The One And Only Smackdown Spoiler Thread

[Guest Choken One]

So we've got Undertaker and APA vs FBI at Vengence. Yowza!

At least the crap is contained in one match.

Ya forgot...

 

Mr. America and A-Train are still lurking around...

 

 

Man...13 years ago...A-TRAIN would've been the biggest heel of all time...Ya guys realize that?

[Bored 0]

Here are detailed spoilers but doesn't sound like they announced any other matches in the tournament.

 

DARK MATCHES

 

(1) Gail Kim def. Dawn Marie. Bland women's match, the soon-to-be Raw ladies

contender wins with a victory roll.

 

(2) Ultimo Dragon def. Michael Shane. THIS IS A DARK MATCH?!?!?! Awesome

way to light up the crowd. Dragon looked as good as ever, sticking in his usual

repertoire of stiff kicks. His opener looked awesome as well, lots of fire

to simulate dragonfire. Dragon took the win with by taking a front face lock

variation, jumping all the way over the top, and dropping down with a reverse

DDT like move.

 

VELOCITY MATCHES

 

(1) A-Train def. Orlando Jordan. A-Train came out MAD for some reason. I'm

assuming it will be explained more on the show. Jordan got in some moves, but

A-Train eventually took the win with the Derailer.

 

(2) John Cena def. Funaki. Funaki and Cena get a rematch from last week's

 

Smackdown, and although Funaki got some more time and moves in, Cena proved too

much for him. Cena connected with the F-U for the pinfall win.

 

(3) Matt Hardy def. Paul Logan. No Crash or Shannon Moore with Hardy.

Average match, when Logan missed a shooting star press, Matt dropped two Twists

Of Fate on him to take the pinfall.

 

(4) Basham Brothers (w/ Shaneiqua) def. Shannon Moore & Crash. I'm not sure

if this is new or not, but Moore and Crash came out to an opener that was a

parody of Matt Hardy's opener. The computer graphic starts to load up, but had

a "system failure" at 30% loaded. I thought it was hilarious. The Bashams

got the pin on Shannon Moore when they connected with a combination running

forearm into a Russian leg sweep.

 

SMACKDOWN MATCHES

 

The show opens with a replay of the superplex that imploded the ring last

week between Big Show and Brock Lesnar. It is announced that Show and Lesnar

will have a rematch for the title tonight.

 

(1) Undertaker def. Nunzio (w/ FBI). Taker quickly opened up a couple of

cans on Nunzio, including an awesome chokeslam over the top rope onto the other

members of FBI at ringside. Nunzio was quickly dropped by the Last Ride for

the pinfall for Undertaker. After the match, Stamboli and Palumbo start to beat

up on Undertaker, and as the FBI starts to gain an advantage, the surprise is

dropped -- THE APA RETURNS! Bradshaw and Simmons run out and manage to chase

out FBI with Taker's help.

 

Zack Gowen is shown getting condolences from some of the other wrestlers in

the back. He makes his way to Stephanie's office, but finds only Sable there

instead. Sable invites Zack into the office alone, making sure that no one has

followed him. We also see a "Brock Lesnar Timeline" clip, highlighting the

feud between Show and Lesnar. These timelines were spaced in various parts of

the show.

 

(2) Chris Benoit def. Rhyno. Benoit and Rhyno came out together for what

looked like a tag team match, when Stephanie McMahon came out, carrying the

newly redesigned United States Title Belt. She announces that this match will not

be a tag match, but instead Benoit and Rhyno will go one-on-one in a first

round match for the U.S. Title, which will be decided at the next pay-per-view.

The match started off with some decent scientific moves, but got SLOW from

there on through. Lots of rest holds were used, and the crowd started getting

restless, chanting "GO SPURS GO" instead of anything related to the match.

Benoit finally turned the match into his favor and got the win with the Crippler

Crossface. After the match, Benoit extended his hand to Rhyno, but they did

not shake hands.

 

Back in Stephanie's office, Sable is coming on to Zack Gowen. She mentions

that last week, Zack got to see Sable's puppies, but this week, she would like

him to feel them. Sable directs Zack's hands to the lower parts of her body,

off camera of course.

 

(3) Rey Mysterio def. Kanyon. As the match was about to open, it was

announced that Ultimo Dragon would make his Smackdown debut on next week's

episode, which would be taped at Madison Square Garden. The match was a typical match

of Kanyon's size against Rey's speed. Rey's speed finally won out, as he

connected with the 619 followed by the West Coast Pop for the win.

 

(4) Kurt Angle def. Charlie Haas. Haas and Benjamin came out to ringside in

new outfits and new music, but the crowd still chanted "You Suck" for them.

Haas and Benjamin challenge Kurt Angle to a match next week, but Angle comes

out and says that next week is for wimps. He's ready to get it on tonight.

Charlie Haas decides to take Angle's challenge and hooks it up. Shelton

Benjamin got in a cheap shot against the post while Angle was outside, but the ref

heard it and ejected Benjamin from ringside for the rest of the match. After

some nice back-and-forth action, Angle took the pinfall win with the Angle

Slam. Benjamin came running back out to double-team Angle, and as they beat up on

Kurt, Brock Lesnar came out to make the save for Kurt.

 

In Stephanie's office, Sable is continuing to make out with Zack Gowen. She

makes Zack beg for her, then tells him that there is no way he would ever get

to be with Sable. As Sable starts to put him down, Vince McMahon comes in the

office and kicks Zack out of the office. He then laughs with Sable,

revealing that the whole thing was a setup to be able to make fun of Zack.

 

(5) Billy Gunn (w/ Torrie Wilson) def. Jamie Noble (w/ Nidia). Squash match

for Gunn. Nidia and Torrie managed to get in a little catfight, but it was

broken up by Gunn. Gunn took the pinfall win with his Fameasser.

 

(6) Sean O'Haire (w/ Roddy Piper) def. Eddie Guerrero (w/ Tajiri). Piper

comes out with a bottle of tequila for Eddie to drink, making fun of Eddie

during the match. Tajiri tried to keep Piper from interfering, but Piper instead

took a swig of the tequila and spit it in Tajiri's face, paying him back from

last week. The actions at ringside distracted Eddie long enough for O'Haire to

get the win with his fireman's carry slam variation.

 

Back in the office, Sable and Vince continue to gloat over how they got one

over on Zack. Sable gives a small kiss to Vince, and then mounts him on top of

a desk. Just as they are starting to have some fun, Stephanie McMahon comes

in and kicks out Sable. Stephanie RIPS INTO Vince with a MAJOR fit. She was

getting so emotional, I had trouble understanding what all she was saying. I

caught that she definitely wanted Zack Gowen to get a contract with WWE, and

that she didn't care if Vince fired her or not. Vince was left speechless for

once.

 

It is announced that on next week's Smackdown, Undertaker and the APA will

take on all three members of the FBI in a six-man match.

 

(7) Brock Lesnar def. Big Show by disqualification to retain the WWE

Championship. Lesnar climbed up on the top rope to start the match, and dared

Big Show to follow him. Instead, the start of the match had a lot of fighting on

the outside. Lesnar started to gain control, and as he lifted up Show for the

F-5, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin ran in for the DQ. Show, Haas, and

Benjamin all triple-teamed Lesnar until Kurt Angle came in to try and even the

odds. Show finally dropped Angle with a chokeslam, and as the beating

continued, Mr. America ran in to even the odds some more. Mr. America got some shots in

on Show, but as he tried to slam Show, Haas and Benjamin broke it up. Mr.

America wound up eating a chokeslam, and Show, Haas, and Benjamin left Angle,

Lesnar, and Mr. America lying out cold to end the show.

 

POST MATCH ACTIVITIES

 

After the camera stopped rolling, Mr. America popped up and no-sold the

chokeslam. He "Americad Out" and clotheslined Big Show out of the ring. Brock

Lesnar drilled Shelton Benjamin with the F-5, and then let Kurt Angle clamp on

the Angle Lock. Charlie Haas also ate an F-5 courtesy of Lesnar. Angle left

the ring first, followed by Lesnar. Mr. America stayed behind for the last

posedown for the crowd, lifting up his mask at times to show that he was indeed

Hulk Hogan, and giving the "hush-hush" sign to the crowd.

 

All in all, a decent Smackdown, but I really expected more considering this

was the 200th episode of the show. No one even mentioned the San Antonio

Spurs, which could have easily gotten either some cheap heel heat or a face pop

if used right. I'm hoping the Benoit-Rhyno match sounds better when seen with

color commentary, because in person, the match was one of the biggest

snore-fests I've seen in some time.

[Guest Choken One]

HA! BENOIT/RHYNO SUCKED! Good...What it deserves for having Smarks cream for match for weeks...

 

Eh decent looking ra...I mean Smackdown.

[Mecha Mummy 0]

Paul Logan? *Laughs* It's London, though. Shooting star press gives it away.

[Guest Choken One]

^Fuck his Ass.

 

Logan and London sound fucking identical as shit dumb ass.

[Guest RavishingRickRudo]

Gunn squashes a cruiserweight.

APA come back.

Brock vs. Big Show again.

Two Losers in match for Losers (Benoit vs. Rhyno). (HEY! Wuddya know, two guys who have been buried for the last 2/3 months get no crowd interest... HOWD THAT HAPPEN!)

Rey, the Cruiserweight Champion, faces a heavyweight.

More McMahon and Sable (making fun of a cripple, no less).

Taker squashing another cruiserweight.

 

This is supposed to be our saviour?

[Guest BoboBrazil]

Isn't it funny how that Orlando guy beats every cruiserweight, but then he can't be A-train. Why does Vince have such a hardon for big guys beating cruiserweights? While Raw has been getting better, Smackdown continues on its descent week by week down the shitter. Will Kanyon ever win a match? When is the last time Noble has won one? I think it has been like 4 or 5 months.

[rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0]

So......

 

New US belt = BOOOO!

Heel Rhyno = YAY!

Face Stephanie = BOOOO!

 

That was the chave Smackdown review.

[Guest Choken One]

ummmm...Stephanie been the face since she came back if I am correct...

[Guest Fook_Hing_Ho]

In theory, yes she is a face. But I can't think of anything very facelike she's done.

 

And no, signing Mr. America doesn't count because she had no idea who she was signing.

[King Cucaracha 0]

Two Losers in match for Losers (Benoit vs. Rhyno). (HEY! Wuddya know, two guys who have been buried for the last 2/3 months get no crowd interest... HOWD THAT HAPPEN!)

It happened because there match was, and I quote, 'a snozefest'. Benoit may be awesome, but his match didn't suck cause he's being held down. His match sucked cause it sucked.

[Guest bravesfan]

In theory, yes she is a face. But I can't think of anything very facelike she's done.

 

And no, signing Mr. America doesn't count because she had no idea who she was signing.

She's been a face by default, due to her feuds with Bischoff and her father.

 

In terms of face-like actions, she basically "caters to the fans"; by setting up the recent title tournaments and being the on-air spokeswomen for announcing exciting matches (any combination of the Smackdown Six's battles in the fall, as well as the HIAC).

 

EDIT: She did help 'Taker in having "Tracy", the girl who accused 'Taker of taking advantage of her (?), confess to lying about it all along.

[Guest Raven_Effect01]

(2) Chris Benoit def. Rhyno.

 

Lots of rest holds were used

GREAT, WWE has turned both Rhyno and Chris Benoit into the new Christians(the wrestler). This sucks. Benoit might as well just wrestle for Ring of Honor, MLW, or somewhere where he can actually be able to WRESTLE again instead of being WWE-ized every week by WWE.

[Guest OnlyMe]

4 Sable / McMahon / Zach / McMahon segments. For fucks sake.

[Guest Spaceman Spiff]

Isn't it funny how that Orlando guy beats every cruiserweight, but then he can't be A-train. Why does Vince have such a hardon for big guys beating cruiserweights

Not true. Crash beat Orlando. The issue that might be of interest is: Orlando is 2-2 since his call up. 2 wins against WCW buy-out guys, and 2 losses against WWE guys. Hmmm...

 

Fuck Taker. And fuck the APA returning. I bet they get to squash the FBI, too. They portray the FBI as threats, then job them out the last 3 weeks to Taker, and then will most likely job them next week to Taker/APA.

 

Gunn squashes Knoble? Fuck Steph.

 

And why do Benoit/Rhyno in the 1st round? Wouldn't this be better for a later round, or possibly the finals?

 

Rey/Kanyon looks like a good match, as does Mattitude/London and Bashams/MF'ers on Velocity.

[Guest MaxPower27]

Jamie Noble...jobs...again....

[Guest Mulatto Heat]

What it deserves for having Smarks cream for match for weeks...

I read this five times and I still can't understand what you're trying to convey.

 

"Lots of rest holds were used, and the crowd started getting restless, chanting "GO SPURS GO" instead of anything related to the match. Benoit finally turned the match into his favor........."

 

Hm. Guess that means the rest holds were coming from one person. Always knew that Rhyno was overhyped.

[Guest nikowwf]

Its quite possible the match did NOT suck and this guy just didn't enjoy it also. But assuming that would not allow everyone to complain.

 

niko

[Guest Raven_Effect01]

What it deserves for having Smarks cream for match for weeks...

I read this five times and I still can't understand what you're trying to convey.

 

"Lots of rest holds were used, and the crowd started getting restless, chanting "GO SPURS GO" instead of anything related to the match. Benoit finally turned the match into his favor........."

 

Hm. Guess that means the rest holds were coming from one person. Always knew that Rhyno was overhyped.

Well now that I think about it, from what I've seen of Rhyno since he came back when he used his face offense, it's just been diving shoulder block, spinebuster, and The Gore. Now that he's a heel, I guess it'll be chinlocks.

[Guest Zack Malibu]

I'm looking forward to London/Hardy, despite Paul losing. And you can't really say it's a "fuck you" to TNA (though it very well could be) because London is not a contracted WWE worker. However, if he does win tomorrow against Sabin, it makes the WWE look "better" than their rival.

[Guest mach7]

Last time I checked, wasn't Bradshaw on Raw? And weren't the rosters "frozen" by Vince?

 

Wait. Forget about all of that. Why is he even back? Why is Faarooq back? When did the APA ever draw? Last time I checked it was, oh, right about.. oh, NEVER.

[King Cucaracha 0]

"Lots of rest holds were used, and the crowd started getting restless, chanting "GO SPURS GO" instead of anything related to the match. Benoit finally turned the match into his favor........."

 

Hm. Guess that means the rest holds were coming from one person. Always knew that Rhyno was overhyped.

See...it CAN'T be Benoit's fault. So I guess his match at Armageddon was boring because Eddie Guerrero is over-hyped. And the same for his Summerslam match with RVD.

 

4 Sable / McMahon / Zach / McMahon segments. For fucks sake.

 

4 segments to 7 matches...you know what, for some reason i don't feel like bitching about that.

[Guest INXS]

That is one Hell of a push Matt Hardy is getting to the "heavyweights."

 

Show looks pretty decent.

[Guest wildpegasus]

Bishoff is God: If you found Benoit/Guerrrero boring, you shouldn't be watching wrestling. Benoit/RVD wasn't as good but it certainly wasn't boring.

 

Let's reserve judgement for the Benoit/Rhyno match. I bet anything it'll be better than what's reported.

[Guest wildpegasus]

Remember that Benot/Haas was reported as having lots of "rest holds". When the match came on I noticed there weren't rest holds at all and it was the best match Haas ever had in singles.

[Guest Goodear]

Yeah, whoever writes spoilers usually have incredibly bad taste and spend a lot of time detailing interviews over matches.

[Guest Polish_Rifle]

Why is Matt and Cena on Velocity?

 

Why isn't Rey facing cruisers like Noble instead on Kanyon?

 

Why is Billy Gunn...forget it.

 

I think I'll pass on Smackdown this week.

[Murmuring Beast 0]

Why is it WWE's fault that Rhyno-Benoit sucked?

 

Go away and masturbate to the Royal Rumble.

[Guest ISportsFan]

See...it CAN'T be Benoit's fault. So I guess his match at Armageddon was boring because Eddie Guerrero is over-hyped. And the same for his Summerslam match with RVD.

Eddy's match with Benoit was around ****, so it was anything but boring.

 

RVD's SummerSlam match with Benoit was waiting to be a ****1/4 classic until all the smarks forgot that RVD can't sell for his life. Benoit tried his darndest, and he succeeded. RVD didn't try at all, and he succeeded at sucking in that match. I contend that if RVD tried to sell in that match and made it epic (like it could have been), RVD would not be in the spot he's in right now.

 

Of course, HHH would have still moved him down the card. But, I don't think he would be near the level he's at now if that match worked. And that was all RVD's fault.

 

Jason

[Murmuring Beast 0]

RVD's SummerSlam match with Benoit was waiting to be a ****1/4 classic until all the smarks forgot that RVD can't sell for his life. Benoit tried his darndest, and he succeeded. RVD didn't try at all, and he succeeded at sucking in that match. I contend that if RVD tried to sell in that match and made it epic (like it could have been), RVD would not be in the spot he's in right now.

 

Good God, man, shut up.