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Locker room: Randy Orton was focused and staring into space. Cody Rhodes then walked in and said they’ve done too much and gone too far for the group to slip away. Cody said they know Orton can beat Sheamus and win back the title. He said he’ll be there for him. Cody then looked away and said he wishes he could say the same for Ted DiBiase. Cody said Ted hasn’t been the same since his movie came out and all he talks about is winning the Rumble match and going on to Mania to beat Orton for the WWE Title. Cody told Orton he can count on him. He slapped Orton on the back and walked off to leave Orton with his thoughts.

Backstage: Randy Orton was walking down the hallway, then Ted DiBiase walked up to him and said he has his back. DiBiase said he can’t even talk to Cody right now. He said Cody’s been talking about winning the Rumble and facing Sheamus at Mania, even counting Orton out. Orton had enough of their games and said he’s going to win against Sheamus and he doesn’t want their help.

In-ring: WWE champ Sheamus came to the ring to near-unanimous boos. Randy Orton then came out to a smattering of cheers, but mainly boos as Cole made sure Orton was presented as a heel too. Lawler said it’s a battle of un-likeable wrestlers. Justin Roberts then handled the formal ring intros. Orton was about 90 percent cheered. He didn’t acknowledge, though. Sheamus was the clear heel with the crowd.

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Preview: WWE Champion Sheamus© vs. Randy Orton

Like a rough Irish whiskey, WWE Champion Sheamus has proven that, when trifled with, he’s more than capable of leaving even the toughest man flat on his back. At the Royal Rumble, however, The Celtic Warrior must face a particularly sobering prospect: Defending his title against five-time WWE Champion Randy Orton.

While The Viper’s inclusion in the WWE Title Match may seem unexpected, it should come as no surprise to those familiar with his methods. Orton recognized an opportunity during a Triple Threat Match on Raw to determine the No. 1 contender and, as usual, he quickly seized it. As he battled with his opponents, John Cena and Kofi Kingston, his henchmen from The Legacy, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, caused enough of a distraction to allow the scheming Superstar the victory.

While Orton has never seemed interested in clothing his naked ambition, he should be careful what he’s gotten himself into. Sheamus’ rabid aggression and overwhelming strength promise to be a powerful antidote to the cold calculation and athletic agility of The Viper.

Will The Celtic Warrior be able to prevent Orton – with a possible assist by Legacy – from regaining the precious WWE Championship? Or will the pipes, the pipes be calling for the insistent Irishman?

To find out, be sure to catch all the action live on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 8 PM/5 PM PT, exclusively on pay-per-view.

I’ve added 8 high quality photos of Randy arriving in Washington for the January 28th’s Washington Auto Show signing as well as another 3 high quality of him at the signing.

Gallery Links:
- Appearances / Fan Candids > 01/28/2010 – Arriving in Washington D.C.
- Appearances / Fan Candids > 01/28/2010 – Washington Auto Show (Set #002)

I’ve added 10 high quality photos of Randy from his signing at the Washington Auto Show on January 28th. Credit goes to the very kind Steve Trapani of Flickr for taking these awesome photos!

Gallery Link:
- Meet & Greets / Signings > January 28th, 2010 – Washington Auto Show

FanHouse conducted a recent interview with the current WWE Champion, Shameus and in it he mentioned Randy:

If somebody had told you a year ago that not only would you be brought up to the main roster but you would beat John Cena to become the WWE Champion, what would you have said?
I would have said how quickly? (laughing) I’ve been telling people since day one that I would become WWE Champion. I’ve been telling people here, anyone who would listen, that I didn’t come all the way over here from Ireland and leave my home, my family, my house, friends, everything — the beautiful rain everyday and overcast skies — that to come to America to be part of a roster just to make up a couple of numbers. From day one, it’s always been serious for me. My goal has always been WWE Champion. People think right now I’m going to rest on those laurels and think “oh, another WWE Champion that can sit back” has another thing coming. My goal now is to be the best WWE Champion there ever has been, the longest reigning WWE champion. This Sunday at the Royal Rumble when I step in the ring with Randy Orton, he’s going to realize there is a changing of the guard. He’s going to realize there is someone more vicious, more vindictive then him. Just like St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland, I’m going to step all over that viper and let him know who is the greatest WWE Champion.

This Week	Movement	Superstar	Last Week
5		RANDY ORTON  After falling victim to Sheamus’ vicious attack last Monday, Orton got his revenge this week on the WWE Champion, giving The Viper the momentum going into Sunday’s WWE Championship Match.	3