Smackdown Results 02/11/11

Smackdown Results from Green Bay, WI:

Smackdown opened with highlights from last Friday's main event mixed handicap tag match. Kelly Kelly partnered with Edge to face Team LayCool and Dolph Ziggler with the Heavyweight Championship on the line. Kelly ended up winning the match thanks to a Spear on Layla. After the match, Vickie Guerrero fired Kelly then told Edge he'll defend the title against Dolph again on the next Smackdown, with Vickie as the special guest referee.

On commentary for tonight's show: Josh Matthews, Michael Cole and Booker T.

Tony Chimel introduced Ricardo Rodriguez who was already in the ring, decorated for Valentine's Day. Del Rio's music started up and he drove out yet another fancy car as Rodriguez announced him in Spanish. They showed highlights of last week's fiesta in the ring involving Hornswoggle. Del Rio beat on Horney, prompting Kofi Kingston to rush to the ring for a save. He cleared the ring but got attacked by Del Rio and then beat with a stick.

Del Rio had Rodriguez bring in a heart shaped box of candies which they set up on a stand in the ring. Del Rio revealed that it said "Destiny" in fancy writing in the box, and then pulled the words off to reveal his own picture. Del Rio made a remark about how he doesn't need to pretend to be World Heavyweight Champion, referring to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Kofi Kingston arrived out with a mic to confront Del Rio about last week.

Kofi mentioned destiny and how he remembers the past and what Del Rio did to him wit ha kendo stick. Kofi said "this is your destiny," then grabbed a kendo stick from under the ring. He got in the ring and threatened to strike Del Rio who was cowering near the ropes. Kofi pretended he was going to back off, then gave a wink and smacked Del Rio hard with the stick. He smashed him against on the arm, driving Del Rio off. Kofi destroyed the in-ring set up, eventually smashing down Del Rio's picture, as Del Rio held his hurt arm up on the ramp.

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Cole yelled at Booker for condoning the actions of Kofi Kingston as the announce team reviewed Kofi beating Del Rio with a kendo stick before break. The altercation lead to a match being set up.

Kofi Kingston vs. Alberto Del Rio

This match eventually ended up outside the ring. Del Rio blocked Kofi on a move near the steel steps, then slammed Kofi's left arm against the steps to soften him up. Del Rio kicked Kofi's arm hard then tossed him into the ring. He sized up Kofi from the apron then got in the ring and locked the Cross Armbreaker on. Kofi soon tapped out. Del Rio kept the hold locked for a bit after the bell with the ref pulling him off. Ricardo Rodriguez announced the winner.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio wins via submission over Kofi Kingston.

Todd Grisham interviewed the World champion Edge backstage. Todd asked Edge if he thought Vickie Guerrero would officiate the title match fairly later on. Edge made a joke about it saying "when pigs fly, and Vickie in a jet doesn't count." Todd asked Edge how he plans to retain the title. Edge said he honestly has no idea.

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Smackdown returned with Cole talking about Aaron Rodgers of the Super Bowl champion Packers displaying the World Heavyweight Championship belts. They showed members of the Packers in the crowd holding replica belts including Clay Matthews.

Vladimir Kozlov vs. Justin Gabriel

Fellow members of The Corre, Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson and Heath Slater, were around the ring for the match as Santino was also ringside. Kozlov used repeated headbutts to take down Gabriel. Jackson distracted the ref though across the ring and Slater tripped Kozlov down.

On the outside, Santino hit Slater with the Cobra. Justin Gabriel kicked Santino down through the ropes. Kozlov delivered a huge boot to Gabriel. However, Gabriel got his knees up on an elbow drop from Kozlov. With Kozlov down, Gabriel hit the 450 Splash for the win.

Post-match, Barrett and Jackson brought Santino into the ring. Barrett hit Waste Land on Santino, then Jackson did his one arm slam on Kozlov to slam Vlad next to Marella on the mat. The Corree held their arms up to pose over the tag champs.

Winner: Justin Gabriel wins via pinfall over Vladimir Kozlov.

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Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre

After the bell ring, Drew rolled to the outside of the ring and grabbed the mic. The ref kept counting McIntyre as he was talking on the mic. He said he holds Edge full responsible for what happened to Kelly last week. Drew said he knows Kelly's watching and this one's for her.

Drew got back in the ring before 7, with Masters taking advantage with a quick attack and near fall. Later in the match, McIntyre tried for a backslide pin but Masters withstood it. Drew flipped over Masters' back and had him set up for Future Shock DDT, which he hit to win the match.

Winner: Drew McIntyre wins via pinfall over Chris Masters.

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successful reconstructive surgery on his face after Mysterio's steel plate in his leg caught him during a match on the 619. Todd Grisham caught up with Rey backstage asking if he has any words for Cody Rhodes. Rey smirked and said he didn't break Rhodes' nose intentionally, and injuries do happen. Rey said he hopes Rhodes finds the strength and guts to make it back. Rey said tonight his focus is on Wade Barrett and then winning the Elimination Chamber so he can headline Wrestlemania 27.

Rey Mysterio vs. Wade Barrett

Barrett talked about how he'll be representing The Corre in Smackdown's Elimination Chamber. He said they're all equals but that he will be the man to go to Wrestlemania as World Champion. He said the next part of The Corre's plan lies with Rey Mysterio. Smackdown went to commercial with Barrett in the ring still.

Barrett tried to put away Rey Mysterio late in the match but couldn't. He tried for another move with Mysterio sending Barrett into the ropes and preparing for a 619. As Rey rushed towards the ropes, Justin Gabriel was on the apron. Rey dropkicked Gabriel down, but then turned around to receive a huge boot from Wade. Wade picked up Rey and hit Wasteland on him for the win.

Post-match, The Corre joined Barrett in the ring. He instructed them to beat on Rey even more so they stomped away on him. Justin Gabriel set up for a 450 Splash, but the Big Show's music hit. Show rushed to the ring and pushed Jackson out over the ropes. He chokeslammed Wade Barrett down then chest slapped Slater in the corner. Show singlehandedly headbutted and chopped down The Corre members in the ring. He had both Slater and Gabriel ready for a double chokeslam, but Jackson flattened him from behind. Corre gave Show a beating, then Jackson impressively suplexed Show.

Winner:

Smackdown's 600th episode to air next friday on SyFy.

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JTG vs. Kane

In a relatively quick match, Kane hit his sidewalk slam late in the match, then went to the corner for a flying clothesline to take JTG down. Kane signaled for the chokeslam and waited for JTG to stagger to his feet. Kane grabbed him by the throat and hit the finisher for the win.

Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over JTG.

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Smackdown returned with an outside shot of the arena. Matthews mentioned the upcoming Elimination Chamber PPV and then they showed the promotional video about the event. Kane, Cena, Orton, Edge, Sheamus and Rey Mysterio were among the superstars shown in the promo.

Michelle McCool and Layla were walking together backstage and brought up how Eve is a snake and became part of their championship match. Michelle said it was a total fluke and if the ref had been doing her job, she would've been divas champion. Layla asked if she meant "we." Michelle said "whatever." Just then, Vickie Guerrero walked out of her office wearing a referee's shirt. She said she'd have to get the job done herself since LayCool couldn't last week. Ziggler came out of the office and called Layla a "loser." Ziggler and Vickie went off to get ready for the match. Layla said "uh Chelle, thanks for helping me out" then walked off.

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Eve Torres vs. Layla

Layla slid out of the ring to talk to Michelle before the match. Layla said she needs Michelle's help in this. Eve came outside to shove down McCool, then smash Layla face first into the commentator's table. Cole tried to insult Matthews during the match saying he knows nothing about girlfriends. Booker asked Cole what he knows about girlfriends. Cole said nothing because he's been married 20 years.

Layla tried to hold Eve in a submission hold on the mat and show off to Michelle. Later on, Eve made a big comeback and hit the standing moonsault for a near fall. Later still, Eve had Layla set up for the moonsault. Eve went to the corner and tried to set up, but Michelle came over to distract. This allowed Layla to kick out Eve's legs, and Eve fell on her head down on the mat. Layla pulled Eve over and tried for a pinfall. Eve kicked out, reversing the pinfall and gaining the victory.

Post-match, Eve celebrated outside the ring with the championship belt. Layla and Michelle just gave each other confused looks. Layla seemed upset over the loss, with Michelle not knowing what to say or do. Eve defends the divas championship on Raw against Natalya.

Winner: Eve Torres wins via pinfall over Layla.

They showed Dolph Ziggler and World Champion Edge walking on split screen backstage, ready for the main event.

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Dolph Ziggler vs. Edge
World Heavyweight Championship

Before the match even started, Vickie announced that if Edge uses the Spear in the match, he automatically loses the title to Dolph Ziggler. Vickie made a fast count on the pinfall early on. She also pulled Edge away from Dolph in the corner, then let Dolph hammer away on Edge in the corner.

At one point, Edge had a pinfall on Dolph near the ropes. Vickie placed Dolph's leg on the bottom rope to break it up. Moments later, both Edge and Ziggler were down. Vickie got down in the corner and got angry, begging Edge to get up. As he stood up, Vickie charged at him for the Spear. Vickie just bounced off him and fell to the mat, holding her ankle. A trainer helped Vickie to the outside. While she was distracted, Edge hit a Spear on Ziggler, but there was no ref available to count the pinfall.

With Vickie against the crowd barrier and the ref/trainer checking on her, Edge got in the corner and did another Spear on Ziggler. Vickie screamed about it, but wasn't available to make a decision. After several moments of waiting for a referee, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews came out from backstage wearing a referee's shirt. He turned his Packers hat backwards and rushed to the ring. Edge made the cover with Matthews making the 1-2-3 count for the win. Edge retains the title. Matthews got his replica belt and posed with the champ as Vickie screamed at a ref about the decision. Smackdown ended.

Winner: Edge wins via pinfall over Dolph Ziggler to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.

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