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WWE Cyber Sunday Results 10/26/08

Report by Jason Powell and ProWrestling.netWWE Cyber Sunday 10/26/08
Phoenix, Arizona

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Todd Grisham introduced the preview match from the top of the stage.

R-Truth, MVP, and Festus were shown backstage and R-Truth won with 59 percent of the vote.

1. Shelton Benjamin defeated R-Truth to retain the U.S. Title in 3:25. Jim Ross sat in on commentary with Tazz at ringside. At 3:00, Truth hit a missile dropkick and the crowd counted along with the nearfall. Moments later, Shelton hit his finisher for the win.

On the stage, Grisham plugged the pay-per-view one more time.

Live PPV

2. Rey Mysterio defeated Kane in a No Holds Barred match in 10:15. No Holds Barred won with 39 percent, last man standing 35, and two-of-three falls 26 percent. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler called the match from ringside and explained the basic rules of the match.

Rey pulled out a kendo stick and a stop sign from underneath the ring. Kane used a hog tied Rey with a camera cord around the ring post in a cool spot. Later, Kane brought a chair into the ring the two wrestlers took turns using it as a weapon. Later, Kane went for a chokeslam, but Rey turned it into a huracanrana. Rey followed up with a 619 and a springboard splash and scored the clean pin.

Pre-taped segments aired with three divas dressed in their Halloween costumes pleading for votes.

Backstage, Chris Jericho told Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, and Manu that if they really want to take it to the next level, they’ll attack Batista just like they attacked C.M. Punk. The threesome said they wouldn’t do his dirty work.

Teddy Long and Tiffany walked onto the stage. He hyped the Halloween costume contest and introduced Matt Hardy. Teddy announced that Evan Bourne won with 69 percent of the vote. Finlay had 25 percent, and Henry had only six.

3. Matt Hardy defeated Evan Bourne to retain the ECW Title in 11:05. At 5:00, Bourne was going for an Asai moonsault when Hardy reached up and took out his legs. Bourne sold a rib injury and Hardy spent the next two minutes working them over.

At 7:00, Hardy went for a crucifix slam, but Bourne slipped out and turned it into a huracanrana. A short time later, Hardy leapt off the second rope and was greeted with a spinning heel kick. At 9:30, Bourne hit the double knee press off the top rope for a good nearfall.

At 10:30, Bourne went for the Shooting Star Press off the top, but Hardy rolled out of the way. The announcers noted that it was the first time Bourne missed the move. Hardy went for the Twist of Fate, but Bourne caught him in a backslide for another nearfall. Moments later, Hardy hit the Twist of Fate and scored the clean pin. After the match, Hardy and Bourne shook hands.

A graphic noted that WrestleMania 25 tickets go on sale in 12 days.

At ringside, the announcers discussed the costume contest and introduced more contestants. Beth was dressed up like a gladiator, Jillian was Bat Girl, Maria was a bunny, and Kelly Kelly was a boat captain.

Grisham read the results of the tag match voting. 38 percent of the voters picked Cryme Tyme vs. The Miz and John Morrison, 35 percent picked Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes vs. C.M. Punk and Kofi Kingston, William Regal and Layla vs. Jamie Noble and Mickie James received 27 percent.

4. John Morrison and The Miz defeated Cryme Tyme in 10:20. The heels worked over JTG for the middle part of the match until he made the hot tag to Shad. The pace picked up while the big man worked over the heels, but it didn’t last long. Morrison kicked Shad’s knee and went for a cover with his feet on the ropes for leverage. JTG ran over and knocked them off.

Later, with all four men fighting in the ring, the ref pulled JTG out of the mix and ordered him out of the ring. The heels took advantage of the distraction. Miz kicked Shad, who had Morrison up for a slam, and Morrison hit the Moonlight Driver for the win.

More Divas in costume. Tiffany was a naughty nun, Brie Bella was Cleopatra, Natalya was a police officer, and Eve was a Ninja Turtle.

Backstage, Chris Jericho asked Great Khali to be in his corner to even the sides, but he was rejected.

A brief video noted that John Cena will return at the Survivor Series.

Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix made their entrance. “Unleash the Honk-A-Meter!,” Santino said. It’s 64-11. Santino said he’ll be the great Intercontinental Champion “in one week…and one year.” Santino ran down some of the local sports stars including “Shazam O’Neal.” A shot aired of Shaquile O’Neal sitting at ringside making a throat slashing gesture.

On the stage “Rod Grisham” (Santino’s name for Todd) introduced the three potential challengers and all three were shown backstage. Grisham revealed that Honky Tonk Man won the vote 35 percent (34 percent for Roddy Piper, and 31 Goldust).

Honky came out and cut a promo. He said Santino could be IC champ for 10 years, but he still wouldn’t compare to him. Honky called for his music and danced. Santino tried to emulate the dance by doing the robot. He finished it off by punching Honky.

5. Honky Tonk Man defeated Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix) by DQ in an Intercontinental Title match in 1:07. Honky was in control of the match when Beth reached in and tripped him. The referee called for the DQ. Afterward, Santino yelled at Beth for interfering.

Santino tried to leave the ring, but Goldust’s music played and he walked to ringside. Roddy Piper’s music played a short time later and he joined Goldust in blocking Santino’s path. Santino headed back inside the ring, where all three legends took turns beating him up. Honky finished him off with the Shake, Rattle, and Roll.

A commercial hyped the 800th Episode of Raw celebration that’s coming up on Nov. 3.

Videos aired of Maryse dressed like a French maid, Layla was Princess Leia, Victoria was a big banana, and Mickie James was Laura Croft.

A video recapped the Undertaker vs. Big Show feud.

Vickie Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero came out to make the announcement for the match stipulation. Last Man Standing won with 49 percent of the vote, 42 percent for “I Quit,” and only nine percent for the knockout match.

6. Undertaker defeated Big Show in a Last Man Standing match in 19:25. Ross and Tazz called the match and explained the rules beforehand. Taker used a chair to knock Show down at ringside, but he got up as the referee counted eight. At 8:30, both men went for simultaneous chokeslams. Taker DDT’d Show for a near finish, as Show wobbled to his feet at the nine count.

Show removed a turnbuckle, but Show shoved him toward it and Show ran into it sternum first. Taker followed up with a clothesline. They both stayed down as the ref counted. Taker got to his feet at seven and Show barely beat the count again.

At 11:20, both men started clearing the Raw and ECW announce tables. Show struck Taker with one of the television monitors and knocked him into the crowd. Taker struggled to get to his feet and Show grabbed a chair. Taker punched the chair into Show’s face and then climbed onto the guardrail. Show reached up and chokeslammed Taker through the announcers’ table. The ref counted slowly and Taker made it to his feet briefly at the 9.99999 count.

Back inside the ring, Show worked over Taker with repeated punches to the kidneys. Taker returned fire and eventually DDT’d Show. Taker sat up as a shot aired of Vickie and Chavo watching the match from the stage. Taker went old school and jumped right into Show’s choke and slam. At 17:00, Taker struggled to get to his feet and Show caught him with a knockout punch. Taker sat up at seven and made it to his feet before the 10 count.

Show grabbed a chair from ringside and slammed it over Taker’s head. Show reached down to pick up Taker, but was caught in the gogoplata submission hold. Show tapped immediately, but there were no submissions so the ref didn’t respond. Taker released the hold. The referee counted as both men were down. Taker struggled to his feet just before the ref counted to 10.

A WrestleMania 25 commercial aired.

Backstage, Chris Jericho told Mike Adamle that there’s no way he’ll leave the building as champion. Jericho said Adamle would do as he’s told or they were going to have major problems. Adamle said he wouldn’t change the match. Jericho said they would resume their conversation another time.

Tazz introduced the Divas for the the costume contest. Mickie James won for the Laura Croft outfit. They didn’t show the percentage of the votes she received. A big fight broke out amongst the Divas. The babyfaces cleared the heels from the ring.

A video recapped the Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov feud.

Triple H made his entrance.

Grisham read the results of the voting. Jeff Hardy won with 57 percent of the vote, 38 percent went to the triple threat, and only five percent voted for Kozlov.

7. Triple H pinned Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE Title in 15:35. Ross questioned whether the third time would be the charm for Hardy, who was wearing florescent green and black. Ross noted that Hunter didn’t seem to be surprised by the results of the voting. Tazz compared Hunter to Buddy Rogers and Ric Flair. Ross pointed out that Hardy has had 16 different title reigns, but he has yet to win the WWE Title.

Back and forth action for the first six minutes. Hunter hit a jaw jacker and then Hardy came back with a clothesline. Hardy scored the first nearfall of the match at 7:30. Hunter came back with a spinebuster for a nearfall of his own. At 8:40, Hunter caught Hardy in the crossface. Jeff inched toward the ropes, so Hunter released the hold, dragged him back into the middle of the ring, and reapplied the hold. Hardy eventually rolled over into a pin attempt for another nearfall.

At 11:45, Hardy hit the Whisper in the Wind for a good nearfall. A short time later, Hardy went for the Twist of Fate, but Hunter kicked him and went for the Pedigree, but Jeff slipped out and scored another nearfall. At 13:25, Hardy hit the Twist of Fate for another nearfall. He went up top and hit the Swanton. Hardy whipped off his shirt and went for a second Swanton, but Hunter raised his knees.

Both men stayed on the mat while the referee counted. They got back to their feet at the same time and Hunter went for the Pedigree again, but Hardy slipped out and hit a wheel kick. The action spilled to ringside and Hardy dove onto Hunter. Jeff slid Triple H back inside the ring and went up top again, but Hunter caught him with a punch and then put him in the Pedigree position while he Hardy’s legs were still on the ropes. Hunter dragged Hardy to the center of the ring, hit his finisher, and scored the clean pin.

Cole and Lawler hyped the Survivor Series.

A video showcased Batista and Chris Jericho.

Jericho and Batista made their ring entrances.

On the stage, Grisham introduced backstage shots of Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Steve Austin standing next to each other wearing referee shirts. Austin won the vote with 74 percent, HBK had 22 percent, and Orton had four percent.

In the ring, Jericho sold Austin winning the vote by flashing a look of concern. Austin made his usual entrance and the live crowd chanted his name after his entrance music stopped playing.

8. Batista pinned Chris Jericho to win the World Hvt. Championship with Steve Austin as the special referee in 17:05. Jericho took a spinebuster and then headed toward the back. Austin grabbed the mic and said he knows Jericho thinks he’ll retain the title if he gets counted out or DQ’d. Austin announced that the title would change hands if Jericho is counted out or DQ’d.

Jericho raced back to the ring to beat Austin’s regular speed count. Jericho clipped Batista’s knee and then spent the next several minutes working it over. Jericho locked Batista in a half crab and punched the bad knee repeatedly. Batista reached the ropes at 10:00 and Austin made Jericho break the hold.

At 11:30, Jericho jumped off the top rope and right into a clothesline from Batista, who went for a cover. Austin counted at normal speed and Jericho kicked out at two-and-a-half. At 12:45, Batista hit a shoulder block off the top rope for another nearfall.

At 14:00, Batista ran toward Jericho, who moved out of the way, causing Batista to accidentally shoulder block Austin, who fell to ringside. Jericho hit the Codebreaker on the Batista and went for a cover. With Austin still down, HBK ran out and then made the world’s slowest count. JBL ran out, pulled HBK out of the ring, and hit him with the Clothesline from Hell.

Randy Orton ran out and hit Austin from behind. Jericho grabbed the title belt and hit Batista with it, but Batista kicked out when Orton made the count. Austin recovered and hit the Stunner on Orton to clear him from the ring. Jericho bickered with Austin, who tried to Stunner him, but Jericho pushed off. Batista recovered and hit the spinebuster on Jericho and then followed up with the Batista Bomb for the win.

Batista celebrated and posed with the title. He held up four fingers to signify that he’s a four-time champion. Austin handed Batista a beer and they slammed their cans together. Cole thanked viewers for ordering Cyber Sunday to close the show.

Report by Jason Powell and ProWrestling.net

WWE News: Is Mickie The Most Popular Diva In WWE?, Divas vs. Raw Tonight, Lilian Garcia

– At last night’s Cyber Sunday pay-per-view, Mickie James won the Divas Halloween costume contest after being voted the winner by the fans. James dressed up as Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video game series. James won the contest last year as well, dressing up as a Native American, so she’s won two years in a row. And quite like last year, Mickie James is currently on the back burner in the storylines in favor of other heavily pushed WWE Divas. Since losing the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, which coincided with the return of Candice Michelle, James has done little of note and is frequently left off of Raw. Considering that James’ costume wasn’t nearly as revealing or sexy as several of the other Divas such as Candice Michelle, Kelly Kelly, Maria, or Michelle McCool, and that she’s won it two years in a row, this should be a good indication that James is the most popular female on the WWE roster. As if that isn’t enough, James won despite being the last Diva of sixteen Divas to display her costume, and she only had approximately 30 minutes to sway viewers as the Undertaker vs. Big Show match was sandwiched in between the two segments. Some of the other Divas such as Candice Michelle and Michelle McCool were shown early during the broadcast and had a huge head start on her as a result. Despite their huge head start - and huge pushes on television - they still could not defeat the often-left-off-of-Raw Mickie James.

– MyNetworkTV will be airing a replay of the episode of Magic’s Biggest Secrets featuring WWE Divas Maria Kanellis and Eve Torres. The one-hour show goes head-to-head with tonight’s Raw at 9:00 p.m.

– According to the MySpace page of Raw ring announcer Lilian Garcia (myspace.com/liliangarcia), she is scheduled to do an autograph signing at Sideline Sports Cards located at 128 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York on Sunday, November 16th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

WWE News: Top Star Returning Soon, Win Tickets To WrestleMania, Shaquille O’Neal At Cyber Sunday

– It was announced in a commercial during tonight’s Cyber Sunday pay-per-view that John Cena would be returning to WWE at next month’s Survivor Series pay-per-view. The pay-per-view will be held in Cena’s hometown of Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, November 23. Cena is presently featured on the promotional poster for Survivor Series.

– Shaquille O’Neal of the Phoenix Suns was in attendance at tonight’s Cyber Sunday pay-per-view at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Santino Marella mentioned him during his promo talking about washed athletes up coming to Phoenix to fade away and Shaq was shown on camera to a big pop.

– For people in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area, the local MyNetworkTV affiliate, My20 WDCA, is holding a contest for fans to win tickets to next year’s WrestleMania. You have to tune into SmackDown for the next three weeks for a secret phrase. For more information on the contest, visit WDCA.com.

THE DAY ECW DIED

It is almost bitter sweet that the night the WWE brought back ECW to begin it’s second rain was in fact the night that ECW died. The only respect I can shine towards the WWE is that they did send ECW out with guns blazing.

At this moment the show had come to its main event for the evening with the match up being RVD the home grown champion of ECW verses John Cena the poster boy for the WWE at our present day and age. IN the beginning one can only be astonished by the crowd. This crowd was in fact the last true ECW crowd to be established under one roof, everyone was wearing their ECW t-shirts and hats. Signs saying” Anti-Cena” and “If Cena wins we riot” were posted throughout the masses.

When RVD entered an eruption occurred as the fans showed whose side they were on, however, one thing I was not expecting was the reaction John Cena received. Now obviously in this case Cena was the heel, at least to the crowd, but what occurred after John Cena entered the ring blew me away.

As in many cases a wrestler will take off his attire, in this case a t-shirt, and toss it into the crowd as a keep sake for one lucky fan. But the pro-ECW fans wanted no part in anything Cena had to offer and tossed the shirt back into the ring. A shocked John Cena went to the opposite end of the arena and tossed it to another fan, again it was tossed back. Every time this happened the crowd fed off its hate for Cena and continued to toss back the shirt. That is a once in a lifetime thing to see, and to cap it all off RVD simply walks to Cena who is holding his returned shirt and informs him of who he is “RVD”.

If you thought that was enough stay tuned because “fuck you Cena” chants and “CENA SWALLOWS” chants would occur in the opening moments of the match, toilet paper would be tossed around and many boo’s would occur on any offense Cena had.

Now as fake as you want to say pro wrestling is I will argue that by agreeing it is fake but suggesting everything is fake in the same regard, a movie it fake because it is scripted and shot but once it is put together there is an aura that one cannot ever accuse of being fake. When Cena and RVD go toe to toe and being to punch one another it is obviously scripted, however, what gives this moment life is that the fans are commanding the actions by booing Cena and cheering RVD, the fans control how long this will go and how much delay and build up are involved in every blow.

Additionally to those accusing wrestling of being fake. Like any sports star they can bring their A-game when they wish. Cena sling shooting RVD into a steel chair would normally be blocked with RVD putting his hands up and selling the move as if he took it to the face, HOWEVER, in the moment of RVD wrestling like a CHAMPION he eats that chair face first.

I highly suggest any true fan of wrestling to watch this match-up as it is a historical moment in pro wrestling history. I only add that when you watch it take into consideration the amount of heat Cena had as a heel and only pray that when Cena returns this year he isn’t the repetitive face but a newly defined heel.

RVD vs. John Cena ECW: One Night Stand Pt. 1

RVD vs. John Cena ECW: One Night Stand Pt. 2

RVD vs. John Cena ECW: One Night Stand Pt. 3

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ECW On Sci-Fi Results - 10/07/2008

WWE RAW Results - 10/06/2008

WWE No Mercy Results

WWE Monday Night Raw Results 10/6/08

WWE Raw 10/6/08
Live from Seattle, WA

The opening video aired and fireworks lit up the stage. Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler welcomed us back to the WWE Universe and to the show. Chris Jericho came out to the ring alone in a suit with the title over his right shoulder. His mouth and lips were severely bruised.

Jericho told those people who did not know that Mike Adamle was away at a meeting with Shane and Stephanie McMahon and that he left Jericho in charge. Jericho said he would run the show to the best of his abilities. Jericho said Michaels did succeed at permanently disfiguring him. He then gave the camera a long shot at the half tooth that was knocked out by Michaels.

Jericho said the irony was in the fact that thinking about Michaels made him smile. Jericho said he was done with Michaels and he had nothing left to prove to anyone. He said he was passing Michaels off to someone else and that someone else was Lance Cade. Jericho made Cade vs. Michaels in an anything goes match for tonight’s show.

Batista’s music hit and he strolled out to the ring in a wife beater and jeans. Batista congratulated Jericho and told him to pick a number. Jericho wondered what he meant. Batista wanted to know the number of days before they had their world championship match. He suggested tonight. Jericho told Batista to be careful what he wishes for because he just might get it.

Jericho said that while Batista called himself an animal, Jericho was an animal. Jericho said he scratches and claws his way to victory. He said he would make sure the name Batista becomes synonymous with failure. Jericho told Batista to get out of his face and out of his ring. Batista told Jericho he would have to defend the title against him and hit a spinebuster on him, leaving him lying in the middle of the ring.

Cole plugged tonight’s tag team match pitting Henry and Kane against Mysterio and Hardy.

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During the break, an incensed Jericho said he could not strip Batista of being the number one contender, but he could make him put it on the line again. He made Batista vs. JBL with the winner becoming the number one contender. He then named himself as the special guest referee.

William Regal and Layla were shown at ringside.

1. Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix defeated Jamie Noble and Mickie James in 1:43. Santino took the microphone and said he has been criticized for being too Italian. In an effort to be more American, he adopted a new favorite NBA team. He removed his shirt to reveal an Oklahoma City Thunder shirt, causing the Seattle fans to boo him loudly. He then said, “The NBA; it’s terrific!”

After a fast paced ninety seconds, Santino rolled up Jamie for the win. After the match, Jamie went after Santino, who was celebrating with Beth Phoenix. Regal went after Noble and the two had to be pulled apart.

Backstage, Shawn Michaels asked Todd Grisham what he was supposed to do. In a solid, emotional promo, Michaels said he still had plenty of gas left in his tank.

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2. Ted Dibiase (with Manu and Cody Rhodes) defeated Kofi Kingston (with CM Punk) in 2:43. Punk came out after everyone had already made their entrances. Kofi began the match with impressive high flying offense. Rhodes distracted Kofi and was attacked by Punk, however, Dibiase was able to hit the Million Dollar Dream into a Russian leg sweep for the win.

King plugged tonight’s main event of JBL vs. Batista with Jericho as the special guest referee.

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Backstage, Jericho was talking to who we thought was JBL. He said there was no sense in pretending they were friends and that Batista being the number one contender was bad for both of them. The camera pulled back to reveal Randy Orton. Orton asked Jericho what he wanted from him. Jericho said he was going to put Orton to work.

Cole and King talked about John Cena. Cole introduced a video package focusing on Cena and his impending return. Batista and referee Mike Chioda put over Cena in the video. Footage was shown of their SummerSlam match and Cena getting hurt. Extensive footage was shown of Cena’s doctor explaining the injury and the process of the surgery.

Kane, Mark Henry, and Tony Atlas walked through the backstage area. Dolph Ziggler tried to introduce himself, but he thought better of it. He finished his intro to Atlas trailing behind, but Atlas snubbed him.

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3. Kane and Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas) defeated Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio in 10:31. Hardy and Mysterio doubled up for Poetry in Motion but Henry caught Mysterio. Hardy then took out Henry’s leg. Henry rolled out of the ring and the babyfaces disposed of Kane as well.

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Kane had the advantage on Hardy coming back from the break. Mysterio and Hardy worked over Henry’s knee during the break. Mysterio hit a lot of striking offense on Henry while Henry was grounded. He was able to overpower Mysterio after interference by Kane and the two heels gained the overwhelming advantage.

Once all hell broke loose, Mysterio hit the 619 on Kane. Hardy went to the top rope as Mysterio dove at Henry. Henry threw Mysterio at the top rope, causing Hardy to fall into Kane, who hit a chokeslam for the win.

It was announced that Triple H will defend the WWE Championship against The Big Show on Smackdown.

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WWE 24/7 featured footage from Wrestlemania XIV in Boston. The focus was on Kane delivering of a tombstone piledriver on Pete Rose.

4. Shawn Michaels defeated Lance Cade in a no disqualification match in 2:56. Both men went right at each other. Cade yelled “I hate you” at Michaels while delivering clubbing right hands. Cade quickly set up a table on the floor and hit Michaels with a spinebuster through it. Cade threw Michaels back into the ring and followed with a chair.

Michaels intercepted the chair and hit Cade with it similar to the way Steve Austin attacked The Rock at Wrestlemania X-Seven. Like Austin, Michaels then scored the pinfall.

Michaels grabbed the chair and hit Cade many more times. He had a hard ass look on his face as he stared down Cade before leaving the ring.

The main event was plugged. A commercial aired for the Hell in a Cell DVD set.

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Did you know? WWE Smackdown was the highest rated show in the history of My Network TV. Cole plugged Triple H vs. Big Show for the WWE Championship this Friday.

Jerry Lawler announced that the fans can choose Santino Marella’s opponent for the Intercontinental Championship at Cyber Sunday. The choices are Roddy Piper, Goldust, or The Honky Tonk Man.

Lillian Garcia was about to announce the next match but The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh came out. Khali cut a promo on Johnny Knoxville. They showed the footage of the interview where Knoxville asked Khali how big his penis was. Khali got pissed and the interview abruptly ended.

Khali invited Knoxville to Raw next week and was going to prove he was a fun guy. Khali then hosted the Kiss Cam. The last shot was of Lillian Garcia. Khali brought her into the middle of the ring and planted a huge kiss on her. Singh followed that up with , “The Great Khali says he’ll call you.” Lillian only looked moderately appalled.

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Miz and Morrison joined the announce team. King asked if they were there to do commentary. Miz said that is what they do best. Morrison was wearing Scott Steiner like bling on his abs. In the ring, Jillian sang Kurt Cobain’s Smells Like Teen Spirit. Cryme Tyme came out after Kelly. They joined the announce team too and they talked smack to each other over the entire match.

5. Kelly Kelly defeated Jillian in 3:42. Kelly rolled up Jillian for the win and celebrated with Cryme Tyme while holding her jaw.

Batista was shown stretching backstage.

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More footage aired of John Cena. Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Maria, Candice Michelle, The Miz, and Mickie James were added to the list of those putting him over. Cena came to the arena hours after his neck surgery. H said this was who he was and he was not trying to create an image for himself.

Jericho made his entrance wearing a referee shirt. JBL came out next. Jericho started making new stipulations. William Regal was the special time keeper. Randy Orton was announced as the special guest commentator.

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6. Batista defeated JBL with Chris Jericho as the special guest referee to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship in 7:32. Orton told King and Cole that he had no idea why he was out there but it did not matter because he would be the champion once he returned from injury.

Batista covered JBL early and Jericho slowly counted to one. Batista worked extensively on the left leg of JBL. He applied the figure four leg lock. Jericho broke the hold after JBL touched the ropes. JBL hit a neckbreaker for a fast two count.

Batista hit a suplex and covered JBL, but Jericho did not count the pinfall. He left the ring and the competitors soon followed. Jericho pretended to yell at JBL but Regal used the distraction to attack Batista. Jericho counted another fast two and JBL applied a full nelson. He then locked in a sleeper. Batista hit a back suplex to break the hold.

Jericho rooted JBL on. After Jericho allowed Regal to interfere, Mike Adamle reappeared and sent Mike Chioda down to referee the match. Batista dodged a Closeline from Hell attempt and hit the Batista Bomb for the win.

Adamle took the microphone. He said it was ironic that Jericho named himself the special referee tonight because he had the same idea. Shane and Stephanie told him to shake things up. He made a title match at Cyber Sunday between Chris Jericho and Batista with the fans naming the special referee. The choices were Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

End of show…

WWE No Mercy Results 10/5/08

WWE No Mercy 10/5/08
Portland, Oregon

ECW champion Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry (with Tony Atlas)

Jerry Lawler joined Todd Grisham on commentary. Hardy muscled Hardy in the corner at the onset. Hardy went for a side headlock but was tossed off and shoulderblocked down to the mat. Henry took over with several big right hands and kicked Hardy. The crowd rallied behind Hardy, chanting his name as Henry worked over Matt in the corner. Hardy targeted Henry’s leg with a series of kicks but was clotheslined down.

Hardy mounted a comeback, clipping Henry’s left knee and continued to work over the leg. Henry rolled to the floor. Hardy followed but was shoved down to the floor. Henry went to roll back in the ring but Matt grabbed his leg and smashed it against the corner of the ring apron. Hardy went for what appeared to be a spinning toehold but Henry sloppily kicked him into the corner, nailed a big boot, then covered him for a two count.

Henry climbed to the bottom rope and dropped across Hardy with a Banzai Splash, then covered him for a two count. Henry wrenched Hardy’s neck but Matt mounted a comeback with several elbows. Henry captured Hardy in a bear hug as he rebounded off the ropes. Hardy was able to pull himself over Henry with a sunset flip attempt. Henry tried to sit down on Hardy’s chest but he escaped.

Hardy mounted a comeback but was whipped into a corner. Hardy nailed a big boot as Henry charged in the corner, then nailed the Side Effect for a two count, The crowd was into Hardy bigtime. Hardy went for a DDT but was shoved off by Henry. Henry nailed a big splash but hurt the knee Hardy had been working on. When he recovered, Matt was able to get his shoulder up at the two count.

Hardy went for a high cross bodyblock but was caught. As Henry tossed him off, Hardy caught him with the Twist of Fate and scored the pinfall.

Your winner and still ECW champion, Matt Hardy

Backstage, Eve Torres interviewed WWE champ Triple H and Jeff Hardy. HHH was texting on his phone, voting in the poll over who would win their match. Eve asked Hardy if he was ready for his own championship moment tonight. HHH mocked him by saying he was rooting for Hardy tonight. Hardy told him not to worry about texting but about what’s in front of his face. HHH said he was a big fan of Hardy and told him he had all the talent in the world. Triple H said he wanted to see Hardy put it all together and be all he can be, so that when he beats Hardy, he knows that he beat the absolute best. Hardy told HHH to take pride in his performance tonight, because he’ll take pride in taking HHH’s belt.

WWE Women’s champ Beth Phoenix (with Santino Marella) vs. Candice Michelle

The announcers noted that Marella must have somehow talked Phoenix in allowing him to come to ringside after she told him on Raw she needed to concentrate on her winning streak. Candice dropkicked Phoenix and promptly missed a legdrop. Ouch. That was grody. Michelle scored several near falls early. Michelle his an enziguiri, and shockingly, Michael Cole called the move. Michelle worked over Phoenix in the corner but was caught by Phoenix and driven backwards into the corner, while upside down.

Phoenix kicked Michelle in the same shoulder she injured. Michelle fought back but was run into the corner by Beth, so her strategy is to go after the bad shoulder. Phoenix followed up with a form of the cross arm breaker. Michelle was really vocal and making decent facials while selling. She fought her way to her feet trying to kick Phoenix off but was forced back down. Candice tried to surprise her with a series of forearms then hit a jawbreaker. Michelle hit several dropkicks and a spinning heel kick for a two count.

Candice went for a Russian leg sweep but Phoenix countered it into a STO variation. Phoenix went to the top but Michelle nailed her. Michelle nailed a dropkick, knocking Phoenix off and covered her. Marella pulled Phoenix out of the ring. Michelle nailed a dropkick out of the ring on Marella. Marella, selling the dropkick, caught his arm with Beth’s foot as she re-entered the ring. Phoenix turned her attention to him, allowing Candice to roll her up for a near fall.

Michelle went for the Unprettier but Phoenix turned it onto her face-first chickenwing slam and scored the pin.

Your winner and still WWE Women’s champ Beth Phoenix

They teased after that Phoenix, with the look on her face, had mixed feelings about Santino being there.

Somewhere in the bowels of the Arena, Kane promised that tonight would be the end of Rey Mysterio’s story. Kane said that when he unmasks Rey Mysterio, he’ll destroy all the fans. Kane said that when he rips off the mask, it won’t just be Rey but everyone and he’ll force everyone to see themselves for what they really are - monsters.

Rey Mysterio vs. Kane - Mysterio must unmask if he loses

Rey went right after Kane at the bell but was shoved away. Rey went after Kane with shots to the midsection and kicks to the leg. He knocked Kane out of the ring but was nailed with a big boot as he rebounded off the ropes. Kane tossed Rey over the ropes but he saved himself, nailed Kane and hit a springboard dropkick. Kane fell into position for the 619 but as Mysterio charged for it, Kane turned and clotheslined him.

Kane grabbed Mysterio on the mat but Rey began kicking him. Rey went for a rana but was caught by Kane. Kane went for a powerbomb but Rey nailed him with a flurry of punches. They fell forward and tumbled over the ropes. Rey jumped off the apron on Kane, but was caught. Rey turned and was able to lock on a sleeper but Kane flipped him forward. Mysterio bumped over the guard rail into the crowd.

Kane continued to work over Mysterio on the floor before tossing him back into the ring. Kane cinched in a rear chinlock, smothering Mysterio. The crowd began to rally behind Rey. Kane rebounded off the ropes and kicked Rey square in the head. Kane continued to beat down Mysterio and picked him up for an over the knee backbreaker. He torqued Mysterio backwards over his knee. Mysterio nailed several shots trying to escape. Mysterio used the ropes to nail a kick to the face, then hit an inverted DDT on Kane.

Kane took back over and placed Mysterio on the top rope. Mysterio elbowed Kane away, then hit a standing moonsault. They claimed Mysterio’s knee smashed Kane in the face, possibly knocking him out. They each got to their feet with Rey nailing kicks and dropkicks. He covered Kane for a two count. Mysterio leaped at Kane, who caught him with a sideslam for a two count.

Kane motioned for the chokeslam but Mysterio escaped, hitting a springboard into a swinging DDT. Mysterio hit a springboard into a big splash for a two count. Rey dove off the top rope but Kane nailed him with a punch to the face. He covered Rey, who got his shoulder up at two. He whipped Mysterio into the corner, but Rey nailed him as Kane went to the ropes. Mysterio hit a 619 to Kane’s leg, sending him to the floor.

Mysterio dove off the top to the floor, where Kane drilled him coming down with a chair. The referee called for a DQ. The crowd booed the finish.

Your winner by DQ, Rey Mysterio

Kane smiled as he walked off. Mysterio was caught telling the referees to slide his kneepads down, saying he couldn’t feel his legs.

Backstage, MVP was walking backstage on his cell phone, upset he wasn’t in a match. Whoever he was speaking to suggested he talk to Vickie Guerrero about it. MVP said he would do that. He knocked on her door and Big Show answered. MVP asked if Vickie was there. Big Show said she was and MVP said he wanted to talk to her about how his career is going. Show told MVP if he really expected Vickie to deal with him after the way she was attacked by Undertaker. MVP said that he was in pain too after the way his career has been going lately. Show told MVP that he was focused on the Undertaker but if MVP kept bothering Vickie, he would focus on MVP. Vickie called for Show and Show slammed the door in his face.

They plugged Cyber Sunday.

As Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler pushed the next PPV, MVP’s music hit and he came to the ring. He took the mic and said he wanted everyone’s undivided attention because he had an importance announcement to make. He said that the big sports franchises don’t sit their star players and if you are Vickie Guerrero, you don’t not have MVP in a match at No Mercy. He said that this isn’t the first time this has happened and said the entire WWE Universe revolves around him.

Randy Orton’s music hit and he made his way to the ring. Orton introduced himself to MVP and MVP said he knew who Orton was but didn’t recognize him without his shoulder in a sling and a folder with his MRI report. He complained that he’s the game maker, but no one is giving him the ball. Orton said the last time he saw MVP it was Wrestlemania, where he won and MVP lost. MVP said that he doesn’t work on Raw for Mike Adamle, so there’s nothing stopping him from knocking out Orton and everyone in the Raw locker room would love him for it.

WWE Tag Team champs Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase came to the ring with Manu. Rhodes asked MVP if he was really letting Orton’s comments offend him, because that’s what he does. The crowd chanted “Boring.” Rhodes said that Orton isn’t boring, but he’s the guy who graduated High School and coasted on his reputation afterwards. He said that all Orton has these days is his reputation, so MVP should let him have it. Orton asked them to ask CM Punk if he’s coasting. Manu said they did the damage to Punk and Orton just picked up the scraps. Orton said it’s obvious they are trying to impress him. He said that when they accomplish half of what he has, he’ll take them a little more seriously. He walked out.

MVP mocked Orton as he left, saying we’ll see him back in the ring in 2012. MVP complimented the second generation stars, saying he liked their style. He said if he was ever drafted to the “Red Team” they could do something. Ted DiBiase said he wasn’t in their league. MVP said he made more money then all three of them combined. DiBiase said his father was the Million Dollar Man so the last time he worried about money was never. He told MVP to get out of their ring and they’d see him at the next PPV he’s not booked on.

As MVP made his way to the ring, CM Punk and Kofi Kingston came out. Punk told MVP that he had a small idea even though they never have seen eye to eye. Punk said that all three of them have dissed them, so there’s three of each side. MVP said he was feeling it, took off his bling and they charged the ring. Punk and Kingston stopped short, allowing MVP to get triple teamed, then they hit the ring. Punk and Kingston cleaned house as MVP and Manu faced off outside.

JBL vs. Batista to earn #1 Contender Status to WWE World championship

They battled back and forth with Batista nailing a clothesline early. Batista nailed an elbow as JBL rebounded off the ropes for a near fall. Batista worked over JBL in the corner. JBL tried to come back with the Clothesline from Hell but was caught with a spear. JBL rolled out of the ring to save himself.

Batista followed him to the floor, where they battled briefly. JBL nailed a neckbreaker and dropped an elbow for a two count JBL locked on a side chinlock. Batista came back with a back suplex to break the hold. Batista took control, working over JBL in the corner with shoulderblocks, then hitting an over the shoulder powerslam. Batista set up the spear but JBL kicked him in the mush.

JBL went for the clothesline from Hell but was caught with a spinebuster. Batista called for the Batistabomb and nailed it for the pin.

Your winner and new top contender, Batista

JBL took the ring mic and said that this has been a terrible week. JBL said that he really thought he was going to defeat Batista and go on to win the World title, but to be honest, his heart wasn’t in the match. He said that it’s been a terrible week but he wanted to tell everyone that he’s the most blessed person in the world because thanks to Congress, his riches have been bailed out because the reality is rich people make the world go around. He said the Layfield family thanks them all for allowing him to keep his penthouse apartment in Central Park, even if it costs the average family $10,000 each. He said God Bless America and God Bless me. Jerry Lawler was ripping on the bailout as well.

Cryme Time’s music hit. They popped up on the Titantron. They said that while the taxpayers bailed out JBL, they were bailing out his limo. They showed all the Divas dancing their way into the limo…followed by Sgt. Slaughter, of all people. They drove the limo out with Mickie James blowing the “Money Money, Yeah Yeah” line. JBL looked furious.

Big Show vs. The Undertaker

They immediately began exchanging blows. Big Show knocked Taker to the floor, where he whipped Taker into the railing. Undertaker took control, nailing a guillotine legdrop off the apron.

Back in the ring, Taker hit several big running charges. Show reversed an Irish Whip but Taker kicked him off. Show came back with a massive shoulderblock. Show worked over Taker with punches, slammed him and dropped an elbow for a two count. Taker began mounting a comeback with several rights. Taker went for a slam but Taker dropped down behind him and attempted a Dragon Sleeper but was shoved backwards into the corner.

Show went to the middle rope and attempted a splash but Taker moved. They went back and forth with blows. Taker nailed the Heat Seeking Missile. Taker dropped a leg for a two count. Taker went for a chokeslam but Show grabbed him as well. Show won the battle and lifted him for the chokeslam, but Taker turned it into a DDT for a two count.

Taker began beating Show again and again in the corner with fists as Show countered. Referee Charles Robinson tried to get in his way and Taker chased him off. Show used the moment to remove a turnbuckle pad and slammed Taker into it. He nailed the dazed Taker with several big right hands. Taker was down on the mat when Show nailed him with another one. The referee stopped the match.

Your winner, via Knockout, The Big Show

Big Show walked out smiling as Undertaker fought to regain his bearings. You could hear the crowd chanting for Taker. They closed in on Taker looking all glassy-eyed.

They plugged WWE 24/7. When they returned, Taker was slowly walking up the aisle to the locker room.

They showed Triple H walking backstage on his way to the ring.

WWE champ Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy

They shook hands at the bell but Triple H nailed him the second Hardy turned his back. Hardy and HHH locked up and H went right after the arm. They went back and forth with counters early before facing off. Hardy went for a hiptoss but HHH reversed it. Hardy rebounded with a side headlock takeover. They continued going back and forth on the mat with takedowns and counters.

Hardy came off the ropes and nailed HHH with rolling head scissors. HHH rolled to the outside, where Hardy hit a running clothesline off the apron to the floor. Hardy went right back to the side headlock takeover, controlling HHH on the mat when they returned to the ring. HHH backdropped Hardy over the ropes but he landed on his feet. Hardy went for a shoulderblock through the ropes but was caught in the setup for a Pedigree. He backdropped HHH over the ropes to the floor. Hardy went for a forward flip dive to the floor but HHH avoided it and Hardy nailed the floor.

HHH controlled Hardy when they returned to the ring, working on Hardy’s injured back. Hardy began to make a comeback but Triple H nailed a kneelift. Hardy kicked up at the last second. Triple H nailed a kneedrop for a two count. Triple H captured Hardy in an abdominal stretch. He used the ropes to his advantage. After breaking it, HHH locked on a sleeper. Jim Ross namechecked Wilbur Snyder and Pat O’Connor in the same sentence saying Triple H was studying the greats and mastering their strategies.

Hardy made a comeback with several near falls. He nailed the Cruncher for a two count, then whipped HHH into the corner, where he bumped over the top to the floor. Hardy hit the forward flip dive to the floor. The crowd began chanting his name. Back in the ring, Hardy hit a clothesline off the middle turnbuckle for a two count. Hardy went for the Twist of Fate but HHH nailed him with a clothesline.

Hardy reversed an Irish Whip into the corner but HHH kicked him off. HHH came out of the corner but was caught and hit with a faceplant for a two count. HHH whipped Hardy into the corner. Hardy tried to rebound off with a twisting bodypress but HHH got his knee up. He covered Hardy but only scored a two count. Triple H followed up with a spinebuster.

Triple H set up Hardy for the Pedigree but he reversed it into a catapult in the corner. Hardy hit the Whisper in the Wind for a two count. Hardy went for the swanton off the top but missed. Triple H went for the Pedigree but Hardy turned it into the Twist of Fate. He nailed the swanton and covered Triple H but at 2, HHH turned it into a Crucifix and scored the three count.

Your winner and still WWE champion, Triple H

After several replays, Triple H was walking backstage. Arn Anderson congratulated Triple H and said that he thought Jeff Hardy had him. As Triple H walked away, Vladimir Kozlov got in his face and told him congratulations. They had a staredown until Kozlov walked off as Triple H watched him.

WWE World champion Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels - Ladder Match

Jericho walked under a ladder set up in the aisle as he came to the ring. They were pushing hard that Michaels revolutionized the ladder match at Wrestlemania X.

They did a long staredown at the ball. Michael Cole said, “We are looking at two of the greatest sports-entertainers of all tim.” They grappled back and forth. Michaels tried for sweet chin music early but missed. He whipped Jericho into the corner then missed a charge, his shoulder hitting the ringpost. Jericho maneuvered Michaels to the mat, where he bridged out. They went back and forth until Michaels was clotheslined over the ropes and out of the ring. Michaels landed on the mat where Jericho hit the springboard shoulderblock over the ropes.

On the floor, Jericho tried to throw Michaels into the ladder but Michaels scrambled up and dove off it onto Jericho. Jericho whipped Michaels into the ringpost. Jericho grabbed a ladder in the aisle and charged Michaels with it, but Shawn hit a drop toehold and Jericho fell forward onto the ladder. Jericho came up with a bloody lip. Jericho smashed Michaels with the ladder and locked on a Boston Crab on the floor to wear down Michaels.

Jericho returned to the ring, dragging a ladder into the ring. Michaels slammed it as the ladder was halfway through the ropes, nailed Jericho as it swung upwards. Michaels set up the ladder and went towards the top but Jericho caught him. He tried to powerbomb Shawn, who rolled through. Jericho tried to catapult Shawn into the ladder but Shawn landed on the rungs and scrambled up. Jericho tipped the ladder over before he could grab the belt. Michaels clotheslined himself on the top rope coming down.

Jericho used the ladder as a battering ram then smashed it over Michaels’ back. He set up another ladder in the corner. They teased whipping each other into it. Jericho reversed the whip and Michaels took a bump over the turnbuckles and back into the ring. Jericho went for a bulldog but was sent into the ladder. He screamed and grabbed at his knees. Michaels set up a ladder across the bottom ropes, then dropped Jericho onto it, crotching him. Michaels then locked on a figure four, which Michael Cole called “vintage Ric Flair.” When Jericho was released, he kicked the ladder in the corner, which bounced off the ringpost and nailed Michaels in the face.

Jericho began smashing Michaels’ head into a ladder set up in the center of the ring. He maneuvered Michaels in between the two sides and slammed it over his head. Jericho climbed the ladder but Michaels shoved the ladder over. Jericho landed on his feet and took Michaels out. Jericho set up a ladder atop one of the corners. He began peppering Michaels with punches. He charged Michaels towards the ladder but Shawn saved himself and tossed Jericho atop the ladder. Jericho bumped to the floor. Michaels picked up the ladder and dropped it out to the floor on Jericho.

Michaels pulled a huge ladder out from under the ring. He began smashing Jericho’s back with a ladder. Michaels set up Jericho on the Smackdown announce table, then climbed the huge ladder. Jericho began following Michaels up the ladder. Jericho tried to hit a back suplex off the ladder but Michaels turned around into a bodypress as they came down through the table.

Michaels grabbed a ladder and was perched on the top turnbuckle to come down with it on Jericho but Jericho dropkicked Michaels, who crotched himself. They battled in the corner, teasing a superplex over the ladder but Michaels shoved the ladder backwards with Jericho bumping off of it. Michaels hit the elbow but nailed the ladder as well and began selling the elbow.

Michaels pulled himself to his feet and began motioning for sweet chin music. As he moved in for the kick, Jericho slammed a ladder into Michaels’ face. Jericho nailed the Lionsault. Jericho set up a ladder over Michaels’ chest and climbed to the top. Michaels forced the ladder forward and Jericho bumped to the floor. He grabbed at his knee and the announcers wondered if he blew it out. The crowd chanted for HBK.

Michaels set up a ladder and made his way to the top as Jericho crawled back towards the ring. Michaels made his way to the top but Jericho shoved him over. Michaels crotched himself. Jericho set up the ladder and made his way back to the top. Michaels reached him as Jericho grabbed for the ladder. They battled atop the ladder with Michaels getting the better of it. Jericho fell backwards with his leg caught in the ladder.

Lance Cade hit the ring and grabbed Michaels. Michaels dove off the ladder and nailed sweet chin music. Jericho got back to the belt and Michaels caught him. Jericho unhooked the belt and they each ended up with half of it for a tug of war. They each tried to pull it from the other. Michaels pulled Jericho towards him and they headbutt each other. Michaels bumped off the ladder while Jericho remained on the ladder. Jericho pulled down the belt and retained.

Your winner and still WWE World champ, Chris Jericho

End of show…

Report by Mike Johnson and PWinsider.com

*SPOILERS* WWE Smackdown (10/3) Taping Results from Green Bay

Attendance-wise, it was not completely filled up. I would say it was a slightly smaller crowd than the house show back in March, but still a decent sized crowd. The new HD stage made its debut in the Resch Center and it made the arena look small. Packers Pro Bowl wide receiver Donald Driver attended the show with his son.

The show started off airing the Wrestlemania 24 highlight video that got the crowd pumped up. Cena got booed in the video. Tons of Woo chants for Flair.

Tony Chimel was out next and welcomed us to the show.

Dark Match

1. Jimmy Yang defeated Bam Neely. Not bad for a little dark match. Yang was over with the crowd. He hit a couple of nice maneuvers for nearfalls and then finished him off with a backflip.

Tony told us to get excited and air the shot for ECW before the show went on the air. Everyone went crazy and held up their signs. One funny sign I saw was, “Hey, Jeff, how was the flight?”

ECW Taping Notes

Todd Grisham and Matt Striker were both introduced to cheers actually. Teddy Long accompanied by Tiffany made their way out to the ring before the actual taping started. The opening video and the ECW video showed on the big screen followed by a display of pryo, and then you guys watched a boring edition of ECW that the live crowd didn’t enjoy other than the six-man main event.

They made a ring change fairly quickly which the refs did most of the work for. They showed a very cool WWE video that went the length of the ring change. They showed the trips to Iraq, WrestleMania, celebrity interviews, Make-a-Wish videos, and everything else. Jay Leno clips from WCW were included, which is weird, but a really cool video from start to finish capping WWE in the media and life.

They shot out T-shirts, introduced Jim Ross and Tazz, and the Smackdown All-Star show was finally underway.

WWE Smackdown Taping

The WWE video and Smackdown video showed and a huge display of pyro went off. Then the show started with a huge match the fans loved.

1. Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysteiro and Batista and Finlay (w/Hornswoggle) beat MVP and JBL and The Kane and The Brian Kendrick (w/Ezekiel Jackson). It’s amazing how they change the pyro and blow up MVP’s entrance so fast. Jeff Hardy got his huge pop. Tons of fans around for him. Hornswoggle is from the Wisconsin area so he got a huge pop as well.

A very good match that included some comedy spots with Hornswoggle and Kendrick. All eight men had a good finish at the end and Jeff Hardy got the pin after a Swanton. After the match all the faces, especially Jeff Hardy and Batista, went out of their way to make the fans happy. Jeff Hardy gave hugs to women wearing his t-shirts and a couple of them just about passed out.

Big Show was shown angrily walking backstage.

Mike Adamle, Tiffany, and Teddy Long were talking about the All-Star kickoff. Big Show came in and kicked them all out of “his” office. Chavo walked in and Big Show said he is in charge tonight and said Chavo was going to wrestle.

Santino cut a promo in the ring with Beth Phoenix that featured the Honk-A-Meter. Then in a hilarious interview that won’t air on TV, Santino cut a promo on Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. The crowd cheered Favre’s name and booed Rodgers mostly, by the way.

A Shelton Benjamin promo showed on the big screen.

2. Santino Marella (w/Beth Phoenix) defeated Shelton Benjamin. R-Truth rapped through the crowd and cost Benjamin the match. Short match.

They showed John Cena and WrestleMania videos again. Cena was cheered this time though. Fans were hoping this would lead to an appearance from him.

Big Show came to the ring and said Vickie was about to see something she would like from her bed resting and healing up.

3. Mark Henry (w/Tony Atlas) and Great Khali (w/Runjin Singh) defeated Chavo Guerrero in a handicap match. After the match, Big Show cut a promo on Undertaker, came out from under the ring or somewhere. Big Show didn’t appear to be scared. Undertaker is awesome live and the crowd loved it.

Carlito and Primo cut a promo and said they hope it was okay that they changed their match to a six-man tag. Carlito works well with his brother.

4. C.M. Punk and Carlito and Primo defeated Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase and Manu in a six-man tag. Not a real good match, crowd wasn’t as into Punk as I thought they would be.

Jesse and Festus appeared and spoke about the move to My Network. The Lumberjills came out.

5. Beth Phoenix beat Michelle McCool in a Diva Lumberjill match. They actually had a good match, but I don’t think that’s where the fans concentration was. Kelly is amazing, it’s not like any of the other Divas are slouches either.

6. Triple H defeated Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho in a Triple Threat match. Really good match, all worked well together. Triple H beat Matt Hardy at the end, but I think Matt looked like a main eventer here.

After the match, Jericho attacked both men and pulled out a ladder. Jeff Hardy came out to make the save and then took out Triple H. Vladimir Kozlov appeared and laid them both out to apparently end Smackdown.

After the taping, Jeff Hardy and Triple H spent time at ringside and went around the audience. Triple H stayed out for a long time just like he did at the March house show, and really ended the show on a positive note for fans. Triple H is definitely over.

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