Backstage, AJ Styles reacts to Tye Dillinger being added to the previously scheduled WWE United States Championship match involving Baron Corbin. He wants to make the best of a bad opportunity tonight even with the odds stacked against him.
The Bulgarian Brute is out next, followed by the uber-popular, Randy Orton.
Rusev Vs. Randy Orton
Lock up and Rusev drops Orton early with a shoulder block. Rusev avoids an early RKO attempt and bails. Back inside, Orton drops Rusev and stomps away. Rusev knocks Orton off the ring apron and Orton lands side first over the ring barricade. Rusev with a fallaway slam to Orton against the barricade on the outside.
The #BulgarianBrute @RusevBUL is determined to wear down #TheViper @RandyOrton! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/lH2RYhQVuR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) October 9, 2017
Back inside, Rusev with a big kick to the upper back of Orton. Rusev with a spinning heel kick that levels Orton. Rusev drops repeated elbows over the chest of Orton. Rusev connects with the steel post in the corner. Orton with a series of clotheslines. Orton catches Rusev with his snap powerslam. Rusev with a fallaway slam and kick to the head of Orton combo for a two count.
Orton bails and Rusev catches him with a superkick on the outside. Orton connects with his DDT off the ropes on Rusev. Rusev rolls and goes for the Accolade. Orton with an RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
An #RKOOuttaNowhere seals a VICTORY for @RandyOrton! #HIAC pic.twitter.com/nwTeGjQqaw
— WWE (@WWE) October 9, 2017
A decent match but it brought the crowd down a little after that amazing Hell In A Cell Match.
