cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 I am assuming Henry will cost Batista the match against Edge at the next PPV, and then go on to job out hard to Big Dave during the summer. He'll settle into a bodyguard role with Edge after that and beat up jobbers and participate in tag matches. Once UT returns, he'll have to go through Henry to get to Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 I really need to start watching Smackdown! more since Edge is now on it. But you know, it's Friday and I forgt about these things and it pisses me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 From PWInsider: Last night's edition of Smackdown did a 2.6 fast national rating, with a 5 share. The final number will be out next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corkscrew_Senton 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 Knowing Taker had an injured triceps gave me a different appreciation for that cage match. At times you could tell he was in agony, but he was really fighting through it, and did so enough to put on a good match. Someone already said it, but I think it bears repeating: Smackdown is 10x the show Raw could even think of being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2007 youtube'd Had to check it out after all the discussion. That was awesome. Here's the one against Cena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 youtube'd Had to check it out after all the discussion. That was awesome. Here's the one against Cena Still don't hear the "monster pop" everyone's talking about. Seems like everyone wants there to be some huge reaction to Edge's victory, but I didn't see it or hear it on any of the footage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 I didn't think it was a monster pop either, or at least it didn't come across like that on TV. Yeah, the crowd did react to it, but it wasn't huge or anything. Now when Edge beat Cena at NYR, that was a much better reaction. That's understandable though, with how much people hate Cena (especially a that time) and how much they love Taker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 I woulda liked for Taker to have fallen out of the ring when he was trying to get up holding on to the ropes, and Edge would be unable to get him back in the ring before he was counted out. Edge wins the match..not the title.. That woulda been funny but of course it couldn't have happened with Taker being injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 It would've been funny had Ken Kennedy came out to hit Edge in the head with a chair or something, leading to Taker getting the pin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 I didn't think it was a monster pop either, or at least it didn't come across like that on TV. The TV version definitely didn't do justice to the reaction it got live, which is probably in part to the 'sweetening' of the audio; the TV soundtrack didn't match what happened live, because it did get over huge in a positive manner. As for the crowd itself, just watching them on TV, and I rewatched the entire deal specifically to see their reaction, they absolutely were into this in a big way. Very few people were leaving their seats, and almost everyone was standing and reacting in some way, either flipping Edge of or openly clapping. This got over big, no doubt about it. The final rating, which is looking to be in the same 2.6 range Smackdown usually gets, shows what kind of power the internet really has, and it's not what people seem to think it is. This was all over the 'net Tuesday night, and WWE.com were pushing this as hard as they could, but in the end, it made no difference at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 The TV version definitely didn't do justice to the reaction it got live, which is probably in part to the 'sweetening' of the audio; the TV soundtrack didn't match what happened live, because it did get over huge in a positive manner. As for the crowd itself, just watching them on TV, and I rewatched the entire deal specifically to see their reaction, they absolutely were into this in a big way. Very few people were leaving their seats, and almost everyone was standing and reacting in some way, either flipping Edge of or openly clapping. This got over big, no doubt about it. Why would they, seeing how the live ECW show follows the tapings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 The TV version definitely didn't do justice to the reaction it got live, which is probably in part to the 'sweetening' of the audio; the TV soundtrack didn't match what happened live, because it did get over huge in a positive manner. As for the crowd itself, just watching them on TV, and I rewatched the entire deal specifically to see their reaction, they absolutely were into this in a big way. Very few people were leaving their seats, and almost everyone was standing and reacting in some way, either flipping Edge of or openly clapping. This got over big, no doubt about it. Why would they, seeing how the live ECW show follows the tapings? You assume the majority of people would stick around for the ECW show. After watching the 'real stars' for two hours, including a PPV-level main event and major post-match angle involving the World title changing hands, I don't think a lot of the casual WWE fans would stick around for the C team. The usual pattern for tapings where Smackdown is taped first sees a lot of people leave for that very reason, that they've seen the big stars and can go home now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2007 There was mass exodus at the SD taping I went to in July (and ECW was only 6-7 weeks old at this point). I think the main event that week was Batista vs Kane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randomguy 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 Can anyone point me to a place I can download it? I was all hyped for it then I had company over and missed it. Edit: I have high hopes for Michelle McCool, she looked good way back when she was teaming up with Big Show a bit. She certainly seems athletic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterious_w 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2007 I thought they would tape ECW before SD (After seeing them announce Edge as Champ I knew they don't), seeing as it's broadcast chronologically as ECW before SD, and ECW is kinda the Heat of Smackdown (comparing how big the shows are). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 I thought they would tape ECW before SD (After seeing them announce Edge as Champ I knew they don't), seeing as it's broadcast chronologically as ECW before SD, and ECW is kinda the Heat of Smackdown (comparing how big the shows are). its only that way if the taping is out on the west coast. I dont see why ECW has to be live..but anyway... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted May 15, 2007 The 5/11 episode Friday Night Smackdown finished with a 2.6 broadcast rating, and a 5.0 share. WWE hyping the World Heavyweight title change with Edge cashing in his money in the bank titlt shot to defeated The Undertaker did not help the ratings. Smackdown is averaging a 2.8 in 2007. Credit: Gerweck Another reason for HHH to bury Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
