I don't think it was a work. Smackdown spoilers:
On Raw they announced Bryan vs. Ambrose for Smackdown, but it got changed to an Orton vs. Bryan rematch. Sounds like Triple H was really concerned, but then they decided to use it as a story line where they stopped the match because he's the weak link. That's the only explanation I could think of for them making such a short notice change to the main event. 

right now.
@ them using "gorilla" in Triple H's wwe.com interview


at ed having to keep adding ppvs...

He's more deadlier with that weapon than that damn sledgehammer Barack lesnar used to HHH upside the head making him more
than usual
so was it a work or not?

