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Backstage, Josh Mathews caught up to Randy Orton for an explanation. Orton said Kofi Kingston interfered in his match last night. He’s putting the blame on Kofi for losing last night. And he’s only just begun. Cody and Ted then interrupted Orton’s interview time. They want to show their support. Cody was more enthusiastic. Ted reluctantly went along with this. Legacy then walked Orton over to a brand-new NASCAR car with his face and likeness all over the hood and car. Orton paused and said this is incredible. Ted said it’s no price for the son of the million dollar man. Ted said they’ve had their issues recently, but Orton should consider this a token of their appreciation. Ted said they have another surprise for Orton. He said it’s only a matter of time before the WWE Title comes back to Legacy. Key word: Legacy. Orton was too enthralled with checking himself out on the car to notice what Ted said. Lawler said it was a little creepy. Orton continued to snake around the hood of the car before they cut away.
In-ring, Justin Roberts started to introduce new WWE champion John Cena, but Legacy’s music interrupted. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, Jr. then came to the ring looking pretty confident with themselves. Cody said the champ…is not here. Ted said Legacy plans to bring back the WWE Title to Legacy since Randy Orton can’t fight for the title anymore. Ted said they didn’t ask the guest hosts for permission because they want to make a title challenge to John Cena right here, right now. Ted told Cena to face one of them or both them in a handicap match if he has the guts.
Right at the top of the hour, Cena’s music hit to a typical huge reaction. Cena came out on stage looking pretty self-satisfied after beating Orton in the Iron Man match last night. Cena then came into the ring shaking his head. He told the “boys” he doesn’t need to brag about what happened last night. Cena quietly said last night was exactly what it needed to be: the best in WWE competing in one final showdown. He said when the clock struck 0:00, they were both exhausted. Cena said he was blown up…naw, literally, he was almost blown up by an explosion. Nice line. Cena said in a weird way, he and Orton put themselves through all that for this…he held up the WWE Title belt. Cena said they did it for the fans and most importantly because the Cena-Orton rivalry needed to end and it did.
Cena said everyone is tuning in to find out who the next challenger is going to be, but he’s standing in the ring with…Randy Orton’s Legacy. Cena pushed his hat back and feigned boredom. Cody said they’re not Orton. Cena said everyone at home is thinking they’re on re-runs with Cena and Orton running around in circles for like 12 years. Cena said he beat Orton last night and earned the right to say no more! He said Ted and Cody can make all the empty challenges and threats they want, but if they want a shot at the title, then lace your boots up real tight and fall in like everyone else to work for it. Cena said he sees two men who haven’t earned it. Feels like Cena addressing the young talent in the locker room. Cena asked the crowd, “Has the Baby Oil Boys Club earned anything?” No! the crowd responded.
Cena said he’s actually a NASCAR fan and he’s been hanging out with Busch and Logano. He told Legacy he booked them in a match tonight. Say hello to your big, strong opponents. Cue up MVP’s theme music. MVP and Mark Henry then bounced to the ring to face Legacy, who smirked and rolled their eyes. Talk about re-runs. Apparently this will help loosely determine the next title challenger. Seems like WWE just stalling for time.
Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes vs. MVP & Mark Henry
MVP kicked out of a cover from DiBiase out of the break with the action already in progress. Cole said Busch and Logano will determine the #1 contender to Cena’s title by the end of the show. They cut to a shot of the guest hosts watching backstage. Henry tagged in and Legacy went high/low on him to begin working over the big tree trunk legs. Cody tried to knock MVP off the apron, but MVP punched him in the face and tried to enter the ring, but the ref held him back and Cody landed a dropkick on Henry for a two count. Henry eventually made it to MVP, who came in and went after DiBiase, who also tagged in. MVP wanted the Ballin’ elbow drop and he connected. Cody broke up a pin, though, and the action broke down. Henry clotheslined DiBiase from the apron and DiBiase fell into a pin from MVP. Ref had his back turned, though, and DiBiase had to sell being pinned for about eight seconds before MVP scored a three count for the win.
Winners: Henry & MVP at 4:48. Just a match. Post-match was more important.
Post-match, Randy Orton slowly walked out on stage not looking very happy with things. He was selling a slight limp from the Iron Man match. Lawler said Orton really gave a strong effort in the match. Second tease for a babyface turn after Cena talked up Orton. Orton took the mic and said it appears Cena’s next opponent will not be him. He said he knows the terms of his agreement say no more title shots, but he has a guaranteed re-match clause. Suddenly, Kofi Kingston appeared on the video screen. He appeared to be ten feet tall with the camera angle. He told Orton no one cares what he has to say. Orton screamed at him to come to the ring and say it to his face. Kofi said that’s interesting. The camera panned down to show Kofi standing on Orton’s face on the NASCAR car. Orton screamed at him not to do anything. Kofi said the thing he loves about these cars is how durable they are. Kofi then rammed a trunk into the car. He said that didn’t do much, but this will. He then pulled out keys and started to key up the car. Kofi doesn’t have the track record of a Steve Austin to pull off these heel tactics, but he’s getting focus. Feels like Cena and Cryme Tyme spray-painting “poop” on JBL’s limo. Kofi then bashed the vehicle over and over trying to “kill a bug” he pretended that he saw on the hood. He sold that he realized he messed up the paint job, then took out a bucket of paint and splashed it over Orton’s face on the hood. “Ya know what, Randy, I don’t think you’ve ever looked better,” Kofi said. Kofi then slung the bucket of paint down on the hood and some of it splashed up on him. Kofi didn’t fall down, but he looked kind of silly with the paint splashing back up at him. They closed with Kofi standing tall and Orton selling frustration.


























