Randy Orton finally gave us an explanation for his brutal attack on Edge a few weeks ago tonight on Raw, and it was what most of us figured it would be: in his mind he did it for his friend's own good.
Beth Phoenix made her way out to the ring to update the fans on her husband's status, but it wasn't long before The Viper joined her. Randy told Beth that he put Edge back on the shelf to save him from himself because he knew it was only a matter of time before someone crippled him in the ring. He then turned things around on Phoenix, calling her an enabler and blaming her for what happened to her husband.
Orton finished by telling Beth that he loved Edge and their kids more than she did, which resulted in a slap. The inevitable RKO soon followed.
This was a very good segment and featured great work from Orton and Phoenix. Expect to see Edge back on Raw very soon.