Smackdown Results: 2/08/08 - Chamber Preview?
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST



Hello and welcome to the report on the show that is changing Friday nights, Friday night Smackdown. I am your reporter Christopher Huynh here to give you the best report possible. Without hesitation let’s get down to the Smackdown.

Tonight’s Smackdown is brought to you from Corpus Christi, Texas

The night starts off the Smackdown theme song.

Batista makes his way into the arena with some pop from the crowd.

Michael Cole is in the ring.

Cole is asking stating how he has the chance to make it to Wrestlemania. Batista states that he has experience on his side. He then states that there is going to be a lot of monsters in the chamber and that he is going to survive the chamber and win back “his” world title.

MVP makes his way down into the arena.

MVP says that Batista’s experience doesn’t count because MVP hasn’t been in there. MVP starts to state something but Batista says that he will beat anyone who stands in his way.

Big Daddy V and Matt Striker enter the ring.

Matt Striker states that Daddy feels differently about who is going to main event Wrestlemania and that he will dominate everyone in the chamber. He states that Daddy will do whatever he wants.

The Great Khali and Ranjin Singh enter the ring.

Khali starts pointing and yelling at Daddy. Singh states that Khali states that all that doesn’t matter because Khali is the one to go to Wrestlemania. He stated that he isn’t afraid of anyone in the chamber.

Finlay and Hornswoggle enter the ring.

Finlay says that they should join the party and that he has come here to fight.

The arena goes dark and Undertaker appears in the ring. Everyman gets out of the ring except Batista. Taker signals the end.

*Commercial*

Wrestlemania Promo is shown.

Undertaker, Batista, Finlay team up to face Big Daddy V, MVP, and The Great Khali later on tonight.

Shelton Benjamin is in the ring.

He states that tonight he will prove why tonight there will be no stopping him.

Kane intro plays.

They show the results of the match between Kane and Benjamin 2 weeks ago on ECW where Benjamin walked away from the match.

Match #1: Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin

The match starts with Kane trying to go for a right hand but Benjamin dodges starts to work on Kane in the corner. Kane then battles his way out and gets Benjamin in the corner. Kane gets in some fists and kicks. Kane then gets Benjamin with an over head takedown then kicks him right in the face. Kane works on Benjamin in the corner. Afterwards Kane whips Benjamin in the corner and starts to rush towards him, but Benjamin reverses and gets the big man down. Benjamin tries to work on Kane but Kane rises up and gets his hand on Benjamin’s neck for the chokeslam. Benjamin desperately gets to the ropes to make Kane break the chokeslam. The match continues and Benjamin gets an over the castle (He basically grabs onto the opponents neck and then flips over him into a neckbreaker) on Kane and goes for the pin to get a two. Benjamin then starts to work on Kane’s head seeing it as a weak spot and gets a headlock locked in. Kane then whips him off but Benjamin comes back with a neckbreaker from the rebound. Benjamin trying to keep the big man from breathing clubs Kane in the back of the head then kicks him. Benjamin tries to hold on to Kane but he fights his way out and gets Benjamin into the corner. Kane runs right at Benjamin moves out of the way and starts to go after Kane. Kane stops Benjamin by a few fists to Benjamin. Kane then whips Benjamin on the ropes and tries to get the boot but Benjamin ducks under. The match continues with Kane getting Benjamin in the corner for a clothesline. Kane then gets a sidewalk slam on Benjamin and starts to climb the ropes. Kane perched on the top rope gets ready for Benjamin to rise and he successfully hits a diving clothesline. Benjamin rolls out of the ring and tries to walk off like the last time they fought. Kane not wanting the same results pursues him and starts to work on him outside. Kane lifts Benjamin up and tries to throw him on the pole but Benjamin reverses and nearly pushes Kane onto the pole while he gets on the mat. Kane misses the pole and Benjamin climbs the ropes. Kane rises up and hits an uppercut on him and Benjamin falls right into the ring. The referee continues to count. The referee yells out ten and rings the bell.
Your Winner: Shelton Benjamin (Via Count-out).

Match Rating: This was a very good match. The match went pretty much even up until the end. It was very exciting to watch in my opinion. This match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.

The cutting Edge is on later tonight with special guest Vickie Guerrero.

*Commercial*

Slam of the week is shown it’s when Palumbo kicks Noble in the mid section and accidentally hitting McCool. Then it shows Palumbo’s apology last week.

Chuck Palumbo intro plays.

Jamie Noble intro plays. Michelle McCool accompanies him.

Match #2: Chuck Palumbo vs. Jamie Noble

The match starts with both competitors locking up. Palumbo getting the power game on Noble gets him into the corner. Noble battles his way out with a couple of fists. Noble eventually runs towards the rope but Palumbo big boots him and mounts himself on him and starts pounding him fist after fist. Palumbo then gets a fall away slam. The match progresses with Noble getting a dropkick and working on Palumbo. Palumbo then gets nailed in the pole after charging Noble. The hurt Palumbo hangs near the ropes to recover and Noble uses all his weight and presses it on Palumbo to get them both out of the ring. Noble then gets back into the ring to save himself from the count. Palumbo then tries to get inside but Noble hits a baseball slide to kick him back out. Noble seeing Palumbo recovering gets to the top rope and jumps off right into Palumbo. Palumbo reacting quickly dodges and pulls Noble into his bike. Palumbo then rolls Noble in the ring and hits the full throttle for the win.
Your winner: Chuck Palumbo

Match Rating: It was an alright match really. The ending was very unique I liked it. Overall I think this match is pretty average. 3 out of 5 stars.

Post match: Palumbo starts to get a knee on Noble and throws him in the pole so hard he flung out the ring. Palumbo then gives noble a clothesline. Palumbo then picks him up and starts smashing his back on the pole repeatedly. Then he starts to give Noble some giant fists in the head. Palumbo then hits his finisher and drops Noble into the barricade. McCool watches in concern for Noble and tries to help noble get back up. Palumbo then drags noble across the floor by his arm but McCool tries to stop him and tells him to back off. Palumbo then starts up his bike and attempt to run Noble over but stops rides off.

*Commercial*

A WWE promo is shown on how last year they visited Shanghai and represented themselves well. WWE received an award this year.

Jesse and Festus intro plays. Festus has a paper bag over his head.

Deuce and Domino are already in the ring.

Jesse states that Festus has gone through a bunch of therapists to improve his personality. He unveils the bag and states that he has changed.

Match #3: Jesse and Festus vs. Deuce and Domino.

The bell rings and Festus goes completely nuts. Deuce and Domino get out of the ring. Jesse and Deuce start it out. Deuce gets the early advantage with some fists. Jesse comes back though with some of his quick maneuvers and manages to get a pin for 2. Jesse then goes to the top rope and gets a high fly move on Deuce. Domino then distracts Jesse enough time for Deuce to get back in the game. Deuce then tags Domino after hanging Jesse on the top rope. Domino then he jumps on Jesse and knocks him over into the ring. The match continues with Deuce and Domino stopping Jesse from making the tag to Festus. Festus angrily hits Deuce and gets the tag from Jesse. Festus then rushes into the ring and taking out anything that moves. The match continues with Festus completely dominating Domino and getting a flapjack on him for the 1…2….3!
Your Winner: Jesse and Festus

Match Rating: This was pretty good up until the point Festus entered and completely dominated this match. Then it became another squish match. 2.5 out of 5 stars.

The cutting Edge is right up next!

*Commercial*

Smack of the night is shown. It shows Teddy Long announcing the world title match for No Way Out. Edge vs. Mysterio. Edge coming out and refusing but Long states his word is final.

Edge then enters the ring.

The Cutting Edge:

Edge states that his guest tonight is a pioneer in the WWE and is the love of his life. He stated that she put her life on the line two weeks ago at the Royal Rumble for him. He then shows a promo of Rey Mysterio hitting a 619 on Vickie. He states that is the power of love. He then tells the fans to get up and give her a welcoming that she deserves and introduces Vickie Guerrero.
Vickie is wheeled in by Long while fans are chanting you suck. The fans then start to chant for Eddy Guerrero. Edge states that Long to take the chair back into the back because he needs some privacy with Vickie. Edge states he knows about Valentines Day. He states that he is going to ask her an important question next week. He states that Vickie deserves an apology from Rey Mysterio. Edge then calls out Mysterio to apologize to her and if he doesn’t come out he will make him come out with force.

Rey Mysterio enters the ring.

Vickie demands an apology from Rey tonight. Rey starts to talk but then Vickie slaps Mysterio in the face and states she is tired of his excuses. Rey tries to explain himself but Vickie slaps him again and states that she is sick of him. Rey then tries again but Vickie goes in for the slap and Mysterio blocks it. Edge offended attacks Mysterio. Mysterio then battles on him in the ring and tries to get the 619 but Edge avoids it and knocks down Mysterio. Edge then goes out and grabs two steel chairs and enters the ring again. Rey gets up and does a dropkick to the face of Edge when he had the steel chairs in the face. Edge is then in the position for the 619 and Mysterio hits it. Edge then rolls out but Rey then hits a seated senton on Edge from the outside and ends up on the announce table. Rey gets in the ring and starts to celebrate. His intro song stops playing and he says that he forgot to tell Vickie. He then states he is sorry and walks out and Edge then enters the ring again.

*Commercial*

We come back with a video footage of what just happened on the Cutting Edge.

The current match card for No Way Out is shown.

Undertaker, Batista, Finlay vs. Big Daddy V, MVP, and The Great Khali is on later on tonight.

A WWE mobile advertisement is shown. They show a video footage of what went down on Monday with Mr. McMahon, Hornswoggle, and Finlay. Eventually making Mr. McMahon making the announcement for Mr. McMahon vs. Hornswoggle in a steel cage next week.

*Commercial*

We are back in the back with Edge getting interviewed and being asked if he is going to propose to Vickie Guerrero. He states that the interviewer needs to mind her business and wait next week.

Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder intro plays.

Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore intro plays.

Match #4: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore.

The match starts off with Yang and Ryder. They start off with a few quick arm drags but Yang gets the better of it and eventually gets a dropkick and a pin to get a 2. Yang then starts to work on his hands and Yang whips him in the corner and rushes towards him but Ryder dodges and Yang hangs on the mat outside. Hawkins then gets a cheap shot on Yang and Ryder starts to take advantage. The match progresses and Hawkins gets the tag to Ryder and they start to work on his arms. Then Ryder hits a hits a slam on yang and starts to work on his arms. Yang gets whipped into the corner and Ryder rushes towards him but Yang lifts the boot and gets the tag to Moore. Moore starts to get some momentum but it goes between both sides. Moore got a close pin on Ryder but Hawkins disrupts the count. Then Ryder gets some type of maneuver on Moore to get the win.
Your Winners: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins

Match Rating: This was basically a repeat of last weeks match between these two teams. If they added a little more flair then the match would possibly be better. 2.5 out of 5 stars. The Edgeheads are progressing much better. By the way they still need something visual to tell the difference between these two.

*Commercial*

The Great Khali intro plays.

Big Daddy V intro plays.

MVP intro plays.

Batista intro plays.

Finlay intro plays.

Undertaker intro plays.

*Commercial*

Match #5: Undertaker, Batista, and Finlay vs. Big Daddy V, MVP, and The Great Khali.

We come back with Khali working on Finlay with some giant fists. Khali then gets the tag to MVP. MVP starts to throw some fist on Finlay and throws his head into the corner then does a over head takeover and tries to get the pin but fails and gets a two. Finlay gets back into the game and starts to work on MVP mid section. Finlay then tags in Batista but MVP tags in Big Daddy V. Big Daddy V starts to work on Batista and whips him into the corner and tries to press all his weight on him but Batista moves out of the way and starts to give shoulder block after shoulder blocks on him. Batista then gets the tag to Taker who then hits fist over fist on Daddy. Taker then starts working on Daddy’s arms with armbars and hanging his arm over the rope. Take then goes for the Old school but Daddy stop this and starts to work on him. The match continues and Taker gets back into the game and hits an old school on Daddy and then MVP enters the ring to get a cheap shot on Taker. Taker stops his him though and hits an old school on MVP as well. This distraction though helped Daddy get back to health and blindside Taker.

*Commercial*


We come back with MVP throwing fist after fist on Taker in the corner. MVP goes for the pin and gets a two count. Taker gets back with some fists of his own and drags MVP by his arm into his corner to get the tag to Batista. Batista then starts to dominate MVP with a couple of moves and hits Daddy and Khali then getting a suplex on MVP. He eventually gets a tag to Finlay who starts to do dropkicks and fists on MVP and gets a pin for 2. Finlay tries to whip Finlay in the corner but MVP reverses. MVP then gets Finlay outside the ring and Daddy starts to take advantage. Taker not happy stops him and threatens to get a steel chair. MVP throws Finlay back into the ring and goes for the pin to get a 2. He tags in Khali who makes quick work of Finlay. Khali then gets Finlay in the corner and starts to kick him with his giant boot. Khali then throws him back into their corner and tags in Daddy who works on Finlay with fists. Daddy then whips Finlay on the rope and clotheslines him. Daddy then slams Finlay to the mat and tags in MVP. MVP gets a headlock on Finlay. Finlay kicks out of it and punches him. He goes to the rope but MVP on the rebound gets a Drop toe kick and eventually gets a two count pin. MVP back to the head gets another headlock but Finlay getting out with arm flips. MVP starts to set up the boot but Finlay moves out of the way and tags in taker. Taker comes in and dominates MVP with Snake eyes and big boots to get a two count. Big Daddy V comes in and knocks down Taker with a Samoan drop. Batista then enters the ring and hits the spear on Daddy. Khali then hits a chop on Batista. With the referee distracted Finlay hits Khali in the head with a shillelagh, but then MVP comes out and hits a facebreaker knee smash on Finlay. Taker rises up and hits a chokeslam. The referee decides to call it a no contest.
Match Result: No Contest

Match Rating: Wow what an amazing match! It went both ways for a while and the way it ended with everyone knocking each other out with a finishing move was very exciting. Though very good the ending could improve. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Quick Match Results:

Match #1: Kane vs. Shelton Benjamin

Your Winner: Shelton Benjamin

Match #2: Chuck Palumbo vs. Jamie Noble

Your Winner Chuck Palumbo

Match #3: Jesse and Festus vs. Deuce and Domino.

Your Winners: Jesse and Festus

Match #4: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore.

Your Winners: Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.

Match #5: Undertaker, Batista, and Finlay vs. Big Daddy V, MVP, and The Great Khali.

Match Result: No Contest

Smack of the night (Match of the night): Definitely going to be the main event that’s for sure everything else tonight really failed in comparison to that. It had a lot of action and showed a little preview of what is to come at No Way Out.

Highlight of the night: This one was kind of hard to think of but I’ll give it up to the master of the 619 for his 619 to the World Champion Edge.

Overall Rating: Tonight’s Smackdown was ok for this week. I wish that they would have a few new matches for this week but the only real exciting matches were Benjamin vs. Kane and the main event. Every other match is basically to raise up popularity to those who need it, maybe. I will give tonight a 6 out of 10 stars.

What will become of Mysterio just one Smackdown from No Way Out? Who will have the upper hand when it comes down to the chamber match?

All these questions and more will be answered next week. The only way to truly find out what happens is to tune into 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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