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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 25th May 07
WWE Judgement Day was just a few days ago, and Smackdown! may never be the same again. Batista somehow managed to overcome the odds, and defeat both Booker T and Mark Henry in a handicap match to retain his World Heavyweight Championship. But there will be no relax for the champ, as he puts the belt on the line tonight, against none other than Montel Vontavious Porter. JBL told MVP that he would have his oppurtunity tonight....and they dont get much bigger than a World Title match up! Can MVP take advantage of this oppurtunity? Will 'The Animal' be 100% after his hellacious battle at Judgement Day? Its going to be a wild night thats for sure.
Also, Smackdown! GM, JBL, has booked a huge tag team match up, pitting Shelton Benjamin and Ric Flair against Ken Kennedy, and the newly crowned WWE United States Champion, William Regal. Expect some huge fireworks when these 4 men collide tonight in the same ring. Speaking of fireworks, Super Crazy lit up Judgement Day and walked away with the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, ending Gregory Helms's historic reign as champion. Helms failed to capture the Tag Titles at the PPV, and is adament that tonight he will regain his title, as he calls in his rematch. This should be good.
At Judgement Day, we saw the awesome force that is The Boogeyman in action. What we didnt know, was an even more awesome force was waiting in the wings to leave The Boogeyman a bloody mess. Thats right, Kevin Thorn has finally arrived on Smackdown!, and tonight, he takes on the toughest man to wear a dress, Vito. And Matt Striker will look to keep the ball rolling, as he faces off against Jimmy Wang Yang. All that and more, dont miss.....
WWE SMACKDOWN! Friday at 8pm, on CW Network!
Confirmed Matches:Matt Striker vs Jimmy Wang Yang
William Regal & Ken Kennedy vs Shelton Benjamin & Ric Flair
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Super Crazy© vs Gregory Helms
Vito vs Kevin Thorn
World Heavyweight Championship
Batista© vs Montel Vontavious Porter
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Sorry for the lack of updates. My computer crashed, and I lost all my data and all my programs to make the graphics. Ive restored my game, and so the diary shall continue, just without the graphics until I can sort it out. Also, I might go back to the original result format.
Just wanted to let you guys know what was going on. THIS DIARY IS NOT DEAD!! lol.
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WWE Smackdown! Notes: Judgement Day Rating, Kane's absence, JBL in good books, Super Crazy's push!
WWE Judgement Day got a 1.38 buyrate, which is really good for a single brand Pay Per View. Smackdown! has been really entertaining as of late, and the Pay Per View garnered alot of interest.
The reason why Kane was 'injured' at the hands of Mark Henry is due to the filming schedule for See No Evil 2: Blind Fury, where he once again takes up the role of sadistic killer, Jacob Goodknight. Kane is held in high regard on Smackdown!, and will return to what rumour has it, a main event push. But with Kane being no stranger to wanting to put the younger talents over, the plans for a main event storyline may be passed to someone else.
WWE management, especially Vince McMahon, are said to be thrilled with JBL's role as the Smackdown! General Manager. Not only are his mic skills top notch, they are pleased with the way he has contributed to the creative side of the show, showing a keen interest in making Smackdown! the better of the brands. It was infact JBL's idea to put Ken Kennedy over Ric Flair at Judgement Day, as plans were for Flair to get a win, but JBL said it would benefit Kennedy more.
The reason behind Super Crazy's current push is that the creative team feel that the Cruiserweight Division needs a more 'high flying' representative. With the 'X Division' being TNA's major building block, the WWE felt that Helms would be better suited in dropping the belt to build his status as he is still young. Also, Super Crazy has shown great professionalism after jobbing on RAW for over a year, and many are impressed with his attitude and ringwork. Even Vince McMahon believes that Super Crazy could be a great champion in the division.
Credit: rajahwwf.com
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Sunday Night Heat Main Event
Jimmy Wang Yang vs Montel Vontavious Porter
MVP defeated Yang in a decent match up. Yang went to the top for the Yang Time, but MVP saw it coming and moved. He then nailed the Malicous Intent to pick up the victory just before Judgement Day went on the air.
(CR:57 MQ:77 OR:67)
WWE Judgement Day
Sunday 20th May 2007
Attitude by Alien Ant Farm Begins to play......
There Are Times In Life......When Friends Are Tested.....
Images of Benjamin winning the US Title, and Regal reluctant to hand him the belt.
When Fears Are Faced.....
Chavo Guerrero being chased from the ring by The Boogeyman.
When Ego's Grow......
Kennedy attacks Flair with his microphone, Flair yelling 'To Be The Man, You Gotta Beat The Man'
When Pride Is Broken.....
Edge costs Benoit the WWE United States Championship, both men going at it tooth and nail.
And When Revenge Is Seeked!
Mark Henry assaulting Batista at Wrestlemania. Countless 2 on 1 beatdowns of Batista by Henry and Booker T.
And there is a time when all these events come to a head......
JUDGEMENT DAY!
London and Kendrick get a massive pop as they walk out. Helms gets good heat as he walks out with Shannon Moore, and as soon as they enter, all 4 men begin to brawl, with London and Helms slugging it out, and Kendrick trading rights with Moore. London manages to nail a dropkick to Helms, sending him over the ropes, as Kendrick clotheslines Moore over the opposite set. The Tag Champs then run and dive over the top rope.....AND LAND ON THEIR OPPONENTS!! The crowd cheers wildly, and London rolls Helms back into the ring and the match officially begins. London nails a stiff chop to Helms, and charges to the ropes, but Helms leapfrogs over, and as London comes off the other ropes, Helms goes for a hip toss, but London lands on his feet and nails one of his own. Helms gets up and nails a hard knee to the gut of London, followed by an elbow to the back of the head. He pulls London up, but London hops up and nails a Headscissors Takeover.....and tags in Kendrick. The crowd cheers, as Kendrick enters and takes Helms fown with a clothesline. Helms gets up, ducks a clothesline attempt, and nails a lovely neckbreaker on Kendrick, and then tags in Moore.
Moore enters and nails a leg drop to Kendrick, and covers for a 2 count. He pulls Kendrick up, and whips him to the turnbuckle. He sits him up top and climbs up next to him, but Kendrick begins to nail rights to Moore's gut. Moore nails a big headbutt (and with the spikes it must hurt), and then leaps.....FRANKENSTEINER!! Moore covers....1.....2...KICK OUT! Moore cant believe it, and he tags in Helms, who enters and applies a rear chinlock. Kendrick is fading, but with the support of the sold out crowd clapping, he battles to his feet. He gets to a vertical basis, and elbows Helms in the gut, runs to the ropes......TILT-A-WHIRL BACKBREAKER BY HELMS!! WOW!! He covers....1.....2....KICK OUT! Helms is fuming, and a 'Lets Go Kendrick!' chant has started up. Helms slams Kendricks head off the top turnbuckle, and then sits him on the top rope. Kendrick tries to nail a right, but Helms moves and slaps the taste right out of his mouth. Helms climbs up with Kendrick, and nails a massive Superplex! 1......2....KICK OUT! Kendrick needs to make the tag! Helms cockily lets Kendrick crawl towards London, and at the last minute, pulls him back by his leg......Kendrick hops up.....ENZIGURI!! The crowd cheers.....both men are down!
Helms crawls and tags in Moore.....AND KENDRICK TAGS IN LONDON!! London leaps right over the ropes and takes Moore down with a flying clothesline, and then a clothesline, and then a spinning wheel kick. He gets up, and London nails a big jawbreaker. Helms charges in, but London ducks the clothesline....Helms turns....DROPSAULT! HE LANDED ON MOORE! 1......2....KICK OUT! London pulls Moore up, and whips him to the ropes, but Moore holds on, and London lands on his back. Moore runs and rolls over London....1.....2....KICK OUT!! Both men get up....SUPERKICK!! MOORE NAILED LONDON RIGHT IN THE KISSER!! London goes down, and Moore points to the top rope......but Kendrick grabs him from behind, runs up the rope.....SLICED BREAD #2!! The crowd cheers, and as Kendrick turns around, Helms runs and clotheslines him, and both men fall over the top rope to the outside. Helms pulls Kendrick up, and begins hammering him with right, but in the ring.....London is on the top rope. 450 SPLASH!! The ref counts......1........2......3!! LONDON WINS IT! They have retained their belts. Helms cant believe it, and he looks furious as London slides out with the belts.
Winner and STILL WWE Tag Team Champions: Paul London & Brian Kendrick
(CR:66 MQ:88 OR:77)
The camera's go backstage, and the crowd boo as we see Smackdown! GM, John Bradshaw Layfield in his office, when Montel Vontavious Porter enters.
JBL: What can I do for you?
MVP: Look man....I know you got a show to run and what not, but come on.....your Pay Per View is severly lacking one thing......Smackdown!'s MVP!!
JBL: You want something to do?
MVP: You name it......
JBL: Go get me a damn mineral water! Your not on this pay per view because you had a shot at Batista and you blew it. You could of been an overnight sensation, instead, your a joke. MVP my ass!
MVP: Give me another chance.....please.....I wont fail you.
JBL: Fine.....but not tonight. But next week on Smackdown!, you better bring your A Game!
The crowd boo's, as MVP leaves the office, and JBL shakes his head as he takes a seat at his desk. He clicks on his monitor, kicks his feet up on the desk, and continues to watch tonights events unfold.
Noble got a surprisingly good cheer as he walked out, but Striker got alot of heat. He had a microphone in his hand, waited at the bottom of the ramp.
Matt Striker: Shhhh....quiet please! Jamie, I just wanted to tell you that you asked for this match.....not me. Therefore, I shall not be held responsible for the humiliation and pain you will feel tonight. On the first ever Smackdown! Pay Per View with Matt Striker on the card, you shall be taught a lesson....courtesy of your teacher, Matt Striker!
Striker drops the mic, and as soon as he steps in, Noble attacks, hammering him with hard rights, backing him into the corner. He nails some stinging chops, and then whips Striker to the ropes, and as he comes back, nails a lovely hip toss. He immediatly locks on a side headlock, but Striker counters it with a back drop. Striker touches his lip in anger, and then stomps on Noble. He hauls him up, and whips him to the ropes, and connects with a back elbow. he immediatly bounces off the ropes, and lands a knee to the face. He covers....Noble kicks out at 2. Striker pulls Noble up, nails a hard knee to the gut, hoists him up, and delivers a nice Backbreaker! He covers.....1....KICK OUT! Striker punches the mat in anger, and he stomps on Noble a little. He pulls him up, and whips him across to the ropes, and nails a big dropkick on return. He then locks on a sleeper hold, but Noble manages to roll out, and roll Striker up.....1......2...KICK OUT! Both men get up, and Striker nails a quick Belly to Back suplex on Noble.....but only gets a 2 count. Striker argues with the referee, but his decision is final.
Striker hauls Noble back up, but Noble manages to break free, and nails a quick time DDT. The crowd cheers, and Noble makes the cover.....2 count only. He pulls Striker up, and nails some chops, ducks a clothesline, and nails a devastating neckbreaker! 1.....2...KICK OUT! Noble angrily grabs Strikers leg, and drops an elbow on it, and again. He then sets him up......TRAILER HITCH!! The crowd cheers, and Striker screams in agony, as Noble wrenches and wrenches. Striker has his hand up....and he brings it down.....on the bottom rope! Noble has to release the hold, and the referee holds him back, as Striker gets to his feet. Striker turns, and Noble kicks him the gut, and sets him up.....TIGER BOMB.....but Striker rolled over....rolls through.....and rolls Noble up.....AND HE GRABS THE ROPES.....1......2.....3!! STRIKER STEALS IT!! The crowd boo's wildly, as Striker rolls out of the ring, and heads up the ramp, his arms held high in victory, as Jamie Noble angrily yells at him to get back in the ring.
Winner: Matt Striker
(CR:66 MQ:71 OR:68)
The crowd gives a big cheer, as Super Crazy walks out. He slaps hands with the fans and enters, and for the second time of the night, Gregory Helms's theme kicks in. He walks out with his Cruiserweight Championship, and when the ref calls for the bell, the 2 lock up. Helms with a quick side headlock, but Crazy wriggles free, and nails a quick hip toss, followed by a dropkick. He covers, but Helms kicks out. They get up, and Helms nails a hard right, and another, and then takes Crazy over with a snapmare. Helms angrily boot's Crazy in the spine, the frustrations of missing out on the Tag Titles obvious. He pulls Crazy up, runs, and slams his head off the top turnbuckle. He nails a few more rights, and then sits Crazy on the top rope. he climbs up with him, but Super Crazy punches him off. Helms stumbles back....DIVING CROSS BODY!! Crazy covers....1.......2...KICK OUT! Both men get up, and Crazy ducks a clothesline, jumps onto the middle rope.....SPRINGBOARD BODY PRESS!! The crowd goes wild for the high flying antics, and Crazy covers.....1.......2....KICK OUT! Both men get up, and Helms desperatly rakes the eyes, and then nails Crazy with a quick clothesline.
Helms angrily pulls Super Crazy up, and locks on an Abdominal Stretch, keep the match grounded. Crazy yells in pain, but he begins to battles back, and he wriggles free. Helms goes for a clothesline, but Crazy ducks......HURRICANRANA.....NO! Helms hoists him back up......SIT-OUT POWERBOMB!! BOOM! ITS OVER!! 1.......2.....KICK OUT! Helms cant believe it, and he angrily confronts the ref. He stalks Super Crazy, but Crazy is up way to fast for a Shining Wizard, but Helms grabs his head from behind.....DIVING REVERSE DDT!! 1.......2.....KICK OUT!! Helms cant believe it.....he's been nailing some high impact moves! Helms begins to climb the top rope, as Crazy gets to his feet, and he leaps off......CRAZY NAILS A DROPKICK IN MID AIR!! The crowd cheers, and now both men are down, and the referee begins his count. He gets to 7, and both men are up, but Crazy nails a hard right to Helms, knocking him back into the corner. Crazy runs, jumps off.....AND MONKEY TOSSES HELMS.....BUT HELMS LANDED ON HIS FEET!! Helms smugly taunts the crowd, turns.....SUPERKICK!! Crazy covers....1........2.....FOOT ON THE ROPE!! HELMS HOLDING ON BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH!!
Super Crazy looks just as baffled, these men have been battling for over 12 minutes now. He slowly begins to climb the top rope, but Helms drags him back down, and nails a quick backdrop. He hops to the top rope, and Crazy stumbles to his feet.....OVERCAST!! (Blockbuster) 1..........2.......KICK OUT!! How did Super Crazy kick out of that one? Helms angrily screams at Super Crazy to get up, and he eye's him up. Crazy gets to his knee's.......SHINING WIZARD.....NO!! Crazy ducks.....and rolls Helms up......1........2........3!!! HE'S DONE IT!! MY GOD!! SUPER CRAZY HAS ENDED GREGORY HELMS'S 16 MONTH REIGN!! The crowd goes absolutly wild, as Super Crazy is handed his WWE Cruiserweight Championship, and he proudly holds it up high. Helms is reduced to tears, on his knee's in the middle of the ring, he is completely titleless. After Super Crazy leaves, Helms gets to his feet, and gets a standing ovation from the crowd, despite his character, he was a truely great champion of the division.
Winner and NEW WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Super Crazy
(CR:71 MQ:93 OR:82)
The camera's go backstage, and we see Chavo Guerrero standing by with Josh Matthews.
Josh Matthews: Chavo Guerrero, in just a few short moments, you will be stepping into the ring to finally face, The Boogeyman. Now how can anyone even prepare for such a match up?
Chavo Guerrero: Thats just it. How do you prepare to face The Boogeyman? The man is walking freakshow, I dont think Ive even seen the guy wrestle. But tonight.....once and for all......Im going to show the world that Chavo Guerrero......IS NOT AFRAID!! I AM NOT SCARED OF THE BOOGEYMAN!!
Chavo storms off to decent heat, as his match is next!
Chavo Guerrero walks out, looking incredibly nervous. He enters the ring, and waits.....'IM THE BOOGEYMAN!' The crowd goes wild, and Chavo looks close to tears as through the smoke, with the clock in his mouth, is The Boogeyman. He does his whole song and dance of an entrance, and then finally steps in the ring, and smiles evilly at Chavo. Chavo looks terrified, and the bell rings, and immeditly The Boogeyman appraches Chavo, but he slides out of the ring. He shakes his head and begins to walk up the ramp, waving the match off. The crowd are booing, but they turn to cheers, as The Boogeyman slides out and grabs him by the hair, and runs and hurls him into the steel steps. Chavo goes down hard, and The Boogeyman rolls him back into the ring, and then jerks his body a few times to some cheers. He re-enters, off the ropes.....elbow drop. Chavo Guerrero gets up and runs at him......but The Boogeyman hoists him up......POWERSLAM!! 1........2.....KICK OUT! The Boogeyman picks up the clock in the corner of the ring, and it begins ringing......AND HE SMASHES IT OVER HIS HEAD!! TIME IS UP FOR CHAVO!! He approaches Chavo.......BUT THE LIGHTS GO OUT!!
The crowd are cheering in excitement.....they dont know whats going on. The lights come back on, and the crowd is shocked, as The Boogeyman is laid out in the ring, absolutly covered head to toe in blood. He is writhing in pain, and Chavo is standing in the corner, half covered in blood. The crowd is literally shocked, and the lights shut off again. They flicker back on, and a figure is looming over The Boogeyman.......ITS KEVIN THORN!! The crowd shriek in excitment, but boo, as Thorn stares at the mutilated Boogeyman. He glares at Chavo, who turns and exits the ring, and the ref calls for a DQ. Thorn hauls the bloody Boogeyman up, and shows some awesome strength......CRUCIFIX POWERBOMB!! The crowd are booing wildly, as Thorn stands over The Boogeyman, and then licks the blood off his hands. We have never seen anything quite like this, and no one has ever manhandled The Boogeyman! Kevin Thorn has arrived.....WHAT AN IMPACT HE'S MADE!!
Winner by DQ: The Boogeyman
(CR:72 MQ:66 OR:70)
The camera's head backstage, and we see Shelton Benjamin finishing taping his wrists, and then picking up the WWE United States Championship. To another cheer, William Regal walks in.
Shelton Benjamin: Hey man.....wassup?
William Regal: Not much Shelton. I just wanted to say that JBL is trying to put a strain on our friendship, and we have to rise above it. Tonight, its all about wrestling. May the best man win.
He extends his hand, which Shelton Benjamin gladly takes.
Shelton Benjamin: Sure thing man. You have really helped me since coming to Smackdown!, and I cant think of anyone better to make my first Pay Per View defence against than you bro. Lets go tear the house down.
The crowd cheers as Benjamin pats Regal on the back, and the 2 men leave the locker room.
The crowd give both men a great reception, and they shake hands as the referee holds up the belt. The bell rings, and both men lock up, seemingly matching each other in strength. Regal suddenly snaps Benjamin into a side headlock, but the youngster moves to the ropes and holds on, whipping Regal across to the other ropes. As Regal comes back, Benjamin locks on a sleeper, but Regal immediatly breaks free with a hammerlock. Shelton struggles slightly, and then manages to drop to a knee and nail a snapmare. He locks on a reverse chin lock as Regal is seated, but Regal rolls to the mat, and immediatly locks Shelton's head in a headscissors. Both men release and get to their feet, and Regal nails an arm drag, and almost immediatly, Benjamin nails one of his own. Both men get up, and stare down, and the crowd applauds the awesome chain wrestling. The 2 friends smile, and shake hands once again, and then tie up once more. This time Regal manages to get an arm wrench, and then hooks Benjamin in for a suplex. But Benjamin manages to reverse it into a small package....1....KICK OUT! They get up, and Regal and Benjamin smile at Benjamin's cheekyness.
They tie up again, and this time Benjamin whips Regal to the ropes, and nails a shoulder block as he comes back. Benjamin runs to the ropes, but Regal rolls over, and Benjamin jumps over....off the other ropes.....Regal nails a hip toss......BENJAMIN REVERSES IT MID-AIR INTO AN ARM DRAG.....and Regal goes flying through the middle rope. The crowd cheers, and as Regal gathers himself on the outside, Benjamin pulls back on the rope.....DIVING BODY PRESS!! The crowd cheers, and both men are sprawled on the outside. Benjamin pulls Regal up, and rolls him back in. He hops onto the apron, and as Regal gets to a vertical base, Benjamin hops onto the top rope.....SPRINGBOARD LARIAT!! The crowd cheers again.....BENJAMIN IS BRINGING IS A GAME TONIGHT! He covers.....1......2....KICK OUT! Benjamin pulls Regal up, but Regal breaks free and nails a stinging chop, and another, and backs Benjamin into the corner. He nails a few kicks to Benjamin's knee, and then pulls him out by the leg.....Dragon Screw! Regal holds onto the leg, stands up, and drops a hard elbow onto the inside of the knee. Benjamin writhes in pain, as Regal has picked his place of attack.
Regal bounces off the ropes, and drops a knee to the knee, and Benjamin again writhes in pain. He uses the ropes to get up, but Regal runs from behind and shoulder blocks him in the back of it, causing Benjamin to crash to the mat again. Regal grabs Benjamin's leg, and he locks on a leg lock, and Benjamin starts yelling in agony, as Regal has been working the knee. He reaches and reaches, and he finally makes the bottom rope. Regal lets go, and Benjamin gets to his feet, but is hopping. Regal charges.....AND BENJAMIN NAILS A CLOTHESLINE!! The crowd cheers, and Regal gets up slightly dazed, and Benjamin goes for a vertical suplex......but his knee gives in. Regal falls down on top of him.....1.......2....KICK OUT! Regal grabs Shelton's legs.....and he hooks them in......grabs his neck......REGAL STRETCH!! The crowd boo, and the strain on Benjamin's knee is immense. He screams out, and he raises his hand.....and he brings it down.....BUT THEN STOPS IT! The crowd cheer.....BENJAMIN WILL NOT TAP OUT!! The crowd is on their feet in excitement, and somehow......BENJAMIN MAKES IT TO THE BOTTOM ROPE!! Regal cant believe it, and he looks bemused.
Benjamin uses the ropes to pulls himself back up, and goes to kick Regal in the gut.....Regal grabs the foot, and spins Benjamin around.....DRAGON WHIP!! The crowd cheers, and both men are down. Benjamin is holding his knee, and both men get up slowly. Regal turns.....SUPERKICK....Regal moved.....BENJAMIN HIT THE REFEREE!! Benjamin hops over and checks on the referee. He turns back around, and Regal goes for a left hook, but Benjamin grabs him......T-BONE!!! The crowd cheers and he covers.....THE REF IS DOWN!! The crowd are counting to 3, and Benjamin lets go and hops over to the referee. He checks down, and the referee is beginning to come to.....LOW BLOW!! WHAT THE HELL? REGAL JUST LOW BLOWED SHELTON BENJAMIN!! Regal laughs, and he wraps Shelton's arm around his own neck.....REGAL CUTTER!! He covers......1...........2......NOT THIS WAY.......3!!! REGAL HAS CHEATED HIS PROTEGE OUT OF THE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP!! The crowd boo's wildly, as Regal makes his way up the ramp with the gold held high. Benjamin scowls at him from the ring, angered by the betrayal! But what a match up!
Winner and NEW WWE United States Champion: William Regal
(CR:71 MQ:91 OR:81)
The camera's go backstage again, and the crowd boo's wildly, as we see Ken Kennedy standing by with Josh Matthews.
Josh Matthews: Ken Kennedy, up next, you go one on one with the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Are you ready?
Ken Kennedy: Josh.......what your looking at right now is the epitome of Smackdown! Unrivaled ability, phenomenal charisma, and hollywood looks. 3 things that Ric Flair has never, and WILL never have. Tonight, I will take Flair up on his 'catchphrase' as tonight.....I will end him. And then a new saying will be on the lips of every fan and that saying is.....'To be the man, you gotta beat.....MIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSTTTTTTTEEEEEERRRRRR KENNEDY!!!
The crowd boo as Kennedy walks off, and Josh Matthews turns back to the camera.
Josh Matthews: Well fans, that match is.....
Ken Kennedy: KENNEDYYYYYY!!!!
The crowd boo once more, and this time, Ken Kennedy storms off towards the rampway. That match is next!
The crowd booed Kennedy throughout his entrance, as he announced himself over the PA System, and quoted himself as being atleast 2 decades younger than his opponent. Flair got a fantastic ovation as he walked out, and as soon as he entered the ring, Kennedy attacked with hard right, to the jeers of the fans. He hammered Flair into the corner, and then nailed a massive European Uppercut, sending Flair to the mat. He then dragged Flair to the center by his robe, and then ripped it off. As Flair was on all fours, Kennedy vicously booted him in the ribs. Kennedy pulled him up....FLAIR POKED HIS EYE!! The crowd cheers, and Flair nails some stinging chops, all met with a 'WOOOOO!' from the crowd. He takes a small run up, and nails one so hard that it sends Kennedy to the mat. Kennedy rolls out of the ring, holding his chest, and Flair follows. But Kennedy was playing possum, and he blindsides Flair with a hard right. He knocks Flair off balance, and then runs and vicously hurls the Nature Boy into the steel steps. He rolls into the ring, and tells Charles Robinson to count, who regrettely obliges. Kennedy, to get even more heat, begins to do the 'Flair Strut' around the ring.
Flair rolls back in at 6, and Kennedy hauls him up, and nails a backbreaker. Cover....2 count only! Kennedy pulls Flair up again, and he sends him to the ropes, but Flair stops and boots Kennedy in the chest, and then nails a running clothesline taking him down. Kennedy gets up slightly dazed, and throws a clothesline, but Flair ducks, and nails a back drop. Cover....2 count! Flair gets up and 'WOOOO'S' to the sold out crowd, and then dropkicks Kennedy right in the knee. Kennedy drops hard, and Flair goes to the top rope.....but Kennedy is up......and he grabs Flair.....AND HURLS HIM OFF THE TOP ROPE!! Flair crashes hard, and as he lays there, Kennedy goes up top......stands up......KENTON BOMB.....FLAIR MOVED!! The crowd cheers wildly, and Flair gets up, and grabs Kennedy's leg.....FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK!! The crowd goes wild with cheers, and Kennedy screams in agony, and Flair wrenches harder, and harder, and harder. Kennedy is about to tap out....but then shakes his head, and starts dragging himself across to the bottom rope. He reaches out, but he cant quite grab it. He thumps the mat for one last push....AND HE GETS TO THE ROPE!! The crowd boo, and Flair lets go after 5.
Flair looks a bit annoyed that Kennedy held on, and he climbs the top rope yet, but Kennedy manages to pull the rope, and Flair lands on his ass on the top rope. Kennedy hobbles over, and he climbs up.....sets Flair on his shoulders.....GREEN BAY....NO!! Flair rakes Kennedy' eyes, and then climbs off the shoulders. Flair and Kennedy trade rights, and then Kennedy sets Flair up......SUPERPLEX......Flair rolled through and grabbed the ropes.....1.......2....KICK OUT!! Both men get up, and Flair again rolls Kennedy up.....AND GRABS THE TIGHTS....1......2....KICK OUT!! Flair cant believe it, and charges at Kennedy.....but Kennedy ducks.....rolls Flair up.....FEET ON THE ROPES......1.......2.....3!! KENNEDY DID IT! KENNEDY OUTCHEATED RIC FLAIR!! The crowd boo as Kennedy quickly rolls out of the ring and up the ramp, holding his arms high. Flair is on his knee's, his hands on his hips shaking his head. Kennedy just out cheated the dirtiest player in the game!
Winner: Ken Kennedy
(CR:85 MQ:72 OR:81)
A video plays showing Edge making his return to Smackdown!, and Chris Benoit telling him he needs to earn his stripes. It then shows Edge costing Benoit the United States Championship, and then being attacked by Benoit in the car park. Edge's voice screams 'I DO WHAT I WANT.....WHEN I WANT!', and it shows Edge clocking Regal with the title belt, nailing Vito and Benoit with a Spear, and holding his arms up. It then ends with both men brawling through the crowd, as Benoit's voice says 'At Judgement Day....I Will Execute You!' The video ends with both men nose to nose!
'On This Day....' The crowd boo wildly as Edge walks out. He enters and waits....'Theres No Holding Me Back!' The crowd goes wild, and out walks a furious looking Benoit. Edge rolls out and meets him on the ramp, and the crowd cheers as they start trading rights back and fourth. Benoit gets the upperhand, and he rams Edge into the fan barrier, and then nails some hard chops. He charges at Edge, but Edge lifts him up, and drops him chest first onto the fan barrier. Edge then runs and slams Benoit's head off the ring apron, and then rolls him into the ring. He enters and mounts him, as the ref rings the bell, and begins hammering him with vicous rights. Benoit rolls on top, and does likewise, and both men roll out of the ring to the outside, the crowd loving every minute of it. Benoit ducks a right from Edge, kicks him in the stomach, and then to the delight of the fans, hurls him into the time keepers table. Edge falls about amonsgt the wreckage, and Benoit approaches......WHAM!! EDGE NAILED HIM WITH A VICOUS CHAIR SHOT! (Just like the one JBL did to Eddie 3 years ago!) Benoit goes down hurt.....AND HE'S ALREADY BUSTED WIDE OPEN!!
Edge laughs evilly, and he lifts it up......WHAM! A HARD SHOT TO THE SPINE!! Edge hurls the chair into the ring, and then stomps on Benoit a few times. He pulls him up, and whips him....reversed.....AND EDGE COLLIDES WITH THE STEEL RING POST!! The crowd cheers, and Benoit rolls into the ring, his face a crimson mask. Edge gets up woozily and rolls in, and as they get up, Benoit nails some stinging chops, and then a snap suplx. He covers, but Edge kicks out. Benoit pulls Edge up, but Edge nails a hard knee to the gut and some hard rights. He whips Benoit to the ropes, but Benoit ducks a clothesline and nails a massive neckbreaker! 1.....2....KICK OUT! Benoit is bleeding heavily, and he gets to his feet and pulls Edge up. He goes for a chop, but Edge cucks, hooks his arm.....SIT-OUT BULLDOG!! VINTAGE EDGE!! He covers.....1......2....KICK OUT! Edge cant believe it, and he rolls out of the ring, and the crowd shrieks with cheers, as he pulls out a TABLE!! Edge slides it into the ring, and re-enters, and as Benoit gets to his knee's, Edge runs and brutally boots him right in the face. The crowd boo Edge, as he begins to set the table up.
Edge sets the table up, and pulls Benoit up with him. He nails some hard rights, and then slams Benoit in between his legs.....HES GOING FOR A POWERBOMB.....NO! Benoit drops down.....and he takes Edge down by the legs......SHARPSHOOTER!! The whole crowd goes wild, and Benoit turns Edge over, and Edge is howling in pain. Benoit is bleeding, and he wrenches harder and harder. But Edge battles hard, and to the disapointment of the fans, grabs the ropes. Benoit lets go, and he takes a few moments to catch his breath. He then picks up the steel chair and grins evilly, and the crowd cheers as he stalks Edge. The Rated R Superstar gets to his feet, turns.....WHAM!! A SICKENING SHOT!! The crowd cheers, as Benoit drops the chair.....and Edge is busted wide open. Benoit pulls Edge up and nails some hard rights, and then whips Edge to the ropes. Edge comes back with a clothesline, but Benoit ducks.....GERMAN SUPLEX!! He holds on, and they get up.....GERMAN SUPLEX!! Benoit is going for the third.....LOW BLOW!! EDGE KICKED BACK! Benoit turns in pain, Edge grabs him from behind......EDGE-O-MATIC!! Cover.....1.......2...KICK OUT!!
Edge cant believe it, and he walks to the corner, his face bleeding, and starts stalking Benoit......Benoit gets up.....SPEAR!! 1.......2....KICK OUT! BENOIT KICKED OUT!! Edge cant believe it, and he pulls Benoit up.......EDGE-O-CU.....CROSSFACE!! The crowd cheers as Benoit whips Edge down.....NO!! Edge rolls to the ropes and holds on. Edge gets up, and walks right into a German Suplex! Benoit does the cut-throat to a big cheer, but then stops. To the delight of the crowd, he pulls Edge up, and rolls him onto the table. He then climbs the top rope.......DIVING HEADBUTT.....EDGE MOVED!! BENOIT CRASHES THROUGH THE TABLE!! The crowd are booing, and Edge pulls Benoit up......EDGE-O-CUTION......ONTO THE STEEL CHAIR!! Cover......1.......2......3!! EDGE WINS!! BUT IT WAS A BLOODY WAR!! Edge is helped to his feet by Nick Patrick, this one is far from over!
Winner: Edge
(CR:84 MQ:86 OR:85)
A video plays, showing Mark Henry returning at Wrestlemania 23 and beating down Batista. It then shows Batista calling out Henry and destroying the Smackdown! set. It then shows the 2 on 1 beat down, and the alliance between Booker and Henry over the fallen body of Batista. We then hear JBL saying 'At Judgement Day, your going to hell!' It then shows Mark Henry dismantling Batista and clean pinning him, with Booker holding up the belt. It then shows Batista attacking Mark Henry backstage, and then Spinebustering Booker T on the rampway. The video ends with Batista roaring with his title belt and his voice saying...'If Im going to hell....IM TAKING THEM WITH ME!'
'Can You Dig It? SUCKA!' The crowd boo, as Booker T and Mark Henry walk out, looking very much on level terms as they enter the ring. They stand and wait....'Animal' kicks in, and Batista walks out. He shows no fear of entering the ring, and as soon as the referee calls for the bell, both Booker and Henry begin to move towards Batista, who stares them both down and the fans start a huge 'BA-TIS-TA!' chant. Suddenly, Booker charges in for an attack, but Batista blocks it, and starts hammering him with rights. But Henry nails a clubbing forearm to the spine, and Batista stumbles foreward. Booker nails a knee to the gut, and pushes him towards Henry, who nails a big clothesline. Batista goes down, and the 2 men begin stomping on the champion. The crowd boo's, and Henry pulls Batista up, and hurls him to the turnbuckle. Booker charges and nails a big forearm, and as Batista stumbles out, Henry nails a big clothesline. Batista rolls out of the ring to regroup, but Booker T rolls out and nails some stinging chops to the chest. He goes to slam Batista's head off the steel steps, but Batista blocks it.....AND SLAMS BOOKER INTO THEM!!
The crowd cheers, and Batista slides in.....AND BEGINS UNLOADING RIGHTS ON HENRY!! He backs Henry to the ropes, and whips him across, reversed.....Batista nails a shoulder barge.....BUT HENRY DIDNT GO DOWN!! The crowd look shocked, and Batista bounces off the ropes, and goes for another shoulder barge.....AGAIN.....HENRY DOESNT GO DOWN!! Batista angrily runs to the ropes.....DIVING CLOTHESLINE.....DOWN GOES HENRY!! The crowd cheers, and as soon as Batista gets up and turns.....HARLEM SIDEKICK!! The crowd boo, as Booker covers....1.....2..KICK OUT! Booker angrily pulls Batista up, and slams his head off the turnbuckle. He nails a right, but Batista nails one back, and another.....Henry charges.....BATISTA PULLS BOOKER IN THE WAY!! HENRY CRUSHES HIM IN THE CORNER!! Henry looks shocked.....turns....AND BATISTA SPEARS HIM TO THE MAT!! Cover.....1.......2....KICK OUT!! Batista angrily mounts Henry, and begins hammering him with rights, and Mike Chioda has to pull Batista off. Batista turns, and Booker runs.....POWERSLAM!! Cover....1......2...HENRY BREAKS IT UP!! Henry then pulls Batista up, and nails a big headbutt.
Batista stumbles to the ropes, and as he comes back.....HENRY LOCKS HIM IN A BEAR HUG!! The crowd boo, and Batista struggles, but begins to fade. He stops moving, and the referee raises his hand....it drops. And again....it drops again......one more time.....IT DROP....NO!! BATISTA RAISES HIS HAND TO A MASSIVE CHEER FROM THE FANS! He begins to sturggle, and he nails some headbutts to Henry. He breaks free.....runs to the ropes......HENRY NAILS A SIDEWALK SLAM THAT THE BOSSMAN WOULD BE PROUD OF!! Cover.....1.......2.....KICK OUT!! Henry gets up, and Booker T is on the top rope. Henry holds Batista in place......MISSILE DROPKICK.....BATISTA MOVED!! BOOKER HITS HENRY!! The crowd goes wild with cheers, and Henry stumbles back and through the ropes to the outside. Booker T looks shocked, turns.....and walks right into a clothesline. Batista pulls Booker up, and hoists him onto his shoulder.....RUNNING POWERSLAM!! He covers....1......2....KICK OUT!! Batista pulls Booker up, but Booker underhooks Batista arm.....AND NAILS A KICK TO THE FACE!! Henry gets back into the ring and shoves Booker....he isnt happy!!
Booker tries to protest his innocence, but Henry warns Booker to be more careful. Both men turn.....DOUBLE DIVING CLOTHESLINE!! The crowd goes wild.....BATISTA IS FIGHTING WITH EVERYTHING HE'S GOT!! Booker gets up first.....and Batista sends him to the ropes.....as he comes back.....FLAPJACK!! The crowd cheers, and Batista turns....HENRY CLOTHESLINES HIM OVER THE TOP ROPE!! Batista hits the mat and rolls into the announcers table, as Henry exits the ring. The crowd rise to their feet in excitement, as Henry pulls the top off the table, and pulls the monitors out. He picks Batista up, and slams his head on the announcers table a few times. He then slams Batista into the time keepers area, causing mayhem with the staff. Henry laughs evilly, and he pulls a beaten, and battered Batista back to the announcers table, and then lifts him up.....IN A GORILLA PRESS!! WHAT STRENGTH BY THE WORLDS STRONGEST MAN......BUT BATISTA DROPS DOWN BEHIND.....Henry turns.....SPINEBUSTER!! A SPINEBUSTER THROUGH THE ANNOUNCERS TABLE! OH MY GOD!! The whole crowd is going wild, as Batista has just sent the 400+ pounds of Henry crashing to hell!
Batista looks tired....this match has been going for 19 minutes, and he rolls back into the ring.....and Booker T nails a leg drop. He pulls Batista up, and goes for a kick to the gut, but Batista grabs the foot.....spins him around....goes for a clothesline.....BOOKEND!! BOOKER SAW IT COMING!! 1........2......KICK OUT! Booker cant believe it, and he begins stalking the champion as he gets to his feet. Batista is hunched over, and Booker comes off the ropes.....SCISSOR KICK....BATISTA MOVED!! Booker turns......SPINEBUSTER!! The crowd cheers wildly, and Batista roars at them, slightly staggering. He looks at Henry, who is motionless amongst the rubble, and then turns back to Booker. Thumbs up......THUMBS DOWN!! He slams Booker T between his legs.....hoists him up.....BATISTA BOMB!! The crowd cheers wildly, and Batista covers.....1........2.......3!!! BATISTA HAS DONE IT!! SOMEHOW.....BATISTA HAS RETAINED HIS TITLE!! The crowd goes wild, and Batista is handed his title belt, and helped from the ring. He walks up the ramp holding it high, as Henry is out on the outside, and Booker is down in the ring. The show comes to an end with Batista holding the belt high!
Winner and STILL World Heavyweight Champion: Batista
(CR:78 MQ:70 OR:75)
___________________________________________________Overall WWE Judgement Day Rating: 75
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WWE Judgement Day
Sunday 20th May 2007
Sunday 20th May 2007, WWE Smackdown! presents WWE Judgement Day, LIVE on Pay Per View. This event has certainly lived up to its name in the past, and last year was no different, when Rey Mysterio defended his World Heavyweight Championship against now Smackdown! GM, JBL, The Undertaker faced The Great Khali, and Booker T became 'King' Booker after winning the 'King of the Ring tournament'. This event has also had matches such as The Rock vs HHH Iron Man Match, The Undertaker defeating Hulk Hogan for the Undisputed Championship and who can forget the grueling Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Chris Jericho. And this time around, it looks like this will be the biggest Judgement Day ever.
Brian Kendrick and Paul London have been the WWE Tag Team Champions for 364 days now, winning the belts at Judgement Day last year on May 21st. Well this time they will defend their titles against Gregory Helms, and his partner, Shannon Moore. Helms started this war when he attacked Brian Kendrick for no reason after a succesful title defence, claiming he needed more gold to satisfy his appetite. After defeating Brian Kendrick and Paul London, thanks to the help from his chosen partner, Helms selected this night to take his shot at the titles, even though he must defend his WWE Cruiserweight Championship later on in the night. But Helms bosts a 16 month reign as Cruiserweight Champion, and said that a star as big as him can pull it off. Can he? Can Gregory Helms add a WWE Tag Team Title reign to his already impressive resume? Or will the Champions make it past the year mark as the most dominant team in the WWE?
Since coming to Smackdown!, Matt Striker has hardly been the most popular guy. After being humiliated by Kane in his Smackdown! debut, Striker even tried to weasel his way to GM, only to have Vince McMahon place him in a match with Chris Benoit. Following that defeat, Striker claimed he would call out Smackdown!'s number one.....announcer that is. After defeating Funaki, an arrogant Striker bumped into Jamie Noble backstage, and rudely told the Texan to move. Noble took exception, and the following week, raced to Ric Flairs aid during the Nature Boy's match with Striker. Noble asked for this match up, and last week on Smackdown! proved his worth by pinning Matt Striker during a tag team match. Will Lightening strike twice for Noble? Or will Matt Striker teach the loose cannon a lesson?
Gregory Helms has beaten every single challenger for his WWE Cruiserweight Championship since the Royal Rumble 06. But since coming to Smackdown!, Super Crazy has made a big impact. After shockingly beating Ken Kennedy on his Smackdown! return, Crazy engaged in a mini-war with the 'Voice of Smackdown!'. And although he came out second best, Crazy's reputation certainly grew from it. And Crazy then outlasted 3 other men in Psicosis, Jimmy Yang and Chavo Guerrero to secure a title shot against the dominant champ. Helms didnt seem to interested, more concerned about claiming Tag Team Gold, but he finally noticed last week when Super Crazy defeated Shannon Moore in one on one action. Helms tried to attack Crazy, but the WWE Tag Team Champions came to the Luchadore's aid. Will Helms's reign over the Cruiserweight Division continue, or will Super Crazy manage to do what no one has been able to in 16 months?
After Wrestlemania 23, Chavo Guerrero told the world that he was ready to move on from his late uncle, Eddie Guerrero's passing, and move on. But what he was moving on to.....not even we could believe. For weeks, Chavo was the subject of flickering and red lights, during his interviews and matches. When it looked like nothing more than a cruel prank, Chavo sipped his bottle during an interview.....and spat it out.....it was worms! Since then, The Boogeyman has made it very clear.....he is coming for Chavo Guerrero, even showering the Smackdown! rampway with worms to scare the cocky cruiserweight. Chavo has adamently stated that he is not afraid of The Boogeyman......but he hasnt convinced anyone. And at Judgement Day, Chavo will have to prove it, when he faces his fears.....when he faces The Boogeyman!
When Shelton Benjamin came to Smackdown!, everyone was hoping this youngster would start realising his seemingly limitless potential. And it seems that he has. On his very first night, Shelton Benjamin captured the WWE United States Championship from Chris Benoit in a thrilling match. The following week, William Regal offered his managerial abilities to the youngster, who declined. After succesfully defending the belt against Vito, Regal entered the ring and raised his arm in victory, and since then, the 2 have become great friends. So much so that Regal even took a shot to the face with the US Title belt from Edge to protect his protege. As their friendship blossomed, Smackdown! GM, JBL wanted to test their friendship, by declaring this match up. Friendship is hard to come by in the WWE, so how thick is Benjamin's and Regal's? Or will the idea of being WWE United States Champion overtake both men?
At Wrestlemania 23, Ric Flair lost a Loser Leaves RAW match to Carlito, and went into wrestling exile. That was ofcourse until JBL, as one of his first acts as Smackdown! GM, signed Ric Flair to a Smackdown! contract. Flair made his debut, and he refereed the match between Ken Kennedy and Super Crazy, not knowing what awaited him. Since losing to HBK at Mania, Kennedy has been on a mean streak, and he wanted to make his name again.....at the expense of the Nature Boy. Since then, these 2 have been going at it whenever they can, with Kennedy smashing Flair's head with his trademark microphone, and hammering the Nature Boy with a steel chair. Ric Flair says he is still the man.....will he prove it at Judgement Day? Or will Kennedy do what he promised he would.....beat the man himself!
When Edge came to Smackdown!, he demanded a title shot. All he got was an agitated Benoit, telling Edge to earn his stripes. Edge's response.....costing Benoit the WWE United States Championship. Since then, these 2 have raged a war through Smackdown!, which has seen Benoit even go as far as to attack Edge in the car park as he went looking for revenge. And after Edge cost Chris Benoit his rematch for the his beloved WWE United States Championship, Benoit decided enough was enough.....he wanted Edge at Judgement Day. Edge refused to accept, and then caught 'The Rabid Wolverine' off guard with a spear. And this past week on Smackdown!, Edge challenged Benoit to make this match a No Holds Barred Match, which Benoit duely accepted. Will Edge prove he is Rated R by dismantling Benoit in this hellacious match up? Or will Benoit stay true to his word.....and become Edge's executioner?
In January 06, Mark Henry injured Batista, causing him to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship. When Batista returned, he returned the favour by putting Mark Henry out for 9 months. Henry shocked the world at Wrestlemania 23, by assaulting the champion after he succesfully defended the title against Booker T. Since then, Batista has faced insumountable odds, and his past has come back to haunt him. Not forgetting their brutal wars in the past, Smackdown! GM, JBL booked Batista into this handicap match up, where he claims that Batista will be taken to hell. And with what we have witnessed over the past 2 months.....he may be right! Booker T and Mark Henry have forged an alliance that they are hoping gives them what they both want.....Booker the World Heavyweight Champion, and Henry gets to destroy Batista. They have battered and beaten the champion time after time, but Batista has shown that he wont back down. And this past week on Smackdown!, Batista said that if he is going to hell, he is taking them both with him. The odd's are firmly stacked against the World Heavyweight Champion......is this the end of Batista.....is this his.....JUDGEMENT DAY!!
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Smackdown! Rating
We got a 5.82 which we arent thrilled with. Hopefully this sunday's Judgement Day will push the ratings back above 6.
Smackdown! Lookback
Batista came to Smackdown! this week, adament that if it was his last Smackdown! as champions, then he was gonna go out with a bang. After telling JBL that he was gonna bring Mark Henry and Booker T to hell with him this sunday, Batista backed every word up. He assaulted Mark Henry backstage and barricaded him in the locker room, making Booker T a sitting duck during his match with Benoit. After stealing a win over the Rabid Wolverine, Booker T was leaving when Batista walked out. Booker soon realised Henry wasnt there to help, and Benoit shoved Booker towards the champion, who gave him a stunning Spinebuster right on the steel ramp. Batista said he maybe going down this sunday, but he is going down fighting!
Speaking of Chris Benoit, this sunday he faces Edge in a war that has been raging for weeks now on Smackdown!. This week, via video, Edge sent a message to Benoit, challenging him to agree to make the match up a No Holds Barred affair. As if Benoit needed to answer, he duely accepted it, and then said this sunday, will be Edge's Judgement Day.....and Benoit is the executioner. These 2 have ripped each other apart over the past 2 months.....imagine what will happen when they meet this sunday, with no rules!
Gregory Helms has always been over cocky, but maybe.....just maybe he has bitten off more than he can chew this time. He sat from the announcers table and watched, as the challenger for his Cruiserweight Championship this sunday, Super Crazy defeated his tag partner, Shannon Moore. As Helms went for a sneak attack on Crazy, the WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brain Kendrick, who Helms also challenges this sunday, raced out to make the save. Gregory Helms has his work cut out for him.....but has the oppurtunity to walk out of Judgement Day with TWO title belts.
WWE Judgement Day
This sunday, WWE Smackdown! presents its biggest Pay Per View extravaganza to date, Judgement Day....Sunday 20th May 07. The official preview will be up tomorrow night, but here is the card:
WWE Judgement DaySunday 20th May 2007
World Heavyweight Championship
Handicap Match
Batista© vs Booker T & Mark Henry
No Holds Barred
Edge vs Chris Benoit
Ric Flair vs Ken Kennedy
WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© vs William Regal
Chavo Guerrero vs The Boogeyman
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Gregory Helms© vs SUper Crazy
Jamie Noble vs Matt Striker
WWE Tag Team Championship
Paul London & Brian Kendrick© vs Gregory Helms & Shannon Moore
Card Subject To Change
Official WWE Judgement Day Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJar8PUXwpk)
WWE RAW
Randy Orton said he wont back down from Khali, and when Daivari demanded he give Khali a title match, Orton agve Daivari an RKO. HHH & The Undertaker defeated HBK and Umaga in a great tag match. After the match, Umaga nailed 3 Samoan Spikes on The Deadman. Cena and Lashley came to a no contest, when Carlito attacked Cena, which angered Lashley who gave Carlito a Dominator for his troubles.
ECW
Rob Van Dam said next week, he and Masters will finally end their war in an ECW Rules match. To warm up this week, Chris Masters defeated Tommy Dreamer with the Masterlock. Jeff Hardy beat Sabu one last time to retain the 'ECW' Intercontinental Championship, and then was shockingly attacked by Matt Hardy. CM Punk beat Test, when Gene Snitsky distracted him.
WWE Smackdown! Superstar Of The Week
Booker T
He may of ended Smackdown! with a crushing Spinebuster from the ramp by Batista, but there is no denying that Booker T has some serious momentum heading into Judgement Day. His win over Benoit may just give him that extra bit of confidence he needs to regain his championship.
WWE Weekly Poll
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VOTE NOW!!
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WWE Smackdown!
Friday 18th May 2007
Going Down Fighting!
We are just 2 days from Judgement Day, and World Heavyweight Champion, Batista has proven that no matter what happens this sunday, he wont back down. The Champ made sure that if this is the last Smackdown! he is champion for, he was gonna go out with a bang! Early in the evening, Smackdown! GM, JBL approached Batista, and laughed at the insumountable odds he faces this sunday. He said to the champ that this sunday, he is going to hell. Batista's response: 'If Im going to hell.....Im taking Booker and Henry with me!' And by the end of the night, Batista proved that he may do just that. As Booker was preparing for his main event match up with Chris Benoit, he told his partner Henry, to wait by the curtain to attack Batista if he came out. Booker left the room, and as he closed the door, Batista was standing behind it. To the delight of the fans, he brutalized Mark Henry in the locker room, ramming his head into the lockers and laying him out with a steel chair. And then, to really scupper Booker's plans, Batista barracaded the door so Henry was locked in.
In the main event itself, Booker T and Chris Benoit, who have a much storied past, went at it tooth and nail, proving why they are 2 of Smackdown!'s premier stars. Booker T showed his ruthlessness, hammering Benoit with some stiff kicks, and nearly won the match with a Missile Dropkick. Benoit rallied back, and he nailed 6.....THATS 6......German Suplex's to the Booker Man. Benoit went up top, but Booker rolled out of the way as he soared through the air and missed the Diving Headbutt. Booker got back up and went for the Scissor Kick, but Benoit moved, and locked on the Crossface. Booker got to the ropes just in time, as these 2 were giving the fans one of the best main events in recent memory. Booker nailed the BookEnd, but Benoit somehow kicked out. Benoit went for a German Suplex when he got up, but Booker rolled through, and grabbed the ropes, picking up the victory. As he left laughing, Batista walked out, and Booker T had an evil smile on his face.....that was until he realised that Mark Henry wasnt lying in wait. As Batista approached Booker, Chris Benoit rolled out and shoved Booker T towards the Champ, and he nailed a Spinebuster.....right on the steel steps. Batista may have the odd's stacked against him this sunday, but we know now......the Animal....IS UNLEASHED!!
Speaking of Chris Benoit, this sunday, his war with Edge, which has ripped Smackdown! apart for nearly two months now, will come to a head, as they battle it out at Judgement Day. Edge wasnt in attendance tonight, but he did leave Benoit a pre-recorded message. 'Chris.....you think your tough, you think your the toughest guy to ever step foot in that ring. Well prove it.' He said, 'At Judgement Day, why dont we make our match up just like me.......NO HOLDS BARRED!' Chris Benoit obviously saw the message, because as he was interviewed by Josh Matthews just before his match with Booker T, he told the world that he accepts the challenge. 'If Edge wants to have his career ended early, then Im happy to oblige. Because this sunday, Edge will realise once and for all that Chris Benoit is FOR REAL! And this sunday.....it will be Edge's Judgement Day.....and I will be the Executioner!' The war has raged since the first day of Edge's return to Smackdown!, and shows no sign of halting soon, as these 2 men look to tear each other apart this sunday.
Also this sunday, Ric Flair will face Ken Kennedy in one on one action. But this week, they met in tag team action, as Ric Flair teamed with Jamie Noble to take on Ken Kennedy, and the man Noble faces this sunday, Matt Striker. This match was back and fourth, with the crowd cheering for every chop Flair landed on the self proclaimed 'Voice of Smackdown!' Flair even went as far as to lock Kennedy in the Figure Four Leglock on the outside of the ring, much to the delight of the cheering fans. In the ring however, Matt Striker tried to put Jamie Noble away with the Golden Rule, but Noble reversed it, and nailed a Tiger Bomb to pick up the win. Will Noble be able to do the same come Judgement Day? As Noble was declared the victor, Ken Kennedy anrgily entered the ring and attacked Noble from behind. But before he could do any serious damage, Ric Flair eneterd, and he nailed some stinging chops, before sending Kennedy over the ropes with a clothesline. The 2 men stared each other down, but this sunday, their rivalry will reach new heights when they meet one on one.
One man who is looking to reach new heights, is Super Crazy. This sunday, he goes one on one with Gregory Helms, hoping to end the 16 MONTH reign that Helms has had over the division. This week, he went one on one with Helms's partner, Shannon Moore, who he teams with to face the WWE Tag Team Champions this sunday aswell. Helms watched from ringside, and if he needed any evidence that Super Crazy may just be his toughest challenge to date, then he got it. Super Crazy gave Shannon Moore everything he had, including a springboard DDT that nearly brought the 3 count. Helms stood up at the commentary table, distracting Crazy, and Moore took control after landing a neckbreaker. But as Moore went for the Halo, Crazy moved, and he nailed the Triple Moonsault on Shannon Moore to pick up the win. EVer the oppurtunist, Helms entered the ring and attacked his opponent in a bid to weaken him before sunday night. But Paul London and Brian Kendrick raced to the ring to stop Helms and Moore from inflicting any damage upon the luchadore. Helms stood watch from the ramp, as the opponents from his TWO matches this sunday stared him down. Maybe Helms has finally bitten off more than he can chew.
Friendship is hard to find in the WWE, but fans have witnessed a friendship between Shelton Benjamin and William Regal that has seen Shelton Benjamin become a major player on Smackdown!. Since winning the WWE United States Championship, Benjamin has been on a roll, and he faced the returning Montel Vontavious Porter this week in a non-title match up. Regal looked on, as the 2 youngsters took it to each other, with MVP looking to get back in the title hunt. As the match drew to a close, MVP went out of the ring and took the WWE United States Belt. As he weighed Benjamin up, Regal entered and took it from the rookie, who then turned around.....right into a T-Bone Suplex. Benjamin won the match, and when he asked for his title belt, Regal looked at it longingly for a few moments, before snapping out of it and handing it to the his friend. And Chavo Guerrero also tried to stand up to The Boogeyman this week, but it wasnt to be. After defeating Scotty 2 Hotty in the evenings opening match, Chavo Guerrero called out The Boogeyman, who obliged. Chavo stood his ground for a few moments, but as the resident horror approached him, he hightailed it. Chavo wont have that option, come sunday!
______________________________________________________WWE Smackdown! Match Results:
Chavo Guerrero def. Scotty 2 Hotty
(CR:70 MQ:93 OR:81)
Shelton Benjamin def. Montel Vontavious Porter
(CR:71 MQ:77 OR:74)
Super Crazy def. Shannon Moore
(CR:61 MQ:82 OR:71)
Jamie Noble & Ric Flair def. Matt Striker & Ken Kennedy
(CR:76 MQ:74 OR:75)
Booker T def. Chris Benoit
(CR:82 MQ:82 OR:81)
Overall Smackdown! Rating: 76
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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 18th May 2007
Batista's Last Friday Night As Champ?
Fans, we are just 2 days away from Judgement Day, and after what happened last week, we have got the clearest indication yet, that Batista maybe about to kiss his title goodbye. We do know that the Champ will be in the house tonight, and will obviously have an eye on our huge main event, that pits one of the men he faces at the PPV, Booker T, against Chris Benoit. One man not in the house tonight is the 'Rated R Superstar' Edge, but he has sent a message to Chris Benoit. What could it be? And will the numbers game take Chris Benoit like it did Batista last week?
Also tonight, with just 2 days from Judgement Day, Smackdown! GM, JBL has booked a massive tag team match up, that will pit Ken Kennedy and Matt Striker against their opponents at the event, Ric Flair and Jamie Noble. And Shelton Benjamin faces Montel Vontavious Porter in a non-title match up. This is MVP's first appearence back since his beating at the hands of Batista. And he has the chance to upset the US Champ, as Benjamin will no doubt have his mind on the fact he has to face his friend and mentor, William Regal at Judgement Day.
In other action tonight, the number one contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Super Crazy will be in action tonight, against the champ's tag team partner Shannon Moore. Helms is 'resting', enlight of the fact that he has TWO matches this sunday. And Chavo Guerrero, despite being tormented by The Boogeyman, and who has an impending match with the wierdo at Judgement Day, will take on Scotty 2 Hotty. Its going to be a wild night, its the last stop before Judgement Day, dont miss.....
WWE Smackdown!, Friday at 8pm on the CW Network!
Confirmed Matches:Chavo Guerrero vs Scotty 2 Hotty
Non-Title
Shelton Benjamin vs Montel Vontavious Porter
Shannon Moore vs Super Crazy
Ken Kennedy & Matt Striker vs Ric Flair & Jamie Noble
Chris Benoit vs Booker T
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Smackdown! Rating
We got a 5.97 rating this week, which is the first time since the draft that we have scored below 6. We arent concerned, as it is more of a blip than anything.
Smackdown! Lookback
It certainly looks like the odd's are stacked against Batista come Judgement Day, and we were treated to a first hand look this sunday during the main event. Batista and Benoit were taking on Edge, Booker T and Mark Henry in a handicap match, when Edge and Benoit let their bad blood spill over and they brawled through the arena. This left Batista on his own, and despite his best efforts, he succumbed to a Worlds Strongest Slam, and Henry got the win. To add insult to injury, Booker T blasted Batista with the belt. The 2 seem to have an understanding, that Henry can have Batista, and Booker can have the belt. It doesnt bode well for the champion.
Since winning the WWE United States Championship, Shelton Benjamin has been undefeated, and has built a solid friendship with William Regal, who has taken the youngster under his guidance. After the 2 defeated Gregory Helms and Shannon Moore in tag team action, General Manager, JBL, said he wanted to test their friendship, and at Judgement Day, they will square off against each other for the WWE United States Championship.
Chavo Guerrero this week came out to the ring and told the world that he wasnt afraid of The Boogeyman. Well.....he didnt make us believe it at all. After Super Crazy defeated him in their match up, the lights once again went off and on. Chavo screamed, 'IM NOT AFRAID OF YOU!', until an army of worms fell from the ceiling onto the rampway. Chavo hightailed it, but at Judgement Day, Chavo will have to face his fears......he will have to face The Boogeyman!
WWE Judgement Day
Fans, we are one week away from what is set to be a massive event, as WWE Smackdown! presents Judgement Day, Sunday 20th May 07. We have a full card now, but make sure you check back for any changes and for the official preview.
WWE Judgement DaySunday 20th May 2007
World Heavyweight Championship
Handicap Match
Batista© vs Booker T & Mark Henry
Edge vs Chris Benoit
Ric Flair vs Ken Kennedy
WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© vs William Regal
Chavo Guerrero vs The Boogeyman
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Gregory Helms© vs Super Crazy
Jamie Noble vs Matt Striker
WWE Tag Team Championships
Paul London & Brian Kendrick© vs Gregory Helms & Shannon Moore
Card Subject To Change
Official WWE Judgement Day Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJar8PUXwpk)
WWE RAW
Randy Orton challenged The Great Khali last week, and this week he regretted it, as Khali dominated the champion from start to finish. As Orton went for the RKO, he failed to pull Khali down, and a Choke Bomb later, and Khali pinned the champion. Carlito held his Cabana, and his guest was Cena. They ended up brawling, with Cena spitting an apple at Carlito. Shawn Michael's faced Umaga, but HHH interefered. Just as it looked like HBK was doomed for, The Undertaker appeared and cleaned house. He pointed at Umaga.....their war is far from over!
ECW
The main event this week saw Jeff Hardy retain his "ECW" Intercontinental Championship in a breath taking Ladder Match with Sabu, after a Swanton off the ladder. RVD agreed that he and Masters will see who the better man is soon enough. And Gene Snitsky teamed with CM Punk to defeat Test and Finlay thanks to CM Punk locking Finlay in the Ananconda Vice.
WWE Smackdown! Superstar Of The Week
Mark Henry
Whether you like him or not, their is no denying that Mark Henry is the most dominant force on Smackdown! right now. 2 weeks ago, he dismantled Kane and put him on the injury list. And this week, he clean pinned Batista in the main event. Can anything stop the 'Worlds Strongest Man?'
WWE Weekly Poll
Who has been the best newcomer to Smackdown!?
* Edge
* Super Crazy
* Matt Striker
* Shannon Moore
* Ric Flair
VOTE NOW!!!
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Booker T: The Next World Heavyweight Champion?
If people needed any proof that the numbers game could cost Batista his precious World Heavyweight Championship, they got it this week on Smackdown! As a special preview for the fans, Smackdown! GM, JBL, booked a 3 on 2 handicap main event, which pitted Batista and Chris Benoit, against Edge, Booker T and Mark Henry. Earlier in the night, Benoit approached Batista and said that they were being set up to be screwed. Batista's simply answered, 'Well lets screw them instead!' But that wasnt the case, as Mark Henry pretty much raged a one man war path through both men, especially after Edge told Mark Henry backstage to try and weaken the Rabid Wolverine. Edge did get his wish, as after a massive powerslam, Henry tagged Edge in, and the Rated R Superstar hammered away at Benoit with vicous rights, and almost won it with a spear. But Benoit showed his resilliance and kicked out. They both tagged out, but that wasnt the end of their fighting. They continued to brawl all the way around the ring, and through the fans to the backstage area, leaving Batista to face the 2 men......now we had a real preview of Judgement Day on our hands.
Batista fought with everything he had, and he nearly won it when he nailed Mark Henry with a Spinebuster, only for Booker to break it up. Earlier in the night, Booker T told Mark Henry that he could have Batista at Judgement Day, aslong as Booker takes the World Championship. And on this evidence, it looks like it may very well go down like that. As Batista went for a Batista Bomb on Henry, Booker T nailed a Superkick to the Animal, who then fell prey to a Worlds Strongest Slam, and Mark Henry picked up the 3 count. But that wasnt enough, as Henry held Batista in positon for Booker T to blast the champion with his very own title belt. Smackdown! ending with an onimous sign to the champion......Henry standing over his broken and beaten body, and Booker T holding the World Heavyweight Championship high and proud for all to see. At Judgement Day, will Booker T reclaim the gold? Will he be the next World Heavyweight Champion?
Speaking of Edge and Chris Benoit, their rivalry has been ripping Smackdown! apart for the last month or so. And this week, it looks like a date has been set for them to meet. May 20th.......JUDGEMENT DAY! Edge came to the ring to kick off Smackdown!, and said the only reason he cost Chris Benoit the title again, is because Benoit is hogging the main events, and hogging the spotlight. Edge said that the spotlight belonged to him, because he equalled ratings. This drew out Chris Benoit, who told Edge that he wasnt out here to fight him, but to make a deal with him. Benoit said that he would be willing to share the spotlight with Edge.....at Judgement Day. All Edge had to do was be a man and accept it. Edge refused to accept the challenge, and turned to leave the ring. Suddenly he burst at Benoit and took the Rabid Wolverine down with a devastating Spear. Edge picked up the microphone, and got right in Benoit's ear. 'At Judgement Day Benoit, Im not gonna share the spotlight with you......IM GONNA TAKE THE WHOLE THING!' These 2 men have been at each others throats since Edge first stepped foot in a Smackdown! ring, and now we know that they will collide in just over a weeks time.
Another highly anticipated match for Judgement Day is the Ken Kennedy vs Ric Flair match. This week on Smackdown!, Ric Flair was interviewed by Josh Matthews. 'Ive done alot of things in my career, Ive won 16 World Titles, Ive won the Royal Rumble, and at Judgement Day, Im gonna add Ken Kennedy to the list of names that have fallen to the Nature Boy.' He continued: 'See Ken, Ive heard it all before. Cocky young punks who think they can make a name off mine. Kennedy, your dime a dozen, but I am one of a kind. Woooooo!' And Flair proved his worth later on in the night, when he took 'The Teacher' Matt Striker to school in their match up, going old school on the cocky superstar. After nailing a series of hard chops, Flair nailed a low blow when the ref wasnt looking, and then locked on the Figure Four for the submission victory. But then Ken Kennedy took to the ring and took Flair down with a low blow of his own. As Kennedy and Striker put the boots to Flair, none other than Jamie Noble raced to the ring with a steel chair in hand. The 2 bailed, and the crowd gave Noble a big cheer for saving their legend. And things went from bad to worse for Striker, as JBL approached him backstage and informed him that at Noble's request, he has set up a match between the 2 at Judgement Day.
One man who isnt looking forward to Judgement Day, is Chavo Guerrero. For weeks now, he has been the subject of alot of spooky incidents, and its down to The Boogeyman. This week, Chavo told the Smackdown! fans that he will go to Judgement Day and he will beat the Boogeyman. The lights began to flicker, and Chavo screamed 'IM NOT AFRAID OF THE BOOGEYMAN!' Chavo's opponent for the night, Super Crazy came down for the match up, and they treated us to a great cruiserweight spectacle, that can only be seen on Smackdown!. Chavo tried everything to steal Crazy's title shot from him, and looked set to win with the 3 Amigo's. But Crazy reversed the third one into a thunderous Tornado DDT. Crazy then went to the top rope, and secured the win with a moonsault. Super Crazy is on a roll at Judgement Day, where he looks to end Gregory Helms's 16 month reign as Cruiserweight Champion. As Chavo left the ring however, the lights turned red, and suddenly, millions of worms fell from the ceiling and landed all over the entrance ramp. Chavo looked scare to death, as Boogeyman's voice echoed around the arena. 'One......Two.....Boogeyman's comin for you!' Chavo high tailed it through the crowd and left the arena.
Over the past few weeks, we have seen a friendship grow between Shelton Benjamin and William Regal, who has taken the WWE United States Champion under his wing. Their friendship was solidified when Regal took the belt shot from Edge last week to help his protege retain his title. But this week, they teamed to take on the number one contenders for the Tag Titles, Gregory Helms and Shannon Moore, in a great opening match on Smackdown!. Moore showed some great high flying expertise, nailing Regal with a Headscissors, and a Frankensteiner. Helms and Benjamin also treated the fans to some fantastic chain wrestling, which Benjamin got the better of, until Helms nailed a beautiful neck breaker. As the end neared, Helms went for the Shining Wizard. But as he took his run up, London and Kendrick's theme hit, distracting the Cruiserweight Champ, and he missed Benjamin. The US Champ then nailed a T-Bone suplex and picked up the win, much to Helms's frustration. As the two celebrated backstage, JBL said that he was happy to see them building a great friendship. And he said at Judgement Day, we will see how true their friendship truly is, as Shelton Benjamin defends his United States Championship.....against William Regal! The two men looked at each other, and didnt have anything to say as JBL seemed to amuse himself.
______________________________________________________________________WWE Smackdown! Match Results:
Shelton Benjamin & William Regal def. Gregory Helms & Shannon Moore
(CR:70 MQ:88 OR:79)
Super Crazy def. Chavo Guerrero
(CR:71 MQ:91 OR:81)
Ric Flair def. Matt Striker
(CR:77 MQ:63 OR:72)
Edge, Mark Henry & Booker T def. Batista & Chris Benoit
(CR:82 MQ:76 OR:80)
Overall Smackdown! Rating: 77
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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 11th May 2007
Last week on Smackdown!, Edge proved that he is always one step of Chris Benoit, by once again costing him the WWE United States Championship. As Benoit was about to secure the win, Edge charged in, and went to nail the Rabid Wolverine with the US Title belt. Benoit ducked, and Edge nailed Benjamin's mentor, William Regal. Benoit attacked the Rated R Superstar, but Benjamin used it to his advantage, as he then nailed the unsuspecting Benoit with a T-Bone Suplex to secure his title. The war between Benoit and Edge has escalated for weeks now, and this week they will step in the ring togethor, on different teams. Smackdown! GM, JBL has seen it fit to give us a Handicap Match as a preview to Batista's demise this week, as Benoit teams with Batista to face Edge, and Batista's opponents at the Pay Per View, Mark Henry and Booker T. Its a star studded main event, and will be off the chain.
On Smackdown! last week, Ken Kennedy challenged Ric Flair to a match at Judgement Day, that Flair agreed to. This week, The Nature Boy goes one on one with Matt Striker. Striker got his first win last week, over Funaki. Flair is an entirely different challenge, but will he have his mind on the 'Voice of Smackdown!'? Also this week, Chavo Guerrero will go one on one with the number one contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship, Super Crazy. A win for Chavo will stake a claim that he should face Helms at Judgement Day. But he already has a match set.....he has to face The Boogeyman!
And tag team action will be brought to us this week, as Shelton Benjamin and William Regal team up to face Gregory Helms and Shannon Moore. Its going to be a great night of action.....dont miss......
WWE Smackdown!, this friday at 8pm.....only on the CW Network!
Confirmed Matches:Shelton Benjamin & William Regal vs Gregory Helms & Shannon Moore
Chavo Guerrero vs Super Crazy
Ric Flair vs Matt Striker
Handicap Match
Batista & Chris Benoit vs Booker T, Mark Henry & Edge
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Smackdown! Rating
We got a 6.03 rating this past week. Again, this is the 5th week running we have scored a 6+ rating, and we are thrilled.
Smackdown! Lookback
It appears that Batista is showing no fear of the tremendous task at Judgement Day, where he defends his title in a Handicap Match against Booker T and Mark Henry. This past Smackdown!, Batista called both men out, and they duely obliged. But as Booker entered the ring, Batista pulled out his lead pipe and nailed Booker right between the eyes. He then brawled all the way up the rampway with Henry, until Smackdown! officials broke up the fight. The Worlds Strongest Man then had to look on, as Batista gave Booker T a ring shaking Spinebuster. Batista has never backed down from a fight for aslong as we can remember, and it seems he is going into Judgement Day to do just that: Fight!
Last week, Ric Flair was assaulted for no reason by Ken Kennedy. Kennedy has been on the war path since losing to Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 23, and this week, the 'Nature Boy' called out Kennedy, saying if Kennedy wanted to face him, all he had to do was name the time and the place. Later on in the night, Flair made quick work of Simon Dean in his in-ring debut, making the Fitness Guru tap out to the Figure Four. But then Kennedy entered the ring with a steel chair, and clattered Flair in the back with it. He then said he will 'Beat The Man.....AT JUDGEMENT DAY!' What a match up that promises to be.
Gregory Helms has solidifed his place in the WWE History Books, as he has held the WWE Cruiserweight Championship for nearly a staggering 16 Months! But he isnt content with just that, and this week, JBL announced that he and his partner, Shannon Moore, will receive a Tag Title Shot. Helms decided to have it at Judgement Day, where he also has to defend his WWE Cruiserweight Championship against Super Crazy, he may have his work cut out. But Helms's ego doesnt seem to care all too much.
WWE Judgement Day
You know the date.....Sunday 20th May, WWE Smackdown! will present Judgement Day LIVE on Pay-Per-View. And this past week, a number of matches were added.
WWE Judgement DayOfficial WWE Judgement Day Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJar8PUXwpk)Sunday 20th May 2007
World Heavyweight Championship
Handicap Match
Batista© vs Booker T & Mark Henry
Ken Kennedy vs Ric Flair
WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Gregory Helms© vs Super Crazy
Chavo Guerrero vs The Boogeyman
WWE Tag Team Championships
Paul London & Brian Kendrick© vs Gregory Helms & Shannon Moore
Card Subject To Change
WWE RAW
Coming off the back of the Street Fight with Cena, Randy Orton found himself staring into the eyes of a new enemy this week.....The Great Khali. Orton said that if Khali wanted to be killed, next week, it will go down. Cena was fuming when he arrived at RAW, and shoved Torrie Wilson into a wall. Later in his match with HHH, Carlito ran out to get him some of Cena. Speaking of HHH, he said that he and Shawn Michaels will go at it again soon enough. The Worlds Greatest Tag Team won the World Tag Titles from Crime Tyme, using the title belt as a weapon to do so.
ECW
RVD defened and retained his against Chris Masters, but in controversial fashion, as RVD passed out to the Masterlock. ECW head honcho, Joey Styles claimed that the title couldnt change hands under that ruling. Also, Sabu and Jeff Hardy agreed to a LADDER MATCH next week on ECW Sci-Fi. And Gene Snitsky finally got a Big Boot from Test, when he faced Stevie Richards one on one. And Finlay brutally assaulted CM Punk, after Punk beat him in their match up.
WWE Smackdown! Superstar Of The Week
Super Crazy
Since coming to Smackdown!, Super Crazy has been in a mini war with Ken Kennedy, getting 2 victories over the self proclaimed 'Voice of Smackdown!' Now that the war is over, Super Crazy has turned his attentions to the Cruiserweight Division, and won a title shot at Judgement Day by defeating Psicosis, Jimmy Yang & Chavo Guerrero.
WWE Weekly Poll
Can Chavo Guerrero survive The Boogeyman at Judgement Day?
* Yes
* No
* Dont Know
VOTE NOW!!
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WWE Smackdown!
Friday 4th May 2007
Batista Shows No Fear Of The Odds!
At Judgement Day, the odd's will be severly stacked against the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista. He puts his title on the line in a handicap match against BOTH Booker T and Mark Henry. But through out his career, the odd's have been stacked against him. When he had to defeat 29 other men to win the Royal Rumble. When he had to dethrone HHH in a Wrestlemania main event. When he stepped into the Hell in a Cell and ended HHH's unbeaten streak. And even when he returned from a horrendous back injury to regain his title. And Batista looks set to do this time, what he has done every other time: Battle the odds head on!
Earlier in the night, Batista confronted General Manager, JBL about the match up. JBL told Batista he was a disgrace to the title, and Batista merely laughed it off. He told JBL that tonight, he would prove that he isnt afraid. And Batista surely did that. He came to the ring and called out both men, saying that if they wanted to get this party started early, then Batista has an open invitation. Not wanting to pass up an oppurtunity to weaken the champ, Booker T and Mark Henry walked down the ramp. As they approached the ring, Batista pulled his trusty lead pipe out of his blazer, and beckoned them in. Booker slid in, thinking Henry had aswell, but was left all alone. Batista nailed him right between the eyes with the pipe, and rolled out, and began brawling with Henry, the first time he has got his hands on the 'Worlds Strongest Man' since being attacked by him at Wrestlemania 23. As they brawled, Smackdown! officials came out to seperate the two men, and despite protesting that he wanted more of Batista, Mark Henry looked more than happy to leave the fight. But he could do nothing but watch, as Batista re-entered the ring and gave Booker T a ring shaking Spinebuster. Batista held his title high and proud as Smackdown! came off the air.....there is no fear in the 'Animal'.
The main event this week, saw Chris Benoit call in his rematch, and he and Shelton Benjamin once again proved why the WWE US Title is so highly contested. Benoit went for the 3 German Suplex's, but on the third one, Benjamin flipped the whole way over and landed on his feet, and then caught Benoit with a superkick. Benjamin showed great athletisism when Benoit went to the top rope, as he ran and leapt right up next to him and sent him crashing down with a Superplex. With Regal urging him on, Benjamin took control, even nailing a top rope leg drop, and a Northern Lights Suplex. But Benoit showed his resilliance and kicked out. As Benjamin went for the Dragon Whip, Benoit ducked, and Benjamin accidently hit the referee. Both men then collided into one another, and everyone was down.....CUE EDGE!! Edge walked down smiling, and he roughly pulled the US Title from Regal, and shoved him to the floor. He entered the ring, and stalked Benoit, waiting for the Rabid Wolverine to get to his feet. When Benoit did, Edge charged.....but Benoit moved, and Benjamin was behind him. But Regal had crawled into the ring, and he dived infront of his protege, and took the blow fully in the face. Benoit then nailed Edge with a German Suplex, and Edge fled from the ring. Benoit turned.....T-BONE SUPLEX! Benjamin covered, and retained his title.
Ric Flair has won so much in his career, 16 World Titles, Tag Titles, even a run as the WWE Intercontinental Champion a year or so back. But one this he has always had from the people, is their respect. But last week, Ken Kennedy proved that he had absolutly none for the Nature Boy, smashing Flair in the skull with his trademark microphone in a sickening, unprovoked attack. Kennedy claimed that he had just beaten the man, Flair saw it as a slap in the face.....literally. This week on Smackdown!, Flair started the show off by coming to the ring, and calling Kennedy out. He said 'Kennedy.....if you want to fight me, just name the time and place. Because pal....you havent beaten the man.....you just pissed him off!' Later on in the night, Flair faced Simon Dean in one on one competition, and showed the Smackdown! faithful what he had to offer. A barrage of stinging chops, and a nice back drop left Dean down, and Flair locked on the Figure Four to secure a win on his in-ring debut. But as Flair celebrated, Kennedy jumped the rail and entered from behind, hammering Flair with a steel chair. As the boo's reigned in, Kennedy took a mic and said 'I will beat the man.....AT JUDGEMENT DAY!'
Matt Striker claimed last week that he was ready to fully make an impact on Smackdown!, and he was going to call out Smackdown!'s number one........announcer! The crowd booed Striker, as Funaki walked out ready for the match up, and Striker quickly assaulted him as he entered. Striker showed a good arsenal, almost winning the match with a nice delayed back breaker. But Striker did pick up the win after nailing Funaki with the Golden Rule. But Striker's reputation of making enemies, not friends, continued, as he walked through the back area. He bumped into Jamie Noble, and told Noble to watch his step. The tough Texan told Striker he didnt like him, and sooner or later, someone will have to shut Striker up. Also, we now know who will face Gregory Helms for his WWE Cruiserweight Championship at Judgement Day, as a 4 Man Elimination match was held this week to determine the challenger. The 4 men were Psicosis, Jimmy Wang Yang, Super Crazy and Chavo Guerrero. And boy.....what a match it was.
Psicosis was the first man to be eliminated, when Jimmy Wang Yang showed his aerial expertise, by nailing his spectacular Yang Time finishing move. Chavo then took complete control of the match, slowing down the pace with his more grounded, technical ability. He even nailed Super Crazy with the 3 Amigo's, but Yang shoved Chavo from the top rope to the outside as he went for the Frog Splash. Yang then went to the top to hit Super Crazy with the Yang Time, but Crazy moved out of the way. Crazy then nailed a Moonsault off all 3 turnbuckles, and pinned Jimmy Yang to eliminate him. Chavo re-entered, and just as he went to nail Super Crazy with the Personal Affliction, he heard the most chilling sentance uttered in Smackdown! history. 'Im The BoogeyMan.....And Im Comin To Getcha!' And through the smoke and red lights, with the clock hanging from his mouth, walked The Boogeyman, his eyes fixed on Chavo. Chavo's face told a thousand words, and with this distraction, Super Crazy rolled him up....and got the 3 count. Super Crazy will face Gregory Helms at Judgement Day. Chavo didnt seem to care, he just ran from the ring and through the crowd to escape his new found stalker. But backstage, Chavo was greeted by an unsympathetic JBL. JBL told Chavo that he loved Eddie Guerrero, and Chavo has spent the last year or so dragging his name through the mud. Its time to let Eddie lay in peace, and at Judgement Day......Chavo will be in action.....against.....THE BOOGEYMAN!! Chavo didnt seem too pleased at all.
Also, Shannon Moore made his in-ring return to Smackdown! this week, and he defeated WWE Tag Team Champion, Paul London. As London went to nail the 'Prince of Punk' with the 450 Splash, Gregory Helms slid in his WWE Cruiserweight Championship, which distracted the referee. Helms then hopped onto the ring apron and pushed London to the mat. Moore took advantage of this, and followed up by nailing London with the Halo to pick up the win. Backstage, Helms and Moore approached JBL, and said that they have more than earnt their tag title shot. JBL agreed, and Helms said that seen as how he will be the breakout player in 2007, their match should be at Judgement Day. Moore reminded Helms that he will have to defend his Cruiserweight Championship against Super Crazy at the PPV, but Helms said 'It doesnt matter......because there is no one who handles pressure better than a champion of 16 months!' Helms may be arrogant, and may have his head in the clouds, but there is no denying that he has had a terrific reign. And at Judgement Day, will he walk away with another title?
_________________________________________________________Smackdown! Match Results:
Super Crazy def. Chavo Guerrero, Jimmy Wang Yang and Psicosis to become Number One Contender to the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
(CR:65 MQ:81 OR:73)
Shannon Moore def. Paul London
(CR:57 MQ:81 OR:69)
Matt Striker def. Funaki
(CR:58 MQ:66 OR:62)
Ric Flair def. Simon Dean
(CR:77 MQ:70 OR:74)
Shelton Benjamin def. Chris Benoit to retain the WWE United States Championship
(CR:80 MQ:88 OR:84)
Overall Smackdown! Rating: 74
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WWE Smackdown! Previews
Friday 4th May 2007
Benoit Gets His Re-Match For The US Title!
A month ago, Shelton Benjamin defeated Chris Benoit, all be it with the help of Edge, to win the WWE United States Championship on his first night back on Smackdown!. Tonight, the re-match clause in Benoit's contract has been cashed in, and these 2 promise to treat us to another stellar main event for what is becomming a highly coverted title belt. Will Shelton Benjamin's roll on Smackdown! continue? Or will Benoit's rage, spurred on by his inability to get his hands on Edge, fuel him to victory? Also tonight, we will hear from the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista, as he talks about his upcoming match at Judgement Day, where he faces BOTH Mark Henry and Booker T with his title on the line. One thing's for sure. The Champ isnt happy.
Last week, Ric Flair officiated the Ken Kennedy/Super Crazy match on his Smackdown! debut. Little did he know, Ken Kennedy was going to violently assault him like he did. It seems Kennedy's recent mean streak will continue, but this week, Ric Flair will face Simon Dean, and has already told wwe.com that he will confront Kennedy tonight. We cant wait! Also tonight, a 4 man Elimination Match will take place to see who will face Gregory Helms at Judgement Day for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. The participants will be Psicosis, Chavo Guerrero, Super Crazy & Jimmy Wang Yang. But will Super Crazy be fully fit after his mini-war with Ken Kennedy? And will Chavo be able to concentrate knowing that he has somehow garnered the attentions of The Boogeyman? It promises to be a high flying showcase whatever happens!
Matt Striker has made few friends since joining Smackdown!, but last week, he declared he would face Smackdown!'s number one this week. Will Matt Striker really call out Batista tonight, knowing full well what kind of mood the champ is in? Also tonight, Shannon Moore, who returned last week, will face the man he attacked, Paul London, in a one on one contest. It looks to be a fantastic night of action, dont miss.....
WWE Smackdown!, Friday at 8pm, only on the CW Network!
Confirmed Matches:Shannon Moore /w Gregory Helms vs Paul London /w Brian Kendrick
Number One Contendership To The WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Elimination Match
Psicosis vs Chavo Guerrero vs Super Crazy vs Jimmy Wang Yang
Ric Flair vs Simon Dean
WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© /w William Regal vs Chris Benoit
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Smackdown! Rating
This weeks Smackdown! got a 6.01 rating, which isnt as high as last week, but we are happy with your consistant 6+ ratings.
Smackdown! Lookback
JBL promised a PPV quality Smackdown! to counter act RAW's Backlash PPV, and he certainly delivered. Batista defended the gold against the cocky, MVP, and he walked out victorious, despite Booker T's best efforts. As Batista levelled Booker with a Spinebuster, Mark Henry made his way to the ring.....but this time, Batista was prepared. Armed with a lead pipe, Batista beckoned the 'Worlds Strongest Man' into the ring. Henry retreated with Booker, as Batista decimated MVP as a message, which drew JBL out. He said Batista needed to be punished and made the first match for Judgement Day: Batista defending his title in a handicap match against BOTH Booker T and Mark Henry. The odd's have always been stacked against Batista, but maybe now, the odds will be too over whelming.
This past Smackdown! marked the debut of the 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair. As Flair took in the adulations of the fans, he claimed he had one good run left in him. Kennedy came out, and told Flair that he was the new man around here. During Kennedy's match up with Super Crazy, Flair had to call the 3 count and award Kennedy the match up. But it was then that Kennedy struck, nailing Flair with his signature microphone, and busting him open. Flair wont take this lying down.
For weeks now, Chavo has been experiencing some.....'technical difficulties'. Whether it be backstage, or in the ring, the lights kept flickering, and then turning red. And now we know why. After narrowly missing out on the US Title in a great match with Shelton Benjamin, Chavo was interviewed backstage by Josh Matthews. During the interview, Chavo sipped his water and spat it straight out.....the bottle was filled with worms. Chavo ran off.....but it seems as if The Boogeyman is back, and has picked his latest target.
WWE Judgement Day
On Sunday 20th May 2007, LIVE on Pay Per View, WWE Smackdown! presents Judgement Day. Only one match has been announced so far. Check back on wwe.com for the all the latest news on this event.
WWE Judgement DayOfficial WWE Judgement Day Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJar8PUXwpk)Sunday 20th May 2007
World Heavyweight Championship
Handicap Match
Batista© vs Booker T & Mark Henry
Card Subject To Change
RAW
John Cena and Randy Orton's feud escalated, as John Cena pummeled Randy Orton with a steel chair, after Randy Orton defeated Tatanka. Triple H told HBK that at Backlash, DX will certainly die. And if he is going down, he's taking HBK with him. Also, Lashley and Carlito agreed to a match up, and then Carlito cost Lashley his match up with Charlie Haas. And The Undertaker returned and told Umaga that at Backlash, he would send him to hell in their First Blood Match.
ECW
RVD and Chris Masters were at it again, as in Chris Masters match with The Sandman, RVD attacked, and nailed the Masterpiece with a 5 Star Frog Splash. Sabu had Bill Alfonso tell Jeff Hardy that Sabu wants a match where a time limit doesnt stop him winning the belt. Jeff says next week, he will reveal his plan. Test brutally attacked Balls Mahoney, but again, Snitsky stood up to the bully, and blasted him with another Big Boot.
WWE Backlash
Randy Orton retained his WWE Title against Cena in street fight, when he nailed an RKO off the stage. HHH and HBK came to a no contest as both men battled through out the arena. Umaga won the First Blood Match against The Undertaker, when Estrada wiped the blood from Umaga's face and wiped it on Taker's as the ref was knocked out. And Lashley defeated Carlito with the Dominator. Melina took the Women's Title from Mickie James, and Cryme Time retained their Tag Titles against Worlds Greatest Tag Team.
WWE Smackdown! Superstar Of The Week
Gregory Helms
For the second succesive week, the longest reigning WWE Cruiserweight Champion picked up a victory over one of the tag team champions, this time Paul London. They have offered him a title shot, and now with Shannon Moore as his partner, Helms has fixed his eyes on the gold.
WWE Weekly Poll
Who is 'The Man' on Smackdown!?
* Ken Kennedy
* Ric Flair
* other (Please State Who)
VOTE NOW!!
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WWE Smackdown!
Friday 27th April 2007
Kennedy welcomes Flair to Smackdown!
Smackdown! General Manager, John Bradshaw Layfield promised the fans a PPV quality Smackdown! this week, and boy did he deliver. And one of the highlights was the Smackdown! debut of 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Earlier in the night, Flair took to the ring to a hero's welcome, and claimed he had one good run left in him. 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man' he claimed, 'and I am still the man.....WOOOOO!' This brought out Ken Kennedy, who told Flair that Kennedy was the new man around here. Flair said that Kennedy talked the talk, but when he faces Super Crazy tonight, he needs to walk the walk. In the match up itself, Flair called it right down the middle, and Super Crazy looked for some retribution on Kennedy, nailing him with some hard dropkicks. He almost secured the win with his Triple Moonsault, but Kennedy managed to move on the last one, and went to the top rope and nailed the Green Bay Plunge on Crazy, and Flair reluctantly counted the 3 count. Kennedy's microphone was lowered, and he demanded Flair raise his arm. As he announced himself the winner, he slammed the microphone right into Flair's head, busting the Nature Boy wide open. Kennedy then yelled 'The man.....just.....got......BEATEN!' To add insult to injury, Kennedy went to the top rope, and nailed the bloody Flair with a Kenton Bomb. The last few weeks, Kennedy has shown a mean streak, a streak which now has taken Flair as a victim.
Batista certainly has had a rough time of it lately, as the alliance between Mark Henry and Booker T has stacked the odds firmly against the 'Animal'. Last week infact, Mark Henry showed he is all business, by crushing Kane's throat, and putting him out of action for the next 2-3 months. Well this week, Josh Matthews caught up with Batista as he arrived for his title match, and Batista said he has something instore for Mark Henry and Booker T tonight, if they try and get involved. In the main event of Smackdown!, Batista put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line, against the man who pinned him 2 weeks ago, Montel Vontavious Porter. MVP gave everything he had, and he even nailed Batista with a vicous DDT, but Batista somehoe kicked out. MVP rolled out of the ring, and brought the World Title in with him, ready to nail the champ with it. As Nick Patrcik tried to wrestle the belt from MVP, Booker T took to the ring, and went to nail Batista with a Scissor Kick. But Batista saw it coming, and he planted the 'Booker Man' with a huge Spinebuster.
MVP then charged at Batista, but he recieved a Spinebuster aswell. The sold out crowd went wild, as Batista called for Batista Bomb. He hoisted MVP up, and sent him crashing down with it, and he picked up the 3 count to safely retain his World Heavyweight Championship. As Batista celebrated, Mark Henry walked out, and Batista rolled out of the ring. He went under the ring.....and pulled out a Lead Pipe! Thats the surprise he has instore! Henry stopped in his tracks, and Batista beckoned him and Booker, who had joined Henry on the ramp, to enter the ring now. As they refused, Batista sent them a clear message, by pulling MVP up, and nailing him not once....BUT TWICE.....right between the eyes, busting him wide open. This prompted JBL to walk out, and he claimed that Batista was a disgrace as champion, and it was time for him to be punished. He may have gotten away with it when Long was in charge, but this is JBL's show, and he doesnt want a champion that makes the show look bad. Batista's punishment.....at Judgement Day.....he will put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Booker T AND Mark Henry.....in a HANDICAP MATCH! Batista looked shocked as Smackdown! went off the air, as Henry and Booker both smiled. The odds are now heavily stacked against the champion, more than ever.
Edge made his in-ring debut to kick the show off, as he battled Vito. Edge laughed at Vito to begin with, but the man in the dress gave Edge a real run for his money in this one, almost picking up the victory with a swinging neckbreaker. But Edge nailed a Spear, and then slammed Vito to the mat with an Edge-a-Cution for the 3 count. Chris Benoit raced down the ramp to get him some of the 'Rated R Superstar', but Edge hightailed it through the crowd. Later on in the evening, we saw Edge getting into his limo, when Chris Benoit attacked him, slamming him into the limo, and hammering him with right hands. Edge managed to rake Benoit's eyes, and then pushed the 'Rabid Wolverine' into a parked car. This gave Edge enough time to dive into his limo and speed off before Benoit could get anymore of him. Edge seems to be one step ahead of Benoit everytime, but how much longer can he escape the Rabid Wolverine?
Shelton Benjamin continued his fantastic roll since coming to Smackdown!, as he defeated Chavo Guerrero in a fantastic match up to retain his WWE United States Championship. Guerrero showed his new found concentration, and took it to Benjamin with some great technical moves, and nearly won it with the 3 Amigo's, but he missed the follow up Frog Splash. Benjamin should of won it with a sprinboard bulldog, but Chavo kicked out. As Chavo went for the Personal Affliction, Benjamin dropped down, and out of nowhere, nailed Guerrero with the T-Bone suplex to retain his title. He and Regal celebrated, as a dejected Chavo headed up the ramp. As he went backstage, Josh Matthews caught up with Chavo, and asked him how he felt after coming so close to gaining the gold. Chavo said he was disapointed, but he was going to come back stronger. Chavo then took a sip of his water, and quickly spat it out. The crowd went wild as it wasnt water.....IT WAS WORMS!! Chavo tipped the bottle out, and nothing but worms came out. Chavo ran off terrified.......it seems Chavo has got himself a new stalker.....THE BOOGEYMAN!!
Last week, Gregory Helms told the fans he wanted more gold, and then defeated Brian Kendrick in a one on one contest. This week, before his match with Paul London, the WWE Tag Team Champions told Helms if he wanted his shot, he could have it. All he had to do was find himself a partner. Helms responded mysteriously by saying 'Ive already made the call'. In a fast paced match up, Helms once again out did the champions, by picking up the victory. Helms and London went at it, and Helms almost got the victory when he nailed a neckbreaker from the top rope. London nailed a nice Dropsault, and went up top, but missed the 450 Splash. Helms then nailed Kendrick with a baseball slide, and went out of the ring to brawl with London's partner, for no apparent reason. That reason soon became clear enough, as none other than the 'Prince of Punk' Shannon Moore hopped the fan barrier, took hold of London's tag title belt, entered the ring, and blasted the champion with it. With the referee distracted by Helm's and Kendricks brawl, Moore quickly left the ring. Helms re-entered, and pinned London, meaning that Helms has a victory over both champions. Helms and Moore celebrated......it seems he has his partner.
Also, Matt Striker said that next week on Smackdown!, he was ready to fully make an impact. Kane and Benoit caught him off guard, but he mentally prepared, and he will take on Smackdown's number one! Is Matt Striker prepared to call out Batista?
___________________________________________________Smackdown! Match Results:
Edge def. Vito
(CR:73 MQ:75 OR:74)
Gregory Helms def. Paul London
(CR:68 MQ:84 OR:76)
Shelton Benjamin /w William Regal def. Chavo Guerrero to retain the WWE United States Championship
(CR:58 MQ:81 OR:69)
Ken Kennedy def. Super Crazy
(CR:71 MQ:76 OR:73)
Batista def. Montel Vontavious Porter to retain the World Heavyweight Championship
(CR:77 MQ:69 OR:74)
Overall Smackdown! Rating: 74
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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 27th April 2007
Last week, JBL became the new General Manager of Smackdown!, and what a night it was. But it was also the night inwhich we saw Mark Henry brutally attack Kane, crushing his trachea with a steel chair and putting the 'Big Red Machine' on the shelf for a few months. That was to send a message to one man.....Batista. And the Champ will be in action tonight, as he puts his title on the line against the man that pinned him 2 weeks ago, Montel Vontavious Porter. Its a real oppurtunity for the rookie, but Batista will surely now be more worried about Mark Henry and Booker T getting their hands on him. This friday also marks the debut of Smackdown!'s newest signing.....'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Flair has been assigned the referee the deciding match between Ken Kennedy and Super Crazy. And with what has occured over the past few weeks between the 2 men, Flair certainly has his hands full.
Edge will make his in-ring debut tonight on Smackdown!, as he faces none other than Vito. When informed, Edge laughed that he had to face a man in a dress. Edge should be careful, as Vito has proven time and time again, that despite his taste in clothing, he is one tough customer. The WWE United States Championship is on the line aswell, as Shelton Benjamin puts the belt up against Chavo Guerrero. Both men have been on a roll as of late, but which man will walk away with the title belt? Tune in to find out.
Also tonight, Gregory Helms will face the other half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Paul London. Last week, Gregory Helms cheated to defeat Brian Kendrick, as his quest to secure more gold continues. London wants to show Helms that the tag belts are theirs, and this will be a great match. Also, JBL has promised tonight, that Batista will recieve his punishment for destroying Smackdown! 3 weeks ago. What could he have in mind, especially when you think of the brutal feud those 2 had over the World Heavyweight Championship? Fans, JBL has promised a PPV quality Smackdown!, so make sure you tune in.....
Friday Night at 8pm on the CW Networks. WWE SMACKDOWN!
Confirmed Matches:Paul London vs Gregory Helms
Edge vs Vito
WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© /w William Regal vs Chavo Guerrero
Special Guest Referee: Ric Flair
Ken Kennedy vs Super Crazy
World Heavyweight Championship
Batista(s) vs Montel Vontavious Porter
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Smackdown! Rating
The TV Ratings are ever increasing, as this week Smackdown! got a 6.10 rating. The highest it has been since the draft.
Smackdown! Lookback
Well the new GM was finally revealed and what a shock, as John Bradshaw Layfield was appointed as the Smackdown! Head Honcho. JBL has done it all in the WWE, and has made little friends, but he has everyone's respect.....something Theodore Long appeared to lose near the end of his reign. JBL's first order of business was to place Dusty Rhodes as the NEW colour commentator of Smackdown!. Its exciting times, as we look to see where JBL takes Smackdown!
Kane was subject to a horrific beatdown at the end of Smackdown! thanks to Booker T and Mark Henry. Henry even wrapped a chair around Kane's neck, and slammed it into the steel pipe. We can confirm that Kane has ruptured his trachea and will be out for 2-3 months. But if anyone thought that Mark Henry wasnt a serious threat to Batista, they will realise it now, as no one has ever manhandled Kane quite like Henry did.
JBL was quickly on the phone when he was announced as the General Manager of Smackdown!, and he revealed that he had signed the hottest free agent on the market.....RIC FLAIR! Thats right, the Nature Boy is coming to Smackdown!, having been on RAW for nearly 5 years. He will be the Guest Referee in the deciding match between Ken Kennedy and Super Crazy next week, and we cant wait to see the Nature Boy on a friday night!
WWE Judgement Day
On Sunday 20th May 2007, WWE Smackdown! presents Judgement Day, LIVE on Pay-Per View. Still no matches have been announced, but check back to wwe.com for all the latest news on this blockbuster event.
Official Judgement Day Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm
WWE RAW
The ongoing battle between Randy Orton and John Cena raged on, as they signed a contract for a Street Fight at Backlash. If Orton wins, he has told Cena that the spinner belt....WILL BE DESTROYED!! Hardcore Holly made his presence felt this past monday night, as he beat the disrespectful Kenny Dykstra for laughing at him. Also, HBK mocked HHH, and said at Backlash, DX will die.....along with Triple H himself.
ECW
Chris Masters made the challenge to any extremist so he could send a message to RVD. He got Balls Mahoney, but eventually, The Masterpiece stood tall. Test got a Big Boot from Gene Snitsky, and Sabu and Jeff Hardy agreed that they needed another match for that belt. Jeff Hardy won when the time limit ran out 2 seconds into Sabu's cover after an Arabian Facebuster.
WWE Smackdown! Superstar Of The Week
John Bradshaw Layfield
It may be an odd choice, but JBL has certainly made Smackdown! his show.....literally. The man who held the WWE Championship for so long, and who has epitomized Smackdown!'s never say die attitude is now in control of his beloved show.
WWE Weekly Poll
What do you think of the new format for the Smackdown! results?
Send your answers in now!
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WWE Smackdown!
Friday 20th April 2007
JBL: Your New General Manager!
John Bradshaw Layfield has done it all. He has been a long reigning WWE Champion, WWE United States Champion, and held the WWE Tag Team Championships a number of times. He is a self-made millionaire, and has also been the voice of Smackdown! as the colour commentator. But now JBL has what he truely wanted all along: Power. When Theodore Long was dismissed as General Manager of Smackdown! 2 weeks ago by Vince McMahon, the WWE Chairman promised a new GM that would rule Smackdown! with an Iron Fist. And he has delivered. With the interviews taking place for the last 2 weeks, at the beginning of the show, Vince McMahon himself introduced our new GM: John Bradshaw Layfield. JBL took to the ring with a mic in hand, and his first order of business was to announce who would succeed him as Michael Cole's commentary partner.....'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes!
Throughout the night, JBL certainly asserted himself as the new General Manager, setting up 2 matches for next week's Smackdown!. During his acceptance speech, JBL said that seen as how RAW had Backlash next week, he would deliver a PPV quality edition of Smackdown!. And it certainly seem's that JBL is true to his word. Montel Vontavious Proter, who defeated Batista on Smackdown! a week ago, demanded his title shot. JBL agreed that MVP deserved a title match, and declared that next week, Batista will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against the cocky rookie. And with Batista absent for the night, JBL also promised that Batista will recieve his punishment for destroying Smackdown! after his title match. Another match JBL made was the deciding match between Ken Kennedy and Super Crazy. A week after decimating Super Crazy into a bloody pulp, Kennedy claimed that he was better than his luchadore adversary. Well JBL said the fans needed to see it, and infact, had a Special Guest Referee to oversee the match. The hottest free agent in wrestling has just become Smackdown!'s newest signing, and next week will mark the debut of.....'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair. Kennedy obviously didnt sound too pleased, but judging by the fan's reaction, they cant wait to see Ric Flair come to Smackdown!
In the main event this week, we saw Booker T battle the 'Big Red Machine' Kane. With Batista not in attendance, Booker T focused all his energies on taking out Kane, but whatever he threw at the 'Monster', Kane kept coming back, kicking out of a Scissor Kick and a Bookend. As Booker T went for a second Scissor Kick, Kane dodged the bullet, and grabbed Booker by throat, and shook the ring with a devastating Chokeslam. The match was over, until Booker T's new partner in crime, Mark Henry stormed the ring with a steel chair, and hammered Kane over the head with it. The referee called for the bell, but Booker T and Mark Henry didnt seem to mind. They beat on Kane, with the fan's chants for 'BATISTA!' nothing but a feint hope. After drilling Kane with a Scissor Kick, Booker T allowed Mark Henry to take over, as he nailed Kane with a World's Strongest Slam. But it wasnt over, as Henry took Kane out of the ring, and in one of the most disgusting acts ever witnessed on Smackdown!, wrapped a steel chair around his neck, and slammed Kane into the steel ring post. Henry and Booker stood tall, as Kane layed motionless, his windpipe may very well have been crushed. If they wanted to send a message to Batista, they certainly have now.
Edge has caused controversary wherever he has been, and since coming to Smackdown!, he show's no sign of stopping. In the 2 weeks he has been part of the show, Edge has cost Chris Benoit his WWE United States Championship, and also hammered the Rabid Wolverine with a steel chair. This week, Edge took to the ring to address the fans. He said 'I dont owe anyone an explanation, or an apology. I am the 'Rated R Superstar', I DO WHAT I WANT.....WHEN I WANT!' This was too much for Chris Benoit, who raced to the ring to get himself some retribution, and after nailing some hard chops and rights to Edge, he went for the Crossface. But Edge wisely wriggled free and high tailed it up the ramp, leaving Benoit screaming for him to face him. We dont know if Edge will accept Benoit's challenge, but one thing we do know is that Edge will make his Smackdown! in-ring return next week, so certainly expect some fireworks.
Shelton Benjamin has been on a roll since coming to Smackdown!, winning the US Title on his first night. And this week, he defeated Jamie Noble in a fantastic, non-title contest. Noble showed some great technical finess, and went for the Trailer Hitch on the champion. But Benjamin managed to battle to his feet and nailed the Dragon Whip. A T-Bone Suplex later, and Benjamin, and his new found mentor, William Regal were celebrating another win. Backstage after the match, Shelton Benjamin even thanked Regal for his direction, and Regal responded with 'When the talent and the oppurtunity is there, you have to take it.' Another man who seemingly see's oppurtunity is WWE Cruiserweight Champion, Gregory Helms. Not content with being the longest reigning cruiserweight champion in WWE history, Helms revealed in an interview this week, that he attacked Kendrick last week, because its time for him to claim more gold. And in their one on one contest, Gregory Helms picked up a win over the tag champion, when Kendrick missed the Sliced Bread #2. Although he landed on his feet, it gave Helms the oppurtunity to roll him up, and he grabbed the tights for extra leverage, gaining the 3 count. Although Helm's picked up the win, the look on Kendrick and Paul London's face tell us that this is far from over.
Chavo Guerrero stated that he was going to get his life and career back on track, as his life has been dominated by the death of Eddie Guerrero. And he seem's to be going in the right direction, as this week, he picked up the win over Jimmy Wang Yang when he nailed the 'Personal Affliction' (Brainbuster). But once again, the lights began to flicker, and when they went red, horrifying orcheastral music blared from the speakers. Chavo ran from the ring, and what we thought could of just been a powercut, now looks like it could be something a little more serious, and that Chavo Guerrero could be the victim of a cruel prank. Or maybe something a little more sinister.
_________________________________________________________________Smackdown! Match Results:
Shelton Benjamin def. Jamie Noble
(CR:51 MQ:99 OR:67)
Gregory Helms def. Brian Kendrick
(CR:69 MQ:81 OR:67)
Chavo Guerrero def. Jimmy 'Wang' Yang
(CR:59 MQ:95 OR:69)
Kane def. Booker T by DQ
(CR:84 MQ:73 OR:72)
Overall Smackdown! Rating: 70
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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 20th April 2007
Last week, Vince McMahon claimed that the interviews for the GM position were underway, and a host of candidates have been suggested. Tonight, on Smackdown!, the WWE Chairman WILL announce the new General Manager of Smackdown!. Who will it be? Also, last week did not go well for Batista. Not only did he lose in a non-title match up to MVP, he was then subjected to a beat down at the hands of Mark Henry and Booker T. It seems as if the 2 have formed an alliance in their hatred for the champion. Batista will not be at Smackdown! this week due to the beating from last week, but Booker T will. He goes one on one with Kane in this weeks main event, which is sure to be a great match.
Edge has certainly been controversial since coming to Smackdown!, not only costing Chris Benoit the WWE United States Championship, but last week, he took a chair to the Rabid Wolverine. This week, Edge will be in the house to explain his actions. One man who has some explaining to do is Ken Kennedy. After losing twice.....TWICE....to Super Crazy, Kennedy gave Crazy a beatdown so brutal, we dont know if we will ever see Super Crazy again. Ken Kennedy will be in the house tonight, but we have no clue as to why as he isnt booked to compete.
One man who will be competing, and looking to keep his winning streak alive since coming to Smackdown!, is the US Champion, Shelton Benjamin, who faces Jamie Noble in a non-title match. Also tonight, after the suprise attack last week, Brian Kendrick goes looking for revenge against Gregory Helms, and Chavo looks to keep the ball rolling as he faces Jimmy Wang Yang. All that and more......dont miss.....
WWE SMACKDOWN!, Friday night at 8pm, only on the CW Network!
Confirmed Matches:Non-Title
Shelton Benjamin vs Jamie Noble
Gregory Helms vs Brian Kendrick
Jimmy Wang Yang vs Chavo Guerrero
Booker T vs Kane
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Smackdown! Lookback
It was a night to forget for the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista. He had his chance to relieve some anger on MVP, but it ended up going all wrong. As Batista had MVP all set for the Batista Bomb, Booker T showed up out of nowhere, and distracted Batista, causing him to suffer a defeat to the cocky youngster. As Batista took it to Booker T, Mark Henry, the man who assaulted the champ at Wrestlemania 23 emerged and attacked. And just when it seemed like Batista was getting the upperhand, Booker T levelled him with a chair. To rub salt in the wounds, Booker T and Mark Henry shook hands over the fallen body of the champ. It seems that Batista has the alot to worry about now.
Matt Striker has certainly made himself heard since coming to Smackdown!, and has made as many friends as he has picked up victories. NONE! This week, he tried to persuade Vince McMahon to make him the NEW Smackdown! GM. Vince McMahon said Striker could be the GM.....if he beat an irate Chris Benoit. Striker stood little chance, and Chris Benoit made 'The Teacher' tap out.
Ken Kennedy has always been a man of words and not actions. But this last week, we saw a new side to Ken Kennedy, and we dont like it. After losing to Super Crazy two weeks ago, in the rematch this past week, Ken Kennedy assaulted Super Crazy and got himself DQ'd. Kennedy then assaulted Crazy with a chair, even nailing a ring shaking Green Bay Plunge onto the steel. Ken Kennedy has snapped!
WWE Judgement Day
Fans, on Sunday 20th May 2007, WWE Smackdown! presents Judgement Day. No matches have been announced as of yet, but we will keep you fully up to date with all the matches made in the coming weeks. But today we can exclusively reveal the WWE Judgement Day poster:
WWE Judgement Day Official Theme Song: 'Attitude' by Alien Ant Farm
WWE RAW
WWE Champion Randy Orton realised that life as WWE Champion isnt pretty, as this past week on RAW, he suffered a horrible beating at the hands of John Cena. The fans have turned on Cena and sided with Orton since their battle at Mania. Also, HBK said he Sweet Chinned HHH last week, to put an exclamation point on the break up. HHH responded by chasing HBK off with a sledge hammer. Also, Bobby Lashley lost to Umaga, after Carlito distracted him.
ECW
RVD put the belt on the line against Test, and came up trumps. But it was Chris Masters who had the last laugh, locking RVD in the Masterlock. Sabu promised Jeff Hardy that he would take the now 'ECW' IC Title off him, and then beat Matt Hardy in the ring. Also, Finlay stood up to Sandman, and battered the Hardcore Icon with his own Singapore Cane.
WWE Superstar Of The Week
Montel Vontavious Porter
You dont have to like MVP, but his stock is certainly on the rise. He may of been unsuccesful in gaining the US Title at Wrestlemania, but this past week, he picked up a win over the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista. All be it with the help of Booker T.
WWE Weekly Poll
What punishment should Batista face for destroying Smackdown!?
Send your answers in NOW!!!
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Now, don't get me wrong. I realise that Matt Striker has talent. I like his in-ring work and his gimmick BUT he was buried by Kane just a week previous so I don't think it's fair that Benoit struggles against him. It doesn't make booking sense. Sometimes "viewers" of a show have a memory. It just causes to make Benoit look weak.
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WWE Smackdown!
Friday 13th April 07
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’A video plays, showing Vince McMahon calling out Theodore Long. He lists what has been going on, and the footage plays of Henry attacking Batista at Wrestlemania 23, Edge screwing Benoit out of the title, and Batista destroying Smackdown! last week. The video ends with Vince McMahon yelling, ‘Theodore Long…..YOUR FIRED!’
Segment 1: The GM Situation
‘No Chance’ hits, and the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Vince McMahon struts onto the stage with a mic in his hand.
Vince McMahon: Last week, I came to give Theodore Long an official warning on his handling of Smackdown! affairs, and what was I treated to? Chris Benoit being screwed out of his title belt, and the World Heavyweight Champion going off the hinges. And Long proved to me, that he was no longer up to the task of controlling this show. And so I had no other alternative but to show him the door. I will not tolerate such insolence, and the new GM WILL control this show whether he or she likes it or not.
The crowd gives an excited cheer, as Vince McMahon smiles.
Vince McMahon: But…for tonight, I will be over seeing proceedings, as the interviews for the vacant GM position have been thick and fast. And very soon…..when I have reviewed the situation thoroughly, a new GM will be named. And as for Batista, he WILL face Montel Vontavious Porter tonight. And I just hope that the new GM punishes you for destroying the show last week.
With that, Vince drops his mic and leaves to more boo’s than cheers.
Overall Rating = 82%Segment 2: Chavo Guerrero vs Psicosis
Chavo walks out to good heat, and he calls for a lock up. But instead, he slaps Psicosis, and then nails some hard rights. He takes Psicosis over with a snapmare, and then races to the ropes and nails a big dropkick to the back. He pulls Psicosis up, but he nails a jawbreaker, and then sends Chavo down with a spinning wheel kick. He covers….1…..2…KICK OUT! Psicosis climbs the top rope, and as Chavo gets up, he leaps off…..MISSILE DROPKICK. The crowd cheers, and Psicosis only gets a 2 count. He pulls Chavo up, but Chavo rakes the eyes…..and nails a vertical suplex.
Chavo keeps Psicosis grounded with some choke holds, and then goes for the 3 amigo’s. But on the second one, as he pulled Psicosis up, Psicosis whipped back down and nailed a DDT. Psicosis went for the top rope leg drop, but Chavo rolled out of the way. Psicosis gets up, and Chavo Guerrero grabs him…..AND NAILS THE BRAIN BUSTER!! He covers…..1……2…..3!! CHAVO PICKS UP THE WIN!! The crowd boo as Chavo raises his arms in victory, when suddenly the lights in the arena begin to flash on and off. A red light briefly comes on, but then flickers off. Chavo looks around nervously, and then high tails it as the crowd laugh at him.
Crowd Reaction = 69%Match Quality = 85%
Overall Rating = 77%
Segment 3: WWE Tag Team Championship
Brian Kendrick & Paul London© vs Teacher’s Pets
The crowd gave a massive cheer to the dare devil champions, and they started this one at a fast pace, as they sent James and Idol to the outside immediately. They both then ran to the ropes, did a square dance and then dived over the opposite ropes and landed on a man each, much to the delight of the fans. London rolled Idol in and Idol quickly nailed an elbow drop, as James slammed Kendrick into the steel steps. Idol then nailed a nice vertical suplex, and tagged in KC James. James nailed 2 hard clotheslines, followed by a nice running Powerslam, but London kicked out at 2. James tagged in Idol again, and they are isolating London here. Idol slams London in the turnbuckle, and after nailing a few stomps, sits him on the top rope. He climbs to the top aswell…..SUPERPLEX!! He covers…..1……2….KICK OUT! Idol pulls London up, and London goes for a clothesline, Idol ducked……PELE KICK!! LONDON NAILED IT! The crowd cheers……he needs to make the tag!
Idol tags in James……HERE COMES KENDRICK!! Kendrick nails a dropkick, and another, and then a big headscissors take over. Idol charges in, but Kendrick ducks the clothesline attempt, and then nails him with a spinning wheel kick. Kendrick turns, and James knee’s him in the gut…..AND NAILS A SKY HIGH POWERBOMB!! He covers Kendrick…1……2….London dropkicks Idol…..DROPSAULT! HE BROKE UP THE COUNT WITH THE DROPSAULT! The crowd cheered, and Idol pulls London up, and launches him over the ropes and follows. KC James gets up woozily, and Kendrick grabs him…..up the turnbuckle……SLICED BREAD #2!! 1……..2…….3!!! THEY RETAIN THE TITLE BELTS!!
The crowd cheers wildly, and Kendrick is handed the tag title belts by referee Charles Robinson, as London is catching his breath outside…..WAIT A MINUTE! ITS GREGORY HELMS!! Helms slides in behind Kendrick, holding the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in his hand. Kendrick turns…..WHAM!! HELMS NAILED HIM WITH THE BELT! London slides in, but Helms slides out quickly, and walks up the ramp laughing, as the tag champs scowl at him. What the hell has gotten into Gregory Helms?
Crowd Reaction = 52%Match Quality = 72%
Overall Rating = 62%
Segment 4: Teaching Smackdown?
Backstage, we see Vince McMahon’s office door open, and the crowd cheers as we see Shane McMahon walk out.
Shane McMahon: Come on dad…..you know it’s the right move.
Vince McMahon: I’ll consider it son, but there are more interviews to be had. Plenty of candidates and…..
Suddenly, Matt Striker walks up to Vince McMahon. Vince doesn’t look happy, and Shane pats his father on the back and leaves.
Vince McMahon: Matt Striker……what can I do for you?
Matt Striker: No no no Mr McMahon…..its what I can do for you. See, Smackdown! is easily the number one brand in Sports Entertainment. It just needs a sense of direction. It needs a mentor. What Smackdown! needs……IS A TEACHER! So who better to be the new Smackdown! GM, than your teacher…..Matt Striker.
The crowd boo, and Vince McMahon looks confused.
Vince McMahon: Who are you again?
The crowd laugh, and before Striker can answer, Chris Benoit barges into the scene, pushing a security guard out of the way. The crowd cheers, and Vince looks as if he is expecting this.
Vince McMahon: Chris….look, let me explain…..
Chris Benoit: Explain what? Whats the big deal having security follow me around? I don’t need protection Vince…..I NEED REVENGE! GIVE ME EDGE!! GIVE ME HIM TONIGHT!!
Vince McMahon: I knew you might fly off the hinges and rightly so. But security is for the safety of others Chris, you’re a very dangerous man. And sadly, I cant give you Edge…..because he isn’t here tonight Im afraid. His plane was cancelled.
Chris Benoit: I got a lot of anger in me Vince. Im about to snap! And when I do, a lot of necks will be snapping aswell.
Vince McMahon looks at Benoit, then at Striker and smiles.
Vince McMahon: Matt Striker…..you want the job as GM…..its yours……IF…..you can beat Chris Benoit tonight!
The crowd cheers as Matt Striker’s jaw drops and Vince re-enters his office. Benoit glares at Striker and walks off, as JBL laughs that Striker has a lot to do tonight.
Overall Rating = 84%Segment 5: Ken Kennedy vs Super Crazy
The rematch from last week. Crazy got a really good cheer as he made his way out, but he was blind sided by Kennedy. Kennedy rams Crazy into the fan barrier, and then slams him roughly into the steel steps. He rolls him into the ring, and enters and the ref calls for the bell. He pulls Super Crazy up and nails some hard rights. He then whips Crazy to the ropes and nails a hard back elbow, busting Super Crazy’s lip open. He pulls the luchadore up, and sends him to the turnbuckle. He charges, but Super Crazy hops over him and rolls him up…..1……..2…..KICK OUT! Both men get up, and Kennedy nearly decapitates Super Crazy with a clothesline.
He drops to his knee, and begins hammering away at Super Crazy with hard rights, and the referee tells him to get off. Kennedy spits at the ref, and continues to hammer away at Super crazy, busting his eye wide open. As blood pours down Super Crazy’s face, and the crowd boo, the referee calls for the bell. Kennedy gets up and laughs, when he hears…..’YOUR WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION……SUPER CRAZY!!’ Kennedy angrily glares at Tony Chimmel and rolls out of the ring, as medics race down to attend to Super Crazy. He gets right in Chimmels face, and yells ‘DECLARE ME THE WINNER, YOU FAT PIG!’ Chimmel looks confused…..AND KENNEDY NAILS HIM WITH A RIGHT! The crowd boo as Kennedy nails a few more, and then picks up the steel chair.
He slams it shut, and rolls into the ring with it, and scares off all the medics. Super Crazy is a bloody mess in the middle of the ring, and he begins to clamber to his feet. Kennedy stalks him with a crazed look in his eye, and Crazy turns……WHAM!! A SICKENING SHOT!! The crowd boo, and Kennedy slams the chair down on the mat. He pulls Super Crazy up onto his shoulders and climbs the turnbuckle. He looks at the booing crowd and leaps off…..GREEN BAY PLUNGE!! ONTO THE CHAIR!! The crowd boo’s wildly, and Kennedy gets up, and he yells at the motionless Super Crazy ‘I CAN BEAT YOU!! YOU ARE NOTHING!’ The crowd boo as Kennedy leaves, and the medics once again attend to Super Crazy.
Crowd Reaction = 68%Match Quality = 75%
Overall Rating = 71%
Segment 6: The Champ Stands Alone.
The camera’s go backstage, and we see Shelton Benjamin taping his wrists, the WWE United States Championship resting in the cabinet behind him. The crowd gives a mixed reaction to him, and then boo, as William Regal enters.
William Regal: Hello Shelton. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.
Shelton Benjamin: Ummm….likewise. Whats up Will?
William Regal: Well, I noticed last week you won that title belt, a very impressive feat on your Smackdown! return. But my query is…..arent you worried? Your on new turf now, and a lot of people see that title belt as a bullseye on your chest.
Shelton Benjamin: Your point being?
William Regal: My point being Shelton, that I could help you. I know Smackdown! inside out, and I could help you very much. Follow my lead, and I promise you, you will stand atop of Smackdown! soon enough.
The crowd boo, and Benjamin looks like he is considering it.
Shelton Benjamin: No offence Will…..but Im the WWE United States Champion. I don’t follow the lead……I TAKE IT!
The crowd cheer as Benjamin picks up his belt, and walks out of the locker room as Regal sneers at him.
Overall Rating = 75%Segment 7: WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© vs Vito
’AINT NO STOPPIN ME NOW!’ Benjamin actually gets a good cheer as he walks out, and he enters. Vito walks out to no reaction whatsoever, and as soon as he enters, he wiggles at Benjamin. Benjamin looks disgusted, and Vito throws a right…..Shelton ducks…..AND NAILS A T-BONE SUPLEX!! Cover….1…….2……3!! WOW!! That has to be one of the quickest title matches in WWE history. Benjamin holds his title up to a good cheer, and suddenly Regal enters the ring, applauding. He walks up to a confused Benjamin, and raises his arm up, and encourages the crowd to cheer more for Benjamin. They do, and Regal leaves, followed by a confused Benjamin.
Crowd Reaction = 68%Match Quality = 76%
Overall Rating = 72%
Segment 8: Chris Benoit vs Matt Striker
Matt Striker comes out to a lot of heat, but Benoit gets a standing ovation. As soon as the bell rings, Striker gets in Benoit’s face, saying when he is GM, the only thing Benoit will be breaking is Striker’s eggs when he makes breakfast. Benoit’s response? A KNIFE EDGE CHOP! He nails 6 or 7 of them, and then whips Striker to the ropes, and nails a big Belly to Belly. Cover….1…..KICK OUT! Striker gets a thumb to the eye, and nails some hard rights to the Crippler, and then nails a nice side suplex. 1…….2….KICK OUT! Striker nails some hard stomps, and then off the ropes……KNEE DROP! Cover…..1……2….KICK OUT! Striker pulls Benoit up, and nails a hard European Uppercut, and then nails a big DDT! 1……2…..KICK OUT!
Striker pulls Benoit up, and whips him to the ropes…..and nails a big dropkick on return. 1……2….KICK OUT! Striker wants to be GM! He grabs Benoit, but Benoit breaks free…..GERMAN SUPLEX!! He holds on……GERMAN SUPLEX!! He holds on…..GERMAN SUPLEX!! HE NAILED ALL 3! The crowd cheers wildly, and Benoit does the cutthroat taunt, and begins to climb to the top. He leaps off……DIVING HEADBUTT……STRIKER MOVED!! CRASH LANDING!! Benoit is down, and is hurt, and Striker gets up…..and nails a Swinging Neckbreaker…..1……..2…….NO!! BENOIT KICKED OUT!! Striker cant believe it.
He angrily pulls Benoit up, and he goes for the Golden Rule…..CROSSFACE!! BENOIT PULLS STRIKER DOWN AND LOCKS IT IN! Striker struggles……BUT TAPS!! HE TAPS OUT!! MATT STRIKER WILL NOT BE THE NEXT GENERAL MANAGER OF SMACKDOWN!!
Crowd Reaction = 70%Match Quality = 69%
Overall Rating = 69%
Segment 9: What I Want…..When I Want!
As Benoit gets to his feet in victory, the crowd boo, as Edge, decked out in a leather jacket and beanie hat, hops the fan barrier……WITH A STEEL CHAIR!! He slides in……WHAM!! A HARD SHOT TO THE SPINE!! Benoit arches forward, turns…..WHAM!! A SHOT TO THE SKULL!! Benoit goes down hard, and Edge holds the chair up to massive heat. He demands a microphone, and he stands over the fallen Benoit. He bends down…..
Edge: See Chris……What I Want……When I Want!
He drops the mic on Benoit’s chest, and tosses the chair out of the ring. He arrogantly walks up the ramp, as Benoit lays out cold in the middle of the ring, as Cole talks about Edge already causing controversy on Smackdown!
Overall Rating = 83%Segment 10: Non-Title
Batista vs Montel Vontavious Porter
MVP gets good heat, and he waits nervously…..’ANIMAL’ kicks in, and the crowd blow the roof off. The champ walks out, and he pumps up the crowd. He enters, and he and MVP immediately lock up…..and he sends MVP crashing to the mat. The crowd cheer, and they lock up again…..and again, Batista hurls MVP to the mat. Batista smiles, and then flexes at MVP, who angrily charges at Batista…..right into a clothesline. The crowd cheers, and Batista roughly hauls him up, and slams him to the turnbuckle, charges…..and squashes him with a clothesline. As MVP stumbles out, Batista nails a massive back body drop. The crowd is going wild, and Batista angrily roars, he isn’t happy, and MVP is now the lamb to the slaughter.
MVP rolls out of the ring, and Batista quickly follows, but MVP with a cheap shot. Batista stumbles back, and MVP runs and tackles Batista into the ring post. The champ goes down, and MVP nails some hard rights. He pulls Batista up, and rolls him into the ring. He enters, and nails a leg drop and covers….1……2…KICK OUT!! Angrily, MVP pulls Batista up, and nails a knee to the head, off the ropes…..CROSS BODY…..BATISTA CAUGHT HIM! Batista runs with him……POWERSLAM!! The crowd cheers, and Batista gets up and roars. He stalks MVP, who turns…..Batista charges……SPEAR…..MVP moved…….BATISTA HIT THE TURNBUCKLE!! The crowd boo’s, and as Batista turns, MVP NAILS A FLASHBACK!! 1…….2……KICK OUT!!
MVP angrily grabs Batista, and goes for the T.T.B, but Batista pushes him off. MVP goes for the Malicous Intent, but Batista sends him to the ropes…..SPINEBUSTER!! The crowd cheers as Batista roars to the crowd…..THUMBS UP…….THUMBS DOWN!! ITS BOOKER T! The crowd boo, as Booker T races down and hops onto the apron. The referee is distracted, and Batista has MVP set up. But he then notices Booker T…..LOW BLOW!! MVP NAILED A LOW BLOW!! Batista hunches over, and MVP nails the MALICOUS INTENT!! The crowd boo, and MVP covers and Booker T drops down…..1……..2……3!! OH MY GOD!! MVP HAS PINNED BATISTA!!
Crowd Reaction = 64%Match Quality = 69%
Overall Rating = 66%
Segment 11: An Alliance Is Formed!
Booker T enters the ring laughing at Batista, and stalks him as he gets up. Batista is hunched over, and Booker goes for it…..SCISSOR KICK…..BATISTA MOVED!! Booker turns…..SPEAR!! Both men are brawling on the mat as the crowd goes wild…..but they boo…..HERE COMES MARK HENRY!! BACK ON SMACKDOWN! Henry charges down the ramp, and he enters and he pulls Batista off Booker, and hurls him to the turnbuckle. Henry charges, but Batista moved. Henry hits the turnbuckle hard. Batista turns, and Booker goes for a Shuffle Sidekick…..Batista ducked……BOOKER HIT HENRY!! The crowd cheers, and Boooker turns……SPINEBUSTER!!
The crowd goes wild, and Batista roars at Booker…..BUT HENRY STEAMROLLERS HIM!! Batista is down, and Henry nails some hard stomps, as Booker rolls out hurt. Henry pulls Batista up, and nails some hard headbutts, and then sends Batista to the ropes…..but Batista goes for a clothesline…..HENRY DOESN’T MOVE!! Batista nails some hard rights, and he is backing Henry to the ropes. Henry teeters over them, and Batista runs off the ropes……WHAM!! BOOKER NAILED HIM IN THE SPINE WITH A CHAIR!! Batista stumbles forward…..WORLDS STRONGEST SLAM!! The crowd boo, as Booker enters the ring, and over the fallen body of Batista…..Booker T and Mark Henry SHAKE HANDS!! OH MY GOD!! THIS DOESN’T BODE WELL FOR THE CHAMPION!
Overall Rating = 77%---------------------------------------------------
Overall Rating: 72%
TV Rating: 6.07
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WWE Smackdown! Preview
Friday 13th April 2007
Last week, Vince McMahon made a rare appearance on Smackdown!, and he promptly fired Theodore Long as the General Manager. Who will run the show? Vince McMahon will be in the house tonight, to address the situation. But Long's last act as GM has been approved, and tonight, MVP gets his chance, as he faces the World Heavyweight Champion, Batista in a non-title match up. With the 'Animal' so worked up, is this really an oppurtunity MVP wants?
Also tonight, Shelton Benjamin makes the first defence of his US Title, as he puts the belt on the line against the cross dressing, Vito. The former champion, Chris Benoit, is set to be in the house tonight, and his intentions are clear. He wants Edge in that ring, after the 'Rated R' Superstar screwed him out of the WWE US Title last week.
In other action, Ken Kennedy has demanded a rematch with Super Crazy, after the newcomer upset the odds and won last week. Chavo Guerrero will face Psicosis, and the WWE Tag Team Championships will be on the line, as Brian Kendrick and Paul London defend the belts against the Teachers Pets. Its going to be a wild night, dont miss.....
WWE Smackdown!, Friday Nights at 8pm on the CW Networks.
Confirmed Matches:Chavo Guerrero vs Psicosis
WWE Tag Team Championships
Brian Kendrick & Paul London vs Teacher's Pets
Ken Kennedy vs Super Crazy
WWE United States Championship
Shelton Benjamin© vs Vito
Non-Title
Batista vs MVP
Get The 'F' Back in
in The Dome Retro Room
Posted
WWF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Rock © vs. The Undertaker
Winner: The Undertaker
I have loved the build up to this, and I for the love of god, didnt see TheRock heel turn. Awesome stuff, but Taker will continue the streak, and win the big one at Mania.
BATTLE OF THE BOSSES
Vince McMahon vs. Jerry Lawler
Winner: Vince McMahon
I just have this feeling that Vince will win. It seems to obvious to make Lawlwer win it, so I believe Vince will pick up the W.
LAST MAN STANDING MATCH
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kane (w/Paul Heyman)
Winner: Kane
This could go one of two way, and hopefully it goes with Kane. A loss for Austin will be something he can rebound from, but if Kane loses, then his push is all but buried. Hopefully Kane wins, to start a Kane/Taker program once more. (look at my name.....take a guess who my fav's are?) lol.
WWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
The Dudley Boyz vs. DX
Winner: DX
Sorry, but I dont think this can go either way. If DX didnt win on their return, then fans will riot, especially at this time when everyone wanted DX back. But a turn by either man would be good, but then following a HBK/HHH feud would be copying real life.....something you do very well.
WWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Shawn Stasiak © vs. Mr Perfect
Winner: Shawn Stasiak
I dont really buy Stasiak as champion, would much prefer the belt on Test. But I dont think this has enough hype to be a title changing match at an event like Mania. Perfect will do a great job in trying to make Stasiak more credible, but sadly, it wont work. Ill never buy him as champ.
WWF HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Key © (w/Charles Wright) vs. Edge vs. Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam
Winner: Rob Van Dam
I really, really dont like this match. Im sorry, but having Edge and Angle competing for the Hardcore Championship at Wrestlemania does nothing for me. I think RVD will take it, its a high profile win, and the Key/RVD feud would be great for the title.
The British Bulldog vs. Test
Winner: Test
Filler match really. A way to keep Test's push going. I think he should go for the IC Title.
WWF EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Rikishi © vs. William Regal
Winner: Rikishi
I just think you need to save a title loss for a match with a little more meaning. Be nice for Kish to win at Mania.
WWF WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
Trish Stratus © vs. Daffney Unger
Winner: Daffney Unger
I think this one has been building and building, and I think Daffney will deservedly pick up the win.
WWF CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN INVITATIONAL
The Debut of Brian Moore...
Like most, I see these 2 being togethor, and I also see Moore taking the belt with him. Which is good.....I DESPISE MERO!!
Okay guys so the rules are as follows; 1 point for each correct predictions on the 10 matches. Also below are 5 bonus questions that are worth an additional 1 point each;
1)Who will take the fall in the Fatal Four Way Match for the WWF Hardcore Championship? Edge
2)How will Brian Moore feature at WrestleMania? Win the C/W Title
3)How many WWF titles will change hand at WrestleMania? I made it 5.
4)Which Match will open WrestleMania? The European Championship match.
5)Who will the the WrestleMania MVP? (Remember this is determined by who came out on top during the highest rated segment of the show) Its gotta be either The Rock or Austin. Both in big matchges, both always amaze at Mania.