WWE Smackdown Recap 11.09.07

Recap of Smackdown from Bakersfield, CA:

Friday's Smackdown started off with Michael Cole discussing tonight's Rey Mysterio vs. Finlay contest, as well as the Undertaker vs. Great Khali in a "No Holds Barred" match.

Tag Team Battle Royal

The battle royal involved the tag teams of Jesse and Festus, the Major Brothers, Deuce and Domino, Shannon Moore/Jimmy Wang Yang and Drew McIntyre with Dave Taylor. The winning team would be given a shot at the WWE tag team titles later on the show.

The bell rang and Festus became a monster knocking down various opponents. Festus slammed and kicked down opponents including Jimmy Wang Yang and the Major Brothers. Jesse ran at Deuce who moved away, causing Jesse to hit the corner ringpost with his shoulder. About 6 men worked together and tossed Festus over the top ropes.

McIntyre and Dave Taylor tried to toss Yang out, but he managed to land on the apron and roll back under the ropes. Moore and Yang worked together to dropkick down McIntyre. The 4 remaining teams continued to brawl in opposite corners of the ring. Yang prepared to jump off the corner ropes at one of the Major Brothers, but Dave Taylor ran over to knock him off, eliminating Yang and Moore. Smackdown went to a commercial, then returned with 3 teams battling in the ring. Dave Taylor was clotheslined over the top rope by Brett Majors, leaving the Majors versus Deuce and Domino. Deuce and Domino tried to push Brian over the ropes, but Brett managed to get to his feet and save him. They doubleteamed each man efficiently, using a move off the corner ropes. Deuce and Domino tried to whip Brett to the ropes, but he ducked as they came at him, then grabbed the top rope and pulled it down. Deuce and Domino spilled over the top rope giving the Majors the win and a #1 contender spot for the WWE tag titles later on.

Winners: The Major Brothers win the Battle Royal to become #1 contenders for WWE tag titles.

Backstage Torrie Wilson was joking around with Michelle McCool about her relationship with Chuck Palumbo. Michelle insisted they were just friends, as Chuck came up and wrapped his arms around her. Torrie laughed saying "just friends?" as Victoria and Kenny Dykstra came up to them. Victoria made a comment to Michelle about "riding", infuriating the diva. Michelle pushed Victoria back onto a table and the two started to yell at one another. Chuck held Michelle back as Kenny restrained Victoria.

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Great Khali's debut was shown for Smackdown, when he came down to the ring and attacked Undertaker. Khali chopped Taker down and continued to attack until Undertaker was left laying on the mat. Michael Cole said that Undertaker requested tonight's No Holds Barred match was requested by Taker specifically.

Michelle McCool vs. Victoria

Michelle McCool rode down to the ring on the back of Chuck Palumbo's motorcycle. Victoria came down to the ring with Kenny. A the match started the divas grappled, with Michelle knocking Victoria down off the ropes. Victoria grabbed Michelle's hair and yanked her down to the mat Victoria grabbed Michelle's arm, but Michelle did an amazing flip move off the corner ropes to gain control. Victoria regained control when she yanked Michelle down causing her to fall out through the ropes. Victoria went out to ram Michelle into the barrier then brought her back into the ring for more. Victoria used a suplex on Michelle followed by a failed pin attempt.

Michelle regained momentum whipping Victoria to the ropes for clotheslines and a boot to her face. Michelled ried for a kick as Victoria got up, but Kenny pulled Victoria out of the ring. Chuck Palumbo ran over to hit Kenny, and Michelle came out to toss Victoria back into the ring. As Michelle was coming in through the ropes thought she had gained control, but Victoria managed to score a DDT and capture a pinfall victory on her.

Winner: Victoria wins via pinfall over Michelle McCool.

Backstage Anastasia interviewed Rey Mysterio. Rey told her that Finlay doesn't know who Rey Mysterio who he is or where he's come from. Mysterio said he fears no man and he has compassion but not when he steps in the ring for his opponents. Rey spoke in Spanish then said he was taught to be a winner. Rey said he's doing the match tonight for "his people".

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Save US 2nd Coming commercial shown asking if you can "break the code" and saying "the Code is the Answer".

Backstage CM Punk was meeting with Vickie Guerrero. Jamie Noble interrupted the meeting. Noble said he now has his own VHS tape just like Rey Mysterio. Noble's tape was "The Greatest Little Man". Noble said there was extra footage at the end of the video for Vickie. CM Punk called Noble's recent wrestling "awesome" and Noble became upset at Punk. Punk started to fire back at Noble, and Vickie said she thinks they need to have in-ring competition tonight. Noble told Vickie she has crossed the line.

Finlay vs. Rey Mysterio

Rey and Finlay grappled, with Rey backing him to the corner. Finlay gave him a shove and the two stared at each other. Finlay knocked Rey to the mat. and Mysterio started to battle back. Finlay grabbed Rey by the arm and clotheslined him down hard. Finlay tried to whip Mysterio the corner, but Rey was able to jump up and then get on Finlay's shoulders to use a headscissors. Rey tossed Finlay from the ring, then was able to flip onto him from the side apron. Finlay layed outside the ring as Smackdown hit a commercial break.

Smackdown came back with Finlay getting kicked in the corner by Rey. Rey ran and did a slide dropkick into Finlay' s gut in the corner. Rey exited the ring and started punching Finlay. Finlay was able to catch Rey off guard and hit him, then went out and grabbed Rey then tossed him back in. Back in the ring Finlay took control over Rey and beat him up around the ring using kicks to the head and legdrops. Finlay tossed Rey to the ropes, but Rey grabbed ahold of the top rope then tried to get on Finlay's shoulders. Finlay tossed Rey into the corner, then knocked him out of the ring. Finlay continued the beat down on Rey in the ring as fans started chanting "Rey".

Finlay applied a Boston Crab to Rey. Rey tried to crawl for the bottom ropes but Finlay pulled him back. Rey finally got out of it, but Finlay shoved Rey to the outside of the ring. Finlay went out then tossed Rey into the barricade and then back into the ring. Finlay put another Boston Crab on and this time Rey grabbed the bottom rope. As the two men battled on their feet, Finlay whipped Rey to the corner. Rey jumped up and then tried to roll Finlay up. Finlay recovered to knock Rey down off the ropes and tried for a pin. The ref became distracted and Finlay grabbed the shalaleigh. Rey prevented the attack and dropkicked Finlay down. Rey gained the momentum until Finlay knocked him down off the ropes.

Rey finally managed to land a 619 after dropkicking Finlay into the ropes. Rey tried to springboard off the top ropes but Finlay got back to his feet and knocked Rey down to the mat. Finlay picked up Rey on his shoulders and slammed him down backwards to capture the pinfall. After the win, Finlay threw Rey outside the ring, where he smacked him over the head with a laptop and rammed Rey against the ringpost.

Winner: Finlay wins via pinfall over Rey Mysterio.

Footage shown of Great Khali vs Kane from Smackdown when Khali locked a vice grip onto Kane's skull, dropping him to the mat for a pin.

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Jamie Noble vs. CM Punk

Cole and JBL took a look at this past week's ECW title match between Punk and Morrison which The Miz showed up for. Miz' distraction cost Morrison the match, and now The Miz and John Morrison will be in a triple threat match against Punk at Survivor Series.

Early on Noble dropped Punk to the mat, but Punk quickly got to his feet. Noble continued to hammer on Punk's back and kicked him near the ropes. Punk recovered and was able to knock Noble out of the ring twice. Punk then ran against the ropes and dove out head first into Noble against the barricade. Back in the ring Noble was able to reverse a Punk move and get a neckbreaker.

Noble was able to apply a chokehold/headlock and keep it on Punk until Punk ran at the corner and caused Noble to hit into it. Punk started using a flurry of moves. Noble regained control briefly but Punk kicked him as he came off the ropes. Punk whipped Noble to the corner then kneed him in the face. Punk followed up with a bulldog then prepared for the GTS. As Punk was about to deliver he dropped Noble as The Miz had run into the ring. Punk headed off the Miz' attack and knocked him to the mat. Just then, John Morrison got into the ring and attacked Punk from behind. Punk was able to take care of Morrison and drop him to the mat, but Noble came back at him. This time Noble grabbed Punk and delivered his finisher slamming Punk's back down on Noble's knees. Noble stumbled out of the ring with Punk, Morrison and The Miz all down on the mat.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to disqualification when The Miz entered the ring.

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Hell in a Cell matches were reviewed which included Triple H, The Rock, Mankind, Undertaker and Shawn Michaels.

Batista came down to the ring with his championship belt and got in the ring. Just then, JBL conveniently had a cell phone call and got up to leave into the crowd. Batista took the mic and spoke about his feud with Undertaker. Batista said he hopes Taker survives the match with Khali tonight, but Taker can be sure that Batista will be bringing everything he has to Hell in a Cell at Survivor Series.

The Major Brothers vs. Matt Hardy and MVP
WWE Tag Team Title Match

JBL told Michael Cole had to leave early because business is never convenient and he had to take a call.

Matt started off the match against Brian Major who used an armbar takedown. Brett tagged in and Matt was able to gain the upperhand. Matt used a Side Effect to dorp Brett to the mat. As Matt backed up signaling for the Twist of Fate, he was close enough to MVP so that MVP could slap his back for the tag. MVP started to beat up Brett, then pretended he wanted to tag Matt in. MVP pulled his hand away and continued after Major. Brett escaped from the corner when MVP ran at him to kick him. MVP recovered and ran at Brian to kick him off the apron. MVP then grabbed Brett and did his finisher on him. Michael Cole noted MVP was doing it on his own tonight.

Winners: Matt Hardy and MVP win via pinfall over The Major Brothers.

Footage shown from when Khali put Batista down on the mat with a vice grip. Cole and JBL discussed Fabulous Moolah and her legacy in the WWE. The Moolah video package that aired on Raw and ECW was shown. Cole and JBL also covered the lineup for Survivor Series. "Tick Tick Boom" by The Hives is the official theme song for Survivor Series.

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Undertaker vs. The Great Khali
No Holds Barred Match

No disqualifications or countouts for this match, only pinfall or submission.

Taker ducked punches by Khali then started punching Khali back to the corner. Taker grabbed Khali's arm and went old school and came down off the ropes to hit Khali on the back. Taker followed by a chokeslam to drop Khali to the mat. Khali's translator had got up on the apron and Taker went over at him causing him to fall to the outside. Smackdown headed to commercial break.

When Smackdown returned Undertaker was getting kicked in the corner by Khali. Khali headbutted Taker in the ring then clotheslined him down. Taker kicked out of a Khali pinfall attempt. Taker got to his feet and backed Khali to the corner, but Khali headbutted him twice to escape. Khali dropped Taker to the mat for another pin attempt. Khali used the vice grip on Taker, but Taker managed to get to his feet. Khali knocked Taker to the mat yet again then used a chop on him. Khali slapped his hands around the skull of Undertaker and forced him down the mat on his knees.

Taker managed to get to his feet and fought out of the grip, then ducked a Khali clothesline. Taker slapped on another chokeslam and drove Khali to the mat, then signaled for the Tombstone piledriver. Khali hammered down on Taker as he went for the move, and picked up Taker to slam him down hard. Khali stood over Taker posing and just then Taker sat up. Khali went down towards Taker with both hands, but Taker was able to wrap his legs around Khali's neck and bring him down to the mat. Taker used the Triangle Choke submission on Khali and kept it locked on causing the giant to tap out.

Winner: The Undertaker wins via over Great Khali via submission.

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