June 17 , 2011 Smackdown results The June 17 , 2011 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on June 14 , 2011 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence , Rhode Island . Summary . Despite the fact that Randy Orton was diagnosed with a concussion , he made it clear he wanted immediate physical retribution against Christian . However , because GM Theodore Long had not received Orton ’ s official medical clearance , he refused to allow The Viper to compete on SmackDown . Interrupting Christian ’ s subsequent taunting of the World Heavyweight Champion , Sheamus made it clear that his non - title victory over Orton one week ago should have earned him a World Title match . As a result , Teddy Long decided that Christian and Sheamus would face off in the main event , giving Orton a ringside seat . If The Celtic Warrior won , he would be added to the World Title Match at Capitol Punishment this Sunday . Following an explosive dropkick to Ted DiBiase in the corner , Daniel Bryan attempted the pin on his fallen foe . Although it was later determined that DiBiase ’ s shoulder did , in fact , raise off the canvas before the three - count , the referee failed to notice it . As a result , he awarded the victory to the team of Bryan , Jackson & Sin Cara . After The Great Khali delivered a vicious Khali Chop from outside the ring , Jinder Mahal triumphed over Vladimir Kozlov with a full nelson , suplex slam . With criminal and civil charges being considered against Big Show for his actions against Ricardo Rodriguez on Monday Night Raw four days earlier , SmackDown GM Theodore Long made it clear that The World ’ s Largest Athlete would not lay a finger on Alberto Del Rio if he showed up on SmackDown as rumored . If he did , both Big Show and Long could be fired . So , to keep the gigantic Superstar busy , Teddy put him in a match against Mark Henry . Before the match could begin , however , Big Show ’ s rage took over . Without warning , he executed a vicious assault on The World ’ s Strongest Man . As the smoke cleared , the WWE Universe watched in awe as Henry had to be carried out on a stretcher . In spite of another strong effort by the combined forces of A . J . & Kaitlyn – as well as their mentor , Natalya – Tamina took control , defeating A . J . with the Samoan Drop . In an extremely physical match - up , The Usos scored a huge victory over former WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel , likely propelling themselves high into contention for a tag title opportunity . As Jimmy disposed of Slater with a jaw - dropping kick , Jey delivered an earth - shattering splash on Gabriel from the top rope to secure the victory . After Alberto Del Rio claimed he would spit in the face of Big Show if he were standing in front of him , the furious World ’ s Largest Athlete nearly broke SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long ’ s earlier order not to lay a finger on his aristocratic adversary . When the giant charged to the ring , focused on attacking his Capitol Punishment opponent , Del Rio quickly retreated into the crowd and up the stairs , leaving the irate giant to rip apart the ringside area . Just when The Celtic Warrior looked ready to execute a superplex to Christian off the top rope , his crafty opponent dropped back and caused Sheamus ’ head to smack against the steel ring post . Seizing the opportunity , the No . 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship jumped into the ring and quickly pinned his Irish adversary . As a result , Sheamus was denied an opportunity to join the World Title match this Sunday at Capitol Punishment . When Randy Orton jumped into the ring moments after the bell , Captain Charisma fled up the ramp . Nevertheless , The Viper sent him a powerful message by punting the war - torn Sheamus in the head . Will a concussion keep WWE ’ s Apex Predator from overcoming the resourceful Christian this Sunday ?