27th of April 2006
Target Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Chris Benoit gave Randy Orton, some well thought advice this week, he told him not to mess with Kurt Angle, because he was already in dangerous grounds and that Angle will snap, along with Ortons ankle. Orton just laughed and walked off. Later in the night wed find out that Orton didnt take that advice to heart, because during the Main Event, Orton did the exact opposite of what Benoit advised. Kurt Angle would take on Rey Mysterio, but earlier in the night, Angle came out to address the fans. He told them that he didnt care about Rey Mysterios current problems. Because he needed to take out his frustrations, because he needed too be focused for his match at Judgement Day, when he would end Randy Ortons career. Strong, determined words by the Wrestling Machine, which youd think would be enough to deter Orton
But Orton, ignored Angles threats and Benoits advice and rushed out during the Main Event and nailed Angle with an RKO, while Mysterio distracted the referee. Mysterio stood cockily over Angle as Orton made his way up the ramp, but Angle, quickly rolled Mysterio into the Ankle lock, which after struggling for a moment, tapped out. Orton looked angered on the ramp, but still just smiled and held the World Heavyweight Championship aloft, while Angle screamed at him, as Smackdown! came to a close. Orton has evaded Angle again this week, but when Kurt gets a hold of his Ankle, Orton better have a way to counter it, because more than likely, Angle will stay true to his word, and break it, and at Judgement Day, Ortons title will be gone.
Mysterio faced Angle in the Main Event, but earlier in the night he had to confront, his other problems. He and Chris Benoits relationship has broken down over the past few weeks and it looks like Mysterio has no intention of rekindling it. The show opened with Mysterio bursting into Theodore Longs office, demanding a match with Chris Benoit at Judgement Day. Long told Mysterio to calm down and try and work things out. Mysterio stormed out and went looking for Benoit, when he found him later on, he slapped him and told him that they were never going to be friends again. Benoit looked shocked, but jumped onto Mysterio, landing hard blows onto him, not able to control his rage. Agents pulled him off before any more damage could be done. Benoit was pulled in to Teddy Longs office, so he wouldnt ambush Mysterio during the Main Event. Later on it was announced that two would infact be facing off at Judgement Day. Can these two make it to Judgement Day, with the hate building up between them, or will they clash beforehand?
Matt Hardy returned this week and picked up a victory over Booker T. Hardy had not been seen since he broke his nose in the Money in The Bank match at Wrestlemania. Booker looking cautious throughout the match, was never really in control until the end. When he set Hardy up for the Scissor Kick, but a gong echoed around the arena and Booker looked spooked looking for The Undertaker, but he was nowhere to be seen. Booker turned into a Twist of Faith and the 3 count. Booker looked on, still looking scared. Undertaker is playing mind games with Booker T and they seem to be working,
Last week Lashley was screwed out of his US Title Shot this week he got a rematch, with no-countout and JBL was up to his usual tricks. JBL was complaining to Long all night, saying that he had picked up an injury during the week and he could just about walk. T-Lo said that without a dostor saying the same he was fit to compete. JBL limped out to the ring, and played his injury well, but not to everyones surprise he was faking and when Lashley ran after him, JBL ran outside, grabbed a chair and nailed Lahhley in the head, Lahely was down and JBL kept his title, but sooner or later Lashley will get a fair shot.
London and Kendrick are officially the no.1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championships. They defeated the MNM the Champions this week, to receive their shot. London pinned Nitro after Kendrick drop kicked Mercury out of the ring. London went high and hit a Shooting Star Press from the top and got the victory. MNM finally have some very serious challengers in London and Kendrick. Are their days as Champions numberbed?
Super Crazy has shown he can match Gregory Helms, this week he was up against Jamie Noble, Super Crazy showed some exciting high flying moves throughout, Crazy picked up the win, despite
Helms trying to interfere, Helms rushed out, but stopped at ringside, just like Crazy did last week, but he dodged Noble and rolled him up for the 3. Helms looked irate that Crazy won. Crazy smiled and celebrated with crowd. Can Helms overcome Super Crazy, in his upcoming match?
Quick Results
Super Crazy def Jamie Noble
Lashley def JBL, via disqualification
London and Kendrick def MNM
Matt Hardy def Booker T
Kurt Angle def Rey Mysterio