I know this isn't my best work, but I'm hopin' I'll be able to turn it around once I get back into a groove
Friday Night Smackdown
May 4, 2008
Rise Up 2006
The theme song of Smackdown plays to kick off it's first show post-draft and once it's finished we are taken to a screen shot of the crowd, who seem very amped up for the show tonight. Many fans are on their feet as the opening pyro goes off, to which we are greeted, as always, by Smackdown announcers Michael Cole and John 'Bradshaw' Layfield.
Michael Cole: Hello everyone, I'm Michael Cole and along with my partner John 'Bradshaw' Layfield, we are happy to present to you tonight's edition of Friday Night Smackdown, with us now on the road to Smackdown's next Pay-Per-View extravaganza, Judgment Day, which is just sixteen days away!
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: But before we get started there we have to remind our fans about what happened five nights ago at Backlash, Michael.
Michael Cole: Ah yes, for those of you who didn't order Backlash this past Sunday on pay-per-view, in a Smackdown-only match, the Undertaker defeated Batista and Kane in a Triple Threat Match to retain his World Heavyweight Championship that he won at Wrestlemania 23 by pinning Batista.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Batista wasn't a happy guy after the match because it was him who got Kane out of the picture for a few moments, only for the Undertaker to steal a victory off him.
Michael Cole: However, with all of the wrestlers that have been moved to Smackdown thanks to the draft, Batista might not get many more chances to try and win back his World Heavyweight Championship.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: I was at the draft show on Monday, Michael, and let me tell you, Smackdown hit the jackpot in the draft. Chris Masters, Marcus Cor Von, Umaga, and the big one... future Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels have all been brought over here to change Friday Nights. There isn't going to be a thing called an easy victory anymore on Smackdown, let me tell you that. Every single man on this roster is ready to go every single show, and if you have a bad day you may be out on the losing end.
Michael Cole: Smackdown certainly did flex it's muscles on Monday, but it's not to say that we didn't take some hits too. Gone are former United States Champion Chris Benoit and Kane. Mr. Money In The Bank Mr. Kennedy has been moved to ECW and has already made his debut there...
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Which was a ridiculous move if I've ever seen one, Michael.
Michael Cole: What are you talking about JBL?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Both Jonathan Coachman and Mick Foley were scared that Smackdown was going to become too strong of a brand that they couldn't compete with even if they combined their rosters, so they rigged it so we lost some of our big name main eventers. I'm surprised the Undertaker and Batista aren't on RAW or ECW as well.
Michael Cole: John, while I'm disappointed with the leaving of some of our superstars just like yourself, that opens the gates for many fresh faces, which is what the draft is all about.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Michael the draft isn't supposed to be rigged so that the strongest brand gets some of it's top superstars taken away. And that's what happened Monday night. It's a sham, I tell you.
Michael Cole: Well, whatever it may be, what's done is done, and Smackdown is now on the road to Judgment Day, which is not very far away.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: And Teddy Long continues to prove that he's the best general manager in the company today, as the main event for tonight has already been announced.
Michael Cole: And what a main event it will be, JBL. We all know how much Batista wants another one-on-one shot with the Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship, and he will have a chance to get that fight tonight, as he's one of the four participants in a fatal fourway for the number one contendership to the Undertaker's World Heavyweight Championship, with the winner facing the Deadman in the main event at Judgment Day.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Batista's not gonna have a cakewalk though, as he's gonna have to beat Shawn Michaels, William Regal, and King Booker to meet the Champion.
Michael Cole: Yes, it looks to be quite a main event scheduled for later tonight, but also later tonight 'The Rabid Wolverine' Chris Benoit will make his farewell from the Smackdown Brand, and the much-hyped Johnny Jeter will make his debut as well, taking on Funaki. All of this and much more to be shown here tonight on Friday Night Smackdown.
***Gonna Punch Someone Tonight***
The theme of Smackdown's resident *******, Jimmy Wang Yang, plays as he makes his way out from the curtain, ready to wrestle in the first match of the night. He seems to be in a cheerful mood tonight, slapping the fans hands as he trots down the aisle. Jimmy then tosses his cowboy hat into the crowd just before he enters the ring, giving a lucky fan a souvenir.
Michael Cole: But before we get to all of that action, let's welcome down Smackdown's resident *******, Jimmy Wang Yang, who's getting ready to wrestle in our first match of the night. Jimmy's had a low profile for the past month, but it looks like he's gonna try and get on track tonight.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Our cruiserweight division has been picked apart over the last week, so Jimmy's gonna have to step it up if he wants to get a shot at the Cruiserweight Championship.
***Chavito Ardiente
Hits and the current Cruiserweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero comes down the ring, ready for some ring action. Chavo has his signature poncho on, with a bandanna over his head and his championship wrapped around his shoulder. Chavo gets some boos from the crowd as he comes down the ring, but he does his best in trying to shake them off. Once he enters the ring he takes off his poncho and bandanna and hands his title to the referee before getting in his corner ready to start the match.
Michael Cole: It looks like Jimmy's not gonna have an easy time getting a win tonight, because he'll have to put away the current Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero to do so.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Michael this man is certainly one of the most underrated superstars in the WWE today. He's a third generation superstar, coming from the world-famous Guerrero family. He's got the talent of his father, the charisma of his grandfather Gory, and the heart of his uncle Eddie.
Michael Cole: No doubt Chavo has stepped out of his family's shadow and has made a name himself here in the WWE, with this being his 6th reign as Cruiserweight Champion, and he's also a former Tag-Team Champion with his Uncle Eddie.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: He's the top dog on the Cruiserweight Division, and there isn't one man on this roster that is as smart and talented as Chavo is.
Michael Cole: Ladies and gentlemen, our first match of the night will feature Jimmy Wang Yang versus Chavo Guerrero, but we have to take you to our first commercial break of the night, so don't go anywhere!
***Commercial***
Match One - Singles Match (Non-Title) - Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Chavo Guerrero (c)
We return from the commercial break with the match about two minutes in and Chavo sending Jimmy to the ground with a snap suplex, before covering him for a nearfall. Knowing that kicking out will cause Jimmy to burn some of his energy, Chavo covers again, with him again only getting a two count. Chavo, though, doesn't show his frustrations but instead laughs, knowing that he's in the drivers seat right now. Chavo lifts Jimmy up by his shirt and whips him shoulder first into one of the turnbuckle poles, which gets a resounding 'Oww' from both JBL and Cole, with JBL then laughing at Jimmy's pain not even three seconds after. Jimmy is sitting on the canvas, leaning against the bottom turnbuckle and in pain, while Chavo is a few feet away, planning his next move.
After Chavo figures out what he is going to do he walks over to Jimmy and lifts him up to a vertical position. Chavo measures his attack and whacks the chest of Jimmy with a knife-edge chop! A few of the Ric Flair fan's let out some woo's after the shot, and do so with the proceeding three chops that Chavo let's out, before he pokes the eye of Jimmy, to the disapproval of the referee. The referee pulls Chavo away from the corner after that move, telling him that poking the eye is illegal, although Chavo seems to be having it go in one ear and out the other. Once the referee is done scolding Chavo he charges at Jimmy and connects with a running hip attack to the hurt shoulder of Jimmy, sending the ******* back on his ass.
Chavo drags Jimmy a few feet away from the corner and covers him for another pinfall attempt, leaning on the hurt shoulder of Jimmy to increase the pain. Jimmy does somehow manage to roll the other shoulder up at two to draw a nearfall, but Chavo realizes that Jimmy is in serious pain with that shoulder. Chavo gets back up to his feet and stomps on the shoulder of Jimmy, which gets the ******* to scream in pain, before he lines Jimmy up about five feet away from the top rope and climbs the turnbuckle. Chavo takes his time getting up to the top, knowing that Jimmy isn't anything but a sitting duck, and once he gets to the top, he gloats a little by smacking his shoulders like his Uncle Eddie would, to some heat from the crowd for him immitating his more talented uncle.
After a few seconds of taunting Chavo gets both feet on the top turnbuckle and launches himself, attempting to finish off Jimmy with a frog splash... BUT JIMMY GETS HIS KNEES UP AND CHAVO CRASHES INTO THEM! Chavo took too long and it appears that Jimmy may have finally gotten some positive news for the first time in the match. Chavo, however, does get up to his feet first, but Jimmy gets up a few seconds later, knowing that he can't let Chavo take the momentum back. Jimmy charges at Chavo and sends him back to the ground with a delayed dropkick, followed by crossbody a few seconds later. Jimmy then waits for Chavo to get up to his feet, and then charges at him, attempting a spinning wheel kick... ONLY FOR CHAVO TO DUCK AND CAUSE JIMMY TO GET TANGLED IN THE ROPES!
Jimmy is a sitting duck now, with his legs caught in-between the top and middle rope and him hanging like a monkey on a tree branch. Chavo quickly gets up and begins to stomp on the hurt shoulder of Jimmy again, which gets the ******* to scream in pain. However, the referee then helps Jimmy out by untangling the ropes, which causes Jimmy's head to crash into the canvas. Chavo doesn't give Jimmy any recovery time, however, and grabs his head into a DDT position and runs up the ropes before crashing down into the mat, connecting with a Tornado DDT on Yang!
Chavo covers Jimmy to burn some more of his energy, only getting a two count, before he lifts Jimmy back up and grabs him in a front facelock. Chavo tosses Jimmy's hand over his back and lifts him up into the air, before sending him down and connecting with a suplex! Chavo doesn't let go of the hold after the move, however, as it looks like he's going to attempt the three amigos. Chavo again connects with the suplex a second time, and finally locks Jimmy in the front facelock and tosses his arm over Chavo's head, but this time instead of connecting with the move... JIMMY PULLS CHAVO DOWN TO THE GROUND AND PINS HIM WITH AN INSIDE CRADLE!!!
Winner: Jimmy Wang Yang via Pinfall (7:30)
The bell rings and Jimmy gets up to his feet, hands over his mouth, surprised himself that he pulled that one out of his ass. Chavo's eyes bug out as he can't believe that he just lost a match that he was fully in control of. Chavo smacks the canvas in anger, slides out to grab his Cruiserweight Championship, then storms on out to the back. Jimmy continues to pander to the crowd for a few minutes.
Michael Cole: I... I think it's fair to say that we have just witnessed an upset here in the opening contest, don't you JBL?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: You're damn right it is. How the hell could that ******* Jimmy Wang Yang beat such a skilled and talented wrestler like Chavo Guerrero? How Michael?
Michael Cole: It's simple really, Jimmy got Chavo's shoulders pinned to the mat for a three count.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: I know that, you jackass. What I mean is there's no way in HELL that Jimmy Wang Yang could surprise Chavo like that again.
Michael Cole: We will have to wait and see, but now let's go backstage to Todd Grisham, who's with one of the men featured in tonight's fatal fourway, William Regal.
***
Todd Grisham: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm Todd Grisham, and with me at this time is none other then William Regal.
Boos from the crowd for the British superstar. Regal simply sneers at the crowd.
Todd Grisham: William, tonight you get your first opportunity in quite some time to face the World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker at Judgment Day, are you nervous at all?
Regal gives Grisham a dirty look, insulted at that question.
William Regal: Why in the BLOODY HELL should I be nervous?
Grisham is now the one who steps back, a little nervous himself at the seemingly infuriated Regal.
Todd Grisham: It's just that... the other three guys, Shawn Michaels, King Booker, and Batista have... all been World Heavyweight Champions at one time in their career...
Regal now looks pissed off that Grisham brought that up.
Todd Grisham: ...While you've been wrestling longer then any of them.
And boom goes the dynamite.
William Regal: List'n here you filthy American scum!... Tonight is MY night to make my homeland proud. Theodore Long has finally decided to give us TALENTED wrestlers the main event shot, and I will not screw it up!
Grisham nods his head as Regal is talking before firing another question.
Todd Grisham: You just said you won't screw it up tonight, but the final decision of the match doesn't need to include you, y'know.
Regal takes a deep breath, and I don't think he's in the mood for stupid questions.
William Regal: I know it doesn't
have to, you imbecile, but it
will include me. I have been waiting for a shot since I was a little boy living in Blackpool, and tonight is my night to shine. Are we finished here now?
Grisham nods his head and gestures Regal to move on, which he does, as Smackdown goes to it's second commercial break of the evening.
***Commercial***
Smackdown comes back on air with Funaki already inside of the ring, seemingly happy that he's actually being featured on a show for the first time in god know's how long. He gets introduced by Justin Roberts as he awaits for his opponent to make his way down.
Michael Cole: Some strong words we've just heard by William Regal before the break, JBL.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Ha ha Michael, this is the William Regal that I love to see. He doesn't take shit from no-one, and I'm scared that he might shorten the career spans of Batista, King Booker, and Shawn Michaels tonight.
Michael Cole: We will find out if that is true later tonight in the main event, but now it's time for the debut of... Johnny Jeter.
***All Eyes On Me***
The crappy production theme of the WWE plays as the much hyped debut of Johnny Jeter begins, along with his beautiful valet, Maryse Oullet. Jeter gets some pyro as he steps out from the curtain, with his girlfriends hand in his. The two don't try to hide that they're heels, either, with Maryse putting her hand in front of a fan who's yelling and Johnny taking a small child's HBK poster and picking his nose with it, before ripping it in half and tossing it back at the poor child. Heartless, yeah. Dickhead move, yeah. Unneccessary, yeah... Johnny then leads his woman up the steps, following right behind and lowering the bottom rope for her so she can get on in, before stepping in himself. The two walk into the middle of the ring and Maryse gives Johnny a nice kiss on the lips, with Johnny giving a cocky smile, as if to say 'Yeah, I'm tappin that.' before going to his corner and getting ready for his match in a few seconds.
Michael Cole: That was quite the uh, entrance there by our newest rookie Johnny Jeter.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Oh I'll say, he he. THAT'S an entrance Michael. If I had a woman like the lovely Maryse by my side when I was wrestling I would've brought her down to the ring and shown her off as well. I know you may not enjoy looking at a beautiful woman, Cole, but you won't hear any of the male viewers complaining about Maryse coming down to the ring every week.
Michael Cole: I have no problem with Johnny bringing his girlfriend down, but was it really neccessary for him to rip that small child's Shawn Michael's poster?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: It serves the kid right.
Michael Cole: What did the child ever do to Johnny?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: If he was smart he would've brought down a Johnny Jeter poster. Now he'll know for next time.
Michael Cole: Why should... how can you... let's get to the match.
Match Two - Singles Match - Johnny Jeter vs. Funaki
The heavily hyped debut of Johnny does not go bad for the rookie, completely in control of the rarely used Funaki for the entire match. Jeter shows flashes of brilliance early by connecting with a Superplex, and a fallaway slam, to which JBL absolutely marks for, a few seconds later. Jeter then toys with Funaki by walking over and smacking him on the head, with Funaki having no answer for it at all. Jeter then lifts Funaki up and whips him off the ropes, completely decapitating him with a double axe handle to the face! Funaki does a 180 and faceplants onto the canvas, and Jeter decides to cover him and put him out of his misery... but instead lifts up Funaki's shoulder on purpose, wanting to deliver even more punishment!
However, Jeter's cockiness bites him in the ass as Funaki finally gets some offense in by reversing a front facelock hold into an inside cradle, getting a two count on the surprised rookie. Jeter isn't pleased that Funaki was able to even attempt the pinfall attempt, and charges at him, only to get taken down with a surprise Enziguri by Funaki, to the cheers of the crowd. Funaki then waits for Jeter to get to a vertcal base, and once he does Funaki runs off the ropes and sends Jeter down again, this time with a one handed bulldog! Funaki then quickly hops on top of Jeter's body for a pinfall attempt, only to get a two count!
Funaki gets up to his feet and picks up his opponent, then runs off the ropes and comes diving at Jeter with a crossbody attempt, only for Jeter to stick his leg up and drill his leg into Funaki's gut, sending him back down to the ground. Jeter then lifts Funaki up and wraps his arms around Funaki's body, and whips him across the ring, connecting with a belly to belly suplex! With Funaki down for an extended period of time, Jeter kills some time by going over to Maryse and the two share another kiss, with Jeter again having that cocky grin of his. He then gets back up and patiently waits for Funaki to get up, and once he does Johnny finishes him off with a spinning 540 kick, with Johnny covering Funaki for the pinfall victory.
Winner: Johnny Jeter via Pinfall (5:59)
Johnny gets up to his feet without any bumps or bruises at all, brushing pretend sweat off his shoulder, trying to show everyone how easy his first match was, even though it wasn't a quick 1-2-3 squash. Maryse enters the ring and pushes the referee out of the way, raising Johnny's hand herself, letting everyone in the crowd that he's won decisively.
Michael Cole: What an impressive debut here by Johnny Jeter! I know you cannot assume anything off of one match, but the way Johnny looked today, I would think that he may have a bright future here on the blue brand.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: And if he keeps Maryse by his side, he might have a bright love life as well.
Michael Cole: Oh John will you knock it off?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: I'm sorry that I'm distracted by a beautiful woman's look. Most straight males are. But I guess you wouldn't know about that, would you? Ha ha!
The camera pans back to the couple in the crowd, still celebrating, as we get taken backstage to Montel Vontavious Porter, or MVP, who's getting ready for his match against Chris Benoit.
***
MVP is seen zipping up his 'power ranger' outfit, before taking a deep breath and looking at himself in his mirror that's in his locker.
Montel Vontavious Porter: Aight, Montel. T'night's YOUR night to finish off Chris Benoit. You're Smackdown's highest paid superstar for a reason. Chris ain't got NOTIN on you. Let's go.
MVP shuts his locker and places his chains around his neck, shades on his eyes, and seems ready to make his way out to the entrance, but....
???: Yoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo!! Yo!
Cryme Tyme enters before he can leave, with a big pop coming from the crowd for the ridiculously over tandem.
Montel Vontavious Porter: What are you guys doing here?
JTG and Shad both smile at each other before JTG answers MVP's question.
JTG: Ya didn't hear, homie? We've been drafted to Smackdown, boyyeee!
MVP takes a deep breath and looks up in the air, not wanting to see these two at the moment.
Montel Vontavious Porter: Why don't you guys bounce? You ain't wanted here.
JTG and Shad share a laugh with each other before Shad replies.
Shad: Man why you want us out so bad?
MVP takes off his glasses and looks at both of their eyes, trying to come off more serious.
Montel Vontavious Porter: Guys, I gotta match to get ready fo'. So get the hell outta my locker room.
The crowd boos at MVP's hostile attitude, but JTG and Shad both keep their cool.
JTG: Aight, man, we'll leave. But fi...
Montel Vontavious Porter: Then get out.
Shad: Woah, woah, big boy, you didn't think we'd leave just like that, did 'chu?
MVP let's out another big sigh, not in the mood for Cryme Tyme's bullshit. Not tonight, at least.
Montel Vontavious Porter: What d' ya guys want?
JTG and Shad look at each other, smile, and rub their fingers together, of course you know what they're talking about.
JTG: Man y'know what we're all 'bout...
Shad: We're 'bout 'dat money money...
The crowd responds with a resounding 'Yeah Yeah' chant.
JTG: We're 'bout that money money...
Another 'Yeah Yeah' comes out from the crowd.
Shad: Yeah 'dat money money...
One more 'Yeah Yeah' from the crowd.
JTG: 'Dat money money...
MVP, like anyone else that is reading this show, has becomed annoyed and interrupts them.
Montel Vontavious Porter: AIGHT! I get it. You guys want some money. Here...
MVP hands them a $50 bill from his bag, which pleases and shuts the duo up.
Montel Vontavious Porter: Take tha' fiddy. Now can I get some peace?
JTG and Shad nod their heads in approval, happy that they got some money.
JTG: We always knew you were a cool guy, man. We'll c'ya 'round.
MVP nods his head as the duo walk away and he continues to get ready for his match as Smackdown cuts to another commercial break.
***Commercial***
Smackdown comes back on-air with the WWE Tag-Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick walking backstage. The two stop and create some small chatter with a production worker before they are JUMPED BY DEUCE AND DOMINO! The greasers club both champions across the back of their heads with a clothesline, with Deuce whipping London into one of the garage doors and Domino throwing Kendrick through a table after. The production worker runs to go get help for the champions, with the duo of Deuce and Domino talking smack and popping the collar of their leather coats up before walking away, leaving the champions in a heap of pain. Smackdown then gets taken out to the arena with Michael Cole and JBL.
Michael Cole: Oh my god! The Tag-Team Champions have just been laid out by Deuce and Domino! Why would those two do something like that?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Michael it's all about making your name known here on the best wrestling show in the world. Deuce and Domino haven't been seen on Smackdown for a while now, but they're shootin' straight for the top and are goin' after the champions. He he, I like it. That's how you get noticed around here, Cole. You don't mess with the losers, you go right for the top dogs on the brand, and that's what Deuce and Domino did.
Michael Cole: But why do they have to be straight up... bullies and jump the champions from behind?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: It's London and Kendrick's fault for not expecting any sort of surprise attack on themselves. They've been the WWE Tag-Team Champions for almost a year now and other teams are gonna do whatever it takes to get to the top.
Michael Cole: JBL it just seems all unneccesary to me. Why can't they prove it inside of the ring and beat the champions? That'll gain them more respect then jumping the champions when they aren't even ready.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Cole having respect ain't gonna get you nowhere, you idiot. You gotta make it known that you are a force to be reckoned with, and that's what these two were doing.
***Whatever***
Hits and the now ex-United States Champion and ex-Smackdown superstar Chris Benoit comes down the ring, ready to make his farewell match on the Smackdown brand. Benoit, despite usually being a focused man coming down the aisle, slaps the hands of the fans who offer them. Once he enters the ring he climbs to the top rope and blows some kisses to the crowd, as a small sign of appreciation for their cheering on for him over his past few years on Smackdown.
Michael Cole: See, JBL, here's a perfect example of someone who can bring it inside of the ring and get a ton of respect from all of his peers. Chris Benoit is one of the most respected men in this industry, and that is who Deuce and Domino should take notes of.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Cole, I appreciate what Benoit can do as much as the next guy, but he's also been in the business for over twenty years. Deuce and Domino haven't even been here for five, so of course they're gonna have to do something shocking to make some noise.
Michael Cole: Tonight, however, will be the last that we see Chris Benoit on Smackdown for a long while, as he was drafted to RAW in the WWE Draft just a few days ago.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: That also means that the United States Championship is vacant and up for grabs to anybody, Cole.
***I'm Comin'***
Plays next and Smackdown's Highest Paid Superstar, Montel Vontavious Porter, comes down to the ring out of his tunnel. MVP has a very serious look on his face, really wanting to get one over on his rival on Benoit's last night here. MVP enters the ring and does his usual taunts, ending it with a 'Ballin' taunt, before going over to his corner and getting prepared for his upcoming match.
Michael Cole: JBL these two have had a lot of battles between each other over the past couple of months, and their series will conclude tonight, it appears. There normally aren't many must-wins in a superstar's career, but wouldn't you consider this one for MVP?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Absolutely not, Cole. The only must wins are matches for championships, and if I'm not mistaken, this match isn't for any championship.
Michael Cole: But don't you think MVP really wants to win this match tonight over a guy who he hasn't had the greatest of luck against in his short time here on Smackdown?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Of course he wants to win this match, you idiot. Every time you get inside of that ring you want to win, but this match won't make or break MVP's career. Once today is done with he won't have to see Benoit's face on Smackdown again, and I'm sure he'll be quite happy about that.
Michael Cole: Chris Benoit versus MVP in Benoit's farewell match on Smackdown... RIGHT NOW!
Match Three - Singles Match - Chris Benoit vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
The crowd is hot for the beginning of this match, with the two men locking up in a collar-and-elbow tie up, before Benoit locks in a side headlock on MVP. MVP quickly counters and whips Benoit off the ropes, only for Benoit to duck a clothesline attempt and take MVP down with a low dropkick to the knees.
The two continue to go back and forth throughout the match, with neither man getting in control of the match. Benoit appeared to have momentum after hitting five chops to the chest and taking MVP down with a superplex, only for MVP to kick out of the pin and throw Benoit head-first into the turnbuckle. MVP then seemed to have control of his heated rival, connecting with a Playa's Boot to Benoit's head, only for Benoit to slide out of the Playmaker attempt and quickly try for a sharpshooter on MVP. Benoit tries to turn MVP over, but due to all of the matches that they've had and studying that MVP has done, MVP crawls backwards and puts his hand on the bottom rope, forcing Benoit to break up the hold before he can even lock it in, to some jeers from the crowd as Smackdown goes to a commercial.
***Commercial***
As Smackdown comes back Benoit again tries to gain some huge momentum by attempting a German Suplex, only for MVP to deliver elbows to the head of Benoit, causing him to relinquish his grip. MVP shows some athleticism by pulling Benoit over his shoulder with a snapmere and delivering a hard kick to the back of Benoit, which gives a large cracking sound throughout the arena. MVP doesn't waste any time after that and climbs overtop of Benoit, repeatedly punching him in the face while in the position, until the referee pulls him off for using closed fists. MVP doesn't get flustered by the referee interjecting, but instead grabs the arm of the now standing Benoit and whips him into the ropes, sending Benoit's face into his knee with a facebreaker knee smash! MVP then covers Benoit for the pinfall, only for Benoit to roll the shoulder up at two.
MVP then lifts Benoit's body up and whips him off the ropes, sticking his foot in the air for a Big Boot attempt, only for Benoit to duck under it and counter with a roll up, to MVP's surprise, and gets a nearfall. MVP rolls over to the ropes and gets to a knee, surprised by the counter that he hasn't witnessed with Benoit before. He then gets up to his feet and makes a beeline towards a charging Benoit, only for Benoit to deliver a kick to the sternum, doubling Smackdown's highest paid superstar over. Benoit quickly wraps his arms around MVP's head and flips him over with a snap suplex, to some cheers of approval from the crowd. Benoit then turns MVP onto his belly and tries to lock in a surprise Crippler Crossface, but MVP feels it coming and drags himself over to the ropes, before getting his right foot across the bottom rope, causing another rope break.
Benoit immediately gets up and smacks his hands together, knowing that he missed an opportunity, but patiently waits for MVP to get back up to his feet. MVP eventually does and swings a wild right hand at Benoit which completely misses, and Benoit quickly wraps his hands around MVP's body and whips him down to the ground with a German Suplex! Benoit clamps onto the hold and picks MVP back up before ripping him down again with ANOTHER German! Benoit still holds onto MVP and gets him up, connecting with a German for the THIRD time, after which he releases the hold!
The crowd is now on its feet chanting for the Canadian Crippler, who has finally gotten the momentum into his favor. Benoit gets up to his feet and slices his finger across his throat, letting everyone know that he's gonna try and finish the match up. Benoit lines up his best shot and climbs up the turnbuckle, taking his time knowing that MVP won't be moving around for a while. Benoit eventually gets up to the top and sets his feet on the top turnbuckle before going airbourne, attempting a diving headbutt... BUT MVP ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY! Benoit's head crashes into the canvas, and suddenly MVP has gotten control of the match!
MVP gets up to his feet first and waits for his rival to get up, and once he does MVP connects with a right hand to the head, then proceeds to whip Benoit into the ropes and deliver a kick to the gut on the rebound, doubling Benoit over. MVP quickly tries to finish off the bent Benoit by getting in the Playmaker position, but once he turns Benoit slides out of his position and grabs ahold of MVP's arm, trying to tuck it in and lock in the Crippler Crossface, but MVP GETS TO THE ROPE AGAIN! Benoit is unable to lock in the hold and shows his frustrations, turning his back to MVP and smacking the ropes in anger.
Benoit turns around and, to his surprise, MVP is already up and delivers a kick to his sternum, before quickly gathering himself and getting Benoit in the Playmaker position again, with this time... HE CONNECTS! MVP drags Benoit a few feet away from the ropes and immediately hooks the far leg, finally getting the pinfall that he has waited to get for for months!
Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter via Pinfall (12:47)
MVP gets up to his feet and holds his hands up in celebration, overly filled with joy that he has finally beaten Benoit, a man who has had the upper hand over him over the past few weeks. Benoit, knowing that he has been beaten fair and square, gets up and nods his head to MVP, for MVP to come over and give him a hug, which gets some cheers from the crowd. MVP then raises the hand of Benoit, to which the crowd cheers for, before letting go and beginning to make his way to the back... BUT THEN JUMPS BENOIT AND TAKES HIM DOWN WITH A BIG BOOT TO THE SKULL! MVP lets out a sly grin and lifts Benoit back up, before taking him down with a SECOND PLAYMAKER! MVP then kicks Benoit out of the ring and celebrates inside of the ring by himself, with the crowd now turned back against him.
Michael Cole: Damnit John, I knew it was too good to be true! I just knew it!
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Ha ha ha, Cole, what's up your ass? MVP is a genius!
Michael Cole: What do you mean he's a genius!? More like he's a jerk to one of the most respected men in this company!
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: This is why you wouldn't last a day inside of that ring, Cole. You're too soft. Who gives a damn if Chris Benoit is one of the most respected wrestlers in the WWE? MVP just HANDED it to Benoit today, and he has every RIGHT to do whatever he wants inside of that ring.
Michael Cole: But why couldn't he have just gave Benoit his hug and then leave the ring? Did he really have to put the spotlight on himself on Benoit's last day here on Smackdown?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Michael, he won the match today, so as far as I'm concerned, he can do just about whatever the hell he wants.
Michael Cole: It's just... despicable! That action has no place in the WWE.
We end Michael Cole's bitching by taking you to a view of King Booker inside of his lockerroom with his queen, Sharmell, getting ready for his match in the main event later tonight. We don't hear what these two are saying, but Booker is seen stretching for a little bit, with his queen rubbing his shoulders, helping him relax before his match. Booker gets a happy grin on his face, before continuing to stretch as Smackdown goes to another commercial break.
***Commercial***
***Virtual VooDoo***
Plays and the newly drafted 'Samoan Bulldozer' Umaga comes down the ring, with his mouthpiece/manager Armando Alejandro Estrada right by his side. Umaga has his big 'towel' of sorts wrapped around his large body and smacks his shoulders as he makes his way down the ring. Umaga's opponent, the helpless Dave Taylor, is already in the ring awaiting his Samoan opponent.
Michael Cole: Oh my... John, just look at Smackdown's first draft pick from this past Monday. He's... he's huge!
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Cole, although I like Dave Taylor, he better be sayin' his final prayers and eatin' his vitamins, ha ha, b'cause he ain't gonna stop the Samoan Bulldozer tonight!
Michael Cole: I wish I could disagree with you, partner, but Taylor looks like a sitting duck right now, and I don't think he will fare very well in a few minutes.
Match Four - Singles Match - Umaga vs. Dave Taylor
Yeah, JBL called this match from the get-go. It's all Umaga here, for the 2 minutes that they are fighting for. Umaga immediately takes Taylor down with a decapitating Lariat, then lifts him up and takes him down again, this time with a Samoan Drop. Umaga then drags Taylor over to the turnbuckles and charged at him from a few feet away, connecting with the Samoan Wrecking Ball, before finishing off the Englishman with a Samoan Spike and covering him for the easy 1-2-3 victory.
Winner: Umaga via
Asskicking Pinfall (1:38)
Estrada enters the ring and raises the hand of his talented client, but instead of them celebrating inside of the ring, Estrada demands a microphone from one of the production workers, wanting to speak to the crowd. He is handed one, and has a smug grin on his face as he begins to speak.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Ha ha ha, I... am Armando Alejandro Estrada... ha ha... and 'dis is my client, 'de 'Samoooooan Bullldozer'.... UUUUMAAAGGGAAA!
Estrada stops and bellows out a huge laugh, as Umaga gives a freakish grin as well.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Ju see 'dis... ju see 'dis 'ight here?
Estrada, still looking at the camera, motions towards the still downed Taylor.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: 'Dis is what ju all will be witnessin' from now on 'ere on Friday Nights, ha ha!
Estrada smacks the back of Umaga, letting him know of the job well done.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Ju see, everybody, Umaga is de most impreesive specimen 'dat has ever stepped inside of a double-joo double-joo eee ring... EVER! HA HA!
Estrada holds his head back, laughing heartily, with the crowd giving him and Umaga some pretty huge heat. Eventually, a 'You Suck' chant breaks out, which causes Estrada to stop laughing and give the crowd a dirty look.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: What? Ju peoples don't believe in de power of da SAMOOOAN BULLDOOZER?
The crowd continues it's 'You Suck' chant, which causes Estrada to disappointingly shake his head in disagreement.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Since ju all still don't believe in my client's greatness, I guess he will have to... ha ha... show ju all... right NOW!
Estrada barks orders to Umaga, who walks over to Taylor, who is now almost up to his feet, with the ropes assistance, and grabs him by the head. Umaga pulls Taylor away from the ropes and lifts him off his feet, with Taylor's body perpendicular to Umaga's. Umaga swings his hips a few times before he slides Taylor into his shoulder and WHIPS HIM INTO THE GROUND! Umaga takes Taylor down with a Swinging Side Slam! The crowd continues to jeer the beast, who isn't finished yet. Oh no, he's not even close. Umaga smacks his chest and drags the helpless Taylor to the nearest turnbuckle, propping him up so he's leaning against the bottom turnbuckle. Umaga takes a few steps back and charges forward at the Brit, smashing his ass RIGHT INTO TAYLOR'S FACE! Taylor's head crashes into the bottom turnbuckle, with at the very least suffering severe whiplash. Umaga lets out another huge scream before picking Taylor up and lifting him into a military press, before taking a step forward and dropping Taylor flat on his face behind him. Once Umaga lets Taylor go, Estrada walks over to his client and restrains him.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Ha ha ha ha ha! Did I not tell ju all? Do ju all understand what I'm sayin' NOW? HA HA! Me and Umaga did not accomplish what we wanted to do on RAW, which was to claim the double-joo double-joo eee championship...
The crowd lets out a large cheer, knowing that it will get on the nerves of the pair standing inside of the ring.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: BUTT, 'ere on Smackdown... I will assure ju all... Umaga WILL hold 'de World Heavyweight Champiooonship by 'de time Wrassle-Manee-uh Twenty Four rolls around... ha ha!
Estrada pulls a large Cuban cigar out of his front pocket and begins to light it up, taking a large puff before continuing.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: I mean everrryone, jus' look at 'dis man! Everythin' 'dat a World Heavyweight Championn needs... speed... strength... intelligence... Umaga has... multiplied by millions... ha ha!
Estrada takes another puff of his cigar, letting out a huge exhale.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Ha ha.... Ladies and gentlemen... my client Umaga, ju see... makes guys like... 'de 'Animal' Batista... look like... Little Bo Peep, ha ha!
The crowd boos Estrada, with a few chants when Batista's name is heard.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: People... people... please! When ju boo my client, all ju are doin' is makin' him angry! 'nd trust me, if ju all think what he did to Senor Taylor 'ere was bad, jus' wait until ju REALLY make him angry... HA HA!
The crowd fails to listen to Umaga's handler, and the 'Samoan Bulldozer' begins to ferociously move around the ring in anger, wanting to beat the shit outta someone. Estrada is forced to calm him down.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: (To Umaga) Na' na' Umaga... not tonight. Calm... calm ju'rself.
After a few seconds of deep breaths between the two, Umaga calms down and Estrada continues.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: Everyone... soon... soon ju all will experience what is like... when the beast is unleashed! Ha ha!
Estrada puts out his cigar, signaling the end of this introduction of his.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: However... tonight... tonight ju all shall count your blessings! If we wanted to... we could take out every single person backstage... from champions to openers to interviewers to production workers... but not tonight, as we want ju all to appreciate your last days with fully functioning body parts...
Estrada calls Umaga over, as the two begin to make their way towards the steps.
Armando Alejandro Estrada: But soon... the wrath of the Samooan Bulldozer will be known throughout the ENTIRE double-joo double-joo eee!! HA HA!
Estrada bellows out a huge laugh as the two then walk out of the ring and leave the arena, happy with Umaga's debut. Smackdown then cuts to a commercial break, with Cole hyping up the main event, which is close to occuring.
***Commercial***
When we come back, we get taken to the office of General Manager, Theodore Long, who has Chris Masters, Matt Hardy, Marcus Cor Von, and MVP standing behind his desk, wondering why they were asked into his room. Long hangs up the phone that he was talking in. He then breaks the ice by adressing all 4 men.
Theodore Long: Ah, playas, glad you all could show up here on such short notice...
Long can't get 15 words in and he's already being interrupted.
Montel Vontavious Porter: Man Teddy what's this all about? I got things to do ta'night.
Theodore Long: Calm down, playa, 'dis will only take a second.
Long takes a deep breath and clears his throat before making his announcement.
Theodore Long: As you all know, this past Monday Chris Benoit was stripped of his United States Championship due to being drafted to RAW... Well, we cannot move on without having a United States Champion. So, next week, there will be two one on one matches between you four guys, and the winners of both of those matches will meet at Judgment Day for the United States Championship on the line. Holla holla holla!
All four men shake Long's hand before walking out, as we are taken out to the arena again...
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***I Walk Alone***
Hits first, with the 'Animal' Batista making his way out of the curtain. Batista flexes his large muscles on the top of the entrance ramp, with the crowd on their feet for him. He then walks down a few feet before setting off his pyro, followed by giving his fans high fives as he makes his way down the ring. Batista then does a quick sprint up the steps and enters the ring, flexing his muscles on the top turnbuckle as he waits for his three opponents.
Michael Cole: Well, ladies and gentlemen, here comes the 'Animal' Batista, and with him out, it is now time for our main event fatal fourway match! John, can't you feel the excitement and electricity in this building?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Yeah, it kinda reminds me of when I was wrestling in the main events just a few months ago, Cole. This is what wrestlers dream for. When you're a small child, you hope to be wrestling in the main event, and tonight four men will get that chance.
Michael Cole: Not only will all four men get to fight here in the main event, but the winner of tonight's match gets to face our current reigning World Heavyweight Champion
The Undertaker in just two weeks time at Smackdown's next pay-per-view event, Judgment Day. What do you think the deadman is doing at the moment, JBL? You think he's watching tonight's match?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Cole, I seriously doubt that the Undertaker is worried about who he's going to have to face at Judgment Day. He's the World Heavyweight Champion. He's the top guy in the company. He knows what responsibilities he has as the champion. He doesn't care who it is, he just goes and does his thing.
***Born Naughty***
Is the second entrance theme to play, that of William Regal. Regal comes out in his large trench coat, knowing that he has a big opportunity here tonight to try and get a chance at the Undertaker's World Heavyweight Championship. Once Regal enters the ring he disposes of his trench coat and does some stretches near one of the turnbuckles, as he doesn't want to cramp up or pull something during the match.
Michael Cole: Here next is William Regal. Regal is one of the most experienced and hard nosed wrestlers here in the WWE, but the one thing that has escaped him is that elusive World Championship.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: He may not have it right now, but he certainly has the ability to win this match tonight and get his shot against the Undertaker.
Michael Cole: Regal may have the ability, JBL, but let's not forget that this isn't your traditional singles match. Regal doesn't even have to be involved in the outcome of this match for it to be finished.
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Regal's one of the smartest players in the game, Cole. He knows that he doesn't have to be involved in the outcome, but he'll use his willpower to make sure that he is involved in some way.
***Dead White Guys***
And the third theme plays, with King Booker, accompanied by his wife, Queen Sharmell, making his way down the ring. He has his crown over his head, and red 'cape' of sorts tied around his neck, while Sharmell comes out in a sparkling dress and tiarra. Once Booker makes his way down to the ring he walks up to the steps and unties his cape and crown, hands it to his wife, and enters the ring, ready to get a chance to main event Judgment Day.
Michael Cole: Booker T ha..
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: That's KING Booker, moron.
Michael Cole: Erm... right. King Booker hasn't had a main event chance in what seems an eternity, but he is a former WCW Champion and World Heavyweight Champion, so he does know what it takes to become a World Champion.
John 'Bradshaw Layfield: Don't forget that he was the most recent King of the Ring winner, and that he knows how to win big matches.
Michael Cole: Booker will have to be big here tonight as he goes against three other talented superstars.
***Sexy Boy***
And the final theme plays, with Smackdown's biggest draft pick Shawn Michaels coming out from the back curtain, to a great reaction from the fans. Shawn pumps his arms up and down repeatedly, flexing his biceps on the top rope. He slowly comes down, giving both sides of fans high fives as he does so, before sliding into the ring and again flexing his muscles, to some more cheers from the fans. Michaels then removes his t-shirt and gets to the unoccupied corner, quickly getting focused on the task at hand.
Michael Cole: JBL here comes the big gun that Smackdown received this past Monday on the draft, Shawn Michaels. A future Hall-of-Famer, what's Shawn gonna have to do to win tonight's match?
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: He's gonna have to pick his spots here tonight. Shawn's not getting any younger, and with the wear and tear that he's had on his body in the past twenty or so years, he's gonna have to try and get a sneak pin on someone, because I really don't see Shawn being the dominant man here tonight.
Michael Cole: Finally, our main event of the evening, Batista, Regal, Booker, Michaels, with a shot to become the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, is seconds from being underway. However, before we take you to the match, I am told we will go to our final commercial break of the evening, but stick around here on Friday Night Smackdown!
***Commercial***
Match Five
Fatal Fourway for the Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight Championship
Batista vs. William Regal vs. King Booker vs. Shawn Michaels
Smackdown returns from it's final commercial with Regal going against Michaels and Batista and Booker ducking it out on opposite sides of the ring. Batista lands some shoulder thrusts on Booker near the turnbuckle, while Regal connects with a European Uppercut on Michaels, sending him to the ground. Once Batista is done attacking with his shoulder thrusts he lifts Booker up onto the top of the turnbuckle, preparing to attempt a superplex. Batista gets up to the middle rope and wraps his arms around Booker's head, but before he can connect with the move Regal, who has left Michaels for a few seconds now that he's down on the ground, comes over and smacks Batista on his back before pulling him down and throwing him back-first into the canvas, which gets some jeers from the crowd.
Regal makes his way towards Batista, but before he inflicts any damage he walks back over to Booker and slams on the top rope, causing Booker's crotch to land directly on the top turnbuckle! Booker then slowly curdles himself up and crashes to the mat himself, with Regal now being the only man standing inside of the ring. Regal looks at all three men, trying to decide who he should go after, before deciding on the biggest man in the match, Batista. Regal lays some stomps on the chest of Batista before getting down to the ground and turning him over, driving his knee into the spine of the Animal. Regal then grabs ahold of the right leg of Batista and pulls it back while driving his knee into the head of Batista, locking in a half legged Boston Crab!
Regal is able to have it locked in for a few good seconds before Michaels jumps in and leaps at Regal, taking him down to the mat and hitting him with right hands repeatedly, and then he jumps back up and pumps his arms, getting the crowd back into the match. Regal gets up seconds later and charges at HBK, only for HBK to connect with an inverted atomic drop, followed by a punch to the head of Regal, which sends the Brit down.
Michaels is really feeling the momentum down and walks over to one of the corners, then starts to tune up the band once he gets to his spot. Michaels only reaches three before Booker comes by and drives a foot into Shawn's chest, doubling him over. Booker grabs Shawn by the head and tosses him into the nearest turnbuckle, before lifting Shawn's head a little and smacking the unprotected chest with a backhanded chop. A few woos are heard in tribute to Ric Flair after the first chop, but each proceeding chop after results in boos for Booker, who, after the fifth connected chop, sticks his pinkie up in the air and connects with a sixth and final chop.
Booker then grabs Shawn by the hair and pulls him near the middle space between the two turnbuckles, with Shawn still leaning against the turnbuckle. Booker grabs Shawn's arm as if he's about to whip him across the ring, but just before he can Batista interferes and clubs Booker across the head, and quickly disposes of him by throwing in-between the middle and top rope. Batista then is the one who grabs the hand of Shawn and whips him across the ring, and connects with a thunderous SPINEBUSTER in the middle of the ring! The crowd gives a mixed reaction to the connection while Batista gets up and does his ring shake taunt a la Warrior, only to not notice William Regal sneakily try and pin Shawn while he isn't looking! Regal gets a two count, but Batista quickly realizes his error and breaks the pinfall up with a double axe handle!
Batista lifts Regal up to a vertical position and tries to whip him out of the ring like he did with Booker, who is still down, but Regal holds himself in thanks to the ropes assistance and lifts the back of his leg up, HITTING BATISTA RIGHT IN THE FAMILY JEWELS! Regal turns around and holds his hands up as if he has done nothing wrong, before quickly going over to Batista and throwing him down to the ground with a half nelson suplex, which is beautifully executed. Regal doesn't waste any time, though, and locks Batista's right leg in an STF while trapping in his right arm, CONNECTING WITH THE REGAL STRETCH!
Batista has never been locked in the maneuver before, so he is having some trouble getting out of the move, and with Booker and Shawn still on the ground, he is a sitting duck. Regal continues to hold in the submission for an extended period of time, and Batista begins to raise his hand in the air, almost ready to tap... AND.... BOOKER BREAKS UP THE HOLD! A few cheers actually come Booker's way now, as he keeps this exciting main event alive. Booker quickly lifts Regal up and tries for the kill, wraps his arm around Regals far shoulder and... THROWS HIM DOWN WITH THE BOOK END!
Regal crashes to the mat, but before Booker can cover Regal, Michaels grabs Booker by the arm and whips him into the ropes decapitating him with A SWEET CHIN MUSIC ON THE REBOUND! The Smackdown crowd is going absolutely CRAZY for HBK! Michaels falls on top of Booker and lifts his leg for the cover... BUT BATISTA NOW BREAKS UP THE PINFALL! Batista grabs Shawn by the head and whips him into his legs, getting ready to hit the Batista Bomb! Batista does his thumbs up, thumbs down routine, then proceeds to lift Shawn up onto his shoulders and... CONNECTS WITH THE BATISTA BOMB! Regal and Booker are down on opposite turnbuckle corners, and Batista covers Shawn's far leg for the pinfall victory! Batista is the new number one contender!!!
Winner: Batista via Pinfall (13:55)
Batista gets up to his feet and raises his hands in the air, jumping up and down a few times in celebration. After jumping he walks over to the top turnbuckle and raises his hands in the air again, followed by rubbing his hands against his waist, indicating that he wants his title back. Batista then jumped off the turnbuckle and got his hand raised, and spent the rest of the show celebrating inside of the ring while the three losers sit outside of the ring, disappointed that they missedout on an opportunity.
Michael Cole: And there we have it, JBL! Batista is getting the one on one rematch with the Undertaker that he has been begging for since Wrestlemania 23, and now he's gonna get it at Judgment Day!
John 'Bradshaw' Layfield: Impressive performance by Batista. He did what you're supposed to do in these kind of matches. Let the opponents beat the crap out of each other and pick your spots. He's deserving to get a chance to face the Deadman and try and regain the title that he lost a month ago.
Michael Cole: For JBL, I'm Michael Cole, and we hope you have enjoyed this Smackdown broadcast here tonight. Tune in next week to see what happens between the World Heavyweight Champion the Undertaker and his number one contender Batista. Good night, everybody.
Cole signs off and Smackdown fades to black.
Quick Results:
Jimmy Wang Yang def. Chavo Guerrero (7:30)
Johnny Jeter def. Funaki (5:59)
Montel Vontavious Porter def. Chris Benoit (12:47)
Umaga def. Dave Taylor (1:38)
Batista def. King Booker, Shawn Michaels, and William Regal (13:55)
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Judgment Day
When: May 20, 2007
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Theme Song: I Don't Wanna Stop by Ozzy Osbourne
Confirmed Matches:
Singles Match for the World Heavyweight Championship:
The Undertaker (c) vs. Batista
Singles Match for the United States Championship:
Two of the following: Chris Masters, Marcus Cor Von, Matt Hardy, and Montel Vontavious Porter
Triple Threat Match for the Contract of an Unannounced Superstar:
TBA vs. TBA vs. TBA