Smackdown: 2003

[Guest Jebus]

WWE Wrestlemania XIX Results

• Matt Hardy pinned Rey Misterio to retain the WWE Cruiserweight title

• The Undertaker defeated A-Train & The Big Show in a "handicap" match

• Trish Stratus defeated Victoria and Jazz in a "three way" match to win the WWE women's title

• Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas defeated Chris Benoit & Rhyno, and Los Guerreros in a "three way" match to retain the WWE tag team titles

• Shawn Michaels pinned Chris Jericho

• Triple H pinned Booker T. to retain the World heavyweight title

• Hulk Hogan pinned Vince McMahon in a "Street fight" match

• The Rock pinned Steve Austin

• Brock Lesnar pinned Kurt Angle to win the WWE heavyweight title

[TheReaper316]

Edge

[Mongrel]

The Big Show

[Guest The Real Deal]

Chris Benoit.

[sheff]

Edge

[Guest ifusmell2100]

Chris Benoit.

[stokeriño]

Isn't Kurt Angle meant to be having neck surgery?

Wasn't Backlash still a joint PPV? (Lesnar defended against Cena, I seem to recall)

Does it even matter?

Anyway...Lesnar already did Undertaker and Big Show to death over the previous 6 months, so it's really a matter of whether to turn Benoit or Edge (on the presumption that they'd have to turn). In which case...I go with Edge.

[Guest Jebus]

I started the split PPVs a bit early.

Angle actually didnt need surgery afterall.

Edge just needed time to heal his neck, so he'll be back shortly.

[Guest ryan_the_canuck]

Big Show.

[R.W.]

I started the split PPVs a bit early.

Angle actually didnt need surgery afterall.

Edge just needed time to heal his neck, so he'll be back shortly.

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It's a shame that the humour was unintentional, because I laughed out loud at that.

Seriously, you should have gone into greater detail over why Steph was letting the fans choose - that's the sort of announcement that would undoubtedly be made on Smackdown itself.

[Guest gangsta]

Chris Benoit.

[Guest Dakendo]

Gotta be Chris Benoit.

[LUEshi]

Edge

[Guest Jebus]

Brock Lesnar has a new challenger!

In a recent poll created by our own Stephanie McMahon, we finally have a winner. Edge won the contest cleanly, with second and third place winners close behind, Chris Benoit and Big Show closely behind. We all look forward to our Judgment Day Main Event.

-wwe.com

[Guest Jebus]

Smackdown! Preview for April 03, 2003

Tune in for the fallout of Wrestlemania XIX! Its sure to be a great show, as Stephanie McMahon will make a world-wide public announcement about the new number one contender. Also, Eddie Guerrero will be taking on A-Train, while Team Angle will be taking on a newly formed team.

Confirmed Matches:

Charlie Haas and Shelton Benoit vs. Tajiri and Funaki - Non Title

Eddie Guerrero vs. A-Train

Shannon Moore vs. Rey Mysterio

And Stephanie's special main event!

[Guest Jebus]

Smackdown Results

"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson starts playing, with the usual video, and at the end it shows Brock Lesnar’s amazing victory at Wrestlemania XIX!

Stephanie Announces the New Contender!

As soon as the intro is over “All Grown Up Now” starts playing, and Stephanie McMahon comes down to the ring. She gets into the ring, and gets a microphone.

Stephanie - Welcome tooooo Smackdown! First of all, I would love to congratulate our new WWE Champion, Brock Lesnar! For every champion, there needs to be a challenger. And you, the fans, picked that challenger. In a close match, Edge won first place, followed by Chris Benoit in second. I know what you might be thinking, Edge is still hurt from his vicious attack at No Way Out. Well, I’ve talked to him and his doctors. His doctors said that Edge is not injured at all, and that he will be able to wrestle and less than three weeks. Edge also said himself that he wants a match the night he gets back! And for tonight's main event, we’ll see Brock Lesnar go one on one with a man that wants revenge on Brock, John Cena!

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Stephanie McMahon gained overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Backstage, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin are backstage with their Tag Team Titles on their shoulders.

Shelton - Good job partner, nothings going to get these titles off us.

Charlie - You know it, we’re Team Angle, the world’s greatest tag team. No team can beat us, not Los Guerreros, not Chris Benoit and Rhyno, not anyone!

Shelton - Exactly. Did you hear any news on Kurt?

Charlie - I heard he’s coming back next week, hopefully.

Shelton - I can’t wait till his rematch, then Team Angle will be Team Gold.

Charlie - Hey, we got a match to get to, let’s go.

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Team Angle vs. Tajiri and Funaki - Non Title

Tajiri and Funaki are just getting in the ring and Team Angle’s music starts playing. Shelton starts things out with Tajiri. The two start grappling, but Shelton gets a cheap shot in. he starts stomping on Tajiri, and puts Tajiri in a leg lock, until Funaki stops the hold. The referee tries to get Funaki back in his corner, while Charlie Haas runs in. The two start double teaming Tajiri, and the ref doesn't see it. Haas then attacks Funaki, and Funaki falls face first onto the mat outside. While the ref tries to see what's wrong with Funaki, Shelton gets one of the tag titles, and nails Tajiri with it! While Haas watches on, Chavo Guerrero pulls him off the apron. Eddie then runs in and hits Shelton with the other Tag Title! Eddie puts Tajiri on top on Shelton, and Los Guerreros hide under the ring. The ref sees the pins, and runs in, 1...2...3 Eddie and Chavo get out of under the ring and walk off laughing at Team Angle, who can’t believe they just lost.

Winners: Tajiri and Funaki

Chavo Guerrero Jr debuted his new gimmick (Rebel), it got a positive response. Eddie Guerrero (Rebel) debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response.

--Commercial Break--

Rey Mysterio vs. Shannon Moore w/Matt Hardy V1

The two starts going at it with quick attacks, but no one gets an advantage until Matt Hardy started interfering and starts toying around with Mysterio. this continues until Shannon accidentally knocks Rey into the referee. Matt takes advantage of this, and runs in and nails Rey with his Cruiserweight Title! Shannon covers and Matt wakes up the referee, 1...2...3! Matt Hardy gets in the ring and continues his assault on Mysterio, telling him he’ll never be the champion!

Winner: Shannon Moore

72/67/84 ***

Shannon Moore gained overness from this match.

The Devil’s Advocate

A video starts airing with a dark theme, with a dark voice in the background.

“I’ve been in the dark too long.”

“Their shadows consume me.”

“It’s time to come out!”

“You’ll see me soon”

“And remember, I warned you!”

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--Commercial Break--

Is This Cena’s Night?

Backstage, John Cena is standing next to Josh Matthews.

Matthews - John Cena, tonight you will be facing Brock Lesnar, and comments?

Cena - Why would I be here if I didn't have no comments? I so hyped up for this match, I’m not even going to rap for this one. Its been months since I got my rematch with Brock. He injured my leg, and I’ve been waiting so much for this for too long now. When I win this match, then I finally get my title match. But wait, hers a tiny rap for you. “Yo Brock, you thought I was gone, but by the end of tonight, you’ll be just like William Shatner, screaming “KHAAAAAAAAAAN!”

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--Commercial Break--

Backstage, Undertaker is on a phone, talking to his wife, when all of a sudden the FBI runs in and attacks him! The beat him down with steel chairs until he's is unconscious.

Nunzio - Lets go tell the boss, his work is done!

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The Undertaker lost overness from this segment.

Eddie Guerrero vs. A-Train

As we come back from the backstage segment, you can hear the train, and out comes A-Train. After he gets in the ring, “We lie, we cheat, we steal” starts playing and out comes Los Guerreros, and Chavo holding a steal chair and stays on the ramp if Haas and Benjamin attack them. To two trade blows, and have a long match, until Eddie busts out the tri-fector suplex, then gets the Frog Splash for the 1...2...3! Los Guerreros celebrate, then leave.

Winner: Eddie Guerrero

77/77/78 **1\2

--Commercial Break--

Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena - Non-Title Match

First out is Cena with his usual jersey but with a serious look on his face. Then Brock Lesnar's music starts playing, and comes out to the ring sporting his WWE Title and new pyro. The two fight for close to twenty minutes in a long, and grueling match, with lots of cheating by John Cena. Cena starts to get sick of the beating, so his picks up his steel chain. He goes to hit Brock, but Brock nails the F-5 on him! 1...2...3!

Winner: Brock Lesnar

78/82/70

Wolverine Hunted

As Brock is celebrating, we are shown backstage footage, and someone is knocked out, its Chris Benoit! Theres blood all over the ground and the back of his head. WWE officials and superstars such at Rhyno, and Los Guerreros are trying to help him and figure out what’s happening. We leave Smackdown with a huge mystery!

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Chris Benoit lost overness from this segment.

Overall Rating: 69% (Ouch)

We got a 5.85 rating for 'Smackdown!'!

The attendance level was 7510 people.

We made $300400 from ticket sales.

Brock Lesnar and John Cena didn't 'click' in their match, maybe due to their mismatched skills causing their styles not to gel? - Road Agent

I think I should be higher up the card. - Eddie Guerrero

Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin work well together as a team, it adds to their matches. - Road Agent

[Guest Jebus]

Velocity Results - Saturday April 5, 2003

Recap Video of Chris Benoit's attack from Smackdown!

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Chris Benoit lost overness from this segment.

Los Guerreros def. The FBI (Palumbo and Stamboli), Team Angle failed attack afterwards

84/76/93 ****

Matt Hardy def. Brian Kendrick

76/68/84 ***

Recap Video of Stephanie McMahon announcing Edge as the new contender to Brock's Title

76

Brock Lesnar lost overness from this segment.

Recap Video of Undertakers attack

80

"The Boss" gained overness from this segment.

Nunzio def. Billy Kidman with help from Stamboli and Palumbo

71/59/83 **1/2

Overall Rating: 70%

We got a 4.45 rating for 'Velocity'!

The attendance level was 7529 people.

We made $301160 from ticket sales.

NWATNA got a 0.69 television rating for 'XPlosion'!

The event was attended by 4538 people.

They made $181520 from ticket sales.

WLW TV, Xplosion, HWA TV, Rage TV, La Lutte FLI, and Fake You TV are trying to compete with us, but are being destroyed in the ratings. - Road Agent

I think i should be higher up the card. - Chuck Palumbo

[Mongrel]

I will continue to enjoy this if Nunzio keeps getting genuine ring time.

Very nice start here, although maybe a short recap of Velocity matches would be nice.

[Guest Jebus]

I already do short recaps for Smackdown matches. >_>

But, Velocity is meant to be a small show, so I dont give much details for it.

And for Nunzio, Im really thinking of making FBI a strong group. Dont have much ideas for them right now though.

[Mongrel]

Ah, fair enough. Possibly just the finisher used, such as for Hardy/Kendrick

Matt Hardy d. Brian Kendrick

Fast paced match dominated by Hardy. Hardy wins with a Twist of Fate at 3:12

[Guest Jebus]

The FBI getting pushed soon?

With the recent attack of The Undertaker, and that fabulous matches put on by all three members this past week on Velocity, it seems all three will be getting a push soon. Rumors say that in the coming months, they might just have some gold.

-Sunday April 6, 2003.  rajahwwf.com

[Guest Jebus]

Smackdown Results

"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson starts playing, with the usual video, and the show kicks off with Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman coming out to the ring!

Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman vs. Matt Hardy and Shannon Moore

Then the connection picks up and out comes VeeeOneahhhh! Hardy and Kidman start things off with Kidman still wanting revenge for his loss at No Way Out. Usual tag match with Team Mattitude, and lots of cheating. The match ends when, Kidman gets tripped on the steel steps by Hardy and the ref tries to help him, while Rey goes for the 619 on Moore. Rey jumps over the ropes, but gets nailed by Matt and his Cruiserweight Title! Shannon covers, the ref sees the cover, 1...2...3! Shannon’s second win over Mysterio! Team Mattitude starts laughing at Rey, then Hardy gets a microphone.

Winners: Shannon Moore and Matt Hardy

80/72/89 ***1/2

Matt Sets the Challenge

Matt Hardy - Rey, you want this title so bad? You want a shot at the title so bad? Well you got it! (fans cheer) On one condition. To even get a shot at this title, you have to win not one, not two, but three matches against cruiserweights of my challenging. If you even happen to do this, you’ll get this title shot!

Hardy and Moore continue to stomp on and laugh at Mysterio as we fad backstage...

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Warming Up

Backstage Los Guerreros are walking in a hallway warming up for their match

Eddie - Esse vato, como estas?

Chavo - Excelente mi amigo. You ready?

Eddie - Of course Chavito, the FBI are going down! We been them Saturday and there’s no chance in hell there going to beat us tonight! Come on, we gotta get out there!

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Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Los Guerreros vs. The Full Blooded Italians

First out are Los Guerreros in their low rider, followed by the FBI. Such a great rematch from Velocity, no wonder they decided to televise this worldwide! Usual Los Guerrero cheating, but the fans not caring, and the FBI getting some good offence. It ends as Charlie Haas comes down to the ring, and gets chased out by Chavo! With Chavo gone, Eddie goes for the Frog Splash on Stamboli, but Shelton knocks Eddie off! Stamboli picks Eddie up and hits the FBI DDT, 1...2...3! Team Angle finally got their revenge on Los Guerreros!

Winners: The FBI

83/75/91 *** 3/4

Eddie Guerrero lost overness from this match. Johnny Stamboli gained overness from this match. Chuck Palumbo gained overness from this match.

The Devils Advocate Part 2

Another video with a dark theme starts airing, and the dark voice starts talking.

“I can hear the shadows talking”

“They don't like me”

“And I hate them”

“Everyone has left me behind”

“No one wanted me”

“Now I can take my frustration out”

“See you in two weeks”

84

Sean O'Haire gained overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Backstage, we have news that Chris Benoit has been attacked again! There is a note on his back that says “Next Week”

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Backstage, Nunzio is walking backstage through a hallway with Stamboli and Palumbo.

Nunzio - Good job fellas, with your win earlier and mine on Velocity, we’re sure to go places.

Stamboli - But what about the Undertaker? Isn’t he still after us?

Nunzio - Nah, he’s gone. The boss is sure to be happy.

Palumbo - Who is this “Boss” anyways?

Nunzio - It’s - OH MY GOD!

Right in Nunzio’s face is the Undertaker. Nunzio yells to run, so the three do so. They run though the hallway and make a quick turn. The camera finally gets there, and the Undertaker is bloodied. The camera looks up, and John Cena is standing over Undertaker!

Nunzio - Good job boss, so I guess our job is done?

Cena nods.

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Nunzio gained overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Tajiri and Funaki vs. Jamie Noble and Nunzio

Tajiri and Funaki are already in the ring, as Jamie Noble and Nunzio with a huge smirk on his face. A very great match here, showing off Smackdown’s cruiserweight division. The match is very even, until Noble and Nunzio attacks Funaki, and Nunzio hits the Sicilian Slice on Tajiri, for the 1...2...3! Nunzio still has a huge smirk on his face while we go backstage.

Winners: Jamie Noble and Nunzio

80/63/97 ****

Angle Returns!

Backstage, Team Angle is celebrating over their Tag Teams and their attack on Los Guerreros when, the returning Kurt Angle barges in. He's pure silent, and just shakes their hands.

Shelton - What’s wrong Kurt?

Kurt - I have some business to do.

He storms out as...

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--Commercial Break--

A video segment is shown, in a hospital. We see Edge in a hospital bed, and Brock Lesnar talking to him. They start talking about their match, and Edge says he’ll be back in a few weeks. Brock says he looks forward to it.

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Brock Lesnar lost overness from this segment.

Main Event - Non-Title

Brock Lesnar vs. A-Train

From wrestling a former tag team champion to a World Champion in two weeks? What a push, or is it? What seems like a squash at first, A-Train gets a lot of offence in, but Brock finishes him off with the F-5, 1...2...3! After the matches, Brock starts celebrating, but is nailed with a chair shot by Kurt Angle! Angle hits Brock over and over with the chair, then locks Brock in the Ankle Lock! Angle starts screaming “That title is mine Brock! Not yours, not Edge’s, it’s mine! MINE, MINE, MINE! The show ends as Kurt Angle says that.

Winner: Brock Lesnar

76/77/76 **1/4

Overall Rating: 76%

We got a 5.73 rating for 'Smackdown!'!

The attendance level was 7504 people.

We made $300160 from ticket sales.

Tajiri was working too stiffly, I could have been badly hurt. - Jamie Noble

I think I should be higher up the card. - Nunzio

Its great to be back.

[Guest Jebus]

Velocity Results

Sunday, April 12, 2003

Team Angle def. Bryan Danielson and Kid Romeo via Superkick/German Suplex Combo on Romeo, Los Guerreros attack Team Angle afterwards.

71/60/83 **1/2

Video Recap of the FBI/John Cena attack on the Undertaker

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Video Recap of Chris Benoit's attack from Smackdown

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The Attacker lost overness from this segment. Chris Benoit lost overness from this segment.

Brian Kendrick def. Crash Holly via Sliced Bread #2

67/55/80 **1/4

Crash Holly is losing overness because of his weak gimmick.

Video Recap of Kurt Angles attack on Brock Lesnar from Smackdown

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John Cena def. Rhyno via steel chain and F-U

81/77/85 ***3/4

Rhyno lost overness from this match. John Cena gained overness from this match.

Overall Rating: 70%

We got a 4.40 rating for 'Velocity'!

The attendance level was 7507 people.

We made $300280 from ticket sales.

I was thinking, how about giving me some matches with Chris Benoit? I think we'd be able to do some good work together given the chance. - Kurt Angle

Brian Kendrick and me don't have much chemistry in the ring. How about putting me in a program with a worker like Scotty 2 Hotty? I think our styles would really work well together. - Crash Holly

I think i should be higher up the card. - Kid Romeo

Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin work well together as a team, it adds to their matches. - Road Agent

La Lutte FLI, XPlosion, Fake You TV, and HWA TV are trying to compete with us, but are being destroyed in the ratings. - Road Agent

I think Funaki is not being pushed enough - Road Agent

[Guest Jebus]

The Rock = Sellout?

Rumors have it that The Rock has left the WWE to be a commited movie star. He might returned, but he may not.

-Saturday, April 12, 2003 wrestlezone.com

Edited December 23, 2004 by Jebus

[Guest Jebus]

Smackdown Results

"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson starts playing, with the usual video, and the show kicks off with Rey Mysterio coming out to the ring!

Matt Sends Out the First Challenger!

As Mysterio is waiting, the loading starts and out comes Matt Hardy Version 1!

Matt - Lots of cruisers have been wanting to beat you, but I picked one that's been dying to beat you. And that man is...Nunzio!

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Matt Hardy’s Challenger #1

Rey Mysterio vs. Nunzio

Nunzio gets the first offence in on Mysterio, with much cheating at all. Some nice spots such as Dragonrana on Nunzio, and a Top Rope Front Dropkick on Mysterio. It looks as if Nunzio is about to get the win, as the Undertaker drives his motorcycle out to the ring, and distracts Nunzio, as Mysterio trips him and hits the 619 for 1...2...3! Afterwards, Undertaker chokeslams Nunzio for revenge!

Winner: Rey Mysterio (2 Challenges Left)

73/75/89 ***1/2

The Devils Advocate Part 3

Same theme as always but with a more vicious voice.

“It’s happening next week”

“I finally show my face”

“You all will feel my pain”

“Two words”

“NEXT WEEK”

85

Sean O'Haire gained overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Shelton Benjamin w/Charlie Haas vs. Chavo Guerrero w/Eddie Guerrero

Typical cheating between both teams. Some evenness through out the match, but it ends with Chavo getting the brainbuster on Benjamin while Eddie attacks Haas, 1...2...3! After the main, Los Guerreros gloat about their win.

Winner: Chavo Guerrero

72/75/85 ***1/4

Backstage, we see Chris Benoit walking backstage, when he is attacked for the third week in a row! This time we caught who the attacker is...and it’s none other than...the Big Show! He looked extreme p/oed as we go to a commercial break.

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--Commercial Break--

Josh Matthews is backstage, and knocks on a door, and out comes John Cena.

Josh Matthews - John Cena we found out last week, that you were the mastermind behind the FBI’s attack on the Undertake-

Cena - Look, it’s as simple as this. When I was going to fight Brock, I knew I needed a backup plan if I didn’t win. Well that attack was my backup plan. I need to make a name for myself. Beating a legend in this business is just that way. Taker, I’ll see you later.

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John Cena gained overness from this segment.

--Commercial Break--

Backstage, Team Angle are in their locker room with Shelton holding some ice on his head. Kurt Angle comes in.

Haas - Hey Kurt, what was with last week.

Kurt - You damn well that title is mine, not Brocks.

Benjamin - We know this already

Kurt - Well Brock doesn’t, and I'm going to prove I do.

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Tajiri and Funaki vs. The Full Blooded Italian

First out are the FBI, then Tajiri and Funaki, who surprisingly get a big pop. Funaki and Palumbo start off the match, with Palumbo showing off his strength. The match ends with Stamboli getting the FBI DDT on Tajiri, for the 1...2...3!

Winners: Johnny Stamboli and Chuck Palumbo

68/66/86 ***

Backstage, we’re in Stephanie McMahon’s office.

Stephanie - If you’re wanting to know why I wasn’t on Smackdown last week, it was because I was visiting Edge in the hospital. Well good news, Edge will be back next week on Smackdown, so tune in!

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Main Event - Non Title

Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Kanyon?!

Yep, Kanyon’s special Smackdown debut, in a semi-squash match. Kanyon went for the Kanyon Cutter later in the match, but Brock pushed him out of it, and hit the F-5, for the 1...2...3! After the match, Kurt Angle ran down to the ring and nailed Brock with a steel chair. Kurt stared down at Brock as the show went off the air!

Winner: Brock Lesnar

77/80/92 ****

Overall Show Rating: 75%

We got a 6.23 rating for 'Smackdown!'!

The attendance level was 7012 people.

We made $280480 from ticket sales.