Hell In A Cell: Mark Henry Vs. Randy Orton (World Title HIAC Match)
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Hell in a Cell for the World Heavyweight Title:
Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry (c)
Henry made his way to the cage first and took his time entering the cell. Orton was in next, and we're off.
Orton got mostly cheers during the ring intros, while Henry was roundly booed.
Henry dominated the early portion of the match, including hitting a running powerslam and getting a two-count. Henry continued his assault outside of the ring, slamming Orton's head in the cage. Henry then grabbed the ring steps and threw them at Orton, but Orton was able to get out of the way. Henry continued to use the cage to his advantage, rubbing Orton's face in the steel and slamming him into the cage.
The match got back in the ring and Henry hit a splash for another two count. Henry then hit a series of back-breakers and locked in a bear hug. Henry held onto the bear hug for awhile until Orton was able to punch out of it. Henry quickly regained the advantage with a headbutt and threw Orton outside of the ring.
Henry went for the WSS, but Orton jumped onto the cage and kicked Henry in the head. Orton then planted Henry with a DDT on the steps. Orton continued to beat Henry outside of the cage, and then took the match back in the ring. Orton hit a Lou Thesz press and a standing dropkick. Orton then hit another DDT on Henry and motioned for an RKO. Orton then hit the RKO, but Henry kicked out at 1! Orton got that crazy look in his eye and went to the corner to hit a punt. As he charged at Henry, Henry caught him and hit the World's Strongest Slam and got the three count!
Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
After the match, Henry grabbed a chair and then hit another WSS on Orton after the cage was raised. Henry then wrapped the chair around Orton's ankle and went to Pillman-ize it, but Orton was able to get out of the way. Orton then grabbed the chair and nailed Henry with a chairshot to the gut followed by one to the back. Henry retreated to the back, but Orton followed him and continued to plant Henry with chair shots all the way to the top of the stage. Orton went for another chair shot, but Henry kicked Orton in the gut and ran off.