WWE Smackdown 11/21/2002
Hartford, CT
WWE Champion: The Big Show
WWE Tag Team Champions: Los Guerrero’s
WWE Cruiserweight Champion: Billy Kidman
The show opens and we get a video package of the history between Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman, it shows clips from the debut, KOTR Win, Killing Hogan, WWE Championship win at SummerSlam then the feud with Show and ending with the Heyman SWERVE!
Backstage, Brock is shown pacing back and forth waiting for Big Show & Paul Heyman to arrive.
Rey Mysterio vs. Jamie Noble (w/ Nidia)
3 minutes isn't enough
But with the 3 minutes they fit in a lot of really good back-and-forth action, they also used the story of Knoble being on a 3 match losing streak so he was trying anything he can to win. From ground and pound, vicious suplexes and forearms, Nidia interference and he even busted out a high flying move. But this also wasn't just all Knoble as Rey was ON! Here, way better than his performance from Survivor Series. All his shit was smooth and fluid with his motions. The finish was cool as ice too, WHAT? So Noble attempts to hit the tiger bomb, but Rey counters and delivers a drop toe hold. He then hits the 619 and is about to hit the west coast pop but Nidia interferes; so he chases her around the ring and back into the ting when he counters a body press into a springboard middle rope west coast pop for the win. AWESOME! **3/4
Backstage, Brock continues to pace around looking for Big Show & Heyman. He goes into a room, I'm guessing it's the heel on because Los Guerrero’s, John Cena & Matt Hardy are in there. As Brock walks in they all cower in their seats
Cena does it hilariously, it's like he tried to act invisible. Matt Hardy congratulates him on his performance at Survivor Series, but says it’s too bad that Heyman screwed him, if he had some of his matt-tributes then maybe he wouldn't have suffered such and unfortunate twist of fate. Brock looks at him, then grabs him up against one wall then throws him through another wall. AWESOME!
After the commercial, the Trainers, Stephanie, and the Guerrero's are all tending to Matt Hardy. Eddie Guerrero says that Brock is a maniac. Stephanie can't believe Brock did this. Eddie says that this place isn't safe. Stephanie says that she will talk to him. Eddie asks if she thinks Brock will listen to a woman. Stephanie says that she runs Smackdown not Brock Lesnar.
Nidia tries to consoles Jamie Noble. And that they have only hits a patch of bad luck. Jamie says he's going to have to call his crazy cousin Nunzio to turn around his luck but Nidia pleads with Jamie not to call that "crazy" cousin.
Stephanie finds Brock backstage and says she will not tolerate Brock's actions. She understands that he is angry but she won't tolerate what he did to Matt, she says he will get his title shot, just not tonight. He must wait until his rib is healed. Brock is so PISSED! That he isn't even listening to her, and she says if Brock lays a hand on Heyman, Big Show or anyone else, he will be suspended. This gets Brock's attention as he stops to stare at Steph before leaving the area.
WWE Cruiserweight Championship: Tajiri vs. Billy Kidman
Tajiri tries to carry this but Kidman still fuckin' sucks. He still hasn't realized that selling is part of wrestling or he thinks he's Main Eventer because he's bangin' Torrie AHHHHHHHHHH! Anyway, Tajiri's kicks rule here at one point in the match Kidman ducks the Stiff Kick and gets hurricanerana, but during the pin count Tajiri freakin' bridges out of the cover and kicks Kidman in the back of the head. AWESOME! The match would end a minute later when Kidman would counter a Top rope bulldog with a powerbomb and finally finishes it with his shitty version of the Shooting Star Press for the win. **1/2
Marc Lloyd is awaiting the arrival of the Big Show for an interview. Heyman and Show arrive, Paul says he knows what's happened, and if Brock touches either one of them, he will be suspended. Big Show steps in and says make way for the new WWE Champion.
Chris Benoit vs. Chavo Guerrero
Eddie comes out with Chavo but the referee immediately bans him from ringside before they can even get into the ring, as for the match it was 4 minutes but JESUS! It was good. This without a doubt it is one of the better Chavo one-on-one matches that he had in the WWE with someone not named Rey Mysterio. Benoit beating him up Benoit style to open the match was great as he really took it to him for costing him the titles at SSeries. But Benoit makes that one mistake which allows Chavo to start working on the mid-section first by throwing him mid-section first a few times into the middle turnbuckle. Outside the ring Chavo would then hit a Tope Suicida, Chavo then tries a slingshot body splash but Benoit gets the knee up. But Chavo stops all the momentum by hitting this sweet "European uppercut" They trade some moves and Chavo even kicks out of the Triple Germans and Diving Head butt t. The match would end when Chavo attacks again Benoit's mid-section. Benoit counters and throws Chavo on the top rope. Chavo spring boards over the top rope but right into the awaiting Benoit and the crippler cross face and he taps. **3/4 - ***
Backstage, In Steph’s office she asks Brock not to listen to Heyman and Show, who are on their way to the ring, because she doesn’t want him being provoked him. BROCK IS PISSED! She says she has to grant them airtime since he is the champ. She reminds him that his ribs are all busted up and he could injure himself worse. She says also if he doesn't stay back she will suspend him. He says that its bullshit.
Brock's music hits, but Heyman comes out. He's wearing the WWE championship and he even does the BROCK! warm-up
He gets on the mic and says, its only once in a life time that a man comes along who is so special that he can conquer all his fears and has intangible factor that separate him from everyone else. He says let’s give credit where credit is due, since the day after Wrestlemania everyone has had the privilege of experiencing the greatness of Paul Heyman. He says he named Brock Lesnar the next Big Thing, aided him in King Of the Ring, Helped him end Hogan's career, helped him win the title at SummerSlam, he even helped him with at hell in a cell and the Undertaker. But the Brock started to drift from Heyman so Heyman taught Brock a lesson because he wants the credit to go to him. He says he was part of the greatest inside job in Madison Square Garden. He says he helped a client who understands him and will listen to him, Big Show. Heyman introduces his client, the new Undisputed champion, The Big Show! Show says he would like to thank Brock Lesnar for giving him to opportunity to wrestle him at Survivor Series, and for Brock being so hot headed and letting him comes in and take everything Brock had. Show says he took Brock's agent, his title, his whole damn life away, and there wasn't a thing he could do about it. And that he is focused and determined to defend his belt with the help of Heyman. He says Edge has a chance to take the title, but there is no way he is giving it up. Heyman officially DUMPS Brock Lesnar as his client
and his final act as Brock's agent occurred the night before Survivor Series when he negotiated a final clause into the contract, and it's called NO REMATCH! They leave, but Brock comes out of the crowd over the security wall, grabs a chair Show tries to run up the ramp, but Brock nails him in the back as security stop any more damage from happening.
Back from a commercial and officials are holding Brock back. Stephanie confronts Brock Lesnar and says he is going to hurt himself. She says that if he does anything else tonight then he will be suspended.
Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero
Chavo comes to the ring with Eddie, but the referee immediately bans Chavo from ringside. The first 2 or so minutes had neither guy being able of control pace for a long period of time but they did bump extremely well for the other whenever the other would hit something. Eddie would gain control when he sends Angle into the ring steps, then grabs two chairs; he leans one outside the ring and brings the other in the ring. Well the ref sees the chair in the ring and takes it away. While the ref is turned Eddie hits Kurt in the back and begins to work on that. Oh before I talk about Eddie's control Kurt busting out new moves was great, he hit a Flying Forearm, and monkey flipped and evens a spinebuster. Eddie was vicious as always on the back with suplexes and he even put on the "Camel Clutch" Late in the match, Chavo comes out to the stage to watch the match then slowly but creepily begins to walk down the ramp
Angle hits two German suplexes but gets low blowed and tossed. Chavo swoops in from mid-ramp, stomps Angle a bit, then runs back to the ramp where he was as the ref turns around. Benoit appears behind him but Chavo doesn’t see it. Outside, Eddie hits a scoop slammed and goes back in to distract the ref while Chavo attacks again, then returns to his spot mid-ramp. Benoit just watches. Back in, Eddie hits the slingshot Swanton. And goes for the Lasso from El Paso, but that gets countered to the ankle lock, and that gets countered back to the Lasso, countered BACK to the ankle lock. Eddie kicks out. Angle delivers a release German suplex. Angle goes for the Angle slam but Chavo distracts him. Eddie counters a knocks Angle down. Eddie gets on the top rope but Angle knocks him down. Chavo gets on the apron and is knocked down by Angle. Angle gets on the top rope with Eddie and hits the Angle slam and covers for the win. Post-Match: Chavo attacks Angle but that doesn't last long as Kurt puts him in the ankle lock. Benoit is still on the stage and is applauding Angle's efforts, while Angle is yelling at him. ***1/4
Before we go to a commercial we see Funaki, Edge and a Stage worker looking at some notes or a contract, and talking to one another.
Scott Steiner video package that is highlighted with
"I’m Big Poppa Pump. Boom Shaka Laka!" at the end
lmao
SMACKDOWN’s #1 Announcer Funaki interviews Edge, he asks Edge about the Big Show, and Edge talks about how big the Show is. Funaki says Show reminds him of Godzilla. Edge says tonight he is King Kong and everyone knows that King Kong always kicks Godzilla's ass. Edge says that this is one of the biggest nights of his career and this is his first ever title shot, and he knows he’s gonna get messed up, but that’s the price he’s willing to pay to make his lifelong dream come true and become the WWE Champion.
Rikishi vs. John Cena
Cena throwing up the "Word Life" gang signs but still has regular attire is still pretty funny. The match is about to begin when Dawn Marie and Al come out. Dawn says their special day is growing near, and they invite the Smackdown audience to be a part of their wedding. They embrace and kiss and they leave. AL FUCKIN' WILSON!
FUCK THIS MATCH! Rikishi wins the match after a spinebuster. Post-Match: Bull Buchannan AKA B2 or is it B Square attacks Rikishi.
Backstage, In the Big Shows' locker room Heyman says he is afraid of Lesnar and Big Show complains about not being able to compete tonight due to Brock's chair shots. And how says that Heyman needs to get him out of the match with Edge.
Paul goes to Steph's office looking over his shoulder then demanding to know where Brock is. He says the Brock is a ruthless animal hell-bent on revenge and nothing can stop him. Heyman says that Big Show is in no condition to have a match tonight. He says Brock Lesnar is no ordinary man and hits with no ordinary chair shot. She says he needs to get Show ready. Heyman asks what guarantee he has that Lesnar won't attack. She says she guarantees that Brock won't interfere in his match tonight. Heyman says that if Brock attacks him he will sue her, her father and sue Smackdown! Right into the ground, Stephanie yells for him to get out and even throws a pen at him.
WWE Championship: Edge vs. The Big Show (w/ Paul Heyman)
For 6 minutes this was pretty damn good, Edge using his quickness to out-hit and piss off show was fun, but that doesn’t last long as Show kills him with a clothesline. Then Show begins to slow down the match and just throw Edge around like he was a little toy, Edge's bumping was great here. Late in the match, Show hits a suplex and undoes a turnbuckle pad. Edge counters the whip to the exposed corner and hits drop toehold on the Show into the exposed turnbuckle and goes up top with a tornado DDT for two. He then hits Show with one spear, but show is still on his feet so he hits another and Show is still on his feet but this time Edge gathers speed and hits a third which knocks Show off his feet and Edge cover but as it looks like the ref is about to count to three Heyman pulls Edge off and Edge has the same disbelief face that Brock had at Survivor Series. Edge chases Heyman around the ring, but Show stops him by grabbing Edge and picking him up from off the floor onto the apron then from the apron over the top rope and down on the mat with a chokeslam. Heyman tells Show not to pin Edge, but to treat him as if he was Brock Lesnar. So Show chokeslams him again, Heyman again told him not to pin him. Big Show hits a third chokeslam on Edge but Lesnar runs out and f-5's Show as Heyman runs through the crowd. Brock then chases Heyman out of the arena, who escapes in a waiting limo. **3/4
He asks Booker if he's been a good boy, because if so, he can touch his sack. He opens the sack and gives him a present: the World Tag Team Title belts. He thanks Booker for believing in him, Christian steps in and says that next week on RAW, he and Jericho will win their titles back. And tonight, Christian will beat Goldust, while Jericho will beat Booker. Booker tells him to shut up. Goldy Claus gives him a gift for being a naughty boy: a jar of new-and-improved Ass Cream. Christian yells that he doesn't use Ass Cream, but then pockets the jar and walks off. WIN!