Friday Night Smackdown!
Boston, Massachusettts
April 11, 2008
results thanks to wwe.com
BOSTON – “Come Backlash, I’m gonna knock your
teeth down your throat.” Those were Shawn Michaels’ ominous words to
pay-per-view opponent, Batista, on Friday Night SmackDown.
Ever since he ended Ric Flair’s career at WrestleMania XXIV, HBK hasn’t heard
the end of it from Batista. First, The Animal confronted the Showstopper last
Friday on SmackDown, calling his actions selfish and wrong. Things escalated
even further between the two on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel on Monday Night
Raw.
On SmackDown, the two Backlash opponents
exchanged more hostile words in a Face-to-Face confrontation in the ring. Things
almost became physical when HBK went in for Sweet Chin Music, but Batista backed
away before HBK could connect. The Animal then went for a Batista Bomb, but HBK
was able to avoid his grasp.
Regarding their encounter at Backlash, WWE commentator Michael Cole predicted:
“I believe we’re going to witness one of the most emotional and personal matches
ever.”
Punjabi Peace Offering
If you tuned into SmackDown a little late, you might have wondered what a
container of Ganges River water, a bottle of Indian Scotch, a live chicken and a
goat were doing in the ring. They were all part of a Punjabi Peace Offering from
The Great Khali to Big Show meant to quell the brewing tensions between the two
7-footers. “I can’t describe how I feel, but I can show you,” Big Show said
about the offering – as he proceeded to knock out the The Punjab Giant with one
punch.
Distracting Diva
The SmackDown Divas have a newcomer in their ranks – Natalya Neidhart, daughter
of legendary WWE Superstar Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart. Last week on SmackDown, she
viciously attacked Michelle McCool after a brawl between Victoria and McCool.
Tonight, she issued a bold warning to her fellow Divas: “When you mess with the
best, you go down with the rest!” Later, Natalya targeted the All American Diva
again to help Victoria pick up a win.
Here to slay
Last Friday on SmackDown, powerful Russian Superstar Vladimir Kozlov burst onto
the scene with a commanding victory over Matt Bentley. Tonight, Kozlov repeated
his raw display of power, adding Matt Logan to his list of victims.
On a roll
Since Matt Hardy played spoiler in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at
WrestleMania XXIV, United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter has been
firmly in his sights. Last week on SmackDown, the two clashed in a vicious
battle, with Hardy earning a victory in their non-title bout. This week, Hardy
faced SmackDown big man Chuck Palumbo. With MVP looking on as a guest
commentator, Hardy used his signature Twist of Fate to finish Palumbo. While on
commentary, the cocky MVP challenged Hardy to a rematch next week in London.
When will these two clash again?
Shillelagh Shenanigans
The Irish duo of Finlay and the returning Hornswoggle were up to their old
tricks on SmackDown. First, Hornswoggle fooled his father’s opponent, Matt
Striker, by tossing a bucket of “fake” confetti water toward him. With Striker’s
guard down, Finlay was able to douse him with a real bucket of water. Later,
Hornswoggle whacked Striker in the back with an inflatable Shillelagh. With
Striker distracted by the pint-size prankster once again, Finlay seized the
opportunity to knock the intellectual Superstar out cold with a real Shillelagh.
After the academic pinfall, Hornswoggle celebrated his dad’s win by delivering a
Tadpole Splash from the top rope onto Striker.
Rejected
WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison continued their winning ways by
defeating Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore. A swinging neck breaker from The Miz
allowed him to pin Yang, giving the champs their second straight win over the
two men they have lampooned on their WWE.com Dirt Sheet in recent weeks.
Biscuits 'n' gravy resting in peace
World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker has taken on some of WWE’s biggest,
baddest and most bizarre Superstars over the years. But even The Deadman was
unsure of what he would encounter when he went up against the corn-fed colossus,
Festus, who has never been pinned on SmackDown. Festus proved to be no country
bumpkin, giving Undertaker a run for his money. But with referee Charles
Robinson knocked out from a collision with Festus, the colossus fell victim to
Undertaker’s deadly, breath-robbing submission hold. With Festus nearly
unconscious, referee Jimmy Korderas ran into the ring to call the bout, giving
Undertaker the win
Matches
WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon
Moore (non-title)
Finlay def. Matt Striker
Victoria def. Michelle McCool
Vladimir Kozlov def. Matt Logan
Matt Hardy def. Chuck Palumbo
World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker def. Festus
(non-title)