WWE Smackdown! Results - 12/14/07
Boston, Massachusetts
Report By: Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com
Smackdown! Opener:
We are live on tape from Boston, Massachusetts and your announcers are Michael ‘Beanpot' Cole and John ‘Brady' Layfield.
In the arena:
Edge comes out and asks for the crowd's attention. He welcomes back the general manager of Smackdown and the love of his life, Vickie Guerrero. Vickie is brought out in a wheelchair wearing a neck brace while being pushed by Teddy Long. Edge says that Vickie has too much humility to talk about it but he has to tell everyone how courageous Vickie is to be sitting there tonight. Edge reminds everyone that Vickie was attacked by the Undertaker, and the crowd goes crazy. Edge tells Vickie that it might be traumatic but he shows the footage of Undertaker's unprovoked attack on Vickie Guerrero when he hit a tombstone piledriver. Edge says that footage disgusts him. He says that he knows that it was hard for her to watch that but he asks Vickie to tell everyone how she is feeling. Vickie says that she is not doing very well. Besides her physical injuries to her neck and back, she is mentally scarred and emotionally distraught. Vickie says that she is thinking about some psychological help. She came back to Smackdown to fulfill her duties as general manager. Vickie reminds everyone about the Triple Threat Match for the World Title. Vickie says that all three will be in matches tonight. Edge will be in the first match.
Edge says that he is not warmed up and he does not know who his opponent is. Vickie says that her decision is final and she asks for a referee to come out. Vickie tells Teddy to put on Edge's entrance music and he goes to the back to play it. Edge walks to the ring uncertain of which wrestler he will be facing.
Edge vs. Funaki
The match:
Edge with a waist lock but Funaki gets to the ropes. They lock up again and Edge backs Funaki into the corner and Edge with a clean break. Funaki slaps Edge in the face but that only angers Edge and Funaki with a drop toe hold. Funaki charges into a boot and then he punches Funaki. Edge with a forearm to the back. Funaki with a back kick and punch followed by a bulldog. Funaki jumps around and then he hits a running forearm into the corner. Edge charges into the corner and Funaki with a boot. Funaki tries for the Tornado DDT and Edge pushes Funaki to the mat. Edge with an Impaler DDT and then he gets the victory with a spear.
Winner: Edge
After the match:
Vickie wants everyone to give Edge a round of applause for his victory while Teddy Long raises Edge's hand in victory. Vickie announces that Batista will face Kane in a Last Man Standing Match. She also announces that the Undertaker will face Mark Henry and Big Daddy V in a Handicap Match. Vickie says that she has a show to run and she wants Teddy to start Driving Miss Vickie to her office. We go to commercial.
Tribute to the Troops 2007:
We are back with the video package for the Tribute to the Troops Show.
Video Highlights:
We see footage from last week's match between Chuck Pulambo Palumbo and Jamie Noble when Jamie went three for three against the Motorcycle riding just friend of Michelle McCool. We see footage from after Smackdown where Chuck goes Mitchell Report on some items backstage. Michelle tries to calm Chuck down while Chuck is still angry about the loss. Chuck does not like the fact that Noble and Michelle are going on a date. Michelle tells Chuck that she had faith in him. Chuck wonders if Michelle had or has faith in him. Chuck says that he will not take the blame and Chuck says that it was Michelle's fault that he lost.
We also see footage from the match from ECW when Michelle came to the ring after Victoria and Layla's victory over Kelly.
Referee:
Michelle McCool & Kelly vs. Victoria & Layla
The start:
Michelle and Victoria start things off and Michelle with a side head lock and take down. Victoria with a top wrist lock into an arm bar and Victoria works on Michelle's shoulder. Michelle uses the turnbuckles to escape the hold and hits an arm drag followed by a clothesline to Victoria for a near fall. Kelly tags in and she works on Victoria's arm.
Mid-match notes:
Victoria with an Irish whip but she charges into an elbow. Kelly hits a cross body for a near fall. Victoria throws Kelly to the mat by the hair and then Layla is tagged in. Layla with a kick and forearm followed by a choke with her boot. Victoria tags in and Irish whips Kelly. Victoria catches Kelly in a fireman's carry position when Kelly tries to float over, but Kelly fights out of the hold and makes the tag to Michelle. Michelle with a clothesline and drop kicks. Michelle chops Victoria followed by a big boot for a two count. Michelle goes after Layla and throws her into the ropes. Kenny trips Michelle and that allows Victoria to get a near fall.
The finish:
Kenny gets on the apron to yell at the referee and then we see Chuck ride to the ring to chase Kenny around the ring and to the back. Michelle sees Chuck ride around the ring and that distraction allows Victoria to get the three count with a rollup.
Winners: Victoria and Layla
Backstage:
We are back and we are in the back with Just Friends Chuck Palumbo and Michelle McCool. Chuck is still very angry. Michelle wants to know what Chuck was doing because he made her lose her match. Chuck says that he cannot do anything right and does not know what he can do about it. He is still angry about his three losses to Jamie Noble. Chuck is angry that Michelle has to go on a date with Noble. Michelle says that she is there for Chuck and she is his friend. She tells Chuck not to do anything stupid and then he punches a hole in the wall.
In the arena:
Michael Cole talks about Chuck's behavior, but he is stopped by Montel Vontavious Porter who has joined Cole and Bradshaw at the announce table and Porter yells at Cole for not properly introducing him. Cole asks Porter about his match against Rey Mysterio at Armageddon. Porter says that he is going to test Rey to see if he really is the biggest little man.
Referee:
Rey Mysterio vs. Kenny Dykstra
The start:
Kenny with an arm bar to Rey and he works on the arm with knees to the shoulder and bicep. Kenny with a key lock to Rey. Rey uses the ropes to get out of the hold and he hits a rana.
Mid-match notes:
Rey with a monkey flip to Kenny and then he kicks Kenny in the back of the leg. Kenny with an Irish whip and he trips Rey as he goes to the apron. Kenny returns to the ring with a slingshot forearm to Rey. Kenny with kicks to Rey's shoulder and Kenny gets a near fall. Kenny returns to the key lock. Rey with punches to the ribs but Kenny with a kick. Rey and Kenny exchange kicks but Kenny has the advantage.
The finish:
Rey with an elbow to Kenny but Kenny catches Rey and tries to hit an Outsider's Edge on Rey but Rey counters with a rana and that sends Kenny into the ropes. Rey hits the 619 followed by a springboard leg drop for the three count.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
After the match:
Montel Vontavious Porter goes into the ring and the referee separates them. Porter gets on the mic and he says that he did not come in here to hurt Rey, but to congratulate him for being an amazing competitor. He says that competition is what they do and on Sunday, they will be competing for the United States Title. Porter gives the belt to Rey to hold. Porter says that Rey could be the United States Champion after Sunday. Porter says that he wants the best man to win on Sunday and then he wants to shake Rey's hand. Rey hesitates and refuses to shake Porter's hand. Porter says that he is going to walk into the ring as champion . . . and
Porter sees something behind Rey and Rey looks, but it was only a trap for Porter to hit Rey from behind with the belt and then he leaves the ring. We go to commercial.
WWE Smack of the Night:
We are back with the Smack of the Night: Vickie's announcement of the matches involving Batista and the Undertaker.
Non-Title Last Man Standing Match
Referee:
Kane vs. Batista
The start:
Kane starts off with a kick to Batista followed by an uppercut. Kane with a slam and elbow drop. Batista with a punch and then he clotheslines Kane over the top rope to the floor. Kane pulls Batista out to the floor and then he punches Batista. Kane slams Batista's head into the apron and then he tries to slam Batista but Batista gets out of the hold and then he sends Kane into the ring post and then Batista hits a power slam on the floor and then he tells the referee to start counting.
Mid-match notes:
Kane gets to his feet and then he is rolled back into the ring. Kane with an Irish whip and running clothesline into the corner. He hits another running clothesline followed by the side slam. The referee starts his count as Kane goes up top to finish off his Moves of Doom but Batista moves out of the way on the jumping clothesline. Batista with an Irish whip to Kane followed by a running clothesline into the corner and a series of shoulders. Batista with another Irish whip but he charges into an elbow.
Batista with a spinebuster to Kane and then he sets for the Batista Bomb but Kane with a back body drop. Kane connects with a choke slam and he wants the referee to start his count. Batista gets to his feet at eight and Kane is frustrated. Kane punches Batista in the corner. Batista is able to hit the Batista Bomb and both men are down. Batista goes up top but Kane meets him with an uppercut. Kane punches Batista on the top turnbuckle and then he hits a superplex. Both men are up at nine but we go to commercial after a double clothesline.
We are back and Kane throws Batista over the top rope to the floor. Kane goes to the floor and he slams Batista's head into the apron. Batista sends Kane into the ringside barrier and then Batista runs Kane into the ring post. Batista sets for a power bomb on the floor but Kane runs Batista into the ringside barrier and then Kane with a big boot that sends Batista over the ringside barrier and into the crowd. Kane with punches to Batista.
Kane grabs a chair but Batista hits a spear before Kane can use the chair. Kane gets to his feet at nine and Batista punches Kane. Kane Irish whips Batista into the ring steps and the referee starts the count. Batista rearranges the announce table and then he grabs a monitor and hits Batista in the head with it. Batista gets up and Kane with a clothesline to send Batista to the ground one more time.
The finish:
Kane moves the ring steps and he sets for a choke slam through the announce table but Batista blocks it and hits a spinebuster onto the announce table. Batista gets up but he is met with a spear from Edge. The referee counts and Batista gets to his feet. Edge charges at him again but Batista with a back body drop as the referee makes the ten count on Kane.
Winner: Batista
After the match:
Edge gets a chair and he hits Batista in the back with the chair. We go to commercial.
Moments ago:
We are back with a Moments Ago Moment of the Batista/Kane match and Edge's interference during and after the match.
Backstage:
Edge is in Vickie's office and he asks Vickie if she saw what he did and Vickie says that he did a great job and she is so proud of him. Edge tells Vickie that he is concerned for her and he wants to know if there is anything he can do for her. He suggests a bottle of champagne, but Vickie says to wait for Sunday. Vickie says that she could use some aspirin and coffee. Edge turns around and sees Teddy ‘Hoke' Long and Edge gives Teddy the order. Teddy leaves the office. Edge tells Vickie that he loves her but Vickie says that she loves him more. They kiss and chortle.
Raw Rebound:
It is time for the Raw Rebound, recapping the RAW 15th Anniversary show from this past Monday. We go to commercial.
WWE Slam of the Week:
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Last week's match between the teams of Jesse and Festus and Mike Mizanin and John Morrison.
Referee:
Festus vs. Mike Mizanin
The start:
The bell rings and Festus goes from drooler to brawler. Mizanin punches Festus but Festus pushes Mizanin away and then he hits a number of punches followed by a seated splash onto Mizanin's chest. Festus charges into the corner but Mizanin with an elbow. Mizanin charges but Festus with a back body drop. Mizanin drops Festus on the top rope and then he clips Festus.
Mid-match notes:
Festus pushes Mizanin off but Mizanin returns to the back of the knee. Mizanin with a rear chin lock and he gets out of the hold and punches Mizanin. Mizanin throws Festus out of the ring and Mizanin with a baseball slide. Mizanin with a side head lock. Festus throws Mizanin into the corner and then Mizanin tries for a move from the second turnbuckle but Festus catches Mizanin. Morrison gets on the apron and Jesse tries to stop him but Festus uses Mizanin to knock Morrison off the apron.
The finish:
Festus with a flapjack from a fireman's carry position for the three count.
Winner: Festus
Teddy Long Enters:
Teddy Long comes out to the ring while the competitors in the last match walk to the back. Teddy has a mic and he says that he has been asked to come to the ring to read an announcement. Teddy says that the next match will feature the former World Heavyweight Champion, the Great Khali against Hornswoggle. We go to commercial.
Video Recap:
We are back and we see footage from last week when the Great Khali attacked Finlay.
Referee:
Hornswoggle vs. The Great Khali
The match:
Before the match begins, Finlay's music plays and he comes to the ring with his shillelagh. Finlay hits Khali in the leg with the shillelagh and then he punches Khali and head butts him. Runjin Singh grabs Hornswoggle and he threatens to hurt Hornswoggle because he knows how. He tells Finlay to stop his attack on Khali. Finlay with a clothesline to Singh and then he throws Singh out of the ring. Khali with the chop to the top of Finlay's head. Khali gives Finlay the vertical choke slam. Khali stands over Finlay.
No Contest
The aftermath:
Hornswoggle checks on Finlay after Khali leaves the ring. We go to commercial.
Backstage:
Michelle McCool looks a bit depressed in the back and Kelly is there to talk to Michelle. Michelle says that she does not know what to do. Michelle says that Chuck is a good guy but he is not being himself when he punches holes in walls. He is losing his temper and he is out of control. Michelle walks into the locker room and she sees roses and balloons for her. Michelle says that Chuck is a good guy. Jamie Noble enters and says that the roses are courtesy of him. Noble sees Michelle's black eye and he asks Michelle if Chuck did that because of their date. Michelle tells Noble that Chuck didn't hit her and that it happened in Europe. Michelle says that she is impressed with the gift from Noble. Noble says that is the kind of man he is. He wants to make sure that Michelle does not back out on their date. Noble says that he made a reservation at a fancy restaurant and he got his favorite blue jeans dry cleaned. Noble even says that he ironed his underwear. Kelly interrupts and suggests a double date with her and Balls. Noble and Michelle are not keen to that idea. Noble even got a dress for Michelle to wear for the date.
Armageddon Rundown:
Cole and Bradshaw run through the card for Armageddon.
Backstage:
We go to the back where Mark Henry and Big Daddy V lumber with Matt Striker behind them and we go to commercial.
Handicap Tag Team Match:
Referee:
Mark Henry & Big Daddy V vs. The Undertaker
The start:
Big Daddy V is the first to go after Taker but Taker connects with punches and Big Daddy V backs off. It is Henry's turn next and he gets the same results. Taker with punches to Big Daddy V and Henry. Henry and Big Daddy V swarm Taker like he is the last thing on a buffet and they punch Taker. They give Taker a double Irish whip and then Henry is sent into Taker and Taker goes down. Henry tries to suplex Taker to the floor but Taker punches Henry.
Mid-match notes:
Taker with a big boot to Big Daddy V followed by one to Henry. Taker with punches to Henry while draped on the apron and then Taker with a leg drop. Big Daddy V punches Taker on the floor. Big Daddy V gets Taker up but Taker gets out of the hold and he sends Big Daddy V into the ring post. Taker returns to the ring and Henry with a bear hug. Big Daddy V with a Samoan Drop to Taker and Big Daddy V with a two count. Henry covers and he gets a two count. Taker kicks Henry and Big Daddy V and then he returns to his feet and he punches Henry and Big Daddy V. Taker with running clotheslines to Henry and Big Daddy V in the corners. Taker sets for a double choke slam but Henry and Big Daddy V stop him. Henry Irish whips Taker into Big Daddy V's elbow. Henry with shoulders in the corner and then Big Daddy V with a splash into the corner and Henry goes down as well as the Undertaker.
The finish:
Big Daddy V has Taker in the corner but Taker gets out of the way and Henry only splashes Big Daddy V. Taker with a punch to Henry followed by a choke slam for the three count.
Winner: Undertaker
After the match:
Big Daddy V hits Taker with a clothesline and then he kicks Taker. Big Daddy V with a head butt but Taker punches Big Daddy V. Taker punches Henry but Big Daddy V with a sit out vertical choke slam. Henry hits a splash on Taker followed by an elbow drop from Big Daddy V. Taker with another splash to Taker followed by another elbow drop from Big Daddy V. Henry and Big Daddy V have Taker in a double torture rack. Edge comes to the ring and he stands over Taker and mocks Taker.
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