Smackdown TV Report 11/18/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar Zevallos

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Bridgeport Connecticut. The show begins with Mark Henry choking Daniel Bryan in the backstage area. Henry eventually drags Bryan to the ring and continues the assault. Bryan tries to fight back and lands a few kicks, but Henry flattens him almost immediately. Henry finishes Bryan off with a big splash and the World's Strongest Slam.

Mark Henry grabs a mic and talks about the pain he just delivered to Daniel Bryan, and the pain he has delivered to so many others, starting with the Big Show. The Big Show was the first inductee into the Hall of Pain, but now Henry doesn't think he caused the Big Show enough pain. Mark Henry promises that he will retain his title, and that the Big Show will not be able to walk out of the arena.

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Match #1: Sin Cara versus Dolph Ziggler with Vickie Guerrero.

Before the match, Vickie screams EXCUSE ME and then introduces her client Dolph as the only man competing in TWO matches this Sunday at Survivor Series. He'll be competing in the traditional 10 man survivor series elimination match, and defending his US title against John Morrison as well.

Dolph and Sin Cara lock up in the middle of the ring, and Dolph gets the first takedown quickly. Dolph lets Sin Cara get back up, smiles, and then slaps him in the face. Dolph gets another takedown, stomps on Sin Cara, and then hits him with an elbow to the head. Dolph knocks Sin Cara down with a shoulder block and then whips him to the ropes.

Sin Cara leapfrogs Dolph twice, but Dolph responds with a kick to the gut and another Irish Whip. Sin Cara hits Dolph with a handspring back elbow that knocks Dolph to the floor. Sin Cara flies out after Dolph and hits him with a suicide dive. Sin Cara rolls Dolph back in, and Dolph kicks Sin Cara in the head as Sin Cara re enters the ring. Dolph hits Sin Cara with an elbow drop and then locks up his arms in a submission hold.

Dolph hits Sin Cara with a couple elbow strikes while Sin Cara is face down on the mat. Sin Cara fights his way out and then takes Dolph down with an arm drag from the top rope. Sin Cara hits Dolph with a kick to the head and then climbs to the top rope. Sin Cara goes for a senton but Dolph rolls out of the way. Sin Cara tries to roll Dolph up for a pin, but Dolph reverses it and rolls Sin Cara up for the three count!

After the match, Dolph insults Sin Cara with some trash talk, and Sin Cara responds with a hurricanrana. Sin Cara hits Dolph with a dropkick and then starts to stomp on him. Jack Swagger comes to Dolph's rescue and they double team Sin Cara. Mason Ryan (one of Sin Cara's team mates at this Sunday's Survivor Series) comes to Sin Cara's rescue.

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Match #2: Jack Swagger versus Mason Ryan.

This match apparently started during the break. This isn't a live show, so I think it's pretty lame that we're missing the start of a match. Jack Swagger takes Mason Ryan down and applies a waist lock. Mason Ryan powers out and takes Swagger down. Ryan whips Swagger hard into one corner, and then whips him hard into the opposite corner. Ryan hits Swagger with a clothesline. Swagger pushes Ryan into the corner then chop blocks his knee. Swagger hits Ryan with a corner slingshot splash and goes for a cover but gets only two.

Swagger lands a series of punches and kicks, beating Ryan down in the corner. Swagger locks up Ryan's arms in another potential submission move. Swagger beats Ryan down some more and then goes for a suplex, but Ryan reverses it and suplexes Swagger. Mason hits Swagger with a clothesline, a running high knee, and a big boot.

Mason slams Swagger to the mat and gets a near fall. Mason tries to put Swagger in a full nelson, but Swagger fights his way out of it. Swagger hits Ryan's knee with a shoulder block and then tries to roll him up, but Ryan gets Swagger in a full nelson and slams him to the mat for the win.

In the back, Zack Ryder is trying to get Alicia Fox and Justin Gabriel to sign his petition for another US title shot. The Big Show enters all smiles and agrees to sign Zack's petition; he even says 'woo woo woo, you know it.'

Alicia, Justin and Zack all look a little uncomfortable. Big Show asks what the problem is, and they tell him that earlier tonight Mark Henry assaulted Daniel Bryan and then called out the Big Show. Big Show goes off looking for Mark Henry.

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When we return, Ted DiBiase and Hornswoggle are playing a WWE videogame. Teddy Long comes in to congratulate DiBiase on his recent victories as well as his "DiBiase Posse"; groups of fans he meets up with at live events.

Aksana interrupts the two Teds and tells Teddy Long that she is an expert with a joystick. Teddy seems a little nervous but asks Aksana if she wants to play with him later on, and of course she agrees. Teddy wipes his forehead nervously and prays he doesn't have another heart attack.

Christian makes his way to the ring on crutches while wearing a neck brace. Christian explains that he hurt his neck a couple weeks ago after being choke slammed by the Big Show, and that he hurt his ankle last week against Sheamus. Christian tells us that he could have run away, but instead fought like a man! Although Christian claims to deserve one more match, he's not sure if he's going to have one more match at all.

Despite his injuries, Christian promises to give his team mates moral support and inspire them to victory. The crowd boos Christian the entire time. Eventually, Christian asks if they even care that he's injured and they all scream NO! Christian is disgusted by their lack of compassion.

In the locker room, AJ is trying to comfort Daniel Bryan. The Big Show enters the room and apologized to Bryan for not being there when Henry attacked him. Big Show goes off looking for Mark Henry.

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Match #3: Ted DiBiase versus Derek Bateman. Ted starts off strong and hits Bateman with a shoulder block, a hip toss, and a back elbow. Derek turns things around by snapping DiBiase's neck down on the top rope. Derek hits Ted with a clothesline, a neckbreaker, and then beats DiBiase down in the corner.

DiBiase fights his way out and beats Ted down. Derek whips Ted to the corner and then applies a half nelson chin lock to DiBiase. DiBiase elbows his way out and then takes Bateman over with a snapmare. Ted follows up with an atomic drop and a clothesline. Derek tries to fight back and lands a kick, but DiBiase gets Bateman in a Cobra clutch and then finishes him off with Dream Street for the win!

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Big Show is still looking for Mark Henry when he sees Jinder Mahal and Tyson Kidd laughing. Tyson tells Big Show Henry has already left for the night. Jinder says something to Big Show in Hindi, and it looked like it was probably something sarcastic. Big Show asks Jinder if he would like to repeat that in English; Jinder laughs and says "no." The Big Show knocks Jinder out as Tyson Kidd walks sheepishly away.

The Big Show makes his way to the ring and asks the fans to watch his favorite footage. Big Show shows the footage of Mark Henry beating him up and breaking his leg earlier this year. This footage makes him angry, and he's worried his anger will cause him to get disqualified.

He wants to get his revenge by taking Mark Henry's title away from him so he can't afford to get DQ'd. Big Show also promises Mark Henry will not walk away from this match, and cocks his fist to emphasize the point. Show tells Mark Henry to look at his fist, because it's coming for him. Big Show then throws several angry looking punches in the general direction of the camera.

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Match #4: Kofi Kingston versus Hunico.

Kofi gets hold of Hunico first, but Hunico reverses it and gets Kofi in an arm lock. Kofi fights his way out and hits Hunico with a pair of arm drags. Hunico retaliates with a pair of punches, a drop kick, and gordbuster. Hunico wraps up Kofi's chin and leg but Kofi fights out. Kofi lands a punch and tries to roll Hunico up.

Hunico responds with a kick that knocks Kofi down, and then he stomps on Kofi on the mat. Hunico puts Kofi in another unorthodox submission move. Kofi slowly gets to his feet but is soon slammed back down again by Hunico. The two men exchange strikes and Hunico takes Kofi down with a modified Angle Slam. Kofi hits a dropkick, a big chop, another drop kick, a clothesline, and then the Boom Drop. Kofi sets up for Trouble in Paradise, but Hunico dodges it.

Hunico lands a kick to Kofi, but Kofi responds with a pendulum kick. Kofi goes to the top and hits Hunico with a flying cross body, but Hunico rolls through it and nearly gets a three count. Hunico argues with the ref, insisting that should have been three. While Hunico argues, Kofi hits him with the SOS (ranhei) for the win.

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Match #5: Beth Phoenix and Natalya versus AJ and Kaitlyn.

Kaitlyn and Beth start the match off, and hits a drop kick and a couple forearm shots. Beth tries a bodyslam but Kaitlyn frees herself. Kaitlyn charges Beth, but Beth slams her into the ropes and then beats her down. Beth tags in Natalya and they double team Kaitlyn. Natalya tries for a cover and gets only two, then tries again immediately and gets only two.

Natalya kicks Kaitlyn in the ribs, pulls her hair, and then puts her in an abdominal stretch. Kaitlyn elbows her way out and tries to make a tag, but is cut off by Natalya. Natalya goes for a body slam, but Kaitlyn escapes and tags in AJ. AJ hits Natalya with a flying crossbody and a couple forearms. AJ goes for a sunset flip but Natalya blocks it.

Natalya puts AJ in a Sharpshooter and falls all the way backwards to the mat, causing AJ to be bent in half. It really looked like she was going to snap in two, it was the most painful looking sharpshooter I've ever seen. AJ taps out, Beth and Natalya win.

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Match #6: Randy Orton and Sheamus versus Wade Barrett and Cody Rhodes.

Sheamus and Cody start the match off and Sheamus quickly pushes Cody to the corner. Cody lands a kick and puts Sheamus in a headlock; Sheamus throws Cody off. Cody tags in Wade, and Wade lands a kick, a punch, and a knee lift to Sheamus. Sheamus retaliates with a few punches, then ties Wade up in the ropes, and then pounds Barrett's chest repeatedly.

Sheamus hits Wade with a vertical suplex, and Wade responds with a kick to the gut and an elbow to the head. Wade pounds on Sheamus some more and then puts his knee to Sheamus' back and pulls his arms back. Sheamus rolls Wade off of him and tags in Randy Orton. Orton beats Barrett down and then powerslams him. Orton maneuvers Wade into the ropes and hits him with a DDT.

Cody tries to fly in and makes the save, but Orton kicks him in the gut. Orton hits Cody with a gut wrench elevated neckbreaker. Wade takes advantage of the distraction and knocks Randy down.

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When we return, Christian has appeared at ringside to cheer on Wade and Cody. Cody lands a few strikes to Orton and then tags in Barrett. Barrett lands a few strikes on Orton, but Orton fights back and the two men exchange several big punches. Wade knocks Orton down and tags in Rhodes. Cody stomps on Orton and then wraps his arms up behind his back while forcing his head down.

Randy backdrops Cody and Cody tags in Barrett. Barrett stomps on Orton and then hits him with a swinging neckbreaker. Wade puts Randy in a chin lock, but Randy escapes by hitting Wade with a few elbow strikes. Randy hits Barrett with an inverted headlock backbreaker. Wade tags in Cody and Randy tags in Sheamus. Sheamus knocks Cody down with a pair of double axe handles and then pummels him in the corner.

Sheamus hits Cody with a flying clothesline from the tope rope. Wade comes in to save Cody, but Sheamus knocks him to the floor. Sheamus gets ready to hit Cody with a Brogue kick when Christian tries to trip him up with his crutch; the ref sees it and disqualifies Cody and Wade. Cody hits Sheamus with Beautiful Disaster and then Wade and Cody double team Sheamus.

Christian hands over his crutch for Cody and Wade to use on Sheamus, but Sheamus hits Cody with a Brogue kick and then beats on Wade with the crutch. Randy re enters the ring and gives Wade an RKO. Sheamus gives Cody a Celtic cross. Sheamus and Randy pose triumphantly in the ring as SmackDown goes off the air.

Smackdown TV Report 11/11/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Liverpool England. The show opens with a tribute to the Veterans in honor of Veterans Day (Remembrance Day here in Canada). After a brief recap of Randy Orton's match last week with Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton makes his way to the ring.

Randy tells us that Teddy Long has asked him to Captain a team at Survivor Series. Randy told Teddy that he doesn't play well with others and has done something horrible to ruin every team he's ever been on. But Randy also tells us that while he's never been a leader, he's damn sure not a follower, so he agreed to Captain a team at Survivor Series.

Randy tells us he has no problem beating up anyone from the other team, when he is suddenly interrupted by Wade Barrett, the Captain of the other SmackDown team. Wade tells us Randy does have a big problem with Wade Barrett, because Wade is a natural born leader, whereas Randy is a predator that no one would ever trust.

Wade says his winning streak, the "Barrett Barrage" will continue at Survivor Series and beyond until Barrett becomes Champion. Wade asks Randy if he's paying attention, and Randy says that he was not, and was instead imagining Wade's head bouncing off the canvas after an RKO.

Christian then interrupts Orton and declares that Randy will be the Yoko Ono of his team. Christian claims that he would have been the captain of his Survivor Series team, but agreed to step aside and let Barrett lead because of Christian's injuries. Christian is wearing a neck brace that he claims he needs after being choke slammed by the Big Show last week.

Christian claims he and Barrett are both natural leaders and that everyone on their team is equal. Randy cuts Christian off and attacks him. Wade and Christian double team Orton until Sheamus comes to the rescue. Sheamus and Orton throw Christian and Barrett out of the ring. Teddy Long comes out and says he can see Christian's neck is fine, so tonight he will have to wrestle Sheamus. Teddy also announces that the main event tonight will be Wade Barrett versus Randy Orton.

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Match #1: Sheamus versus Christian.

The two men lock up and Sheamus puts Christian in a headlock. Christian gets out, is whipped to the ropes, and leapfrogs Sheamus twice before being shoulder blocked to the mat. Christian winds up and hits Sheamus with a big right hand. Sheamus responds by beating Christian down violently in the corner. Sheamus ties Christian up in the ropes and then pounds on his chest repeatedly.

Sheamus pulls Christian back in the ring and Christian hits him in the face with another right hand. Sheamus backdrops Christian and then slams him into the corner. Sheamus whips Christian hard into one corner, then into the opposite corner, and then press slams him. Christian rolls out to the floor. Christian re enters the ring and Sheamus goes after him. Sheamus steps out to the edge of the ring apron and tries to suplex Christian out to the floor.

Christian blocks the suplex with a punch but Sheamus then hits him with a slingshot shoulder block. Christian goes out to the floor again and Sheamus slams him into the announce table. Sheamus tries to whip Christian into the steel steps, but Christian reverses it and sends Sheamus into the steps instead. Christian rolls Sheamus back into the ring and then climbs to the top turnbuckle.

Sheamus gets to his feet and Christian hits him with a missile dropkick. The two men exchange punches until Sheamus tries to run Christian over. Christian drops to the mat and pulls down the top rope, causing the charging Sheamus to fly out to the floor. Christian climbs to the top and tries to hit Sheamus with a flying crossbody, but Sheamus catches him and slams him into the security barrier.

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Christian lands a punch to the head and puts Sheamus in a rear naked choke. Sheamus fights his way out and they exchange punches. Sheamus starts to gain an advantage, but Christian leaps to the floor and then punches up at Sheamus' face. Christian re enters the ring and Sheamus hits him with a couple punches. Christian gets behind Sheamus and snaps the back of his head and neck down over the top rope.

Christian hits Sheamus with a couple punches and Sheamus retaliates with a pair of double axe handles. Sheamus pummels Christian in the corner, clotheslines him and then bodyslams him. Christian climbs to the top again and tries a sunset flip, but Sheamus blocks it and hits the Irish Curse backbreaker. Sheamus lands a kick and tries to hit the Celtic Cross, but Christian blocks it.

Christian lands a big punch and then climbs to the top. Christian tries for another fling crossbody but Sheamus catches him again. Sheamus throws Christian to the canvas and hits him with a knee lift. Sheamus lands a punch and Christian responds with a kick to the knees and a dropkick. Christian climbs to the top rope and Sheamus climbs up after him and lands several punches. Christian knocks Sheamus off and then hits him with a back elbow.

Sheamus goes after Christian in the corner, but Christian hits him with a pendulum kick. Christian goes to the top and hits Sheamus with a tornado DDT. Sheamus lands a kick and then climbs to the top turnbuckle. Sheamus hits Christian with a flying shoulder block and then tries the Celtic Cross; Christian reverses it and tries for the Kill Switch. Sheamus blocks the Kill Switch attempt and tries the Celtic Cross again and this time he hits it for the win! Good solid match to start the show.

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When we return, Daniel Bryan is in the back talking to AJ and Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn and AJ are surprised that Daniel Bryan almost cashed in his Money in the Bank contract last week, but Bryan explains that he was disoriented at the time. They both seem to like Bryan and wished he had become champion last week.

Mark Henry interrupts their conversation and asks Bryan if he thinks it's that easy to become champ, you just cash in a contract? Henry reminds Bryan that it took him 15 years to win his first World Title. Bryan responds that he earned his contract by winning the Money in the Bank ladder match, and that if he Henry is still champ at WrestleMania, he will beat him.

Henry says he admires Bryan's guts; and then promises to spill his guts all over the ring. That would definitely jeopardize their PG rating.

In the back, Teddy Long and Aksana are talking about Aksana's first time. Aksana and Teddy both agree that her first time should be special, so Teddy doesn't want her to compete tonight. (the 'first time' I was referring to was her first match. I think the other thing you were thinking of probably happened a long time ago.)

Instead, Teddy wants her to watch someone with more experience first. So Teddy has arranged for Aksana to be in Alicia Fox's corner for her match tonight with Tamina. Aksana mistakenly believes Alicia is the singer Rihanna and starts singing that awful umbrella song.

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Match #2: Ted DiBiase versus Jinder Mahal.

The two men exchange kicks and Jinder lands a running high knee that knocks DiBiase down. Jinder lands a knee drop and Ted responds with a running double knee strike. Ted lands a punch and a clothesline. Jinder tries to hit Ted with a full nelson slam, but DiBiase counters and hits Jinder with Dream Street for the win!

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Match #3: Mark Henry versus Daniel Bryan.

Bryan starts off with a couple of leg kicks, hitting and running. Henry eventually grabs him and throws him over the top rope. Henry goes out after Bryan and slams him into the steel barrier. Henry presses Bryan's head down onto the steel steps and then rolls him back into the ring. Henry lands a kick and a punch that knocks Bryan down.

Henry steps on, and then stand on the fallen Daniel Bryan. Henry press slams Bryan onto the top rope and then charges him. Bryan dodges the attack and hits Henry with a missile dropkick that knocks him to one knee. Daniel Bryan lands several stiff kicks, finishing with an especially stiff kick to the head that knocks Henry face first to the canvas.

Bryan goes for the Lebell lock and gets it on! Mark Henry slowly powers his way to his feet with Bryan still holding on. Henry throws Bryan backwards over his head and then hits him with a pair of headbutts. Henry lands another punch and a kick before dragging Bryan to the middle of the ring. Henry hits Bryan with a big splash and goes for a cover, but pulls Bryan back up before the ref can count to three. Bryan waves Henry on, asking for more, and Henry hits him with the World's Strongest Slam for the win.

After the match, Henry brings a chair into the ring. Bryan kicks the chair out of Mark Henry's hands and hits him with it. Henry seems more angry than hurt and he hits Bryan with another World's Strongest Slam and another big splash. Henry grabs the chair again and puts Bryan's leg in it.

Before Henry can break Bryan's leg, the Big Show comes to the rescue. Henry is able to keep Big Show out of the ring with the chair, and then Henry hits Bryan with the chair. Big Show climbs to the edge of the ring apron and Henry attacks him with the chair. Big Show punches the chair out of Henry's hands and Henry backs out of the ring.

Henry left his title in the ring and the Big Show picks it up before throwing it back to Henry. Big Show tells Henry there's nothing impressive about beating up someone half your size; if Henry wants to see something impressive, he should watch Big Show's next match.

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Match #4: Big Show versus 3 jobbers from Liverpool.

Predictable squash. The three jobbers gain early advantage and get the Big Show down to one knee. The Big Show quickly turns things around and chops them all down. Big Show also lands a couple headbutts and then choke slams 2 of the jobbers at the same time. The 3rd jobber decided to run away, but the Big Show chases him down.

Somehow, this fit young man was unable to out run the Big Show. Really? I would be willing to bet that a 70 year old crippled midget could outrun the Big Show while running backwards. I'm starting to think some of this stuff might be fake.

After the match, Henry says he was not impressed. Henry says the Big Show should have been impressed last week when Henry hit him with the World's Strongest Slam. He also thinks the Big Show should have been impressed when he put him out of action for 4 months. At Survivor Series, Henry promises to make a lasting impression on the Big Show.

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Match #5: Tamina with Rosa Mendes versus Alicia Fox with Aksana.

Tamina gets the early advantage and lands some strikes before locking Alicia's arms up behind her back in a submission attempt. Alicia tries to twist her way out and eventually hits Tamina with a backdrop. Alicia lands a dropkick, a high knee, a clothesline, and a forearm to Tamina.

Tamina fights back, bodyslams Alicia, and then tries a running splash. Alicia dodges the splash and hits Tamina with a flip leg drop for the win. After the match, Aksana thinks she gives Rihanna a congratulatory hug.

In the back, Matt Striker is asking Sheamus about his temper. Sheamus responds that he has no temper; he's really just a nice guy that likes hanging out with his Muppet cousin, Beaker. Striker plays some footage of Sheamus assaulting Wade Barrett and Christian in the back stage area and points out that when someone crosses him, Sheamus has a mean streak. Sheamus stares angrily and intensely at Striker for a long time, and then smiles and says "let's just say I'm spirited."

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Match #6: The Usos versus Hunico and Epico with Primo in their corner.

Jay Uso and Epico start things off and immediately exchange punches. Jey appears to get the better of the exchange, slams Epico into the corner, and then tags in Jimmy Uso. Jimmy lands a punch and goes for a cover but Epico kicks out. Epico lands a punch and a kick and then tags in Hunico.

Hunico lands several punches and then slams Jimmy into the corner. Hunico and Epico land double team Jimmy in the corner and Hunico tags in Epico. Epico lands a leaping kick to Jimmy, but Jimmy is able to backdrop Epico and tag in Jey. Jey hits Epico with a corkscrew forearm and then the running ass to the face. (Ass to face is OK, as long as it's not ass to mouth)

Primo hits Jey with a cheap shot that the ref never saw. Hunico capitalizes on the distraction and hits Jey with a suplex and then finishes him off with a senton bomb for the win.

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Match #7: Randy Orton versus Wade Barrett.

The two men lock up in the center of the ring and Orton eventually pushes Barrett to the corner and breaks cleanly. They lock up again; this time Barrett pushes Orton to the corner, but delivers a kick instead of a clean break. Barrett then puts Orton in a headlock and takes him down to the mat. Randy gets to his feet and whips Barrett to the ropes. Randy hits Barrett with a flying dropkick and goes for a cover but Wade kicks out.

Randy puts Barrett in a headlock and lands several punches. Orton takes Barrett down with a clothesline, stomps on his arms, and hits him with a knee drop to the head. Orton goes for a cover and Barrett kicks out at 2. Wade lands several punches and Orton responds with a European uppercut. Wade knocks Orton down with a kick and then hits him with an elbow drop from the second rope.

The fighting spills out onto the floor. Orton kicks Barrett and then slams him into the security barrier. Orton tries to throw Barrett into the steel steps, but Barrett leaps onto the steps and then kicks them back into Orton's legs. Barrett slams Orton into the steps.

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When we return, Wade has Randy in a chin lock but Orton elbows out of it. Barrett hits Orton with a knee to the gut that sets up a pump handle slam. Barrett hits the pump handle and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Wade starts choking Orton on the ropes by pressing his knee down on his neck.

Barrett hits Orton with several knee lifts to the face and then knocks him to the floor with a running boot to the face. Wade goes after Orton, slams him into the edge of the ring apron and then rolls him back in. Wade puts Orton in a chin lock; Randy escapes and lands a headbutt. Orton goes for a Thesz press but Barrett counters with a spinebuster.

Barrett goes to the top rope, but Orton cuts him off with several punches. Orton climbs to the top with Wade and then hits him with a superplex! Randy goes for a cover but Barrett kicks out at 2. Both men appear to be hurt. Wade and Randy exchange several punches.

Orton gets the better of it and hits Barrett with a scoop powerslam, followed by a rope hung DDT. Orton pounds the canvas, waiting for Barrett to get up so he can hit him with an RKO. Orton goes for the RKO, but Barrett blocks it by pushing Randy into the ref. Barrett takes advantage of the ref's distraction and hits Orton with a vicious thumb to the eye. Barrett wraps Orton up for the win! Wade Barrett walks away triumphantly and Randy Orton clutches his eye as SmackDown comes to a close.

Smackdown TV Report 11/4/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar Zevallos

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Greenville South Carolina. The show opens with a match that could headline a Pay Per View: A Street fight between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes.

The two men lock up and struggle for position in the middle of the ring. Cody lands a kick and then puts Randy in a headlock. After an Irish Whip, Orton leapfrogs over Rhodes and then they exchange kicks. Orton takes Cody down with a headlock. Cody gets free but is then shoulder blocked to the floor by Orton. Orton pursues but is hit by a kick from Cody. Cody slams Orton into the steel steps and then pounds Orton on the floor.

Orton gets to his feet and lands a pair of kicks but Cody responds by slamming Orton into the edge of the ring apron. Cody lands a couple punches, drops a knee onto Orton's head, and then rolls him back into the ring. Cody starts to re enter the ring but Orton cuts him off and snaps his head down on the top rope causing Cody to fall to the floor.

Randy slams Cody into the steel steps twice and then into the security barrier. Orton hits Cody with a clothesline that sends him over the barrier into the first row. Randy hits Cody with punches and European uppercuts as Cody tries to get away. Cody uses one of his baggers as a shield and Orton backdrops the bagger and rolls Cody back into the ring.

Cody runs across the ring and rolls out the other side, tossing his other bagger into the ring to buy himself some more time. Orton hits the bagger with an RKO and goes after Rhodes.

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When we return, Cody is still retreating and Orton is still attacking. The two men exchange punches and Cody unsuccessfully tries to suplex Orton onto the steel grate on the floor. Randy pummels Cody near the security barrier and then drags him back towards the ring. Orton pulls Cody up to the top rope and then superplexes him into the ring.

Orton goes for a cover and Cody kicks out at 2. Cody hits Orton with a standing drop kick and then throws Orton to the floor. Cody pursues and Orton slams him over the barrier into the time keeper's area. Orton goes after Rhodes, but Rhodes takes off his protective mask and hits Orton in the face with out, knocking him flat on his back.

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Cody throws Orton over the announce table and then lands several punches. Cody rolls Orton into the ring and hits him with a gordbuster. Cody tries to lock up Orton's arm but Orton punches his way out. Orton tries for a scoop slam, but Cody drops to the mat and punches up at Orton's head. Cody lands several strikes and then chop blocks Orton's knee. Cody continues to work on Orton's leg and then applies a figure four leg lock.

While Orton is caught in the hold, Cody takes off his mask and smashes Orton in the face with it. Randy lands a kick, causing Cody to drop the mask. Orton picks up the mask and hits Rhodes with it. Orton then lands a clothesline and a scoop slam and sets up for the RKO. Cody blocks the RKO and hits Orton with Beautiful Disaster.

Cody tries to hit Orton with Cross Rhodes but Orton blocks it and turns it into a backdrop. Orton tries for a rope hung DDT, but Orton blocks it and both men go out to the floor. They exchange punches until Orton slams Rhodes onto the security barrier. Orton hits Cody with a DDT as Rhodes' legs are hanging from the security barrier. Orton rolls Cody into the ring and then hits him with an RKO for the win! After the match, Orton puts one of Cody's "ugly people" bags on Cody's head.

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Match #2: Ted DiBiase versus Tyson Kidd.

The two men lock up and Kidd lands the first kick. DiBiase responds with a dropkick and then whips Tyson into the ropes. DiBiase charges but Kidd gets his boots up and DiBiase gets knocked backwards. Tyson lands a couple more kicks and then hits DiBiase with a dropkick to the face.

Tyson hits DiBiase with a slingshot elbow. DiBiase responds with a suplex attempt, but Kidd rolls out of it. Tyson hits Dibiase with a clothesline and gets a near fall. The two men jockey for position and DiBiase tries to hit Dream Street. Tyson tries to fight it off, but DiBiase eventually hits Dream Street for the win.

After the match, Matt Striker asks Heavyweight Champ Mark Henry why he won't give the Big Show a rematch. Henry replies that he already took care of his business at Vengeance, and Show failed to get the job done. Henry then appears to get distracted by something and walks away.

Henry then approaches Daniel Bryan and asks Bryan if he was "eyeballing" him, and also asks if Bryan was thinking about cashing in his Money in the Bank contract. Bryan says he was just hanging out, and intends to cash in his contract at WrestleMania, just like he said he would. Henry doesn't seem to care, and challenges him to a match later that night, unless he's scared. Bryan replies that he'll see him out there.

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Match #3: Alicia Fox versus Natalya.

Natalya takes Alicia down with a headlock. Alicia gets to her feet, and Natalya gives her an Irish Whip. Alicia leapfrogs Natalya and hits her with a dropkick. Natalya rakes the eyes and slams Alicia to the mat. Natalya beats Alicia down and then puts her in a Boston Crab that Michael Cole called a Sharpshooter until Josh corrected him.

This may have been the first time in MONTHS that Cole actually tried to call a hold and he got it wrong. I can remember a time when I didn't look down on Michael Cole, but it's been so long I can't remember what it felt like. Alicia escapes and tries a couple kicks. Natalya catches the last kick, but then Alicia kicks her in the head with her free leg.

Natalya goes down and Alicia hits her with a somersault leg drop for the win. The announce team seemed to be in agreement that this move was a "scissor kick" despite the fact that it wasn't really a kick at all. WWE is a lot better than TNA, but TNA has a great announce team in Taz and Mike Tenay, and they actually call matches. The incompetent Michael Cole does his best to make TNA look good every chance he gets.

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When we return, the Big Show has walked to the ring to talk about his recent match with Mark Henry. Big Show says that he and Henry have unfinished business, and if they don't get it resolved, he will knock Henry out every week until it does get resolved.

Christian interrupts, but claims he is just early for his match with Sheamus and means no disrespect to the Big Show. Then Christian decides to confront Big Show about Show's request for a rematch for the Heavyweight title. Christian doesn't think Show deserves another match because he had his shot and didn't get the job done. Christian on the other hand claims that he NEEDS one more match because as everyone knows, he keeps getting screwed over.

Christian also seems disgusted that Show is threatening to knock people out every week, which is something a Southerner would do. (The show tonight is in South Carolina) Christian then explains that he's CANADIAN, (so am I, as of October 20th!) and we Canadians do things a little differently.

Christian insists he COULD come out and knock people out every week, but he's too good a person to do that. Just then Big Show picks up his fist and Christian retreats, exclaiming that this is how Big Show solves everything, by knocking people out. Big Show laughs and says he was just scratching his chin, and he promises he has no intention of knocking Christian out. Christian seems to relax a little, and then Big Show choke slams him.

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Match #4: Sheamus versus Christian.

Christian is trying to regain his composure by the announce table, but looks out of it. The ref explains to Sheamus that Christian claims he can't compete because he's still hurt from the choke slam he just received. Sheamus appears annoyed, but then they are interrupted by Wade Barrett. Wade says it's obvious that Christian is in no shape to compete and offers himself as a suitable replacement.

New Match #4: Sheamus versus Wade Barrett.

The two men exchange punches and kicks and then Sheamus slams Wade into the corner. Sheamus hits Wade with a body slam and an elbow drop. Wade retaliates with a headbutt. Sheamus lands a European uppercut and then ties Wade up in the ropes. Sheamus lands several clubbing blows to Wade's chest and then hits him with a knee lift to the face.

Sheamus goes out to the edge of the ring apron and slingshots himself back in, hitting Barrett with a flying shoulder block. Wade trips Sheamus into the ropes and then lands a kick. Wade puts Sheamus into a Muay Thai clinch and then hits him with several knees to the head before booting him to the floor.

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When we return, Wade is trying to stretch out the arms of Sheamus but Sheamus fights his way out. Sheamus tries for a Brogue kick but misses. Wade knocks Sheamus down and then hits him with a pump handle slam. Wade lands several kicks as Sheamus throws several punches that miss. Wade beats Sheamus down and then whips him hard into the corner. Wade goes to the second rope and lands an elbow drop. Wade puts Sheamus in a chin lock and Sheamus fights his way out of it. Sheamus tries to get Wade with the Celtic Cross, but Wade backdrops him and puts his boot to Sheamus' throat.

Wade lands a running boot to the head and goes for a cover but Sheamus kicks out. Wade goes for another chin lock but Sheamus escapes with an elbow to the head and follows up with a pair of double fisted blows to Barrett. Sheamus goes on the attack and lands several strikes, a clothesline, and a body slam. Sheamus again goes for the Celtic Cross but this time is distracted by Christian, who seems to have miraculously recovered.

Wade comes up behind Sheamus and rolls him up for the win. Sheamus goes after Wade at the conclusion of the match, but is speared by Christian. Wade and Christian walk back to the locker room triumphant and holding hands. (Sadly, it didn't seem as gay as it sounds. They were holding their hands up in the air, victoriously.)

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When we return, Sheamus is in the back attacking Christian and Wade Barrett until security pulls them apart.

In the locker room, Big Show offers to be in Daniel Bryan's corner tonight for his match against the Big Show.

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Match #5: Sin Cara versus Epico.

Epico is the former tag team partner of Hunico (formerly known as Sin Cara Negro) in FCW. Epico starts off with a punch and then twists the arm of Sin Cara into a hammerlock. Sin Cara takes Epico over with a snap mare and then hits him with a hurricanrana.

Sin Cara lands a kick and then attempts a handspring back elbow, but it's blocked by Epico. Epico takes Sin Cara over with a double underhook suplex and then puts him in a Gory special backbreaker submission hold. Sin Cara escapes and arm drags Epico across the ring. Sin Cara grabs Epico's hand, runs up the ropes, and then sends him across the ring with an arm drag.

Sin Cara goes to the top rope again but is knocked off by Hunico who has come to the ring unannounced. Sin Cara wins by DQ but is double teamed and beaten down by Epico and Hunico.

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Match #6: Mark Henry versus Daniel Bryan.

Bryan immediately gets behind Henry, leaps on his back, and tries to apply a sleeper hold. Henry throws Bryan off; Bryan retaliates with a series of kicks, maybe 6 or 7. Henry picks Bryan up to slam him, but Bryan counters and puts Henry in a Dragon Sleeper. Henry slams Bryan into the corner and then to the floor.

Bryan gets back in the ring; Henry hits him with a punch, a kick, and a clubbing blow to the back before knocking him to the floor again. Henry goes out after Bryan and presses his head against the steel ring post. Big Show comes over to confront Henry but doesn't attack. The distraction allows Bryan to get free, but only to get hit again and rolled back into the ring. Henry slams Bryan hard into the corner and then steps on his chest.

Bryan is in the ropes so the ref breaks it up. Bryan lands a couple stiff kicks, then a couple more. Bryan lands a series of kicks to Henry's legs, and then dropkicks him in the knees, taking the big man down. Bryan follows up with a wicked kick to the head that drops Mark Henry and Henry looks out cold. Bryan goes for a cover but Henry kicks out and sends Bryan out to the floor again.

Bryan re enters the ring and Henry hits him with a headbutt. Bryan responds with a kick and then climbs to the top rope. Bryan leaps off but is caught by Henry. Before Henry can slam Bryan down, Bryan locks on a Dragon sleeper again. Mark Henry drops to one knee and appears to be fading, but he gets back to his feet and throws Daniel Bryan off.

Henry looks enraged and beats Bryan down in the corner, knocking him down with punches and headbutts. Henry props Bryan up in the corner and then hits him with a big running splash. Henry does it again and the ref tells him that's enough as Bryan looks hurt. Henry hits Bryan with a third big splash and Bryan drops to the mat barely conscious.

Big Show enters the ring and knocks Henry out with a big right hand, causing Bryan to lose by disqualification. Big Show grabs the still groggy Bryan and rolls him into the ring with his Money in the Bank Briefcase, telling him to cash it in now. Show says Henry is out and Bryan can win the title from Henry RIGHT NOW if he just cashes in the contract.

Bryan looks confused, but does go after Mark Henry. Unfortunately for Bryan, Henry has already started to regain consciousness and hits Bryan with the World's Strongest Slam. Then Henry grabs Bryan's briefcase and clocks the Big Show with it, and then picks the Big Show up and hits him with the World's Strongest Slam.

Mark Henry then falls to the mat himself and rolls out to the floor, still appearing very woozy. All three men appear dazed as Teddy Long comes out to the entrance ramp. Teddy Long announces that at Survivor Series, the Big Show will get his rematch with Mark Henry for the heavyweight title. As SmackDown comes to a close, the semi-conscious Big Show smiles and the very groggy Mark Henry looks mad.

Smackdown TV Report 10/28/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar  Zevallos

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Houston Texas. The show begins with a recap of the ring collapsing during the recent title match between Mark Henry and the Big Show. Teddy Long is in the middle of the ring and assures us the title picture will be addressed later tonight.

Teddy is interrupted by Christian, who, obviously, wants one more match for the WWE Championship. Christian acknowledges that the match between Big Show and Mark Henry was historic; as in "it's history." As far as Christian is concerned, Big Show had his shot and didn't get the job done, so Christian thinks he should get the next shot, because he has dominated SmackDown for the last 5 months.

Teddy reminds Christian that he just lost to Sheamus this past Sunday. Christian still thinks he deserves another title shot, but is interrupted by Raw's CM Punk! Christian wants to know why Punk is here, and Teddy explains that since SmackDown superstars have been appearing on Raw lately as part of the Raw "Supershow" Teddy has arranged for some Raw stars to appear on SmackDown's "Supershow."

Punk finally gets his chance to speak and says he's glad to be on a show with competent leadership, taking a shot at John Laurinaitis on Raw. He says John makes Teddy look like FDR, and then says that's not exactly a compliment. Christian thinks Punk is a joke, and reminds everyone that he hijacked the WWE and left with the World title. Punk replies that he's a fan of Christian's wrestling, he's just sick of hearing him bitching every time he opens his mouth. Every time Christian opens his mouth Punk repeats the word "bitching."

Christian then says that as the leader of SmackDown, he's telling Punk to leave, because no one wants him here. Punk seems to accept this and sadly agrees that no one wants him here, so he might as well just leave. The crowd chants CM PUNK loudly and CM Punk stops and says "Oh wait, I think over 10,000 people here in Houston want me here, and I bet they want to see me in a match with you here tonight." Teddy Long agrees and makes the match for the main event later tonight.

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Match #1: Miz and R Truth versus Air Boom (Kofi Kingston and Evan "air" Bourne).

Miz and Kofi start things off and Miz gets the early advantage with a series of punches, kicks, and knees. Miz tags in Truth and Truth beats Kofi down badly, eventually knocking him down in the corner with a big punch. Truth leaps at Kofi in the corner but Kofi gets his feet up and knocks Truth down.

Kofi tags in Evan Bourne and they double team Truth. Evan goes for a cover but Truth kicks out at 2. Evan hits Truth with a hurricanrana, a drop kick, and a kick to the head that knocks him down. Evan goes to the top rope but is distracted by Miz, and then knocked to the floor by Truth who then pursues.

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When we return, the Miz is in control of Evan and drags him to the corner so he can tag in Truth. Truth puts Evan in a front face lock. Evan nearly breaks free but Truth grabs him by the leg and pulls him back. Evan lands a kick to the head and tags in Kofi; Truth tags in Miz. Kofi lands a pair of chops, a dropkick, and a clothesline to the Miz.

Kofi tries to hit the Boom Drop but Miz rolls out of the ring to the floor. Miz re enters the ring and Kofi hits him with a high flying crossbody for a 2 count. Miz tags in R Truth and they hit Kofi with the "Little Jimmy's Finale": a leaping reverse STO (R Truth's finisher) and a full nelson facebuster (Skull Crushing Finale-the Miz' finisher) done in combination for the win.

After the match, Truth and Miz tell the crowd they shouldn't boo them ,they should boo themselves. They boast about all the people they have beaten lately, including John Cena. Cena recently picked the Rock to be his tag team partner against Miz and Truth at Survivor Series, and Miz and Truth promise that if the Rock and Cena don't kill each other before the match even starts, then they'll finish the job.

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When we return, some of the SmackDown superstars are watching the new Shawn Michaels' and Bret Hart DVD. Daniel Bryan is talking about training with Shawn Michaels when Tyson Kidd interrupts to say he was trained at the Hart family dungeon. Tyson insists Brett was the better wrestler, and Bryan insists HBK was. Santino Marella tells them should settle their argument with a match, and they both agree.

In the back, Hornswoggle is dressed up like Zach Ryder and is doing a "fist bump." Apparently Hornswoggle is filling in for Zach after the beating Zach received from Miz and Truth last week.

Vickie Guerrero and her clients, US Champ Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger enter Teddy's office. Dolph tells Teddy that even though Teddy tried to screw him by making him wrestle in 2 title matches at Vengeance, he's still the US champ. Teddy says he wasn't trying to screw Dolph at Vengeance, just like he's not screwing him now by making him wrestle Randy Orton later tonight.

Jack Swagger tells Dolph to relax, they can handle this, but Teddy tells him he can't handle anything because he's banned from ringside. Vickie is outraged and Hornswoggle is mimicking Zach Ryder's "woo woo woo". Teddy is again interrupted, this time by Aksana. Aksana and Teddy walk off to Teddy's office to "talk."

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Match #2: Wade Barrett versus Trent Beretta.

Wade starts things off with a kick and an elbow to the back of the head. Beretta responds with a baseball slide and a hurricanrana. Wade hits Trent with a side slam and gets a 2 count. Wade puts Trent in a bow and arrow and Trent fights his way out and retaliates with an elbow.

Wade hits Trent with a knee then several more knees to the head while Trent is tied up in the ropes, and then knocks him off the ring apron and onto the floor with a big boot to the head. After knocking him down outside the ring, Wade rolls Trent back in and covers him for 2. Trent tries to fight back and the two men exchange strikes. Trent eventually tries to roll Barrett up, but Wade reverses it, gets Trent up on his shoulders and then hits him with Wasteland for the win.

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Match #3: Randy Orton versus Dolph Ziggler.

Before the match, Cody Rhodes and his baggers come out and walk to the announce table. Orton and Ziggler lock up and struggle for position and then separate. They circle each other, lock up again, and Orton puts Dolph in a headlock. Orton then hits Ziggler with a shoulder block and locks him up with a chin lock.

Dolph gets to his feet and twists Orton's arm behind his back. Orton escapes and whips Ziggler to the ropes. Both men come off the ropes fast, Orton leapfrogs Ziggler and then Ziggler leaps over Orton. Dolph puts Orton in a headlock and Orton escapes by whipping Ziggler to the ropes. Orton knocks Dolph down with a pair of shoulder blocks. Dolph lands a series of strikes and then takes Orton down with a headlock.

The two men exchange holds and near falls on the mat. Orton stomps Dolph's chest twice, hits him with a running knee, and then covers him for a 2 count. Randy whips Dolph to the corner and then charges, only to be hit by Dolph with a kick. Dolph locks up Orton's arm and chin and takes him to the mat. Orton fights his way out and Dolph rolls out to the floor and runs away from Orton.

Orton pursues and Vickie gets in the way; so Orton leaps right over her. Vickie sounds horrified but he never touched her.

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When we return, Orton whips Ziggler to the corner. Ziggler responds with a European uppercut and a standing dropkick. Dolph repeatedly stomps Orton in the corner. Orton tries to fight back, but Dolph knocks Orton face down to the mat and puts him in a crucifix position. Randy fights his way to his feet and gets Dolph up onto his shoulders, but Dolph reverses it and hits Orton with a DDT.

Dolph pulls back on Orton's chin, but Orton gets to his feet and hits Dolph with a headbutt. Dolph responds with a neckbreaker and then climbs to the top rope. Orton trips Ziggler up and then superplexes him for a near fall. The two men get to their feet and exchange several big punches. Dolph appears to get the advantage until Orton lands a kick. Dolph responds with a European uppercut and an Irish Whip.

Randy hits Dolph with a kick and a pair of clotheslines and then a scoop slam. Randy slides Ziggler into the ropes and then hits him with a rope hung DDT. Orton sets up for the RKO but Ziggler counters with a superkick. Dolph goes for a cover and gets 2. Dolph leaps onto Orton's back, presumably in an attempt to hit the Zig Zag or lock in a sleeper hold, but Orton counters with an RKO for the win!

After the match, Cody Rhodes stares at Orton and holds up one of the bags he gives to all the ugly fans. Does Cody think Randy Orton is ugly? Randy looks confused; so am I.

We're shown a recap of the unmasking of Sin Cara Negro this past Sunday at Vengeance. Matt Striker asks the unmasked Sin Cara negro how he feels, and he replies "how do you think I feel?" Sin Cara negro talks about his identity being taken away from him, and promises payback.

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Match #4: Daniel Bryan versus Tyson Kidd.

Both men exchange big pushes and go behind attempts as the match gets underway. Bryan takes Kidd down with an armdrag, and then takes him down again by grabbing the leg. Tyson lands a kick and then a running dropkick. Tyson gets Bryan down with an inverted headlock; Bryan responds with an Irish whip, a clothesline, and then a running dropkick.

Bryan hits Tyson with a Frankensteiner for a 2 count. Bryan tries to apply the Lebell lock but Tyson escapes and tries to roll Bryan up. The two men exchange pin attempts and Tyson tries for a Sharpshooter, but Bryan counters with the Lebell lock and Tyson taps out.

Michael Cole stands on the announce table and announces that he'll quit if JR beats him. He said a lot of other crap to, I just don't care. It would be nice if he quit though. Even if it's just a storyline quitting and he's only gone for a few weeks, that would be a nice little break from the boring painful crap he has been forcing on us for far too long now.

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When we return, the Big Show is in the ring, and he's quoting Britney Spears. Seriously! He said "Oops, I did it again!" which is the name of a famous song by Britney Spears. (Don't judge me for knowing that)

He's referring to the fact that, for the second time, someone superplexed him off the top rope and the ring collapsed. (The first time was against Brock Lesnar) Big Show says he's in a lot of pain after his match with Mark Henry. He also says that even though Mark Henry was a monster last Sunday, he knows he can beat him.

Mark Henry comes out to tell Big Show that while he is in pain because the ring collapsed, the Big Show is in pain because of the beating he gave him. Show wants another match, but Henry tells him that he walked into Vengeance as champ, and he walked out of Vengeance as champ; and since Big Show couldn't get it done, he doesn't deserve another shot. Big Show challenges him to come to the ring and fight him right now. Henry starts to walk towards the ring, and then walks away with belt in hand. Commercial

Match #5: CM Punk versus Christian.

Punk gets Christian in hammerlock, and Christian whips Punk to the ropes. Christian knocks Punk down with a shoulder block then slaps his chest triumphantly as the crowd boos. Punk gets back to his feet and they lock up again. Punk knocks Christian down and flexes as the crowd cheers.

The two men exchange strikes and Punk knocks Christian down with a leg lariat. Punk grabs Christian's arm and yanks him in for several short arm shoulder blocks. Punk whips Christian to the corner and then slams him to the mat. Punk wraps Christian's arm and chin up in a submission hold. Christian elbows his way out and hits Punk with a boot to the face.

Christian goes to the top rope and hits Punk with a flying back elbow. Christian goes to the top again and goes for a frog splash but Punk rolls out of the way. Punk gets Christian in position for the Go to Sleep (A fireman's carry dropped into a knee strike to the face, abbreviated GTS) but is distracted by Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez. Christian takes advantage and hits Punk with a superplex.

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When we return, Christian has Punk in a submission hold, but Punk fights his way out. Christian kicks Punk back down, stomps him, and then mounts and pounds him. Christian hits Punk with an inverted DDT and gets a 2 count. Christian rakes the face of Punk as Del Rio watches from ringside. Christian slams Punk into the announce table outside the ring as Del Rio watches, and then rolls Punk back in.

Christian tries to tie up Punk's arm and chin in another submission hold but Punk frees himself and lands a slap to the face, a spinning back fist, and then a kick to the head. Punk takes Christian over with a high backdrop and gets a near fall. Punk goes for a running knee and Christian tries to retaliate with the Kill Switch, but Punk blocks it. Punk goes for the GTS but Christian nails him with a couple kicks to the head and gets a near fall.

Christian jumps out of the ring to the floor and punches up at a prone CM Punk. Christian climbs to the top rope and goes for a cross body, but Punk rolls through it and gets a 2 count. Punk goes to the top rope and flies off, but Christian catches and scoop slams him. Christian and Punk both go for their finishing moves (GTS and Kill Switch) but neither hits it.

Punk hits Christian with a running high knee, but is distracted by Ricardo Rodriguez before he can follow up. Christian charges art Punk, but Punk hits him with a shoulder block through the ropes. Punk hits Christian with a springboard clothesline for a 2 count. Punk goes back to the top rope while Ricardo Rodriguez distracts the referee.

Del Rio trips Punk off the top rope and Punk falls the mat. Christian sets up to hit Punk with a spear, but is distracted by Sheamus, who has come running to the ring. CM Punk takes advantage of the distraction and hits Christian with the GTS for the win. SmackDown comes to a close with Sheamus celebrating outside the ring and Punk celebrating inside the ring.

Smackdown Report TV 10/21/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid down for us tonight in Mexico City. The show opens with Alberto Del Rio walking to the ring to talk about his last man standing match with John Cena at Vengeance. Del Rio is in street clothes and claims to be hurt. Teddy Long comes out to interrupt and informs Alberto that the doctors have cleared him to compete, so tonight he's going to have to go ahead with his match against the Big Show.

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Match #1: Mark Henry versus John Morrison.

The match begins with Mark Henry throwing John Morrison to the floor. Henry goes out after Morrison and pushes his head against the steel post, chokes him, and slams him down onto the edge of the ring apron. Henry rolls Morrison into the ring and continues the assault. Morrison tries to fight back but is knocked back down by an elbow from Mark Henry.

Henry charges Morrison, but Morrison gets his feet up and knocks Henry backwards. Morrison hits a flying kick to the back of Mark Henry and then knocks Henry down with a flying chuck. Morrison goes to the top rope and hits Starship Pain! Morrison goes for the cover but gets only 2. Morrison lands a punch and goes for a backslide, but Henry catches him and hits the World's Strongest Slam for the win.

In the back, Vickie Guerrero is trying to recruit Christian. Christian and Vicky are interrupted by Teddy Long. Christian tells Teddy he wants to have one more match and the people want him to have one more match.

So Teddy gives him one more match, against Sheamus. Teddy also tells Vicky that her client Dolph Ziggler will be defending his US title the same night he has to defend his tag team title with Jack Swagger. Vicky and Christian are both unhappy with Teddy.

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Match #2: Wade Barrett versus Daniel Bryan.

The two men lockup and Bryan gets behind Barrett first. Bryan and Barrett exchange kicks and Bryan goes for the Lebell lock early. Barrett blocks the hold and knocks Bryan to the mat. Barrett hits Bryan with a knee to the back and then chokes him on the ropes. Wade hits Bryan with a running boot that knocks Bryan to the floor. Barrett pursues Bryan, slams him into the edge of the ring apron and then rolls him back into the ring. Barrett puts Bryan in a chin lock and Bryan fights out.

The two men exchange kicks with Bryan getting the better of it. Bryan goes to the top rope and hits Barrett with a missile dropkick. Bryan goes for a cover but Wade kicks out. Wade hits Daniel with a big boot and then mounts and pounds him. Barrett puts Bryan in a bow and arrow, but Bryan escapes and lands a kick.

Wade gets to his feet; Bryan runs up the ropes and over Barrett before knocking him down with a running dropkick. Barrett responds with a kick and a pump handle slam. Barrett beats Bryan down in the corner. Bryan tries going back to the top rope, but Wade catches him and hits him with Wasteland for the win.

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Match #3: Sheamus and Zack Ryder versus Christian and Dolph Ziggler.

Dolph and Zack start things off and Dolph beats Zack down before making the quick tag to Christian. Christian knocks Ryder down but Zack rolls Christian up for a near fall. Zack lands a few strikes to Christian, and Dolph gets in a cheap shot as well. Christian tags in Dolph and Dolph lands a couple punches and a neckbreaker. Zack fights back with a pair of punches but is knocked back down with a sweet looking standing dropkick from Dolph.

Dolph goes for another neckbreaker but this time Zack blocks it. Dolph tags in Christian and Christian lands a couple strikes and then stomps on Ryder in the corner. Zack fights back and knocks Christian down before tagging in Sheamus. Sheamus knocks Dolph down, hits him with a front slam and then a backbreaker. Christian distracts Sheamus momentarily and Dolph hits Sheamus from behind. Sheamus turns around and hits Dolph with a Brogue kick for the win.

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When we return, we are shown footage of Christian spearing Sheamus on the entrance ramp during the break.

Cody Rhodes is in the ring and he's talking about Randy Orton. Rhodes claims that he's glad he cost Randy Orton the title because of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Orton when they were both in Legacy. Rhodes also claims that Orton deserves this because he hit Rhodes in the head with a ring bell and gave him 9 stitches recently, possibly scarring him for life.

Rhodes retaliated by knocking Orton out and placing a paper bag over his head. Rhodes calls Orton out and wants Randy to admit that he was wrong about Cody, and to apologize to him. Orton comes out to tell Cody that this changes nothing except how badly he is going to torture Cody on Sunday. Orton and Rhodes start to brawl, but every time Orton gets the edge, one of Cody's baggers come to help Rhodes by distracting Orton. Orton eventually takes out one bagger with an RKO and the other with a rope hung DDT.

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Match#4: Sin Cara Negro versus Sin Cara Azule in a mask versus mask match.

Sin Cara Negro gets the early advantage and lands several strikes. Azule tries to hit a back elbow but misses. Azule follows up with a hurricanrana that sends Negro to the floor. Azule hits Negro with a flying crossbody and then rolls him into the ring and goes for a cover; getting a two count. Azule hits a tilt a whirl hurricanrana and follows up with a few kicks.

Azule goes for a springboard maneuver, but is hit in mid air by a drop kick from Negro. Negro tries to pull off Azule's mask and is back body dropped to the floor by Sin Cara Azule.

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When we return, Sin Cara Negro hits Sin Cara Azule with a backbreaker. Azule fights back with several punches to the gut and a hurricanrana. Negro responds with a leg lariat and then a leg lock that he transitions into a Steiner Recliner. Negro stomps on Azule, hits him with a backbreaker and then a pump handle back breaker.

Azule goes for a dropkick but Negro avoids it and goes after Azule's mask again. Negro beats Azule down in the corner, steps out onto the edge of the ring apron and slingshots himself into position to dropkick Azule in the chest. Azule retaliates with several kicks and then runs up the ropes and arm drags Negro. Azule takes Negro over with a headscissors take down and wraps up his legs for a pin but gets only 2.

Negro responds with a punch, a kick, and a Samoan drop. Negro goes to the top and Azule hits him with a flying kick to the head and then follows up with a Frankensteiner. Azule hits Negro with a senton and goes for a pin, but Negro kicks out and lands a couple punches. Azule hits a tilt a whirl headscissors transitioned into a single arm DDT, floated over into a Fujiwara armbar for the win!

After the match, Negro refuses to pull off his mask and starts to leave. Sin Cara Azule stops him, Negro attacks Azule, and then Azule pulls Negro's mask off. Sin Cara Negro has been unmasked! Negro falls to the floor and is hit by a suicide dive from Sin Cara Azule.

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When we return, Beth Phoenix and Natalya are in the ring explaining that they are not jealous of Kelly Kelly and Eve Torres, because they are just Barbie Dolls. They especially love making Barbie Dolls cry with their new submission hold: "Pin Up Strong."

Eve comes out to object to being called a Barbie Doll, and to say that she's going to beat Beth for the women's title. Beth and Natalya mock Even and ask if she's going to cry to. Eve responds by shoving Beth across the ring and then leaving before they could double team her.

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Match #5: Alberto Del Rio versus the Big Show.

The match starts with Big Show getting the early advantage. Show throws Alberto across the ring, shoves him into the corner, chops him and bodyslams him. Big Show pushes Alberto down onto the ropes and then hits him with a series of punches to the gut. Alberto grabs Big Shows head and snaps it down across the top rope. Alberto climbs to the top rope and flies off, but Big Show hits him in mid air and sends him crashing to the canvas.

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When we return, Alberto is hitting Show with a series of kicks. Big Show catches the last kick in his hands and shoves Alberto to the mat. Big Show pushes Alberto over the top rope to the floor and then goes out after him. Alberto drop kicks the steel steps into Big Shows legs. Big Show hits Alberto with a couple chops and then rolls him back into the ring.

Show hits Alberto with a body slam and then whips him to the corner. Big Show charges Alberto but Alberto dodges the attack. Big Show clotheslines Alberto and then puts him in a submission hold that looked a little like a cobra clutch. Big Show hits Alberto with a leg drop and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Big Show pushes Alberto into the ropes and Alberto responds with a dropkick to the leg that drops Big Show to one knee.

Alberto follows up with a series of kicks and Big Show goes down. Alberto grabs Big Shows arm and hits him with a double knee armbreaker. Big Show swats Alberto and knocks him to the canvas. Big Show hits Alberto with a big chop to the chest and then whips him to the ropes. Show hits Alberto with a clothesline, a corner splash, a shoulder block and then sets up for a choke slam.

Show grabs Alberto, but Del Rio floats out of the choke slam attempt. Alberto knocks Big Show down with a chop block and then applies the cross armbreaker. Big Show is caught in the hold for a while, but is able to power his way up to his feet and then slam Del Rio hard to the mat Big Show appears to be favoring his arm, but manages to grab Del Rio for a choke slam anyway.

Ricardo Rodriguez jumps on Big Shows back to prevent Del Rio from getting choke slammed, causing Big Show to win by DQ. Show throws Ricardo off and then knocks him out with one punch. Alberto gets up and Big Show knocks him out with one punch.

After the match, Mark Henry comes to the ring to attack the Big Show, and Show knocks the heavyweight champion Mark Henry out with one punch. If that one right hand is SO devastating, why doesn't he just throw right hands at people's heads ALL the time? Big Show walks to the back looking happy while his enemies slowly struggle to regain consciousness as SmackDown goes off the air.

Smackdown TV Report 10/14/11

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Dallas Texas. The show opens with Teddy Long and John Laurinaitis walking to the ring to announce that Smackdown is now the second longest running episodic show in TV history, second only to Raw. They tell us that tonight's historic episode will feature the largest battle royal in WWE history; and the winner will get a shot at the title of their choice.

Match #1: 41 man battle royal.

All battle royals start off badly; there are too many people doing too many things at once for any of it to mean anything to the viewer. This one did start off with one major surprise though; Cody Rhodes was the FIRST man eliminated! Cody was eliminated before any of the NXT rookies, before Santino, before ANYONE.

After TWO commercial breaks the battle royal is still going strong. The Miz and R Truth are teaming up. Mason Ryan military press slams Justin Gabriel out of the ring, and is then eliminated by Wade Barrett.

Sheamus eliminates Zach Ryder, David Otunga, Jay Uso, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, and Sin Cara Negro, one after the other in about a minute. Christian tries to eliminate his rival Sheamus, but Sheamus eliminates Christian to. Christian gets revenge by re-entering the fray and eliminating Sheamus.

CM Punk eliminates R Truth and is then eliminated himself. Punk and Truth brawl outside the ring as the battle royal continues. Randy Orton eliminates Wade Barrett, Jack Swagger, and Jinder Mahal after hitting each of them with an RKO.

The Miz nearly throws Orton over the top, but Orton stays in the ring. Miz beats Orton down and then hits him with knee lifts to the face. After an Irish Whip, Orton hits Miz with a pair of powerslams and a scoop power slam. Randy goes for an RKO but Orton tries to counter with the Skull Crushing Finale. Randy counters the Miz and tries to throw him out, but they both end up on the edge of the ring apron just outside the ropes.

The two men exchange punches and eventually Orton hits Miz with an RKO, causing them both to hit the mat and bounce to the floor. The refs declare Orton the winner and the replay shows that the Miz' feet did hit first. Randy Orton wins the largest battle royal in history and earns a championship match of his choosing; he chooses Mark Henry and the World Heavyweight title.

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When we return, Alberto Del Rio appears to be leaving and is confronted by GM Teddy Long. Alberto says Orton chose to fight for Henry's title, not Alberto's, so he's going home. Alberto thinks Orton is probably afraid to face him, because he knows he would lose. Teddy says that while Alberto may not have to wrestle Randy Orton tonight, he is going to wrestle, and his opponent is going to be Sheamus.

Match #2: Beth Phoenix versus Kelly Kelly.

The two Divas lock up and Beth pushes Kelly into the corner. Beth takes a swing and misses; Kelly pushes Beth into the corner and administers an aggressive beating. Kelly goes for a hurricanrana, but Beth turns it into a backbreaker.

Kelly lands several forearms and then takes Beth down with a Thesz press. Kelly hits a DDT, goes for a cover and gets a two count. Kelly goes for a handspring back elbow but Beth catches her. Beth lands a kick, then takes Kelly out with a Glam Slam for the win.

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When we return, Sin Cara Negro is attacking Sin Cara Azule in the back. After beating him down, Sin Cara Negro takes off Sin Cara Azule's mask and walks away with it. Sin Cara Negro, with his back to us, takes off his own mask and puts on Azule's mask and walks towards the ring area.

Match #3: Justin Gabriel versus Sin Cara.

Gabriel comes out first, and then Sin Cara Negro comes out, still wearing Sin Cara Azule's mask. Sin Cara lands several strikes early before being dropkicked to the floor by Gabriel. Gabriel does a spinning dive over the top rope onto Sin Cara, and then rolls him back into the ring.

Gabriel goes for a springboard splash but is hit in mid air with a Sin Cara dropkick. Gabriel knocks Sin Cara down and then climbs to the top rope. Sin Cara knocks Gabriel off the top rope and then hits him with a top rope senton for the win.

In the back, Teddy Long is talking to both members of Air Boom, and he is informing them that Evan Bourne is not cleared to wrestle tonight. Vickie Guerrero is there and is outraged that her clients, Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger, aren't going to be facing Air Boom for the titles tonight.

Teddy Long's assistant, Zach Ryder, offers to tag with Kofi Kingston tonight to face Swagger and Ziggler, and Teddy Long makes the match.

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Match #4: Alberto Del Rio versus Sheamus.

The two men lock up, and after an Irish Whip, Sheamus shoulder blocks Alberto to the mat, then knocks him down again. Sheamus slams Alberto's face to the turnbuckle, and then wraps his arms up in the ropes and repeatedly pounds on his chest. Sheamus downs Alberto with a clothesline and gets a two count. Sheamus tries to knock Alberto down again but misses, and Alberto responds with a missile dropkick.

Alberto lands a couple boots to the chest and then goes to work on the left arm of Sheamus. Alberto lands a kick and then puts Sheamus' arm in a hammerlock. Sheamus punches his way out but Alberto lands a kick and then hits Sheamus with an armbreaker. Alberto applies a key lock to Sheamus' left arm. Sheamus again punches his way out and then hits Alberto with a headbutt and a double fisted blow to the chest. Sheamus follows up with a bodyslam, a clothesline, and a backbreaker.

Sheamus climbs to the top rope but is distracted by Alberto's ring announcer, Ricardo Rodriguez. Sheamus pushes Rodriguez away but is then hit with a cheap shot by Christian, who immediately hides below ring level. Alberto takes advantage, slams Sheamus to the mat, and covers him for the win.

After the match, Christian sneaks into the ring and spears Sheamus. As Christian walks away, he sees Sheamus slowly getting to his feet. Christian seems a little annoyed and spears Sheamus again. As Christian makes his way to the back, he sees Sheamus slowly stagger to his feet again, and looks unnerved.

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Match #5: Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger with Vickie Guerrero versus Kofi Kingston and Zach Ryder.

Zach and Jack start the match off. Swagger lands a headbutt and then a shoulder block. After an Irish Whip, Ryder leapfrogs Swagger and then hits him with a flapjack. Swagger hits a belly to belly suplex and tags in Dolph. Ziggler stomps on Ryder then hits him with a neckbreaker for a two count.

Dolph puts Zach in a chin lock and Zach fights his way out. Dolph lands a kick; Zach responds with a facebuster and then tags in Kofi. Kofi lands a pair of double chops, a clothesline, a dropkick, and then the Boom Drop. Kofi sets up for the Trouble in Paradise, Dolph rolls to the floor, and then Kofi hits him with a suicide dive!

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During the break, Vickie created a distraction allowing Swagger and Ziggler to regain control. Dolph is working on Kofi's arm, and then hits with a bulldog leg drop. Dolph tags in Swagger. Swagger beats Kofi down, suplexes him, and gets a two count. Swagger pulls back on Kofi's arms but Kofi is able to fight his way out. Swagger slams Kofi into the corner, but Kofi responds with a big DDT from out of the corner and both men are down. Swagger tags Dolph and Kofi tags Zach at the same time.

Zach knocks Dolph down, slams him into the corner and knocks him down with a forearm before nailing him with the "Broski Boot." Zach tries to finish Dolph off with the Rough Ryder, but Dolph dodges it and gets Zach in a sleeper hold. Zach is starting to fade, but finally runs into the corner; freeing himself and knocking out Ziggler. Swagger tries to interfere but Kofi hits him with the Trouble in Paradise and then drapes the barely conscious Ryder on top of the unconscious Ziggler for the win.

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When we return, Matt Striker is interviewing Sheamus and asking him about Christian. Sheamus says Christian is like an ugly, slow, dim witted troll he heard about in Ireland that hides under a bridge and bites everyone on the arse. Eventually, a big white bull came along and booted that troll off the bridge. Sheamus says he is that big white bull.

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Match #6: World Champion Mark Henry defends his title against Randy Orton.

Henry pushes Orton to the corner but Orton slips out, lands a couple punches, and then backs off. Orton hits a few more punches, a clothesline, several kicks and a couple European uppercuts. Henry retaliates by shoving Orton through the ropes and out to the floor. Randy lands a couple punches, but Henry knocks him down and then slams him into the steel ring post. Henry rolls Orton in and goes for a cover but gets only 2. Henry lands a couple punches and puts Orton in a shoulder nerve pinch.

Randy fights his way out but is knocked back down by Henry. Henry grabs the ropes for balance and then stands on Orton. Henry hits Orton with a headbutt and then re-applies the nerve pinch. Orton fights his way to his feet and then lands a headbutt. Orton then lands a series of strikes before being flattened by a Mark Henry clothesline. Henry hits Orton with a big splash and covers him for a two count.

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When we return, Henry is stomping on Orton in the corner and pressing his boot to Orton's throat. Henry picks Orton up and hits him with a front slam, and then beats him down in the corner. Henry hits Orton with a headbutt and then a bodyslam. Henry hits Orton with another big splash and gets another two count. Henry drags Orton to the corner and goes for a corner slingshot splash but Orton gets his knees up to block it.

Randy hits Henry with a pair of clotheslines that fail to take him off his feet, and then hits him with a standing dropkick that does knock him down. Cody Rhodes runs in and attacks Orton, causing the match to end in disqualification. After administering a beating to Orton, Rhodes exits the ring to grab a paper bag to put on Orton's head.

The Big Show runs out to attack Mark Henry and knocks him down with a shoulder block. Cody goes to the top rope and launches himself at the Big Show, but Show catches him and then Orton hits Cody with an RKO. Mark Henry is still in the ring and Big Show choke slams him. Randy Orton and the Big Show stand triumphant over IC champion Cody Rhodes and World Champion Mark Henry as this historic episode of SmackDown comes to a close.

Smackdown Report TV 9/30/11

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Smack is being laid Down for us tonight in Randy Orton's home town, St. Louis Missouri. The show begins with Booker T in the middle of the ring introducing World Champion Mark Henry. Booker is here to interview Henry, and he congratulates Henry on his first World Title. Henry thinks Booker, a 6 time champ, is insulting Henry by emphasizing that this is his FIRST title.

Booker T insists he meant no insult and that if he had, Henry would know it. Henry says if he put Booker through the announce table, he would know it. Henry then says that thankfully for Booker, he's here for Orton, not Booker T. Henry tells us that he will induct Randy Orton into his "Hall of Pain" just like he did to the Undertaker, Kane, and Jerry Lawler.

Booker T asks why Henry can't just be the best champion he can be, and not keep on trying to end people's careers. Henry orders Booker to lower his town, and then explains that he tried being positive for 15 years and it got him nowhere. Booker asks if Henry is worried about getting hit with an RKO and Henry says if Randy could have hit him with it, he would have by now. He can't RKO Henry, and he can't beat him either.

Henry tells us he's also going to beat the Great Khali tonight and calls him out.

Match #1: Mark Henry versus the Great Khali.

The two men exchange several punches and kicks. Khali gets the early advantage and lands a headbutt, a punch, and a clothesline. Khali kicks Henry in the legs and then gives him a big chop in the corner and the Great Khali chop in the middle of the ring. Khali goes for the cover but gets only two.

Henry picks Khali up and drives him into the corner and then beats him down. Henry hits Khali with 2 big splashes and goes for a cover but gets only two. Henry appears angry that Khali kicked out. Khali tries to fight back but Henry hits him with the World's Strongest slam for the win.

After the match, Henry gets a chair and traps Khali's leg in it. Henry then comes crashing off the second rope onto the leg and the chair and breaks Khali's leg.

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When we return, Khali is being wheeled away by the medics when Jinder Mahal shows up to yell at Khali and tell him he deserved this.

Match #2: Evan Bourne with Kofi Kingston versus Jack Swagger with Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler.

Evan gets behind Swagger quickly, but Swagger responds by landing several strikes and choking Evan on the ropes. Swagger suplexes Bourne and then wraps up his arms behind his back on the mat. Evan escapes and lands a couple kicks. Evan goes for a hurricanrana but Swagger blocks it and slams Bourne to the mat.

Swagger goes for a corner slingshot splash but Bourne gets his legs up to block it. Bourne hits Swagger with a spin kick and then a diving double knee drop to his shoulders, forcing him to the canvas for a 2 count. Vickie distracts the referee for a moment and Dolph hits Bourne with a cheap shot.

Swagger tries to finish Bourne off with a gut wrench powerbomb, but Evan slips out of it hits Swagger with a high knee to the head. Evan kicks Dolph out of the way and then climbs to the top rope to try for a Shooting Star press. Vickie pushes Bourne off the top rope and Swagger puts on the ankle lock. Bourne taps out and Swagger wins with help from both Dolph and Vickie.

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Match #3: Sin Cara versus Heath Slater.

Slater starts off with a few strikes, but Sin Cara quickly takes over. Sin Cara hits a handspring back elbow, a couple kicks to the head, and then a moonsault from the top rope for the win.

After the match the other Sin Cara appears on the big screen. The impostor claims that Sin Cara stole his old identity (Mistico, Sin Cara's in ring name in Mexico) so now he will still Sin Cara's new identity at Hell in a Cell. The other Sin Cara takes off his blue mask to reveal a black mask underneath. Now we can tell them apart!

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When we return, the always exciting John Laurinaitis is in the locker room talking to all the stars that want to sue current COO HHH: Christian, Cody Rhodes, Vickie and Dolph, and their legal counsel, David Otunga. John seems sympathetic, but also insists he's a company man. Otunga (a Harvard Law graduate) is going to handle their case.

Even Christian, a man that has repeatedly referred to his own legal team, is willing to let Otunga represent them. They all agree that are all in for Raw this Monday and quietly nod their heads in agreement. David Otunga then asks them all to calm down, which is odd because if they were any calmer they'd all be unconscious.

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Match #4: Kelly Kelly versus Natalya.

Kelly starts things off with a couple forearms and Natalya responds by picking her up and slamming her into the corner. Natalya charges at Kelly in the corner but Kelly gets her legs up and hits her with both boots. Kelly comes off the top rope at Natalya and then puts her in a waist lock. Natalya pushes Kelly off, clotheslines her, and then wraps up her arm and neck on the mat.

Kelly fights her way out and Natalya slams her back down. Kelly lands a kick and then jumps up onto Natalya's shoulders. Kelly drops down and rolls Natalya up for the win. After the match, Beth Phoenix runs in and takes Kelly out with the Glam Slam.

Natalya then puts Kelly in the new submission hold she has been using in recent weeks: a leg lock surfboard which can also be used as a pinning combination. Kelly screams in pain and Beth taunts her, holding the microphone close to Kelly's mouth so we can all hear her screams of agony.

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Match #5: Cody Rhodes versus Sheamus.

Cody and his baggers come out first, and Cody has a mic. Cody tells us that he's fed up with WWE management. Randy Orton recently assaulted him with a steel ring bell, giving him 9 stapes in his head, and the WWE did nothing about it. Instead, they made him defend his title against 10 men in a battle royal, and now are making him defend against that drunken Irish braggart and bar room brawler, Sheamus.

Cody is mad and is taking this match under protest. Sheamus comes out and asks Cody if he's heard the story about the drunken Irish braggart and bar room brawler that beats Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental championship. Cody doesn't respond and Sheamus says it's not Irish folklore, it's what he's going to do right now. The match starts with Sheamus pushing Cody down into the corner. Cody gets up and they exchange a series of strikes that ends with Sheamus clotheslining Rhodes to the mat.

Sheamus goes for a cover, but Cody kicks out and retreats to the outside of the ring. Cody re-enters the ring and hits Sheamus with a shoulder block; Sheamus responds with a backdrop and another near-fall. Sheamus ties Rhodes up in the ropes and pounds on his chest repeatedly. Cody escapes, hits Sheamus with his facemask, and then snaps Sheamus' arm down over the top rope. Cody gets back in the ring and hits Sheamus with Beautiful Disaster and gets a two count.

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When we return, Cody is working on Sheamus' left shoulder with a hammerlock. After an Irish whip, Cody lands a kick and then a dropkick. Cody hits Sheamus with a headbutt using the face mask, and then follows up with a kick. Sheamus fights back and lands a couple kicks, but Cody lands a kick of his own and then forces Sheamus to the mat.

Cody lands a kick in the corner and then slams Sheamus' left arm into the steel post. The two men exchange punches and kicks and Cody gets the advantage. Cody puts Sheamus in a hammerlock but Sheamus fights his way out. Cody lands a kick and an elbow then goes back to work on the left arm of Sheamus. Sheamus gets to his feet and forces Cody to the floor.

Sheamus slams Cody into the steel steps shoulder first. Sheamus rolls Cody back in and knocks him down with a pair of clotheslines and a running knee lift. Sheamus goes to the top rope and hits Cody with a flying shoulder block. Sheamus goes for a Brogue kick but Cody gets out of the way.

Cody goes for Beautiful Disaster but Sheamus knocks him out of the air. Sheamus sets Cody up for the Celtic Cross but is suddenly attacked by Christian. Christian causes the match to end in disqualification, costing Sheamus his chance to become Intercontinental Champion. Christian hits Sheamus with the Kill Switch, tells him it's payback for costing Christian the World Title and then asks him how he feels.

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Match #6: Zach Ryder versus JTG.

JTG lands several strikes and a neckbreaker to start things off, and then follows up with a gut wrench elevated neckbreaker. JTG hits Zach with a knee and then puts him in a chin lock. Zach punches his way out, lands a big boot and a pair of clotheslines, and then slams JTG's face to the turnbuckle.

Zach does a fist pump for the crowd and then hits JTG with the "Broski Boot" (a running kick to the face of an opponent seated in the corner). Zach goes for a cover but gets only two, asking the ref "are you serious bro?" Zach whips JTG to the ropes and JTG lands a punch, but Zach hits the "Rough Ryder" (a jumping leg lariat) for the win.

In the back, we see Mr. Personality John Laurinaitis texting someone (probably someone evil) something (probably something evil) when he is interrupted by HHH. HHH is angry about the secret meeting with the Superstars that are planning a lawsuit. John responds that as VP of talent relations, he's like a buffer between the talent and the COO, but insists he is 100% loyal.

HHH says he's glad to hear that, because if he can't trust his employees, all he can do is "wish them well in their future endeavors." As HHH leaves, John does some more evil texting.

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When we return, Matt Striker is interviewing Randy Orton. Randy tells us that Mark Henry wants to end his career, and Orton asks if Henry knows who the hell he is. Orton claims to have committed more atrocities in the WWE than anyone (and sounds proud) and is intimidated by no one.

He says he gave Cody Rhodes 9 staples in his head just last week and feels no regret. Orton also says Henry better pray Orton hits him with an RKO and ends it early, because Orton knows so many ways to hurt people inside Hell in a Cell.

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Match #7: Christian versus Randy Orton.

Randy gets behind Christian, takes him down, and puts him in a headlock. Randy whips Christian to the ropes and shoulder blocks him. Christian puts his hands up for a test of strength and then hits Orton with a kick and a punch. Christian whips Orton to the ropes and Orton leapfrogs Christian twice before knocking Christian down with a shoulder block.

After an Irish whip, Christian goes to the floor and punches up at Orton's face. Christian climbs to the top and hits Orton with a missile drop kick. Orton and Christian exchange a series of kicks and punches that ends with Christian taking Orton down with a spinebuster.

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When we return, Christian is in control and hits Orton with a neckbreaker. Christian then drapes Orton's body over the second rope and stands on his back, pulling down on the top rope for added pressure. Christian plants Orton with an inverted DDT and then hits him with several humiliating slaps in the face. Randy gets back to his feet and knocks Christian down with a Thesz press.

Christian gets back to his feet, lands a punch, a kick, and then an elbow to Orton. Christian twists Orton's head and neck until Orton breaks free with a European uppercut. Orton whips Christian hard into the corner. Orton and Christian exchange punches and Orton drops Christian with a perfect standing dropkick. Orton hits Christian with a clothesline and then a backdrop.

Orton forces Christian to the corner, then climbs to the second rope and hits Christian repeatedly in the head as the crowd counts. Orton whips Christian to the opposite corner and charges, but Christian hits him with a pendulum kick. Randy lands a kick and then hits Christian with a gut wrench elevated neck breaker. Orton tries to set Christian up for a rope hung DDT but Christian blocks it and lands a punch.

Orton hits Christian with a scoop slam and then whips him to the corner. Orton charges but Christian gets his boots up. Christian goes to the top rope to go for a flying body press but Orton dodges it. Orton goes for an RKO but Christian blocks it and hits Orton with a spear!! Christian goes for a cover but Orton kicks out at 2.

Christian goes for the Kill Switch but Orton fights it off and lands an elbow. Randy whips Christian around and into the ropes and then hits the rope hung DDT. Orton looks like he's getting in a zone; Christian retreats to the floor, and then starts to leave the ring area. Orton chases after him, lands a couple strikes and then whips him into the steel steps. The ref is counting them both out and is up to seven.

Orton whips Christian into the security barrier and then pounds on him some more. The ref counts to ten and the match officially ends in a double count out, but Orton doesn't seem to care. Orton sets up the announce table to RKO Christian through it, when Cody Rhodes comes out to attack Orton. Rhodes and Christian double team Orton and beat him down.

Sheamus comes out to attack Christian and Christian runs away with Sheamus in pursuit. Mark Henry comes out to attack Orton and Orton attacks him first. Orton lands several punches and tries to hit an RKO but Henry just pushes him off. Henry then flattens Orton with the World's Strongest Slam and starts to leave the ring.

Henry looks at Orton and re-enters the ring, walking to the opposite side, near the announce table. Henry exits the ring, grabs a steel chair, and then comes back in. Randy gets up suddenly and unexpectedly and finally hits Mark Henry with an RKO!

Henry drops to the mat and falls to the floor as Orton stands staring down at him. Orton climbs the ropes to pose for the crowd and Mark Henry struggles to get back to his feet outside the ring as SmackDown comes to a close.