WWE Smackdown Recap 11.02.07

Smackdown recap from Long Island, NY

Smackdown opened with highlights from this past Sunday's PPV, "Cyber Sunday", including Umaga vs. Triple H, Randy Orton vs Shawn Michaels and Undertaker vs. Batista. Michael Cole then announced tonight's main event will feature Undertaker and Batista teaming up to face Mark Henry and Great Khali.

Batista came down to the ring wearing his World Heavyweight Championship belt. Batista spoke about his tough childhood and surviving all sorts of fights from then up til now. Batista said he finally defeated the Undertaker in a match, which is something he wasn't sure he'd ever do. Batista said they are now even and tonight they can team up. Batista posed the question to Undertaker asking if he has his back tonight. Just then the Undertaker's bell tolled and the area went dark. As the lights came on, Undertaker stood in the ring with Batista. Taker with a mic in hand told Batista tonight he's got his back because Batista still has the one thing he wants. Batista told Undertaker if he wants a rematch he's got it. Batista started to back away and then Undertaker called his name saying "Hell in a Cell".

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Jamie Noble shown in the backstage hall reading WWE magazine. Vickie Guerrero came walking up to him and Noble started to get irritated that Vickie was going to put him into the Hell in the Cell match with Batista and Undertaker. Instead Vickie said she had a gift for him and gave him the new Rey Mysterio dvd. Vickie told Jamie he'll need to study it since tonight his opponent will be Mysterio.

Domino vs. Festus

As the bell rang Festus turned into a fighting machine, immediately picking up Domino and slamming him down. Festus then threw Domino across the ring and to the ropes. Festus landed a flying shoulder into Domino and tried for a pin which failed. Domino was able to jump Festus from behind as Deuce distracted him outside the ring. Domino took control and finally knocked Festus to the mat after kicking him in the leg several times. Domino used a headlock and kept Festus down.

Domino tried for a suplex but Festus pushed him to the ropes then knocked him down. Deuce tried to get on the side apron to distract, and Jesse ran over to attack. Festus then hoisted Domino up on his shoulders and slammed him face first into the mat. With Domino knocked out Festus scored the pinfall win. As the bell rang, Festus returned to his pre-match dumbfounded look.

Winner: Festus wins via pinfall over Domino.

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Highlights shown of the 2007 Diva Search finals, with Eve defeating Brooke to become the new WWE diva.

Jamie Noble vs. Rey Mysterio

Prior to the match Finlay came out to join JBL and Cole at the commentator table. Michael Cole announced that Finlay and Mysterio will have a rematch next week on Smackdown.

Early on Noble dropped Mysterio to the mat in an arm hold. Mysterio was able to get up on Noble's shoulders to try to flip him down. Noble recovered and hit Mysterio with a knee to the gut. Mysterio was able to get a headscissors on Noble in the ring then knocked him to the ropes for a 619. Noble slid out of the ring before Mysterio could use the move, so Mysterio went out to retrieve him. Finlay stood up briefly to watch. Back in the ring, Noble was able to pick up Rey on one shoulder then spin him and drop him neck first on the top rope. Mysterio landed outside the ring and Finlay applauded.

Noble brought Rey back in and started to dominate using slams to the mat and working on the right arm of Mysterio. Mysterio got to his feet but Noble quickly punched him down. Mysterio tried to mount some offense off the ropes, but Noble again was able to slam him down. Noble locked an arm hold onto Rey, then as he and Rey got up, Noble whipped Rey to the ropes. Rey seized opportunity and was able to flip around Noble and bring him to the mat in an armhold. Noble escaped and then was able to pull Mysterio by the pants causing him to hit into the corner.

Mysterio finally gained some momentum after Noble ran at him and Rey moved away to let Noble hit the corner. Noble was able to slam Rey down to the mat again, but Mysterio recovered. After kicking Noble to the ropes, Mysterio finally achieved a 619 followed by the West Coast Pop for the victory pin.

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Jamie Noble.

After the match Finlay took a mic and told Rey he's shown weakness and fear in several instances and next week he'll be a loser. Michael Cole announced that Johnathan Coachman challenged Long Island's own, Mick Foley to a match on Smackdown tonight.

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Raw rebound shown with Triple H facing both Umaga and Randy Orton in a handicap match. Triple H was in control of the match briefly until the two oppoents managed to doubleteam him. With Orton and Umaga assaulting HHH, Shawn Michaels ran down to the ring for the save. Chairman Vince McMahon then announced next week will see the return of DX.

Backstage MVP came up to Matt Hardy to comment on how beat up Matt looks. MVP said Matt needs to heal up so they can get back to defending their tag titles. MVP talked about how great Cyber Sunday was and despite the fan votes he's still better than everyone. Matt told MVP he called him in to wish him good luck on his match tonight. MVP asked who he was facing and just then Kane's explosive pyrotechnics went off out in the arena scaring MVP. MVP quickly exited the backstage room to go out for his match.

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MVP vs. Kane

Early on MVP tried for a headlock but Kane punched his way out. MVP ran to the corner with Kane smirking. Kane tried to throw a punch but MVP ducked then punched Kane into a corner. Kane recovered with an uppercut to MVP then began to dominate. With MVP down to the mat, Kane kicked him a few times and stood him up. Kane whipped MVP hard to the corner then wrapped his legs around MVP's midsection on the mat. MVP was able to escape and tried to target Kane's ribs. MVP tried to whip Kane to the ropes and Kane reversed to kick MVP down. Kane slammed MVP onto his knee and tried for a pin but MVP stuck a foot on the bottom rope.

Kane dominated MVP kicking him while he was down for a bit. Kane tried to run at MVP in the corner, but MVP moved away then kneed him in the ribs. With kane down, MVP started to use punches, kicks and a knee to Kane's ribs MVP tried to wrap his legs around Kane to target his ribs but Kane fought out of it. Kane slammed MVP back and fried for another pin. Kane whipped MVP to the ropes and MVP ran into Kane's ribs head first. Kane fell to the mat holding his ribs and MVP continued to attack. MVP was able to jump off the corner ropes and land a knee into Kane's ribs. MVP continued to attack the ribs and locked his legs around Kane to further punish him.

Kane managed to reverse the hold by MVP on the mat and started to squeeze himself around MVP's ribs. MVP finally escaped and with Kane down he started to drop knees onto him. When Kane got up near the ropes, MVP delivered a solid boot to him knocking Kane out of the ring. Kane stood outside the ring, but MVP did a sliding dropkick and knocked Kane into the side crowd barrier. After a commercial break, Smackdown returned with MVP holding Kane on the mat in another leg scissors. Kane escaped and got to his feet with MVP punching him to the corner. MVP delivered a knee to Kane's ribs, then backed up to run at Kane again. MVP went for the kick and Kane moved.

Kane managed to slam MVP off the corner ropes face first to the mat then delivered an uppercut and a clothesline. Kane climbed the corner ropes and connected on a clothesline. As Kane was in control with MVP down, Big Daddy V came walking down the ramp. V beat his chest and Kane stared out at him. Despite the distraction, with MVP coming at him Kane grabbed MVP and chokeslammed him for a pin. After the victory, V entered the ring and picked up Kane to slam him down hard to the mat.

Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over MVP.

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Highlights shown from the Coach vs Hornswoggle match on Raw, where Mick Foley was guest referee. Foley ended up helping Hornswoggle get the win as Foley clocked Coach in the head, then allowed Hornswoggle to score a splash off the ropes and the pinfall.

Coach vs. Mick Foley

The ring announcer said the special referee for this match would be "Mr. McMahon". Coach started applauding saying come on out Mr. McMahon. As Coach and Mick Foley looked up the ramp, Hornswoggle snuck out from under the ring and got into the ring calling for the bell. Coach turned to see Hornswoggle and the match began.

Early on Coach tried to shove Foley back. Hornswoggle got down behind Coach's legs and Foley pushed Coach back causing him to fall to the mat. Hornswoggle helped Foley through the match, as he did moves on Coach including punches and pokes to Coach's eyes. Hornswoggle asked Foley to bring out Socko, and Foley brought out a green version which he used to place the mandible claw in Coach's mouth. With Coach layed out on the mat, Hornswoggle climbed the corner ropes and splashed him. Foley then pinned Coach to pick up the victory. After the win Foley gave a miniature green Socko to Hornswoggle.

Winner: Mick Foley wins via pinfall over Coach.

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Michael Cole announced that CM Punk from ECW will be on Smackdown next week.

Chuck Palumbo vs. Kenny Dykstra

Palumbo rode down the ramp on his chopper with Michelle McCool on back. Kenny Dykstra was escorted to the ring by Victoria.

Early on Palumbo dropped Dykstra to the mat. Dykstra got back up and Palumbo clotheslined him down. Palumbo threw Dykstra to the ropes and knocked him down again. Palumbo stayed in control slamming Dykstra backwards. Dykstra slid out of the ring to recover and Palumbo went out after him. Dykstra managed to turn the tables on Palumo and took control over him in the ring. Dykstra tried to whip Palumbo to the ropes then did a flying bodypress but Palumbo caught him and slammed him down.

Palumbo used a boot to Dykstra's head then climbed the ropes. Victoria got on the side apron distracting Palumbo, but Michelle ran over and knocked her off. Kenny then climbed the ropes with Palumbo but got shoved off. Palumbo followed by flying off the ropes into Dykstra then using his finisher on Dykstra to score the pinfall victory.

Winner: Chuck Palumbo wins via pinfall over Kenny Dykstra.

Coverage shown of Rey Mysterio's appearance at Best Buy in Washington DC to sign copies of his new DVD for fans.

In the locker room Khali was shown with his translator. Mark Henry walked in and asked Khali if he'd be on the same page tonight against Undertaker and Batista. Khali yelled a bunch and his translator told Mark Henry that Batista and Undertaker are already divided so the Silverback and Punjabi Giant could now go dominate the match.

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A commercial was shown for Wrestlemania 24 announcing that tickets will go on sale for the event tomorrow at Ticketmaster.com.

Michael Cole confirmed that Undertaker will challenge Batista for the title at Survivor Series in a "Hell in a Cell" match.

Batista & Undertaker vs. Mark Henry & Great Khali

Taker started off against Henry by kicking and punching away at him and forced him to the corner. Taker went to go Old School and climb the ropes against Henry, but Henry yanked him down. Taker regained control after Henry tried to run at him in the corner of the ring. Taker started to wear down the shoulder of Mark Henry. Undertaker then went Old School on Henry jumping down and hitting his arm. Undertaker ran over and punched Khali in the face then tossed Henry over the top ropes to the outside floor. Smackdown headed to commercial with Henry laying outside the ring.

Smackdown returned with Batista in control of Mark Henry inside the ring. Batista forced Henry to the corner and then tagged Taker back in. Taker isolated Henry in a corner and started to punch away at him some more. Taker ran at Henry and landed a knee into him, causing Henry to fall to the mat. Henry finally was able to power Taker back into his corner and tag in Khali. Khali came in and threw punches at Taker but Taker punched back. Khali finally knocked Taker to the corner then stuck a foot in his neck. Khali tossed Taker to the ropes then clotheslined him down hard. Khali tagged in Henry to try to continue beatng up Taker. Taker escaped off the ropes and was able to knock Henry down. Taker finally got up and went over to tag in Batista.

Batista came in and was able to drop Henry to the mat briefly, but Henry got up and rammed him to the corner with Khali. Khali came in and used a boot to Batista's face, knocking him down to the mat. Khali put Batista in the corner and started to elbow him hard in the neck/face. Batista escaped a near pinfall and then Khali clotheslined him down off the ropes. Khali slapped the vice grip onto Batista's shoulder. Batista escaped and ran off the ropes but Khali chopped him hard with a hand to the skull. Khali waited for Batista to stand up then put the vice grip on Batista's skull. Khali started to squeeze Batista's head between his hands. Taker got into the ring and ran off the ropes to punch Khali.

Taker and Henry tagged in at the same time with Taker gaining the upper hand. Taker proceeded to clothesline Henry in the corner twice and then beat up Khali in the other corner. Taker went to chokeslam both men but they fought out. Batista got back into the ring and was able to spear Henry down. Taker started to fight with Khali. Just then out of nowhere JBL rushed into the ring and attacked Batista knocking him down to the mat. Taker tried to chokeslam JBL but JBL kicked him in the groin. This allowed Mark Henry to put Batista into a bearhug and Khali to put a vice grip on Undertaker's skull. Both men lay on the mat with JBL yelling to Michael Cole that nobody puts their hands on him and gets away with it.

Winners: Undertaker and Batista win due to disqualification when JBL interfered.