411’s WWE Smackdown Report 07.06.07

Welcome everybody to the Smackdown Report. Here as always, am I, your Smackdown buddy that would rather spend his Friday nights at home watching wrestling then painting the town red. Let’s jump into the show here with 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

Match #1: Matt Hardy vs. WWE United States Champion MVP (non title match)

Before the match, MVP says that the US Championship around his waiste proves he is better then all the people. Since they are in Dallas, the home of America’s team, they must love America’s champion. He takes a shot at the Mavericks until Hardy interrupted. They lock up to start the match and MVP gets a headlock. Hardy elbows out but gets knocked down. Both men are up and they lock up with MVP getting another headlock. Hardy shoves him off but MVP nails a scoop slam. Hardy gets back to his feet and MVP does the Ballin’ taunt. MVP challenges Hardy to a test of strength. Hardy does a monkey flip counter and then nails a double hook back body drop. MVP comes back with a shoulder slide for two. Headlock by MVP but Hardy runs him off and nails an arm drag. Hardy gets a headlock but MVP locks in a body scissors. Hardy gets to his feet and gets another headlock. MVP gets out and goes for a running splash but misses and Hardy gets a bulldog. They lock up and MVP gets an arm bar. Hardy gets out and nails some right hands, a high elbow, and an elbow drop. Scoop slam by Hardy and then a fist drop for two. Hardy nails a running clothesline for another two. MVP gets back on top with a few kicks to the leg and goes for the leg but Hardy fights him off as we go to commercial.

-Commercial-

We’re back and MVP nails a huge clothesline. Snapmare with a kick to the back by MVP and then he locks in an arm bar. Hardy gets to his feet and gets out of the hold. Back body drop by Hardy followed by the “AHHHHHHH I’m on the top rope so look at me!!!!!!!!” elbow drop. MVP gets back on top though with an over head suplex. Hardy is on the apron and MVP nails him off. MVP hangs Hardy out to dry off the crowd barrier before rolling him back in the ring. Modified headlock by MVP but Hardy fights out. MVP drives Hardy in to the corner though. Hardy fights him off with some right hands but MVP gets a HUGE right on Hardy to knock him down. MVP mounts him with some more punches and then gets a waist lock. Hardy elbows out of the hold and nails a running forearm. Side Effect by Hardy for two! Another Side Effect for two! Hardy goes for the Twist of Fate but gets ran into the corner. MVP goes for the running boot but Hardy kicks him. Hardy goes to the top rope and MVP runs up the turnbuckle and nails a suplex out of Kurt Angle’s book for a two count. MVP and Hardy both up and they exchange blows until Hardy hits a big clothesline. MVP gets a knee to the gut but Hardy gets him set up for the Twist of Fate but MVP counters and slams Hardy into the mat. Boot by MVP for a two count. MVP sets up the running big boot but Hardy counters. He goes for the bulldog but MVP shoves him in the corner and nails the running big boot for two. MVP lifts Hardy on his shoulders but Hardy lands on his feet and nails the Twist of Fate for the win!

Winner: Matt Hardy via pin fall
Points: Matt Hardy wins via pin fall: 2 Points

-Commercial-

We get Michelle McCool trying on clothes and just living life.

Teddy Long, Kristal, And Vicki Guerrero are all in the back and Edge comes in. Long tells him he can do the Cutting Edge tonight and will have a huge guest for him tonight.

Match #2: Chris Masters vs. Jimmy Wang Yang

They lock up and Masters shoves him off. Yang gets a headlock but Masters throws him off. Masters gets a kick, whip, and gorilla press slam. Masters nails a leg drop but Yang fights back with some chops until a huge Masters clothesline. Modified backbreaker submission by Masters but Yang slips out and nails a kick to the leg and a clothesline. enzaguri by Yang and a spinning heel kick by Yang. He goes for the top rope crossbody but Masters catches him and locks in the Masterlock for the win.

Winner: Chris Masters via submission
Points: Chris Masters wins via submission: 2 Points

After the match, Great Khali comes down to the ring and destroys Yang. Great Khali and Mr. Translator guy announce that Great Khali is issuing and open challenge for Great American Bash and until somebody accepts, he will continue his path of construction.

-Commercial-

We comes back to a video package of Jesse and Festus coming to Smackdown.

Match #3: The Major Brothers vs. Jeremy Young and Mike Foxx

Brian and Foxx start off and Brian gets a wrist lock. Tag to Brett but Fox gets a wrist lock. Brett fights back with some arm drags and a tag. Brian gets a sunset flip for two. Foxx gets a headlock but the Majors tag and they get a double arm drag. Tag to Young but Brian nails a huge kick and tag. They nails a double team move with a side Russian leg sweep and STO combo and I believe it is Brian who gets the tag for the win.

Winners: The Major Brothers via pin fall on Jeremy Young by Brian Major
Points: Brian Major wins via pin fall: 2 Points
Brett Major wins: 1 Points

-Commercial-

We get a Rey Mysterio video package for his return.

Match #4: Finlay vs. Ric Flair

They lock up to start AND Finlay gets a headlock. Both men back to their feet and Finlay whips him around until Flair gets a hold of his leg. Finlay kicks him off and they stare down. Finlay nails a huge shot to the gut and Finlay hits some strikes. Clothesline by Finlay for a two count. Finlay locks in a chin lock and then locks around the neck and shoulders. Finlay pounds away on Flair in the corner until Flair got a thumb to the eye and then some big time chops. Hip toss by Flair but Finlay hits a back body drop. Finlay hits kick to the leg and starts to wear down on the leg. Modified single leg crab by Finlay. Finlay kicks the leg a couple times and locks in another modified single leg. Modified STF now and then a leg drop to the leg. Indian deathlock by Finlay now called the Celtic Lock. Body splash by Finlay but Flair kicks him out of the ring. Flair goes to the outside and nails some huge chops again. Both men in the ring. Some more shops by Flair and then a couple chop blocks. Figure Four by Flair! Finlay almost gets to the ropes so Flair lets go and kicks his leg. Finlay gets a roll up though for two. Flair nails a back drop. Hornswoggle hits the ring and Flair delivers the chop to him! The ref is distracted and Finlay nails Flair’s bad leg with the shillelagh and makes Flair tap out to the Celtic Lock.

Winner: Finlay via submission
Points: Finlay wins via submission: 2 Points

-Commercial-

Torrie Wilson is having a photo shoot in the back and Victoria interrupts. Victoria says Torrie stole the spotlight on RAW, but won’t on this show. Torrie calls Victoria crazy and it’s a CATFIGHT! CATFIGHT! CAAAAAAAAAAAAATFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT!!

Great Khali is walking around in the back until they run into a producer guy so Mr. Translator Guy picks on him and Khali beats him up.

-Commercial-

Match #5: Chuck Palumbo vs. Kenny Dykstra

Kenny gets a wrist lock but Chuck hits a shoulder block. Lock up and Kenny gets a few kicks. Chuck nails a big over head suplex. Kenny goes to the top rope and nails a crossbody though. Kenny gets a modified arm bar but Chuck nails some rights. Kenny nails a big kick though and then a dropkick. Knees to the shoulder of Chuck. Wrist lock by Kenny but Chuck nails some right hands. Kenny keeps fighting back by working on the arm. Arm breaker by Kenny for one. Another arm lock by Kenny. Chuck gets to his feet and nails a huge powerslam. Big right hand by Chuck and nails a big clothesline. Kenny goes for the crossbody but Chuck catches him and nails the Full Throttle for the win.

Winner: Chuck Palumbo via pin fall
Points: Chuck Palumbo via pin fall: 2 Points

-Commercial-

We get a video package of the Beat the Clock matches from RAW. Super Crazy does indeed deserve a shot at the title Larry.

We get a Mark Henry highlight video.

-Commercial-

Match #6: WWE Tag Team Champion Deuce w/Cherry and Domino vs. Eugene

This is indeed, our main event. Eugene chases Cherry because he wants the roller skates. Deuce jumps him and pounds away on him in the corner. Eugene tards up though and nails a hit but smucks his head on Deuce. Great Khali comes out and takes out Deuce and Eugene causing a draw. That brings out Batista. Batista takes off his shirt and gets face to face with Khali. Mr. Translator Guy has Khali leave the ring.

Winner: DRAW
Points: Deuce and Eugene draw in the main event: 1.5 points each

-Commercial-

We get another Rey Mysterio video package.

We get our main event interview as Edge comes down for the Cutting Edge. Edge isn’t pleased with all the “Edge Sucks” signs. He welcomes everybody to the Cutting Edge though. Edge says he would talk about his guest, but since he doesn’t know who he is, he can’t talk about him. So being the Rated R Superstar, he is not going to dodge the tough questions so he demands his guest to come out and it is….Kane. Edge says he wasn’t expecting Kane but “it’s all good”. He mentions it is 2007, and in October, it will be a decade of dominance for Kane. He mentions Kane has beaten everybody, and all the numerous titles, all the Inferno Matches. He then talks about See No Evil. Edge then says that the Decade of Dominance doesn’t sound as good as the Rated R Era. And being a one time WWE Champion, doesn’t sounds as impressive as being a three time world champ, King of the Ring, and all of Edge’s other championships. He tries to end the show but Kane stops him. Kane tells Edge he doesn’t like him and then throws him around. Edge then gets on the mic and tells Kane he will never be a guest on the Cutting Edge again….or ever be in the same ring as him. Teddy Long comes out and tells Edge though that at the Great American Bash, Edge will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane!

After thoughts: The first hour was great, but after Finlay and Flair the show sunk. Can’t wait till Mysterio gets back so Edge has some good competition. For the Smackdown Wrestler of the Year Competition, Matt Hardy gains some points towards Batista, Deuce jumps to #3, and The Major Brothers, Eugene, and Chuck Paulmbo all debuted on the list. Finlay gets the jump of the week for bouncing back into the top ten. I will not name a Fall of the Week since there was no big fall by an active Smackdown Wrestler.

1. Batista (32.5 Points) (0)

2. Matt Hardy (26.5 Points) (0)

3. Deuce (23.5 Points) (+1)

4. Undertaker (22.5 Points) (-1)

5. Chris Benoit (RIP) (21.5 Points) (0)

6. MVP (20.5 Points) (0)

7. Domino (17 Points) (0)
7. Finlay (17 Points) (+4) JUMP OF THE WEEK
7. Kane (17 Points) (0)

10. Brian Kendrick (RAW) (16 Points) (-1)
10. Paul London (RAW) (16 Points) (-1)

12. Jimmy Wang Yang (14 Points) (0)

13. Mr. Kennedy (RAW) (13 Points) (0)

14. Miz (ECW) (11.5 Points) (0)

15. King Booker (RAW) (10 Points) (0)

16. Bobby Lashley (RAW) (9 Points) (0)

17. Chavo Guerrero (7 Points) (0)
17. Edge (7 Points) (0)
17. Mark Henry (7 Points) (0)

20. Ashley (6 Points) (-1)
20. Joey Mercury (released) (6 Points) (-1)
20. Ric Flair (6 Points) (+3)

23. Boogeyman (ECW) (5 Points) (-2)
23. Hornswoggle (5 Points) (-2)

25. Chris Masters (4 Points) (+7)
25. Michelle McCool (4 Points) (0)

27. CM Punk (ECW) (3 Points) (-1)
27. Jeff Hardy (RAW) (3 Points) (-1)
27. Mickie James (RAW) (3 Points) (-1)
27. Tatanka (released) (3 Points) (-1)

31. Daivari (RAW) (2.5 Points) (-1)
31. Great Khali (2.5 Points) (-1)

33. Brian Majors (2 Points) DEBUT
33. Chuck Palumbo (2 Points) DEBUT
33. Jillian (RAW) (2 Points) (-1)
33. John Cena (RAW) (2 Points) (-1)
33. Johnny Nitro (ECW) (2 Points) (-1)
33. Melina (RAW) (2 Points) (-1)

39. Dave Taylor (1.5 Points) (-2)
39. Eugene (1.5 Points) DEBUT
39. Scotty 2 Hotty (released) (1.5 Points) (-2)

42. Brett Major (1 Points) DEBUT
42. Candice Michelle (RAW) (1 Point) (-3)
42. Jaime Noble (1 Point) (-3)
42. Maria (RAW) (3 Points) (-3)
42. Shannon Moore (1 Point) (-3)
42. Shawn Michaels (RAW) (1 Point) (-3)
42. Torrie Wilson (1 Point) (-3)
42. Vito (released) (1 Point) (-3)
42. William Regal (RAW) (1 Point) (-3)

51. Gregory Helms (.5 Point) (-4)

Have a great week and see you next week! GO SEE TRANSFORMERS!