Post by recklessmatten on Jan 9, 2008 2:46:31 GMT -5
Source: WrestlingObserver & Neil Trama
The show opened with Teddy Long and Vickie Guerrero in the ring. Vickie calls out Rey Mysterio. Rey expresses disgust at the changes in Vickie's life and her relationship with Edge. This brings out the Rated R Superstar to make out with Vickie and talk down to Rey. Then Chavo Guerrero comes out to say that he, too, thinks Vickie is tarnishing the Guerrero name. Vickie books Rey vs. Chavo for tonight. They do a staredown while Edge, Vickie, and Teddy leave.
Jamie Noble defeated Chuck Palumbo with a crucifix after a fairly underwhelming match. Afterwards, Chuck blames Michelle McCool for the loss and yells at her in the corner until Noble chases him off. (Note: They did a retape of the end of this segment later on in the show. No idea why.)
MVP vs. Ric Flair is announced for the Royal Rumble. MVP talks down Flair and says he will make an example out of Flair's former protege.
In the subsequent match, Batista defeats MVP via countout. Afterwards, MVP grabs a chair and Batista gives him a huge spear.
Undertaker defeats Mark Henry and Matt Striker in a handicapped match via tombstone piledriver on Striker. This was a glorified squash. Big Daddy V came out afterwards and this led to a 2 on 1 beatdown of the Deadman.
Earlier in the show, Mr. McMahon, Hornswaggle, and Finlay were backstage. Vince talked up Hornswaggle's chances of winning the Royal Rumble. Finlay said it was not safe for Hornswaggle to be in the Rumble and that Vince wasn't "living up to their deal." Vince said Finlay promised never to mention it again.
Hornswaggle defeated Runjan Singh in an arm wrestling match. Great Khali attacked Finlay after the match.
Kane defeated Deuce via pinfall after a chokeslam in a quick squash.
Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero after a 619 and a headbutt off the top. Edge and the Edgeheads attacked Rey after the match. Edge posed with the title to end the show.
Other notes:
Kofi Kingston and Funaki defeated the Highlanders in a pre-show dark match. Kingston was way over and the match was halfway decent.
Batista defeated Edge via disqualification after a low-blow in a World Championship dark match after the show. The Edgeheads jumped Batista but Rey Mysterio made the save. Batista and Rey laid out Edge to close out the night.
It was certainly not the best WWE show in Wilkes Barre but definitely not the worst. At least no limos exploded.
The show opened with Teddy Long and Vickie Guerrero in the ring. Vickie calls out Rey Mysterio. Rey expresses disgust at the changes in Vickie's life and her relationship with Edge. This brings out the Rated R Superstar to make out with Vickie and talk down to Rey. Then Chavo Guerrero comes out to say that he, too, thinks Vickie is tarnishing the Guerrero name. Vickie books Rey vs. Chavo for tonight. They do a staredown while Edge, Vickie, and Teddy leave.
Jamie Noble defeated Chuck Palumbo with a crucifix after a fairly underwhelming match. Afterwards, Chuck blames Michelle McCool for the loss and yells at her in the corner until Noble chases him off. (Note: They did a retape of the end of this segment later on in the show. No idea why.)
MVP vs. Ric Flair is announced for the Royal Rumble. MVP talks down Flair and says he will make an example out of Flair's former protege.
In the subsequent match, Batista defeats MVP via countout. Afterwards, MVP grabs a chair and Batista gives him a huge spear.
Undertaker defeats Mark Henry and Matt Striker in a handicapped match via tombstone piledriver on Striker. This was a glorified squash. Big Daddy V came out afterwards and this led to a 2 on 1 beatdown of the Deadman.
Earlier in the show, Mr. McMahon, Hornswaggle, and Finlay were backstage. Vince talked up Hornswaggle's chances of winning the Royal Rumble. Finlay said it was not safe for Hornswaggle to be in the Rumble and that Vince wasn't "living up to their deal." Vince said Finlay promised never to mention it again.
Hornswaggle defeated Runjan Singh in an arm wrestling match. Great Khali attacked Finlay after the match.
Kane defeated Deuce via pinfall after a chokeslam in a quick squash.
Rey Mysterio defeated Chavo Guerrero after a 619 and a headbutt off the top. Edge and the Edgeheads attacked Rey after the match. Edge posed with the title to end the show.
Other notes:
Kofi Kingston and Funaki defeated the Highlanders in a pre-show dark match. Kingston was way over and the match was halfway decent.
Batista defeated Edge via disqualification after a low-blow in a World Championship dark match after the show. The Edgeheads jumped Batista but Rey Mysterio made the save. Batista and Rey laid out Edge to close out the night.
It was certainly not the best WWE show in Wilkes Barre but definitely not the worst. At least no limos exploded.
