[2005-12-30-WWE-Smackdown] Chris Benoit vs Randy Orton (Best of Seven Series Match #5)

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If you're wondering what the heck is going on, Booker T injured himself at a house show and Teddy Long allowed him to choose a substitute in the Best of Seven Series. Orton was coming off a beating at the hands of the Undertaker in their Hell in a Cell match, and Book convinced Orton that he could repair his reputation by helping Booker win the United States title. Book would keep the tile, but Orton would get all the glory. The match was short but technically sound. Booker and Sharmell joined the commentary table, and while they were good on the stick, Cole couldn't stop bickering with Booker and talking over the match. I kind of wish Booker had bitch slapped him. The finish was confusing at first. Rather than allowing Orton to tap the crossface, Sharmell hit Benoit in the head one of Booker's crutches (better than a broom) and caused a DQ. Orton RKO'ed Benoit afterward while nursing his arm from the crossface, which was nice selling. I guess Sharmell felt that they had a match in hand and could soften Benoit up for the next bout. Jesse Ventura would be proud of that logic.