Friday Night Smackdown!
Columbs, Ohio
September 26, 2008
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Keeping your enemies close
By: Mitch Passero
September 26, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio – To kick off SmackDown, fans at
Ohio State University were treated to a blockbuster match-up that had all the
makings for a main event that might normally cap off a night of action.
In an unlikely pairing, WWE Champion Triple H joined forces with his No Mercy
opponent, Jeff Hardy, to take on Montel Vontavious Porter and The Brian
Kendrick. Putting their differences aside, The Game and Hardy were able to earn
a victory when The King of Kings nailed MVP with a Pedigree for the pinfall.
After the win, Hardy and Triple H shook hands. But at No Mercy, animosity will
reign as championship gold is on the line.
Kozlov still undefeated
Vladimir Kozlov had never encountered anyone like the 7-foot-3, 420-pound The
Great Khali. In a clash of styles, the two beasts locked horns. But before a
winner could be decided, Triple H rushed into the arena looking for some payback
against the Moscow Mauler. Mayhem quickly ensued, as Khali and Kozlov attacked
The Game. But No. 1 contender Hardy didn’t like what he saw and came to help
even the odds.
Death in the air
Fearful of what Undertaker might do to him again, Chavo Guerrero nervously
entered into his match against Jimmy Wang Yang. Using a rolling wheel kick,
Guerrero took down Yang to get the pinfall. But after the match, the house
lights went out momentarily, sending Chavo into a panic. It was an ominous sign
of things to come later in the night when Undertaker choked Chavo in GM Vickie
Guerrero’s office, then suddenly appeared in the ring to decimate the GM with a
hard-hitting Tombstone. The deadly maneuver left Guerrero on her back, with The
Phenom hovering over her motionless body.
New WWE Tag Team Champions
The Family suffered another hit on the night, when Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder
lost their WWE Tag Team Championship to the brothers from San Juan, Carlito &
Primo.
Deadly duo
In what could possibly be the sexiest tag team in WWE, newcomer Brie Bella
paired up with Maria to take on Victoria and Natalya. But Victoria quickly
showed who was boss when she tossed the undefeated Bella from the top rope to
the arena floor. The stunned brunette crawled under the ring, but emerged from
under the apron with new vigor and attacked Victoria. Next, Bella tagged in
Maria, who flung herself from the top rope and used a cross body to drive
Victoria to the canvas and get the pinfall.
WWE's 1-2 Punch
In the last SmackDown before moving to MyNetwork TV on Oct. 3, Jesse & Festus
brought their MyMoving Co. van into the arena to pick up a few items from under
the ring. While packing their van, we got a glimpse of a bound-and-gagged Ryan
Braddock and Kenny Dykstra in the back of the van. What other surprises are in
store when SmackDown makes the move to MyNetwork TV?
Matches
WWE Champion Triple H & Jeff Hardy def. Montel Vontavious Porter & The Brian Kendrick
Maria & Brie Bella def. Natalya & Victoria
The Great Khali vs. Vladimir Kozlov (No Contest)
Chavo Guerrero def. Jimmy Wang Yang
Carlito & Primo def. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder (new WWE Tag Team Champions)