411's WWE Smackdown Report 4.13.07
Posted by Brad Borchardt on 04.13.2007
We get "Hornswoggled" out of a handicap match I actually wanted to see. See what I did there. I used his name as a word instead of a name. That's funny to me.
Hello and welcome to the Smackdown report! As always, I'm Brad Borchardt and I'm bringing you the Smackdown goodness on the weekend I celebrate the big 2-0! Here as always is the 2007 Smackdown Wrestler of the Year rules:
1. The winner of each match will receive two points unless it is by count out or DQ in which they will receive one point.
2. The winner of a title match will receive an additional point for retaining and two additional points for winning a belt.
3. The winner of the main event will get an additional point.
4. The winner of a specialty match will get an additional point.
5. In a tag team match, a wrestler on the winning team that does not pick up the win will get one point. If the match ends in a DQ or a DRAW, both members of the winning team will get one point.
6. If the match ends in a draw, all wresters involved will get half a point for participating.
7. If it is an elimination match, each elimination is worth one point.
8. If the match is for example, a Best Two Out of Three Falls Match or an Iron Man Match, each fall is worth one point.
Tonight, Brian Kendrick and Paul London defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Deuce and Domino and Mr. Kennedy vs. Hornswoggle and Finlay!
We kick off the show with Teddy Long in the ring and talks about the Batista vs. Undertaker rematch. He says they tore the house down at WrestleMania 23 and they will do it again at Backlash! This won't be just any match though, it will be a Last Man Standing Match! Holla holla holla!
We are all set for the Handicap Match between Mr. Kenendy and the team of Finlay and Hornswoggle and before the match, Kennedy goes for his mic routine and Finlay pushes him before he says anything. Kennedy gets on the mic and apologizes about what he did to Hornswoggle at WrestleMania 23 and he blames himself. Finlay grabs the mic and syas he has never seen anybody cry and whimper like Kennedy does, but Finlay does accept his apology. He says if he ever touches Hornswoggle again, he will shove his shillelagh down his throat. They agree to call the match off. Out comes Teddy Long and says it's fine that if they don't want to wrestle each other, then tonight they will face Batista and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker! Damn, we just had a Last Man Standing Match at Royal Rumble.
In the back, Michelle McCool is getting ready when she hears a ruckus in the girl's locker room and she sees Ashley screaming in pain and holding her ankle. Jillian is the one to blame and she leaves.
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Match #1: WWE Tag Team Champions Brain Kendrick and Paul London vs. Deuce & Domino w/Cherry for the WWE Tag Team Championship
London and Deuce start off and London gets in a small package for a two count. Deuce gets on top with a knee to the cut, a power slam, and shoulder block. London gets a kick to the hamstring of Deuce and he tags in Domino. London hits an Enzaguri Roll Up for two, tags Kendrick, and hits a double Japanese Arm Drag. Kendrick works on the shoulder but Domino gets a headlock in. Kendrick gets out and hits a running arm drag. Tag to London and he nails a step down drop kick to the shoulder. Tag to Deuce and he works on London in the corner. London fights out and hits a running forearm. London hits Deuce in the corner for some right hands then leaps over the ref and hits a heel kick to Domino! Kendrick comes in and nails Deuce with a drop kick. Kendrick gets on his hands and knees and London flies off the top of him and nails a kick to the outside of the ring to Domino as we go to commercial.
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We're back with the champs dominating Deuce. Kendrick works on the shoulder but Deuce drives him in the corner. Kendrick fights back with punches but Domino nails Kendrick and Deuce gets a two count. Tag to Domino and he drops the knee to Kendrick's face. Double underhook suplex by Domino for two. Domino locks in a modified choke hold and then nails Kendrick with a running flying elbow. Deuce tries to interfere but the ref stops him. Tag to Deuce and gets in some right hands. Domino chokes Kendrick with the knee but the ref stops him. Tag to Domino and Deuce nails Kendrick illegally but Kendrick gets the tag to London and he goes crazy with the dropkicks, head scissors, and huricanranas. London does a top rope step down to Domino and gets the two count until Deuce runs in. Deuce and Domino do the smash to the mouth and the ref disqualifies Deuce and Domino because all match they kept illegally double teaming.
Winners and Still WWE Tag Team Champions: Brian Kendrick and Paul London via disqualification
Points: Brian Kendrick and Paul London win via DQ (1 Point Each)
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We get a replay of the WWE Tag Team Championship Match.
We are in the back and Teddy Long tells Kristal next week is SmackDown's 400th Episode. Deuce, Domino, and Cherry interrupt them and complain and Long tells them to play by the rules.
We get highlights of The Condemned.
Match #2: WWE United States Champion Chris Benoit vs. MVP (non title)
They lock up to start but we get a stalemate. Second lock up and Benoit arm lock followed by an arm drag takedown. Both men up Benoit takes him down and works on the shoulder of MVP. MVP gets the ropes to break the submission. MVP nails a headlock takedown and keeps the hold. Benoit is able to get out and nails MVP with a drop toe hold and goes for the Cross Face but MVP gets out of the ring. Both men in the ring now and MVP get a few shot before Benoit chops him in the corner. Irish whip by Benoit but he is met with a boot from MVP. MVP goes for the suplex but Benoit counters into one of his own. Backbreaker by Benoit for two. Benoit goes for the Cross Face but MVP gets to the rope. Benoit drives the knees into MVP but MVP fight back and nails a snapmare. Modified headlock by MVP but Benoit gets up and delivers the German Suplex. MVP goes for the German off the ring apron but decides to just cut MVP's feet from under him. MVP gets up and pushes Benoit into the steel turnbuckle as we go to commercial.
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We come back to MVP delivery hooks to Benoit. Headlock by MVP but Benoit fights back with some knees and a headbut. Benoit runs off the ropes and MVP hits a quick belly to belly suplex. MVP nails the hard irish whip for two. MVP locks in an arm lock and then nails a dropkick to the shoulder. Multiple elbow drops by MVP. Benoit counters to big boots but MVP hits a side kick for a two count. Northern Lights Suplex by Benoit out of nowhere for two. MVP goes for a suplex but Benoit actually knees him in mid air and locks in the Crossface but MVP gets to the ropes. A trio of German Suplex by Benoit but MVP jumps Benoit at the top rope but Benoit sends him flying. Flying headbut by Benoit misses. Big boot in the corner by MVP and he gets a two count and he is frustrated. MVP with a chokehold but Benoit gets to the ropes. MVP nails a few boots to the head of Benoit but misses a clothesline and nails a German Suplex but MVP grabs the ropes. He tries to German Suplex Benoit over the ropes but Benoit counters into a roll up but MVP shifts his weight and gets the roll up for three as he grabbed the ropes.
Winner: MVP via pin fall
Points: MVP wins via pin fall (2 Points)
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Kristal is in the back with MVP and he says that everyone knows what he is capable of.
We get some highlights of Undertaker killing King Booker with the Tombstone last week.
The RAW Rebound covers the Shane McMahon/Lashley storyline and the announcement of Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, and Umaga vs. Bobby Lashley for the ECW Championship at Backlash. Why no talk about the four way?
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Match #3: Daivari vs. Kane
Daivari kicks Kane but Kane delivers a big boot. Kane dominate Daivari in the corner. Sidewalk slam by Kane. Top rope clothesline by Kane. More domination in the corner by Kane. Chokeslam by Kane and that's all she wrote. Out comes William Regal and Dave Taylor come out and attack Kane but Kane fends them off and they leave. Please don't let Kane kill them in a handicap match.
Winner: Kane via pin fall
Points: Kane via pin fall (2 Points)
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We get a video package of Mark Henry coming back.
We get a Condemned trailer.
Match #4: Batista and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Finlay and Mr. Kennedy
Finlay and Undertaker start but Finlay tags in Kennedy quickly. Undertaker catches Kennedy in the corner and lands in several shots. Kennedy meets Taker with an elbow and works on him in the corner and tag in Finlay. Finlay pounds away on Taker in the corner and distracts the ref so Kennedy can choke Taker. Tag to Kennedy and he works on Taker in the corner. Taker gets mad and starts striking both men. Finlay hits Taker from behind after tagging in Kennedy but Taker fights back again and Batista gets a blind tag. Clotheslines to both Kennedy and Finlay by Batista followed by some scoop slams. Spinebuster to Kennedy. Batista taunts and Taker tags himself in. They argue as we go to commercial.
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We're back with Taker dominating Kennedy and Taker tags in Batista which was more of a slap. Batista drives Kennedy in the corner and slaps Taker back in. Taker takes out Finlay before working on the arm of Kennedy. Taker goes for Old School but Finlay distracts Taker and Kennedy strikes Taker in the corner. Big boot by Taker for two though. Tag to Batista as they stare down and Batista hits a suplex on Kennedy. Rake to the eye of Batista and he tags in Finlay. Finlay flies at Batista but Batista catches him and sends him into the corner and hits a huge clothesline. Tag to Taker and lays the boot and elbow to Finlay. Apron leg drop by Taker. Undertaker works on the shoulder of Finlay and goes for Old School but Batista tags in. They stare down and Finlay jumps Batista. Tag to Kennedy and he works on the leg. Chop block for a two count by Kenendy. Tag to Finlay and he works on the leg with a single leg lock. Tag to Kennedy and he continues on the leg. Batista goes outside the ring and Finlay kicks him in the leg and nails the leg with a shillelagh. Undertaker throws ring stares into the ring while Kennedy and Finlay beat down Batista. Undertaker stops the beat down but Kennedy continues to work on Batista. Kennedy tries the Indian Deathlock but hammers away on Batista instead. Batista fires back and goes for the Batista Bomb but Kennedy strikes the injured leg and tags in Finlay. Finlay locks in a single leg crab but Batista fights out. Finlay takes Batista to the corner and kicks his leg. Batista throws some right hands but Finlay kicks the injured leg. Tag to Kennedy and he stomps the leg. Spinebuster to Kennedy out of nowhere and tag to Undertaker. Taker destroys Kennedy and Finlay with clotheslines and splashes. Chokeslam to Kennedy. Batista tags himself in and pisses Taker off. Batista Bomb to Kennedy for the win!
Winners: Batista and Undertaker via pin fall on Mr. Kennedy by Batista
Points: Batista wins main event via pin fall (3 Points)
Undertakers wins main event (2 Points)
Final Thoughts: Good show this week with a lot of effort in the ring. MVP, Deuce, and Domino are improving, for sure MVP. It will be interesting to see where they go with Deuce and Domino and if Benoit vs. MVP will be booked for Backlash. I hate how Kennedy and Finlay got jobbed AGAIN to Taker and Batista. Still a good show this week as Samckdown is the best "wrestling" show on television compared to RAW, ECW, and iMPACT! In the Smackdown Wrestler of the Year Standings, Undertaker takes undisputed #1 again as his team beat Finlay's. MVP ties the man he beat, Chris Benoit, for the #3 Spot, and Batista ties the man he pinned at #5, Mr. Kennedy. The top 10 looks pretty good with former World Champions, up and comers like MVP and Kennedy, and current champions like Matt Hardy, Kendrick, London, Benoit, and Undertaker. I'm just glad Miz got knocked out to make room for Brian Kendrick.
1. Undertaker (16 Points)
2. Finlay (14 Points)
3. Chris Benoit (13.5 Points)
3. MVP (13.5 Points)
5. Batista (13 Points)
5. Mr. Kennedy (13 Points)
7. 411 Mania's Current Wrestler of the Week: Matt Hardy (11.5 Points)
8. Paul London (11 Points)
9. Brian Kendrick (10 Points)
9. King Booker (10 Points)
