Smackdown Recap 1.25.08

Recap of Smackdown from VA:

Results from Friday night's Smackdown show at the University of Virginia.

Rey Mysterio vs. Ryder & Hawkins

Rey was all set to deliver the 619, but a steel chair was brought into the ring by Rey's second opponent in the handicap match. The ref called for the bell and Rey proceeded to jump off the ropes to dropkick the chair into his opponent's face.

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins due to disqualification of Ryder & Hawkins.

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Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo & Michelle McCool vs. The Miz, John Morrison and Layla

During this matchup, teammates Chuck and Jamie got into an argument in the ring. Chuck accidentally hit into Michelle sending her off the apron to the floor. The ref paused the match and had Michelle checked on. Michelle was eventually taken away by stretcher by medical personnel. Chuck then proceeded to beat up Jamie Noble in the ring for quite some time, even taking out the ref as well. Michelle is able to somehow get off the stretcher, but gets elbowed accidentally by Chuck in the melee. Chuck continues beating up Noble and kicks Michelle while she's down.

Winner: No official winner of the match.

MVP came to the ring and discussed his opponent for Sunday's Rumble, Ric Flair. MVP had a series of funny photos shown on the Titantron. These included MVP winning the World title with a picture of Flair playing golf. MVP shows his induction into the Hall of Fame, with Flair playing shuffleboard in a nursing home. Flair eventually comes out and tells MVP he admires him, but the "golf playin, shuffleboard winnin, nursing home patient will not retire at the Rumble".

Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Domino

With Shannon Moore, Deuce and Cherry looking on, Deuce tried to interfere on his partner's behalf. Shannon Moore took him out with a hurricanrana off the apron. Jimmy Wang Yang hit the moonsault off the ropes on Domino then captured the pinfall victory.

Winner: Jimmy Wang Yang wins via pinfall over Domino.

Finlay vs Great Khali
Belfast Brawl

Khali had Finlay down and attempted to chokeslam him through the announce table. Finlay was able to prevent it and grabbed a shilaleigh. Finlay then attacked Khali with the shilaleigh and a steel chair. After the attack, Hornswoggle and Finlay exited with Khali beaten. No official winner in this match.

Winner: No official winner announced.

Backstage, Vince McMahon reminded Honrswoggle the Royal Rumble will be every man for himself. Vince said not to trust anyone, not even Finlay. Vince reminded Hornswoggle that his last name is McMahon.

Batista came up to Rey Mysterio and wished him luck against Edge in the World Heavyweight title match. Batista then guaranteed he will be the winner of this year's Royal Rumble.

Undertaker vs. Big Daddy V

Undertaker hit V with a chokeslam, but V was able to kick out of the pinfall. Undertaker was able to escape after a massive slam from Big Daddy V. Undertaker went to use his Triangle choke submission, but Big Daddy V managed to get out of it. Undertaker was able to finally get the submission locked on and Big Daddy V was forced to tap out. Undertaker continued to keep the hold on after the win and Big Daddy V began to spit out blood. Eventually Taker left with V down. Mark Henry came out to check on V and help take him backstage.

Winner: Undertaker wins via submission over Big Daddy V.

CM Punk vs. Edge

Edge had his proteges, Ryder and Hawkins nearby for the match. Rey Mysterio was at ringside doing commentary with Cole and Coach. In a very competitive match, Punk was able to flip over Edge off the top rope, but Edge managed to hit the Spear on Punk. Edge captured a pinfall victory. Rey Mysterio intervened to make sure Edge, Ryder and Hawkins didn't attack Punk after the match. Rey stared down the men as Smackdown left the air.

Winner: Edge wins via pinfall over CM Punk.