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Aleister Black Pins Randy Orton In SmackDown Main Event


Aleister Black has pinned Randy Orton.

The main event of this week's SmackDown saw the two wrestling veterans going head-to-head in a singles match with Zelina Vega on her husband's side. The Viper looked to be firmly in control of the match towards the ending, after he delivered his signature DDT to Black outside the ring using the announce desk.

Drew McIntyre, however, made a surprise appearance despite having been escorted out of the building earlier in the night by orders of Nick Aldis. The WWE Champion took out Orton with a Claymore but the match continued as the referee was busy checking in on Black.

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Cody Rhodes showed up to chase McIntyre out of the arena again but the damage was done. The former NXT Champion did not miss this opportunity. As Randy Orton got back into the ring, Aleister delivered a Black Mass to pin the former World Champion.

Randy is set to enter the Elimination Chamber alongside Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams, Je'Von Evans, LA Knight and one other participant next Saturday on February 28. The winner of the bout will challenge Drew McIntyre for the WWE title at WrestleMania 42.

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