Smackdown Results 3/28/08 - Beginning of the end?!
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 9:59 PM EST
Welcome everyone to the show that’s changing Friday nights, Friday night Smackdown! I’m your host Christopher Huynh here to give you the report of a lifetime. You’re in for a treat tonight as we make our last stop before Wrestlemania. What is going to happen tonight? Who is going to have the upper hand right before Wrestlemania takes place? Well get prepared for the unexpected as we get down to the Smackdown!
Tonight's show is from the great city of Fayetteville, North Carolina!
We open up the show with Kane entering the ring.
The Great Khali makes his way to the ring.
Chavo is at ringside doing commentary.
Chuck Palumbo rides his way to the ring.
Out comes the world’s strongest man Mark Henry
Match #1: Kane vs. The Great Khali vs. Chuck Palumbo vs. Mark Henry (Over the top rope battle royal)
The match starts with Kane giving fist to everyone in the ring. He attempts to whip Henry but Henry whips him back. He conmes back and knocks Henry off his feet. Khali comes from behind hits Kane down to the mat. Kane begins to gain momentum and Palumbo rushes at him attempting a clothesline. Kane moves right out of the way and throws Palumbo over the ropes and he is eliminated. Khali and Henry start to team on Kane near the bottom ropes. Henry gets Kane in the corner and Khali pushes him away to get at Kane. Henry then clubs Khali in the back. The match progresses and Kane has both big men in opposite corners. Kane hits a clothesline on Khali in the corner. He goes for one on Henry but he just gets rammed down by Henry. Khali then gets up and tries to get Kane out of the ring. Khali is pushed out of the way and Henry gets Kane over the top rope and down on the floor. Kane is eliminated. It’s only two men left and Khali hits a major chop to Henry’s head. However, Henry comes back from the chop and picks Khali up with both his hands. He then drops Khali over the top floor and down to the floor for the win.
The winner of the match is Mark Henry
Post Match: Chavo rushes in and starts to kick Henry on his legs. He then goes to the top rope and goes for a crossbody. Henry catches him and gives him the world’s strongest slam.
Overall Match Rating: It was alright for a 4 man over the top battle royal. Is this a sign of things to come at Wrestlemania? The match gets 3 out of 5 stars.
Taker’s streak burial segment is later on tonight!
*Commercials air here*
*Wrestlemania Promo*
We cut into the back and the Diva contestant. Teddy comes in and starts to announce the diva eliminated is Eve, and all of a sudden Maryse and Victoria come in and start to mock her. Teddy breaks it up by stating that they are going to have a water match.
The ECW extremist CM Punk heads out to the ring.
The shaman of sexy John Morrison goes to the ring.
Match #2: CM Punk vs. John Morrison
The match starts with a lock up. Punk gets behind Morrison for a body lock and Morrison does the same. Punk tries to get a arm lock in but Morrson turns it into a pin for a 1. Morrison hits a major and flexible kick to the head. Punk counters with a kick of his own and goes for the pin and gets a two count. The match progresses and Punk lauches himself at Morrison on the ropes with a crossbody and both men fall to the floor.
*Commercials air here*
We come back and see that Punk has a headlock using his legs on Morrison. Morrison gets his feet to the rope. Punk hits a few kicks on Morrison and Morrison rolls out. Punk goes out slowly and Morrison knocks him off the side of the mat. He throws him back in the ring and starts to pound on him. He then throws Punk into the steel post the rolls out of the ring. He throws Punk’s arm into the pole and pulls his head over the side of the mat. He then gives an elbow to the head. He goes in for the pin and gets a 2 count. Morrison comes back and gets an armlock on Punk. Punk kicks his way out and goes after Morrison. Morrison grabs him and throws him in the middle ripe. The match continues with both men using their feet back with each other. Morrison whips Punk and Punk comes back to whip him. He gets a back body drop and gets a drop kick to the face. Morrison is resting near the tope rope and Punk clotheslines him over. Punk then torpedoes himself onto Morrison. He throws him in the ring and goes for a high flying move from the ropes but Morrison moves right out. Punk gets a quick slam and gets a 2 count. The match progresses with both men getting close pin. Morrison is resting in the corner and Punk runs right at him. Morrison lifts the boot and Punk catches it. Morrison hits his backbreaker neckbreaker combo and goes for the pin and gets a two count. Punk is close to getting the GTS but Morrison turns it into a roll up. Punk won’t be denied and turns it into a different pin attempt. He gets a two. The match continues and Punk hits his clothesline and bulldog combo. Morrison gets back into the game and starts coming back at Punk. He goes to the top rope and Punk goes up and hits a hurricanrana then knocks both men to the mat. Punk gets up and attempts to hit the GTS but Morrison elbows out and goes for his finishing maneuver. Punk however turns it into a GTS for the 1…2…3!
The winner of the match is CM Punk!
Overall Match Rating: This match was “extremely” exciting if is do say so myself. It reminds me of the great feud between these two men. Anyway this match showed lots of momentum swings and many great moments. The match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.
*A video footage of other people’s opinion on the Big Show vs. Maywhether match is shown*
*Commercial*
*Press Conference video footage airs*
The Miz, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch are in the ring
Jesse and Festus make their way to the ring.
Kofi Kingston comes out to the ring
Match #3: Kofi Kingston, Jesse, and Festus vs. The Miz, Lance Cade, and Trevor Murdoch
The bell rings and Festus goes berserk. He scares Lance Cade out of the ring and Festus chases him around it. Festus gets back in the ring and gives a front slam to Cade. Murdoch comes in and Festus hits him with a front slam. Festus gives a quick punch to the Miz and tags in Jesse who gets a swinging neckbreaker on Cade for a 2 count. Jesse works on Cade for a while and Murdoch gets the tag. Jesse gets the tag to Kingston who gets a crossbody pin after an irish whip. He tags in Jesse and he works on Murdoch in the corner. Jesse gets irish whipped and goes to the top rope. Murdoch knocks him off. He tags in the Miz who throws Jesse back into the ring and goes for the pin to get a two count. He starts to knee him right into the back and locks in a headlock. He tags in Cade who gives a kick right to Jesse’s head. Cade then tags in Murdoch and Cade picks Murdoch up slams him onto Jesse. Murdoch goes for the pin to get a two count. Murdoch starts to knee Jesse in the back. Murdoch attempts a suplex but Jesse reverses it into a suplex of his own. Murdoch tags in Miz and he stops Jesse from making the tag to Festus. Miz gets a quick pin for a two count. Miz goes for a armlock using his arm to scratch up against Jesse’s face. Jesse hits a head butt to escape the headlock and almost gets the tag but Murdoch grabs Festus down and gives him a giant fist that takes down Festus. Jesse tags in Kingston who completely gets athletic all over the ring. He hits a leg drop right into the abdominal area of the Miz and goes for the pin but its interrupted by Cade and Murdoch. Kingston hits a Jamaican buzzsaw to the head of the Miz and goes for the pin and gets the three.
The winner of the match is Kofi Kingston, Festus, and Jesse!
Overall Match Rating: When looking at this match on paper it looks like a match just to waste time, but that’s not the case. The match was completely well done by both teams. This match deserves a 3 out of 5 stars.
*Gordon Solie is inducted into the Hall of Fame*
*Commercial*
Chris Jericho vs. MVP later on tonight!
The Animal Batista makes his way into the arena
Regal’s choice of opponent is Snitsky.
Match #4: Snitsky vs. Batista
The match starts with Batista hitting spear on Snitsky. He then hits a spinebuster that shook the ring. He hits the Batista Bomb for the 1…2…3!
The winner of the match is Batista!
Post Match: Batista gets a chair out and grabs Snitsky up. Batista then hits a Batista Bomb right onto the steel chair.
Overall Match Rating: Wow… That was complete and utter domination. That may be one of the quickest matches that I have ever seen. They are really trying to push this domination thing to a new level. Anyway it was a short match so 1.5 out of 5 stars.
*Taker/Edge feud promo*
*Commercials air here*
Eve Torres comes out as the special referee.
Maryse and Victoria head to the ring.
McCool and Cherry head to the ring.
Match #5: Michelle McCool and Cherry vs. Victoria and Maryse (Water Match) w/ Special guest ref. Eve
The match starts with McCool throwing a water bomb and it turns into a water balloon chaos. McCool drags the soaker away from Victoria and uses it against her. Everyone starts to go crazy wit the water and Maryse starts to look as if she enjoys it and McCool dumps water right on top of her. McCool goes for the pin on Maryse and gets a two count. The match continues and the whole place is completely soaked. McCool goes for another pin on Maryse and gets a two count. Victoria uses the water gun and hits it on McCool. Maryse starts to hold Cherry and Victoria throws the water and accidentally hits Maryse with it. They begin to fight amongst themselves and McCool hits the wings of love on Victoria for the win.
Post match: McCool throws a bucket of water on Victoria.
The winners of the match are Michelle McCool and Cherry!
Overall Match Rating: This match only increases the popularity among the finalists of the competition. For a water match I give it a decent grade of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
*WWE The Music Volume 8 promo is shown*
*Commercials air here*
*WWE Hall of Fame promo shown (Don’t forget to catch it on Saturday)*
Michael Cole and Coach state the match card for Wrestlemania
MVP heads towards the ring.
MVP states that everyone calls him MVP, but everyone on the planet will call him Money in the Bank after Wrestlemania. He states that he will show everyone by beating Chris Jericho and prove he is better than everyone.
*Commercial*
*Slam of the week is shown it concerns Jericho and MVP on the VIP lounge. It ends with Jericho pushing the ladder while MVP was on it and grabbing the suitcase *
Jericho makes his way down to the ring.
Match #6: Chris Jericho vs. MVP
The match starts with a lock up and Jericho locks in a headlock but MVP takes him over. Jericho turns it into a submission type move and MVP punches his way out. Jericho then locks in a headlock that keeps MVP grounded. MVP gets out and gets a quick pin for 1. He pushes Jericho in the corner and gets a clean break. MVP kicks Jericho in the mid section and slaps Jericho in the face. Jericho then rushes at him and throws some fists. MVP then starts to pound on him and vice versa. Jericho gets the advantage and whips MVP. He runs towards the opposite ropes and elbows him in the face. MVP rolls right outside and MVP signals for a time out. Jericho dives out down goes MVP. Jericho then smashes MVP’s face onto the Smackdown announce table. He throws MVP in the ring and MVP gets to the side mat. Jericho goes for the triangle type kick and MVP lifts the boot and goes for the pin to get a two. Jericho comes back and gets MVP in the corner. Jericho goes a tackle like maneuver on MVP but misses and hits the turnbuckles and falls right out of the ring.
*Commercial*
We come back and see that MVP has a headlock on Jericho. Jericho throws him over to break the lock. Jericho runs right at MVP but MVP lifts the knee and down goes Jericho. MVP goes for the pin to get a two count. MVP then throws some hits in and goes for a pin to get a two count. He whips Jericho and Jericho comes back with a roll up pin for the 1…2…NO! MVP hits Jericho in the Adams apple and goes for the pin to get 1...2...NO! MVP whips him into the corner and goes for the boot but Jericho moves out of the way. Jericho goes to the top rope and jumps off to club MVP right into the back of the neck. He goes for the pin and gets a two count. He turns around and catches MVP’s fists and gives some of his own. Jericho hits a series of quick moves and eventually hits a clothesline. He goes for the pin and gets a two count. Jericho then goes to the ropes and runs right at MVP. MVP flips him over and goes for the pin and gets a two count. Jericho comes back though with a pin attempt with a bridge which gets a two count. Jericho hits a enziguri and bulldog combo. He goes for the lionsault and MVP counters by lifting his knees. MVP hits a big boot to the head and gets the 1…2...NO! MVP gets frustrated and picks up Jericho. Jericho turns it into the walls of Jericho attempt. MVP kicks him right into the corner and hits a boot to his head and goes for the pin to get a two count. MVP goes for the playmaker but Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho. MVP gets to the bottom rope and hits Jericho from behind while he was distracted with the ref. MVP goes outside and gets the U.S Title. He gets disqualified by the ref for not obeying the rules.
Post Match: MVP runs with the title in hand ready to hit Jericho with it. Jericho catches it and hits the code breaker using the title. He then rolls out of the ring and uses the ladder to smash MVP’s brains in.
The winner of the match is Chris Jericho. (Via DQ)
Overall Match Rating: This match was really exciting. Both sides showed a good showing. This defiantly will give both men some momentum into Wrestlemania. The match gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.
*WWE Title match promo is shown*
*Commercial*
*John Legend at Wrestlemania 24*
Edge and his Edgeheads head to the ring for the burial segment.
Burial of the streak segment:
The organ starts to play and Teddy Long introduces Vickie Guerrero. Teddy then introduces Edge. Edge gets the mic and the fans start to chant that he sucks. Edge starts to state that they are there to celebrate the end of the Undertaker’s winning streak. He states that every win Taker won at Wrestlemania and that level will never be seen again. He starts to name the people that Taker has defeated at Mania. Edge states that everything must come to an end sooner or later. He says that this Sunday at Wrestlemania he will bury the streak and Taker. He then states that with death their comes new life and beginnings. He state that history will be rewritten and nobody will remember Taker or his streak. He states that he will be the one to do it. Vickie grabs the mic and states that it is her duty to be unbiased and finds it difficult when it comes to Edge. She states that we know Edge as the world champion, but she sees him as something more. She starts to go on a list of many good quality of Edge. She states that they made a preview of Wrestlemania especially for Edge.
They run a promo that shows Edge looking as the hero and Taker as the villain. It States that Taker prowls on the innocent. It ends with it stating that Edge will become a legend after Wrestlemania.
Edge states that was awesome and hugs the Edgeheads. Edge is speechless and states that she is truly the love of his life. He states that we just seen the future after he wins at Wrestlemania. He says now it’s time to say goodbye to Taker and his streak. He then says, “Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust.” He then removes the mourning mask on Vickie and starts to make out. The lights go out and the Edge heads run to the ramp to greet Taker. The coffin opens up and Taker comes walking out. He gives Edge a whole bunch of fists. He then grabs Edge by the throat and chokeslams him into the coffin. He sees Vickie and she starts to scream. Taker scares her out of the ring and the Edge heads come running in. Taker quickly gives a tombstone to both and Edge makes his escape.
Segment rating: This segment was really exciting. It further increases the hype of the world title match at Wrestlemania. The segment gets 9 out of 10 stars.
Quick Match Results:
Match #1: Kane vs. The Great Khali vs. Chuck Palumbo vs. Mark Henry (Over the top rope battle royal)
The winner of the match is Mark Henry
Match #2: CM Punk vs. John Morrison
The winner of the match is CM Punk!
Match #3: Kofi Kingston, Jesse, and Festus vs. The Miz, Lance Cade, and Trevor Murdoch
The winner of the match is Kofi Kingston, Festus, and Jesse!
Match #4: Snitsky vs. Batista
The winner of the match is Batista!
Match #5: Michelle McCool and Cherry vs. Victoria and Maryse (Water Match) w/ Special guest ref. Eve
The winners of the match are Michelle McCool and Cherry!
Match #6: Chris Jericho vs. MVP
The winner of the match is Chris Jericho. (Via DQ)
Smack of the night: This one in my opinion has to go to the Champion vs. Champion match. This showed the most excitement in my opinion.
Biggest Impact of the night: Going to be the Undertaker taking on all three members of Edge’s team. Obviously, I think that the Chokeslam to Edge sends him the message of the end.
Segment of the night: Obviously the burial segment as it is the only segment.
Well this was the last stop and we have so many questions left. Who will walk out the champion? Which brand will dominate Wrestlemania? Will Mr. Money in the Bank be a member of the Smackdown! roster? Well I assure you that we will be getting those answers and there is only one place to find out. This Sunday at Wrestlemania it’s going to be the streak vs. the title!
Do you have any comments, questions, or even any suggestions? Well I’m open to help you in any way possible. If you need to reach me, Christopher Huynh, please contact me at XChristopherHuynhX@yahoo.com.
See you guys after Wrestlemania!
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