WWE Smackdown Taping Results [Spoilers]
Posted by Ashish on 05.14.2008
All the results from the Smackdown taping...
Credit: Thomas Bobo & WrestlingObserver.com
DARK M ATCH
- Jimmy Wang Yang d. Ted DiBiase Jr
SMACKDOWN
- Show opened with La Familia coming to the ring and discussing that Edge experienced a "medical miracle" last week when he was able to win the Championship Chase and nothing would stop him from winning the title at Judgment Day.
- Teddy Long was out next and told Vickie that he was at Titan Towers all day in Stamford after she yelled at him for being late and not returning her calls. He went on to read a statement from the WWE Board of Directors that said Vickie would either need to wrestle in her 1st ever match tonight and be out as GM of Smackdown.
Vickie did more yelling and went on to fire Long for going behind her back. He told her she could not do that and quit. On the way back to the locker room, he told her that The Undertaker would be her opponent tonight.
- CM Punk over Chuck Palumbo after GTS. Punk was one of the most over wrestlers at the show. Decent little match and surprised to see it end decisively after the GTS.
- Vickie, Edge and Chavo tried to cope with what was before them, when MVP, Finlay and Big Show all expressed their gripes with being "used" in the Championship Chase and then making fun of her having to face Undertaker. She said she was still GM tonight and that Show and Finlay would team to face MVP and a partner of his choice.
- Michelle McCool over Layla when Layla tapped out to an ankle/leg submission. Not bad, not great. McCool did some neat, while sloppy leg work.
- Big Show and Finlay over MVP and Mark Henry when MVP was pinned by Show following a chokeslam. Good tag match with Finlay being worked over for the body of the match leading to the Show hot tag. Show dominated, but was caught with an Avalanche-type move from Henry that halted him momentarily. Finlay dispatched Henry and MVP charged Show in the corner, while he sold the effects of the Avalanche and was caught by the throat, chokeslammed and pinned.
- Chavo told Vickie and Edge that there was a way they could make the match they were in tonight work and smiled.
- Vladimir Kozlov over Funaki
- Vickie informed the audience that the main event would now be a 6-on-1 Handicap Match with herself, Edge, Chavo, Bam Neely, Ryder and Hawkins facing The Undertaker.
- Cherry over Maryse w/ Deuce & Domino
- Kofi Kingston and Matt Hardy talked in back. Shelton Benjamin came in and set up a match between he and Hardy, with the idea that he was after the U.S. Title. Hardy made of the only gold Shelton having was his hair!
- Matt Hardy over Shelton Benjamin after the Twist of Fate. Decent here, with Shelton looking real competitive, but Hardy hitting the Twist of Fate almost out of nowhere for the win.
- The Undertaker fought Vickie Guerrero, Edge, Zach Ryder and Curt Hawkins to a No Decision.
La Familia all came out together, but as everyone walked (and Vickie was wheeled) to the ring, Chavo and Neely stopped short and returned to the back, making it a 4-on-1.
Vickie was in the ring in her wheelchair with Edge and the Edgeheads as her human shield. Taker went right at them and was occupied for the most part by Ryder and Hawkins. Each time he looked to have the advantage, Edge would make it 3-on-1 and neutralize him again.
Finally, Undertaker reversed the momentum of the Edgeheads on an irish whip attempt and sent them outside the ring. He then gave a big boot to Edge and he was out. He turned his attention to Vickie and went to deliver a chokeslam. As he hoisted and held her by the throat, he turned and was met with an Edge spear. Vickie was saved and everyone retreated up the ramp. The referee jumped out of the ring and Taker did the throat slash to seemingly end the taping.
Taker then got down with his back to his foes and they returned to get an advantage again, with Vickie at the top of the ramp. Kane's music hit and he wheeled her to the ring. He and Taker took out their foes and Taker was eventually able to Tombstone Vickie to a huge response.
Taker left the ring while Vickie sold and Teddy Long came out and tried to get Kane to dance. He was successful and then Mick Foley and Michael Cole joined the mix while the fans ate it up and went home happy.
DARK MATCH
- The advertised main event was Undertaker and Kane v. Edge and Chavo - but I can see why they did not run that. Not one person on the way out of the arena seemed slighted.
Oh god, Dancing Kane would be a great addition to Dancing Brock, Dancing Finlay and Dancing Daniels.
Posted By: Mechalon (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 03:24 AM
I like what they did with the main event there, plus if it's a way to get Vickie G out of power I am all for it. Is Chavo walking away a precursor to a face turn?
Is MVP/Hardy done with already? Not that I mind much because a feud with Shelton Benjamin could produce some awesome matches.
Posted By: Armitage Shanks (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 03:37 AM
Batista?
Posted By: yo (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 03:51 AM
Question: Did they informed about any new match to the card of Judgment day?
Posted By: Avi (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 04:26 AM
Anything on the reactions of La Familia as Chavo and Bam departed? As in, were they like "wtf where r they going?!" or just casual about it?
Posted By: Aname (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Kane? Dancing? LOL.
Posted By: Dwayne (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Batista was there he did a promo just after the michelle mccool match
Posted By: Batista fan (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 04:51 AM
Anytime Batista isnt on TV means it is an BRILLIANT, FANTASTIC, AWESOME SHOW.
This is one of those weeks when everyhting in wrestling looks ok.
Posted By: Brad (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 05:24 AM
wow i might actually watch this week
Posted By: gutter (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 06:08 AM
I'd like to know if Kane was dancing to his own entrance music, but completely out of rhythm like some drunk dad at his daughter's school disco.
Posted By: T.G. Corke (Registered) on May 14, 2008 at 06:18 AM
screw that, UT over 3 guys? JUST RETIRE YOU SAD, SLOW OLD MAN!
Posted By: scott (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 06:21 AM
Hey look, it's almost exactly the same Smackdown they put on for the past two months! Hurray...
Posted By: Blah.. (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 07:30 AM
HAIL TO EDGE & TAKER!
Posted By: K.K.K (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Rey's return?
Posted By: Mason (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 07:37 AM
"McCool did some neat, while sloppy leg work."
What?
Posted By: Jim (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 07:44 AM
The Boogeyman?
Posted By: Chungles (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Is strange that there is no mention of Batista. You'd think he'd have something to say about being fucked over last week.
Then again, leaving him off screen makes any possible run-in this Sunday (*cough* HBK/Y2J) seem more surprising
Posted By: mr_wishart (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 08:03 AM
so MVP does the job to protect........MARK HENRY? Yikes.
Posted By: Jake_Fury (Registered) on May 14, 2008 at 08:25 AM
There would be no drama in this main event because we know that it takes ten men, a magic coffin, and Undertaker being dropped from an airplane after getting everyone's finisher...and THAT would get the two count. Add in a shotgun blast to the face and Taker might be generous enough to do his 1..2..3immediate kickout deal.
Posted By: Ken B. (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 08:50 AM
I was there as well and Batista came out talked about Shawn's faking his injury. They show the clip from Monday's Raw. He then says he will be at Judgement Day to deal with Shawn.
Posted By: jp20 (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 09:14 AM
WWE IS THE BEST SHOW IN THA WORLD!!!
Posted By: JIMMY (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I agree with yo - where the hell was Batista?
The wwe stopped the brilliant feud with Shawn Michaels, and have now seemingly made him look stupid by not letting him have his say about last weeks SD!
Posted By: UnhappyPrincess (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM
wtf whats with the random dancing at the end, NO taker storyline should involve dancing makes everything a joke, i know its entertainment but people seem to remember this idiotic entertainment instead of the actual wrestling. thumbs down deffo
Posted By: Nemz08 (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 10:40 AM
... what? I have no idea what's going on with Smackdown anymore...
Posted By: m8 (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 10:48 AM
So we're not seeing Big Show vs. Mark Henry and Hardy vs. MVP at Judgment Day?
Posted By: William (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Batista was so pissed at being duped by HBK that he missed the show on principle.
Posted By: Carnivore (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:07 AM
FUNAKI SIGHTING!
Posted By: Krowe (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:28 AM
WOW WWE lets have more shows like this of course RAW is looking good so lets hope smackdown can keep a ok pase with RAW I for one can not wait to see the broadcast this friday
Posted By: e3t3 (Registered) on May 14, 2008 at 11:35 AM
yeah good question where was batista. Maybe he'll show up at the ppv and beat the shit out of hbk.
Posted By: matt (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:47 AM
tombstone a broad? yea this i sgreat wrassling - what about have her suck cock to honor eddie?
Posted By: Dr Bob Onit (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:55 AM
batista is laying low, last thing was from him "if HBK is faking, he will regret it" which HBK admitted to on RAW so chances are he'll turn up to crash HBK's party against jericho and he will retain.
sorry.... *Spoilers!*
Posted By: moley (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 11:58 AM
"wtf whats with the random dancing at the end, NO taker storyline should involve
dancing makes everything a joke, i know its entertainment but people seem to
remember this idiotic entertainment instead of the actual wrestling. thumbs
down deffo"
Read the report, it happened AFTER THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING!
Posted By: Guest#8937 (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Shit, it actually sounds like it was watchable this week!
Posted By: beezy (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 01:07 PM
how come noone likes or respects. batista undertaker or HHH? They are not going anywhere so stop complaining about it. Just stop watching the shows and you wont see them.If people hate them so much then how come all the ppvs have been sold out everyyear jeez WWE must be doing something RIGHT.Also if you pay attention to the crowd you'll see dozens of HHH DX HBK Batista Jeff and Undertaker Shirts.Also you still See Rock and Austin shirts.lets see people still wearing there merchandise go to see them live hmmmmm hey the must be money makers for the company hince why there are still on the match card.
Posted By: JMBarnes (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 04:02 PM
WAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Posted By: INTERNET WRESLING FAN (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 07:05 PM
I dont like Vickie but just like tna they shouldent have any male on female violence there may be kids watching soon at boy will be giving his sister a tombstone
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on May 14, 2008 at 09:15 PM
I bet atista is preparing to come in at Judgement day and spear hbk like he sed he would if shaun was hurt
Posted By: . (Guest) on May 15, 2008 at 03:38 AM
Kane dancing was great, he was dancing to Long's entrance music. Good show, though next to none of the wrestlers did anything for the fans after the show. Other then Jimmy Wang Yang who went to all of us and talked, that was nice. (Plus he won his match with a Whisper in the Wind, nice to see that back in action).
Also on a funny note, when Collin came out and was walking to his car, my friend started yelling "YOU SUCK~!"
Collin ended up looking at the two of us with this just pissed off look... good times.
Posted By: Brent (Guest) on May 15, 2008 at 12:11 PM
So Brent you think the wrestlers owe it to you to come talk to you after performing for you, but then you want to yell "You Suck" at them? Wow I wonder why they don't want to talk to the fans.
You & your oh-so-clever friend sound like a pair of douchbags.
Posted By: Brentsux (Guest) on May 15, 2008 at 11:16 PM