Orton with knees to Miz and then he sends Miz into the turnbuckles. Orton with an Irish whip and Miz floats over and he connects with a clothesline followed by a reverse atomic drop.

Miz with a leg trip and he tries for the figure four leg lock but Orton escapes. They lock up again and Miz with a side head lock but Orton with a reversal and punches. Miz blocks a clothesline and he hits the first half of Reality Check, but Orton escapes the second neck breaker and he hits a drop kick and gets a near fall.

Orton sends Miz to the floor and then he hits a back drop driver onto the ringside barrier. Orton rolls Miz back into the ring and he gets a near fall. Orton with a reverse chin lock. Miz with elbows but Orton holds on to the chin lock.

Miz with punches and a head butt. The referee pulls Miz out of the corner and Miz with an Awesome Clothesline. Miz goes up top for the double sledge but Orton with a boot and he tries for the IEDDT. Miz gets into the ring and he sends Orton to the floor with a back body drop over the top rope.

The Shield’s music plays and they make their way to the ring and Miz stands in the ring and does nothing to work over Orton as we go to commercial.

We are back and Orton sends Miz into the ringside barrier and he follows with a clothesline while The Shield play barrier to entry from anyone who would be crazy enough to interfere. Orton gets a near fall. Orton with forearms across the chest. Orton with the Garvin Stomp followed by a leaping knee drop for a near fall. Orton returns to the reverse chin lock. Orton with a knee to stop Miz’ attempt to escape. Miz lands on his feet on a belly-to-back suplex attempt. Miz with an elbow followed by a knee lift and Reality Check for a near fall.

Miz sets for the Skull Crushing Finale but Orton with an arm drag and he puts Miz on the apron and in the ropes for the IEDDT. Orton looks around and he twists to the mat for some RKO push ups. Miz counters an RKO with a backslide and he gets a near fall. Miz with a drop kick to the knee and Miz runs into a boot from Orton but Miz grabs the leg and he drops down to work on it.

Miz with a figure four leg lock but Orton gets to the ropes and Miz has to release the hold. Orton goes to the apron and Orton drops Miz on the top rope. Orton returns to the ring and hits the RKO for the three count.

Winner: Randy Orton

After the match, Orton gestures to the Shield and they enter the ring and they attack Miz.

Daniel Bryan’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring with a chair and he hits Rollins in the back as he tries to get out of the ring.

Ryback versus Daniel Bryan
Bryan with a suicide dive that sends Ryback into the announce table. Randy Orton makes his way to ringside (without his music). Bryan is distracted by Orton and Ryback with a clothesline to the back of the head. We go to commercial.

We are back and Ryback with a quarter nelson and chin lock. Bryan with punches to try to get out of the hold. Bryan with kicks to Ryback but Ryback with a spinebuster. Ryback looks around and he sets for the lariat and he connects and gets a near fall. Ryback tells Bryan to get up. Ryback with a forearm to the back. Ryback puts Bryan on the turnbuckles and he punches Bryan.

Ryback climbs the turnbuckle and he tries for a belly-to-belly superplex but Bryan with head butts to stop Ryback and he sends Ryback to the mat. Bryan with a missile drop kick. Bryan with Kicks of Yes to Ryback. Bryan sets for the round kick and he connects. Bryan gets a near fall.

Bryan tries for the Yes Lock and Ryback tries to avoid tapping out but Orton interferes and Bryan puts Orton in the Yes Lock.

Winner: Daniel Bryan (by disqualification)

After the match, The Shield come to the ring and they attack Daniel Bryan.

Big Show enters the ring and he stands over Daniel Bryan.

Hunter comes out and he tells Show to get out of the ring. Show begrudgingly leaves the ring and goes to the apron. Show goes to the floor and he gets in Hunter’s face. Hunter tells Show to leave. Show walks up the ramp and to the back.

Meanwhile, back in the ring. . . The Shield and Randy Orton are given Order 66 and The Shield attacks Daniel Bryan. Orton has Ambrose and Rollins pick up Bryan and Orton punches him. Reigns puts Bryan in a full nelson and Orton kicks Bryan. Orton tells them to pick Bryan up again and Orton with punches to Bryan. They pick up Bryan again and Orton enjoys showing Daniel Bryan’s misery and he punches Bryan again.

Orton wants to see the Cerberus Bomb and they hit it on Bryan.

Seth Rollins hands Randy Orton some spray paint and he sprays ‘No’ on Daniel Bryan.

WWE Randy Orton Theme Song

WWE.COM: The 25 best Intercontinental Champions

#10 Randy OrtonSome Superstars truly are born better. From the moment he first set foot in a WWE ring, it was clear that Randy Orton was destined for great things. This limitless potential was first realized at Armageddon in 2003 when the third-generation Superstar defeated Rob Van Dam for the Intercontinental Championship.

The Viper would go on to have one of the longest reigns of the modern era, defending the title for 210 days against the likes of Mick Foley and Edge. In the eyes of many in the WWE Universe, Orton’s exceptional run as Intercontinental Champion restored the title’s prestige after its 2003 revival.

Monday Night RAW: Results and Photos for August 26th, 2013

The Shield are in front of the ring and they are introduced by Justin Roberts.
Triple H makes his way to the ring and he passes his new security team.
Hunter wants to take everyone back to an epic moment. One that you will not forget if you were there live. It was a paradigm shift. It was the start of a new future.We see the footage from SummerSlam.
Hunter says that was business. That was what was best for business. It was nothing personal. Hunter wants us to take a look at how Raw ended last week.We see Hunter encouraging Daniel Bryan to come to the ring and his assault at the hands of the Shield and Randy Orton.Hunter says that was personal. He embarrassed and humiliated Daniel Bryan because of his actions. Every action has a consequence. Daniel made it personal. At the start of last week’s Raw, Daniel insulted his wife, himself and his family. That is the personal response that you get for doing that.Hunter says that he is willing to let water run under that bridge as if nothing happened. He is willing to be a business man with Daniel. It is up to Daniel.Hunter says that the ratings were through the roof. The Social Media buzz. The word on the street. Every indicator says that business is booming. It is all due to one man. One man who is the new face of the WWE.Hunter wants everyone to show respect to the man who is their champion, their future, and what everyone deserves . . . Randy Orton.Hunter wants to take a second to congratulate Randy into breathing new life into the WWE. He congratulates Randy for breathing new life into the WWE Championship. As COO, he wants to reward someone who excels. Someone who will grasp that brass ring and run with it. He has a gift for Randy. Hunter says that he did this out of his own pocket.Hunter brings out a Cadillac Escalade for Randy.Randy says that he doesn’t know what to say, but he thanks Hunter for the very generous gift. He wants to thank Hunter for having the vision and the business acumen to realize that the only person who deserves the title of Face of WWE is him.Daniel Bryan comes out and stares at the Escalade.Daniel comments on Randy’s sweet ride. It is much better than his Honda Fit. Randy worked really hard for that WWE Championship. While Randy is out here making thank yous, Daniel says that he has a few of his own.Daniel says that it would be an opportune time to thank everyone here and in the WWE Universe. He might not be the biggest, the strongest, or the prettiest. That title goes to Twinkletoes Orton. Daniel says that the people have believed in him and supported him. He say that means a lot to him.Daniel says that he wants to thank John Cena. He thanks John for the opportunity to wrestle in the main event of SummerSlam for the WWE Championship because Triple H never would have given him that opportunity.Finally, he wants to thank Triple H. He thanks Hunter for ending the charade and showing his true colors. He showed that what is best for business is as narrow minded and misguided as Vince McMahon. He tells everyone to look at Hunter. He was the rebel in a leather jacket who used to thumb his nose at authority is now a sell out in a suit. Now he thumbs his rather large nose at everyone in the WWE Universe.Orton tells Daniel to remember who he is talking to. Daniel needs to show them the respect that they deserve. Randy says that he is the Face of the WWE.Daniel tells everyone to give it up for the Face of the WWE. At Night of Champions, when he gets his rematch, that face will be rearranged. Daniel says that Hunter’s vision of the future will be rearranged because he will become the WWE Champion.Hunter says that is a sweet little fantasy as he calls Daniel ‘Jiminy Cricket’. Hunter starts to sing When You Wish Upon a Star. In the real world, it makes a difference who you are. It makes all the difference in the world. Daniel is not an A Player. Randy is an A Player. Daniel is a B at best.Daniel will get his chance when he goes one on one with Seth Rollins. Since Daniel is so big on his work ethic. If he beats Seth Rollins, he will face Dean Ambrose. If he can get past Dean Ambrose, he will face Roman Reigns. He will give Daniel the gift that keeps on giving. He will give him the gift of Justice. He will give him the gift of the Shield in a gauntlet. Hunter tells Daniel that he believes in him.Josh Mathews is with Christian in the interview area. Josh asks him about the announcement of the Gauntlet Match for Daniel Bryan. Christian says that it is hard to say anything bad about the current regime because you end up with dire consequences. Christian points out that he survived the Attitude era and the McMahon-Helmsley regime. He talks about how history has a habit of repeating itself.Randy Orton stops by and he says that Christian is angry because he lost at SummerSlam while Orton won. Randy tells Christian that he will lose when he gets taken out with an RKO.Christian says that Hunter likes sledge hammers and he has found a new tool.Randy Orton versus Christian in a Non Title MatchThey lock up and Christian with a rollup for a near fall. They lock up again and they go around the ring. Orton with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Orton with a kick and punch followed by a head butt and European uppercut. Christian with a drop toe hold and he goes to the floor but Orton moves on the punch.Christian with a back body drop that sends Orton to the floor. Christian with a baseball slide to Orton and it sends him into the ringside barrier followed by a punch. They return to the ring and Christian with an inverted DDT for a near fall.Christian goes up top and Orton avoids Christian. Orton with a drop kick and he punches Christian. Orton with a boot to the head and then he choke Christian in the ropes. Orton drops Christian on the top rope and Orton with a knee lift that sends Christian to the floor.Orton poses and then he returns to his opponent. Orton brings Christian back into the ring and he does the Garvin Stomp followed by a leaping knee drop for a near fall. Orton with a reverse chin lock. Christian with elbows to Orton but Orton with a kick. Christian escapes a slam and he tries for another inverted DDT but Orton with a punch and head butt.Orton gets a near fall. Orton with forearms across the chest. Christian with elbows but Orton with a head butt. Christian with a punch and then they go back and forth with more punches. Orton with an Irish whip but he runs into an elbow. Christian goes to the turnbuckles but Orton pushes Christian off the turnbuckles and to the floor.We go to commercial.We are back and Orton with a reverse chin lock on Christian. Christian gets back to his feet and he punches Orton. Christian with a kick to Orton and he goes up top. Orton stops Christian on top and he punches Christian. Orton with head butts followed by a European uppercut. Orton sets for the superplex and he hits it.Christian with an inside cradle for a near fall. Orton with two clotheslines and he avoids one from Christian. Orton tries for a power slam and Christian avoids it. Christian sends Orton into the turnbuckles and he punches Randy. Christian with an Irish whip but Orton comes out and hits a clothesline. Christian drops Orton on the top rope and Christian goes up top for a cross body and he gets a near fall.Orton with a jackknife cover for a near fall but Christian reverses and gets a near fall. Orton with head butts and then he goes for the IEDDT but Christian gets into the ring. Orton with punches. Christian with boots to Orton and then he goes to the turnbuckles for a Tornado DDT and he gets a near fall.Christian with a slingshot to the floor and he punches Orton but Orton recovers and hits the IEDDT. Orton looks around and he finds that spot to twist to the mat and he does the RKO push ups. Orton tries for the RKO but Christian pushes him away. Christian sets for the spear but Orton with a leap frog. Christian is able to hit the spear but Orton kicks out at two.Christian avoids an RKO and he tries for the Killswitch. Orton sends Christian into the referee and Orton with a thumb to the eye and he hits an RKO for the three count.Winner: Randy OrtonAfter the match, Daniel Bryan appears on the TitanTron and he was impressed with Randy’s performance. He tells Randy from a B guy, that was an A+ performance. Daniel talks about the pretty car for the pretty man.Daniel wonders what would mean if he beats Randy Orton at Night Of Champions? Would he be the face of the WWE?Daniel shows the Escalade and it is covered with Yeses.We are back and Brad, Hunter, and Randy are looking at Randy’s vehicle. Hunter tells Brad that this car is his personal property. He gave it to Randy Orton. That title belt is his personal property and Randy is holding it. If everyone wants to make it personal. Hunter tells Brad to go into the locker room and march them to the stage so they can watch and see what happens to Daniel Bryan tonight. Hunter tells Brad that if anyone thinks about getting involved or interfering, or crosses that line will be personally fired by him.Randy tells Hunter that Daniel Bryan is going to pay for this.After the match, Rollins and Ambrose hold up Bryan for Reigns to give him a spear.Triple H’s music plays and he looks at Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. Triple H gives The Shield the signal and it is time for the Cerberus Bomb.Randy Orton’s music plays and he makes his way to the ring. Ambrose and Rollins hold Bryan up and Orton says something to Bryan and he gives Orton an RKO. Orton and Hunter walk through the sea of Superstars as they part.

In-Ring with Ang & Carol: Just Getting Started

Why you didn’t cover Randy’s divorce in any way? — Janet Johnson (@MzVipersVenom)
Myself and Angela felt it was not relevant to his career. The site’s sole purpose is to keep fans up to date on Randy’s career only. What goes on in his personal life is none of our business, and it is not our place to post about it. We have the utmost respect for Randy, and therefore respect his privacy and the line that clearly separates his personal life from his public career.

What do you like better, Randy with or without a beard? Carol: Oh with a beard, definitely! Don’t get me wrong, I love either look but something about the way he looks when he’s scruffy or has a beard just really works for him. Some guys are just lucky enough to be able to work both looks, and Randy is definitely one of them!

Angela: I’m with Carol, I like him with the beard as well. Don’t get me wrong, he looks great both with and without but there is literally just something about a handsome man (which let’s face it, Randy certainly is that) with a little facial hair. I can’t pinpoint what it is exactly but it’s definitely good, haha!

What do you think about Randy’s current storyline aligning with The McMahon’s? — Kaitlin (@that_katie)
We’re very excited, as you might guess. Having Randy involved with The McMahons in any capacity, especially Triple H, his former mentor, is interesting to say the least. The two parties are hardly partners in this equation but the brilliant part of this entire thing is they don’t need to be. The McMahons had a spot to fill, and Randy just happen to be the best man for the job. I don’t think either party trusts the other party any further than they can throw them but both stand to benefit from Randy as champion. And I have to say, we the fans benefit as well. Randy vs Daniel Bryan hasn’t been done so many times we’re already bored at the thought, and these two can really put on a great match from what we’ve seen so far. They both have diverse in-ring styles, but neither is so different from the other that they clash. These are exciting times in the main event picture, and we’re excited that our guy is the one leading it.

Top 5 favorite opponents Randy’s ever faced?
Carol: Dolph Ziggler, CM Punk, Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels and Evan Bourne.

Angela: Triple H, Dolph Ziggler, Shawn Michaels, CM Punk, and Edge.

What old school wrestler in his prime would you have liked to see Randy face? — Gary Graham (@BaltOs1Fan)
Carol: Arn Anderson, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Macho Man Randy Savage and Jake the Snake Roberts.

Angela: I agree with every one of Carol’s answers on this one but, just for kicks I’ll throw in Stone Cold Steve Austin. I don’t really consider him “old school” persay but, a match between the two in their prime would have been money.

Friday Night Smackdown: Results and Photos for August 23rd, 2013

Vickie Guerrero is in the ring and she welcomes everyone to Smackdown. On behalf of the McMahon family, it is with great excitement that she introduces the new WWE Champion, Randy Orton.
Randy makes his way to the ring.
Randy says that as their new WWE Champion, he promises to give everything that they want and deserve. They will aspire to be him. He promises to be a role model. A role model tells the truth. That is what he did. He told everyone, especially Daniel Bryan, that when he cashed in, none would see it coming.
None of you, including Daniel Bryan, should be surprised at what happened. Randy says that he is the one who should be surprised. Sunday night, he did not know that Triple H was going to pedigree Daniel Bryan. Randy says that he is not one to pass up an opportunity literally lying in front of him.
Randy says that he did not need Triple H’s help on Sunday and he did not need The Shield’s help on Monday. He appreciates the support from the entire McMahon family, but he also wants the support of the fans. After all, he is not only the WWE Champion, he is also the face of the WWE.
Daniel Bryan’s music plays and he make his way to the ring.
Daniel enters the ring and he has something to say.
Daniel says before he addresses the face of the WWE, he wants to say what he was going to say on Raw before he was interrupted by Stephanie McMahon. He has a short message for John Cena. He tells John ‘Thank You’. He thanks John for giving him the opportunity to wrestle him at SummerSlam and for being bold and courageous enough to wrestle with an injured triceps.
If he was better for just that day, it gave him the chance to feel what it was like to be WWE Champion.
Daniel tells the Face of the WWE that it is time for that face to change. Daniel says that he doesn’t look like Randy Orton. Randy is chiseled. He is tall. He’s pretty. He is so pretty. Daniel says that he can see why Triple H likes him so much. He is so pretty. Daniel says that Randy is also arrogant. Randy has been handed every opportunity in the WWE.
He has created his own success, but his opportunities have come to him because his father and grandfather were here. He has been given the genetic golden ticket to be in the WWE.
Daniel still can’t get over how pretty Randy is.
He tells Randy that he is so pretty it makes him want to kick Randy in the face. Daniel says that he had to scratch and claw for every opportunity. He had to wrestle in every dirty gymnasium and on staph infected mats. He had to sleep in his car and he had to earn every step. Daniel says that he is not tall and he is not pretty.
Daniel says that he can wrestle. He can beat Randy. Daniel says that he can beat Randy for the that and he points to the WWE Title belt.
Daniel says that he is entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship. He says that he wants that rematch to happen tonight.
The fans like the idea of the rematch.
However, Randy tells Shortstuff that he will have to wait until Night of Champions. Orton tries for an RKO but Bryan avoids it. Bryan kicks Orton and Randy goes to the floor.
Wade Barrett versus Daniel Bryan in a Steel Cage Match
After the match, Daniel Bryan celebrates and goes around the ring. He is attacked by Randy Orton, who was hiding under the ring. Orton gives Bryan an RKO and we go to credits

In-Ring with Ang & Carol: Introduction

Today marks the beginning of a new feature that we are introducing here on the site. The title being “In-Ring with Ang & Carol” which implies that we are are metaphorically stepping into the squared circle to bring you our thoughts on the current goings on of Randy’s career, including quick draw questions and special guest commentators. The column will be coming to you on a weekly basis (or whatever our schedules allow) and will clearly be focused on myself and Angela breaking down the weeks events but also answering specific questions submitted by you for us to answer, with the occasional general-specific wrestling related questions mixed in to keep it interesting.