Smackdown Results 07/16/10

Smackdown results from Louisville, KY:

As Smackdown opened Todd Grisham spoke about Jack Swagger having to provide Kane with a valid alibi tonight regarding his whereabouts when Undertaker was attacked. Kofi Kingston arrived out for the opening match of the show.

Kofi Kingston vs. Dashing Cody Rhodes

Grisham and Striker reviewed NXT this past Tuesday where Nexus attacked Morrison, Kofi and Cody Rhodes at the end of the match.

Rhodes seemed to dominate before break. He put up Kofi in a suplex then dropped him on the top rope before rushing over with a hard kick. Kofi fell to the outside hard as Smackdown went to break.

After break, Kofi tried to fight out of Cody's submission hold. Striker noted Cody wasn't wearing knee pads and that could be a problem at MITB. Later still, Cody hit a Bulldog from the corner to drive Kofi into the mat. Kofi escaped a charging Rhodes in the corner, then hit the pendulum kick. Rhodes climbed the corner to hammer away on Kofi. He went for the Superplex, but Kofi punched Cody down. Kofi hit a Crossbody off the corner.

Suddenly, the pyro exploded at the top of the ramp and Kane made his way down to the ring. Kofi tried to defend himself but got chokeslammed. Rhodes suffered the same fate. Kane grabbed a mic. Kane spoke on the mic saying there will be a bludgeoning tonight. He said Swagger is a liar, and he will pay for his sins. Kane said he's going to enjoy extracting vengeance.

Winner: No contest when Kane interfered.

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When Smackdown returned Grisham and Striker talked about the upcoming World Title match between Jack Swagger and Rey Mysterio. They questioned Rey's condition following the ankle lock submission attacks suffered at the hands of Swagger in consecutive weeks. Highlights of Swagger doing the damage were shown

A WWE trainer put a brace on Mysterio's ankle and leg to help him out. He left Rey there. Rey pulled the World title belt down. Josh Matthews came in to interview him asking how he can possibly defend the title Sunday. Rey said he's made his decision to forfeit the World Title to Jack Swagger. Matthews asked if he was serious. Rey stood up and said "of course not". Rey said he has the support he needs to stand on his own two feet and will defend the title on Sunday. Rey said Swagger showed him how desperate he is. Rey questioned Swagger attacking Undertaker, then said karma works in a mysterious way.

Jack Swagger was shown backstage watching a TV and talking on a cell phone. He asked if the guy was going to be there soon. Swagger said he needs to put this Kane thing behind him tonight, so then he can go win the title Sunday. It appeared Swagger was talking to "his daddy".

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They showed 2005's Money in the Bank ladder match which Edge won. Edge cashed in 10 months by taking out John Cena for the WWE Title at New Year's Revolution, after Cena had been weakened from his match.

Christian vs. Drew McIntyre

Christian was able to kick Drew through the ropes early. From there, Christian got up on the corner and jumped out to take Drew down. In the ring, Christian had a crossbody for the near fall. He revved up the crowd then ran over to stand on Drew's back as McIntyre was draped on the bottom rope. Drew soon recovered with a move to Christian on the apron.

Drew McIntyre went for his Future Shock DDT, but Christian countered going for Killswitch. McIntyre wisely was able to pull over and get his legs through the ropes, so the ref got Christian off him. As the ref's view was blocked, McIntyre raked Christian's eyes. With Christian unable to see, Drew hit Future Shock DDT for the win.

Winner: Drew McIntyre wins via pinfall over Christian.

They showed a promo video for Alberto Del Rio, the upcoming WWE Superstar. The video once again showed Del Rio at his home with Spanish guitar music. Del Rio talked about his impressive intelligence from studying in Mexico, the US and abroad. He said he consumed knowledge to become the product of a superior education, Alberto Del Rio.

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They showed 2007's MITB match from Wrestlemania. CM Punk was the winner after kicking Kane off the ladder. Punk cashed in his MITB briefcase 2 months later on Jeff Hardy at Extreme Rules after his ladder match against Edge.

Punk and StraightEdge Society were gathered in the ring, including Serena, Gallows and the other masked man. Punk said that the people have tried to say StraightEdge has cracks in it, but as you can see they're all still together. As Punk kept talking, he was interrupted by Big Show who came walking out carrying a small ladder and a larger one. Show placed them in the ring, then set them up. Punk told Show he's interrupting him because the people were listening to him.

Show called SES the cure for Insomnia or "Snoozing every second". Show said he's there because of Money in the Bank, and maybe entertain everyone. Punk started making fun of Show for being in the match, saying he can't wait to see the 450 splash, when Show's 450 pound body falls through the ring to the center of the earth.

Punk told SES to get out of the ring. He said Show could entertain them and talk about how he's going to do in Money in the Bank. The SES sat near the commentators table with Punk on commentary cracking jokes. Show tried to climb up a ladder but a rung broke. He brought the small ladder over saying maybe he can use that instead. Show had WWE staff bring out a solid gold ladder which he had built. Show said it weighs over 350lbs, and has a 2000 lb weight limit. Show set it up in the ring for all to see as SES shook their heads.

Punk interrupted saying if not for Kane's attack which injured his arm, then Punk would be the winner of the MITB match. As Show was looking out at Punk, Gallows and the mystery man snuck into the ring to attack Show from behind. Gallows grabbed the small ladder and smacked Show in the head with it. With Show down, Punk got in the ring and climbed up the set up ladder. As SES turned their attention to the hanging briefcase, Show got up, enraged. He struck Gallows down. The mystery man who was on the ladder with Punk jumped off. Show caught him, then tossed him out onto Gallows outside the ring.

From there, Punk was stuck up on the ladder alone, as Show climbed up to get him. He restrained Punk's free arm, then yanked the black mask off revealing the bald CM Punk to everyone.

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Swagger was on his cell phone begging the person on the other end to bring the evidence ASAP. Swagger said he knows he never lets him down. He told the other person be careful and get here quickly.

Chris Masters & Kelly Kelly vs. Trent Barretta & Layla

They showed Layla interrupting Kelly Kelly's interview to taunt her last week. Michelle and Layla attacked Kelly to leave her layed out. Kelly will face Layla on Sunday for the WWE Womens Title.

As the match was going on, Rosa Mendes came down the ramp jumping rope. Barretta and Croft came over and offered to swing the jump rope for her. Masters came over and leveled both guys. Layla screamed out the ring at Rosa, as Kelly was able to get the advantage and win the match.

Winner: Kelly Kelly & Chris Masters win via pinfall over Layla & Trent Barretta.

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Striker and Grisham ran down the card for Sunday's MITB PPV including Cena vs Sheamus in a steel cage for the WWE Title, the two MITB ladder matches and Rey Mysterio defending the World Title against Jack Swagger.

Matt Hardy arrived out for a match with a mic in hand as he walked to the ring. He said he feels just as comfortable up on a ladder as he does with his feet firmly on the ground. Hardy said regardless of who the World Champion is, he'll cash in the briefcase that night and leave as champion.

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Another Alberto Del Rio promo video was shown. This time he talked about the attribute of bravery which lies in the heart of extraordinary men. He talked about competing with passion to the point people say he changed their lives forever. He called himself "The bravest of the brave, Alberto Del Rio".

Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler was escorted to the ring by Vickie Guerrero. Late in this match, Ziggler was in control as he stomped on Hardy. Hardy got up to punch back. As Matt came off the ropes, Hardy hammered him down, but Hardy kept coming back with multiple clotheslines then a flapjack for a near fall. Vickie kept encouraging Ziggler from outside as Hardy hit a elbow drop to Ziggler's head from the corner. Another near fall followed.

In the final moments, Ziggler charged at Matt, but Matt grabbed him for a Powerbomb and another near fall. Matt went for a Moonsault, but Ziggler rolled out of the way. Hardy ducked a clothesline for the Side Effect. He had the pin, but Ziggler barely got a finger over to the bottom rope. As Ziggler got back up, he put the sleeper on Matt. Matt fell forward for Dolph to hit the corner turnbuckle. Vickie got up on the apron to distract the ref who yelled at her to get down. Matt went for Twist of Fate. Ziggler shoved Hardy who almost hit Vickie but stopped himself at the ropes. That allowed Dolph to hit the Zig Zag on Hardy for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler wins via pinfall over Matt Hardy.

Striker and Grisham showed Kofi vs Cody earlier when Kane came down and chokeslammed both guys to the mat.

In the parking garage, Swagger met a limo and a man got out with an envelope. Swagger told a WWE staffer to take it to the production truck immediately. Swagger and the man wearing a maroon polo shirt started heading to the ring.

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Swagger came out from backstage with the uniditenfied man. Both made their way to the ring and Swagger got a mic. Swagger spoke about how easy it could be to lose focus on what's important, winning back the World Title. Swagger said Kane is cause for concern, but he'll prove tonight he had nothing to do with what happened to The Undertaker. Swagger said on Memorial Day he was spending time with the one man who made him the All-American American American, his father. Swagger hugged his dad in the ring.

Swagger had them roll his evidence up on the Titantron. They were slide photos of them training together, then winning a blue ribbon at the Memorial Day Father-Son fishing classic. Another photo showed them at the Chicken Wing eating contest in Oklahoma. Just then, the pyro went off and Kane came to the ring.

Kane got in the ring with a mic saying he doesn't believe a word that Swagger said. He showed another slide of them in a marathon together. Kane grabbed Swagger for a chokeslam with Swagger's dad pleading for Kane to release his son. Swagger managed to fight his way out by punching Kane down. From there, Swagger locked an ankle lock hold on Kane with Mr. Swagger encouraging him.

Kane grabbed for the ropes, but Swagger kept it locked on. Kane tried to grab the ropes, but couldn't get out. Suddenly, Rey Mysterio came hobbling down the ramp and got in the ring, he rushed across the ring and hit a 619 on Swagger to knock him off the hold. Rey rushed out of the ring to back up the ramp with Swagger and dad glaring out at him. Kane grabbed Swagger's dad in a chokeslam, then grabbed Swagger as well. Swagger stomped on Kane's foot a few times to get free then fled the ring. Kane still had his dad by the throat.

Swagger looked worried outside the ring, then turned around to look away. Kane chokeslammed Swagger's dad to the mat. Swagger turned back around enraged yelling that it was his father. Then Swagger stopped and walked around the ring, then up the ramp. Striker said Swagger should go save his father. Swagger watched from the ramp as Kane hit a Tombstone Piledriver on Mr. Swagger. Kane let the ringpost pyro go off. Grisham and Striker reviewed the replay of Kane piledriving Swagger's dad.

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