Friday Night Smackdown!
Cleveland, Ohio
May 28, 2010
results thanks to pwtorch.com
- For some reason, commercials were playing until 8:02 pm, when Smackdown was
seemingly joined in progress with Teddy Long walking to the ring. Todd Grisham
said Long had promised a big announcement. Once in the ring, Long talked about
the Fatal Four-Way PPV coming up in June. He said that Big Show has already
qualified due to his rematch clause. Tonight, the other two competitors will be
decided in qualifying matches. Kane takes on C.M. Punk, and Rey Mysterio faces
the returning Undertaker. Long continued to talk about Fatal Four-Way, until
Drew McIntyre's music interrupted. He was dressed to compete, and as one would
expect, very unhappy. McIntyre said he should still be Intercontinental
Champion, as his match with Kofi Kingston at Over the Limit should've been
stopped due to a laceration to his arm. Mac said that if Long didn't do his job,
Drew would do it for him. Long said McIntyre losing the title doesn't give him
the right to trash his office on Sunday, or interrupt him tonight. McIntyre
reiterated that he was the chosen one. Long said that when Matt Hardy gets his
hands on Drew….but then McIntyre pulled out another letter from Mr. McMahon.
He said McMahon demanded that Long read the letter out loud.
The letter read that Matt Hardy had been suspended without pay for further
notice due to his actions after the I.C. title match at Over the Limit. McIntyre
said if Long doesn't shape up, the next letter he'll get from McIntyre will
inform Long of his termination as Smackdown GM. Long turned to leave and once he
exited the ring, Matt Hardy's music played. He came to the ring in a huff, but
Long stopped him. Security helped wrangle Hardy before he could enter the ring
to get to McIntyre. Long told Matt that they'd make him fire him if he didn't
back it up. McIntyre poured salt into the wounds, saying he was the reason Hardy
was suspended. Crowd chanted "you suck" at McIntyre. Next, McIntyre and Jack
Swagger face Kofi Kingston and Big Show. Good opening segment.
[Commercial Break]
- Jack Swagger came to the ring to partner with McIntyre. He reminded fans about
three times that he's still World Heavyweight Champion. Oops, make that four.
1 - DREW MCINTYRE & JACK SWAGGER vs. KOFI KINGSTON & THE BIG SHOW
Pretty big match for the opener. Then again, when you've got the Undertaker in
action, chances are good he's going to be in the main event. Kofi with the pine
green tights tonight. Swagger wrestled him to the ground to start. Swagger had
taped ribs under his singlet due to the damage inflicted by Show on Sunday. Matt
Striker talked about how he texts with Vince McMahon instead of receiving
letters like McIntyre. The image of McMahon texting almost made me laugh out
loud. Kingston and McIntyre had a back-and-forth exchange. Flying forearm by
Kingston as Striker for some reason mentioned people thinking that Tom Petty is
the third Mulkey brother. Show tagged in and did a number on McIntyre. They went
to break more than three minutes into the match.
[Commercial Break]
Show was still in control of McIntyre out of break. He even managed to scare
Swagger off the apron. Bodyslam by Mac in the babyface corner. Kingston tagged
in and worked the left arm of the former I.C. Champ. McIntyre finally came back,
but it was short-lived. I like how they're saying this Fatal Four-Way PPV is a
new concept, when the entire premise is the titles defended in Fatal Four-Way
matches, which is not a new concept at all. Swagger took out Kingston as he went
for a high-risk maneuver, pulling his leg down before he could springboard,
which bounced Kofi's head off the apron. The camera caught it nicely. McIntyre
took advantage with a hard chop to the chest. He then tagged Swagger. McIntyre
picked up where Swagger left off in taking the beating to Kingston. A Craig Ehlo
name-drop by Striker. Well, they are in Cleveland. Kingston fired back against
Swagger, landing a cross-body off the top. Both men were down and needed to make
tags. Both did, and Big Show ate McIntyre's lunch. A distraction by Swagger
allowed Mac to try the Future Shock, but it did not pan out. Show set up for the
punch, staring right at Swagger as he did it. And he picked up the win with it.
WINNERS: Kingston and Show, at 13:46. Fun match, but the way it was put
together, you could definitely tell McIntyre is in the doghouse.
- They plugged Undertaker vs. Mysterio in a Fatal Four-Way Qualifying match
tonight.
[Commercial Break]
- Backstage, Punk's back was to the camera with a towel over his head. Luke
Gallows and Serena were trying to tell him that he looked OK. He was worried the
fans were going to mock him. Then he said he didn't mind if they mocked him,
because he's courageous, unlike everyone else. He said he'd take the towel off
his head in the ring and show everyone the true face of C.M. punk.
- Vickie Guerrero was backstage with Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer. Not sure why
she was looking into space to begin the segment, but then she started talking in
Spanish to the tag team. She was unhappy with them, for some reason. When they
left, Dolph Ziggler walked in. Vickie thanked him for sticking up for her last
week on Smackdown. She was almost rubbing up against him, talking in what I
assume is her sexy voice. She said she owed him one and it puts Ziggler in a
very good position. Ziggler thought about it, then ranted on Hornswoggle and
Christian. Vickie said Ziggler and Chavo will face Christian and Hornswoggle
later tonight. She said there was more where that came from. The camera focused
on the necklace she was wearing, which read "cougar." Man, going from Maria to
Vickie Guerrero is a steep fall for Dolph.
- Punk walked out with a towel over his head, lead by Serena and Luke Gallows.
He's going to be wrestling in a qualifying match coming up. Punk covered his
ears and threw his hands up in frustration as he began to walk to the back, but
his fellow Straight Edge Society members stopped him. Punk took off his towel,
and he had a mask on. It had a Dallas Cowboys star on the side and front, along
with SES down the bridge of the nose and was black. He looked…like a joke.
Just what I was afraid of. Match is next.
[Commercial Break]
- Striker once again mentioned Taker vs. Mysterio tonight.
2 - C.M. PUNK vs. KANE
Kane got off to a good start, slowly picking Punk apart. He worked the left arm
as Striker tried to make a case for Punk being stronger with the mask on. Kane
missed a splash in the corner, then Punk followed up with a knee to the face.
Bulldog was not successful, and Kane grabbed at the mask. Punk was able to
escape with his mask (and dignity) still in tact. They went to break about 2:30
in.
[Commercial Break]
Back with Punk stomping away on the grounded Kane. Kane recovered and went to
the top, but Punk crotched him, then kicked him to ringside. Punk continued work
on the left leg of the Big Red Monster. Kane fought back on the mat and finally
got to a vertical base, suplexing Punk for a two-count. But Punk went right back
to the leg. Modified Indian Deathlock by Punk. Kane registered a couple of near
falls, one close one on a sidewalk slam. To the top he went and he landed the
clothesline, but Kane came up lame. He readied for the chokeslam, but Kane
kicked at the legs. "The Executioner, Dr. X himself, C.M. Punk" said Striker. I
can't even keep up with his references tonight. Punk hit a cross-body but Kane
rolled through for two. Punk escaped a chokeslam and attempted to get Kane up
for the Go To Sleep. Kane grabbed the mask, but Serena distracted the ref so
Gallows could hit Kane with a right hand. Kick to the head of Kane got him
wobbly, then a GTS finished it. The GTS was just awful, by the way. Like, really
bad.
WINNER: Punk, at 13:59. Match never got out of first gear. Disappointing.
- Another plug for Mysterio vs. Undertaker.
[Commercial Break]
3 - CHRISTIAN & HORNSWOGGLE vs. DOLPH ZIGGLER & CHAVO GUERRERO
Vickie accompanied Chavo to the ring. Chavo went for the Three Amigos suplexes,
but Christian stopped it short. Hornswoggle tagged in and sat on Chavo. His
offense didn't last long, as Chavo put him on the mat. He lectured Hornswoggle,
then slammed him in the heel corner. Ziggler tagged in and attached Horny to the
corner, but Ziggler missed a charge. Christian and Chavo tagged in, with
Christian getting the better of the exchange. Not much heat after the tag.
Flapjack by Christian, then a second rope elbow. Flip kick in the corner, then a
second-rope dropkick. Ziggler broke up the pin, but Hornswoggle kicked at
Ziggler. Ziggler grabbed him by the collar and tossed him to ringside. Ziggler
followed via Christian. Suplex by Chavo, then it was Frogsplash time. Christian
moved, and Chavo rolled through. Killswitch by Christian for the win.
WINNER: Christian and Hornswoggle, at 4:15.
Ziggler attacked after the match and locked Christian into a sleeper.
- Another reminder of Mysterio vs. Taker, which will happen tonight.
[Commercial Break]
- Next week, Drew McIntyre faces Kofi Kingston for the Intercontinental Title.
- Josh Mathews was backstage with LayCool. What happened to "Simply Flawless"?
They pushed Mathews aside and Michelle McCool talked about the Women's Title
being the oldest title in WWE. They thanked Vickie Guerrero for making them
co-champions. They also took a few jabs at Beth Phoenix and her injury. They
gave a sarcastic "get well soon" to Beth.
4 - LUKE GALLOWS vs. MVP
MVP went to the announce table and got some powder, throwing it in the air
before the match. It's a LeBron thing. Belly-to-belly suplex by MVP, then he
rained down right hands on the cranium of Gallows. Flying forearm by MVP, but
Gallows asked the referee to check his eye. MVP tried to attack, but Gallows
sent him to ringside. Back in the ring, the Sober Soldier slowed things down.
Boot to the face by MVP and he went on offense once again. Face-buster, then he
set up and hit the "Ballin'!" elbowdrop. Gallows retreated to the arena floor,
where MVP met him with a clothesline from the apron. Serena distracted MVP and
the masked stranger DDT'd MVP on the apron behind the ref's back. Gallows hit
the Gallows' Pole (or, the 12th Step) for the pin.
WINNER: Gallows, at 4:12. Just a match. Good win for Gallows, though.
- The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio is up next.
[Commercial Break]
- The Raw Rebound aired.
- The announcers discussed the Fatal Four-Way card.
- Rey Mysterio made his entrance for the main event, which is coming up after
the break.
[Commercial Break]
5 - REY MYSTERIO vs. THE UNDERTAKER
Mysterio tried to dance away from Taker, but no dice. Front-first suplex onto
the top rope by Taker, but Mysterio dodged a big boot and sent Taker to
ringside. That just upset the Dead Man, and Rey wisely escaped the ring.
Moonsault onto Taker on the outside as they went to break under 2:00 in.
[Commercial Break]
Taker got Mysterio up for a bodyslam, but Rey slipped out. Mysterio fought out
of a chokeslam, and then a Last Ride. Taker got set up for the 619, but Taker
stood up and booted Mysterio down. Striker tried to claim Taker was moving
better than he ever has before. My bullshit meter just blew up. Mysterio was
thrown out of the ring. Mysterio was driven back-first into the ring post. More
work on the back of Mysterio by the Undertaker. Rey came back with an ugly
headscissors to send Taker into the corner. Seated Senton after Taker sat up,
which was unique. Both men seemed drained at about the ten minute mark. Mysterio
dialed up the 619 and went for the splash, but Taker put his arm up and Rey
found himself in chokeslam position. He fought out and Taker gave him the Snake
Eyes. Taker was bleeding from the mouth, I think. Springboard moonsault, but
Taker caught it and Tombstoned Rey. That was all she wrote for Rey.
WINNER: Taker, at 10:43. Well, Rey can take his month off now. Surprised to see
Taker back so soon, but with Rey out and Big Show as the top face, clearly,
Smackdown needs him.
Taker posed as they were out soon after the match ended.
- A commercial aired on Taker's Smackdown dominance, and Kofi Kingston vs. Drew
McIntyre next week for the Intercontinental Title.