SmackDown!
9 May 2012
Match 1: Rob Van Dam vs. Hardcore Holly
The show opens up with the IC Champion going against Hardcore Holly. Van Dam and Holly have a decent battle that is stiff and brutal in places. Holly slams Van Dam to the canvas several times and scores a few near falls. Van Dam gets back in the match with a splt-legged moonsault and then a side kick from the second rope. RVD goes to the top and delivers a Five Star Frog Splash at 6.45 to get the pinfall.
Undertaker In-Ring Segment
“Dead Man Walking” plays as Undertaker makes his way down to the ring. Undertaker talks about how we was embarrassed last week by that kid Edge. Taker says that has come out tonight to call out Edge and beat his ass. “You Think You Know Me” plays as Edge makes his way to the entrance ramp. Taker tells Edge that he does not want to be made famous by him, and that it is better if he apologises and then takes his ass whipping like a man. Edge responds by saying that it is the time to show “ruthless aggression” and that he does not need Taker to make him famous. Edge says that he will make himself famous when he defeats Undertaker.
Edge says that whilst he would love to beat Taker tonight, he already has been booked in a match. So Edge says that he has spoken to Mick Foley and has been granted a match against Undertaker on PPV at Judgment Day. The fans cheer, Taker looks happy in the ring. Edge says that whilst Taker maybe smiling now, come two weeks on Sunday, that smile will be wiped and that he will be laying in defeat.
Match 2: Billy Kidman w/Torrie vs. Justin Credible
This is Justins' re-debut since the Alliance and Kidman is now being accompanied by Torrie. Kidman takes control of the match and squashes Credible with a Shooting Star Press at 5.01 to win the match. Kidman and Torrie celebrate as Torrie seems to be having lots more fun than when she was with Tajiri.
Tajiri Interview
Tajiri is standing by with Kevin Kelly. Tajiri is asked what he thinks of Torrie leaving him and going to be the manager of Billy Kidman. Tajiri replies with broken English saying that he is the crusierweight champion and he is the best in his division. He says that he doesn't need Torrie and she is a
whore. Tajiri says that she is dirty and poison.
Green Mist in the eyes of Kevin Kelly. Tajiri laughs as Kelly drops to his knees trying to wipe the mist of out his eyes. Tajiri walks off to finish the interview.
Match 3: Hardcore Championship: Lance Storm © vs. Bubba Ray Dudley
The match starts with a lock up and some basic wrestling. Quickly Bubba turns this into a hardcore match by using a kendo stick on Storm. Bubba keeps up the punishment as the match continues back in the ring. Bubba goes for a powerbomb but Storm punches Bubba when he was lifted up. Storm takes control and tries for the Candian Crab but he can't turn Bubba over. Storm drops a few elbows and follows up with a leg drop for a two count. Storm goes for the springboard clothesline from the top rope but Bubba moves out of the way and Storm lands on his feet. Bubba drops Storm with a Cutter! Bubba pins but only gets a two count. Bubba signals for the Bubba Bomb but Christian runs down to the ring and smashes Bubba in the back of the head with a Trash Can Shot!. Bubba staggers forward and Storm connects with a SuperKick! Storm pins and gets the win and retains at 12.03
Storm gets back to his feet and Christian is trying to get behind Storm for the
Unprettier! But Storm turns around and faces Christian. Immediately, Christian smiles and starts to clap for Storm, hiding his motives. It looked like Christian was trying to drop Storm and pin him for the Hardcore Title, but Storms lucky turnaround halted his plan. Christian and Storm leave together, with Storm not realising how close Christian was to turning on him.
Parking Lot Segment
We see Ric Flair step out of a long white limo, expensive suit and ladies on his arms......
Match 4: Bossman vs. Edge
Bossman uses his experience to keep one step a head of Edge in this match and keep the pace slow and methodical. Edge gets back in the match several times but can never build enough momentum to hit a finisher. Bossman works over Edges back with bearhugs and backbreakers. Edge however lands a great dropkick to Bossman turning the tide in the match. Edge drops Bossman with a flying crossbody, but only gets a two count. Edge goes for the Edgecution DDT but Bossman gets his head free and drops Edge with a Belly to Belly Suplex. Bossman pins and gets a two count. Bossman lifts up a dazed Edge and shoots him in the ropes, Bossman is setting up for the Bossman Slam!, but Edge hooks himself onto the ropes to stop him running into Bossmans grasp. Bossman then runs at Edge with a clothesline, Edge ducks and shoots into the ropes and back at Bossman with a Spear!, Edge pins and gets the win at 8.30. In the back we see Undertaker looking on a TV monitor. Taker looks impressed by Edge as the camera cuts away.
Foleys Office Segment
Mick Foley gets a pop as he is shown on screen in his make-shift office. Foley says that tonight The Rock will appear live in the ring and face to face with the number one contender, Ric Flair. At that moment Scott Hall barges through into the office and demands that Austin is suspended for his actions last week. Mick Foley announces that he has given Austin the night off to cool down, but he won't suspend him and in fact he has booked a match for Judgment Day. Foley announces that it will be Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Outsider Scott Hall. The fans pop as Hall is irate. Foley then adds more bad news, when he tells Hall he will go one on one with Faarooq tonight!
and thats.....Final! – Foley bangs the down the judges hammer!
Match 5: Booker T vs. Matt Hardy
This match is for the number 1 contendership of the IC championship. Booker and Hardy go at it with Booker gaining the advantage in the early going. Hardy fights back and has the fans on his side. This match is back and forth with both men scoring nearfalls with quick pin attempts. Hardy used the school-boy, Booker the small-package. Hardy hit the Side Effect but only got a two count. Booker fought back and dropped Hardy with the Scissor Kick! Booker didn't go for the pin but decided do the Spinaroonie!. Booker then pinned but Hardy got the shoulder up at the very last second. Booker lifted up Hardy but Hardy gave Booker a quick kick and dropped him with the Twist of Fate. Hardy pinned and got the three count at 9.21 to become the number one contender for RVDs Intercontinental Championship.
Parking Lot Segment
We see The Rock stepping out of medium sized black limo, title belt in hand, sunglasses on.....
Main Event: Scott Hall vs. Faarooq
Hall and Faarooq circle each other as the match begins. They battle it out with lots of stiff shots and clotheslines. Hall smashes Faarooqs head into the steel steps. Hall then takes advantage and manages to lift Faarooq up and drove him to the canvas with the Outsiders Edge for the win at 5.31.
After the match Hall celebrated in the ring but Austin appeared on the titan tron. Austin has a baseball in his hands, Austin starts to smash Halls car in the parking lot. Austin destorys the windshield, side windows, dents the roof.... Hall is going nuts in the ring. Austin says that at Judgment Day he will kick Halls ass.
And thats the bottom line, cause Stone Cold said so!
Foley hosts Ric Flair & The Rock
Car-Wreck plays as Mick Foley comes down to the ring. Foley welcomes the fans for a cheap pop and then brings out the Nature Boy....
Wooooo. Flair gets a good reaction also as he makes his way into the ring.
If Ya Smell.....What The Rock Is Cookin'...... The place erupts as the Undisputed Champion makes his way down to ringside. All three superstars stand in the ring, the electricity is in the air. Foley starts to speak first.
The general manager says that at Judgment Day it will be the battle of the past and present going head to head for the biggest prize in all of the industry, the WWE Undisputed Championship. Foley says that it is the first time in history that these two men will face each other and that it is why the SD! Brand is the number one brand in the WWE. Rock takes the mic and says that he is not on the SD! Barnd or the RAW Brand, but he is on the
Peoples Brand. Rock says that in two weeks on PPV, one of the greatest matches of all time will take place. Rock says that Flair paved the way for the Bret Harts and Shawn Michaels, Rock said that Flair paved the way for future generations, and The Rock says that Ric Flair paved the way for....
The Rock.
Rock says that Judgment Day will be the biggest match of Ric Flairs career. He says that Flair will have one more chance to prove to the world that he still has it and that he can still be the man. Rock says that now it is different, he says that Flair use to say - “to be the man, you gotta beat the man”. Rock now says that
The Rock is the man. And now it is up to Flair to beat “the man”.
Flair takes over and tells Rock, that no matter what, he (Flair) will always be
the man. Flair says that he did pave the way, and he paved the way because he loves this business. Flair says that he has done it all, he has been in the ring with all the greats in the business, Hogan, Savage, Sting, Bret.... But he has never been in the ring with
The Rock and Flair carries on to say that The Rock has never been in the ring with
a Ric Flair.
Foley says that this will all change next week, when The Rock and Ric Flair will compete in the same ring at the same time....as tag team partners....and their opponents......the tag team champions; Big Show & Hulk Hogan!!!! the fans erupt with a massive cheer for the massive announcement. Foley then leaves the ring, leaving Flair and Rock pacing the ring and nodding to each other with respect as the show goes off the air.
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