Smackdown Recap 10.30.09

Smackdown Recap from Rochester, NY:

The show opened with a video highlight recapping the incident between former friends Rey Mysterio and Batista at Bragging Rights. As Smackdown's TV show opened, GM Teddy Long headed down to the ring. Commentators Todd Grisham and Matt Striker said that tonight, Rey Mysterio will confront Batista for an explanation about Bragging Rights. Long discussed how Smackdown won Bragging Rights, then brought up Batista and Mysterio saying they'll have a talk about their incident tonight. Long also mentioned that Big Show will face Undertaker for the title at Survivor Series. Just then, Chris Jericho came out to interrupt. He brought out the Unified tag titles as well as the trophy Smackdown won from the PPV. Teddy Long told Jericho the trophy is property of the Smackdown brand, so he took it away. Jericho insisted it was his work that earned the trophy. He also chastised Long for booking Show to face Undertaker for the title without consulting Jericho about it. Since Jericho kept saying it was his work that won the trophy at Bragging Rights, Kane made his way out to dispute that fact.

Kane said as co-captain of Team Smackdown, all the claims Jericho makes apply to him as well. Kane said he is also deserving of a title shot at Undertaker. Jericho told Kane that he's the true hero of Smackdown and told Kane to get out of his face. Kane grabbed Jericho around his neck for a chokeslam, but Teddy ordered him to release the hold. Kane did so. Long said since Raw is having a Triple Threat match for its title, so will Smackdown. He said the third competitor for the World Title match will be decided tonight as Kane and Jericho will wrestle over it.

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John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler

Early on, Ziggler used a takedown on Morrison, but soon Morrison hit a flapjack move on Ziggler. Ziggler gained control as he punched away on Morrison. He slammed and kicked away on JMo right before the match saw a commercial break.

After break, Ziggler dropped Morrison down on the back of his head. Ziggler kept Morrison down with slow moves, with Morrison trying to muster up a comeback. Ziggler ended it by scoop slamming Morrison. Morrison countered a Ziggler move and went for a catapult move, with Dolph landing on the rope. Morrison was able to hit a flying chuck kick for a two count. Ziggler went to the outside, with Morrison giving chase. Ziggler knocked him down by tripping him on the apron. Ziggler picked up Morrison to slam him face first into the announce table, then got back into the ring, while Morrison was unable to beat the count.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler defeated John Morrison by countout.

Another highlight video was shown of the incident between Batista and Mysterio. Tonight the two will engage in a confrontation over the incident.

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Jenny Brooks vs. Beth Phoenix

Brooks was announced as from Elmira, New York, making her a local favorite, despite being an amateur. Beth Phoenix made quick work of Jenny, who it was said was the only one to defeat Phoenix back at Notre Dame High School in Buffalo. The Glamazon was able to hit a back breaker after tossing Jenny to the outside. Beth finished her off with the Glam Slam to win by pinfall.

Winner: Beth Phoenix wins via pinfall over Jenny Brooks.

Later tonight, Cryme Tyme will host a Halloween costume contest featuring the WWE divas.

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Matt Hardy vs. Eric Escobar

The band Divide the Day who does the new Smackdown theme song was shown sitting in the crowd.

Vickie Guerrero was introduced to the crowd and came out wearing a princess costume for Halloween. She introduced Eric Escobar. Early on Escobar hit a clothesline but missed an elbow on Hardy. Matt did a bulldog out of the corner then went for a Moonsault. Escobar stopped him. Matt sent Escobar down to the mat, then hit the move. Matt seemed to tweak his knee on the move, and failed at the pin attempt. Escobar started targeting the knee, using submission holds to work on Hardy. Escobar eventually slammed Hardy down, making Matt's leg hit into the ropes for more damage. Matt scored a Twist of Fate out of nowhere to pick up the under 4 minute win over the newcomer.

Winner: Matt Hardy defeated Eric Escobar.

They showed another piece of footage of Batista turning against Rey at Bragging Rights. Mysterio was shown walking backstage on his way out for the next segment.

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More video was shown of the Batista attack on Mysterio from this past Sunday. Mysterio came out to the ring to address the situation. He said the whole beatdown made him really angry inside after it went down, but he realized that Batista was like family to him and that meant more. Mysterio said he wasn't going to leave the ring until Batista came out so they could settle things like men. Batista emerged from backstage looking indifferent.

Batista chastised Rey for pretending to be concerned about his injury, and then asked who he thought he was to call him out. Batista said as the bigger man he'd give Rey one opportunity to leave his ring. Mysterio was about to leave but then turned back. Rey said he realizes brothers fight all the time, so he's willing to forgive and forget. Batista said Rey is probably wondering what he'll do now that he doesn't have Batista as his protector. Rey said he would never have been part of the Fatal Fourway if he knew it would come to this. Batista gave Rey a final chance to leave. Rey didn't and said Batista can do what he feels he needs to but he's staying put. Rey brought up Eddie Guerrero with Batista saying "Eddie's dead". Batista said he's not thinking about anything but himself, then left the ring. Smackdown went to break.

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Batista was shown walking backstage after the emotional confrontation between he and Rey moments ago. Matt Hardy came walking up and tried to talk some sense into Batista. He advised him not to make the same mistakes he did with Jeff. Batista ignored it and left the scene. Matt took out his cell phone to make a call. Just then, Batista returned and took Matt down to the concrete floor.

Finlay vs. Drew McIntyre

McIntyre came to the ring and got on the mic. He said he never really wanted to be a part of Team Smackdown, because he would rather make a name for himself on his own. He said the party is over tonight for Finlay. As Finlay got onto the apron, McIntyre hit him with a big running boot shot. Drew tossed Finlay into the steel steps, then jumped on him to start punching away. McIntyre kicked Finlay in the gut, and then ended his beating. The match never officially started due to McIntyre's attack.

Winner: Match ruled a no contest as it never officially started.

Cryme Tyme hosted a 2009 WWE Divas Halloween Costume contest in the ring. Mickie James was dressed up as Elektra. Natalya was dressed as a matador. Layla was dressed as Michael Jackson, and Michelle McCool was a devil. Each of the divas got an intro, then did a dance for the crowd. Mickie ended up winning it to the disappointment of the heels. They all began attacking her, with Michelle getting in the last shots of the beatdown.

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Scott Armstrong vs. CM Punk

CM Punk took on the referee who originally helped him screw the Undertaker at Breaking Point. In this match, Punk trash talked Armstrong in the corner, then shoved him. The crowd started chanting for Undertaker. Armstrong tried to get some offense going as he threw some punches at Punk. Punk absorbed the attack and recovered to kick Armstrong in the gut. After a kick to the ref's back, Punk picked him up for the GTS to win the match in about 2 minutes.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Scott Armstrong.

Chris Jericho and Kane were shown walking backstage on a split screen, on the way to the ring for the main event match. Winner is put into the Triple Threat match at Survivor Series with Big Show and Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Title.

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Chris Jericho vs. Kane

Early on Kane hit a powerslam on Jericho for the quick 2 count. The two competitors went back and forth with Jericho trying for Walls of Jericho. Kane powered out of it with his leg strength. Jericho was able to run and knock the Big Red Machine off the apron and into a crowd barrier right before Smackdown took a break.

As the show returned, Jericho was kicking Kane. Jericho grabbed Kane by the legs to catapult him into the bottom rope, then got a two count on him. Jericho went for his bulldog move, but Kane suplexed him to counter. Kane hit several clotheslines. Jericho finally dodged one and hit the enziguiri kick on Kane. Jericho springboarded off the ropes but went right into Kane grabbing his throat. Jericho escaped it but was booted down by Kane for two. Jericho hit a Codebreaker, but was still reeling from injury and was slow to make a cover for 2. Jericho then landed the bulldog, and a Lionsault, but Kane grabbed him for the Chokeslam. Jericho was close enough to the edge of the ring to roll to the outside, avoiding a pinfall.

Kane grabbed Jericho and brought him back in the ring. Kane went for a pin with Jericho kicking out. He kicked Kane then shoved him into the turnbuckle. Jericho put Walls of Jericho on, with kane able to get out of it. Jericho started complaining to the ref and Kane hit an uppercut on him. Kane went for a clothesline off the ropes, but Jericho tripped him up to crotch him on the top rope. Jericho tried to suplex the big man, but had no luck. Kane went off the corner for a move, but was met by Jericho's Codebreaker in the air. Jericho won by pinfall to enter the World Heavyweight Title Triple Threat match at Survivor Series.

Winner: Chris Jericho wins via pinfall over Kane.

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