Smackdown Rating 3/4/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday did a 2.0 rating with an average of 2,998,000 viewers for the two hour show. That is down 0.3 from last week around 450,000 viewers less in total. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown rating for 02/18/2011

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday did a 2.1 rating for the two hour broadcast with an average of 3,253,000 viewers. That is slightly up over the past two weeks and one of the best the show has done since it moved to SyFy. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 2/4/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday night did a 1.97 rating for the two hour show and an average of 3,218,000 viewers. While the rating is slightly down from last week, it had 200,000 more viewers than the January 28 show. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 1/28/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown on Friday night did a 2.01 rating with an average of 3,024,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast. That is 0.9 down from last week with 300,000 viewers less. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown rating for 01/21/2011

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

SyFy and WWE issued a press release announcing that the January 21 broadcast of Smackdown had 3.3 million viewers in total, making it the channel's most watched Friday prime telecast since July 2004.

The show did 1.45 million in Adults 25-54 and 1.27 million Adults 18-49, while averaging a 2.1 rating. Thanks to Smackdown, SyFy was number one among all cable entertainment networks in the 8PM to 11PM time slot among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54.

Last week's show had 11% more in total viewers compared to the January 14 telecast.

Smackdown Rating 1/14/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday night did a 1.92 rating with an average of 2,977,000 viewers. The number is down from last week's 1.95 however in terms of viewership it did over 130,000 more which puts last Friday's show as the most watched Smackdown since the move to SyFy. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown rating for 01/07/2011

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday night did a 1.95 rating for the two hour show with an average of 2,845,000 viewers. That rating is the best one since Smackdown moved to SyFy and is up from last week's 1.4 on New Year's eve. The live Smackdown on USA Network that week drew a 2.5.

With a great number also comes a press release from SyFy, pimping the number as the second most watched in terms of viewership since its move. The first show drew a lower rating but 30,000 viewers more.

Friday's show also had 1.1 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic and 1.04 million in the 25-54 demographic, important numbers that are usually used to sell advertising. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 12/21/10

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The live edition of Smackdown this past Tuesday drew a 2.5 rating on USA Network, a number which both WWE and USA must be thrilled about.

Usually when a show changes air days it draws a smaller number despite all the advertising however this week's show saw an increase of a 0.8 rating from last week's 1.7. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 12/17/10

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday did a 1.76 rating with around 2,621,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast. That is slightly down from the previous week’s show which had an average of 2,635,000 viewers. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 12/10/10

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday pulled a 1.77 rating with an average of 2,635,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast. That is very slightly up from last week's number and an increase of around 18,000 viewers. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 12/3/10

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Smackdown did a 1.71 rating for last Friday's show with an average of 2,617,000 viewers. That is up from last week's 1.56 number and an increase of average 236,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 11/26/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Smackdown did a 1.56 rating with an average of 2,381,000 viewers last Friday, one of the lowest numbers the show did since moving to SyFy. That is down from last week's 1.73 and a decrease of around 140,000 viewers. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown rating for 11/19/2010

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday on SyFy did a 1.73 rating with 2,523,000 viewers, down slightly from the 1.76 the show pulled in the previous week. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 11/12/10

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Smackdown last Friday pulled a 1.76 rating with an average of 2,696,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast on SyFy. That is down from last week's 1.82 and 76,000 viewers less. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWinsider.com)

Smackdown rating 10/15/10

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar Zevallos

Smackdown this past Friday did a 1.9 rating, a slight increase from the previous week with an average of 2,876,000 viewers. This is the third week that Smackdown increased in viewership since moving to SyFy on October 1.

The show was the most-watched Friday telecast in more than five years on SyFy. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 10/8/10



Reported by Ernest i Aguilar



Smackdown this past Friday did a 1.81 rating with an average of 2,613,000 viewers. That is up 0.1 from last week's debut episode on SyFy. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

Smackdown Rating 10/1/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

The premiere episode of Smackdown on SyFy pulled in a 1.74 rating with an average of 2,524,000 viewers for the two hour broadcast.

WWE issued a press release saying that the show was the most watched on Friday night during its time slot since 2008 and it had 91% more viewers than the cable channel had in the same spot last week.

The press release also pimps the fact that in the first hour Smackdown delivered more Men 18-49 than ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox and more Men 25-54 than Fox and ABC.

During the second hour of the broadcast, Smackdown delivered more Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 than Fox, more Men 25-54 than Fox and CW, and more Men 18-49 than Fox, CW and NBC.

Smackdown TV Report 1/27/12

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Tucson Arizona. The show opens with the Big Show apologizing for running over AJ recently. Show claims that he already apologized to AJ in person and she immediately accepted, but he's still clearly upset. Show says this was not an isolated incident; even as a child his size caused him to unintentionally hurt people.

When the Big Show joined the WWE, he felt like he had found a home, a place where he belonged. But after the incident with AJ, Big Show has started seriously contemplating retirement after his triple threat match at the Royal Rumble. Big Show is interrupted by Daniel Bryan.

Bryan claims that if Big Show was sincere, he'd retire right now. Bryan tells Show he though the WWE was for athletes, not genetic freaks. Before Big Show can mention Andre the Giant, Bryan tells him he's no Andre. Bryan continues yelling at the Big Show and poking him in the chest. Eventually, Bryan slaps Big Show hard across the face, twice.

Big Show finally loses his temper and shoves Bryan into the corner. Show calls Bryan an arrogant little ass and throws him across the ring. Before the beating can go any further, Mark Henry comes out and interrupts them.

Henry says he doesn't care about the Big Shows feelings, or Daniel Bryan's Napoleon complex, or a 95 lb girl in a training bra. Henry also tells Bryan that after the way he weaseled out of their lumberjack match last week, he was going to tear him apart.

Bryan blames the way last week's match ended on Teddy Long for putting the Lumberjacks out there and even claims to be just as disappointed as Mark was. At this point, Teddy Long comes out and makes a match for later tonight: Big Show versus Mark Henry. Daniel Bryan seems pleased.

Commercial

Match #1: IC champ Cody Rhodes versus Justin Gabriel.

Justin starts things off with some kicks and punches, Cody responds with a spinebuster. Cody stomps on Gabriel on the mat and then hits him with a knee strike when he gets back to his feet. Cody takes Justin down with a side Russian leg sweep and then ties up his arm. Justin fights his way out and takes Cody over with a monkey flip.

Justin hits Cody with a series of kicks, finishing with a leaping spin kick. Justin follows up with a flying forearm that sends Cody sprawling to the floor. Justin shoots himself over the top rope and hits Cody with a twisting senton. Gabriel rolls Cody back into the ring and hits him with a springboard cross body, but Rhodes rolls through it and covers Justin for a 2 count.

Gabriel slams Cody to the mat and then goes for another springboard maneuver but misses. Cody hits Gabriel with his "beautiful disaster" (a springboard kick) and finishes him off with CrossRhodes (a spinning facebuster)

In the back, Santino has more suggestions for his boss, Teddy Long. Santino's first idea is for a loser leaves earth match, in which the loser is literally put into space. Teddy doesn't go for that so Santino suggests a new tag team: SanToshi! The team would consist of Santino Marella and Yoshi Tatsu, or, as he's known by Santino; Toshi Yatsu. Yoshi prefers the name "Yoshino", probably because his part of the name is spelled correctly and comes first that way. Santino prefers Santoshi, but either way, Teddy approves of the creation of the team.

They are interrupted by Drew McIntyre. Drew is here for part one of his weekly ritual: He begs Teddy not to fire him, Teddy says win tonight or you are fired. Part two will come later when he loses and Teddy still doesn't fire him. Teddy tells Drew he will be wrestling Sheamus. It looks like Sheamus gets an easy win this week!

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Match #2: Sheamus versus Drew McIntyre.

Sheamus starts things off with several punches; Drew responds with a punch and a kick. Sheamus takes Drew down with a clothesline and then pummels him. Drew tries to fight back with a kick, but Sheamus quickly gets Drew up on his shoulders and hits him with a rolling fireman's carry slam. Drew retreats to the ropes, and then grabs Sheamus by the head and snaps his neck down over the top rope. Drew pounds on Sheamus for a while and then slams him to the mat.

Drew stays on offense and hits Sheamus with a punch and a suplex. Drew lands a kick to the back before Sheamus starts to turn things around. Sheamus shoves Drew to the corner and pummels him. Sheamus hits Drew with a clothesline and then a front slam. Drew lands a punch, but Sheamus responds with a Brogue kick for the win. Drew is supposed to get fired now, but I'm pretty sure we'll see him begging for his job next week. Call me psychic.

Commercial

This entire segment consisted of a Royal Rumble preview video, and a brief look at "SanToshi" before the next commercial.

Match #2: Santino and Yoshi versus Epico and Primo.

Santino and Primo start the match off. Santino gets the early advantage, hitting Primo with an armdrag and then spinning on his back like an amateur wrestler high on coke. Santino takes Primo down again with a leg trip and then tags in Yoshi. Yoshi comes off the top rope and hits Primo's arm. Yoshi hits Primo with a chop, an Irish Whip, and then a kick. Primo tags in Epico and Epico takes Yoshi down with a butterfly suplex.

Epico grabs Yoshi by the head but Yoshi fights his way out. Yoshi tries, unsuccessfully, to pin Epico with a backslide and then tags in Santino. Santino lands several punches and then uses a split to dodge a counter punch from Epico. Yoshi and Primo get involved in the ring until Yoshi takes Primo to the floor. Santino sets up the Cobra but Epico dodges it and hits Santino with a backstabber for the win.

In the back, Daniel Bryan approaches Mark Henry. Daniel tries to convince Mark Henry to intentionally injure the Big Show in their match tonight. Mark probably wanted to hurt him anyway, but this does make Bryan look like a sneaky little jerk. Commercial

Match #3: Wade Barrett versus Randy Orton.

Before the match, Barrett claims Orton will not compete tonight. Barrett claims that while Orton's doctors may say he can compete, he's spiritually broken after Barrett tossed him down a flight of stairs. Barrett shows us the footage from their recent falls count anywhere match in which Orton ends up unconscious at the bottom of a flight of stairs.

Randy Orton is shown in the back walking angrily towards the ring. As Orton enters the arena, Barrett runs out to attack. The two men brawl on the entry ramp and the match never even gets started. Orton gets the better of the exchange, hitting Barrett with punches, a European uppercut, and a clothesline. Several refs are unable to break up the fight so Teddy Long sends several wrestlers from the back to break it up.

Barrett gets in a cheap shot while Orton is held back. Orton eventually breaks free and spears Barrett. Barret retreats to the locker room while Orton is held back in the ring by Trent Barreta, Reks and Hawkins, and the Usos. Randy RKOs everyone in the ring; first Reks and Hawkins, then Barretta, and finally the Usos.

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When we return, Daniel Bryan is asking Kaitlyn to do a favor for her best friend, AJ. Bryan wants Kaitlyn to tell the Big Show that Mark Henry intends to injure him tonight. Kaitlyn thinks this is more of a favor for Bryan than for AJ, and asks Bryan how he really feels about AJ. Bryan says that he likes to keep his feelings private, but the sooner she talks to the Big Show, the better.

Match #4: Hunico with Camacho versus Ted DiBiase.

DiBiase (sporting a heavily taped wrist) starts things off with a hip toss and a kick to the head. Hunico responds by attacking the injured wrist of DiBiase with a punch and a kick. Hunico then wraps up DiBiase's wrist and squeezes, turning up the pressure. Dibiase punches his way out and hits Hunico with a clothesline.

DiBiase tries to hit Dream Street, but Hunico blocks the attempt and drives both knees into DiBiase's injured wrist. Hunico hits DiBiase with an Angle slam for the win. After the match Hunico and Camacho double team DiBiase. After beating DiBiase inside the ring, the heels smash his wrist on the steel steps outside the ring.

In the back Teddy and Aksana are interrupted by Natalya. Natalya wants a rematch with Tamina, who she referred to as a "whack job". Aksana repeats the word "whackjob" and tells Natalya what she does to Teddy in private is her own business. Teddy books a match between Natalya and Aksana. Apparently someone farted, because everyone including Santino leaves holding their noses.

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Match #5: Alex Riley versus the Funkasaurus Brodus Clay with his funky dancers; Cameron and Naomi.

Alex appears to like Clay's move and shows off a few lame moves of his own. Brodus hits him with a T Bone suplex, a corner splash, and a crossbody (that he calls "what the funk") for the win.

After the match, Kaitlyn can be seen talking to the Big Show in the backstage area.

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When we return, we see a very, very long recap of Zach Ryder getting beaten down by Kane on Raw. The clip ends with Eve telling Cena it's all his fault just before leaving with Zach in the ambulance. Josh asks Cena how he feels and Cena angrily slaps the mic out of his hand.

Match #6: Aksana versus Natalya.

Aksana wins by rollup in just a few seconds. Natalya's win/loss record is as bad as Drew McIntryre's. After the match, Natalya cheap shots Aksana and puts her in the Sharpshooter. Aksana is saved by Tamina, who runs in and hits Natalya with a Samoan Drop and a Superfly Splash from the top rope.

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Match #7: Big Show versus Mark Henry.

Daniel Bryan comes out from the back to watch the match. Big Show starts off with a kick, a punch, and a headbutt. Henry rolls to the floor and the Big Show pursues. After beating Henry some more, Big Show rolls him back into the ring. Big Show hits Henry with a couple big chops in the corner and another punch. Henry lands several punches of his own before being knocked down by the Big Show. Henry falls on his face and rolls to the floor.

Commercial

When we return, the match has apparently ended. Mark Henry is gone, counted out. It looks like something went very wrong with this match. For some reason they had the finish to the main event occur during a commercial break of a taped show.

It's not as though SmackDown is live, it's taped on Tuesdays; so something clearly has gone wrong. Henry may be genuinely injured. Daniel Bryan sneaks into the ring with a steel chair and beats the Big Show with it over and over again for several minutes. Eventually Bryan puts the Big Show in the Lebell Lock, and Show looks like he wants to tap out. Big Show powers out instead and hits Bryan with a chokeslam.

Bryan retreats to the floor before Show can hit him with a big right hand to the face. Big Show stands triumphant in the ring and Daniel Bryan crawls away as SmackDown comes to a close.

Smackdown TV Report 1/20/12

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Sin City Las Vegas! The show opens with a recap of the Daniel Bryan/Big Show match from last week, which ended with the Big Show accidentally running over Daniel Bryan's girlfriend and sending her to the hospital. The Big Show is shown following the stretcher weeping while Daniel Bryan calls him a bastard.

Bryan reminds us that Big Show weighs over 400 lbs, and AJ weighs only 95. Bryan claims Big Show hurt her on purpose, because he's still bitter that Bryan ended the Big Show's title reign after only 45 seconds. Bryan says that AJ insisted on being at ringside because she loves him; and he admires her as well.

He promises to dedicate his match tonight against Mark Henry to his girlfriend AJ. He also tells us the Big Show is not there tonight, which is good, because otherwise Daniel says he would not be held responsible for what he would do to him. Bryan finally tells us that the Big Show should do the right thing and just quit, before he hurts another innocent person.

In the back, Santino, Alicia Fox, and others are gambling. Teddy Long is talking to Aksana in front of a gimmick match roulette wheel. Aksana says she wants to have a pillow fight with Teddy.

Cody Rhodes, the self described "last hope" for the Rhodes family, interrupts. Cody has a match tonight, so he spins the wheel and it lands on "player's choice." Cody as the player, gets to pick his opponent, and he picks...Hornswoggle.

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Match #1: Cody Rhodes versus Hornswoggle.

Cody starts to smack Hornswoggle around ringside even before the match begins. Justin Gabriel comes out to save Hornswoggle and asks Cody to "pick on someone his own size." Cody agrees to a non title match.

Cody Rhodes versus Justin Gabriel.

Cody starts things off with some kicks and punches; Justin responds with some forearm shots. Gabriel whips Cody to the ropes, baseball slides underneath him and then hits him with a dropkick. Cody hits Gabriel and then drops to his back and punches up at Gabriel.

Cody goes for a cover and gets two. Cody hits Justin with a gordbuster and then wraps up his chin and left arm. Cody stomps on Gabriel, goes for a cover and gets another 2 count. Cody puts Justin in a crossface; Gabriel fights his way out and hits Cody with an elbow drop. Justin hits Cody with an Enzuigiri and then climbs to the top to try for his 450 splash. Cody rolls out of the way before Justin can jump.

Justin tries for a quick roll up and then a backslide, getting a near-fall each time. Justin hits Cody with a springboard crossbody and gets another 2 count. Cody gets to his feet and snaps Justin's head down onto the top rope. Cody hits Justin with CrossRhodes for the win. Maybe Justin should have let Hornswoggle take the match; I'm pretty sure he's got a better won/loss record.

In the back, Mark Henry and Teddy Long are standing in front of the roulette/match wheel. Mark Henry thinks this entire concept is stupid. Henry also blames Teddy for letting AJ get hurt last week, and says it will be Teddy's fault when Daniel Bryan gets hurt this week. Teddy asks Henry to spin the wheel, and Henry orders Teddy to do it for him. Teddy spins and it stops at Lumberjack match. Henry promises to put Teddy's "pipsqueak" champion in the Hall of Pain tonight.

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When we return, we're shown a recap of Primo and Epico winning the tag titles from Air Boom at an untelevised house show in Oakland.

Match #2: Primo and Epico with Rosa versus the Usos in a tornado match.

All 4 men will be allowed to compete in the ring at the same time. The Usos get the early advantage and manage to isolate and double team Primo; hitting him with a backbreaker/ top rope dive. Epico gets back in and the champs throw Jey Uso out of the ring and then go after Jimmy.

The champs double team Jimmy, eventually dropping him with a double suplex and going for a cover. Jimmy kicks out and Jey comes in to help. The Usos briefly regain the advantage and hit Epico and Primo with running ass bumps to the face in opposite corners. Rosa Mendes distracts the Usos and Primo delivers a backstabber to Jimmy for the win.

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When we return, Teddy and Aksana are once again flirting in front of the roulette wheel. They are interrupted by Sheamus, who is there to find out what the stipulation will be for his match tonight with Wade Barrett. Sheamus spins the wheel and it stops on Tables match. Back in the ring, Lillian Garcia introduces the Funkasaurus Brodus Clay. Brodus will be competing in a dance off next.

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When we return, Vicky Guerrero is walking to the ring and yelling "Excuse me." Vicky will be Brodus' opponent tonight. Vicky dances and she sucks, although it was mildly amusing for a second or two.

Brodus Clay is next and he sucks a little less, and he has professional dancers with him that do some actual, professional dancing. Brodus wins. After the 'contest', William Regal comes out to defend Vicky's honor. When Regal enters the ring, Brodus says he wants to see what he's got, unless he's a funky chicken.

Regal accepts, and dances moderately not embarrassing, but a bit silly. Brodus interrupts Regal's routine with a running cross body.

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Match #3: Wade Barrett versus Sheamus in a tables match.

Wade starts things off with several punches. Sheamus responds with several punches of his own and then slams Barrett's face into the corner. Barrett fights back but Sheamus gets the better of the exchange and throws Barrett over the top rope. Sheamus goes out to the floor after Wade, but Barrett slams Sheamus into the side of the ring.

Wade grabs a table, but Sheamus attacks Wade and then sets up the table himself. Sheamus picks Barrett up for the Celtic Cross, but Barrett slides out and pushes Sheamus into the steel ring post. Wade rolls Sheamus in and beats on him. Barrett puts Sheamus in a Muay Thai clinch and starts bringing knees up into his face. Barrett hits Sheamus with a big boot to the face that knocks him down to the edge of the ring.

Wade tries to suplex Sheamus out of the ring onto a table on the floor, but Sheamus fights his way out. Sheamus traps Barrett in the ropes and repeatedly pounds on his chest. Sheamus tries to knock Barrett off the edge of the ring and through the table below, but Barrett flies over the table, and not through it. Sheamus goes out after Barrett and rolls him back into the ring.

Sheamus grabs a table and walks to the ring with it, but Barrett kicks the table into Sheamus. Wade slides the table into the ring and then rolls Sheamus in. Wade sets up the table in the ring and turns back towards Sheamus. Sheamus hits Wade with a couple double axe handle blows and a front slam. Sheamus puts Barrett on the table and climbs to the top rope. Wade cuts Sheamus off before he can jump, and the two men exchange punches.

Barrett tries for a superplex, but Sheamus blocks it and hits Wade with a headbutt. Sheamus hits Barrett with a backbreaker and then props the table up in the corner. Sheamus prepares to put Barrett through the table when he is distracted by Jinder Mahal. Wade takes advantage of the distraction and slams Sheamus through the table for the win.

After the match, Jinder Mahal attacks Sheamus. Sheamus fights back and hits Jinder with a Brogue kick. Sheamus picks Jinder up and then drives him through the other table.

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Match #4: Ted DiBiase versus Hunico with Camacho in a flag match.

The first person to retrieve their flag from atop a pole wins. Hunico gets the early advantage, but DiBiase reverses a hurricanrana and plants Hunico face down on the mat. Ted tries for the flag first, but Hunico knocks him down. Hunico tries for his flag (it's Mexican, Ted's is US, just in case you didn't know) but Ted drops him to the mat with an electric chair.

After an Irish Whip, Hunico backdrops Ted all the way to the floor and then tries to retrieve his flag again. Ted runs into the ring at the last second to push Hunico off, but appears to have hurt himself when he landed outside the ring and is forced to crawl towards his flag. Ted starts to climb, but Hunico stops him. Ted pushes Hunico off and then hits him with Dream Street. Ted climbs up the pole and retrieves his flag to win the match.

Commercial

When we return, Teddy Long is talking to Drew McIntyre. Teddy told Drew that he was warned; start winning or get fired. Drew kept losing, so Teddy fires him. Teddy's new assistant, Santino Marella, interrupts and asks Teddy to reconsider. Santino beat Drew a couple weeks ago, but some say he was lucky.

Santino wants to prove it was no fluke and tells Teddy he wants to wrestle him again. Teddy agrees and tells Drew this is really his last chance. They spin the wheel to determine the stipulation, and the wheel lands on "blindfold match."

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Match #5: Santino Marella versus Drew McIntyre in a blindfold match.

It's really a large black hood, not a blindfold. They even have a tiny little black hood for Santino's cobra. Both men do some silly Karate kicks that miss wildly. Eventually, Santino gets the idea to use the crowd to help him. Santino begins pointing, and the closer he gets to Drew, the more the crowd cheers.

Drew accidentally hits the steel ring post at one point. Drew eventually takes a quick peek to figure out where Santino is and tries a running kick but misses. Santino uses the crowd again to tell him when he is getting close, and with the crowds help, Santino is able to hit Drew with the Cobra for the win. It may have been a tainted victory though; the Cobra's hood came off during the match.

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Match #6: Daniel Bryan versus Mark Henry for Bryan's heavyweight title in a Lumberjack match.

Bryan starts the match off with a kick and Henry pushes Bryan to the mat. Bryan orders the Lumberjacks not to touch him. Bryan lands another kick and Henry responds with a headbutt that sends Bryan out to the floor. Bryan once again angrily orders the Lumberjacks not to touch him.

Henry beats Bryan down with clubbing blows and then drives his shoulder into his gut. Henry hits Bryan with another headbutt and some more clubbing blows. Henry whips Bryan to the ropes and Bryan tries a shoulder block. Bryan bounces off Mark Henry and gets knocked to the floor.

The Lumberjacks roll Bryan in, as is their job and he again yells at them for it. Bryan appears to be intentionally antagonizing the Lumberjacks.

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When we return, Bryan lands a punch, but Henry barely notices and throws Bryan across the ring. Henry presses Bryan into the ropes, but Bryan manages to escape. Bryan dives into Henry's knee and takes the big man down. Bryan lands several strikes including a series of stiff kicks. Henry pushes Bryan away, but Bryan responds with a running drop kick and a vicious kick to the head.

Bryan goes for a cover and gets a 2 count, but Henry's kick out sends Bryan out to the floor. Bryan angrily stares at the lumberjacks and then re enters the ring. Henry knocks Bryan down and then throws him across the ring a couple times. Bryan hits Henry in the face with his boot as Henry charges, but it only seems to slow him down.

Henry knocks Bryan down with a clothesline and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Henry military presses Bryan and then throws him out to the Lumberjacks. Bryan starts fighting with the Lumberjacks as they force him back into the ring. Bryan hits Henry with a dropkick that sends Henry out to the floor for the first time.

The Lumberjacks all attack Mark Henry. They already appear to be in a bad mood from all the abuse Bryan has heaped on them, but Henry doesn't have any friends either, so they gang up on him outside the ring. Bryan gets in a couple cheap shots on Mark Henry and on some of the Lumberjacks as well. Wade, Cody, and several other Lumberjacks enter the ring and go after Daniel Bryan.

Outside the ring, Mark Henry throws ALL the remaining Lumberjacks off him at the same time. Henry gets back in the ring and picks Bryan up to hit him with the World's Strongest Slam. Cody Rhodes hits Bryan in the back while Henry is carrying him, knocking them both backwards.

All the lumberjacks enter the ring and start fighting each other. In the chaos, Daniel Bryan crawls out of the ring, grabs his title, and cautiously walks away. Eventually, Mark Henry slides out from the bottom of a large pile of wrestlers and rolls to the floor.

As Bryan makes his way to the locker room, he is cut off by Teddy Long. Teddy asks what the meaning of that was, and Bryan starts yelling at him. Bryan is angry that he had to fight the Big Show in a no DQ match last week and Mark Henry in a Lumberjack match this week and asks Teddy if he's going to have to fight nude next.

Teddy says no, of course, this is a PG show after all. Teddy then tells Bryan he will have to defend his title against the Big Show and Mark Henry at the Royal Rumble in a triple threat steel cage match. I think Bryan would have preferred to wrestle naked. Me to. Bryan stares angrily as SmackDown goes off the air.

Smackdown TV Report 1/13/12

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Laredo Texas. The show begins with a recap of last week's title match between Daniel Bryan and the Big Show, and then hypes their no DQ rematch for later tonight.

After the intro segment ends, we go to Lillian Garcia in the ring. Lillian introduces Daniel Bryan. Bryan makes his way to the ring to a smattering of boos from the Texas crowd. Bryan tells us that he was just as disappointed as the rest of us with the result of his last match against the Big Show.

He's always dreamt of being world champion, and he wants to be a fighting champion. That's why after the Big Show was disqualified in their last match, Bryan told him he would give him a rematch any time he wanted. The crowd seems to question his sincerity, and Bryan tells them not to believe what they hear or read on the internet.

Bryan says they should be mad at Mark Henry, because this is all his fault; he's the one that attacked Bryan and caused the Big Show to get disqualified. Bryan goes on to say Henry should have been suspended for what he did, and then Mark Henry comes out to interrupt.

Henry tells Bryan that he spoke to Teddy Long, and Teddy told him he was banned from ringside tonight. Bryan seems pleased with that, but then Mark Henry adds that since he never received his championship rematch, he will face the winner of tonight's match next week. Bryan questions the fairness of having to beat the Big Show three times in a row (1-when he cashed in his briefcase, and 2- last week's DQ, and 3- later tonight) and then being forced to defend against the World's Strongest Man the very next week, but then says it's OK with him.

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Match #1: Justin Gabriel versus Heath Slater.

The two men lock up and Justin gets Slater in a headlock. Gabriel arm drags Slater and then twists his arm behind his back.Slater fights his way out; lands a punch and a kick and knocks Gabriel down. Gabriel gets Slater down with a headscissors takeover executed while still on his back. Gabriel goes to the top rope, but Slater hits him with an atomic drop as he comes off.

The two men exchange strikes and then Slater whips Gabriel hard into the corner. Slater hits Gabriel with a neckbreaker and gets a 2 count. Slater puts Gabriel in a chin lock but Gabriel fights his way out. Gabriel lands a series of kicks; Slater retaliates by slamming Gabriel to the mat.

Slater goes to the top rope but is distracted by Hornswoggle, who comes out from under the ring. Slater falls off the top rope and Gabriel hits him with the 450 splash for the win.

In the back, AJ is telling Daniel Bryan that she's proud of him no matter what happens tonight, and that she loves him. Bryan says "wow, thanks."

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Match #2: Cody Rhodes versus Ezekiel Jackson.

Before the match, Cody tells us he is the longest reigning champion currently holding a title in the WWE. Cody also tells us his IC title reign is, at 5 months, already longer than that of Pedro Morales, Booker T, and his brother Goldust. But Cody says in 2012, he's going to pull an Ultimate Warrior and become both the IC champ and the World Champ at the same time.

Rhodes and Jackson lock up after the bell rings and Jackson throws Cody across the ring and out to the floor. Jackson suplexes Cody back into the ring, but Cody lands on his feet and knocks Jackson down. Cody goes on offense and lands a long series of punches, knees, and kicks to Jackson that ends with Cody putting Jackson in a headlock.

Jackson whips Rhodes hard into the corner and then clotheslines him. Jackson bodyslams Cody once, and then puts him up in the rack. Cody slips out of the rack and goes for the "Beautiful Disaster" kick off the ropes, but Jackson blocks it. Jackson goes for a clothesline but Cody ducks it and then hits Jackson with Beautiful Disaster. Cody follows up with CrossRhodes for the win.

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When we return, we're shown the announcement of Edge's induction into the WWE Hall of Fame from this past Raw. In the back, Santino Marella is talking to Teddy Long about ideas he has for matches. Santino suggests a steel cage match with a giant cage, a medium cage, and a small cage. Santino also wants to reverse the decision made by Jack Tunney made years ago and once again allow reptiles. Teddy doesn't seem to like any of the ideas Santino comes up with.

David Otunga interrupts their discussion to tell Teddy he has a list of people that John Laurinaitis (Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, and the interim general manager of Monday Night Raw, in case you hadn't heard that) wants him to look over. Santino interjects with one more match idea: Santino Marella versus David Potunga.

Teddy likes this idea and Santino seems proud of himself. Teddy sends Otunga and Santino away to prepare for their match when the door knocks. Teddy assumes it is Aksana, but it can't be because there is no sexy saxophone music playing. It's probably impossible for Aksana to sneak up on anyone. Teddy call out "coming baby girl" as Drew McIntyre enters his office.

Oddly, Drew doesn't seem pleased at being called "Baby girl" by Teddy. Teddy doesn't seem pleased to see Drew, and tells him he'd better win tonight because he is still in danger of getting fired.

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Match #3: Drew McIntyre versus Ted DiBiase with Hunico and Camacho on commentary.

Drew lands a big kick just as the bell rings and lands a series of strikes, followed by a stiff stomping on the mat. Ted responds with a kick, throws Drew over the top rope, and then follows up with a suicide dive. Out on the floor, Drew slams Ted hard into the edge of the ring twice.

Hunico and Camacho are talking smack about DiBiase and his "DiBiase Posse": the fans he hangs out with in the parking lot before every show. Back in the ring, Drew goes for a cover but gets only 2. Drew goes to work on DiBiase's arm and then hits him with a knee lift. Drew responds with a boot to the face and an atomic drop. DiBiase hits Drew with a pair of clotheslines and then climbs up to the second rope.

DiBiase comes off the ropes and is hit by Drew while in the air. Drew puts DiBiase on the top rope and goes for a superplex, but DiBiase knocks him off the top turnbuckle and Drew gets crotched on the top rope. DiBiase hits Drew with Dream Street for the win.

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Match #4: Sheamus versus Jinder Mahal.

Sheamus gets the early advantage and pummels Mahal. Jinder eventually gets in a back elbow, but is then run over by Sheamus. Sheamus hits Mahal with a clothesline and a knee lift, causing Jinder to retreat to the floor. Sheamus pursues Jinder, clotheslines him on the floor and then rolls him back into the ring.

Sheamus hits Mahal with a slingshot shoulder block and then wraps him up in the ropes. Sheamus is about to start pounding on Jinder's chest when Jinder escapes and snaps Sheamus' neck on the top rope. Jinder lands several kicks and knee strikes before hitting a neckbreaker and getting a two count on Sheamus.

Sheamus gets back to his feet but Jinder knocks him down again and puts him in a chin lock. Sheamus backdrops Jinder off of him and then pounds him viciously in the ropes. Sheamus suplexes Jinder back into the ring and then hits him flying shoulder block from the top. Sheamus hits Jinder with a Brogue kick and then covers him for the win.

In the back, the Big Show is talking to AJ about the match later tonight. AJ is concerned for Daniel Bryan's safety. AJ tells Big Show that she understands he's a competitor and has to do what he must to get the title back, she just doesn't want to see him get hurt.

Show tells us he doesn't want to hurt Bryan, he just wants to get his title back. Daniel Bryan interrupts and asks Big Show if he is trying to take his title and his girl, and then tells Big Show he's not going to let him have either. Big Show tells Bryan the Heavyweight championship changed him, but then assures him he can take care of that problem by beating him later tonight.

Bryan tells Big Show he should just go, and he goes. Bryan then asks AJ if she's OK and if Big Show tried to intimidate her. AJ says she's fine, and Bryan tells her he'll always be her knight in shining armor to protect her. Bryan then reminds her that earlier tonight she said she loved him, and then asks her how MUCH she loves him. Bryan tells AJ they should go somewhere and talk.

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Match #5: David Otunga versus Santino Marella.

Santino starts the match off with a double leg takedown, but Otunga gets to his feet and slams Santino into the corner. Otunga shoulder blocks Santino in the corner repeatedly and then clothesline him. Otunga hoists Santino up on his shoulders, but Santino slides out and rolls Otunga up for a near fall.

Otunga knock Santino down and hits him with an elbow drop. Otunga puts Santino in a chin lock but Santino escapes. Santino lands a series of punches, and then dodges an Otunga clothesline with a split. Santino takes Otunga down with a hip toss and then sets up the "Cobra." Otunga blocks the Cobra and hits Santino with an over the shoulder belly to back piledriver for the win.

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Lillian Garcia introduces Brodus Clay as the Funkasaurus from Planet Funk. Brodus comes out looking pretty funky in a red jumpsuit and hit with generous amounts of bling and two female dancers. After a happy, spirited funky dance, Brodus gets ready for his first match on SmackDown as the Funkasaurus.

Match #6: Brodus Clay versus Tyson Kidd.

Brodus hits a headbutt and a crossbody block for the win. That's the whole match.

In the back, Teddy Long is interrupted by some sexy saxophone music, which can only mean Aksana is here. Aksana arrives and tells Teddy she can't wait for next week's SmackDown in Vegas. She tells Teddy she loves to play roulette because she loves to "hit on black." Teddy is going to have another heart attack soon.

Match #7: Natalya versus Tamina.

Natalya starts off strong, but as usual, it doesn't last. Tamina hits Natalya with a Samoan Drop and a Superfly splash for the win.

After the match, Wade Barrett comes out to tell us that he's already arranged to face Sheamus at the Sin City Smackdown next week in Vegas. Wade tells us that while Sheamus is an Irishman with an anger problem, Wade is a man of class and civility. Wade also tells us he will win the Royal Rumble. Wade ends his remarks by thanking the crowd (which boos him) for their time, and saying "God Save the Queen."

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Match #8: Daniel Bryan (with AJ) versus the Big Show in a no DQ-no countout match for the WWE title.

Bryan extends his hand before the match (following the ROH code of honor) and Big Show appears reluctant to accept it. Show finally does take Bryan's hand, but instead of shaking it, he lifts Bryan up over his head, military presses him, and then drops him.

Show slaps Bryan, punches him and then hits him with a pair of huge chops in the corner. Show tosses Bryan across the ring and follows up with a couple more chops. Show whips Bryan hard into the corner and charges, but Bryan gets his feet up in time and knocks Show backwards. Bryan lands a kick and then climbs to the top rope. Bryan flies off the top turnbuckle but Big Show hits him with a massive spear in mid air. Show goes for a cover but Bryan is under the ropes. Bryan rolls to the floor clutching his ribs.

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When we return, Big Show sets Bryan up on the announce table, but Bryan grabs a chair and pummels the Big Show with it. Big Show eventually pounds the chair out of Bryan's hand. A close up of Bryan's chest reveals a massive, bright red area from the Big Show's chops earlier in the match.

After several chair shots from Daniel Bryan, the Big Show smiles and goes after the champion. Bryan hits Show with a drop kick as he is re entering the ring, knocking him back to the floor. Bryan lands some more chair shots before the Big Show knocks him down again. Show rolls Bryan back into the ring. Bryan hits Big Show with a series of kicks as he re enters the ring. Big Show, while still on one knee, chops Bryan down and gets back to his feet. Bryan hits Show with a big shot to the back of the knee and Big Show goes down again.

Bryan lands several kicks and goes for a cover, but Show kicks out at 1. Bryan hits Big Show with another chair shot, and then DDT's him onto the steel chair, getting a 2 count this time. Big Show catches a kick from Bryan and then knocks him down. Big Show hits Bryan with a pair of clotheslines and a back-splash in the corner.

Big Show sets Bryan up for the choke slam, but Bryan slips out and takes out Show's knee from behind again. Bryan lands another chair shot, but then the Big Show punches the chair out of his hands. Big Show pummels Bryan and then sets up the announce table to put him through it. Bryan gets out of the choke slam attempt and lands a couple kicks.

Bryan goes back to the chair and lands a couple more chair shots and then climbs up to the edge of the ring apron. Bryan comes flying off the ring apron towards the Big Show, but Show chops him out of the air. Big Show laughs off Bryan's attacks and then chases him around the ring. Bryan runs around the ring, and as Big Show pursues, he accidentally runs into AJ and flattens her.

Big Show looks horrified as AJ lay motionless. Big Show stops to check on her, and eventually Daniel Bryan does too. The medics load AJ onto a stretcher and cart her out of the arena. As they walk away, Bryan starts yelling at the Big Show, telling him she weighs 95 pounds and he weighs 500. Bryan acts like Big Show did it on purpose and calls him a bastard as the Big Show looks upset. The show ends with Daniel Bryan yelling at the Big Show while the Big Show weeps.

Smackdown TV Report 12/16/11

REported by Earnest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Raleigh North Carolina. The show begins with Josh Matthews interviewing fellow announcer Booker T in the ring.

Josh asks Booker his thoughts about his feud with Cody Rhodes and their Intercontinental title match this Sunday at the TLC (Tables Ladders and Chairs) Pay Per View. Booker says he's going to give Cody the beating of his life and take his title from him. Josh asks Booker if he will return to the ring full time, and Booker says he doesn't know. Just then they are interrupted by Cody Rhodes.

Rhodes acknowledges that in a fit of nostalgia the crowd will probably go crazy for Booker, and that if this were a movie, Booker would win. However, Cody claims the reality is that Booker T's legs will start to feel old, the ring rust will show, and Cody will defeat Booker T. Booker asks Cody about the reality of him whooping Cody's behind, but Cody laughs him off. Cody tells Booker that he has another match with Daniel Bryan later tonight, and that if Booker interferes as he has done twice recently, he will lose his title shot and possibly get suspended.

Cody asks Booker T to get out of the ring and at the ends adds...SUCKA! Daniel Bryan's music hits and Bryan makes his way to the ring.

Match #1: Cody Rhodes versus Daniel Bryan.

The two men lock up and Cody pushes Bryan to the corner and they jockey for position along the ropes. Bryan lands a punch and puts Cody in a headlock, but Rhodes throws him off. Bryan gets behind Rhodes and tries to apply the Lebell lock, but Cody retreats to the floor.

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When we return, Bryan has Cody in a headlock. Cody escapes but is hit by Bryan with a dropkick. Bryan attempts a surfboard maneuver, but ends up jumping on Cody's legs instead. Bryan goes for a suplex, but Cody blocks it and suplexes Bryan out to the floor. Cody rolls Bryan back in and hits him with a gordbuster.

Bryan lands a punch and a couple kicks, but Cody catches the last kick and takes Bryan to the mat. Cody stomps on Bryan's injured ribs and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Bryan tries a couple different roll ups, and then lands several strikes. Daniel Bryan tries an Irish Whip, but Rhodes reverses it and sends Bryan into the corner.

Cody charges Bryan in the corner but Bryan gets his feet up and hits Cody coming in. Bryan follows up with a missile dropkick and gets a 2 count. Bryan lands a series of stiff kicks and Cody responds with a kick of his own before climbing the top rope. Bryan goes up after Rhodes and attempts a superplex, but Rhodes turns it around in mid air and lands on top of Bryan. Cody tries to hit Bryan with a springboard kick (Beautiful Disaster) but Bryan dodges. Bryan tries to roll Cody up but Cody counters and hits Bryan with Cross Rhodes (a spinning facebuster) for the win.

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Match #2: Alicia Fox versus Natalya.

Natalya brings a box of tissues to the ring because she intends to make Alicia cry. Natalya lands some strikes and puts Alicia in an abdominal stretch. Natalya tries to roll Alicia up for the win, but Alicia reverses it and pins Natalya.

After the match, we see that Alicia ended up with a huge chunk of Natalya's hair weave in her hand. Alicia says Natalya is so synthetic, it's pathetic, and tells her she just got 'out-foxed'. Natalya is mad and attacks Alicia after the match, but Alicia gets the upper hand and hits Natalya with a flip leg drop.

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When we return we see a brief recap of CM Punk winning the "Pipe Bomb" Slammy award. In the back, Jack Swagger is talking with Vickie Guerrero when they are interrupted by Heavyweight champ Mark Henry says he wants to Swagger to hurt Big Show in their match tonight, to damage his ankle the same way Big Show hurt Henry's ankle.

Henry adds that if Swagger does this, he'll give him a title shot. Swagger says he will hurt the Big Show, but he'll do it for his own reasons, not Mark Henry's. Swagger also adds that he has beaten the Big Show before, while Mark Henry has not. Henry looks mad and walks away.

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Match #3: USOs versus Primo and Epico.

Epico and Jimmy Uso start things off, but Jimmy quickly tags Jey. It's very hard to tell the Usos apart, and telling Epico and Primo apart is also very hard to do during the course of a match. The Uso's enjoyed the early advantage and did some quick tags and double teaming.

Epico and Primo turn the match around and do some double team work of their own. Jey Uso fights back and lands several strikes, a flying corkscrew forearm, and then a running butt bump. The action briefly breaks down with all 4 men in the ring. In the confusion, Rosa Mendes creates a distraction, and Primo hits Jey with a backstabber for the win.

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Match #4: Big Show versus Jack Swagger.

As the match begins, Mark Henry walks out to the ring with a steel chair in hand. Swagger attacks first, but Big Show beats him back with several kicks, punches, and headbutts. Swagger takes Big Show down with a diving tackle to the knees, and then hits him again before going for a cover. Big Show kicks out and runs over Swagger, sending him out to the floor. Big Show rolls Swagger back into the ring. Swagger tries to attack Big Show as Show re-enters the ring, but Big Show hits him with a big chop while still down on 1 knee.

Big Show and Swagger exchange strikes and Big Show gets the better of the exchange. Big Show shushes the crowd so they can all hear him deliver a huge chop to Swagger's chest. Big Show tries a kick but Swagger blocks it and slams Big Show's leg down. Swagger goes for a slingshot splash in the corner (a 'Swagger Bomb") and gets a 2 count. The Big Show gets to 1 knee and delivers another big chop.

Big Show lands a couple clotheslines, a corner splash, and a shoulder block to Swagger. Big Show sets up for a choke slam, but Swagger slips out and puts the ankle lock on the Big Show. Big Show kicks Swagger of and then hits him with a knockout punch for the win.

After the match, Big Show throws Swagger out of the ring towards Mark Henry, and Henry flattens Swagger with a steel chair. Then Henry flattens a cameraman for no reason. Big Show calls Henry a coward as Henry walks back to the locker room.

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When we return, Zack Ryder Is asking his partner for tonight, Randy Orton, if they are on the same page; Orton says no. Ryder asks if they are on the same book, and Orton says maybe. Zack is very happy to hear that, woo woo woo you know it.

Match #5: Ted DiBiase versus Heath Slater.

Both men go for multiple pin attempts early. Slater slaps DiBiase hard across the face. Ted responds with a punch that knocks Slater to the floor. DiBiase pursues Slater and slams him into the security barrier. Ted hits Slater with a clothesline and then rolls him back into the ring.

DiBiase lands a couple strikes and tries to whip Slater to the corner, but Slater reverses it and slams DiBiase hard into the corner. Slater stomps on DiBiase in the corner and then pulls him into the steel post. Slater climbs to the top rope and hits DiBiase as he comes off the top. Slater pummels DiBiase, puts him in a chin lock, and then takes him down again with a side Russian leg sweep.

Slater goes back to the top but DiBiase blocks him and hits him with an atomic drop. DiBiase hits Slater with a clothesline and what looked like either a sitout spinebuster or possibly a Rock Bottom for the win.

After the match, Jinder Mahal attacks Dibiase from behind and puts him in a camel clutch. Teddy Long come out and says that since Jinder is looking for some action, tonight he will face Sheamus, and that match is next.

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Match #6: Sheamus versus Jinder Mahal.

The two men lock up and Sheamus pushes Jinder to the ropes. They break cleanly and lock up again, and this time Sheamus gets Jinder in a hammerlock and wrenches his arm. Sheamus takes Jinder down but Jinder fights back. The two men exchange strikes and Sheamus eventually gets the upper hand and tries to tie Jinder up in the ropes.

Jinder escapes and runs to the floor and then back in. Jinder tries a kick but Sheamus dodges it and pins Jinder in the ropes again and this time pummels him repeatedly. Sheamus hits Jinder with a slingshot shoulder block and a couple punches. Jinder responds with a kick, a knee, and a neckbreaker. Jinder takes Sheamus down and then pounds on him. Sheamus fights back and lands several strikes and a backbreaker. Sheamus hits Jinder with the Brogue kick for the win.

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When we return, we get another Slammy awards show recap, featuring CM Punk's win for superstar of the year, and the return of Kane.

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Match #7: Randy Orton and Zack Ryder versus Dolph Ziggler and Wade Barrett. Zack and Dolph start the match of. Dolph lands a kick, an elbow, and takes Zack down with a headlock. Zack whips Dolph to the ropes and Dolph shoulder blocks him. Dolph whips Zach to the ropes and Zach leapfrogs over Dolph and then flapjacks him. Zack tags in Orton.

Orton kicks Dolph down and then stomps on him repeatedly. Orton hits a vertical suplex and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Randy tags in Zach and Zach lands a kick and a headbutt. Dolph fights back with a punch and a headlock. Dolph tags in Barrett and Barrett lands several kicks, punches, and a headbutt.

Zack lands a kick, a splash, and then tags in Orton. Barrett runs away and tags in Dolph. Dolph lands several strikes before being clotheslined by Orton. Orton turns his attention to Barrett and knocks him to the floor, giving Dolph a chance to beat Orton down in the corner. Orton responds with a punch and a backbreaker. Wade enters the ring and Zack knocks him out of the ring.

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When we return, Randy is beating Dolph down in the corner. Dolph tags in Barrett and Barrett lands a big boot to the face of Orton. Barrett mounts and pounds Orton, and then hits him with a swinging neckbreaker. Wade puts Orton in a chin lock but Orton fights his way out.

Barrett tags in Ziggler and Ziggler lands a kick and a jumping elbow drop. Orton fights back but Dolph knocks him down again with a standing dropkick. Dolph tags in Wade, and Wade stomps on Orton. Orton lands a punch, a suplex, and then tags in Ryder. Zach clotheslines Barrett and then hits him with a running Broski boot to the face. Ryder goes for the Rough Ryder but Wade blocks it and tags in Dolph.

Dolph mounts and pounds Zach and then puts him in a single leg Boston Crab. Dolph drops an elbow on Zack and then tags in Wade. Wade stomps Zach, hits him with a vertical suplex, and gets a near fall. Wade puts Zack in a headlock but Zack fights his way out. Wade picks Zack up on his shoulders and tries to finish him off with Wasteland, but Zack fights out and both men go down.

Wade tags in Dolph and Zack tags in Randy at the same time. Randy hits Dolph with a pair of clotheslines and a scoop slam. Dolph hits Orton with an elbow, and Orton responds with a gut wrench elevated neckbreaker. Wade enters the ring and Zach clotheslines him to the floor. Dolph tries to take advantage of the distraction and rolls Randy up, but Randy kicks out at 2.

Dolph tries to hit Randy with a bulldog leg drop, but Orton dodges it and hits Dolph with an RKO for the win! Wade looked on at the end rather than make the save. Barrett and Orton lock eyes as Orton covers Dolph. Wade slowly backs up the ramp and stands on one of the tables in the entrance ramp. Orton and Barrett stare each other down as SmackDown goes off the air.

Smackdown TV Report 12/9/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar Zevallos

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Jacksonville Kentucky. Before the show even began, Cody Rhodes attacked Booker T from behind as Booker made his way to the announce table. Booker gets taken away, apparently to the hospital. Cody makes his way over to the announce table to take Booker's seat as the show begins.

Lillian Garcia makes her way to the ring to announce her return as the WWE's ring announcer, but is cut off by Cody Rhodes before she gets to thank the audience for welcoming her back. Cody says no one cares that she is back and no one noticed she was gone.

Cody does like the symmetry of one announcer returning (Lillian) just moments after he took another announcer (Booker T) out of commission. Cody thinks people are more interested in finding out who will replace Booker tonight at the announce table and spit the mindless 1st grade cliches that Booker always spouts, or talk about Booker's fave 5 (which consists of about 11 people) and Cody announces that he will be taking over for Booker tonight.

Cole says having Cody there is like having Gordon Solie calling the matches. I don't think Gordon Solie would have been able to call a match sitting next to Michael Cole. Solie took commentary very seriously; Cole usually seems unaware that there are matches to call because he's too preoccupied with his own bullshit.

Cole contributes nothing positive to the show: he only serves to distract people from what's happening in the ring. The sad thing is I actually think he's a reasonably talented performer; he conveys anger really well, he is very hate-able, but he is constantly taking attention away from the matches and it's damaging an otherwise entertaining show. I'll try not to mention him again this report; I've already wasted too much space on him.

Match #1: Wade Barrett versus Ezekiel Jackson in a "Beat the Clock challenge" match.

Later tonight Randy Orton will face Dolph Ziggler in a "beat the clock challenge" match. Barrett and Orton will be competing to see who can win their match faster, and whoever does gets to pick the stipulation in their match at the TLC Pay Per View in 2 weeks.

The two men lock up in the middle of the ring and Wade tries to roll Jackson up early, but Jackson gets loose and takes Barrett down instead. Both men get back to their feet and Wade gets Jackson in a headlock. Jackson escapes and hits Wade with a back elbow, beats Barrett down and unsuccessfully goes for a cover. Wade slides out to the floor to regroup.

Wade gets back up to the ring apron; Jackson shoulder blocks him and then clotheslines him, causing Barrett to fall back to the floor. Jackson pulls Wade back into the ring and then shoulder blocks him three times in the corner. Jackson gives Barrett and Irish Whip and Barrett dives into Jackson's knee, sending him crashing to the canvas. Wade rolls Jackson up but Jackson kicks out.

Wade hits Jackson with several knees to the back and goes for another cover but Jackson kicks out again. Barrett applies a chin lock to Jackson but Jackson fights his way out. Wade hits Jackson with a pump handle slam and gets another near fall.

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When we return, Wade has Jackson in a chin lock. So far 6:15 seconds have gone by in this match. Jackson frees himself by getting to his feet and backing Barrett up into the corner. Jackson lands 3 clotheslines, a few punches, and a side slam. Jackson goes for a cover but gets only 2. Jackson bodyslams Barrett twice in a row and then tries to get him up in the torture rack, but Barrett slides out. Wade lands a kick and then tries to get Jackson up on his shoulder for Wasteland (forward fireman's carry slam) but Jackson escapes.

Wade hits Jackson with a spinning side slam and covers him for the win. Time elapsed: 7 minutes and 53 seconds. Wade will get to pick the stipulation for his match with Orton at TLC unless Orton can beat Dolph Ziggler in 7:53 or less.

After the match, Barrett says he needs to get a title shot and Orton is in his way. Barrett reminds us he has beaten Orton several times already, and then claims that the only voice Randy Orton is hearing in his head now is Barrett's.

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When we return, David Otunga is asking Teddy Long to expunge his loss last week from the holiday edition of Smackdown hosted by Mick Foley. Otunga claims he was only there for a Christmas party and should not have been forced to wrestle, especially since he's a Raw wrestler, not a SmackDown wrestler. Teddy reminds David that since he works for the WWE, he's obliged to follow the rulings of whoever is in charge, whether it's on Raw or Smackdown. Teddy then puts Otunga in a match for later tonight with Sheamus.

Back in the ring, Josh Matthews introduces Daniel Bryan and asks him about his recent steel cage match for the heavyweight title against Mark Henry. Bryan admits he's hurt, but that the disappointment is more painful than the physical pain.

Daniel is about to tell us something his father used to tell him until he's interrupted by Michael Cole. Cole calls Bryan some mean names and claims Bryan never earned a title shot. Bryan reminds Cole that Bryan DID earn his title shot by making Cole's new broadcast partner Cody Rhodes tap out two weeks ago, and then threatens to make Cole tap out right now.

Bryan goes after Cole but is blindsided by Cody Rhodes. Cody beats Bryan down, attacking his injured ribs, and then walks back to the locker room.

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Match #2: Zach Ryder versus Heath Slater.

Zach gets the early advantage with punches and a double axe handle. Slater slams Ryder into the corner and then mounts and pounds him. Slater lands a few more strikes and whips Ryder into the corner. Slater charges but Ryder gets his feet up and knocks Slater down. Ryder hits Slater with the Broski Boot and then the Rough Ryder for the win.

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Match #3: Ted Dibiase versus Jinder Mahal.

Mahal beats DiBiase down at the start of the match, but DiBiase responds with a high hip toss. Mahal takes DiBiase down and then hits him with a neckbreaker. Mahal goes after Ted's neck again by pressing it down on the bottom rope. Mahal whips Ted to the ropes and then hits him with a back elbow.

Ted responds with several punches but Jinder takes him down again and hits him with a butterfly suplex. Jinder puts Ted in a cravat but Ted fights his way out. DiBiase knocks Jinder down with a clothesline, but Jinder slams Ted into the corner and hits him with a pair of high knees. Jinder looks angry, but Ted suddenly rolls him up for the win!

Just before the commercial break, there was a sign that read "Gobbledygooker" equals ratings. I hope Vince knows that sign must have been a joke.

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When we return, The Big Show makes his way to the ring to talk about his title match with Mark Henry at TLC. Big Show tells us he won the heavyweight title 9 years ago from Brock Lesnar, and he thinks it's about time he became champion again. While Big Show is talking, Mark Henry comes out to interrupt. Henry says he's not 100% right now, but will be at the PPV, and he promises to give him all he can handle.

But first Mark wants to talk to the Big Show, but he wants the Big Show to promise not to attack him. Show declines at first but then reluctantly agree. Henry tells Show they've both been champion, and he hopes they have a good match and find out who the better man is. Henry then extends his hand, and the Big Show eventually reluctantly accepts it.

Before leaving the ring, Henry hits Big Show with a cheap shot, but is then speared by the Big Show. Big Show beats on Henry inside the ring and out of it, and finally smashes Henry's back and injured leg with a steel chair.

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Match # 4: David Otunga versus Sheamus, with Hornswoggle as the guest ring announcer.

Hornswoggle was given the gift of speech by Santa last week, but oddly Santa didn't give the Leprechaun an Irish accent. Is it possible Hornswoggle isn't a real leprechaun, or did Santa just mess up?

Otunga starts the match of by getting behind Sheamus, but Sheamus escapes with an elbow, whips Otunga to the ropes and then knocks him down with a back elbow. Otunga regains the advantage and puts Sheamus in a head lock that looks like a little like a guillotine choke. Sheamus throws Otunga off and drops several knees onto his back.

Sheamus lands a punch, ties Otunga up in the ropes and then pounds his chest repeatedly. Sheamus suplexes Otunga back into the ring and then goes for a cover but gets only two. The two wrestlers exchange strikes and Otunga gets the edge and lands several blows to Sheamus in the corner.

Sheamus smiles in the face of the assault, but then his face turns angry and he pummels Otunga brutally. Sheamus hits Otunga with a clothesline, a body slam, and then finishes him off with the Brogue Kick for the win.

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Match #5: Daniel Bryan versus Cody Rhodes.

Bryan starts off fast with several punches and stiff kicks. Cody catches one of the kicks and takes Bryan down. Cody drops an elbow onto Bryan's injured ribs, and then beats on his ribs with punches and kicks. After an Irish Whip, Bryan clotheslines Cody to the mat.

Cody gets to his feet and headbutts Daniel in the gut. Cody hits Bryan with a gordbuster and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Cody whips Bryan into the corner and then stomps on him repeatedly. Cody tries a suplex from the edge of the ring apron just outside the ropes, but Bryan blocks it and lands a punch. Cody slams his shoulder into Bryan's ribs and then slams him into the steel post, knocking him to the floor.

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When we return, Cody has Bryan in an abdominal stretch. During the break, Cody dropped Bryan onto the security wall with a gordbuster. Bryan fights his way out of the abdominal stretch but is beaten down by Cody again. Bryan and Cody continue fighting near the ropes and Bryan backdrops him out to the floor. Bryan hits Cody with a suicide dive outside the ring, but Bryan is still favoring his ribs and Cody makes his way back into the ring first.

Bryan lands a series of very stiff kicks. Cody tries to slow his momentum by hitting him in the ribs again, but Bryan responds with a running drop kick. Bryan goes to the top rope and tries to hit Cody with a big splash from the top, or possibly a flying headbutt, but Cody rolls out of the way. At that moment Booker T comes running to the ring and attacks Cody. Booker ends up chasing Cody away, causing Daniel Bryan to lose the match by disqualification.

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When we return, Teddy Long is on the phone and gets interrupted by Aksana. Aksana wants Teddy to give her a show on the WWE network, so people can see her on the boob tube. Cody Rhodes storms into the office and demands a match with Booker T, and Teddy tells him he will be facing Booker at the TLC Pay per View.

In the back, Matt Striker is interviewing Randy Orton. Striker asks Orton what his thoughts are concerning his Beat the clock match for later tonight. Orton tells Striker to ask Wade Barrett what Orton is thinking, since Wade earlier claimed to be the only voice in Orton's head.

Orton tells us that Wade Barrett's time of 7:53 is good news for Dolph Ziggler, because it means he will only suffer for a short time. Normally Randy likes to stretch out the suffering, but this time he'll be quick.

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Match #6: Randy Orton versus Dolph Ziggler in a Beat the Clock challenge match: time to beat 7:53.

Randy starts off fast with a standing dropkick and a pin attempt, a suplex and a pin attempt, and then a series of strikes, a clothesline and then another pin attempt. He does seem to be in a hurry. Randy checks the clock and Dolph goes on the attack. Dolph lands several strikes and beats Orton down. Randy gets to his feet and whips Dolph to the ropes. Dolph leapfrogs Orton and then Orton clotheslines him.

Dolph grabs at Orton's leg but Orton just stomps on him. Orton whips Dolph to the ropes and Dolph hits Orton with a big European uppercut, followed by a bulldog legdrop. Dolph goes for a cover and kicks out at 2. Dolph gets Orton's back on the mat and tries to position himself for a submission hold. Orton gets to his feet and gets Dolph off his back. Dolph hits Orton with a DDT and then a couple of elbows.

Dolph goes for another cover and again gets 2. Dolph applies a chin lock, but Orton is able to get back to his feet. Dolph hits Orton with a kick and then a neckbreaker. Orton has only 3 minutes, thirty seconds to win this match. Dolph climbs to the top rope but Orton cuts him off. Orton lands a few punches and then superplexes Dolph off the top! Orton goes for a cover with only 2 ½ minutes to go but Ziggler kicks out at 2. Dolph charges Orton but Orton dodges the attack.

Orton hits Dolph with 2 clotheslines and a scoop slam. Orton goes for another cover but gets only 2. Orton hits Dolph with an inverted headlock backbreaker and gets another near fall. Just 1 minute forty seconds left and Dolph hits Orton with a running dropkick. Dolph tries to hit Orton with a Zig Zag but Orton blocks it. Orton hits Dolph with a rope hung DDT and goes for another cover, once again getting only 2. One minute, fifteen seconds to go!

Dolph runs out to the floor: Orton pursues and clotheslines him on the floor. Orton rolls Dolph back in as Vickie Guerrero climbs up to the ring apron, distracting the referee. Taking advantage of the distraction, Wade Barrett sneaks out and slams Orton into the steel ring post. Wade rolls Orton into the ring, and Orton wearily gets up to his knees.

The match is getting down to its final few seconds. Dolph charges to attack the weakened Orton, but Orton shoots up to his feet and RKOs Dolph for the win with just TWO seconds remaining!!

After the match, Wade Barrett runs into the ring and flattens Randy Orton. Wade congratulates Orton on winning the beat the clock challenge and winning the right to pick the stipulation for their match at TLC. Orton appears barely conscious, but Wade still says he wants to make a suggestion for their TLC match. Wade knocks over a ladder and throws away a chair and then eyes one of the tables. It looks like Barrett wants a tables match.

Wade tries to put Orton through the table with Wasteland, but Orton blocks it. Randy tries to suplex Wade through the table but Wade escapes and slams Orton into the edge of the ring apron and then the steel steps. Wade backs away up the ramp as Orton glares at him. Orton sees Dolph still struggling to get to his feet and Orton powerbombs him through the table as the show comes to a close.