6 Ups & 2 Downs From WWE SmackDown (24 May - Results & Review)

3. Randy Orton Advances Past Tama Tonga

Some folks out there might roll their eyes at Tama Tonga taking his first major loss in that KOTR semi final, but it was the only way. Besides, he lost to Randy freakin' Orton, and there's no denying that Randy vs. GUNTHER was always going to be a much tastier finale for the crown. Tonga had to lose at some point.

Doing the honours for Randy isn't a bad gig.

Orton refused to make Tama look like some jobber anyway. That isn't his style. The 'Legend Killer' turned legend in his own right sold well for The Bloodline recruit, but then spiked him with a crowd-popping RKO for the win. Let's make one thing perfectly clear coming out of this match: Tonga will be absolutely fine.

It's worth saying that Randy was selling his knee again, which is something to keep an eye on when he matches up vs. GUNTHER on Saturday night. The Austrian was ringside to watch SmackDown's main event, and you just know he'll target that limb during their final.

What a match it'll be.