Smackdown report 1-18-08
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, January 18, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST



Hey everyone it’s me Christopher Huynh here to give you the Smackdown report so without further do lets get down to the Smackdown.

Tonight’s Smackdown is brought to you from Birmingham, Alabama.

Smackdown opens up tonight with a promo of the Royal Rumble last year. It shows how Undertaker eliminated Shawn Michaels to win it all.

Undertaker intro plays.

Undertaker warns every other competitor in the Royal Rumble that if they come across his way he will make them fall and rest in peace.

Big Daddy V intro plays. He is accompanied by Matt Striker.

Matt Striker states that there is a “big” difference between last year’s Royal Rumble and this year’s. He says that Big Daddy V wasn’t in last year but he will be this year. He asks how Taker will through Daddy out of the ring. He also states that Daddy will dominate all the other 29 superstars and make his way to Wrestlemania.

Taker and Daddy start to throw some fists and Daddy tries to whip Daddy into the ring steps, but Taker reverses it and throws Daddy into the steps. Taker gets back into the ring and does his taunt while Daddy backs away from the arena.

They show a promo of the conversation between Rey, Vickie, Edge, and Chavo last week. Also how the match between Rey and Chavo ended plus the brutal assault on Rey after his match prior to Edge.


Tonight will be Rey Mysterio and CM Punk vs Edge and Chavo Guerrero in tag team action.

*Commercial*

Batista vs. Mark Henry is announced for tonight.

VIP lounge tonight with special guest Ric Flair tonight

The Great Khali intro plays. He is accompanied by Ranjin Singh.

They show a retake of how the battle royal on Raw went with Finlay chopping down Great Khali. Also how Hornswoggle dominates.

Finlay intro plays. Accompanied by Hornswoggle.

Match #1 Finlay w/ Hornswoggle vs. The Great Khali w/ Ranjin Singh
The match starts off with Hornswoggle outside the ring making Ranjin Singh mad. Ranjin then chases Hornswoggle across the ring but he gets blocked by Finlay.

*Commercial*

We return with Finlay throwing fists at Khali but Khali starts to dominate with some fists of his own. He gets Finlay in the corner and gives some kicks and elbows. Khali then throws a giant fist on Finlay who goes down hard. Khali wasting no time then throws Finlay out of the ring. Khali starts to throw Finlay’s head into the barricade and the ring mat from the outside. Khali attempts to go for the giant chop but Finlay reverses and starts to work on him from the ring sided mat, but his momentum quickly ends with Khali giving a giant slap to the chest and big booting him inside the ring. Khali front slams Finlay to the mat and hard. Khali then goes for the nerve hold and we see Finlay’s pain by the expression of his face. Finlay starts to elbow his way out but Khali ends this with a fist to the back. Khali then slams Finlay to the mat again. He then whips Finlay in the corner of the ring. Finlay out of desperation kicks out of the corner on Khali’s legs. Hornswoggle distracts the ref for Finlay to get a low blow on Khali. Ranjin then takes Finlay’s shillelagh and throws it away, but then Hornswoggle shows up with another one and starts to whack Ranjin on his leg. Finlay throws Ranjin in the ring and gives him a beatdown. Khali tries to do the giant chokeslam on Horns but Finlay comes to the rescue. Khali gets back and double handed chokeslam on Finlay. Khali gets back though and puts Finlay in the Vice Grip taking out Finlay for the win.
Your Winner: The Great Khali

Match Rating: It was a decent match. I will give this match 3 out of 5 stars. The match had its good points but the overall match could be improved.

We go to the back with edge stating that he will always be there for Vickie. Vickie states that he appreciates that and that she meant every word she says that Edge is a great father figure. They end up trying to kiss but Teddy interrupts them and alerting them that he is still in the room. They then order him to get some food. They try again to go for the kiss but Chavo comes in and apologize for his actions last week and wants to become a big happy family.

*Wrestlemania promo plays*

*Commercial*

*Royal Rumble promo is shown. It’s about the rivalry of Edge and Mysterio*

Michael and Coach talk about how Jeff put his body on the line on Monday.

Raw recap of Jeff vs. Randy is played. It shows the brutal fist fights they had and that amazing swanton from the scaffold. It includes partial scenes of Randy kicking Matt Hardy’s head on the titantron.

We see Deuce and Domino in the ring.

The team of Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore come out.

Match #2: Jimmy Yang Wang and Shannon Moore vs. Deuce and Domino w/ Cherry

The match starts with Yang and Deuce in a lock up. Deuce gets Yang in the corner and does a clean break. They lock up again and Deuce gets yang in a headlock but Yang whips him off. Yang then gets Deuce in a headlock after the rebound on the ropes and Moore tags himself in and flies out onto deuce. The match continues with Moore getting a tag to Jimmy who gets a pin on Domino and gets a two. Yang gets another tag to Moore and Moore quickly goes for the pin but gets a two. Domino rushes towards Moore but Moore pulls down the ropes out goes Domino. Moore tries to attack Domino from the outside but Deuce interrupts and starts to beatdown Moore outside of the ring. He then throws him inside for Domino to cover him for a two. Domino tags in Deuce who goes for another pin to get a two. Deuce then gets a drop kick on Moore and then hangs Moore on the ropes and tags Domino. Domino goes to the top rope and flies onto Moore and goes for the pin to get a two. Domino gets a headlock on Moore. Moore tries to punch his way out, but Domino gets a flying elbow to stop him from getting the tag to Yang. Domino then tags Deuce in. Deuce starts to viciously kick Moore. Deuce goes for the pin and gets a two. Deuce then gets a headlock on Moore. Moore tries to punch his way out but Deuce stops him and gets the pin to Domino. Domino whips Moore in the corner and rushes towards him but Moore pulls him into the turnbuckle and gets the tag to Yang. Yang starts to dominate both of them and eventually gets a missile dropkick on Domino. Yang goes for the pin to get a two due to Deuce who interrupts the count. We then get a close up on Moore on the top rope and knocks out Deuce. Yang seeing his opportunity attempts to go for the moonsault but Cherry distracts Yang while Domino tries to attack from behind, but Yang avoids this and does a moonsault from the top rope and gets the 1…2…3.
Your Winners: Jimmy Yang Wang and Shannon Moore.

Match Rating: Hmm this match was pretty solid. I liked it and it had some great momentum going both ways. We didn’t see much domination from either side so I think it should have 3 out of 5 stars. It kept me entertained.

We cut backstage with Finlay still worked up from his match. Mr. McMahon enters and appears frustrated with him and tells Finlay to give him an apology for last week’s statement. They try to come up with a plan to stop Khali. They end up coming to the decision of a Belfast brawl next week between Finlay and The Great Khali.

We cut to another area backstage with Batista making his way to the arena.

*Commercial*

*WWE HD promo plays* Notes: Next week Smackdown goes HD.

Batista intro plays.

They show a rollback of the 2005 Royal Rumble in which Batista threw John Cena out of the ring to get the victory.

Mark Henry intro plays.

Match #3: Batista vs. Mark Henry

The match starts off with them both locking up. Henry pushes Batista off, but Batista rushes quickly to get another lock up. Henry then pushes Batista off again. They lock up for the third time and Batista gets a headlock on Henry. Henry whips Batista off. Batista then goes for a shoulder block but Henry ends up knocking him down. Henry says that nobody will beat him but Batista argues back. Henry pushes Batista. Batista isn’t happy and gets Henry in the corner and does some shoulder blocks. Batista then does a running shoulder block on Henry. Batista kicks Henry’s head and gets him outside the ring. Batista goes for the advantage outside the ring and throws some fists on Henry. Henry gets back though and whips Batista in the steel steps. Henry goes in the ring to break the count. He goes back outside and grabs Batista and forces him into the ring pole. Henry then pushes Batista into the ring. Henry whips Batista into the corner and hard. Henry then goes to the top rope to squish Batista but Batista puts his legs up. Batista goes for the advantage. The match continues with Batista getting a spear on Henry. Batista appears to have won the match and goes for the pin and gets 1…2… and no! Batista then hits another spear and attempts the Batista bomb on Henry but Henry flips him off. Henry then goes for a body slam but misses and Batista sets up a spinebuster to get the 1….2…. 3.
Your winner: Batista

Match Rating: A pretty much alright match. Kept me thinking of a rivalry between these two because of their unresolved past. I think this gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.

A promo shows how Chavo became the number one contender due to the fact that edge interfered and attacked Punk on the outside of the ring with his Champ belt.

Rey and Punk vs. Edge and Chavo later on tonight

Next is the V.I.P lounge w/ special guest Ric Flair.

Royal Rumble Promo shown.

We are back with MVP in the ring talking about how Ric Flair is better than the fans. Also how the next time they see Flair he will be retired. He then introduces Flair.

Ric Flair intro plays.

They start off with a handshake. Flair thanks MVP with the introduction. MVP tells Flair to settle down but Flair refuses and states that he tore up some V.I.P lounges before. MVP states that they should get down to business and that he will end Flairs career. Flair states that it won’t happen. MVP states that at Vengeance last year in Houston, Texas he beat Flair and that he will beat him again. Flair says that his loss to MVP was a little blemish on his career. MVP states yet again when he retires he will be the greatest superstar. Flair says that he resembles himself from the old days. MVP says that he is better than Flair. Flair says that they should go right now but MVP refuses and that they should battle at the Royal Rumble. Flair then chops MVP and exits the ring.

*Commercial*

Smack of the night is shown on how Nobel pinned Palumbo for the 3 last week and how Palumbo threatened McCool.

Michelle McCool intro plays.

Layla intro plays.

Match #4: Michelle McCool vs. Layla

They both lock up and McCool gets a headlock on Layla and starts to drop her to the mat. Layla gets up and tries to get an advantage on McCool but McCool throw her to the ropes and get advantage. McCool eventually gets a dropkick and goes for the pin to get a two. Layla gets back into it with attacking the legs of McCool Layla gets a leg lock on McCool and then grabs her leg and wraps it into the ropes and using the 5 count wisely. She continues her attack on the leg and eventually gets it in a leg lock and McCool trying to get out by attacking the back of Layla. Layla quickly at work tries to get to McCool but McCool gets back with some kicks. McCool delivers a big kick to the head and then some type of double arm type front slam maneuver to get a 3.
Winner: Michelle McCool.

Match Rating: I’m going to give this match 2.5 out of 5 stars. It was pretty much Layla throughout and I was really bored watching this match.

Royal Rumble promo is shown to hype up the Jeff vs. Randy match.

*Commercial*

Eve promo plays.

We cut to the back with Noble stating how amazed he was of her match. She sees some roses and thanks Noble for them but Noble states he didn’t get them for her. Palumbo is stating an apology and states that she is the last person to take his anger upon. Palumbo and Noble get into a fight and McCool breaks them up.

Michael Cole and Coach announce the Royal Rumble matches.

We cut to the back with Rey in the back. He gets visited with Vickie who wishes him luck on his match. He walks away shaking his head.

*Commercial*

Undertaker vs. Big Daddy V next week announced
Belfast brawl Finlay vs. The Great Khali is announced for next week as well.

Edge intro plays.

Chavo intro plays.

CM Punk intro plays.

Rey Mysterio intro plays.

Match #5: Rey Mysterio and CM Punk vs. Edge and Chavo Guerrero

The match starts off with both Chavo and Punk in the ring. They lock up and Punk gets an early armbar in. Chavo reveres it into a head lock but Punk throws him off onto the ropes. Chavo gets a shoulder block on Punk sending him to the mat. Chavo again going to the ropes but his time punk dropkicks him. Punk gets the tag to Mysterio who does a seated senton on Chavo. Chavo then tags in Edge. Edge kicks Rey, but Rey arm whips Edge away from him. Rey starts to do some high fly moves and drop kick combinations on him. Rey hurricanrana’s him over to the second rope and sets up for the 619. Edge avoids it but Punk gets him out of the ring. Chavo from behind tries to attack Rey but Rey pulls down the ropes and out goes Chavo. Punk enters the ring. They both dive right out of the ring and collide with Chavo and Edge.

*Commercial*

We are back with Rey tagging in Punk who then works on Edge. Punk whips Edge into the corner. Punk goes back to back with his chops. He then mounts himself on Edge and starts to pound on him. Chavo trying to interfere get knocked down by punk who flings himself on Chavo. With the distraction Edge makes quick work of Punk. Edge then tags in Chavo. Chavo then gets Punk into an armlock. Chavo then tags in Edge. Edge looks away from Punk for a quick second and Punk makes him regret it by kicking him. Edge whips Punk into the corner but Punk stops in time on impact. Punk tries to go for a tag to Rey but Edge stops him and throws Punk right into the ring post. Edge tags in Chavo. Chavo gets on the top rope and flies onto Punk. Chavo then gets in another arm submission on Punk, but Punk gets out. His momentum ends quickly and Chavo gets Punk back down the ground for a pin and he gets a two. Chavo tries to work up on him but Punk kicks Chavo in the back of his head. Punk goes for the tag but Chavo got to Edge first. Edge stops the tag b knocking Rey off the mat but Punk gets in a shining wizard in the corner with Edge. He attempts to do the bulldog but fails to do so because of the stressed arm. The match continues and Rey gets the pin and so does Chavo. Rey starts to do dive after drop kick. Rey sees Edge outside the ring and knocks Edge back down and goes right back to Chavo for a pin to get a 2. Rey gets Chavo in the 619 position and hits it. Rey is waiting for Chavo to get up for a senton, but outside the ring. Edge interferes by hitting Rey’s legs with a steel chair.
Your Winners: Rey Mysterio and CM Punk (Via Disqualification)

Match Rating: I was highly entertained by this match. I like the fact we got to see an early promo of two championship matches. Though I didn’t really like how it ended. I think this match gets 4 out 5 stars.

Post Match:
Edge starts to attack Rey but Punk stops him. Out comes Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins to help Edge attack Punk. Chavo starts to pound on Punk. Edge then spears the weakened Rey Mysterio. Edge hugs Chavo and they celebrate in the ring.

Quick Match Results:

Match #1 Finlay w/ Hornswoggle vs. The Great Khali w/ Ranjin Singh
Your Winner: The Great Khali

Match #2: Jimmy Yang Wang and Shannon Moore vs. Deuce and Domino w/ Cherry
Your Winners: Jimmy Yang Wang and Shannon Moore.

Match #3: Batista vs. Mark Henry
Your winner: Batista

Match #4: Michelle McCool vs. Layla
Winner: Michelle McCool.

Match #5: Rey Mysterio and CM Punk vs. Edge and Chavo Guerrero
Your Winners: Rey Mysterio and CM Punk (Via Disqualification)


Smack of the Night (Match of the Night): The main event stole the whole show. It was clearly the most exciting match and plus we got to get a preview of the Royal Rumble.

Highlight of the Night: The Edge family assault after the match

The overall of tonight’s Smackdown is 6.5 out of 10. Tonight’s matches where ok but they could be better. I thought that the Diva’s match was kind of useless though.

Will Rey retaliate? How will the Belfast Brawl turn out next week? Who will come out victorious between The Phenom and ECW beast>

There’s only one way to find out. Tune in next week to TV that’s changing Friday nights! Friday Night Smackdown.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please feel free to email me, Christopher Huynh, at XChristopherHuynhX@yahoo.com








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