411's WWE Smackdown Report 5.25.07
Posted by Brad Borchardt on 05.26.2007
I went to my girlfriend's graduation and all I got was this late edition of 411's Smackdown Report. Actually, that is a sweet deal.
Welcome all to the Smackdown Report. It would of been up earlier, but there were some mass comunication problems and I also had my girlfriend's graduation to attend. Yes, I recap wrestling shows on Fridays and still have a girlfriend. Tonight will be a little more brief than other nights but I promise to make up for it. Here is the usual:
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.
We kick off the show with Edge coming down to the ring. He gets on the mic and talks about being opportunistic when it came to defeating Undertaker for the World Title after the cage match and beat down from Mark Henry. He also talked about beating Batista at Judgment Day. Teddy Long came out and told him he would have to put the title on the line against with winner of a Fatal Four Way Match tonight involving Kane, Batista, Finlay, and Mark Henry at One Night Stand. Also, the match will be a steel cage match.
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Match #1: Brian Kendrick and Paul London vs. Dave Taylor and William Regal
Before the match, Deuce and Domino come out to watch. London and Regal start as they exchange wrist locks before London gets a monkey flip on Regal. Tag to Kendrick and he gets a two count off a sunset flip. Regal tags Taylor and he gets a headlock takedown on Kednrick. Kendrick fights back with a monkey flip and then a dropkick sending Taylor to the outside. Taylor gets back in the ring and flips Kendrick outside the ring. Kendrick sells a leg injury as he gets back in the ring. Taylor slams Kendrick into the turnbuckle and nails a fall away slam. Tag to Regal and he concentrates on the leg. Tag to Taylor but Kendrick hits Slice Bread #2 and both men make tags. Springboard dropkick from London to Regal. London goes to the top rope but Domino pushes him off for the DQ. Taylor and Regal are not happy so we get a three team brawl before being broken up.
Winners: Brian Kendrick and Paul London via disqualification
Points: Kendrick and London win by DQ: 1 Point Each
In the back, Hornswoggle steals Edge's belt and Edge chases him. He runs to Finlay and Finlay gives the belt to Edge saying he could hold it….for now.
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Jillian comes to the ring and sing before Boogeyman interrupts and thanks to Michelle McCool and Little Boogeyman keeping her in the ring, she gets wormed.
Teddy Long announces Vicky Guerrero as his new assistant.
Match #2: WWE World Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy vs. Miz
Hardy controls the match early with some wrist locks but Miz elbows Hardy in the head and takes control. Miz works on the head and then nails a side Russian leg sweep for two. Miz with the headlock and every time Hardy tries to fight back, Miz counters. Neckbreaker from the Miz for a two. Hardy finally gets some momentum and nails the splash/bulldog combo. "AHHHHHH I'm on the top rope and I'm a World Tag Team Champion So Look At Me!!!" elbow drop. Hardy goes for the Twist of Fate, Miz counters, and Hardy counters back with a Side Effect. Twist of Fate by Hardy for the win.
Winner: Matt Hardy via pin fall
Points: Matt Hardy wins via pin fall: 2 Points
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Next up is MVP's celebration. He talks about all of his doubters and how after only seven months, he is a champion and Smackdown's M.V.P. He demands Benoit to come down. Benoit comes out and MVP demands him to shake his hands. Benoit stares him down and eventually shakes his hand. Benoit goes to leave but MVP demands him to raise his hand and to tell the world that MVP is better than Benoit. Benoit hesitates so MVP snaps at him and goes to punch him but Benoit hits a trio of German suplexes and MVP goes running. MVP did a great job here.
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Maryse welcomes us to Smackdown and introduces the horrible Timaland video.
Kane is in the back and tonight will be Fatal for Finlay, Henry and Batista. Also, at One Night Stand, it will be Edge's last night as champion. Silly Kane and his word puns.
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Match #3: WWE Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero vs. Jimmy Wang Yang (non title)
They lock up a few times to start with Yang getting the advantage. Yang goes for the Moonsault early but Chavo kicks him off the ropes and Yang lands on his leg wrong. Chavo begins to work on the leg with several submission holds. Yang gets to his feet and hits some chops, but Chavo takes him down and gets in a stretch muffler. Chavo goes for the scoop slam but Yang counters into a roll up for two. Heel kick to the back of Chavo's head and a back body drop by Yang. Yang misses another Moonsault and Chavo nails the Three Amigos. Chavo goes for the Frog Splash but Yang meets him at the top rope. Chavo counters a superplex into a sunset flip powerbomb but Yang counters that into a roll up for the win!
Winner: Jimmy Wang Yang via pin fall
Points: Jimmy Yang Wang wins via pin fall: 2 Points
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Edge comes out to do commentary for the main event.
Match #4: Batista vs. Finlay vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry for the #1 Contendership for the World Title
Cluster fuck brawl to start with Henry and Batista battling on the outside while Kane dominates Finlay in the ring. Back from commercial, all four men are in the ring. Finlay takes Kane to the outside and uses the ring stairs on him as Henry powerslams Batista. Finlay hits the ring and tries to choke out Henry but Henry takes him down. Kane hits the ring and big boots Finlay. Dropkick to Henry by Kane and then a sidewalk slam to Batista. Kane hits the flying clothesline on Batista and a splash to Finlay. Henry takes Kane down but Batista hits him with a top rope shoulder block. Henry takes Batista down and nails the splash for a two count. Kane and Henry start excahngign blows until Batista gets up and nails a spinebuster to Kane. The ref is distracted and Finlay gets shillelagh shots to Henry and Batista. Finlay takes out Kane on the outside. He rolls back in the ring and gets speared by Batista. Henry and Kane are up and they both get speared. Batista Bomb to Finlay for the win. After the match, Batista and Edge stare down.
Final Thoughts: Some good wrestling this week aside from the main event and MVP gave a really good presentation so I gotta give this show a thumbs up. For the Smackdown Wrestler of the Year competition, Batista gets the jump of the week as he ties Undertaker for #1. Chris Benoit took the fall of the week this week as he fell out of the top three. Jimmy Wang Yang, Brian Kendrick, and Paul London all made nice jumps as well.
1. Batista (22.5 Points) (+2) JUMP OF THE WEEK
1. Undertaker (22.5 Points) (0)
3. 411 Mania's Wrestler of the Week: MVP (20.5 Points) (-1)
4. Chris Benoit (19.5 Points) (-1) FALL OF THE WEEK
5. Matt Hardy (17.5 Points) (0)
6. Finlay (15 Points) (0)
6. Kane (15 Points) (0)
6. Paul London (15 Points) (+2)
