Smackdown Results 12/21/10

Smackdown Results from San Antonio, TX:

Josh Matthews, Matt Striker and Michael Cole were on hand for commentary. Tonight John Cena returns to Smackdown to face Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler in a 2-on-1 handicap match. Also, the new World Champion Edge will be on hand to speak following his huge TLC victory. The Viper Randy Orton arrived to the ring for the opening match.

Randy Orton vs. The Miz

The Miz arrived to the ring followed by his protege Alex Riley. Cole and Matthews watched a replay of the finish from last night's Raw with Orton RKO'ing Miz and Jerry Lawler pinning him. Cole said Miz got the last laugh though after the match.

In tonight's match, Orton got his hands on Miz several times despite Miz trying to run away. At one point, Orton threw Miz from barrier to barrier outside the ring then clotheslined him down. Orton stared down Riley and he backed off. Miz gained control midway through the match, when he got an assist from Riley on the outside. Riley yanked Orton by the leg, causing Orton to hit the apron face first. From there, Miz whipped Orton into the steel steps prior to Smackdown's first commercial break.

Orton made a comeback late in the match, and prepared for a Powerbomb. Riley got on the apron as a distraction and Miz backdropped Orton to the mat, then hit a running clothesline on him in the corner, followed by a DDT for the near fall. Miz tried for a Skullcrushing finale but Orton blocked it. Miz countered Orton into a backslide for a near fall, but moments later Orton hit his middle rope DDT on Miz. Orton was ready for the RKO, but Riley got on the apron to distract again. Orton rushed over and punched down Riley, then was quick to catch Miz with the RKO. Orton had the pinfall, but Riley rushed back in to attack, causing the DQ.

Post-match, Orton was fuming, pacing around the ring staring at the ref. He saw Miz recovering down in the corner area. Orton prepared for a punt kick on Miz. He started to run, but Riley was back into the ring yet again. Orton caught him with the RKO. Miz quickly rolled to the outside and staggered up the ramp looking fearful of The Viper.

Winner: Randy Orton wins due to DQ of The Miz.

They showed Big Show as Santa backstage with Rosa Mendes as a divas Santa's helper. They were soon joined by Hornswoggle dressed up as an elf.

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Time for a segment featuring Big Show Santa Claus with Rosa as Santa's helper and Hornswoggle as an elf. Rosa and Hornswoggle tossed WWE gifts out to the crowd like copies of "Knucklehead" DVD and action figures. Show sat down on a chair in the ring that broke. Show finally sat in a steel chair and read a new version of "The Night Before Christmas" which incorporated what happened at the TLC PPV this past Sunday.

As Show and Rosa left the ring to give out more gifts to the fans, Hornswoggle posed on the corner. Dashing Cody Rhodes rushed into the ring and attacked Horney. He ripped up his elf costume a bit until Big Show saw. Show tried to get into the ring, but Rhodes dropkicked him on the apron. Rhodes escaped up the ramp, as Show and Rosa got in the ring to check on their fallen elf.

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Matt Striker thanked Diddy-Dirty Money for the theme song for 2010 Tribute to the Troops, "Coming Home." They'll have a special full 2-hour broadcast tomorrow night of the show on USA at 8PM EST. The show will include a huge 15 man battle royal.

Time for the Raw Rebound featuring the return of John Cena. Cena celebrated in the ring with the fans about how the show was "Nexus-free." Cena ended up in a match with Dolph Ziggler after Cena and Lawler traded fat jokes about Vickie in the ring. Cena ended up winning the match despite all the attempts of Vickie and Dolph to cheat. However, CM Punk returned to the ring to bash Cena down with a steel chair after he won.

Backstage, Todd Grisham talked to The Glamazon Beth Phoenix about the nasty fall she had during the tables match this past Sunday. She said she's lucky because she could have been more hurt. Just then, Santino and Kozlov walked in so Grisham took off. Santino started to reminisce about how he and Beth dated in the past. Beth asked if he was seeing Tamina on Raw, and Santino said yes. He said he wanted to make sure she was ok, then suggested they do a lip lock for old time's sake. Kozlov held up mistletoe above Santino's head. Santino went for the kiss with his eyes closed, Beth kissed Vladimir instead, leaving her lipstick on his lips. Santino noticed after Beth had left and yelled at Kozlov for kissing his ex-woman.

Santino Marella vs. Chavo Guerrero

Late in the match, Chavo went for the Tres Amigos suplexes on Santino. Santino countered on the third attempt, hitting a jawbreaker on Chavo. From there, he wound up The Cobra punch and struck Chavo with it. Santino used the schoolboy pinfall to get the win.

Winner: Santino Marella wins via pinfall over Chavo Guerrero.

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Tony Chimel introduced the new World Heavyweight Champion, the Rated-R Superstar Edge. Edge talked about his past weeks full of Kane, Paul Bearer and wheelchairs. Edge asked "Was it worth it?" then answered his own question by holding up the World Championship. Edge talked about the brutal nature of the TLC match, saying every part of his body is hurting him now. Edge talked about years ago how he vowed to win the tag titles, the Intercontinental title and the World Heavyweight Championship.

Suddenly, Edge had his speech interrupted by a pyro burst from the top of the ramp. Kane arrived out telling Edge that's enough. Kane said his story is over because he writes the ending to Edge's story, and it won't be a happy one. Edge said he's tired of listening to Kane's psychotic rants, so he suggested they do the rematch right there, right now. Edge started to get ready for a match and Kane began to walk down the ramp to the ring. Kane stopped at the bottom of the ramp saying Edge won't manipulate him that easily. Kane said for six weeks they've been playing Edge's game by his rules. Kane vowed to get the World Championship back, but on his terms and when he's ready to.

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Smackdown returned with a highlight video package for Ezekiel Jackson. Jackson will make his Smackdown debut "soon" according to the promo.

Kaval vs. Drew McIntyre

Kaval did his posing on the apron then tried to flip over the top rope. Drew McIntyre pounced on him before the bell and started punching away. The ref went over to check on Kaval in the corner, making sure it was ok to call for the bell. He had the match started, but Drew was able to get him with a quick boot kick to the face to level him. Drew followed with the FutureShock DDT to get the quick win.

Winner: Kaval wins via pinfall over Kaval.

Michael Cole thanked Kid Rock for the song "Born Free" from the Tribute to the Troops music list. They launched a highlight video from Tribute to the Troops featuring the various superstars, divas and other celebs who participated. A special broadcast of the show will be on USA tomorrow night at 8PM EST.

Tony Chimel introduced personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez to introduced Alberto Del Rio for the tag match.

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Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio & Jack Swagger

They showed a still shot image of Del Rio flying off a 20 foot ladder that Rey Mysterio pushed over during Sunday's TLC match. Del Rio crashed through two tables during TLC, and still was able to go tonight.

Early in the match, the faces got the advantage thanks to Mysterio's early momentum against Del Rio. Kofi came in for more high flying moves, and the two continued to work the tag in and out effectively. Del Rio tried for a dropkick move but ended up going straight through the ropes. Swagger went rushing towards Rey and Kofi, but the top rope got pulled down so Swagger spilled out. Kofi and Rey leapt off adjacent corners to take out the heels on the outside prior to commercial.

When Smackdown returned they showed several replays of the huge jump by Rey and Kofi off the corners to the outside. During break, Swagger and Del Rio managed to take control against Rey. Swagger came in to hit his running splash move off the corner on Mysterio and kept control.

Although Rey eventually escaped to tag in Kofi, the heels managed to gain control of him too. Kofi finally made a comeback with a flying bodypress on Swagger from off the corner. Kofi finally made a hot tag with Rey coming in to face Del Rio with quick high-flying moves. Del Rio took control moments later with a backbreaker. However, Rey turned the tables yet again and prepared for the 619. Swagger managed to make a blind tag and rushed in to level Mysterio.

Swagger went for a Gutwrench Powerbomb, but Rey countered and was able to send Swagger against the ropes. Del Rio came at him, so Rey sent him against the ropes too. Rey went for the double 619. He got Swagger but Del Rio got out of harm's way. Kofi took Del Rio out of the ring with a clothesline. Kofi hit Trouble in Paradise on Swagger sending him down to the mat, so Rey could do his diving splash off the top rope onto Swagger for the win.

Winners: Rey Mysterio & Kofi Kingston win via pinfall over Alberto Del Rio & Jack Swagger.

They showed yet another replay of John Cena unleashing all those steel chairs on Barrett under a table at TLC PPV. The main event tonight is Cena versus Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero 2-on-1 handicap match.

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Kelly Kelly was getting a text message backstage. Drew McIntyre walked up and apologized to her for last week. Kelly said he was normal last week. Drew said he is normally that way out of the ring because he gets a different side when he is in the heat of competition. He promised Kelly one thing, he would never hurt her. Kelly gave a weird look and shrugged off the comment as Drew walked off.

Vickie was backstage getting loosened up for the main event match. Dolph walked in and Vickie yelled at him. She said if he loves her he'll beat up Cena for her tonight. She told Ziggler to help her stretch out some before the match.

John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero
2-on-1 Handicap Match

Dolph and Vickie arrived out first. Vickie was wearing a black and blue ring outfit with "Excuse Me!" and flames on it in silver and blue. Cena came out to his usual ovation. Early on, Dolph had to hold Vickie back from going after Cena. Dolph got her to go out to the apron, then tried to rush Cena, but Cena flipped him down into a side headlock.

Ziggler got the early advantage and was punishing Cena. He knocked Cena down near the corner, where Vickie made a tag to Ziggler from behind. Vicike stood on Cena, but he lifted her up by the feet. Ziggler returned to the action quickly with a tag, so he could beat Cena down more. Ziggler had Cena flat on his back on the mat, so he did his taunt and flicked his wet, greasy hair at Cena on the mat, then dropped on him for the near fall.

Moments later, Cena got Ziggler up for the AA, but Ziggler countered and hit the faceplant on Cena for the near fall. Ziggler and Cena ended up on the outside. Ziggler hand control and tried to slam Cena against the steel steps. Cena blocked it, slamming Ziggler into the steps instead, then tossed Dolph back into the ring. As Cena got back in, Ziggler hit the big dropkick to take him down for another near fall.

Late in the match, Cena gained his momentum, with the multiple takedowns and slamming Ziggler on his back. He did the "U Cant C Me" right over in Vickie's face, then hit Five Knuckle Shuffle. Cena got Ziggler up for Attitude Adjustment. Cena went for it with Ziggler flipping off him to his feet. Ziggler came right back to hit the Zig Zag. Cena managed to barely kick out of the pinfall. Ziggler went for it yet again, but Cean avoided him and slapped on the STF. He had Ziggler ready to tap out, but Vickie rushed in and grabbed Cena from behind.

Cena stared down Vickie as she kept screaming things at him. He finally grabbed her by the face and planted a huge kiss on her. Vickie was now out of the picture, as Ziggler was stumbling around. Cena grabbed him, hit the AA and collected the pinfall win!

Winner: John Cena wins via pinfall over Dolph Ziggler.

Post-match, Cena was getting his arms raised for the win. Vickie was still in the ring yelling and pouting about the loss. Suddenly, CM Punk arrived in the ring with a steel chair and once again bashed Cena with it from behind. Punk quickly left the ring with Cena layed out. The show closed with Cena getting up to his knees, looking hurt as his theme music played.

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