Smackdown Results October 16th:
Smackdown! opened up with footage from earlier today when Stephanie McMahon was interviewed. Apparently, Stephanie was banned from the arena but tonight, we'll be able to see the full interview that was conducted earlier today with the General Manager of Smackdown! on what could be her last night as General Manager.
The Smackdown! fireworks went off in the arena and Michael Cole and Tazz kicked the show off on commentary and we are just three days away from No Mercy on pay per view! And tonight, we'll see a powerful and explosive interview with Stephanie McMahon on what could be her last night as General Manager of Smackdown!.
John Cena's music hit in the arena and Kurt Angle made his way out to the ring, dressed like John Cena.
Angle got in the ring and took the mic, cutting a rap just as John Cena would. For those of you who don't know, John Cena will meet Kurt Angle this Sunday night at No Mercy. As Angle was doing his thing as "John Cena," Angle's very own music hit in the arena and a mini version of Kurt Angle, with very stubby legs made his way out. The miniature version of Kurt Angle got in the ring and approached the real Kurt Angle, who was posing as John Cena. "Cena" told "Angle" that it's very clear to him that he's not half the man he is. "Cena" trash talked "Angle" and "Angle" took the mic and told "Cena" that he's a wiener. "Angle" then went after "Cena" but "Cena" rolled out of the ring. "Cena" then got back in the ring and grabbed the mic from "Angle" and he said that it's going to be like that, right? "Cena" then went after "Angle" with a clothesline but "Angle" tripped "Cena" up and then pulled the straps down and put "Cena" in the ankle lock as "Cena" tapped out.
Game over...
John Cena's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, a pissed off man. Cena got in the ring, face to face with Angle and he said you think this is funny? You know what makes Cena laugh? No Mercy, when Angle is covered in his own blood. As Cena was talking, the mini Kurt Angle gave John Cena a low blow and then the real Kurt Angle dominated John Cena in the ring with a number of right hands and stomps. Angle finally gave John Cena the Angle Slam, sending him rolling out of the ring. Kurt Angle and his version of mini-me celebrated in the ring as Cena backed off, not too happy.
Chris Benoit vs. Doug Basham
Chris Benoit's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring for a one on one match against Doug Basham, who was accompanied to the ring by his brother Danny. It was noted that Shaniqua has been out with an injury that she suffered at the hands of Bradshaw after receiving the Clothesline from Hell.
Chris Benoit and Doug Basham locked it up in the center of the ring and Doug backed Benoit into the corner and Benoit countered and then Doug once again got Benoit in the corner but Doug shoved Benoit back to fend him off.
Early in the match, Chris Benoit went for the Crippler Crossface but Doug Basham was able to get to the ropes to avoid it.
Chris Benoit gave Doug Basham a release German suplex and then he went for the flying headbutt but Danny distracted Benoit by sliding a chair into the ring. Behind the referee's back, Benoit nailed Doug with the chair and then he went to hit Danny. As the referee was pulling the chair out of Benoit's hands, Danny slid into the ring and switched with his partner Doug.
Benoit then went for the flying headbutt but Danny rolled out of the way and then he pinned Benoit but only got a two count. The referee seemed to notice that a switch was made and he yelled at Danny to get out of the ring.
As soon as Doug got back in the ring, Chris Benoit put him in the Crossface to pick up the win.
A-Train came out and attacked Chris Benoit and the two brawled as a number of WWE officials attempted to separate the two men.
Earlier today, Michael Cole sat down with a very emotional Stephanie McMahon.
Normally, she would be at Smackdown! but Vince has banned her from the building. Thoughts? Stephanie said that she thinks it's pretty petty that her father would ban her from the arena on what could be her last night as General Manager. Hopefully that's not the case and Vince wanted to take all the opportunity away from her in terms of thanking the fans and superstars for supporting her. Hopefully it's not her last night.
At No Mercy, for the first time ever, a father is going to step into the ring with his daughter. In not just a normal match, but an I Quit Match. Is the McMahon Family normal? Stephanie said you have to ask? That's hard for her to say because she only knows how she grew up. She grew up with her dad being her dad and her mom being her mom. But they did air their dirty laundry in the public. Stephanie has grown up in this business and she loves it and she loves what she does. She's wanted to be a part of this business to be closer to her family. It's the business that her family created and it either ends for her or it ends for her dad. And she just doesn't know what the better outcome would be.
Michael Cole asked Stephanie what she would do if she had to leave this all behind? Stephanie paused and then said "I don't know." Cole said that wouldn't it be better off without Mr. McMahon at the helm of this multi billion dollar company? Stephanie said it's hard to say. Some could argue that this business is her father. She doesn't know what it would be like without him. Cole asked about the rest of her family, for instance her mother who has been dragged into this and she will be there this Sunday supporting her. How is Linda handling everything that's going on with her and her dad? Stephanie said her mom has just been the best mom. She's there always for them and always with open arms. Some things she does, she doesn't agree with, but here she is standing up for Stephanie in her corner for what she thinks is right, standing up against her father. Stephanie just hates the fact that her father has put her in all these situations. All through the years, flaunting relationships in her face. She can't imagine that that must feel like to Linda.
Cole brought up Stephanie's relationship with her father. Many say that she's spoiled and has been handed her job. What does she say to them? Has her dad given her everything? Stephanie said you can't change perception and people are going to think what they want to think. Has she been spoiled? Stephanie said she probably has. When she was a little girl, if she wanted something, she would get it and not a lot of people can relate to that. As far as her job being handed to her, she doesn't know if she'd agree with that because her father would tolerate nothing less than hard work and results. In that regard, she thinks she's earned her position.
Cole said that he can see Vince McMahon in Stephanie. She can be a ruthless businesswoman. Is there some of Mr. McMahon in Stephanie? Stephanie said without question, he's her dad. And she's proud of who she is, but she doesn't want to be the same as him in terms of the negative aspects. She's strong like he is, but she doesn't want to be known the same way he is. She doesn't want to be feared, she wants to be respected and that's something she has to earn.
Michael asked her if she ever thought it would come to this? That it would be her and her father in this type of match? Cole said on the air at one point that this is insanity. This is a father and a daughter. Stephanie started to break up in tears and she said she never really did think it was going to come to this. But she and her dad have always had a wonderful relationship. They didn't always see eye to eye and they've argued and put each other to the test but she never thought in her wildest dreams that her father would ever put his hands on her. And when he slammed her and pulled her by her hair and clotheslined her, she just never would have thought he would have done anything like that. As far as their relationship goes, if her dad thinks they'll ever have any kind of relationship after this match again, then he's dead wrong. If she ever gets married again, her dad won't walk her down the aisle. If hopefully she's blessed with a baby, he won't earn the right to see his grandchild. She won't let her baby be around a man like that.
Cole asked one final question. With everything that's happened and everything she just talked about, does she still love her father? Stephanie paused and said in tears, "Yes, I do. He's my dad. But do I like him? No. I love him and I hate him."
Jamie Noble and Nidia were shown looking on and Nidia couldn't believe that Mr. McMahon is doing this to his own daughter. Noble said that she's given him no choice. Nidia argued that and compared Noble to McMahon, but he took offense to that. As they were talking, Tajiri was looking on. Noble and Nidia both agreed that they'd rather have Stephanie win and Tajiri quickly left and caught up with Mr. McMahon. Tajiri told McMahon what he heard Noble and Nidia saying. McMahon said that if Jamie Noble said that about him, then he's going to take care of that little West Virginia hick, that's what he's going to do. No he's not, Tajiri's going to do it. We're going to have a match, Tajiri vs. Jamie Noble and that's next. And Tajiri is going to do something to Jamie Noble that we've never ever seen before. Tajiri thanked Vince and gave him a drink and went on his way.
Jamie Noble vs. Tajiri
Tajiri's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring as the Cruiserweight Champion for a non title match against Jamie Noble in a match made by Mr. McMahon just moments ago.
Noble and Tajiri locked it up in the center of the ring and Tajiri kicked Noble in the gut and then put him in a hammer lock until Noble countered it with a hip toss to pull Tajiri down to the mat.
Tajiri went for the handspring elbow but Noble nailed Tajiri in the back to knock him down. Noble then went for the Tiger Bomb but Tajiri got out of it and then kicked Noble in the leg.
Tajiri went to power bomb Jamie Noble in the ring but Noble pulled Tajiri down to the outside of the ring with a head scissors. Nidia then went to the aid of Jamie Noble and rolled him into the ring. Tajiri grabbed the Cruiserweight Title and got in the ring with it and Nidia tried to get the title from him but he sprayed what looked to be black mist into her face and eyes.
As Nidia looked to be in a lot of pain, backstage workers came out to attend to her as Tajiri walked away from the scene, ending the match in a no contest.
Nidia was brought to the backstage area and she was screaming with the black mist in her face and EMTs were trying to calm her down as she kept yelling "get it off." She seemed more creeped out than anything. Jamie Noble told Nidia to stay there because he'll be right back.
Jamie Noble marched his way back into the arena and he got in the ring and requested a mic. Jamie took the mic and asked Tajiri if he realizes what he could have done? His Nidia is back there suffering because of him. If she doesn't come out of this ok, there won't be a place on earth that he'll be safe. Either Tajiri can come out there and they can settle this like men or he'll be more than happy to go back there and hunt him down.
Jamie Noble got out of the ring and started to head to the backstage area but he was cut off by Brock Lesnar, who attacked Jamie Noble. Brock Lesnar dominated Jamie Noble and eventually planted him on the ground with the F5. Vince McMahon's music then hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring, arm in arm with Sable. As Vince got in the ring, Brock left and headed to the backstage area.
Vince took the mic and said that he couldn't help but observe his daughter's performance. Make no mistake about it, that was a performance. As a matter a fact, his daughter Stephanie gave us an academy award winning performance.
It seems as though she's a bit confused on the one hand. It seems as though she hates him and when she says that, she was telling the God's honest truth. She hates him. And when she says she loves him, she's lying through her teeth because his daughter stopped loving him a long time ago. Stephanie doesn't know what love is about, she doesn't. Vince understands what love is about and he understands the meaning of true love. Because quite frankly, if you love someone enough and care enough for someone, you will hurt them. You heard him right, if you truly care for someone, you will hurt them and you will hurt them badly and that's exactly what he's going to do to his daughter this Sunday. He's going to hurt her badly. There's an old expression that comes to mind about now; spare the rod and spoil the child. He can assure us at No Mercy, he will not spare the rod. Yet he knows there are any number of you here tonight who are hoping for some sort of miracle for the outcome of this match. Some of you are hoping and maybe even praying that in some way, Stephanie will defeat her father. For those of you who would hope, wish and pray for that, you're the same kind of people that dream about being millionaires but are too damn lazy to get there and are counting on the lottery. The difference between Vince and them is that Vince is a billionaire. And he's not waiting for some lottery to come along, he reached out and took what was his. Quite frankly, that lottery is a good analogy because Stephanie has as good a chance of beating Vince at No Mercy as anyone in the world has of winning the lottery. And he's sure he's had people ask him on the street; Mr. McMahon, what are you capable of doing to your daughter Stephanie in this match? He's asked himself that very same question and he shudders to think of the physical abuse he'll inflict on his own flesh and blood. And as we approach this moment of no return and this Sunday and the very first ever father/daughter I Quit Match in the history of this entire industry, Vince McMahon leaves his daughter with these parting words; may God have mercy on your soul because I won't! Sable then took the mic and said that she's very honored to be in Vince's corner, unlike his wife Linda who will be in his daughter's corner. The expression goes; stand beside your man, not against him. And she is very proud to stand by Vince McMahon. Not only will Stephanie lose this match, but she dares say that Linda is going to lose her man. Linda forgot what it takes to satisfy a genuine American Icon. And yes, Sable knows Linda is going to be looking at her with those jealous eyes of her and you know what she's going to see? A woman who's sexier and more voluptuous than Linda is. And oh yes, Linda is going to be looking at a woman who can satisfy every sexual craving Mr. McMahon has. So in other words, Linda can kiss her man goodbye, just like this. With that, Sable and Vince then started making out in the ring to end the segment.
Rhyno vs. Eddie Guerrero
Eddie Guerrero's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring as the United States Champion in the low rider and this is a non title match with Eddie Guerrero against Rhyno.
Eddie Guerrero and Rhyno locked it up in the center of the ring and Rhyno put Eddie in a side headlock and Eddie whipped Rhyno off the ropes only to get knocked down with a hard shoulder block.
Rhyno grabbed the United States Title and he brought it into the ring but the referee grabbed it from him. Eddie then knocked Rhyno down with a standing drop kick.
Eddie Guerrero gave Rhyno a series of suplexes in the ring and then he went to the top rope for the frog splash but Rhyno got his knees up into the gut of Eddie Guerrero.
During a commercial break, Rhyno put Eddie Guerrero in the sharpshooter but Eddie refused to tap out.
Rhyno perched Eddie Guerrero on the top rope and gave him a super plex down to the mat and then he pinned him but only got a two count.
Rhyno then got up and pulled Eddie to the corner and got on the second rope but Eddie Guerrero gave him a few right hands and then he pulled him down to the mat with a hurricanrana and then he pinned him but only got a two count.
Rhyno dumped Eddie Guerrero to the outside of the ring and then he loosened up his boot and placed the ring bell hammer into his boot and then tied his boot back up. Rhyno then rolled Guerrero back into the ring and Eddie gave him some right hands as neither Rhyno nor the referee noticed the hammer in Eddie's boot. Rhyno knocked Eddie down with a clothesline and then he went for the Gore but Eddie pulled the referee into him but Rhyno stopped short.
With the referee a little groggy, Eddie tossed the hammer to Rhyno and then he acted like he was hurt and the referee told Rhyno that he's disqualified.
And when he turned around to call for the bell, Eddie Guerrero nailed Rhyno with the United States Title and then he pinned him for the three count to get the win!
Eddie Guerrero got in his low rider and started to pull out of the arena but The Big Show smashed the back window with a lead pipe and then he pulled Guerrero out and dominated him.
Big Show then nailed the low rider again after leaving Eddie laying and then he continued to smash away on it. Big Show then lifted Eddie up and tossed him onto the windshield of the low rider and then he picked him up once again and gave him a devastating power bomb on the hood of the vehicle. Big Show then picked Eddie back up and placed him on top of the vehicle and then he climbed up with him and talked the trash.
Big Show grabbed Eddie by the throat and gave him a choke slam onto the roof of the low rider to leave him for dead.
Eddie Guerrero was helped from the roof of the truck and he was left a bloodied mess by The Big Show.
Rey Mysterio vs. Johnny Stamboli
Rey Mysterio's music hit in the arena and he made his way out to the ring against Johnny Stamboli, who was accompanied to the ring by Nunzio and Chuck Palumbo. Referee Brian Hebner sent Nunzio and Chuck Palumbo to the backstage area to make it a one on one match.
Johnny went to lock it up with Rey but Rey ducked it and went behind Stamboli and then gave him a shot to the side of the head.
Rey Mysterio went for a springboard moonsault but Johnny the Bull caught him and then rammed him into the corner into a tree of woe position. Johnny moved back to the center of the ring.
And charged at Rey but Rey lifted himself up and Stamboli went charging into the steel ring post, shoulder first. Rey then nailed Johnny with a moonsault and then he pinned him for a two count.
Rey Mysterio gave Stamboli a drop kick to the legs and then he went to the ring apron and hopped into the ring with a springboard senton and then a pin for another two count.
Rey Mysterio knocked Johnny into the ropes and then he went for the 619 but Stamboli caught him and then gave him a back breaker. Stamboli lifted Rey up and went for a power bomb but Rey countered it into the west coast pop and a pin to pick up the win!
Brock Lesnar was shown looking at a TV set as the Undertaker was getting set up for an interview.
A number of WWE wrestlers were shown looking at Eddie Guerrero's low rider. Matt Hardy showed up and he brought Shannon Moore a gift, and it was a large picture of Matt. Matt told him to hold it dear to his heart and carry it everywhere especially this Sunday when Matt goes against Zach. John Heidenrich showed up and he was the guy we saw on RAW and he was trying to get a job with the WWE.
Hardy explained that Stephanie won't be the General Manager after No Mercy, but he took John's tape and said he'd pass it along. After John left, Matt tossed the tape in the trash.
Michael Cole asked the Undertaker what the rules are for a Biker Chain Match? Taker said the rules aren't complicated; there are no rules. Before anyone comes to a conclusion, they aren't going to be linked by a chain. Its old school... two guys are fighting and the first person who gets to the chain that will somehow be suspended above the ring can use the chain to his liking. It's plain and simple, get the chain and beat the opponent's skull in. Taker said that a chain itself isn't dangerous. The person swinging the chain is what makes it dangerous and this part of this match is strictly for his entertainment because right now and more so than anytime in his career, he is more ready than all the years he's been in this profession, he is more ready to be the WWE Champion, mentally and physically. He has dedicated himself this year to get back to being the WWE Champion and by hook or by crook, that's what's going to happen.
Cole brought up Stephanie and Vince and Taker said that he hopes for all the years that he's been here that she takes Vince and beats him. But as resourceful as Stephanie is, Vince is all the more evil so he has a feeling it's going to be a long night for Stephanie. As Taker was talking, Brock stormed onto the scene with a chain wrapped around his wrist and he beat the hell out of the Undertaker. Brock tied the chain around the Undertaker's neck and then dragged him through the backstage area.
Brock Lesnar pulled the Undertaker out into the arena and beat up on him with the chain around his neck.
The Undertaker attempted to battle back on Brock Lesnar but with the chain around his neck, Brock kept the advantage by dominating the Deadman. Brock used the chain as a noose on the ring ropes to attempt to hang the Undertaker and Taker's face was turning red and purple as Brock choked him out with the chain.
Taker eventually fought back with a couple big boots to knock Brock Lesnar down. Brock went for the F5 on the Undertaker but the Undertaker wrapped the rest of the chain around Brock's neck to stop him. Taker eventually planted Brock Lesnar with a vicious choke slam and then he pulled the chain off his own throat and went to whip Brock Lesnar with it but Brock bailed out of the ring and took off.
This Sunday night at No Mercy, the Undertaker faces Brock Lesnar for the WWE Heavyweight Championship in a "Biker Chain Match!"
what a bummer! Thats ok..
