Smackdown Recap 05.21.10

WWE Smackdown from Ottawa, Canada:

Smackdown opened with highlights from last Friday when Jack Swagger had all of his trophies and memorabilia assembled in the ring to brag about his achievements. Big Show interrupted the speech and said he was impressed by all of the items. Show ended up stepping on one of Swagger's items, then smashed a ballroom dancing trophy's top off. Swagger became enraged and went after Show, but ended up dropped on the mat, then escaped outside. Show continued to destroy Swagger's items in the ring before the World Champ's eyes.

Grisham and Striker were on hand for commentary and reminded fans that tonight Big Show faces off against IC champ, Drew McIntyre in their main event. Also tonight, Kofi Kingston will face Jack Swagger in the ring as they each tune up for Over the Limit PPV.

CM Punk and his StraightEdge Society were in the ring with 3 males seated in chairs in the ring. Gallows started a speech that he used to be like the guys sitting there, weak and pathetic, with no escape from their current way of life. He said CM Punk can make the impossible, possible for them. Serena got on the mic saying everyone needs to show Punk the respect he truly deserves. Gallows brought up how Canada's laws allow teenage drinking, and parents turn a blind eye. Gallows says the three guys in the ring will be able to redeem themselves. Serena said the three guys in the ring represent the decay and worthlessness of the country. She said Punk will heal them, and heal Mysterio at OTL to show the power of StraightEdge.

Punk had the three men in their seats raise their hands to pledge themselves. Punk asked other audience members to raise their hands too if they were moved by Gallows' or Serena's words. Punk said this pledge will erase all the bad decisions they've made in their insignificant lives. Punk had them repeat a pledge after him so they could be saved. Punk said he needs them to show their commitment to their new savior.

A drumbeat started up as Punk, Serena and Gallows each took a pair of electric clippers to each man's hair to shave them. Punk told them they're all better now than each and every person they've known in their entire lives. The crowd started a 6-1-9 chant up as they continued the haircuts. Suddenly, Mysterio's music started up and out came Rey Mysterio to confront the SES. Punk was upset Mysterio interrupted the ceremony.

Rey said the 3 guys in the ring look silly and this mass induction ceremony is way too much. Rey said everyone will be laughing on Sunday when Punk is bald. Rey showed a picture of Punk up on the screen, then had the hair removed to give an idea what Punk might look like on Sunday.

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During break, Punk got back on the mic and said he wanted to show exactly what their going to do to Rey at Over the Limit. Punk and Gallows began to kick away on the three guys. Serena got in a good running kick to the gut of one guy, and he fell to the outside of the ring groaning in pain.

Tiffany & Kelly Kelly vs. Michelle McCool & Layla

Team LayCool were announced as "the self-professed co-Womens Champions". Kelly managed to kick Layla off the apron, then did the same to Michelle as she came running over. From there, Kelly hit a flying crossbody off the corner to land on Michelle. Tiffany ran off the apron and took out Layla outside.

Layla managed to pull Tiffany over towards Michelle in the ring and get the tag. Tiffany immediately tossed Michelle across the ring. She tried to jump up on Michelle for a move, but Michelle countered, turning it into the Faithbreaker.

Winners: Michelle McCool & Layla win via pinfall over Kelly Kelly & Tiffany.

Big Show was shown on camera backstage. Show said Swagger's been talking a lot about his accolades. Show said it's great to be a state champion, Eagle Scout or prom king- maybe not prom king. Show asked, Did you know that 3 weeks ago, I knocked Swagger out? They showed footage of it from 3 weeks ago. Show said that's just one of his many accomplishments.

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JTG vs. Caylen Croft

Croft was joined by his Dude Busters tag partner, Trent Barretta at ringside. They showed a Picture-in-picture of the tag team, saying since people don't know what they're about, they bust dudes up.

JTG gained major momentum with a series of impressive moves. Croft backed up to the corner and JTG hyped the crowd before running and jumping up on the corner, then slamming Croft face first into the mat. From there, Barretta jumped on the apron to distract. JTG too a swipe at him as he jumped off. JTG turned around as Croft was trying to attack, then hit him with his finisher.

Winner: JTG wins via pinfall over Caylen Croft.

Vickie Guerrero was shown backstage texting to someone. Christian walked in and asked that she wanted to see him. Vickie said she heard it's the return of the Peep Show tonight, and she was curious who his first guest will be. She hinted that she'd be interested in being the first guest. Christian said he understands, but he actually wants people to watch the show. He told Vickie she didn't even make the top 100 among who the Peeps want to see. Christian said he has video footage to prove which peeps are supporting the show. He showed images of Bret Hart, The Mountie, Brooklyn Brawler, Jared the Subway guy and Lester the guy who likes chicken. Vickie asked who's #1 in his poll? Christian said he can't say, but he will say that his guest and him have never seen eye-to-eye.

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Brent Roberts & Jeremy Barner vs. Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer

Striker called the amateurs "the team of Milli Vanilli and Ryan Seacrest." Hawkins and Archer hit a doubleteam move early on, with Hawkins hitting a drop toe hold and Archer doing a running kick to the head. Archer got his finisher in on the guy's partner, then Hawkins hit a flying elbow off the corner for the pin.

Archer got on the mic to demand people pay attention. Hawkins said they have 22 days left to make an impact, and they will do it whether the fans like it or not. The crowd didn't have much reaction to it.

Winner: Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer win via pinfall over Barner and Roberts.

Big Show appeared on camera again to talk of his recent accomplishments. Show snapped his fingers and had a note handed to him, then read that Swagger was a Vienesse waltz ballroom dance champion. "Weird" Show added. Show asked if people know that 2 weeks ago he chokeslammed Swagger through an announce table? They showed the highlight footage. Show said that was impressive and it's one of his many accomplishments before flashing a cheesy grin, Swagger style.

Swagger was shown walking backstage en route to the next match.

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Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger

Swagger got on the mic prior to the match saying Show disrespected him and all his accomplishments last week as well as his daddy and the state of Oklahoma. Swagger said he also disrespected the World Championship. He got a serious look on his face and looked at the camera saying Sunday he's going to disrespect Show. Swagger did a mock victory announcement from Sunday saying he would still be champion after the match.

They showed highlights of Kofi Kingston winning the IC title against Christian, but right after celebrating with it, Drew McIntyre gave a note to Teddy Long saying that the belt was to be returned to him. On Sunday, Kofi has a shot at Drew McIntyre for the IC title.

Swagger got knocked out of the ring early, but was soon back in to retaliated on Kingston. Kingston regained momentum and clotheslined Swagger over the top rope, heading to a commercial break. When the show returned, Kofi still had control in the ring. Kofi knocked Swagger out of the ring again, then tried to jump on him over the ropes. Swagger caught Kofi, put him up and then tossed him arm first into the ringpost. Swagger continued to attack and rolled Kofi back in for more.

The match continued with both guys trading momentum. Swagger ducked Trouble in Paradise, but Kofi countered his move with a Side Russina Legsweep. Kofi prepared for the Boom Boom, but Swagger got up and clobbered him. As Kofi got up, Swagger kicked him down from behind. Swagger had the pinfall victory in hand, but Big Show emerged from backstage. He had a mic and said he had one more thing to tell him. Swagger tried to toss Kofi out of the ring, but Kofi managed to hang on without him seeing. Swagger faced Show who was on the ramp. Show said there's one more thing. Swagger turned around and Kofi did a springboard flying crossbody to steal the pin.

Kofi joined Big Show on the ramp, and Big Show had a WWE Did you Know? fact display on the big screen: "KOFI JUST BEAT YOU!" Swagger was enraged in the ring.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over Jack Swagger.

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Christian came out for the return of "The Peep Show" on Smackdown. Grisham and Striker tried to figure out who his special guest would be. Christian reminded fans that his guest and him have never seen "eye-to-eye". He introduced Hornswoggle, who came out wearing his DX shirt camo pants and green helmet. Christian asked Swoggle to do a strut for the Canadian ladies and then a DX chop. Christian asked him to take a seat up on the chair. Christian said they're both on Smackdown to make an impression and to get themselves in a bit of trouble.

Christian said he remembers Hornswoggle has trouble expressing himself, so he'd teach him some Canadian. He gave him the phrases "take off, eh?" "you hoser", "hockey" and "beer" to say. Hornswoggle got them all, but they were interrupted by Vickie Guerrero who came down the ramp with Chavo Guerrero. Vickie said "excuse me!" about 5 times as the crowd booed. Vickie said as the official consultant she's shutting down the Peep Show. She questioned how Hornswoggle was the #1 guest.

Vickie said nobody cares about the creepy little troll or him learning about the most useless country on the planet. Christian said there's a few words he was about to teach Hornswogggle, "obesity" and "moose". Chavo told them they can't talk to his Aunt Vickie like that. Vickie told Christian to leave or she'd have someone make him. Chavo started to get into the ring, and Christian prepared for a fight as Hornswoggle climbed inside a chest that was there to hide. Just then, Dolph Ziggler attacked Christian from behind. He got the upperhand and then did the Zig Zag to drop Christian. Vickie nodded approvingly from the ramp, so Chavo set up the Frogsplash and hit it on Christian.

MVP and Rey Mysterio were shown walking backstage, discussing their upcoming tag team match.

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MVP & Rey Mysterio vs. Luke Gallows & CM Punk

They showed last week's match when Rey had the win against Punk secured, until Serena dressed as the mystery man snuck into the ring to fool Rey. The real mystery man snuck in behind him and knocked Rey to the mat to allow Punk and Gallows to attack.

MVP had gained momentum and jumped to the second turnbuckle area of the corner for a move on Gallows. Serena hopped up on the apron to distract MVP enough to allow Gallows to yank one of his legs. MVP hit the mat hard, allowing Gallows to take control into a break. CM Punk was in control when Smackdown returned with a submission hold, and the heels continued the wear down tactic on Porter. MVP started fighting back from the corner, elbowing Punk. He tried to jump towards Rey for the tag, but Gallows caught him and brought him back for Punk to work on. After MVP tried to escape Punk, Punk grabbed his leg to prevent it. The heels kept working over MVP.

MVP finally managed to escape from Gallows by stretching over to tag in Mysterio. Rey came in on fire knocking Punk off the apron, then hitting a DDT on Gallows. Rey managed to take out Gallows' leg and Gallows fell against the middle rope. Rey started to go for 619. Punk was back on the apron fast to slap Gallows for a tag. He did a springboard jump off the top rope to take out Rey as Rey was running for 619. Rey managed to turn things around for a pin, but Gallows rushed in to break it apart.

MVP got in and took Gallows to the outside, leaving Punk and Rey. Rey managed to knock Punk against the ropes and was ready for 619. The mystery man showed up and got on the apron. Rey saw him in time, to grab him and slam him face first into the ringpost. The mystery hooded man fell to the outside floor holding his head. Punk tried for the win, but Rey reversed a pinfall and secured Punk's leg for the win.

Winners: MVP & Rey Mysterio win via pinfall over Luke Gallows & CM Punk.

Josh Matthews interviewed Drew McIntyre backstage to ask if he's deserving of the IC title. McIntyre said that Hardy got exactly what he deserved when he beat him down, and Teddy Long got what he deserved when his power was obliterated. McIntyre said he deserves to be the "chosen one" as Mr Vincent Kennedy McMah- Just then Kofi Kingston walked up on the interview. Kofi said he deserves the intercontinental title, because he earned it, and he wants it back. Drew started to speak, but Kofi interrupted with his hand clap "Boom Boom Boom!" then left.

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Smackdown showed a video package about the buildup of the Batista and Cena feud, which leads to this Sunday's OTL match, an I Quit match for the WWE Title. Cena said many might have seen the way he won at Extreme Rules as cowardly, but this next match will prove he never quits. Matt Striker and Todd Grisham ran down this Sunday's matches including Cena vs Batista, Orton vs Edge and Jack Swagger defending the World title against Big Show.

Big Show vs. Drew McIntyre

They showed highlights from earlier when Show came out to interrupt/distract Swagger in his match against Kofi. Kofi was able to hit a springboard move off the ropes for the win. Show then had them flash a WWE Did you know? "KOFI JUST BEAT YOU!" up on the screen to mock Swagger.

Show took control immediately in the match. After gaining control he began choking Drew against the middle rope, then slapped his hand hard across McIntyre's chest. Show did another chest slap in the corner after "SHHH-ing" the crowd. The crowd chanted "one more time" so Show knocked McIntyre head first to the other corner and prepared to do a third chest chop. McIntyre blocked this one and began his retaliation. It was shortlived though as Show clobbered McIntyre on a move from against the ropes.

McIntyre was able to gain the advantage as one of Show's knees gave out and he fell to the mat. Drew tried to get his underhook DDT locked in but couldn't get his arms around Show. Show regained control, knocking McIntyre down, then prepared for a chokeslam. Show hit it and was ready for the pinfall victory. Just then, Jack Swagger came rushing into the ring. Swagger kicked Show hard in the head, causing Show to collapse to the mat. Swagger continued to attack, hitting two of his running to the corner splash moves. Swagger injured Show's right hand and kept attacking. He got a steel chair from outside the ring and brought it in to use. As Swagger ran towards Show, Show punched the chair out of his hand. Swagger was shocked, and as Show picked up the chair, Jack escaped out of the ring. Swagger backed up the ramp safely, as Show let out a huge roar inside the ring, looking enraged.

Winner: Big Show wins due to disqualification over Drew McIntyre.

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