Vincent Michaels
My weapon of choice? A green onion.
Last Week:
He did it for the 'Money'
PHOENIX, Ariz. Eight SmackDown Superstars learned they will compete at Money in the Bank, while a surprise attack from Sheamus raised questions about a World Heavyweight Championship Match at the pay-per-view. Plus, a WWE audio technician was sent to a local medical facility after a brutal assault by Mark Henry.
Sheamus crashed the World Heavyweight Championship contract signing
At odds for weeks, Christian and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton were prepared for one more battle at Money in the Bank. With legal counsel at his side, Christian pointed out a clause in the contract stating that if the referee makes a bad call at Money in the Bank, he receives an immediate rematch. However, moments after Orton signed the contract, Sheamus stormed the ring and attacked both Superstars before Christian could officially sign. After assaulting both Superstars, The Celtic Warrior tore the contract to shreds, raising question if there will be a World Heavyweight Title Match at Money in the Bank.
Kane def. Wade Barrett
Kane and Wade Barrett both set to compete in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match slugged it out in a very physical battle that could have gone the way of either Superstar. Yet it was the veteran Kane who avoided Wasteland and put away Barrett with a monstrous chokelsam.
Cody Rhodes def. Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson in a Non-Title Match
Powerhouse Ezekiel Jackson was looking good against Cody Rhodes until Ted DiBiase got involved. When DiBiase climbed on the ring apron, Jackson slammed his head into the steel ring post. The momentary distraction was just enough, though, for Rhodes to strike with the Cross Rhodes. Perhaps DiBiase earned a bit of redemption in Rhodes eyes, after losing to Daniel Bryan earlier in the night.
Christian def. Sin Cara
At the start of the night, Christian was stunned that SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long would not grant him the World Heavyweight Title Match that he felt he earned last week (WATCH). In fact, Long revealed he wasnt sure who would compete for the title, suggesting that perhaps Mark Henry would get a bid. Later, the only thing Long was certain of was that Christian would face Sin Cara. When the match began, Christian showed some frustration as to how to best deal with the International sensation. Yet in the end, he tore a page from the playbook of his friend Edge, and put away Sin Cara with a spear.
Ranjin Singh revealed who Jinder Mahal is
In an exclusive interview, The Great Khalis brother Ranjin Singh revealed that Jinder Mahal is their brother-in-law!
Daniel Bryan def. Ted DiBiase
Both Daniel Bryan and Ted DiBiase displayed excellent athleticism in an exciting, back-and-forth contest. However, it was a new submission maneuver from Bryan which forced DiBiase to tap out. The loss did not sit well with Cody Rhodes.
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Mark Henry in a World Title Qualifying Match
Theres probably no Superstar more dangerous in WWE right now than Mark Henry. And with a Money in the Bank World Title opportunity on the line, hed be even more unpredictable and the reigning champion knew it. When Orton and Henry tangled outside the ring, The Viper received a helping hand from a mysterious source as Big Show's entrance began to play. Seizing the moment, Orton dropped Henry with an RKO, then slithered back in the ring, winning the match by count-out. After recovering from the RKO and realizing what went down, The Worlds Strongest Man took out his frustration by brutalizing a WWE audio technician and trashing his equipment. The unconscious technician was taken to a local medical facility immediately following the assault.
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Tonight:
Job for a Monster?
Can Mark Henry's recent string of destruction be stopped by Kane? Witness The Big Red Monster do battle with The World's Strongest Man tonight on SmackDown!
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! on The SyFy Network!
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SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match
First instituted at WrestleMania 21, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has become one of the most prestigious and most anticipated contests in WWE. And now, for the second year in a row, two of the high-stakes onslaughts will serve as the centerpiece of the knockdown, drag-out WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Eight SmackDown Superstars will compete in one of the explosive contests, battling for the right to challenge a WWE World Champion at any time, at any place, for up to one year. To earn the tremendous opportunity, a Superstar must climb up the ladder and obtain the briefcase holding the coveted championship contract within. Among the Superstars scheduled to compete will be last years SmackDown Money in the Bank winner Kane who made history by cashing in his monumental opportunity to capture the World Heavyweight Title on that very same night. He will contend with a slew of Friday night elite Superstars, including former two-time WWE Champion Sheamus, Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater. Considering the perfect success rate for those who have previously cashed in the contract and become a World Champion, the briefcases value has driven Superstars to unprecedented lengths and heights in its pursuit. It has also been known to increase the hostility between former allies and could do so again here with former Corre members Barrett, Gabriel and Slater in the same contest while forever altering other ring warriors personal goals. In the latter case, the WWE Universe cant help but wonder if Cody Rhodes hatred for Daniel Bryan over the past several weeks will play a factor in his chance at a World Title opportunity.
Watch WWE Money in the Bank, live on pay-per-view on July 17 at 8/5 PT to see who will be the next Superstars to earn the Mr. Money in the Bank moniker.
He did it for the 'Money'
PHOENIX, Ariz. Eight SmackDown Superstars learned they will compete at Money in the Bank, while a surprise attack from Sheamus raised questions about a World Heavyweight Championship Match at the pay-per-view. Plus, a WWE audio technician was sent to a local medical facility after a brutal assault by Mark Henry.
Sheamus crashed the World Heavyweight Championship contract signing
At odds for weeks, Christian and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton were prepared for one more battle at Money in the Bank. With legal counsel at his side, Christian pointed out a clause in the contract stating that if the referee makes a bad call at Money in the Bank, he receives an immediate rematch. However, moments after Orton signed the contract, Sheamus stormed the ring and attacked both Superstars before Christian could officially sign. After assaulting both Superstars, The Celtic Warrior tore the contract to shreds, raising question if there will be a World Heavyweight Title Match at Money in the Bank.
Kane def. Wade Barrett
Kane and Wade Barrett both set to compete in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match slugged it out in a very physical battle that could have gone the way of either Superstar. Yet it was the veteran Kane who avoided Wasteland and put away Barrett with a monstrous chokelsam.
Cody Rhodes def. Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson in a Non-Title Match
Powerhouse Ezekiel Jackson was looking good against Cody Rhodes until Ted DiBiase got involved. When DiBiase climbed on the ring apron, Jackson slammed his head into the steel ring post. The momentary distraction was just enough, though, for Rhodes to strike with the Cross Rhodes. Perhaps DiBiase earned a bit of redemption in Rhodes eyes, after losing to Daniel Bryan earlier in the night.
Christian def. Sin Cara
At the start of the night, Christian was stunned that SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long would not grant him the World Heavyweight Title Match that he felt he earned last week (WATCH). In fact, Long revealed he wasnt sure who would compete for the title, suggesting that perhaps Mark Henry would get a bid. Later, the only thing Long was certain of was that Christian would face Sin Cara. When the match began, Christian showed some frustration as to how to best deal with the International sensation. Yet in the end, he tore a page from the playbook of his friend Edge, and put away Sin Cara with a spear.
Ranjin Singh revealed who Jinder Mahal is
In an exclusive interview, The Great Khalis brother Ranjin Singh revealed that Jinder Mahal is their brother-in-law!
Daniel Bryan def. Ted DiBiase
Both Daniel Bryan and Ted DiBiase displayed excellent athleticism in an exciting, back-and-forth contest. However, it was a new submission maneuver from Bryan which forced DiBiase to tap out. The loss did not sit well with Cody Rhodes.
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton def. Mark Henry in a World Title Qualifying Match
Theres probably no Superstar more dangerous in WWE right now than Mark Henry. And with a Money in the Bank World Title opportunity on the line, hed be even more unpredictable and the reigning champion knew it. When Orton and Henry tangled outside the ring, The Viper received a helping hand from a mysterious source as Big Show's entrance began to play. Seizing the moment, Orton dropped Henry with an RKO, then slithered back in the ring, winning the match by count-out. After recovering from the RKO and realizing what went down, The Worlds Strongest Man took out his frustration by brutalizing a WWE audio technician and trashing his equipment. The unconscious technician was taken to a local medical facility immediately following the assault.
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Tonight:
Job for a Monster?
Can Mark Henry's recent string of destruction be stopped by Kane? Witness The Big Red Monster do battle with The World's Strongest Man tonight on SmackDown!
Find out this and more, on WWE Friday Night SmackDown! on The SyFy Network!
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SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match
First instituted at WrestleMania 21, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match has become one of the most prestigious and most anticipated contests in WWE. And now, for the second year in a row, two of the high-stakes onslaughts will serve as the centerpiece of the knockdown, drag-out WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Eight SmackDown Superstars will compete in one of the explosive contests, battling for the right to challenge a WWE World Champion at any time, at any place, for up to one year. To earn the tremendous opportunity, a Superstar must climb up the ladder and obtain the briefcase holding the coveted championship contract within. Among the Superstars scheduled to compete will be last years SmackDown Money in the Bank winner Kane who made history by cashing in his monumental opportunity to capture the World Heavyweight Title on that very same night. He will contend with a slew of Friday night elite Superstars, including former two-time WWE Champion Sheamus, Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater. Considering the perfect success rate for those who have previously cashed in the contract and become a World Champion, the briefcases value has driven Superstars to unprecedented lengths and heights in its pursuit. It has also been known to increase the hostility between former allies and could do so again here with former Corre members Barrett, Gabriel and Slater in the same contest while forever altering other ring warriors personal goals. In the latter case, the WWE Universe cant help but wonder if Cody Rhodes hatred for Daniel Bryan over the past several weeks will play a factor in his chance at a World Title opportunity.
Watch WWE Money in the Bank, live on pay-per-view on July 17 at 8/5 PT to see who will be the next Superstars to earn the Mr. Money in the Bank moniker.
