February 8 , 2013 Smackdown results The February 8 , 2013 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on February 5 , 2013 at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville , Florida . Summary . On an explosive SmackDown , several former World Heavyweight Champions battled to impress the powers - that - be in the hopes that they might join Rey Mysterio , Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton in the World Heavyweight Title No . 1 Contender ’ s Elimination Chamber Match at the upcoming pay - per - view of the same name . Plus , not even a suspension could keep World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio from bringing some color into Big Show ’ s life . An emotionally driven Big Show opened SmackDown , claiming the recent treatment he had endured was completely unacceptable — a byproduct of being , in his opinion , unpopular . He said that when a Superstar was popular — like Alberto Del Rio — he could do whatever they wanted to . The giant insisted he simply couldn ’ t understand the WWE Universe . Either he was getting called a “ bully ” for fighting Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez or a “ coward ” for hanging back in his hotel room to conduct his business . In contrast , he saw World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio being cheered for attacking him in his hotel room on Raw . Regardless , The World ’ s Largest Athlete insisted the World Title would once again be his at WWE Elimination Chamber . Show went on to say SmackDown General Manager Booker T was largely to blame for the “ double standard ” he was experiencing , claiming the head of the blue brand was jealous of him . Scoffing at Del Rio ’ s suspension , Big Show suggested that Booker may have helped his attacker get his room information in the first place . Denying the claims of the World Title No . 1 contender , Booker advised the enormous Superstar to worry instead about his huge SmackDown contest : Big Show vs . Kane ! Before his match with “ The Wildcat , ” Cody Rhodes commented on embarking once again on his singles career — warning that if Kofi Kingston was looking to get in the way of that , he ’ d better think again . In a fierce match that followed , Kofi would nearly put Rhodes away with a high - crossbody off the top rope . But moments after Kingston escaped the near - fall , Rhodes grounded his high - flying opponent on the apron with the Disaster Kick , setting up the Cross Rhodes for the big victory . The grandson of a plumber is definitely back in singles competition and back in a big way ! Already in the Elimination Chamber Match in nine days , an enthusiastic Bryan talked of joining The Big Red Monster at ringside as the masked Superstar attempted to impress his way into the dreaded structure . But Kane made it clear that he preferred the sounds of silence to the submission specialist ’ s help . One of the greatest WWE Champions of all time — who held the illustrious title for 2 , 803 days in a single reign — Bruno Sammartino will finally be part of the WWE Hall of Fame ! With Booker T and Teddy Long keeping a close eye on The Great Khali for possible Elimination Chamber consideration , the former World Heavyweight Champion took the fight to Titus O ’ Neil . But moments after putting down one - half of The Prime Time Players for the three - count , another former World Heavyweight Champion , Mark Henry , emerged . After hurling Titus into the ring barrier like a ragdoll , The World ’ s Strongest Man engaged The Punjabi Giant . While Khali attempted to hit the Punjabi Plunge , Henry broke free — showing incredible strength as he executed The World ’ s Strongest Slam on the enormous competitor as if he was a cruiserweight . Mark Henry then addressed the WWE Universe . And on his first night back on SmackDown , The World ’ s Strongest Man declared that The Hall of Pain has reopened ! Listing its latest victims — which now included not only Khali and Titus , but also Rey Mysterio , Daniel Bryan and Sin Cara after his attack on Raw — he left few questions of his destructive intentions . Henry stated that all of the destruction was the fault of Booker T for not including him to be a candidate for the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match . The former World Champion declared that he was not to be overlooked and demanded an explanation from the GM or he would destroy the entire SmackDown roster . Henry told Booker that if there was no room in the Elimination Chamber for him , he ’ d injure enough Superstars to make room himself . Though it seemed the head of SmackDown might be backed in the corner for a split second , he quickly pulled a rabbit out of his hat . Thinking on his feet , the five - time WCW Champion made the executive decision that if Henry could beat Randy Orton — who was already in the Chamber — he would earn a place in it as well . Prior to his match against Kane , The World ’ s Largest Athlete was seen admonishing his bus driver for various things . As he walked away , it was revealed that suspended World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio had been watching the whole thing . With Booker T and Teddy Long looking on , The World ’ s Largest Athlete entered the ring , looking to play spoiler as The Big Red Monster attempted to impress his way in the World Heavyweight Championship No . 1 Contender ’ s Elimination Chamber Match at the upcoming pay - per - view . Ultimately , the giant would triumph in the absolute battle of the titans that followed with the KO Punch . Big Show ’ s mood quickly shot back into pure exasperation , though , when Alberto Del Rio appeared on the TitanTron . The World Heavyweight Champion revealed that he had made friends with his No . 1 contender ’ s disgruntled bus driver , inviting Big Show to come see the exciting changes he had made to his bus . When the enraged giant stomped his way back to the parking area , he discovered that all of the back tires on his bus were gone ! Then , as he stood there trying to get a grasp on the situation , Del Rio dropped a bucket of orange paint all over The World ’ s Largest Athlete and his super - sized ride from above — leaving the giant fuming as he and Rodriguez drove off , grinning ear to ear . Looking to show Booker T and Teddy Long how “ A Real American ” could take what he wanted — namely a spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match — Jack Swagger locked horns with Justin Gabriel . After grabbing his opponent ’ s leg mid - flight to ground the highflier literally , the aggressive Swagger proceeded to make him tap out to the “ Patriot Act ” ankle lock . Thanks to involvement of 3MB , a dominant Tensai was denied a pinfall on Drew McIntyre . Nevertheless , the interference did earn him the win over his air - guitar - playing adversary by disqualification . When 3MB continued their treacherous three - on - one assault after the bell , Brodus Clay busted onto the scene , helping Tensai to send the would - be rockers packing . And once The Funkadactyls joined them both in the ring , a reluctant Tensai was slowly persuaded to get funky right along with them . After recent troubles with Ryback , an American flag – waving Antonio Cesaro looked to take out his frustrations on Sin Cara . And despite an out - right flurry of offense from his masked opponent , a devastating uppercut by Cesaro — as Sin Cara was leaping off the top rope — set the United States Champion up to deliver the Neutralizer for the victory . Moments later , Cesaro interrupted The Miz — just as The Awesome One was giving an interview regarding the attack by Brock Lesnar on “ Miz TV ” Monday . The former WWE Champion attacked the disruptive United States Champion , sparking a backstage altercation that only ended when a series of referees pulled the two Superstars off each other . Competing on SmackDown for the first time since April 27 , 2012 , a furious Mark Henry battled Randy Orton , with major Elimination Chamber implications hanging in the balance . If The World ’ s Strongest Man could overcome The Viper , he , too , would be added to the dreaded structure of calamity — and with it , a possible opportunity to challenge the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania . And in the height of the brutal encounter — truly suited to be a prelude for the excruciating match that will take place in nine days — Orton ’ s attempt to hit the RKO was quickly countered with absolute power . Henry smashed the nine - time World Champion into the corner with the force of a freight train , before hitting his second World ’ s Strongest Slam of the night to overcome WWE ’ s Apex Predator and take a place in the Elimination Chamber !