Smackdown 9th February, 2007
Submitted by Rudi Pavani on Friday, February 9, 2007 at 6:44 PM EST





Greetings again to another week of Smackdown. This is Rudi here (rudip1@pacfiic.net.au) with another review for your reading pleasure. I hear on the grapevine that the profile of Vito has been removed so what is happening there? No idea, but we have Daivari on the roster now so that is a bit of a bonus. Undertaker too finally made his choice and will face Batista at Wrestlemania so be prepared to see a very long build up to Wrestlemania.... On with the show!

Quick recap from last week
Benoit beat Finlay to retain the U.S. Title in a match interrupted by Boogeyman under the ring.
Vickie Guerrero continues her scheming against Teddy Long.
Deuce and Domino beat London and Kendrick in a non title match.
King Booker was awarded a Key to the City of Houston before being interrupted by Kane and beaten down.
Mr. Kennedy defeated Vito and then continued to choke him post match.
JBL hosts a Diva bikini show where Jillian tries to sing and then brawls with Ashley the winner of the contest.
Mr. Kennedy gets a rematch against Batista for the title.
Miz beats Matt Hardy in a match after interference from Joey Mercury.
Batista wants an answer to who Undertaker wants to fight at Wrestlemania 23. Cena makes and appearance, as does Shawn Michaels before Undertaker makes his appearance.
Vince McMahon makes an appearance and makes a tag team match of Batista/Undertaker vs. Cena/Michaels at No Way Out.


We begin the show with another Royal Rumble recap that we saw last week with Undertaker winning and then he appearing on RAW last week, then at ECW, then at Smackdown last week and back to RAW this Monday where he made the choice to face Batista at Wrestlemania 23. We see him chokeslam Batista before making the sign of having the belt around his waist and then we're to the opening credits.

The show this week comes to us from Omaha Nebraska as we get some great pictures of a crowd that looks pretty hot before we get the gong and Undertaker to a big pop from the crowd makes his way slowly out towards the ring. Through the long introduction which I dare say we'll get for a few weeks now before the music of The Miz hits and he looks really worried as he makes his way to the ring. We get a recap of The Miz speaking to Ashley and Layla last month saying how he could have beaten Undertaker or gone the distance during the Beat the Clock Sprint match he had against him. He's looking worried now as he slowly enters the ring and the bell rings for this first match to get underway.

Match 1: The Undertaker vs. The Miz
Undertaker stalks Miz from the bell and Miz tries to be quick on his feet to put Undertaker off his game but to no avail as Undertaker with a boot to the midsection locks Miz in the corner where he takes to him with a number of blows before working on the arm of the Miz. We get Old School to the crowd's delight and a fist to the head. Miz tries some offence but gets taken down with a facebuster. Undertaker attempts the pin but pulls out of it before the referee can count to three. Miz rolls out of the ring and Undertaker follows. Miz rolls back into the ring and takes to the Undertaker with some kicks when he reenters. Miz now with the Irish whip across the ring but it's reversed and Miz then off the ropes meets the boot of Undertaker to his face! Undertaker with an elbow to the sternum then a kick to the head before bashing him into the turnbuckle. Undertaker slams him into the opposite corner and charges in but is stunned by a kick to the face himself. He recovers and attempts a right hand on Miz who ducks the blow and then takes to Undertaker in the corner with a number of hands and boots.

Undertaker no sells then grabs Miz and throws him into the corner and offloads with some blows of his own. He whips Miz across the ring into the opposite corner and when Miz staggers out, picks him up and we get Snake eyes then a big boot to the face off the ropes. A leg drop from Undertaker and he sets himself up and stalks Miz for a chokeslam! Miz walks into it and is given one much to the crowd's delight before the hand across the throat and then he picks him up and delivers the Tombstone Piledriver and the crowd counts the pin and Miz is beaten!
The Undertaker defeated The Miz in 4 minutes
Rudi's rating - **
Rudi's rant - Just what you expected, Undertaker in a very convincing win though I'm glad Miz managed to get some blows in to keep up with improvement he's been showing the past few weeks. Undertaker however is going to be made to look quite strong leading up to Wrestlemania so expect some beatings both by him and to him. This match did what it was supposed to do however and tie up the loose ends from the Beat the Clock Sprint Match where Miz with the interference of Kennedy managed to stop Undertaker from facing Batista at Royal Rumble.

Post match Undertaker leaves the ring, goes to the announcer's table, removes the top and the monitors before dragging Miz out of the ring then powerbombing him onto the table collapsing it much to the happiness of the crowd before reentering the ring and posing with the blue lights. We get a replay of the win and the post match powerbomb and again just for good measure before we see Undertaker walking back towards the back of the stage.

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and a video vignette on Rey Mysterio who is 2 weeks away from returning to Smackdown as we go back to JBL and Cole sitting in front of the collapsed announcer's table as we get a good view of it. A preview of Batista vs. Mr. Kennedy before we get the music to Deuce and Domino as they come out to ring with their same weekly intro in the car before Cherry is spun into the ring over the top rope. The music of London and Kendrick hits as they make their way into the ring at their normal breakneck speed.

Match 2: Deuce and Domino (with Ashley) vs. Paul London and Brian Kendrick (with Cherry) in a non title match up.
We begin this with Kendrick and Deuce with Deuce straight with the kick to the midsection and the advantage. Kendrick slides out behind an attempted body slam but is met by a kick to the chest and the tag is made and Domino enters and beats up on Kendrick more. An attempted pin for a two count with Ashley trying to get the crowd support as Domino works on the neck of Kendrick. He manages to get to his feet and break out of the hold but is taken down again by a double knee lift to the chin. A tag to Deuce who attempts the cover. A short arm clothesline and Kendrick is certainly the face in peril ad Deuce takes London off the apron! More work on the neck of Kendrick as he gets to his feet and reverses a Deuce move with some moves of his own but is taken down with another kick to the head! An attempted pin but it's broken up by London at the last minute and another tag and Domino is in.

More work on Kendrick who finally gets some advantage by kicking at the head of Domino breaking the wear down hold but he still manages to tag in Deuce who rushes in to stop Kendrick from crawling over to make the tag. Kendrick kicks him away, avoids Deuce making a lunge at him and finally makes the tag! The crowd cheers as London is on over the top rope. He works on Deuce with punches and a dropkick! He dropkicks Domino off the apron and onto the floor! He urges on the crowd as he takes Deuce down with a spinning head scissors and an almost three count. He takes Deuce down with a heel kick and mounts the ropes as Kendrick comes in and knocks Domino off the apron as he tries to interfere in the match. Kendrick launches himself over the top rope at Domino who moves out of the way and Kendrick crashes to the floor! London is distracted on the ropes which allows Deuce to get up and elbow him then throws him across the ring and makes the tag to Domino who from the top rope launches a double axe handle type move to the back of the head crashing London to the canvas where he makes the cover and the champions are beaten for the second week in a row!
Deuce and Domino (with Cherry) defeated Paul London and Brian Kendrick (with Ashley) in 5 minutes in a non title match up
Rudi's rating - ** 1/2
Rudi's rant - JBL at the start of the match argued that Deuce & Domino should have had a title shot this week after their win last week. It was negated by the fact that just prior to the match London/Kendrick were shown in a still with 3 other tag teams for a Tag Team Title match at No Way Out, a repeat of the ladder match that was held at Armageddon so the titles were never going to be on the line. Deuce and Domino given more teams to fight against and given the opportunity will do well in the tag division. They're very aggressive, almost like Regal/Taylor who we haven't seen in weeks and they do show some enterprising moves. London/Kendrick lately have seemed to be given the Mysterio push for when he was champion, made to look weaker against stronger opposition yet in the end prevailing so expect London/Kendrick to get their revenge probably next week?

Post match and Deuce and Domino celebrate in the ring as Ashley runs around to check on Kendrick outside the ring. A replay of the final minute again and Deuce and Domino walking up the ramp as Kendrick and Ashley check on London in the ring.

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Maryse again speaking French and drinking champagne as we go back to JBL and Cole again who look so funny sitting at their smashed table. The discuss Kane/Booker and we get a replay of what happened at the Royal Rumble between these two where Kane eliminated Booker who then reentered and eliminated Kane. A replay now of King Booker in Houston from last week for his receiving the key to the city before being interrupted by Kane who cleaned house. Backstage we have King Booker and Queen Sharmell with Teddy Long with Booker wanting a public apology and Kane suspended from his kingdom. Teddy Long says it's not his kingdom and makes a match at No Way Out between Booker and Kane as Booker and Sharmell argue loudly.

Back to action as we get Matt Hardy come out to the ring to a big ovation from the crowd. He salutes the crowd as we get a replay of last week where Mercury took Hardy out with his face mask during his match against Miz. Hardy waits in the ring as the music of Mercury hits and he comes out in MnM intro mode wearing the fur coat but looking funny with the face mask. He glares at Hardy as he enters the ring and this match is on!

Match 3: Matt Hardy vs. Joey Mercury

Matt Hardy goes straight to work on Mercury with a kick to the midsection then a head to the turnbuckle and a clothesline off the ropes as the crowd already are into a Hardy chant! An attempted pin and Mercury is trying to get out of the ring as Hardy continues his assault. A whip across the ring and a clothesline in the corner and a Bulldog and an attempted pin before Hardy tries to tear off the face mask of Mercury who stops that with a rake to the eyes. He whips Hardy across the ring but Hardy hangs onto the ropes. Mercury charges him but Hardy to a big cheer from the crowd launches Mercury over the top rope and onto the floor! Hardy now with a cross body over the top rope before he reenters the ring and raises his hand to the crowd as we go to...

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Hardy is working on the face of Mercury. Hardy takes to him in the corner with Mercury protecting his head before attempting another cover. Mercury manages to get some offense in with some blows to Hardy and whips him across the ring. He's met by an elbow as he charges at Hardy though. Hardy tries to mount the ropes but Mercury grabs him by a leg and pulls him off the ropes making him land face first in the ring his knee connecting with the canvas first. Hardy is selling the knee as an injury as Mercury goes to target the knee. A big Hardy chant as Mercury now works on the knee smashing it against the ring apron. An attempted pin by Mercury before he twists the ankle of Hardy wrenching the knee. Hardy attempts a comeback with yet another Hardy chant but Mercury just takes the knee out again. Another fightback attempt by Hardy in the corner but Mercury with the advantage after a rake of the eyes and more work on the knee of Hardy as to a big jeer from the crowd Mercury taunts the crowd with a Hardy impersonation.

Mercury now tries to remove the boot of Hardy to another big Hardy chant from the crowd. JBL says he wants to break his ankle as he finally manages to take the boot off. He continues to work on the knee and ankle of Hardy with a number of twisted leg drops on the ankle and knee before he tries to mount the ropes. Hardy to a big cheer from the crowd again manages to get to his feet and take to Mercury on the ropes before trying to mount the rope himself. A superplex off the ropes and both wrestlers are down as Hardy is still feeling the pain in his knee. Onto their feet they both go toe to toe before Mercury takes out the knee of Hardy again. Hardy manages to push Mercury out of the ring though and head for the corner. Mercury back in goes for the knee again but Hardy manages to kick him away. Hardy now with some offense before landing a Bulldog and a two count to the derision of the crowd. Hardy to a huge cheer from the crowd gives Mercury a leg drop from the second rope and a 2 1/2 count to jeers from the crowd. Hardy tries for a Twist of Fate but can't land it as Mercury kicks at the knee. He then goes for a Side Effect but Mercury manages to lock his legs around the waist of Hardy, spin him over and makes the pin out of nowhere!
Joey Mercury defeated Matt Hardy in 13 minutes
Rudi's rating - *** 1/4
Rudi's rant - I liked this match a lot and why Matt Hardy isn't given a bigger push by management I'll never know. Week in, week out he gets the crowd chanting for him. He's way over and can wrestle! He sold his injured knee nicely in this match and these two since Mercury's nose being busted have had a great tussle which is set to continue. The match was given some length and they both benefited from the extra time in the ring!

Post match and Mercury rolls out of the ring and celebrates his win as Hardy clutches at his knee inside the ring. Mercury taunts Hardy from the rampway as we go to...

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Mr. Kennedy is making his way to the ring. His match is yet to happen so it's promo time as he calls down the mic. Later on, he is fighting Batista in a title rematch as the crowd pop for that. All he's heard this week is Batista vs. Undertaker at Wrestlemania and he actually gives the match a bit of a push before he announces himself as the Buzzkill to take away from the buzz of that match at Wrestlemania. He has beaten both of them he says and suggests that perhaps it should be a three way match but he's being overlooked. How dare the crowd overlook him as the crowd starts up a you suck chant! How dare the Undertaker overlook Kennedy. What he has failed to see is that he has chosen Kennedy because later on Kennedy is going to win the Championship. The fact of the matter is that Kennedy should have won the title at the Royal Rumble. Kennedy then takes to Batista and how the people know and how most importantly he knows that Kennedy had him pinned at Royal Rumble and deserved to be the champion! The crowd react again before Kennedy says that tomorrow, as Batista goes home, his bags are going to be a lot lighter as he will be the champion!

It makes Kennedy sick that Batista is carrying his title still and that Batista still calls himself champion. Kennedy calls Batista a fraud as the crowd pops as we see Batista running out of nowhere and into the ring. He is so bulked up Batista that it's not really a run as he makes it into the ring and the two go at each other brawling. Officials try to separate them but Batista breaks away from them but is taken down with a drop toe hold, his shoulder hitting the steel ring post and Kennedy is into the crowd over the barricades as Batista stares at him from ringside. Rudi's rant - Give him his dues, Mr. Kennedy cuts a great promo and he puts over not only himself but others in the process. He can get a reaction from the crowd and what more could one ask for! Great promo!

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and the music of Boogeyman hits and he makes his way to the ring with all the antics that accompany an appearance by him as JBL asks how he can travel from place to place with that gimmick as we then get the music of Finlay and he makes his way to the ring in usual fashion. Finlay isn't scared of him as he enters with his shillelagh in hand.

Match 4: Boogeyman vs. Finlay
The bell rings to start this match and the two face off. Finlay charges him but Boogey man ducks out the way, and then again. Finlay kicks at the ropes in disgust and walks around the ring looking for Boogeyman who is following him. Finlay turns and the two stare at each other before Finlay gives Boogeyman a headbutt but comes off second best against that skull and he rolls out of the ring, Boogeyman in tow. Boogeyman takes to Finlay with slamming his head into the apron a couple of times before rolling him back into the ring. Boogeyman follows but is tripped neck first into the bottom rope by Finlay who then takes him down with a stiff clothesline! Finlay with elbow drops against Boogeyman and an attempted pin before locking into a submission hold. Boogeyman breaks out and Finlay continues with elbows before Boogeyman attempts a Hoganesque no sell! Finlay takes care of that with a kick to the midsection then mounts the ropes and leaps into the ring to be met by a Boogeyman kick to the jaw from the canvas. It's the turn of Boogeyman now as he takes to Finlay, whips him across the ring and takes him down with a big clothesline and then some blows before a powerslam.

A standing splash on Finlay before throwing him into the corner and giving him a splash there as well as the commentators try to talk up the awesome power and unpredictability of Boogeyman. An Irish whip into the opposite corner and a big elbow. He looks to chokeslam Finlay who manages to break out of it with a kick to the midsection before coming off the ropes but is met by a boot to the face. Boogeyman struts around the ring and we get Lil' Bastard who to a cheer from the crowd comes out from under the ring and tries to take away Boogeyman's bag of worms. Boogeyman catches him and throws him in the ring and stalks him as he takes out a handful of worms. Lil' Bastard is screaming as Boogeyman shows them off to the crowd but as the referee is trying to get Lil' Bastard out of the ring and is distracted, Finlay takes out the leg of Boogeyman with his shillelagh. Finlay goes for the cover which the referee notices and makes the count and thankfully this one is over!
Finlay defeated Boogeyman in 5 minutes.
Rudi's rating - * 1/2
Rudi's rant - Finally Boogeyman actually attempted to wrestle! Shock horror! It seemed like it could even be semi decent until the introduction of Lil' Bastard and the worms again but at least they're trying something rather than a simple squash match every week. Finlay I believe could make anyone look good and lets see where this feud goes.

Post match and Finlay exits the ring and celebrates his victory, takes out Lil' Bastard from under the ring where he runs screaming up the rampway as we get a replay of the final few seconds of the match. Boogeyman is left in the ring doing his worm stuff.

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and we get a view of the Qwest Centre where the even comes from before we get a recap of earlier events with Undertaker taking out Miz on the announcer's table as we get JBL and Cole discussing it before the music of Daivari hits and he is back on Smackdown! He makes his way towards the ring to no great fanfare before we get the music of Gregory Helms and he makes his way to the ring for the first time in weeks! JBL says he doesn't really like him but that he's still a great champion. It's a non title match up and the match is ready to go.

Match 5: Daivari vs. Gregory Helms in a non title match up
Helms gets a cheer from the crowd as he slaps Daivari who was mocking him after taking early advantage with a lock up. Helms takes Daivari to the corner and goes at him but it's reversed by Daivari after Helms was pushed back by the referee. An Irish whip is by Daivari is reversed and Helms just throws Daivari over the top rope with the momentum before exiting the ring and taking to Daivari against the barricades. He throws him back into the ring and climbs to the top rope but Daivari sends him crashing back into the ring by grabbing the ropes and making him lose balance. Daivari takes to Helms with kicks to the back and then continues to work on his back. Knees to the back and then a neck hold with a knee to the back follows before Helms manages to break out of it as we get a USA chant happening. Daivari wrests back control though with more work to the spine of Helms. Helms manages to get to his feet and break out of the hold and the two go toe to toe before an Irish whip by Helms is reversed. Helms ducks the following blow but off the ropes again is picked up by Daivari and given a backbreaker!

Daivari now exits the ring and goes to the top rope and attempts a leg drop but Helms moves out of the way at the last moment. A double count to six before Helms takes out Daivari with a clothesline and a number of blows. JBL says the crowd aren't used to seeing Daivari at Smackdown they're not going to cheer Helms and that you can hear a pin drop in the arena as Helm takes down Daivari and an attempted pin follows. Helms tries to whip Daivari into the corner but it's reversed but Daivari collects an elbow from Helms as he charges in. Helms with a spinning back breaker on Daivari almost gets the pin. He tries for another move but is pushed back first into the corner by Daivari who then meets nothing but turnbuckle as he attempts to splash Helms who moves out of the way at the last minute. Helms rolls up Daivari for an attempted pin but Daivari rolls through and makes his own cover and this one is over as Daivari uses the ropes for leverage to make the cover!
Daivari defeated Gregory Helms in 5 minutes
Rudi's rating **
Rudi's rant - It's hard what to make of this match. The crowd seemed to be more behind Helms due to the history of Daivari and the two seemed to not quite work as well together in the ring but it's only a first match so give them some time. You'd wish Smackdown would give a buildup to someone coming to the show and a week or so of buildup for Daivari could actually have done him a bit of good. The moving of wrestlers amongst the brands without any set draft or such is something WWE needs to just work on a little as it offers not much brand separation for the middle and lower card wrestlers. Let's see where this feud goes, maybe a triple threat match including Jimmy Wang Yang? Who knows, seeing we haven't seen Jimmy for weeks now.

Post match and Daivari exits the ring quickly and celebrates his win leaving a disappointed Helms in the ring as he stares down at Daivari before we go to another Maryse promo as we go to...

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Kristal is backstage with Teddy Long as she is bagging Jillian. Kristal says she is modeling for Victoria Secret as she removes her robe and shows off her outfit to Teddy Long who goes for the robe. Jillian enters and is singing as badly and Teddy Long says that at No Way Out he's going to have a Diva Talent invitational as we go back to ringside and Cole is laughing as JBL and he discuss the matches called currently for No Way Out.

We're then given the music of Mr. Kennedy as he makes his way to the ring staring at the Wrestlemania 23 sign hanging over the ring as we go to...

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Kennedy is pacing the ring as we finally get the music of Batista and he makes his way onto stage. His arm is bandaged from the earlier pull apart wrestle they had where he was slammed into the steel ring post as we get the pyros and he makes his way to the ring. Batista poses to the crowd and the two face off as the bell rings to begin the match.

Match 6: Mr. Kennedy vs. Batista (champion) in a Heavyweight Title matchup
Tony Chimel introduces the participants as they stand off against each other. The referees shows the belt to the crowd before Kennedy kicks at the leg of Batista who stands there watching him. They lock up but Batista just throws Kennedy to the canvas. They stare at each other before Kennedy kicks at Batista who fights back and takes Kennedy to the ropes where the break up is made by the referee as we get a Batista chant. Kennedy wants a test of strength but Batista kicks him in the midsection and takes him to the corner where he grinds the head of Kennedy against the middle turnbuckle with his elbow. An Irish whip by Batista slams Kennedy hard into the corner before they lock up again in the corner and another clean break is made by Batista who eggs on Kennedy. A rake to the eyes by Kennedy who takes to Batista now throwing him in the corner and taking to him with a number of kicks before choking him against the ropes. A head to the turnbuckle and then an attempted whip across the ring by Kennedy but it's reversed and Kennedy is taken down by a boot by the face as he comes off the ropes again! Batista with a backbreaker and an attempted pin and he takes to Kennedy some more with a number of blows to the head and midsection. A whip across the ring and a clothesline in the corner before a number of shoulder blocks as Kennedy tries to fight out. Batista puts Kennedy up on the top rope and looks to superplex him but is stopped by a thumb to the eye and then a kick to the head by Kennedy. Kennedy is straight on the offensive as he drops Batista in the middle of the ring with a focus on the injured arm!

Commercial break...

Back from commercial and Kennedy is working on the arm of Batista. He takes him outside the ring where Batista manages to slam the back of Kennedy against the apron but can't take the advantage as he is yanked arm first into the steel ring steps. Back in the ring and an attempted cover by Kennedy using the ropes for leverage is broken up by the referee. Kennedy mounts the ropes but Batista manages to get to his feet and take to Kennedy on the ropes but Kennedy drops to the floor yanking the arm of Batista against the ropes. Kennedy again on the top rope and he launches a Canton Bomb from the top rope and almost gets the pin which is reversed by Batista for an almost attempted pin! Kennedy is mad at that and works on the arm of Batista as we get a Batista chant from the crowd. More of the submission hold on the arm as JBL discusses the moves that Batista can't do with an injured arm. JBL and Cole argue about Kennedy's ability to win this match as to a big cheer from the crowd Batista manages to get to his feet with Kennedy over his shoulders and gives him a Samoan Drop! Kennedy did not let go of the arm though and continues to work on the arm with a scissor lock on Batista at the same time. More work on the arm and finally Batista gets to his feet and whips Kennedy into the ropes and both collide as he comes off them. Kennedy is knocked out of the ring but he goes and grabs the title belt as the referee is checking on Batista. Batista goes to grab Kennedy from over the ropes but is whacked in the head by the belt unseen by the referee who is standing behind him!

Kennedy reenters the ring and kicks Batista to the face and almost gets the three count before he takes to Batista with a number of blows in anger. He slams Batista into the corner with a shoulder block and continues to beat up on Batista connecting with another boot to the face. An attempted cover again by Kennedy to no avail. Batista to a cheer from the crowd finally picks up Kennedy and slams him in the corner before whipping him across the ring. He charges in but is taken down by a dropkick from Kennedy to the legs. Kennedy picks Batista over his shoulders and plants him to the canvas. Kennedy comes at him but Batista connects with a spinebuster! Batista takes time out to catch his breath as Kennedy is flat on his back in the ring. An attempted cover but Kennedy manages to kick out. The two go toe to toe before off the ropes Batista takes down Kennedy with a clothesline and a back body drop as the crowd go wild! A clothes line in the corner and a power slam by Batista who takes down Kennedy again with a spinebuster and then another! A third one and Batista feels the power as he manages to plant a Batista Bomb and this one is over!
Batista beat Mr. Kennedy in 15 minutes to retain the Heavyweight Championship Title.
Rudi's rating ***
Rudi's rant - A good long match with nothing too exciting except for great ring psychology by Kennedy working on the injured arm of Batista. There was never a chance Batista was going to lose tonight I believe but at least it made Kennedy still look fairly strong and it will be interesting to see where they slot him into Wrestlemania.

Post match and Batista takes his title from the referee as he kneels over Kennedy before showing it to the crowd. He mounts the ropes and shows the belt to a cheering crowd as all of a sudden we get the gong again! The lights go out and Undertaker comes up from the stage as Batista stares at him from the ring lifting his belt as Undertaker stares at him in return as he makes the slashing motion across his throat as the show goes off air!

This episode was made better by a crowd that seemed to be really into it. I'm giving the show a 7 out of 10 because of the number of matches and the buildup and continuation of storylines. The crowd I liked! 9 out of 10 and the commentary? 8 out of 10. Coles needs to call more moves but he and JBL seem to bounce off of each other nicelyh. Boogeyman spent more than a minute wrestling, Kennedy cut a great promo, it was nice to see Gregory Helms back wrestling and the Undertaker seems to have had a lease of life again. Benoit wasn't there and neither was Jimmy Wang Yang, nor Regal and Taylor nor even Kane but with such a limited roster this show just continues to produce week in, week out. Let's see what happens next week! Take care everyone!









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