Smackdown Recap 10.23.09

Smackdown Recap from Columbia, SC:

Smackdown started off with Team Smackdown captain Chris Jericho hyping up Sunday's event. JTG of Cryme Tyme came out to interrupt, and then Vickie Guerrero came out to interrupt. Eric Escobar, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre all came out from backstage as well. Kane arrives on the scene, and with Jericho he chastises the team for not being prepared for a 5 on 5 tag match due to Shad being sick. They say if the team loses their match tonight, the whole team will be replaced.

Eric Escobar, JTG, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler vs. R-Truth, Matt Hardy, Finlay & Hart Dynasty

This opening contest was a lengthy one with Matt Hardy pinning JTG after a shillaleigh shot from Finlay and a Twist of Fate.

Matt Hardy, R-Truth, Finlay & The Hart Dynasty win via pinfall over Eric Escobar, JTG, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler.

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John Morrison vs. Mike Knox

Morrison won after hitting the Starship Pain on Knox. He discussed his opponent The Miz for Sunday's Bragging Rights after the win.

John Morrison wins via pinfall over Mike Knox.

Team Smackdown's captains Kane & Jericho extended congratulations to their new team members Matt Hardy, Hart Dynasty and Finlay for replacing their old team.

Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Beth Phoenix & Mae Young are backstage talking. Mae Young ended up slapping Michelle McCool.

Future Bragging Rights opponents Rey Mysterio and Batista spoke backstage about their upcoming title match at the PPV.

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Rey Mysterio & Batista vs. Chris Jericho & Kane

Mysterio got caught in a chokeslam by Kane, but Batista was able to hit a Spear to pin Kane for the win.

Winners: Rey Mysterio & Batista win via pinfall over Chris Jericho & Kane.

Vince McMahon hyped up the main event between Undertaker and CM Punk. Vince says referee Scott Armstrong caved in. Vince blackmailed Armstrong, telling him that Bullet Bob could go into the Hall of Fame this year if he cooperates.

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Mickie James vs. Layla

In her debut Smackdown match, Mickie James hit a spin kick on Layla to pin her for the victory.

Winner: Mickie James wins via pinfall over Layla.

A memorial tribute to the late Captain Lou Albano was shown.

Michael Cole and Lawler hyped up the matches for this Sunday's Bragging Rights PPV.

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CM Punk vs. The Undertaker
World Heavyweight Title Submission Match

Before the match, Punk did his "straight edge" talk on the crowd. Tedd Long was present for the match, with Scott Armstrong as referee. Undertaker was able to win the match by using the Hell's Gate on Punk, who seemed to tap out quickly.

Winner: The Undertaker wins via submission over CM Punk to retain the World Heavyweight Title.