Friday Night Smackdown!
Charlotte, North Carolina
June 15, 2007
thanks to: wwe.com
A taste of vengeance
By Andrew Rote
June 22, 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For Edge & MVP, SmackDown was perhaps a sneak preview and a
lesson that they might have their hands full at Vengeance: Night of Champions.
The World Heavyweight Champion and the United States Champion teamed up to take
on their respective challengers, Batista & Ric Flair, only to find themselves on
their backs when the final bell sounded.
Going into Sunday, it is clear that Batista and Flair have momentum on their
sides. Can Edge hold off Batista’s challenges for a third and final time? Will
the “Nature Boy” earn yet another title reign just weeks after joining the
SmackDown roster? Read the whole story…
Lead federal investigator Daniel Beck had an announcement of his own on Friday
night, catching up our concerned fans with the latest developments in the case.
Beck has been able to confirm that in addition to Mr. McMahon and the limo
driver, the DNA of another “well-known personality” was also discovered in the
limo’s remains. As Beck continues digging, the Chairman may be able to rest in
peace come Monday when a special three-hour edition of Raw commemorates Mr.
McMahon’s life.
While SmackDown marked a night of momentum and confidence for many Superstars
heading into Vengeance: Night of Champions, Theodore Long had the biggest Friday
night. In light of Mr. McMahon’s presumed death and Long’s realization that life
can be filled with unexpected events, SmackDown’s General Manager asked Kristal
to marry him. Taken aback, the Diva left the ring in tears, but moments later
composed herself and accepted Long’s proposal in the locker room area.
Chavo Guerrero hopes the main event tag team match on SmackDown wasn’t the only
sign of things to come. Along with Jamie Noble, he was able to defeat Shannon
Moore and his Vengeance: Night of Champions opponent Jimmy Wang Yang. The
Cruiserweight Champion was able to gain momentum and get the three-count over
Moore. Though Yang watched his team lose on SmackDown, he has yet to be pinned
in recent weeks and remains a threat to Guerrero’s gold on Sunday.
Matt Hardy got a match in as well, preparing for his chance to regain the World
Tag Team Championship with his brother on Sunday. His win over Finlay came at a
high price, however, as the Irish brawler removed the protection from Hardy’s
knee and repeatedly blasted it like a punching bag.
In other action, Mark Henry rolled through Funaki, further establishing that he
is truly King of the Jungle. Also, one of SmackDown’s newest Superstars, Chris
Masters, earned a win with his devastating Masterlock.
Matches
Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero & Jamie Noble def. Jimmy Wang Yang &
Shannon Moore
Mark Henry def. Funaki
Matt Hardy def. Finlay
Chris Masters def. Local
Batista & Ric Flair def. World Heavyweight Champion Edge & United States Champion MVP