Post by Ll3yd on Jan 23, 2004 9:33:43 GMT -5
WWE Smackdown! Opener:
The show opened up with footage of Eddie and Chavo Guerrero wrestling in a Tag Team Championship match against the Basham Brothers and when Los Guerreros lost the match, an explosion too place between Chavo and Eddie, officially ending the tag team reunion of Eddie and Chavo Guerrero. And last week on Smackdown!, Chavo Guerrero, Sr. appeared on Smackdown! to apologize on behalf of Chavo, Jr. but when Chavo, Jr. made his way out to the ring, he and his father attacked Eddie Guerrero and beat him down, leaving him for dead.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
In the arena:
The fireworks went off in the arena to kick off the show from Minneapolis and Michael Cole and Tazz kicked it off on commentary. Tonight, Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle will face Chavo Guerrero, Sr. and Chavo Guerrero, Jr.!
Non Title Match
Referee: Brian Hebner
Chuck Palumbo vs. Rey Mysterio (c)
The music of Rey Mysterio hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring as the Cruiserweight Champion for a one on one match against Chuck Palumbo, accompanied to the ring by Johnny Stamboli and Nunzio.
The start:
Rey Mysterio went off the ropes and nailed Chuck Palumbo in the chest with a clubbing blow and then he did it once again but Palumbo went off the ropes and plowed through Rey Mysterio with a hard shoulder block as if Rey Mysterio was nothing.
Mid-match notes:
Chuck Palumbo put Rey Mysterio in a single leg Boston crab, otherwise known as a half crab in an attempt to get Mysterio to tap out but Mysterio was able to crawl to the rope to break the hold.
Rey Mysterio hooked Chuck Palumbo in a victory roll, pinning him for a two count and after Rey kicked out, you could hear Nunzio yelling "stay on him, stay on him!"
The finish:
Rey Mysterio picked up the upset win over Chuck Palumbo with a roll up pin for the three count.
Winner, the Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio
The Aftermath:
Johnny Stamboli quickly got in the ring and attacked Rey Mysterio and then he and Palumbo double teamed Rey Mysterio as Nunzio directed traffic. The music of Jamie Noble hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and took a look at what was going on in the ring and Noble handed Nunzio an envelope and it seems as though Jamie Noble paid the FBI off to take out Rey Mysterio and this Sunday night at the Royal Rumble, Jamie Noble meets Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Championship! Jamie Noble grabbed the Championship belt, saying that this Sunday, the belt is coming home and he'll be the new Cruiserweight Champion!
Backstage:
Last week, Paul Heyman was forced to get his mouth washed out with soap after he added a stipulation to the match between John Cena and Rhyno. If Cena won, he would be able to wash Paul Heyman's mouth out with soap and he did just that. Josh Matthews was shown standing by with Paul Heyman and Josh said that with all due respect, how did he feel after Smackdown! last week? Paul said there is no more respect. There's no more respect for authority, the English language or the General Manager and it's all thanks to Chris Benoit. And that all changes tonight because tonight is the start of a whole new Smackdown!. Paul looks at the leadership of Vince McMahon who took this industry out of dirty bingo halls into brand new arenas. John Cena and Chris Benoit have ruined Smackdown!. They appeal to the lowest common denominator and Paul is going to upgrade the demographic. An All American Network presentation under the leadership of Paul Heyman. This industry was founded on the morals of the United States of America, the same morals and values that Chris Benoit and John Cena violate with their thuggery, hip hop and rap. And tonight, Paul Heyman is going to change that because tonight, Chris Benoit will compete in that ring against the team of Rhyno, Matt Morgan and The Big Show, the United States Heavyweight Champion and Brock Lesnar, the WWE Champion! And Paul Heyman is going to be there ringside to watch these four men decimate John Cena and Chris Benoit and show the world that the very last person you ever want to mess with is Paul Heyman.
Backstage:
Chavo, Jr. and Chavo, Sr. were both shown in the backstage area and Kurt Angle was shown standing nearby. Kurt walked up, saying he hopes they are proud of themselves. Chavo, Sr. told Kurt to stay out of their business. This is Guerrero business. Kurt told Chavo, Sr. that he lied to him by telling him he's going to apologize to Eddie, so Kurt told him to listen. Kurt asked them if they have any sense of family values? Chavo, Jr. said that he heard this all week long. He has no idea what it's like to work your ass off and be held down by a member of your own family. Kurt said the hell he doesn't. Try growing up with four older brothers, all bigger and stronger than you and better athletes. All wanting to be the star of the family. What did he do? Kurt Angle won a Gold fricken Medal for his country. So save the sob story because they had the chance to make this right and they blew it. Since they didn't learn their lesson by now, Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero are going to make sure they learn it in the ring, tonight!
Referee: Jim Korderas
Tajiri vs. Billy Kidman
Tajiri's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a Royal Rumble Qualifying Match and he's up against Billy Kidman!
The start:
Kidman and Tajiri tied it up in the center of the ring and Tajiri put Kidman in a hammer lock and Kidman knocked Tajiri down to the mat at the start of the match.
Mid-match notes:
Billy Kidman knocked Tajiri down to the mat and then he dragged him to the corner and went for the shooting star press but Tajiri rolled out of the way.
The finish:
After getting back to his feet, Tajiri nailed Billy Kidman with the kick of death and then he pinned him, hooking the tights to pick up the win.
Winner - Tajiri
Backstage:
The Big Show and Brock Lesnar were shown backstage and Big Show told Brock that he has to stop shadowing him. He's onto him. Brock said he's not onto anything. He wants to discuss their match tonight. Big Show said the real issue is that for the past week, Brock has followed Big Show everywhere. He got that restraining order to protect himself from Hardcore Holly, not Brock. But that's the thing, Brock is all over Big Show. He needs time by himself to think about his match tonight and at the Royal Rumble. Big Show said that he is going to win the Royal Rumble and when he does, he's coming for the WWE Title at Wrestlemania. Brock asked Big Show if he actually thinks he likes following his big ass around here? Brock gained 15 pounds following him around. The only reason he's following him around is to protect him from Hardcore Holly. Big Show claimed he has the police but Brock said what if they can't protect him? Big Show told Brock that Holly is going to be a little bit more dangerous now that Brock broke Holly's neck. He has nothing to lose. What if Hardcore Holly breaks Brock Lesnar's neck? What does that mean to Big Show? Nothing. It just means he has a different opponent at Wrestlemania for the WWE Title. Somebody other than Brock Lesnar. Big Show then went into his locker room with the police officers and Brock remained in the hallway, seemingly scared of Hardcore Holly.
Referee: Nick Patrick
Shannon Moore vs. A-Train
A-Train's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring. After he got in the ring, Dawn Marie came out and she said that Paul Heyman is an equal opportunity employer. So, the winner of the next match will be entered into the Royal Rumble match. It will be A-Train, 6 foot 7, 350 pounds vs. a man who has defeated him in the past. 5 foot 7, 190 pounds, Shannon Moore!
The start:
A-Train went for a clothesline on Shannon Moore and Shannon ducked under it and gave A-Train a number of right hands until A-Train shoved Shannon down to the mat.
Mid-match notes:
A-Train lifted Shannon Moore up and launched him into the turnbuckle and then pinned him but only got a two count as Shannon got his foot on the ropes.
The Cat's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the staging area and danced, distracting A-Train. Shannon then rolled A-Train up from behind and pinned him for a two count. A-Train then knocked Shannon to the outside of the ring and then swung him into the steel steps like a baseball bat.
The finish:
Back in the ring, A-Train gave Shannon Moore the derailer and then pinned him for the three count to get into the Royal Rumble.
The show opened up with footage of Eddie and Chavo Guerrero wrestling in a Tag Team Championship match against the Basham Brothers and when Los Guerreros lost the match, an explosion too place between Chavo and Eddie, officially ending the tag team reunion of Eddie and Chavo Guerrero. And last week on Smackdown!, Chavo Guerrero, Sr. appeared on Smackdown! to apologize on behalf of Chavo, Jr. but when Chavo, Jr. made his way out to the ring, he and his father attacked Eddie Guerrero and beat him down, leaving him for dead.
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
In the arena:
The fireworks went off in the arena to kick off the show from Minneapolis and Michael Cole and Tazz kicked it off on commentary. Tonight, Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle will face Chavo Guerrero, Sr. and Chavo Guerrero, Jr.!
Non Title Match
Referee: Brian Hebner
Chuck Palumbo vs. Rey Mysterio (c)
The music of Rey Mysterio hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring as the Cruiserweight Champion for a one on one match against Chuck Palumbo, accompanied to the ring by Johnny Stamboli and Nunzio.
The start:
Rey Mysterio went off the ropes and nailed Chuck Palumbo in the chest with a clubbing blow and then he did it once again but Palumbo went off the ropes and plowed through Rey Mysterio with a hard shoulder block as if Rey Mysterio was nothing.
Mid-match notes:
Chuck Palumbo put Rey Mysterio in a single leg Boston crab, otherwise known as a half crab in an attempt to get Mysterio to tap out but Mysterio was able to crawl to the rope to break the hold.
Rey Mysterio hooked Chuck Palumbo in a victory roll, pinning him for a two count and after Rey kicked out, you could hear Nunzio yelling "stay on him, stay on him!"
The finish:
Rey Mysterio picked up the upset win over Chuck Palumbo with a roll up pin for the three count.
Winner, the Cruiserweight Champion, Rey Mysterio
The Aftermath:
Johnny Stamboli quickly got in the ring and attacked Rey Mysterio and then he and Palumbo double teamed Rey Mysterio as Nunzio directed traffic. The music of Jamie Noble hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring and took a look at what was going on in the ring and Noble handed Nunzio an envelope and it seems as though Jamie Noble paid the FBI off to take out Rey Mysterio and this Sunday night at the Royal Rumble, Jamie Noble meets Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Championship! Jamie Noble grabbed the Championship belt, saying that this Sunday, the belt is coming home and he'll be the new Cruiserweight Champion!
Backstage:
Last week, Paul Heyman was forced to get his mouth washed out with soap after he added a stipulation to the match between John Cena and Rhyno. If Cena won, he would be able to wash Paul Heyman's mouth out with soap and he did just that. Josh Matthews was shown standing by with Paul Heyman and Josh said that with all due respect, how did he feel after Smackdown! last week? Paul said there is no more respect. There's no more respect for authority, the English language or the General Manager and it's all thanks to Chris Benoit. And that all changes tonight because tonight is the start of a whole new Smackdown!. Paul looks at the leadership of Vince McMahon who took this industry out of dirty bingo halls into brand new arenas. John Cena and Chris Benoit have ruined Smackdown!. They appeal to the lowest common denominator and Paul is going to upgrade the demographic. An All American Network presentation under the leadership of Paul Heyman. This industry was founded on the morals of the United States of America, the same morals and values that Chris Benoit and John Cena violate with their thuggery, hip hop and rap. And tonight, Paul Heyman is going to change that because tonight, Chris Benoit will compete in that ring against the team of Rhyno, Matt Morgan and The Big Show, the United States Heavyweight Champion and Brock Lesnar, the WWE Champion! And Paul Heyman is going to be there ringside to watch these four men decimate John Cena and Chris Benoit and show the world that the very last person you ever want to mess with is Paul Heyman.
Backstage:
Chavo, Jr. and Chavo, Sr. were both shown in the backstage area and Kurt Angle was shown standing nearby. Kurt walked up, saying he hopes they are proud of themselves. Chavo, Sr. told Kurt to stay out of their business. This is Guerrero business. Kurt told Chavo, Sr. that he lied to him by telling him he's going to apologize to Eddie, so Kurt told him to listen. Kurt asked them if they have any sense of family values? Chavo, Jr. said that he heard this all week long. He has no idea what it's like to work your ass off and be held down by a member of your own family. Kurt said the hell he doesn't. Try growing up with four older brothers, all bigger and stronger than you and better athletes. All wanting to be the star of the family. What did he do? Kurt Angle won a Gold fricken Medal for his country. So save the sob story because they had the chance to make this right and they blew it. Since they didn't learn their lesson by now, Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero are going to make sure they learn it in the ring, tonight!
Referee: Jim Korderas
Tajiri vs. Billy Kidman
Tajiri's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a Royal Rumble Qualifying Match and he's up against Billy Kidman!
The start:
Kidman and Tajiri tied it up in the center of the ring and Tajiri put Kidman in a hammer lock and Kidman knocked Tajiri down to the mat at the start of the match.
Mid-match notes:
Billy Kidman knocked Tajiri down to the mat and then he dragged him to the corner and went for the shooting star press but Tajiri rolled out of the way.
The finish:
After getting back to his feet, Tajiri nailed Billy Kidman with the kick of death and then he pinned him, hooking the tights to pick up the win.
Winner - Tajiri
Backstage:
The Big Show and Brock Lesnar were shown backstage and Big Show told Brock that he has to stop shadowing him. He's onto him. Brock said he's not onto anything. He wants to discuss their match tonight. Big Show said the real issue is that for the past week, Brock has followed Big Show everywhere. He got that restraining order to protect himself from Hardcore Holly, not Brock. But that's the thing, Brock is all over Big Show. He needs time by himself to think about his match tonight and at the Royal Rumble. Big Show said that he is going to win the Royal Rumble and when he does, he's coming for the WWE Title at Wrestlemania. Brock asked Big Show if he actually thinks he likes following his big ass around here? Brock gained 15 pounds following him around. The only reason he's following him around is to protect him from Hardcore Holly. Big Show claimed he has the police but Brock said what if they can't protect him? Big Show told Brock that Holly is going to be a little bit more dangerous now that Brock broke Holly's neck. He has nothing to lose. What if Hardcore Holly breaks Brock Lesnar's neck? What does that mean to Big Show? Nothing. It just means he has a different opponent at Wrestlemania for the WWE Title. Somebody other than Brock Lesnar. Big Show then went into his locker room with the police officers and Brock remained in the hallway, seemingly scared of Hardcore Holly.
Referee: Nick Patrick
Shannon Moore vs. A-Train
A-Train's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring. After he got in the ring, Dawn Marie came out and she said that Paul Heyman is an equal opportunity employer. So, the winner of the next match will be entered into the Royal Rumble match. It will be A-Train, 6 foot 7, 350 pounds vs. a man who has defeated him in the past. 5 foot 7, 190 pounds, Shannon Moore!
The start:
A-Train went for a clothesline on Shannon Moore and Shannon ducked under it and gave A-Train a number of right hands until A-Train shoved Shannon down to the mat.
Mid-match notes:
A-Train lifted Shannon Moore up and launched him into the turnbuckle and then pinned him but only got a two count as Shannon got his foot on the ropes.
The Cat's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the staging area and danced, distracting A-Train. Shannon then rolled A-Train up from behind and pinned him for a two count. A-Train then knocked Shannon to the outside of the ring and then swung him into the steel steps like a baseball bat.
The finish:
Back in the ring, A-Train gave Shannon Moore the derailer and then pinned him for the three count to get into the Royal Rumble.
