*SPOILERS* WWE Smackdown Taping Results from Indianapolis, Indiana
Submitted by Calvin Martin on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 12:11 AM EST
Report sent in by Michael Weaver, Jr. OF WrestlingUpdateOnline.com
*WWE Friday Night SmackDown!*
*TAPED: September 25, 2007*
*AIRS: September 28, 2007*
*Indianapolis, Indiana @ Conseco Fieldhouse*
Before the taping bega, a special advertisement for the *WWE WrestleMania 23
* DVD was aired. It was the recap video played at the end of the
pay-per-view. Note that the only remnant of the United States Championship
between Chris Benoit (then champion) and "MVP" Montel Vontavious Porter was
a scene of MVP walking down the isle. That's it.
Ring Announcer Justin Roberts (Who now only ring announces for
*SmackDown*and Tony Chimel announces for
*ECW on Sci Fi*.) welcomes us to the TV taping and announces that after the
opening contest, the taping will officially begin.
*DARK MATCH: JESSE & FESTUS v/s DEUCE 'N' DOMINO (W/CHERRY)*
This was my first chance to see Jesse and Festus in action. The crowd was
solely behind Jesse and Festus. The match ended when Jesse pinned Domino
after nailing a flying shoulderblock off of the shoulders of Festus.
*WINNERS: JESSE & FESTUS*
Michael Cole and "JBL" John Bradshaw Layfield make their way to the
announcers' table.
A recap video of the wedding between Teddy Long & Kristal Marshall is shown.
Vince McMahon and Vickie Guerrero are shown backstage. Vickie says she
talked to Kristal last night and that Teddy has been in a coma since last
week. The nurses are watching him 24 hours a day and he hasn't improved at
all. She asks McMahon if he knew that heart disease runs in Long's family
and he said no. He then said that the show must go on and that due to her
being the Assistant General Manager and Long being unable to complete his
duties, Vickie would become the acting general manager. She says she will
accept the role and is honored. As Vince leaves, Finlay enters the room.
Vince says that with their Irish heritage they have something in common.
They also have Hornswoggle in common. Vince says he's had some problems
with him and he hopes that Finlay could help him out. They walk out the
room as Vickie looks on.
The *SmackDown!* opening airs.
*MATCH #1: TORRIE WILSON v/s VICTORIA*
This match began the show. Both Divas came to the ring alone and it was
Victoria who captures the victory. After the match an unknown woman dressed
in red came to the ring and attacked Torrie Wilson.
*WINNER: VICTORIA*
The United States Champion and 1/2 of the Tag Team Champions, "MVP" Montel
Vontavious Porter, came to the ring to host a VIP Lounge along with his
"posse." He said it's been one year since he joined WWE. His tag team
partner, Matt Hardy came to the ring and said that he had two gifts for
him. The first gift was a video package where he (Hardy) had MVP's best
moments placed in a music video. At first only sound was playing and Hardy
made a face like "Well, come on!" and then it aired. The video had moments
where MVP was getting his butt kicked by superstars such as Kane, Evander
Holyfield, including the Inferno Match where Kane sat MVP on fire. Also,
footage of the Hardy-MVP non-wrestling contests were aired as well.
Afterwards, MVP said that wasn't funny and Hardy said to calm down because
it was just a joke. Hardy said that he did have a gift for MVP and he gave
it to him. MVP unwrapped the present to reveal a bottle of Crystall. One
of MVP's friends tried opening the bottle and had a lot of trouble. Finally
the bottle was opened and as the Tag Team Champions were celebrating, Hardy
said that he has another present for MVP and that one is because he knows
MVP likes to pass challenges so tonight he has gotten MVP a match where he
will defend the United States Championship against KANE! MVP was not
pleased as Hardy celebrated back to the locker room.
A preview for *No Mercy* aired advertising the WWE Heavyweight Championship
in a Last Man Standing Match between John Cena (champion) and Randy Orton
and the World Heavyweight Championship in a Punjabi Prison Match between
Batista (champion) and The Great Khali. For more on *No Mercy* visit the
official website at http://nomercy.wwe.com.
A video aired promoting ECW's biggest competitor - Big Daddy V and Matt
Striker. It's the same video that has aired on *ECW on Sci Fi* where
Striker talks about the first victim being The Boogeyman. It also contains
highlights of the Extreme Rules Match between V and Boogey from a few weeks
ago. At the end, V looks into the camera and growls.
*MATCH #2: CHUCK PALUMBO v/s KENNY DYKSTRA*
Palumbo was definitely over in Indianapolis. He came to the ring via his
motorcycle. While the former World Tag Team Champion was over, I do not
believe his opponent was. Kenny Dykstra tried and tried to win the match
but Palumbo was just too much for the former Spirit Squad member. The match
ended via pinfall.
*WINNER: CHUCK PALUMBO*
Jesse and Festus appeared on the Titan Tron and Jesse said next week will be
their in-ring debut on *SmackDown*. He said once Festus gets into the ring
and the bell rings, he becomes completely opposite of what he normally is.
He said once the bell rings for the final time, Festus goes back to his calm
self. Festus is the face of wrestling, according to Jesse.
Michael Cole and JBL did an on-camera segment.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Batista appeared on the Titan Tron for an
interview. After being confronted by JBL who accused Batista of being
scared of the Punjabi Prison match, Batista said that when you put him in a
cage, he is unleashed and people get hurt.
Kane was shown walking backstage towards the ring with a smile on his face.
A video promoting The Undertaker's in-ring return to SmackDown! tonight
aired.
*MATCH #3: WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH - MVP (CHAMPION) v/s KANE*
The US and Tag Team Champion came to the ring first. The challenger came
out second and after a hard fought battle, Kane defeated MVP via
disqualification when he had MVP set up for the chokeslam but the champion
kicked him between the legs in front of the referee. MVP quickly left the
ring with his belts and posed as if he had won the match. Kane stared at
the champion and if looks could kill, we would be mourning MVP right now.
*WINNER: KANE VIA DISQUALIFICATION, MVP RETAINS THE TITLE*
A recap video of the WWE 2007 Diva Search Limbo Contest was aired.
JBL entered the ring and said we were going to see a real interview with
hard questions. He introduced Rey Mysterio and informed him that next week
Rey will take on The Great Khali. Rey asked why JBL had all the hate. He
asked if it was because Mysterio ended his career. JBL said that's exactly
why because he is tired of seeing people half his size with half his talent
while he has to sit at ringside and talk about them. Rey reminded JBL that
he's been World Heavyweight Champion AND ended his career. Mysterio said he
wasn't going to fall for the same trick that happened last week so it's time
for JBL to either "put up or SHUT UP!" JBL shoved Mysterio to the mat who
then knocked JBL to the ropes. He went for the 619 but JBL moved so
Mysterio dropkicked him which sent him back to the ropes. Mysterio tried
again and nailed the 619 and then the splash from the top rope. As Mysterio
was celebrating his "victory," Finlay ran to the ring and as Mysterio turned
around, Finlay nailed him with the Shilaleigh. Finlay stared at Mysterio
and then at JBL before leaving the ring. Two referees came to the ring and
helped Mysterio but completely ignored JBL who stumbled back to the
commentator's table. Funny note: while JBL was "out" one of the cameramen
placed his hat on his own head. As soon as JBL was back on his feet, he
quickly took the hat off and placed it on the ring apron.
*REMINDER: NEXT WEEK REY MYSTERIO WILL WRESTLE THE GREAT KHALI ON SMACKDOWN!
*
Backstage, the interim general manager Vickie Guerrero was with
Cruiserweight Champion, Hornswoggle. She said she liked what he did on *RAW
* but this is *SmackDown* and she's in charge. She said his capturing the
Cruiserweight Championship was a fluke and that him being a champion AND a
McMahon makes him a big target in the locker room. Everybody wants to be
the one who takes out Mr. McMahon's son. She said Mr. McMahon and Finlay
would never forgive her if she allowed something to happen to Hornswoggle so
for the safety of Hornswoggle, the Cruiserweight Championship has been
vacated. She did not say how a new champion would be crowned but she told
him everything would be okay and he shook his head no and had a very sad
facial expression as he left the office.
The SLAM of the WEEK was shown and it was last week's Jimmy Wang Yang versus
Jamie Noble match where Noble was counted out due to the distraction by
Shannon Moore.
*MATCH #4: SHANNON MOORE v/s JAMIE NOBLE*
Jamie Noble came to the ring and signaled that he was going to win the
Cruiserweight Championship. Shannon Moore came to the ring next. Noble
appears to be on the way up the ladder of success as he pinned Moore.
*WINNER: JAMIE NOBLE*
Backstage, The Great Khali and his translator, Ranjin Singh appeared on the
Titan Tron. Khali said a bunch of stuff in his native tongue and then Singh
translated it. Singh stated that Khali wants Batista to watch next week's
match between The Great Khali and Rey Mysterio so that way he can get an
idea of what is in store for him at *No Mercy*. Khali promised victory and
a new champion at the next pay-per-view.
*MAIN EVENT: THE UNDERTAKER v/s MARK HENRY*
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry came to the ring for the main event
followed by The Undertaker. 'Taker's entrance features two hanging
Undertaker symbols that are caught on fire and then similiar exploding fire
from the ground. 'Taker had very little trouble with Henry. One memorable
moment was when 'Taker had Henry set up for Old School and Henry caught him
in a bear hug. The Undertaker won the match after a chokeslam. I believe
the next "segment" was taped after the show went off the air. As 'Taker was
celebrating in the ring, the chanting began and the Druids came to the ring,
picked up Henry and carried him back to the locker room area. 'Taker then
signaled that he wants the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist.
*WINNER: THE UNDERTAKER*
Before the live broadcast of *ECW on Sci Fi*, four videos were shown. They
were a video recap of the WWE in Baghdad 2006 ... a preview of *WrestleMania
XXIV*; which tickets go on sale on November 3 ... a music video promoting
Jeff Hardy which featured clips of his WWE career ... and Timberland's
"Throw It On Me" music video featuring the WWE Divas.
During the commercial break before The Miz's match, a video was shown on
John Cena which featured clips of his WWE career.
During two of the commercial breaks of *ECW on Sci Fi*, they had two
different segments. They were Kiss Cam where Tazz enters the ring and the
TV cameras put different couples on the Titan Tron. The couples are
supposed to kiss when they appear on the screen. Some couples featured two
women, two women that were different races, two men (didn't kiss), and other
man-woman combinations. At one point they showed and overweight woman on
the screen and Tazz said "Oh no, never mind. Get her off the screen." Which
I thought was rude. The other segment was the Sign of the Night where Joey
Styles enters the ring and different signs that are in the crowd appear on
the Titan Tron. Wrestlers that had signs written about them included: CM
Punk, Big Daddy V, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Teddy Long and The Undertaker.
*DARK MATCH MAIN EVENT: WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH - BATISTA
(CHAMPION) v/s THE GREAT KHALI*
At the end of the night a special dark match took place just for the fans at
Conseco Fieldhouse. WWE originally announced it as a tag team match between
World Heavyweight Champion, Batista & The Undertaker versus The Great Khali
& Mark Henry. However before *ECW on Sci Fi* began, Tony Chimel announced
that it had been changed to a World Heavyweight Championship Match between
Batista (champion) and The Great Khali. Interesting note: since it took
place after the live broadcast of *ECW on Sci Fi*, they left all of the ECW
stage materials up so technically history was made as a World Heavyweight
Championship Match took place in ECW. The match was probably five to ten
minutes long with Batista nailing the spear and the spinebuster on Khali.
Batista pinned Khali to retain the championship. As Batista celebrated in
the ring, he saw a boy around the age of 10 at ringside who took his shirt
off to reveal that he had his own pair of Batista trunks. Batista told
security to bring the boy into the ring and the World Heavyweight Champion
celebrated his victory with perhaps his biggest fan. Batista then walked
around ringside and made sure to slap the hands of as many fans as he
could. When he reached the locker room entrance, he went back and slapped
hands with fans that were lined up the isle way and then walked back and
clapped for the fans in attendance and then bowed before giving the peace
sign and walking backstage.
*WINNER: BATISTA, RETAINS THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP*
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Before the show, there was a large thunderstorm and people standing outside waiting to get in got soaked.
Before the taping, a woman came to the ring and put a monitor, snacks, water and Gatorade under the ring apron. Expect a Hornswoggle appearance.
Then, they tested lightning graphics on the announcer's monitors, presumably for an Undertaker segment.
The opening dark bout is Deuce and Domino versus Jesse and Festus. Crowd chants for Festus half way through.. Really. Jesse pinned Deuce with an assisted cross body of the top rope.
Chuck Palumbo vs. Kenny Dykstra. Chuck wins in about four minutes with his finisher. It was OK for what it was.
SmackDown! begins with a recap of last week's wedding. There is emphasis on 'till death do you part.' Vince is backstage with Vicky Guerrero.
It's announced The Undertaker will take on Mark Henry later tonight.
Torrie Wilson versus Victoria opens SmackDown. Torrie lost to Victoria with help from the ropes. A new blonde debuted and dismantled Torrie.
MVP hits the ring. A group of partiers are already there. They're drinking champaign. Its the VIP lounge. He talks about Teddy Long. Matt Hardy comes with a bottle for MVP. Hardy says MVP is his homey and put together a video highlighting MVP's accomplishments. Hardy toasted to his friendship with MVP. It ended with Hardy setting up Kane vs. MVP later on tonight.
Michael Cole and JBL interview Batista about his strategy for the PPV. He says he is ready to lash out.
There's a new promo for Taker. It says "Don't be afraid....Be terrified. The time is now."
MVP vs. Kane sees a lot of false finishes. It was an enjoyable match. MVP is disqualified after a low blow.
They aired a diva Search video. This just in....it still sucks.
Next was an in-ring interview with JBL and Rey-Rey. Rey tells Layfield to put up or shut up. Bradshaw pushes Rey and gets a 619. Finlay lays out Rey and leaves JBL and Rey lying in the ring.
Backstage, Vicky tells Mini-Mac that he has to forfeit his championship for his own safety. He leaves, depressed.
Jamie Noble vs. Shannon Moore. People are using this for the bathroom break. Noble wins, nobody cares.
Undertaker signs hang in front of the screens. He's due out next.
Next week is the Great Khali vs. Rey. Hearing his promo live was worth the price of admission.
Mark Henry vs. Undertaker was the main event. Takes goes old school into a bear hug into the corner. Henry reverses a choke slam. Taker was in the ropes but reverses. Choke slam! Taker gets the clean pin in a quick match. Druids enter and take Henry out on their shoulders as UT looks on. Undertaker signals for the belt and takes his leave.
The announcers leave and ring crew comes in. ECW live is next.
Report by Dave Hancock and http://www.pwinsider.com
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