Friday, April 22, 2011

Smackdown Results 04/22/11


Smackdown Results from London, UK:

The show opened with a replay of highlights from last week including Edge surrendering his championship belt, as well as the 20-man battle royal that Christian won. Christian and Del Rio would battle for the title in a ladder match at Extreme Rules.

Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

Rhodes arrived out prior to the match with three assistants, one of which had a shopping cart full of paper bags. Rhodes had these bags given to audience members to hide their faces, saying they need to do that until he beats Mysterio or is drafted off Smackdown.

Late in the match, Mysterio goes for a high risk move with Rhodes able to hit a dropkick mid-air. Rhodes begins to set up for Cross Rhodes but Mysterio countered it with a rollup pinfall for the victory.

Post-match Rhodes attacked Mysterio, prompting an all-out brawl which eventually goes into the crowd. Rhodes gets the upperhand and puts a bag over Mysterio's face.

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Cody Rhodes.




Backstage, the members of The Corre are there. Gabriel says to Barrett it was nothing personal to toss him out of the ring. Barrett says he never would have done the same thing. Heath Slater walks in joking that they'd both sell their mothers for a title shot. Ezekiel Jackson jokes that he's their leader and he'll be supporting them all in their title matches later tonight. Barrett jokes they should be messing with him. All of them laugh and shake hands.

They replayed last week's couples therapy session that Lay-Cool had, then a new one followed. This session had Layla crying after Michelle said she'd be nothing without her, and wouldn't be a successful diva. Layla was about to leave, but Michelle told her she doesn't want to fight. McCool hugged Layla. Layla thanked the therapist, but then McCool grabbed her and slammed her into the couch numerous times.




Michael Cole was in the ring wearing his brand new royal robe. He asked for everyone's attention before replaying the video from Raw where he made JR kiss his foot. Cole introduced Jack Swagger for his match.

Trent Barreta vs. Jack Swagger

This was an easy match for Swagger as he tossed Trent around early on. Barretta makes a comeback but it's shortlived. In the end, Swagger locks on the Ankle Lock for the big win.

Winner: Jack Swagger wins via submission over Trent Barreta.




Big Show & Kane vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel
Tag Team Championship Match

With the titles on the line, Corre's Ezekiel Jackson was ringside to help out. Late in the match, Slater got knocked down by Big Show. Show was ready for a chokeslam with Gabriel trying to make a save. Show knocked him to the outside onto Jackson. Jackson got up and tried to save the match, but Kane stopped him from interfering. Show hit the huge Chokeslam on Slater for the win.

Winners: Big Show & Kane win via pinfall over Heather Slater & Justin Gabrile to become the new Tag Team Champions.




The Corre gets into it backstage following the tag team titles loss. Jackson gets blamed for not having their backs but reminds them it was their match to fight, not his. He blames Slater for losing and leaves. Gabriel stares at Slater as if he agrees. Slater shoves Gabriel down.

Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre

Late in this one, Masters had a huge slam on Drew for a near fall. Drew kicked out of it. Masters went off the top rope, and then tries for the Masterlock. McIntyre is able to walk onto the ropes to break the submission hold. From there, Drew is able to hit Future Shock DDT for the big win over Masters.

Winner: Drew McIntyre wins via pinfall over Chris Masters.




They showed the Raw Rebound featuring R-Truth snapping after his loss to John Morrison. Morrison got the spot in the Triple Threat match at Extreme Rules from him. Post-match, Truth attacked him viciously, with knees to the head. He helps him up a bit, then hits his finisher on the outside floor before smoking a cigarette in JMo's face.

They showed what happened earlier involving Cody Rhodes and Rey Mysterio. Due to all of that, these two will fight at Extreme Rules in a Falls Count Anywhere match.

Kofi Kingston arrived out to the ring for an Intercontinental Championship rematch against Wade Barrett.



Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett
Intercontinental Championship

Ezekiel Jackson accompanied Barrett to ringside for this title defense. Early on, Kingston had control and was able to drop over the top rope onto Barrett outside before a commercial break.

During break, Barrett slammed Kofi into the steel steps and gained control. Later on, Jackson was involved in the match causing Barrett to get upset and yell at him to leave.

Kofi went for a rollup pinfall but Barrett kicked out. Kofi hit his double leg drop on Barrett, and set up for Trouble in Paradise. Wade managed to duck the move, then set up for Wasteland. Kofi grabbed the ropes to block it, but Barrett kicks Kofi in the head. Barrett makes the cover on Kofi using the ropes for assistance to win it.

Winner: Wade Barrett wins via pinfall over Kofi Kingston to retain the Intercontinental Championship.




The final segment of Smackdown was Alberto Del Rio hosting his "Retirement Party" for Edge. Del Rio had all sorts of props including a grandfather clock (so Edge can watch his time tick away), adult diapers (because Edge will lose control of bodily functions with his injury) and a walker for Edge to go on romantic strolls with Lita. They had a fake Lita come out, a large woman mocking her. Ricardo Rodriguez rode out on an electric wheelchair to Edge's theme music, with the pyro and Edge pose on the ramp.

Edge actually made an appearance, laughing at the whole thing. He said he RSVP'd for the party on Facebook, because he couldn't miss his own party. Edge told Del Rio he sucks and is a lousy host for this party. Del Rio tried to send Brodus Clay up to get Edge. However, Christian was hiding under the ring and came out with a ladder. He attacks Brodus Clay to save Edge from him, then gets Alberto Del Rio too. Christian sets the ladder up and climbs it to grab the Heavyweight belt hanging up above the ring. Smackdown ended with that scene and Edge admiring his friend with the title, hoping to see the same at the Pay-Per-View.


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