Chazz
07-15-2004, 09:40 PM
WWE SMACKDOWN
FROM PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER
JULY 15, 2004
A video promo runs with "My Sacrifice" by Creed playing. It is a video highlighting the rivalry between Eddie Giererro and Booker T. We clips from their last encounter at The Great American Bash, where Eddie hit the Frog Splash to retain his WWE Championship. The song comes to an end and then a message pops up on the screen reading, "Eddie Guererro vs. Booker T for the WWE Championship........Tonight!". Fans let out a huge pop after seeing the message.
Opening video rolls and the Smackdown theme music hits the PA as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to another edition of Smackdown, live from Porvidence, Rhode Island. Cole and Tazz immediately hype the main event for tonight, with Tazz saying that we could crown a new, WWE Champion right here in Providence. Tazz and Cole are excited about the main event. They also talk about the Cruiserweight tournament, which is in full swing. Tazz reminds us all that the winner becomes the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight title. They talk about Kurt Angle and JBL, as both men accepted challenges from there respective adversaries, John Cena and The Undertaker.
Teddy Long's music hits and out walks the General Manager of Smackdown, with the beautiful and freakin hot Dawn Marie. Crowd levels the two with a ton of heat, but both Teddy and Dawn are all smiles. Teddy has a mic in hand as he gets into the ring and prepars to address the public. Teddy says that he is excited about tonight........because tonight Providence is gonna get a real treat..............as Eddie Guererro will defend his WWE Championship against Booker T. Fans pop for this. Teddy says that Smackdown is showing why it is the number one show for the WWE............and for all of wrestling. Teddy brings up the fact that the Cruiserweight tournament is in full swing, and judging by the fans response...........it is a hit! Teddy says you won't see the Cruiser's on Raw..............Teddy Long, not Eric Bischoff..........has the Cruiser's. Which brings Teddy to SummerSlam. Teddy says that Eric has really become desperate, because this past Monday night, Eric signed a match between HHH and Bret Hart. Now.............Teddy says that Eric is trying to salvage his show by using his old tricks again. See, Teddy says that when Eric ran WCW, Eric brought in established superstars who were past there prime. Eric payed these guys big money, and in return............well.........we all know what happened. Now, Eric has decided to bring in Bret Hart........a man who had to leave wrestling because of a concussion..............a man who has not seen action inside a ring for quite some time............to wrestle a guy who is starting to age and is a shell of his former self............HHH. Wow! Is that the best you can do Eric? Folks, tonight..............for free..........I'm giving you a WWE Championship match! Next week.............for free...........I'm giving you a Buried Alive match! For SummerSlam, I have already signed a career vs. career match. Teddy Long has shown that he is going to lead the way and that Smackdown...........not Raw...........is the "flagship" of the WWE.
RVD's music hits and the fans explode out of there seats as "Mr. Thursday Night" walks out to a thunderous pop. He has stitches in his forehead from the beating he took last week at the hands of Matt Morgan. He walks down to the ring and calls for a mic. An "RVD" chant breaks out. Rob says that since Teddy is making matches, Rob wants Teddy to give him a match against Renee Dupree. Rob says that he wanted Morgan, but he knows that Morgan is just the "muscle" for Team Heyman. Dupree is the one he wants. Teddy says that Rob is a funny guy. First of all, RVD interrupts Teddy, and then RVD comes out here and demands a match? Teddy says Rob is smoking too much pot or something, because Teddy Long does not answer to anyone's demands. Rob says that the fans want to see this match happen, and the fans pop huge after he says this. Rob thought that Long was all about giving the people the matches they want to see. Maybe Rob was wrong. Teddy now is caught, and he knows it. Teddy asks the fans if they would want to see RVD vs. Renee Dupree? The fans pop even louder in a resounding "Yes!". Teddy says alright...........next week.............it will be RVD vs....................
Team Heyman's music hits and out walks Paul Heyman and Renee Dupree, and Paul has a mic in hand. Paul says that GM Long needs to not make this match, as Dupree is still healing from there battle at the Bash. Long says that the fans want it, so he is gonna give it to them. Long then adds that this is also a message to Eric Bischoff, in that Smackdown is the superiior brand. Paul says he understands that, but Dupree is not healthy. RVD jumps in and says that Dupree just doesn't want to get his ass kicked again by Rob....Van........Dam! Dupree grabs the mic and says that he will not be talked to like that. Dupree yells at Long that the match is accepted by him and that he will beat the hell out of RVD next week. Dupree storms off the stage with Heyman following. Rob smiles at Long and exits the ring. Long ends the segment by telling the fans that tonight will be a night to remember.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Paul Heyman and Renee Dupree are in there dressing room. Paul wants to know what is wrong with Dupree? Renee says that he will not be talked to like that and that he isn't afraid of RVD. Paul says that he was only looking out for Renee. Dupree says he knows, but he had to accept the challenge or else everyone would think him a coward. Dupree says that he will show the wrold that he is for real, and that RVD made a huge mistake! Renee walks out as Paul starts to smile. "Now.......you are beginning to understand." he says to himself.
Match#1
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Nunzio
Brian Christopher makes his way out as he will join Tazz and Cole and do guest commentary. Scotty comes out and immediately acknowledges BC. Brian acts like he doesn't see Scotty, and continues talking with Tazz and Cole. Action starts as both tie up, and trade various technical moves with neither man gaining the advantage. They tie up again, and Scotty gets Nunzio in an armbar. Nunzio quickly rolls out of it and reverses the hold. Scotty flips out of it and again locks the hold on. Nunzio takes Scotty down with the armdrag takedown and assumes control of the match. Nunzio tightems his grip on Scotty's arm, but Scotty manages to punch out of the hold. He whips Nunzio into the ropes, and Nunzio takes Scotty down with a body block. Snap suplex followed by a bulldog and Nunzio covers for a two count. Nunzio hits a fireman's carry and goes up top for a leg drop, but Scotty moves sending Nunzio down to the mat. Scotty up and he nails Nunzio with a bulldog, and gets that look in his eyes as the crowd comes to life and Scotty goes crazy. W...........O.............R............M.......... and Scotty hits the worm. Christopher looks on unimpressed by the move. Scotty covers but Nunzio gets a foot on the ropes. Scotty up and nails a scoop slam. Scotty goes up top, but Nunzio comes to, climbs the turnbuckle, and hits a suple from the top turnbuckle. He flips over and pins Scotty.
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Winner: No Contest.
Cole and Tazz wonder what GM Teddy Long will do because there wasn't an official winner of the contest.
We go to the back as Chavo Guererro is in his dressing room admiring his US title. Eddie Guererro walks in and Chavo looks like he is ready to fight, but Eddie tells Chavo he isn't here to fight. Eddie says that he came in here to tell Chavo that he is proud of what Chavo did. Chavo became the US Champion, and he beat two men to earn it. Eddie says that even though he and Chavo are at odds with one another, that doesn't mean that he isn't proud of him. Eddie sticks out his hand, and Chavo shakes it. Eddie goes to turn and Chavo pulls him back and tells his Uncle thanks! Eddie seems shocked by it but tells Chavo he is welcome. Chavo wishes Eddie luck tonight, and Eddie does the same.
Teddy Long is in his office as a knock is heard on his door. It is a tech guy with a video tape. Long thanks the tech guy, and then Dawn asks what the tape is. Teddy says it is a tape of the Scotty/Nunzio match. Teddy says he is going to watch it and see who should claim the win. Dawn asks why Teddy just doesn't have them fight next week. Teddy says that that isn't fair to the others in the tournament, so a winner must be found. Teddy will look at all the evidence and make his decision later.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Rikishi catches up with Scotty in the back, and Kish tells him what Long is doing. Scotty can't believe that his tournament survival will come down to Teddy. Kish tells Scotty what Lynn did to Christopher, and that brings a smile to his face.
Match#2
Cruiserweight tournament (Winner's bracket)
Shannon Moore vs. Paul London
Cole informs us that Teddy Long has issued a statement that nobody is to interfere in any of the Cruiserweight tournament matches for the rest of the evening, without suffering some severe reprocussions. Moore takes the early advantage on London by hitting some nice high-flying moves. Moore goes up top for a flying clothesline, but London connects with a dropkick, beautifully planted on Moore's face. London springboards off the ropes and hits a moonsault. He covers but gets a two count. London then starts to ground Moore, as he applies a reverse chin lock. Moore fights out of it, but London manages to connect with a stiff clothesline on Moore. London hits a head-scissors takedown and follows that with a leg drop across the throat of Moore. Cover by London gets a two. London goes up top, but Moore comes to and springboards off the ropes and hits an enziguri on London, sending London down hard to the floor. Moore climbs the turnbuckle and comes off with a double axe-handle, but London moves at the last second and Moore connects with the guardrail. London manages to get Moore's body in the ring to stop the count out. London goes up top and looks for the 450 splash, but Moore gets his knees up just in time. Both men down, but Moore starts to come to while London is still down. Moore goes over to London, and suddenly London comes to life and rolls up Moore and gets the pinfall for the win. Moore can't believe it, as London slides out of the ring.
Winner: Paul London.
Matt Morgan comes through the crowd and gets behind Moore. Moore turns around and Morgan connects with the big boot. London comes in and starts to whail on Morgan, but the big man just shoves him down. Morgan picks London up by the throat and chokes him. Morgan releases the hold and turns his attention to Moore. He sets Moore up, and hits a Jacknife powerbomb! He turns to London and hits one on him as well. Morgan looks at the carnage as the fans boo him relentlessly. Paul Heyman comes out and applauds his big man's efforts. Morgan leaves the ring as EMT's tend to London and Moore.
Booker T is shown arriving to the arena, and he heads for his dressing room. He tells a backstage guy that he doesn't want to be disturbed. The guy says he will tell Teddy.
JBL's music hits, and out walks the man who next week will face Undertaker in a Buried Alive match. JBL walks to the ring tonight, and has a mic in hand. The fans boo the Texan, and a "Bradshaw Suck's" chant starts up. JBL says that all week long, people have been telling him that he is crazy. Crazy for starting a feud with a guy like The Undertaker. Crazy for punking Taker out. Crazy for fighting him. And......even more crazier............accepting Taker's challenge for a Buried Alive match. Well, I don't look at it that way. See, JBL was put in a casket at The Great American Bash, and JBL says that that moment feuled him to hate Taker so much, that he was willing to do whatever it took to get his hands on Taker. So, JBL is gonna come to Smackdown next week, and he will beat Taker in a match that Taker himself has asked for. JBL reminds us that the last time Taker fought in a Buried Alive match, he lost it to Vince McMahon. So, JBL thinks that Taker to look at his track record recently in Buried Alive matches, because JBL has and it aint so good for Taker.
BONG!...........................BONG!............. ...........and The Undertaker is shown on the Titantron as the fans go nuts. Taker is standing in a graveyard next to a dug up plot, with a shovel in hand. Taker says that he wants JBL to see what awaits him come next week, when he buries JBL alive! Taker starts to shovel some dirt in, and a camera from inside the plot shows us a view of what it will be like. JBL looks a little frightened as Taker stops shoveling and smiles at the camera. He tells JBL that yes, he does know what it feels like to be buried alive............but JBL doesn't! When the dirt falls, and you start to suffocate..............you realize that the end is near. Of course, Vince, Kane and Stone Cold all thought that to.............but the Deadman can't die! But.....JBL can! Taker starts shoveling some more dirt and JBL gets out of the ring and heads up the ramp. He looks up at the Titantron to see the dirt falling in the plot and his face is white as a ghost.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Match#3
United States Championship
Chavo Guererro(c) vs. Rikishi
Chavo tries to match strength with Kish, but the big man is too strong for him. Kish hits a scoop slam and then goes for a leg drop, but Chavo scurries out of the ring before Kish can get started. Chavo takes his time on the outside, and slides back into the ring at the seven count. Chavo slaps Kish in the face, but Kish nails a samoan chop to the throat of Chavo. He whips Chavo into the ropes and nails a sidewalk slam. Kish covers Chavo and gets a two count. Kish whips Chavo into the corner. Kish drives his backside into Chavo and Chavo falls down in the corner in perfect position for the stinkface. Kish does his usual taunt and calls for the stinkface. He connects with it and the fans are lovin it. Chavo crawls to the outside and tries to get the taste out of his mouth. Kish goes outside and grabs Chavo and throws him back in to the ring. Kish slides in and goes after Chavo, who is sliding to a corner begging Kish to back off. Kish gets close to Chavo, and Chavo rakes the eyes of Kish. Chop block by Chavo sends the big Samoan down. Chavo starts to work the right leg of Kish. He wraps Kish's legs around the ringpost and drives the right leg of Kish into the post. Chavo feeling very confident, as he taunts the crowd. Chavo back in the ring, but Kish gets in a small package.
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Winner and still US Champion: Chavo Guererro
Kurt Angle walks into Teddy Long's office, as Teddy is now speaking with the ref who called the match between Scotty and Nunzio. Teddy thanks the ref and the ref leaves. Kurt says that he is sorry to bother Teddy. Teddy says there is no need for apologies because Kurt is always welcomed in Teddy's office. Kurt says that he has been thinking all week about the career vs. career match at SummerSlam. Teddy says he can't wait for Kurt to end Cena's career, and that SummerSlam can't get here soon enough. Kurt says that he is having some doubts about the match. Teddy seems shocked and asks Kurt that this is what they have been waiting for. Teddy says he gave Kurt specific orders to rid Smackdown and the WWE of Cena. Kurt says he knows that..........but............Kurt says he doesn't want his career on the line. What Kurt is saying is that he wants to face Cena at SummerSlam, but he wants the stip taken away. Teddy is flabbergasted by this, and doesn't know what to say. Kurt says he has a reason. But......Kurt says he and Teddy need privacy, and Kurt motions at the cameraman. Teddy says he understands and tells the cameraman to leave.
Josh Matthews is standing with Paul Heyman and Miss Jackie in the backstage interview area. Josh says that Paul Heyman has an announcement to make. Paul takes the mic and says that as eevryone already knows, Miss Jackie is the first female client that he has ever taken under his wing. Miss Jackie has entrusted him to handle her career. Well, she has been with him for a little over a month, and already he has signed a deal with Playboy for Miss Jackie to do a spread for the mag. The fans, the male ones, pop big time for this, as Miss Jackie looks on with a big smile. Paul says that he and Mr. Hugh Hefner have been in talks for the past two weeks, and that this past Monday, they came to an agreement. Paul says that Miss Jackie is the, #1, Smackdown diva! He starts to say something else, but stops. The camera pans out and Charlie Haas and Rico walk into view. Jackie says that she told them that Paul would do more for than they could, and that now she is THE diva in the WWE. Rico thinks a minute and says that he wonders what Jackie had to do in order for Paul to help her. Paul is offended by this, but Rico grabs him and tells him to shut-up. Rico looks at Jackie and tells her that at least he and Charlie respected her. Rico says that he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of Team Heyman was running a train on her. Jackie is hurt and offended, but Rico doesn't stop there. He tells her that he and Charlie were gentlemen to her.....but not anymore. He tells her and Heyman to inform The Dudley's that they are coming for them. He let's go of Heyman and stares a hole through Jackie. Charlie let's out a grin and acts like he is gonna hit Heyman, who covers away. Charlie laughs and he and Rico walk off.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Kurt and Teddy are walking out of Teddy's office. Teddy says he likes the way Kurt thinks, and Kurt smiles and says he figured Teddy would like his idea. All of a sudden, we hear a voices yelling down the hall, as Teddy looks down the hall and sees Mark Jindrak and Billy Gunn going at it. Backstage personnel are trying to break the two apart, but it is not working. Teddy runs down to where the melee is happening, and finally gets Jindrak away from Gunn, who is being held at bay by the backstage people. Teddy says that if they want to fight then that is what they will get. Next week....it will be Mark Jindrak vs. Billy Gunn...........one-on-one. Teddy asks Billy if he is happy, and Billy smiles and tells Jindrak he will see him next week.
Match#4
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Funaki vs. Akio
One man will be out of the tournament, and both men come out aggressive. Akio chops on Funaki, then whips him into the ropes and hits a nice karate kick to the gut. Funaki hunched over as Akio nails a swinging neckbreaker. Akio up top and he connects with a missle dropkick. Karate chops to the gut of Funaki, and then one lands right in the throat. Bridge by Akio gets a two count. Akio whips Funaki into the ropes, but Funaki comes off with a flying elbow that connects. Smackdown's number one announcer takes control with a variety of high spots. Cover by Funaki gets a 2.5 count. Sakoda on the ring apron, but Funaki takes his legs out from under neath him with a baseball slide, and Sakoda's face hits the canvas and he falls to the floor. Funaki turns, and Akio goes for a spinning heel kick, but Funaki catches him and nails a modified powerbomb into a pin.
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1........2.......3........4........5.........6.... ....7.......8.........Funaki gets himself together and manages to get back into the ring. Akio wastes no time and covers him, but only gets a two count. Akio up and he hooks Funaki for a ddt, but Funaki reverses it and lands a bridge, and covers Akio and gets the pinfall. Akio has been eliminated from the tournament.
Winner: Funaki
Sakoda gets in the ring and gives chase after Funaki, but Funaki gets out of the ring. Akio and Sakoda can't believe what just happened.
We see Teddy in his office with Scotty and Nunzio. He tells them that he has gone over all the evidence, and has spoken to the ref as well. Teddy says that he has to make a decision and declare a winner, because if he gave them anothe chance then it wouldn't be fair. So, in the interest of fairness, Teddy has made a decision, and declares that Nunzio is the winner. Scotty can't believe it, but before he can say anything, Teddy tells Nunzio to leave, which he does. Teddy looks at Scotty and tells him that he is gonna do something for Scotty. He says that Scotty will have a chance to make the Cruiserweight title match at SummerSlam.........a triple threat match! Scotty likes this. Teddy says that all Scotty has to do is win three matches.........one of whcih will start be next week. Teddy asks Scotty if he is interested, and without thinking, Scotty says yes. Teddy says good, and shakes Scotty's hand. Scotty then turns to leave, but turns around and asks Teddy who he will be facing next week. Teddy says he almost forgot, and apologizes. He looks at Scotty and tells him he will face...............Matt Morgan. Scotty looks a little worried, as Teddy pats him on the back and says he knows Scotty can handle Morgan.
John Cena is shown headed towards the arena, as it looks like the Doctor of Thuganomics is headed to the ring.
COMMERCIAL BREAK:
WE SEE A PROMO FOR PK'S RAW, LIVE ON SPIKE TV THIS MONDAY NIGHT.
"Word Life......this is basic thuganomics.." as John Cena walks out and Providence goes nuts for the Doctor. Cena gets into the ring and grabs a mic. Cena says that last week, he was a happy camper. Last week, Kurt Angle accepted his challenge...................but this week..............Kurt has decided that maybe he doesn't have the sack to follow through. Cena says he isn't afraid of Kurt, and that is why he made the challenge. Cena says he doesn't want to lose his career, but since Kurt has been so gung-ho about trying to do that, Cena says he felt he would make it easy for Kurt. Yet, even with Cena making the stip..........Kurt is baking out like a little bitch!
"Medal" hits and Kurt Angle walks out to the most heat of the night, and the usual "You Suck" chants. Kurt has a smile on his face, as he gets set to address Cena. Kurt says that Cena gave him no choice last week but to accept the challenge. Kurt says he has been racking his brain all week about the career match, and quite frankly.........nothing would please him more than to go to SummerSlam and put an end to John Cena. But.........Kurt says that he came to a realization this week that if he went into the match with the stip, he would beat Cena and end his career. And by doing that, Kurt came to realize that he would let Cena off easy. See, Kurt says he was hired to do a job, and that job was the complete annihilation of John Cena. Kurt says that he wouldn't be doing the job he was given by just beating Cena at SummerSlam and then ending his career like that. No......in fact.......Kurt says that he would see this as a failure.........and Kurt Angle never fails! So, Kurt says that there isn't going to be a career match at SummerSlam. Nope.......it will be a LAST..................MAN.................STANDING match between Kurt Angle and John Cena. Kurt tells Cena that he is gonna make him bleed. He is gonna be out to cripple his sorry ass. He is out for Cena's blood.
Cena has had enough and tells Kurt that if he wants his blood then come down to the ring and take it. The fans are going rabid, as Cena continues. He tells Kurt that if he wants a war with him, then he's got it. Cena says a Last Man Standing match is fine with him. But Cena doesn't want to wait til SummerSlam.................Cena wants his monkey ass.........right now! Cena drops the mic as Kurt rushes the ring, and the two men go toe to toe and the fans are going nuts. Other wrestlers from the back and security make there way down and seperate the two men.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Rey Mysterio is in the back talking with Jerry Lynn, whose match is next. Rey wishes Lynn luck as Lynn heads off towards the arena. Mysterio walks down the hall and sees Hardcore Holly walking towards him. Rey stops and acts like he is about to throw down, but Holly just walks by him and says nothing. Holly walks down the hall and the Rey yells at him. Holly stops and turns and looks at Rey. Holly asks Rey what he wants? Rey tells him that it aint over between the two of them. Holly laughs and tells Rey he knows that. In fact, Holly says he just spoke with Long about the two of them, and Teddy signed a match for next week..........Holly vs. Mysterio..........one-on-one. Holly tells Rey he'll see him next week. He turns and laughs as he walks off. Rey says under his breath that Holly can count on it.
Match#5
Cruiserweight tournament (Winner's bracket)
Jerry Lynn vs. Sakoda
Cole mentions the "weight" issue surrounding Sakoda, as Tazz says that GM Long approved Sakoda for this tournament, so he doesn't understand why people are getting bent out of shape about it. Lynn and Sakoda tie up and trade mat moves with one another, with neither man gaining the advantage. Sakoda lunges at Lynn, but Lynn sidesteps him and grabs him with a headlock takedown. Lynn up and connects with a snap suplex, follwed by an elbow to the sternum. Lynn whips Sakoda into the ropes and nails a forearm smash. Lynn up top and he connects with a diving clothesline. Cover by Lynn gets a two. Lynn hammers away on Sakoda with rights and lefts. He then bounces off the ropes, but Sakoda comes to and grabs Lynn, who tries a crossbody, and turns it into a power slam. Sakoda up and he kicks the crap out of Lynn. He tosses Lynn to the outside, right in front of Akio. Sakoda distacts the ref as Akio works over Lynn on the outside. Akio tosses Lynn back in as Sakoda continues to pound on Lynn. Sakoda locks in a backbreaker over his knee. He then backs Lynn into a corner and drives his body into the midsection of Lynn, causing Lynn's back to hit the corner. Sakoda puts Lynn up top and looks for a super plex, but Lynn punches Sakoda in the midsection, and then nails a modified X-Factor off the top rope. Lynn up to his feet and he grabs Sakoda and puts him on the top turnbuckle. Lynn nails a Frankensteiner on Sakoda, and he is feeling it. Lynn gets set for his finisher, but Akio is distracting the ref. Brian Christopher comes running down, but Lynn doesn't see him. Lynn turns and Christopher nails him in the face with the Cruiserweight title. Christopher rolls out of the ring. Scotty 2 Hotty comes running down, he grabs BC, and the two former friends start to trade blows. The ref sees this and turns his attention to both men on the outside. Akio gets into the ring, as Sakoda comes to. Double ddt to Lynn, and Sakoda covers Lynn and yells at the ref. The ref turns and makes the three count.
Winner: Sakoda
Scotty and BC take their fist fight through the crowd. Akio and Sakoda leave the ring, with Sakoda now being 2-0 in the tournament.
We go backstage to see Paul Heyman talking with Team Heyman. Paul says that Rico and Haas need to be taught a lesson. Bubba says that he and Dvon will handle them, and Paul says that it is time for The Dudley's to show their mean side. Bubba and Dvon agree.
We see a split screen shot of Eddie Guererro and Booker T as both men are preparing for their match........which is next.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Cole and Tazz remind us next week that we will have a double main event. Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Renee Dupree, and then John Bradshaw Layfield meets the Undertaker in a Buried Alive match. Tazz can't wait til next week and neither can Cole.
Match#6
Main Event
WWE Championship
Eddie Guererro(c) vs. Booker T
"Eddie" chants fill the arena as Booker and Eddie stare down one another. They both get in the center of the ring....nose to nose...and start talking smack to one another. Eddie acknowledges the crowd and the fans go nuts for the WWE Champion. Booker backs up and sizes Eddie up. Cole says you can just feel the tension between the two men, as Eddie and Booker start trading punches. Eddie backs Booker against the ropes and whips Booker to the opposite side. Booker comes flying off the ropes with a forearm smash to Eddie. Eddie bounces off the canvas and gets up. Booker is taunting the crowd, and as he turns, he is met with a standing dropkick from Eddie. Eddie on top of Booker, hammering away on him with hard rights. Eddie up and he is feeling it, and let's the crowd know it. Eddie whips Booker into the corner, and charges at Booker, but Booker gets a foot to the face of Eddie. Knife edge chops from Booker has Eddie reeling, but Eddie reverses positions and delivers some chops of his own. Knee to the gut by Booker, followed by a scoop slam. Booker sizes Eddie up and delivers a knee to the skull of Eddie. Booker gets Eddie up and hits a standing back suplex. The 5-time WCW Champion is now feeling it, and the crowd showers him with intense heat as we go to our last commercial.
FINAL COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Booker has Eddie in a sleeper hold in the center of the ring. Cole tells us that it was all Booker during the commercial break, as Booker has been wearing down the WWE Champion. The fans begin to chant for Eddie, and he starts feeding from it. Out of desperation, Eddie hits a back suplex of his own to break the hold. Booker gets up and begins to kick the worn down Guererro. Booker backs Eddie into the corner and lays into Eddie with some more knife edge chops. Booker whips Eddie into the opposite corner, and Eddie's back hits it with a tremendous amount of force, and Eddie falls face first to the mat. Cover by Booker.
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Winner and new, WWE Champion......Booker T.
Booker is in the center of the ring as Eddie slides out to the outside. Cole says that this is a moment that Booker T has been looking forward to since coming over from Smackdown, and tonight it is finally here. Cole says that Booker won it fair and square, and tonight....he was the better man. Tazz agrees as Smackdown goes off the air with Booker clutching his......WWE Championship.
END SHOW.
FROM PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
DUNKIN DONUTS CENTER
JULY 15, 2004
A video promo runs with "My Sacrifice" by Creed playing. It is a video highlighting the rivalry between Eddie Giererro and Booker T. We clips from their last encounter at The Great American Bash, where Eddie hit the Frog Splash to retain his WWE Championship. The song comes to an end and then a message pops up on the screen reading, "Eddie Guererro vs. Booker T for the WWE Championship........Tonight!". Fans let out a huge pop after seeing the message.
Opening video rolls and the Smackdown theme music hits the PA as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to another edition of Smackdown, live from Porvidence, Rhode Island. Cole and Tazz immediately hype the main event for tonight, with Tazz saying that we could crown a new, WWE Champion right here in Providence. Tazz and Cole are excited about the main event. They also talk about the Cruiserweight tournament, which is in full swing. Tazz reminds us all that the winner becomes the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight title. They talk about Kurt Angle and JBL, as both men accepted challenges from there respective adversaries, John Cena and The Undertaker.
Teddy Long's music hits and out walks the General Manager of Smackdown, with the beautiful and freakin hot Dawn Marie. Crowd levels the two with a ton of heat, but both Teddy and Dawn are all smiles. Teddy has a mic in hand as he gets into the ring and prepars to address the public. Teddy says that he is excited about tonight........because tonight Providence is gonna get a real treat..............as Eddie Guererro will defend his WWE Championship against Booker T. Fans pop for this. Teddy says that Smackdown is showing why it is the number one show for the WWE............and for all of wrestling. Teddy brings up the fact that the Cruiserweight tournament is in full swing, and judging by the fans response...........it is a hit! Teddy says you won't see the Cruiser's on Raw..............Teddy Long, not Eric Bischoff..........has the Cruiser's. Which brings Teddy to SummerSlam. Teddy says that Eric has really become desperate, because this past Monday night, Eric signed a match between HHH and Bret Hart. Now.............Teddy says that Eric is trying to salvage his show by using his old tricks again. See, Teddy says that when Eric ran WCW, Eric brought in established superstars who were past there prime. Eric payed these guys big money, and in return............well.........we all know what happened. Now, Eric has decided to bring in Bret Hart........a man who had to leave wrestling because of a concussion..............a man who has not seen action inside a ring for quite some time............to wrestle a guy who is starting to age and is a shell of his former self............HHH. Wow! Is that the best you can do Eric? Folks, tonight..............for free..........I'm giving you a WWE Championship match! Next week.............for free...........I'm giving you a Buried Alive match! For SummerSlam, I have already signed a career vs. career match. Teddy Long has shown that he is going to lead the way and that Smackdown...........not Raw...........is the "flagship" of the WWE.
RVD's music hits and the fans explode out of there seats as "Mr. Thursday Night" walks out to a thunderous pop. He has stitches in his forehead from the beating he took last week at the hands of Matt Morgan. He walks down to the ring and calls for a mic. An "RVD" chant breaks out. Rob says that since Teddy is making matches, Rob wants Teddy to give him a match against Renee Dupree. Rob says that he wanted Morgan, but he knows that Morgan is just the "muscle" for Team Heyman. Dupree is the one he wants. Teddy says that Rob is a funny guy. First of all, RVD interrupts Teddy, and then RVD comes out here and demands a match? Teddy says Rob is smoking too much pot or something, because Teddy Long does not answer to anyone's demands. Rob says that the fans want to see this match happen, and the fans pop huge after he says this. Rob thought that Long was all about giving the people the matches they want to see. Maybe Rob was wrong. Teddy now is caught, and he knows it. Teddy asks the fans if they would want to see RVD vs. Renee Dupree? The fans pop even louder in a resounding "Yes!". Teddy says alright...........next week.............it will be RVD vs....................
Team Heyman's music hits and out walks Paul Heyman and Renee Dupree, and Paul has a mic in hand. Paul says that GM Long needs to not make this match, as Dupree is still healing from there battle at the Bash. Long says that the fans want it, so he is gonna give it to them. Long then adds that this is also a message to Eric Bischoff, in that Smackdown is the superiior brand. Paul says he understands that, but Dupree is not healthy. RVD jumps in and says that Dupree just doesn't want to get his ass kicked again by Rob....Van........Dam! Dupree grabs the mic and says that he will not be talked to like that. Dupree yells at Long that the match is accepted by him and that he will beat the hell out of RVD next week. Dupree storms off the stage with Heyman following. Rob smiles at Long and exits the ring. Long ends the segment by telling the fans that tonight will be a night to remember.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Paul Heyman and Renee Dupree are in there dressing room. Paul wants to know what is wrong with Dupree? Renee says that he will not be talked to like that and that he isn't afraid of RVD. Paul says that he was only looking out for Renee. Dupree says he knows, but he had to accept the challenge or else everyone would think him a coward. Dupree says that he will show the wrold that he is for real, and that RVD made a huge mistake! Renee walks out as Paul starts to smile. "Now.......you are beginning to understand." he says to himself.
Match#1
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Nunzio
Brian Christopher makes his way out as he will join Tazz and Cole and do guest commentary. Scotty comes out and immediately acknowledges BC. Brian acts like he doesn't see Scotty, and continues talking with Tazz and Cole. Action starts as both tie up, and trade various technical moves with neither man gaining the advantage. They tie up again, and Scotty gets Nunzio in an armbar. Nunzio quickly rolls out of it and reverses the hold. Scotty flips out of it and again locks the hold on. Nunzio takes Scotty down with the armdrag takedown and assumes control of the match. Nunzio tightems his grip on Scotty's arm, but Scotty manages to punch out of the hold. He whips Nunzio into the ropes, and Nunzio takes Scotty down with a body block. Snap suplex followed by a bulldog and Nunzio covers for a two count. Nunzio hits a fireman's carry and goes up top for a leg drop, but Scotty moves sending Nunzio down to the mat. Scotty up and he nails Nunzio with a bulldog, and gets that look in his eyes as the crowd comes to life and Scotty goes crazy. W...........O.............R............M.......... and Scotty hits the worm. Christopher looks on unimpressed by the move. Scotty covers but Nunzio gets a foot on the ropes. Scotty up and nails a scoop slam. Scotty goes up top, but Nunzio comes to, climbs the turnbuckle, and hits a suple from the top turnbuckle. He flips over and pins Scotty.
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Winner: No Contest.
Cole and Tazz wonder what GM Teddy Long will do because there wasn't an official winner of the contest.
We go to the back as Chavo Guererro is in his dressing room admiring his US title. Eddie Guererro walks in and Chavo looks like he is ready to fight, but Eddie tells Chavo he isn't here to fight. Eddie says that he came in here to tell Chavo that he is proud of what Chavo did. Chavo became the US Champion, and he beat two men to earn it. Eddie says that even though he and Chavo are at odds with one another, that doesn't mean that he isn't proud of him. Eddie sticks out his hand, and Chavo shakes it. Eddie goes to turn and Chavo pulls him back and tells his Uncle thanks! Eddie seems shocked by it but tells Chavo he is welcome. Chavo wishes Eddie luck tonight, and Eddie does the same.
Teddy Long is in his office as a knock is heard on his door. It is a tech guy with a video tape. Long thanks the tech guy, and then Dawn asks what the tape is. Teddy says it is a tape of the Scotty/Nunzio match. Teddy says he is going to watch it and see who should claim the win. Dawn asks why Teddy just doesn't have them fight next week. Teddy says that that isn't fair to the others in the tournament, so a winner must be found. Teddy will look at all the evidence and make his decision later.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Rikishi catches up with Scotty in the back, and Kish tells him what Long is doing. Scotty can't believe that his tournament survival will come down to Teddy. Kish tells Scotty what Lynn did to Christopher, and that brings a smile to his face.
Match#2
Cruiserweight tournament (Winner's bracket)
Shannon Moore vs. Paul London
Cole informs us that Teddy Long has issued a statement that nobody is to interfere in any of the Cruiserweight tournament matches for the rest of the evening, without suffering some severe reprocussions. Moore takes the early advantage on London by hitting some nice high-flying moves. Moore goes up top for a flying clothesline, but London connects with a dropkick, beautifully planted on Moore's face. London springboards off the ropes and hits a moonsault. He covers but gets a two count. London then starts to ground Moore, as he applies a reverse chin lock. Moore fights out of it, but London manages to connect with a stiff clothesline on Moore. London hits a head-scissors takedown and follows that with a leg drop across the throat of Moore. Cover by London gets a two. London goes up top, but Moore comes to and springboards off the ropes and hits an enziguri on London, sending London down hard to the floor. Moore climbs the turnbuckle and comes off with a double axe-handle, but London moves at the last second and Moore connects with the guardrail. London manages to get Moore's body in the ring to stop the count out. London goes up top and looks for the 450 splash, but Moore gets his knees up just in time. Both men down, but Moore starts to come to while London is still down. Moore goes over to London, and suddenly London comes to life and rolls up Moore and gets the pinfall for the win. Moore can't believe it, as London slides out of the ring.
Winner: Paul London.
Matt Morgan comes through the crowd and gets behind Moore. Moore turns around and Morgan connects with the big boot. London comes in and starts to whail on Morgan, but the big man just shoves him down. Morgan picks London up by the throat and chokes him. Morgan releases the hold and turns his attention to Moore. He sets Moore up, and hits a Jacknife powerbomb! He turns to London and hits one on him as well. Morgan looks at the carnage as the fans boo him relentlessly. Paul Heyman comes out and applauds his big man's efforts. Morgan leaves the ring as EMT's tend to London and Moore.
Booker T is shown arriving to the arena, and he heads for his dressing room. He tells a backstage guy that he doesn't want to be disturbed. The guy says he will tell Teddy.
JBL's music hits, and out walks the man who next week will face Undertaker in a Buried Alive match. JBL walks to the ring tonight, and has a mic in hand. The fans boo the Texan, and a "Bradshaw Suck's" chant starts up. JBL says that all week long, people have been telling him that he is crazy. Crazy for starting a feud with a guy like The Undertaker. Crazy for punking Taker out. Crazy for fighting him. And......even more crazier............accepting Taker's challenge for a Buried Alive match. Well, I don't look at it that way. See, JBL was put in a casket at The Great American Bash, and JBL says that that moment feuled him to hate Taker so much, that he was willing to do whatever it took to get his hands on Taker. So, JBL is gonna come to Smackdown next week, and he will beat Taker in a match that Taker himself has asked for. JBL reminds us that the last time Taker fought in a Buried Alive match, he lost it to Vince McMahon. So, JBL thinks that Taker to look at his track record recently in Buried Alive matches, because JBL has and it aint so good for Taker.
BONG!...........................BONG!............. ...........and The Undertaker is shown on the Titantron as the fans go nuts. Taker is standing in a graveyard next to a dug up plot, with a shovel in hand. Taker says that he wants JBL to see what awaits him come next week, when he buries JBL alive! Taker starts to shovel some dirt in, and a camera from inside the plot shows us a view of what it will be like. JBL looks a little frightened as Taker stops shoveling and smiles at the camera. He tells JBL that yes, he does know what it feels like to be buried alive............but JBL doesn't! When the dirt falls, and you start to suffocate..............you realize that the end is near. Of course, Vince, Kane and Stone Cold all thought that to.............but the Deadman can't die! But.....JBL can! Taker starts shoveling some more dirt and JBL gets out of the ring and heads up the ramp. He looks up at the Titantron to see the dirt falling in the plot and his face is white as a ghost.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Match#3
United States Championship
Chavo Guererro(c) vs. Rikishi
Chavo tries to match strength with Kish, but the big man is too strong for him. Kish hits a scoop slam and then goes for a leg drop, but Chavo scurries out of the ring before Kish can get started. Chavo takes his time on the outside, and slides back into the ring at the seven count. Chavo slaps Kish in the face, but Kish nails a samoan chop to the throat of Chavo. He whips Chavo into the ropes and nails a sidewalk slam. Kish covers Chavo and gets a two count. Kish whips Chavo into the corner. Kish drives his backside into Chavo and Chavo falls down in the corner in perfect position for the stinkface. Kish does his usual taunt and calls for the stinkface. He connects with it and the fans are lovin it. Chavo crawls to the outside and tries to get the taste out of his mouth. Kish goes outside and grabs Chavo and throws him back in to the ring. Kish slides in and goes after Chavo, who is sliding to a corner begging Kish to back off. Kish gets close to Chavo, and Chavo rakes the eyes of Kish. Chop block by Chavo sends the big Samoan down. Chavo starts to work the right leg of Kish. He wraps Kish's legs around the ringpost and drives the right leg of Kish into the post. Chavo feeling very confident, as he taunts the crowd. Chavo back in the ring, but Kish gets in a small package.
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Winner and still US Champion: Chavo Guererro
Kurt Angle walks into Teddy Long's office, as Teddy is now speaking with the ref who called the match between Scotty and Nunzio. Teddy thanks the ref and the ref leaves. Kurt says that he is sorry to bother Teddy. Teddy says there is no need for apologies because Kurt is always welcomed in Teddy's office. Kurt says that he has been thinking all week about the career vs. career match at SummerSlam. Teddy says he can't wait for Kurt to end Cena's career, and that SummerSlam can't get here soon enough. Kurt says that he is having some doubts about the match. Teddy seems shocked and asks Kurt that this is what they have been waiting for. Teddy says he gave Kurt specific orders to rid Smackdown and the WWE of Cena. Kurt says he knows that..........but............Kurt says he doesn't want his career on the line. What Kurt is saying is that he wants to face Cena at SummerSlam, but he wants the stip taken away. Teddy is flabbergasted by this, and doesn't know what to say. Kurt says he has a reason. But......Kurt says he and Teddy need privacy, and Kurt motions at the cameraman. Teddy says he understands and tells the cameraman to leave.
Josh Matthews is standing with Paul Heyman and Miss Jackie in the backstage interview area. Josh says that Paul Heyman has an announcement to make. Paul takes the mic and says that as eevryone already knows, Miss Jackie is the first female client that he has ever taken under his wing. Miss Jackie has entrusted him to handle her career. Well, she has been with him for a little over a month, and already he has signed a deal with Playboy for Miss Jackie to do a spread for the mag. The fans, the male ones, pop big time for this, as Miss Jackie looks on with a big smile. Paul says that he and Mr. Hugh Hefner have been in talks for the past two weeks, and that this past Monday, they came to an agreement. Paul says that Miss Jackie is the, #1, Smackdown diva! He starts to say something else, but stops. The camera pans out and Charlie Haas and Rico walk into view. Jackie says that she told them that Paul would do more for than they could, and that now she is THE diva in the WWE. Rico thinks a minute and says that he wonders what Jackie had to do in order for Paul to help her. Paul is offended by this, but Rico grabs him and tells him to shut-up. Rico looks at Jackie and tells her that at least he and Charlie respected her. Rico says that he wouldn't be surprised if the rest of Team Heyman was running a train on her. Jackie is hurt and offended, but Rico doesn't stop there. He tells her that he and Charlie were gentlemen to her.....but not anymore. He tells her and Heyman to inform The Dudley's that they are coming for them. He let's go of Heyman and stares a hole through Jackie. Charlie let's out a grin and acts like he is gonna hit Heyman, who covers away. Charlie laughs and he and Rico walk off.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Kurt and Teddy are walking out of Teddy's office. Teddy says he likes the way Kurt thinks, and Kurt smiles and says he figured Teddy would like his idea. All of a sudden, we hear a voices yelling down the hall, as Teddy looks down the hall and sees Mark Jindrak and Billy Gunn going at it. Backstage personnel are trying to break the two apart, but it is not working. Teddy runs down to where the melee is happening, and finally gets Jindrak away from Gunn, who is being held at bay by the backstage people. Teddy says that if they want to fight then that is what they will get. Next week....it will be Mark Jindrak vs. Billy Gunn...........one-on-one. Teddy asks Billy if he is happy, and Billy smiles and tells Jindrak he will see him next week.
Match#4
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Funaki vs. Akio
One man will be out of the tournament, and both men come out aggressive. Akio chops on Funaki, then whips him into the ropes and hits a nice karate kick to the gut. Funaki hunched over as Akio nails a swinging neckbreaker. Akio up top and he connects with a missle dropkick. Karate chops to the gut of Funaki, and then one lands right in the throat. Bridge by Akio gets a two count. Akio whips Funaki into the ropes, but Funaki comes off with a flying elbow that connects. Smackdown's number one announcer takes control with a variety of high spots. Cover by Funaki gets a 2.5 count. Sakoda on the ring apron, but Funaki takes his legs out from under neath him with a baseball slide, and Sakoda's face hits the canvas and he falls to the floor. Funaki turns, and Akio goes for a spinning heel kick, but Funaki catches him and nails a modified powerbomb into a pin.
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Winner: Funaki
Sakoda gets in the ring and gives chase after Funaki, but Funaki gets out of the ring. Akio and Sakoda can't believe what just happened.
We see Teddy in his office with Scotty and Nunzio. He tells them that he has gone over all the evidence, and has spoken to the ref as well. Teddy says that he has to make a decision and declare a winner, because if he gave them anothe chance then it wouldn't be fair. So, in the interest of fairness, Teddy has made a decision, and declares that Nunzio is the winner. Scotty can't believe it, but before he can say anything, Teddy tells Nunzio to leave, which he does. Teddy looks at Scotty and tells him that he is gonna do something for Scotty. He says that Scotty will have a chance to make the Cruiserweight title match at SummerSlam.........a triple threat match! Scotty likes this. Teddy says that all Scotty has to do is win three matches.........one of whcih will start be next week. Teddy asks Scotty if he is interested, and without thinking, Scotty says yes. Teddy says good, and shakes Scotty's hand. Scotty then turns to leave, but turns around and asks Teddy who he will be facing next week. Teddy says he almost forgot, and apologizes. He looks at Scotty and tells him he will face...............Matt Morgan. Scotty looks a little worried, as Teddy pats him on the back and says he knows Scotty can handle Morgan.
John Cena is shown headed towards the arena, as it looks like the Doctor of Thuganomics is headed to the ring.
COMMERCIAL BREAK:
WE SEE A PROMO FOR PK'S RAW, LIVE ON SPIKE TV THIS MONDAY NIGHT.
"Word Life......this is basic thuganomics.." as John Cena walks out and Providence goes nuts for the Doctor. Cena gets into the ring and grabs a mic. Cena says that last week, he was a happy camper. Last week, Kurt Angle accepted his challenge...................but this week..............Kurt has decided that maybe he doesn't have the sack to follow through. Cena says he isn't afraid of Kurt, and that is why he made the challenge. Cena says he doesn't want to lose his career, but since Kurt has been so gung-ho about trying to do that, Cena says he felt he would make it easy for Kurt. Yet, even with Cena making the stip..........Kurt is baking out like a little bitch!
"Medal" hits and Kurt Angle walks out to the most heat of the night, and the usual "You Suck" chants. Kurt has a smile on his face, as he gets set to address Cena. Kurt says that Cena gave him no choice last week but to accept the challenge. Kurt says he has been racking his brain all week about the career match, and quite frankly.........nothing would please him more than to go to SummerSlam and put an end to John Cena. But.........Kurt says that he came to a realization this week that if he went into the match with the stip, he would beat Cena and end his career. And by doing that, Kurt came to realize that he would let Cena off easy. See, Kurt says he was hired to do a job, and that job was the complete annihilation of John Cena. Kurt says that he wouldn't be doing the job he was given by just beating Cena at SummerSlam and then ending his career like that. No......in fact.......Kurt says that he would see this as a failure.........and Kurt Angle never fails! So, Kurt says that there isn't going to be a career match at SummerSlam. Nope.......it will be a LAST..................MAN.................STANDING match between Kurt Angle and John Cena. Kurt tells Cena that he is gonna make him bleed. He is gonna be out to cripple his sorry ass. He is out for Cena's blood.
Cena has had enough and tells Kurt that if he wants his blood then come down to the ring and take it. The fans are going rabid, as Cena continues. He tells Kurt that if he wants a war with him, then he's got it. Cena says a Last Man Standing match is fine with him. But Cena doesn't want to wait til SummerSlam.................Cena wants his monkey ass.........right now! Cena drops the mic as Kurt rushes the ring, and the two men go toe to toe and the fans are going nuts. Other wrestlers from the back and security make there way down and seperate the two men.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Rey Mysterio is in the back talking with Jerry Lynn, whose match is next. Rey wishes Lynn luck as Lynn heads off towards the arena. Mysterio walks down the hall and sees Hardcore Holly walking towards him. Rey stops and acts like he is about to throw down, but Holly just walks by him and says nothing. Holly walks down the hall and the Rey yells at him. Holly stops and turns and looks at Rey. Holly asks Rey what he wants? Rey tells him that it aint over between the two of them. Holly laughs and tells Rey he knows that. In fact, Holly says he just spoke with Long about the two of them, and Teddy signed a match for next week..........Holly vs. Mysterio..........one-on-one. Holly tells Rey he'll see him next week. He turns and laughs as he walks off. Rey says under his breath that Holly can count on it.
Match#5
Cruiserweight tournament (Winner's bracket)
Jerry Lynn vs. Sakoda
Cole mentions the "weight" issue surrounding Sakoda, as Tazz says that GM Long approved Sakoda for this tournament, so he doesn't understand why people are getting bent out of shape about it. Lynn and Sakoda tie up and trade mat moves with one another, with neither man gaining the advantage. Sakoda lunges at Lynn, but Lynn sidesteps him and grabs him with a headlock takedown. Lynn up and connects with a snap suplex, follwed by an elbow to the sternum. Lynn whips Sakoda into the ropes and nails a forearm smash. Lynn up top and he connects with a diving clothesline. Cover by Lynn gets a two. Lynn hammers away on Sakoda with rights and lefts. He then bounces off the ropes, but Sakoda comes to and grabs Lynn, who tries a crossbody, and turns it into a power slam. Sakoda up and he kicks the crap out of Lynn. He tosses Lynn to the outside, right in front of Akio. Sakoda distacts the ref as Akio works over Lynn on the outside. Akio tosses Lynn back in as Sakoda continues to pound on Lynn. Sakoda locks in a backbreaker over his knee. He then backs Lynn into a corner and drives his body into the midsection of Lynn, causing Lynn's back to hit the corner. Sakoda puts Lynn up top and looks for a super plex, but Lynn punches Sakoda in the midsection, and then nails a modified X-Factor off the top rope. Lynn up to his feet and he grabs Sakoda and puts him on the top turnbuckle. Lynn nails a Frankensteiner on Sakoda, and he is feeling it. Lynn gets set for his finisher, but Akio is distracting the ref. Brian Christopher comes running down, but Lynn doesn't see him. Lynn turns and Christopher nails him in the face with the Cruiserweight title. Christopher rolls out of the ring. Scotty 2 Hotty comes running down, he grabs BC, and the two former friends start to trade blows. The ref sees this and turns his attention to both men on the outside. Akio gets into the ring, as Sakoda comes to. Double ddt to Lynn, and Sakoda covers Lynn and yells at the ref. The ref turns and makes the three count.
Winner: Sakoda
Scotty and BC take their fist fight through the crowd. Akio and Sakoda leave the ring, with Sakoda now being 2-0 in the tournament.
We go backstage to see Paul Heyman talking with Team Heyman. Paul says that Rico and Haas need to be taught a lesson. Bubba says that he and Dvon will handle them, and Paul says that it is time for The Dudley's to show their mean side. Bubba and Dvon agree.
We see a split screen shot of Eddie Guererro and Booker T as both men are preparing for their match........which is next.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Cole and Tazz remind us next week that we will have a double main event. Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Renee Dupree, and then John Bradshaw Layfield meets the Undertaker in a Buried Alive match. Tazz can't wait til next week and neither can Cole.
Match#6
Main Event
WWE Championship
Eddie Guererro(c) vs. Booker T
"Eddie" chants fill the arena as Booker and Eddie stare down one another. They both get in the center of the ring....nose to nose...and start talking smack to one another. Eddie acknowledges the crowd and the fans go nuts for the WWE Champion. Booker backs up and sizes Eddie up. Cole says you can just feel the tension between the two men, as Eddie and Booker start trading punches. Eddie backs Booker against the ropes and whips Booker to the opposite side. Booker comes flying off the ropes with a forearm smash to Eddie. Eddie bounces off the canvas and gets up. Booker is taunting the crowd, and as he turns, he is met with a standing dropkick from Eddie. Eddie on top of Booker, hammering away on him with hard rights. Eddie up and he is feeling it, and let's the crowd know it. Eddie whips Booker into the corner, and charges at Booker, but Booker gets a foot to the face of Eddie. Knife edge chops from Booker has Eddie reeling, but Eddie reverses positions and delivers some chops of his own. Knee to the gut by Booker, followed by a scoop slam. Booker sizes Eddie up and delivers a knee to the skull of Eddie. Booker gets Eddie up and hits a standing back suplex. The 5-time WCW Champion is now feeling it, and the crowd showers him with intense heat as we go to our last commercial.
FINAL COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Booker has Eddie in a sleeper hold in the center of the ring. Cole tells us that it was all Booker during the commercial break, as Booker has been wearing down the WWE Champion. The fans begin to chant for Eddie, and he starts feeding from it. Out of desperation, Eddie hits a back suplex of his own to break the hold. Booker gets up and begins to kick the worn down Guererro. Booker backs Eddie into the corner and lays into Eddie with some more knife edge chops. Booker whips Eddie into the opposite corner, and Eddie's back hits it with a tremendous amount of force, and Eddie falls face first to the mat. Cover by Booker.
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Booker T has done it, and the fans in Providence are shocked. Booker T is the new............WWE Champion. The ref hands Booker the belt and he holds it, as he can't believe this is happening. Teddy Long comes out on the stage and claps for the new champion.
Winner and new, WWE Champion......Booker T.
Booker is in the center of the ring as Eddie slides out to the outside. Cole says that this is a moment that Booker T has been looking forward to since coming over from Smackdown, and tonight it is finally here. Cole says that Booker won it fair and square, and tonight....he was the better man. Tazz agrees as Smackdown goes off the air with Booker clutching his......WWE Championship.
END SHOW.