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WWE Smackdown House Show Results (8/10/12) – Japan

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#1 ·
Zack Ryder vs. Jack Swagger. Ryder hit a Rough Ryder for the pin.

-Jinder Mahal vs. Justin Gabriel. Mahal said he was the No.1 powerful superstar in WWE and he came to Japan. Gabriel hit the 450 splash for the win.

-Ted DiBiase vs. Wade Barrett. Barrett hit Winds of Change for the win.

-Kelly Kelly vs. Natalya. Natalya went with the sharpshooter for the win.

-Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton & Yoshi Tatsu vs. John Laurinaitis, Primo, & Epico. Orton hit an RKO to Laurinaitis for the win.

-Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan. Bryan went with the Yes lock for the win.

-US Title Match: Santino Marella vs. Cody Rhodes. Santino hit Cobra for the win.

-Fatal 4-way Match for World Heavyweight Title: Sheamus(c) vs. Kane vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show. Sheamus hit a Brogue Kick to Del Rio for the win.



Few things to point out

Mahal rolling on smackdown loses to Gabriel?

Sheamus pinning del rio in the fatal 4 way? the nunber 1 contender..really?
 
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#4 ·
Weren't they going to run Daniel Bryan vs. Rey Mysterio in Japan? Maybe at another show? Or not? Eh...
 
#7 ·
This. Unfortunate if it does not happen.

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These house show match-ups tend to be pretty funny, and, well, irrational at times. This is due to the fact, that, well, it's a house show, they are much more free in that department.

Rey Mysterio and Orton together - Eh, fine, faces; Tatsu with them? Of course, it's in Japan...
But them vs Johnny Ace? lol ;D
Why not have Hawkins and Reks, who are STILL wearing tribute attires for Ace, team with Ace, not Primo and Epico?
 
#9 ·
WWE house shows remind me of the proverbial if a tree falls in a forest does anyone hear it? As far as WWE are concerned, if it didn't happen in front of TV cameras, it didn't happen. So while those in Japan may think they saw Sheamus go over Del Rio, and Gabriel beat Mahal, those things didn't 'actually' occur. Let's not forgot that A-Ry went over Ryback at a house show earlier this year.

EDIT - I suspect Handsome Johnny got wheeled out for Japan because I'm lead to believe he used to be somewhat of a star in Japan back in the day.
 
#11 ·
Amusing point you have there. The mere fact that DiBiase and Barrett performed, even though neither made there televised returns is enough to prove your point.

And yeah, they always did hype Ace's star status in Japan.

Someone hide the sharp cutlery from KKF...... :)
Oh, this, so much. :lol
 
#19 ·
He's off TV, and he's lost a lot of his actual power backstage in WWE in the last several months as Triple H's power swells and swells.

In wrestling, TV creates a bond and connection and relationship between the audience and the talent. House shows are designed to capitalize on that.

Most fans who've followed the product even somewhat casually in the last six months or better know "John Laurinaitis," know he's a smarmy villain, and of course in Japan he was a name star. ;)
 
#22 ·
Nope, try again. Natalya's full time. K2 I assume isn't and hasn't been over the last few months and I'm pretty sure WWE won't be pushing her that much soon considering the reported contract issues. Plus, Natalya is much better at just about everything really. Kelly's over but with AJ around that really doesn't count for anything anymore seeing as she is the top face diva (in terms of overness) and Diva's champion Layla is miles better in-ring.
 
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