Would first of all like to apologize for the lateness of this show. I've just been really busy with school/work/friends and I've been ill to boot, but today I've ploughed through this show, so the quality might not all be there, so I'll apologize for that as well I guess. Hope you guys enjoy
EDIT: Thanks for the Raw Reviews as well guys. Any feedback/reviews for this will also be returned
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Friday Night Smackdown
August 19, 2011
Richmond, Virginia
The show starts with a recap of what went down on Raw, with Kevin Nash appearing once again to take out CM Punk and costing him the WWE Championship. This is followed by the opening credits.
*PYRO*
Michael Cole: Good evening everybody and welcome to Friday Night Smackdown, and we are just 5 days removed from Summerslam. I’m Michael Cole, and joining me tonight as usual are Josh Matthews and Booker T!
Josh Matthews: It’s great to be here, and on Monday night we all saw the fallout from Summerslam on the Raw side of things, but here on Smackdown, the main talking point is Randy Orton winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Christian, in one hell of a match.
Booker T: It was great to see those two go at it with no rules in ‘dat No Hold Barred Match and I can’t wait to see de rematch for de title whenever it happens, dawg.
Michael Cole: Speaking of rematches, tonight’s main event is a rematch from five nights ago, as Sheamus and Mark Henry are set to lock horns once again in Richmond.
Josh Matthews: At Summerslam, Mark Henry got the victory by count out after he ploughed Sheamus through the ring barricade! I’m sure we’ll see similar brutality tonight.
“GO!”
*JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES*
It is all heat apart from the smarks naturally, as the former World Heavyweight Champion, Christian makes his way out into the arena, dressed to compete, and he doesn’t look like he’s in a very good mood as you would imagine.
Michael Cole: I feel for Christian; the guy can’t even hold the championship he’s dreamed of having ever since he was a kid for a month, because of stipulations he has to defend the championship in.
Josh Matthews: Are you forgetting when he made it so Randy Orton would lose the championship if Orton got disqualified?
Michael Cole: Is he not allowed one thing to work in his favour, Josh?
Christian is now in the ring, with a microphone.
Christian: Cut my music.
Alas, the music is gone.
Christian: I know what all of you think I am going to come out here and do; but I’m not going to do it. You all think that I am going to come out here and whine and complain how I lost the World Heavyweight Championship at Summerslam to Randy Orton-
Captain Charisma is cut off from a huge pop from the fans.
Christian: That right there proves why I’m not going to. Because even if I do, and even if I have the most valid argument in the world, it will fall on deaf ears, because our idiot of a General Manager only cares what the
(puts on a sarcastic voice, and does the quotey hand signal with his free hand) “WWE Universe wants”.
Heat for Christian, and he then laughs to himself.
Christian: Because you people boo me, I can’t get what is rightfully mine. So I am going to ask Theodore Long to come out here right now, and be a man, and give me my rematch for
MY World Heavyweight Championship.
Christian then looks to the back, rubbing his chin. He waits for a few seconds, but still no Long.
Christian: C’mon Teddy. Come out here and
do the right thing.
Still nothing...
That is until...
*ANCIENT SPIRIT*
The lights in the arena go dark blue, which combined with the music means only one thing; Sin Cara is in the house! The International Sensation then bursts out onto the stage, and he points at the confused man in the ring. Christian cannot believe that he had been ignored by the GM, and his opponent for the evening has obviously been sent out to shut him up. Sin Cara disrobes, and then sprints down the ramp, letting off his fabulous pyro display as he leaps into the ring!
Match 1:
Christian vs Sin Cara
Christian seems extremely pissed off that he has to compete right now, as he was expecting to later on. The two men go into the middle of the ring to lock up, but Christian then cuts off his opponent with a slap to the face, which is still felt by Sin Cara, despite the mask. Christian follows up with a couple of right hands to the face which knocks Cara into the corner, and the former World Heavyweight Champion doesn’t show much regard for the referee’s wishes as he then continues hammering away at his opponent in the corner. Christian then is pulled out the corner by the referee, and he then goes back there to follow up on the previous early damage to his adversary. Christian then climbs up his opponent, and goes for an early monkey flip, but Sin Cara then flies over and rolls through back onto his feet! Christian then gets up, shocked, and is then taken for a ride with an arm drag from Sin Cara! Christian is quick to get back up, but is dropped down with another arm drag. Christian is straight up to his feet once again, and Sin Cara then runs at him, and then tilts the whirl before letting Christian go with a head scissors, the momentum sending Christian through the ropes and crashing down to the floor!
Christian tries to shake the cobwebs out, as he hit his head on the way down hard, and Sin Cara then points at him, which gets a loud cheer from the fans, and Sin Cara then observes as Christian is starting to get back up to his feet and then rebounds off the ropes and then flies over the opposite ones with a
corkscrew plancha, flattening Christian! Sin Cara spring back up to his feet and then holds his arms up for the crowd.
Michael Cole: We’ve seen a very competitive match thus far; but please stay tuned into Friday Night Smackdown after this quick commercial break!
*Commercial*
We return from the break, and Christian has managed to turn things around here on Sin Cara, and the replay of what happened during the break shows Sin Cara going for a cross body, but Christian connecting with a dropkick to the ribs. Christian now has Sin Cara locked in a waist lock, applying pressure to the previously injured back and ribs of Sin Cara. Christian has all the leverage due to him being placed behind Cara and controlling his movements, and the WWE Universe start to will the “International Sensation” on, and he manages to shift his legs so that they are now in front of him, and then he starts edging his way towards the ropes, but Christian then pulls him back! Sin Cara is now struggling, as he is now obviously winded and appears to be fading fast; that is until he chops Christian’s wrists and causes him to break the hold! Cara then grabs one of Christian’s arms, wrings it and then runs up the turnbuckle and flips back, catching Christian with an arm drag as he does! The fans now start to get excited at the prospect of the match quickening up, and both men are now back to their feet, and Sin Cara then runs at Christian, ducks a clothesline attempt, and then comes off the ropes and goes for a rotating arm drag, but Christian grabs him in mid air by the waist and brings him right down across his knee! ‘OOH’ is the cry from the crowd, and Christian then crawls over to his opponent and makes the cover
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NO! Sin Cara kicks out!
The WWE Universe is relieved, as Christian sits up, holding his head in his hands, and Sin Cara is paying a lot of attention to his lower back, which was driven right into the point of Christian’s knee. Christian gets to his feet, and he slaps himself in the face, trying to focus himself. He looks back at Sin Cara getting up to one knee slowly. Christian then has a light bulb moment, and then goes over to the corner and crouches down! Some small children in the front row try to warn Sin Cara of his immanent fate, but it is too late, as Christian charges, going for the SPEAR---- but Sin Cara dodges it!! Cara jumped over Christian at the last second, and rolled through over to the corner! The two men then glance at each other (with Christian obviously not being able to properly see Sin Cara). Both men then run to face each other in the centre of the ring, and Cara then dodges another clothesline attempt and then runs up the turnbuckle, and comes back with a moonsault from the top; crashing down onto Christian! Cara then hooks the leg up
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Th-NO!
The WWE Universe was sure that Christian was done after that brilliant aerial manoeuvre from the Mexican, and Sin Cara wastes no time in getting back to his feet, and sees Christian getting his way back up to his feet, but Sin Cara knocks Captain Charisma back down with a running dropkick to the face! Christian seems out, and Sin Cara then gets to his feet and points to the top turnbuckle, which pumps the fans up some, and Sin Cara then climbs up the turnbuckle. He doesn’t face Christian, before coming off the top rope looking for another Moonsault! --- But Christian has his knees up! Sin Cara’s ribs crash against Christian’s knees once again, and he goes down clutching them desperately, as Christian gets back up to a vertical base with a sadistic smile across his face. Christian then starts to crouch in the corner once again, looking to go for another spear...
*VOICES*
The crowd then erupts as the World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton steps out onto the stage, in ring gear and the World Heavyweight Championship over his shoulder, and he gives Christian a smile.
Michael Cole: What the hell is Randy Orton doing out here!?
Booker T: I think dat Randy wants to see how Christian can compete.
Christian then gets up from the corner, and walks over to the ropes nearest the ramp, and asks Orton
“What the hell do you want?”. Orton doesn’t react at all, but Christian has no choice to as Sin Cara is back up and then rolls Captain Charisma up!!
One
Two
Thr-NO!!!!
Orton grins at Christian almost being pinned, and he shouts some encouragement to Sin Cara from the top of the ramp, trying to piss Christian off. Both Sin Cara and Christian spring back to their feet from the near fall, and Christian then back into a corner, and Sin Cara then runs over to him, but he is caught with the Pendulum kick to the face! Sin Cara is knocked flat back on his arse, and Christian then climbs up the turnbuckle, and as he is about to mount the top rope, Orton starts to walk down the ramp towards the ring! The commotion from the crowd captures Christian’s attention, and The Viper then says to him
“Carry on, don’t mine me!” Christian though is hesitant, and he then gets to the top rope, but is still very much focused on Orton. Meanwhile, Sin Cara has gotten back to his feet in the ring, and he then runs up the turnbuckle and joins Christian! Sin Cara then hooks his head under Christian’s arm and takes Captain Charisma for a surprise ride with a
Moonsault Side Slam!!! The impact is hard for both men, but Christian is sprawled flat on his back in the centre of the ring, and Sin Cara then jumps on top of him and hooks the near leg
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Three!
Winner: Sin Cara (10.44)
*ANCIENT SPIRIT*
The lights turn back to normal, as the majority of the WWE Universe is still awestruck from the move that Sin Cara just did to Christian, and Captain Charisma has still not moved from the impact.
Josh Matthews: What a showing from Sin Cara, getting a victory over the former World Heavyweight Champion; Christian’s hopes of a rematch against Randy Orton are now in jeopardy.
Booker T: My man Sin Cara pulled it out the bag!
Michael Cole: Am I the only one that saw that? Randy Orton distracted him!
Speaking of Orton, he then starts slowly making his way down to the ring, with Christian in his sights. The World Heavyweight Champion passes Sin Cara on the way, who looks at him, but more so the championship over his shoulder. Christian is just starting to come to in the ring, as Orton then slides into the ring under the bottom rope, and he leaves the World Heavyweight Championship belt by the corner on the mat. Christian is now up to his feet, and Orton gets down on the mat, and starts pounding it!
Michael Cole: Why does Orton need to do this? He beat Christian already!
Booker T: He gon’ send a message to Christian, tell him not to mess with The Viper again!
Christian is now on his knees with his back to Orton, dejected after his loss and unaware that Orton is in the ring. He gets up, and then turns around to go to the back, BUT IS THEN CAUGHT BY AN RKO FROM THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!
*VOICES*
Cole starts protesting furiously, but to no avail, as everyone else seems to love Orton’s actions. Orton himself then picks up his title belt, and looks down to the motionless Christian, who is face down on the mat, as we fade backstage...
Matt Striker is in the interview area, and he seems pretty excited.
Matt Striker: Welcome ladies and gentlemen and please let me introduce you to my guest at this time is the man that is having a Summerslam rematch tonight against Mark Henry, he is “The Celtic Warrior”; Sheamus!
Sheamus then enters the frame and stands next to Matt, garnering a good response from the crowd as he does.
Matt Striker: Sheamus; tonight you face Mark Henry, the man that beat you by count out last Sunday at Summerslam after he ploughed you through the ring barricade. My question is, how are you feeling going into your rematch tonight?
Sheamus: Matt, let me tell ya’ how it is. Mark Henry is one tough guy, I learnt t’at at Summerslam. But t’ere is one t’ing that Mark Henry isn’t. Mark Henry isn’t a warrior.
This draws a little pop, as Sheamus starts to look intensely at the camera.
Sheamus: But I...well I, I’m not just any warrior, I’m t’e Celtic Warrior. My ancestors back in Ireland were the men t’at fought until t’e very end, and t’at’s what I’ll do with Mark Henry if I have to.
Sheamus is now speaking through gritted teeth, and the crowd is starting to see him getting pumped up.
Sheamus: He may have beaten me at Summerslam, but t’at was his first mistake. See, now he has t’ worry about me coming back tonight, because tonight Mark, I’m gonna kick your arse.
This brings a pop from the fans, as Sheamus continues.
Sheamus: Even if it takes one Brough Kick or twenty, you’re shoulders are gonna be pinned down t’ t’at mat for t’ t’ree count, and t’en I can carry on wit’ my career and t’en go on to become World Heavyweight Champion.
???: I wouldn’t think about the World Heavyweight Championship just yet; if I was you.
The camera widens out to see that Mark Henry is now facing Sheamus, and the Irishman is now seething. The fans give Henry a solid amount of heat, and Striker does the sensible thing and back out, away from these two behemoths.
Sheamus: And why would t’at be?
Mark Henry: In order for you to become World Heavyweight Champion; you have to beat me. Not many men have been able to do that recently; you being one of ‘em.
Sheamus now gets right into Henry’s face, the two men butting heads. Sheamus then cracks a little smirk.
Sheamus: But fella, I got another chance tonight. See you out there, big boy.
Sheamus then pats Henry on the belly a couple of times, before walking off and leaving a very PO’s World’s Strongest Man.
*Commercial*
We return from the commercial break to see that Johnny Curtis is in the ring, ready to compete. The rookie is stretching out and looks pumped up to be given a match on Smackdown; his first since being decimated by Mark Henry.
Josh Matthews: Welcome back to Friday Night Smackdown, and before the break, we almost saw our main event about an hour early!
Booker T: ‘dere is definitely some baaad bad blood between Mark Henry and ma boy Sheamus, and I can’t wait to see dem two go at it here tonight!
Josh Matthews: Of course though, up next, we are going to see Johnny Curtis in action.
Michael Cole: Who?
Josh Matthews: What do you mean? That’s Johnny Curtis in the ring, the winner of NXT Season 4. Please tell me you know who Johnny Curtis is, Cole?
Michael Cole: I honestly do not know who this man is.
Cole’s ignorance aside, Curtis seems to be getting a little bit frustrated with having to wait for his opponent, but alas, he waits no longer.
*END OF DAYS*
There is a decent amount of heat from the WWE Universe, as the former Nexus and Corre leader, Wade Barrett emerges onto the stage, and he has a microphone.
Wade Barrett: Cut my music, and save it Chimel you fat waste of space.
This alone gets Barrett a ton of heat which can be very clearly heard over hid fading music. Barrett starts to walk down to the ring as he carries on speaking.
Wade Barrett: Now for those of you that had your heads buried in the ground this past weekend, you might be interested to know that I managed to defeat Smackdown’s Mr Money in the Bank,
Daniel Bryan at Summerslam.
The fans aren’t too happy about this.
Wade Barrett: Boo all you want, but it isn’t going to change a thing.
Nor this.
Wade Barrett:
(walking up the stairs) Now one would think that I would be in prime position to receive a World Heavyweight Championship Match due to that victory, or even less, a match for the Money in the Bank briefcase.
Barrett is now in the ring, but this isn’t going to stop him from talking.
Wade Barrett: But no, our
inspirational General Manager, Theodore Long, thinks it is fitting to put me in a match with
(turning to Curtis)... what’s your name?
Barrett then tilts the microphone into Curtis’ face.
Johnny Curtis: I’m Johnny... Johnny Curtis.
Wade Barrett: An unimpressive name for a seemingly unimpressive man. So Johnny, let me ask, why is it that Theodore Long has deemed it appropriate that we face each other tonight? Perhaps you can tell me what you have done of any worth in the WWE?
Johnny Curtis: I, I won NXT Season 4.
Wade Barrett: Oh did you? Congratulations! Well I don’t blame anyone for not knowing who you are, because as winner of NXT Season One, all class and standing that show had; left with me.
Heat.
Wade Barrett: Well, I managed to beat a horrible excuse of an NXT competitor at Summerslam, so I don’t think doing it again tonight will be any trouble.
And on that note, Barrett kick starts the match early with a left hand to the temple of Johnny Curtis!
Match 2:
Wade Barrett vs Johnny Curtis
Curtis dropped to the floor from the impact, and Barrett then thrusts the microphone into the chest of the referee and the ref then also orders for the bell to be rung. Barrett then goes down and starts laying into Curtis with rights and lefts, and the referee has to intervene and pull Barrett away from his opponent. Wade smiles and then gets Curtis up, and whips him against the ropes, and then flattens him with a huge clothesline straight afterwards! Curtis bounces back up and into the ropes, where Barrett then comes in with a kick to the mid section, and then grabs him by the back of the head and throws him through the ropes, and Curtis lands hard on the floor, face first!!
The WWE Universe slightly grimaces at the impact suffered by Curtis, who has shown little in the way of movement since the impact, and Barrett then laughs at his opponent’s condition before stepping through the ropes and jumping down next to Curtis. Barrett raises Curtis up to his feet, but the rookie is having a Bambi moment, and he is basically out on his legs (kayfabe, don’t worry). Barrett, naturally, couldn’t give less of a shit, as he then thrusts Curtis into the ring barricade! Curtis has another hard landing, and he then lands on the floor in a heap once again. Barrett now takes him up to his feet (just) and rolls him back into the ring. Barrett then slides back in as well, and he then places Curtis up against one of the turnbuckles... before coming in with w huge corner clothesline!! Curtis’ head recoils back off the top turnbuckle, and he then falls straight down onto his face! Barrett then gets his opponent up again, before going behind, and hooking Curtis up, and powering him back down onto the mat with a Pumphandle Slam! Curtis’s back arches, and there are a few people in the audience that seem happy that the kid is now showing signs of life again.
Barrett then decides against going for the cover, and then gets Curtis up to his feet again. Barrett whips Curtis against the ropes, and as Curtis comes back, Barrett goes for a big boot... but Curtis ducks it!! Curtis rebounds back off, and Barrett goes for a clothesline, but Curtis ducks again! The crowd pops as Curtis keeps his momentum going, and comes off the ropes again, and he looks for a flying forearm, but Barrett catches him with a Spinning Side Slam!!! Wade now wears a sinister smile, as young Johnny is sprawled flat out on his back in the centre of the ring, but Barrett isn’t done yet. Wade picks the rookie up once more, and scoops him up onto his shoulders in the Fireman’s Carry... before planting him down to the mat with
Wasteland!!! Barrett nonchalantly then drops to his knees and hooks the leg
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Three!!
Winner: Wade Barrett (4.21)
*END OF DAYS*
There was no doubt in the result at the end of the day, as Barrett continues his momentum fresh off of his Summerslam victory. The referee then goes down to check on Curtis as soon as Barrett’s hand is raised.
Josh Matthews: What a dominant showing there from Wade Barrett, carrying on the momentum from Summerslam! Make sure to join us after the break, where we will see the new Intercontinental Champion, Cody Rhodes in action.
*Commercial*
*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*
There is a pretty solid amount of heat for the Intercontinental Champion, Cody Rhodes, as well as his accomplice, Ted DiBiase Jr. The two are also accompanied by two of the ‘baggers’, who walk along the sides of the ring and hand out bags to members of the audience.
Michael Cole: I’m happy for Cody Rhodes! Last week he won his first singles championship in the WWE, and I personally cannot wait for this young man’s reign to begin.
Booker T: He pulled out da win last week, and he d’serves to be holding that Intercontinental Championship.
Josh Matthews: Cody Rhodes getting the victory over Ezekiel Jackson last week, in what also happened to be Jackson’s last match in the WWE.
Rhodes is now in the ring, and his music fades out. DiBiase then hands him a microphone.
Cody Rhodes: Last week, I won the Intercontinental Championship.
Rhodes then strokes the championship belt around his waist.
Cody Rhodes: This championship holds more prestige and honour than any other championship in this company; in the world. Legends have held this championship, and this is the first of many steps to becoming a legend myself.
The WWE Universe seems to disagree with Rhodes’ prediction.
Cody Rhodes: All of you people doubted me in the past. You said that there was no chance I would make it, but here I am, holding the richest prize in the game. You see, being the Intercontinental Champion means that I represent the whole world and every continent and country in it. I am going to prove that I am the best athlete that the world has ever seen, and then... then all of you people will stop mocking me, making disparaging remarks, trying to cause me emotional distress.
DiBiase shows some concern, putting his hand on his buddy’s shoulder.
Cody Rhodes: So I thought that I would devise a way to prove that I am the best competitor in the world. I challenge any international athlete to a match, if they can beat me, I’ll give them a match for my Intercontinental Championship.
DiBiase then takes the mic and gives Cody an apprehensive look, but the IC Champ simply nods hsi head in approvement.
Ted DiBiase: There it is. Anyone in the back that is not from the greatest company on the planet has just got to beat Cody and then they can have a match for the greatest championship against the greatest ever champion.
Heat.
Ted DiBiase: Ah shut up! You people know nothing; none of you matter. The only people that matter right now are Cody and I, and the jackass that Cody is about to beat, so get that lump of trash out of here.
Ted then leaves the ring and takes the microphone with him. Cody removes his jacket and title, before handing them to the referee and waiting for his opponent.
*J-POP DROP*
There is a decent amount of cheers for Yoshi Tatsu, and the young Japanese Superstar seems as happy as ever as he bounces down the ramp, pumped to compete. Cody seems to have an indifferent reaction to his test for tonight, not impressed by his opponent, but not about to take him lightly either. Yoshi gets into the ring, and then signals to the referee that he is ready to begin.
Match 3:
Non-Title Match:
Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes w/ Ted DiBiase vs Yoshi Tatsu
The bell rings, and the two men then go into centre ring to lock up, but Cody surprises Tatsu with a head butt to the face; Cody’s mask connecting with the bridge of Tatsu’s nose! Yoshi drops to the floor straight away, and Rhodes is back down there in an instant, delivering a few more head butts to his downed opponent, but the referee threatens disqualification, so Rhodes back away. Tatsu seems to need a few seconds to get his head together after that shot at the start, but as Tatsu had just gotten back up to his feet, Rhodes springs off of the ropes and connects with the Beautiful Disaster Kick!! Tatsu drops down to the mat and Rhodes slightly smiles at his handiwork in the opening moments of the match. But it seems that Cody doesn’t want to drag this one out for too long, as he then stalks his opponent from behind, and when Yoshi comes around and stumbles back up to his feet, Rhodes plants him with
Cross Rhodes!!! Rhodes then goes down to make the cover, and DiBiase plays cheerleader at ringside.
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Three!!!
Winner: Cody Rhodes (1.34)
*ONLY ONE CAN JUDGE*
Cody is now officially 1-0 in his challenges, and DiBiase then brings him in his Intercontinental Championship, and then straps it around his waist for him, too. But Rhodes then barks for Ted to get one of the bags, which one of the baggers hands him, and Rhodes then bags Yoshi Tatsu!! The crowd gives heat, as DiBiase gives Yoshi a couple of boots to add injury to inseult, and the two then start to leave the ring. The screen fades to black afterwards..
*Video Package*
There is a black background, and then the words appear as the narrator says them.
Narrator: One night.
The shot then turns into a quick montage of all the champions raising the championship after winning.
Narrator: Where everything is on the line.
Alberto Del Rio cashing in Money in the Bank at Summerslam.
Narrator: Everything we have worked for...
Christian being defeated by Randy Orton at Summerslam.
Narrator: Everything we have dreamed about.
Daniel Bryan retrieving the Money in the Bank briefcase at Money in the Bank.
Narrator: The WWE will never be the same.
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
SEPTEMBER 18TH 2011
ONLY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!
*End Video Package*
*Commercial*
We’re back from commercial, and we see Matt Striker once again happily standing by in the interview area.
Matt Striker: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest has asked for this time to address some comments that were made about him earlier in the night, so please welcome Mr Money in the Bank, Daniel Bryan!
To a great pop, Daniel Bryan walks into the frame with a smirk on his face. Striker hands him the microphone and then leaves.
Daniel Bryan: Thanks Matt. Now, as Matt Striker just said, I asked for this time because I heard what Wade Barrett said about me earlier on before his match with Johnny Curtis, and as you all may suspect, I didn’t really like what I heard.
Bryan chuckles to himself as he remembers back to those fun times...
Daniel Bryan: Wade, you beat me at Summerslam. You were the better man on THAT night, but I guarantee that if we ever have another match just one on one me and you, the result won’t be the same.
A loud cheer comes from in the arena.
Daniel Bryan: Maybe, the next time we face against each other will be for the World Heavyweight Championship? You know, because I have this bad boy right here...
Bryan then raises the blue Smackdown Money in the Bank briefcase into the frame, and then nods his head towards it.
Daniel Bryan: I’m sure you already know but this briefcase means that I can have a World Heavyweight Championship Match any time I want. I can cash this in at Wrestlemania, or I could even cash it in later tonight.
He winks to the camera, but he then shakes his head to signify that no cash in will happen in Richmond.
Daniel Bryan: So Wade, if you do manage to beat me to the World Heavyweight Championship, you need to know that I am going to be right there behind you, ready and waiting with my briefcase.
Bryan then defiantly walks out of the shot.
And back to the arena, where The Usos are in the ring, ready for their match.
Michael Cole: Welcome back to Smackdown, and in the ring we see The Usos, Jimmy and Jey set to compete.
Josh Matthews: The winners of this next match will of course go to Night of Champions to challenge David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty for the WWE Tag Team Championships.
Booker T: I like The Usos. Dey’re twins so ‘dey have ‘dat chemistry that some teams jus’ don’t have.
*MAIN YASH HUN*
There is a loud chorus of boos, as Jinder Mahal and his brother in law, The Great Khali walk out onto the stage, both looking focused for the upcoming match.
Michael Cole: This is the team that I think will win this match. You combine the in ring skills of Jinder Mahal with the pure size, aggression and power of The Great Khali, you have a winning formula.
Josh Matthews: These two do make a formidable team that is for sure, but their opponents have been teaming for their entire lives and their other opponents are former champions in their own right!
Mahal and Khali are now in the ring, and Mahal gives The Usos an intense stare, as his head snaps back to watch the final team competing in this match enter the arena.
*LA VITTORIA E MIA*
A huge pop in the arena for the recently reunited team of Raw’s Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov almost drowns out their entrance music. The “Odd Couple” then march down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans as they go down.
Michael Cole: These two are a joke. How they have been champions before I don’t know, and why Triple H rehired Kozlov I also don’t know.
Booker T: Ah shut up Cole! I love these guys, Santino is one of da fun’yest guys I’ve ev’r met.
Michael Cole: Booker, you should know that being funny is not what makes you a champion.
Josh Matthews: Well Santino is a former tag team champion as well as a two-time former Intercontinental Champion, so he must be doing something right. Anyway, how this match is going to work is that one man from each team will start in the ring, and then they can tag in their partner freely, so it is essentially a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.
Match 4:
The winners will become #1 Contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships at Night of Champions:
Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs Jinder Mahal & The Great Khali vs The Usos
Santino and Kozlov enter the ring, and they decide that Kozlov will be the man that starts for their team, and Santino then gets into a corner. Kozlov then sees that the men he is starting the match with are Jimmy Uso and Jinder Mahal. The bell rings, and Mahal goes for Kozlov straight away, but is swatted out of the air by the Russian! Uso is next to try, but Vlad ducks a clothesline attempt, and then comes in with a right hand which knocks Uso flat, but the Samoan spring back up, and it met by a boot to the face! Jinder is back now, and he tries to go behind Kozlov and attempts to hook up The Sand of Time, but Kozlov ducks down and uses his experience to throw Mahal over his shoulder, before Mahal runs back into Kozlov and is taken down by a huge battering ram head butt to the chest!! Jimmy makes the tag to Jey, and Jey comes in and meets the same fate as his brother, a boot to the face. The crowd gives a pop for the lively start to the match from Kozlov, and he is left standing tall in the centre of the ring, but the camera picks up a shot of The Great Khali’s face, and he doesn’t seem that impressed by Kozlov’s dominance thus far.
Kozlov then decides that his opening flurry was enough for now, and he then makes the tag to Santino, which receives a great pop. Santino goes over to Jey Uso, who was using the turnbuckle to prop himself up, and delivers a string of right hands to him. After three shots, Uso turns it around and then throws Santino into the corner, and then connects with a flurry of rights and lefts to Santino’s chest, and then grabs him by the hair and drags him over to Jimmy in the Uso corner. Jimmy tags himself in and The Usos then treat us to a double suplex on the Fiesty Italian, and Kozlov tries to extend the arm to get himself back into the match, but Santino is cut off by Jinder Mahal!! Mahal then stomps on Marella several times, before Jimmy Uso comes in and joins the fray! The Usos seem to have worked out a small understanding with Mahal that it might be in their best interests to eliminate The Odd Couple. Mahal gets Santino to his feet, and then takes him over to his team’s corner, where he then tags in The Great Khali!
Santino then lets out a huge high pitched scream, as Mahal is holding him right in place, and Santino is drilled in the top of the head with a Brain Chop from The Great Khali!! Khali then makes the cover on Santino!
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A combined effort from Jimmy Uso and Vladimir Kozlov breaks up the count!
The Uso’s alliance with Mahal seems to be over now, as Mahal then places a boot right to Jimmy Uso’s head for breaking up the count! This draws Jey back into the match, where he comes in and then takes Mahal down with a flying shoulder tackle! The referee has lost all control now. Meanwhile, Kozlov is not allowing Khali to get back to his feet, as the Moscow Mauler starts hammering on the back of the giant, and both Usos then come and join in! Khali seems to be worn down following the assault from his opponents. The Usos get Khali up to his feet, and they prop him up in the corner. Jimmy then signals for Vladimir Kozlov to come in, so the Russian charges, AND CONNECTS WITH A FLYING HEADBUTT TO KHALI’S CHEST!! Khali then caves forwards onto his knees following that move from Kozlov, and then The Usos then both kick Khali from either side! Khali lets out a huge scream in pain, as he then rolls out of the ring, landing on the floor in a huge heap.
By this time, Santino is back to his feet, and so is Mahal, so on the other side of the ring, both men are trading blows, and Kozlov is now brawling with both Usos to some success. Santino gets whipped towards the centre of the ring, just as Kozlov sends in Jey Uso, but Santino does the splits, and Jey goes straight into Mahal in the corner! Kozlov then rams Jimmy in the chest with two huge headbutts, as Jey comes out of the other corner to receive a Santino Stunner!!! The impact behind the move sends Jey tumbling between the ropes, and Kozlov then disposes of Jimmy over the top rope, who lands on top of The Great Khali, both men crashing down to the floor!
Jinder Mahal was resting in the corner, but he then turns around and sees that the only other people in the ring are Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov! Mahal comes out of the corner, begging for them not to hurt him. Santino and Vlad then share a look at each other, and Kozlov then holds his hand out for Mahal, who very eagerly accepts it, but Kozlov then turns it around into a judo-style hip throw! Mahal lands hard on his back, as Santino starts to charge up The Cobra!! Mahal gets back up to his feet, selling the hard landing on his back, and then
THE COBRA STRIKES! Santino then dives down for the cover, as Kozlov makes sure to block any interference!
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Winners: Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov (6.11)
*LA VITTORIA E MIA*
Following that total clusterfuck of a match, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov are going to Night of Champions! The victors hug in the centre of the ring, as Mahal rolls out of the ring.
Michael Cole: These two?
Josh Matthews: Well this odd pairing that has worked well in the past carrying on their momentum since reuniting, and now they have a match for the WWE Tag Team Championships at Night of Champions!
Booker T: I can’t make a prediction of who is gon’ win ‘dis match at Night of Champ’yuns, but it know it’s gon’ be off ‘de damn chain!
Smackdown heads for the penultimate commercial of the night, leaving behind the image of the winners with their hands raised in the air, and the WWE Universe cheering them.
*Commercial*
We’re back once again, and in the ring ready to compete are the young Divas duo of AJ & Kaitlyn.
Josh Matthews: Welcome back to Smackdown, and we are ready for some Divas tag team action, and as you can see, in the ring we have AJ & Kaitlyn, and Booker, we know you like Kaitlyn very much, aint that right, Book?
Booker T: AWH SUCKY DUCKY QUACK QUACK! Kaitlyn in ma’ girl Josh, and AJ, she is one little crackerpot right ‘dere.
Michael Cole: Booker, what the hell is a crackerpot? Actually, don’t even answer.
*GLAMAZON*
There is a decent amount of heat in the arena, as Beth Phoenix and Natalya; The Divas of Doom begin to make their way down the ramp. Both as usual, look unimpressed by their opponents, and Beth especially still seems to be stinging from her Summerslam loss.
Michael Cole: See, these Divas I like. Actually, they’re not called Divas, these two women are wrestlers.
Josh Matthews: I’m sure that they will have their hands full tonight though.
Michael Cole: Are you being serious? These two bimbos have nothing on Beth and Natalya!
Beth and Nattie are now in the ring, and they waste no time posing tonight; they want this to be as quick as possible. It is agreed that Natayla will be starting things off with AJ.
Match 5:
The Divas of Doom (Beth Phoenix & Natalya) vs Kaitlyn & AJ
The bell rings, and both women enter the centre of the ring, and AJ holds her arm up as if to initiate a grapple, but Natalya simply laughs at her opponent, and slaps her in the face!! AJ drops to the floor instantly, as the crowd give Natalya some heat, but the Anvilette doesn’t care, as she gets her opponent up by the hair, and props her up in the corner. Nattie then drives her shoulder into AJ’s gut several times, before wringing her arm, and then taking her down onto the mat, not losing the grip. AJ gives a slight scream, as Natalya brings her back up to her feet, and then wrings the arm up again, before dragging AJ over to the ‘Corner of Doom’, and tagging in The Glamazon, Beth Phoenix. A look of horror takes up on AJ’s face, as Phoenix steps through the ropes, and Natalya keeps her hold on AJ’s arm, utilizing the referee’s 5 count, but Natalya lets go when Beth Phoenix then kicks AJ’s arm whilst it was contorted! The crowd lets out a cry of ‘OOH!’, as AJ drops to the mat, screaming in pain, but Beth then grabs her by the hair, and brings her back up to her feet. Beth wrings AJ’s arm this time, and then transitions it into a hammerlock! AJ tries reaching round to hit Beth in the head, but she can’t get any contact. Beth then lifts AJ up whilst still in the hammerlock, and then takes her over head with a back drop, and AJ’s arm is the first thing to hit the mat! AJ seems very worse for wear, and Beth then goes for the first cover of the match!
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A pop of relief from the WWE Universe greets this, and a look of relief comes across Kaitlyn’s face on the apron, as she then extends her arm out to make the tag into the match. AJ sees this, so she then desperately tries to crawl towards her partner, but Beth then grabs her foot and brings her back into the centre of the ring! Phoenix drops an elbow down across AJ’s back, and then grabs AJ by the foot, and then drags her over to her corner, where Natalya then gets the tag back into the match. AJ then tries to take advantage of Natalya getting into the ring, and makes another break for it, but Natalya grabs her leg once again. There is a look of desperation on AJ’s face now, as she tries to fight past it, and she then gets standing on one leg, with Natalya having a hold of the other one, and AJ then connects with a Enziguiri to Natalya!! The crowd pops, as AJ now has a clear path to get Kaitlyin into the match, and she starts to crawl over to her corner, but Beth Phoenix illegally comes in and drags AJ all the way back into the Divas of Doom corner. The referee berates Beth for her actions, but it has allowed Natalya to get back on the offensive on AJ, putting the boots to her opponent. Natalya then picks AJ up, and throws her into her corner, where Beth then takes an illegal shot, which draws Kaitlyn out of her corner, but in typical referee fashion, the ref tends to Kaitlyn instead of witnessing Beth choking AJ with the tag rope!! AJ then falls down onto the mat face first, and Natalya then walks on top of her, and then hooks AJ’s legs up in between hers, Natalya then tries to get AJ’s arms hooked in as well, which she does, and Natalya then has the surfboard submission hold applied! AJ screams in pain, until Natalya breaks the hold, which she does. Natalya then brings AJ up to her feet once again, and then grabs her by the face, and takes her over to Kaitlyn, where she taunts Kaitlyn, by holding AJ’s hand out, but AJ is near enough out of it by now. Natalya drops AJ’s hand, and then gets right in Kaitlyn’s face, taunting her, and calling her ‘Barbie’, until Kaitlyn has enough and slaps Natalya in the face!! The WWE Universe pops and Natalya stumbles back, and then trips over AJ!! Natalya falls to the mat, and AJ manages to summon the small amount of energy to reach up, and get the tag into Kaitlyn!!
Kaitlyn then catapults herself over the top rope, and then charges at Natalya, and then takes her down with a clothesline! Natalya spring back up to her feet, furious, but gets dropped with another clothesline from Kaitlyn! After seeing her friend get dismantled throughout the entire course of the match, Kaitlyn is on fire! Natalya gets up, and she swings for a right hand, but Kaitlyn ducks, and then connects with a dropkick to Natalya’s face, which sends her against the ropes, and as Natalya comes back, Kaitlyn catches her with a flapjack!! The crowd pops big time, as Kaitlyn then goes for the cover!
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Kaitlyn is not deterred by this for one second, and she then ushers Natalya back to her feet, and connects with an impressive European Uppercut right to Natalya’s jaw! The connection made an awesome slapping noise, and Natalya then falls back first into a neutral corner. Kaitlyn then holds her arm up, which gets a cheer from the WWE Universe, and she then charges in, looking for a spear... BUT NATALYA DODGES IT! Kaitlyn crashes and burns into the turnbuckle, paying the price for posing to the WWE Universe, and not following up. Natalya then takes this chance to tag in Bath Phoenix, who wastes no time in getting into the ring and then she starts to size up Kaitlyn as she comes out of the corner, and then Beth brings her up, and powers her down to the mat with the Glam Slam!!! Beth then turns Kaitlyn over and pins her
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Winners: The Divas of Doom (6.44)
*GLAMAZON*
Michael Cole: Now THAT is what I call a dominant performance.
Natalya then gets back into the ring to raise Beth’s hand, and AJ musters enough strength to be able to crawl over to Kaitlyn to check on her and make sure she is okay. Beth and Nattie then look at their defeated opponents and then slowly start to walk towards them, with a menacing look in each of their eyes. The referee then steps in the way to tell the Divas of Doom to go to the back, but Natalya then shoves him aside, and then Beth grabs AJ by the hair, and then gets in her face and talks some smack to her, and Natalya then goes over to Kaitlyn, and then splits her legs open, and then puts her foot in between, setting up for the Sharpshooter!
Josh Matthews: Someone come out here and stop this!
Michael Cole: Why? Let Beth and Natalya show these little girls what it is like to be a wrestler in the WWE, it’s not all catwalks and make up!
Beth then turns AJ around, and then takes her up just like she did to Kaitlyn a few moments ago, and Natalya cheers on as Beth Phoenix plants AJ with the Glam Slam as well! Beth then disgustedly looks at AJ and then witnesses as Natalya applies the Sharpshooter on Kaitlyn! The crowd rain the heat down, and Kaitlyn starts tapping out for all her worth, but it doesn’t mean anything. The timekeeper starts ringing the bell, but Natalya does not let up on the hold... that is until Kelly Kelly and Eve start sprinting down the ramp!!
Booker T: Finally, someone gon’ come an’ stop all this!
Natalya lets Kaitlyn go, and then her and Beth scramble from the ring, as Beth indicates that she still wants the Divas Championship. Kelly and Eve then go and check on the injured Divas in the ring, as Beth and Natalya decide to live to fight for another day and avoid any confrontation, backing up the ramp, putting on mock tears for the girls they just decimated. The camera then fades to black...
...We are now in Theodore Long’s office, and we just catch him finishing a phonecall.
Theodore Long: ...yes, I understand. Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed watching Smackdown from home tonight Mr Helmsley, and I will see you next week.
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Theodore Long: Okay Sir, Goodbye now.
Long then puts the phone down onto the desk, and then slouches back into his chair, breathing a sigh of relief. His happiness is short lived however, as Christian then bursts into his office, holding the back of his neck, and looking furious.
Christian: Who was that on the phone?!
Theodore Long: Not that it matters t’ya atall, but it was Triple H, and he says that he is coming to Smackdown next week. Now is that all you wanted?
Christian: Is that all I wanted? Did you not see what happened to me out there? First Orton takes my championship away from me in a match that put him at a distinct advantage anyway, and then he costs me my match tonight, and then RKOs me straight after I got dumped on my head from the top rope!
Theodore Long: Playa, you still aint telling me what you want me to do about it.
Christian: I want you to give me my rematch at Night of Champions against Randy Orton.
There is a pop in the arena for this, mainly in hope that Orton beats him again.
Theodore Long: As much as I’d want to do that, playa, I can’t.
This gets an even bigger pop.
Christian: What? W...Why not?
Theodore Long: You lost to Orton at Summerslam, and then you lost to Sin Cara tonight; you’re gonna need more momentum than that to become the number one contender.
Christian: But I’m the former champion! I have a rematch clause!
Theodore Long: Actually...about that...
Long then reaches down into his middle drawer on the desk, and pulls out a few pieces of paper fastened together.
Theodore Long: I have the contract you and Randy Orton signed for your match at Summerslam, and there is no rematch clause in this contract.
Christian’s jaw then drops to the floor.
Christian: But I was the champion; I deserve another shot!
Theodore Long: I’m sorry, but you know how it works around here; if you want another shot, you have to earn it. Now if you don’t mind, I have a show to run.
Christian then looks furious and walks around the desk; he then looks down onto Long.
Theodore Long: You better get the hell away from me before I get security to throw you out the God damn buildin’!
Christian then grabs Long by the collar, and leans down over him.
Christian: Now Teddy, I want you to give me one more match.
There is some nervousness in Long’s voice as he speaks now.
Theodore Long: Now here is what I’m going to do... SECURITY!!! HELP!!!
As soon as Christian even has a chance to react, he is taken out from behind... by RANDY ORTON!! Orton then grabs Christian by the neck, and throws him into the wall behind him head first! Orton quickly then turns to the camera, and it is revealed that he is now wearing a black t-shirt with the word “SECURITY” written in white across the front, and then this gets a few laughs from the crowd, who are still popping from Orton’s attack. Orton then bounces Christian’s neck off of the desk, and then grabs him and drags him out of the office, and naturally the camera follows.
We see Orton carry Christian past the interview area, where Matt Striker shouts a few words of encouragement to “The Viper”, and Christian then fights back with a sledge to the midsection, and a shot to the back. Christian now grabs Orton by the neck, and drags him along to a corridor, where he moves a couple of employees out of the way to try and ram Orton’s head into a wall, but Orton turns it around, and Christian is sent right into the wall head first! Christian drops to the floor, and Orton now gets him up onto his shoulders in a Fireman’s Carry, and starts carrying him down the corridor! Orton then sees Justin Gabriel and Trent Barretta in conversation, and stops them for a second, still holding Christian up on his back.
Randy Orton: Hey, where is the parking lot?
Gabriel then motions in the direction of further down the corridor, and Orton then thanks the South African, who then along with Barretta, watches as Orton carries Christian further down the hall way. The camera still follows as Orton has Christian up on his shoulders still and then kicks open a door, and reveals the PARKING LOT!!!
Orton drops Christian down onto the concrete, but Christian then starts to get back up, so Orton goes to carry on beating his foe, but Christian catches the World Heavyweight Champion with a low blow!! The crowd boos as Christian then gets back to his feet, breathing heavily, and he starts to put the boots down on Orton, laying into the champion. Christian gets Orton up to his feet, and then grabs him by the ears and walks him over to a car that is nearby, and bounces Orton’s head off of the bonnet!! Orton falls to the floor and then grabs his head in pain, as Captain Charisma then starts kicking Orton whilst he is down again, and then he looks on the roof of the car, and wears a sadistic smile, as he gets Orton up and rolls him onto the bonnet, before climbing up himself, and then grabbing Orton’s arm and walking up onto the roof of the car.
Josh Matthews: Whatever Christian has planned for Randy Orton right now surely can’t be good news for The Viper.
Booker T: He gon’ throw him off dat car, you watch ‘im.
No Booker, instead Christian gets Orton up to his feet, and then grabs both of his arms, and turns him around, ready for the Killswitch!!! Christian looks back slightly, and says “You took my championship Randy, I’m not playing any more of your games!” Christian looks to go and hit it, but then Orton breaks loose and CHRISTIAN GETS AN RKO ONTO THE CAR!!!
Michael Cole: OH MY! Orton just RKO’d Christian onto the car!! Head connects with metal in a sickening collision!
Orton rolls onto the bonnet, holding his head, as the crowd are popping the fuck out of that spot, and Christian is laying motionless on top of the vehicle, his arms hanging down either side, and Orton then gets back to his feet, and then stumbles out of shot.
Michael Cole: Please, stay tuned in for after the break, where we will see the main event of the evening! Make sure not to miss it!
*Commercial*
Before the entrances of Mark Henry and Sheamus, the cameras go to the announce desk, and shows the arena still buzzing from what they just saw Randy Orton do to Christian.
Josh Matthews: Welcome back to Smackdown, and what we saw before that commercial break was one of the most... I can’t even find a word for it, it was awesome!
Michael Cole: For any of you that do not know what Josh is talking about, take a look at this.
A replay of what happened is shown, and the crowd in the arena pops once again
for it.
Booker T: Man, Randy Orton jus’ dang near killed Christian wit’ dat RKO onto da roof of dat car!
Michael Cole: As great a moment as that was, we still have out main event of the evening to come, and I can’t wait for this one.
Booker T: Sheamus and Mark Henry. These two guys destroyed each other at Summerslam, and we about to see ‘em go at it again.
*SOMEBODY’S GONNA GET IT*
The crowd descends into heat, as “The World’s Strongest Man”, Mark Henry enters the arena, and he looks as focused as ever, hoping to successfully induct Sheamus into his “Hall of Pain” tonight.
Michael Cole: This man has taken people out, he has put them onto the injured reserve list, and these just aren’t any men.
Josh Matthews: You’re right, Michael. The Big Show and Kane, two of the toughest men to ever have stepped foot in a WWE ring, have both been taken out by Mark Henry.
Henry is walking down the ramp, and when he reaches the bottom, there is a sudden commotion in the WWE Universe in the form of a very loud cheer, as Sheamus is charging down the ramp behind Henry, and Sheamus then hits an axe-handle to Henry, taking him fully by surprise! Henry then stumbles forwards, and The Celtic Warrior then goes in with another shot, causing Henry to fall further towards the ring, and Henry then stops to lean on the ring apron, but Sheamus is straight in there to bounce Henry’s head off of the ring apron! The referee now exits the ring to try and get Sheamus into the ring, but to no avail, as The Great White grabs Henry by the hair, and then bounces Henry’s head off of the steel ring steps this time!! Sheamus now sees this as an appropriate time to get Henry into the ring, which he manages to do, before sliding in after him.
Michael Cole: These two aren’t going to waste any time in performing lock ups, or any technical wrestling. I hope your folks are ready to see a fight; a pure and simple fight.
Main Event: Mark Henry vs Sheamus
The bell can finally ring now, and Sheamus then goes down to start wind-milling blows to Henry’s back and head, being encouraged by the WWE Universe all the way. Henry though is withstanding the hits, and slowly making his way back up to his feet, until he then pushes Sheamus back, and then gets up to his feet. The two men then go nose to nose in the centre of the ring, Henry infuriated by Sheamus’ pre-match attack, and the WWE Universe is now at fever pitch to see these two go at it again. Sheamus swings for a right, but Henry then grabs Sheamus’ head and then flattens him with a head butt! Any and all momentum that Sheamus had from the previous assault has now vanished, and it is the World’s Strongest Man on top now. Henry then gets a handful of bright orange hair and then throws Sheamus into the corner. Henry then takes a few steps back, before running in and crushing Sheamus in the corner! Sheamus comes out of the corner, and Henry then scoops him up and drops him down with a huge Scoop Slam! Mark Henry then makes the first cover of the match
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Sheamus powers out of that cover, but Henry is now not going to waste any time in carrying on his offense, as he then gets Sheamus back up to his feet once more, and then goes to whip him across the ring, but instead opts to pull him back and flatten him with a short arm clothesline! Much like the opening minutes of their Summerslam encounter, Mark Henry is in control. Henry now leans back against the ropes and propels himself forward, and then comes down on Sheamus with a huge splash! Henry goes for another cover, hooking the leg this time
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The frustration is now clearly starting to build inside Mark Henry, and he then starts just laying into Sheamus with right hand after right hand. Henry then screams “I’M GONNA KNOCK HIM OUT!” and then keeps going with the right hands to Sheamus’ face, and the referee then manages to somehow pull Henry away from his opponent, so Sheamus can have a little rest bite, but Henry is now back on the offensive, and he takes Sheamus and props him up on the middle rope, with Sheamus’ neck hanging over the rope. Henry then drives his knee into Sheamus’ back, and putting all the pressure on his neck, choking Sheamus out!! The referee then begins his 5 count, and Henry breaks it at 4, allowing Sheamus to catch his breath once again, but it is not for long, as Mark Henry then rebounds off of the opposite ropes and comes crashing down across the back of Sheamus’ neck, and Henry then lands on the outside!! Sheamus is now slumped over the middle rope, and Henry then gives Sheamus a hard right straight across the temple, and Sheamus then slumps down onto the mat. Henry then heaves himself back into the ring, and goes for another cover
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Great ring awareness from the Irishman, and Henry is now angry, so much so that he just kicks Sheamus’ arm, which causes The Great White to scream out in pain. Henry shows no sympathy as usual, and he then gets Sheamus up once again, and then Irish whips him into the ropes, and Sheamus comes back at Henry and Mark Henry then elevates him right above his head, and then allows Sheamus to free fall back down to the mat, and Sheamus then crashes right onto his chest, and he then immediately grabs his pectoral muscles to sell the move, and then falls onto his back to just try and get some air after that move. Henry meanwhile chuckles away at Sheamus’ predicament, and then grabs one of Sheamus’ arms and drags him over to the corner. Henry then picks a kid in the WWE Universe and shouts “I’M GONNA BREAK HIM!” before climbing up to the second rope and then trying to steady himself, but suddenly Sheamus bursts to life and then goes underneath Henry and Powerbombs him from the second rope!!! The ring just managed to take the impact, and Sheamus is now seated in the corner, looking in shock at what he just did. Henry starts to stir, and then is up to one knee. In an amazing move, Sheamus then grabs the top rope and pulls himself up onto the top turnbuckle! Sheamus is then crouched on the top rope, and he urges Mark Henry to get up and turn around, which Henry does, and Sheamus then leaps off of the top rope and connects with a flying shoulder block, which knocks Henry straight off of his feet!! Sheamus then jumps on top of Henry with a lateral press
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Sheamus lands back on his knees, and Henry is already up to a knee, and then in a move we’ve never seen before from Sheamus, he runs in and connects with a Shining Wizard style knee to Mark Henry’s head!!! The fans give a big pop from the new move, and Sheamus then jumps back up, and does his Celtic Cross taunt for the fans, and they all make their noise heard in the form of cheers. Sheamus then grabs Henry’s head, and places his colossal opponent’s frame in between the ring ropes, and starts to hammer away on Henry’s chest, each shot creating a huge slapping noise!! The referee then pulls Sheamus away, and Henry then moves out of the ropes. Henry stands on the apron, and he pushes Sheamus back towards the centre of the ring, but Sheamus then rolls backwards through, and charges at Henry, and then delivers a flying shoulder block, knocking Henry off of the apron!! There is a loud thud, as Henry falls straight onto his back right in front of the announce table, and Sheamus then looks at Henry in a vulnerable state, and then steps through the ropes against the referee’s protests and down onto the floor with Mark Henry. The ref begins the count.
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Sheamus starts to bring Henry up to his feet.
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Henry is up to a knee, and Sheamus clubs him in the back, the stiff shot reverberating around the arena.
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Henry now is up to both feet, and he then quickly grabs Sheamus and throws him into the ring apron!
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Sheamus then leans on the announce table to recover from the hit, and Henry goes for an over head punch, but Sheamus dodges it and Henry’s hand slams down onto the announce table, and Michael Cole almost jumps out of his seat!
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Sheamus takes a breath of relief, and Henry then recoils, holding his hand.
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Sheamus then strikes Henry with a hard right, which is returned.
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The count is almost up, and neither man show any indication of re-entering the ring, instead trading heavy blows.
10!!! Its over!!
Result: Double Count Out (9.46)
The bell rings to signal the end of the match, but it isn’t stopping the two goliaths, as they continue to trade brutal blows right in front of the announce table. Sheamus though cuts Henry off with a knee to the gut. Sheamus then removes the top off of the announce table, and then this is the cue for our commentators to fuck off, which they do. Sheamus then drops the sheet onto Henry, which doesn’t really stop Henry from getting to his feet any quicker. But Sheamus then picks out one of the monitors, and he sees Henry getting to his feet, but Henry ducks it!! Sheamus then turns back around, and Henry then quickly scoops him up, and gives him a World’s Strongest Slam through the announce table!!! It was all in one fluid motion, and a very small ‘HOLY SHIT’ chant breaks out in the arena, as Sheamus lays motionless on top of all the rubble, and Henry then breathes heavily over his opponent, and starts to walk round the ring to the back, as medics rush past him and the show ends to the arena in near silence as Sheamus is being tended to.
END SHOW
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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
CURRENT MATCH CARD
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty © vs Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov