Smackdown Recap 04.24.09

SmackDown recap from London, England:

After the opening pyrotechnics display, Jim Ross and Todd Grisham welcome fans to Smackdown and announce two matches scheduled for tonight: Big Show vs. Undertaker, and Batista/Shane McMahon versus Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase of Legacy.

Edge came to the ring to discuss his upcoming World Heavyweight Title match against John Cena at Backlash. The Rated-R Superstar Edge discussed his recent Con Chairto followed by a 10 count on a knocked out John Cena on Raw. Edge told the WWE Universe he might admire Cena if he didn't hate him so much, and promised to be the Last Man Standing at Backlash.

Highlights were shown of Matt Hardy's various assaults and attacks on his brother Jeff.

CM Punk & Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy & Kane

CM Punk worked well with Jeff as the tag partners took the fight at Kane, knocking him to the mat several times. Kane made a comeback and was able to dish out some punishment as well. At one point, the Hardy's began to fight in the ring, with each brother having the advantage at different points. CM Punk dove through the ropes onto Kane as things got more frantic. Towards the end when Jeff knocked heads with Kane, it allowed Matt to roll up his brother for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Matt Hardy & Kane win via pinfall over CM Punk & Jeff Hardy.

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Undertaker vs. Big Show

Undertaker was able to attack Big Show throughout, but Show continued to pummel the Deadman. As the match went on, Undertaker gained momentum and went for Old School off the ropes. Show countered it with one knockout punch, then a second to the back of Undertaker's head. The referee eventually called for the match to stop since Undertaker couldn't continue. After the Big Show had been celebrating his win, Taker was back on his feet ready to fight more. The Deadman connected on a punch to Show sending him out of the ring.

Winner: The Big Show wins due to the referee's decision, stopping the match as Undertaker was unable to continue.

Gail Kim vs. Maryse
WWE Divas Championship

Last week Gail Kim was able to defeat Maryse, albeit a non-title matchup. On tonight's show Gail again went for victory but this time with Maryse's Divas championship up for grabs. In the match, Gail tried to use her high flying skills and attacks but the Divas champ was ready for her. Maryse punished Gail with her favorite submission hold, similar to the Boston Crab. In the end, Maryse used her French Kiss finisher to slam Gail down and pin her, retaining the Divas title.

Winner: Maryse wins via pinfall over Gail Kim to retain the WWE Divas Championship.

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Footage was shown of MVP's appearance on The View.

MVP vs. Chavo Guerrero

Chavo Guerrero looked to earn back the respect of his family name as he faced another former Smackdown star, MVP. In this match, Chavo used technical skills on the mat to keep MVP down, trying to wear him down in various holds. Unfortunately, Chavo was no match for the US Champ, who was able to hit the Playmaker on Chavo to score the pinfall victory.

MVP's victory celebration was shortlived as Dolph Ziggler showed up on the ramp. Ziggler cockily challenged MVP to a US title match next week and claimed he'll take the title then. MVP accepted and held up his belt reminding Dolph who the champ is.

Winner: MVP wins via pinfall over Chavo Guerrero.

Shane McMahon & Batista vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase

2/3 of each team for this Sunday's Backlash Six Man Tag, squared off on Smackdown. Batista and Shane seemed to be on the same page for this one, working together. At one point they performed a double suplex together on Cody Rhodes, and Batista eventually hit a Spinebuster on Rhodes which allowed Shane to score the winning pinfall. Shane and Batista held up their arms together to celebrate the victory heading into Backlash this Sunday.

Winners: Shane McMahon & Batista win via pinfall over Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase.

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