Smackdown Results 2/22/08 - The Slam Heard Around The World!
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 11:10 PM EST





Welcome everyone to the show that’s changing Friday nights, Friday night Smackdown. I’m your Smackdown reporter Christopher Huynh here to give you the best report that I can possibly provide. Now without any ado let’s get down to the Smackdown.

Tonight’s Smackdown is brought to you from the hometown of Smackdown’s own Rey Mysterio; San Diego, California.

The night starts off with a video footage of the elimination chamber match for Smackdown at No Way Out. It shows the brutality that each opponent has faced and last showing Taker hitting a tombstone on Batista.

Smackdown’s theme song Rise Up begins to play.

World Champion's message segment:

Out comes The World Heavyweight Champion Edge with his Edgeheads.

Edge starts to rant on how is still the World Champion. He stated how he and his Edgeheads weakened Rey Mysterio and how he finished the job at No Way Out. He says that his is a “predator” and that he has the opportunity to face Undertaker at Wrestlemania. He says that he isn’t afraid of the Deadman. He sees him as an opportunity. He says that the Deadman is undefeated at Wrestlemania just like him. He then starts to mock the fans stating how much more courage he has more than them. He says that he will never lose the World title. He then states everyone wonders who will beat the streak. He stated that he will not fall to the Deadman and that he is the one who’s going to end it.

The Arena blacks out as the gong begins to ring. The lights cut back on and Taker has a chokeslam position on Edge. The Edgeheads manage to stop the chokeslam by attacking Taker who is preoccupied. Taker in return hits the big boot and knocks them away. Edge takes advantage and attacks Taker from behind. However Taker comes back with a vengeance and works on Edge in the corner. One the Edgeheads come over and starts to distract Taker. Edge rolls out of the ring as Taker slams the Edgehead.

Segment Rating: It was a pretty interesting segment and moves the rivalry right into another level. I wonder what else is going to happen tonight. This segment gets 8 out of 10.

*Commercial is shown here*

Later on tonight Rey Mysterio will address his future on Smackdown.

Shelton Benjamin makes his way to the ring.

Benjamin grabs the mic and says there ain’t no stopping him.

Out comes the Resident Redneck Jimmy Wang Yang.

Match #1: Shelton Benjamin vs. Jimmy Wang Yang.

The match begins with both competitors locking up. Benjamin gets Yang up into a front slam right into the mat. Benjamin goes for the pin, 1…2…and NO! Benjamin quickly goes for another pin that gets another two. The match continues. Benjamin whips Yang on the ropes and back body drops him on the rebound. Benjamin sees his opportunity and goes pin for the 1…2… NO! Benjamin then sets Yang up for a powerbomb on the turnbuckle and goes for the pin to get a two. Benjamin not letting Yang breathe lock in a headlock. Yang tries to elbow his way out but Benjamin clubs Yang right in the back of neck. Benjamin lifts Yang up but Yang reverses it into roll up pin that gets a 2. The match continues with Yang getting a few covers for two. Benjamin grabs Yang and hits a backbreaker and continues to hold him in that position to get in a back submission. Yang in desperation uses his foot to kick out his way out. Benjamin thinks quickly and puts Yang onto the top rope. Benjamin slaps him and rips off Yang’s shirt. Benjamin goes up on ropes with Yang trying to suplex him. Yang however punches him off and attempts to do a high risk move. Benjamin out of nowhere jumps right up onto the top ropes and throws Yang off. Yang rolls out of the ring and the ref begins to count. Benjamin goes outside to maintain control and rolls him back into the ring. Benjamin goes for the pin to gets 1…2…NO! Benjamin seems frustrated. Benjamin then flips Yang on his stomach and has a headlock on Yang. Yang’s expression on his face looks as if he was bending in half. Yang tries to get his feet and desperately elbows himself loose but it isn’t enough as but Benjamin clubs him in the back of the neck. Benjamin lifts him up but Yang does a hurricanrana to whip off Benjamin. Benjamin quickly tries goes to work on Yang some more but Yang fakes him out and gets a quick pin to get a quick 2 count. Yang gets whipped into the ropes and Benjamin is waiting in the on the other side. Yang however comes back with a headscissor takeover on Benjamin. Yang then rushes towards Benjamin so hard that he himself almost gets out on the ring floor. Yang decides it’s time to end it and gets on the top rope. He waits for the groggy Benjamin to turn around and hits a crossbody. Is this the end? He goes for the pin and gets 1..2…NO!!!!! Benjamin gets the shoulder up right before the hand hit the ground. Yang gets whipped into the corner and tries to get a quick pin for 2. Yang desperate to end it then gets Benjamin in the corner and knocks him down. Yang goes to the top rope for the moonsault but misses on the landing and basically stands on his feet. Benjamin takes his opportunity and hits the leaping spike reverse STO for the 1….2….3!
The winner of the match is Shelton Benjamin.

Overall Match Rating: This match was an exciting match that really was amazing. This match showed great athleticism from both Benjamin and Yang. Overall match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.

We cut Backstage and Maryse is backstage talking to Teddy and asks how she looks. Teddy responds by saying she looks great. She then tries to ask Teddy a question and pulls him into his quarters…

They show a No Way Out review footage.

*Commercial is shown here*

We come back and see the assault on Hornswoggle.

Jesse and Festus make their way into the arena.

They show a video footage of the tag team match last week between Deuce, Domino, and The Edgeheads vs. Yang, Moore, Festus, and Jesse. Shows how Festus threw everyone out of the ring.

Out comes Deuce and Domino with Cherry.

Match #2: Jesse and Festus vs. Deuce and Domino w/ Cherry

The bell ring and out comes the berserk Festus. Festus unloads a bunch of fists on Deuce. Deuce just basically gets beat down with fist after fist. Festus tags in Jesse. Festus lifts Jesse up and slams him on Deuce. Jesse goes for pin and gets a 2 count. Jesse gets a few quick moves in with some dropkicks and etc. Jesse goes for a quick pin and gets a 2. Deuce starts to get the advantage on Jesse who then rolls out of the ring. Deuce rolls out after him and Jesse goes in. Deuce tries to get back in but then Jesse drop kicks him out. Domino tries to get in a cheap shot but paid the price from Jesse. Jesse rolls out and tries to stop Domino from catching his breath. Domino throws Cherry towards Jesse and Jesse catches her. Deuce hits a much needed drop kick which makes Jesse. Deuce gets him back into the ring and gets a headlock on him. The match continues with Deuce getting the tag to Domino after placing Jesse on the top rope. Domino goes to the top rope and flies onto Jesse whose body fling right back into the ring. Domino gets the headlock on Jesse and the match continues. Jesse gets the tag to Festus who completely dominates the ring .Domino and Deuce had no chance. He then tags in Jesse and Jesse goes to the rope. Festus throws him onto Domino and Jesse gets the pin for the 1…2…3!
The winners of the match are Jesse and Festus.

Overall Match Rating: This is starting to get old really fast. It’s basically what happened last week. Festus completely dominated the match. They really have to push this rivalry or storyline past this stage. The match gets 2 out of 5 stars.

WWE mobile presentation is shown. The footage shows Big Show and his apology to Mayweather ending with him challenging him to a match.

*Commercial is shown here*

WWE’s South America tour footage is shown on the superstars experience there.

Here comes the Mastodon Big Daddy V with Matt Striker.

In the ring is the reject Shannon Moore

Match #3: Big Daddy V. w/ Matt Striker vs. Shannon Moore

The match starts with them locking up. Daddy lifts him up quickly and drops him to the floor. Daddy tries to grab onto him but Moore ducks out of the way. Moore tries to use the ropes to try to the beast off his feet but to no avail as Daddy turns him inside out with a spinning side slam. Daddy uses the ropes and presses his weight right into Moore. Daddy sees the opportunity to inflict more pain and pulls Moore into the corner. Daddy hits a giant chest slap on Moore and Moore’s face shows his pain. Daddy picks Moore up and tosses him right to the ground. Daddy wanting to inflict more pain gets Moore back into a corner and hits another giant slap. Daddy tells the Ref to move out of the way and rushes towards the rope and goes to squish Moore with all his weight…. NO! Moore moves right out of the way in the knick of time. Moore then uses his speed to go to the top rope and hits a missile dropkick right into the big mans legs. Daddy however is still standing and Moore rushes towards the rope hoping to get the big man off his feet. Daddy catches Moore and turns it into a Samoan drop. All seems lost for Moore as Daddy hits his 500 pound elbow right into Moore for a pin 1…2…3!
The winner of this match is Big Daddy V.

Overall Match Rating: Basically just a squash match. Really wasn’t that exciting really. This is just a disappointment. The match gets 2 out of 5 stars.

Batista vs. MVP is next!

*Commercial is shown here*

WWE magazine promo is shown.
The US champion MVP makes his way out into the arena.
They show a interview that was pre recorded on MVP who states that he is better than Batista.

Out comes the Animal Batista with some major pop from the crowd.

Match #4: MVP vs. Batista

The match starts off with them locking up. Batista forces MVP into the corner and breaks the hold. They seem to try to lock up but MVP hits a boot right into the mid section. MVP then gets a headlock on Batista. Batista desperately tries to throw him off by using the ropes but MVP holds on tight. Batista goes to the ropes to try to break the hold but MVP puts Batista right into the corner. MVP gets some fists in but Batista gets back with some fists of his own. Batista continues the attack on MVP in the corner. Batista moves back to stop the count. He goes back towards MVP, but he pulls Batista head right into the turnbuckle. MVP pulls Batista’s head over outside the side of the mat and goes out of the ring. He hits an elbow right into the head and then hits a giant boot. Batista falls right out of the ring and the ref begins to count. Batista struggles but beats the count at five. They begin to get into a fist fight inside the ring and MVP does a drop toe hold on Batista hurting himself in the progress. He fights through the pain and goes for a pin and gets 1..2.. NO! MVP doesn’t believe it and mounts himself on Batista. MVP starts to whack away on him. He goes for another pin to get a 2 count. MVP starts to pull the neck back to wear down the animal. He then starts to pound on the wounded head and locks in a headlock. Batista pulls on his legs and MVP is on his back. MVP quickly kicks Batista through the middle ropes. MVP goes out and throws Batista into side mat. MVP throws him back inside and quickly pins him for 1…2…NO! MVP then gets a type of head and arm lock in. Batista struggles through but finds a solution. He bearhugs himself out of this situation. MVP starts to hold his back in pain. MVP then punches Batista to stop the momentum from shifting. He then hits a giant knee right to Batista’s head. MVP then tries to whip Batista. Batista however whips him and on the rebound plants a boot right into the mid section. He tries to get Batista bomb but MVP realizes it quick enough to get out of the ring. As Batista rests on the rope MVP goes up on the mat and pulls the big mans neck. MVP goes back inside and hits a giant boot to the head. MVP tries to goes for the Playmaker but Batista hits a spinebuster. Sorry let me rephrase that he hits 3 spinebusters and Batista bomb for the 1…2…3!
The winner of this match is the Animal Batista.

Overall Match Rating: This was just an amazing match. Though it seemed one sided at moments because MVP had it going the most it was still an amazing match. Overall great match 4 out of 5 stars.

*Commercial is shown here*

Wrestlemania promo is shown.

We come back and Michael Cole and Coach talk about Hornswoggle’s injury update. They show the video footage of the brutal attack to Hornswoggle in the steel cage last Monday night.

*Commercial is shown here*

The Punjabi Giant, The Great Khali makes his entrance.

Out comes the Big Red Machine Kane.

Match #5: The Great Khali vs. Kane

The match begins with Khali pushing Kane. Kane hits an uppercut and continues with some punches. Khali hits a giant fist on Kane and the Big Red Machine goes down hard. Kane comes back with fists and hits Khali right into the corner. Kane then hits the clothesline in the corner. He goes for it again but Khali catches him. Khali gets Kane in the corner and works on him with boots and fists. Kane sees the next attack and moves right out of the way. He then goes to the top rope. Khali sees the perched raven on the top rope and hits a giant chop on Kane’s chest and down goes the big man. Khali whips Kane right on ropes and gets a big boot after the rebound. Khali locks in a nerve hold on Kane. Kane struggles in pain, but manages to get back to his feet and punch his way out. Kane hits a giant boot to Khali face, but he will not go down! Kane runs towards the rope but Khali brain chops him and down goes Kane. Khali then locks in a vice grip. Kane struggles and struggles but all seems lost. He then uses his last resort, the ropes. He pushes all his weight into his feet and pushes on the corner and gets both of them on their backs. Kane gets the pin for the 1...2…3!
The winner of the match is the Big Red Machine Kane.

Overall Match Rating: This match was pretty decent. The momentum switched both ways for a while. The match gets 3 out of 5 stars.

Post match: Khali still has Kane in a Vice Grip and then lets go. Khali taunts but is confused as he hears that Kane has won the match.

They roll a video footage of Takers dominance of Wrestlmania’s past.

*Commercial is shown here*

They show that Ric Flair is the first inductee in the Hall of Fame.

Chuck Palumbo rides his way into the arena.

They announce Matt Jackson who is already in the ring.

Match #6: Matt Jackson (jobber) vs. Chuck Palumbo

The match begins with Palumbo rushes towards Matt and strikes him down. Matt however gets back up and gets a drop kick=. Palumbo then quickly goes back to the attack. Palumbo gets Matt outside and rams Matt into the pole twice. Palumbo rolls him back into the ring. He gets back into the ring and hits a vicious clothesline. He picks him up and does a type of Samoan drop. He goes for the pin and gets a two after pulling Matt back up. Palumbo then hits the full throttle for the 1...2…3.
The winner of the match is Chuck Palumbo.

Overall Match Rating: Just another squash match. This was just painful to watch due to how boring it was. The match gets 1.5 out of 5 stars.

We cut to the back and see Rey is getting ready to make his announcement. Rey addresses his future next!

*Commercial is shown here*

Wrestlemania promo is shown.

Out comes the master of the 619 Rey Mysterio who gets a major pop from his hometown.

He gives a mask to his daughter in the crowd.

Rey’s future segment:

Rey stares at his 619 tattoo on his arm and tells them that he can’t compete due to the bicep on his right arm. He removes the padding and we see his arm. He says that he has no choice but to get the surgery to get better. He says that this means he will not get to be a part of Wrestlemania. He says that it is killing him and that if he is going to leave the WWE before surgery where better to make his last Smackdown appearance than in his hometown.

Vickie comes rolling out and says that she doesn’t care if Rey is hurt. You suck chants start to happen. She says that all she cares about is what he did to her.

We see a video footage of last week’s proposal and how Rey interrupted it. It ended with Rey dropping the dime on Vickie.

Vickie announces that he has no choice but to compete tonight and demads a ref come to the ring now.

The referee enters the ring.

She says that he will be facing the ECW champion Chavo Guerrero.

Out comes the ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero.

End segment…

Segment rating: This was a great segment it kept me interested and gave me the slightest glimpse on what is going to happen in Mysterio’s future. Segement gets 7 out of 10.

Match #7: Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio

The match begins with Chavo attacking Rey from behind with fist after fist. He continues to attack him and whips him on the rope. Rey does a hurricanrana and whips him away. Chavo smashes Rey into the mat and Rey arm begins to get targeted.

*Commercial is shown here*

We come back and see Chavo pulling on Rey’s arm. Rey kicks Chavo in the face to get out. Chavo whips Rey into the corner. Rey jumps up as he reaches the corner and Chavo rushes right under him. Chavo turns around and hits a dropkick that appears to hit the arm. Chavo uses the ropes to pressure the injured arm of Rey Mysterio. Rey rolls back into the ring. Chavo goes after him and whips him in the corner. Rey gets a full body lock that doesn’t hold on for long. Mysterio runs towards the rope. Chavo holds onto Rey and Rey continues to run until he is out of the ring and out goes Chavo. Rey on the side mat jumps right on Chavo with a seated senton. Chavo rolls in the ring as Rey goes to the top rope. Chavo sees him and goes on the top with Rey. Rey battles out with Chavo on the top rope and eventually head butts him off. Rey hits a seated senton for the pin to get a 1 count. Chavo gets some fist on Rey. Chavo whips Rey who reverses and whips Chavo into the corner. Rey runs at him and eventually gets a dropkick on Chavo. Chavo gets right in the middle ropes. Rey sees his opportunity and gets the 619. The crowd goes nuts. Rey goes to the top rope due to the injured arm. Chavo knocks Rey off the top rope. Chavo sees his opportunity and hits the three amigos ending the last one with a brainbuster. Chavo goes to the top rope and attempts to hit the frog splash but Rey moves right out of the way. Rey rolls up Chavo and gets the 1…2…3.
The winner of the match is Rey Mysterio.

Overall Match Rating: It was a good quality match despite Rey’s injury. We mainly saw Chavo make things worse for Rey’s arm by torturing it. Overall match gets 3 out of 5.

Post Match:
Vickie demands the music to stop. She says that he hurt her and now it’s her turn to hurt him.

Out comes the Big Show.

Rey tries to run out but Big Show throws him into the corner and runs at him with all his weight. Show pulls off the padding on Rey’s arm. He then squashes the biceps and Rey is screaming in pain. He then grabs on to the arm and squishes the biceps some more. He then chokeslams him with great force and looks menacing at the camera.

Quick Match Results:

Match #1: Shelton Benjamin vs. Jimmy Wang Yang.

The winner of the match is Shelton Benjamin.(Won by pinning Yang after hitting the leaping spike reverse STO)

Match #2: Jesse and Festus vs. Deuce and Domino w/ Cherry

The winners of the match are Jesse and Festus.(Won by Festus throwing Jesse on Domino for the pin)

Match #3: Big Daddy V. w/ Matt Striker vs. Shannon Moore

The winner of this match is Big Daddy V.(Won by hitting his 500 pound elbow and getting the pin)

Match #4: MVP vs. Batista

The winner of this match is the Animal Batista. (Won by pinfall after the Batista bomb)

Match #5: The Great Khali vs. Kane

The winner of the match is the Big Red Machine Kane. (Won by pinfall)

Match #6: Matt Jackson (jobber) vs. Chuck Palumbo

The winner of the match is Chuck Palumbo. (Won by pinfall after hitting the full throttle)

Match #7: Chavo Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio

The winner of the match is Rey Mysterio. (Won by pinfall after Chavo missed the frogsplash)

Smack of the night (match of the night): This one was obvious as all other matches fail in comparison. Batista vs. MVP has won the award of Smack of the night.

Greatest impact of the night: This one was very easy to choose. It was the slam heard around the world! Chokeslam that is, as Big Show chokeslamed the hometown hero Rey Mysterio right down into the mat.

Best segment of the night: The segment that was the most interesting was the World Champion's segment. It had more drama than Rey's segment.

Overall rating of the show: The whole night was based off on matches already seen in the past if we really think about it. Otherwise they were just squash matches. I wished that they could have gone through with a different angle with these matches or done something more on the Taker vs. Edge feud. Overall rating is going to be 4 out of 10.

What is going to happen next in the World title picture? Will Rey have something to say next week? Who else from the Smackdown kingdom will rise to the challenge of Money in the Bank?

All these questions and more will be answered next week, and there is only one place to find out! Tune in next week to TV thats 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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