calls Sean O'Haire a special guy. Vince McMahon then comes out. Vince says
there will be a change tonight on Smackdown. Vince offers Zack Gowen a WWE
contract, then Mr. America comes out. McMahon talks about respect. McMahon
tells Zack Gowen that his hero, Mr. America, can't give him a contract with
the WWE. McMahon announces Mr. America v.s. Vince McMahon in an arm
wrestling match next week on Smackdown, if America wins then Zack Gowen gets
a WWE contract. Mr. America accepts the challenge, and calls McMahon an
*******. McMahon changed his mind, he says it'll be McMahon v.s. Gowen in an
arm wrestling match next week. McMahon says it's a 1 legged man in an ***
kicking contest. Mr. America screwed up, saying that McMahon doesn't have a
chance with all the Hulkamaniacs behind Zack Gowen.
Undertaker vs Chuck Palumbo
FBI came out and interfered in the match, but Undertaker beat Palumbo with a
chokeslam. FBI tried to assault Taker with a chair, but Taker beat the hell
out of them.
Winner: The Undertaker
A Freddie Blassie tribute video played. It's announced next week it'll be
Big Show challenging Brock Lesnar for the World Title.
Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri vs. The Basham Brothers
Eddie & Tajiri came out to a big pop in Eddie's low rider for a Non-Title
match. Eddie is stomping away on a Basham brother, and gets a pop, followed
by a suplex. The crowd is booing the security because they took away a beach
ball from the crowd. Great tag team work from Eddie & Tajiri in this match.
There's a huge "EDDIE! EDDIE!" chant going on. Eddie is being hung upside
down in the corner of the ring; and the Basham Brothers are working on
Eddie's neck on the outside. Tajiri with some stiff kicks. Facebuster by
Tajiri. Eddie Guerrero hits the frogsplash, a kick to the face does it!
Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri win the match!
Winners: Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri
Eddie & Tajiri leave in the low rider. A Kurt Angle Returns promo is then
shown.
Kurt Angle comes out to a BIG pop. Kurt said he's glad to be back, and wants
the music to play again so he could hear "YOU SUCK!". Angle says in the
hospital, he made a friend, but before he says the name, Big Show's music
hits and he comes to the ring. The crowd is cheering "BIG SHOW SUCKS!". Big
Show says after he beats Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship, he'll give
Kurt Angle a title shot, and he'll put him in the hospital again. Angle
talks about winning the Gold Medal and competing at Wrestlemania with a
broken neck. Brock Lesnar comes out and confronts Big Show & Kurt Angle in
the ring. Lesnar says if Angle wants a shot at the title, after he beats Big
Show next week, it's on. Angle says it was Lesnar who called him in the
hospital to see how he was. Lesnar & Angle shake hands.
Chris Benoit vs. John Cena
John Cena defeated Chris Benoit, and Rhyno tried to help, but he accidently
hit Benoit. The highlight of the match was a suplex by Benoit, which knocked
out the ref and Rhyno coming down to ringside.
Winner: John Cena
Jamie Noble & Nidia vs. Rikishi & Torrie Wilson
Torrie & Rikishi pick up the win after a neck breaker by Torrie on Nidia.
Torrie & Rikishi dance after the match.
Winners: Torrie Wilson & Rikishi
After the match, free Undertaker t-shirts were thrown out to the crowd.
Stephanie McMahon is backstage with Vince, and Vince announces Sable as
Steph's new assistant.
Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy
Rey Mysterio defeated Matt Hardy to perhaps the biggest pop of the night,
and he captures the Cruiser Weight Title. Mysterio got the win via a rollup
type of move. Mysterio celebrates in the ring after the win, and Hardy got
the hell out of the way. They then show Rey's wife & kids.
Winner: Rey Mysterio wins the Cruiser Weight Title.
Credit: Calvin Martin of LorsOfPain.net