 Later in the match, Benoit performed seven German suplexes on Orton but Orton blocked a diving headbutt.In the end, Benoit attempted to apply the Crippler Crossface but Orton countered into an RKO to win the title.Following the match whilst Orton was celebrating his victory, Benoit returned to the ring and offered Orton a handshake, telling him to "be a man", which Orton accepted.