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**iRock™** · 05-21-2008, 04:43 PM

WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
FRIDAY 9TH MAY, 2008
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

Friday Night SmackDown begins with a video recap of last week's edition of SmackDown, primarily featuring The Undertaker defeating Kane in a Title Unification Match, and The Big Show making his intentions clear, confronting The Undertaker.

"Rise Up"

The SmackDown Video Package plays, afterwards the camera pans the packed- out Savvis Center, as the pyrotechnics explode from the SmackDown HD Set.

"Crank It Up"

Pop, as The Big Show emrges from a pyro, and walks down the rampway, entering the ring and receiving a microphone from Justin Roberts.

The Big Show: Last week, on SmackDown, I made my intentions very clear to everybody. If you didn't realise what I was trying to get across, then I'm going to cut to the chase - I want the World Heavyweight Championship, and I'm going to do anything neccessary to achieve that.

Good reaction for The Big Show, and the camera focuses on a sign in the audience, stating "World's Largest Future World Heavyweight Champion."

The Big Show: The Undertaker, I bear no grudges against you, but right now, you're in a bad situation, because you are standing between me and the World Heavyweight Championship. I know you can see me, and I know that you can hear me. So, you, Undertaker, know very well what I want. Every time you look around, I'm gonna be there, waiting for my oppurtunity to take your World Heavyweight Championship. Being the fighting Champion I know you are, you won't refuse my request. Undertaker, I am officially challenging you for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Huge pop at The Big Show's challenge.

The Big Show: Anybody in the back who considers themself a worthy challenger, step aside, because the vacancy has now been filled. I've bided my time, and I'm ready to make the step up. Nobody will dare get in my way, and-

"Metalingus"

Major heat, and The Rated-R Superstar, Edge, emerges from a smoke pyro, staring a hole through The Big Show. Edge strides towards the ring, and immediately confronts The Big Show upon entering.

Edge: I was involved in other issues last week on SmackDown, but I must have missed something quite significant here. Less than two weeks ago, I was the only valid challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship. Next thing I know, my position has been taken by a big buffoon.

Cheap heat for Edge.

Edge: Big Show, it's been barely three months since you made your return to the WWE, and you are egotistical enough to consider youself a worthy challenger for the most prestigious prize on Friday Night SmackDown? Big Show, I withstood 4 months of rigorous rehabilitation to return when I was at the prime of my illustrious career, and now, I'm not even mentioned in the title picture? Quite honestly, I find this
unbelievable, and I find this diabolical.

More heat for Edge, and The Ultimate Oppurtunist's remarks provokes chants of "You Suck!"

The Big Show: You know what I find unbelievable, Edge? Being told that I'm egotistical by the WWE Superstar who was so desperate to get back in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, that he slept with the SmackDown General Manager.

Mixture of cheers and laughter, as Edge clenches his fists.

Edge: Big Show, you have no idea whatsoever of the love that Vickie Guerrero and I share. Besides, you wouldn't know anything about romance, due to how unappealing you are. You know what, I know what's behind your actions. You're jealous of me and my accomplishments, aren't you? Quite frankly, I can't blame you, man. Finally, you have something in common with the rest of the guys in the back.

Massive heat for Edge, and The Big Show smirks.

The Big Show: Edge, I know you're trying to diminish my credibility, but it's not gonna work. I've made my challenge, and I'm gonna stand by it. I'm not going to let an over-confident guy like you get in my way, so I'm going to become the World Heavyweight Champion sooner or later, and you can't do anything about it whatsoever.

Edge: Oh, can't I?

Edge clicks his fingers, and Curt Hawkins, Zack Ryder and Chavo Guerrero jump over a security wall, rushing into the ring and assaulting The Big Show. After a lengthy assault, The Rated-R Entourage hold The Big Show up, and Edge is about to pull the trigger on the spear, when the lights go out, and the familiar gong tolls. Moments later, the lights come back on, and The Undertaker is standing in front of Edge! Edge immediately flees, as do Chavo Guerrero and The Rated-R Entourage, until only The Undertaker and The Big Show remain in the ring, with The Big Show getting to his feet. The Undertaker stares at The Big Show menacingly, as the screen fades.

The camera switches backstage, where Chavo Guerrero is taping his wrists in his locker room, with Bam Neely looking over. Montel Vontavious Porter walks in, looking very focused. Bam Neely steps forward, and M.V.P signals for Bam Neely to calm down.

M.V.P: Yo, Chavo. Look man, we've got our Tag Team match against Kane and Matt Hardy later tonight, and I just wanna make sure we see eye-to-eye, know what I'm sayin'?

Chavo Guerrero: Look Montel, you don't need to worry about a thing. I haven't got a problem with teaming with you tonight, I'm looking forward to it, as a matter of fact. We've both had problems with Kane, I still do, and you've got issues with Matt Hardy. As long as we're both looking to achieve the same goal, everything's gonna go smoothly, esse.

M.V.P: You know, that's great, dog. Matt Hardy and Kane, they don't know what's coming to them tonight. It's great that-

M.V.P pauses, as the United States Champion, Matt Hardy, walks in beaming, to a huge pop, in deep contrast to the emotions of M.V.P and Chavo Guerrero.

Matt Hardy: Look, guys, I haven't got a problem with you two seeing eye-to-eye, but I can say the same for me and Kane. You two better not forget that Kane and I have both got the better of both of you before, and nothing's gonna be any different tonight.

Pop for Matt Hardy.

Matt Hardy: Montel, you better not forget that I beat you at Backlash, and-

M.V.P: Yeah, I know, and it was nothing but a fluke.

Heat for the former United States Champion.

M.V.P: I ALSO believe that last week, I left you in the ring flat on your back! Remember that, Matt? Although, I wouldn't be at all surprised if you don't.

More heat for M.V.P, and Matt Hardy smirks.

Matt Hardy: Oh yeah, I do remember, M.V.P, and I won't forget it. Whatever I do to you later tonight, you and I can classify it as a little payback.

Good reaction for Matt Hardy, and the United States Champion exits the picture, leaving M.V.P and Chavo Guerrero disgusted.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

MATCH 1

Deuce & Domino w/Maryse
vs Shannon Moore & Jimmy Wang Yang

ENDING: Domino has Shannon Moore in a standing headlock momentarily, but Moore manages to fight out of the predicament, and pushes Domino against the ropes. Shannon Moore executes a dropkick, directed at the spine of Domino, and Domino goes tumbling out of the ring! Shannon Moore takes a big risk, and goes flying to the outside of the ring, taking down Domino with a suicide dive! Moore and Domino both crash painfully into the security wall, and the audience look on with concern. Shannon Moore and Domino both eventually answer the ten-count, and slug it out, exchanging right-hand blows. Domino kicks Shannon Moore in the groin, and lays out the Resident Reject with a DDT! Domino hooks the leg of Shannon Moore, as referee Mike Posey makes the count,

1......

2......

..No! Shannon Moore gets the shoulder up!

Domino gets Shannon Moore to his feet, and irish whips Moore into the corner of the ring, where Domino's Tag Team partner, Deuce, is standing close by. Domino tags in Deuce, and the duo hammer into Shannon Moore with a flurry of stomps, forcing Shannon Moore down to the level of the bottom turnbuckle. Deuce grabs Shannon Moore by the hair, and pummels Shannon Moore with clubbing blows to the forehead. Deuce irish whips Shannon Moore against the ropes, and clotheslines Moore to the canvas! Deuce stomps repeatedly at Shannon Moore, until referee Mike Posey holds Deuce back. Deuce locks Shannon Moore in an armbar, but Shannon Moore eventually gets to the ropes, and Deuce is forced to let go. Deuce kicks Shannon Moore in the head, and makes the cover,

1......

2...Shannon Moore kicks out!

Deuce smirks, and lifts Shannon Moore up. Deuce wrenches Shannon Moore's arm, and floors Moore with an armdrag. Deuce looks to follow up with a leg drop, but Shannon Moore moves out of the way in the nick of time! Deuce is sitting up on the canvas, but Shannon Moore knocks Deuce's lights out, with a firm kick to the skull of Deuce! Shannon Moore struggles to the corner of the ring, and tags in a fresh and raring-to-go Jimmy Wang Yang, who rushes into action, knocking Domino off the ring apron and down to the concrete floor, and clotheslining a groggy Deuce back down to the mat. Jimmy Wang Yang climbs to the top turnbuckle, and eagerly anticipates Deuce to get to his feet. Deuce recovers, and Jimmy Wang Yang leaps towards Deuce, connecting with a breathtaking hurricarana! Jimmy Wang Yang gets the audience fired up, and covers Deuce,

1......

2......

......Domino interferes, and breaks up the cover!

Domino attempts an attack on Jimmy Wang Yang, but Wang Yang fires the first shot, knocking Domino out with an enzuguri! Jimmy Wang Yang turns round, to be greeted with a clothesline from Deuce! Deuce trash-talks to Jimmy Wang Yang, and gets Jimmy Wang Yang to his feet. Deuce lifts Jimmy Wang Yang, and positions Jimmy Wang Yang on the top turnbuckle. Deuce has Jimmy Wang Yang in position for a superplex, but Jimmy Wang Yang pushes Deuce off the top turnbuckle! Luckily, Deuce has a safe landing, and manages to get back to his feet, but Jimmy Wang Yang scores with his signature top-rope moonsault! Jimmy Wang Yang hooks the leg of Deuce,

1......

2......

......3! Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore win!

"Gonna Punch Somebody Tonight"

Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore have their hands raised by referee Mike Posey, and the two embrace to a good reaction, and celebrate their victory, as Domino and Maryse check on Deuce.

The camera switches backstage, where Shawn Michaels walks through a set of double-doors, to a deafening ovation. Shawn Michaels walks past almost the entire roster, who look on with an expression of jealousy. Shawn Michaels is about to enter a locker room, when Lena Yada comes running up to HBK, with a microphone.

Lena Yada: Shawn Michaels, later on tonight, you will sign a contract to sign on as an official SmackDown Superstar. Shawn, why are you signing?

Shawn Michaels: Well, Lena, my decision is all down to one man, and that's Batista.

Heat at mention of Batista.

Shawn Michaels: Everybody else has coped with Ric Flair's retirement, and everybody has forgiven me, and they have understood my reasons for what I did. But not Batista. There's a lot more guys in the back that have known Ric Flair for longer than Dave Batista, and if they can handle Ric not being around, then he can. Dave, I've tried to beat some sense into you, but you've haven't quite got the message yet, have you? I'm going to be wherever you are, until you can finally handle not having Naitch around. You provoked me to come here, Dave, and here I am, on Friday Night SmackDown.

Lena Yada: Shawn Michaels, this past Monday on Raw, you challenged Batista to a last man standing match at Judgment Day. Have you stood by your words this week?

Shawn Michaels: When I challenged Batista to a last man standing match, I damn well meant it. What I said, and did, on Raw, it was a promise. On Monday, I got just a small amount of the redemption I will get at your expense, and the process will be complete at Judgment Day, when I'm the last......man......standing.

Big pop for HBK, and Shawn Michaels walks away, as the camera switches back to the Savvis Center.

MATCH 2

Natalya
vsMichelle McCool

ENDING: Natalya irish whips Michelle McCool into the corner of the ring, and Natalya follows up with a clothesline. Michelle McCool groggily approaches the center of the ring, and Natalya sends McCool to the mat with a snap suplex! Natalya stomps at Michelle McCool's mid-section, and succeeds the series of stomps with a leg drop! Natalya grabs Michelle McCool by the hair, and wrenches the arm of Michelle McCool. Natalya attempts to clothesline Michelle McCool, but McCool dodges the attempt, and connects with a neckbreaker! Michelle McCool makes the cover,

1......

2......

..The match isn't over! Natalya kicks out!

Michelle McCool gets Natalya to her feet, and irish whips the Canadian against the ropes. Natalya comes running back, and Michelle McCool kicks Natalya in the midsection. Michelle McCool sends Natalya to the mat with a scoop slam, and the All-American climbs to the turnbuckle, eagerly anticipating Natalya Neidhart to get to her feet. Natalya recovers, and Michelle McCool pulls the trigger on a cross body, but Natalya amazingly manages to counter, witha dropkick in mid-air! Natalya hooks the leg of Michelle McCool, as referee Wes Adams makes the count,

1......

2......

......No! Michelle McCool gets her foot on the rope!

Natalya glares at the referee Wes Adams in disbelief, and stomps repeatedly at Michelle McCool in sheer frustration. Natalya gets Michelle McCool to her feet, and kicks McCool in the mid-section. Natalya floors Michelle McCool with an enzuguri, and follows up with an elbow drop. Natalya gets Michelle McCool to her feet, and irish whips the All-American into the corner of the ring. Natalya Neidhart seats Michelle McCool on the top turnbuckle, and connects with a hurricarana from the top turnbuckle! Natalya slowly gets to her feet after several moments, and locks Michelle McCool in a devastating sharpshooter! Michelle McCool does her absolute best to try to get to the ropes, but McCool has no other choice, and taps out to the sharpshooter!

Natalya refuses to let go of Michelle McCool, and the bell tolls repeatedly. Referee Wes Adams tries to restrain Natalya, but the Canadian ignores Wes Adams' orders. Natalya eventually lets go, and leaves the ring to tons of heat, as EMTS rush down to the ring, and load Michelle McCool onto a stretcher, as the audience look on with concern.

The camera cuts backstage, where the scene is set in General Manager Vickie Guerrero's office. Edge is at Vickie Guerrero's side, looking very serious.

Edge: Vickie, baby, you saw what happened earlier. The Big Show's gonna do whatever it takes to anialate me tonight, whenever, wherever. What am I gonna do? Chavo's got a match, Curt and Zak have got a WWE Tag Team Championship match, there's nobody in the Familia to back me up tonight.

Vickie Guerrero: Don't worry, baby, I've got it all covered for you.

Edge: I couldn't thank you enough, Vickie-kins. What's your plan?

Vickie Guerrero: Edge, I've discussed the possibilities with Teddy, and I've thought of an ideal main-event tonight, involving you, baby. It's going to be The Big Show and The Undertaker versus Edge......

Huge pop.

Edge: What?! Why are you-

Vickie Guerrero: Wait, I'm not finished. It will be The Big Show, The Undertaker and a partner of their choice versus you, Edge......and two partners of your choice, in a 6-man Tag Team match!

Pop at Vickie Guerrero's announcement.

Vickie Guerrero: After that, I'll announce the Main Event for Judgment Day, where my baby will become the new World Heavyweight Champion, I know it.

Edge: That sounds good to me, Vickie-kins. How can I ever repay you?

Vickie Guerrero: I think you know......

Edge: Oh, I know.

Edge kneels down, and closes in on Vickie Guerrero. Edge and Vickie Guerrero share a kiss which gets out of hand, and there's no holding back, as SmackDown heads into a commercial break.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

MATCH 3

WWE Tag Team Championships
John Morrison & The Miz (C)
vsThe Rated-R Entourage

ENDING: John Morrison kicks Zack Ryder in the mid-section, and irish whips Ryder against the ropes. John Morrison floors Zack Ryder with a hip toss, and follows up with a standing moonsault! John Morrison pummels Zack Ryder with clubbing blows, but Morrison is held back by referee Jim Korderas. John Morrison stomps repeatedly at Zack Ryder, and gets the Edge-Head to his feet. John Morrison irish whips Zack Ryder into the corner of the ring, and tags in The Miz, who rushes into the ring, and stomps Zack Ryder down to the bottom turnbuckle. The Miz lifts Zack Ryder up, and takes down Zack Ryder with a clothesline. The Miz locks Zack Ryder in a boston crab submission, and Zack Ryder is writhing in agony. However, Zack Ryder eventually manages to reach the bottom rope, and The Miz is forced to let go of Zack Ryder by referee Jim Korderas. The Miz gets Zack Ryder to his feet, and goes for a suplex, but Zack Ryder slips out of The Miz's grasps in mid-air, and rolls up the WWE Tag Team Champion,

1......

2......

..No! The Miz kicks out!

Zack Ryder kicks The Miz firmly in the mid-section, and stomps repeatedly at The Miz. Zack Ryder lifts The Miz up, and tags in Curt Hawkins, who rushes in, and The Rated-R Entourage execute a double-suplex! Curt Hawkins taunts The Miz as well as John Morrison, and locks The Miz in a headlock, but The Miz fights to his feet, and completes the counter with a back drop! The Miz gets to his feet, and grabs Curt Hawkins by the hair. The Miz tosses Curt Hawkins to the outside of the ring. The Miz follows in a more conventional manner, and slams Curt Hawkin's skull into the security wall. The Miz pummels Curt Hawkins momentarily, and backs away near the ringpost. The Miz charges towards Curt Hawkins, and clotheslines Curt Hawkins over the security wall! The Miz stomps repeatedly at Curt Hawkins in the audience area, and hurls Hawkins back over the security wall. The Miz enters the ring, before exiting again presumably to break the ring-out count, and resumes the assault on Curt Hawkins. The Miz spinebusters Curt Hawkins into the ring apron, and taunts Curt Hawkins, getting a surprisingly good, non-artificial reaction. Suddenly, Zack Ryder gets involved, and clotheslines The Miz down to the concrete floor! Zack Ryder and, eventually, Curt Hawkins assault The Miz, but John Morrison climbs to the top turnbuckle, and leaps to the outside of the ring, taking down Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins with an undoubtedly breath-taking corkscrew moonsault! Chants of "Holy S**t!" break out, and The Miz and Curt Hawkins re-enter the ring in the nick of time before the match results in a double count-out, and The Miz , once recovered, floors Curt Hawkins with a russian leg sweep. The Miz slowly hooks the leg of Curt Hawkins, as the referee, Jim Korderas, makes the cover,

1......

2......

......It's not over yet! Curt Hawkins gets his foot on the rope!

The Miz stares a hole of disbelief through referee Jim Korderas, and slams his fists at the canvas repeatedly in frustration. The Miz gets to his feet, and climbs to the top turnbuckle. However, Zack Ryder unseats The Miz, and The Miz is stuck on the top turnbuckle. Curt Hawkins gets to his feet, and joins The Miz on the top turnbuckle. Curt Hawkins grabs firm hold of The Miz, and superplexes The Miz from the top turnbuckle! Curt Hawkins tags in Zack Ryder, who looks to take immedite advantage, covering The Miz,

1......

2......

......The Miz gets the shoulder up!

Zack Ryder shakes his head in disappointment, and runs his hand through his hair. Zack Ryder gets The Miz to his feet, and irish whips The Miz against the ropes. Zack Ryder attempts a clothesline, but The Miz ducks the attempt, and connects with the reality check! Instead of covering Zack Ryder, The Miz tags in John Morrison, who immediately lifts up Zack Ryder, and nails Zack Ryder with a corkscrew neckbreaker! John Morrison makes the cover,

1......

2......

......3! John Morrison and The Miz retain the WWE Tag Team Championships!

"Ain't No Make Believe"

John Morrison and The Miz celebrate their victory, and hold their WWE Tag Team Championships high. Zack Ryder slowly gets to his feet, but is laid out by John Morrison, who hits Ryder with the Tag Team Title! John Morrison and The Miz leave to a mixed response, as the screen fades.

The camera switches backstage, where Edge is standing in his locker room, talking to somebody on his cell phone.

Edge: You'll do it? Seriously? Don't worry, if you're getting ready for Raw this Monday, then you don't have to come tonight. Are you sure? Thanks man, I owe you one, big time. Okay, see you out there. Bye.

Edge hangs up his cell phone.

Edge: One down, one to go. Those bastards won't know what's coming to them. Alright, next one. Ah, I've got just the guy to call.

Edge dials a number into his cell phone, and makes another call as the screen fades.

A Judgment Day advertisement enters the screen.

Narrator: When you accomplish such a feat, there is no turning back. No time to regret, no time to ponder. But an immortal shall fight on and persevere to cement their legacy, letting the past be the past, and continuing until incapable. The hunter is now the hunted, and for the target......There shall be double-trouble. For the King Of Kings, this is his kingdom to command, and shall anialate all who dare impose war. World Wrestling Entertainment presents Judgment Day, on May 18th, in HD. In anarchy we trust.

MATCH 4

Matt Hardy & Kane
vs M.V.P & Chavo Guerrero w/ Bam Neely

ENDING: M.V.P unleashes repeated chops at the chest of Matt Hardy, and irish whips Hardy against the ropes. M.V.P goes for a clothesline, but Matt Hardy ducks the attempt, and floors M.V.P with a clothesline of his own. Matt Hardy follows up with a leg drop, and pummels M.V.P with clubbing blows to the forehead. Matt Hardy gets M.V.P to his feet, and wrenches the Ballin' Superstar's arm. Matt Hardy kicks M.V.P in the mid-section, and attempts a twist of fate, but M.V.P wriggles free of the predicament, and connects with a reverse DDT! M.V.P performs his "Ballin'" taunt to some heat, and drives an elbow into Matt Hardy's abdomen. M.V.P covers Matt Hardy,

1......

2......

..Matt Hardy gets the shoulder up! It's not over!

M.V.P stomps repeatedly at Matt Hardy, and tags in Chavo Guerrero, who immediately gets Matt Hardy to his feet, and executes an outstanding dropkick. Chavo Guerrero looks down cunningly at the United States Champion, and rubs his boot into Matt Hardy's eyes, and is restrained by referee Charles Robinson. Chavo Guerrero lifts up Matt Hardy, and executes a snap suplex to the canvas. Chavo Guerrero springboards off the ropes, looking to connect with a frogsplash, but crashes into the kneecaps of Matt Hardy, and rolls across the ring in agony. Matt Hardy crawls over to the corner of the ring, and tags in Kane, who prevents Chavo Guerrero from tagging in M.V.P in the nick of time. Kane levels Chavo Guerrero with an uppercut, and grabs M.V.P by the throat! With one hand, Kane lifts M.V.P into the ring! Kane retains control of M.V.P's throat, but Chavo Guerrero runs at Kane. However, Matt Hardy makes the save, clotheslining Guerrero to the canvas! Matt Hardy exits the ring, as Kane chokeslams M.V.P, and then hurls the former United States Champion out of the ring. Kane gets Chavo Guerrero to his feet, and irish whips the Mexican Warrior against the ropes. Kane executes a sidewalk slam, and hooks the leg,

1......

2......

......No! Chavo Guerrero kicks out!

Kane stares a hole through referee Charles Robinson, and lifts up Chavo Guerrero. Kane looks to connect with a scoop slam, but Chavo Guerrero slips off Kane's back, and chops down The Big Red Machine with a drop toe hold. Chavo Guerrero locks Kane in a leg lock, but Kane eventually manages to reach the ropes. Chavo Guerrero stands up, hands on hips, and Guerrero's eyes suddenly brighten up. Chavo Guerrero calls in M.V.P, and the two lay out Kane with a double suplex. That isn't all, as Guerrero and M.V.P execute another suplex, and then complete the trifecta of suplexes! Chavo Guerrero climbs to the top turnbuckle, takes a while due to excessive taunting gaining tons of heat, and pulls the trigger on a frogsplash, but Kane catches Chavo Guerrero by the throat while still laying on the mat, and gets to his feet while still holding onto Guerrero. Kane scores with a chokeslam, and makes the cover as referee Charles Robinson makes the count,

1......

2......

......3! That's all she wrote!

"Slow Chemical"

Kane and Matt Hardy have their hands raised by referee Charles Robinson, and the duo celebrate their victory, while M.V.P checks on Chavo Guerrero with a look of disappointment on his face.

The camera switches backstage, where Eve Torres is standing by.

Eve Torres: Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to my guest at this time......The Rated-R Superstar, Edge!

The brief moments of silence are abruptly broken, as Edge walks in with a jubilant expression on his face, getting tons of heat.

Eve Torres: Edge, in just moments, you step into the ring with The Big Show, The Undertaker and one partner of their choice, to face you and two partners of your choosing. Edge, can you give us any hints on who your partners are going to be?

Edge: You know, Eve, I would love to......

Eve Torres: So......

Edge: But I'm not gonna. Why? Because these people don't deserve to know. These people have given me nothing, so why should I give anything in return? Look, the fact of the matter is, I'm not dropping any kind of "hints" whatsoever. When it comes down to the point, the Rated-R Superstar always has all the tricks up his sleeve, and nothing's gonna change tonight. That's how I've made my career. Three of my four World Title reigns, I've pulled out all the stops in my favour, when I cash in the surprise factor. That's just my personality. I don't give a damn who The Undertaker and The Big Show have lined up, because the only thing that matters is me, and my plans, and that's the way it should be. At the end of tonight, these half-witted people will be standing on their feet, coming to their senses, and showing their appreciation for The Rated-R Superstar.

Major heat for Edge.

Edge: Although I am in St. Louis, Missouri, so I better not keep my hopes high.

More chep heat for The Rated-R Superstar.

Edge: After tonight, everybody will know my intentions, and I will let them be known loud and clear. You know how the saying goes, actions speak louder than words.

Heat, as Edge walks out of the scene, as SmackDown heads into a commercial break.

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Friday Night SmackDown returns, with the Raw Rebound. The Raw Rebound includes highlights primarily of the rivalry between WWE Champion Triple H, Chris Jericho and Randy Orton, with highlights of the opening segment, William Regal announcing Chris Jericho versus Umaga, Chris Jericho defeating Umaga via disqualification, and William Regal announcing a WWE Championship triple-threat match at Judgment Day with John Cena as special guest referee.

The camera switches to the Savvis Center, where the ring is adorned with a red carpet, and a table situated in the center of the squared circle, a contract and pen resting on top. SmackDown assistant General Manager Theodore Long is standing by the table, a microphone in hand.

Theodore Long: Alright, playas, now's the moment. You are all about to witness Shawn Michaels sign an exclusive contract with Friday Night SmackDown!

Great response from the St. Louis audience.

Theodore Long: Now, I'm a very busy man, so I ain't got all night for this. So Shawn Michaels, come on down!

"Sexy Boy"

The St. Louis fans rise to their feet and go wild, as Shawn Michaels emerges from the back, and walks down the aisle to the delight of the audience. HBK enters the ring, shaking hands with Theodore Long and receiving a microphone.

Theodore Long: Okay, Shawn, it's now or never. This contract fulfills every single one of your requirements, so all you have to do is sign. Any words before you officially become a SmackDown Superstar?

Shawn Michaels: I sure do, Teddy, and what I'm about to say is directed towards you, Dave Batista. I know you're back there, livid that you're taking a backseat to HBK, so you can hear me. Dave, I'm not coming to SmackDown for the money for the fame, and I'm not coming for the money. I'm coming to SmackDown, so I can beat some sense into your thoughtless, careless head. I hope you watch closely as I sign this very contract that is right in front of me, because this event is only the beginning of your future.

Shawn Michaels lays his microphone on the table, to a faint pop.

Theodore Long: Well, thank you for those words, Shawn. Now, could you please sign the contract, so we can finalise the deal?

Shawn Michaels: Sure thing, Teddy, this is what I've been waiting for.

Shawn Michaels picks up the pen, and signs the SmackDown contract, to a huge pop. Shawn Michaels smirks at the audience, when......

"I Walk Alone"

Heat, as The Animal Batista, wearing casual gear and shades, heads down the rampway, looking disgruntled. Batista grabs Theodore Long's microphone from Long's grasps, and removes his shades at the sight of Shawn Michaels.

Batista: Everything that you just said, Shawn, was total bulls**t. I have never heard so much crap come from somebody's mouth in a long time.

Major heat for Batista.

Batista: You're only here so you can overshadow me, aren't you? You're afraid to admit that it's you, not me, who's taking a backseat right now between the two of us. What kind of publicity stunt is this, Shawn? This is a new low, even for you, Shawn Michaels. The first oppurtunity I get, I'm gonna kick your ass so badly, you'll wish you didn't come here, and you'll be packing your bags straight away. Right here, right now, is one of the best oppurtunities I'm gonna get to do so, so you better stand your ground, Shawn. There's nobody to save you over here on SmackDown. There's no Triple H, there's no, dare I say, Ric Flair, which is all thanks to you, so you're alone in the doghouse, right in front of the guy who's gonna anialate you whenever he wants.

Tons of heat for Batista.

Shawn Michaels: I'm in the doghouse? If anybody's in the doghouse, then it's you, Dave. I've got the upper hand between the two of us, Dave, so you're at a blatant disadvantage. I've been in this business a lot longer than you have, Dave, so-

Batista: And that's exactly why I'm the better man right now, Shawn! I remember that you challenged me to a match at Judgment Day - A Last Man Standing match. And that's partially why I'm out here, but that's completely why I'm out here now, as I couldn't put a stop to this total fiasco.

More heat for The Animal.

Batista: So Shawn, I wanna let you know that I accept your challenge to a Last Man Standing match at Judgment Day!

Big pop at Batista accepting HBK's challenge.

Batista: Shawn, this is the beginning of the end for you, because from this point onwards, I am gonna do whatever it possibly takes to make your unfulfilling life a living hell.

Big heat for Batista, and Batista looks round the Savvis Center.

Batista: And you know what, Shawn? I think I'll start now!

Batista drops the microphone, crashing to the canvas with a thud. Batista suddenly kicks Shawn Michaels in the mid-section, and Batista bombs Shawn Michaels through the table!

Batista: See you at Judgment Day.

"I Walk Alone"

Batista leaves the ring to tons of heat, as Shawn Michaels lies over the broken table, unconscious.

The camera switches backstage, where Edge is walking down a corridor. Footsteps are heard behind Edge, and a shadow can be seen.

Edge: Okay, this is it. You guys ready?

???: Yeah, I'm ready.

???: Me too.

Edge and the two induviduals, still unknown, walk down the corridor, as the camera crosses to another area of the Savvis Center, where The Big Show, without The Undertaker at his side, is walking down a corridor.

The Big Show: Let's go.

???: It's time.

The Big Show and the unknown induvidual continue to walk down the corridor, but a water bottle can be seen rolling across the ground. The camera switches back to the squared circle.

"Metalingus"

Massive heat, as Edge strides down the rampway upon emerging from a smoke pyro. Edge has a microphone in hand, and stops before entering the ring.

Edge: Okay, people, allow me to introduce to you my two tag team partners for tonight. This man is a well-known name on Wall Street, he is a self-made millionaire, and he is the longest reigning World Champion in SmackDown history. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you......John "Bradshaw" Layfield!

"Longhorn"

Major heat, as John "Bradshaw" Layfield enters the Savvis Center, as Edge applauds, looking on in delight.

Edge: But, that's not all. Because my second and final partner is a man who has rose to prominence killing legends. He is a 3-time World Champion......Ladies and gentlemen, the Legend Killer and my former Rated-RKO compatriot, Randy Orton!

"Burn In My Light"

Heat, as Randy Orton, who walks cockily down the rampway, joining JBL and Edge. The trio enter the ring together, and wait for their opponents to arrive.

"Crank It Up"

The Big Show enters the ring to a big pop, and walks down the rampway, immediately entering the ring, and provoking Edge, Randy Orton and JBL to exit.

"Deadman's Symphony"

The lights go out, and the crowd go berzerk, as The Undertaker emerges from the smoke pyro, and slowly drifts down the aisle, as Edge looks on hesitantly.

The Big Show: Edge, those are some good tag team partners you've got there, but me and The Undertaker will not be outdone by a long shot. Let me introduce you to OUR tag team partner......

"Time To Play The Game"

The biggest pop of the night, as the WWE Champion Triple H arrives in the Savvis Center, and heads down the rampway.

MATCH 5

The Big Show, The Undertaker & Triple H
vsEdge, Randy Orton and John "Bradshaw" Layfield

ENDING: Randy Orton traps The Undertaker in a standing headlock, but moments later, The Undertaker pushes Orton against the ropes, and floors the Legend Killer with a big boot! The Undertaker follows up with a throat-crushing leg drop, and tags in Triple H, who is in no rush to enter the ring, and looks down at Randy Orton, smirking. Triple H gets Randy Orton to his feet, still beaming, but The Game's expression suddenly turns very serious, and Triple H pummels Randy Orton with his taped-up right hand repeatedly. Triple H irish whips Randy Orton against the ropes, and smashes Orton's skull with a high knee! Triple H stomps relentlessly at Randy Orton's mid-section, and looks to follow up with a leg drop, but Randy Orton moves out of the way. Randy Orton takes advantage with immediate effect, kicking Triple H in the mid-section, with The King Of Kings on his knees. Randy Orton gets Triple H to his feet, and nails The Game with an uppercut, sending a groggy Triple H into the corner of the ring. Randy Orton follows up with a clothesline, and rounds off the assault with a neckbreaker! Randy Orton makes the cover,

1......

2......

...No! Triple H gets the shoulder up!

Randy Orton stomps repeatedly at Triple H, and tags in John Bradshaw Layfield, who flattens Triple H with a boot to the skull! JBL gets Triple H to his feet, and wrenches the arm of the WWE Champion. JBL looks to connect with a clothesline, but Triple H counters the attempt, and floors JBL with a back drop. Triple H waits for JBL to recover, and when the Self-Made Millionaire gets to his feet, JBL groggily walks into a spinebuster, courtesy of Triple H! Triple H gets pumped up, but The Rated-R Superstar tags himself into the match, laying out Triple H with an Edge-cution! Edge nails The Big Show and The Undertaker respectively with cheap shots, but neither become unsettled, and don't take it too kindly. The Undertaker retaliates with a clubbing blow to the skull of Edge, and The Ultimate Oppurtunist walks into a drop toe hold from Triple H, who is still on the canvas. Triple H struggles to his feet eventually, and locks Edge in a figure-four leg lock! "Woooo" chants echoe through the Savvis Center, and Edge writhes in agony. However, Randy Orton pulls Triple H out of the ring, to major heat. Triple H tags in The Big Show from the outside of the ring, and chases Randy Orton up the rampway! This has now become a 2-on-2 tag team match, Edge and JBL versus The Big Show and The Undertaker, and The Big Show lifts Edge to his feet. The Big Show lifts Edge high into the air, and drops Edge to the canvas with a thud, with a gorilla press. The Big Show rolls Edge over, and hooks the leg,

1......

2......

......JBL interferes, breaking up the cover!

Referee Micky Henson orders JBL out of the ring, and The Big Show tries to get his hands on the Media Maven. The Big Show turns around, but is laid out with a spear by Edge! Edge then goes to spear The Undertaker, but The Undertaker sidesteps the attempt, and Edge goes through the ropes, crashing into the Announce Table! The Undertaker assaults Edge, hurling The Rated-R Superstar into the steel steps, before throwing Edge back into the ring. Several moments later, The Big Show gets to his feet, and suddenly grabs JBL by the throat! With one hand, The Big Show chokeslams JBL down to the concrete floor, to a great reaction, and taunts the audience. The Big Show lifts Edge to his feet, grabs Edge by the throat, and connects with a chokeslam! The Big Show makes the cover, as referee Micky Henson makes the count,

1......

2......

......3! That's all she wrote!

"Crank It Up"

Big pop, as The Big Show, The Undertaker and the absent Triple H are announced as the winners of the match, and The Big Show and The Undertaker have a confrontation.

???: Cut the music! Just hold it right there!

The camera switches to the HD Set, where Vickie Guerrero is being wheeled out by Theodore Long on the stage, getting tons of heat.

Vickie Guerrero: Big Show, Undertaker, I am ashamed of you, for anialating your opponent and my lover in such a brutal, un-neccessary manner.

Heat for Vickie Guerrero, as JBL trudges past the SmackDown General Manager, holding his head.

Vickie Guerrero: You two should save your antics for the next time you three meet......Which brings me to Judgment Day. In just 9 days time, it is Judgment Day, and SmackDown have not yet made their Main Event. That will now be changed, and at Judgment Day, it will be The Undertaker defending the World Heavyweight Championship against The Big Show and Edge in a triple-threat match!

Big pop at the announcement of Judgment Day's Main Event, and The Undertaker suddenly grabs The Big Show by the throat! With all his strength, The Undertaker lifts The Big Show off the ground, and lays out The World's Largest Athlete with a chokeslam! Edge slowly gets up, and The Undertaker lifts Edge into position for a tombstone piledriver. The Undertaker lays out Edge with the tombstone piledriver, and the lights go out, as Vickie Guerrero looks on in horror.

"Deadman's Symphony"

The Undertaker poses with his World Heavyweight Championship to a big pop, as SmackDown goes off the air.

END OF SHOW

QUICK RESULTS

Shannon Moore & Jimmy Wang Yang
def. Deuce & Domino w/ Maryse

Natalya
def.Michelle McCool

WWE Tag Team Championships
John Morrison & The Miz (C)
def.The Rated-R Entourage

Matt Hardy & Kane
def. M.V.P & Chavo Guerrero w/ Bam Neely

The Big Show, The Undertaker & Triple H
def.Edge, Randy Orton and John "Bradshaw" Layfield

Melvisboy · 05-22-2008, 02:11 PM

Melvisboy's SmackDown Review

Big Show for the World Heavyweight Championship... Awesome. Great to see that he definitely is going for the Championship, as he showed last week. Nice promo, I could really imagine this happening on my TV screen. Well done, 9/10.

Chavo, two promos in a row, and no break. By taping his wrists, it made it look like he had been in his changing room for a while, too. Not very realistic, but mostly, the speech was good. Matt Hardy was a bit off, but he's always hard to write for. Ok promo, 6/10.

Tag Team Match was good, lots of near falls, very realistic. I would expect Moore and Wang Yang to win, mainly because D 'n' D... well, they're rubbish. No Cherry supporting Moore and Wang Yang? Doesn't matter. Good match, 8/10.

Nice, realistic HBK promo. Builds up well to his contract signing later. HBK sort of assumes that Batista will accept his challenge, but then again, everyone would assume that. Anyway, good promo. 9/10.

Good diva match, if Natalya was going to win, it would be with the Sharpshooter. Natalya's streak keeps going, but for how long? Anyway, good match, 8/10.

Great ME announced, and I can definitely imagine the snog-fest at the end. Very realistic promo, cannot wait for the partners that everyone will choose. 10/10.

Miz/Morrison keep the titles, which means more cocky Dirt Sheet. Goody! Anyway, much rather them as Champs than Hawkins and Ryder, and that lowers the momentum of the 'familia' heading into Judgement Day. Nice match, 8/10.

Short and sweet Edge promo, made me think 'Orton'. Still, made me wonder. 8/10.

Great Tag match, really interesting participants, and a great finish. Good to see Kane win heading into Judgement Day, builds his momentum and further drops that of Chavo, and the 'familia' as a whole. Good match, 9/10.

Wow. Don't mess with Edge. He really insulted the whole crowd and bragged about himself. Really wants you want to kill the Rated R Superstar. Great writing, well done, and great suspense, well done.