Smackdown Recap 08.01.08

Smackdown Recap from Hershey, PA:

Smackdown's opener included highlights of the events between Edge and Vickie Guerrero, including Edge cheating with the wedding planner Alicia, and asking for Vickie's forgiveness at the end of last week's show. Vickie dropped the bombshell on her former lover that he'd be facing Undertaker, who she reinstated to WWE in her time of anger and grief.

Jim Ross informed Smackdown viewers that Edge will have a special guest later tonight on Cutting Edge. Jeff Hardy made his way to the ring to sit near the commentary table and observe the first match.

Jimmy Wang Yang vs. MVP

Before the match started, MVP took the mic and spoke directly to Jeff Hardy at ringside. MVP started telling Jeff he'll never be WWE champ because he keeps engaging in reckless behavior. MVP said he'll show Jeff how it's done now, and asked for the match to begin.

At one point Yang whipped MVP to the corner then ran over and hit him in the face with his legs. Yang went over the rope onto the side apron then jumped on the corner ropes. As Yang jumped at MVP, MVP slapped him down to the mat. With Yang down on the mat, MVP charged from the other side of the ring and delivered a serious boot to Yang's head. MVP took the pinfall victory right before Jeff Hardy came into the ring with a mic.

Jeff warned MVP to never mention his home, the fire or deceased dog again, or he'd prove how tough he is. MVP shrugged it off and turned to leave the ring, then tried to strike Hardy. Hardy blocked and hit the Twist of Fate, then delivered several kicks to MVP while he was down.

Winner: MVP wins via pinfall over Jimmy Wang Yang.

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Chavo was shown pushing Vickie in her wheelchair backstage saying he hasn't heard anything yet. They came towards Vickie's office, then saw Alicia Fox, the wedding planner talking to a WWE staff member. Vickie shot her a sly grin before Chavo pushed Vickie's wheelchair into her office.

Shelton Benjamin vs. Mr. Kennedy

Kennedy faced a tough test in taking on the recent US Champ in a 1 on 1 bout. Benjamin had the advantage as he tried to use a backslide pin on Kennedy. Kennedy countered to get out and tried for his own backslide pin. Benjamin escaped the move and sent Kennedy to the ropes. Kennedy was able to come back and kick Benjamin while he had his head down, then quickly hit the Mic Check to pick up a big win.

After the match, Shelton exited the ring carrying his US title. Eve Torres was at ringside as Shelton left and asked for his insight into what just happened. Shelton said he doesn't make excuses, but probably shouldn't have been wrestling tonight due to acute Bronchitis. Shelton walked up the ramp slowly with the title as fans booed.

Winner: Mr. Kennedy wins via pinfall over Shelton Benjamin.

Backstage, Ryder and Hawkins were talking when Chavo rushed into the locker room. Chavo asked what Alica Fox was doing at Smackdown and where Edge was. Ryder and Hawkins said they had no idea and Chavo asked them to help out. Chavo left the locker room and Ryder & Hawkins went back to talking.

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Highlights were shown of last week's match between Brian Kendrick and Shannon Moore. Kendrick was able to pick up the win thanks to his large bodyguard at ringside who distracted Moore just enough. Kendrick boasted on the mic that he's the reason everyone pays to see Smackdown now.

Stevie Richards vs. Brian Kendrick

Kendrick was accompanied to the ring by his bodyguard, Ezekiel. Prior to the match, Kendrick took the mic and said he originally got his foot in the door at WWE by finding any old partner, like Paul London. Kendrick said he doesn't really care about any of the fans, but if they have a problem with it then can talk to his bodyguard Ezekiel.

During the match, Kendrick took control and began to kick away at Richards down on the mat. Ezekiel glared at Richards while Kendrick ran at him for another move. Richards escaped and gained momentum, taking a near pinfall. Richards hit a Powerbomb and had another near pinfall. Kendrick rolled under the bottom rope to the side apron and tried to ram Richards in the gut. Richards ran and kicked Kendrick in the face, but as Kendrick fell off the apron his bodyguard caught him in the air. Ezekiel put Kendrick back into the ring as Richards came out. Kendrick was able to run at Richards and yank his head down against the top rope due to Ezekiel's distraction. Kendrick finished Richards off with his DDT style move off the corner ropes to win it.

After the match, Ezekiel grabbed Richards and hoisted him up in a backbreaker, then dropped him to the mat

Winner: Brian Kendrick wins via pinfall over Stevie Richards.

Edge was shown walking backstage at Smackdown, preparing for his Cutting Edge show in the ring later on.

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Jeff Hardy vs. Great Khali

Khali toyed with Hardy for some time as he knocked him around the ring with headbutts and chops, then took him to the corner. Khali continued to hammer away at Hardy and chop his chest despite fans trying to get Hardy going. Jeff finally started to fight back and Khali had backed off. As Jeff went to the corner ropes, Khali slapped him causing Jeff to spill to the outside.

Jeff gained serious momentum after a commercial break, eventually hitting a Swanton Bomb on Great Khali. Jeff was ready for the pin, but spotted MVP at ringside. Hardy ran over and dropkicked MVP through the ropes, then dove over the ropes onto MVP. MVP got up and rammed Jeff to the apron to keep him there for Khali. Khali grabbed Hardy over the ropes and brought him into the ring then slapped him to the mat. Jeff tried to get to his feet and Khali gripped him around the head with his hands to squeeze Hardy's energy out. Jeff eventually fell to his knees and then to the mat. The ref called for the bell, awarding the match to Khali.

MVP stared at the fallen Hardy in the ring as Khali stayed in the ring with his handler Singh. After Khali left, MVP got into the ring and posed above Hardy on the mat to taunt him.

Winner: The Great Khali wins via submission over Jeff Hardy.

A promo video was shown of new superstar R-Truth, headed to Smackdown soon. Truth claimed he's a free man again, and "that's the truth".

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Maria vs.Victoria

WWE Diva Maria made her Smackdown debut, fighting against Victoria. Victoria took control early on as she took Maria down to the mat and had her in several submission holds to wear her down. Victoria continued to dominate using a spinning sideslam, but couldn't capture the pinfall. Maria slid out under the bottom ropes to regroup then slid back in as Victoria came out. Maria was able to land a headscissors on Victoria, but got powerslammed as she came off the ropes.

At one point, Victoria charged at Maria in the corner. Maria jumped up with the corner ropes then kicked Victoria away. Maria jumped off the ropes for a clothesline to take Victoria down for a pin.

Winner: Maria wins via pinfall over Victoria.

In a backstage hall, Edge told Alicia Fox he got her a ticket for up close in the audience so she could see the big moment on Cutting Edge later on.

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A promotional video was shown chronicling the impressive career of current WWE champion, Triple H. Jim Ross remarked about how great HHH is and what a great Summerslam it will be. Mick Foley and JR ran down the list of current Summerslam matches including Cena vs. Batista and Triple H vs. Great Khali. The match between Undertaker and Edge was also highlighted which will be a Hell in a Cell match.

Domino vs. Big Show

Early in the contest, Domino tried to grip Show around the midsection from behind. Show escaped easily, then tossed Domino out through the bottom ropes.

Domino went for several punches to Show's head but as he came off the ropes, Show knocked him down with a solid boot to the face. After several more moves, Show finished off the quick match by Chokeslamming Domino the mat for a pin.

After the match had ended, Show stood in the ring and was about to leave. All of a sudden, Umaga came down to the ring looking upset. The Samoan Bulldozer entered the ring and he and Show stared one another down, pacing around.

Winner: Big Show wins via pinfall over Domino.

The camera cut to a backstage office with Chavo talking to Vickie Guerrero. Chavo informed Vickie he's asked around to find out who the mystery guest but has no leads. Chavo told Vickie they'd have to wait and find out like everyone else, next.

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The Cutting Edge w/Mystery Guest

Edge came to the ring to mixed crowd reaction. A ladder, chair and table were set up in the ring for Edge's show. Edge sat in the steel chair then discussed how all week he's been searching for inner peace about his rough marriage and Summerslam match with Undertaker. Edge said tonight to find inner peace he surrounded himself in the ring with Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Edge said it's these items that helped him originally banish Taker from WWE. Edge said he also found the one person to help him survive Hell in a Cell and defeat Undertaker.

Edge introduced his mystery guest, the person who knows Undertaker better than anyone else. Edge rolled out under the ropes then shouted his guest was Mick Foley. Edge begged for Mick to get into the ring as his guest. Foley obliged and left his commentary position to get into the ring. Edge said he knows Foley still has something lingering in him, and rolled footage of the "Attitude Era" of WWE which included Mankind vs. Undertaker in Hell in a Cell. In the classic match, Taker threw Foley off the cage onto the announce table. Foley got off a stretcher to come back and fight, but was thrown through the top of the cage, then Tombstoned by Undertaker.

Edge complimented Foley on walking away from the match on his own. Edge said he's seen Foley try to walk properly since the match, but knows he can't do it. Edge tried to incite Foley, saying he can tell Foley still hurts from that match. Edge told Foley if he helps him, he can exercise the demon of the Undertaker. Foley said he's always said Edge has been the greatest superstar in WWE. Foley said the fans believe Edge sucks because he's always taking the easy way out to win. Foley said he won't help him, but knows the one person who can help him, himself. Foley told Edge to find that great superstar inside of himself not the one who professed undying love to Vickie.

Edge became enraged by Foley's speech, then clocked him. Edge went to the outside after Foley, but Foley fought back. Foley went under the ring and retrieved a chair then rushed at Edge. Edge kicked the chair into Foley's face, then speared Foley into the metal stairs. In the ring, Edge moved the ladder into the corner and set the table up center ring. Foley got back into the ring under the bottom rope, and tried to put the Mandible Claw in Edge's mouth. Edge gave a low blow then put Foley on the table. Grabbing a chair, Edge jumped off the ladder and slammed the chair down across Foley, breaking the table. As Smackdown ended, Edge stood over the fallen Foley, smiling.