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Winner: Randy Orton
Given their infamous history, this match could have been a disaster, but thankfully it wasn't. It was just ordinary and run of the mill. Randy Orton was the right winner here. He's still an active Superstar on a week to week basis and he hasn't done much of late. This victory can be used as a springboard for him if need be.
Triple H obviously wouldn't have been able to do anything with a win. That's how you know the right guy went over.
Loser: Kofi Kingston
Kofi Kingston retained his WWE Championship over Dolph Ziggler, as expected, but as per the norm on the night, WWE just won't let the feud die. At the end of the day, Kofi Kingston needed Xavier Woods to help him put Ziggler away, intentional or not. That gave Ziggler an excuse to whine, so the feud will continue.
A built to Kofi Kingston defending his title against Dolph Ziggler just doesn't sound like exciting television, sorry. Kofi Kingston could have a much better opponent. WWE continues treating this time of the year as filler, despite the fast-sinking ratings.
Teddy Long snaps when Swerve Strickland's race is brought up HERE
