Recap of Smackdown from Youngstown, Ohio:
Smackdown opened with Batista coming down the ramp to the ring for the opening match. Next up, Deuce & Domino with Cherry rode out onto the ramp in their convertible. Michael Cole and JBL showed a replay of last week's match between Deuce and Domino and Batista/Flair where Khali came down and decimated Flair in the ring.
Domino vs. Batista
Batista rammed Domino in a corner then tossed him to the opposite corner for a hard clothesline. Batista continued to clothesline down Domino in the ring. Batista continued to dominate, using a suplex on Domino, and then a sideslam off the ropes. Batista set up Domino for a Batista Bomb, but Domino escaped. Cherry went over the other side of the ring and got on the apron, then slipped, distracting the ref. Domino exited the ring to draw Batista out after him. Domino then tried to clothesline Batista down, but Batista ducked. Deuce came over to clothesline but Batista hit him with one first, then turned clotheslined Domino down. Batista and Domino got back into the ring.
Back in the ring, Batista grabbed Domino into the Batista Bomb, slamming him down for a pinfall victory. Deuce tried to come into the ring and attack Batista with a tag team belt. Batista then Batista Bombed him down as well. Cherry skated away up the ramp without either of her tag team.
Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over Domino.With Batista in the ring, Khali appeared on the Titantron yelling. Singh told Batista to savor tonight's victory, because he won't be celebrating at Summerslam. Singh reminded Batista what happened to Flair last week, showing footage on the Titantron. Khali began yelling more, and Singh said that's the same thing Khali will do to Batista at Summerslam. Khali then put his hand over the camera as Smackdown went to commercial.
Chuck Palumbo "Ride of Your Life" promo shown.
The ring announcer told the crowd to welcome back former champion, Rey Mysterio. Mysterio came down to the ring slapping hands with fans on the side apron as the crowd went wild. Mysterio posed up on the ring corners then took a mic into the ring.
The Mysterio turned out to be a fake, as it was Chavo Guerrero wearing a black mask and Mysterio shirt. Guerrero pretended he was Mysterio, speaking on the mic about how Chavo is the better wrestler. Chavo as Mysterio discussed saying "I Quit" in his last match and began begging for Chavo not to make him say "I Quit" again. As Chavo was carrying on, Eugene interrupted coming down to the ring for their match. Eugene looked confused by the Mysterio look-a-like Chavo.
Eugene vs. Chavo Guerrero (as Rey Mysterio)
Chavo distracted Eugene to start the match, then kicked him. Chavo with a head scissors take down off the ropes, and several other high-flying moves to mock Mysterio. Chavo went to do Mysterio's "619" but fell threw the ropes. Chavo then pulled off the black mask saying "you wanna laugh at that, I'll give you something to laugh at". When Chavo returned to the ring, Eugene took the upper hand as he knocked Chavo to the corner. Eugene hoisted Chavo up on the back of his shoulders then slammed him down.
Eugene then landed a series of 3 suplexes after mocking Chavo in the ring. Eugene climbed the ropes and went for a frog splash, but Chavo rolled out of the way. Chavo then landed his own Frog Splash as Eugene was laying center ring. Chavo with the pinfall win.
Winner: Chavo wins via pinfall victory over Eugene.
Backstage, Victoria was having her hair and makeup done, as Kenny Dykstra came up to her. Kenny began sweet talking her and kissing her, as Michelle McCool came up to interrupt them. Michelle said they need to get a room because some people are there at Smackdown to work. Victoria told her "I least I have a man" to which Michelle responded "why have one, when you can have them all". Michelle left as Victoria had an angry scowl on her face.
Summerslam promo shown with the Cena vs Orton match highlighted.
Michael Cole said everyone is still stunned over the events that happened on Raw this past week. Highlights shown of Vince discussing Congress' investigation into WWE policy, the IRS audit, media hypocrisy and the stunning news that Vince has an illegitimate child somewhere.
Sterling Keenan vs. Mark Henry
Keenan ran up to Henry, who grabbed him and tossed him face first to the corner. Henry then pressed Keenan up over his head and dropped him on the top turnbuckle. Henry started pressing Kennan's face into the top rope, then came off the ropes to deliver an elbow drop. Henry yelled for the man to get up, then grabbed him in the bear hug. The ref rang the bell soon after, and Henry tossed the man to the bottom rope.
Henry grabbed the mic after his win and said this "is getting redundant". Henry continued to brag and yell about how he is dominating the ring. Henry then had a replay shown up on the Titantron where he attacked the already beat up Undertaker. Undertaker was then carried away up the ramp by a group of hooded druids. The ad then shifted to a child whispering saying how Undertaker has been buried alive, set on fire and beaten before, but "he keeps coming back". Highlights showed Undertaker sitting up in coffins and on the mat. As the video ended and lights came back, Mark Henry noticed a druid walking up the ramp. The druid was dropping sand on his path to leave footprints as he walked up the ramp. The same music that played when the druids took Undertaker away was playing, as Henry began to shake his head in disbelief in the ring.
Winner: Mark Henry wins via submission over Sterling Keenan.
Jesse and Festus promo shown with Jesse saying how they get so recognized now and asked for their autographs. Jesse said he's shy about meeting new fans, but Festus has the "face of a social butterfly".
Michael Cole discussed the Ric Flair vs Great Khali match scheduled for later tonight.
Torrie Wilson vs. Victoria
Torrie came to the ring with Jimmy Wang Yang and then Victoria came down to the ring with Kenny who was carrying a bucket, water bottle and towel. Victoria immediately attacked Torrie at the bell, running at her. Torrie escaped from the corner to gain momentum, as she started to knock Victoria down off the ropes. At one point, Victoria knocked Torrie off the side apron. Dykstra came over to go at Torrie, but Jimmy Wang Yang jumped up off the apron and knocked Dysktra down. The ref then sent Yang away. When Torrie got back into the ring, Victoria was able to grab her in the Widow's Peak and slam her down hard. Victoria scored the pinfall victory.
Victoria continued beating up Torrie after the win, sitting on her and punching her. Just then, Michelle McCool ran down to the ring. McCool kicked Victoria and then punched her a bit before tossing her out of the ring. Michelle helped Torrie walk up the ramp after.
Winner: Victoria wins via pinfall over Torrie Wilson.
JBL and Michael Cole replayed highlights of last week's arm wrestling and wrestling match between Matt Hardy and MVP. Cole then said the WWE's "wellness program" does extensive cardio testing of WWE superstars and that it was discovered MVP had an issue with his heart requiring a minor surgical procedure. Cole said MVP should be back in a week after resting and they cut to MVP on the Titantron.
MVP then shown on Titantron discussing the Wolf Parkinson White Syndrome, the heart condition he was diagnosed with. MVP said he had life threatening heart surgery thanks to Matt Hardy who caused him heart problems. MVP said when he returns in a week he will challenge Hardy to a competition and show him why he's the better man.
Matt Hardy shown walking backstage on his way to the ring for a match with Finlay.
Triple H "King of Kings" promo was shown.
Finlay vs. Matt Hardy
The fans began chanting "Hardy" as the two men grappled into the ring corner. They continued to grappled around the ring to the other corner with the ref breaking it up. Finlay able to slap a side headlock onto Hardy, but Hardy was able to shove him to the ropes. Hardy able to isolate Finlay into the corner, then ran off the ropes to clothesline him hard. Hardy with a failed pin attempt. Finlay tried to throw Matt to the ropes when they got up, but Hardy knocked Finlay down with a hard elbow. Finlay was able to push Matt into the corner. The ref backed him away and Finlay was holding the side of his head. Finlay showed the ref his ear. As the ref came over to check it out, Finlay ran over and clotheslined Matt down.
Finlay attacked Matt more then put him in a headlock, seated on the mat. Finlay whipped Matt to the corner, where Matt was able to escape and knock Finlay down to regain momentum. Matt landed a bulldog on Finlay but failed at another pin attempt. As Matt stood up, Finlay pulled him forward through the ropes. With Matt outside the ring, he started to stand up and Finlay dropkicked him from inside the rope. Finlay came outside to attack Matt more. Matt able to reverse at first, but Finlay escaped a bulldog and shoved Matt into the ringpost. Matt holding his shoulder as Smackdown went to a commercial.
When Smackdown returned. Finlay had Matt down on the mat in a shoulder hold, with the ref asking Matt if he could continue. Matt able to stand up and began to try to punch Finlay, who dropped Matt back to the mat. Finlay continued to target Matt's injured shoulder. Hardy finally fought back and punched Finlay down. Hardy then able to get an elbow drop on Finlay's head off the ropes. Matt failed at one pin, then did a backslide pin which also failed. Matt slammed Finlay down for a third try at a pin. Matt climbed the ropes, but Finlay slammed him off this time.
Hornswaggle appeard from under the ring and began to cheer on Finlay. Finlay went out and picked up Hornswaggle and put him into the ring to go attack Hardy. Just then Jamie Noble appeared and pulled Hornswaggle out of the ring. Noble ran at Hornswaggle who ducked under Noble's leg. Finlay tried to grab Noble from behind, then Matt rolled him up. After another failed pin, Hardy set up for the "Twist of Fate", but Finlay escaped then left the ring to run up the ramp after Noble and Hornswaggle. The ref counted Finlay out and gave Hardy a win.
Winner: Matt Hardy wins due to countout of Finlay.
Noble shown backstage looking for Hornswaggle. He ran into Shannon Moore and Funaki who were laughing at him at a buffet table. Just then Finlay appeared and told Noble not to put his hands on Hornswaggle. Noble told Finlay there was 3 of them so he should watch out. Finlay slapped a drink cup out of Shannon Moore's hand. The cup went flying and spilled the drink all over Kane who happened to be walking up. Kane grabbed Finlay and angrily tossed him into some equipment, then onto a buffet table. Kane left Finlay laying there as he walked off.
Sylvan in ring when Smackdown returned. Sylvan spoke French on the mic, but just then Kane's fire exploded from the top ramp as Kane made his way down to the ring.
Sylvan vs. Kane
Kane with an early chop to Sylvan then threw him to the ropes. Kane flipped Sylvan over his back then stood him up. Sylvan able to ram Kane into the corner for a brief burst of momentum. Kane started to dominate again, kneeing Sylvan in the corner. Kane with a dropkick on Sylvan off the ropes. Kane tossed Sylvan to the corner then clotheslined him. Sylvan tried to jump off the ropes at Kane, but Kane delivered a kick to him. Kane then climbed to the top of the ropes and clotheslined Sylvan from them. Kane slapped a chokeslam onto Sylvan, driving him down to the mat. Kane scored the pinfall victory.
As Kane was celebrating, Finlay ran into the ring and attacked Kane with the shalalee. Finlay repeatedly hit Kane with the weapon as he was down. Finally, a group of regs ran into the ring to restrain Finlay. Kane began to sit up, but Finlay ran over and hit him again. After 1 more shot, Finlay left the ring and the 3 refs told him to head backstage.
Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over Sylvan.
Teddy Long backstage talking to Vickie Guerrero about the upcoming wedding. Vickie told Teddy she had an early gift for him. Vickie showed him a blue pill. Teddy told her that was the "Blue Diamond", Viagara and he doesn't need that. Vickie said she'd take it back then. Teddy felt bad and said ok he would accept it in case he ever needs to "rise to the occasion". The two then hugged as Smackdown went to a break.
Masterlock Challenge
Masters in the ring with a mic and chair set up. Masters said he would issue an open "Masterlock challenge" to any member of the crowd, except for the press. Masters asked a blond lady sitting front row if she wanted to try the challenge, but she shook her head no. Masters taunted a man with a goatee sitting front row and asked if he was scared. The man got up and came over the barrier then got into the ring with Masters. Masters told him he looked jacked up and asked why he thinks he can escape the Masterlock challenge.
The man told Masters he was 3 time All-state football, captain of his High school team, and was convicted of manslaughter and just got out of prison. Masters told the man he didn't want to embarass him in front of his family. Masters told him to go back and sit with his family in the front row. Masters then went and picked a leaner man from the crowd who said he was from "right here in Youngstown, Ohio". Masters told the man to take a seat for the challenge. Masters locked the hold in and continued it until the ref rang the bell. Masters tossed the man to the mat after the win.
Winner: Chris Masters wins the Masterlock Challenge.
Rey Mysterio highlights shown announcing his Summerslam return.
Cole and JBL discussed Mysterio's Summerslam match where he will face the man that knocked him out previously, Chavo Guerrero. JBL and Cole also reviewed the CM Punk vs John Morrison, Batista vs Khali and Randy Orton vs. John Cena matches.
Flair backstage preparing for his match with Khali when Batista walked up to him. Batista asked Flair if he was ready for tonight, Flair told Batista he would put Khali into the Figure Four and make him tap out for the win. Batista looked concerned as Flair walked off saying "WOO!".
Summerslam promo shown with highlights of various superstars and divas.
Ric Flair vs The Great Khali
Flair got the crowd riled up with several "WOO!'s" to start off the match. Khali stared at him then pushed Flair back onto the mat. Flair tried to chop Khali several times but it didn't phase him. Khali slammed Flair to the mat, then put a tight claw grip on Flair's shoulder. Flair finally able to stretch out and reach the ropes for the ref to break the hold.
Khali applied the claw to Flair's shoulder again, keeping him down to the mat. When Flair finally stood up, Khali chopped Flair down to the mat. JBL said we are seeing one of wrestling's greatest being decimated here. Flair finally raked Khali in the eye with a thumb. The ref turned to attend to Singh who was complaining on the side apron. Flair then did a low blow on Khali, causing the giant to fall to his knees. Flair started to dance around the ring punching and chopping Khali who was laying against the ropes. As Flair came off the ropes, Khali stood up and then slapped the claw grip onto Flair's forehead. Flair fell to the mat as Khali continued the hold. Eventually, Khali pressed Flair to the mat and with his shoulders down, the ref counted the pinfall. Khali continued the grip after the bell rang and the ref told him to break it. Just then Batista ran down into the ring and attacked Khali. Batista rammed Khali into a corner then tried for a Batista Bomb.
Khali able to escape the Batista Bomb and then slapped the claw grip onto Batista's forehad. Batista tried to fight back with punches but Khali kept the grip on his forehead. Batista finally fell to the mat. JBL said Khali just took out 1/2 of the Evolution team (Flair, Orton, Batista and HHH). Michael Cole said the crowd was in a "stunned silence" as Khali left Batista and Flair laying on the mat. Khali held up his title from the ramp as Smackdown left the air.
Winner: The Great Khali wins via pinfall over Ric Flair.Labels: Batista, Cruiserweight, Finlay, Great Khali, Hornswaggle, Hornswoggle, Matt Hardy, MVP, Smackdown Recap, WWE Divas, WWE Recap, WWE Recaps
