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WWE Smackdown review
September 15, 2007
Aired on The CW
Report by Chris Rivers, PWTorch.com contributor

The show opened with a recap of last week's Rey vs. Chavo match and its aftermath involving Khali and Batista.

A quick plug for Batista vs. Khali tonight.

(1) Michelle McCool (w/Chuck Palumbo) vs. Victoria (w/Kenny Dykstra) went to a double DQ. Tie-up to the corner with Victoria smacking McCool at the break. McCool with a headlock on Victoria followed by a takedown. Victoria rolls McCool over for a two-count. McCool keeps the headlock on and Victoria rolls her over for a one-count. Victoria escapes the headlock and the two exchange back and forth leverage maneuvers. Victoria slams McCool's face into the mat and then locks on a front face lock followed by a bridged chinlock. Victoria flips back over into the front face lock. Now standing, Victoria with the go behind into the waistlock. McCool reaches down and grabs Victoria's leg, tripping her up. Victoria kicks McCool into the ropes, but McCool cartwheels off of the ropes and smacks Victoria twice. Victoria tosses McCool outside of the ring and slams McCool's head into the apron and punches her in the gut. Back in the ring, Victoria kicks McCool in the gut. Victoria then slams McCool's face into the mat and rubs her face against the mat before locking in a Japanese sleeper. McCool reverses into a Japanese sleeper of her own. Victoria catches McCool with a clothesline for a two-count. The two exchange punches. McCool into the ropes, Victoria sets early and gets a boot to the face. Chops are exchanged until Victoria misses a chop and is hit with a clothesline from McCool. McCool then hits a running clothesline on Victoria followed by two dropkicks and a belly-to-belly suplex for a two-count. Victoria rolls to the ring apron. McCool grabs her by the hair and Dykstra splashes water in McCool's face. Palumbo takes down Dykstra as Victoria mounts McCool and starts throwing punches. McCool reverses and slams Victoria's head into the mat as Palumbo and Dykstra enter the ring with Palumbo throwing punches at Dykstra. Clothesline from Palumbo on Dykstra as Victoria and McCool continue rolling around.

[Commercial]

Back from the break, Cole explains that, during the break, after the referee called for the double DQ, Teddy Long came out and ordered the match to continue as a mixed tag team match.

(2) Chuck Palumbo and Michelle McCool defeated Kenny Dykstra and Victoria. Palumbo and Dykstra are in the ring and Palumbo delivers a big right hand to Dykstra. Palumbo hits an elbow as Dykstra comes off of the ropes and then delivers a delayed vertical suplex for a two-count. Palumbo continues dominating Dykstra with punches and a bodyslam followed by a running legdrop. Palumbo slams Dykstra into the corner, delivering punches and chops. Palumbo sends Dykstra to the opposite corner and follows him in only to be caught by a boot from Dykstra. Chop block by Dykstra as he begins working over Palumbo's leg for a one-count. Palumbo fights back. Dykstra into the ropes runs into an elbow from Palumbo. Belly-to-belly from Palumbo. Dykstra into the ropes, but he hangs on as Palumbo attempts a boot. Dykstra tags Victoria. Victoria leaps into Palumbo's arms and he carries her to the corner where he tags McCool. Palumbo holds Victoria for a McCool clothesline. McCool hits another clothesline and tosses Victoria to the mat for a two-count. Dykstra breaks up the pin and Palumbo clotheslines him out of the ring. Victoria with a kick to McCool's gut, but McCool connects with a chick kick for the win.

Backstage, Teddy is talking to Jesse and Festus. He explains that he loves having them here, but his bachelor's party is tonight. Jesse says that Festus has the face of a party animal and that they were put in charge of entertainment for the party. A number of women come in along with Teddy's son Antwan, Butch Reed, the Major Brothers, and Sgt. Slaughter. They all start dancing and drinking.

Another promo for Batista vs. Khali and the Belfast Brawl which will pit Kane vs. Finlay.

[Commercial]

Teddy and Kristal's wedding invitation is shown.

A large druid is at center ring, but soon rips off the robe to reveal he is Mark Henry. He says Taker isn't the only one who can do hocus pocus. Henry then shows a clip showing why his power eclipses Taker's. Taker's bell tolls and his video package airs. The new portion of the video shows Taker walking into a group of druids who are holding torches. He turns to the camera and says "Unforgiven." Back in the arena, the bell tolls and the purple light is shining on a nervous Mark Henry. A lightening bolt strikes an Undertaker symbol and sets it afire. Taker's voice comes over the PA saying that at Unforgiven Mark Henry will rest in peace.

[Commercial]

Diva Search finalists are profiled.

Backstage, Matt Hardy and MVP are playing chess. Matt Hardy gets MVP in check and MVP fakes a sneeze and pushes all of the pieces off of the board. Matt tells MVP he set up a match for him tonight against Domino.

(3) Shannon Moore defeated Jamie Noble. Noble pushes Moore who begins punching Noble. Noble kicks Moore in the gut and follows that with punches and chops. Moore ducks another Noble chop attempt and connects with a punch and chop of his own. Noble into the ropes and a dropkick by Moore for a two-count. Moore slams Noble's wrist into the turnbuckle and follows that with a wristlock. Knockdown by Moore followed by an armbar. Noble with a knee to Moore's gut. Noble sends Moore to the corner and charges, but misses. Moore to the second turnbuckle, but Noble catches him and hits the electric chair for a two-count. Noble locks in a submission, but Moore fights out and hits a low dropkick. Inverted atomic drop by Moore followed by a clothesline and a spinning heel kick. Noble to the corner. Moore charges and is backdropped to the ring apron. Moore delivers a shoulder to Noble's gut followed by a hurricurrana that sends Noble to the outside. Moore to the top turnbuckle and dives onto Noble. Back in the ring, Moore gets a two-count. Noble hits a spinning backbreaker on Moore for a two-count. Moore shoves Noble into the corner and runs right into an elbow. Moore then acts as if he has seen Hornswoggle at ringside. When Noble runs over to see Hornswoggle, Moore rolls him up for the three-count.

Kristal and Vickie are backstage discussing how stressed Kristal is about the wedding next week. Vickie insists that Kristal see her maid of honor dress. It turns out to be her bachelorette lingerie party.

MVP is telling the ref for his match that he cannot wrestle next because he has to stretch and change out of his suit.

Unforgiven commercial

[Commercial]

Recap of last weeks Matt Hardy vs. Deuce match.

(4) Domino (w/Deuce and Cherry) defeated MVP (w/Matt Hardy). MVP comes down in his suit and starts undressing, getting ready for the match. MVP with a kick to the gut of Domino followed by punches. MVP sends Domino to the corner and follows him in, but Domino moves. MVP drives his knee into Domino's face for a two-count. MVP with a headlock on Domino. Cherry jumps up onto the ring apron to distract the referee. Domino pushes MVP into the ropes and Deuce trips him up from the outside. Domino drives MVP's face into his knee and follows that with a slam and a legdrop for a two-count. As Domino wrenches MVP's neck, Matt Hardy grabs the microphone and starts leading the fans in a mock MVP chant. The crowd, of course, inserts "sucks" after "MVP" in the chants. MVP elbows Domino who drives knees to MVP's jaw for a two-count. Domino is distracted by Matt Hardy leading to a roll-up by MVP for a two-count. Domino with a clothesline. Punches by MVP, but Domino rakes the eyes, delivers a few punches, and drops an elbow on MVP for a two-count. Double arm suplex by Domino followed by a chinlock. Matt Hardy starts up the MVP chant again. MVP and Domino exchange punches and MVP executes the drop toe hold. Deuce jumps up on the apron to distract MVP, but Hardy punches him, knocking him off the apron. MVP is arguing with Matt saying that he didn't need his help. Domino takes advantage of the distraction and rolls up MVP in a small package for the win.

Matt Hardy gets on the microphone and says that MVP showed everyone why he is the captain of the team. He then leads the mock MVP chants again.

Recap of last weeks I Quit match of Rey vs. Chavo and its aftermath involving Khali and Batista.

Promo of the triple threat World Championship match at Unforgiven (Khali vs. Rey vs. Batista)

Promo of Batista vs. Khali tonight.

[Commercial]

Recap of the McMahon/Hornswoggle reveal

Kristal's lingerie party with the other divas is shown. They want her to take off her robe. She does and she's wearing the lingerie that they gave her earlier. A UPS guy comes in with a huge box and has Kristal sign for it. Big Dick Johnson pops out (of the box) and begins dancing and squirting baby oil on himself. The divas dance with him.

The wedding invitation is shown again.

[Commercial]

Khali is in the back with his interpreter. Khali says that tonight will be a preview of Unforgiven.

(5) Finlay defeats Kane in the first ever Belfast Brawl. Finlay attacks Kane on his way to the ring with the shillelagh. Finlay punches Kane and drives Kane into the security barrier. Finlay continues with punches and uppercuts to Kane. Kane sends Finlay into the steps. Kane lands punches and kicks on Finlay, continuing the attack in the ring. Kane sends Finlay into the corner, but runs into an elbow. Finlay with kicks to Kane. Finlay sits on Kane's chest and goes for the cover for no count. Punches by Kane followed by a slam. Kane with a clothesline that sends Finlay to the floor. Kane drives Finlay into the security barricade and throws him back in the ring, but Finlay jumps up and dropkicks Kane as he's attempting to get back in the ring. Finlay throws some more punches on the outside and delivers a short clothesline to Kane who is driven into the security barricade once again. Finlay slams Kane's arm into the steel steps. Kane bounces back, driving Finlay spine first into the ringpost. Kane charges but misses, running head first into the post. Both men are down.

[Commercial]

Back in the ring, Finlay is working over Kane's arm. Kane fights back with punches. Finlay drives a knee into Kane's arm and gets a one-count. Finlay snaps Kane's arm over the ring apron then attacks the arm with a chair multiple times. Finlay exposes the turnbuckle. Kane with a few punches. Kane sends Finlay into the exposed turnbuckle, then charges and misses. Finlay gets a two-count. Finlay continues working over the arm of Kane who tries fighting back with a few punches. Finlay kicks Kane's arm and sends him shoulder first to the post and then wraps Kane's arm around the post. As Finlay is climbing the ropes, Kane delivers a boot, knocking Finlay to the floor. Kane drives Finlay's face into the security barricade twice. Kane drives Finlay into the announce table then back first into the ring apron. Kane grabs Finlay by the throat, but Finlay escapes after a poke to the eye. Kane into the steps. Back in the ring, Finlay has the shillelagh, but drops it when Kane gives him an uppercut. Finlay to the corner as Kane follows with a clothesline. Sideslam by Kane. Kane hits his flying clothesline from the top turnbuckle. Kane picks up the shillelagh and throws it at Finlay who ran to the outside of the ring. Kane goes to the outside as Finlay staggers back into a Kane boot. Kane throws Finlay back in the ring and then throws in the ring steps. Kane picks up the steps as Finlay picks up a chair. Finlay drives the chair into Kane's ribs and hits the Celtic Cross for the win.

Hype for Batista vs. Khali.

[Commercial]

Voting instructions for the Diva Search

Teddy heads out of the office in his tie and boxers to find Ron Simmons. He runs into Kristal who wants him to explain why he's undressed. Some of the girls from he party come out and Big Dick Johnson walks up followed by everyone from both parties. Ron Simmons walks up for his "Damn!" of the night. Everyone starts dancing again.

Rundown of the Unforgiven card

[Commercial]

(6) Batista defeats Khali by DQ. Batista attacks Khali who throws down Batista and then throws him into the corner. Clothesline by Khali who then drives Batista headfirst into the turnbuckle. Elbows and a clothesline from Khali. Khali goes for the vice grip, but Batista blocks it. Batista with a kick to Khali who delivers a boot to Batista, knocking him out of the ring. Khali to the outside as Batista drives him spine first into the ringpost. Khali knocks Batista down. Back in the ring, Batista hits a spinebuster on Khali. He then goes for the Batista Bomb, but Khali counters and drapes Batista over the top rope before delivering the chop to Batista's head. Khali locks in the vice grip, but Batista makes it to the ropes. Khali refuses to break and is disqualified. He stands over Batista with the title as Smackdown goes off the air.

Score (3.0): This show had very little to be positive about, especially for a go-home show before a pay-per-view. The only consistently well hyped program on the Smackdown side has been Taker's return. Hardy and MVP has been okay, but it seems like it hasn't quite hit stride yet. A disappointing show.


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