Tonight's Smackdown opens with footage of the Elimination Chamber Match from Sunday's Extreme Rules that saw Bryan Danielson crowned the NEW WWE Champion. Josh Matthews and Matt Striker welcome us to a sold-out Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio as Smackdown opens with a HUGE pyro display.
Teddy Long makes his way to the ring with mic in hand and says there's a few orders of business to attend to following Extreme Rules last Sunday. First, he reminds us that Bryan Danielson is indeed the NEW WWE Champion and GM Long goes right to the business of naming a new #1 contender. Teddy says tonight's main event will feature Nigel McGuinness, Brodie Lee, Samoa Joe and John Cena to determine who will challenge Bryan Danielson for the belt at Over The Limit.
EDGE hits the ring and grabs a mic. He tells Teddy that under normal circumstances, he would demand to be placed in the title hunt, but after being attacked on his exit from the Chamber on Sunday, he can't take his mind off of getting in the ring with Kurt Angle and tearing him apart. Edge says he wants a match with Angle tonight, but Teddy tells Edge that Kurt isn't here tonight. Edge flies into a bitter rage, but Teddy calms him by telling him that he will gladly book the match for next week. Long sees that Edge is still spoiling for a fight, so he heads backstage to find an opponent for the Rated "R" Superstar as we go to our first break.
Back from commercial and Edge is pacing around the ring like a man possessed, awaiting his opponent. Out comes ALBERTO DEL RIO in a yellow 1976 Ferrari Enzo valued at over $235,000. Del Rio goes to roll into the ring and Edge goes into a fury, beating the hell out of Del Rio. Alberto escapes to the corner and the bell rings to get the match started.
EDGE versus ALBERTO DEL RIO ended in a no contest
The Rated R Superstar was firmly in control until KURT ANGLE jumped the barricade and double teamed Edge with Del Rio. JBL and TENSAI from RAW come running down the ramp and join in the beatdown. Here comes the backup as JEFF HARDY and SHEAMUS come down to clear out the ring and a full-scale brawl has erupted here on Smackdown. The lights go down and STING descends from the rafters, baseball bat in tow and begins swinging at everything that moves. Teddy Long comes running out onto the stage and says that he will NOT have his show fall into bedlam tonight. Long says if they all want to fight, they’ll get their chance, because the match will now be Kurt Angle, Alberto Del Rio, JBL and Tensai versus Edge, Jeff Hardy, Sheamus and The Man They Call Sting in an EIGHT MAN TAG TEAM MATCH starting RIGHT NOW.
EDGE, JEFF HARDY, SHEAMUS and STING def. KURT ANGLE, ALBERTO DEL RIO, JBL and TENSAI in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match
After several minutes of fighting, JBL and Tensai decide they’ve had enough and walk away from the contest. Quickly realizing that he’s outnumbered, Angle decides to live to fight another day. As Del Rio goes for a tag, Angle drops from the apron to the floor and retreats up the ramp. Completely abandoned, Del Rio turns from his corner and gets avalanched by a Stinger Splash. Staggering out of the corner, Del Rio walks into a Brogue Kick and a HELLACIOUS Spear. Hardy hits a Swanton from the top, but before he can make the cover, Edge tags in and cinches in the Ankle Lock, screaming at Kurt who is at the top of the stage. Del Rio taps furiously as Edge has the thousand mile stare LOCKED on Angle.
After the match, Hardy, Sheamus and Sting step down from the ring, but Edge isn’t done. Angle watches in horror as Edge grabs a pair of steel chairs and hits a Con-Chair-To REPEATEDLY to Del Rio. The chair shot count reaches about 25 before Edge slams the badly dented chair to the canvas and leans on the ropes SCREAMING for Angle to PLEASE stick his nose where it doesn’t belong again.
We go backstage and Teddy Long is on the phone, explaining to an in-transit to the arena A.J. Styles on the other end of the line that he has a non-title match with Lance Storm tonight. If Storm wins, he becomes the #1 contender to the U.S. Title. However, should A.J. win, he will have the freedom to name his next challenger himself.
We go backstage as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin head to the ring for tag team action next.
Back from break and Striker and Matthews explain the fallout of the Tag Team Turmoil Match at Extreme Rules and how Ted DiBiase and Joe Hennig walked out with the gold.
MCMG hits the ring, seemingly in good spirits despite Sunday’s outcome. The mood quickly changes as JIGLIRIOUS hits the stage. Delirious goes on a mindless, unintelligible rant for the next several minutes including ANOTHER reference to McDonald’s and Happy Meals; Jigsaw grabs the mic away and reminds Delirious of their exclusive endorsement deal with Burger King, to which Delirious nods and appears to apologize. Jigsaw says that MCMG’s decorated history is well-documented and tonight, they want to prove that Jiglirious can hang. The luchadors hit the ring and the match gets under way.
MCMG def. JIGLIRIOUS
Outstanding fifteen minute match. Lots of “This Is Awesome” chants throughout the contest. The Guns connect with Bullet Point to eliminate Delirious from the equation. The finish comes as Jigsaw attempts Jig ‘N’ Tonic on Sabin, but is met with a Superkick by Shelley which allows for a Sunset Flip Powerbomb counter. The Guns set up for Skull and Bones and connect for the three count.
After the match, the quartet exchange handshakes to a standing ovation.
Back in Teddy Long’s office and his phone conversation is interrupted by ZS3. Springate insists that he still has a small beef with Finlay left over from the Belfast show. Teddy tells him if he wanted the match, all he had to do was ask. He tells ZS3 to get ready because the match is next. Springate exits his office with a satisfied smirk on his face as we go to commercial.
Back from break and we get a video recap of the Belfast Show and what transpired in the main event between The Fighting Irishmen, Del Rio and Springate.
Back in the ring and ZS3 is on the mic and says he’s sick of continuing to play second fiddle to Finlay, saying he held him back in Kent and he’s still holding him back in WWE. Finlay cuts him off and heads to the ring. He grabs a mic and looks like he’s about to speak on the issue, but slaps ZS3 across the face. The bell rings and here we go.
ZAQUARY SPRINGATE III def. FINLAY
Finlay dominated much of the early going, but the tide shifted as Finlay missed a Senton Splash and ZS3 came back with a solid chokeslam, finish came as Finlay attempted a Diving Double Foot Stomp from the top rope, but Springate moved, causing The Irishman to land awkwardly on his ankle and collapse to the mat. This bought time for ZS3 to scale to the top and connect with a British Bomb for the surprise three count.
After the match, Springate celebrates on the ropes, but turns around and walks into a shillelagh blast between the eyes, knocking him out cold. Finlay stares down at his former protege, shaking his head before limping to the back with help from a couple officials.
We go backstage and Lance Storm is headed to the ring. A.J. Styles versus Lance Storm in non-title action next as we head to break.
Back from commercial and The Smackdown Rebound features A.J. winning the title on Sunday and Lance’s subsequent attack after the match.
Back in the arena and Lance Storm is headed to the ring, Striker reminds us that a potential U.S. Title shot is on the line here. A.J. is out next with the U.S. title in hand. Styles flies to the ring and immediately begins throwing fists with Storm as the bell rings to get us going.
LANCE STORM def. A.J. STYLES to become the #1 contender for the U.S. Title
A very solid match with breathtaking, edge of the seat action. A.J. ducks a spinning heel kick and comes back with a picture perfect Pele’ Kick of his own for two. Storm regains control, countering A.J.’s enziguri with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Finish came as A.J., who was clearly fighting off a nagging knee injury suffered earlier in the contest, set up for the Styles Clash. Storm SOMEHOW managed to counter out and slithered into an Inside Cradle, rolling into position for a Canadian Maple Leaf and locking it in. The pressure on the knee is too much and Styles has no choice but to tap out.
After the match, Storm wastes little time announcing the time and place of his title challenge. Storm says he wants A.J. and his title at Over The Limit. The new #1 contender slams the mic down on the fallen Styles’ face and leaves the ring. We go to commercial.
Back from break and DAMIEN SANDOW hits the stage, lecturing the “Unenlightened Dullards of the WWE Universe” as to why he hasn’t been seen on Smackdown or at any PPVs as of late, and it’s because this company rewards mediocrity. Sandow says he’s on a crusade to change that, starting with this green-haired ignoramus in the ring that labors under the delusion that he’s a comic book superhero, when in actuality the only savior to the masses in this arena is him. “You’re Welcome”.
DAMIEN SANDOW def. THE HURRICANE
The Hurricane attempts a Shining Wizard out of the gate, but Sandow ducks and locks in a full nelson. Sandow repeatedly rams The Hurricane’s skull into the top turnbuckle and tosses him to the mat. Sandow connects with Il Cubito Contemptricem and locks in a straightjacket before dropping Hurricane with The Illumination for the three count. Sandow cartwheels out of the ring to celebrate his victory.
Backstage with Teddy Long and NEW Cruiserweight Champion KAVAL and Teddy explains that he has invited superstars from RAW and ECW here tonight to determine a new #1 contender for the title here tonight. Kaval says it sounds like a good idea and heads back to the locker room. Mark Henry walks up behind Teddy and tells him that he’s tired of being ignored. He says he gladly accepted the invitation to join Camp Cornette at Extreme Rules because Teddy Long was happy to just let him rot in the locker room. Teddy tells him that if he wants a match, he’s got one and to get headed to the ring because his match is next--against RIKISHI. Henry shakes his head, disappointed, yet determined as we go to break.
Back from commercial as Henry thunders to the ring. Henry says that he’s back from injury and looking for a new inductee into the Hall of Pain. Rikishi heads to the ring, looking to bring the fight to the World’s Strongest Man as the bell rings to get things under way.
RIKISHI def. MARK HENRY via DQ
A very hard hitting contest. Rikishi gains an early advantage with a Savate Kick to the jaw of Henry that sends him to the arena floor. Henry beats on the apron out of frustration. Chants of “SEXUAL CHOCOLATE” rain down on Henry and this only serves to infuriate him more. Henry charges blindly and SOMEHOW Rikishi lifts him into a Samoan Drop.
Rikishi drags Henry to the corner and sets up for a Banzai Drop, but Henry rolls out of the ring before Rikishi can follow through. Rikishi drops to the floor and whips Henry headfirst into the ringpost, taking out the ring steps. Rikishi slams Henry’s arm into the post repeatedly and rolls him back into the ring. With Henry retreating to the corner, Rikishi hits a Body Avalanche and follows up with a Stinkface to a HUGE POP. Henry wipes his face furiously and begins retching over the barricade. Incensed, The World’s Strongest Man goes to the broadcast desk and comes back in with a chair, bashing it over Rikishi’s head, drawing the DQ.
After the match, a furious Henry summons the strength to hoist the massive Rikishi up for the World’s Strongest Slam. Henry sandwiches the chair on Rikishi’s leg and executes a Corner Slingshot Splash. Rikishi writhes in pain and screams out in agony as EMT’s attend to the situation. Rikishi is rolled onto a tram and carried from the ring. We go to a very unsettling break.
Back from break and the WWE Smack of the Night goes to Kaval winning the Cruiserweight Title against Evan Bourne and Tajiri at Extreme Rules.
Back in the arena and Kaval comes down to the ring in streets with the Cruiserweight Title over his shoulder, joining Striker and Matthews on commentary. Out first comes Smackdown’s representative, Austin Aries to a decent pop, followed by ECW’s El Generico and finally RAW’s Mike Quackenbush. Aries stares down Kaval from the ring as the bell sounds and here we go.
MIKE QUACKENBUSH def. AUSTIN ARIES and EL GENERICO to become the new #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Championship
Another great contest, rivaling Storm/Styles and MCMG/Jiglirous from earlier in the evening. Several chants of “THIS IS AWESOME” and “PLEASE DON’T END THIS”.
Aries counters out of a Brainbussttaaah! with a Starrbuster of his own. A-Double goes for the cover, Quackenbush connects with a Quackensmash to both opponents. With Aries totally erased from the equation, Quackenbush locks in the Chikara Special on Generico and Generico taps.
After the match, Quackenbush celebrates the victory and Kaval climbs on the announce table and asks Quack how next week sounds for a Cruiserweight Title Match. Quackenbush immediately accepts the challenge.
We go backstage and Natalya is headed to the ring for Diva’s action as we go to commercial.
Back from break and Tamina Snuka is already in the ring as Natalya makes her way to ringside. The bell rings and the match begins.
NATALYA def. TAMINA
A decent match between the two. Finish comes as Tamina goes for the Superfly Splash and Natalya dodges, sending Tamina to the canvas. Natalya hits a Double Underhook Backbreaker and locks in the SharpeRshooter, and the added torque proves too much for Tamina as Snuka’s daughter taps out.
We go backstage and get a split-screen of the four combatants vying for a shot at Bryan Danielson at Over The Limit. We go to our final break.
NIGEL McGUINNESS def. JOHN CENA, BRODIE LEE and SAMOA JOE to become the #1 contender for the WWE Championship
An all-out war for about twenty minutes. Cena took a LOT of abuse at the hands of Joe and Nigel. Cena gets dropped from the equation with a Big Rig Boot, a Jawbreaker Lariat and a Muscle Buster from Joe. Brodie drops Joe from the ring with another Big Rig Boot, boiling things down to he and Nigel.
Brodie grabs Nigel for an Overhand Choke Suplex, but Nigel counters out with a beautiful armdrag. Finish came as Brodie went to the top for a Diving Cross Body, but Nigel kicks his feet out from under him, perching him on the top rope. McGuinness follows with a stiff shoot kick to the injured arm and drops the Big Rig with the Tower of London for the victory.
After the match, Nigel celebrates in the ring and Bryan Danielson hits the ring, staring Nigel down and holding the WWE Title above both their heads as McGuinness eyes the belt. It’s at this time that WADE BARRETT appears on the entrance ramp, walking toward the ring. Nigel notices Barrett first, then Danielson. They scan the crowd and they close their eyes out of exasperation as their heart sinks at the realization that THE NEXUS has crashed the party!
Danielson and McGuinness fight valiantly for as long as possible before the numbers game ultimately catches up. Ziggler hits a Name Dropper to the WWE Champion and Barrett drops McGuinness with Wasteland over the top rope to the unprotected arena floor.
The beatdown continues with other fallen participants. Cody Rhodes busts Samoa Joe open with the ring bell and Drew McIntyre strangles Cena with microphone cords before sandwiching his head between the ring steps and the ring post. Kofi Kingston and Alex Riley hoist Brodie Lee onto Barrett’s shoulders and he hits Wasteland again. With carnage and bodies lying everywhere, The Nexus’ wrath CLEARLY knows no boundaries as the militant unit stands victorious in solidarity as Smackdown goes off the air.
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