Smackdown Recap 11.06.09

Smackdown Recap from Providence, RI:

In the ring, Undertaker discussed how he debuted at Survivor Series a long time ago and thrives at the event. He said the World title is like the "holy grail" for anyone that steps foot into the squared circle. Undertaker said Big Show betrayed an entire team just to have an opportunity at the title, but it's really just an opportunity to be disposed of by Undertaker. He said Chris Jericho took away the chance to fight against his brother by defeating him last week. Undertaker said Jericho's soul will be his at the PPV.

Chris Jericho came out to interrupt the speech wearing a suit and tie. He said there's been a 10 year wait to see Undertaker and Jericho clash in the ring, and the fans will finally get to see it. Jericho said Taker's been brainwashing fans for years making them believe he's something that he's not. Jericho vowed to win the title for his seventh reign and called Undertaker just a regular man, not a dead man. He said nobody on this planet scares him, but Undertaker took exception to all the trash talking. He grabbed Jericho by the throat. Jericho threw some punches to get out, but then got the big boot from Undertaker right in the face. He quickly escaped to the outside and recovered near the commentator's area.

Commentators Matt Striker and Todd Grisham discussed the whole Batista - Rey Mysterio feud showing highlights from last week's Smackdown and 2 weeks ago at Bragging Rights.

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John Morrison & Cryme Tyme vs. Dolph Ziggler & The Hart Dynasty

During the match, Natalya figured into things as she distracted the ref, allowing DH Smith to interfere, helping Ziggler against JTG. The heels worked to isolate JTG and continued to try to wear him down while preventing the tag. After a backbreaker move by JTG, both men were down. They each managed to get over and made tags with Morrison and DH Smith coming in. Morrison fell victim to a powerslam, but then was able to recover and hit a flying chuck kick on Smith. Morrison fought Ziggler off before tagging in Shad. Shad came in with momentu and eventually used his elbow in the corner to fend off DH Smith. Ziggler had made a blind tag that Shad didn't notice. As Shad went to hit his finisher, Ziggler was in to hit his, the Zig Zag, to win the match.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler & Hart Dynasty win via pinfall over John Morrison & Cryme Tyme.

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Mysterio took part in an up close and personal interview sitting backstage with Josh Matthews. Rey said his mindstate was like a family member had just walked out on him with the whole Batista situation. Matthews asked if Rey had any words for Batista, so Rey turned to the camera. He said he's not sure what got into Batista for throwing away the memory of Eddie Guerrero, or their friendship. Rey promised he'll get it out of Batista and show a side of himself that The Animal didn't know existed.

Brittany Carter vs. Beth Phoenix

Carter was an independent wrestler with no real stats given during her intro. Once again The Glamazon made quick work of her amateur opponent. In this match she grabbed Carter and slammed her back first into one turnbuckle, then the opposite one. Beth hit a backbreaker and dragged Carter around by her hair. She hit another backbreaker move before finally hitting her Glam Slam finisher.

Winner: Beth Phoenix wins via pinfall over Brittany Carter.

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Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Drew McIntyre

Yang went onto the corner to salute the fans prior to the match. McIntyre attacked from behind, knocking him out to the floor area. McIntyre grabbed a mic and said the party wont be started until he gets some real competition worthy of a future World champ. McIntyre left the ring and started up the ramp, but Yang was back in and asked the ref to ring the bell for the match. McIntyre heard it then headed back into the ring. Yang started to unload with kicks, catching McIntyre by surprise. McIntyre grabbed Yang's leg though and then leveled him with a clothesline. He punched away on Yang on the mat, then used a move referred to as a Kobashi DDT to win it.

McIntyre gave another kick to add insult to injury on Yang before leaving the ring.

Winner: Drew McIntyre wins via pinfall over Jimmy Wang Yang.

Backstage, Josh Matthews caught up with the Animal Batista and asked him "why?" in regards to the situation with Mysterio. Batista said he's not there to make friends anymore and his main goal is winning the World Heavyweight title. He said Rey robbed his chance of winning it at Bragging Rights. He said Matt Hardy should have minded his own business too. Batista said he'll do what it takes to become champion, even if he has to hurt Matt Hardy or Rey Mysterio.

Mysterio was shown walking backstage on his way out for the next match, against Mike Knox.

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Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox

In a match to prepare himself for The Animal, Rey Mysterio took on Mike Knox, a familiar foe he's face from his Raw days. Early on, Rey had a 619 attempt which Knox escaped, then gave a cross body onto Rey outside the ring to flatten him. Knox had a pinfall on Rey in the ring after a lateral press. Knox then whipped Rey hard into the corner turnbuckle, followed by a bear hug. Rey escaped that but Knox soon had him in an abdominal stretch to wear him down. Rey started to gain some momentum as he hit a bulldog for a near fall. Rey also hit a seated Senton, but was soon leveled by a Knox clothesline. Knox went for a move on Rey in the corner but missed, allowing Rey to set up and hit the 619. He followed up with his Springboard splash for the pinfall.

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Mike Knox.

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Matt Striker thanked the band Art of Dying for supplying "Get Through This", the official theme song for Survivor Series 09'. An Intercontinental Title match between Dolph Ziggler and John Morrison was announced for next week's program.

R-Truth vs. CM Punk

The referee for this match was the infamous Scott Armstrong, who helped Punk win at Breaking Point, but who was also on the receiving end of Punk's fury during last week's Smackdown match. The two wrestlers traded offense with ground attacks and reversals. R-Truth eventually knocked CM Punk to the outside, then flew over the top rope out onto him as Smackdown went into a commercial break.

Punk had Truth down on the mat and stretched out in submission mode. R-Truth made his comeback but he ended up getting hit by a leg lariat from CM Punk. Punk had a near fall of 2, then yelled at Scott Armstrong for such a slow count on the pin. Due to his distraction, Punk was rolled up by Truth for a very quick three count. Punk complained after the loss that he was taking this conspiracy theory to the higher-ups in WWE.

Winner: R-Truth wins via pinfall over CM Punk.

Mickie James was backstage having a conversation with a makeup person. Michelle McCool and Layla arrived on the scene to insult her. Michelle said Layla should be careful since Mickie is one of the team captains for a Survivor Series match. Michelle told Mickie to just leave since nobody likes her. Mickie vowed that her team will defeat Michelle's at Survivor Series. She called Layla "Scary Spice", and said that neither of them can intimidate her. Mickie left the scene, but Michelle and Layla agreed they need to make Mickie's life a living hell from here on out.

Highlight footage was shown of Batista attacking Matt Hardy backstage last week, leading to tonight's main event match.

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Matt Hardy vs. Batista

Tonight's main event saw The Animal looking to take out his rage on Matt Hardy. In the late stages of the match, Matt was on his feet and went to collect Batista from the mat. Batista recovered to hit him with a quick Spinebuster, then began stomping away on Matt near the bottom rope. Matt rolled to the outside, where Batista went out to further punish him. Batista tossed Hardy into the crowd barrier, then face first onto the announcers table. Batista tore the cover off the table then took a monitor out to clock Matt from behind. The ref immediately called for the bell due to the disqualification.

After the match was over, Batista tossed Hardy into the steel steps, then continued his beatdown. Batista rolled Matt into the ring, then re-entered. He removed his elbow pads then set up for a Batista Bomb. Instead of delivering it to the cheering fans, he shoved Hardy away to their dismay. The crowd booed as Batista exited the ring and headed up the ramp.

Smackdown closed with Batista letting out a primal scream up on the ramp while the ref attended to the beaten up Matt Hardy in the ring.

Winner: Matt Hardy wins due to disqualification of Batista.

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