WWF Smackdown Results 4-18-02
Submitted by Mick on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 10:17 PM EST



SMACKDOWN! 4-18-02
From the Carquest Center in Houston
COMMENTATORS: Michael Cole and Tazz

We discover that HHH and HHH2 (Hollywood Hulk Hogan...get it? yeah you do.) will be facing the team of Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho.

Making sure that all hopes this will be a good show go straight (and I use that term loosely) out the window....here comes Chuck, Billy and Rico. How could it get lamer? Here comes the speedo version of Albert!

As my overwhelming anger with the pushing of the WRONG midcarders growing by the second, here comes Rikishi!

At last the saving graces of the segment, Maven and Al Snow...now officially a tag team. See commentary for more.

6-MAN TAG MATCH: Chuck & Billy w/ Rico & Albert vs. Maven & Al Snow & Rikishi
Chuck starts off against Al Snow. Al takes the early advantage. Hits an atomic drop and a Manhattan Drop in close succession....pay attention Tough Enough students! He allows Maven to drop a bionic elbow off the top rope and then tags the rookie in. Maven has a hammerlock reversed but hits a nice arm drag and goes for a rest hold. Maven then ties up Al so Snow can do the exact same bionic elbow off the top. Clever tactic to show cohesion. Albert gets tagged in, he buries Al into the corner and then hits an overhead falling double underhook suplex...he better name that move, that's damn complicated. Billy gets tagged in and he continues to work on the hurt Al, who eventually tags in Rikishi. This will be the obligatory "hot tag". Rikishi unleases a barrage of moves on everyone, including pulling Rico into the ring. Albert comes out of nowhere and kicks him in the chops, near fall cover by Chuck. Chuck makes Albert the legal man. Albert bodyslams Rikishi...which would impress me if he didn't make it look so hard after Brock Lesnar made it look sooooo easy. Rikishi hits a Samoan drop and Maven gets a "hot tag" as well. But Maven's onlsaught is cut short by a Fameasser. Near fall. Everyone hits the ring, bedlam ensues, but it ends with just Chuck standing in the ring dazed as Maven goes to the top and hits a cross body block.

{We're shown the leg shot as Stacy goes towards Hogan's dressing room and knocks on the door. As she's waiting she drops her bottle cap and Hogan is greeted by an ass shot that any dirty old man can appreciate.}

STACY: Mr. McMahon wants you in his office right now.

HOGAN: Vince wants to see me? How bout I follow you?

{They walk away....Commercial}


Kidman is shown watching Stasiak's awful interview.

KIDMAN: This is the stupidest thing I've ever seen.

Hurricane comes in and asks him if he's ready. Kidman says he feels like something's missing. Hurricane says what could be missing? You're the crusierweight champion. Kidman says he feels like no one knows who he is. Hurricane whispers in his ear.

KIDMAN: You mean all I have to do is say how happy I am to be here in Houston, Texas?
{crowd roars}
KIDMAN: Deep in the heart of the great state of Texas?
{roar}
HURRICANE: And how happy you are to be teaming with the Hurricane tonight!
{silence...Hurricane gets miffed - look it up}
KIDMAN: Thanks, I appreciate your help, but after I beat Tajiri at Backlash, I'll give people something to talk about. {he leaves}

HURRICANE: I'm sure you will citizen Kidman, just like I'm sure the Houston Astros will win the world series!
{Crowd roars while Hurricane gives a goofy thumbs up and a grin.} Funny segment that makes me wonder if Mick Foley is booking comedy segments from home.



Vince is talking to the dial tone again! He's gotta go!

VINCE: Well well well, look at this. The Hulkster himself. Look at you. Damn, you look good? Doesn't he Stacy?

STACY: He looks fantastic. Look at the size of those arms!

VINCE: Umm, Stacy?

STACY: Almost as big as Vince's

VINCE: Get me some water. She's new

HOGAN: I can tell.

VINCE: Do you believe in deja vu? I feel like I've experienced this tidal wave of admiration for you before. As I recall, nothing could stop that kind of momentum. Nothing could stand in ints way. I remember what it was. It was just before the birth of Hulkamania, before you became WWF Champion for the first time. I can't help but wonder. Is all of this happening all over again? Is it within the realm of possibility that the Hulkamaniacs can give you the inspiration to once again become the champion? Is it possible that this Sunday at Backlash that will be the rebirth of Hulkamania. Is it possible that you can once again lead the WWF into a new era of popularity and prosperity. This Sunday you come face to face with your own destiny. Is this a perception of mine? Or is it reality? So whatchugonnado when reality comes down on you?

{commercial}


Tajiri makes his way out and he'll be joined by Chavo Guerrero Jr. as his partner.

TAG TEAM MATCH - Tajiri w/Torrie & Chavo vs. Kidman
Kidman and Chavo start. Chavo hammerlock, Billy reverses with a jumping snapmare. Kidman then hits a slingshot head scissors and a dropkick before tagging in Hurricane. The two hit a double hiptoss and then Kidman hipdrops Hurricane onto Chavo. Chavo gets up and tags in Tajiri. Tajiri quickly goes to work with a kick and some chops. Tajiri catches Hurricane with another brutal kick and tags in Chavo. Hurricane reverses control and tags in Billy who hits a slingshot legdrop. Chavo hangs up Kidman on the ropes where Tajiri kicks him from the outside to the dismay of Torrie. Kidman fights out and tags in Hurricane. It's the "hot tag". HIGH angle back body drop and Chavo tags out. Hurricane chokeslams Tajiri, near fall as Chavo breaks it up. Chavo goes for a backdrop, Hurricane flips out and hits a neckbraker. A mini-meliee ensues. As Chavo holds Kidman on the outside, Tajiri kicks Hurricane for the pin.
Winner via pinfall - Tajiri & Chavo

After the match Tajiri kicks Kidman and then starts again with the yelling.

{COMMERCIAL}

A recap is shown of the Mark Henry car incident from last week.

Mark Lloyd welcomes Mark Henry to the show. He asks him what feat of strength he has for the people tonight. Mark tells him that he will lift a car here tonight. Lloyd mentions that the Superstars are betting. Henry says he doesn't care, his job is to prove the he is the strongest man in the world.

{Henry heads down to the car. The WWF guys are there. Test says he thinks there's no engine in the car, he checks while Faarooq yells at him. Test tries to lift the car unsuccessfully. Test has 100 bucks on it, everyone takes him up on it and gives him the money. Henry squats the 4600 pound car off the ground. Very cool...now wrestle. Afterwards Test renegs on his bet and attacks Faarooq and everyone seperates them}


{COMMERCIAL}

[note: Jeff Hardy has replaced Matt for no explained reason in the Brock Lesnar match at Backlash]

HHH2 makes his way out (see previous joke at beginning of this article).

HOGAN: It's still runnin wild without a doubt. You know I've been hearin a lot about reality lately. Is it reality that I'm gonna beat HHH this Sunday? {mixed reaction from the crowd} (He asks the same thing three different ways....DEFINITE MIXED REACTION FROM THE CROWD) Perception is reality. I never thought I'd be back in the WWF. I never thought 67,000 screaming Hulkamaniacs would be cheering for me at Wrestlemania. I never thought that Hulkamania would be running wild today stronger than it's ever been. {He's got the crowd back} Vince, I don't care if it is reality, I love it. And I don't want a damn brother (you heard me). Now that I've been out of the WWF for so many years I've realized how precious that WWF Championship is. This may be my one shot to go for it and complete the journey back to the WWF. With all that being said, you can call it corny if you want, you can call it sentimental crap if you want, because DAMMIT this is reality! (HA!) I believe in my heart I can do this...blah blah blah...I have the biggest arms in the world (you're not Scott Steiner)...What are you gonna do? (he repeatedly screws up his own catchphrase)

{JERICHO'S MUSIC INTERRUPTS HIM AND JERICHO COMES OUT WITH A MIC}

JERICHO: You want reality? The reality is that you are a joke, you are a farce! The reality is that I am not the has-been! You are! Hulkamania is over grandpa. It went out with the Rubik's Cube and "Where's the Beef?" You have a title shot, I am a living legend and I don't have a match? Who in the hell do you think you are? What have you ever done for the WWF? So you sold a few t-shirts, had a cartoon! BIG DEAL! I was the first WWF Undisputed Champion in WWF HISTORY! I was until HHH robbed me of the championship and for that I despise him! I'm gonna enjoy it when he destroys you though. Cause at least HHH beat the best in the business. what about you? You've had one single one-on-one match and you blew it! You lost! You still have these mealy mouthed morons chanting your name over and over again?!


HOGAN: YOu know something why don't you shut up! I'm tired of listening to your crap! You got a problem? Come say it to my face dude!

{JERICHO COMES TO THE RING}

JERICHO: Hogan, I've been waiting to do this for..

{Hogan attacks, but Kurt Angle hits the ring. Edge comes out too and Edge and Angle start fighting and clear the ring.}


VINCE: Who the hell do you think you are? You're not even supposed to be here? I heard you had a back injury! I want an explanation! No wait! i don't want an explanation. GET OUT.

EDGE: You want me to get out? I'm real close to you Vince now and I see fear in your eyes! IS it fear about what I'm gonna do to your little lap-dog on Sunday? Or is it fear of me? You should be afraid of me. But I'll leave, for now.

Vince is consoled by Stacy who regains his composure and tells her to bring HHH to his office.



Test vs. Faarooq
Test starts off aggressively, but Faarooq battles back. Test takes control back with a clothesline and just throws Faarooq onto the mat. Test does a weird jumping move onto Faarooq's back twice, but Faarooq counters the third with a knee. Faarooq hits a rolling body slam for a near fall. Test knocks down Faarooq and uses the ropes, but Timmy White catches him. Faarooq goes for the spinebuster, but Test counters. Test goes for the pumphandle, Faarooq escapes and goes for a pin. He also uses the ropes and takes the match.
Winner - Faarooq

Test assaults Faarooq from behind after the match.

{HHH's locker room}

HHH: Stacy, I know you think I'm hot but you can't keep barging in here to stare at me.

STACY: As if, I came here to tell you...
{HHH takes off his shirt}
I came here
{She stares at him, and he realizes it and starts bouncing his pecs. She likes it and puts her finger in her mouth and then recovers her composure.}
I came here to tell you to come to Mr. McMahon's office RIGHT NOW!

HHH: Stacy, you can't just make me come by telling me to....nevermind, I'll be there when I'm there.

{COMMERCIAL}

SHARMELL: Hardcore Holly, what are your thoughts on tonight's match.

HARDCORE: My thoughts? What the hell kind of question is that? You want a thought? How about DDP getting his ass kicked? How's that for a thought? I had another thought, DDP on his back with me saying "How do you like me now?"
{He looks up} What the hell are you smiling at? {DDP enters}


DDP: What am I smiling at? Why don't you tell me. An angry cantankerous bully who likes to bully the innocent. And frankly it's starting to piss me off. And that's not a bad thing, that's a good thing.

{HHH Enters Vince's Office}

VINCE: IT's about time you arrived. You know, you've been to hell and back just to become the champ. I admire that, I really do. Are you capable of driving a spear into the heart of Hulkamania and to thwart the greatest comeback in the history of Sports Entertainment? If you lose, you will be the exclusive property of Smackdown!


{COMMERCIAL}


Hardcore Holly vs. DDP
Holly starts it off. DDP reverses with an elbow and a shortarm clothesline followed by a neckbraker. 10 punch climb reversed by Holly. The two trade striking attacks for a while and then Holly hits a suplex and goes to the top. Unsuccessfully as DDP crotches him. DDP hits a HUGE superplex...that was REDICULOUSLY POWERFUL for that move. The two get up, clothesline by Page, near fall. DDP goes for the Diamond Cutter and Holly reverses and hits The Best Dropkick in the Business for the pin. "How you like him now?"
Winner via pinfall - Hardcore Holly

Holly tries to continue


Jericho comes up Angle

JERICHO: What happened before was a disgrace, but it'll be ok. It gives you more of a reason to beat the hell out of Edge. And it gives both of us the reason to destroy HHH and has-been Hogan. I can't wait to see you put HHH in the ankle lock, suck the life out of him and make him tap.

ANGLE: What did you just say?

JERICHO: You're gonna put him in the ankle lock?

ANGLE: No after that.

JERICHO: You're gonna make him tap?

ANGLE: No before that.

JERICHO: You suck the life out of him?

ANGLE: Don't say that!!

JERICHO: You suck?

ANGLE: I don't suck...{they play off of it as the crowd slowly remembers Edge's interview from last week}

{COMMERCIAL}

D'Von comes out to organ music.

D'VON: Ladies and gentleman of the congregation. I stand before you as a humble servant of the man above. TESTIFY. Two weeks ago a great prophet came to me and said "D'Von you must lead the WWF and go find yourself." Oh Testify! Not only did I come back and find myself, but I found the man above. I found joy, etc... I think I should thank the prophet that showed me that light and showed me that way. That great prophet is a wealthy powerful way, that man is Vince McMahohn. TESTIFY. We can show you the light if you let us. Oh behold, I see you all as sheep amongst the wolves. Me and Mr. McMahon are the sheep and you are the wolves. You are the wicked and we are the strong. And I promise you if you let me show you the light, I will take everything to the man above and show him what kind of redemption needs to be done. He picked me up, turned me around, set my feet on solid ground. If he did it for me, He can do it for you! As far as I'm concerned my brother, this sermon is over!

{D'Von passes the collection plate afterwards! HAHAHAHAHA! People actually pay! HAHAHA....ahhhh, white trash}


{COMMERCIAL}

Kurt Angle looks like John Rocker...and by that I of course mean it's main event time.

MAIN EVENT - The HHH's (I'll run it into the ground) vs. Kurt Angle and Chris Jericho
HHH starts (which one?!) with Angle. Angle with the eye rake works HHH into the corner. HHH catches Angle going for a clothesline and gives Angle a back body drop. HHH droops Angle again...ha..nah. Angle wants Hogan. Tag is made. Hogan and Angle hook up, Hogan throws down Angle who tags out. Jericho taunts Hogan and calls for the Test of Strength! Jericho is crushed by the Test of Strength! Angle blindsides Hogan and the two send him into the ropes. Two minutes later he comes off of them with a double clothesline. Jericho to the top, Hogan catches him and flips him off of the top. Hogan works Jericho into his corner and he and HHH kick him into the ground. HHH tags in. Jericho goes for a dropkick, HHH catches his feet and slingshots him into Kurt. HHH hits a tiltawhirl spinebuster for a nearfall broken up by Angle. The ref barrs Hogan from the ring as Jericho hits HHH with a low blow and tags in Angle. German suplex, near fall...Hogan didn't even try to make it look like he could have made it there in three seconds. Jericho is tagged in and continues to dismantle HHH. HHH reverses with the hand to throat, but Jericho hits a rest hold on Helmsley. HHH reverses with a back suplex, Jericho tags in Angle. Angle tries to spear HHH but gets the ring post as well. Hogan gets the "hot tag" and goes 3 Stooges on Jericho and Angle. Hogan hits the big boot on Angle and goes for the leg, but Jericho trips him up and takes him outside and smashes his face into the stairs. Jericho grabs a chair and goes back into the ring with a chair. He ejects Timmy White and goes to clock HHH. HHH reverses with a kick and a DDT. HHH then turns to Angle and goes for a Pedigree, but Jericho breaks it up. Angle and Jericho go for the double team, but Hogan comes back and grabs the chair but he hits HHH by mistake. They start dismantling Hogan, but before they can hit him with the chair Edge comes in and spears Angle and chases him inot the crowd. Hogan then turns to Jericho. Big boot, leg drop. HHH up and nais Hogan with the chair...why can't Hogan just take the shot to the head and not put his arms up? Honestly, a chair shot to the arm is much more painful than a straight shot to the forehead.
No Contest

HHH stands over a prone and beaten Hogan...prompting me to believe he may actually lose Sunday.

{END OF SHOW}

Commentary:

Opening 6-man tag match - Despite my hatred of many of the combatants, this was honestly a quality tag match. It wasn't flawless, but it did deviate from what has become the most predictable match type in wrestling history lately.

Holly and DDP disappointed me. They are better than they were tonight on the mic. Good match though.

Good main event...I dunno...Hogan champ...ehhhhhhhhhh

GREAT promo by Kidman and Hurricane. I hope that's a sign of things to come, good chemistry there.

VERY VERY small amount of WRESTLING on this show. The promos were good for the most part, but too much of a somewhat good thing is...blah, I don't feel like repeating myself.

Much better Main Event and Backlash should be a decent show. No Jericho though. That sucks.


MEH. The Bruins lost. I'm WICKED pissed. Guess where I live?


You got somethin to say to me punk?! HUH?! DO YA?!

Mick
chrismc@bu.edu
http://lswrestling.cjb.net








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