#4. CM Punk vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 27
After John Cena defeated Wade Barrett at TLC 2010, The Nexus underwent a leadership change with CM Punk taking over the reins. This laid the foundation for “The New Nexus.” As had been their strategy throughout 2010, the faction used the numbers game to take out the top babyfaces.
However, Randy Orton found a way around this conundrum. The Apex Predator systematically destroyed the New Nexus by removing members one by one. To accomplish this goal, he used the Punt Kick to great effect. By the time WrestleMania 27 came around, Punk was all alone.
Fans do not fondly remember WrestleMania 27, but it did have a few good matches in the undercard. Punk vs. Orton was one of the more enjoyable encounters of the night. If WWE had given them more time, both men could have taken it to the next level. Nonetheless, they did a decent job, keeping the crowd invested in the action.
The night ended on a sour note for the Chicago Native. Orton landed the RKO out of nowhere to pin Punk and win the match. The leader of the New Nexus had done all the hard work, but Orton caught him off guard to steal the win.
