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Xero
12-31-2007, 01:21 AM
From PWInsider:

I just got back from the ECW and Smackdown tapings here in Richmond.

Dark Match: Nunzio versus "The Natural" Nick Nemeth with "Big Rob". Nick Nemeth is Nicky from the spirit squad; not sure who "Big Rob" was, but he looked like someone that needs to be checked under the wellness program. Nunzio won with a rollup in about 6 minutes.

Dark Match: Great Khali versus Tommy Dreamer. Khali won with the head vise.

ECW taping, with Tazz and Joey Styles as the announcers.

ECW opened with a video package of Chavo Guerrero's attack on C.M. Punk last week. After the package and the opening credits, Armando Estrada was in the ring. Chavo came out and said that he attacked Punk because he had to sit and watch Punk called "the future of the WWE" all the time he was out. Punk came out and got into it with Chavo, who eventually got around to talking about wanting a title shot. Estrada said that Chavo could have a shot if he beat his opponent later tonight, and that his opponent would be C.M. Punk.

The first match was John Morrison, the Miz, and Layla versus Jimmy Wang Yang, Shannon Moore, and Kelly Kelly. Yang pinned Miz after a moonsault.

Tazz interviewed Colin Delaney in the ring, who said that his resolution for 2008 is to become a WWE superstar. Tazz the announced Delaney's opponent, Big Daddy V. V won quickly after an elbow drop.

The next match was Shelton Benjamin versus James Curtis - Shelton pinned Curtis after his new inverted bulldog finisher.

The main event was C.M. Punk versus Chavo. The end came as Punk and Chavo were brawling on the floor when Punk got back in the ring just beating the referee's 10 count, defeating Chavo by countout.

Smackdown opened with Vickie Guerrero welcoming us to the first Smackdown of 2008, and announcing a "Beat the Clock" challenge for tonight with the winner getting a title shot at the Royal Rumble. She then introduced the new Smackdown color commentator, the Coach. Looks like Coach is done being Regal's assistant on Raw.

The first match was a "Beat the Clock" match between Finlay (with Hornswoggle) and MVP. MVP didn't get any of his usual entrance, not even the pyro. Finlay pinned MVP in 9:16 after hitting him with the shillelagh. Vince came out to celebrate with Hornswoggle, but blew off Finlay.

The next match was Chuck Palumbo and Michelle McCool versus Kenny and Victoria. Victoria pinned Michelle with a Widow's Peak. After the match, Chuck yelled at Michelle about losing the match and left the ring on his motorcycle leaving Michelle behind.

The next match was Chavo Guerrero versus Funaki in a "Beat the Clock" qualifier. Chavo pinned Funaki with the Gory Bomb in 6:02, putting him in the lead.

The next match was announced as Batista versus Curt Hawkins (one of the Edgeheads) in a "Beat the Clock" match. However, Vickie came out and announced that the match was a handicap match with Batista facing both Edgeheads. Batista failed to win the match in time, leaving Chavo in the lead. The Edgeheads retreated to the back after the buzzer went off.

After that, Deuce and Domino faced off against Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore. Moore pinned Domino.

The next match was announced as Undertaker versus Matt Striker in a "Beat the Clock" match. Striker came out in a referee's shirt, and announced that Vickie Guerrero had actually made him a guest referee, and that Taker's opponent was actually Mark Henry. Taker his Henry with a chokeslam with about 10 seconds left. Even though Henry's shoulder were down, Striker counted a two and three-quarters count, but refused to count three. He then fled the ring as the clock ran out. Interviewed in the back, he said that if Undertaker wanted to get his hands on him, he'd have to go through Big Daddy V.

The final match was Rey Mysterio's "Beat the Clock" match, which was against Edge (with Edgeheads). Batista came out and destroyed the Edgeheads shortly into the match, then Undertaker came out and stood at the entranceway. The lights went out, and when they came back up Edge was laying on the ropes in position for Rey to hit the 619 and win the match with 1:12 remaining, giving Rey the title shot at the Royal Rumble.

The dark match main event was Edge versus Batista for the World title. The macth ended when Edge got DQ'd for a low blow. Edge and the Edgeheads were in the ring when the lights went out, and when they came back on Undertaker was in the ring with Batista, and they both destroyed the Edgeheads.

The Naitch
12-31-2007, 01:53 AM
who the fuck are The Edgeheads?

looks like we're gonna see the highly anticipated, longly awaited Big Daddy V vs. Taker feud :shifty:

suprised Moore is getting a "push"

who did MVP piss off backstage?

Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 01:54 AM
So Edge will be going over Rey Mysterio at the Rumble. Should be a fun match. I am underwhelmed by Jonathan Coachman being the new colour commentator, but on the bright side, this means someone else for Heat. Granted, it will probably just be Jack Korpela, but I actually really like that guy, as he is really thorough with his statistics.

If Coach was smart, he'd point out that Edge and Rey Mysterio were only the second ever WWE Tag Team Champions, but he won't do that.

CSL
12-31-2007, 01:55 AM
who the fuck are The Edgeheads?

Major Bros.

Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 01:58 AM
who the fuck are The Edgeheads?

looks like we're gonna see the highly anticipated, longly awaited Big Daddy V vs. Taker feud :shifty:

suprised Moore is getting a "push"

who did MVP piss off backstage?

The Edge Heads are Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. Go to WWE.com and look them up.

Shannon Moore & Jimmy Wang Yang have apparently been hitting the ball out of the park with their matches recently, which is good for both guys. I think they should get a chance to run with the WWE Tag Team Championship. If the WWE decides to revive the Cruiserweight Championship, these guys should be a huge part of that division.

MVP hasn't pissed off anyone backstage. I'm honestly surprised that Big Vito 22's prediction of MVP vs. Ric Flair is coming true. He showed us, we saw.

thedamndest
12-31-2007, 02:29 AM
Didn't Undertaker already fill his quota of feuds with giant useless black men this year?

Hopefully the Deadman is studying tapes of 1995 so BDV doesn't crush his face again...

Mr. Pierre
12-31-2007, 02:41 AM
Nice. Hardy vs. Orton, Rey vs. Edge, and Chavo vs. Punk (most likely) has potential to be the best series of three World title matches that WWE has offered on a PPV since the ECW title was brought back. I'm pretty excited for each match to be honest :y:

Blitz
12-31-2007, 02:59 AM
Colin Delaney :love: :love: :love:

Coach on commentary is just another reason for me to continue not watching Smackdown tho.

Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 04:37 AM
I wonder if the WWE is interested in bringning Colin Delaney in? It's not every day that a jobber gets a recurring role on WWE TV. I think the last time it happened, we got Matt Striker.

Theo Dious
12-31-2007, 06:52 AM
Coach on commentary is just another reason for me to continue not watching Smackdown tho.

Coach deserves better than being shat on by a midget, and he deserves a real chance in the announce booth. I plan to give him time to improve.

thecc
12-31-2007, 09:32 AM
Colin Delaney :love: :love: :love:WWWEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

now all we need is an appearance from twin brother jimmy.

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Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 11:15 AM
I would mark out if they kept having Colin Delaney lose singles matches, and then one day he wins with interference from Jimmy Delaney. New tag team, minions!

Evil Vito
12-31-2007, 11:21 AM
<font color=goldenrod>WTF Mysterio vs. Edge at the Rumble. They are stealing my ideas from EWR.</font> :mad:

Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 02:33 PM
What'd be really surreal, whether it be considered good or bad, is if Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio helped each other win their World Championship matches, and we were completely wrong about the WrestleMania plans.

Mr. Pierre
12-31-2007, 04:56 PM
I could see Mysterio winning and having a match with his "friend" Batista for the World Championship at Mania. They might build it on the fact that Batista has always been hesitant to fight Rey in match-ups, but now that it's for the World Championship, would he go to new lengths? Meanwhile Undertaker vs. Edge is booked as a heated non-title feud at WrestleMania.

RP
12-31-2007, 06:21 PM
I could see Mysterio winning and having a match with his "friend" Batista for the World Championship at Mania. They might build it on the fact that Batista has always been hesitant to fight Rey in match-ups, but now that it's for the World Championship, would he go to new lengths? Meanwhile Undertaker vs. Edge is booked as a heated non-title feud at WrestleMania.

no

Mr. Nerfect
12-31-2007, 07:07 PM
I could see Mysterio winning and having a match with his "friend" Batista for the World Championship at Mania. They might build it on the fact that Batista has always been hesitant to fight Rey in match-ups, but now that it's for the World Championship, would he go to new lengths? Meanwhile Undertaker vs. Edge is booked as a heated non-title feud at WrestleMania.

I'd rather see the WWE blow-off Edge vs. The Undertaker at No Way Out, with Edge going over with some assist from Bobby Lashley (who returned at the Royal Rumble and got eliminated by The Undertaker). This builds to The Undertaker vs. Bobby Lashley at Mania.

As for Rey Mysterio vs. Batista? It would work, but I think Batista would need to turn heel. Not my first choice for a SmackDown! main event, though.

Mr. Pierre
12-31-2007, 07:22 PM
no

I don't want it to happen. I'm just saying it could happen.