Smackdown Report 2/15/08 - Bells are ringing
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11:07 PM EST



Welcome to the report that is changing Friday Nights, Friday Night Smackdown. I’m your Smackdown reporter Christopher Huynh here to give you the most accurate report that I can produce. Well without further ado lets get down to the Smackdown.

Smackdown is in my hometown of Houston, Texas! It is held in the Toyota center arena and we’re in for a great night tonight.

The night starts off with a big bang with the pyros going off and the crowd is going crazy.

Out comes the Animal Batista who gets some major pop from the crowd.

His opponent the United States Champion MVP makes his way down to the ring.

Match #1: MVP vs. Batista

They start off with a lock up which Batista pushes MVP into the corner. The referee starts to count and Batista backs off for the clean break. MVP starts to complain to the referee about getting Batista off faster. They lock up gain and MVP gets a side headlock on Batista. Batista moves to the ropes whips him off and on the rebound he clotheslines MVP who then rolls out of the ring. MVP gets back into the ring on the count of 6. They attempt to lock up but MVP gets a body lock on Batista. Batista starts to struggle as the fans start to cheer and eventually he uses his power to get him off. MVP rolls out of the ring again. MVP gets back in the ring and kicks Batista in the mid section. MVP then starts to throw some fists at Batista who is in the corner. MVP backs off and then works back onto Batista’s right hand. Batista then starts to get some fists on MVP then head lock takeovers him onto the mat. He rushes towards the rope and then hits a big boot right into MVP’s face. He goes for the pin and gets a two. The match continues. Batista tries to work on MVP but MVP gets out of the Animal’s control. MVP moves out of the way when Batista tries to go for the running shoulder block. MVP goes for his boot when Batista is in the corner but Batista moves out of the ring. We continue where we see MVP having a Scissor lock on Batista’s body. Batista manages to escape and hits a leg chop. Batista later on gets a figure four leg lock. Is this the end of MVP?! NO! MVP manages to get to the ropes and gets out of the ring.

*Commercial airs here*

We come back and Batista is gets a shoulder block on MVP who is in the corner. Batista tries to go for it again but MVP moves the knee up in time to injure the shoulder. He then throws Batista in the ring pole and goes for the pin to get a 1….2….NO! MVP then starts to work on Batista’s shoulder for a bit. MVP gets Batista down into the corner and starts to kick him repeatedly. The referee backs MVP off. MVP goes out of the ring and uses the ropes to work on the arm. Batista gets up and MVP jumps up onto the mat and grabs his arm and jumps down to make the injury worse. He gets back into the ring and hits a major boot to the head on Batista in a shining wizard type way. MVP goes for the pin. 1…2.. NO! Batista gets up just before the hand reaches the mat. MVP frustrated gets a armlock on Batista. Batista manages to get out. Batista rushes towards MVP. MVP pulls ropes down and out goes Batista. MVP goes outside the ring and throws Batista into the steel steps. MVP gets Batista in the ring and locks in an armlock. MVP then throws Batista out and pulls arm into the side of the pole. MVP then throws the arm into the pole repeatedly. Batista reverses MVP’s arm in pole. MVP gets back into the ring to break count. MVP rushes towards Batista. Batista catches him and smacks him onto the side of the ring. MVP gets into the ring and Batista is headed towards the top rope. Batista hits a top rope shoulder block and goes to pin MVP 1..2…nope MVP gets his shoulder up. Batista then tries to hit a Batista Bomb on MVP but MVP counters by pulling on the shorts of Batista to roll him up into a pin for the 1…2… and no Batista kicks out. The match continues with Batista getting back into the game. MVP is in corner Batista runs towards MVP, but MVP lifts up the boot. MVP rushes towards him and Batista gives him a spinebuster. The match continues and they are both on opposite ends of the ring. They run towards each other and Batista hits a spear from out of nowhere. Batista throws MVP into the pole repeatedly. Batista hits the Batista Bomb for the 1…2…3.

The winner of the match is the Animal Batista.

Overall match rating: This was a really good match. It had a lot of action and it provided us of what are the current skill levels of some of the competitors in the Chamber. The action was spread out evenly and the ending was pretty amazing. The match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Post Match:
MVP goes over to the announcer to tell him to say that he is still the U.S champion

We cut to the back and the Edgeheads ask if Edge needs any tips for tonight. Edge says that he has to handle this thing alone tonight.

*Commercial airs here*

Out come the Edgeheads Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder.

Here comes the former tag team champs Deuce and Domino accompanied by Cherry

Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore make their way into the arena

Jesse and Festus are on there way down to the ring as well

They run a promo on the “new” Festus last week.


Match #2: Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Jesse, and Festus vs. Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Deuce, and Domino

The match starts off with Festus and Ryder. The bell rings and Festus goes berserk. He hits a clothesline on Ryder and then tags Jesse. Jesse then hits a diving leg drop from the top rope and pins Ryder for a two count. He then tags Moore who jumps over the top rope and hits a victory roll for a quick pin. Moore tries to work on Ryder in the corner but he moves out of the way and tags Hawkins. Hawkins quickly starts to make work of Moore with his partner Ryder. He then tags in Deuce who hits a big boot to the head and goes for the pin to get a two. Deuce gets a headlock on Moore. Moore struggles to get out and eventually uses the elbows to get out. Deuce however, whips him into the corner and runs towards him but Moore moves out of the way. Moore desperately crawls to get the tag. Deuce tags in Domino who tries to stop Moore from getting the tag but Moore is too quick and tags in Yang. Yang comes flying in with some cruiserweight moves. Yang gets a pin which is interrupted by Domino. The match then gets into chaos and everyone starts to go after one another. Jesse and Moore dive out of the ring to take care of some of the opposing team members. Yang to hit a moonsault on Domino and gets the pin for the 1...2...3.
The winners of this match are Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Jesse, and Festus.

Overall match rating: This match was complete chaos. Body’s where flying all over the place near the end. It was a decent match overall so 2.5 out of 5 stars. On the better note I’m starting to get the names of the Edgeheads down.

Post match:
The Edge heads and the former tag team champs start to take their frustration on the winners. All of a sudden Jesse rings the bell and Festus basically goes berserk again and manages to throw them all out of the ring.

We cut to the back and Vickie gets her Makeup done. Her makeup artist asks if she is ready for tonight and she says that she is so nervous and that she should just make her look ready.

*Commercial airs here*

The lovely Michelle McCool is dressed for action and heads to the ring for her match.

They run a promo of Palumbo vs. Noble and the aftermath of the match.

The former women’s champion Victoria heads towards the ring.

Chuck Palumbo pulls in with his motorcycle and this is the last thing McCool wanted to see

Match #3: Michelle McCool vs. Victoria

They start the match up with a lock up and McCool then gets a quick pin on Victoria which gets a two count. McCool begins to be distracted by the sound of Palumbo’s motorcycle and Victoria takes advantage and pulls her towards the corner. Victoria gets a head scissors choke hold on McCool. McCool gets back into the game climbs up to the top rope with Victoria. They start to go back and back with fist on the top rope. They both start to lose their balance and the both fall right out of the ring. Victoria gets up to her feet and throws McCool back into the ring. Victoria goes for a pin to get a two. Victoria lifts McCool up but McCool reverses out of it and McCool hits a series of kicks. She gets distracted again by Palumbo’s motorcycle. Victoria takes advantage of this and kicks her into the mid section. She then hits the Widows Peek for the 1...2...3.
The Winner of this match is Victoria

Overall match rating: The match overall was ok for a while though so many interruptions made it bare to watch. Also the loud noise of the motorcycle really got old. Though I like the angle they are going with this storyline though. The match gets 2 out of 5 stars.

Post Match:
Chuck gets into the ring and starts to mess around with McCool and pins her down. He says that he told her that he was going to punish Noble for his actions. He asks if she enjoys seeing him suffer. He then says that she better get used to it.

*Commercial airs here*

Slam of the week is shown it appears to be when Undertaker hits a chokeslam on Big Daddy V and then hits his new submission hold. Then they show Taker hitting a double chokeslam on Mark Henry with Kane and then locks in his submission hold for the win.

Out of the ashes comes The Undertaker who walks down to the ring.

The Mastodon Big Daddy V, accompanied by Matt Striker, heads towards the ring.

Match #4: Big Daddy V vs. The Undertaker

They start to lock up. Daddy pushes Taker right into the corner. Taker moves out of the corner and starts to set up for another showdown. They lock up again and Daddy pushes Taker into the corner again. Taker gets out again and goes for one more showdown. They lock up once more and Taker manages to get behind Daddy. Taker tries to take Daddy off his feet but the big man clubs him on the back of the head. Daddy starts to works on Taker in the corner. He whips Taker into the opposite corner and then goes for the clothesline. Taker sees this and dodges out of the way. Taker moves in and starts to throw fist after fist on Daddy. Taker starts to work on Daddy’s arm in the corner and then brings his arm around and starts to attack it with some punches. Striker goes to the top mat and distracts the referee. Taker knocks off Striker but Daddy takes the advantage and gets Taker out of the ring. Striker gets a cheap shot on Taker with a kick to the back. Daddy goes outside and chops Taker. Taker however, gets back and then tries to throw Daddy head into the steps. Daddy reverses and throws the deadman’s head into the steps. Daddy throws Taker into the ring and goes for the pin to get a two. He gets Taker laid on his stomach and starts to pound the side of the abdominal area. The Deadman is in corner and Daddy rushes towards him pressing all his weight into Taker. Taker however comes back and knocks the big man off his feet. The match progresses a little. Taker gets Daddy out of the ring. Taker then pushes Daddy back into the ring just enough for his head to stick out. Taker goes to the side of the mat and hits a leg drop. Taker gets back in the ring and hits his DDT. He goes for the pin and gets 1….2….3!
The winner of the match is The Undertaker

Overall match rating: The match overall gave a good showing. The match did not disappoint either from the reaction of the crowd. This match was above decent and gave a little preview of what would happen if these two match up to each other in the chamber this Sunday. Match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Post match:
Taker goes back into the ring and pulls out striker Taker throws striker into the steps. Taker then throws him back into the ring and hits a chokeslam. Taker then sets up his submission hold and makes Striker bleed from the mouth. The referee tells taker to break the hold.

*Commercial airs here*

We come back and see that Edge has a lot of stress on his mind and starts to walk back and forth in his locker room.

Cole and Coach start to talk about the big question Edge will make tonight and start to talk about the elimination chamber match for Smackdown this Sunday.

They run a promo of past elimination chamber matches.

They show the match card for No Mercy so far.

The big red machine Kane makes his way down into the ring.

*Commercial airs here*

The ECW extremist CM Punk comes down to the ring.

The athletic Shelton Benjamin walks over to the ring.

His partner the ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero gets into the ring.

Match #5: Chavo Guerrero and Shelton Benjamin vs. Kane and CM Punk

They start off with Kane and Chavo. Kane is being distracted by Benjamin. Chavo takes the advantage of this and works on Kane’s legs. Kane then picks him up and hits a military press. He pushes Chavo into the corner and starts to throw fist after fist and tags in Punk. Punk quickly makes work of Chavo and gets a quick pin for the two. Chavo quickly tags Benjamin who rushes in and turns the tide of the match towards his team. The match continues and Punk has the advantage on Benjamin. Punk has Benjamin in the corner and runs towards him. Benjamin catches him and pulls his head right into the turnbuckle. Benjamin then starts to work on Punk with his fists. He tags in Chavo who then puts Punk into his corner and start to throw fists. The referee tells Chavo to back off. Chavo distracts referee long enough for Benjamin to pull Punks head right into the ropes. Chavo tags in Benjamin who begins to work on Punk in the corner. Benjamin this time rushes towards Punk but Punk reverses him into the turnbuckle. Punk desperately gets the tag to Kane. Benjamin then tags in Chavo. Kane makes quick work of Chavo and hits clothesline after clothesline on him in the corner. Kane then grabs onto Chavo and hits a sidewalk slam. Kane climbs up to the top rope and perches himself on the turnbuckle. Chavo rises and Kane hits the diving clothesline. Kane then hits a chokeslam on Chavo and goes to get the pin for the 1…..2… and NO! Benjamin interrupts the count. Kane rises and is mad at Benjamin. He gets the Chokeslam ready and Chavo gets up. Kane then grabs onto Chavo and attempts to go for the double chokeslam, but Benjamin and Chavo team up and throw Kane to the ropes. CM Punk blind tags himself in. Kane, on the rebound, hits a clothesline on Chavo. Punk goes to the top rope and hits a crossbody on Benjamin. Chavo slowly rises and Punk hits the Go to Sleep for the 1…2…3.
The winners of this match are Kane and CM Punk

Overall match rating: Pretty good tag team action. It made up for the last tag team match seen tonight. It was decent match with action mostly coming from Kane and Punk. The match gets 3 out of 5 stars.

*Commercial airs here*

The Raw rebound promo is shown. It shows the timeline between Cena’s injury to last Monday night.

*Commercial airs here*

The Punjabi giant The Great Khali, accompanied by Ranjin Singh, walks over to the ring.

The Irishman Finlay, accompanied by Hornswoggle, makes his way to the ring.

They run a promo of the events of the last two weeks.

Match #5: The Great Khali vs. Finlay

Khali tries to lock up with Finlay but Finlay ducks under his arm and start to throw some fists into Khali’s face. The momentum however shifts and Khali gets Finlay into the corner and throws his giant boot right into Finlay’s face. Finlay tries to get back, but Khali throws a huge fist and Finlay goes over the ropes. Khali then goes outside and works on Finlay on the barricade. He then throws Finlay into the steps. Khali goes into the ring and starts to taunt. He sees Finlay on the side of the ring and reaches with his giant arms to get Finlay but Finlay pulls the big man’s head down. Finlay gets back into the ring and doesn’t let the big man catch a breather. Khali however comes back with a few fists and locks a nerve hold on Finlay. Finlay struggles to get out and manages to fight through the pain. Khali however gets back right into the match and hits a Khali Bomb. With the referee distracted on the worn out Finlay, Hornswoggle runs into the ring and starts to hit Khali’s leg with the Shillelagh. Singh however, grabs onto Hornswoggle’s legs and tries to pull him out. Hornswoggle turns around and baseball kicks him right off. As Hornswoggle turns around Khali is there and has Hornswoggle in his clutches. The referee is then distracted with Hornswoggle and Finlay hits Khali repeatedly with the Shillelagh. He goes for the pin and gets the 1...2...3.
The Winner of this match is Finlay.

Overall match rating: It was an ok match, though most of the match was mainly Khali squishing Finlay all over the arena. Hopefully they make it so that the McMahon feud and this sort of collide or tie in with each other. Its either that or find a new opponent for Finlay. Match gets 3 out of 5 stars.

We cut to the back and see that Vickie is very happy and asks Teddy to lighten up.

The ring is getting set up for the question and it is NEXT!

No Way Out commercial is shown

*Commercial airs here*

The Big Question Segment:

We come back and see people playing instruments and setting the mood for the big question Edge has to ask. The ring is decorated in flowers and the screen is in the shape of the hearts.

The Rated R Superstar Edge makes his way to the ring with the band continuing to play their instruments.

Edge thanks them for the music and tells them that it was enough. Edge rants on about his matches in the past and that he is nervous. He says he is the Rated R Superstar and that tonight that R stands for “Really Really in love”. He says that tonight he has a very important question for Vickie tonight. He then asks her to come out.

Vickie is wheeled in by Long in a specialized wheelchair. Edge helps her into the ring and back into the wheelchair. Long then exits the ring.

Edge says that before he asks her the question he wants to sing her a song that from a friend of his. Edge begins to sing, “Baby your all that I want. When your lying here in my arms. I am finding it hard to believe. We’re in heaven. And love is all that I need. And that I found it in your heart. It’s not hard to believe we’re in heaven.” He says that he thought that the world title was the most important thing to him but he was wrong. He says that he wants her to make him the luckiest man in the world. Edge then asks her to be her wife and pulls out the ring. Vickie quickly responds that she will. They start to kiss in the ring and are really happy. The music begins to play. He places the ring on her hand.

Out comes the master of the 619 Rey Mysterio.

Rey says that he wanted to congratulate him and that he really means that this is the most disgusting thing he has ever seen in his life. The fans seem to agree. He says that since she is engage she is thinking of giving up the Guerrero name. Edge starts to defend her and that he should apologize to Vickie. He says that if he doesn’t do it by no way out that he will be the one in the wheel chair. He walks into the ring and people chant the 619. He says that he is through with apologizing and that since he loves Vickie so much to wait until he takes the world title from Edge. Edge starts to attack Rey but Rey pulls down Edge into the ropes. He hits the 619 and sets up for the seated senton. Edge moves out of the way and Rey hits Vickie instead. Edge shocked starts to yell at Rey. Rey then starts to walk away.

Overall segment rating: This was all talk for the beginning. It was really obvious of what he was going to ask though. I wish that Edge would have asked Vickie to force Rey to do something tonight instead though, but this turned out to be pretty great. The segment stands at 4 out of 5 stars.

Quick match results:

Match #1: MVP vs. Batista

Winner: Batista (won by Batista Bomb)

Match #2: Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Jesse, and Festus vs. Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Deuce, and Domino

Winners: Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, Jesse, and Festus (won by Yang pinning Domino with a moonsault)

Match #3: Michelle McCool vs. Victoria

Winner: Victoria (won by Widows Peek)

Match #4: Big Daddy V vs. The Undertaker

Winner: The Undertaker (won by DDT)

Match #5: The Great Khali vs. Finlay

Winner: Finlay (won by using shillelagh)

Smack of the night (Match of the night): Too many to pick one. I think that The Undertaker vs. Big Daddy V match stole the night though. I based this off from fans reaction and my personal opinion.
Greatest impact of the night: The thing that made the decisive blow tonight would be the Batista bomb from the beginning of the night. I say this because now that MVP has felt it he will most likely want to stay away from Batista.

Overall Rating of the show: It was really awesome that I had the opportunity to right the report that is going on in my home town. The overall base rating of tonight is about a 6.5 out of 10 stars because of the somewhat weak matches tonight.

Who will walk out the champion at No Way Out? Will it be Rey or Edge? Who is the last survivor of the elimination chamber match for Smackdown? Who is heading to Wrestlemania?

All these questions and more will be revealed next week. There’s only one show with all the answers on a Friday night, 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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