3rd August 2007 ? Smackdown! from Kansas City, MO.
Segment One & Two: Smackdown begins with ?All Grown Up? blasting throughout the arena, as Stephanie McMahon walks down the ramp to the crowd?s hospitality. The World Heavyweight Title is in a glass case in the ring. Stephanie climbs into the ring and takes a microphone. She starts to make a speech about how she is proud to award the title to an admirable superstar, who really deserves it.
McMahon then introduces the new World Heavyweight Champion, The Legend Killer, Randy Orton. They both receive massive heat from the crowd, as Orton does his signature pose on the turnbuckle, before Stephanie congratulates Randy and present him with the belt. Orton goes on to say how finally killing legends has got him the championship and why he is the best.
Suddenly, Batista?s music hits the sound system and he walks out to the entrance ramp, infuriated. He says that Orton doesn?t deserve it and how this ?lottery? is fixed. Theodore Long has soon joined the men and Stephanie, telling Orton and Batista to each find a partner, because tonight, Randy Orton and Batista will face each other in a Tag Team match! The crowd pop loudly and Batista and Orton stare each other down, as the camera cuts.
Rating: B
The Hooliganz vs Deuce & Domino w/Cherry London and Kendrick shared the early offensive, nailing a couple of diving attacks, but then Deuce elbowed Brian Kendrick in the mouth and tried whipping him into his corner. Kendrick reserved it and Deuce sent Domino flying into his sister, Cherry! While Deuce looked at the fallen two, Kendrick rolled Deuce up for the pin fall victory.
Rating: B
Segment Three: As Deuce & Domino shout at The Hooliganz, the cameras fade to backstage, where Kristal says she is joined by Montel Vontavious Porter. She asks him about the United States Championship lottery, where he replies that MVP will be the new United States champ! Kristal reminds him that the lottery is totally random, for all we know, it could be her! However, MVP just says that?s what you think, before saying goodbye and walks away cockily. The camera changes to Michael Cole and JBL, who speculate on why Montel just said that, before hyping the next match between Wang Yang and Guerrero.
Rating: C
Jimmy Wang Yang vs Chavo Guerrero This match was fairly short, as Chavo quickly took control and scaled the turnbuckle. He performed a Frog Splash, but Wang Yang rolled out of the way, sending Guerrero onto the mat. He taunted Chavo and standing moonsault him, earning the 1.2.3!
Rating: D
Segment Four: The camera changes to Theodore Long?s office, where Stephanie McMahon has called for the ?lucky man.? She is holding the United States Championship, eagerly waiting for the new owner. The door opens and in steps, MVP! She congratulates him and he says thanks for the opportunity. Stephanie says he earned it and walks out the room, heading for her limousine. MVP puts the belt on and Teddy Long tells Montel, that the Number One Contender is about to be decided. He asks who is competing to which the answer is Finlay and Rey Mysterio. The camera changes to the ring, where the wrestlers make their entrances.
Rating: B
Finlay vs Rey Mysterio Finlay took the fight to the young and fast Mysterio, nailing him with closed fists and hard slams. However, even after a Celtic Cross, Mysterio was still going and used a toe hold to trip the Irishman up. He did the 619 and hooked the leg, ONE! TWO! THREE! However, as Rey was celebrating, MVP sneaked into the ring and knocked off the turnbuckle with a Big Boot.
Rating: B
Segment Five: As Rey Mysterio retreats, the scene changes to the Rated R Superstar?s locker room. He looks as if he is getting ready for a match, as Randy Orton, the new Heavyweight Champion, thanks Edge for his help in the main event. Edge tells him no problem and how the fans can?t wait to see Rated RKO. They share a laugh and proceed to the ring, where the camera cuts to. JBL says he can?t wait for this match and the start of the Legend Killer?s era. After a brief argument about the new champ, Rated RKO arrives and the crowd await Batista?s mystery partner.
Rating: A
Batista and ??? vs Rated RKO Batista arrives on his own, looking as though he is alone. For a moment, it is a Handicap Match, until Woooooo! rings throughout the arena, it?s RIC FLAIR! Flair and Batista manly hug each other and the match begins. Edge and Orton take the early goings-on, as Flair is isolated. However, after a huge middle and a commercial break, the match is still going. Eventually, Batista is floored and Orton stalks him, before delivering a stinging RKO for the win.
Rating: A
Segment Six: As Orton and Batista brawl in the ring, ?MacMilitant? is heard and the General Manager appears by the entrance. He says that Orton and Batista will have to be on form this month, because he has put them in a 1 on 1 title match at SummerSlam on the 26th August! The crowd goes nuts and Long says that is not all. Next week, Orton and Batista will embark in two Pick Your Poison matches, where they choose each other?s opponents. Long leaves and the two men agree with Long and stare each other down, as Smackdown goes off the air..
Rating: A*
Overall Rating: B
Quick Results: The Hooliganz over Deuce & Domino in 5:04 Jimmy Wang Yang over Chavo Guerrero in: 3:27 Rey Mysterio over Finlay in 11:56 to become Number One Contender for the United States Championship. Rated RKO over Batista & Ric Flair in 26:31
WWE RAW is in Richmond, Virginia, as men are set to collide, both in and out of the ring.
There are three confirmed matches for the night, the first being an Intercontinential Championship match between Santino Marella and the vicious Umaga. With the Coach declaring it a Last Chance match, will the Milan Miracle finally get Umaga off his trail or can Umaga take his old title back? It is sure to be an interesting match, no matter what..
Secondly, the Game is back and after some slander from the Silverback, Mark Henry on wwe.com, Triple H will go toe to toe with Henry. Mark Henry has destroyed the likes of Undertaker, Rey Mysterio and Kane, but will the King of Kings be the man to take Henry down? Or will Mark Henry prove the better man?
Also in action, The Hardy Boyz will take on the tag champions, Cade & Murdoch in a non-title match and Mr Kennedy will talk about his next move. What will that be?
Segment One & Two: The usual pyros go off, with Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross talking about the Great American Bash and how Cena is a great champ. Suddenly, Mr. Kennedy appears on the stage and tells the crowd how as Number One Contender, he won?t have to use his Money in the Bank for a title shot. However, he is interrupted by King Booker, who tells the ?peasant? that he is the contender, not Kennedy. Kane storms to the ring and says he is the top dog and the rest should leave. Also, Bobby Lashley says he deserves another shot, after he was screwed over by Vince McMahon.
RAW?s temporary general manager, Jonathan Coachman comes to the ring and breaks up the four furious men, to the disappointment of the crowd. He says tonight, all four men will stake their claim in an Elimination match to decide who will take the chance to face John Cena, for the title, next week on RAW, and the crowd pops loudly. The Coach walks away, feeling good about him, as the four guys shake their heads and stare at each other.
Rating: B
Santino Marella vs Umaga ? Intercontinental Championship Umaga devastated Marella and chucked him around like a rag doll. However, Santino dodged a clothesline from the Samoan Bulldozer and he went toppling out the ring. The champ sucked up his fear and climbed the turnbuckle, diving onto Umaga. But this just made him more angry and Umaga choked Marella with the ropes and Marella won by DQ!
Rating: C
Segment Three: As Umaga chucks around the steel steps in fury, the scene changes to Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch, backstage with Todd Grisham. He asks them about their match against the Hardyz and they reply that they will beat them. The Hardyz are children, druggy, tattooed children. Grisham mentions that the Hardyz are future legends. They have been Tag Team Champions countless times. Murdoch steals the microphone and says that is the past, now they are useless. He and Cade storm to the ring, where Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler talk about how those kinds of teams disgrace the WWE, and then hyping the match itself.
Rating: C
The Hardy Boyz vs Cade & Murdoch: Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch isolated Jeff Hardy well, but eventually he managed to tag Matt and he cleaned house. Trevor Murdoch went outside the ring and Jeff Hardy dived out the ring and flying cross bodied him. As their respective partners still brawled in the ring, the World?s Greatest Tag Team ran through the crowd and the match was declared a no contest.
Rating: B
Segment Four: There is a giant six man brawl in the ring, as referees and security break it up. After an advertisement for WWE merchandise, King Booker is discussing a deal with Mr. Kennedy. They have come to a compromise and shake hands, with Booker and his queen, Sharmell leaving the locker room. The camera changes back to ringside, where our commentating team speculates what the deal was between the men, since earlier they were at each other?s necks. Jim Ross then talks about the next match, HHH vs Mark Henry?
Rating: A
Triple H vs Mark Henry: The Game was still rusty from his injury, as Henry managed to out power HHH. But, after some big encouragement from the crowd, HHH broke the bear hug and leapt into life. After some knees to the gut, Triple H set up the Pedigree, but Henry just flipped him over his head. He grabbed a chair and smashed it on HHH?s skull, with Triple H winning by DQ.
Rating: B
Segment Five: As Henry goes to hit him again, the crowd suddenly pop and Shawn Michaels runs down the ramp with a sledgehammer. He hits Henry in the shin and Mark Henry is unable to move. Michaels and HHH stand tall over Henry and perform the crotch chop! Degeneration-X is back!
Rating: A*
Segment Six: After a commercial break, Jerry Lawler is standing in the ring with a microphone. He says he has two things he would like to say. Firstly, John Cena will be a guest commentator for the main event tonight and the fans pop. Secondly, next week on RAW, Mick Foley will be there to talk about something only he knows. Again, the crowd pops and suddenly:
MY TIME IS NOW!
Cena makes his entrance and goes to ringside, as the Main Event begins!
King Booker vs Mr. Kennedy vs Kane vs Bobby Lashley: Booker and Kennedy?s deal becomes apparent, as they shake heads and team up on Kane and Lashley. King Booker hits the Scissors Kick on Lashley?s damaged shoulder for the first elimination. Kane tries to fight off both men, but he is quickly tired and Kennedy gets the pin to eliminate him. Eventually, King Booker goes to shake hands with Kennedy, but gave him the Book End, getting the win and screwing Kennedy.
Rating: B
Segment Seven: As Mr. Kennedy asks Booker why he did that, RAW?s royalty replies he is the king and Kennedy is a peasant, and so is John Cena. He turns to face the Champ and Cena gets up and comes into the ring and stares at King Booker. All of a sudden, Booker hits Cena and starts to kick him. Booker tells Kennedy to finish him, but Kennedy turns and punches King Booker, sending him up the ramp. The fans cheer for Mr. Kennedy and he shakes hands with Cena, as the show ends...
Rating: A
Overall Rating: B
Quick Results: Santino Marella over Umaga to retain the Intercontinental Championship The Hardy Boyz draw Cade & Murdoch through interference Triple H over Mark Henry King Booker over Mr. Kennedy, Bobby Lashley & Kane to become Number One Contender for the WWE Championship
Scoreboard
The Spin - 3 ----- sd92 - 2 ----- THE BARMY ARMY - 1 plympilgrim - 1 Griffo - 1 ----- holdenator6 - 0 GrayNicholls - 0
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