Smackdown! opened up with a video highlighting the Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle feud, and these two men will go at it one on one in a two out of three falls match to determine the better wrestler! The fireworks then went off in the arena for the start of Smackdown! as Michael Cole and Tazz welcomed us to the show!
The music of the United States Champion, Booker T hit in the arena as he made his way to the ring. Booker got on the microphone and said that it seems as if everywhere he goes, people go out of their way to chant Cena, but he says, last week, down 1-0 against Cena, and look what happened. They showed footage from last weeks Smackdown! when Booker evened the series at one win a piece. Booker said it didn�t stop there, this past weekend, in Australia; Booker defeated Cena with a rollup and a handful of tights to go up two to one. Booker said he is getting ready to wrap this thing up, but he is really excited that he has his own rap. �The names Booker T, I�m having fun, I�m gonna beat John Cena 3-1. When you see me walking, you better pucker, so you can kiss my ass, now can you dig that sucka?!� The music of Rey Mysterio then hit in the arena as he made his way out to the ring. Rey got on the mic and asked if Booker had a match tonight? Booker said he didn�t come here to wrestle. Rey said he wants Spike Dudley for the Cruiserweight Title right here and right now, so if you don�t wanna wrestle, shut your mouth and get out of this ring! Booker said that Rey missed a sign in the back, if he wants to talk to Booker he has to be this big. Rey said he knows how annoyed Booker is about the Cena chants, maybe he should hear a new chant. Rey then led the crowd in chanting �619�. If these people wanna see the 619, Rey has no choice but to give it to them! The music of Kenzo Suzuki then hit in the arena as he made his way out. He said that 619 in an American area code, but you are not American! That means you are a liar! Liar, liar, pants on fire! That makes Kenzo mad, because, Kenzo Suzuki loves America! Kenzo said he has a big smile like Tom Cruise. Kenzo then smiled and Rob Van Dam attacked him from behind and then him to the ring and Dupree then attacked RVD and Rey made the save and all hell is breaking loose. RVD and Rey sent the heels to the outside and then Theodore Long made his way out. Long said that is obvious that all these playas wanna fight, so we are going to have a six man tag match right now! Booker T seems like you don�t wanna fight, but you got no choice because it�s going to be Kenzo Suzuki, Rene Dupree and Booker T against Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam and John Cena! The music of Cena then hit in the arena and Long called for a referee to come out. John Cena made his way to the ring, and Booker T did not look too happy!
Six Man Tag Team Match
Booker T, Rene Dupree and Kenzo Suzuki vs.
Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam and John Cena
Kenzo and John Cena are in the ring and Cena knocked Suzuki down and then gave him a side walk slam. Cena went for the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but was distracted by Booker and Kenzo attacked him from behind and tagged in Booker who was in street clothes.
John Cena gave Dupree and back body drop and then came off the ropes with a double axe handle and made the tag to RVD. RVD went to work on Dupree with some shots to the body and then gave him a scoop slam and the tornado leg drop for two. Dupree scored with a thumb to the eye and then sent him to the buckle. RVD fought back with rights and then some shoulder thrusts in the corner, but Dupree took him down and made the tag to Kenzo. Suzuki took RVD down with a clothesline and then made the cover but it was broken by Mysterio.
Kenzo tagged in Booker, and Booker scored with a side heel kick on RVD and made the cover for two, and Cena made the save. Dupree tagged back in and he locked in a rear naked choke on RVD on the mat. RVD fought back with a kick to the head and then rolled to the corner and made the tag to Rey. Rey came in with a senton on Dupree and then sent Kenzo outside and then scored with a springboard cross body and then a bulldog on Dupree for two. Rey charged at Dupree, but Dupree knocked him down with a big boot and then did the French Tickler.
Rey fought back with a huricanrana which sent Dupree into the ropes and then Mysterio mocked Dupree and Booker came in and knocked Rey down. Cena then came inside and took Booker to the outside and then RVD went up top and hit the Five Star on Dupree and then gave Kenzo a spinning heel kick. RVD hit a plancha onto Kenzo on the outside and then Rey hit the 619 on Dupree and Dropped the Dime to pick up the win!
Winners - Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam and John Cena
The Eddie-Angle Rivalry: Footage was shown from WrestleMania XX when Eddie Guerrero was able to pick up a victory over Kurt Angle with a sneaky rollup.
Backstage: Theodore Long was shown backstage with Paul Heyman and Long wanted to talk to Heidenreich. Long said he is holding Heyman responsible for Heidenreich�s actions and he is fining Heidenreich $5,000 and if Heidenreich doesn�t have the money then Heyman will have to pay it, and if Heyman doesn�t want this on a regular basis, he better get Heidenreich under control. Heyman said Heidenreich is unpredictable and unstable.
Last week: Footage was shown from last week with Chavo Guerrero being knocked out after a Shooting Star Press from Billy Kidman. Footage was then shown with Chavo knocked out in the ring. Chavo suffered a severe concussion and doctors are still evaluating Chavo Guerrero.
Backstage: Jamie Noble came up to Kidman and he wants to know how he can show his face around here. Kidman said Chavo got hurt from one of the most dangerous moves in wrestling. Jamie said that Chavo�s career might be over, and it�s your entire fault. Kidman then stood staring and London said he is just trying to get into his head.
Carlito Caribbean Cool is coming: The promo for Carlito Caribbean Cool was aired from last week where he ate some apples and spat in the face of the market vendor.
Non Title Match
The Full Blooded Italians vs. Paul London and Billy Kidman (c)
The music of the WWE Tag Team Champions hit in the arena as Billy Kidman and Paul London made their way to the ring for this Non Title Match against Johnny Stamboli and Nunzio, the Full Blooded Italians. Footage was shown with the FBI talking about the Shooting Star Press.
London and Nunzio locked up and they traded some basics which resulted in London hitting the dropsault to knock Nunzio down. London went up top and hit a kick to the back of the neck to send Nunzio to the outside.
London held to ropes open for Nunzio and he came back inside and Nunzio hit a cheap shot and all four men came inside and a shoving match ensued. London and Nunzio locked up and Nunzio took control with a snapmare and leg drop for two and then tagged in the Bull who hit a back body drop. Stamboli hit a knee to the face and made the cover for two. London fought back but Stamboli gave him a military press slam and tagged in Nunzio.
London gave Nunzio a back body drop and tagged in Kidman who hit a cross body and then a pair of clotheslines. Kidman knocked the Bull of the apron and then gave Nunzio a headscissors and then scored with a modified neck breaker but Stamboli broke it up and then Paul London hit a plancha to the outside on the Bull and Kidman made the cover on Nunzio for two.
Kidman then scored with a standing dropkick and dragged Nunzio to the corner and went for the Shooting Star, but he had second thoughts. London was screaming at him to hit it and then he tagged in London and walked to the outside of the ring and he looks like he has lost his confidence. Nunzio then hit a backslide on London to get the win!
Winners - The Full Blooded Italians
The Aftermath: Kidman looked very dejected and he apologized to London and then walked to the back leaving London alone in the ring. Heidenreich then came out of nowhere and took London down with a huge clothesline and then catapulted London to the ropes, and London landed on Heidenreich�s knees. Heidenreich then hit an inverted shoulder breaker and then picked up London and scored with another one. Heidenreich then set his sights on Michael Cole and Cole got out of the way, fast. Heidenreich got back inside the ring and tossed London to the outside. Paul Heyman then came running out and told Heidenreich to stop. Heidenreich screamed at Heyman as Heyman tried to calm the big man down.
The Big Show Returns: A promo was shown for the Big Show and he will be returning to Smackdown! soon.
Backstage: Theodore Long was backstage with Brian Hebner, and he wants Hebner to go find Heyman and tell him that he will not allow Heidenreich to run rampant. Torrie Wilson was then shown and she said she is nervous about the Big Show coming back after he overturned her car and threatened to throw her off a ledge. Long said that Big Show has been undergoing anger management therapy, and Long said everything will be ok, and you can�t go wrong, with Theodore R. Long.
Orlando Jordan vs. Charlie Haas
The music of the WWE Champion, John Bradshaw Layfield, hit in the arena as the limo pulled onto the stage and Orlando Jordan will be in action here and JBL no longer has the halo or back brace, and he will be joining Cole and Tazz for commentary and Jordan will be going one on one with Charlie Haas who was accompanied by Miss Jackie!
Jordan and Haas locked up and Haas locked in a waist lock and took Jordan down and locked in a front face lock and owned Jordan on the mat with his amateur skills. Jordan fought back and tried to remove the turnbuckle pad and then kicked Haas in the mid section and choked him on the ropes.
Jordan went up top and went for a cross body but Haas moved. Haas then knocked Orlando down with some right hands and then gave him an exploder suplex for two. Haas then came off with a cross body of his own and went for a German but Orlando held the top rope and removed the turnbuckle pad and sent Haas into the exposed steel!
Orlando Jordan hit a modified neck breaker and then covered Haas to pick up the impressive victory!
Winner - Orlando Jordan
The Aftermath: John Bradshaw Layfield hot in the ring and removed his jacket and Orlando trapped Miss Jackie in the corner. JBL then hit a Clothesline From Hell on Haas and then grinned and hugged Orlando.
Republican National Convention: Ivory was sown at the National Convention with Linda McMahon and the Big Show, and Linda said that they are there to get more young people to exercise their right to vote. Big Show�s hair is longer now, and he said that he draws a lot of attention and he is able to tell people to get out there and vote, its how you let your leaders know what you want done. Two Million More in 2004.
Smackdown! Down Under: Footage was shown from the shows in Australia over the weekend with Cena commentating on how great the Aussie fans are. RVD was then shown entertaining the fans and Haas was shown at an autograph signing.
The Dudley Boyz vs. Hardcore Holly and Billy Gunn
The music of the Dudley Boyz hit in the arena as Bubba Ray and D-Von made their way out with Cruiserweight Champion, Spike, for tag team action against Billy Gunn and Hardcore Holly!
Spike slapped Hardcore Holly and ran to the outside and then all four men went at it and Gunn took D-Von down with a shoulder block and then Gunn hit a hip toss into the neck breaker. Gunn then went for the Fameasser, but Bubba grabbed him from the outside and D-Von followed up with a clothesline.
Bubba was tagged in and scored with a clothesline for two and then went to work on Gunn with right hands and elbow drops and Hardcore Holly came in to try and get a piece of the Dudley�s. D-Von was tagged in and hit an elbow for two and then tagged Bubba back inside but Gunn fought back and made the tag to Holly. Holly went to work on both Dudley�s with right and lefts and then sent Bubba into D-Von in the corner and hit a power slam on Bubba for two. Bubba fought back with a spinebuster for a two count.
Hardcore Holly went to the top and came off with a bulldog but D-Von distracted the referee and then Spike came in and hit Holly in the back of the head with the Cruiserweight Title and Bubba covered him to pick up the win!
Winners - The Dudley Boyz
The Eddie-Angle Rivalry: Footage was shown from SummerSlam when Angle was able to defeat Eddie Guerrero with the Ankle Lock and tonight will be the rubber match to decide who the best wrestler is, best out of three falls!
Carlito Caribbean Cool: Another promo was aired and he said that these people disgust him; they are not cool like him. He then took someone�s cell phone and the guy asked him what he is doing and Carlito said �Can�t you see I�m on the phone?� He said he needs to call everyone in the WWE to warn them that Carlito Caribbean Cool is on his way.
Next on Smackdown!: Eddie and Angle were shown on a split screen walking down the halls and their match is coming up next!
Smackdown! Throwback: Footage was shown when the Big Show took on Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship and Brock gave Show a superplex from the top rope and collapsed the ring!
Best Out Of Three Falls
Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero
The music of Kurt Angle hit in the arena as he made his way out to the ring for the rubber match in this epic rivalry against Eddie Guerrero and this match will be Best of Three Falls! Eddie then made his way out in his low rider and this match promises to be one of the best of the year.
Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero locked it up and Eddie went for the leg of Angle and then gave him a fireman�s carry. Angle locked in a front face lock and backed Eddie to the corner and gave a clean break. They locked up again and Angle took Eddie down with a waist lock but Eddie escaped. They locked up in a test of strength and Angle took Eddie down to his knees but Eddie came back and gave Angle a drop tope hold.
Kurt Angle locked in a side headlock but Eddie fought out with a top wrist lock but Angle took Eddie down by the hair. They locked up again and Eddie sent Angle to the ropes and Angle came back with a shoulder block and then Eddie came back with a side headlock takedown. Angle went to escape with a top wrist lock and again Angle took Eddie down by the hair and then Eddie complained to the referee. Another lock up and this time they went right into a top wrist lock and Eddie pulled the singlet of Angle, giving Angle some of his own medicine. Eddie then kept grabbing the singlet, and Eddie wouldn�t let go and Angle was getting frustrated and took his straps down.
Another lock up and Kurt kicked Eddie in the gut and then scored with a right hand and sent Eddie to the ropes but Eddie went for a sunset flip and he pulled down the trunks of Angle, and Angle started walking away from the match as Eddie went and laid down on the top turnbuckle, and Eddie is getting in Angle�s head right here on Smackdown! Angle slowly made his way back inside and he charged at Eddie but was hit with a pair of arm drags. Eddie then locked in a waist lock and Angle scored with a blatant low blow behind the referee�s back. Angle then went to work on Eddie with right hands as Eddie was on his knees, but Eddie came back with rights of his own and kicked Angle right in the balls in front of the referee and he disqualified Eddie Guerrero! Kurt Angle was then shown on the mat in pain, but then showed a slight smile, as he knows he has gotten the better of Eddie Guerrero.
Winner of the First Fall: Kurt Angle by DQ
Back on Smackdown and Eddie is given a back body drop and then a belly to belly suplex. Angle had a cocky look on his face and then gave Eddie a series of right hands and then delivered a vertical suplex for two. Kurt locked in a reverse bear hug on the mat but Eddie fought out with elbows to the side of the head and then gave a belly to belly suplex and then went to work with rights. Eddie was then caught by another belly to belly by Angle for two. Angle gave Eddie a back breaker for another two count and then drove his knee into the back of Eddie while pulling back on the head of Eddie. Kurt then locked in a rear naked choke, as we go back to a standing position and Eddie whipped Angle to the corner and charged in, but Angle moved and delivered a German suplex. Angle gave Eddie a second, and then a third German suplex and then went for the Angle Slam, but Eddie reversed into a rollup for a win!
Winner of Second Fall: Eddie Guerrero
Eddie then rolled to the outside of the ring for a break, and when we come back, it will be the third and deciding fall!
Back on Smackdown, and Angle has a waist lock on Eddie on the mat. Eddie fought to his feet and gave some back elbows, but Kurt went to work with some clubbing shots. Angle went for the Angle slam, but Eddie countered into a headscissors. Both men are down as the referee begins the count. Angle scored with a right, and Eddie began to fire up. Eddie came back with some right hands of his own and knocked Angle down. Eddie then scored with a headscissors and then kicked Eddie in the gut and went for a suplex, but Angle countered into a German. Angle went for the Angle Slam, and Eddie again countered, this time into a DDT. Eddie went to the top rope and Angle got up and gave Eddie and arm drag from the second rope and made the cover, but Eddie got his foot on the bottom rope.
Angle kicked Eddie in the gut and this time he scored with the Angle Slam and he hooked the leg but Eddie kicked out! Angle then locked in the Ankle Lock, but Eddie made it to the ropes. Angle went for a German, but Eddie countered into a drop toe hold and sent Angle into the middle buckle. Eddie then hit the Three Amigo�s and then went up to the top rope and Luther Reigns came running down and Eddie knocked him off the apron and then went back to the top rope and came off with the Frog Splash, but Kurt rolled out of the way! Angle hit another Angle Slam on Eddie and then pulled down his straps and locked in the Ankle Lock in the middle of the ring. Eddie crawled towards the ropes, but Angle pulled him back, and then Eddie countered, but Angle went right into the referee to knock him down. Eddie then launched himself over the top onto Luther Reigns and then grabbed a steel chair. Eddie drove it into the ribs of Angle and then hit him across the back with it.
Luther came inside and he was hit with the chair, and the referee began to stir, so Eddie laid down and put the chair next to Angle, and Angle picked it up and the referee was about to disqualify Kurt! Angle threw the chair outside and Eddie was laughing and then Luther hit Eddie with the chair from the outside and Kurt locked in the Ankle Lock on Eddie and Eddie was forced to tap out!
Winner - Kurt Angle
The Aftermath: Kurt Angle celebrated his victory and made his way to the back. Eddie was left in the ring and Luther attacked him from behind and gave Eddie a modified swinging neck breaker, and Angle didn�t seem to like what he was seeing from Luther Reigns. Angle looked confused as Luther had a huge smile as Smackdown! went off the air!
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