Smackdown Results 06/04/10

Smackdown recap from Dallas, TX:

Smackdown opened with General Manager Teddy Long on camera backstage for a special announcement. He said over Memorial Day weekend, The Undertaker was found "in a vegetative state" by his brother Kane. Long said there's an ongoing investigation to find who or what was responsible for this attack. The Smackdown intro video kicked off from there.

Grisham and Striker were on hand for the commentary. They reiterated what Teddy Long had just announced, and reminded fans of Drew McIntyre's rematch for the Intercontinental title tonight against Kofi Kingston.

The arena went dark and the ominous druid theme music came on. Eight hooded and fully-cloaked druids came out from backstage carrying a coffin which they placed at ringside. After several moments with the druids standing around the ringside area, Kane's pyro exploded and the Big Red Monster arrived to the ring.

A podium with a mic was set up in the ring along with a wreath as if it were some sort of funeral. Kane backed away for a moment to collect himself, then told druids to open the coffin. He walked over and looked at the empty coffin and seemed upset. As ominous music kept going, Kane talked on the mic saying the most feared and respected force in WWE, his brother The Undertaker will no longer walk amongst them. Kane delivered a sort of eulogy about Undertaker's reign of darkness in WWE coming to an end. He made it sound as if an icon and their bond of brotherhood was "gone forever".

Kane said his brother will rise from the dead no more. He said soon those responsible will also be gone, as he will commit them to the depths of hell, a torturous existence they can't start to fathom. Kane was now screaming that there will be Vengeance never before seen, felt or imagined. Kane shoved the mic and podium down in a rage then knelt down like his brother's classic ring pose. Kane crawled over to the ropes near the coffin crying, saying he should have been there for him.

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Smackdown returned with Grisham talking about the somber and chilling mood in the air after Kane's talk in the ring. Tony Chimel introduced World Heavyweight Champion, Jack Swagger. Swagger came out wearing an Oklahoma Sooners football jersey. Striker and Grisham said they don't know who will take the place of Undertaker at Fatal 4-Way if anyone.

MVP vs. Jack Swagger

Late in the match, MVP hit a Fisherman's Buster for a pinfall, but Swagger kicked out. From there, MVP stood Swagger up, with Swagger countering his move and hitting a Belly-to-Belly suplex for his own near fall. In the closing moments, Swagger went for his running Vader Bomb move on MVP near the corner. MVP got up and swiped Swagger's leg to make him hit the mat face first. Swagger stood up in the corner and MVP charged for his running kick. However, Swagger moved out of the way then got a school pinfall on MVP for the win.

Swagger escaped to the outside and grabbed his title to head up the ramp, with MVP on his feet in the ring. Just then, Curt Hawkins rushed into the ring and attacked MVP from behind. MVP staved off the attack, but soon Vance Archer was there to give him a boot kick. Archer hit his inverted DDT to bring MVP down, then Hawkins did a flying elbow off the ropes on him.

Winner: Jack Swagger wins via pinfall over MVP.

Backstage, Vickie Guerrero walked into Teddy Long's office and told him as GM he needs to get ahold of himself. Vickie said Teddy needs to take action to find a replacement for Undertaker at the Fatal 4-Way. As consultant, she suggested Dolph Ziggler as the guy to take Taker's spot in the match. Long then said every man on the roster will get an opportunity, and compete in a Smackdown battle royal tonight for the spot.

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Smackdown returned with Striker leading into highlights from the WWE NXT finale show, where it was down to Justin Gabriel, David Otunga and Wade Barrett. They competed in a Triple Threat which Barrett won, and he later was named winner of NXT in the Pros Poll.

CM Punk was putting his mask on backstage in a locker room, when Kane smashed the door in and grabbed him. He started yelling at Punk and asked "Did you do it?" Punk said he and the SES had no connection, but offered their services to help a fallen brother. Kane said "Brother" and then shoved Punk out of the way. Smackdown went to a commercial with Kane fuming.

Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston
Intercontinental Title match

During the match, as Drew was dominating Kofi, Matt Hardy was shown walking down stairs in the arena with a ticket in hand. Matt had been suspended last week per Drew's note from Vince McMahon to Teddy Long. Hardy held up a ticket to show off as the fans chanted for him and Drew glared out at him at ringside.

Matt applauded for Kofi Kingston once he had knocked Drew down outside the ring. Drew took over outside by smashing Kofi into the steel steps then hit a suplex on the floor with Matt watching.

At one point in the action, McIntyre dodged Kingston outside the ring when Kofi jumped over the rings at him. Drew backed up a bit then threw a backhand at Matt Hardy to knock him down front row. Drew tossed Kofi back into the ring, as Matt tried to climb over the crowd barrier. Several security guys came over to restrain him. Back in the ring, Kofi countered Drew's move with the SOS to bring Drew down for a winning pin.

After Kofi's victory, Matt pretended to walk away casually then turned and got by the security. Matt got into the ring and hit a Twist of Fate to take Drew down. Security chased Matt into the crowd and out of the arena.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over Drew McIntyre to retain the Intercontinental Championship.

Kane was shown in the locker room kneeling down in a moment of silence. Rey Mysterio was shown nearby kneeling with him and started to offer a prayer for Undertaker. Kane became upset and said he doesn't need Rey's sympathy, then said maybe Rey had something to do with what happened since he lost to Undertaker last week. Rey said he had nothing to do with it, but Kane wasn't accepting it. Rey backed away out of the locker room.

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Smackdown returned with World Champ Jack Swagger backstage, belt on his shoulder. Swagger said in the state of Texas, the University of Oklahoma invented "Swagger". He talked about starting all four years for the Oklahoma Sooners, and how they beat the Texas Longhorns all four years. Swagger told everyone to stand up so he could sing the University of Oklahoma fight song. He began to sing "Boomer Sooner" with a bouncing ball on the screen for the words, until Kane walked up. The song ended as Kane asked "was it you?"

Kelly Kelly vs. Rosa Mendes

Michelle and Layla came out to the top of the stage to watch/distract Kelly during the match. That allowed Rosa to gain control. Rosa hit a suplex for a near fall. Rosa put a headscissors on Kelly down on the mat to wear her down. As Rosa got up and ran against the ropes, Kelly jumped on her and started pounding her head to the mat.

Kelly went on a tear with the momentum. Rosa whipped her to the corner, but Kelly hit her on the charge, then jumped with a splash pin. In the end, Kelly kicked Rosa in the gut and then drove her to the mat face first with her leg on Rosa's neck. The co-Women's champs Team LayCool was shocked up on the ramp with Kelly smiling out at them.

Winner: Kelly Kelly wins via pinfall over Rosa Mendes.

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Big Show was in the locker room with Hornswoggle playing cards and having fun. Kane walked in and Hornswoggle took off running. Kane confronted Big Show saying Taker has always had his number. Show said he had nothing to do with Undertaker's condition. Show told Kane don't accuse him, because it would be a giant mistake. He put a hand on Kane's shoulder, but Kane pulled away then kicked the card table down.

Smackdown roster Battle Royal

The winner of this Smackdown roster Battle Royal would get the final spot in the Fatal 4-Way World Title match, replacing The Undertaker. Rey Mysterio was introduced first. Next was Dolph Ziggler and then Smackdown went to commercial.

When they returned, Luke Gallows, Finlay, Christian, Caylen Croft, Trent Berretta, MVP, JTG, Curt Hawkins, Vance Archer, Chavo and Chris Masters were all in the ring. Drew McIntyre was introduced and came to the Battle Royal next, holding the back of his neck still. Kofi Kingston was introduced next followed by Kane last. Shad Gaspar was missing from the ring of the roster members. Serena and CM Punk were at ringside to watch.

During the match, Mysterio rushed out under the ropes and tried to unmask CM Punk. Luke Gallows came out after him, but Rey ducked and attacked. CM Punk and Serena ran up the ramp, as Rey got back in the ring. Smackdown went to commercial.

A bunch of guys all tried to throw Kane out from the corner. Luke Gallows came over and started attacking them to help Kane get free. Gallows tossed Caylen Croft out of the ring, then Kane knocked Masters to the outside. Berretta was tossed up high over the ropes, nearly landing on his Dude Busters partner outside the ring. JTG was thrown over next. Kane and Gallows met in the center of the ring and started to punch back and forth. Kane took Gallows down with punches and kept punching away. McIntyre and Kofi eliminated each other over the ropes.

It came down to a final three of Rey Mysterio, Kane and Luke Gallows. Kane gave a big boot to Rey to knock him down, then went after Gallows. Near the ropes, Kane prepared for a chokeslam. Suddenly, a hooded mystery man from SES appeared and got on the apron to kick Kane in the back. Kane turned and that allowed Gallows to attack. He tossed Kane over the ropes but Kane held on. From the apron, Kane grabbed the mystery guy and Gallows each by the throat. He shoved mystery man off the apron, then got in the ring and walked Gallows to the other side, pushing him over the top rope.

It was just Rey vs Kane for Undertaker's spot now. The two battled for several minutes, with Rey able to stun Kane a bit. With Rey on the apron, he jumped off the top rope for a move, but Kane grabbed him around the throat. As Kane went for the Chokeslam, Rey turned it into a headscissors to toss Kane out over the top rope. Rey now joins CM Punk, Big Show and Jack Swagger in the World Title Fatal 4-way!

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins the Smackdown roster Battle Royal to become the final participant in Fatal 4-Way's World Title match.

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