Vincent Michaels
My weapon of choice? A green onion.
Last Week:
The landscape has changed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. For the second week in a row, Wade Barrett invaded SmackDown and this time he didnt come alone. After Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel came to Barretts aid in a match with Big Show, Ezekiel Jackson stunned the entire WWE Universe by bodyslamming The Worlds Largest Athlete. The shocking night is sure to reshape the entire SmackDown landscape for weeks to come.
Chaos erupted on "The Cutting Edge" between World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero
No. 1 contender Dolph Ziggler had bold words for World Heavyweight Champion Edge, including questioning his appreciation for ex-wife Vickie Guerrero and saying hed pull the plug on Edges career at Royal Rumble. The Rated-R Superstar pulled no punches and retaliated by hurling a slew of insults at the Official SmackDown Consultant. When tensions rose to a boil, Ziggler viciously attacked the champion. After battling back, it appeared as if The Ultimate Opportunist was going to Spear his old flame until Ziggler came to her aid. In the end, the champion was left sprawled on the arena floor after Ziggler bashed him onto the steel ring steps.
Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston def. Jack Swagger
In his first match since becoming Intercontinental Champion, Kofi Kingston tangled with Jack Swagger. Despite The All-American Americans tough talk at the start of the match, The Dreadlocked Dynamo took care of business and picked up a victory over Swagger with an SOS.
Beth Phoenix def. Michelle McCool
Typically, when The Glamazon is poised for a Glam Slam, your fate is sealed. But on this night, Michelle McCool found a way to counter and escape Beth Phoenixs devastating maneuver. However, Phoenix quickly countered Michelles move and wrapped her up for the pinfall.
Big Show def. Wade Barrett by Disqualification
Hoping for retribution after being attacked by Wade Barrett last week, Big Show tangled with Barrett one-on-one. Just like he did while part of The Nexus, Barrett showed that he does not operate alone. When The Worlds Largest Athlete was prepared to deliver a game-over chokeslam, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel rushed to Barretts aid. After punching a steel chair out of Gabriels hand, it looked like Show could overcome the odds. But before he could gain control, Show was overcome by his attackers. Then in a stunning move, Ezekiel Jackson stormed the ring and bodyslammed The Worlds Largest Athlete. Adding insult to injury, Gabriel delivered a 450 Splash to the fallen giant. Whats next from Barrett and the Superstars he has drawn to his side?
Trent Barreta def. Drew McIntyre
The vicious Drew McIntyre is about as dangerous as any Superstar in the entire WWE. His skills were in full effect against Trent Barreta. But just when it looked like Barretas fate was sealed when McIntyre hoisted him atop his shoulders, Barreta countered and got the pinfall and huge upset victory over the Chosen One."
Rey Mysterio & R-Truth def. Alberto Del Rio & "Dashing" Cody Rhodes
Before they got down to business in their tag team encounter, all four Superstars looked toward the opportunity to square off in the Royal Rumble Match. Once their match got underway, it was past Rumble winner Rey Mysterio who gained the victory for his team when he stunned Dashing Cody Rhodes with a 619 followed by a splash from the top rope. The victory certainly sent a strong message that Rey is ready to rumble.
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Tonight:
World Title Warfare
Last week, No. 1 contender Dolph Ziggler smashed World Heavyweight Champion Edge into the steel ring steps. With their Royal Rumble encounter looming, how will The Rated-R Superstar respond this week on SmackDown?
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! on The SyFy Network!
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The SmackDown! Side:
40-Man Royal Rumble Match
Twenty-seven years ago, the dream of modern-day WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon was made manifest with the birth of the squared circles most celebrated spectacle, WrestleMania. More than a quarter of a century later, 40 Superstars will have the ultimate opportunity to realize their dream of performing in the World Championship main event match on this now aggrandized stage for the most brilliant competitors. They can dance on The Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania XXVII. But first, one man will need to surpass the efforts of 39 opposing competitors with the same aspiration in the 2011 Royal Rumble Match. A test of endurance, athleticism and survival at all costs, the Rumble Match is the definitive Battle Royal, where each Superstars prime objective is to propel their opponents over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor. Every 90 seconds, one of 40 elite ring warriors with randomly drawn Rumble entry numbers joins the fray. Though luck of the draw can be a critical factor in such a high-stakes situation (ideally, entering at No. 30 like 2007 winner Undertaker and 2008 victor John Cena), past Rumble winners have included Superstars who kicked off the Battle Royal at No. 1 (as seen in 1995 with Shawn Michaels). But, with bodies being tossed out every moment and fresh competitors coming in at such a rapid pace, its really anyones match. In the end, the last Superstar standing can officially punch a gold-embossed ticket to Atlanta's Georgia Dome, where they will contend for a World Title of their choosing at WrestleMania. However, as the saying goes, You have to be in it to win it. Tune into WWE programming and stay logged on to WWE.com as entrants are named for the 24th annual Royal Rumble Match. Then be sure to witness this epic event live on pay-per-view on Sunday, Jan. 30, as the 2011 Royal Rumble defines the course of WWE's new year.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs. Dolph Ziggler
His name is Dolph Ziggler! And at the Royal Rumble, he will look to cement that name in greatness when he challenges World Heavyweight Champion Edge for one of the most coveted titles in existence. Does the ambitious Superstar have what it takes to overcome The Master Manipulator? At WWE TLC, Edge reached new heights, triumphing over the monstrous Kane in a TLC Match to become a 10-time World Champion. On the Jan. 7 edition of SmackDown, he once again ventured into the extreme, overcoming The Devils Favorite Demon in a brutal Last Man Standing Match. Truly one of the top Superstars to set foot on the squared circle in the past 15 years, The Rated-R Superstar will journey into Royal Rumble more dominant than ever. In the same night that Dolph Ziggler lost his Intercontinental Title to Kofi Kingston, SmackDowns Official Consultant Vickie Guerrero scrambled to insert her boyfriend into a Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. In the midst of all-out bedlam, the bleach blond Superstar did what he does best, capitalizing on the matchs chaotic atmosphere to capture the greatest title opportunity of his career. Once again, he seized the moment and took his career to the next level. Regardless of whether Zigglers enormous success has derived from his continued association with Guerrero, his aggressive skills in the ring, his unwavering self-confidence or just luck is uncertain. However, his ability to succeed is undeniable and his ambition knows no bounds. More than 30 percent of Superstars who have held the Intercontinental Title have gone on to become World Champion. Has the time come for Dolph Ziggler to join their illustrious ranks? Or, is it only a matter of time before he becomes next victim of The Ultimate Opportunist?
Find out at WWE Royal Rumble, Sunday, Jan. 30th at 8/7 CT, only on pay-per-view.
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