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Report By: Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com


WWE Smackdown! Opener:

Fit Finlay comes to the ring with the Little Bastard under a sheet and they enter the ring. Finlay gets a mic and he has something to say. Finlay reminds us what his name is and that he loves to fight. He says that if you don’t believe him; watch what he did to Batista last week. We see the footage from last week’s Smackdown. Finlay says that was a beating, and don’t expect to see Batista here tonight. He is probably hiding in a little dark hole, licking his wounds. Or he might be in the hospital eating his dinner through a straw. Where he comes from, they would say that he knocked his melt in. In this country you would say that he mugged him. He stole something from Batista. He stole his pride and his manhood. You thought Batista was a superman, but he does not consider him to be a man. Bobby Lashley comes out to the ring and Finlay makes sure that his little friend stays in the ring. Lashley says that Finlay is a bastard. Only someone like Finlay would jump Batista from his back with his shillelagh. That is not an act of bravery, that is an act of cowardice. Lashley says that Finlay’s luck just ran out. Before Lashley can attack Finlay, Teddy Long comes out and he has an announcement to make. Since Lashley and Finlay are talking the talk, they might as well walk the walk. Teddy tells Finlay that he is looking for a new challenger for the World Heavyweight Title. Tonight, Finlay will face Bobby Lashley and the winner will face King Booker at No Mercy for the title. Lashley says that he likes the sound of that and if his little friend gets in the way, he will have no problem beating him down too. Lashley pushes Finlay down and then the Little Bastard takes Finlay down. Lashley leaves the ring and Finlay kicks the Little Bastard and then he rolls him out of the ring and under the ring. We go to commercial.

Backstage:

Fit Finlay is walking in the back and William Regal stops him and wants to know what Finlay is going to do. Regal reminds Finlay that if Lashley wins the match, Lashley will be facing their King. Regal also tells Finlay that if he wins, he will go to No Mercy to face their King. He is the man who means the most to either of them. Finlay walks away.

Non Title Match
Referee: Charles Robinson
Matt Hardy vs. Gregory Helms (c)


The start:

Hardy comes to the ring through the crowd and he ambushes Helms. Hardy punches Helms and then he hits a flying clothesline and a Side Effect. Helms rolls outside the ring and Hardy goes after Helms. Hardy punches Helms but Helms sends Hardy into the ring steps. Helms with a kick to the midsection followed by a punch and shoulders in the corner. Helms with a snap mare followed by an elbow drop.

Mid-match notes:

Hardy is bleeding from the mouth while Helms continues to work over Hardy. Hardy punches Helms and then he kicks Helms followed by a forearm. Helms with a kick followed by a neck breaker for a two count. Helms with a single leg crab but Hardy makes it to the ropes. Helms with a running back elbow and then he stomps on Hardy’s midsection and he chokes Hardy. Hardy punches Helms but Helms responds with a kick. Helms with a snap mare and a rear chin lock. Hardy with elbows, but Helms pulls Hardy down and he gets a two count. Helms with a choke followed by knees, but Hardy with a suplex.

The Finish:

Hardy punches Helms and Helms goes down. Hardy with a clothesline and a running forearm to Helms. Hardy with a running clothesline into the corner followed by a bulldog for a two count. Hardy goes up to the second turnbuckle and he hits a leg drop, but he can only get a two count. The referee is accidentally hit and that allows Helms to hit a low kick and the three count.

Winner, the WWE Cruiserweight Champion, Gregory Helms


Backstage:

We go to the back where Rey Mysterio is with his son Dominick. Rey sees Dean Malenko and he asks Dominick if he is going to see his dad wrestle. We go to commercial.

Jimmy Wayne Yang:

We are back and Jimmy Wayne Yang is in the back and he talks about the ‘boat people’. He says that they have a problem with their English and they get their ‘l’s and ‘r’s mixed up. Jimmy says that he ain’t one of them Asians because he is from Georgia. He says that he is a redneck.

Referee: Chris Kay
Mike Mizanin vs. Scotty Too Hotty


The start:

Scotty with a side head lock followed by a shoulder tackle but Mizanin with a hip toss. Both men kip up and Mizanin wants to high five Scotty. Scotty with a waist lock but Mizanin with a reversal. Scotty with a hip toss. Mizanin with a wrist lock and Scotty reverses. Scotty with a hip toss but Mizanin lands on his feet and he hits an arm drag and he celebrates. Mizanin with a clothesline to Scotty followed by kicks in the corner. Mizanin chokes Scotty and then he hits a side slam for a two count.

The Finish:

Mizanin with a rear chin lock. Scotty with an elbow but Mizanin with a forearm to Scotty’s head. Mizanin charges into a boot from Scotty and Scotty with punches. Scotty with a flying forearm and then he misses the bulldog, but he hits it as he comes off the other ropes. Scotty with the worm, but Mizanin rolls outside the ring. Mizanin drops Scotty’s throat on the top rope and then he kicks Scotty followed by a swinging neck breaker for the three count. We go to commercial.

Winner - Mike Mizanin


The Marine:

We are back with footage from The Marine.

Referee: Jim Korderas
Brian Kendrick vs. Kid Kash vs. Idol Stevens


The start:

Kash attacks Kendrick as the bell rings and Stevens tries to get in on the attack, but Kash pushes him. Kash and Stevens exchange punches and then Kendrick hits a drop kick on both men and then he hits more drop kicks. Kendrick with forearms to Kash and Stevens. Kendrick with a satellite head scissors to Stevens and then he hits arm drags on Kash and Stevens. Kendrick with a jumping leg lariat to Kash for a two count that is broken up by Stevens.

Mid-match notes:

Stevens with a hard Irish whip but Kendrick gets his foot on the rope. Kendrick floats over on an Irish whip but Kash hits Kendrick from behind and then he hits a belly-to-back suplex for a two count. Stevens pulls Kash off and he tries to pin Kendrick. Kash and Stevens have some words and they push each other. Kendrick with a rollup on Stevens for a two count. Kash kicks Stevens and Kendrick. Kash with a chop to Kendrick followed by kicks to Kendrick; and then he hits a drop kick on Stevens. Kendrick with forearms to Kash and Stevens followed by a drop kick to Stevens.

The Finish:

Stevens with a kick to Kendrick followed by a swinging neck breaker. Kash with a kick to Stevens and then he hits a suplex throw on Kendrick. Kash tries for a double jump moonsault, but Stevens grabs Kash and slams him to the mat. Stevens tries to roll up Kendrick, but Kendrick moves and Stevens catches his throat on the ropes and he rolls outside the ring. Kash charges into the corner but Kendrick moves. Kendrick hits a tornado DDT for the three count.

Winner - Brian Kendrick


The Aftermath:

After the match, Kash and Noble have some words for James and Stevens but the referee separates them.

Backstage:

We go to the back where Sir William Regal is talking to King Booker and Queen Sharmell. Sir Fit Finlay stops by and King Booker says that Finlay has served his King quite honorably by vanquishing Batista. Booker says that they need to discuss Finlay’s match with Lashley. He will not let Teddy Long to disrupt his Court. Finlay says that he will do what he does best, and that is fight.

Backstage:

Rey Mysterio is in the locker room and he tells Dominick that he has his own private room to watch Rey’s match. We go to commercial.

Backstage:

We are back and we see Dominick in the locker room watching his father come to the ring. While Rey is in the ring, Chavo Guerrero and Vickie Guerrero stop by to say hello to Dominick. By some coincidence, the cameras show what is going on in the locker room on the Fist-O-Tron screens. Chavo and Vickie leave the locker room.

Non Title Match
Referee: Nick Patrick
Rey Mysterio vs. Mr. Kennedy (c)


The start:

Kennedy backs Rey into the corner and he gives a clean break. Kennedy with a waist lock take down and a rear chin lock, but Rey counters with a hammer lock. Rey works on Kennedy’s arm. Kennedy backs Rey into the corner and he connects with knees. Kennedy slams Rey’s head into the turnbuckle. Rey turns the tables and he slams Kennedy’s head into the turnbuckles. Rey with a satellite head scissors followed by a springboard cross body but Kennedy rolls through and holds Rey and hits a back breaker for a two count. Kennedy with a knee to Rey’s back.

Mid-match notes:

Kennedy with a rear chin lock and Rey with kicks to Kennedy. Kennedy with a hard Irish whip for a two count. Kennedy with a belly-to-back suplex for a two count. Kennedy follows that with a series of punches to Rey’s head. Kennedy with a knee to Rey’s midsection. Kennedy with forearms to Rey’s chest followed by an Irish whip but he charges into a boot. Rey charges at Kennedy but Kennedy catches Rey and hits a spinebuster for a two count. Kennedy with elbows to Rey and then he works on Rey’s arm. Kennedy charges into the corner but Rey moves out of the way. Rey with a wheelbarrow into a DDT and both men are down. Rey with a drop toe hold for a two count. Kennedy catapults Rey into the ring post. Kennedy chokes Rey in the ropes and then Kennedy with a splash into the ropes. Rey with a drop toe hold and then he hits the 619 that sends Kennedy out of the ring. Rey with a corkscrew plancha onto Kennedy on the floor and both men are down. We go to commercial.

We are back and Rey punches Kennedy in the corner and then Kennedy crotches Rey. Kennedy kicks Rey while Rey is stuck in the ropes. Kennedy throws Rey under the bottom rope into the ring post. Kennedy taunts Rey and then he stretches Rey against the ring post. Kennedy sends Rey into the ring apron. Kennedy stomps on Rey’s midsection and then he gets a two count. Kennedy stomps on Rey and Rey rolls towards the ropes, but Kennedy picks him up and he connects with a knee and an abdominal stretch and Kennedy uses the ropes for assistance. Rey escapes with a head scissors, but he runs into a clothesline from Kennedy. Rey goes outside the ring and Kennedy goes after him to bring Rey back into the ring.

The Finish:

Rey with an elbow to Kennedy but Kennedy with a fireman’s carry driver and then he goes up top for the senton splash but Rey moves out of the way. Rey with a forearm but Kennedy with a punch of his own. Rey fights back with forearms and kicks and a drop kick to Kennedy’s knees. Rey with the seated senton splash and a cover for a two count. Rey with forearms to Kennedy and then he kicks Kennedy down. Rey tries for a springboard move, but he sees Vickie and Chavo with Dominick. Kennedy with a rollup for the three count.

Winner, the United States Champion, Mr. Kennedy


The Aftermath:

After the match, Dominick runs to his father. We go to commercial.

MVP:

We are back with a paid announcement from the MVP. He reminds us that his name is Montell Vontavious Porter and there are those who think that MVP does not want to sign a Smackdown contract. The person with a problem is Teddy Long. Teddy wants to know what type of fool Teddy thinks he is. Last week, he almost lost his cool because of Teddy. He says that Teddy is the one costing him this deal. The only people losing out on this are the Smackdown fans. He says that Teddy Long needs to bring in the MVP.

Referee: Charles Robinson
Vito vs. William Regal


The start:

Regal with a kick to Vito followed by forearms and a side head lock. Vito powers out of the side head lock and he puts Regal in one and then he hits a shoulder tackle and side head lock take down. Vito leap frogs Regal and then he gives Regal a close up of what is under his dress. Regal goes outside the ring and then Regal pulls Vito into the ring post and then he kicks Vito in the head. Regal with an uppercut and forearm. Regal with a drop kick and Vito gets his foot on the rope. Regal with a forearm to Vito in the corner. Regal with an arm bar and cross face and then he drops Vito on the top rope. Regal chokes Vito and then he connects with forearms.

The Finish:

Regal with a side head lock but Vito punches out of the hold. Vito with a back body drop but Regal with a head butt and then he punches Vito and puts him in a key lock. Regal with forearms in the corner. Regal charges into the corner and Vito with a kick. Vito and Regal exchange forearms and then Vito with a flying forearm. Regal goes out of the ring and then he goes for a sunset flip from the apron, but Vito drops down and covers him with his dress for the three count. We go to commercial.

Winner - Vito


Backstage:

We are back and King Booker and Queen Sharmell enter Thaddeus’s office. Booker wants to know what is going on. Teddy wants to explain things to Booker. Booker tells Thaddeus that he is wise beyond Thaddeus’s comprehension. This will not work, just like the Trojan Horse did not work. It does not make a difference because he will beat them all. Vito enters. Vito says that he is all man, but Booker says that a man would not walk around his kingdom dressed like Vito does. Vito challenges Booker and Teddy interrupts. Teddy says that he could beat them all, so why doesn’t he put that theory to the test next week on the season premiere of Smackdown.

Referee: Chris Kay
Sylvester Terkay vs. Todd Smith


Elijah Burke is in the ring and he introduces Sylvester Terkay.

The match:

Smith with a side head lock and Terkay throws Smith down to the mat. Smith returns to the side head lock but Terkay throws him down one more time. Terkay punches and kicks Smith followed by knees to the midsection and shoulders. Terkay with a half nelson followed by a front face lock. Terkay runs Smith into the corner and then he connects with shoulders. Terkay sends Smith shoulder first into the ring post. Terkay with a belly-to-back suplex. Smith and Terkay exchange punches, but Terkay gets the advantage. Terkay with a clothesline to the back of Smith’s neck and then Terkay puts Smith in a key lock and Smith taps. We go to commercial.

Winner - Sylvester Terkay


In the arena:

We are back and King Booker and Queen Sharmell come to ringside to watch the main event. They are joined by Sir William Regal.

Number One Contender Match
Referee: Nick Patrick
Finlay vs. Bobby Lashley


The start:

Finlay has some words for Lashley as the bell rings, but Finlay retreats to the ropes to stop Lashley. Lashley backs Finlay into the corner and he gives a clean break. Finlay with a wrist lock but Lashley reverses and Finlay retreats to the ropes. Finlay with a kick to Lashley and a side head lock and shoulder tackle. Lashley with a hip toss for a near fall and Finlay rolls out of the ring to regroup. Finlay returns to the ring. Lashley backs Finlay into the corner, but Finlay tries for a single leg take down, but Lashley maintains the advantage with a front face lock.

Mid-match notes:

Lashley with a punch to Finlay’s head but Finlay throws Lashley out of the ring. Lashley with a back body drop to Finlay on the floor and we go to commercial. We are back and Finlay works over Lashley’s leg. We see footage from during the commercial when Finlay hit a baseball slide on Lashley that knocked Finlay off the apron and then Finlay sent Lashley into the ring steps. We return to live on tape action and Finlay continues to work on Lashley’s leg while Lashley tries to kick his way out. Finlay slams Lashley’s leg into the ring post. Finlay with a single leg crab and then he continues to work over Lashley’s leg. Lashley kicks Finlay in the shoulder to get out of the hold. Lashley punches Finlay in the head and then he hits a back elbow and clotheslines. Lashley with a clothesline to the back of Finlay’s neck for a two count. Lashley with a torture rack into a back breaker for a two count.

The Finish:

Finlay with a kick to Lashley and Regal throws a chair into the ring. The referee removes the chair and that allows Finlay to get the shillelagh. Lashley moves out of the way and he punches Finlay. Lashley with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex followed by punches and a gut buster from a military press. Regal trips Lashley and then the Little Bastard gives Finlay the shillelagh. Finlay hits Lashley with the shillelagh and the referee calls for the bell.

Winner by disqualification, Bobby Lashley


The Aftermath:

After the match, Booker T punches Lashley. Regal and Finlay work over Lashley. We go to the garage and Batista is getting a lead pipe out of his car. Batista’s music plays as he walks through the back. Finlay waits for Batista and then he sends the referee into Batista and Batista accidentally hits the referee. Batista chases Finlay to the back. Booker returns to the ring and he punches Lashley while Regal holds on. Lashley with a spear to King Booker and we go to credits.



WWE Smackdown! - Quick Match Results

- Non Title: Gregory Helms def. Matt Hardy
- Mike Mizanin def. Scotty Too Hotty
- Brian Kendrick def. Kid Kash and Idol Stevens
- Non Title Match: Mr. Kennedy def. Rey Mysterio
- Vito def. William Regal
- Sylvester Terkay def. Todd Smith
- Number One Contender: Bobby Lashley def. Finlay by disqualification