Post by VinMan on Nov 27, 2005 18:13:36 GMT -5
Show: World Wrestling Entertainment SMACKDOWN
Airdate: Thursday July 19, 2003
Channel: UPN
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Special Note: This show was done prior to the unfortunate passing of Eddie Guerrero. This will be the last show to include Guerrero. He will join the many other greats of professional wrestling that have been taken from us way too soon.
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WWE Logo appears on screen.
Highlights of the RVD/Randy Orton match from last week is shown.
Fireworks and pyro go off.
J.R.: Two tag team main events highlight the evening as we welcome you to WWE Smackdown. Hello again everyone I'm Jim Ross along with Jerry the King Lawler at ringside. King, tonight the WWE Tag Team Championships are up for grabs.
King: That's right J.R. It will be Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio defending against Triple H and Batista of Evolution. If last week was any indication I would say we may have new Champions tonight.
J.R.: That will be a hotly contested match as will be WWE Champion Randy Orton teaming with Christian to take on Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam and the Nature Boy Ric Flair.
King: There's no telling what's going to happen in that one.
J.R.: Also here tonight one-on-one, long time rivals Rowdy Roddy Piper faces Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
King: This one is so big that Shane McMahon has appointed a very special guest referee. I bet you know who it is J.R. Why don't you fill us in.
J.R.: Actually King I would love to, but I have no idea myself. In the meantime before the Hot Rod heads to combat he's about headed to the ring for Piper's Pit.
The bagpipes play as Roddy Piper makes his way to the ring.
Piper: Let's get right down to business. My guest is a man who up until King of the Ring had been undefeated for six straight months. He is simply put...the man...Goldberg!
J.R.: This place is on their feet for the one and only Goldberg.
Piper: Goldberg you've been full steam ahead since you arrived back in January, but a little road block was put in your way at King of the Ring. I know you want to get a little something off your chest.
Goldberg: Hot Rod, I was in the ring with two great athletes at King of the Ring. I went into battle against Brock Lesnar and the WWE Champion Randy Orton. But you know what it came down to. It wasn't either of those men that beat me. It wasn't the two of them combined that beat me. It was a man who is supposed to be a class act. A man who is an Olympic gold medalist. Kurt Angle and a chair is what put a dent in my armor. I still haven't been pinned in singles competition. I'm not really here to cry about getting my shoulders pinned to the mat. Because everyone knows what really happened. What I am here to do is call out Kurt Angle. So Kurt come on!
Piper: Mr. Kurt Angle if you are listening, please come on down. Your presence is requested.
Kurt Angle's music hits, but out comes Bobby Heenan down the aisle.
J.R.: Kurt Angle is a big coward if you ask me King.
Heenan: Excuse me Mr. Goldberg. I am here on behalf of my client Mr. Kurt Angle.
Goldberg: Well Brain then on behalf of your client why don't you tell him to get his a$$ down here so we can do this. I want Angle in this ring now!
Heenan: Goldberg, my client would like nothing better than to prove to the world that you can be beaten on any given night in any ring. However, tonight is not the night and that is not the ring. If you want Kurt Angle, you will sign on the dotted line to face him one-on-one in Phoenix, Arizona at Summer Slam!
King: Oh boy J.R. this is big.
Goldberg: Heenan, you tell Kurt he's on. Oh and you can also tell him...he's next!
Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas come out through the crowd and hop into the ring and attack Goldberg.
J.R.: What in the hell?
The start pounding on Goldberg. Piper drops his mic. and pulls Benjamin back and pokes him in the eyes. Goldberg turns the tide against Haas. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff shows up and he hits the ring and nails Piper. They go at it. Goldberg clotheslines Haas to the outside. Benjamin nails Goldberg and sends him in, but he comes back with a spear. Goldberg goes to set up Benjamin for the Jackhammer, but Kurt Angle runs in and hits Goldberg with a chair. Goldberg drops Benjamin. Angle goes to nail Goldberg again, but he kicks the chair at Angle. Goldberg picks up the chair, but Angle and company take off to the back. Orndorff leaves as well.
J.R.: We've got chaos here tonight. Goldberg and Angle will meet at Summer Slam, but Piper and Orndorff will get it on here tonight. Don't go away!
Commercial Break.
A limousine arrives. Out of the car steps Teddy Long.
J.R.: Teddy Long has arrived here to Smackdown. Long surprised Eric Bischoff with an appearance on Raw this past Monday, now he's come to Smackdown.
King: It will be interesting to find out what he has to say.
TAJIRI VS. SAKODA
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Sakoda nails Tajiri. Tajiri chops Sakoda. Sakoda nails Tajiri again, but he returns with the chops. Tajiri sends, but Sakoda reverses him to the ropes. Tajiri hits a crossbody, but Sakoda quickly kicks out. Tajiri chops Sakoda and nails him with a knee and makes the cover, but again Sakoda quickly kicks out.
J.R.: The Japanese Buzzsaw and a member of the Yakuza are getting it on here to kick things off on Smackdown. It was announced on Raw this past Monday that there will be a Cruiserweight Invitational at Summer Slam and that anyone was invited. We have since learned that Tajiri as well as Sakoda's partner Akio have both signed on for that huge match.
Tajiri chops Sakoda and sends him in, but he is reversed once again. Sakoda connects with a hard elbow. Sakoda drops a couple of elbows and then delivers a back breaker for a near fall. Sakoda pounds on Tajiri. He scoops him up, but Tajiri turns it into a reverse DDT. Tajiri goes up top and connects with a moonsault for a near fall. Akio comes out on the stage and watches.
J.R.: Tajiri nearly had the match won on that exchange and now Akio is getting a closer look at one of his competitors for Summer Slam.
King: The Cruiserweight Title will be up for grabs at Summer Slam and it would be great if one of our Smackdown Superstars were to win it and take it away from Raw.
Tajiri kicks Sakoda in the corner. Sakoda comes back with a hard clothesline. Sakoda goes for a gutwrench, but Tajiri goes over and hits the ropes, but Sakoda catches him with a side slam for a two count.
King: This Sakoda is very impressive.
Sakoda pounds on Tajiri and sends him in. Tajiri comes back with a hand spring elbow and then plants Sakoda face first into the mat. Tajiri drops the leg and gets a near fall. Tajiri chops Sakoda and sends him in, but Sakoda reverses him to the corner. Sakoda charges in, but Tajiri moves and hits a heel kick. Tajiri forearms Sakoda and whips him in, but he reverses him to the corner. Sakoda moves in, but Tajiri hooks on the Tarantula.
J.R.: Tajiri hits the patented Tarantula which will do some damage to the back of Sakoda.
Tajiri lets go and lands on the apron. He kicks Sakoda from the outside. Akio gets to the ring and Tajiri kicks him as well. Sakoda grabs Tajiri, but he goes up and over and kicks Sakoda in the chest. Tajiri nails him with a kick to the head and makes the cover and picks up the win.
J.R.: A big win here by Tajiri as he heads for an all important history making match at Summer Slam.
Teddy Long walks into Shane McMahon's office.
Shane: Theodore Long how the hell are you?
Teddy: I'm very good playa. I just thought I would come by and give you the same heads up as I did Eric Bischoff on Raw.
Shane: Teddy I heard it all Monday Night about the shake up of the rosters. Believe me I am actually looking forward to it.
Teddy: It's going to be an exciting time for the fans and the entire WWE.
Shane: Teddy thanks for coming by and please be my guest and stay and watch the rest of the show.
Teddy: I think I'll just do that.
Teddy Long leaves the office and runs into Koko B. Ware walking down the hallway.
Teddy: Koko B. Ware. Good to see you back on the scene.
Ware: Oh yeah it's good to be back Teddy Long. The Birdman is in town and he is ready to soar to new heights.
Teddy: Good luck to you playa. Holla.
J.R.: Koko B. Ware returns to action here on Smackdown next!
Commercial Break.
WWE Rewind: Footage shows highlights of the William Regal interview on Raw directed at Triple H.
Evolution is in their locker-room.
Paul Orndorff: Can you believe the nerve of that guy?
Batista: Regal is a very articulate speaker.
Triple H: Yeah well if he ever has the guts to meet me face to face I will articulate a beating he'll never recover from.
Jeff Hardy: Regal is just one of those spineless aristocrats who talks, but doesn't back it up. I'm pretty sure that it's way more likely that punks like Kidman and Mysterio will get a win tonight than for that too happen and we all know how likely that scenario is.
Triple H: Hey they did beat Kane and Taker at King of the Ring. Of course Undertaker can't by a win these days. But enough with the chatter. Tonight Mr. Wonderful is going to put Roddy Piper on disability and the big man Batista and myself are going to walk out of here as the new WWE Tag Team Champions.
J.R.: Evolution are running their mouths quite a bit in the comfort of their locker-room, but what happens when they actually get in the ring with some of the greatest competitors we've ever had in the WWE.
King: I think Evolution is going to dominate everyone in their path starting tonight with the Hot Rod and the Tag Team Champions.
KOKO B. WARE VS. CHAVO GUERRERO
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Koko and Chavo lock up. Chavo applies the side headlock. Koko sends Chavo for the ride and knocks him down as he comes off the ropes. Koko goes to the ropes. Chavo leap frogs over and goes for a hiplock, but Koko nails him and hits a hiplock of his own. Koko delivers an arm drag and then nails Chavo with a dropkick.
J.R.: The Birdman seems to be in tip top form.
Koko hits the ropes and nails Chavo with a jumping head-butt. Koko covers Chavo, but he kicks out. Koko B. Ware hooks the headlock on. Chavo nails Koko and sends him in. Koko ducks under and delivers an atomic drop. Koko delivers a dropkick and Chavo is knocked out to the apron.
King: Poor Chavo has been on a losing streak as of late and this doesn't look good here either.
Koko nails Chavo and sling shots him back into the ring. Koko rams Chavo into the turnbuckle.
He sends him in. Chavo comes off and lowers the boom with an elbow to Koko. Chavo hits a clothesline and then follows with a neck breaker for a near fall.
King: Oh wait Chavo is making a comeback here.
Chavo pounds on Koko and slams him down. Chavo plants a fist and then hits a suplex for a two count. Chavo nails Koko with forearm shots. He sends him in and connects with a dropkick. Chavo makes the cover, but again Koko kicks out. Eddie Guerrero walks out onto the stage with a chair in hand and he sits down in it and looks on.
J.R.: Chavo's uncle Eddie Guerrero has come to take a look at this match.
Chavo gives Koko some uppercuts. Chavo looks out and sees Eddie who is clapping. Chavo mouths to Eddie "I don't need you." Chavo sends Koko in. Chavo lowers his head and Koko kicks him. Koko clotheslines Chavo. He sends him in and clotheslines him again.
J.R.: It looks like Eddie caused the distraction for Chavo, although I don't think he meant for that to happen, although sometimes it's hard to tell with Eddie.
Koko sends Chavo in for a back drop. He sends Chavo into the corner. Koko climbs up and punches away. Koko B. Ware gets set for the brainbuster, but Chavo goes over and sends Koko in. Chavo leap frogs over and then drops down. Koko stops and plants a fist. Koko goes up top. He delivers a big dropkick. Koko makes the cover, but only gets two. Koko hooks Chavo in for the brainbuster this time and plants him. Koko makes the cover and picks up the three count.
J.R.: Koko B. Ware has done it King. The Birdman has a triumphant return to the WWE.
Koko celebrates around ringside with the fans. Chavo rolls out of the ring. He walks to the back and passes right by Eddie.
There is a knock at the door of Vince McMahon's office. The door opens. A man of middle Eastern decent walks in dressed in a suit and tie.
Vince: Can I help you with something? Perhaps you are a little lost.
Daivari: Mr. McMahon my name is Khosrow Daivari. I am the manager and representation for the great Arab-American wrestler Muhammad Hassan.
Vince: Who?
Daivari: Muhammad Hassan is an athlete of high caliber Mr. McMahon and he would like nothing better than to have a shot at coming here to Smackdown to work for you and your family and show the world his talents in the WWE. I thought you would like the first opportunity to sign Mr. Hassan before Mr. Bischoff has the chance to meet with him.
Vince: Well I am obliged to have a look at Mr. Hassan. Why don't you come back to Smackdown next week with Mr. Hassan and we will see him compete in a try-out match. If I like what I see then perhaps we can come to an agreement.
Daivari: Thank you Mr. McMahon you won't be sorry.
Chavo Guerrero goes back stage and runs into Marty Jannetty.
Jannetty: Hey tough loss out there tonight.
Chavo: Tough loss huh? I don't think you should be talking to me about a tough loss. Your entire career has been a tough loss. At least my own friends haven't ever thrown me through a window before.
Jannetty starts fuming and he blasts Chavo with a right hand. The two start to exchange blows. They are battling and rolling around on the floor. Eddie Guerrero shows up, but just stands there and watches. Shawn Michaels comes by and looks at Eddie and then goes to pull apart the two men. Officials come in and help break things up.
J.R.: This has been a wild night from the get go and we have more to come including the Tag Team Championship on the line.
King: That's right J.R. It will be Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman defending against Triple H and Batista of Evolution right here next!
A Summer Slam Promo airs.
"In the intense heat of the Arizona desert comes the intense action of the hottest event of the Summer. World Wrestling Entertainment Raw and Smackdown present Summer Slam. Live Sunday August 25 from the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The legendary Bret Hart challenges the Legend Killer Randy Orton for the WWE Championship plus so much more. Call your cable company to order. Don't be shut out!"
Commercial Break.
WWE Slam of the Week: Footage shows highlights of Kidman vs. Triple H from last week.
J.R.: Welcome back to Smackdown. Still to come tonight it will be Nature Boy Ric Flair and Rob
Van Dam taking on Randy Orton and Christian. Right now though the Tag Team Titles are up for grabs.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BILLY KIDMAN & REY MYSTERIO (C) VS. TRIPLE H & BATISTA
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Kidman and Triple H start the match. They lock up. The Game applies the headlock. Triple H goes behind Kidman. Kidman flips back over and sends the Game for the ride and takes him over with an arm drag. Kidman holds on, but Triple H elbows out and kicks Kidman. He goes for a suplex, but Kidman floats over and rolls up the Game for a near fall. Triple H swings at Kidman, but he slips around and hooks a crucifix in for another near fall. Kidman hits the ropes, but the Game nails him with a clothesline.
J.R.: Billy Kidman nearly put Triple H away with those two quick near falls right away here, but Triple H floored Kidman on that last exchange.
King: I think Kidman just upset Triple H more than anything.
Triple H hammers Kidman and nails him with a knee. He tags in Batista. Batista shoulders Kidman and lifts him up and drives him into another corner. Batista hits a big standing vertical suplex. Batista makes the cover, but only gets two.
Airdate: Thursday July 19, 2003
Channel: UPN
______________________________________________
Special Note: This show was done prior to the unfortunate passing of Eddie Guerrero. This will be the last show to include Guerrero. He will join the many other greats of professional wrestling that have been taken from us way too soon.
_______________________________________________
WWE Logo appears on screen.
Highlights of the RVD/Randy Orton match from last week is shown.
Fireworks and pyro go off.
J.R.: Two tag team main events highlight the evening as we welcome you to WWE Smackdown. Hello again everyone I'm Jim Ross along with Jerry the King Lawler at ringside. King, tonight the WWE Tag Team Championships are up for grabs.
King: That's right J.R. It will be Billy Kidman and Rey Mysterio defending against Triple H and Batista of Evolution. If last week was any indication I would say we may have new Champions tonight.
J.R.: That will be a hotly contested match as will be WWE Champion Randy Orton teaming with Christian to take on Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam and the Nature Boy Ric Flair.
King: There's no telling what's going to happen in that one.
J.R.: Also here tonight one-on-one, long time rivals Rowdy Roddy Piper faces Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
King: This one is so big that Shane McMahon has appointed a very special guest referee. I bet you know who it is J.R. Why don't you fill us in.
J.R.: Actually King I would love to, but I have no idea myself. In the meantime before the Hot Rod heads to combat he's about headed to the ring for Piper's Pit.
The bagpipes play as Roddy Piper makes his way to the ring.
Piper: Let's get right down to business. My guest is a man who up until King of the Ring had been undefeated for six straight months. He is simply put...the man...Goldberg!
J.R.: This place is on their feet for the one and only Goldberg.
Piper: Goldberg you've been full steam ahead since you arrived back in January, but a little road block was put in your way at King of the Ring. I know you want to get a little something off your chest.
Goldberg: Hot Rod, I was in the ring with two great athletes at King of the Ring. I went into battle against Brock Lesnar and the WWE Champion Randy Orton. But you know what it came down to. It wasn't either of those men that beat me. It wasn't the two of them combined that beat me. It was a man who is supposed to be a class act. A man who is an Olympic gold medalist. Kurt Angle and a chair is what put a dent in my armor. I still haven't been pinned in singles competition. I'm not really here to cry about getting my shoulders pinned to the mat. Because everyone knows what really happened. What I am here to do is call out Kurt Angle. So Kurt come on!
Piper: Mr. Kurt Angle if you are listening, please come on down. Your presence is requested.
Kurt Angle's music hits, but out comes Bobby Heenan down the aisle.
J.R.: Kurt Angle is a big coward if you ask me King.
Heenan: Excuse me Mr. Goldberg. I am here on behalf of my client Mr. Kurt Angle.
Goldberg: Well Brain then on behalf of your client why don't you tell him to get his a$$ down here so we can do this. I want Angle in this ring now!
Heenan: Goldberg, my client would like nothing better than to prove to the world that you can be beaten on any given night in any ring. However, tonight is not the night and that is not the ring. If you want Kurt Angle, you will sign on the dotted line to face him one-on-one in Phoenix, Arizona at Summer Slam!
King: Oh boy J.R. this is big.
Goldberg: Heenan, you tell Kurt he's on. Oh and you can also tell him...he's next!
Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas come out through the crowd and hop into the ring and attack Goldberg.
J.R.: What in the hell?
The start pounding on Goldberg. Piper drops his mic. and pulls Benjamin back and pokes him in the eyes. Goldberg turns the tide against Haas. Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff shows up and he hits the ring and nails Piper. They go at it. Goldberg clotheslines Haas to the outside. Benjamin nails Goldberg and sends him in, but he comes back with a spear. Goldberg goes to set up Benjamin for the Jackhammer, but Kurt Angle runs in and hits Goldberg with a chair. Goldberg drops Benjamin. Angle goes to nail Goldberg again, but he kicks the chair at Angle. Goldberg picks up the chair, but Angle and company take off to the back. Orndorff leaves as well.
J.R.: We've got chaos here tonight. Goldberg and Angle will meet at Summer Slam, but Piper and Orndorff will get it on here tonight. Don't go away!
Commercial Break.
A limousine arrives. Out of the car steps Teddy Long.
J.R.: Teddy Long has arrived here to Smackdown. Long surprised Eric Bischoff with an appearance on Raw this past Monday, now he's come to Smackdown.
King: It will be interesting to find out what he has to say.
TAJIRI VS. SAKODA
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Sakoda nails Tajiri. Tajiri chops Sakoda. Sakoda nails Tajiri again, but he returns with the chops. Tajiri sends, but Sakoda reverses him to the ropes. Tajiri hits a crossbody, but Sakoda quickly kicks out. Tajiri chops Sakoda and nails him with a knee and makes the cover, but again Sakoda quickly kicks out.
J.R.: The Japanese Buzzsaw and a member of the Yakuza are getting it on here to kick things off on Smackdown. It was announced on Raw this past Monday that there will be a Cruiserweight Invitational at Summer Slam and that anyone was invited. We have since learned that Tajiri as well as Sakoda's partner Akio have both signed on for that huge match.
Tajiri chops Sakoda and sends him in, but he is reversed once again. Sakoda connects with a hard elbow. Sakoda drops a couple of elbows and then delivers a back breaker for a near fall. Sakoda pounds on Tajiri. He scoops him up, but Tajiri turns it into a reverse DDT. Tajiri goes up top and connects with a moonsault for a near fall. Akio comes out on the stage and watches.
J.R.: Tajiri nearly had the match won on that exchange and now Akio is getting a closer look at one of his competitors for Summer Slam.
King: The Cruiserweight Title will be up for grabs at Summer Slam and it would be great if one of our Smackdown Superstars were to win it and take it away from Raw.
Tajiri kicks Sakoda in the corner. Sakoda comes back with a hard clothesline. Sakoda goes for a gutwrench, but Tajiri goes over and hits the ropes, but Sakoda catches him with a side slam for a two count.
King: This Sakoda is very impressive.
Sakoda pounds on Tajiri and sends him in. Tajiri comes back with a hand spring elbow and then plants Sakoda face first into the mat. Tajiri drops the leg and gets a near fall. Tajiri chops Sakoda and sends him in, but Sakoda reverses him to the corner. Sakoda charges in, but Tajiri moves and hits a heel kick. Tajiri forearms Sakoda and whips him in, but he reverses him to the corner. Sakoda moves in, but Tajiri hooks on the Tarantula.
J.R.: Tajiri hits the patented Tarantula which will do some damage to the back of Sakoda.
Tajiri lets go and lands on the apron. He kicks Sakoda from the outside. Akio gets to the ring and Tajiri kicks him as well. Sakoda grabs Tajiri, but he goes up and over and kicks Sakoda in the chest. Tajiri nails him with a kick to the head and makes the cover and picks up the win.
J.R.: A big win here by Tajiri as he heads for an all important history making match at Summer Slam.
Teddy Long walks into Shane McMahon's office.
Shane: Theodore Long how the hell are you?
Teddy: I'm very good playa. I just thought I would come by and give you the same heads up as I did Eric Bischoff on Raw.
Shane: Teddy I heard it all Monday Night about the shake up of the rosters. Believe me I am actually looking forward to it.
Teddy: It's going to be an exciting time for the fans and the entire WWE.
Shane: Teddy thanks for coming by and please be my guest and stay and watch the rest of the show.
Teddy: I think I'll just do that.
Teddy Long leaves the office and runs into Koko B. Ware walking down the hallway.
Teddy: Koko B. Ware. Good to see you back on the scene.
Ware: Oh yeah it's good to be back Teddy Long. The Birdman is in town and he is ready to soar to new heights.
Teddy: Good luck to you playa. Holla.
J.R.: Koko B. Ware returns to action here on Smackdown next!
Commercial Break.
WWE Rewind: Footage shows highlights of the William Regal interview on Raw directed at Triple H.
Evolution is in their locker-room.
Paul Orndorff: Can you believe the nerve of that guy?
Batista: Regal is a very articulate speaker.
Triple H: Yeah well if he ever has the guts to meet me face to face I will articulate a beating he'll never recover from.
Jeff Hardy: Regal is just one of those spineless aristocrats who talks, but doesn't back it up. I'm pretty sure that it's way more likely that punks like Kidman and Mysterio will get a win tonight than for that too happen and we all know how likely that scenario is.
Triple H: Hey they did beat Kane and Taker at King of the Ring. Of course Undertaker can't by a win these days. But enough with the chatter. Tonight Mr. Wonderful is going to put Roddy Piper on disability and the big man Batista and myself are going to walk out of here as the new WWE Tag Team Champions.
J.R.: Evolution are running their mouths quite a bit in the comfort of their locker-room, but what happens when they actually get in the ring with some of the greatest competitors we've ever had in the WWE.
King: I think Evolution is going to dominate everyone in their path starting tonight with the Hot Rod and the Tag Team Champions.
KOKO B. WARE VS. CHAVO GUERRERO
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Koko and Chavo lock up. Chavo applies the side headlock. Koko sends Chavo for the ride and knocks him down as he comes off the ropes. Koko goes to the ropes. Chavo leap frogs over and goes for a hiplock, but Koko nails him and hits a hiplock of his own. Koko delivers an arm drag and then nails Chavo with a dropkick.
J.R.: The Birdman seems to be in tip top form.
Koko hits the ropes and nails Chavo with a jumping head-butt. Koko covers Chavo, but he kicks out. Koko B. Ware hooks the headlock on. Chavo nails Koko and sends him in. Koko ducks under and delivers an atomic drop. Koko delivers a dropkick and Chavo is knocked out to the apron.
King: Poor Chavo has been on a losing streak as of late and this doesn't look good here either.
Koko nails Chavo and sling shots him back into the ring. Koko rams Chavo into the turnbuckle.
He sends him in. Chavo comes off and lowers the boom with an elbow to Koko. Chavo hits a clothesline and then follows with a neck breaker for a near fall.
King: Oh wait Chavo is making a comeback here.
Chavo pounds on Koko and slams him down. Chavo plants a fist and then hits a suplex for a two count. Chavo nails Koko with forearm shots. He sends him in and connects with a dropkick. Chavo makes the cover, but again Koko kicks out. Eddie Guerrero walks out onto the stage with a chair in hand and he sits down in it and looks on.
J.R.: Chavo's uncle Eddie Guerrero has come to take a look at this match.
Chavo gives Koko some uppercuts. Chavo looks out and sees Eddie who is clapping. Chavo mouths to Eddie "I don't need you." Chavo sends Koko in. Chavo lowers his head and Koko kicks him. Koko clotheslines Chavo. He sends him in and clotheslines him again.
J.R.: It looks like Eddie caused the distraction for Chavo, although I don't think he meant for that to happen, although sometimes it's hard to tell with Eddie.
Koko sends Chavo in for a back drop. He sends Chavo into the corner. Koko climbs up and punches away. Koko B. Ware gets set for the brainbuster, but Chavo goes over and sends Koko in. Chavo leap frogs over and then drops down. Koko stops and plants a fist. Koko goes up top. He delivers a big dropkick. Koko makes the cover, but only gets two. Koko hooks Chavo in for the brainbuster this time and plants him. Koko makes the cover and picks up the three count.
J.R.: Koko B. Ware has done it King. The Birdman has a triumphant return to the WWE.
Koko celebrates around ringside with the fans. Chavo rolls out of the ring. He walks to the back and passes right by Eddie.
There is a knock at the door of Vince McMahon's office. The door opens. A man of middle Eastern decent walks in dressed in a suit and tie.
Vince: Can I help you with something? Perhaps you are a little lost.
Daivari: Mr. McMahon my name is Khosrow Daivari. I am the manager and representation for the great Arab-American wrestler Muhammad Hassan.
Vince: Who?
Daivari: Muhammad Hassan is an athlete of high caliber Mr. McMahon and he would like nothing better than to have a shot at coming here to Smackdown to work for you and your family and show the world his talents in the WWE. I thought you would like the first opportunity to sign Mr. Hassan before Mr. Bischoff has the chance to meet with him.
Vince: Well I am obliged to have a look at Mr. Hassan. Why don't you come back to Smackdown next week with Mr. Hassan and we will see him compete in a try-out match. If I like what I see then perhaps we can come to an agreement.
Daivari: Thank you Mr. McMahon you won't be sorry.
Chavo Guerrero goes back stage and runs into Marty Jannetty.
Jannetty: Hey tough loss out there tonight.
Chavo: Tough loss huh? I don't think you should be talking to me about a tough loss. Your entire career has been a tough loss. At least my own friends haven't ever thrown me through a window before.
Jannetty starts fuming and he blasts Chavo with a right hand. The two start to exchange blows. They are battling and rolling around on the floor. Eddie Guerrero shows up, but just stands there and watches. Shawn Michaels comes by and looks at Eddie and then goes to pull apart the two men. Officials come in and help break things up.
J.R.: This has been a wild night from the get go and we have more to come including the Tag Team Championship on the line.
King: That's right J.R. It will be Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman defending against Triple H and Batista of Evolution right here next!
A Summer Slam Promo airs.
"In the intense heat of the Arizona desert comes the intense action of the hottest event of the Summer. World Wrestling Entertainment Raw and Smackdown present Summer Slam. Live Sunday August 25 from the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The legendary Bret Hart challenges the Legend Killer Randy Orton for the WWE Championship plus so much more. Call your cable company to order. Don't be shut out!"
Commercial Break.
WWE Slam of the Week: Footage shows highlights of Kidman vs. Triple H from last week.
J.R.: Welcome back to Smackdown. Still to come tonight it will be Nature Boy Ric Flair and Rob
Van Dam taking on Randy Orton and Christian. Right now though the Tag Team Titles are up for grabs.
WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
BILLY KIDMAN & REY MYSTERIO (C) VS. TRIPLE H & BATISTA
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Kidman and Triple H start the match. They lock up. The Game applies the headlock. Triple H goes behind Kidman. Kidman flips back over and sends the Game for the ride and takes him over with an arm drag. Kidman holds on, but Triple H elbows out and kicks Kidman. He goes for a suplex, but Kidman floats over and rolls up the Game for a near fall. Triple H swings at Kidman, but he slips around and hooks a crucifix in for another near fall. Kidman hits the ropes, but the Game nails him with a clothesline.
J.R.: Billy Kidman nearly put Triple H away with those two quick near falls right away here, but Triple H floored Kidman on that last exchange.
King: I think Kidman just upset Triple H more than anything.
Triple H hammers Kidman and nails him with a knee. He tags in Batista. Batista shoulders Kidman and lifts him up and drives him into another corner. Batista hits a big standing vertical suplex. Batista makes the cover, but only gets two.
