WWE 2008: 9/19/08 Friday Night Smackdown!

30/6/08 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Before the Raw opening video is played, highlights of Night of Champions is shown on a video package, a man narrating the video says stuff like “Titles were returned” which showed Jamie Noble capturing the newly brought back Cruiserweight title, “Titles were debuted” which showed the Divas championship being won by Natalya. “Titles were retained” which showed Matt Hardy, Mickie James & Edge retaining their respective titles, “Titles became third generation” showing Ted & Mike DiBiase capturing the World Tag Team titles.“Titles was the last thing on the mind” which showed the epic match between Chris Jericho & Shawn Michaels, “Titles have no height restrictions” Showing Finlay and his son Hornswoggle capturing the WWE Tag Team championships. “Titles returned home” showing John Cena capture the WWE Championship returning it back to Raw” After the Night of Champions video is played, the usual raw opening video is played, after that the usual firework display takes place with the wwe fans yelling, happy to be on the show. The cameras turn to the commentator’s table where Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole welcome every body to the show. They talk for a few moments about last night’s pay-per-view before getting more serious as they talked about Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels, they show a video of Shawn Michaels being trolley’d to the ambulance only for Chris Jericho to run towards him and push the trolley over. Jericho kicks Shawn several times, yelling “Stop pretending to be hurt” while doing so. Jericho keeps doing this until security pull him away as Shawn coughs/chokes in pain. After the video is played, Michael Cole makes it noted that Shawn Michaels is at home recovering from the brutal attack from Chris Jericho and that everyone in the world wrestling entertainments wishes him a speedy recovery.

The opening to John Cena’s entrance music is heard and gets a mixed reaction from the fans, mainly loud cheers from the females/children and boo’s from the teenage males. The new WWE champion makes his way down to the ring and once he enters the ring with mic in hand he waits for a few moments before saying “The champ is here!” this two gets a mixed reaction from the crowd. Cena continues to talk, mentioning how last night he might of got a lucky break with Edge spearing Triple H but it wasn’t something he asked for, Cena says if he could give Triple H a rematch he would but that’s impossible now so Triple H will just have to settle with Edge on Smackdown. Cena turns the promo from Triple H to the stars of Raw, mentioning that Randy Orton is still injured so he won’t be challenging for the title. Cena talks about the draft and how Raw did pretty well in it minus Michael Cole, which gets a chuckle from Cole, and just as Cena gets serious again, the clock noises that begins the entrance music of Montel Vontavious Porter is heard. MVP makes his way down to the ring and once he gets in he begins to talk about how he was is happy to be on Raw because Smackdown was dull and wasn’t using him correctly, he mainly blames Vickie Guerrero for this. MVP then says that since he is on Raw, the number one goal for him is to capture the WWE Championship; one thing Teddy Long or Vickie Guerrero never gave him the opportunity to accomplish. Cena interrupts MVP saying he knew this was coming and he can tell him before the match ever happens, that he will retain the title. MVP does a fake laugh and tells him that won’t happen, this argument between John and Montel is interrupted by “Here comes the money” which gets a big pop as Shane O Mac simply walks on to the entrance ramp. Shane says that the arguing will stop and that the two men in the ring need to stop acting like children, he makes it noted that his father, Vince is in hospital recovering from the accident that occurred last week but he sort of brushes over it and returns to the situation in the ring. Shane says that he is the General Manager of Raw for the time been so tonight’s main event will be John Cena vs Montel Vontavious Porter in a non-title match, if MVP happens to win the match, he will earn a WWE championship match at The Great American Bash on July 20th. The scene then turns to a commercial.

1) WWE World Tag Team Championships: Ted & Mike DiBiase defeated Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly to retain the World Tag Team titles – It seemed something was of from the beginning, Cody was going to start the match but he quickly turned and tagged Hardcore Holly in, every time Holly attempted to tag in Cody Rhodes he wasn’t their, complaining of a knee injury on the outside of the ring even though he hadn’t been touched, the match was basically a handicap match and it came to an end with the DiBiase brothers connecting with a sling shot/drop kick combination. After the bell, the champions left the ring leaving Holly and Rhodes, Hardcore began to yell at Rhodes, which surprisingly ended with Rhodes delivering a right hand to Hardcore, before Bob could retaliate, the world tag team champions hit the ring again and attacked him. Ted, Mike and Cody stood tall in the ring as Hardcore was out on the canvas.

The cameras turn to the back where Todd Grisham is standing by with the Intercontinental champion, Chris Jericho, Jericho is looking happy with himself as Todd talks about what he did last night, attacking Shawn Michaels while the medical team were attempting to send him to the hospital. Todd doesn’t stop there and keeps talking about Michaels, Jericho gets annoyed and tells him it’s his interview time not Shawn Michaels. Todd apologises but accidentally brings Shawn’s name up again causiing Jericho to push Todd into a wall, and then tell him that he is sick and tired of hearing everyone talk about Shawn Michaels. Shawn Michaels, this. Shawn Michaels that, Jericho then says he is going to go to the ring and make an open challenge to any Shawn Michaels fan in attendance.

2) Lumber Jill Match: Mickie James defeated. Katie Lea Burchill by Disqualification after the heel lumberjills attacked Mickie – James and Lea put on a really good match, that was a lot better than their Night Of Champions match. The crowd seemed pretty pleased to see that the Divas from Raw, Smackdown! and ECW where on hand. Melina was at ringside, and it seems as if her “injury” last week was nothing major. Mickie looked to be in the drivers seat, but she lost total control when she went for the “Stratusfaction” but Katie dumped her over the top rope, sending her crashing to the floor below. The heel Divas all attacked Mickie, but Mickie fought back and was able to get back in the ring. Raw’s newest Diva, Victoria quickly got in the ring and attacked Mickie from behind with several of the other heel Diva’s. The face Diva’s got into the ring, and a ball sparked with the face’s clearinghouse.

The cameras turn to the back where Todd Grisham is standing by with “The Animal” Batista who lost night was cheated out of the World Heavyweight championship. Batista says he expected something like that to happen from a coward like Edge. He says that at least John Cena managed to bring the WWE Championship back to Raw and now that is his goal to become WWE champion who ever is champion. Batista then walks of screen.

The cameras turn to the titantron where two man are in American Samoa, the two men are in a dojo, kicking ass, grounding all their opponents, the cameras zoom in to one of the men who happens to be Sonny Siaki and he says, “The Samoan Fight Squad are coming to Raw” The cameras then fade away from the dojo.

The cameras return to the ring where Chris Jericho is standing, he tells the people that he is fed up with Shawn Michaels name being mentioned even when he isn’t here and that tonight he is issuing an open challenge to any HBK fan. A man is picked and he makes his way to the ring. The man gives his name as Chris Hammers. he says he is the biggest HBK out there and what not and Jericho gets angry and begins to attack him.

3) Chris Jericho defeated Chris Hammers - A really short match, it you could call it that, Hammers wasn’t shown to have any wrestling experience and Jericho just kicked his ass all over the ring. Jericho picked Hammers apart before almost breaking him in half with the "Walls of Jericho". Hammers repeatedly tapped, but Jericho didn't break the hold.

3) Elijah Burke defeated. Robbie McAllister – Poor Robbie is still jobbing since his appearance on TNA iMPACT! back in March. Poor guy. Burke looked great out there, and showcased some stiff shots to Robbie. Cole put over Burke’s boxing background during the match. The match came to an end after Burke hit the “4-Up Combo” before hitting a dazed McAllister with the always-cool looking “Elijah Express” for the win.

A video then plays, saying Kane will be here next week!

4) "The Animal" Batista defeated. Deuce and Domino - I expected this to be a squash, but Deuce and Domino looked great out there, and done everything to keep "The Animal" grounded. Batista looked really p*ssed at being screwed out the title, and took out his frustrations out on D&D when he could. The crowd began chanting for Batista, which got him back into the match and he took out Deuce with a clothesline, that Deuce botched and it looked f*cking painful. He rolled out of the ring after taking it, and lay on the mat outside for the last few seconds of the match. Batista then hit Domino with the "Batista Bomb" for the win. Afterwards, Batista celebrated his win as Domino and a hurt Deuce scattered to the back.

Stevie Richards was then shown backstage with Todd Grisham. Todd welcomed Richards to Raw, and Stevie said it's good to be back.

A video played, hyping Rey Mysterio. God talk about a lot of hype videos.

5) MVP defeated. John Cena - A really good main event, with MVP using alot of heel tactics throughout. MVP began to choke Cena with his boot, but kept breaking the choke at 4, and re-applying the choke. Eventually, he taunted the crowd which gave Cena some time to get to his feet, but MVP viciously kicked him on the gut. Cena began fighting back, and was able to hit the "Five Knuckle Shuffle" onto MVP before setting him up for the "F-U" but MVP was able to escape and roll Cena up. MVP grabbed the ropes for leverage, and he got the 3 count!! MVP quickly ran to the back, leaving Cena in disbelief.

1/7/08 - Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The ECW opening video plays, and Tazz and Mike Adamle welcome us to the show. They put over Big Show winning the ECW title at Night Of Champions, and hype The Miz taking on Finlay later tonight.

The Big Show's music hits, and he comes out with his ECW title draped over his shoulder. He makes his way down to the ring, and when he gets in the ring, he gets a microphone from Tony Chimel and he begins to say how he is back on top. Mark Henry's music hits, and he puts himself over, and talks about being drafted to ECW in the supplemental draft. Henry says he could topple The Big Show anyday, as he is the "World's Strongest Man". We cut to commercials with Henry staring at Show, and shaking his head.

1) The Miz defeated. Finlay following interference from John Morrison - Due to preset stipulations, if The Miz got the win, he would earn himself and Morrison a tag team title shot against Finlay and Hornswoggle this week on Smackdown! Finlay looked to have the match in the bag, but interference from Morrison allowed Miz to get to his feet and hit Finlay with a really awesome looking falling neckbreaker.

Backstage, Charlie Haas was shown taping up his wrists. Tazz and Adamle put over Haas' ECW debut against Evan Bourne, which is set to take place after the commercial break!

2) Evan Bourne defeated. Charlie Haas - This was a really outstanding back and forth, exciting match put on by both men. Bourne's quickness gave him a serious advantage out there, but Haas managed to out-smart him on several occassions. Bourne was able to pick up the win after pushing Haas off the top rope when he attempted a superplex, and hit the Shooting Star Press.

Tazz and Adamle are then shown at the commentator booth. They announce that they have just been informed by ECW General Manager, Theodre Long that tonights main event will be ECW Champion, The Big Show teaming up with Kofi Kingston to take on Mark Henry, and "The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin!

Lena Yada was then shown with Tommy Dreamer, prior to his Extreme Rules match against Paul Burchill. Dreamer put over the match, and said he's got high hopes heading into it.

3) Extreme Rules Match: "The Ripper" Paul Burchill defeated. Tommy Dreamer - Wow, Burchill looked damn scary out there tonight. Chimel announced Paul as "The Ripper" when he made his entrance. Dreamer put up a great fight against this machine, but Burchill picked Tommy apart before hitting him with the Curb Stomp onto a trash can, followed by an inverted neckbreaker which got him the 3 count.

Mark Henry and The Big Show where shown walking to the ring respectively as we cut to the final commercial break of the night.

4) The Big Show and Kofi Kingston defeated. "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry and "The Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin - Kingston and Benjamin's feud has been interesting as of late, and it's nice to see them in the main event of ECW. Kingston and Benjamin tried to go at it anytime they could, but most times either the referee stopped them, or Mark Henry or Big Show stopped them. Big Show pinned Shelton after he ran straight into the "Showstopper". Afterwards, Henry attacked Kofi and hit him with the "World's Strongest Slam" on the outside before walking casually to the back without Benjamin.

7/7/08 - New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Raw opening video is played showing a few of the new Raw stars including Elijah Burke, Batista and Kane, after the video plays, the usual pyro display happens as Jerry “The King” Lawler and Michael Cole welcome everybody to the show. As both commentator’s talk about tonight’s main event being Montel Vontavious Porter & John Bradshaw Layfield vs. WWE Champion, John Cena & his partner Batista, the entrance music of Raw GM, Shane McMahon plays across the PA System as Shane McMahon makes his way down to the ring. Shane with mic in hand talks about how two weeks ago, his father, Vince McMahon was the unfortunate victim of an accident that nearly cost him his life when the money tron fell on top of him. Before Shane can continue, the crowd pops as “I’m All Grown Up” is heard across the PA System as Stephanie McMahon makes her way down to the ring (looking heavily pregnant) Shane is shocked and asks his sister why she is here, she should be at home. Steph says that she had to be here to inform everyone that what happened to her father wasn’t an accident; she says she is going to interview the entire roster from all brands to find out who was responsible for trying to murder her father. Stephanie doesn't hang around as she exits the ring and heads to the back.

1) Cody Rhoes and WWE World Tag Team Champions Mike and Ted DiBiase defeated. Hardcore Holly, and Cryme Tyme - A really good opening match, with Hardcore wanting a piece of Cody the entire time, but the referee would restrain Holly which would then allow the heels to beat down on JTG or Shad. Holly eventually chased Cody to the back, and then the match became a tag team match. Ted hit JTG with the tag belt and pinned him for the win. Afterwards, The DiBiase Brothers quickly escaped to the back as Shad checked on JTG.

Backstage, Victoria was shown preparing for her up-coming tag team match. Beth Phoenix approached her and told her she is Raw's dominant Diva, and she hasn't forgiven Victoria for breaking her jaw. Beth tells Victoria that if she better follow her instructions, or else. The pair have a staredown until Beth walks off and Victoria shakes her head.

2) WWE Women's Champion Mickie James and Melina defeated. Beth Phoenix and Victoria after Victoria and Beth had communication problems - Four of the WWE's best womens wrestlers took to the ring and put on a really enjoyable match. The crowd loved it, and absolutely loved Mickie. Victoria and Beth had communication problems the entire match, and eventually Victoria had enough of Beth and slapped her and the pair brawled. This allowed Mickie to quickly take Victoria out with a dropkick, and hit Beth with the "Mickie-DT" to get the win. Afterwards, Mickie celebrated with the Women's Championship while Melina, Beth and Victoria all looked on at her. Melina motioned that she wants the belt, while Mickie simply raised it into Melina's face as we go to a commercial.

After the break we then see WWE Champion John Cena talking with his partner, "The Animal" Batista. CM Punk approaches both men and raises his Money In The Bank briefcase in Cena's face. Punk tells Cena that he can cash in his briefcase at anytime, and any place. Cena and Punk have a quick staredown that is stopped when Batista gets in the way between the two, and Punk walks off. Cena watches Punk walk off as we cut to a video.

The cameras turn to the titantron where two man are in American Samoa, the two men are in a dojo, kicking ass, grounding all their opponents, the cameras zoom in to one of the men who happens to be Sonny Siaki and he says, “The Samoan Fight Squad are coming to Raw” The cameras then fade away from the dojo.

Chris Jericho makes his way down to the ring with Lance Cade closely behind. Jericho demands the microphone from Lillian Garcia and he announces that it is time once again for the HBK fan challenge where one unlucky HBK fan is going to get his ass kicked. The fan is chosen and names himself as Bryan Danielson. Lance Cade looks at him with a strange look and he seems to be thinking of something when Jericho blindsides Danielson with the Intercontinental Championship. Cade exits the ring and looks puzzeled as the referee rings the bell.

3) WWE Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho defeated. Bryan Danielson – More of a match from last weeks beating of Chris Hammers, Jericho actually had to work this week as Danielson out wrestled him at times. Danielson tried to finish the match with a bridged hooked full nelson on the ground to which Jericho screamed in pain but he managed to hold the pain and eventually Danielson released the hold because he was losing balance, Jericho got back in to the match but the end came with Lance Cade jumping on the apron, Danielson punched Cade of the apron but this distracted Danielson long enough for Jericho to kick him on the balls in roll him up. Jericho grabbed Cade's hands for leverage. After the bell, Lance Cade got on the microphone and told everyone that he knows Bryan Danielson, he trained with him in Shawn Michaels’ wrestling academy, he says that Danielson was HBK’s favourite pupil and that Shawn didn’t have time for any of the other students. Cade then proceeds to viciously kick a hurt Danielson who was laying on the mat. Jericho raises the hand of Cade as Danielson lays sprawled out.

A video played hyping The Great American Bash.

Backstage, Cryme Tyme where shown in Shane McMahon's office complaining about their six-man tag match. They request a tag title match at The Great American Bash. Shane says he can't concentrate right now, and if he gives them the match will they leave him alone to think. Shane agrees and they leave the room. JTG then distracts Shane which allows Shad to steal Shane's laptop and make a quick exit.

5) Elijah Burke defeated. DH Smith - Elijah continues to look impressive, as he made himself 2-0 on Raw after defeating Smith in a decent match. Smith looked to have the match won as he had Burke up ready for the Running Powerslam, but Burke slipped out Smith's hold and pushed him into the turnbuckle gut first and charged ahead and hit the "Elijah Express" for the victory.

Stephanie McMahon was then shown sitting a room, only lit by a small lamp. She is sitting at a table, facing Deuce. Stephanie appears to be interviewing him about her dad's accident. Stephanie asks Deuce where he was at the time of the accident, and Deuce replies by saying "the other side of the tracks". Deuce exits and Domino enters as we fade out.

A video plays hyping the return of Rey Mysterio!

4) Kane defeated. A Local Jobber – The jobber was some random indy wrestler, he didn’t get his name introduced so what ever, he was a skinny white kid anyway, could have been CM Punk (hehe), Kane destroyed the poor kid and finished the match with the Chokeslam after the bell, Kane did his pyro trick.

Main Event) Montel Vontavious Porter & John "Bradhaw" Layfield defeated. WWE Champion John Cena & "The Animal" Batista – Great main event match up, after his loss from last week, the WWE Champion was looking for revenge on MVP but it didn’t happen due to miscommunication from the two powerhouses. For the most of the match, Cena and Batista worked together fine, they were kicking ass and they looked to be on the verge of winning the match, however this came to an end when MVP sidestepped a spear attempt and instead, Batista struck down John Cena. This left Cena grounded for the rest of the match but Batista was doing fine on his own. The shocker came with John Cena getting up and F-Uing Batista and leaving the ring allowing MVP to pin Batista for the three count. After the bell Cena got back in to the ring and went nose to nose with Batista, the two men argued but both ducked the Clothesline from Hell attempt from JBL, Batista then delivered the Batista Bomb to JBL as Raw went of the air.