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Friday
Smackdown
Date: June 3, 2011
Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
Commentators: Josh Matthews, Booker T, Michael Cole
We have a world title match in the main event tonight when Orton faces Sheamus. Thankfully this isnt the PPV match because I couldnt take a whole month of buildup and matches between these two. Id bet on some Christian shenanigans in this, likely setting up Christian vs. Orton III which should be good. Either way, this should be an ok show as Smackdown tends to be able to pace their show as well as anything. Lets get to it.
We open with a video about Christian waiting for seventeen years to become champion but losing very quickly and then doing it again to Orton. Theres also a bit of talk about the title match tonight but its an afterthought based on the video.
Do you know your enemy? Mine is the heat of the summer.
Christian vs. Mark Henry
Oddly enough Christian is introduced for his match with Chimmel saying ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Christian! Ive never heard that for a match before. The referee sounds a lot louder tonight than usual. Henry uses his power to start and Christian is sent to the floor. Christian gets back in and tries a dive but is caught by Henry. Henry then stands him back up on the apron. I guess intelligence isnt a requirement to be the strongest man in the world.
Back in the ring now and Christian takes over with his power before hitting the nerve hold. I didnt know he was Samoan/Tongan/Indian. Christian gets up and fires off some clotheslines but cant take Henry down. Middle rope elbow cant do it either so he tries the Killswitch. This fails again and the Canadian is sent to the floor. He sends Henry into the table and back into the ring we go. A top rope cross body is caught by a Worlds Strongest Slam attempt which is also reversed into the Killswitch for the totally clean pin at 4:27.
Barrett vs. Jackson later for the IC Title.
Post break Christian is feeling chatty. While that was a good win, he wants to be in the world title match tonight. We get a clip of the triple threat last week with Orton getting involved and the distraction costing Christian the pin on Sheamus. He has a good point actually. Christian thinks he should have one more chance to be champion and the fans seem open to the idea.
Heres Teddy though who agrees that Christian was a victim of circumstance last week. Christian takes a poll of the audience who seem to want part three of the trilogy, even though thats usually the weakest part. It certainly was in Back to the Future and Matrix. They dont seem thrilled about Sheamus getting the shot though. Teddy however says he cant do it. Christian suggests a triple threat but alas its still a no. However, Christian does get to be guest referee.
We get a video on Sheamus and how awesome he is. Rather true, rather true.
Alicia Fox/Tamina vs. AJ/Kaitlyn
Rosa is with the evil ones and now has jet black hair which is working for her. An inset interview shows AJ and Kaitlyn saying theyll make Natalya proud. Her advice: dont lose. Kaitlyn and Tamina start us off here. And never mind the match as its time to talk about Kharma. I can live with this as its not like the Divas mean anything. Kaitlyn gets a rollup for two.
Off to Alicia who is far too pink at the moment. Josh gets a very smooth transition as he talks about how AJ is the girl next door and often wears WWE gear, which you can get at Kmart. That was awesome actually. Back off to Tamina as the beating is on. Tamina overpowers AJ and hits the Samoan Drop for the pin at 2:05. Well that was abrupt.
Video on Sin Cara, who hopefully can go a second straight week with no visual botches. These little 30 second videos are great things to use to get people on TV while not taking up too much time.
Heres Cody with his bag people. We get a quick clip of last weeks issue with Daniel Bryan where Bryan beat him and was then bagged post match. Cody says that while Bryan may have allegedly won, his humiliation after the match means he lost, not Cody. The bags are handed out, which is a great touch. Theres a bag over the camera and we see the camera through the bags view. Nice touch. Cody says hell win the world title soon while everyone else has paper bags over their heads.
DiBiase vs. Bryan later.
Khali is with Striker and we get a clip from last week where Khali lost to Kane. Cole says this was the continuation of a major losing streak. What in the world are they talking about? I cant remember the last time Khali lost prior to losing to Kane. I actually rewound the tape to hear that again to make sure I didnt misunderstand that. We see Khali more or less turning heel as he beat up Singh last week. Mahal pops up and says if you want to talk to Khali, you talk to him. Mahal speaks in two languages and says something about Jinder Mahals kingdom. The first step is tonight and that is all.
Jinder Mahal vs. Yoshi Tatsu
Gee I wonder whats going to happen here. Mahal is like 70% legs. Its rather freaky looking actually. Mahal dominates quickly and gets a jumping knee and a suplex for two. Full nelson slam ends this in 1:09. Remember when Tatsu was new and awesome? Me either. Khali puts him in the vice grip post match.
Obama thing again. Yeah whatever.
Intercontinental Title: Ezekiel Jackson vs. Wade Barrett
Apparently Jackson was awarded a scholarship to an Ivy League law school. If thats true thats rather impressive. Jackson takes over with power to start and drops an elbow for two. Barret gets a knee in to take over and I still cant get over how loud this referee is. I know you can usually hear a referee once in awhile but here you can hear his voice clearly throughout the entire match. Its not a bad thing but its very different.
Barrett hits a HUGE Bossman Slam with a 180 degree spin that gets a big gasp from the crowd. That was awesome indeed. Off to a reverse chinlock as Booker talks about how Jackson has a muscular head. Barrett gets sent to the floor and then run over when he gets back in. Here come the slams which is something that is growing on me. Its almost saying that with Jackson being so strong, why not just do the same move over and over again?
Torture Rack doesnt work as Barrett gets into the ropes. Jackson knocks him to the floor and here come Gabriel and Slater, at least walking slowly this time. Not that it matters because Barrett is counted out at 4:12. No big beatdown DQ here this week which is at least a change of pace.
They set up the three on one attack post match but Barrett doesnt get in the ring and leaves them to be destroyed. Jackson stands tall.
Sheamus doesnt care that Christian is referee. He flags Christian down and says he agrees that Christian was robbed. Christian says that was a lie and Sheamus warns Christian against shenanigans (his word) but Christian cuts him off, saying itll be right down the middle.
Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase
Nice dropkick by Bryan gets one to start us off. Ted tries to take it to the mat and just guess how well that goes for him. Bryan gets a big kick for two and here comes Cody with his bag dudes. We take a break and come back with Ted holding a bow and arrow hold. Bryan likes to throw kicks. Ted gets all ticked off and stomps away as hes looking better than he has in a good while.
Ted bends Bryan around the post as Bryan is in trouble. Daniel gets his backflip out of the corner and hits a clothesline to take Ted down. Time for more kicks as it seems like hes channeling his inner Kaval. Hurricanrana off the top is countered into a sunset flip by Ted for two. These two had solid chemistry on NXT and its showing again here. The following clothesline (as in he sends Bryan in and follows him) by Ted turns Bryan inside out.
DiBiase is sent to the floor and Bryan hits a suicide dive. He gets up, only to have a staredown with the masked dude named Cody. Bryan tries a double axe off the top but jumps into a dropkick for two. They hit the mat again and Bryan gets a GREAT LeBell Lock for the tap at 6:43 shown of 10:13. The way Ted was twisted on his shoulder it looked like it was about to snap at any second.
Cody immediately comes in, stomping Bryan before his music even hits. Booker says this is borderline criminal. Legacy starts the double beatdown but Sin Cara makes the save.
Long video from Raw shows the Cena/Truth stuff.
Heres .Johnny Curtis. I legit didnt recognize him until he said his name. He won NXT and was promised a tag team title shot with his pro. Apparently thats not going to happen so hes going to do what anyone would do. He pulls out a pan and a gallon of milk. He pours the milk into the pan and sounds like hes about to cry, then stops crying, drops the pan and pours the milk over his head with a weird look on his face. Its stranger than it sounds.
Its announced that Truth gets Cena at the PPV for the title. Josh interrupts and asks about the milk and Cole keeps on talking. Truth has to apologize on Raw if he wants his shot.
Smackdown World Title: Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
TON of time left for this. Christian is the referee remember. Big match intros take up some of the time but thats ok here. Slow start as Sheamus grabs a headlock. Hes looking extra pale tonight. Sheamus uses his basic power stuff but Orton fires off a clothesline to break the momentum. Out to the floor as this is turning into a brawl. Sheamus is rammed into the barricade as we head back into the ring.
Elbow smash gets two for Sheamus as we head to the floor again. Orton is rammed into the post back first a few times which gets two back in the ring. We take a break and come back with Sheamus holding a crossface chickenwing, only to be broken quickly. Sheamus hammers away with that physical style of his. Front facelock goes on Cole is being his usual jerk self here.
Orton counters a suplex into one of his own and both guys are down. Dont you love it how a guy can be beaten down for like five minutes by a guy the size of Sheamus but then a single suplex hits and were back to even? Orton goes into his normal moveset but gets kicked in the knee and slowed down. In a pretty impressive move, Sheamus is sitting in the corner and grabs the top rope, pulling himself up to the top by flipping backwards. Think of it kind of like skinning the cat.
Anyway it goes badly for him as he gets caught in a superplex for two. Slingshot shoulder block gets two as does a running powerslam. After a quick counter by Orton he walks into the Irish Curse for two. Brogue Kick misses and Sheamus gets caught in the elevated DDT. Christian has been a total non-factor up to this point. I forgot he was the referee for almost ten minutes there.
RKO doesnt hit so Sheamus hits a running double axe handle (Im sure theres a name for that but I cant remember it. Axe bomber maybe?) and its time for the High Cross. Orton counters but is almost shoved into Christian. He puts the brakes on but Sheamus rams into him with a shoulder. Brogue Kick hits and Christian does the two count and then the arm injury. Sheamus gets in his face and gets drilled, knocking him into the RKO for the pin at 11:03 shown of 14:33.
Post match Orton celebrates and walks into a belt shot from Christian as I guess he turns heel. He takes the belt and shouts that he can beat Randy. GREAT heat on Christian as he holds up the belt. Replay shows what a great shot that was too as that belt bounced off his head. Christian leaves with the title and gets one of the most mixed reactions Ive ever heard as he holds it up. Theres clearly booing but the men are chanting for him. Always interesting.
Results
Christian b. Mark Henry Killswitch
Alicia Fox/Tamina b. AJ/Kaitlyn Samoan Drop to AJ
Jinder Mahal b. Yoshi Tatsu Full Nelson Slam
Ezekiel Jackson b. Wade Barrett via countout
Daniel Bryan b. Ted DiBiase LeBell Lock
Randy Orton b. Sheamus RKO
Saturday
Foley has apparently asked for his TNA release which was expected for awhile. I cant believe TNA remembers to breathe at time.
Sunday
Nothing to close out the week.
Quick Results
Raw
Dolph Ziggler b. Kofi Kingston Zig Zag
Kelly Kelly/Eve Torres b. Bella Twins K2 to Nikki Bella
CM Punk b. Rey Mysterio Kick to the head
Evan Bourne b. Jack Swagger Victory Roll
R-Truth b. John Cena via countout
NXT
Conor OBrian/Vladimir Kozlov won tag team turmoil, last eliminating Chavo Guerrero/Darren Young
Byron Saxton was eliminated in 5th place
Impact
Crimson b. Matt Hardy Sky High
Angelina Love b. Miss Tessmacher Reverse DDT into a backbreaker
Eric Young b. Mr. Anderson Small Package
Brian Kendrick vs. Kazarian went to a no contest when Abyss interfered
Scott Steiner/Jeff Jarrett b. Kurt Angle/Matt Morgan Steiner pinned Morgan
Smackdown
Christian b. Mark Henry Killswitch
Alicia Fox/Tamina b. AJ/Kaitlyn Samoan Drop to AJ
Jinder Mahal b. Yoshi Tatsu Full Nelson Slam
Ezekiel Jackson b. Wade Barrett via countout
Daniel Bryan b. Ted DiBiase LeBell Lock
Randy Orton b. Sheamus RKO
Smackdown
Date: June 3, 2011
Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
Commentators: Josh Matthews, Booker T, Michael Cole
We have a world title match in the main event tonight when Orton faces Sheamus. Thankfully this isnt the PPV match because I couldnt take a whole month of buildup and matches between these two. Id bet on some Christian shenanigans in this, likely setting up Christian vs. Orton III which should be good. Either way, this should be an ok show as Smackdown tends to be able to pace their show as well as anything. Lets get to it.
We open with a video about Christian waiting for seventeen years to become champion but losing very quickly and then doing it again to Orton. Theres also a bit of talk about the title match tonight but its an afterthought based on the video.
Do you know your enemy? Mine is the heat of the summer.
Christian vs. Mark Henry
Oddly enough Christian is introduced for his match with Chimmel saying ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Christian! Ive never heard that for a match before. The referee sounds a lot louder tonight than usual. Henry uses his power to start and Christian is sent to the floor. Christian gets back in and tries a dive but is caught by Henry. Henry then stands him back up on the apron. I guess intelligence isnt a requirement to be the strongest man in the world.
Back in the ring now and Christian takes over with his power before hitting the nerve hold. I didnt know he was Samoan/Tongan/Indian. Christian gets up and fires off some clotheslines but cant take Henry down. Middle rope elbow cant do it either so he tries the Killswitch. This fails again and the Canadian is sent to the floor. He sends Henry into the table and back into the ring we go. A top rope cross body is caught by a Worlds Strongest Slam attempt which is also reversed into the Killswitch for the totally clean pin at 4:27.
Barrett vs. Jackson later for the IC Title.
Post break Christian is feeling chatty. While that was a good win, he wants to be in the world title match tonight. We get a clip of the triple threat last week with Orton getting involved and the distraction costing Christian the pin on Sheamus. He has a good point actually. Christian thinks he should have one more chance to be champion and the fans seem open to the idea.
Heres Teddy though who agrees that Christian was a victim of circumstance last week. Christian takes a poll of the audience who seem to want part three of the trilogy, even though thats usually the weakest part. It certainly was in Back to the Future and Matrix. They dont seem thrilled about Sheamus getting the shot though. Teddy however says he cant do it. Christian suggests a triple threat but alas its still a no. However, Christian does get to be guest referee.
We get a video on Sheamus and how awesome he is. Rather true, rather true.
Alicia Fox/Tamina vs. AJ/Kaitlyn
Rosa is with the evil ones and now has jet black hair which is working for her. An inset interview shows AJ and Kaitlyn saying theyll make Natalya proud. Her advice: dont lose. Kaitlyn and Tamina start us off here. And never mind the match as its time to talk about Kharma. I can live with this as its not like the Divas mean anything. Kaitlyn gets a rollup for two.
Off to Alicia who is far too pink at the moment. Josh gets a very smooth transition as he talks about how AJ is the girl next door and often wears WWE gear, which you can get at Kmart. That was awesome actually. Back off to Tamina as the beating is on. Tamina overpowers AJ and hits the Samoan Drop for the pin at 2:05. Well that was abrupt.
Video on Sin Cara, who hopefully can go a second straight week with no visual botches. These little 30 second videos are great things to use to get people on TV while not taking up too much time.
Heres Cody with his bag people. We get a quick clip of last weeks issue with Daniel Bryan where Bryan beat him and was then bagged post match. Cody says that while Bryan may have allegedly won, his humiliation after the match means he lost, not Cody. The bags are handed out, which is a great touch. Theres a bag over the camera and we see the camera through the bags view. Nice touch. Cody says hell win the world title soon while everyone else has paper bags over their heads.
DiBiase vs. Bryan later.
Khali is with Striker and we get a clip from last week where Khali lost to Kane. Cole says this was the continuation of a major losing streak. What in the world are they talking about? I cant remember the last time Khali lost prior to losing to Kane. I actually rewound the tape to hear that again to make sure I didnt misunderstand that. We see Khali more or less turning heel as he beat up Singh last week. Mahal pops up and says if you want to talk to Khali, you talk to him. Mahal speaks in two languages and says something about Jinder Mahals kingdom. The first step is tonight and that is all.
Jinder Mahal vs. Yoshi Tatsu
Gee I wonder whats going to happen here. Mahal is like 70% legs. Its rather freaky looking actually. Mahal dominates quickly and gets a jumping knee and a suplex for two. Full nelson slam ends this in 1:09. Remember when Tatsu was new and awesome? Me either. Khali puts him in the vice grip post match.
Obama thing again. Yeah whatever.
Intercontinental Title: Ezekiel Jackson vs. Wade Barrett
Apparently Jackson was awarded a scholarship to an Ivy League law school. If thats true thats rather impressive. Jackson takes over with power to start and drops an elbow for two. Barret gets a knee in to take over and I still cant get over how loud this referee is. I know you can usually hear a referee once in awhile but here you can hear his voice clearly throughout the entire match. Its not a bad thing but its very different.
Barrett hits a HUGE Bossman Slam with a 180 degree spin that gets a big gasp from the crowd. That was awesome indeed. Off to a reverse chinlock as Booker talks about how Jackson has a muscular head. Barrett gets sent to the floor and then run over when he gets back in. Here come the slams which is something that is growing on me. Its almost saying that with Jackson being so strong, why not just do the same move over and over again?
Torture Rack doesnt work as Barrett gets into the ropes. Jackson knocks him to the floor and here come Gabriel and Slater, at least walking slowly this time. Not that it matters because Barrett is counted out at 4:12. No big beatdown DQ here this week which is at least a change of pace.
They set up the three on one attack post match but Barrett doesnt get in the ring and leaves them to be destroyed. Jackson stands tall.
Sheamus doesnt care that Christian is referee. He flags Christian down and says he agrees that Christian was robbed. Christian says that was a lie and Sheamus warns Christian against shenanigans (his word) but Christian cuts him off, saying itll be right down the middle.
Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase
Nice dropkick by Bryan gets one to start us off. Ted tries to take it to the mat and just guess how well that goes for him. Bryan gets a big kick for two and here comes Cody with his bag dudes. We take a break and come back with Ted holding a bow and arrow hold. Bryan likes to throw kicks. Ted gets all ticked off and stomps away as hes looking better than he has in a good while.
Ted bends Bryan around the post as Bryan is in trouble. Daniel gets his backflip out of the corner and hits a clothesline to take Ted down. Time for more kicks as it seems like hes channeling his inner Kaval. Hurricanrana off the top is countered into a sunset flip by Ted for two. These two had solid chemistry on NXT and its showing again here. The following clothesline (as in he sends Bryan in and follows him) by Ted turns Bryan inside out.
DiBiase is sent to the floor and Bryan hits a suicide dive. He gets up, only to have a staredown with the masked dude named Cody. Bryan tries a double axe off the top but jumps into a dropkick for two. They hit the mat again and Bryan gets a GREAT LeBell Lock for the tap at 6:43 shown of 10:13. The way Ted was twisted on his shoulder it looked like it was about to snap at any second.
Cody immediately comes in, stomping Bryan before his music even hits. Booker says this is borderline criminal. Legacy starts the double beatdown but Sin Cara makes the save.
Long video from Raw shows the Cena/Truth stuff.
Heres .Johnny Curtis. I legit didnt recognize him until he said his name. He won NXT and was promised a tag team title shot with his pro. Apparently thats not going to happen so hes going to do what anyone would do. He pulls out a pan and a gallon of milk. He pours the milk into the pan and sounds like hes about to cry, then stops crying, drops the pan and pours the milk over his head with a weird look on his face. Its stranger than it sounds.
Its announced that Truth gets Cena at the PPV for the title. Josh interrupts and asks about the milk and Cole keeps on talking. Truth has to apologize on Raw if he wants his shot.
Smackdown World Title: Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
TON of time left for this. Christian is the referee remember. Big match intros take up some of the time but thats ok here. Slow start as Sheamus grabs a headlock. Hes looking extra pale tonight. Sheamus uses his basic power stuff but Orton fires off a clothesline to break the momentum. Out to the floor as this is turning into a brawl. Sheamus is rammed into the barricade as we head back into the ring.
Elbow smash gets two for Sheamus as we head to the floor again. Orton is rammed into the post back first a few times which gets two back in the ring. We take a break and come back with Sheamus holding a crossface chickenwing, only to be broken quickly. Sheamus hammers away with that physical style of his. Front facelock goes on Cole is being his usual jerk self here.
Orton counters a suplex into one of his own and both guys are down. Dont you love it how a guy can be beaten down for like five minutes by a guy the size of Sheamus but then a single suplex hits and were back to even? Orton goes into his normal moveset but gets kicked in the knee and slowed down. In a pretty impressive move, Sheamus is sitting in the corner and grabs the top rope, pulling himself up to the top by flipping backwards. Think of it kind of like skinning the cat.
Anyway it goes badly for him as he gets caught in a superplex for two. Slingshot shoulder block gets two as does a running powerslam. After a quick counter by Orton he walks into the Irish Curse for two. Brogue Kick misses and Sheamus gets caught in the elevated DDT. Christian has been a total non-factor up to this point. I forgot he was the referee for almost ten minutes there.
RKO doesnt hit so Sheamus hits a running double axe handle (Im sure theres a name for that but I cant remember it. Axe bomber maybe?) and its time for the High Cross. Orton counters but is almost shoved into Christian. He puts the brakes on but Sheamus rams into him with a shoulder. Brogue Kick hits and Christian does the two count and then the arm injury. Sheamus gets in his face and gets drilled, knocking him into the RKO for the pin at 11:03 shown of 14:33.
Post match Orton celebrates and walks into a belt shot from Christian as I guess he turns heel. He takes the belt and shouts that he can beat Randy. GREAT heat on Christian as he holds up the belt. Replay shows what a great shot that was too as that belt bounced off his head. Christian leaves with the title and gets one of the most mixed reactions Ive ever heard as he holds it up. Theres clearly booing but the men are chanting for him. Always interesting.
Results
Christian b. Mark Henry Killswitch
Alicia Fox/Tamina b. AJ/Kaitlyn Samoan Drop to AJ
Jinder Mahal b. Yoshi Tatsu Full Nelson Slam
Ezekiel Jackson b. Wade Barrett via countout
Daniel Bryan b. Ted DiBiase LeBell Lock
Randy Orton b. Sheamus RKO
Saturday
Foley has apparently asked for his TNA release which was expected for awhile. I cant believe TNA remembers to breathe at time.
Sunday
Nothing to close out the week.
Quick Results
Raw
Dolph Ziggler b. Kofi Kingston Zig Zag
Kelly Kelly/Eve Torres b. Bella Twins K2 to Nikki Bella
CM Punk b. Rey Mysterio Kick to the head
Evan Bourne b. Jack Swagger Victory Roll
R-Truth b. John Cena via countout
NXT
Conor OBrian/Vladimir Kozlov won tag team turmoil, last eliminating Chavo Guerrero/Darren Young
Byron Saxton was eliminated in 5th place
Impact
Crimson b. Matt Hardy Sky High
Angelina Love b. Miss Tessmacher Reverse DDT into a backbreaker
Eric Young b. Mr. Anderson Small Package
Brian Kendrick vs. Kazarian went to a no contest when Abyss interfered
Scott Steiner/Jeff Jarrett b. Kurt Angle/Matt Morgan Steiner pinned Morgan
Smackdown
Christian b. Mark Henry Killswitch
Alicia Fox/Tamina b. AJ/Kaitlyn Samoan Drop to AJ
Jinder Mahal b. Yoshi Tatsu Full Nelson Slam
Ezekiel Jackson b. Wade Barrett via countout
Daniel Bryan b. Ted DiBiase LeBell Lock
Randy Orton b. Sheamus RKO