WWE Smackdown! 2-3-05
Written by Infamous_Canibus
WWE Royal Rumble Results:
4-Team Elimination Tag Team Match - WWE Tag Team Championship
Rene Dupree/Kenzo Suzuki (c) def. Team Angle, The LWo & Dudley Boyz
Order of elimination:
1st - Team Angle
2nd - Dudley Boys
3rd - The LWo
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WWE United States Championship
Charlie Haas def. Carlito Caribbean Cool (c)
REPORT: CCC took a hard suplex in the match that injured his shoulder. He is scheduled to be out for 1-2 months.
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WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Akio (c) def. Funaki, Spike Dudley & Ultimo Dragon
ENDING: Funaki and Spike Dudley were counted out early on as The Dudleys captured Funaki and Spike followed. Akio hit Ultimo Dragon with an ‘Akio Time’ for the win at 12:00 exactly.
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Grudge Match
Paul London def. Billy Kidman
ENDING: Kidman missed a SSP. London hit Kidman with a ‘Complete Shot’ followed by a 450 splash for the win at about 15:00
BACKGORUND: London and Kidman joined together to become the best Tag Team in the WWE since E&C. Winning the tag titles and respect from the locker room. Until Kidman injured Chavo Guerrero with the Shooting Star Press, he became cautious about using the move. He walked out on London during a title defense against Rene and Kenzo, losing the titles. London confronted Kidman, and Billy had ‘nothing to say to him.’ Paul London slapped Kidman across the face in a confrontation when Billy snapped and injured London. London came back and challenged Kidman to this match…
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No Holds Barred Grudge Match
Brock Lesnar def. Shawn Michaels
ENDING: Lesnar dodged a SCM twice and hit an F5 followed by a cover for the win at nearly 30 mins.
BACKGROUND: Two months before Wrestlemania 21, Shawn Michaels faced Chris Benoit for the WWE Championship at Now Way Out. Brock Lesnar made his return to wrestling from a year-long hiatus. Brock Lesnar hit the F5 on Shawn Michaels followed by a brutal chair assault, putting Michaels ‘on the shelf.’ Five weeks later, Michaels return with a vengeance, screwing Lesnar out of his #1 Contender’s match. Michaels and Lesnar beefed for the next few weeks before signing the contract for this match…
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The First Ever Smackdown! Elimination Chamber Match - WWE Championship:
John Cena def. Booker T, John B. Layfield, Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit
Order of entrance:
1st - Booker T
2nd - Kurt Angle
3rd - Eddie Guerrero
4th - John Cena
5th - Chris Benoit
6th - John B. Layfield
Order of elimination:
1st - John B. Layfield by Eddie Guerrero
2nd - Eddie Guerrero by John Cena
3rd - Kurt Angle by Chris Benoit
4th - Booker T by Chris Benoit
5th - Chris Benoit by John Cena
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Line-Up: Card subject to change
6-Man Tag Team Grudge Match
John Cena, Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit vs. Booker T, JBL & Kurt Angle
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WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Paul London vs. Akio (c)
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WWE United States Championship
15 Man Battle Royal - Charlie Haas (c)
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Rey Mysterio vs. Luther Reigns
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Chavo Guerrero vs. Mark Jindrak
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Rene Dupree & Kenzo Suzuki vs. La Resistance
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**A video package of last Sunday’s Elimination Chamber match and the Royal Rumble match is played as it shows all of the eliminations in each match, ending with a split screen shot of Booker T and John Cena with their hand being raised by the referee as they win their matches**
**The camera is squared in on a Smackdown! logo. The camera zooms away from it. It apparently was the logo on General Manager’s Paul Heyman’s baseball cap. Paul Heyman loaded with a big grin welcomes people to the show from his office.**
Paul Heyman:
As many of you loyal Smackdown! and well, WWE fans in-general saw last Sunday, Booker T, a Smackdown! Superstar, won the Royal Rumble. But prior to that, the same night he wrestled against five other of the best Smackdown! Superstars in the Elimination Chamber Match which was won by the one and the only, John Cena, who was crowned the WWE Undisputed Champion, last Sunday.
But tonight, it won’t be about the Undisputed Championship. No, No, No. It will be about the United States Championship that is wrapped around the waist of Charlie Haas. Later on tonight, we will have a 15-man Over-the-Top-Rope Battle Royal for the U.S. Championship. Well we know one of them men, so who will the other 14 men be you ask? I should be asking you, the fans. The polls on WWE.com will be open, and you will be able to vote online, or call in who you want to be in the rumble. Good luck to all you superstars on getting in and possibly, winning…
**The new Smackdown! Theme (“With My Mind” by Cold) hits as the Smackdown! Compilation plays and the pyro goes off as the announcers welcome you to the newest edition of WWE: Smackdown! and Michael Cole announces the main event of Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit & John Cena vs. John B. Layfield, Booker T & Kurt Angle**
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OPENING BOUT:
Rey Mysterio vs. Luther Reigns
Reigns dominated Mysterio through out the match. Little Rey Rey did get many explosive offensive moves in on the way. Reigns attempted a pump handle slam but Rey slid out the back and dropkicked Reign in the back, hanging him up on the second rope. Rey connected with “The 619.” Out of nowhere Jindrak came out of the back and tripped Rey off the apron and began the assault. The ref called for the bell. Chavo came to Rey’s aid to prevent the double team. General Manager Paul Heyman’s music hit and he had the following things to say…
Paul Heyman: Whoa! Whoa! Since Team Angle can not keep out of The LWo’s matches. We will cancel Chavo vs. Jindrak later on tonight and make this match…Team Angle vs. The LWo and that match will be next!!
Michael Cole: Team Angle-LWo next!
Tazz: Dis should be a good one Cole, two of da best tag teams on the rosta (roster) goin’ head-to-head.
**commercial break**
The tag match was definitely tipped in the favor of Team Angle, but don’t count The LWo out. Rey came into the match like a house of fire, still a little tired from his match from Reigns, but if you had never seen Rey until then, you would’ve still thought he was amazing. He altered between Luther and Jindrak, giving them both a run for their money. Kurt Angle chose to get involved as the ref was knocked down. He slid a chair in the ring. Jindrak pinned Rey up as Luther swung the chair. Rey moved and Jindrak (the legal man) was nailed. Reigns was nailed with a double dropkick sending him out to the floor. Jindrak still ‘woozy’ got hit with the “Gory Bomb” from Chavo, followed by the “Droppin‘ Dimes” from Mysterio for the win. After the match Kurt yelled at Team Angle the whole walk up the ramp.
WINNER: LWo @ 12:03
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**The camera shows Booker T tying his shoes, next to his duffle bag, a hand is seen pick it up and throw it across the room. Booker stops what he is doing and just stares at the bag. He slowly turns and sees, John Cena.**
John Cena: Book! Whaddup man?
**loud pop is heard by the presence of Cena**
Booker T: Now what da hell do you want?
John Cena: I just wanted to say, CONGRATULATIONS!
Booker T: *cocky smile* Yeah, me winnin’ the Rumble was pretty sweet…
John Cena: NO! Not on that, man! I meant congratulations on getting beaten by me for the third time in three weeks!
**loud pop**
Booker T: *smile erases off his face* You know what, sucka!!
John Cena: Whoa playa! Chill, chill! I’m just playin’ wit chu! Yeah, your win was pretty tight and all. But we all no mine buried it…”sucka”
Booker T: You didn’t just say that…Tell me…you didn’t…just…say that.
John Cena: Book, book. Chill don’t hate, bro. I just wanted to wish you good luck tonight.
Booker T: You know what, baby. I got all the luck in the world, I’m on a roll. I eliminated five dudes on Sunday and beat Eddie Guerrero at a house show in his hometown *huge heat* So I don’t think I’ll beat you tonight…I know…sucka.
John Cena: Book, book, book. You haven’t beaten me since the United States Championship rounds we had!
Booker T: You know what man? I’m sick and tired of yo sarcastic, wigger ass around here! Walkin’ around, acting like you da man, just cause you got a championship. People givin’ ya congrats left and right, but me, nothin’! You better watch yo punk ass, wouldn’t want nothin’ to happen to you, know would we?…
**John Cena is left in the Smackdown! Locker room, alone, hot-headed and straightened**
Michael Cole: Whaddya suppose Booker meant by that?
Tazz: I dunno Cole, but it don’t sound good…
**commercial break**
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MATCH TWO:
Rene Dupree & Kenzo Suzuki vs. La Resistance
A normal tag team match as Kenzo Suzuki used his slight size and weight advantage against La Resistance and received some help from ex-La Resistance member, Rene Dupree along the way. La Resistance attempted to use Quebec’s flag to get the cheap win, but failed as it backfired and Kenzo slapped it right across Conway’s back and pinned Sylvain after a STO.
WINNER: Rene Dupree & Kenzo Suzuki @ 5:45
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**The camera shows Paul Heyman standing on a carte of some sort in the Smackdown! Locker Room and begins to hush the crowd of people, multiple stars there: Carlito, D-Von, Bubba, Spike, Ultimo Dragon, etc.**
Paul Heyman: Listen up everybody! I have selected the first seven participants in the Rumble tonight for the United States Championship out of the seven people ahead of the rest. So far the rumble will include: Carlito, Rene, Rey, D-Von, Eddie, Kurt and Mark Jindrak. The seven other wrestlers will be announced later. Thank you for your time!”
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MATCH THREE: WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Paul London vs. Akio (c)
The match included an array of high flying maneuvers and reversals. Akio getting the upper hand as London took a big fall from the top rope almost landing right on his head. Akio finally was hit and fell over the top rope, where London launched onto him with a rope flip. Akio recovered and landed a big piledriver. Followed by an “Akio Time”, his version of a corkscrew moonsault body press for the win as he retained his championship.
WINNER:[/B[ Akio @ 9:10
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**The camera cuts backstage where John Cena is flirting with Dawn Marie.**
Dawn Marie: So John, its um…kinda noisy out here, you wanna go somewhere where it’s…quiet?
John Cena: Oh, fo sho.
**Dawn takes John by the hand and guides him into her locker room**
**The door closes, leaving the camera focused only on the door.**
John Cena: Yo, Dawn, turn on the light, it’s…
**Loud crashing noises are heard, like a steel chair hitting someone. John Cena is also heard groaning from the chair shots.**
**Glass shattering noise**
**The camera stays focused on the door for about ten seconds, silence. Booker T walks up to the door with a smile on his faces and knocks quietly on the door. Dawn steps out**
Booker T: Thanks Dawn, you’ll get your money later…
**Dawn smiles and walks away as Booker is checking her out on the way. Booker steps in front of the opened door as he hands a mysterious hand a wad of 100 dollar bills and says:**
Booker T: Thanks bro. Appreciate it. Nice work…
Michael Cole: What the hell just happened?! Someone get an EMT back there, Cena’s hurt!!
Tazz: Who da hell’s Cena talkin’ too?!?!
**commercial break**
**The camera is focused on Michael Cole and Tazz at ringside as they make the following announcement**
Michael Cole: Um…I have no word for what we’ve just seen. I mean I know Booker T doesn’t always play fair, but this crossed the line.
Tazz: I gotta agree with cha Cole. Booker, seemingly, paid Dawn Marie to lure Cena into a locker room where an unknown assassin attacked John Cena brutally. I hope we can get and update on Cena’s condition here tonight.
Michael Cole: What I want to know is who is sick enough to go along with something like this, even if there’s money involved?!
Tazz: I have no idea Cole. We might as well move on with the show and hope information comes our way.
**Vince McMahon is shown backstage greeted by a huge pop from the crowd watching it on the big screen. Vince announces that he is filling in for Paul Heyman as General Manager who has left to cover the John Cena situation.**
Vince McMahon: …and I understand that there is a battle royal happening tonight and there are seven names here for me to read off. Ultimo Dragon, Kenzo, Jesus (pronounces it Jesus for comedy) Jesus? What the hell? Ah, Jesus (pronounces it right) Luther, Kidman, Chavo & Orlando Jordan, good luck to all of you!
Michael Cole: There you have it, the final seven contenders, the battle royal is next!
**commercial break**
**The camera shows Carlito backstage talking to Jesus**
Carlito: Look man. We’re both in dis rumble together. And that mean, we gotta work like a team. But you know. The only reason I can to tha WWE was to win a title, even if that means eliminating you. I’m sorry, we’re like *crosses fingers and show it to Jesus* this, but I gotta do it. So if it comes down to me and you, which would….NOT be cool. You know what to do. *nudges Jesus and winks* Let’s go kick some ass big guy….now THAT is cool…
MATCH FOUR: 15-Man Battle Royal
Charlie Haas vs. 14 Men
Order of entrance:
1st - Paul London
2nd - Chavo Guerrero
3rd - Charlie Haas
4th - Carlito Caribbean Cool
5th - Kenzo Suzuki
6th - Kurt Angle
7th - Rene Dupree
8th - Eddie Guerrero
9th - D-Von
10th - Rey Mysterio
11th - Luther Reigns
12th - Mark Jindrak
13th - Jesus
14th - Ultimo Dragon
15th - Orlando Jordan
Order of elimination:
1st - Paul London
2nd - Rene Dupree
3rd - Funaki
4th - Kenzo Suzuki
5th - Chavo Guerrero
6th - Charlie Haas (Anybody‘s championship now)
7th - Ultimo Dragon
8th - Orlando Jordan
9th - D-Von Dudley
10th - Mark Jindrak
11th - Luther Reigns
12th - Rey Mysterio
13th - Kurt Angle
14th - Carlito Carribean Cool (by Jesus!!!!)
WINNER: and new WWE United States Champion, JESUS!?!
Tazz: Whoa! Jesus just eliminated Carlito for the title! I wonder what Carlito thinks of this!
Michael Cole: Its no mystery, look at him, he’s irate!
**Carlito is overheard over the commentary screaming “What the hell?!?!” and “Dis was not the plan” and of course “THIS isn‘t cool!” **
**The camera switches to Vince McMahon who walks up to Benoit and Guerrero.**
Vince McMahon: Guys, guys. I know you guys are stressing over the whole Cena incident, sorry, but I have to say. If you guys don’t kind a partner within the next 5 minutes, it’ll be a 2-on-3 match…
**Vince walks away**
Eddie Guerrero: Hey, ese. *pokes Benoit* Who do you think we should pick, homes?
Tazz: They better pick someone fast of they’re toast!
Michael Cole: Guerrero, Benoit and a mystery partner, against Booker, Angle and JBL, next!
**last commercial break**
MAIN EVENT: 6-Man Tag Team Grudge Match
Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and ????? vs. Kurt Angle, John B. Layfield and Booker T
As the match began, no one entered as Guerrero and Benoit’s partner. Two on three. The match progresses in Booker’s, Kurt’s and JBL’s favor. JBL hit a lot of power moves on Latino heat as they are settling the grudge. Eddie tags Benoit, which forces JBL to tag Kurt. The match progresses into a beat down of Eddie Guerrero and Benoit. No one shows up still. The three man team seems to have the match won until a familiar song hits. Shawn Michaels’!!
He shows up and cleans house. As he has no grudge with either of the men on the opposite side, he is allowed to fight who ever he pleases. HBK stomps all three men with exciting moves. HBK is finally nailed with an Angle Slam. JBL lifts up HBK for the Clothesline from Hell. HBK ducks it. Benoit scoots in the way and lands a drop toe hold-STF on JBL. Benoit locks the Crossface into Kurt. HBK with the Sharpshooter on Booker. The ref forgets who’s legal. BOOKER T TAPS!!!!
WINNER: Chris Benoit, Eddie Guerrero and Shawn Michaels @ 15:07
-End of show-
