Up next is the main event of the evening, it’s time for “The Viper” Randy Orton vs. “The Maharaja” Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship.
If Jinder wins the Title tonight, then he’ll become the first Indian origin WWE Champion (it should be noted that The Great Khali was the World Heavyweight Champion, not WWE Champion).
Jinder Mahal makes his way out first. Out next is the 13 time World Champion and the current WWE Champion, Randy Orton.
With the @SinghBrosWWE in tow, #TheMaharaja @JinderMahal looks to take FULL ADVANTAGE of his #WWETitle opportunity! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/LRnl6krHIe
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 22, 2017
This is Orton’s 10th PPV event at the Allstate Arena, more than any other WWE Superstar.
Will @RandyOrton's voices help him retain the #WWETitle? He takes on @JinderMahal RIGHT NOW on @WWENetwork! #WWEBacklash pic.twitter.com/bStDOLr4VR
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 22, 2017
Orton attacks Jinder during the ring introductions and they are now brawling at the ringside area. The match officially starts now.
The bell hasn't even rung yet!!! @RandyOrton isn't wasting ANY time in this bout! #WWEBacklash @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/dSMEyamdgc
— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017
Jinder is working on Orton and a loud “Let’s go Jinder, Jinder sucks” chant starts.
"LET'S GO JINDER!" The @WWEUniverse in Chicago is making their voices HEARD! #WWEChampionship #WWEBacklash @JinderMahal @RandyOrton pic.twitter.com/Xc39Yl6FwV
— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) May 22, 2017
There's no such thing as wasted motion for @RandyOrton… #WWEBacklash #WWEChampionship @JinderMahal pic.twitter.com/EdFgXcRGJM
— WWE (@WWE) May 22, 2017
