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just wondered if there is a secondary download link for this as having trouble downloading it...

Have really enjoyed the last two episodes theyve put out. Seems to be a recurring theme now with the break that they come back on fire after the break and always end the season well but around the middle they seem to decline.

Great stuff these past two weeks though

In the 80s and 90s she reigned supreme. Imahine having Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and Aretha Franklin as some of your relatives! And without a shadow of a doubt she was pure royalty, especially in those early days. And even today her voice on those first few albums and The Bodyguard soundtrack. And she was a pioneer, icon, soul and pop diva all rolled into one. We shall not see the likes of her again. Whitney Houston, legend. RIP

westlife - greatest hits on repeat

Im getting kind of annoyed with all the twists tbh. There obviously just covering up for the fact that whoever wins is not going to be remembered at all, but its just awkward to watch at times.

That was a great episode shame the recent two have been abysmal.

It so hit and miss nowadays it seems

Damn this is madness. Fox come on sort it out.

I disagree with the decline in quality. Its always been great, still is as good now as it ever was. Some of the most recent episodes have been amazing. Yes it does get annoying when they have random guest star appearances but its still cracking stuff.

God i hate this referee he such a dickhead he just lovs to ruin the flow of the play for no apparent reason to many cards. I know its FIFA being dickheads telling them to be strict, but hes just trying to turn it into a non-contact sport it seems. fantastic performance by portugal earlier looked like a machine

Italy looked shaky last night. Only big team to really impress so far is Germany, they look like there ready for it. But still Brasil, Spain and Portugal to play. Japan and Ghana looked strongish also. So is shaping up to be a pretty open contest so far

Im a huge HD fan but Blurays are sooo expensive I find, though supermarkets are good for bargains on release week. Avatar was £9 on bluray at Tesco I believe. My current blu ray collection is:

Ghostbusters

I Am Legend (came with PS3)

Star Trek

No Country For Old Men

The Dark Knight

The Wrestler

Take That Live

High school musical 3

I dunno is just Amy is just a bit random, Im hoping more of it develops in the crack in time story arc, but yeh its like hard to sympathise with her cos she doesnt have a backstory for people to care about and how she met the Doctor was at a good convenient time. Whereas rose had to go through being attacked by mannequins, martha got sent to the moon and donna did that mad chase thing.

just doesnt feel like shes earned it. plus rory is just all sorts of awesome compeltely overshadows amy id say.

Donna is my fav companion out of the revived series, it would be Rose but her involvement in series 4 killed it for me.

Great episode tonight, had a real old fashioned Who feel to it in some ways. Good supporting cast as well also helped. Loved the Drs line to Aleya about being last of the species and when he said "dont insult me" was a real good Matt Smith moment.

this forum needs more Glee love. its the best show on TV by miles, great writing, is funny has rapid storyline movements and a very talented cast who all seem to enjoy it. The Madonna episode was all sorts of awesome and this weeks was very touching with the Artie storyline.

am loving matt smith as the doctor, hate amy pond though. Need to bring back Donna badly. the writing hasnt been all there this series so far IMO the first episode was good, second very poor, 2 parter with angels was alright but this last episode was great. I too picked up on the both are a dream thing and felt it was an awesome episode, best one of the series so far. Still havent taken a liking to Amy at all, love Rory though, maybe the Doctor should have a male companion again, hell even be gay, he can be whatever he wants to be after all. Just yeh not liking Amy at all.

Will the Wii version have DLC?

Thursday 26/08/2004- Lucas Jackson

After watching Smackdown this week, you could tell that it wasn't exactly my best show. But I needed to sell the injuries that both the champion and challenger received after that horrific brawl last week on Smackdown. Naturally, both men will be back wrestling next week on Smackdown.

However, this time off for JBL was much appreciated, as this has been the tightest, toughest schedule that he has worked in his career. Undertaker however is used to it, as he has been doing this kind of work for years. So, the main event for Rock Bottom should shape up nicely, with a stipulation to be slapped on this baby as soon as possible.

Another program that is continuing nicely is the Gunn/Eddie feud, which should be on the card for Rock Bottom. However, it is believed that Kurt Angle will be involved in this match as well. But whether it will be a wrestling role or a non-wrestling role fails to be seen. The debut/return of Eric Angle should be interesting to watch, and Kurt has been training his brother for the past two months to ensure that they are both perfect in the ring, as last time Eric was in the ring he was a little green. Nevertheless, next weeks Smackdown main event, will be Angle's last match on Smackdown for a while, due to that nagging neck.

Speaking of injury, Scotty 2 Hotty suffered minor injuries going into his match with Heidenreich last night, and feels that something needs to be said about Heidenreich working too stiffly in the ring. Kevin Dunn will speak with John (and Paul) later on today and get back to me over the weekend.

And as far as Heidenreich goes, I can't see him as a big addition to the Smackdown roster, and with the JBL/Taker storyline continuing into Rock Bottom, I can't see him getting a feud with the Deadman. The fact is, he is still a little green in the ring, and has debuted way too early in my eyes. I may actually go as far as to send him straight back down to OVW for some (urgent) improvement. However, he is scheduled to have a few matches in the next week, but after that he shall be reviewed. And it's not looking good for the big man at the moment.

The Cruiserweight's were really happy with how the Battle Royal went down, and felt that everyone took sufficient bumps, and that the match was really fast paced. London and Kidman actually got reactions, which makes a change. Mysterio was the favourite to win at the start of the match, but Kidman was also top on the bookies list as well. So Kidman is starting reign number eight with the title, and this time it should work as he has a manager coming next week who I have just signed a contract with.

Speaking of contracts, I have signed Billy Gunn to a ten-year contract, as I feel that he is a big draw for the future.

Rob Van Dam is set to main event Velocity this week against Sakoda, and Sakoda is really improving in the ring. RVD feels that he's main event push will never come, but there is always a possibility. A turn for RVD at this point is inevitable.

That's it for today really, not much more to say. I am off to Portugal for a well deserved holiday this Saturday, so this may be my last time speaking to you all. But I'll see you again.

Smackdown 26/08/2004

Fresno, CA

The show opens with the usual pyro, and then we cut to the announce desk where we see our hosts for the evening, as always, Michael Cole and Tazz.

Cole: Hello everybody and welcome to Smackdown, LIVE from Fresno, California.

Tazz: And this crowd is on their feet, and what a main event we have for you tonight.

Cole: Booker T vs. John Cena in a fifteen foot high steel cage, tonight on Smackdown.

Tazz: I can’t wait.

Cole: But first, the long awaited debut of Heidrenreich.

We see footage of Heidenreich on the titantron, and then we see the man himself appear on the stage, alongside Paul Heyman. The crowd boo as Heyman makes his way down to the ring with his new client looking angry. Heyman and Heidenreich climb into the ring and then Heyman grabs a microphone and the boos begin as Heyman begins to speak.

Heyman: For weeks now, people have been watching Smackdown, looking around at the competition. We see the Undertaker (HUGE pop) who has been challenging for the WWE Championship, a thirteen year veteran and a legend inside that ring in many ears. You then see an athlete to the calibre of Kurt Angle (boos). Whether you like it or not, there isn’t much that Kurt Angle hasn’t done. He is an Olympic Champion, a WWE Champion, Intercontinental, European, Hardcore, Tag Team and the 2000 King of the Ring. And then you look even further, and you find our WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield (boos), the winner of the Kurt Angle Great American Award, the man who currently holds three straight victories over Eddie Guerrero, and already holds a victory- via disqualification- over the Undertaker. But all these men are nothing to my new client, who is standing before you now. And I am the man who once was in charge of athletes to the calibre- and size- of the Big Show (cheers), Brock Lesnar (boos) and the great American himself, Kurt Angle (boos). I only manage the best, and out of my entire back catalogue of clients, Heidenreich has to be my favourite. And tonight, he shall prove why he is the top dog of Smackdown. So, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, Heidenreich!

The crowd boo loudly as Heyman passes the microphone over to his client, who begins to speak.

Heidenreich: So, bring me my first sacrificial lamb!

Heyman: You heard him, bring out Heidenreich’s first opponent!

“TURN IT UP” hits the arena, and the crowd give a decent pop as Scotty 2 Hotty makes his way out onto the stage and makes his way down to the ring. Heyman and Heidenreich have HUGE smiles on their face as a referee makes his way down to the ring and the match officially begins. (92)

Paul Heyman gained 3 points of overness from this segment.

Heidenreich gained 3 points of overness from this segment.

Heidenreich vs. Scotty 2 Hotty

Nothing more than a squash match here, with Scotty barely getting a move in. Heidenreich is a monster, no doubt about that, and he nailed some impressive moves on the all selling Scotty. Heidenreich nailed an impressive powerbomb to pick up the three count to end this match a little prematurely. The fans wanted to see more, and they got just what they asked for. Heyman stood on the apron and yelled something at Heidenreich, before sliding a trash can into the ring. Heidenreich then rubbed salt into the wounds by flying off the top rope with a big splash on Scotty as Heyman just laughed on the outside. Stomach-churning stuff.

Winner: Heidenreich at 03:45.

(OR: 68, CR: 61, M: 76.)

Heidenreich gained 1 point of overness from this match.

Cole: What a match that was!

Tazz: What a debut by Heidenreich!

Cole: But coming up next, we have the Cruiserweight battle royal!

WWE Cruiserweight Championship Battle Royal

Participants: Akio w/Sakoda, Billy Kidman, Jamie Noble, Juvi Guerrera, Nunzio w/ Johnny Stamboli, Paul London, Rey Mysterio, Spike Dudley © w/ The Dudley Boys and Tajiri

As usual this match started out as a brawl and Akio was first out after a back body drop from former friend, Tajiri sent the Japanese superstar over the top rope, and he landed on Sakoda.

London and Kidman started fighting it out in the corner, as Mysterio nailed the 619 on Tajiri in the middle of the ring, moments later and London sent Kidman flying into Tajiri, knocking him off the apron. Tajiri wasn’t originally eliminated, but Akio pulled him off the apron and the two began brawling around the ring.

In the ring Juvi and Kidman started to double team on London, and were trying everything to get him eliminated, when in came Nunzio. D-Von pulled Nunzio’s foot, and then he was sent over the top rope by the Cruiserweight Champion, Spike Dudley. However, it would be Nunzio to have the last laugh, as the referee saw the distraction by D-Von and sent Spike’s brothers to the back. Meanwhile, in the ring new Cruiserweight on the block, Juvi Guerrera was sent over the top by a hurricanrana by Rey who was on the apron.

Kidman swept London off his feet, and then went for the Shooting Star Press, but only got knees. London then went up to the top rope, but Noble climbed and went for the Tiger Bomb from the top rope, off the apron, sending London over the top. Kidman capitalised on this, and dropkicked Noble off the apron.

Meanwhile, Rey caught Spike Dudley coming off the top rope, and then sent the current- now former- Cruiserweight Champion onto the apron, and then knocked him off with a guillotine.

Mysterio then faced his opponent, Billy Kidman, and the crowd were really behind Rey, as the two multi-time Cruiserweight champions locked up in the centre of the ring. Rey had the advantage, but down came the Dudley Boys to collect their brother, Spike who was still on the outside. They then knocked the referee’s out, as Kidman smiled. London, who was also still on the outside, climbed onto the apron as Kidman set Mysterio up for the BK Bomb. Kidman saw London on the apron and knocked him off, sending his former friend and tag team partner into the barrier as the crowd booed. Mysterio then sent Kidman over the top with a dropkick, but there was no referee. Kidman climbed back on the apron as The Dudley’s climbed into the ring. They nailed the 3D on Rey, and then Kidman sent Rey over the top rope as the referees were just coming to their senses and called the bell, as we have a new Cruiserweight Champion!

Winner: Billy Kidman (New Cruiserweight Champion) at 12:13.

(OR: 76, CR: 73, M: 81.)

The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

When we return we see replays of what just went down in the ring with Billy Kidman becoming the new Cruiserweight champion. We then cut to the back where we see Eddie Guerrero hanging out, he is approached by Kurt Angle, and the two exchange looks, and then Angle finally begins to speak.

Angle: So, Eddie, it looks like the fans all want to see a match between Angle and Eddie next week on Smackdown. But that just isn’t going to happen (boos). You see, I just spoke to Mr. McMahon, and it’s going to be a Handicap Match, me and my brother, Eric Angle versus Eddie Guerrero next week on Smackdown LIVE from Sacramento, California (cheap pop). You see Eddie, I can cheat too.

Angle walks off as Eddie looks angry. Meanwhile, Kenzo Suzuki is making his way down to the ring. (98)

Kenzo is in the ring, along with his (gorgeous) wife, Hiroki. She has a microphone and the crowd boo as she begins to speak.

Hiroki: Today, Mr. Suzuki cannot speak as he has an operation in his mouth. So, he has asked me to speak for him. Tonight, Kenzo Suzuki has challenged the “legitimate athlete” Charlie Haas to a match. Kenzo Suzuki would like you all to watch the match carefully, as you may be looking at your new United States Champion-

Kenzo snatches the microphone from his wife, and then he holds his throat as he begins to speak.

Kenzo: God…. Bless…. America!

Kenzo drops the microphone and then Charlie Haas, along with Miss Jackie and Rico makes his way down to the ring.

Charlie Haas w/ Miss Jackie & Rico vs. Kenzo Suzuki w/ Hiroki

Another short match for Smackdown tonight, but it was a more solid effort overall from Kenzo Suzuki, who is yet to impress the fans. Kenzo has picked up a few new (impressive) moves, which he tried out on Haas. An impressive superplex from the top gave Kenzo immediate control of the match. However, all three outsiders got themselves involved a lot though Kenzo didn’t seem to mind as Hiroki threw the powder in the eyes of Miss Jackie. Rico then went to check on Miss Jackie as Kenzo rolled a shocked Haas up and got the win. Afterwards Kenzo looked like he was going to attack Haas again, but he just smiled and then made his way to the back celebrating with the crowd as the fans looked puzzled at Kenzo’s heroicness.

Winner: Kenzo Suzuki at 05:25.

(OR: 75, CR: 69, M: 82.)

Kenzo Suzuki gained 1 point of overness from this match.

Cole: Another interesting match there, and another big win for Kenzo Suzuki there.

Tazz: But why didn’t he attack Haas after the match. And what is with that smile?

Cole: Well, I’m not sure about that Cole but coming up next, highlights from the past weekend, featuring the Billion Dollar Man, Billy Gunn and John Bradshaw Layfield!

We see Billy Gunn and JBL entering various casinos and gambling with various girls, we see JBL dancing, and Gunn winning lots of money. We then see the Billion Dollar Man making his way down to the ring. (89)

When we return Billy is in the ring, and has a microphone in hand as the crowd boo him as he begins to speak.

Billion Dollar Gunn: Tonight I challenge my former friend, and tag team partner, Hardcore Holly (small pop). And I have to say that I’m not impressed with the under booking of such a fine talent like myself (boos). And as far as Eddie Guerrero (pop) goes, anytime any place, but I understand that you are a little busy next week in that Handicap Match with Kurt Angle and his brother. But when you think you can handle me, and then give my agent a call, I left my number on your car- next to the speeding ticket. But back to my opponent for tonight, Bob Holly. He isn’t even in my league. I mean, I am a former King of the Ring, a person who has been in the main event at SummerSlam before, and has come this close to becoming WWE Champion before. I am also THE most decorated tag team wrestler of all time winning ten WWE Tag Team Championships. I have also been an Intercontinental Champion, as well as a Hardcore Champion. And what has Bob Holly done for himself? Nothing. He debuted as Spark Plugg (pop) for crying out loud! But enough of the insults, time is money, and although I have a lot of it, I can’t waste my time talking to low-lives like you, and Bob Holly, especially Californian low-lives (boos). So, Bob, just come out here and do your job, lay down to me, and then we should be fine (boos). And I don’t want to here a word from you ignorant Californians (boos) either! I am a billionaire-

Hardcore Holly’s music hits the arena and he comes out to a decent pop from this Californian crowd, he has a microphone in his hand and he begins to speak as the crowd quieten down.

Hardcore Holly: Since you seem to think that you’re so tough, how about you fight in MY sort of match (small pop).

Billion Dollar Gunn: What are you talking about?

Holly: What I am trying to say is this: Let’s make this match a Hardcore Match (HUGE pop)!

Billion Dollar Gunn (after a short hesitation): You’re on!

Holly runs down the ramp and then gets the match started as the crowd go wild.

Hardcore Match

Billion Dollar Gunn vs. Hardcore Holly

The first match to last long enough for the fans to truly enjoy it. An interesting encounter between these two, and a return to form for Holly, in his first good match since returning to the ring- last November. It was nice to see a worker doing something that he does well. Holly gave it his all, and it was a surprise to see Gunn taking some shots as well. The match went outside on the hot streets of California, before returning backstage and going into the locker rooms. Holly seemingly had the match won, but Gunn low blowed Holly and then nailed the Fame-Ass-Er right on the concrete in the car park as the crowd were shocked. Gunn covered immediatley, and got the three. However, Holly didn’t let Gunn escape easily; the two brawled around for a while, exchanging words (as well as right hands) before finally being separated by referees.

Winner: Billion Dollar Gunn at 12:24.

(OR: 79, CR: 76, M: 83.)

COMMERCIAL BREAK

When we return we cut to the announce table, where we join Michael Cole and Tazz, ready for tonight’s US title match.

Cole: Well coming up next, our main event. The second match in a series of five. The first one at SummerSlam ended in controversy, with both men scoring a point each. If Cena can win this one, he can go 2-1 against Booker T.

Tazz: And that’s got to be a good thing.

Best Of 5 Series Match #2- Steel Cage Match

United States Championship

Booker T vs. John Cena

Booker T knew what the stakes were, whoever won this match would become the favourite to win the competition, and he tried everything that he could to try and pick up a win over Cena tonight, but it just didn’t work. An entertaining Steel Cage Match, which involved a top rope FU, as well as the referee being knocked out by a stiff kick from Booker T halfway through. Booker T nailed the scissors kick on Cena, and seemingly had the match won, but there wasn’t a referee, but Booker began scaling the cage and reached the top as the crowd booed as loud as they could. Cena soon got to his feet, and brought the Bookerman back into the ring and the two started exchanging right hands in the middle of the ring. Enter the Dudley Boy’s. D-Von knocked the referee out on the outside while Bubba climbed into the ring as Cena set Booker T up for a second FU. Bubba got in the ring and started pounding away at Cena before hitting the Bubba Bomb on Cena. Bubba climbed back over, as Booker covered- and got a two count. Booker then lifted Cena up to his feet, but Cena pushed him away, and nailed the FU on Booker out of nowhere and made the cover. Bubba tried to climb back over, but the referee counted to three, and declared John Cena the winner of the match. Bubba and Booker went straight after Cena, but got floored with the US championship belt. Cena celebrated in the ring as Smackdown came to and end with the crowd on their feet and Cena 2-1 over Booker T.

Winner: John Cena at 13:45.

(OR: 86, CR: 90, M: 77.)

The United States title has gained in image.

Overall Show Rating: 82

Quick Match Results:

Heidenreich def. Scotty 2 Hotty

Billy Kidman wins the Cruiserweight Battle Royal to become the new Cruiserweight champion

Kenzo Suzuki def. Charlie Haas

Billion Dollar Gunn def. Hardcore Holly in a Hardcore match

John Cena def. Booker T in a Steel Cage Match

Biggest Pops:

1. Rey Mysterio

2. Eddie Guerrero

3. John Cena

4. Paul London

5. Hardcore Holly

Most Heat:

1. Kurt Angle

2. Billion Dollar Gunn

3. Booker T

4. The Dudley Boy’s

5. Kenzo Suzuki

Tuesday August 24th 2004- Lucas Jackson

The Smackdown tapings went well tonight, and our main event, the steel cage match between John Cena and Booker T went off well and will definitely be one to watch.

No JBL or Taker, as I have given both men a week off, but Billy Gunn was in action, and his matches are really improving. Nice to see Hardcore Holly back on our TV screens as well. It will be interesting to see how Rock Bottom starts shaping up, especially with a main event already signed.

However, with all that good news, there had to be some bad news, and today there is quite a lot. Firstly, Shannon Moore is having surgery on his ankle and it is confirmed that he will be out for about three months. We just hope he doesn't milk his injury like Rikishi did, otherwise he too could find himself on the unemployment line.

And secondly, Rob Van Dam was again unhappy, as he will yet again be Mr. Saturday Night, taking a backseat from Smackdown action this week. I have confirmed him that he shall have a match for Rock Bottom, even if it is a rematch against Kenzo Suzuki.

Speaking of Kenzo Suzuki, his match went down well with the crowd tonight, and the crowd are really starting to see him as a credible US title contender, which is what all the writers want, so is a good thing.

Also, the Cruiserweight battle royale was spot on, and should be an excitng match to watch. I spoke to all ten men involved before hand, and they were really happy going into the match, which is a good thing.

That's it for today though, and you'll have to wait until Thursday to check out the results. See ya then!

I swear Chuck Palumbo is on Raw?

Saturday 21st August 2004- Lucas Jackson

I just finished watching Velocity, and from what I saw it looked like a good show. However, it was VERY different at the show. The crowd didn't really dig the Kenzo/Holly match and so that was moved and shown BEFORE the Billy Gunn and Rey Mysterio match, which was then bumped to the main event, and the crowd seemed to like it. Holly had a lot to say about that, and how we shouldn't edit anything, even if it sucks. I asked Holly if he watched the match, and got no reply.

I met with Holly before I watched the show in my hotel room, and he has demanded a push, just like Billy Gunn. I refused and said that with a new series of Tough Enough coming up he was more than likely to be needed for that. Holly agreed, but said that he wanted to retire soon. I said that he could have his last match on Smackdown this week, with a loss to Billy Gunn. He agreed and left my hotel room.

Speaking of Gunn we confused him by saying that the promo that he did on Velocity on Tuesday backstage would air this week before his match. But it will actually air on Smackdown this week.

Elsewhere on Velocity, we had to edit out a few racist remarks that were made during the Cruiserweight tag match because while they weren't heard by all they were heard by the competitors and I felt that it was the right thing to do.

Speaking of Velocity, I met with Shannon Moore today about he's current situation. For those of you who don't know Shannon suffered an ankle injury at a recent house show in a match with Akio. Shannon injured his ankle after being sent over the top rope with a back body drop and landing awkwardly on his ankle at the start of the match. Nevertheless Shannon continued the match and still managed to pick up a victory after the Mooregasm. Shannon's doctor has said that he will miss up to nine weeks of ring action, but could be sooner due to his age. We wish Shannon a quick recovery and hope to see him back in the ring soon.

Well, I'm off to bed now, really tired, and they want me to be at the Raw show on Monday, so tomorrow is my only day off and I need to get some sleep. See ya folks.

Velocity 21/8/2004 (Taped: 17/08/2004)

Montreal, Canada

The opening pyro’s hit the arena and the Montreal crowd are wild as we go to the ring for our first match.

The Dudley Boys w/ Spike Dudley def. Rico & Steven Richards

In this short squash match, the current Cruiserweight champion, Spike Dudley allowed his brothers to nail the 3D on a returning Rico after Spike attacked him on the outside. Afterwards all three Dudley’s just beat the living hell out of Rico and Richards.

(OR: 78, CR: 74, M: 83.)

We then see footage from Smackdown, this time the premiere episode of The Great American Show.

Out comes the white limo with the horns without a scratch, despite being absoloutley destroyed just four days ago at SummerSlam at the hands of the Undertaker. The limo stops at the top of the aisle and then a Mexican man gets out of the drivers cabin and then walks down to the other end and opens up the door, and out steps our WWE Champion, JBL followed by the Billion Dollar Man, Billy Gunn. The two begin to walk down the aisle as the crowd boo them, but the two just smile as JBL gets into the ring. JBL grabs a microphone from Tony Chimmel, and then he begins to speak as his music quitens down with the crowd still booing like hell for our WWE Champion.

JBL: Just four days removed from SummerSlam, and out comes the Great American, John Bradshaw Layfield- STILL WWE Champion. Undertaker, you tried everything to try and beat me four days ago, but in the end, I had to teach you a lesson, and that the only way you can beat me is by disqualification (boos). The fact remains that I could have pinned your ass to the mat at SummerSlam, and I could have easily won the match (boos). But I didn’t feel up to it Undertaker. But what I am even more excited about is the fact that the Undertaker is NOT here tonight ladies and gentlemen (boos) which means that you people won’t be seeing John Bradshaw Layfield wrestle tonight (mixed reaction). However, what you will see is the first in a series of my own talk show. The Great American Show hosted by the greatest American of all time, and your WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield (boos). Now, I’d just like to introduce to you the man who managed to beat the living hell out of Eddie Guerrero last night, the Billion Dollar Man Billy Gunn!

The crowd boo as JBL passes the microphone over to Billy Gunn and he begins to speak.

Billy: Thanks JBL; this really means a lot to me. You see, I have been wrestling for over ten years now, and not once have I had any recognition for anything I have done. If you look at what I have achieved in my long career, yet nobody seems to give a damn. I am an Intercontinental Champion, a WWE Hardcore Champion, the 1999 King of the Ring, and a ten time WWE Tag Team Champion. As a matter of fact, JBL and I have had similar success in the ring. But now we have joined forces, we are even better. Because a few weeks ago, my brother Bart Gunn (small pop) was involved in a horrific car crash and he escaped with only a broken leg. And it made me realise, what if it was me? So later that day I decided for the first time in my life to play the lottery. And last Saturday night I won an undisclosed amount of money, and I am now a millionaire! And together with JBL Enterprises, we are both billionaires (boos). Hence my new name, the Billion Dollar Man (boos). But, more importantly was what happened last Sunday night at SummerSlam. Do you remember Eddie? I hope you do, because I have had enough of living under somebody like you. You weren’t even an American, yet you held the WWE Championship for over three months, holding guys like me down in the process. Cant you see Eddie, that belt should never have been held by you, just like you should never be wrestling in that ring again. And I am going to make sure of that-

“VIVA LA RAZA!”

The crowd go wild as Eddie Guerrero comes down in his low rider. However, we don’t see Eddie’s face as the car has tinted out windows. We then see Eddie come from behind and knock Billy Gunn down from behind and then start pounding away with lefts and rights. JBL tries to get involved but receives an enziguri, which takes our WWE Champion down. Eddie is on fire, until we here the music of our Olympic Hero, Kurt Angle and he makes his way down to the ring and clotheslines Eddie down. Gunn nails the Rich-Ass-Er (as it is now called) on Eddie but then down comes our General Manager, Theodore R. Long as the crowd cheer. Long has a microphone in hand and he climbs into the ring and begins to speak, looking a little bit frustrated with what’s going on.

Long: Holla, holla, holla! You betta hold it right there, playa. Because anyhow anyone of you playas touches Eddie Guerrero again tonight you’ll all be indefinitely suspended (cheers). And JBL, as entertaining as your segment is, it has gone on far too long, and quite frankly, you’re beginning to piss me off. So tonight, even though the Undertaker isn’t here, you will wrestle a match, and you will wrestle with your WWE Championship on the line. And your opponent is Rob Van Dam! Goodnight playas!

Theodore R. Long’s music hits the arena and then the General Manager of Smackdown leaves the stage as JBL, Gunn and Angle just stand there looking angry in the ring. (87)

And yeah, Gunn does work better as a heel, as when he's a face all he can say is "I'm a ten time tag champion, book me on Velocity!" but at least as a heel he is cool.

mrhelm, you WILL like the Billy Gunn push, as he is my Orlando Jordan since Raw took him off me, lol! And like I have said before, I mark out for Billy Gunn, so I push him in every game I play. So it was either this, or him beating JBL at SummerSlam, lol!

Thursday 19th August 2004- Lucas Jackson

After watching Smackdown last night in my hotel room in Montreal, I have to say that the crowd were really into the show, and JBL (for the first time in his reign as champion) actually got some decent heel heat. Also, Billy Gunn is really getting over with the fans, and he didn't even wrestle tonight.

Incase you guys haven't guessed, there will be a BIG Billy Gunn vs. Eddie Guerrero feud coming up in the (near) future, and it will result in a big push for the Assman. It will be interesting to see how this feud goes. Many fear that it may have to be cut short, but I don't believe that that's the case, as Billy has proven himself to be a good worker- when he wants to be.

Many people enjoyed the addition of a Piper's Pit like talk show (The Great American Show) and feel that JBL is a good host, especially as the WWE Champion. It serves a double purpose in my eyes, one to allow a JBL segment every week, and two to be Smackdown's answer to Raw's Highlight Reel since Piper's Pit abruptly ended.

The main event and brawl, while it kind of ignored RVD was still good for RVD's limelight, and has put him on the map as a credible challenger for the title in the future, especially after a DQ win. The brawl really continued the JBL/Taker feud, and sets up our main event for Rock Bottom nicely. Though we do not know what the match will be.

Billy Kidman's turn is nice, and next week in the Cruiserweight Battle Royale we have a HUGE surprise for him, that he will find out at the tapings next Tuesday. We have been trying to find Kidman a manager for weeks now, and we have finally found one, who will debut next week on Smackdown. I cannot hint at the feud Kidman will go in as it will spoil next weeks Battle Royale for oyu, but it will be a nice addition to the Rock Bottom card.

That's it for this week really, tomorrow I have a day off and so I am spending time at an autograph signing meeting the fans.

Smackdown 19/8/2004

Montreal, Canada

The opening pyro’s go off and then we see that chairs have been set up in the ring and there is a plasma screen, as well as the American flag in the middle of the ring. We have no idea what it is for, but then we hear the famous music of our WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield as Smackdown opens up. Out comes the white limo with the horns without a scratch, despite being absoloutley destroyed just four days ago at SummerSlam at the hands of the Undertaker. The limo stops at the top of the aisle and then a Mexican man gets out of the drivers cabin and then walks down to the other end and opens up the door, and out steps our WWE Champion, JBL followed by the Billion Dollar Man, Billy Gunn. The two begin to walk down the aisle as the crowd boo them, but the two just smile as JBL gets into the ring. JBL grabs a microphone from Tony Chimmel, and then he begins to speak as his music quitens down with the crowd still booing like hell for our WWE Champion.

JBL: Just four days removed from SummerSlam, and out comes the Great American, John Bradshaw Layfield- STILL WWE Champion. Undertaker, you tried everything to try and beat me four days ago, but in the end, I had to teach you a lesson, and that the only way you can beat me is by disqualification (boos). The fact remains that I could have pinned your ass to the mat at SummerSlam, and I could have easily won the match (boos). But I didn’t feel up to it Undertaker. But what I am even more excited about is the fact that the Undertaker is NOT here tonight ladies and gentlemen (boos) which means that you people won’t be seeing John Bradshaw Layfield wrestle tonight (mixed reaction). However, what you will see is the first in a series of my own talk show. The Great American Show hosted by the greatest American of all time, and your WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield (boos). Now, I’d just like to introduce to you the man who managed to beat the living hell out of Eddie Guerrero last night, the Billion Dollar Man Billy Gunn!

The crowd boo as JBL passes the microphone over to Billy Gunn and he begins to speak.

Billy: Thanks JBL; this really means a lot to me. You see, I have been wrestling for over ten years now, and not once have I had any recognition for anything I have done. If you look at what I have achieved in my long career, yet nobody seems to give a damn. I am an Intercontinental Champion, a WWE Hardcore Champion, the 1999 King of the Ring, and a ten time WWE Tag Team Champion. As a matter of fact, JBL and I have had similar success in the ring. But now we have joined forces, we are even better. Because a few weeks ago, my brother Bart Gunn (small pop) was involved in a horrific car crash and he escaped with only a broken leg. And it made me realise, what if it was me? So later that day I decided for the first time in my life to play the lottery. And last Saturday night I won an undisclosed amount of money, and I am now a millionaire! And together with JBL Enterprises, we are both billionaires (boos). Hence my new name, the Billion Dollar Man (boos). But, more importantly was what happened last Sunday night at SummerSlam. Do you remember Eddie? I hope you do, because I have had enough of living under somebody like you. You weren’t even an American, yet you held the WWE Championship for over three months, holding guys like me down in the process. Cant you see Eddie, that belt should never have been held by you, just like you should never be wrestling in that ring again. And I am going to make sure of that-

“VIVA LA RAZA!”

The crowd go wild as Eddie Guerrero comes down in his low rider. However, we don’t see Eddie’s face as the car has tinted out windows. We then see Eddie come from behind and knock Billy Gunn down from behind and then start pounding away with lefts and rights. JBL tries to get involved but receives an enziguri, which takes our WWE Champion down. Eddie is on fire, until we here the music of our Olympic Hero, Kurt Angle and he makes his way down to the ring and clotheslines Eddie down. Gunn nails the Rich-Ass-Er (as it is now called) on Eddie but then down comes our General Manager, Theodore R. Long as the crowd cheer. Long has a microphone in hand and he climbs into the ring and begins to speak, looking a little bit frustrated with what’s going on.

Long: Holla, holla, holla! You betta hold it right there, playa. Because anyhow anyone of you playas touches Eddie Guerrero again tonight you’ll all be indefinitely suspended (cheers). And JBL, as entertaining as your segment is, it has gone on far too long, and quite frankly, you’re beginning to piss me off. So tonight, even though the Undertaker isn’t here, you will wrestle a match, and you will wrestle with your WWE Championship on the line. And your opponent is Rob Van Dam! Goodnight playas!

Theodore R. Long’s music hits the arena and then the General Manager of Smackdown leaves the stage as JBL, Gunn and Angle just stand there looking angry in the ring. (81)

Billy Gunn gained 2 points of overness from this segment.

We see footage of how Mark Jindrak and Rene Dupree were able to capture the WWE Tag Team titles last Sunday night at SummerSlam as well as unseen footage from Kidman and London’s locker room where London slapped Kidman in the face.

WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Rene Dupree & Mark Jindrak © vs. Billy Kidman & Paul London

Kidman and London came down separately, but once in the ring they tried to work as a cohesive unit, and managed to get the early advantage on the champions. The crowd were really behind London, as he nailed a dropsault on Jindrak and landed on Dupree’s face. However, a missed Shooting Star Press sent Kidman to the back with a rib injury. London was shocked, but he still wished to continue the match for his team. It became obvious that London could not keep up with the faster tags from the champions. Dupree didn’t want to pin London after the French Tickler, and Jindrak didn’t want to pin London after the Mark of Excellence, and they wanted to beat the living hell out of the former tag champion. Dupree went and got a chair as the referee was knocked out, but then down came Kidman, injury and all and grabbed another steel chair from underneath the ring and then climbed into the ring. He faced Dupree but then he swerved and hit his own partner, laughing as he did so. Dupree couldn’t believe it as Kidman lifted London, his now former partner to his feet and allowed Dupree to floor London with another lethal chair shot. Kidman then set London up on the top rope and ordered Dupree and Jindrak to get the table, which they did. They set the table up and then Kidman nailed a vicious BK Bomb from the top rope on London through that table as the crowd booed. Afterwards Kidman remained in the ring and celebrated with the tag team champions as the crowd booed and EMT’s and referees came to check on London.

Winners: Rene Dupree & Mark Jindrak at 10:12.

(OR: 87, CR: 83, M: 92.)

Billy Kidman's turn was completed, and he is now a heel. Billy Kidman gained 2 points of overness from this turn. The WWE Tag Team titles have gained in image.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

When we return Josh Matthews is standing by with Rey Mysterio as the crowd cheer.

Josh: Tonight you are involved in a number one contenders match for the Crusierweight title next week. You will be facing three Cruiserweights which you have beaten in the past, Akio, Chavo Guerrero and Jamie Noble. Whatyou’re your chances in going into this match?

Rey: Well-

Spike (from behind): He hasn’t got no chance. Have you Rey?

Rey goes to throw a punch at Spike, but Spike’s older brothers Bubba and D-Von stop him. Spike just laughs at Rey as the three Dudley Brothers walk off in the opposite direction. We then cut to the ring for the next match (85)

#1 Contendership for the Cruiserweight title next week

Akio vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Jamie Noble vs. Rey Mysterio

The clear fan favourite in this match was the eight time Cruiserweight champion, Rey Mysterio, but all four men put in an amazing effort to make this an amazing match. It was nice to see Akio’s standing dropkick back, as well as some of the sick selling. Noble was the leader in this match as he managed to eliminate Akio early after the Tiger Bomb from the top rope, which Akio landed right on his head. To add an extra measure, Noble locked in that deadly submission manoeuvre that he calls the Trailer Hitch and Akio had no choice but to submit. Noble however, was soon sent over the top rope himself, and this allowed Rey and Chavo to get in the ring once again. Mysterio nailed the 619 on Chavo, but Noble pulled Mysterio off the apron and then got in the ring and nailed the Tiger Bomb on Chavo and picked up the pin. Noble went straight after Mysterio who was on the apron, but Mysterio spring boarded over with a dropkick, which set Jamie Noble up for the 619. Noble ducked the 619 and then set Mysterio up for the Tiger Bomb, but Mysterio reversed it into a DDT but when he went for the pin, Noble managed to get his foot on the bottom rope. And that’s when our Cruiserweight champion, Spike Dudley (along with his brothers Bubba and D-Von) made his way down to the ring. Spike got in the ring, but was knocked off the apron onto his brothers by Rey Mysterio. Mysterio then climbed on the apron, and went for a spinning Senton on Noble, but when he landed on Noble, Noble locked in an armbar on Mysterio. And just like in an Undertaker vs. Kurt match Mysterio tapped out while the referee counted to three for Mysterio’s pin.

Winner: Jamie Noble & Rey Mysterio by double decision at 14:03.

(OR: 82, CR: 71, M: 94.)

Spike (nor his brothers) didn’t allow the referee anytime to think as they came in the ring and nailed a 3D on Mysterio. But then down came our General Manager, Theodore R. Long with a microphone in hand.

Long: OK, OK. It seems like we have a situation on our hands regarding next weeks match for the Cruiserweight title. So, what we are going to do is this. We are going to have a ten man, over the top rope battle royal, with the winner becoming the new Cruiserweight champion. Now, you best belie that, playa!

Spike cannot believe it, nor can Noble, as next week, Spike has nine other men to defend his Cruiserweight title against!

We cut backstage where we see John Cena talking to a backstage staff member, when he is approached by our United States Champion, Booker T. The two don’t know anything and Booker T continues walking down the corridor as the six man match is next. (86)

Charlie Haas, John Cena & Tajiri vs. Booker T & The Dudley Boys

An interesting, but short six man encounter between the United States Champion and John Cena. Booker T had an advantage of having an experienced tag team on his side, but John Cena had the legitimate athlete, Charlie Haas as well as that Japanese Buzzsaw, Tajiri on his side. Cena and Booker T saw little ring time, as the match was really between Tajiri and The Dudley’s. Tajiri got that blue mist on Bubba in the early going, and that meant that Bubba crawled to the wrong corner to make the tag and received a sucker punch from Cena. Tajiri was vicious with those kicks and managed to kick Bubba a total of nineteen times in the course of the match. When Haas came in the ring he used his amateur wrestling skills to his advantage and managed to nail two German suplexes on Bubba. The match was pretty much back and forth from here, as when Booker T got in the ring he almost kicked Haas’ head off, and took control for a while. When Cena and Booker T finally got in the ring, it truly was back and forth action, with Cena ducking the scissors kick, and then Booker T landing on his feet after an FU attempt. Booker T went for the Houston Hangover on Cena, but Cena moved out of the way and managed to get to his corner and tag in Tajiri. Tajiri then nailed the Buzzsaw kick on Booker T and got the pin over the United States Champion to win the match for his team. Afterwards Team Cena celebrated in the ring while Team Booker scurried up the ramp.

Winners: Team Cena at 09:23.

(OR: 81, CR: 78, M: 84.)

We cut to the announce desk where are joined by our hosts for the evening, Michael Cole and Tazz.

Cole: We have had some amazing matches so far tonight, and our main event is next!

Tazz: But what is scary is how we could have a new WWE Champion just days after SummerSlam.

Cole: And that match is next!

We cut to the back where we see various employees running for their lives like they are being chased by something. The camera then turns and we see the Undertaker walking into the arena as the crowd go wild! (100)

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP

John Bradshaw Layfield © w/ Billion Dollar Man Billy Gunn vs. Rob Van Dam

It was obvious that JBL didn’t want to be here, and that he knew that the Undertaker was in the arena, as he kept looking at the ramp every few seconds, checking to see whether or not the Deadman was in the arena or not. This allowed the challenger, Rob Van Dam to get the early advantage. However, JBL used his strength and size to his advantage as he managed to duck many of RVD’s kick and then set him up for the clothesline from hell. However, before contact the lights went out and the crowd cheered, but nothing happened. And when the lights returned to normal JBL was down on the floor, and RVD was on the top rope looking for the Five Star Frog Splash. However, Billy Gunn climbed onto the apron and sent RVD flying off the top rope with a dropkick, sending him face first into the barrier. Gunn then nailed the Rich-Ass-Er on RVD on the outside and began to laugh.

Winner: Rob Van Dam (DQ) at 06:19.

(OR: 86, CR: 85, M: 87.)

Billy Gunn climbs into the ring and then he joins JBL and the two laugh. But the lights go out and this time they stay out. We here the chimes and then a lightning bolt hits the ring, and we see that Billy Gunn is knocked out. JBL starts slapping Gunn round the face, but Gunn is out for good. We here the second chime, and then down comes the Undertaker as the crowd go wild. Taker walks down the aisle as JBL shouts and screams for him to stop. Taker climbs into the ring and he raises the lights as JBL goes straight onto the attack. He has the advantage at first, but Taker soon gets it back and chokeslams JBL right onto the mat as the crowd cheer. JBL rolls out the ring and tries to get back in his limousine, but the doors are locked, and the limo starts driving off. Taker is out the ring and knocks JBL down with a Big Boot and then sends him over the barrier with a clothesline. The two begin exchanging right hands as they make their way through the crowd, eventually ending up near the announce table, where Taker sets JBL up for the tombstone as Cole and Tazz flee into the crowd. The Deadman tombstones JBL through the table and the crowd go wild as the Deadman climbs into the ring and celebrates with the WWE Championship as Smackdown (scarily) comes to an end with the crowd on its feet. (95)

Quick Match Results:

WWE Tag Champions Rene Dupree & Mark Jindrak def. Billy Kidman & Paul London

Akio vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Jamie Noble vs. Rey Mysterio ends in a double decision between Mysterio and Noble

Charlie Haas, John Cena & Tajiri def. Booker T & The Dudley Boys

Rob Van Dam def. JBL (DQ)

Biggest Pops:

1. Undertaker

2. Rob Van Dam

3. John Cena

4. Rey Mysterio

5. Paul London

Most Heat:

1. JBL

2. Kurt Angle

3. Booker T

4. Billy Gunn

5. The Dudley Boys

Overall Rating: 86

Best Match:

Rene Dupree & Mark Jindrak vs. Billy Kidman & Paul London

Worst Match:

None, they were all pretty much the same.