One of the big matches from last night’s WWE Smackdown was a contest between Randy Orton and Mustafa Ali. These two have never faced each other in the WWE bringing a fresh matchup. Mustafa Ali started the match with some of his quicker kicks before his opponent delivered a vicious clothesline. He gave some stiff kicks to Ali before the fight continued on the outside area.
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Randy Orton lifted the former Cruiserweight and put him on to the commentary table to hurt his back. He delivered a powerslam after coming to the ring but Mustafa Ali kicked out keeping the match going on Smackdown. The Viper hit the ring and delivered a huge suplex off the top rope but Ali kicked out again.
Ali came back into the match with two superkicks followed by another one to the back of the head. Randy Orton kicked out to stay alive in this match. At this point, we have spotted Ali sporting a swollen eye from the earlier attacks of the Apex Predator. WWE also posted the image on the social media website showing that he is dealing with a nasty injury.
Just trying to catch your eye. #SDLive pic.twitter.com/vAnm8wgRhi
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@MustafaAliWWE) February 6, 2019
Ultimately, Randy Orton prevailed in this Smackdown contest pulling off a stunning RKO. Mustafa Ali was going for a top rope splash which got converted into the RKO that we have never seen before. Orton received the victory and the needed momentums for the upcoming title match.
With Elimination Chamber looming upon, the superstars from Smackdown are looking to pick up momentums. Six superstars will enter the dangerous steel structure to battle for the WWE Championship. Daniel Bryan will defend it against other five prime superstars from Smackdown i.e. Randy Orton, Mustafa Ali, Samoa Joe, Jeff Jardy and AJ Styles.
Last night, Randy Orton and Mustafa Ali engaged in a battle to make a bold statement heading into the title match. This is a fresh matchup that we have never seen before. One is a thirteen-time world champion who has done everything in his WWE career. The other one is a fresh import from the Cruiserweight Division with tons of potential.
Mustafa Ali was the heart and soul of 205 Live who brings out high flying actions like never before on Smackdown. These antics got encountered with the veteran instincts of the Apex Predator of the WWE producing a solid match, last night. Ultimately, Randy Orton picked up the win pointing that he is eyeing the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber.
