Smackdown Recap 03.13.09

SmackDown Recap from Uncasville, CT

Kofi Kingston vs. Edge

The opening bout of the show saw Kofi Kingston looking to gain revenge on Edge for stealing his No Way Out Elimination Chamber spot. Kingston was on a roll early, hitting fast and high-flying moves. Edge was able to boot Kingston down at one point, then put him into a Sharpshooter. Kofi eventually tapped out giving Edge the victory.

Winner: Edge wins via submission over Kofi Kingston.

The Colons vs. The Miz & John Morrison
World Tag Team Title Match

The Miz & John Morrison put their World Tag Team Championships on the line against The Colons, with the Bella Twins watching from ringside. Early on, The Colons doubleteamed Miz and Carlito eventually clotheslined him out of the ring. The Colons continued to look impressive taking it to the other tag champs, but in the end it was Morrison with a Moonlight Drive on Carlito to take the match, preserving the titles. After the match, Brie and Nikki left with The Miz & John Morrison.

After the match The Miz & John Morrison left with The Bella Twins.

Winners: The Miz & John Morrison win by pinfall over Carlito & Primo Colon to retain the World Tag Team Championships.

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R-Truth & MVP vs. Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin

As things started out, MVP and R-Truth were dominant as they took control against Chavo Guerrero. MVP was finally able to tag in towards the end of the match to face Shelton. However after going back and forth, Shelton hit Pay Dirt on MVP to get the pinfall victory.

Winners: Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin win via pinfall over R-Truth & MVP.

A WrestleMania video package aired right before Matt Hardy came out to tell everyone the truth about Jeff. Matt came up and held up the dog collar of Jeff's dog that he lost in his house fire. This prompts Jeff to hit the ring. Matt offers to give the collar to Jeff as a token of love. Jeff grabbed the mic from Matt and said that Matt is behind the stairwell incident, the car crash, and the fire. Jeff said that Matt hates himself and is sick and twisted. Jeff proceeded to take out Matt in the ring then cried in the ring as he held the collar of his dead dog.

Melina & Maria vs. Maryse & Michelle McCool

Early on Michelle McCool completely dominated Maria. Eventually Maria was able to escape and made the tag to the Women's Champion, Melina from Raw. Melina began to take it to Melina. Michelle refused to tag in for Maryse, allowing Melina to win it. After the match, McCool knocked out Maryse.

Winners: Melina & Maria win via pinfall over Maryse & Michelle McCool.

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Finlay vs. The Brian Kendrick
WM25 Money in the Bank Qualifying Match

Early on, Kendrick's bodyguard, Ezekiel hit a cheap shot on Finlay. Kendrick had his moments of offense as well, but in the end it was Finlay's match, avoiding Ezekiel's distraction attempts. Finlay was able to beat The Brian Kendrick with the Celtic Cross to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 25.

Winner: Finlay wins via pinfall over The Brian Kendrick to qualify for Wrestlemania 25's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

The Undertaker vs. Vladimir Kozlov

The main event match was a back and forth affair between the two competitors, with the crowd behind Undertaker. Undertaker seized the victory after hitting a tombstone to lay out Kozlov in the ring. After the match, Undertaker stared up at the WrestleMania sign and the lights dim as SmackDown went off the air.

Winner: The Undertaker wins via pinfall over Vladimir Kozlov.

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