Roman Reigns vs. Randy Orton: photos | WWE

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Randy Orton emerges before the sold-out SummerSlam crowd ...

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... ready to battle Roman Reigns.

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The red-hot rivalry between two of WWE's most explosive Superstars ...

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... is an intense showdown from the word go ...

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... stretching both inside and outside the ring.

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Orton soon gains control.

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If Reigns wants respect, he will have to overcome the full wrath of The Viper.

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No matter what punishment he takes, Reigns fight his way back.

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In a battle on the top rope ...

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... it's Orton who's on the painful receiving end.

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The black-clad Superstar refuses to give in.

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In a huge SummerSlam statement, Roman Reigns picks up the victory over the 12-time World Champion.

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Defeating Orton is arguably the biggest victory in Reigns' career to this point.

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