WWE Smackdown
July, Week 1, 2004
Danger DANGER DANGER!
Smackdown opens with The Dangerous Alliance cutting a promo, about what happened at the end of last week's Smackdown. Heyman says that tonight, a lot of pain will fall upon people who dare stand up to them, who dare think they can take the test.
Rating: B+
Bryan Danielson vs Shane Helms
In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Shane Helms defeated Bryan Danielson in 15:01 by pinfall with an Eye of the Hurricane.
Rating: C-
Samoa Joe vs Rene Dupree
In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Samoa Joe defeated Rene Dupree in 9:59 by submission with a Coquina Clutch. Samoa Joe makes defence number 1 of his IWA Mid-South Heavyweight title.
Rating: D+
IT'S SHOWTIME FOLKS!
Sting is interviewed by THE COACH. Sting talks about why he did what he did last week, and how he's not happy he never got his rematch after losing the title, and how he feels he was screwed time and time again. He talks about knowing what Heyman can do and how Smackdown truly is in danger if someone doesn't stop him and his group.
Rating: C
NUMBER 1 CONTENDER MATCH FOR THE IC TITLE
In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Randy Orton won a battle royal in 15:02. The other members of the 'final four' were Shelton Benjamin, Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio, with Shelton Benjamin being the final elimination. Shelton Benjamin got the most eliminations over the course of the match.
Rating: B
Alexis Laree vs Gail Kim
In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Alexis Laree defeated Gail Kim in 8:42 by pinfall with a Laree DDT. Alexis Laree makes defence number 2 of her WWE Women's title.
Rating: C
BACKSTAGE FIGHT?!
CM Punk and Joe are seen backstage getting into a brawl with Big Show and Ric Flair, who seem to be trying to stick up for Sting. They had to be pulled apart but not before a couple of referee's were tossed around.
Rating: B-
D-Von Dudley vs Eddie Guerrero
In a good match, Eddie Guerrero defeated D-Von Dudley in 10:15 by pinfall with a Frog Splash.
Rating: B
MATCH BOOKED!
Heyman books a match, for RIGHT NOW! where Sean O'Haire, CM Punk, and Samoa Joe will take on Sting, Big Show, and Ric Flair.
Rating: B-
Dangerous Alliance vs Sting, Big Show, and Ric Flair
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Sting, The Big Show and Ric Flair defeated Dangerous Alliance (Sean O'Haire, CM Punk and Samoa Joe) in 25:10 when Sting defeated Samoa Joe by submission with a Scorpion Deathlock.
Rating B
Overall: B