Vincent Michaels
My weapon of choice? A green onion.
Last Week:
Royal Pain
Dashing Cody Rhodes def. Rey Mysterio in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match
With Alberto Del Rio adding his two cents to the SmackDown announce team, Rey Mysterio faced-off against Cody Rhodes for the final King for the Ring opportunity of the night. When the battle spread outside the ring, the high-flying Mysterio accidently landed on Del Rio. The aristocratic Superstar would soon get his revenge. After the intense action between The Master of the 619 and Rhodes caused a collision that knocked the referee to the ground, Del Rio yanked the masked Superstars legs back into the steel ring post. This set up The Dashing One to execute the Cross Rhodes for the victory. Rhodes exited the ring, setting his sights on King of the Ring this Monday, while Del Rio delivered a post-match onslaught on Mysterio.
Kelly Kelly def. Michelle McCool
Claiming that Natalya stole the Divas Championship from them at Survivor Series, Michelle McCool and Layla came to McCools hometown of Jacksonville in a very foul mood. After fellow hometown Diva Kelly Kelly used a quick reversal to triumph over Michelle, both members of Team Lay-Cool attacked. This assault attracted the wrath of Beth Phoenix, who emerged with fury to take out both members of the flawless duo, culminating in a Glam Slam on Michelle.
Drew McIntyre def. MVP in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Shortly after stomping MVPs arm into the steel ring steps, Drew McIntyre hit the Future Shock DDT on his injured prey, allowing the Chosen One to take his place in King of the Ring in three days.
Alberto Del Rio def. Big Show by count-out in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Alberto Del Rios personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez once again sacrificed himself for his employer, holding onto Big Shows leg outside the ring in order to prevent the giant from reentering the squared circle. Although Rodriguezs actions earned him a knockout punch, courtesy of The Worlds Largest Athlete, the gigantic Superstar was too little too late. Del Rios victory by count-out allowed the Essence of Excellence to advance the King of the Ring Tournament.
Kofi Kingston def. Jack Swagger in a King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Despite the active support of Jack Swaggers mascot The Swagger Soaring Eagle Kofi Kingston became the first SmackDown Superstar to qualify for King of the Ring Tournament. After escaping the ankle lock with a maneuver that sent his opponent sailing into the steel ring post, Kofi hit The All-American American with Trouble in Paradise for the win.
World Heavyweight Champion Kane demands that Edge return Paul Bearer
At Survivor Series, the World Heavyweight Championship Match ended in a draw, thanks to an extremely controversial finish. Though Kane returned to SmackDown with the title still in his grasp, he continued to agonize over the whereabouts of his father Paul Bearer, abducted two weeks ago by Edge. At The Ultimate Opportunists prodding, an uncharacteristically subdued Devils Favorite Demon asked The Master Manipulator nicely to return The Father of Destruction to him. But, Edge did not find his request sincere enough to oblige him. Kanes obsessive search to reclaim his father continued throughout SmackDown. Every time Kane thought he had caught up with The Ultimate Opportunist, all he found was an empty wheelchair. When The Rated-R Superstar appeared in the crowd with Paul Bearer, threatening to hurl him down the arena stairs in his wheelchair, Kane tried to appease him by offering another opportunity at the World Title. Edge accepted, but still held on to Paul Bearer. However, that was not Edge's biggest hit of the night. After luring Kane out to the parking lot, The Master Manipulator drove over a fake "Paul Bearer" dummy in full view of the horrified World Heavyweight Champion. As Edge drove on, the petrified Paul Bearer could be seen, still captive in the back seat.
Tonight:
Weapon of Choice
World Heavyweight Champion Kane and Edge are set to collide at WWE TLC. But first, they square off on SmackDown to determine the stipulation for their pay-per-view encounter. The winner picks the terms. Will it be tables, ladders or chairs?
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown!
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