July 3rd, 2009
Live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado
A video recaps The Bash
- Kane returns with attacks on Great Khali and Dolph Ziggler
- Rey Mysterio defeats Chris Jericho to get his IC belt back, only to be attacked by Kane
- Edge and Chris Jericho get put in the Tag Team Titles and win the belts
- Michelle McCool becomes the first Diva to win both the Diva’s and Women’s Belts
- Vince announces the end of ECW, Smackdown acquiring five the old ECW talents and Matt Hardy and the Bellas via trade with Raw.
- CM Punk gets himself DQ’d by kicking the ref claiming he got an eye injury when Hardy broke free of the GTS
Smackdown Opening Video Plays.
Todd Grisham: Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown, we are live from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado I’m joined my partner Jim Ross and JR tell the fans watching on MyTVNetwork about our huge main event tonight.
Jim Ross: Thanks Todd and yes tonight we get a huge main event, back at the Bash Rey Mysterio defeated Chris Jericho to re-claim his Intercontinental Title in an epic match, tonight Chris Jericho will cash in his Champion’s re-match clause and will face Mysterio again in our main event tonight on Smackdown.
Todd Grisham: Plus we’re going to get reaction from Jeff Hardy and CM Punk about their controversial title match at the Bash, will Teddy Long give Hardy a re-match tonight like Shane McMahon gave Triple H one after his title match with Randy Orton ended with Legacy’s attack on Triple H at the Bash. Or will we see a re-match between these two at Night of Champions.
**** No More Words ****
Jim Ross: Speaking of Jeff Hardy, here he is and I’m sure he’ll have something to say about CM Punk.
Justin Roberts: Ladies and Gentlemen, Jeff Hardy!!!
(Massive Pop)
Jeff Hardy: Where’s CM Punk he needs to get out here now and explain to me how he found a way to once again screw me out of the World Heavyweight Title, an eye injury? What? He couldn’t see the ref that was leaning over him and checking on him, that’s insane, get out here and explain yourself now Punk.
**** The Fire Burns ****
(CM Punk walks out to a ton of heat, Jeff Hardy holds three fingers up in the face of CM Punk)
Hardy: Punk, how many fingers am I holding up?
Punk: Three
Hardy: Good, now if can see that how come you can’t tell that the guy leaning over you that you kicked in the back was a ref and not me?
Punk: Look, Jeff I’m sorry about what happened at the Bash, I know that you didn’t mean to poke me in the eye, but if my eye is hurt and I can’t see who is leaning over me how do you expect me to tell the difference, really Jeff? I’m sorry I will gladly give you a re-match tonight, next week, Night of Champions, whenever Teddy wants to give you a re-match I will gladly you face you. It was a complete accident what happened at the Bash, I’m sorry Jeff.
Hardy: I will accept your apology and your re-match offer, but I want you to explain to me one thing: When you cashed in Money in the Bank on me after my grueling ladder match with Edge at Extreme Rules you said it was pure strategy to get the title nothing personal, well explain how what you did at the Bash wasn’t pure strategy, because it seems like a good way to keep your title when I had you on the ropes and was on the verge of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion.
Punk: I had every right to do what I did at Extreme Rules it was in the rules of Money in the Bank I can cash in whenever I want. Kicking a ref in the back of the head that is against the rules and if there’s one thing CM Punk doesn’t do it’s cheat.
Hardy: Apparently you do because five nights ago at the Bash that’s exactly what you did to keep your World Heavyweight Title.
Punk: I told you my eye was hurt what I was suppose to do….
**** Live for the Moment****
(Jeff and Punk both look confused to see Jeff’s brother Matt coming out)
Matt: Look Punk you don’t have to listen Jeff, he doesn’t deserve any more title shots any way, Jeff’s been in every World Heavyweight Title match since Judgment Day and he still hasn’t been Champion for more than five minutes someone explain to me how he is still the number one contender.
Jeff: You see, let me break all of my title matches down for you if you were living in a box while you were on Raw. Judgment Day I was well on my way to winning the belt away from Edge until you hit me over the head with your stupid cast. Extreme Rules I became champion I won the ladder match with Edge than Mr. Money in the Bank here stole it from me, the Three-For-All on Raw, I had Edge pinned twice but Punk again pulled me out of the ring and stole my pin after the Whisper in the Wind. Than the Bash, Punk kicked the ref and got him self DQ’d. What have I done to not deserve being the top contender?
Matt: You haven’t won the title for more than five minutes, than you complain about Punk doing what he’s done to you the last two Pay-Per-Views, but it’s smart, Punk I would’ve done the exact same thing, don’t worry about.
Punk: Hey Matt, me and your brother may not be the best of friends but I do respect Jeff Hardy, I respect what Jeff has done, what in all seriousness have you ever done How many World Titles have you won in your life, because you are calling people out and stuff but let’s break the number of career world titles that have been one in this ring. CM Punk: Two Time World Heavyweight Champion, Jeff Hardy: One Time World Heavyweight Title, One Time WWE Champion. Matt Hardy: Absolutely Nothing!!!! I may not like your brother, as you can tell we aren’t the best of friends, but I do respect Jeff and what he has accomplished, I think it’s about time you should.
Matt: That’s not the point here Punk because I could beat you and become World Heavyweight Champion anytime, but I will probably never get that chance because Jeff is the golden boy and will get another shot at Night of Champions. Shocker I know.
(The crowd stars chanting you suck)
Punk: You could beat anytime? You couldn’t even with the United States Title on Raw with a bout five or six different title shots. You honestly think you could beat me.
Jeff: Will you two shut up, this is between me and Punk shut up Matt, you have no right to be out here. So Punk you say you’d give me a rematch anytime? Me and you tonight your World Heavyweight Title on the line.
****McMillitant****
Teddy Long: You see as much as I love to here your opinions on matches, but I book the matches around here and here is what is going to happen, tonight in our co-main event, Jeff Hardy will not be getting a title shot, but CM Punk you will be in action in a non-title match, against Matt Hardy. Don’t feel left out Jeff, because you will be the special referee.
Jeff: What about my title shot Teddy?
Teddy: Oh yes, I was about to get to that, don’t worry that. Because you will get your re-match with CM Punk at Night of Champions and you don’t have to worry about DQs, because Punk can kick as many refs and he wants it won’t matter. Because at Night of Champions, the World Heavyweight Title match will be an Extreme Rules match
Todd Grisham: Well there you go at Night of Champions, Jeff Hardy will get a re-match with the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk for the World Heavyweight and it will be an Extreme Rules match right where Jeff Hardy feels at home
JR: Yeah but don’t forget what we have coming tonight, in our main event Chris Jericho will cash in his re-match clause on Rey Mysterio, they will face off for the Intercontinental Title tonight in our main event.
Grisham: Plus JR don’t forget that in our co-main event as just announced by Teddy Long, the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will face Matt Hardy in a non-title match with Jeff Hardy as special referee.
JR: Should be great and don’t forget we have a third huge match tonight, one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Edge will face John Morrison.
Grisham: Plus, at the Bash Vince McMahon announced the end of ECW, Smackdown acquired five new superstars from ECW, the Hart Dynasty, Finlay, and Christian. Finlay and Christian have had a lot of problems with the Hart Dynasty on ECW, those problems are far from gone just because they are now on Smackdown. You get to see all four of the new male competitors in one place when Finlay and Christian team up to face the Hart Dynasty. .
****World’s Greatest****
Justin Roberts: This match is scheduled for one fall entering the ring first Dallas, Texas weighing 249 pounds, standing six feet, two inches tall, Charlie Haas!
(Haas doesn’t look like he’s very happy as he stands in the ring)
Grisham: Here we go our first match of the night here on Smackdown, Charlie Haas who’s tag team partner, Shelton Benjamin was traded to Raw last weekend so now, Hass is flying solo here on Smackdown.
****What’s up****
(R Truth comes into the Pepsi Center to a massive pop with his normal wrapping What’s Up entrance)
Roberts: Entering the ring now from Charlotte, North Carolina standing six feet two inches tall weighing 228 pounds, R Truth!!!!
(Massive Pop)
R Truth: Charlie Hass, What’s up!
(Hass doesn’t respond and just knocks down the mic)
R Truth: I see someone isn’t happy to see me, or isn’t happy his former partner in the World’s Lamest Tag Team go send to Raw, whatever I beat him last week, and I’m going to beat you, tonight.
**Match 1**
R Truth vs. Charlie Haas
Haas quickly clinches up with Truth hoping to ground the highflyer, Haas throws Truth across the ring, Truth goes off the ropes and ducks under a clothesline. Haas turns around were Truth is waiting with a kick, Haas catches it but Truth kicks him in the head with his other leg. Truth covers, 1…..2.shoulder up. Haas comes at Truth for another clothesline this one hits Truth gets up and gets Irish whipped across the ring into another Haas clothesline. Hass covers but Truth easily gets the shoulder up. Haas pulls up Truth into a sleeper hold in the center of the ring, Haas pulls him to the ground and gets a body triangle on Truth. Truth escapes the choke but is still in Haas’ body triangle. Haas transitions to Truth’s back and rolls up Truth. 1……2…shoulder gets up. Truth goes off the ropes and clotheslines Haas. Truth goes off the ropes and hits a drop kick to Haas. He quickly covers 1…….kick out. Truth goes off the ropes for a clothesline Haas catches him and sends Truth off the ropes, Truth jumps over Haas and goes off the ropes. Truth hits a quick kick to knee of Haas. Truth spins around for a round house kick to Haas. He covers again 1……….2…..no Haas just gets the shoulder up. Truth whips Haas into the turnbuckle and begins a series of knees and elbows, Haas reverses out of it and gets the arm of Truth into an arm lock. Truth tries to spin out instead Haas gets him in another sleeper hold. Again Truth breaks out and misses with a high kick Haas gets him from behind for a german suplex. Haas shoots off the ropes than clotheslines Truth. He covers 1…….kick out. Truth pulls himself up using the ropes, Haas picks him up for a slam, Truth escapes over the top than hits another leg kick on Haas than. Haas shoots for a double leg takedown and instead gets hit with a scissor kick. Truth covers 1………2…….3 He’s got it.
Winner: R Truth via pinfall
Todd Grisham: Another big win over another member of the former World’s Greatest Tag Team. R Truth is on such a roll as of late. Now lets send it backstage where Matt Striker is standing with the newest members of Smackdown, the Hart Dynasty.
(We now appear backstage where Matt Striker is standing with the Hart Dynasty)
Matt Striker: Thank you Todd, I am now standing with Tyson Kidd, David Hart Smith, and Natalya, aka the Hart Dynasty. Now guys what are your thoughts on your opponents tonight in your Smackdown debut, Christian and Finlay.
Tyson Kidd: Look Striker, you used to call ECW, you’ve seen us beat Christian and Finlay thousands of times, we’ve beat them in singles matches, we’ve beat them in tag matches, we’ve beat them every way possible, there is not a chance in hell that Christian and Finlay beat us, watch ECW they don’t even get along.
Striker: But you have to admit, they are both talented singles wrestlers is facing two guys as good as…….
Kidd: Shut up, I already told we beat them in singles matches, we’re the best there is, Christian isn’t better than the Hart Dynasty, Finlay isn’t better than Hart Dynasty. We are the best there is. You see they shut down Stu Hart’s Dungeon because no one else was worthy of training there after me. David Hart Smith, son of the famous British Bulldog Harry Smith, and Natalya, niece of……
(Cryme Time enters the picture)
JTG: Wait, Wait, Wait, Smackdown is our turf and we are the best there is on Friday Nights. Not yours.
Kidd: You aren’t the best, you two are jokes you don’t even look like wrestlers, you like bad wrappers.
Shad: Why because we aren’t trained or related to famous wrestlers doesn’t mean we aren’t Smackdown’s best tag team. You guys may have trained in a fancy dungeon where they make you where ugly looking pink panties, but we’re from the streets we actually know how to fight.
Kidd: Look tonight, we’re going to beat Christian and Finlay than we’re going to beat you two clowns, than at Night of Champions we will beat Edge and Chris Jericho and become the Unified Tag Team Champions.
(We’re back at the announce desk)
****Slow Chemical****
Justin Roberts: This match is scheduled for one fall entering the ring now standing seven feet tall, weighing 325 pounds, “The Big Red Monster” Kane.
Grisham: Yes the Big Red Machine, made his return at the Bash when he attacked the Great Khali, Rey Mysterio, and Dolph Ziggler. Tonight he will face Dolph Ziggler in a singles match but first here is a video package highlighting what went down at the Bash with Kane.
A video package shows
- Kane attacks the Great Khali
- Ziggler throws Kane out of the way to pin Khali
- Kane attacks Ziggler
- Kane attacks Rey Mysterio after his match with Chris Jericho
****I am Perfection****
Justin Roberts: And his opponent from Hollywood, Florida standing six feet one inch tall, weighing 221 pounds, Dolph Ziggler.
(Ziggler enters the ring with a mic, Kane stairs him down with an angry look on his face)
Ziggler: Now at the Bash, you attacked me with a chair, but if I remember right you attacked the Great Khali not me, and you got pissed because I threw you out of the way to pin Khali, you’re problem was with him not me.
(Kane has an emotionless stair on his face)
Ziggler: I also noticed you had a personal problem with Rey Mysterio, you see I don’t like Rey Mysterio either, I don’t know what you want from Mysterio I assume it has something to do with the fact you two don’t have that great of a history together and it’s understandable that you don’t like him.
(Kane smirks evilly)
Ziggler: You see, I’m not the biggest Rey Mysterio fan ever, I want his Intercontinental Title and I think together, you and me could both get our hands on Rey Mysterio. With my brains and your raw power we could be unstoppable. And just to prove to you I’m in it, I’ll get myself counted out right here.
(The Bell Rings)
**Match 2**
Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler
Ziggler steps down to the floor and the ref begins to count.
1!
2!
3!
Kane walks over to the ropes and says something to Ziggler, Ziggler looks confused
4!
5!
Ziggler who still has his mic begins to talk.
Ziggler: Come on, just stay in there I’m giving you a win, don’t cost yourself this, it’s a free win and in exchange a partnership against Rey Mysterio, think about this.
Kane stands by the rope and walks back to towards center of the ring.
6!
7!
8!
9!
10!
Winner: Kane via Count-Out
Ziggler gets back in the ring and the Big Red Monster offers him a hand shake, which Ziggler expects it and Kane raises Ziggler’s arm.
Todd Grisham: What an interesting chain of events we just saw, a few nights Kane was attacking Dolph Ziggler with a chair and they have apparently formed an alliance against Rey Mysterio and are looking for the IC Title. JR can you believe this?
JR: Yes, but before Rey Mysterio can deal with Kane and Dolph Ziggler he has to face Chris Jericho tonight, Jericho is one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions but tonight is all about the IC Title for Jericho is cashing in his re-match clause.
Grisham: But don’t forget coming up next we’ll have a match between Jericho’s Unified Tag Team Champion partner, Edge will face off with the Shaman of Sexy, the Friday Night delight, John Morrison.
JR: Yes but before we go over to that match lets send it backstage to Matt Striker who is with the Unified Tag Team Champions, Edge and Chris Jericho.
(We now cut backstage where Matt Striker is with the Unified Tag Team Champs)
Striker: Thanks JR, my first question is for you Chris Jericho tonight you face Chris Jericho who beat you six days ago at the Bash, considering you’ve been in three matches since then, how do you expect to have any chance against Mysterio.
Jericho: How do I expect to beat Rey Mysterio? The same reason I beat Rey Mysterio at Extreme Rules and his re-match on Raw, I’m simply better than Rey Mysterio he got lucky at The Bash and tonight his luck will run out and I will become Intercontinental Champion for a tenth time.
Striker: Are you still planning on unmasking Mysterio?
Jericho: Of course I am, Rey Mysterio needs to be saved and Chris Jericho will save him tonight, proving to all you hypocritical fans in the WWE Universe that Chris Jericho is the best in the World at what he does and of course that Rey Mysterio is a big coward hiding behind a mask.
Striker: My next question is for you Edge, a few weeks back on Smackdown John Morrison called you predictable, out of date, and boring. Was doing something as unpredictable as you did at the Bash in response to what John Morrison said two weeks ago?
Edge: My decision at the Bash had nothing to do with what Morrison said two weeks ago on Smackdown. What I did was smart business for Teddy Long I saved his job considering he was on probation he needed me on that card to make it a success and it just so happened to win me and Chris here the Unified Tag Team Titles. But John Morrison had nothing to do with it, it was another case of me being in the right place at the right time.
Striker: How do you think you will fair in your match with Morrison tonight?
Edge: What a stupid question Striker, I know your new to Smackdown because you lost your ECW announcing job, but you should know that I am the best there is and that I will defeat John Morrison tonight and at Night of Champions myself and Chris Jericho will successfully defend our Unified Tag Team Titles again.
Striker: Speaking of Night of Champions, Cryme Time and the Hart Dynasty both say they deserve a shot at you guys, would you rather face?
Jericho: It doesn’t matter who we face at Night of Champions we are the two best singles wrestlers in the WWE and together we are the best team that could possibly hold these belts. No matter who it is, Cryme Time, the Hart Dynasty, or someone from Raw we will defend our title successfully at Night of Champions.
(We go back to the announce desk)
****Metalingus****
Justin Roberts: This match is scheduled for one fall, entering the ring first, from Toronto, Canada standing six feet, five inches tall, weighing 245 pounds, The Rated R Superstar, Edge!!!
Todd Grisham: Here we go JR The Rated R Superstar versus the Shaman of Sexy, I’m Edge will have something to stay to John Morrison.
****Aint No Make Believe****
Justin Roberts: And his opponent standing six feet one inch tall, weighing 223 from Los Angles, California, John Morrison.
(Edge has a mic)
Edge: How was that Morrison, what I pulled off at the Bash was pretty good for someone old, out of date and predictable. See not only did I say was going to do something, I actually did it.
Morrison: Actually it was incredibly predictable, I knew you would bitch to Teddy about not being on the card, I had my wrestling gear on because I thought I might end up facing you after our confrontation. It was typical poor me, I need a title shot, you can’t live without me, Edge. It the same old thing expect instead of getting a world title shot you a tag titles shot that’s the only difference.
Edge: No this is different Morrison, I did something nobody saw coming, it was far from predictable, you don’t know what you’re talking about…
Morrison: I know exactly what I’m talking about I’m saying you’re predictable and boring.
(Edge slams his mic down and the bell ring)
**Match 3**
Unified Tag Team Champion Edge vs. John Morrison
Edge clinches up with Morrison. Edge throws Morrison across the ring. Morrison goes off the ropes Edge stands in the center like he’s going to go for a spear, Morrison comes off and knees Edge in the face before he could do anything. Morrison shots off the ropes and catches Edge for a DDT. Morrison covers 1……….2….Edge gets the shoulder up. Edge uses the ropes to help himself up he turns around and Morrison hits him with a drop kick. Edge tries to keep his balance and Morrison rolls him up 1……...2…..Edge reverses hit and has a pin on Morrison 1……..Morrison throws him off. Edge runs at Morrison with a clothesline which he hits. Morrison gets back up and gets hit with another clothesline. Edge covers but Morrison quickly gets his shoulder up. Morrison goes off the ropes than drops down and slides into Edge’s knees. Edge is down and Morrison kicks him in the back of the head. Edge is down and Morrison leaves the ring and pulls himself up on the ropes and flies into Edge who is now standing and Edge catches him and slams him to the ground. Edge grabs Morrison’s leg and applies a sharpshooter on Morrison. Morrison slowly tries to get over to the ropes and but Edge won’t let him. Morrison can’t reach it, will he tap, will he tap?
Morrison manages to roll over and kicks Edge off him. Morrison stands up but his leg appears to be in pain. Edge lands a few punches and a hard chop to the chest of Morrison. Edge throws Morrison off the ropes but Morrison goes off for a corkscrew which he hits on Edge. Morrison quickly covers 1……..2,,,shoulder gets up again. Morrison throws a kick and knocks Edge down. Morrison gets for the Star Ship Pain, but Edge runs to the other side of the ring. Morrison turns around and Edge runs right in for the spear. Cover 1……..2…….3
Winner: Edge via pinfall
Todd Grisham: Another win for the Rated R Superstar Edge, he’s been on such a roll since losing his title to Jeff Hardy at Extreme Rules.
JR: Yes but don’t forget Todd, that Edge’s Unified Tag Team Champion partner Chris Jericho will challenge Rey Mysterio for the Intercontinental Title in our main event.
Todd Grisham: Yeah and in our co-main event we will get to see the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will face the brother of the man he will face at Night of Champions, Matt Hardy. Hardy claimed earlier tonight he could beat Punk whenever he wants. Now he has to his money where his mouth. And of course, the number one contender for Punk’s World Heavyweight Title, Jeff Hardy, will be the special guest referee.
(We now appear backstage where Finlay is getting ready for his match as Christian approaches him)
Christian: Hey Finlay
(Christian offers a handshake but Finlay doesn’t accept it)
hChristian: Ok look, tonight we don’t need to be friends, but tonight we have to work together, the Hart Dynasty will be on the same page, we’ll have to be on the same page to beat them, you know what I’m saying?
Finlay: Can both members of the Hart Dynasty be in the ring at the same time?
Christian: No, not legally
Finlay: They we don’t need to work together, I’ll do my job when I’m in the ring, you’ll do yours and we’ll win. It’s that simple.
Finaly: Oh and I want to finish them tonight, the cost me a month of my career because of my eye injury that they caused, let me finish it.
(Finlay storms out, than Edge walks in holding his Unified Tag Titles)
Edge: What’s the matter Christian, partner trouble? Don’t worry about it, not all of us can be Unified Tag Team Champions.
Christian: Actually if all you have to do is bitch to the GM about not being on a PPV and you get yourself put in a match it sounds pretty easy to become Unified Tag Team Champions
Edge: At least I win titles, being ECW Champ for a month and half means noting
(Edge walks away before Christian can say anything)
***Hitman***
Todd Grisham: Here we go, we know Vince decided to end ECW and dispended the talent between Raw and Smackdown and here is all of the news guy Smackdown has got from ECW facing off in this tag team match.
Justin Roberts: This tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, entering the ring first, accompanied by Natalya from at a combined weight of 465 pounds, the team of David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd, the Hart Dynasty.
Todd Grisham: The first group of new talents the Hart Dynasty who claim to be the best tag team not only on Smackdown but in the WWE. They now get a chance to prove it because they will be facing two the best singles wrestlers in WWE who also are coming over from ECW.
****Lamberg****
Justin Roberts: And one half there opponents standing six feet, two inches tall weighing 232 pounds, from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Finaly!!!
Todd Grisham: And one of our other new superstars, the man who loves to fight, Finlay the Irishman himself we will team with Christian tonight.
****Just Close Your Eyes****
Justin Roberts: And his tag team partner from Toronto, Canada standing six feet two inches tall weighing 227 pounds, Christian!!!!
(Huge Pop)
Todd Grisham: Yes and now Christian, Christian returned to the WWE this spring and since he’s been on a roll, he competed in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at Wrestlemania 25 and has since won the ECW Championship before losing to the now retired Tommy Dreamer at Extreme Rules, but now begins the second chapter of Christian’s WWE return as he is now on Smackdown.
JR: Now the question is, will Christian and Finlay be able to work together we saw some tension between them backstage.
Grisham: Let’s find out now.
**Match 4**
The Hart Dynasty vs. Christian and Finlay
Finlay and DH Smith are the first two in the ring. Finlay lands a couple slaps on Smith but Smith whips Finlay to into the ropes, Finlay grabs the ropes to avoid shooting into a crossbody from Smith, Smith goes to clothesline Finlay over the ropes but Finlay ducks under and tries to DH Smith to go over the ropes instead DH rolls up Finlay 1…..2.. .kick out. Smith quickly tags in Tyson Kidd. Kidd springboards off the top rope. Kidd hits a flying forearm on Finlay, Finlay tries to get a tag into Christian but Tyson hits a German suplex than applies a headlock on Finlay which he turns to a sleeper hold submission. Finlay gets free and begins to apply pressure on the arm of Tyson Kidd. Finlay lands a few slaps and throws Kidd across the ring Finlay misses with a clothesline and Tyson rolls him up 1……2…shoulder gets up. Kidd throws Finlay into the turnbuckles and begins a series of knees. Kidd tags in DH Smith. Smith begins a series of elbows to the ribs of Finlay. Finlay escapes than hits a DDT on Smith, quick cover, 1………2………Tyson Kidd gets in there and breaks it up.
Finlay tags in Christian who goes off the top rope for an elbow drop which he hits. Another cover 1…….2, DH Smith gets it up again. Christian whips Smith across the ring than goes for a across body block but Smith counters with a harder crossbody block. Smith hits an elbow drop than tags in Tyson Kidd. Kidd goes for a running DDT but Christian lands a chop to Kidd, Christian goes off the ropes and lands a leg kick on Kidd. Christian hits a DDT on Kidd and he covers 1…….2….nope Smith breaks it up. Natalya begins to distract the ref Smith goes for a low blow on Christian but Christian gets him away until Kidd rolls him no 1……Christian immediately gets him off. Tyson lands a few punches but Christian battles back with some punches of his own. Kidd throws Christian into the turnbuckle in the corner. Kidd land runs in for a shoulder block, Christian gets out of the and goes for a German suplex on Kidd who reverses it into a headlock, Christian breaks free throws Kidd into Finlay’s corner. Christian jumps into the corner and lands a big knee on Tyson Kidd. Kidd is falling down as a tired Christian goes for the Killswitch, but Finlay slabs Christian in the chest and tags himself in, Finlay slabs Kidd across the chest and Christian can’t believe that Finlay tagged himself in. Finlay goes for the Celtic Cross but Kidd escapes tries to DDT Finlay but whips him across the ring and than hits a clothesline as Kidd comes back, Kidd gets up into another clothesline. Finlay covers 1…… kick out. Finlay goes for another Celtic Cross but Kidd gets away and manages to get into corner and tags in DH Smith, Smith clothesline Finlay a few times and covers 1…..2 kick out. Finlay hits a few chops than hits the Celtic Cross out of no-where. He covers, DH Smith isn’t moving but the ref isn’t counting and than Finlay sees Natalya distracting the ref Finlay yells at the ref to get back in the ring but as he turns around Smith grabs Finlay and Kidd runs for the Hart Attack!! Smith covers 1……2……3
Winners: The Hart Dynasty via pinfall
After the match the Hart Dynasty’s flexes and singals belts around their waste obviously sending a message to Edge and Chris Jericho. After the match Christian walks out as the refs are checking on Finlay without even acknowledging Finlay.
Todd Grisham: There is the debut of Smackdown’s newly acquired talents from ECW and we knew there were some issues between Finlay and Christian but we didn’t think it would come to this, Finlay tagging himself in and Christian leaving Finlay laying the ring in pain.
JR: I doubt anyone saw that coming but what about the Hart Dynasty, they want those tag titles as we heard earlier and I think with there win tonight they proved they may deserve at a shot or if they get a shot could be a serious threat to Edge and Chris Jericho.
Grisham: Speaking of Jericho he will be in-action in our main event tonight when he cashes in his re-match clause and faces Rey Mysterio for the Intercontinental Title tonight.
JR: Yes but even before we get to the main event the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will be in action when he faces off wit the Matt Hardy with Matt’s brother and Punk’s opponent at Night of Champions Jeff will have a good look at the action because he is going to be the special referee.
(We now appear backstage where Matt Hardy is with Teddy Long))
Hardy: Teddy, Teddy I was thinking and I think I should be in the World Heavyweight Title Extreme Rules match at Night of Champions, the last Extreme Rules match in the WWE was between myself and Jeff Hardy and I won, I beat Jeff Hardy in an Extreme Rules match I deserve a shot too.
Long: An interesting proposition, I’m thinking about, no!
Hardy: Why not, Teddy I beat Jeff at Wrestlema…
Long: I know you beat Jeff at Mania and in a stretcher match on Smackdown but what have you done since? Lose a few United States Title match say I quit when your brother going to put you through a table. Hell, you’ve only been back on Smackdown for five days and have only beat Ricky Ortiz. Why don’t you worry about your match with CM Punk tonight before you ask for World Title shots.
Hardy: How it becomes a Triple Threat Match after I defeat CM Punk tonight, how about that Teddy?
Long: Beating the World Heavyweight Champion can’t possibly hurt your cause now can it?
(We go back to the announce desk)
Grisham: Can you believe this JR, Matt Hardy just asked Teddy Long for a World Heavyweight Title shot at Night of Champions, Hardy has done nothing to deserve that even if he beat Jeff in an Extreme Rules match at Wrestlemania that doesn’t mean anything four monthes later.
JR: Some added pride for Matt Hardy but should be all it means, nothing to deserve a World Heavyweight Title shot.
****Not Enough for Me****
Justin Roberts: Ladies and Gentlemen, the new WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool.
(McCool walks out to a decent of amount heat waving her newly won Women’s Championship around in there air as she enters the ring)
McCool: Last Sunday night at the Bash I defeated Melina to become the new WWE Women’s Champion which means I am the first ever, WWE Diva to win both the Women’s Championship and the Diva’s Championship. Making me the greatest WWE Diva, of all time. I am better than Trish, I am better than Mickie James, I am better than everyone
(Heat)
McCool: You may not like it but you can’t deny my resume, I am the first ever Diva’s Champion and I am the Women’s Champion does dare deny me the best ever?
****Paparazzi****
(Melina walks out a huge pop, McCool sighs and doesn’t appear to be happy)
McCool: Melina, why are you out here at the Bash not only did I beat you like I said I would, I embrassed you like I said I would.
Melina: Embrassed me? It seems like you beat me the same way you beat everyone else with your weird facebuster or whatever you call it. Now you say you’re the greatest Diva ever?
McCool: I know I’m the greatest Diva ever no one can deny that, no one else has ever won both the Women’s and the Diva’s titles.
Melina: True but how many Women’s Titles does that equal total, Considering you’re a blonde I’m sure I’ll have to tell you it equals two women’s belts. Now Mickie James has won four Women’s titles, that seems like more than your two so how is she not better than you? What about Trish, she’s a six time Women’s Champion that also sounds better than you.
McCool: You what’s funny Melina judging by what happened at the Bash I think it’s obvious to everyone that I’m, Better than you.
Melina: Well next week I’m going to prove that I’m better than you when I cash in my re-match clause.
McCool: Good, the pleasure will be all mine to break your face on free TV for everyone to see. (McCool leaves the ring)
Todd Grisham: There you go JR next week on Smackdown, Michelle McCool will put the WWE Women’s Title on the line against Melina who is cashing in her re-match clause.
****Nasty Girl****
Justin Roberts: This match is scheduled for one fall, currently standing in the ring from Los Angeles, California, Melina.
Todd Grisham: But before Melina can face off with Michelle McCool next week this week she will face Layla.
Justin Roberts: And her opponent entering the ring from Miami, Florida, Layla.
**Match 5**
Melina vs. Layla
Melina and Layla clinch up early Melina brings Layla to the ground and turns her arm around behind her back and pulls up Layla. Layla gets free knees Melina in the stomach. Layla throws Melina across the ring and knocks her down. Layla begins to pull on Melina than throws her head into the ground. A quick cover from Layla 1…….2.. Melina kicks outs. Melina goes off the ropes and ducks under a Layla clothesline. Melina goes off the ropes again and clotheslines Layla. Melina covers 1……..2….kick out. Layla slaps Melina and knocks her down. Layla gets to the top ropes and tries to hit an elbow drop Melina gets out of the way. Melina goes up the top rope and hits a frog splash. She covers 1…….2……3
Winner: Melina via pinfall
After the match Melina stands in the ring and singles the belt around her waste.
Grisham: That match should give Melina so much needed momentum going into Women’s title match with Michelle McCool next week.
JR: I can’t wait for that match next week Todd, but now another Champion will be in action tonight the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk will one-on-one with Matt Hardy who claims he could beat Punk anytime and ask Teddy Long for a World Heavyweight Title shot at Night of Champions.
Grisham: But don’t forget Punk will face a Hardy at Night of Champions, he’ll face Jeff Hardy who will be special referee for the following match. Punk got himself DQ’d by kicking the ref after Jeff Hardy accidently poked him in the eye, Punk says it was an accident but Hardy claims it was one purpose, they will face off in an Extreme Rules match at Night of Champions
Grisham: Lets send it to Matt Striker who is backstage with the World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk
(We now appear backstage where CM Punk is with Matt Striker)
Striker: Thanks Todd, I’m here with the World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk. Punk we all want to know, how is your eye?
Punk: My eye feels fine now, how will it react if it gets hit I don’t know I hope it doesn’t come to that, I would hope Matt Hardy has enough dignity to stay away from my injured eye, but after seeing some of his recent actions I wouldn’t be shocked to see him go for it, you never know Matt.
Striker: True that, you do never know what will happen in the WWE and on Smackdown now Punk tonight you will face Matt Hardy in a non-title match, what’s your gameplan?
Punk: My gameplan? My gameplan to do what I’m best at, I’m a better Maui Thai striker than Matt Hardy and I’m better at submissions than Matt Hardy. He doesn’t go high risk like Jeff so how is going to beat really?
Striker: All good points, now the big question earlier tonight GM Teddy Long announced that at Night of Champions you will once again defend the World Heavyweight Title against Jeff Hardy expect this time it’ll be an Extreme Rules match. Extreme Rules is Jeff Hardy’s game, how do you plan to beat him in his own element.
Punk: What you don’t think I can get as Extreme as Jeff Hardy, I’m a former ECW Champion, ECW is the home of extreme if anyone can challenge Jeff Hardy in an Extreme Rules match it’s me.
Striker: There you go Todd mighty big words for the World Champion, will he be able to back it up, we’ll find out at Night of Champions.
(We go back to the announce table)
JR: Yes, we will find out at Night of Champions but coming up next Punk will go one-on-one with Matt Hardy in a non-title match with Jeff Hardy as a special referee.
Grisham: And of course tonight forget that our main event will be for the Intercontinental Title when Rey Mysterio defends against one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho who is cashing in his re-match clause. Mysterio and Jericho have had three epic IC Title matches we shouldn’t epic anything less tonight.
****No More Words****
Justin Roberts: Ladies and Gentlemen the Number One Contender for the World Heavyweight Title and the special guest referee, Jeff Hardy.
(Massive Pop)
****Live for the Moment****
Justin Roberts: This match is a non-title match, scheduled for one fall entering the ring first from Cameron, North Carolina standing six feet two inches tall weighing 236 pounds, Matt Hardy.
(Huge Heat)
JR: What a chance this is for Matt Hardy to prove himself to Teddy Long as a World Heavyweight Title contender, but first he must go threw the champ himself, CM Punk.
****The Fire Burns****
Justin Roberts: And his opponent from Chicago, Illinois standing six feet one inch tall weighing 222, he is the World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk!!!
**Match 6**
(Non-Title) Special Referee: Jeff Hardy
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk vs. Matt Hardy
Matt does right at Punk and lands a punk of fists, Punk hits a leg kick on Matt Hardy than throws him into the turnbuckle and hits a flying knee. Punk throws Matt to the ground and covers but Matt immediately gets his shoulder up. Punk gets a headlock but Matt gets out and lands a few punches, Matt goes for a Twist of Fate but Punk spins out and rolls up Hardy 1……..2….no kick out. Matt hits a clothesline than when Punk gets back up Hardy hits another clothesline. He covers but Punk easily kicks out. Punk throws Hardy off the ropes than hits a shoulder block to Hardy as he comes back. Punk stomps on Matt a couple times and covers Matt but another quick kick out. Matt goes for a clothesline but Punk ducks under and grabs Matt Hardy for a German suplex, he throws him backwards than grabs Hardy around the neck for a sleeper hold. Hardy looks he is considering tapping but he does get a hold off the ropes. Hardy is catching his breath when Punk kicks Matt in the head, Punk takes Matt up for the GTS, but Hardy escapes and steps Punk for the Twist of Fate but Punk spins out than begins to twist the arm of Matt Hardy, quickly stomps Hardy is in a little pain, Punk lands a few knees than throws Hardy out of the ring threw the ropes. Punks pulls up on the ropes and hits a flying crossbody that drops Matt. Punk hits leg drop on the downed Hardy and gets into the ring. Jeff begins to count. Matt pulls himself back into the ring at about four.
Punk throws Matt into the corner and hits a big knee, Punk picks up Hardy for the GTS, but Matt breaks out and throws Punk into the corner of the ring. Matt begins to tee off on the World Champion than Punk pushes him away and Matt pokes him in his bad eye, Matt begins to attacked the injured Punk when Jeff steps in and breaks the assault up Matt begins to yell at Jeff for stopping him. Jeff tells him to shut up and goes over to the injured Punk, Punk looks up covering his eye and kicks Jeff in the head. Jeff snaps and lands a series of punches to Punk and hits the Twist of Fate on Punk. Matt quickly covers 1……..2…..3
Winner: Matt Hardy via pinfall
‘Live for the Moment’ blasts on as Matt Hardy has a mic.
Matt: You see that Jeff, I did what you’ve never done, beat the World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk.
Jeff: You honestly feel deep down inside you just beat Punk, Punk is ten times better than you would’ve never beat him had he not kicked me in the back of the head. That should’ve been a DQ but let’s just say I think what he got was more deserving, you didn’t win you got lucky. I beat CM Punk for you, Punk’s still better than, I’m still better than you.
Matt: You want to prove your better than me considering I beat you twice and you got lucky once.
Jeff: I got lucky? I believe you cowarded and quit like the little bitch you are.
Matt goes for a clothesline but Jeff ducks under and kicks Matt in the stomach than hits the Twist of Fate. Jeff stands in the ring with Punk and Matt Hardy laid in the ring as No More Words hits.
Grisham: What a statement made by Jeff Hardy who wasn’t supposed to be involved in the CM Punk-Matt Hardy as anything more than a referee but he made an impact by hitting a Twist of Fate on CM Punk after Punk was poked in the eye and kicked Jeff in the head than he just had an altercation with his brother Matt and he just hit a Twist of Fate on him. But now let’s send it backstage to Matt Striker who has caught up with Christian.
(We now appear backstage with Christian is with Matt Striker and doesn’t look too happy)
Striker: Christian earlier tonight you and Finlay teamed up to face the Hart Dynasty, you appeared to be in control having Tyson Kidd in position for the Killswitch but than your partner Finlay tagged himself in, what happened?
Christian: I don’t know what happened to be honest, I thought what mattered was getting a win for the team, beating the Hart Dynasty no matter who did, I guess that wasn’t what Finlay wanted, he wanted to do it himself, if he doesn’t want my help he won’t get it next time. He can have them in a handicap match, I don’t care me and Finlay are done.
Striker: Are you going to continue to go after the Hart Dynasty?
Christian: Of course not I have bigger and better plans for my time here on Smackdown, getting into little fights with an average tag team, where is that going to get my here on Smackdown. I’m going for gold, I don’t need to the face the Hart Dynasty anymore, this isn’t ECW I want to be the best.
Striker: So you are saying you want a World Heavyweight Title shot.
Christian: I’m saying I want to face the best, to prove I’m the best and if that means I get a World title shot, great. That’s my goal everywhere I go is to be World Champion and sooner or later here on Smackdown if I get a shot, I will become World Champion.
(We go back to the announce desk)
JR: Christian doesn’t seem happy with Finlay about his actions, earlier, but at least he’s looking on the bright side and trying to go for World title gold now that he’s on Smackdown.
Grisham: Yes but it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for, the main event here on Friday Night Smackdown, Chris Jericho uses his Intercontinental title re-match clause and will face Rey Mysterio coming up next. But let’s first look back at the recent rivalary these two have developed.
A video package shows
- Jericho throwing a chair at Mysterio and getting himself DQ’d in the four way number contenders match before Judgment Day.
-Mysterio telling the ref Jericho cheated and than attacking Jericho during and after Jericho’s match to get into the World Heavyweight Title match with Jeff Hardy.
- Mysterio defeating Jericho at Judgment Day
- Jericho defeating and unmasking Mysterio at Extreme Rules
- Jericho beating Rey on the Three-For-All slapping his Mask sideways
- Rey Mysterio winning the IC Title back at the Bash
****Breaking Down the Walls****
Justin Roberts: This match is scheduled for one fall and it’s for the Intercontinental Title, entering the ring first the challenger, from Manhasset, New York, standing six feet, one inch tall, weighing 226 pounds, he is one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, Chris Jericho!!!!
(Jericho has a mic)
Jericho: Last Sunday night, at the Bash Rey Mysterio manages to win back the Intercontinental Title from me, tonight I will what is rightfully mine back, and become Intercontinental Champion for an unprecedented tenth time.
(Heat)
Jericho: Boo me all you want, but after tonight you will have to respect me, I am better all of you, I am a nine, soon to be ten time Intercontinental Champion, I’m one half of the Unified Tag Team Champions, I am a five time World Champion and the WWE’s first ever Undisputed Champion, you are just fan gelatinous, hypercritical, fools who bow at the feet of that coward Rey Mysterio.
(Heat)
Jericho: Rey Mysterio hides behind a mask like a coward, he won’t show his face because, he’s scared…
****Booyaka 619****
Justin Roberts: And his opponent is the reigning and defending Intercontinental Champion, he stands five feet, six inches tall weighing 175 pounds, from San Diego, California, the Master of the 619. Rey Mysterio!!!!
(Huge pop)
Mysterio: Chris Jericho, I was hoping when I defeated you at the Bash that you would be shut up, I guess that didn’t work, but tonight I will defeat you and I will shut you up. You can call me out all you want but don’t call the fans that in reality pay your check every month.
Jericho: Rey, you don’t to defend these guys they are nothing like us, they want to be us, but they aren’t us, and that’s what they have to realize.
Mysterio: The only one here who has to realize something is you Chris Jericho, you have to realize that I’m better than you and that these fans, the WWE Universe make the WWE as great as it is. Tonight I will break down your walls Chris Jericho and retain my Intercontinental Title and finally shut you up!
(The Bell rings)
**Main Event**
Intercontinental Title Match
Rey Mysterio vs. Unified Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho
Mysterio kicks Jericho in the knee than shoots off the ropes and than hits a drop kick to the head of Chris Jericho. Mysterio throws Jericho off the ropes, Jericho goes off the ropes and hits a shoulder block on Mysterio. Jericho grabs Mysterio puts him in a sleeper hold. Jericho holds it for a while until Rey gets out and grabs Jericho’s back and ends up with a back crucifix. Jericho falls backwards and lands on Rey. Jericho quickly covers 1…..Rey gets the shoulder up. Jericho throws Rey threw the ropes and out of the ring. Jericho goes out of the ring and picks up Rey and slaps him across the face as the ref begins to count. 1.. Jericho throws Rey up against the security wall than lands a big knee to the stomach of the Intercontinental Champion…2….Mysterio hits the ground grabbing his stomach Jericho grabs him by his pants and throws him into the steel steps…..3… Jericho gets back into the ring as Rey lays on the ground in pain …….4……….5……..6………7………..Rey begins to pull himself up using the stairs ……8………9…Rey slides under the bottom rope and gets back in the ring. Jericho knees Rey in the stomach right as he pulls himself up. Jericho hits a German suplex on Rey that he bridges it 1…….2… Rey gets the shoulder up and Jericho begins to argue with the ref and Rey goes for a school boy roll-up 1…….2.. Jericho reverses it and goes for the Walls of Jericho, Jericho can’t quite lock in and Rey reverses it for a inside cradle but Jericho reverses that into the Walls which this time he locks in. Rey keeps reaching towards the ropes. Rey grabs a hold of the bottom rope and gets free.
Jericho picks Rey and slaps him across the face a couple of times. Jericho throws Rey into the turnbuckle. Jericho goes for a crossbody block but Rey moves out of the way. Rey goes for a body kick that Jericho catches it so Rey kicks him in the head with the other leg. Jericho lands on the bottom rope and Rey goes across the ring for a 619, Jericho gets out of the ropes and rolls up Rey with a school boy.1…..2…kick out. Rey hits a couple of leg kicks and goes off the ropes and runs into a shoulder block. Jericho goes for another Walls of Jericho but Rey kicks him and gets out. Jericho hits a clothesline on Rey and as Rey gets up Jericho hits a codebreaker. Rey gets his hand under the ropes so Jericho can’t cover. Jericho covers Rey out from under the ropes into the center of the ring and locks in the Walls of Jericho. Rey begins to turn out of it than kicks Jericho off him. Jericho slaps Rey, Jericho begins to twist Rey’s arm around but Rey hits leg kick on Jericho than hits a DDT. Rey covers 1…….2……no Jericho gets the shoulder up!!!! Rey throws Jericho into the ropes and goes for a 619 again but Jericho gets out of the way again than hits a big knee to the ribs of Mysterio. Jericho throws Rey down than puts him in a headlock sleeper hold. Rey elbows Jericho in the rips a couple of times to get out. Jericho grabs him and goes for a running bulldog, but Rey gets free and shoots off the ropes than he hits a wicked flying clothesline. Jericho is down on the ground, Rey gets up on the top rope and flies as Jericho stands up Rey hits a flying hurricanrana. Jericho is down and Rey gets on the apron, he pulls up on the ropes and hits the West Coast Pop!! Rey covers 1………2……..3
Winner and Still Intercontinental Champion: Rey Mysterio via pinfalll
After the match Mysterio celebrates as Boyaka 619 comes on and Mysterio waves the belt around to a massive pop when “Slow Chemical’ hits.
(Kane and Dolph Ziggler walk out to the arena and surround the ring with Mysterio standing in the center, both look like they want to kill)
Todd Grisham: You’ve got to be kidding me, the newly formed alliance of Kane and Ziggler are attacking the Intercontinental Champion after an amazing match that probably took a tole on the champ.
JR: What do you expect from these two they will do whatever it takes to get the Intercontinental title, hell that’s the only reason they formed this alliance in the first place. Rey Mysterio better get out of there now.
Mysterio looks at both Kane and Ziggler than grabs the top rope and hits the West Coast Pop on Kane than lands in a mount position and begins to tee off on the Big Red Monster, Mysterio appears to be in control of the fight but Ziggler hits him in the head with a chair. Ziggler lands a few more chair shots than throws Mysterio into the security wall. Ziggler and Kane both begin to tee off on the IC Champion. Ziggler slams Mysterio onto a chair. Kane picks up Mysterio and chokeslams Mysterio into the chair. Kane doesn’t appear to be done he steps the lifeless Intercontinental Champion up between his legs and appears to be setting up for a tombstone.
****Land of Five Rivers****
The Great Khali storms out with a chair and hits Ziggler with. He than gives Kane a few shots, Ziggler runs at him with a chair and hits his arm but Khali barely reacts, grabs Ziggler and hits the Punjabi Plunge on Ziggler. Kane hits Khali with a chair but Khali grabs his own chair and hits Kane with it. Khali continues the beat down and grabs Mysterio and pulls him up the ramp as he raises his chair in victory as Ziggler and Kane lay lifeless and in pain on the ground.
Todd Grisham: Wow, I guess the Great Khali wasn’t happy with what went down at the Bash, losing to Dolph Ziggler and Kane attacking him and he got his revenge as they attacked the Intercontinental Champion after he defended his belt in an epic match with Chris Jericho. We’re sure to get some reaction from this next week on Smackdown, but we are out of time tonight, be sure to watch Raw Monday on USA and Superstars Thursday on WGN, that is all the time we have, see you next Friday.
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Quick Results
R Truth def. Charlie Haas via pinfall
Kane def. Dolph Ziggler via Count-Out
Edge def. John Morrison via pinfall
The Hart Dynasty def. Finlay and Christian via pinfall
Melina def. Layla via pinfall
Matt Hardy def. CM Punk via pinfall
Rey Mysterio def. Chris Jericho via pinfall to retain Intercontinental Title
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Confirmed Matches for Night of Champions
World Heavyweight Title Extreme Rules Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Jeff Hardy
Diva's Championship Match
Maryse (c) vs. Mickie James
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