Smackdown: April 23, 2010
Mohegan Sun Arena: Uncasville, CT
The opening pyrotechnic display goes off, welcoming us to Smackdown.
Edge and Christian make their way down to the ring to open the show, two steel chairs, two ladders, and two tables set up. They get on a ladder each, and Edge speaks with a grin and tells the crowd that it is great to be here, but this Sunday when Chris Jericho and Big Show lose it will be even better. Christian speaks afterwards and says that him and Edge both have history with Chris, and as of right now they mutually have some problems with him. Edge points out now he has the world's fattest man as his partner. Christian agrees and sarcastically says that was a great choice. Edge then adjusts himself and says that even if he never gotten injured, Chris Jericho would probably still end up being the one wearing the dress much like he does now. E&C chuckle at it, and
Jerishow have heard enough of it already, and come out to the ramp. Jericho says first to Edge he's obviously wearing a suit, not a dress. Edge says he admits Jericho looks a lot better in a suit then Big Show looks in a sweater vest. Show looks at him with a blank expression, and Jericho tells him he is just jealous that Big Show is better then he ever will be. Christian scratches his head and asks who are the tag champs now, and Jericho says this Sunday they won't be. Show then speaks up and claims that they are facing the best tag team to ever grace the WWE, and with one right hook they will be done. Jericho then pipes up saying then he himself will take the tag team gold down. E&C look at each other and Edge dares him to come get another preview like they did on Monday. Jerishow look at each other, then begin to walk down to the ring. However, before Show gets into the ring, Jericho puts his hand out and backs him off. They back up the ramp as E&C climb down the ladders glaring their opponents for Sunday down.
COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return, and yet again a promo video with The Hart Dynasty training is shown. They win against their unknown opponents and they exit the ring. They ask if that was good to the shadowed figure, and it nods in approval. They seem happy about it.The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya vs
Goldust and The Hurricane• THD out first, followed by ECW's Hurricane/Goldust.
• Goldust taunts in the ring, and is struck at by Smith.
• After firing off the ropes, Goldust uppercuts Smith hard.
• Some taunting to the crowd, and Goldust just toys with Smith.
• After a couple minutes of messing around, Smith hits some kicks.
• A shoulder block sends Goldust to the mat with a very loud smack.
• As Goldust fires back, Smith dives to Kidd and tags him in very quickly.
• Kidd jumps off for a springboard clothesline, but Goldust moves out of the way.
• As Goldust manages to make the tag to Hurricane, he flies off the top rope with an elbow.
• Kidd manages to fight back a bit, both men going back and forth with lots of aerial and quick moves.
• As Hurricane begins to gain momentum, he tags Goldust in and they double team Kidd, getting prepared.
• However, Smith runs into the ring and double clotheslines them. He picks Hurricane up and hits the running powerslam.
• As all three men rise back up, Smith lifts Goldust up in flapjack form and Kidd assists in delivering the Hart Attack and pins Goldust.
Winners of the match: The Hart Dynasty [8:47] **Following the match, The Hart Dynasty celebrate their victory over the fallen veteran in Goldust.COMMERCIAL BREAKMatt Hardy vs
R-Truth• Truth out, then Hardy.
• Truth doesn't seem to enthusiastic.
• After trying to talk to Hardy, Truth is slapped.
• Back and forth blows between the two to start.
• After a couple minutes, Hardy hits a spinning punch.
• Hardy takes the upper hand on his former friend quickly.
• Truth tries to fight back, but Hardy just beats him down more.
• Quickly, Truth pushes out of the Twist of Fate and hits a good kick.
• The next couple minutes have Truth in control, hitting some nice moves.
• As Hardy goes for the side effect, Truth trips him up and hits a nice leg drop.
• As the action picks up the pace in the next minute, Truth clotheslines Hardy out.
• Truth plaunchas over the top rope and takes Hardy down against the barricade hard.
• Both men brawl at each other on the outside, Hardy eventually taking Truth over the barricade.
• Hardy rolls into the ring himself and the referee counts Truth out eventually, as he is rising in anger.
Winner via count-out: Matt Hardy [9:21] **1/2After the match, Hardy celebrates his victory as if it wasn't by count-out. Truth comes into the ring and confronts Hardy, who quickly backs down and steps out of the ring with a smug look on his face. Truth stares him down in disappointment and Hardy steps up the ramp and backstage.COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return as
Batista and Mr. McMahon make their way down to the ring. Vince gets on the mic and says that a couple weeks ago when he fired The Undertaker, his brother Kane decided it would be a good idea to stand up for him and try to assault him. The crowd pops a bit, and McMahon says that was an absolute idiotic idea, because Batista is here to make sure that he doesn't dare try and get near Vincent Kennedy McMahon again, ever. He hands the mic to Batista and he says that he has the chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment on his side, therefore already proving that their is something great about it. Greater then anything Kane will ever be. He says that this Sunday, that sick freak is going to be burned by The Animal. The crowd boos, and the two step out of the ring and start to walk up the ramp. However, before they can make it all the way up a large pyro hits the stage - possibly mind games about this Sunday. Batista starts to walk forward again, but Kane comes out from the back and strikes at him viciously, knocking him down twice. He chases Vince off, before turning into a clothesline from Batista. As Batista beats him down, Kane starts to struggle up and strike back. After a couple minutes of back and forth beating each other down, they get around the ring. Batista grabs a chair and goes to strike Kane over the head, but he ducks under it and grasps The Animal by the throat and chokeslams him onto the hard floor. McMahon starts to come back down the ramp in a raging strut, but stops at the ring as pyros hit at each corner. Kane sadistically laughs.
COMMERCIAL BREAKIntercontinental ChampionshipDrew McIntyre© vs
Rob Van Dam• McIntyre is first out, then RVD.
• The match starts with RVD hitting kicks.
• McIntyre is beat down in the corner for a minute.
• Quickly, McIntyre hits a very hard clothesline on Rob.
• This opens up an advantage for McIntyre to beat him down.
• For the next couple minutes, McIntyre hits lots of slam variations.
• As the Intercontinental Champion takes control, he tosses RVD out.
• As he takes things to the outside, RVD begins to fight back very quickly.
• Both men get back into the ring, and RVD continues with the momentum still.
• After spending a few minutes with controlling McIntyre, RVD hits the Rolling Thunder.
• As RVD climbs to the top turnbuckle and attempts the 5 Star Frog Splash, McIntyre rolls away.
• McIntyre pulls RVD up and hits a devastating Scot Drop, but RVD manages to kick out of the pin.
• McIntyre can't believe it, and when arguing with the referee, his legs are swept out by RVD fast.
• RVD takes up on the advantage by keeping the IC Champ down with tons of kicks, and taunts to the crowd.
• As things seem like RVD can end it, he hits the 5 Star Frog Splash, but McIntyre manages to put his foot on the rope on the pin.
• RVD takes his share of questioning the ref, McIntyre takes his time being prepared for his challenger, who grabs him by the hair.
• As RVD pulls McIntyre up, he swings for a high kick, but he dips under it and rakes the eyes and hits the Scot Drop and gets the pin.
Winner and still Intercontinental Champion: Drew McIntyre [12:46] ***McIntyre taunts with the title as he is still the champion, and places his foot on RVD's chest.COMMERCIAL BREAKNon-Title Strap MatchWomen's Champion Beth Phoenix vs
Layla w/Michelle McCool• LayCool out, then Beth.
• Layla seems concerned as they strap.
• A preview of Sunday's Women's Title match.
• Beth quickly tugs Layla in and beats her down to the mat.
• Layla tries to pull out of the ring, but Beth just drags her along.
• She yanks Layla up by the hair and drops her with a very hard slam.
• Layla really can't do anything at this point, Beth just staring down McCool.
• For a couple minutes, the Women's Champion bashes Layla on the mat and in the corner.
• McCool gets on the apron soon and yells at the referee, Beth drags Layla along to her.
• She tells her that this will be her on Sunday, and drags Layla to her feet with total strength.
• Beth kicks her in the stomach and throws her down to the mat with authority, Layla in more pain.
• The match is eventually finished with Beth putting Layla out of her misery with the brutal Glam Slam and the pin.
Winner of the match: Beth Phoenix [6:27] **After the match, Beth raises her Women's Title to the crowd still strapped to Layla. With that, McCool sneaks up behind her and clotheslines her. She begins to stomp her down hard over and over again, and helps Layla back up, and they start to choke the Women's Champion out, Layla pulling back and McCool applying pressure to the face to bend the head back well holding the top rope. The referee pulls them away, and checks down on Beth. McCool raises the Women's Title as if she just won it.COMMERCIAL BREAKWe return, and see Paul Heyman walking down a hall - he steps into his office to see Abraham Washington sitting on his couch. He asks him what the hell he wants, and the ECW GM tells him he just wanted to be the first to tell him good luck with the future after tonight. Paul says that he wants to make ECW look like crap, and now he takes over Smackdown, it makes him sick to his stomach. Washington says that that is his opinion and he can't do a thing about it - except tell him it is wrong. He says that ECW was a joke all along, and really worthless, and with him as the general manager of any show will just bring ratings down anyway. He steps off the screen, but then comes back and tells Paul that ECW is dead once more.
We then go to Josh Mathews, who introduces his guest at the time to be Dolph Ziggler. He asks what he thinks of his big win over Rey Mysterio last week, and Dolph says it feels great - and tonight Rey wants a rematch; not a good idea. Dolph claims this week he will beat Rey Mysterio worse then he did last week - make him look like a complete joke. Josh asks him what he plans on doing if he is drafted, and Dolph says it is simple - wherever he may go, or even if he stays on Smackdown, he will still be the best there is.
COMMERCIAL BREAKDolph Ziggler vs
Rey Mysterio• Rey out, then Dolph.
• The men lock up to start.
• Dolph pushes Rey into the corner.
• Rey fires up fast and unloads with strikes.
• The next minute completely sways to fast Rey.
• After a failed hurricanrana, Ziggler clotheslines Rey.
• Ziggler then takes his time for a minute, just toying around.
• Rey doesn't take it long, and ducks a shot to hit a dropkick hard.
• Back and forth action between the two men for a couple minutes.
• Rey trips Ziggler in between the ropes, but cannot hit the 619 on him.
• Ziggler applies a sleeper hold and begins to drag Mysterio down to the mat.
• As Ziggler keeps the hold tightly in, Rey manages to will himself on in a struggle.
• Rey manages to scoot himself closer to the ropes and wraps his legs around them.
• After Ziggler stomps him down in aggression, the referee pulls him away. He drags Rey up.
• Rey fires back quickly, and unloads with lots of aerial and fast moves for a couple minutes.
• As Ziggler fails to hit the Zig Zag, Rey grabs him by the ankles and pulls him over in between the ropes.
• Ziggler is dazed, and Rey manages to execute with the 619 this time and delivers the springboard splash pin and wins.
Winner of the match: Rey Mysterio [10:19] ***Rey celebrates his victory, as he has gotten his vengeance for the loss the previous week as Ziggler holds his face in his hands.
We then cut backstage to see CM Punk and John Morrison on a split screen, walking down towards the ring as the contract signing for their "I Quit" match for the World Heavyweight Championship match at Extreme Rules is up next.COMMERCIAL BREAKPaul Heyman makes his way down to the ring, seeming still annoyed by Abraham Washington's comments from earlier. He gets on the mic in the ring and says that this Sunday one man will say the words that is considered shameful to say in the wrestling business "I Quit", and the man who doesn't utter those words is the World Heavyweight Champion. He introduces
CM Punk, and he comes down to the ring ignoring the crowd's chorus of boos. He takes his seat and Heyman introduces
John Morrison, and the World Champion comes down to the ring. Heyman says he is going to make this plain and simple, sign the contract and the match for this Sunday will be official. Both men grab at the contract, and Morrison speaks up telling Punk to do what he'll do Sunday and quit it. He tugs the contract away from him and signs it. He slides it across to Punk, who says that he doesn't need to sign this. He offers Morrison to give up his lifestyle of rock star posing and partying and be like him and become Straight Edge and truly be better then all these people. Morrison tells him to sign the contract, and Punk continues - Morrison telling him to sign the damn contract. Punk smirks as Morrison is getting more angry with every word, and he tells Morrison he is a joke to society and he knows deep down in his alcohol consumed body from all those parties, he knows it. They stare down, and Punk smiles sickly and signs the contract. They continue to stare at each other and Morrison eventually speaks up, telling Punk that sooner or later one of them are just going to jump over this table and beat the living hell out of each other - so they might as well get to that now. He throws the mic down and jumps up, diving over the table and taking Punk down, pounding down on him viciously. Punk quickly scrambles away, but trips over the table and Morrison continues to beat him down - Punk manages to escape from the ring and the two stare each other down, Morrison raises the World Title to end Smackdown.[/font]
