ORLANDO – WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett arranged
Wade Barrett lost to WWE Champion Randy Orton at Survivor Series, fair and square – and the Englishman simply can’t bear the thought of it. Addressing the WWE Universe, Barrett posited a theory that seemed as out-there as Prince Charles’ ears: the match’s special guest referee, John Cena, had been plotting against him the entire time. Sigh.
Despite the ludicrous charge, The Nexus leader was offered a chance at redemption. Raw’s anonymous General Manager arranged a title match pitting Barrett against The Viper in the night’s main event. Satisfied, Barrett accepted and went on to explain that he will also “allow” Cena to address the WWE Universe one last time as well. Gee, what a swell bloke.
John Cena addressed the WWE Universe
Hard to believe it’s over. After nine years, John Cena bid the WWE Universe a heartfelt farewell. The Legendary star insisted he has no regrets for calling the WWE Title Match down the middle at Survivor Series, costing him his career. As the audience showered adulation on one of the ring’s greatest, Cena saluted from the stage for the last time. In the locker room area, the Superstar navigated a host of colleagues there to pay their respects, including Randy Orton. And as Cena exited the arena, Wade Barrett taunted him with a You-Can’t-See-Me wave of his hand.
WWE Champion Randy Orton def. Wade Barrett
Wade Barrett couldn’t possibly have thought he’d seen the last of John Cena, could he? Earlier in the evening, the Englishman waved tah-tah to the man he was responsible for having fired from WWE and prepared for his title match against WWE Champion Randy Orton.
Taking out an insurance policy, perhaps, Barrett had The Nexus ambush The Viper as he approached the ring. During their rematch, a battered Orton and the Englishman circled one another cautiously, treading carefully after the attack and the chaos of their match at Survivor Series. During the contest, Cena surprised both men, cutting through the crowd toward the ring. Upon spotting him, Barrett charged the ropes, but his nemesis already had him toppling over with an Attitude Adjustment. This allowed Orton to RKO Barrett and pin him to retain his title – for the moment.
The Miz def. Randy Orton (New WWE Champion)
Although Randy Orton had successfully defended his title against Wade Barrett at Survivor Series and again on Raw, The Nexus decided to make him pay with a savage beating. Then, like a shark sensing blood in the water, The Miz cashed in his Money in the Bank contract on the vulnerable Viper. Despite a valiant effort by Orton, he could no longer overcome the obstacles thrown his path and fell to Miz, who became the new WWE Champion.
Name: Wade Barrett
