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MICHAEL COLE: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown, Michael Cole and Jonathan Coachman at ringside and what a revelation we just heard.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: That's right Michael, tonight we will see "The Big Red Machine" Kane take on "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
MICHAEL COLE: Ric Flair's career lives on past Wrestlemania XXIV as he defeated Vince McMahon in a tremendous match. So the stipulation that the WWE Champion put on Ric Flair is gone.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Well last week on Smackdown, Deuce N Domino won the WWE Tag-Team Championships against John Morrison and The Miz.
The Major Brother's music plays and they come down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: This contest is set for one fall, and is a No.1 Contendership Match for the WWE Tag-Team Championships. Introducing first, The Major Brothers.
MICHAEL COLE: Last week The Major Brothers split from Edge, meaning they can now focus on the WWE Tag-Team Championships.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: I said it last week and I stick by my comments. Brian and Brett Major's decision last week could be the worst decision of their lives.
Jimmy Wang Yang's music plays and he and Shannon Moore come down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: And introducing their opponents, Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore.
MICHAEL COLE: Its Smackdown's resident redneck!
JONATHAN COACHMAN: What is he?
MICHAEL COLE: Smackdown's Resident Re...
JONATHAN COACHMAN: No Michael. No!
The bell rings and Brian Major starts for The Major Brothers and Jimmy Wang Yang starts for his team. The two lock up and Brian puts Jimmy in a headlock, Jimmy slaps Brian's back for support and rolls Brian into the ropes, hitting a standing dropkick on one half of The Major Brothers. Brian gets up and resists to the turnbuckle rubbing one side of his face, after being hit with the dropkick. Wang Yang runs over to Brian, but misses the forearm. Brian repeatedly hits Wang Yang's head onto the turnbuckle. Brian brings Jimmy to the centre of the ring and kicks him in the mid-section and sets Wang Yang up for a Suplex. Brian hits the Suplex and goes for the pin. 1.....2..... Wang Yang kicks out and Brian picks up his opponent. Brian pulls the hair of Wang Yang and kicks him in the mid-section again. Brian tags to his partner Brett who goes to the top rope and hits an Axe Handle on Wang Yang. Brett hits repeated punches onto Wang Yang. Brett applies a Sleeperhold onto Wang Yang who steadily gets up and hits blows to Brett's mid-sections before making the tag to Shannon Moore. Shannon hits a knee to the back of Brett and a clothesline to Brian. Moore turns around and hits a vicious Enzuguri kick to Brett Major's head. Shannon goes for the pin. 1.....2..... Brett kicks out but quickly Jimmy Wang yang hits a Splash onto Brett Major. The referee forces Wang Yang out of the ring, while Brett and Brian switch places. Shannon turns around and goes over to Brian Major who applies a Schoolboy. 1.....2..... Shannon kicks out of the cover. Brian hits an Uppercut to Shannon and executes a Neckbreaker onto Moore. Brian goes onto the turnbuckle and misses a Moonsault. Moore slowly gets a tag to Wang Yang, while this is happening Brian and Brett switch places while the referee is focused on Moore's tag to Wang Yang. Jimmy Wang Yang goes onto the turnbuckle and misses a Shooting Star Press! Brett goes for the pin. 1.....2.....3!
JUSTIN ROBERTS: Your winners of the match, The Major Brothers!
MICHAEL COLE: They stole it!
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Calm down Michael, that is what makes a great tag-team.
MICHAEL COLE: The Major Brothers switched places and now have a shot at Deuce N Domino's Tag Championships.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Both teams are on a role on Smackdown, so whenever the match takes place, it is sure to be a good one!
MICHAEL COLE: When we return, Rey Mysterio will answer Finlay's challenge.
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
*A video package shows, highlighting Finlay and Rey Mysterio's Wrestlemania XXIV match and the events that took place last week*
Rey Mysterio's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
MICHAEL COLE: Here comes Rey Mysterio!
JONATHAN COACHMAN: But look at Mysterio, he looks scared.
MICHAEL COLE: How do you gather that John?
JONATHAN COACHMAN: I can tell, once you've had as much ring experience as I've had.
MICHAEL COLE: Ring experience? Every single match you've had your ass kicked!
REY MYSTERIO: Its been very hard for Rey Mysterio these past few weeks. At Wrestlemania I lost to Finlay. But everyone has been saying to me, unlucky Rey, you'll win next time. But there may never be a nextime. Last week Finlay threatened to end my career if I agreed to a rematch. Well Finlay I've thought long and hard about your challenge. All I have to say is: I'd like to see you try you end my career!!!
MICHAEL COLE: Woah!
Finlay's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: How stupid is Rey Mysterio?
MICHAEL COLE: The heart of Rey Mysterio is phenomenal, he won't quit without a fight.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: And that talk is going to get you in trouble.
FINLAY: You don't believe me do you Rey? The amount of careers I have ended is more than the amount of masks you have at home. Don't think I'm going to let you badmouth me and let you get away with it. So do you accept my challenge?
REY MYSTERIO: I do accept your challenge Finlay, but on one condition.
FINLAY: And what's that?
REY MYSTERIO: You put your United States Championship on the line.
FINLAY: Deal, but I can assure you that this is the worst mistake of your life.
Rey Mysterio turns around and walks towards the ropes to exit the ring, Finlay runs after him but Rey dodges and Finlay lands on the second rope. Rey turns around and runs to the opposite ropes and goes for the 619. Finlay escapes just in time to avoid a 619.
MICHAEL COLE: Rey has accepted the challenge.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: You better cherish Rey Mysterio in the ring, because when he faces Finlay again, it'll be his last match.
MICHAEL COLE: Theodore Long is backstage with an important announcement regarding the Rey Mysterio vs. Finlay match.
THEODORE LONG: Thank you very much playa. Now 3 weeks from Sunday, at Backlash. Rey Mysterio will take on Finlay for the United States Championship. But next week Rey Mysterio and Finlay will choose each others opponents. And whoever gets the fastest time will choose the stipulation for the match. Hola hola hola!
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
Gregory Helm's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: This contest is set for one fall, introducing first Gregory Helms.
MICHAEL COLE: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown and can you believe it John? Pick Your Poison returns next week.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Its such a great idea, I can't wait for next week.
Jamie Noble's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: And introducing his opponent, Jamie Noble.
MICHAEL COLE: However the Cruiserweights are now back!
JONATHAN COACHMAN: I don't know about you Michael but I missed the Cruiserweights. I'm pleased that they are back.
The bell rings and Gregory Helms and Jamie Noble lock up, Helms gets Noble in a headlock. Noble throws Helms into the ropes, Noble hits a back elbow knocking Helms to the floor, Jamie goes for a Legdrop but Helms moves out of the way. Helms hits a hip toss on Noble and Noble replies with a Hip Toss. Both stare each other down as they get to their feet. Gregory shouts to the crowd: "That's what its all about!" Noble hits a dropkick, knocking Helms into the turnbuckle, Noble goes ontop of the turnbuckle and hits a Hurricanrana knocking Hems to the mat. Noble goes for the pin. 1.....2..... Helms kicks out and reverses Noble's headlock, Helms shoves Noble to the floor. Helms kicks Noble in the back and sests him in a sitting position. Helms hits another kick to Noble's back and then runs to the ropes and hits a dropkick in the face of Jamie Noble. Helms picks Noble up and sets Noble up for a Brainbuster, Helms holds Noble high in the air but Noble reverses and lands on his feet. Noble dodges Helms' attack and hits a spinning kick to the chest. Noble places Helms' head on the top rope. Noble goes to the top of the turnbuckle and misses an attempt at a Guillotine Legdrop. Noble lands inbetween the ropes as Helms throws Noble off the ropes and puts Nolbe on his knees. Helms hits a Shinning Wizard and goes for the pin. 1.....2.....3!
JUSTIN ROBERTS: Your winner of the match, Gregory Helms!
MICHAEL COLE: The Cruiserweights have returned in style.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: What a great way to bring the Division back.
MICHAEL COLE: Josh Matthews is standing up on the entrance ramp with Gregory Helms.
JOSH MATTHEWS: Gregory Helms you just one a very hard thought match against Jamie Noble. How are you feeling?
GREGORY HELMS: How am I feeling? After utting my life on the line for those rotten fans ock and a wristwatch. I'm pretty pissed off! All these fans care about is the big stars. Batista, Undertaker, Rey MYsterio! Well that is going to change. Next week marks the beginning of a tournament to crown a new Cruiserweight Champion and if you thought that was amazing. You aint seen nothing yet!
MICHAEL COLE: Well a lot of frustration in Gregory Helms, he missed most of 2007, trying to make up for lost time.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Big announcement made though Michael. Next week marks the beginning of the Cruiserweight Tournament.
MICHAEL COLE: Who do you think is going to win?
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Its obvious Gregory Helms!
MICHAEL COLE: From the small guys to the big guys, last week saw one of the most horrific matches in Smackdown history. Take a look...
*A video package is shown, highlighting Batista vs. Mark Henry on last weeks Smackdown*
MICHAEL COLE: We are being joined by Mark Henry via satellite, Mark first and foremost, how are you feeling?
MARK HENRY: Michael, no one knows how long I'm going to be out for. Batista's challenge for a Hell In A Cell match at Backlash won't be happening. The doctors say I may be out for the rest of the year.
MICHAEL COLE: Tell me Mark, why did you attack Batista last January?
MARK HENRY: Batista, its pretty obvious, Im a mai.....
The satellite fades and the picture comes back with Batista in his lockerroom
BATISTA: Mark Henry you fat son of a bitch. You better be at Backlash or the first day you come back from that little scratch will be the last day anyone sees Mark Henry.
The satellite picture comes back and Mark henry is sitting down.
MARK HENRY: Batista, why don't you ask Theodore Long if the match will be taking place?
The satellite fades out and Batista in his lockerroom with Theodore Long standing outside the door.
THEODORE LONG: Batista, there's something I need to tell you about this Hell In A Cell match.
Batista runs after Theodore Long and the picture fades away.
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
Kane's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: This contest is set for one fall, introducing first. "The Big Red Machine" Kane.
MICHAEL COLE: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown. And right now it's not good to be Theodore Long.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: This rage of Batista has to stop though.
MICHAEL COLE: Well rage is an understatement for this man. Kane coming down to the ring and he'll be taking on Ric Flair in our main-event.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: We've seen a different side from kane in the past few weeks and I think it could be for the better.
Ric Flair's music plays and he comes down to the ring.
JUSTIN ROBERTS: And introducing his opponent, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
MICHAEL COLE: Here comes the 16-time World Champion.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Well Ric may have won more World Titles, but there is no doubt that Kane has caused the most destruction.
MICHAEL COLE: Can't argue with that John.
JONATHAN COACHMAN: You should agree with me more often.
The bell rings and Ric Flair goes straight after Kane trying to knock Kane to the floor with a series of chops, but none knocking Kane down. Flair chops until Kane is at the turnbuckle, Kane pushes Flair to the floor and goes after The Nature Boy. Kane picks up Flair and rolls him to the turnbuckle. Quickly Kane runs to the turnbuckle and hits a hard clothesline. Kane not satisfied runs to the turnbuckle again but Flair knocks Kane down with a chop. Flair goes to the second rope and hits a knee drop to Kane's head. Flair hits elbows to Kane's head. Flair crouches down at the turnbuckle while Kane gests up. Flair runs to Kane and hits a choblock on The Big Red Machine. Flair tries another series of choblocks to knock Kane to his kness but Kane stays up. Flair hits a dropkick on Kane's leg, finally forcing him to his knees. Flair goes for a knee to Kane's head but Kane gets a hand on Flair's throat and hits a Chokeslam on Flair. Kane goes for the pin. 1.....2..... Flair kicks out. Kane picks up Flair and hits a series of Sidewalk Slam's on Flair. Kane goes to the turnbuckle to go for a Clothesline but midway in the move, Flair hits a choblock on Kane's leg. Flair goes for Kane's legs and twists them around but Kane kicks Flair off. Kane gets to his feet and symbolises he is going for a Chokeslam. The lights go off in the arena as the gong of The Undertaker's music plays and the lights come back on. Undertaker is at the entrance ramp, Kane's attention is on Undertaker, so Flair rolls up Kane for a pin. 1.....2.....3!
JUSTIN ROBERTS: And your winner of the match, Ric Flair!
MICHAEL COLE: Flair wins!
JONATHAN COACHMAN: Only from the interference of Ric Flair though.
RIC FLAIR: Undertaker, its time we finally meet!
APRIL 18, 2008
As we near ever closer to Backlash, Smackdown becomes more exciting show after show.
The tournament to crown a new Cruiserweight Champion begins on the show, after Gregory Helms announced that the division would be returning and earning the fans applause.
Also just over 2 weeks from Finlay and Rey Mysterio's United States Championship match at Backlash, both will choose their opponents opponent in Pick Your Poison matches. But whoever wins in the fastest time will get to name the stipluation for the match.
Also Batista looks to exact revenge on Theodore Long for promising him a Hell In A Cell match against Mark Henry.
Another edition of the Cutting Edge, this weeks guest is "The Big Red Machine" Kane.
Plus, Smackdown fans were left stunned by the words of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to The Undertaker, what does Ric Flair mean by: its time we finally meet?
Catch this and much more on a new edition of Friday Night Smackdown!
I don't have much going this weekend so I may be posting TWO shows by Sunday. So keep your eyes open as Smackdown gets even closer to Backlash
