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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 2:04:32 GMT -5
July 18th, 2011
“Vince… You are relieved of your duties.”
July 25th, 2011
“This is a new day… A new regime in WWE. From this point forward, nothing that happened in the past matters. My first act as Chief Operating Officer of the WWE, is that I am vacating all of the titles currently held in WWE. Next week, live on Raw, we will be holding a new draft for both Raw and Smackdown. Everyone is up for grabs, everyone can be drafted. Also, I will be separating the Tag Team and Women’s Championships for each brand. There will be little to no brand crossovers, expect for special occasions, which is the point of a draft. Like I said, this is a new day in WWE, and we will start it off on a clean slate. New champions, new draft, new wrestlers, new kids at the top. This moment marks a brand new beginning in the WWE.”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 17:10:21 GMT -5
August 1st, 2011
- “Like I said last week, tonight is a new beginning for the WWE. We will decide a new draft, where everyone is up for grabs. The Anonymous GM for Raw and Smackdown’s GM Teddy Long will go back and forth, drafting the first 20 picks for who the want on their shows. The rest of the roster will be drafted off camera, and a complete list will be posted on WWE.com tomorrow at noon. Without further delay, let’s get the Draft going!”
- Smackdown’s first 20 picks are:
1. Randy Orton
2. Undertaker
3. Christian
4. Daniel Bryan
5. Mark Henry
6. Big Show
7. R-Truth
8. Kane
9. Dolph Ziggler
10. Zack Ryder
11. Evan Bourne
12. Kofi Kingston
13. Cody Rhodes
14. Sin Cara
15. William Regal
16. Ted DiBiase
17. Justin Gabriel
18. Chavo Guerrero
19. Santino Marella
20. JTG
- Smackdown will be the home for the World Heavyweight Championship, United States Championship, WWE Tag Team Championships, and the Women’s Championship.
- Later that night….
August 2nd, 2011
WWE.com:
- Smackdown's GM Teddy Long has make these final 11 picks for the new Smackdown roster:
1. Yoshi Tatsu
2. Goldust
3. Beth Phoenix
4. Kelly Kelly
5. Vladimir Kozlov
6. Gail Kim
7. Natalya
8. Chris Masters
9. The Great Khali
10. AJ
11. Kaitlyn
- As for the announce team, Teddy Long drafted Booker T and Josh Matthews to be the two behind the booth, and Tony Chimel to be the ring announcer for the show.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 17:13:21 GMT -5
Chavo Guerrero got released like last month if I'm not mistaken. Other than that, loving the Smackdown roster even if there weren't many changes. Can't wait for more. Yeah, I know, but I'm a huge Chavo mark, so I'm just gonna pretend that never ever happened, lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2011 21:19:33 GMT -5
Teddy Long Announces 16 Man Tournament for World Championship!
- Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long has announced that on the August 5th episode of Smackdown, the first since the draft, will feature the beginning of a 16 man tournament to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion.
- The 16 men announced to participate are:
Big Show
Chavo Guerrero
Christian
Cody Rhodes
Daniel Bryan
Dolph Ziggler
Evan Bourne
Justin Gabriel
Kane
Kofi Kingston
Mark Henry
R-Truth
Randy Orton
Ted DiBiase
William Regal
Zack Ryder
Matches will be announced as the 5th draws closer. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2011 21:00:49 GMT -5
World Heavyweight Championship Tournament Brackets revealed
This morning on WWE.com, Smackdown GM Teddy Long announced the brackets for the 16 Man World Heavyweight Championship Tournament, including a complete card for the first round.
WWE “Smackdown!“, August 5th, 2011 (SyFy)
1. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler
2. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Big Show vs. Mark Henry
3. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Evan Bourne vs. Zack Ryder
4. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase
5. World Championship Tournament Round 1: R-Truth vs. Kofi Kingston
6. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Christian vs. Justin Gabriel
7. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Chavo Guerrero vs. William Regal
8. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes
WWE “Smackdown!“, August 12th, 2011 (SyFy)
1. World Championship Tournament Round 2: Kane/Ziggler vs. Show/Henry
2. World Championship Tournament Round 2: Bourne/Ryder vs. Bryan/DiBiase
3. World Championship Tournament Round 2: R-Truth/Kingston vs. Christian/Gabriel
4. World Championship Tournament Round 2: Guerrero/Regal vs. Orton/Rhodes
WWE “Smackdown!“, August 19th, 2011 (SyFy)
1. World Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2
2. World Championship Tournament Semi-Final: Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4
WWE Presents “Summerslam” August 21st, 2011 (PPV)
1. World Championship Tournament Finals: Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2011 5:58:00 GMT -5
WWE “Smackdown!“, August 5th, 2011
From: University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky |
- The show kicked off with Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long standing in the ring with a microphone.
Teddy: “Welcome everyone, to the brand new WWE Smackdown! First thing’s first, I want to introduce to you, the Chief Operating Officer of the WWE, Triple H!”
Triple H made his way to the ring, before shaking Long’s hand, taking his microphone, as Teddy left the ring.
Triple H: “I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, this is a new day in the WWE, and you are about to witness the very first episode of Smackdown since the new draft. Tonight you will see the first round of the sixteen man tournament to crown the first World Heavyweight Champion since the takeover. I guarantee to you, that the man that wins this tournament, will be nothing less than deserving of that title.” |
1. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Kane vs. Dolph Ziggler
- The match began with Dolph Ziggler attempting to trump Kane with his must quicker agility, which went his way for the opening minutes of the match, but soon, Kane took Dolph down, powering him to the ground. Kane grabbed Dolph around his neck, lifting him up, attempting a Chokeslam, but Dolph slipped out of it! Dolph wrapped around Kane, jumping in the air, kicking Kane in the back of the head. Kane stumbled down to his knees, an as he rose up, he grabbed Kane, hitting a Zig Zag! Dolph covered Kane... Getting a two count! Ziggler jumped to his feet, getting in the face of the referee, and as he turned around, Kane came from nowhere, grabbing his throat, lifting him up, and throwing him to the ground, hitting a Chokeslam! Kane covered Dolph, getting a three count!
1. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Kane defeated Dolph Ziggler (7:12) with a Chokeslam |
2. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Big Show vs. Mark Henry
- The match began with a test of strength between Mark Henry and Big Show. The two went to a stalemate, as they were equal in power. Henry took control of the match, forcing Show down, off his feet. At one point, Henry wrapped Show with a Sleeper Hold, slipping to the ground as he pulled it on tighter. Show looked to be out, before he slowly, but surely, got to his feet, powering out! Big Show got a second wind, hitting Henry with a barrage of forearms and elbows. Show finally took Henry off of his feet, and prepared to punch him! Henry staggered to his feet and turned around, as Big Sow threw a stiff WMD… but Henry dodged it! Henry grabbed Show, heaving him up, but Show elbowed Henry’s face! Show kept hitting bombs on Henry, before Mark had to let go! Mark stumbled, as Show stood up, grabbing Henry by the throat! He lifted him up, but Henry punched Show in the face! Show dropped Henry, before Henry bounced off the ropes, charging Show, hitting a big tackle, sending Show staggering, but Henry picked Show back up, hitting a World’s Strongest Slam, pinning him to advance!
2. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Mark Henry defeated Big Show (10:42) with a World’s Strongest Slam |
- Daniel Bryan is walking down hallways backstage, before he begins talking to the camera.
Daniel Bryan: “The youth, the younger generation that never seem to get their chance before will lead the new WWE, that‘s what I hear. I hear that the WWE will be all about the athleticism and the sport of pro wrestling. If that‘s the truth, the leader of that new generation will be one man. That one man is an international superstar, that one man is the definition of pro wrestling. That man is the “American Dragon“. That man, is me, Daniel Bryan, and I will show everyone, when I advance to the finals, and win the World Championship!” |
3. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Evan Bourne vs. Zack Ryder
- Zack Ryder looked to control the match, grappling Evan Bourne to the mat, wisely keeping him grounded. Ryder showed off to the crowd, as he kept the advantage over Bourne. Out of nowhere, Bourne kicked Ryder in the head, sending him crumpling to the mat. Bourne kept Ryder down, hitting several fast moves, before cracking Ryder in the head with a knee! Ryder felt to the mat, as Bourne pulled him to the corner, as the crowd cheered in anticipation. Bourne climbed the top rope, throwing up the two fingers, before leaping off, hitting an Air Bourne to win the match!
3. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Evan Bourne defeated Zack Ryder (12:06) with an Air Bourne |
4. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase
- Bryan came out of his corner on fire, smacking DiBiase with a huge number of kicks and knees. DiBiase, caught off guard, had no answer for anything Bryan threw at him. Bryan hit Ted with a thunderous Head Kick, sending DiBiase to the ground, before he grabbed DiBiase, locking him in the LeBell Lock! Daniel wrenched it tight, as Ted clawed for the ropes, finding nothing, and tapping out! Bryan celebrated his quick win, as DiBiase stood up, frustrated with himself.
4. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Daniel Bryan defeated Ted DiBiase (4:55) with a LeBell Lock |
- R-Truth is backstage with interviewer Matt Striker.
Striker: “Hello everyone, I’m Matt Striker, and the man beside me, is one of the sixteen men looking to win the World Heavyweight Championship… R-Truth.”
R-Truth: “A new day in WWE? A new start?! Maybe that new start means that R-Truth ain’t gonna be conspired against no more! With this new start, everyone gonna see that R-Truth deserves that Championship, and ain’t nobody gonna hold me back no more! The only way that the WWE is gonna be new, is if the finally realize, that the TRUTH.. will set them free!" |
5. World Championship Tournament Round 1: R-Truth vs. Kofi Kingston
- Kofi Kingston started out the match, taking R-Truth down with a number of hard kicks, and several fast moves. R-Truth began to scout the offense, before taking Kingston down himself, keeping control over him. Kingston attempted a quick, last minute comeback, hitting R-Truth with all he had, before attempting a Trouble In Paradise, but Truth moved out of the way! Kingston stumbled to his feet, just in time to be met with a Lie Detector, before being pinned by Truth, losing the match!
5. World Championship Tournament Round 1: R-Truth defeated Kofi Kingston (8:31) with a Lie Detector |
- Christian is backstage, standing alone, with a very aggravated and annoyed look on his face.
Christian: “For the second time, I had the World Title, and for the second time, I had it STOLEN away from me! R-Truth goes on about being conspired against, but the only conspiracy that I see, is against me! Now is the time, that you will see Christian finally get the World Title reign, that I have deserved for years!” |
6. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Christian vs. Justin Gabriel
- Christian jumpstarted the match, attacking Justin Gabriel as soon as the bell rang, looking for a quick victory, but couldn’t finish Justin as quick as he wanted. Gabriel kept Christian at bay, with the two trading shots. Gabriel took control of the match, taking Christian down with a quick elbow, before charging him, hitting an Enzuigiri kick! Gabriel set Christian up near a turnbuckle, climbing to the top! Justin stared down at Christian, before spinning off, looking for a 450 Splash… but missed! Christian rolled to his feet, meeting Gabriel as he stood up. Locking his arms, hitting a Killswitch! Christian covered Gabriel… Getting a two count! Christian stared at the referee, shocked, before sliding down the turnbuckle. Gabriel stood up, turning around, as Christian stampeded him, hitting a Spear! Christian covered Gabriel again, this time getting a three count!
6. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Christian defeated Justin Gabriel (10:09) with a Spear |
- Matt Striker is standing by, with veteran William Regal.
Striker: “Hello, I’m Matt Striker, with a near legend in the business, one of the best wrestlers to ever come out of England, William Regal. Regal, you have never won the World Championship here in WWE, and with this explosion of young talent here on Smackdown, what makes you think that you can win the Title against people, decades your junior?”
Regal: “Well, you see young Matthew, a revolution in wrestling doesn‘t just go for younger talent. A revolution can also mean a resurgence for, what you people call me, the old timers. Having age on me means nothing, because with age comes experience. I might have age on them, but I have much more experience on them, and experience trumps youth in that ring.”
Striker: “Tonight you face another veteran like yourself, in Chavo Guerrero. What are your thoughts going in?”
Regal: “Chavo comes from a long line of great wrestlers, and Chavo is a great wrestler himself, but Chavo isn’t as experienced as I am, and is no where near as good in that ring as I am, and that is what it will all come down to tonight.” |
7. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Chavo Guerrero vs. William Regal
- The match begin with William Regal and Chavo Guerrero grappling in the center of the ring, with Regal catching the advantage. He took Chavo down, before the two began wrestling around for a few minutes. Regal grabbed Chavo’s leg, twisting it, bringing it up to his head, wrenching it tight. Guerrero clawed for the ropes, as the referee asked him for the submission. Chavo denied it, before he made his way to the ropes, breaking the hold. Chavo rose to his feet, limping on his ankle, as Regal charged him, looking for a forearm, before Chavo locked his arm, hitting an Arm Drag! Chavo repeated this several times, before landing one more, locking Regal’s arm, pulling it backwards. Chavo pulls it harder, before Regal reaches back, grabbing Chavo’s neck, flipping him to the ground, before slapping on a headlock. Chavo powers out of it, flinging Regal off of him. Regal rebounded off the ropes, running towards Chavo, as Chavo slipped behind him, hitting a German Suplex! Chavo held the bridge, getting a two count! Chavo lifted Regal up, hitting a Suplex… before hitting another… before hitting another! Chavo set Regal up by the corner, climbing it, and jumping off, hitting a Frog Splash! Chavo covered Regal… getting a two count! Chavo picked Regal up, flinging him over his shoulders, locking him by his neck. He spun in a circle, looking for a Gory Bomb, but Regal slicked his way out of it! As Chavo spun back towards Regal, Regal throw a stiff Punch, sending Chavo falling to the mat! Regal grabbed Chavo, locking in a Regal Stretch! Regal squeezed the hold tighter, before Chavo slumped over, losing consciousness! The referee noticed, calling off the match, giving Regal the win!
7. World Championship Tournament Round 1: William Regal defeated Chavo Guerrero (13:22) with a Regal Stretch |
8. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes
- The match began with Randy Orton taking the early advantage over Cody Rhodes. Orton kept the control throughout the first part of the match, before Rhodes made a huge comeback, taking Orton off his guard. Rhodes scooped him up, hitting an Alabama Slam! Rhodes continued the attack, hitting several more moves, before grabbing Orton, hitting a Headbutt with the mask! Orton fell limp, but Rhodes kept a hold on him, hitting a Silver Spoon DDT! Rhodes quickly covered Orton… getting a two count! Rhodes picked Orton back up, and set up for a Cross Rhodes… but Orton spun out of it, grabbing Rhodes and hitting an Inverted Backbreaker! Rhodes felt to the canvas, as Orton rose up to his feet. Rhodes got to his hands and knees, as Orton fell back into the corner. He charged Rhodes, throwing a punt, but Rhodes dodged it, jumping to his feet! He grabbed Orton, attempting another Cross Rhodes, but Orton once again got out of it, attempting a RKO, but Rhodes pushed Orton away! Rhodes charged Orton from behind, hitting a Bulldog! Rhodes got to his feet, as Orton stumbled up! Rhodes ran back over him, looking for a final Cross Rhodes attempt… but Orton spun out of it again, attempting an RKO… hitting it! Orton covered Rhodes, scoring the victory!
8. World Championship Tournament Round 1: Randy Orton defeated Cody Rhodes (14:17) with a RKO |
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Post by Elliot on Aug 19, 2011 13:32:28 GMT -5
Friday Night SmackDown; I'm glad you had Kane go over Dolph Ziggler, he deserves to go far in this Tournament. Mark Henry over the Big Show was the right move, Henry can do more. While it does seem like a bit of a jobber match, I'm glad you have Evan Bourne advancing in this Tournament, but it's obvious he won't win. Very happy to see Daniel Bryan advancing over Ted DiBiase, and the same for R-Truth over Kofi Kingston. I'm totally backing R-Truth in this Tournament the whole way. An obvious victory for Christian here, and he does deserve to at least get to the Semi-Finals since he was stripped of the belt for no apparent reason. William Regal going over Chavo Guerrero is definitely the right move, and I would LOVE to see Regal do something in this Tournament. An obvious victory for Randy Orton, but I really hope he doesn't win the whole thing because he's had many chances with the World Heavyweight Championship. A good set of winners, and I think all of them were the right choices. Can't wait to see the next round.
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