Friday Night Smackdown!
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 17, 2008
results thanks to wwe.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On what should have been the happiest night of their lives,
Edge & SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero’s wedding reception was
interrupted by WWE Champion, and Edge’s Great American Bash opponent, Triple H.
The Game offered his gifts to the newlyweds, and then shocked the world when he
revealed a video of the Rated-R Superstar and wedding planner Alicia Fox locking
lips.
Earlier in the night, the seemingly happy couple was in harmony as they
celebrated their nuptials, even taking time out of the reception for in-ring
action. Edge donned a guest referee shirt as he helped Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
defeat Finlay & Hornswoggle in a tag team encounter, spearing the Irishman to
seal the win for his friends.
Moments later, after their first dance was interrupted by Big Show cutting in,
the powerful pair placed The World’s Largest Athlete in a 4-on-1 Handicap Match.
Up against The Great Khali, MVP, Vladimir Kozlov & Shelton Benjamin, Big Show
proved why he is still one of the toughest competitors in the world, fighting
off the teamed assault before the match was ruled a no contest. After the match,
however, Khali, MVP, Shelton & the undefeated Moscow Mauler attacked Big Show,
leaving him down in the center of the ring.
Not to be outdone, Vickie Guerrero entered the ring for her bouquet toss,
followed by Divas eager to catch the flowers. Before the GM could carry the
tradition out, Michelle McCool attacked her Great American Bash opponent,
Natalya, in response to Natalya’s attack last week. An annoyed Guerrero ordered
McCool out of the arena, and after Cherry caught the bouquet, Vickie put the
soft-spoken Diva up against Natalya.
For the second week in a row, Cherry submitted to Natalya’s Sharpshooter. Adding
insult to a painful loss, Vickie then ordered an immediate match with Cherry.
The GM pinned Cherry to earn a victory in her wedding dress.
Also, as a wedding special attraction, longtime rivals of Edge, The Hardys, were
put into action against each other, as United States Champion Matt Hardy took on
his brother, Jeff. Before they faced off, the duo threw the wedding cake at
Chavo Guerrero, igniting the anger of “The Family.” In the ring, the high-flying
brothers put on a show in their home state of North Carolina, until the irate
“Family” attacked to gain revenge for the cake-tossing.
But all the action couldn’t make up for the storm created by the 12-time World
Champion, Triple H. As Edge tried to explain his extra-curricular activities
with Fox, Guerrero unleashed her heartache, shoving her new husband and
screaming as SmackDown ended. With just two days until The Great American Bash,
will Edge’s affair with Alicia Fox haunt him when he steps into the ring against
Triple H with the gold on the line?
Also on SmackDown, Brian Kendrick defeated Jimmy Wang Yang in one-on-one action.
Kendrick is sporting a new attitude and new look since being drafted, not to
mention the large shadow of his bodyguard, Ezekiel. Will Kendrick’s new approach
help him climb the SmackDown ranks?
WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison defeated Jesse & Festus on
SmackDown, but with just two days before the Fatal Four Way for their gold, are
Miz & Morrison’s golden days numbered? Will Jesse & Festus transform from
contenders to champions? Or will Finlay & Hornswoggle finally find their pot of
gold? Will Hawkins & Ryder’s allegiance to GM Guerrero help them in their
pursuit of the titles?
Finally, Mr. Kennedy is looking to make a name for himself on SmackDown, but the
outspoken Superstar has run into Umaga. On Friday night, Kennedy appeared to
have the match between the two won, but the Samoan Bulldozer blocked the Mic
Check, and delivered a Samoan Spike to earn the victory. This rivalry is heating
up, but can Kennedy find a way to take down the always dangerous Umaga?
Matches
Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder def. Finlay & Hornswoggle
Big Show vs. The Great Khali, Vladimir Kozlov, MVP & Shelton Benjamin (No Contest, Handicap Match)
Natalya def. Cherry
Vickie Guerrero def. Cherry
Brian Kendrick def. Jimmy Wang Yang
Umaga def. Mr. Kennedy
WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison def. Jesse & Festus
United States Champion Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy
(No Contest)