WWE: The Next Generation

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ultimatenoob: 5/6 dse81: 4/6 chris caulfield: 5/6 The Human Cancer: 6/6 ADeezy62: 6/6 JamesFosterFan021: 4/6 Raw was too easy! ---- RKO_HBK: 3/22 chris caulfield: 16/22 The Human Cancer: 17/22 Mtm2k6: 8/22 dse81: 11/22 ultimatenoob: 17/22 JamesFosterFan021: 5/22 pat21532: 3/22 ADeezy62: 8/22 ECW up soon!

[The Human Cancer]

6/6... WHOOOO!!! Jericho's victory by DQ too... :cool: :cool: :cool:

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/ECWPreview.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]ECW Preview[/B] [B]Tommy Dreamer v Mike Knox[/B] [SIZE="1"]Dreamer has been on a roll lately, and is challenging for a future title shot. Knox is making his return to Sci-Fi and is looking for a big win to get started. Can he pull it off? Or will the Heart and Soul of ECW emerge victorious?[/SIZE] [B]Paul Burchill v Stevie Richards[/B] [SIZE="1"]Burchill looked very impressive in his ECW debut last week. Tonight though, he takes on ECW Original Stevie Richards. Will the Original teach the newcomer a lesson? Or will Burchill continue his march up the rankings in the Land of Extreme?[/SIZE] [B]Kevin Thorn v Kane[/B] [SIZE="1"]Kane suffered a shock loss to Chuck Palumbo on Smackdown last Friday, and he comes to ECW looking to take out his frustrations on Thorn. This is Thorns first appearance since his loss to Batista at Wrestlemania. Which one of these two will gain the victory they need to push them back to the top of their respective brands?[/SIZE] [B]'Extreme Rules' Number One Contenders Match Elijah Burke v CM Punk[/B] [SIZE="1"]After Shelton Benjamin accidently cost him the match last week, Elijah Burke demanded and got a rematch with Punk. This time however, it's under Extreme Rules. Can the former champion overcome Armando Estradas favourtism and earn his shot at Backlash? Or will Benjamin interfere to help Burke, but be more successful this week?[/SIZE] ---- Quick Picks: Tommy Dreamer v Mike Knox Paul Burchill v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v Kane Elijah Burke v CM Punk

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[QUOTE=The Human Cancer;392796]6/6... WHOOOO!!! Jericho's victory by DQ too... :cool: :cool: :cool:[/QUOTE] Haha good job man!

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[B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox Paul Burchill v [B]Stevie Richards[/B] [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] v Kane Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B]

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[B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox [B]Paul Burchill[/B] v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B]

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[B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox Paul Burchill v [B]Stevie Richards[/B] Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B]

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[B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox [B]Paul Burchill[/B] v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B]

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[QUOTE=Omotigre;392818][B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox Paul Burchill v [B]Stevie Richards[/B] [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] v Kane Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B][/QUOTE] Hi Omo :D

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:O Drawing. [B]Tommy Dreamer [/B]v Mike Knox [B]Paul Burchill [/B]v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] [B]Elijah Burke[/B] v CM Punk

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[B]Tommy Dreamer[/B] v Mike Knox [B]Paul Burchill[/B] v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] Elijah Burke v [B]CM Punk[/B]

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Tommy Dreamer v [B]Mike Knox[/B] [B]Paul Burchill[/B] v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] [B]Elijah Burke[/B] v CM Punk

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Tommy Dreamer v [B]Mike Knox[/B] [B]Paul Burchill [/B]v Stevie Richards Kevin Thorn v [B]Kane[/B] [B]Elijah Burke [/B]v [B]CM Punk[/B] (draw)

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/ECWPreview.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Tazz.jpg[/IMG] Styles: Welcome everybody to ECW on Sci-Fi! We are coming to you live from Boston, MA. And tonight, infront of a sold out crowd, we will see a re-match of last weeks main event. Tazz: That’s right, CM Punk and Elijah Burke go at it one more time, but this time… it’s Extreme Rules baby! Anything goes, and that should mean a great match between those two. Styles: It certainly will. Also tonight, the newest ECW Superstar, Paul Burchill, is in action again, plus we will see… well, we’re kicking things off tonight with the Innovator of Violence, the heart and soul of ECW, Tommy Dreamer! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Mike_Knox2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Tommy Dreamer v Mike Knox[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Tazz: Man, Mike Knox is just pounding the hell out of Dreamer right here. Styles: We haven’t seen Mike Knox for a number of months, but he has looked sharp tonight on his return. Tazz: Right and Dreamer, who’s been on a roll lately, he’s been picking up some wins, he’s just ran into a roadblock in Mike Knox tonight. Styles: Knox now… has Dreamer up… nice slam, off the ropes… drops the knee. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Tommy Dreamer. Tazz: It’s going to take more than that to put away Tommy Dreamer… Styles: Knox, whips Dreamer into the corner, follows him in… runs into a elbow… Dreamer fires out with a clothesline! Tazz: Man what a shot by Dreamer, Knox was looking good but just like that Dreamer turns it around. Styles: Knox now, sent off the ropes… Dreamer… oh, looking for a back body drop, Knox read it… has Dreamer up… Dreamer, reverses it… DDT! Dreamer hits the DDT, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! Tommy Dreamer gets the win! Tazz: Great job by Dreamer, and we talked about it last week, about Dreamer getting back into the ECW Title hunt, and he picks up another win tonight. Styles: Is Tommy Dreamer showing championship form? [B]Tommy Dreamer beat Mike Knox (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Armando Estrada* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ArmandoAlejandroEstrada.jpg[/IMG] Estrada: OK amigo… listen to me… I need you to get the job done tonight. I want you to be in the ECW Title match at Backlash… you want to be in the ECW Title match at Backlash. So… go out there tonight, and make sure CM Punk does not make it to Backlash. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/elijahburke3tr31.jpg[/IMG] Burke: You got it Mr Estrada. And listen… I just want to say thank you for giving me this opportunity tonight. And this week… I’ll make sure I get the job done. Estrada: Good, good… make sure you do amigo. And when you do, I will make sure that… what are you doing in here? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] Punk: What’s up Burke? Now… I mean, I gotta ask… what are you two guys doing talking to each other like this? I mean… it looks like you two guys are going to try work together to make sure I don’t win tonight. Estrada… you’re the GM, you’re meant to be impartial. And here you are… scheming with Burke. Estrada: Listen amigo… you had your chance. You were the ECW Champion, but your time is up. Shelton Benjamin and Elijah Burke are the future of ECW. Burke: And that’s something you got to deal with Punk… Punk: Oh I’ll deal with it alright… by beating your ass under Extreme Rules tonight. And when I do… you better not get in my way Estrada… or else I’ll take it Extreme with you too. Tazz: Well… uh… not always the best idea to threaten the GM. Styles: Certainly not but I mean… CM Punk has been put through so much by Armando Estrada lately… it’s almost as if CM Punk has decided he doesn’t care anymore. He’s going after Shelton Benjamin and nothing is going to get in his way. Tazz: Well here comes another guy who seems to have that attitude lately, Paul Burchill. Styles: The newest Superstar in the Land of Extreme, Paul Burchill, is in action against ECW Original Stevie Richards. And that match happens when we return. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/PaulBurchill.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/StevenRichards.jpg[/IMG] [B]Paul Burchill v Stevie Richards[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: Burchill… misses with the right hand… and Richards, just unloads with the boot, hitting Burchill with kicks in the corner. Tazz, we saw Burchill look very impressive last week against The Boogeyman, but Stevie Richards is a wrestler with a very different style to Boogey. Tazz: That’s right, and this is a test tonight for Paul Burchill, to see if he can hang with Richards on ECW. Styles: Richards, whips Burchill across, Burchill reverses it… oh! Richards trying to leap over the top, Burchill caught him with a boot right to the stomach. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Richards. Tazz: Burchill now following up that cover, nailing Stevie with the boots… Styles: Burchill has him up… and there’s the strength of Burchill, just scooping Richards up and slamming him to the mat. Tazz: Look out here… Styles: Burchill, off the ropes… oh! Dropped the knee right on top of Stevie Richards head. Here’s the cover, 1-2… kick out again by Richards. Tazz: Stevie Richards showing some toughness there, staying in this match. Styles: Burchill now… lining him up… the end could be near… Tazz: C4 coming up! Styles: Burchill… oh! Nails the C4! Down goes Richards, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! Paul Burchill moves to 2-0 here on ECW. Tazz: Another impressive outing by Paul Burchill, and we talked earlier about Tommy dreamer maybe being in-line for an ECW Title shot, if Paul Burchill keeps dominating opponents like this, he could be in-line for an ECW Title shot too. Paul Burchill beat Stevie Richards (C) ---- *we cut backstage to Shelton Benjamin and Elijah Burke* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SBenjamin2_ndp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/elijahburke3tr31.jpg[/IMG] Benjamin: Listen man… I just want to say sorry for what happened last week. I was trying to help you man, I was trying to help you win but… I messed up… and I’m sorry. But tonight, I’ll make it up to you, I’ll… Burke: Listen man, tonight… it’s Extreme Rules. Just stay out of my way for this one OK? I’ll handle this myself. I’ll beat CM Punk tonight… then I’ll face you for the gold at Backlash. Benjamin: Alright man… I won’t get involved. But understand this… when you beat Punk tonight, and I know you will… don’t think I’m gonna go easy on you at Backlash. You can beat CM Punk tonight… but there ain’t no stoppin’ me now! Tazz: Man, every week it seems that these two have more and more reason to hate each other. Styles: Well it seems that the ECW Champion Shelton Benjamin is desperately trying hold together this relationship these two have but… well, he messed it up last week by hitting Burke with a chair, costing him the match against CM Punk. Tazz: And tonight, Burke just told Benjamin to stay out of this match tonight. I mean, this is a big opportunity for Elijah Burke, and he just feels like Shelton Benjamin is going to mess it up for him again. Styles: At the same time Tazz, Elijah Burke has… oh! Well… I guess that means… here comes Kane! The Big Red Machine is on ECW, and he takes on Kevin Thorn. That match is next! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KevinThorn101.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/GlenJacobs2.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kevin Thorn v Kane[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: Thorn, off the ropes… runs into a big boot from Kane. Kane, who suffered a loss to Chuck Palumbo last Friday night on Smackdown, trying to make amends here on ECW tonight. Tazz: These two guys, incredibly powerful guys. Kevin Thorn, he showed what he could do at Wrestlemania against Batista… Styles: And Kane had a big night at Wrestlemania too, he was involved in Money in the Bank. Kane now… he has Thorn up… scoop slam by Kane. Kane off the ropes… hits a legdrop! Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by Kevin Thorn. Tazz: Both these guys are plenty tough, but it all depends who hits that big move first. Styles: Kane now… is he… Kane is going upstairs! Kane… off the top rope… flying clothesline! Kane connects, here’s the cover, 1-2… no! Thorn with a kick out! That could’ve been it right there. Tazz: Man, I mean Kane, going up top… taking a chance, hitting that big move but Kevin Thorn… he managed to power out of that. Styles: Kane now… he just called for the chokeslam! Kane… lines Thorn up… Tazz: Kevin Thorn trying to get back to his feet, but I think he should stay down… Styles: Here comes the chokeslam… no! Thorn, reverses it… there’s a kick… crucifix powerbomb! Tazz: Man what a move… Styles: Kevin Thorn hits the crucifix powerbomb, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Kevin Thorn, out of nowhere, nails Kane with the crucifix powerbomb and gets the win! Tazz: Absolutely out of nowhere I mean, it was looking like Kane was going to get the win, and Thorn out of nowhere got the win. [B]Kevin Thorn beat Kane (B-)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Anastacia Rose* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AnastaciaRose-11.jpg[/IMG] Rose: Please welcome my guest at this time, CM Punk! CM Punk, after you beat Elijah Burke last week, how are you feeling now that you have to face him again, but this time under Extreme Rules? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] Punk: You know what… I feel like I’m going to go out there tonight… and I’m going to beat Elijah Burke. And I don’t care that Armando Estrada wants to see me lose… I don’t care if Shelton Benjamin gets involved, or doesn’t get involved… no of that matters. What matters is that I will win tonight… and I will go to Backlash, and regain my ECW Championship. Benjamin… you stole that title from me, and at Backlash… it’s coming home. Styles: Well, CM Punk, the would be challenger at Backlash, can he get it done tonight against Elijah Burke? Tazz: That’s a huge question Joey, and I’m rooting for him to do it. I want to see CM Punk back as the ECW Champion… whether it’ll happen or not is a big question, but tonight… I’m hoping he’ll do it. Styles: And here comes Elijah Burke. He has his own agenda going into this match, he wants to win that ECW Title too. Burke, one on one with CM Punk, Extreme Rules! That match is next! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/elijahburke3tr31.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CMPunk.jpg[/IMG] [B]‘Extreme Rules’ Number One Contenders Match Elijah Burke v CM Punk[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Styles: Punk now, looking under the ring… and here comes trash cans, stop signs… we’ve got chairs. CM Punk is throwing everything in the ring. Tazz: Extreme Rules baby! Styles: Punk with the trash can… oh! Punk just unloading on Elijah Burke! This is… oh! Another shot. This is turning into a mugging for Elijah Burke. Tazz: I bet he had Shelton Benjamin out there with him right now… Styles: Punk now, setting that trash can up in the corner… Burke, whipped in… puts on the breaks… oh! CM Punk with the dropkick from behind, Burke crashes head first into the trash can! Tazz: Man, CM Punk, he is doing whatever it takes to get the win here. Look at the ring Joey, we got stuff all over the place… Styles: It’s madness… it’s mayhem… it’s vintage ECW! Tazz: And this crowd is letting them know about… Styles: Punk now… setting up a table now, setting it up in the corner… Tazz: Is he looking to drive Burke through that? Styles: I guess so, I mean… oh! From behind, out of nowhere, Elijah Express takes Punk head first through that table! Tazz: God I thought Elijah Burke was still down after hitting that rash can, but out of nowhere… Styles: What a minute Tazz… here comes Shelton Benjamin! [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SBenjamin2_ndp.jpg[/IMG] Tazz: What is he doing out here? Burke made it pretty clear he didn’t want him out here… Styles: The ECW Champion is making his way down to ringside. I guess this is just a scouting mission of sorts? Tazz: Yeah right! Styles: Well… Benjamin is hanging around at the bottom of the ramp just now, back in the ring… oh! Burke, looking like he was going to hit Punk with that chair, just got it dropkicked back in his face! Tazz: Both men are down now and… wait, what is Benjamin doing? Styles: Shelton Benjamin… inside the ring… oh! He just cracked CM Punk with the ECW Title! Tazz: Anything goes under Extreme Rules but… Shelton Benjamin ain’t got no rite to be out here right now. Styles: Well Benjamin said he’d make it up to Elijah Burke and I guess this is it right now. Tazz: Yeah but Elijah Burke told him to stay away, he didn’t want Benjamin to get involved. Styles: And now… Burke has seen Benjamin and… the two exchanging words now. Tazz: This is getting pretty heated between these two, if Burke’s not careful he… Styles: Oh! Punk with the chair… oh! Punk just laid out Burke and Benjamin with a chair! Punk taking advantage of the distraction. Tazz: And what the hell is he doing now? Styles: Punk, he has Benjamin up… GTS! Go To Sleep on the champ! Burke back up… Punk has him up… oh, drives him into the corner, Burke set up on the turnbuckle. Tazz: What is he doing? Styles: Punk… taking Burke upstairs… oh my God! He’s going for… GTS! GTS off the top rope! Oh my God! Go To Sleep off the top rope! Tazz: Man what a move by Punk… Styles: Here’s a cover, 1… 2… 3! CM Punk wins! And now, he really is going to Backlash! Tazz: And look at Benjamin, he can’t believe he’s cost Burke the match again! Styles: What is going to happen next week on ECW? Tune into Sci-Fi to find out! [B]CM Punk beat Elijah Burke (B)[/B] ---- [SIZE="1"]Tommy Dreamer beat Mike Knox (C+) Paul Burchill beat Stevie Richards (C) Kevin Thorn beat Kane (B-) CM Punk beat Elijah Burke (B)[/SIZE] [B]Overall: B[/B]

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Omotigre: 3/4 dse81: 3/4 The Human Cancer: 2/4 chris caulfield: 3/4 ultimatenoob: 2/4 ADeezy62: 3/4 JamesFosterFan021: 1/4 pauls07: 1/4 ---- RKO_HBK: 3/26 chris caulfield: 19/26 The Human Cancer: 19/26 Mtm2k6: 8/26 dse81: 14/26 ultimatenoob: 19/26 JamesFosterFan021: 6/26 pat21532: 3/26 ADeezy62: 11/26 Tight at the top! Smackdown up soon!

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/SDBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Smackdown Preview[/B] [B]Brian Kendrick v Jamie Noble[/B] [SIZE="1"]The new Cruiserweight Champion is in action as Kendrick takes on one of the men who will be looking to face him at Backlash. Can Noble become the first man to earn a shot at Kendrick? Or will the new champ start his reign with a win?[/SIZE] [B]John Morrison and The Miz v Jesse and Festus[/B] [SIZE="1"]After being told by Teddy Long they must start defending their titles, the tag team champs are in action against a team that could emerge as potential challengers. Will Jesse and Festus grab the win that could guarantee them a future title shot? Or will the champs once again sneak another victory?[/SIZE] [B]Kane v Mark Henry[/B] [SIZE="1"]Kane has been on a losing streak lately, whereas Henry scored an upset win over Rey Mysterio last week. Will Henry get another surprise win this week? Or will the Big Red Machine get back to winning ways?[/SIZE] [B]Finlay v Kevin Thorn[/B] [SIZE="1"]Thorn has also been impressive lately, following up his brave effort at Wrestlemania with a win over Kane on Sci-Fi. Can Thorn score another win tonight? Or will the veteran Finlay put aside the distractions of Kenny Dykstra and get the victory?[/SIZE] [B]Batista v Montel Vontavious Porter[/B] [SIZE="1"]The punishment of MVP by Teddy Long continues as the United States champ must face Batista tonight. Will The Animal teach MVP his lesson? Or will MVP through it back in Teddy Long's face?[/SIZE] [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio[/B] [SIZE="1"]This tag match sees four men who each have their own problems teaming up with the goal of victory high on their minds. Edge and Shelton are facing challenges for their titles, whilst Rey and Matt are chasing gold. Which team will come out on top tonight?[/SIZE] ---- Quick picks: Brian Kendrick v Jamie Noble John Morrison and The Miz v Jesse and Festus Kane v Mark Henry Finlay v Kevin Thorn Batista v MVP Edge and Shelton Benjamin v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio

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[B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Jamie Noble John Morrison and The Miz v [B]Jesse and Festus[/B] [B]Kane [/B]v Mark Henry Finlay v [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] [B]Batista [/B]v MVP [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin[/B] v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio

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Brian Kendrick v [B]Jamie Noble[/B] *By illegal (I don't know if this is a right english word) pin* [B]John Morrison and The Miz[/B] v Jesse and Festus Kane v [B]Mark Henry[/B] Finlay v [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP Edge and Shelton Benjamin v [B]Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio[/B]

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[B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Jamie Noble [B]John Morrison and The Miz[/B] v Jesse and Festus Kane v [B]Mark Henry[/B] Finlay v [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] [B]Batista[/B] v MVP [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin[/B] v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio

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[B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Jamie Noble [B]John Morrison and The Miz[/B] v Jesse and Festus Kane v [B]Mark Henry[/B] Finlay v [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] [B]Batista [/B]v MVP Edge and Shelton Benjamin v [B]Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio[/B]

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[B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Jamie Noble [B]John Morrison and The Miz [/B]v Jesse and Festus [B]Kane [/B]v Mark Henry Finlay v [B]Kevin Thorn[/B] Batista v [B]MVP[/B] [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin [/B]v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio

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[B]Brian Kendrick[/B] v Jamie Noble John Morrison and The Miz v [B]Jesse and Festus[/B] Kane v [B]Mark Henry[/B] [B]Finlay[/B] v Kevin Thorn Batista v [B]MVP[/B] [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin[/B] v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/SDBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MichaelCole.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JonathanCoachman.jpg[/IMG] Cole: Welcome everybody to the show that’s changing Friday nights! Welcome to Friday Night Smackdown! Tonight, we believe that The Undertaker will be here, and we both know Jonathan Coachman, he will have something to say to Edge after what happened as we went off the air last week. Coach: The challenge ahs been made, the match has been set… Edge and The Undertaker, the rematch will happen at Backlash, but tonight, I don’t think it matters what The Undertaker has to say, Edge showed last week that he’s not… Cole: Well, here he comes, here comes Edge. We’re kicking things off with the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship, the former champion Edge is making his way down to ringside. Coach: And look at him Michael Cole, no fear… he looks confident, he looks ready. We are on the road to Backlash and on the road to Edge regaining the World Heavyweight Title. [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] Edge: Last week… I sent the Undertaker a message. I let him know… that I am coming after him. If The Undertaker thinks that just cause he stole my title off of me at Wrestlemania, that I was going to sit back and accept that… he’s got another thing coming. I am coming after you deadman… and when I get my hands on you at Backlash… I will regain my title, and I will finish your career. You may have beat me at Wrestlemania… but think this is over. Your win at Wrestlemania… that was a fluke. That was a mistake. And I will make sure that at Backlash… you title reign comes to an end. Cole: Well I can’t accuse Edge of not being confident… Coach: Of course you can’t! That’s cause he’s going to Backlash and he’s leaving as the new World Heavyweight Champion. Cole: Be that as it may, the Undertaker is here tonight. What will be the response from the Phenom? ---- Cole: We’re back from commercial folks, and here comes the new Cruiserweight Champion, Brian Kendrick. Coach: Kendrick did a great job last week in winning that Battle Royal to become the new champion… I’m sure he wasn’t all that happy that Billy Kidman slapped the taste out of his mouth right after it. Cole: Well Kidman was obviously upset, he came back to WWE to win the Cruiserweight title, only to have Brian Kendrick eliminate him at the end of the Battle Royal. But Kidman is in action tonight, against a former Cruiserweight Champion in Jamie Noble. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Spanky.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JamieNoble.jpg[/IMG] [B]Brian Kendrick v Jamie Noble[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Kendrick, off the ropes… nails the crossbody! Here’s the cover, 1-2… kick out by Noble. Coach: And this is what the Cruiserweight division can bring to Friday nights, the high flying action that fans love. Cole: Noble now, charges at Kendrick… Noble elevated over the top rope to the floor. And Noble now… trying to catch his breath here I think… here comes Kendrick… oh! Brian Kendrick, flying over the top rope, putting his body on the line, taking Noble down. Coach: Wow… and that’s what it takes to be a Cruiserweight Champion! Cole: Kendrick now, rolling Noble back into the ring… Kendrick, looking to finish this match off, runs Noble into the corner… here’s a roll-up, 1-2… Noble kicks out. Coach: Jamie Noble is a tough guy, it’ll take more than that to put him away. Cole: Noble back to his feet… Kendrick takes him down with a clothesline. Kendrick, runs him into the corner again… oh! Sliced Bread! What a move by Kendrick, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Brian Kendrick wins! Coach: The Cruiserweight Division is back and is looking good with Brian Kendrick as its champion. Cole: Brian Kendrick gets the win, but who will he face at Backlash with the title on the line? [B]Brian Kendrick beat Jamie Noble (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Teddy Long* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TheodoreLong.jpg[/IMG] Teddy: And what can I do for you playa? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MontelVontaviousPorter13.jpg[/IMG] MVP: Listen Teddy… I just came here to tell you, that you make a lousy GM. I mean… what you got against me? Ever since I signed the largest free agent contract in Smackdown history, you been trying to kill me man. I mean… what was you thinking putting me in a match with The Undertaker last week? I don’t deserve this Teddy. I am the United States Champion, you should be treating me better, you should… Teddy: Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold on there playa. Now I know you’re the United States Champion, and you’ve been a great champion at that… MVP: You know this Teddy… Teddy: But you got a real attitude problem brother. I mean… you burst into my dressing room last week and disrespect me, you do it again this week… I won’t stand for that. This is my show MVP, and you better learn that. And to help you out with that… I got a match for you tonight. MVP: Yeah… who against? Teddy: You’re going to go one on one… with the Animal… Batista! Cole: MVP and Batista tonight? What a huge match that could be! Coach: What is Teddy Long’s problem? Why is he punishing MVP like that? I hope MVP turns round and beats Batista, just like he was going to beat The Undertaker last week until Edge got involved. Cole: Well, like Teddy Long said, MVP has got to learn some respect. Maybe he’ll learn it tonight? Anyway, up next folks, the tag team champions are in action. Morrison and Miz square off against Jesse and Festus. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JohnMorrison-11.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/themiz.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/JesseDalton51.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/FestusDalton51.jpg[/IMG] [B]John Morrison and The Miz v Jesse and Festus[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Miz with the take down, trying to keep Jesse trapped near the champions corner. Coach: Smart move by Miz, you don’t want to let Jesse make a tag and get big Festus in there. Cole: No kidding. Miz now, tags in Morrison… Morrison enters the ring with a hard right hand to Jesse. Morrison, drives Jesse into the corner, now hitting him with hard kicks to the stomach. And another tag made. Coach: Smart move by the champs, keep tagging in and out, keep yourself fresh, keep working on the one man. Cole: Miz, sends Jesse off the ropes… Jesse ducks the clothesline… Jesse hits a clothesline of his own. Jesse, diving for the corner… tag made, here comes Festus! Coach: Oh no… Cole: Festus is in… shoulder block on Jesse. Morrison in… huge back body drop! Festus now, sends Miz flying out the ring, but from behind Morrison takes him down at the knee. Morrison now, going to work on the right knee of Festus… Jesse from behind… clotheslines Morrison over the top, both men hit the floor. Coach: And now Festus is the only guy left in the ring. Cole: The Miz is crawling back in, and Festus, trying to get back to his feet after the damage Morrison did… Miz, hits a dropkick right on the knee. Miz now… trying to get Festus back up for… the Reality Check! Miz connects, here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And Miz and Morrison get the win! Coach: And that Michael Cole is why they are the tag team champions. They do whatever it takes to get the job done. [B]John Morrison and The Miz beat Jesse and Festus (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Vickie Guerrero and Edge* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Vickie_Guerrero4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] Vickie: Edge… Edge, why haven’t you called me lately? I mean… you left in such a hurry last week and haven’t spoken to me since. What’s going on Edge? Edge: Listen… it’s just the thing with The Undertaker OK? I mean… I am under so much pressure right now. I’ve got Zack and Curt, asking me questions all the time, I’ve got a title match at Backlash… I don’t need you getting in my face right now Vickie, OK? Listen… I promise, as soon as I win back the World Heavyweight Title, everything will get better, OK? Vickie: You promise? Edge: I promise… but, you just got to stay out of my way for a little bit, OK? Vickie: OK… I’m sorry. Edge: Yeah, well… I’ll see you later. Cole: Um… well, it seems like, the relationship between Edge and Vickie is… well, it’s not looking great right now is it? Coach: No it’s not, but like Edge said, he is under a huge amount of pressure right now. He has the biggest match of his career against The Undertaker at Backlash, he doesn’t need Vickie Guerrero throwing all these questions at him this close to Backlash. Cole: I understand that Coach, but you can’t tell me that Edge is so wrapped up in all of this that he can’t even phone his girlfriend? Coach: Those are the sacrifices you have to make if you want to be champion… Cole: He had plenty of time for Vickie when he was the champ and she was the general manager of Smackdown. Coach: That doesn’t matter, what matters is that Edge is chasing the title just now and he doesn’t need any distractions. Cole: Well… oh! And here comes Kane! The Big Red Machine is in action next, against the World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/GlenJacobs2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MarkHenry.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kane v Mark Henry[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Kane… going upstairs… the big man is going o fly… oh! Kane with a clothesline off the top, here’s a cover, 1-2… no! Mark Henry kicks out. Coach: And that is how tough Mark Henry is. Kane is over 300lbs and he just came flying off the top rope to hit Henry, and he still managed to kick out. Cole: Henry is certainly a tough guy, but Kane is looking to finish this match off. Kane now… trying to get Henry back to his feet. Kane… has him by the throat, can he get him up for a chokeslam? Coach: No way! Cole: And Henry, hits Kane with a knee to the midsection, blocking that attempt. Henry… floors Kane with a big clothesline! Henry now, off the ropes… oh! He just crushed Kane with a splash! Here’s a cover, 1-2… Kane kicks out! Coach: M I thought that was it right there, but Kane just showed he’s got some toughness too. Cole: No doubt about it, Kane is as tough as they come. But Henry is in control of this match now, as he sends Kane off the ropes… Kane ducks the clothesline… Kane, looking for the chokeslam… no! Henry now… he ahs Kane up… Coach: Look out… Cole: Oh! World’s Strongest Slam! Here’s the cover, 1-2-3! And just like that, Mark Henry scores another huge win on Smackdown! Coach: Wow! Mark Henry is looking unbeatable right now. Cole: And you have to ask this Coach… will Mark Henry be inline for a future World Heavyweight Title shot? [B]Mark Henry beat Kane (C+)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Eve Torres* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/EveTorres11.jpg[/IMG] Eve: Please welcome my guest at this time, The Animal… Batista! And Batista, tonight you have a match with MVP. If you win here tonight, do you think you could soon receive a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Batista7.jpg[/IMG] Batista: You know, I shouldn’t have to beat a punk like MVP to show I should get a World Title shot. The fact that I am a former 3 times World Heavyweight Champion should let everybody know what I’m about. When Vickie Guerrero was in charge, I got looked over every time. Now that Teddy Long is back in charge, I’m looking for a title shot. And if beating MVP is what I need to do to get it… then I’m going to destroy MVP. Cole: The Animal sounds extremely confident, that match is coming up later. But up next, the Belfast Brawler Finlay is in action, he’s taking on ECW’s Kevin Thorn. [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Finlay2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KevinThorn101.jpg[/IMG] [B]Finlay v Kevin Thorn[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Thorn… nails Finlay with that suplex. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out at 2 by Finlay. This is a big opportunity for Kevin Thorn. He came up just short against Batista at Wrestlemania, he then scored a big win over Kane on Tuesday on Sci-Fi. Coach: Right and tonight he takes on another Smackdown veteran in Finlay. And if he could win tonight, he could really start to make that name of himself that he was talking about in the run up to Wrestlemania. Cole: Thorn, has Finlay in that reverse armbar right now… Thorn, applying pressure, trying to soften Finlau up, maybe looking to end this match with a submission move. Coach: This smart strategy by Thorn, he’s wearing down Finlay… Cole: Finlay now, trying to fight back to his feet. Little Hornswoggle in the corner, cheering him on. Caoch: Why did you have to mention that damn leprechaun? Cole: Cause he’s out here supporting Finlay, who scores with a right hand. Finlay, back on his feet, connects again. Finlay, sends Thorn off the ropes… Finlay ducks the clothesline… Finlay, has Thorn up… looking for the Celtic Cross… Coach: It’s Dykstra! [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/KennyDystra.jpg[/IMG] Cole: Kenny Dykstra, from behind… oh! Dykstra just nailed Finlay… and now, the youngest Kenny Dykstra, hitting Finlay with boots and right hands. This is totally uncalled for. What the hell is Kenny Dykstra’s problem? Coach: He’s obviously still mad at what happened last week during his match with Finlay… Cole: What’s he got to be mad about? He nailed Finlay with the shillelagh and got disqualified. There is no need for this. Coach: There’s every need Michael Cole. Kenny Dykstra is out here to show everyone he’s not going to take defeat lying down. He’s sending Finlay a message right here. Infact, he’s sending a message to the entire Smackdown roster. Cole: And Dykstra now… well, he’s left Finlay lying in the middle of the ring. I geuss his work is done for tonight? Coach: I think he’s made his point… Cole: This is isn’t over Coach. Finlay is going tog et back at Kenny Dykstra… [B]Finlay beat Kevin Thorn by DQ (B)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Vickie Guerrero and the Edge-heads* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Vickie_Guerrero4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ZachRyder.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CurtHawkins.jpg[/IMG] Vickie: Guys… I hate to ask this but… it’s been really bothering me lately. Do you guys know what’s bothering Edge? I mean… it can’t just be his match at Backlash with The Undertaker. It has to be something more than that… I’ve never seen him like this. Ryder: I don’t know what to say Vickie, I mean… we tried to talk to him earlier tonight but… he didn’t want to know. Hawkins: Yeah I mean… he says it’s this thing with The Undertaker but… I think it’s more than that. Vickie: What could it be? If he’s having problems then I would… what are you doing in here? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] Mysterio: Take it easy guys… Vickie, when are you going to realise that the reason Edge is acting so different is because now that you’re not the general manager of Smackdown anymore he doesn’t want anything to do with you? I mean… c’mon Vickie. Edge is a manipulator… he takes what he can get then he gets rid of you. He doesn’t want… Vickie: Shut up! How dare you say those things to me Rey! Edge loves me… and I love Edge. And when he wins back the World Heavyweight Title at Backlash… you’ll be sorry you came in here and said those things to me. Now get out of here! Cole: Well… Rey Mysterio there… perhaps with a few home truths for Vickie Guerreo. Coach: What? Vickie Guerrero is right… how dare Rey Mysterio say those things! Cole: Oh c’mon Coach, don’t you think Rey has a point? I mean… since Edge last he title and Vickie lost the GM job, Edge has been so distant from Vickie. Maybe Rey is right? Maybe… Coach: He’s not right! He’s nowhere near being right! Edge is just suffering from stress just now, any man who is chasing… Cole: Well… here comes The Animal! Batista… is set to go one on one with MVP. Batista and MVP, is coming up, when we return to Smackdown! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/Batista7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MontelVontaviousPorter13.jpg[/IMG] [B]Batista v Montel Vontavious Porter[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Here’s a cover, 1-2… and Batista powers out. MVP, right back work, just clubbing The Animal with rights and lefts. MVP, who coming into this match was very disrespectful to our general manager Teddy Long… Coach: Wait a second Cole, in what way was he disrespectful? He beat Matt Hardy at Wrestlemania, then Teddy Long forces him to have a re-match. He voiced a complaint about it, and then he has to face The Undertaker. Now, he’s facing Batista. Teddy Long is punishing MVP for no reason… Cole: Oh c’mon! MVP has been running his mouth ever since he arrived on Smackdown. It’s about time Teddy Long did something about it. Coach: It is total victimisation! It is completely uncalled for, and… Cole: Spinebuster! Batista, showing all the power he has, nailing the United States Champion. Here’s a cover, 1-2… kick out by MVP. Coach: I hope MVP wins this match, just to stick it to Teddy Long. To show him that he can’t walk around here, doing whatever he wants and get away with it. Cole: Well it’s not looking to good for MVP right now, Batista is back in control of this match. Batista, driving the shoulder into the midsection, and again. Batista, sends MVP off the ropes, MVP ducks the clothesline… DDT! MVP, just pulled a DDT out of nowhere! Here’s the cover, 1-2… no! Batista kicks out! Coach: And that is the threat of MVP. He can just take you down and cover you just like that. Batista may have all that power, but MVP is able to turn it around just like that. Cole: MVP, looking like he’s out of ideas of how to beat Batista. MVP now… trying to get Batista back on his feet… MVP whips Batista into the corner… Batista explodes out with a spear! Batista hits the spear but… Batista has had so much taken out fo him, he can’t make the cover. Coach: And that shows how much damage MVP ahs done in this… Cole: Wait, Batista with the cover, 1… 2… no! MVP somehow got the shoulder up! Batista took too long in making the cover, allowing MVP a chance to recover. Coach: MVP is going to fight all the way to the end in this match… Cole: Both men stagger back to their feet, MVP hits a right hand… Batista fires back. Batista, sends MVP to the corner… Batista charges in… MVP managed to duck, hey wait, from behind, the roll-up… 1-2… he’s got the tights… 3! MVP just stole a win off of Batista! Coach: Yes! MVP delivers! What do you think of that Teddy Long? Not acting so tough now are you? Cole: MVP, just blatantly cheated to win the match. Just like he did against Matt Hardy at Wrestlemania. Coach: That doesn’t matter, what matters is that MVP is leaving Smackdon tonight with a victory! [B]Montel Vontavious Porter beat Batista (A)[/B] ---- *we cut backstage to Eve Torres* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/EveTorres11.jpg[/IMG] Eve: Please welcome my guest at this time, the number one contender for the United States Championship, Matt Hardy! And Matt, after we just saw MVP win against Batista, does that make you more worried going into your match at Backalsh? [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG] Matt: You know what? MVP is one of those guys who has to cheat tow in all the time. I learned that at Wrestlemania. So when we face each other at Backlash… I’ll be ready for him. I’m not going to fall for the same stuff he used to win last time, or the stuff he sued tonight to beat Batista. MVP… at Backlash, your reign as United States Champion is finally going to end. And I’m going to be the man to do it. Cole: Matt Hardy is right Coach, eh suffered at the hands of MVP and his tricks before, there’s no way he’s going to fall for them again. Coach: It doesn’t matter, MVP just picked up a huge win over Batista. He’s going to go into Backlash full of momentum, full of confidence, and he’s going to leave Backlash, still the United States Champion. Then we’ll see what Teddy Long has left to throw at him. Cole: Well… here comes Rey Mysterio. He teams with Matt Hardy next. Mysterio and Hardy take on Edge and Shelton Benjamin. And that match happens when we return! [CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/AdamCopeland.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/SBenjamin2_ndp.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MattHardy.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ReyMysterio.jpg[/IMG] [B]Edge and Shelton Benjamin v Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio[/B][/CENTER] *we join the match near its conclusion* Cole: Benjamin, tags in Edge, as they continue to go to work on Rey Mysterio in the corner. Matt Hardy, waiting anxiously on the other side of the ring, looking for the tag to get into this match. Coach: And it’s smart strategy by these two, keeping the smaller guy in Rey Mysterio in the ring, working away at him. Cole: It certainly is, as they make another tag, Shelton Benjamin comes back into the ring. Benjamin now, has Rey in the corner, hitting him with uppercuts. Benjamin… whips Rey across the ring… Benjamin runs into a boot. Mysterio, out of the corner… hits the bulldog! Both men down now. Coach: And if Rey Mysterio can make the tag, the entire outcome of this match could change. Cole: Benjamin and Mysterio, both men crawling towards their corners… Benjamin tags in Edge… here comes Matt Hardy! Hardy into the ring… takes Edge down with a clothesline! Benjamin in… he runs into a right hand. Hardy now, has Edge up… Edge is sent flying over the top rope! Coach: C’mon ref, this isn’t fair. That’s two on one in the ring! Cole: Benjamin, seeing now that he’s alone in there… and Hardy and Mysterio hit him with right hands! Benjamin off the ropes… drop toe hold! Benjamin, in position for… 619! Mysterio connects! Coach: Edge, you got to get back in there… Cole: Benjamin turns round… twist of fate! Hardy hits the twist of fate! And Rey now… going upstairs… Rey off the top… frog splash! Rey hits the frog splash… oh! From behind, the Edge-heads! [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/CurtHawkins.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/ZachRyder.jpg[/IMG] Coach: Yes, good. About time those guys showed up. Cole: Hawkins and Ryder, just unloading on Rey Mysterio and Matt Hardy. This is a four on two beating now. This is total uncalled for. Coach: This is exactly what Rey Mysterio deserves. After the way he spoke to Vickie Guerrero earlier, he should be… *GONG* Coach: No! Cole: The lights have gone out… *GONG* [IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/MarkCalloway.jpg[/IMG] Cole: And The Undertaker is in the ring! Coach: How the hell does he keep doing that? Cole: The Undertaker… clearing house out there. There goes Benjamin… there goes Hawkins… Edge is running up the ramp… and now… Zack Ryder is left all alone in the ring… Coach: No! No he can’t do this… Cole: The Undertaker… he has Ryder up… tombstone! Is this a sign of what awaits Edge at Backlash? Coach: God I hope not… Cole: The World Heavyweight Champion… standing tall in the centre of the ring! Join us next week for Friday Night Smackdown! [B]Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio beat Edge and Shelton Benjamin by DQ (B)[/B] ---- [SIZE="1"]Brian Kendrick beat Jamie Noble (C+) John Morrison and The Miz beat Jesse and Festus (C+) Mark Henry beat Kane (C+) Finlay beat Kevin Thorn (B) MVP beat Batista (A) Matt Hardy and Rey Mysterio beat Edge and Shelton Benjamin (B)[/SIZE] [B]Overall: B [/B]

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[CENTER][IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r268/i2theain/TEW/TEW%20Banners/RAWBanner.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [B]Raw Preview[/B] [B]Hardcore Holly v Santino Marella[/B] [SIZE="1"]After Santino and Charlie Hass won the tag team match, Cody Rhodes beat Hass last week to even the seires at 1-1. With the titles on the line next week, which team will go into Raw next week with the momentum? [/SIZE] [B]'Open Challenge' Carlito v ?????[/B] [SIZE="1"]The Intercontinetal Champion has laid out a open challenege to any WWE Superstar to face him for his title. Who will answer the challenge? And will Carlito's arrogance come back to haunt him?[/SIZE] [B]William Regal v The Big Show[/B] [SIZE="1"]The punishment by Vince McMahon of William Regal continues this week as the former GM must take on The Big Show. Can Regal snap his losing streak? Or will the World's Largest Athelete continue the dominanace he has shown since he came back to the WWE?[/SIZE] [B]Mr Kennedy v DH Smith[/B] [SIZE="1"]Smith has been trying to build his career back up in recent weeks, but hasn't had much luck. Tonight, he takes on Kennedy, who has his own problems ahead of his match with Chris Jericho at Backlash? Will Smith take advantage of the distractions and finally get the win he needs? Or will Kennedy send Jericho a message by destroying the rookie?[/SIZE] [B]Triple H v Bobby Lashley[/B] [SIZE="1"]The Game is already guaranteed his shot at the WWE Title at Backlash. The question remains thought, who will be the third man in the triple threat match? There are several candidates, but could Lashley emerge as a shock entrant? A win over Triple H would certainly help. Or will The Game return to winning ways after his loss to Jeff Hardy last week?[/SIZE] [B]Shawn Michaels v Umaga[/B] [SIZE="1"]After his shocking return last week, Michaels has upset the McMahon family. His punishment is a match with the Samoan Bulldozer Umaga. Will Umaga destroy Michaels like Shane McMahon and Triple H hope he will? Or can HBK rise up and grab the win, throwing himself into the hunt for that third spot in the triple threat match?[/SIZE] ---- Quick Picks: Hardcore Holly v Santino Marella Carlito v ????? William Regal v The Big Show Mr Kennedy v DH Smith Triple H v Bobby Lashley Shawn Michaels v Umaga