benn 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Last Man Standing August 18, 2006 Last week on SmackDown, The Great Khali and Daivari tried their best to avoid Undertaker. Instead, Khali received a thunderous chokeslam and was ordered to face Undertaker in the Last Man Standing Match not at SummerSlam, but at SmackDown instead. This week, the monsters will meet in perhaps the most brutal match in SmackDown history. As first reported on WWE.com, Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guererro will face off at SummerSlam. The bitter family feud escalated to another level last week, and Eddie Guerrero’s widow Vickie was involved again. The emotionally distraught Vickie found herself on the arena floor after being inadvertently knocked off her feet. What will Rey and Chavo have to say for themselves just two days from their big showdown? Last week, we learned that King Booker will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Batista at SummerSlam. The Animal warmed up by teaming with Lashley and taking out Finlay and Regal in tag team action. Meanwhile, King Booker scouted from the announce position. Batista will be making a return to his hometown of Washington D.C. on Friday, what will he and King Booker do to prepare for their huge match just two days away from SummerSlam? The United States Championship will be on the line when the rivalry between current Champ Finlay and the hard-hitting Lashley continues this Friday on SmackDown. Finlay has managed to hold on to the gold so far, but will his luck continue this Friday? Just more than a week away from the biggest party of the summer, there are still many issues to be sorted out. What will happen as the road to SummerSlam comes to a close? Tune in for yourself, Friday night at 8/7 CT and only on UPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 It just occured to me that Summerslam was in DC last year on the 21st, with Batista playing hometown hero and viciously destroying JBL in what amounted to a world championship squash on pay television. Is it just a coincidence, or have they always spent mid-/late August around the DC area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I'm looking forward to this show. I'm diggin' everything on SD right now, except for Booker most likely loosing the title soon. If they could spend at least 15 minutes each week to establish some sort of tag division, then the show would be the best all around wrestling show in a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benn 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 A tag division with half a dozen teams would be great. Booker is probably going to lose the title but at least he held it in the first place. I'm looking forward to the trainwreck that will be the LMS match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 More Finlay/Lashley is always good, though I expect a screwy finish. SD only has 2 SS matches, so I see the US title being defended. They'll probably go with the Finlay/Lashley/Regal 3-way that was supposed to happen last month. L/K vs. Idol/Stevens looks like another likely matchup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taker666 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 If Booker does loose the Championship this sunday, I'd say he's had a good one month reign as Champion. I didn't think they made him out to be a weak Champion at any point during his reign and it looked like he was having fun out there. It would be probably be a forgetable reign, but a good one nonetheless. And if Batista does win, I wouldn't mind him as Champion again. I really like the guy, hes real over with the fans, his promos are decent and straight to the point at times, and hes not to over the top like Cena or Orton. and he might not be a great wrestler by I always enjoy his matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I can't see Booker losing the belt to Batista at SS. It seems like he just won it, and let's be honest about Batista....the guy hasn't been all that over since his return. It's kind of like once Mark Henry got hurt it deflated the crowd for Batista, and he struggled somewhat in a feud with a guy who has also lost momentum in Ken Kennedy. Then there's the whole embarrassing outing on ECW. In short there's really no good reason to put the belt on Batista at the moment. If so, where do they go with it? Aside from Booker getting a rematch there's really nothing much in the way of challengers for Batista. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Batista was over as hell when he first came back. Especially his excellent beatdown on Mark Henry, which featured some of the best step shots I've seen. Like you said, after Henry got injured, people felt let down that they didn't get to see Batista get his revenge. Which makes me think he'll be getting the belt at SS even more, so he can get his heat back. That's the two things in his program when he came back: Take out Henry, and win back the title he never lost. Now they'll rush the title change, which I hate because Booker is fucking awesome right now. As far as challengers, Taker will be open since Khali is gone. Benoit is returning soon, I'm sure they can squeeze a one month fued for the belt out of Kennedy. Maybe give Lashley a shot, put him over big, but at the end he's just not ready yet. And if Batista keeps it for a long reign, then maybe somebody who isn't even on SD right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BorneAgain 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I think this short build up doesn't lend itself to a Batista win. Yeah, Booker-Rey had a short build, but hell Rey had the title for 3 and half months at that point and the writing was on the wall especially with the Chavo turn more than obvious. Plus with Cena looking more and more likely to win (in his hometown no less) a Booker win, maybe via Kennedy, is hardly out of the question. If anything I can see them holding off hotshotting the title till the CW premiere if just to build up immediate new interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I'm cool with that. They need something big like a Heel to Face title change on the premiere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hotbutter Spoontoaster Report post Posted August 18, 2006 The August/18th/2006 edition of Friday night Smackdown will be preempted in the following areas. Below are times you can watch Smackdown: New York: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Los Angeles: Saturday, August 19th, 12am. Detroit: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Washington D.C.: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Sacramento: Friday, August 18th, 10pm. Hartford: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Chico: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Utica: Friday, August 18th, 10pm. Eureka: Saturday, August 19th, 8pm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Haha. It's preempted in Batista's home town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hotbutter Spoontoaster Report post Posted August 18, 2006 More Finlay/Lashley is always good, though I expect a screwy finish. SD only has 2 SS matches, so I see the US title being defended. They'll probably go with the Finlay/Lashley/Regal 3-way that was supposed to happen last month. L/K vs. Idol/Stevens looks like another likely matchup. There were no plans as of yesterday (Sunday) to have any of these matches on SummerSlam: Highlanders .VS. Spirit Squad, London & Kendrick .VS. James & Stevens, Finlay .VS. Lashley .VS. Regal (or any U.S. Title match) or Nitro .VS. Kane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benn 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Its like Vince is going out of his way to talk me out of ordering the PPV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benn 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Tatanka has been pinned two weeks in a row because of refs not seeing his opponent pulling his tights and has been pissed off after both matches. Maybe a heel turn is on the cards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I hope so. I wanna see him Tamahawkin' mofuckers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Last week he lost when the ref didn't see his foot under the ropes, not because of pulled tights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 I can't see Booker losing the belt to Batista at SS. It seems like he just won it, don't forget cabbage, just this year, Edge went PPV to next PPV only as the champ and that was just a span of 3 weeks...we've seen what this company is capable of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Yeah but I think they even know that the whole Edge deal was a dumbshit move. Besides there were other factors like HHH and WM to consider there....where is there to go on SD? I'm not too excited about the idea of a Tatanka heel turn. Maybe it's because I recall his SS 1994 heel turn on Lex Luger. It pretty much killed his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Yeah, Tatanka's heel turn in '94 turned him from an upper midcard popular babyface into a low midcard lackey for Ted Dibiase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hotbutter Spoontoaster Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Last Man Standing Match: The Undertaker .VS. The Great Khali. WWE United States Title Match: Fit Finlay .VS. Bobby Lashley. Batista .VS. Sylvan Grenier. Sylvester Turkay .VS. Scotty 2 Hotty. Ken Kennedy .VS. Tatanka. Vito .VS. Scott Fowler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestlefreak 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Another good Smackdown. Tatanka/Kennedy was decent. Finlay/Lashley had another good match. Taker/Khali was ok. The only downer was the Vito crap. a good show overall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benn 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2006 Last week he lost when the ref didn't see his foot under the ropes, not because of pulled tights. You're right, my bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Isn't tonight supposed to be the last time we see The Great Collie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 That was pointless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 I had no clue that Batista was a badass! Thank God they put that match on to start the show to let me know, whew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Turk-eye! Angle has to come back to SD so that they can face each other, or else theres no point in mentioning Angle was the only person to ever beat him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Ripping off Samoa Joe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Is it wrong that I hate how WWE plays it so safe with certain moves like that finisher? -MVP - If that guy doesn't have a damn good match his first time out, it could flat out kill his push. From what I hear he's not that great of a worker anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2006 Is it wrong that I hate how WWE plays it so safe with certain moves like that finisher? -MVP - If that guy doesn't have a damn good match his first time out, it could flat out kill his push. From what I hear he's not that great of a worker anyway. All I could envision is him vs Kanyon.. BATTLE OF THE MVPS! OMG Somebody alert the media..London and Kendrick get an interview..er..well.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
