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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 18, 2008 12:00:07 GMT -5
December 16, 2008 Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina
ECW opened with a video package showing highlights of Finlay & Mark Henry’s Belfast Brawl at Armageddon, followed by Vladimir Kozlov beating ECW Champion Matt Hardy.
Once we see the arena, Matt Hardy’s theme music hits as he comes out to address the fans. Matt says that he failed at Armageddon and he doesn’t like failure. But he does want to challenge Vladimir Kozlov again, because even though he failed, he won’t quit because Matt Hardy will not die. The crowd pops big for this. Chavo Guerrero comes out and says that since Matt shouldn’t be worried about Kozlov tonight because he’ll have bigger problems when they face each other. Matt says since they’re both out right now why not have the match now but Chavo backs down and leaves.
Commercial Break.
Singles Match “The All-American American” Jack Swagger vs. The Boogeyman
Jack Swagger looked impressive again, although he seemed scared of the Boogeyman at first. That gave Boogeyman the upper hand first but Swagger managed to get back on track with a rake of the eyes. After that it was all Swagger and he ended it with his gutwrench powerbomb and another impressive victory for Swagger.
Winner: Jack Swagger
Backstage, John Morrison & The Miz enter General Manager Theodore Long’s office. They thank him for giving them the night off after their tough World Tag Team title defense last night. Long says that they’re welcome but next week on ECW, they will be in action against a new team in ECW. Their titles won’t be on the line but they should be nervous about a potential upset.
Commercial Break.
Singles Match Ricky Ortiz vs. Elijah Burke
The new debuting ECW superstar turned out to be the returning Elijah Burke, the Silver Tongued Superstar. He cut a promo saying that he is back and better than ever and he’s coming for Matt Hardy’s ECW title. Ortiz put up a good fight and started rallying the crowd behind early on but Burke nailed him with a few stiff right hands and became the aggressor on offense. Burke nailed his Outer Limits elbow for a surprising two count as Ortiz was showing resiliency until Burke then threw him into another corner and nailed the Elijah Express for the win.
Winner: Elijah Burke
Commercial Break.
We see DJ Gabriel with Alicia Fox. He talks about how he’s going to make his way through ECW and onto the ECW title, and how he’s going to dance the whole way through.
Non-Title Singles Match ECW Champion Matt Hardy vs. Chavo Guerrero
Matt Hardy didn’t seem very focused in this match and it was costing him as Chavo was wearing him down with some rest holds and then nailed the Three Amigos suplexes. He covered but Matt got his foot on the ropes and Chavo started arguing with the referee which was all Matt needed as he then got on the offensive by nailing Chavo with a Side Effect once he turned around. Matt followed that up with a second rope leg drop for a two count. The match ended when Matt managed to hit Chavo with the Twist of Fate.
Winner: Matt Hardy
Post match, Matt Hardy is celebrating when out comes Vladimir Kozlov from behind and he nails Matt. He picks him up, whips him to the ropes and headbutts him in the chest. He raises the ECW title in the air.
Commercial Break.
Extreme Rules Mark Henry w/Tony Atlas vs. Finlay w/Hornswoggle
Mark Henry dominated this match with some big clubs to the back and a bearhug early on. Finlay came back by nailing Henry with the Shillelagh for a two count. Hornswoggle threw a chair into the ring for Finlay but Tony Atlas got on the apron to distract Finlay. Finlay knocked him off the apron but turned around and nailed with the chair by Henry who followed that with the World’s Strongest Slam. Henry wasn’t done though as he set up a table in the ring and then put Finlay through it was a second World’s Strongest Slam for the win.
Winner: Mark Henry
After the match, Tony Atlas grabbed Hornswoggle and threw him to Mark Henry. Henry lifted him up and dropped him with the World’s Strongest Slam as the show went off the air.
© WWE 2008
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Post by abyss on Dec 18, 2008 13:00:13 GMT -5
Not sure about Boogeyman losing just like that. Although I do like the idea of Swagger getting a push. Digging the Burke push, hope he eventually gets the strap. Hardy-Chavo was decent, and the main event was good. Match wise, as far who was wrestling, this was a really good edition of ECW. And I liked the touch of Hornswoggle getting beat up after. This was actually really impressive for ECW standards. Good job.
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Post by Matt on Dec 18, 2008 13:43:58 GMT -5
Like the Jack Swagger push, but not how easily he went over Boogeyman. I hope you make a star of Elijah Burke because he can be a serious player. Not to excited to see a Hardy/Chave match because those two together are played out, at least for me. Happy Henry got the win, he really should be a dominate force. Overall, good stuff.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 18, 2008 17:44:17 GMT -5
SmackDown! 12/19/08 Preview Mega Six Man Main Event- This Friday night, Smackdown! will feature one of its most star studded main events ever as new WWE Champion Jeff Hardy teams with Triple H & The Undertaker to take on Vladimir Kozlov, Edge & The Big Show in Six-Man Tag Action!
- There will 3 title matches including Shelton Benjamin defending his United States title against the man who pinned him last week, Hurricane Helms!
- Jeff Hardy has a busy night ahead of him as in addition to his Six-Man Tag Team match, he will also be the guest star on MVP's VIP Lounge!
- Michelle McCool will defend her Divas Championship against Victoria in one-on-one Diva action!
- All this and much more this Friday on Smackdown![/i]
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on Dec 18, 2008 19:41:13 GMT -5
This is looking pretty good. Pretty real. I don't have a negative thing to say about it except that your Smackdown banner is outdated. I can hook you up with a new one.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 18, 2008 22:33:54 GMT -5
December 19, 2008 Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina
Smackdown! opened with a video highlighting Jeff Hardy winning the WWE title then cuts into the Smackdown! intro video.
We are greeted by Jim Ross and Tazz who remind us about the star studded main event featuring Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker & Triple H teaming up for the first time ever to face Vladimir Kozlov, Edge & The Big Show. They also remind that there will be three titles on the line tonight.
Singles Match The Brian Kendrick w/Ezekiel Jackson vs. R-Truth
Smackdown kicks off with one-on-one action between two of the brand’s finest young stars. R-Truth had the upper hand for most of the match using his high-flying based offense to best Kendrick. Kendrick fired back with some high flying moves of his own and this went back and forth for a while until R-Truth nailed Kendrick with a spinning forearm shot. This caused Ezekiel to get on the apron and distract the referee. R-Truth turned his back to Kendrick which is the opening Kendrick was looking for as he nailed R-Truth with a low blow behind the ref’s back. He finished him off with Sliced Bread No. 2.
Winner: The Brian Kendrick
The camera cuts to the back where we see Jeff Hardy arriving at the arena, with his newly won WWE championship on his shoulder, to a huge pop from the crowd.
Commercial Break.
As we come back from commercial, Edge makes his way to the ring with microphone in hand. He begins to talk about how he the deck was stacked against him at Armageddon. That the minute he won the WWE title, he was booked into a triple threat match. He said he wanted to cash in his rematch clause tonight and take back what’s rightfully his but instead he comes to find out that he’s in a six man tag in the main event. As unfair as he finds that as well, he will cash in his rematch clause next week on Smackdown and he guarantees that he will turn Jeff Hardy into a transistional champion.
Commercial Break.
Divas Championship Michelle McCool (c) vs. Victoria
Victoria finally gets the Divas Title match she’s been craving and surprisingly there was no Natalya with Victoria. Onto the match Victoria was her usual powerful self nailing some really big offensive moves but McCool kept fighting back. Victoria finally set up McCool for the Widow’s Peak, but McCool got free and dropped down into a sunset flip rollup for the win.
Winner and Still Divas Champion: Michelle McCool
Carlito & Primo are seen backstage talking to the Bella Twins when they are interrupted told by a backstage worker that they are defending their WWE Tag Team Titles in the next match and it’ll be against the team they beat for those belts, Curt Hawkins & Zach Ryder.
Commercial Break.
WWE Tag Team Title Match Carlito & Primo Colon (c) vs. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
Ryder and Carlito started this match off and went back and forth. Carlito and Primo managed some quick tags. Hawkins tagged in and they started to beat on the younger Primo. Hawkins and Ryder used some very impressive moves on him including a back breaker, cross body block, missile dropick and a double team hip toss. Primo badly needed to tag out and got his chance when he ducked a clothesline and rolled to tag in his brother. Carlito came in and began to clean house and nailed his opponents with some of his springboard based offensive moves. Primo ran in and delivered a lung blower to Hawkins, which was followed by a back cracker from Carlito for the win.
Winners and Still WWE Tag Team Champions: Carlito & Primo Colon
After the match, two men came from the crowd and nailed Carlito & Primo while they were celebrating. While they are beating down on the Tag Team champions, Natalya came down the ramp. The two men beating down on the champs turned out to be TJ Wilson & Harry Smith. Together, with Natalya, they announced that are the New Hart Foundation and they will carry on the legacy of the Hart family. And it starts with taking the WWE Tag Team Titles and Natalya taking the Divas Title.
Commercial Break.
As we come back from commercial, MVP’s in the ring in a suit. He introduces his guest on tonight’s VIP Lounge, the new WWE Champion , Jeff Hardy. Hardy comes out to a huge ovation and gets on the microphone and thanks all the fans for supporting him during his road to the title and he promises to be a fighting champion. MVP cuts him off and says that the VIP Lounge is his show and Jeff Hardy can’t come on it and just ignore him. MVP announces that his agent brought up another stipulation in his contract. MVP has until the Royal Rumble to win a match or he must re-negotiate his contract with SmackDown for less money. MVP said that he plans on winning a match next week, then going on to the Royal Rumble and beating Hardy for the WWE title because he’s better than Hardy. Hardy takes offense to this and nails him with a Twist of Fate as the crowd goes crazy and we fade to commercial.
Commercial Break.
Vickie Guerrero and Edge are seen backstage with Big Show and Vladimir Kozlov. Vickie tells them that tonight’s match is very important as they must prove that they hold the power on Smackdown!
Triple H is interviewed by Justin Roberts backstage. He says that while he congratulates Jeff Hardy on his WWE title win, he wants Jeff to prove that he’s a fighting champion. Because he’s coming for the title, the title that is rightfully his and that his road back to the title begins with scoring the win tonight.
Commercial Break.
United States Championship “The Gold Standard” Shelton Benjamin (c) vs. Hurricane Helms
Helms was granted this title shot because he beat the US Champion last week. Helms once again showed that he’s as good as he ever was as he and Benjamin went toe-to-toe in this one. Helms nailed some of his key offensive moves like a swinging neckbreaker and the Nightmare on Helms Street. Benjamin fired back with his own key offensive moves like the Exploder and Dragon Whip. Both men kicked out all of those moves and both men grew frustrated that they couldn’t take out the other. Helms nailed Benjamin with the Shining Wizard to the crowd’s liking and he covered but Shelton managed to get his foot on the bottom rope. Helms was frustrated yet again and picked up Shelton but Shelton slipped out of his grasp and dropped him with the Paydirt for the win.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin
Commercial Break.
Six Man Tag Main Event Edge, The Big Show & Vladimir Kozlov vs. WWE Champion Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker & Triple H
Kozlov showed his inexperience as it seemed he couldn’t hang with the big boys of SmackDown but that didn’t hurt this match’s quality one bit. Despite being WWE Champion. Hardy was targeted but Show, Kozlov & Edge, most likely because he was the opposing team’s smallest competitor. Hardy fought valiantly though but was outnumbered. Show was hitting him with big clubs and chops, Kozlov was beating him down with headbutts and Edge dropped him with an Electric Chair Drop and Edge-O-Matic. Hardy kept kicking out and fighting back. Edge waited for Jeff to get up at one point and nail him with the Spear but Hardy moved out of the way and Edge crashed into the corner. Hardy made the tag to Triple H who began to clean house. He knocked down all three of his opponents and nailed Edge with a Spinebuster, then tagged Undertaker who hit Edge with a TombStone. Jeff tagged Undertaker on the back and climbed to the top and nailed the Swanton Bomb for the win.
Winners: Jeff Hardy, The Undertaker & Triple H
Post match, Jeff Hardy celebrated with the WWE title in his hand until he noticed The Undertaker. He was standing in the same spot he was when Jeff tagged in, and he stared down Jeff until the show faded out.
© WWE 2008
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Post by Red Dragon on Dec 19, 2008 4:25:46 GMT -5
This is pretty good, nice and easy to read with the right amount of detail, 3 titles on the line= overkill, so glad TBK wan the first match, I hate R-Truth job him out, nice promo from Edge stop trying to book title matches, glad Hart Foundation debuted they should have some good matches with the Colons, nice Players lounge seemed like TV I actually like MVP story keep it up not too much of a big win however, why so many title matches just keep pushing Helms to the US title, ending of the last match was wereied rather just Hardy hit the swanton not everyone hitting a finisher then tagging, love the wwe thing at the end. Keep this up just cut down on the championship matches
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 19, 2008 8:05:42 GMT -5
This is pretty good, nice and easy to read with the right amount of detail, 3 titles on the line= overkill, so glad TBK wan the first match, I hate R-Truth job him out, nice promo from Edge stop trying to book title matches, glad Hart Foundation debuted they should have some good matches with the Colons, nice Players lounge seemed like TV I actually like MVP story keep it up not too much of a big win however, why so many title matches just keep pushing Helms to the US title, ending of the last match was wereied rather just Hardy hit the swanton not everyone hitting a finisher then tagging, love the wwe thing at the end. Keep this up just cut down on the championship matches Thanks for the reply. I actually plan on cutting down on the title maches in the near future.
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Post by The L.F.C Fan on Dec 19, 2008 9:43:07 GMT -5
Practically the same layout as mine for SD! :-P Kendrick/R-Truth is like something I'd use to open up SD! glad Kendrick run, push him to mercury. HHH/Jeff on a normal show would be very unrealistic, its PPV worthy unless you have a good reason behind having Triple H the champ at the rumble. Michelle beating Victoria is good, not the biggest Victoria fan, tbh, no real build up for a title match though Another title match... glad Primo/Carlito retained here. New Heart foundation this soon... well I suppose its not too bad to do. MVP/Hardy thing seems realistic, MVP would act like that although Im unsure about him just hitting a Twist of Fate... havent seen Jeff do that for ages... Show/Kozlov he he, Im doing a feud with these 2 against eachother. God a third title match on 1 show and again the champ retians.... not realistic IMO and Helms getting a shot this early isnt either. "Kozlov showed his inexperience as it seemed he couldn’t hang with the big boys of SmackDown but that didn’t hurt this match’s quality one bit" doesn't exactly make much sense doesnt the fact that the others were in another league tell you that the match was dented in a way? The main event was a blockbuster one, seems you just threw everyone major in it and 'Taker? dude..... not liking that part. Overall a Okay show. 6/10
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Post by Markw on Dec 19, 2008 10:17:10 GMT -5
SD was ok, Kendrick getting the win is great hope you give hm a push, 3 Title Matches is a bit much for TV but I'm glad they all retained the MVP/Hardy segment was pretty cool hope MVP does get a nice big push. The main event sounded aright but didn't seem to have much reason behind it, Jeff's team winning is good Edge v Jeff on TV isn't great and you should really have saved it until a PPV but whatever it's your diary. The New Hart Foundation could be good as long as you build them up well.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 19, 2008 12:27:29 GMT -5
- Expect MVP's losing streak to last until around the Royal Rumble, the last possible night before his contract re-negotiation.
- WWE officials have surprisingly dropped the Kizarny segments and sent him back down to FCW as they feel the gimmick they put on him wouldn't get over and they want to start fresh with him.
- The WWE has decided to put more emphasis on their titles. Over the past few years some titles, namely both Tag Team titles and the Intercontinental title, have either become a joke or have lost a lot of their prestige. WWE officials are doing everything they can to find a way to raise the prestige of their titles once again.
- Elijah Burke was re-signed as the WWE felt there was a lot of potential there that had to tap into. Burke was happy to re-sign and should be getting a big push.
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Post by DTP. on Dec 19, 2008 12:59:18 GMT -5
I attempted to reply to SmackDown earlier today but my computer backed out. So I'll just comment on the news report from PWInsider.com. Yeah, I hope MVP doesn't become a tramp by becoming a complete loser in the ring. Unsure about Kizarny's gimmick being dropped, it seemed like the gimmick that'd stick. Yes, I hope you do successful with your emphasis on the championship belts. Elijah Burke being re-signed wouldn't happen really but good that he's returning.
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Post by Kemp2k on Dec 19, 2008 13:01:29 GMT -5
I actually like the idea of MVP/Jeff Hardy. I've been wondering when the hell was the last time the Smackdown ever had a big 6-man challenge, and for your main event, I could see that happening. I'm glad that Hardy and the team won. Very interesting with Hardy and Undertaker, hopefully there will be a program between the twos, as their Ladder match was incredible back in 2003 or so. I'm sad at the lost of Kizarny though. booooooo!
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 19, 2008 13:19:28 GMT -5
Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan Card So Far...Intercontinental Championship: William Regal (c) w/Layla vs. CM Punk30-Man Royal Rumble Match
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Post by abyss on Dec 19, 2008 13:23:54 GMT -5
Kendrick over R-Truth? . Glad McCool won because Victoria wouldn't win the title in real life. Glad Hawkins & Ryder didn't win; I hope you can spice up the tag team division because it's really lackluster. I like the idea of MVP-Hardy, that seems like a Royal Rumble title match. Thank you for keeping the belt on Shelton, I think he deserves a huge push. Good main event, and really interesting with Taker/Hardy. I think that feud has some potential in it, although I don't know when you would execute it. Overall it was a solid show. Nothing bad by any means, but nothing out of the ordinary. But, it was still a good show, with a really good ending. Please drop a reply to ECW 2007 when you get a chance.
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Post by Dwight on Dec 19, 2008 15:02:48 GMT -5
Admittedly its hard for me to get interested in 08 feds since they seem to last a ppv then quit. But this is looking decent.
Raw: I would expect to see Jericho get a rematch so I found that odd. It seems really random though that you have JBL, Batista, and HBK facing to determine the number one contender so my only thought is you plan to bring more attention to the JBL/HBK storyline.
Having a connection with Nobel and Kelly is meh. Noble seems to be the man hoe of the WWE. Just not really interested in another love interest with him.
Smackdown: Edge vs Hardy II on SD is pretty huge. I would expect Hardy to retain. Though it would seem obvious I know some people that would still bank on Edge pulling the "surprise" here even though it wouldn't make any sense.
Holly hell you have Victoria on Smackdown. Damn I hope you can do something respectable with her. Love for her to reestablish herself and become champion...even if it is the stupid "Divas Championship." Still feel there should only be one title.
Didn't like Hardy's big celebration speech being overshadowed by a guy with a losing streak and nothing to say. Perhaps it would have been better to have Jeff speak and then have MVP come out and interrupt him. And I hope that you aren't just going to give the man a title match out of the blue. Considering this losing streak of his it wouldn't add up too well.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Dec 19, 2008 17:06:44 GMT -5
December 22, 2008 Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
The weekly opening video package shows highlights of last week’s main event and clips of Randy Orton hitting Batista with an RKO and punting World Heavyweight Champion John Cena and Chris Jericho.
Jerry “The King” Lawler and Michael Cole greet us and remind us that tonight’s main event is a Number One Contender’s Triple Threat match between Shawn Michaels, John Bradshaw Layfield and Batista.
The show opens with “Voices” by Rev Theory playing and Legacy making their way to the ring. Randy Orton grabs a microphone and says that last week he made a statement that he should be in tonight’s Triple Threat main event. That he should be the number one contender and not Batista, JBL or Shawn Michaels. So he’ll just have to continue to make an impact and find another way to the World Title. That other road to the title starts at the Royal Rumble where he says he’ll win and go onto WrestleMania and leave as champion for the second straight year. He then says that Legacy will continue their dominance when Manu takes out John Cena tonight. Cody Rhodes then grabs the microphone and brags about how he defeated a former World Champion last week. He said that William Regal saw how good he was and picked him as CM Punk’s poison tonight. He plans on making it two former World Champions in a row.
Commercial Break.
Backstage, Kelly Kelly is seen with Jamie Noble. Noble gives her flowers and asks if she has an answer for him now. She says that she’ll give him a chance because he’s been so nice to her and they can go out later this week. But tonight, she thinks they should focus on their match.
Singles Match Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox
Mysterio requested this match after Knox attacked him again last week and cost him his match. At the start of the match Mysterio used his quickness and stayed away from Knox’s power grapples. He kept attacking the leg of Knox until he got the big man down to one knee. Mysterio ran off the ropes and tried a cross body but was caught by Knox, who delievered a fallaway slam over the top rope and to the outside. Knox went outside and threw Mysterio into the steel steps and then grabbed a chair and began to nail Mysterio with it. First, he hit Mysterio on his back, then his head and then he kept hitting him while he was on the ground.
Winner by DQ: Rey Mysterio
Commercial Break.
Stephanie McMahon is shown in her office when CM Punk walks in. He acknowledges that Cody Rhodes is his opponent tonight and says he’s ready for that match. He gives Stephanie the contract paper for the Pick Your Poison matches and says that he’s picked Regal’s opponent for tonight. Stephanie smirks and says that’s going to be interesting and that match will be later tonight.
Eight Person Intergender Tag Team Match Paul Burchill, Katie Lea Burchill, Beth Phoenix & Santino Marella vs. Jamie Noble, Kelly Kelly, Kofi Kingston & Mickie James
Burchill looked fantastic in this match and is starting to show the potential that everyone has talked about for years. Noble & Kofi managed to get in their offense against Santino. On the women’s side Phoenix was dominating Kelly Kelly while Mickie & Katie Lea seemed more evenly matched. The finish in this match came when Paul Burchill and Katie Lea had Kelly Kelly set up for a double suplex and Noble came to the rescue and took Burchill down with him to the outside which allowed Kelly to get out of the suplex position, kick Katie Lea in the stomach and sunset flip over her for the three count.
Winners of the Match: Kelly Kelly, Jamie Noble, Mickie James & Kofi Kingston
Post match, the winners celebrated in the ring when Kelly suddenly kissed Noble, which made him celebrate even more than before.
Commercial Break.
Pick Your Poison Match # 1 Cody Rhodes w/Manu vs. CM Punk
In the past, CM Punk has taken Cody Rhodes’ World Tag Team Titles and Rhodes managed to take out Punk with his DDT at Survivor Series. This is their first ever one-on-one meeting. It was a great match with lots of back and forth action and great werestling. Cody Rhodes is really showing improvement and coming into his own. Rhodes showed off a new impactful offensive move when he nailed a nice tilt-a-whirl back breaker but only for a two count. Rhodes went to the top rope but Punk got up quickly and ran to Rhodes, jumped up and kicked him in the head. Rhodes fell right onto Punk’s shoulders and Punk nailed him with a Go 2 Sleep for the victory.
Winner: CM Punk
We cut to the back, where we see Shawn Michaels warming up for tonight’s main event. JBL walks up to him and tell him good luck out there tonight. JBL then says that no matter what happens out there, he will be the number one contender and he will face John Cena at the Royal Rumble. JBL walks away and leaves Shawn Michaels looking nervous.
Commercial Break.
Chris Jericho makes his way to the ring to cut a promo. He says that he also should be the number one contender. The only reason John Cena beat him was because it was a fluke, and if you put him against Cena 100 times, he’ll beat him almost every time. He states that since he won’t be given another World Title shot, he will take it at the Royal Rumble.
Commercial Break.
We come back to see Melina getting interviewed backstage. She says that Beth Phoenix better not have forgotten about her and that she’s coming for the Women’s Title. In fact, she wants a title shot, next Monday on Raw. If Beth Phoenix is woman enough to accept the challenege.
Non-Title Singles Match World Heavyweight Champion John Cena vs. Manu w/ Randy Orton
Cena took advantage of Manu’s inexperience as the big man made a few mistakes that Cena capitalized on. Cena nailed him with some big time offense but Manu stopped the offensive flurry with a huge headbutt. He went to continue on the offensive but when he walked to Cena, Cena gave him a drop toe hold, which he then turned into an STFU. Randy Orton got on the apron to distract the referee but it was a split second too late as Manu tapped out just before Orton could get his distraction to work.
Winner: John Cena
Cena tried to knock Orton off the apron once the bell rang but Orton jumped down just in time and slowly walked back to the locker room, with his eyes not leaving Cena’s as he left.
Commercial Break.
Pick Your Poison Match #2 Intercontinental Champion William Regal w/Layla vs. The Great Khali w/Ranjin Sighn
CM Punk’s chose Smackdown’s resident Punjabi Playboy as William Regal’s opponent and Khali delivered for Punk. He manhandled Regal early on but Regal attempted a comeback. Being the technician that he is, Regal went after Khali’s legs and managed to do some damage for a while but it was no luck as Khali over powered him and won with the Brain Chop.
Winner: The Great Khali
Post match, Layla got in the ring to check on Regal and The Great Khali grabbed her and, being the Punjabi Playboy that he is, planted a kiss on her to the crowd’s liking.
CM Punk is seen backstage with Kofi Kingston and they are watching the events we just witnessed and laughing. Punk does get serious and says that as much fun as that was, next week he wants to actually get in the ring with Regal. He said maybe if Regal can find a partner they can go against himself & Kofi. Kofi likes the idea.
Commercial Break.
Number One Contender Triple Threat Match Shawn Michaels vs. John Bradshaw Layfield vs. Batista
JBL was the target of both of his opponents early on as they beat him down for a while and threw him to the outside then they began to work on each other. Michaels weathered a storm of power moves from Batista by kicking out a few times, then he managed to get his own offense working. It started with an inverted atomic drop, followed by a flying forearm. Michaels went to the top and hit his patented elbow drop but JBL broke up the count. He threw Michaels into the ropes and went for the Clothesline from Hell but Michaels ducked and superkicked him. Batista ran in and speared Michaels, then began to shake the ropes violently and hype up the crowd. He picked up JBL and dropped him with a Spinebuster but as he got up he turned right into some Sweet Chin Music. Michaels pinned him for the victory.
Winner: Shawn Michaels
The crowd and Shawn Michaels both celebrate the victory. John Cena comes out to the entrance with the World Title on his shoulder and claps for Shawn Michaels. Michaels looks to the outside and even though JBL is hurt, for some reason he is smiling and clapping for him as well. Michaels is no longer smiling and looks concerned as the show goes off the air.
© WWE 2008
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Post by Matt on Dec 19, 2008 22:38:19 GMT -5
I liked the opening segment with Legacy. I like this Kelly Kelly Jamie Noble angle; it can only lead to good things. I am happy that Rey won by DQ. I hop you push Knox and the DQ finish was the best way to go. The Eight Person Intergender Tag Team Match did not do too much for me, but it was a good way to get more wrestlers involved in the show I guess. I am not sure if I like Punk winning cleanly, I think it takes away Cody’s heat. Manu losing was not to bad and I liked Orton’s failed distraction. I am not big on the main event because all three men have had their fair shots against Cena. I am happy JBL did not win and Batista winning would not have been great. You made the best choice, but I don’t think another Cena/Michaels feud/match will do to good.
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Post by robby.blade on Dec 20, 2008 2:34:27 GMT -5
Pretty good, and realistic show. The eight-person tag match was pretty cool. I liked the Pick Your Poison matches, but Cody Rhodes was kind of a lame choice, as I would expect Regal to put Punk against someone like Big Show or Mark Henry. I'm not so sure about Shawn winning. I would have rather seen JBL win, because I'm not a fan of babyface vs. babyface matches most of the time.
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Post by Rated R on Dec 20, 2008 5:27:24 GMT -5
Solid show man, although I for one dont like the fully red text. I like that your building Rhodes up, hopefully he gets a legitimate push. Rey/ Knox was a decent match, and hopefully it sets up a feud between the two, since Knox needs a big feud. Good to see Punk going over Rhodes, and Jericho promising to win the Royal Rumble was good. I'm surprised that you put Manu in with the World Champion, since it just seems like a squash match to me. I liked that Punk chose Khali to face Regal, and Khali's actions after the match suited his new gimmick. I'm not sure on Michaels challenging Cena for the title, because I just dont see Michaels going over at all.
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