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Last Week:
A Capitol Offense
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island Just two nights before WWEs newest pay-per-view Capitol Punishment unleashes its fury on the WWE Universe, Sheamus fell to Christian in a brutal bid to grab his place at the golden table. And the fierce tempers of World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Big Show threatened to rock SmackDown to its very foundations.
Christian def. Sheamus
Just when The Celtic Warrior looked ready to execute a superplex to Christian off the top rope, his crafty opponent dropped back and caused Sheamus head to smack against the steel ring post. Seizing the opportunity, the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship jumped into the ring and quickly pinned his Irish adversary. As a result, Sheamus was denied an opportunity to join the World Title match this Sunday at Capitol Punishment. When Randy Orton jumped into the ring moments after the bell, Captain Charisma fled up the ramp. Nevertheless, The Viper sent him a powerful message by punting the war-torn Sheamus in the head. Will a concussion keep WWEs Apex Predator from overcoming the resourceful Christian this Sunday?
Big Show went berserk
After Alberto Del Rio claimed he would spit in the face of Big Show if he were standing in front of him, the furious Worlds Largest Athlete nearly broke SmackDown General Manager Theodore Longs earlier order not to lay a finger on his aristocratic adversary. When the giant charged to the ring, focused on attacking his Capitol Punishment opponent, Del Rio quickly retreated into the crowd and up the stairs, leaving the irate giant to rip apart the ringside area.
The Usos def. Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater
In an extremely physical match-up, The Usos scored a huge victory over former WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel, likely propelling themselves high into contention for a tag title opportunity. As Jimmy disposed of Slater with a jaw-dropping kick, Jey delivered an earth-shattering splash on Gabriel from the top rope to secure the victory.
Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes & Tamina def. Natalya, A.J. & Kaitlyn
In spite of another strong effort by the combined forces of A.J. & Kaitlyn as well as their mentor, Natalya Tamina took control, defeating A.J. with the Samoan Drop.
Big Show vs. Mark Henry ended in a No Contest
With criminal and civil charges being considered against Big Show for his actions against Ricardo Rodriguez on Monday Night Raw four days earlier, SmackDown GM Theodore Long made it clear that The Worlds Largest Athlete would not lay a finger on Alberto Del Rio if he showed up on SmackDown as rumored. If he did, both Big Show and Long could be fired. So, to keep the gigantic Superstar busy, Teddy put him in a match against Mark Henry. Before the match could begin, however, Big Shows rage took over. Without warning, he executed a vicious assault on The Worlds Strongest Man. As the smoke cleared, the WWE Universe watched in awe as Henry had to be carried out on a stretcher.
Jinder Mahal def. Vladimir Kozlov
After The Great Khali delivered a vicious Khali Chop from outside the ring, Jinder Mahal triumphed over Vladimir Kozlov with a full nelson, suplex slam.
Ezekiel Jackson, Sin Cara & Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes
Following an explosive dropkick to Ted DiBiase in the corner, Daniel Bryan attempted the pin on his fallen foe. Although it was later determined that DiBiases shoulder did, in fact, raise off the canvas before the three-count, the referee failed to notice it. As a result, he awarded the victory to the team of Bryan, Jackson & Sin Cara.
Christian said he's through with his Peeps!
In a shocking start to the night, Christian said hes out to win the World Heavyweight Championship for no one but himself. He went as far as calling the WWE Universe completely and utterly clueless.
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Tonight:
Continued Domination?
New Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson defends his title against former champion Wade Barrett tonight on SmackDown. Can Barrett regain the title, or will Jackson once again demonstrate why he is the "Personification of Domination"?
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! on The SyFy Network!
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The SD! Side Results:
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Christian
Controversy always exists at the seat of Government and WWE Capitol Punishments World Heavyweight Title contest was no exception. Although Randy Orton managed to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, the official did not notice that Christians foot was clearly underneath the ropes. While Captain Charisma tried to filibuster the official to reverse the decision, Orton vetoed the argument and found retribution by nailing Christian with the World Title. The rivalry between Captain Charisma and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton has become more heated than a Congressional healthcare debate in recent weeks. The Verizon Center in our nations capital set the stage for the most intense contest between the two Superstars yet. In their previous meetings, a great deal of mutual respect existed between the two competitors, however, this particular bout was more about proving which ring warrior is truly the more worthy champion. When the dust settled, there was no obvious answer due to the controversy that surrounded the officials three-count. While Randy Orton remained the World Heavyweight Champion, if judges were to score the bout based on the action and competitiveness of both Superstars, it could possibly have been a split decision. The two ring warriors battled back and forth, trading the advantage and trying to best the others strategy. In the end, only one thing remained constant other than the determination of both competitors - the RKO can strike in the blink of an eye. Usually the RKO signifies the end of an opponents attempt to defeat WWEs Apex Predator. Christians foot clearly being underneath the ropes during the officials count asked the question of what could have been for Captain Charisma? Before the official could review his own decision, Orton hit Christian with the title, returning the favor for two separate occasions leading up to this match. This rivalry once highlighted the mutual respect between the two Superstars; but it has since become much more personal. Finally winning the World Title after 17 years, only to lose it five days later, and failing to regain the title at WWE Over the Limit, has left Christian bitter and selfish. That second defeat at the hands of WWEs Apex Predator triggered Captain Charisma to renounce his Peeps and essentially become a Superstar on a mission with one primary objective regain the World Heavyweight Championship. Ortons goal, however, was to show Christian that whenever the two clash, The Viper will come out on top. Neither Superstar definitively completed their objectives at WWE Capitol Punishment. With the World Title controversy surrounding our nation's capital, Captain Charisma will no doubt exercise his right of free speech in hopes of turning the tide in his World Championship campaign on SmackDown, Friday at 8/7 CT, on SyFy.
Ezekiel Jackson def. Wade Barrett (New Intercontinental Champion)
At WWE Capitol Punishment, Ezekiel Jackson captured the Intercontinental Championship with a monumental victory over former Corre cohort Wade Barrett. With his triumph, The Personification of Domination attaches his legacy to an elite few that have carried the illustrious title on their path to WWE glory including Pat Patterson, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, The Honky Tonk Man, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hit Man Hart, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero and Triple H. Before the match, Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett emerged before the Washington members of the WWE Universe with a microphone in his hand, ready to point out the shortcomings of both the United States of America and his opponent Ezekiel Jackson. But, once the bell rang, the intense dislike between the two former associates took center stage in an absolutely brutal battle that rocked WWE to the Corre. And after stunning the WWE Universe by kicking out of Barretts devastating Wasteland, the powerful Jackson broke loose, delivering a series of crippling body slams, before making the English Superstar tap-out with the backbreaker. After scoring the biggest victory of his career, the ecstatic new Intercontinental Champion expressed to Jerry The King Lawler his enthusiastic belief in liberty and The Personification of Domination. Standing side by side as members of the dominating faction The Corre along with Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel Barrett and Jackson were once perceived as equals, poised to bring a new era of domination to SmackDown. But, shortly after Barrett won the Intercontinental Title, he and his bruising brethren began to raise questions as to whether Jackson was pulling his weight. The ruthless Brits superiority-by-numbers formula was further disrupted when Jackson began to demonstrate independence from his comrades-in-arms. Things reached an absolute boil on the May 6 edition of SmackDown when, after walking out on The Corre, the chiseled Superstar was officially excommunicated from the group with a painful exclamation point. In the weeks that followed, Jackson fell prey to the overwhelming 3-on-1 advantage of the Corres remaining members, ultimately keeping Barretts title inches from his grasp. But, the final ECW Champion would gain the upper hand, out-battering his former allies on several occasions. And when a disgruntled Gabriel and Slater finally disassociated themselves from Barrett, it became evident that his Intercontinental Championship reign was in real jeopardy a threat that would prove true at Capitol Punishment. With WWEs explosive new pay-per-view, the age of Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson has dawned on SmackDown.
A Capitol Offense
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island Just two nights before WWEs newest pay-per-view Capitol Punishment unleashes its fury on the WWE Universe, Sheamus fell to Christian in a brutal bid to grab his place at the golden table. And the fierce tempers of World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Big Show threatened to rock SmackDown to its very foundations.
Christian def. Sheamus
Just when The Celtic Warrior looked ready to execute a superplex to Christian off the top rope, his crafty opponent dropped back and caused Sheamus head to smack against the steel ring post. Seizing the opportunity, the No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship jumped into the ring and quickly pinned his Irish adversary. As a result, Sheamus was denied an opportunity to join the World Title match this Sunday at Capitol Punishment. When Randy Orton jumped into the ring moments after the bell, Captain Charisma fled up the ramp. Nevertheless, The Viper sent him a powerful message by punting the war-torn Sheamus in the head. Will a concussion keep WWEs Apex Predator from overcoming the resourceful Christian this Sunday?
Big Show went berserk
After Alberto Del Rio claimed he would spit in the face of Big Show if he were standing in front of him, the furious Worlds Largest Athlete nearly broke SmackDown General Manager Theodore Longs earlier order not to lay a finger on his aristocratic adversary. When the giant charged to the ring, focused on attacking his Capitol Punishment opponent, Del Rio quickly retreated into the crowd and up the stairs, leaving the irate giant to rip apart the ringside area.
The Usos def. Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater
In an extremely physical match-up, The Usos scored a huge victory over former WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel, likely propelling themselves high into contention for a tag title opportunity. As Jimmy disposed of Slater with a jaw-dropping kick, Jey delivered an earth-shattering splash on Gabriel from the top rope to secure the victory.
Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes & Tamina def. Natalya, A.J. & Kaitlyn
In spite of another strong effort by the combined forces of A.J. & Kaitlyn as well as their mentor, Natalya Tamina took control, defeating A.J. with the Samoan Drop.
Big Show vs. Mark Henry ended in a No Contest
With criminal and civil charges being considered against Big Show for his actions against Ricardo Rodriguez on Monday Night Raw four days earlier, SmackDown GM Theodore Long made it clear that The Worlds Largest Athlete would not lay a finger on Alberto Del Rio if he showed up on SmackDown as rumored. If he did, both Big Show and Long could be fired. So, to keep the gigantic Superstar busy, Teddy put him in a match against Mark Henry. Before the match could begin, however, Big Shows rage took over. Without warning, he executed a vicious assault on The Worlds Strongest Man. As the smoke cleared, the WWE Universe watched in awe as Henry had to be carried out on a stretcher.
Jinder Mahal def. Vladimir Kozlov
After The Great Khali delivered a vicious Khali Chop from outside the ring, Jinder Mahal triumphed over Vladimir Kozlov with a full nelson, suplex slam.
Ezekiel Jackson, Sin Cara & Daniel Bryan def. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes
Following an explosive dropkick to Ted DiBiase in the corner, Daniel Bryan attempted the pin on his fallen foe. Although it was later determined that DiBiases shoulder did, in fact, raise off the canvas before the three-count, the referee failed to notice it. As a result, he awarded the victory to the team of Bryan, Jackson & Sin Cara.
Christian said he's through with his Peeps!
In a shocking start to the night, Christian said hes out to win the World Heavyweight Championship for no one but himself. He went as far as calling the WWE Universe completely and utterly clueless.
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Tonight:
Continued Domination?
New Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson defends his title against former champion Wade Barrett tonight on SmackDown. Can Barrett regain the title, or will Jackson once again demonstrate why he is the "Personification of Domination"?
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! on The SyFy Network!
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The SD! Side Results:
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Christian
Controversy always exists at the seat of Government and WWE Capitol Punishments World Heavyweight Title contest was no exception. Although Randy Orton managed to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, the official did not notice that Christians foot was clearly underneath the ropes. While Captain Charisma tried to filibuster the official to reverse the decision, Orton vetoed the argument and found retribution by nailing Christian with the World Title. The rivalry between Captain Charisma and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton has become more heated than a Congressional healthcare debate in recent weeks. The Verizon Center in our nations capital set the stage for the most intense contest between the two Superstars yet. In their previous meetings, a great deal of mutual respect existed between the two competitors, however, this particular bout was more about proving which ring warrior is truly the more worthy champion. When the dust settled, there was no obvious answer due to the controversy that surrounded the officials three-count. While Randy Orton remained the World Heavyweight Champion, if judges were to score the bout based on the action and competitiveness of both Superstars, it could possibly have been a split decision. The two ring warriors battled back and forth, trading the advantage and trying to best the others strategy. In the end, only one thing remained constant other than the determination of both competitors - the RKO can strike in the blink of an eye. Usually the RKO signifies the end of an opponents attempt to defeat WWEs Apex Predator. Christians foot clearly being underneath the ropes during the officials count asked the question of what could have been for Captain Charisma? Before the official could review his own decision, Orton hit Christian with the title, returning the favor for two separate occasions leading up to this match. This rivalry once highlighted the mutual respect between the two Superstars; but it has since become much more personal. Finally winning the World Title after 17 years, only to lose it five days later, and failing to regain the title at WWE Over the Limit, has left Christian bitter and selfish. That second defeat at the hands of WWEs Apex Predator triggered Captain Charisma to renounce his Peeps and essentially become a Superstar on a mission with one primary objective regain the World Heavyweight Championship. Ortons goal, however, was to show Christian that whenever the two clash, The Viper will come out on top. Neither Superstar definitively completed their objectives at WWE Capitol Punishment. With the World Title controversy surrounding our nation's capital, Captain Charisma will no doubt exercise his right of free speech in hopes of turning the tide in his World Championship campaign on SmackDown, Friday at 8/7 CT, on SyFy.
Ezekiel Jackson def. Wade Barrett (New Intercontinental Champion)
At WWE Capitol Punishment, Ezekiel Jackson captured the Intercontinental Championship with a monumental victory over former Corre cohort Wade Barrett. With his triumph, The Personification of Domination attaches his legacy to an elite few that have carried the illustrious title on their path to WWE glory including Pat Patterson, Tito Santana, Randy Savage, The Honky Tonk Man, Shawn Michaels, Bret Hit Man Hart, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero and Triple H. Before the match, Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett emerged before the Washington members of the WWE Universe with a microphone in his hand, ready to point out the shortcomings of both the United States of America and his opponent Ezekiel Jackson. But, once the bell rang, the intense dislike between the two former associates took center stage in an absolutely brutal battle that rocked WWE to the Corre. And after stunning the WWE Universe by kicking out of Barretts devastating Wasteland, the powerful Jackson broke loose, delivering a series of crippling body slams, before making the English Superstar tap-out with the backbreaker. After scoring the biggest victory of his career, the ecstatic new Intercontinental Champion expressed to Jerry The King Lawler his enthusiastic belief in liberty and The Personification of Domination. Standing side by side as members of the dominating faction The Corre along with Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel Barrett and Jackson were once perceived as equals, poised to bring a new era of domination to SmackDown. But, shortly after Barrett won the Intercontinental Title, he and his bruising brethren began to raise questions as to whether Jackson was pulling his weight. The ruthless Brits superiority-by-numbers formula was further disrupted when Jackson began to demonstrate independence from his comrades-in-arms. Things reached an absolute boil on the May 6 edition of SmackDown when, after walking out on The Corre, the chiseled Superstar was officially excommunicated from the group with a painful exclamation point. In the weeks that followed, Jackson fell prey to the overwhelming 3-on-1 advantage of the Corres remaining members, ultimately keeping Barretts title inches from his grasp. But, the final ECW Champion would gain the upper hand, out-battering his former allies on several occasions. And when a disgruntled Gabriel and Slater finally disassociated themselves from Barrett, it became evident that his Intercontinental Championship reign was in real jeopardy a threat that would prove true at Capitol Punishment. With WWEs explosive new pay-per-view, the age of Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson has dawned on SmackDown.
