Friday Night Smackdown!
Tulsa, Oklahoma
July 4, 2008
results thanks to wwe.com
TULSA, Okla. – Distraught over losing the World
Heavyweight Championship to CM Punk on Raw (WATCH), Edge snapped on SmackDown,
calling off his wedding plans to SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. The
news was too much to bear for the GM, who broke down in a screaming, crying fit.
(WATCH)
But the Rated-R Superstar’s lover wasn’t the only one who suffered his wrath.
After Jesse & Festus defeated Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder in a tag match, the
Ultimate Opportunist launched a brutal attack on Festus, first spearing him to
the canvas then knocking him out with a vicious steel chair attack. (WATCH)
Friday night was the culmination of the former champion’s brooding frustrations
over the lack of support from our fans, and Hawkins, Ryder, and the love of his
life, Vickie, after losing his title.
Golden opportunity
But if it’s gold that can set Edge’s mind straight, he might not have to wait
long. At the start of SmackDown – after WWE Champion Triple H and Montel
Vontavious Porter poked fun at Edge’s loss and pending nuptials on MVP’s VIP
Lounge – Vickie interrupted to announce Triple H would defend the WWE
Championship against Edge at Great American Bash. Considering the Ultimate
Opportunist called off the wedding, will the GM change her mind about the
pay-per-view match-up?
Golden dreams
It isn’t just Edge who’s dreaming of gold. SmackDown’s Divas have eagerly
awaited a chance to compete for the new Divas Championship. With a red-headed
Natayla looking on from the announce table, Michelle McCool defeated Cherry,
Kelly Kelly, Victoria and Maryse in a Golden Dreams Match. The victory earned
the All-American Girl a match with Natalya for the Divas Championship.
Flying onto SmackDown
The 2008 WWE Draft brought big changes to SmackDown, including Hall of Famer Jim
Ross’ arrival on the blue brand and long-time announcer Michael Cole saying his
final goodbye to fans as he heads to Raw. Making his SmackDown debut, after
being drafted from Raw, was Jeff Hardy, who fought WWE Tag Team Champion John
Morrison in a valiant back-and-forth battle. After avoiding a Moonlight Drive
from the Shaman of Sexy, the Legend Thriller delivered a facebuster-powerbomb,
followed up by a Swanton Bomb and the pinfall.
Samoan spike
In his second appearance on SmackDown after the WWE Draft, Umaga defeated Funaki
in convincing fashion. From start to finish, the 340-plus-pound Samoan Bulldozer
dominated his challenger, finishing him off with a Samoan Spike.
Fatal 4th of July Four Way
In celebration of Independence Day, the United States Championship was contested
in a Fatal 4th of July Four Way. United States Champion Matt Hardy took on Mr.
Kennedy, Chavo Guerrero and Shelton Benjamin. All four combatants waged war in a
free-for-all for the title. In the end, Hardy delivered a Twist of Fate to
Shelton Benjamin who landed on top of Chavo. Capitalizing on the chain of
events, Hardy climbed on Chavo to get the pinfall and retain his gold.
Matches
Michelle McCool def. Cherry, Kelly Kelly, Victoria and Maryse (Golden Dreams
Match)
Jesse & Festus def. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
Jeff Hardy def. WWE Tag Team Champion John Morrison
Umaga def. Funaki
United States Champion Matt Hardy def. Mr. Kennedy, Chavo Guerrero and Shelton Benjamin (Fatal 4th of July Four Way Match for the United States Championship)