Friday Night Smackdown!
Rochester, New York
October 30, 2009
results thanks to wrestleview.com
A recap of Batista’s and Rey
Mysterio’s friendship plays followed by Batista’s destruction of Mysterio at
Bragging Rights. Tonight we’ll see the fallout of the betrayal.
The Smackdown video plays and we’re brought into the arena to the sounds of
Rodney Mack’s music. Alas, my favorite superstar isn’t returning – it’s only
General Manager Teddy Long. Todd Grisham and Matt Striker welcome us to the “A”
show, which has a Halloween theme tonight.
Teddy Long gets in the ring and congratulates Team Smackdown for beating Team
Raw at Bragging Rights. That proves without a shadow of a doubt that Friday
night is home to the superior show in WWE. Bragging Rights was an historic night
for Smackdown but it was also a disturbing one. When Batista attacked his
longtime friend Rey Mysterio, Long knew that the WWE Universe would want an
explanation from Batista for his actions so later tonight they will have a
“heart to heart” to settle their differences. That brings Long to the number one
contender for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series, the Big
Show.
Chris Jericho’s music hits and he comes out with his Unified Tag Team Titles as
well as the Bragging Rights trophy. As he comes out we see still photos of the
Bragging Rights match. Jericho gets in the ring and is quickly cut off by Long.
Long says that trophy is the property of Smackdown and takes it from him. That’s
the last we’ll see of that probably. Jericho says that trophy belongs to him
because he’s the genius who won Bragging Rights for the Smackdown team. Jericho
says he didn’t do it for Long or us hypocritical sycophants. He did it for
himself, proving once again that he’s the best in the world at what he does.
Jericho says for Long to give Big Show a World Title match instead of him behind
his back is one of the most underhanded, devious decisions he’s ever made.
Jericho says he’s the crown jewel of the show and the face of the show. Jericho
says he single handedly brought glory to Smackdown and he should be number one
contender.
Kane’s music hits and the co-captain of Team Smackdown makes his way to the
ring. Kane asks if he heard Jericho right saying he single handedly won the
match. Kane reminds him that he was co-captain of Team Smackdown which means
that the trophy and all the Bragging Rights belong to him as much as Jericho. If
there’s anyone who deserves a title opportunity against the Undertaker it’s him,
not Big Show or Jericho.
Jericho says Kane must be suffering from a case of selective memory because he’s
the one who got the winning pinfall. Besides, his track record against the
Undertaker is spotty at best. Jericho tells him to save his delusions of
grandeur and be thankful that because of him he got his hand raised in victory.
Jericho tells him to remember that he’s the hero of Smackdown and us germ
incubators. Jericho tells him to turn around and get out of his face because
he’s the captain. Kane all of a sudden grabs Jericho by the throat and Teddy
Long implores him not to Chokeslam him. Kane releases him.
Long says the Undertaker will defend the World Heavyweight Championship at
Survivor Series as the contract has already been signed. However, if Raw is
going to have a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Title then Smackdown will do the
same. There will be a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Title. Long
says that Kane and Jericho did a tremendous job representing Smackdown at
Bragging Rights but only one of them can be rewarded. So tonight Kane will go
one on one with Chris Jericho and the winner will be inserted into the World
Title Match at Survivor Series against Big Show and Undertaker!
-Commercial Break-
The announcers reiterate that we’ll see Chris Jericho take on Kane with the
winner going to Survivor Series to face Undertaker and Big Show.
John Morrison makes his way out for a match. His opponent will be Dolph Ziggler,
who comes out with a microphone. Ziggler says for a show that has a lot to brag
about, he’s got to say that he really likes his chances because everyone else
did their part. Tonight he’s facing the only superstar on the Smackdown roster
who didn’t win. Morrison says that’s fair enough but asks what all the “we” talk
is about. Morrison says he doesn’t remember seeing Ziggler at Bragging Rights so
his gloating is premature, something Ziggler is no stranger to. Just ask Maria!
Oh snap!
John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler
This will be a non-title match. They circle the ring and lock up. They tussle to
the corner and are broken up by the referee. They lock up again but this time
Morrison gets a waist lock and hits a single leg takedown. Morrison gets a front
face lock on and Ziggler counters out and gets a side headlock on. Morrison
whips him off and gets shoulder blocked down. Ziggler goes into the ropes, over
and under Morrison, then over him, counters a hip toss, and runs right into a
one man flapjack. Morrison hits a STANDING Shooting Star Press for a near fall.
Ziggler teases a test of strength and underhandedly tries for a knee but
Morrison knocks him right over. Morrison charges and Ziggler lifts him face
first right into the ring post. This gets Ziggler a two count. Ziggler grounds
and pounds Morrison for a few seconds. Ziggler scoops him up and slams him right
back down, dropping a big elbow for a two count. Ziggler locks on a chin lock.
Morrison fights up and punches out. Ziggler throws Morrison sternum first into
the corner and hits an inside out suplex for a two count. We’ll take a break
here.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Morrison locked in a tight chin lock. Didn’t
we just leave this party? Morrison tries to fight out so Ziggler slams him down
by his hair. Ziggler hits a rolling neck snapper and covers for a two count.
Ziggler rubs Morrison’s face in the mat and smashes it. Ziggler locks the chin
lock back on. Ziggler locks on a body scissors for good measure but Morrison
still gets to his feet. Morrison hits some knees but Ziggler clubs him and gets
a front face lock on. Morrison counters out with a back body drop.
They trade punches with Morrison coming out on top. Morrison hits a clothesline
and forearm shiver. Morrison sends him into the ropes and hits a calf kick for a
near fall. Morrison goes for the Moonlight Drive but Ziggler counters out.
Ziggler attempts a neckbreaker but Morrison counters into the backslide for a
two count. Morrison hits some punches but Ziggler twists a whip into a powerslam
for a two count. Ziggler slaps Morrison and talks some trash. Ziggler goes for
the Zig Zag but Morrison counters into a catapult but Ziggler lands on the
second rope. Morrison avoids his dive and hits the Flying Chuck for a near fall
when Ziggler gets his foot on the bottom rope. Morrison goes for Starship Pain
but Ziggler gets out of the ring. Morrison goes for an over the top rope splash
but Ziggler moves and he lands on the apron. Ziggler sweeps his legs out from
under him and he crashes to the outside. Ziggler then hits an impressive
wheelbarrow slam on the announcer’s table and rolls into the ring before he gets
counted out. Dolph Ziggler finally gets a win over John Morrison!
Winner by Count-Out: Dolph Ziggler
Match Rating: **
Todd Grisham and Matt Striker talk a little more about Batista and Rey Mysterio
before bringing us to another video highlight of the attack. Batista will give
an explanation later tonight.
-Commercial Break-
Teddy Long is admiring the Bragging Rights trophy in his office. Vince McMahon
walks in and high fives him. McMahon congratulates him and says if Long keeps it
up he might come off the probation. CM Punk walks up and asks if Long is out of
his mind. Punk says Big Show, a guy who isn’t even on the roster, has a World
Title shot against Undertaker at Survivor Series. Then later tonight we’ll see a
match to determine who will enter the triple threat. Long asks what’s wrong with
that and Punk says it’s his match. Punk says he’d be in that match if it wasn’t
for Scott Armstrong’s shoddy officiating. McMahon stops him and says he’ll give
Punk what he wants. Punk asks if it’s the match at Survivor Series and McMahon
says “no.” It’ll be CM Punk taking on referee Scott Armstrong. CM Punk smiles
and thanks Mr. McMahon as he walks off.
Jenny Brooks vs. Beth Phoenix
Matt Striker fills us in on the jobber Jenny Brooks. She has history with Beth
Phoenix – she is the only one who beat her in amateur wrestling. The bell rings
and they lock up. Phoenix quickly powers her down and kicks her. Phoenix lays in
some right hands and kicks her in the ribs, sending her crashing to the outside.
That was a nasty spill. Phoenix smiles as Brooks struggles to get back in.
Phoenix pulls her in by the hair. Phoenix lifts her up with a beautiful delayed
vertical suplex. Phoenix picks her up by the throat and hits a choke
backbreaker. Phoenix throws her into the corner hard, picks her up, throws her
into the ropes, and floors her with a hammer fist. Phoenix hits a nice Glam
Slam, fixes her hair, and covers her for the win.
Winner by Pinfall: Beth Phoenix
Match Rating: ½ *
Tonight Cryme Tyme will host a Diva Halloween Costume Contest. Natalya, Layla,
Michelle McCool, and Mickie James will participate. Also we’ll hear from Batista
and Rey Mysterio.
-Commercial Break-
Matt Striker thanks Divide the Day for the use of their song “Let it Roll,”
Smackdown’s official theme song. They’re seen in the front row.
EXCUSE ME! Vickie Guerrero makes her way out to the stage dressed as a princess.
She requests to be called Princess Vickie Guerrero. Guerrero introduces her
“Prince Charming” Eric Escobar. Escobar is still getting zero heat.
Eric Escobar vs. Matt Hardy
My favorite referee Charles Robinson has this one. They circle the ring and
Hardy quickly gets a waist lock. Hardy clubs Escobar, ducks a clothesline, and
hits some punches. Hardy has a whip reversed on him and Escobar hits a back
elbow. Hardy avoids an elbow drop and dropkicks him onto the second rope. Hardy
goes into the ropes and jumps on his back. Hardy hits a back elbow in the corner
and punches him. Charles Robinson backs him up and Escobar hits him with some
punches. Escobar whips him to the opposite corner and charges but Hardy moves.
Hardy hits a clothesline in the corner and connects with a bulldog. Hardy goes
to the top rope but Escobar cuts him off. Escobar climbs the ropes and Hardy
back elbows him off. Hardy then hits a moonsault for a two count. Hardy may have
tweaked his knee.
Escobar kicks the knee and really works on it. Escobar yanks on it and kicks it
before locking on a heel hook. Escobar drops an elbow on it and locks on the leg
lock. Hardy punches out of it and boots Escobar in the corner. Escobar body
slams Hardy into the ropes. That looked good. Escobar picks him up and mouths
off to the crowd, allowing Hardy to hit the Twist of Fate out of nowhere for the
win. That was way too sudden. Is Escobar on his way out?
Winner by Pinfall: Matt Hardy
Match Rating: * ¼
Still to come tonight is Chris Jericho versus Kane. The winner goes to Survivor
Series.
We see a video of Batista kicking Mysterio in the head at Bragging Rights. Rey
Mysterio, wearing an awesome Ed Hardy jacket, is seen walking backstage. We’ll
see him next.
-Commercial Break-
We see the video footage of Batista’s attack on Rey Mysterio following the World
Heavyweight Championship match at Bragging Rights. Batista really ripped him
apart.
Rey Mysterio walks out to the ring without his usual pyro spots. He slowly walks
to the ring and gets in. Mysterio says we all just saw the video – at Bragging
Rights, after the match, Dave Batista beat him down real bad. As much as Batista
hurt him physically the pain inside him was greater because of the fact that he
considered Batista his best friend in the whole world, and he still does.
Mysterio says ever since Sunday he’s been playing the tape over and over in his
head. At first he was angry but then he thought about what was really important
– Batista is his family. Mysterio says he owes him the benefit of the doubt,
regardless of how disappointed he is. Mysterio says he knows Batista is back
there and won’t leave until they straighten this out like the men and family
they are.
Batista’s music hits and at first we hear a big pop but then boos are piped in.
Batista walks out with a black shirt and sunglasses on, looking none too happy.
Batista grabs a microphone and asks if Mysterio is disappointed because he hurt
him. Batista says Mysterio doesn’t get it. Batista says he doesn’t realize how
bad this can get for Mysterio. Batista asks who he is calling him out. Batista
says he’ll be the bigger man and give him one opportunity to walk out of the
ring. Mysterio starts moving toward the ropes and says “no.”
Mysterio says he came out to straighten things out between them. They’ve been
through a lot together. It was a Fatal Four Way match – what did Batista want
him to do? Not try? Mysterio is willing to let bygones be bygones – that’s how
much their friendship means to him. Mysterio says Batista is like his big
brother and he looks up to him. Mysterio says brothers fight all the time but
what they have here will last a lot longer than their careers. When they finish
with wrestling they’ll still be family. Batista just looks at him with no
emotion. Mysterio asks what he’s thinking.
Batista asks what Mysterio is thinking. Batista tells him what he’s thinking –
what little effort it took him to hurt him so much and what is he going to do
now that Big Dave isn’t protecting him. Batista also says Mysterio is thinking
he shouldn’t have stabbed him in the back. Now Mysterio is thinking what Batista
is going to do to him if he doesn’t get out of the ring right now. Mysterio asks
if Batista is serious and Batista says he knows him. Batista asks if Mysterio
thinks he’s lying. Mysterio says if he’d have known what would have happened he
never would have done what he did. Batista says now he knows. Mysterio says the
biggest mistake was accepting to be in the match. Batista gives him one more
chance to turn around and get out of the ring.
Mysterio defiantly says no and says he’ll stand his ground. He came out to
straighten things out and he won’t leave until he does. Mysterio tells him to
look at everything they’ve been through, all the times, and to look at Eddie.
Batista coldly says, “Eddie’s dead,” and says he’s not thinking about him, what
they’ve been through, or Mysterio – he’s thinking about himself. Batista smirks
at Mysterio, throws his microphone down, and leaves the ring. That was a solid
segment.
-Commercial Break-
Batista is walking backstage when Matt Hardy comes up to him. Hardy says he
knows how close he and Mysterio were – just like brothers. Hardy says he wants
to reach out to Batista because there’s thing he did to Jeff that he wishes he
could take back and warns Batista to not do anything he’ll regret with Rey.
Hardy tells him not to make the same mistakes he did. Batista scoffs and walks
off. All of a sudden Batista returns and throws Hardy into a fence. Batista
stands over him before walking away.
The Smack of the Night is the five on four tag team match from last week. This
changed the complexion of Team Smackdown for Bragging Rights.
Drew McIntyre walks out to the ring dressed to compete. McIntyre grabs a mic and
congratulates Team Smackdown on their victory. McIntyre wants to make himself
clear – he never wanted to be on that team in the first place as he intends to
make his own impact. Unfortunately for his opponent tonight the party is over.
Finlay’s music hits and he makes his way out to the ring. As Finlay enters the
ring, McIntyre kicks him in the face and knocks him to the ground. McIntyre
throws Finlay into the steel steps and stomps him on the head before grounding
and pounding him. The referee tries to stop him but can’t as McIntyre kicks
Finlay hard in the back. Finlay writhes in pain as McIntyre smiles and walks
away.
Still to come tonight is Kane versus Chris Jericho with the winner going to
Survivor Series to face Big Show and Undertaker. Coming up next we’ll see the
Diva Halloween Costume Contest.
-Commercial Break-
Did you know that WWECLASSICS.com is the only place you can watch the first 100
episodes of Monday Night Raw?
Cryme Tyme are in the ring. They’re hosting the Diva Halloween Costume Contest.
They introduce the Divas. Natalya is a Matador, Layla is Michael Jackson,
Michelle McCool is the devil, and Mickie James is Electra (I guess). They all
have to do a dance. Natalya has Shad run through her red towel. Layla does an MJ
dance which was really well done. McCool dances horribly. I’m not sure if it was
on purpose or what but it was bad. Then Mickie James does absolutely nothing and
the fans vote for her. Layla was robbed – seriously.
The heels gang up on Mickie James and she slaps Natalya. Mickie ducks the
clothesline and Natalya takes Layla’s head off. Mickie hits the Thesz Press on
Natalya. McCool kicks Mickie in the head and Mickie botches taking a
clothesline. Apparently that’s enough to keep her down. Yikes. When you can’t
take a clothesline on a taped show, you’re in trouble.
CM Punk will take on Scott Armstrong next.
-Commercial Break-
CM Punk comes out looking smug. Scott Armstrong comes out to no music – just the
old spotlight. He’s walking that old green mile.
CM Punk vs. Scott Armstrong
Jack Doane calls for the bell and the match begins. Punk laughs before shoving
Armstrong into the corner, yelling he’d be a four time straightedge champion if
he only did his job. Punk pushes and slaps him. Armstrong has heard enough and
responds with three strong punches. Armstrong realizes all he did was upset
Punk. Punk responds with a kick to the stomach and then to the head. Punk kicks
him hard in the back and talks some trash while pushing his head. Punk stomps on
his chest before picking him up and delivering the GTS. Punk steps on him for
the win.
Winner by Pinfall: CM Punk
Match Rating: No stars
Punk tells him, “When you wake up from your nap, don’t ever, ever forget that I
did this to you.”
We see a split screen of Jericho and Kane walking. They’ll face each other next
to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship.
-Commercial Break-
Next week Batista will take on Matt Hardy.
Chris Jericho vs. Kane
The winner of this match will go to Survivor Series to face Undertaker and Big
Show for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Mike Chioda gets them in opposite corners before calling for the bell. Jericho
quickly exits the ring to avoid Kane. He looks a little worried. Jericho gets
back in and slaps Kane. Kane smiles and goes for a punch, which Jericho ducks.
Jericho hits some punches and kicks. Jericho goes into the ropes, ducks a
clothesline, and tries for a cross-body, but Kane catches him and powerslams him
for a near fall. Kane snapmares Jericho and dropkicks him in the face for a two
count. Kane stomps Jericho in the head.
Jericho gets up and stuns Kane with a punch. Jericho kicks and punches him.
Jericho kicks Kane down in the corner. Kane boots Jericho when he comes for a
punch. Kane goes for an elbow drop but misses as Jericho rolls out of the way.
Jericho dropkicks him in the face for a two count. Jericho hits some more
punches but this time Kane catches him by the throat. Jericho gets out of the
Chokeslam and takes Kane down for the Walls of Jericho. Jericho can’t turn him
and Kane uses his legs to throw Jericho out of the ring. Kane comes out and
throws Jericho back in. Jericho kicks Kane in the face as he enters the ring and
knocks him off the apron, sending him right into the barricade. This would be a
good opportunity to take a commercial.
-Commercial Break-
We come back from the break to see Jericho stomping on Kane’s head. Who’d have
thought you’d see Jericho on top? Jericho chokes him in the corner and punches
him some more. Jericho catapults him throat first into the bottom rope and
covers for a near fall. Jericho traps the arm and locks on a chin lock. Kane
fights up, with Jericho on his back, and goes back hard into the corner. Kane
charges but Jericho gets his boot up. Jericho charges and Kane surprises him
with a back suplex. That was nice.
Both men get to their feet and Kane hits a pair of clotheslines. Kane whips
Jericho into the corner and follows him with a clothesline. Kane hits a sidewalk
slam for a near fall. Kane whips Jericho into the ropes. Jericho ducks a
clothesline and hits a step-up enzuigiri, knocking Kane out of the ring. Kane
gets on the apron so Jericho attempts his springboard dropkick but Kane catches
him by the throat. Kane gets in the ring, still holding the throat, and Jericho
back elbows out. Jericho goes into the ropes and eats a big boot for a near
fall. Kane whips Jericho into the corner and goes for another sidewalk slam, but
Jericho flips out and hits a Codebreaker! Jericho slowly crawls over and covers
but Kane kicks out at two and a half! Jericho can’t believe it!
Jericho stomps and kicks Kane. Jericho hits a face buster and the Lionsault but
Kane catches him by the throat! Kane hits the Chokeslam and Jericho rolls out of
the ring! Kane gets out of the ring and throws him back in. Kane covers for a
near fall. Kane picks Jericho up and gets him on his shoulder but Jericho slides
off and pushes him to the corner. Jericho hits a chop block and locks on the
Walls of Jericho! Kane yells in pain and crawls to the ropes, breaking the hold.
Jericho runs right into an uppercut. Kane goes to the top rope and Jericho
crotches him. Jericho goes for a superplex but Kane punches him off. Kane jumps
off the top rope right into the Codebreaker! Jericho covers and gets the win!
Winner by Pinfall: Chris Jericho
Match Rating: ** ½
Chris Jericho is going to Survivor Series. Undertaker will defend his World
Heavyweight Championship against Big Show and Chris Jericho. Chris Jericho
celebrates his win as the show ends.