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Smackdown Live!
SmackDown! - Friday 7th September 2007
OVERALL RATING: 82%
OVERALL RATING: 82%
CROWD REACTION: 82%
MATCH QUALITY: 83%
Note: Finlay lost overness from this segment. Hornswoggle gained overness from this segment.
OVERALL RATING: 59%
Note: This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.
OVERALL RATING: 65%
CROWD REACTION: 48%
MATCH QUALITY: 82%
Note: Montel Vontavious Porter debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response.
OVERALL RATING: 77%
CROWD REACTION: 73%
MATCH QUALITY: 82%
Note: Kane's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Kane gained overness from this turn.
OVERALL RATING: 89%
Note: Carlito gained overness from this match.
OVERALL RATING: 83%
CROWD REACTION: 85%
MATCH QUALITY: 79%
Note: This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.
OVERALL RATING: 42%
CROWD REACTION: 32%
MATCH QUALITY: 52%
OVERALL RATING: 81%
CROWD REACTION: 85%
MATCH QUALITY: 74%
OVERALL RATING: 80%
Note: Mr. Kennedy gained overness from this match. This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.
OVERALL RATING: 72%
CROWD REACTION: 52%
MATCH QUALITY: 92%
SmackDown! Rating = 6.27
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SmackDown! - Friday 7th September 2007
The SmackDown theme tune and opening plays and when it concludes the massive firework display illuminates the arena. The crowd give a massive pop as the camera cuts to Michael Cole and JBL. They hype up the show before SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes his way to the ring. He gets a good ovation before receiving a microphone from Tony Chimmel. He then starts to address the crowd.
“Thank you, now it is the beginning of a new era in SmackDown history because the rosters have been shaken up. This is because the three General Managers newly appointed have decided we need to renew the interest in our shows and by having new superstars it gives us the ideal opportunity to use fresh ideas on our shows. And believe me playas tonight you are gonna see my new ideas. Now also all championships have been vacated to add an extra dimension to the WWE and I plan on making SmackDown revolutionary compared to the other brands. As you all know the World Heavyweight Title is vacant and tonight we are gonna do something about that. Tonight a World Heavyweight Title tournament involving eight of the greatest superstars in SmackDown will start with the first four matches taking place. The winners will meet next week in semi final matches and the final for the World Heavyweight Title will be held at Unforgiven. Now I expect you all want to know who is in the tournament don’t ya?”
The crowd gives a massive cheer.
“Well I am gonna tell you all the eight men but not the matches that will take place. They are Mr. Kennedy, Kane, Edge, Umaga, Carlito, King Booker, BATISTA and the UNDERTAKER!!!”
The crowd gives an even bigger pop at the hearing of the Animal’s and the Dead Man’s names.
“Now as my announcement is over I guess we can get this tournament underway. Holla!”
OVERALL RATING: 82%
Batista vs. Umaga
Match Background: The winner of this match will go on to the semi finals of the World Heavyweight Title Tournament.
The Match: Batista connects with rights and lefts and Umaga is down! Umaga gets slammed down hard and winces in pain. Umaga takes a headbutt from Batista. Covers for a quick two count. BAAACK Body drop by Umaga gets a bit of a pop from the crowd. Hooks the leg for a two count. Umaga avoids a Batista avalanche by getting out of the damn way! Batista is a glutton for punishment and just continues to take it during this match. There's a two count on the pin. Nice piledriver on Batista. Umaga charges into the corner but EATS BOOT. Batista scores with a big spinebuster. Batista moves in for the kill. Batista Bomb!!! That shook the ring. 1....2....3!! Batista climbs each turnbuckle in turn, working the crowd as he celebrates his victory. Batista advances in the World Heavyweight Title tournament!
Winner: Batista
OVERALL RATING: 82%
CROWD REACTION: 82%
MATCH QUALITY: 83%
Hornswoggle’s music plays and he enters the ring to a sizeable pop. He gets a microphone and climbs his way into the ring. He starts to talk about how being the Cruiserweight champion has given him extra confidence and he now wants more gold. He begins talking about the WWE Tag Team Titles but then Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch’s music hits and they make their way to the ring. They circle around Hornswoggle before stating that they will be the WWE Tag Team Champions. Hornswoggle tries to escape but is grabbed by Cade and the two then get ready to attack the midget. They begin hammering away but Finlay comes sprinting down the aisle and into the ring. Finlay starts to fight off Cade and Murdoch and delivers a shot with his shillelagh to both and they scramble out of the ring. Finlay and Hornswoggle stand tall in the ring and the crowd give them a pretty good pop. They signal that they will be the WWE Tag Team Champions.
Note: Finlay lost overness from this segment. Hornswoggle gained overness from this segment.
OVERALL RATING: 59%
Shannon Moore vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Gregory Helms.
Match Background: This will be a fatal four way bout. This match is for the WWE Cruiserweight title.
The Match: Second rope flying axe handle, Chavo goes down. One day, Yang might even consider coming off the top with that. You know...for more impact and stuff. Spinning back kick from Jimmy Wang Yang. There's a two count on the pin. Springboard reverse elbow by Jimmy Wang Yang. Excellent move. Looks like Muta has giving out lessons. Jimmy Wang Yang gets taken down out of nowhere! Implant DDT by Chavo Guerrero! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Covers for a quick two count. Yang takes a NICE hurrancarana from Chavo Guerrero. Covers for a quick two count. Yang reverses a waistlock. Yang just WAFFLES Shannon with a STIFF chop that hurt ME to watch! Tag to Shannon Moore. Hard back suplex on Chavo. Come to think of it, that move had WAY too much power in No Mercy for N64. Lightning kick by Shannon on Helms. Shannon Moore hits a rolling kick on Chavo. Konnan has ruined any chance for me ever enjoying this manoeuvre again with his shitty execution of it. Tor-NADO DDT from Shannon Moore, Chavo got planted! Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Shannon tags out to Gregory Helms. Helms hits a dropkick on Chavo Guerrero and gets right back up. Springboard dropkick from Gregory Helms. Nicely done. There's a two count on the pin. Gregory Helms hits a rolling kick on Chavo. There's a two count on the pin. Super kick by Gregory Helms. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! I would have bought that as the finish! Tag to Jimmy Wang Yang. Yang crushes Helms with a sweet running senton. Second rope flying axe handle, Helms goes down. Jimmy Wang Yang strikes Helms. Gregory Helms pulls a mule kick out of nowhere. Back heel kick off the second rope, Yang goes down. Jimmy Wang Yang can barely stand. Here it comes - Shining Wizard. 1....2...3, it's finished. Gregory Helms rolls out of the ring and is presented with the Cruiserweight gold. He slowly exits the arena celebrating on his way. That was a great high flying match.
Winner: Gregory Helms
Note: This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them. The WWE Cruiserweight title has gained in image.
OVERALL RATING: 65%
CROWD REACTION: 48%
MATCH QUALITY: 82%
Matt Hardy vs. Montel Vontavious Porter.
Match Background: None.
The Match: M.Hardy hits a HARD spinning kick to the jaw. Montel Vontavious Porter fights out of a grapple. Montel Vontavious Porter snap suplexes M.Hardy. Matt Hardy charges, MVP moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Montel Vontavious Porter plants M.Hardy with an EXPLODAH~! suplex. Cover, but there's no one to count for Montel Vontavious Porter! MVP walks into a drop toe hold. Implant DDT by Matt Hardy! I will always and forever mark out for that move. Lightning kick by M.Hardy on MVP. Covers for a quick two count. Back heel kick off the second rope, MVP goes down. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! MVP powers out of a headlock. Nice piledriver on M.Hardy. Hooks the leg! ONE...TWO...NO! M.Hardy blocks a kick from Montel Vontavious Porter. The referee watches as the two wrestlers go to the outside and start brawling around ringside. He completes a ten count, and they are still outside, having ignored the count. This match is over via double count out. I don't think the fight has finished. Matt Hardy and MVP have begun brawling again! Theodore Long’s music plays and he has a microphone. He tells both guys to stop right now or risk getting suspended. They both listen as Long carries on. He tells the two superstars that if they want to fight so badly they can do it again at Unforgiven but they can do it with the United States Title on the line. Hardy drops MVP with a twist of fate before leaving and signalling that he will be the next US Champion.
Winner: Draw
Note: Montel Vontavious Porter debuted his new gimmick, it got a positive response.
OVERALL RATING: 77%
CROWD REACTION: 73%
MATCH QUALITY: 82%
The camera cuts backstage where Kane is standing by with SmackDown interviewer Josh Matthews.
Josh Matthews: My guest at this time the big red machine Kane. Now Kane you are just moments away from meeting King Booker who Theodore Long has just announced as your opponent, what are your thoughts on this match?
Kane: My thoughts, King Booker better watch out because the big red machine is on SmackDown and he is ready to create more chaos than ever before. Kane is here to resume his domination of this business and he will become the World Heavyweight Champion. King Booker get ready to receive your chokeslam and get ready to exit the World Heavyweight Championship tournament.
Kane performs his evil laugh as the camera fades to a commercial break.
Note: Kane's turn was completed, and he is now a face. Kane gained overness from this turn.
OVERALL RATING: 89%
The Undertaker vs. Carlito.
Match Background: The winner of this match will go on to the semi finals of the World Heavyweight Title Tournament.
The Match: Carlito scoops and slams The Undertaker. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Undertaker counters a backdrop attempt with a kick to the face and hit a clothesline! Undertaker hits a right hand. The Undertaker misses a clothesline...and takes out the referee accidentally! DEATH VALLEY DRIVAH~! by The Undertaker just KILLS Carlito! Pinfall attempt, but the ref is out and can't count to three! Carlito counters a sleeper with a jaw breaker and is able to get free! Bodyslam by Carlito. Covers but the referee is still down. Carlito connects with a springboard back elbow and The Undertaker is down! Hooks the leg! The ref is still nowhere. Carlito drops an elbow...but The Undertaker moves out of the way. Spinebuster by The Undertaker. Carlito comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Edge comes running down the aisle and into the ring! The Undertaker turns around. Edge spins Undertaker around. Edge hits the Spear! Edge leaves the ring, the damage done! The referee is back. ONE...TWO...THREE. Carlito defeats Undertaker. Carlito shakes hands with Edge, showing that their plan worked perfectly. Undertaker looks pissed as Carlito and Edge scurry out of the ring and up the ramp. You have to wonder if the deadman will get revenge at some point.
Winner: Carlito
Note: Carlito gained overness from this match.
OVERALL RATING: 83%
CROWD REACTION: 85%
MATCH QUALITY: 79%
Daivari vs. The Great Khali.
Match Background: None.
The Match: The Great Khali DDTs Daivari in a move that is so poorly executed, you can actually see that Daivari's head didn't touch the mat at all. The Great Khali scores with a shitty standing spinebuster. The Great Khali knocks Daivari down to the canvas with a clothesline. Pin, but Daivari is out just before the three count. Punch by Khali, missing Daivari COMPLETELY. I'm just glad that Daivari didn't sell it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Daivari Khali kicks Daivari in the gut to gain more momentum. BIG clothesline from Khali. 'BIG' because it missed by a mile! Daivari is in trouble. Here it comes - Two Handed Chokeslam. 1....2...3, it's finished. The Great Khali gives a murderous look toward Daivari...and attacks! Daivari gets dropped to the canvas, then battered with a barrage of rights and lefts. Khali leaves the ring having left Daivari down and out. The Great Khali has demolished Daivari and the Punjabi Giant wants to reign supreme on SmackDown.
Winner: The Great Khali
Note: This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.
OVERALL RATING: 42%
CROWD REACTION: 32%
MATCH QUALITY: 52%
King Booker vs. Kane.
Match Background: The winner of this match will go on to the semi finals of the World Heavyweight Title Tournament and meet Batista
The Match: King Booker hits some punches. How generic. Kane counters an arm wringer with an elbow to the side of the head. Booker takes a headbutt from Kane. King Booker charges, Kane moves, and the referee is knocked silly! Death valley driver (not to be confused with the DVD 500) by Kane connects and King Booker is down! Cover, but there's no one to count for Kane! Booker reverses a waistlock. Kane charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Kane walks into a side slam. Think about how much talent it takes to side slam someone. Nash can do it. Hooks the leg for a two count. Massive lariat! Stan Hansen would approve. Pin, but Kane is out just before the three count. Booker drops an elbow...but Kane moves out of the way. Full nelson slam on Booker. Pinfall attempt: ONE...TWO...NO! King Booker comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. King Booker ducks a Kane clothesline and does a quick roll up. Booker has a handful of tights! The referee hasn't seen it: 1....2....3!! King Booker leaves the ring and heads off down the aisle at speed. Booker has the victory, and isn't hanging around for Kane to look for revenge. King Booker advances and will meet Batista in one of next weeks semi finals.
Winner: King Booker
OVERALL RATING: 81%
CROWD REACTION: 85%
MATCH QUALITY: 74%
We see Mr. Kennedy warming up backstage.
Michael Cole: There he is Mr. Kennedy is in action in the first round of the World Heavyweight Championship tournament and it is next!
OVERALL RATING: 80%
Edge vs. Mr. Kennedy.
Match Background: The winner of this match will go on to the semi finals of the World Heavyweight Title Tournament and meet Carlito.
The Match: Edge takes a headbutt from Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy connects with rights and lefts and Edge is down! Mr. Kennedy with a spinning neckbreaker on Edge. Edge charges into the corner, but EATS BOOT and staggers backward. Edge ducks a wild right hand. Bodyslam by Edge. Kennedy walks into a side slam. Hooks the leg for a two count. Mr. Kennedy reverses a hip toss. Edge walks into a side slam. There's a two count on the pin. Dropkick by Mr. Kennedy connects and Edge is down! Cover, ONE...TWO...NO! I honestly thought that match was going to end right then and there. Edge blocks a punch. Edge scoops and slams Mr. Kennedy. What's the difference between a scoop slam and a body slam anyway? Mr. Kennedy comes up with a right hand out of nowhere. Running knee lift from Mr. Kennedy. The Undertaker comes running down the aisle with a chair! Kennedy whips Edge into the ropes. Undertaker jumps onto the apron with the chair! Collision between Undertaker, Edge, and the chair! Edge staggers back into a roll up! 1...2...3! It's over! The Undertaker has a chair. Edge stands up...and gets floored by a shot to the head. Another two shots smack down across his back, leaving him unmoving on the canvas. Undertaker sets the chair up, then picks up Edge. He gets whipped into the ropes...and then drop toe holded, sending him face first into the chair! The Undertaker has left Edge down and bloodied in the ring after a brutal assault! The Undertaker has gained revenge from what happened earlier this evening and Mr. Kennedy advances in the tournament.
Winner: Mr. Kennedy
Note: Mr. Kennedy gained overness from this match. This match suffered because the crowd were still pumped up from the last one, and so this bout was seen as something of a let-down to them.
OVERALL RATING: 72%
CROWD REACTION: 52%
MATCH QUALITY: 92%
SmackDown! Rating = 6.27
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