Smackdown Report 4/4/08 - The Brothers Who Wreak Destruction!
Submitted by Christopher Huynh on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 9:40 PM EST





Welcome everyone to the show that’s changing Friday nights, Friday night Smackdown! I’m your Smackdown reporter Christopher Huynh here to tell you that we have just witnessed history in the making last Sunday at Wrestlemania 24 as we crowned a new World Heavyweight Champion the Undertaker. What drama is going to happen to set up Backlash? Well we’re going to find out tonight so sit down and enjoy the report. Without further ado let’s get down to the Smackdown!

Tonight’s Smackdown! is brought to you from the great city of Miami, Florida!

The show starts with the Smackdown theme!

The pyros go off and everyone is screaming happy.

Tonight on Smackdown we will get a special appearance from the heartbreak kid Shawn Michaels on ending the career of Flair.

Edge, his Edgeheads, and Chavo make their way to the ring accompanied by Vickie and Long.

Ex-Champion segment:

The segment starts with Edge looking frustrated and banging the mic against his head. He states that he has never been so ticked off in his life. He feels naked without the title. He states that losing to the Undertaker has made him feel like he has let himself and everyone down. He then starts to say that he let Vickie down while fans state that he sucks. He starts to apologize to her and promises to her that he will soon become the World Heavyweight Champion. The fans give a lot of heat to him. Chavo then gets on the mic and states that he also lets the family down. He then states that Kane cheated and doesn’t have the guts to face him face to face. He then states that just like Edge he promises Vickie, Edge, and the fans that he will become ECW Champion. Vickie then gets on the mic and states that as she is general manager of Smackdown! she will tell them that they will get their opportunity at the titles at Backlash. She then states that both Undertaker and Kane will face off against each other tonight. Everyone in the ring starts to do Edge’s taunt.

Segment Rating: It was an ok segment and it did its part in introducing the rematch at Backlash. The segment kept me sort of interested so I’m going to rate it as 7 out of 10 stars.

*Commercials air here*

They show a video footage of Matt Hardy’s return at Wrestlemania 24 giving a twist of fate from the top of the ladder on MVP.

MVP makes his way to the ring.

Matt Hardy makes his entrance.

Match #1: Matt Hardy vs. MVP

The match starts with MVP and Hardy throwing fists. MVP gets Matt in the corner and starts pounding on him near the rope. MVP tires to throw Matt in the turnbuckle but Hardy puts the leg on the middle turnbuckle to block and throws MVP’s head on the turnbuckle. Matt starts to pound on him in the corner. Matt decides to throw some more fists at him on the mat. They roll out of the ring and Matt starts the attack on the outside. He throws MVP in the ring and whips him on the rope. He lifts up the elbow and down goes MVP. He then drops the elbow and pins him for a two count. Matt throws him in the corner and both men duke it out. Matt eventually whips MVP off the ropes and gives him a hard clothesline that sends MVP to the mat. MVP rolls out of the ring and Matt pursues him. Matt starts to pound on him near the barricade. Matt throws MVP in the ring and MVP counters by kicking him in the head. MVP then starts to smack Matt’s head on the mat repeatedly. MVP lifts Matt to his feet and starts to elbow him. MVP uses the ropes to choke Matt out. Hardy then gets punished in the corner as MVP throws his head into it. MVP then throws him over the top rope and out goes Matt. MVP goes out and throws Matt’s face into the announce table. He lifts him up and throws him in the ring. He starts to give elbows to Matt and locks in a camel headlock. Matt struggles to get to his feet and turns it around by giving MVP a back slam to the mat. They start to throws some fists and MVP gets the better of it and gives a boot right to the face. MVP covers Matt and gets a two. MVP starts to work on Matt near the ropes by kicking Matt right in the temple. He climbs to the top rope and misses. Matt then leg chops him in the knee. Matt starts to attack the knee. Matt lifts him up and puts him in the corner. HE starts to use the ropes to put pressure in the leg area. He then starts to stomp on the leg. Matt goes to the outside and starts pounding on him. He grabs MVP’s leg and throws it against the ring pole. Matt gets back in and throws a few fists. Matt hits a bulldog and goes for the cover and MVP kicks out at tow. Matt locks in a half boston crab and MVP starts to pull on Matt’s hair and give him a fist to get out of it. Matt hits a snapmare and uses the ropes to step on the leg. MVP kicks matt over the way and MVP throws Matt’s head into the barricade. He throws Matt in and goes for the cover to get a two. MVP starts to slap him around and goes for a fist but Matt turns it into a side effect. He goes for the second rope and hits the elbow to the back of the head of MVP. He sets up for a twist of fate but MVP turns around with a thunderous clothesline that sends Matt to the mat. MVP sets up the boot while Matt is in the corner but Matt ducks down and attacks the injured leg. Matt then kicks MVP in the mid section and hits the twist of fate. He goes for the cover and gets the 1…2…3!

The winner of the match is Matt Hardy!

Overall Match Rating: This was a really great match and what a way to start off the show. It was completely well balanced and ended in a great fashion. The match gets a 4 out of 5 stars. P.S: Good showing from the returning Matt Hardy. Good to have you back on the Smackdown! brand.

*Commercials air here*

Zack Ryder enters the ring with his buddy Curt Hawkins.

Festus accompanied by Jesse enter the arena.

Match #2: Festus vs. Zack Ryder

The bell rings and Festus goes like he usually does and chases Zack out of the ring. He gets rid of Curt Hawkins and catches Ryder who jumps from the side match and slams him to the floor. He then throws Ryder and starts to throw some unique fists to the head of Ryder. Festus then whips Ryder into a corner and Ryder seems to get an advantage for a quick second. Festus eventually regains control and throws him to the mat. Festus starts to do some unique head butts to Ryder and goes for the pin to get a two count. Festus sets up a slam but Ryder gets out of it. The next few moves are things to see who would gain control and Festus eventually does. Festus throws some fists and runs towards the ropes and hits a major shoulder tackle. Festus hits a far away slam and man handles Zack in the corner. He then sets Ryder up for a flapjack and pin for the three count.

The winner of the match is Festus!

Overall Match Rating: Just as I suspected it to happen. Festus completely dominates basically the whole match and ends it with a one man flapjack. The match gets 2.5 out of 5. The writers are going to have to start to write something new for Festus because he seems too unstoppable.

They re-announce Shawn Michaels Mixed Reaction Segment later on tonight.

*They run a Wrestlemania Promo*

*Commercials air here*

Later on tonight Undertaker vs. Kane is going to happen. A new stipulation states that if they do not face each other tonight they would be stripped of their titles.

*They run a video footage of how the end of Ric Flair’s career had happened at Wrestlemania and his farewell address on the following Monday night Raw. It ends with fans chanting thank you Flair all around the arena*

Shawn Michaels will address the fans on ending Flair’s career next!

*Commercials air here*

*WWE the music volume 8 out in stores today. Be sure to go and pick up a copy*

Shawn Michaels enters the arena for his segment. Fans are split from the reactions.

Shawn Michaels on ending Flair’s career segment:

He stars off by stating that last Monday he addressed the Raw audience with the emotions from his match from Wrestlemania. He states that he didn’t do it so good. He stated that during the farewell address of Ric Flair and he didn’t know what was going to happen. He stood in the ring and got a hug from the man he admired. He states that it gave him some closure. He starts to talk about what is here for and Batista enters the ring and interrupts his speech. Batista looks really ticked at Michaels. Batista starts off by stating that he is glad that Michaels has found closure. He states that everyone else hasn’t. He stated it was hard for him because it would be the last time he would see Flair compete in the ring again. He states that it bothers him that he will never get to see Flair’s face in the ring again. He states that he took it away from him. Shawn interrupts by stating it was hard for him too. Batista states that deep down Shawn knew he made the wrong decision. Shawn strikes back by stating he gave Flair what he wanted and Batista would have done the same. Batista states that he wouldn’t because he wouldn’t let his ego in the way. Batista states that he didn’t do his job. Batista then starts to say that Michaels is the most selfish man in the business and this Shawn Michaels isn’t the one he knew. Michaels states that he sorry. Batista states that sorry won’t change the fact that he will never see Flair on the road again. Batista comments on how Michaels related Flair to Old Yeller. Batista drops the mic and exits the ring looking at Michaels in degust. Michaels looks down in sadness as fans in the background cheer for Michaels.

Segment Rating: Wow there was a lot of tension between this two. It was very exciting and might have a slim chance of a Batista vs. Shawn Michaels storyline. I personally liked it. The segment gets a overall rating of 8.5 out of 10 stars.

*Commercials air here*

We come back and Coach thanks the fans for tuning in on Wrestlemania.

We cut backstage and the brothers confront each other. Taker walks past Kane and we cut back to the ring.

Vladimir (couldn’t catch his last name) enters the ring.

Matt (couldn’t spell his last name) is already in the ring.

Match #3: Vladimir vs. Matt

The match starts with Matt locking a body lock on Vladimir. Vladimir dominates him with a knee shot and Matt goes down. He slams matt into the turnbuckle and hits some shoulder blocks. He uses the ropes to choke out Matt. Matt starts to gets some momentum which quickly ends with Vladimir comes back and lifts up Matt on his shoulder. He drops down to his knees and it’s a type of backbreaker. He goes for the pin to get the three.

The winner of the match is Vladimir!

Overall Match Rating: Ok the match was really boring and this is no lie. Vladimir completely dominates the jobber. The match is getting 1 out of 5 stars.

*Commercials air here*

John Morrison heads to the ring.

The Miz enters the arena.

Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore enter the ring.

Match #4: John Morrison and The Miz vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore

The match starts with Yang and Miz locking up. Miz gets Yang in the corner and pushes him off in the corner. They lock up again and Yang locks in a headlock. Yang does some quick moves and tags Moore who hits a dropkick on the Miz. He goes for the pin and gets the two. Moore takes advantage of the Miz but Miz escapes his grasp and tags in Morrison who hits a backbreaker on Moore. The match continues and Morrison eventually hits a neckbreaker on Moore and gets the pin.

The winners of the match are John Morrison and The Miz

Post Match. The Great Khali hits a chokeslam on Miz. He gives a chop to Morrison and throws Yang out of the ring. He then Khali bombs Moore in the ring. Khali gets on the mic speaking in his language which I can’t understand and Big Show enters the ring. They stand face to face and Khali almost begins to talk. Big Show grabs the mic. Big Show states that on Monday Khali got in his face and tonight he is in his. Khali backs out of the ring and walks off on the ramp. He gives a taunt on the ramp.

Overall Match Rating: This was a match that needed some improvement. Miz and Morrison won way to quickly in this match and I feel as if they aren’t giving a push to Yang who is a extremely talented wrestler. The match gets a 2.5 out of 5 stars.

*Houston, TX get ready for Wrestlemania 25 as it’s headed your way! I am certainly ready for Wrestlemania to come back to my hometown!*

*Commercials air here*

Next week Finlay and Hornswoggle return to Smackdown!

Diva Contest Segment:

Theodore is in the ring ready to deliver the winner of the Diva completion. He introduces the owners of the creators of the choppers. The mic goes to one of the owners in the ring who states it’s an honor to make the chopper for the winner. He introduces Cherry and McCool to the ring. The owner announces that McCool wins the chopper. McCool hugs Cherry and heads to the chopper parked near the ring. Victoria heads to the ring and states that she shouldn’t be excited and that this contest was a joke. She states that she is the number one diva. They go in a fist fight and a mysterious diva interrupts by pulling on McCool’s hair. Victoria and the mysterious diva start to beat the living daylights out of McCool. Cherry comes to McCool’s aid.

Segment Rating: It was a good segment for the divas hopefully this will somehow trigger some attention to the diva matches that have been lacking from Smackdown. This segment however gets an overall rating of a 7.5 out of 10.

*Commercials air here*

We come back and they run a promo of Wrestlemania 24.

ECW Champion Kane enters the ring!

*Commercials air here*

World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker enters the ring!

Match #5: The Undertaker vs. Kane

The match begins with both men staring down each other. They lock up and Taker pushes off Kane. They lock up again and Kane pushes him off. They lockup once more and Taker locks in a headlock. Kane pushes him off. Kane gets back with a headlock and Taker pushes off. Kane hits an arm drag and front slams him. He goes for the pin to get a two count. Kane locks in a arm lock and Taker counters with one of his own. Kane turns it back into a armlock. Taker pushes Kane down for a quick pin for one. Taker then locks in an arm lock on Kane. Kane takes Taker off his feet and pins him for two count. They get up and Taker grabs on to Kane’s leg and locks in a leg lock. Kane pushes him off and they stare down again. They lock up yet again and Kane locks in a arm lock and Taker turns it into an armlock of his own and starts to set up an old school and Kane stops him by pulling back. They go back and forward with this armlock position eventually getting to Kane getting Taker in the corner. Kane pushes him and Taker is wondering what is going on. Taker throws a fist right into Kane’s face. Kane states that it hurt. Kane comes back with a right of his own. They start to throw some major fists going back and forward and Taker comes up getting the advantage. Kane whips taker off the roes and hits a boot to the face. Kane picks him up and starts to work on Taker in the corner with some boots and fists. Taker gets out of the corner and throws Kane into the corner with some fists. He throws one big one the nearly throws Kane out of the ring. Taker goes out of the ring to get at Kane He throws Kane’s head on the barricade. Taker goes for another but Kane blocks it and throws taker in the ring. On their knees they go back and forward with their fists and both men lay exhausted in the ring. Kane whips taker off the rope and attempts a right. Taker comes back by grabbing a hold of Kane’s throat. Kane then grabs Taker’s throat. Taker pushes him off and both men hit a boot to each others face and down go both men. The ref starts to count and both men rise up at the same time. The ring gets rushed down with Edge, Chavo, and the Edgeheads attacking both men.

The match ends in a no contest

Post match: They start to beat up both men and lay them out on the ring. Kane and Taker rise again and take all men out of the ring. We see bodies flying everywhere. Kane and Taker chokeslam their Wrestlemania opponents. They then both tombstone then dead in the ring. The brothers celebrate in the ring.

Overall Match Rating: The beginning was not really what I or others would like to have seen between these two competitors, but when it came down near the ending it started to get exciting. The factor that Edge and his fellow member came into the match and interrupted it also taken affect in the match rating but very slimmingly. I have to give the match an overall rating of a 3 out of 5 stars. I wish that the match would have gone on a little bit longer

Quick Match Results:

Match #1: Matt Hardy vs. MVP

The winner of the match is Matt Hardy!

Match #2: Festus vs. Zack Ryder

The winner of the match is Festus!

Match #3: Vladimir vs. Matt

The winner of the match is Vladimir!

Match #4: John Morrison and The Miz vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore

The winners of the match are John Morrison and The Miz

Match #5: The Undertaker vs. Kane

The match ends in a no contest

Smack of the night (match of the night): Going to be obviously the Hardy vs. MVP match. That match stole the show and made every other match look like a joke.

Segment of the night: This is another obvious give away as the Michaels segment kept a fire going that may lead to either the show stopper getting stopped or the animal being caged.

Greatest Impact of the night: The double tombstone piledrivers on both champions opponents gave the world an earthquake that could be felt all around the world. Just like to say that I like the way their going with the Taker/Edge feud.

Overall Show Rating: The night started off in a good way but ever since then it began to suddenly drop in excitement for me. I think that the writers are going to have to come up with better matches if they hope to increase the excitement flow of the show as in creating more exciting storylines . Anyway the show rating gets a 5.5 out of 10 stars.

With Undertaker as the World Champion and Edge as his number one contender (according to Vickie) what impact will spark another flame to rise again? With the return of Finlay and Hornswoggle next week what do they have to say!? Will the animal make another bashful speak to the show stopper?

All these questions will be answered next week and there is only one place to find out. You just have to watch TV that’s changing Friday nights, Friday night Smackdown!

Do you have any comments, questions, or even suggestions to be asked by me Christopher Huynh? Well if you do you can contact me here at XChristopherHuynhX@yahoo.com!

Good night and see you guys next week!!!








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