Chazz
07-22-2004, 05:19 PM
WWE SMACKDOWN
FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
WACHOVIA CENTER
JULY 22, 2004
A video package rolls, as we see a plot that has been dug up. A voice over is heard. "Tonight....two men will battle.......one will be victorious..........the other will be Buried.............ALIVE!" We see clips of the Taker/JBL feud. We see how JBL had gotten the better of Taker......until there match at the Bash, where Taker destroyed JBL. We see Taker making the Buried Alive challenge, and JBL accepting. We see Taker shoveling dirt into a grave as JBL looks on with fear.
Another video rolls, and it is the WWE Championship match that took place last week on Smackdown between Eddie Guererro and Booker T. We see clips from the match, which includes all the close pinfalls in the match. We see Booker hitting the Book End and pinning Eddie to become the new, WWE Champion. We see Teddy Long out on the stage clapping for Booker. The video ends with Booker holding the title in his arms in the middle of the ring.
Smackdown theme music hits the PA and Smackdown video rolls as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to another edition of Smackdown, coming to you from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cole and Tazz offer there congratulations to Booker T on winning the WWE title, and Cole mentions that later tonight, GM Teddy Long has planned a celebration for the new champ. Tazz says that Booker deserves that, and Cole wonders if Eddie Guererro will have something to say. Tazz says that tonight is also the night of the much hyped and eagerly anticipated Buried Alive match between Undertaker and JBL. Cole says that also Scotty 2 Hotty begins his quest to earn a shot at the Cruiserweight title at SummerSlam, but he has to go through Matt Morgan, the "Enforcer" of Team Heyman. Tazz says that he doesn't like Scotty's chances, but anything is possible.
Match#1
One-on-One encounter:
Mark Jindrak vs. Billy Gunn
As Gunn is getting into the ring, Jindrak wastes no time and immediately clubs the back of Gunn. Irish whip by Jindrak and he attempts a dropkick, but Gunn holds onto the ropes and Jindrak hits the canvas. Jindrak up but Gunn takes him down with a stiff clothesline, followed by another. Gunn pulls up Jindrak and nails him with some hard left punches. Gunn takes Jindrak into the corner and rams his head into the turnbuckle ten times, as the crowd counts along with each head shot. Jindrak is woozy as Gunn picks him up over his head to show off his strength. He drops Jindrak face first onto the mat. Cover by Gunn gets a two. Gunn backs Jindrak into a corner with some more lefts. He then picks Jindrak up, and places him upside down on the turnbuckle. Gunn backs off and slides into Jindrak's face with a baseball slide. The ref tries to get Jindrak off the turnbuckle, but Gunn shoves the ref away and begins to kick Jindrak in the head. The ref warns Gunn, but Billy just looks at him ****tily and continues to kick the crap out of Jindrak. All of a sudden, Teddy Long comes out and interrupts the match. Teddy asks the ref what he is doing? The ref doesn't understand Teddy's questioning. Teddy says that Billy Gunn physically assaulted a ref, and in the WWE rulebook, that is a big no-no. So, Teddy says the ref must disqualify Gunn and award Jindrak the winner of this contest. Gunn is beside himself and the ref calls for a mic. The ref says that it is a judgment call, and he feels the match should continue. The ref says he gave Gunn a warning, so if Billy does shove him or physically abuse him again, then he will call for the bell. Teddy says that if the ref values his job, then he will do the right thing and call for the bell now. The ref doesn't know what to do, but Teddy says that he has five seconds to do the right thing.1........2......3.............4............. ......The ref calls for the bell and disqualifies Gunn. Billy is beside himself and he looks at Long with hate. Teddy smiles and asks Billy if he is upset? Gunn says your damn right he is. Teddy says that if Gunn is upset now, then he will really be upset after he hears what Teddy has to say next. Teddy looks at Gunn and tells him he is suspended indefinitely! Gunn can't believe it and is livid. The crowd heat is heavy for Long. Long calls for security to escort Gunn out of the building, and they come down to do just that. Gunn looks as if he wants to resist, and Teddy begs him to. Because if Gunn does, then Teddy will have Gunn thrown in jail. Gunn leaves quietly but tells Teddy this aint over. Teddy smiles and waves bye-bye to Gunn.
Winner: Mark Jindrak via DQ.
Camera picks up The FBI as Nunzio is preparing for his match against Funaki. Stamboli says that he knows Nunzio is focused on staying alive in the Cruiserweight tournament, but Stamboli wants to remind Nunzio that they still have unfinished business with The Dudley's. Nunzio says he hasn't forgotten, because it was The Dudley's who cost him his match with Lynn and gave Nunzio a loss. Nunzio says that The FBI never forgets, and Stamboli smiles as Nunzio says this.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Match#2
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Funaki vs. Nunzio
Cole reminds us that the loser of this match is out of the tournament. Stamboli accompanies Nunzio to the ring, as the match gets underway. Both Cruiser's trade technical moves to start off, with neither man gaining the advantage. Drpo toe hold by Funaki who then follows it up with a german suplex. Funaki up top and he goes for the axe handle, but Nunzio gets a shot to the midsection of Funaki. Nunzio starts to work over Funaki, and then gets him in an abdominal stretch. Funaki hip tosses out of it and goes for a hurricanrana, but Nunzio prevents it and hits a powerbomb out of it. Cover by Nunzio gets a two count. Nunzio tries for the abdominal stretch again, but Funaki gets him in a small package for a two count. Nunzio kicks out and levels Funaki with a stiff clothesline. Nunzio whips Funaki into the corner and charges at him, but Funaki gets a boot to the face. Funaki grabs Nunzio and hits a ddt from off the turnbuckle. Cover by Funaki gets a two count as Nunzio gets a shoulder up. Funaki goes up top and looks for the missle dropkick, but Nunzio moves and Funaki hits the ref instead. Funaki checks on the ref, but Nunzio catches him from behins with a bulldog. We then hear the crowd boo........and see The Dudleys climb the barricade. Dvon picks an unsuspecting Stamboli up and he and Bubba connect with a 3D on the floor. Nunzio doesn't see this happen as he is trying to wake the ref up. Bubba and Dvon into the ring and as Nunzio turns, the Dudley's connect with another 3D. Bubba drags Funaki over Nunzio as the ref begins to stir. The Dudley's exit the ring and head up the ramp to intense heat. The ref sees Funaki covering Nunzio and he makes the three count.
Winner: Funaki via pinfall.
Cole says that Nunzio has been eliminated fro the Cruiserweight tournament, as The Dudley's admire there handywork. Rico and Haas come from the back and attack the Dudley's to a nice pop. Rico is hammering away on Bubba while Charlie puts a hurting on Dvon. Matt Morgan and Renee Dupree come out and stop Rico and Haas. Paul Heyman and Miss Jackie walk out on the stage and watch Morgan plant a jacknife bowerbomb on both Rico and Haas on the ramp. Heyman claps as the rest of Team Heyman joins him on the stage, overlooking the carnage. Teddy Long's face appears on the Titantron. Teddy says that seeing what just went down has given him an idea. He says that since Team Heyman has a problem with both The FBI and Rico & Haas, Teddy is ordering an eight man.......tag team..........elimination match where Team Heyman will face The FBI............and Rico & Haas. Teddy's face leaves the screen as Paul looks on with a devilish grin.
Booker T is shown arriving to the arena, dressed to the nine's with the WWE title over his shoulder. He stops and the camera pans out to show Rob Van Dam standing in front of him. Rob says that he didn't come here to fight or to talk smack to Booker. Rob wanted to come up to Booker and congratulate him on winning the WWE title. Rob sticks out his hand and Booker reluctantly takes it and shakes Rob's hand.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy Long is in his office when The FBI and Rico & Haas walk in. Both teams are happy about the eight man tag match for SummerSlam, but both teams want a piece of the Dudley boys. Teddy tells the four of them that they don't make matches........he does. And since this is Smackdown.......the number one show for the WWE and the "flagship" of the company......and since Teddy Long is not like Eric Bischoff, who promotes old dinosaurs as his main event for a huge ppv like SummerSlam..........Teddy says that he will give the four men an opportunity next week. Teddy says that The FBI will face........Rico & Haas in a tag team match with the winner getting a WWE Tag Team title shot in the main event of the evening. The four don't like the idea, but Teddy tells them that if they want a title shot, then both teams will have to earn it! Teddy says they have no choice, and he tells them to perform or all four of them will be suspended due to lack of work ethic. The four men leave not happy at all.
Match#3
First Main Event:
Renee Dupree vs. Rob Van Dam
The crowd is up and are eagerly awaiting this rematch, as Renee and Rob stare one another down. The bell sounds, and the two men start trading punches. Rob gets the upper hand, and he backs Renee into the corner. Kicks to the gut of Dupree, then a backflip, and the Rob rams his shoulder into Renee's midsection. Rob does his handstand backflip and charges at Renee, but Renee sidesteps Rob and Rob's shoulder rams into the ringpost. Dupree immediately goes to work on the injured shoulder. He locks in a reverse hammerlock, but Rob elbows out. Rob goes to run off the ropes, but Dupree grabs Rob's ponytail and drags him down to the mat. Dupree takes Rob's arm behind his back, and bodyslams him down on it and the injured shoulder. Dupree locks his legs around the injured shoulder and pulls hard on the arm of Rob. Rob yells out in pain, but is not giving up. Dupree drives his knees into the arm of Rob a couple of times. He then tosses RVD over the ropes and onto the floor. Dupree follows him and picks Rob up, but RVD fights back with rights and lefts. Dupree goes to kick RVD, but Rob catches his leg and nails his spinning heel kick. Rob rolls in to break the countout, and then goes and plants Dupree on his stomach on top of the barricade. RVD gets on the apron and hits his spinning leg drop to the back of Dupree's neck. Dupree slides off the barricade as Rob grabs him and tosses him back into the ring. Rob makes the cover but Dupree gets a shoulder up. Heyman looks relieved on the outside, as Rob goes back to work on Dupree. Rob whips Renee into the corner and looks for the monkeyflip, but Dupree shoves him off and Rob's head bounces off the mat. Renee with the bridge for the cover, but RVD get's a shoulder up in time. Dupree looks to work on Rob's shoulder, but RVD fights back. Renee whips Rob into the ropes, and as RVD hits the ropes, Heyman reaches in and grabs Rob's leg. RVD turns to Heyman. Renee charges at Rob, but Rob sense's Dupree and moves. Dupree bounces off the ropes and Rob lands another spinning heel kick. RVD hits the Rolling Thunder and cover's Dupree, but Dupree gets a shoulder up. Rob climbs the turnbuckle and looks for the Five-star as Heyman screams at Dupree to move. Rob comes off the top but Dupree gets his knees up. Dupree rolls up RVD with a hand full of tights and the ref doesn't see it and makes the three count.
Winner: Renee Dupree via pinfall.
Dupree exits the ring as RVD gets up and can't believe that he just lost the match. Heyman smiles at Rob and points to his brain as he tells Rob Dupree just outsmarted him.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Brian Christopher's music hits and out walks the Cruiserweight Champion to intense heat. BC smiles as he walks towards the ring. He gets into the ring and calls for a mic. BC says that it is great to be here in Philadelphia where he knows the people here appreciate a champion like Brain Christopher. Huge heat response and an "*******" chant starts up. Christopher gets mad and says these people are nothing but lowlifes. BC says that there used to be a organization here that thought it was..............EXTREME. An ECW chant breaks out and BC shakes his head. See, it is idiots like you who would appreciate some second-rate.....raggedy-ass........wannabe federation like ECW. Tazz mentions that he is starting to get a little angry because ECW gave him his start. BC says that he doesn't know why the WWE comes to a place like Philly, because this place is the most disgusting....filthiest place in all of America. Jerry Lynn's music hits and Philly goes nuts as he walks out onto the stage. A huge "ECW" chant breaks out and Lynn acknowledges the fans. Lynn says he came out here to stop BC's mouth because he...and the great Philly fans..........are tired of hearing him talk. Lynn says that ECW was a great place that gave many a wrestler a chance to shine.........and Lynn was one of those wrestler's. However, Lynn says he isn't here to talk about the good ol days........he is hear to talk about the Cruiserweight title. BC interrupts him and says that Lynn isn't worthy of talking about his title. Lat time he checked, Lynn was one loss away from elimination. So, BC says that he is not even concerned about Lynn, because he knows that next week, Lynn will get beaten again and will be out of the tournament. BC says that a guy like Lynn who wrestled in a crappy federation and was big there dooesn't mean squat here in the WWE. BC says that the winner of the tournament will prove he is worthy of a title shot, and that there is no way in hell Lynn will win the tournament. Lynn tells BC to remember what he just said, because he will make BC eat his words. Lynn looks at Christopher and then raises his arms in the air as the fans pop for him. BC looks on and is not amused, and mouths that Lynn will never see a title shot.
Dupree and the rest of Team Heyman are celebrating Renee's win over RVD. Heyman says that Renee showed he is not only better than RVD, but that he is smarter than RVD. Dupree agrees and says that he is on his way to becoming a great superstar, and is the future of Smackdown. There is a knock on the door and Teddy Long walks in.........but with a look of bewilderment. Teddy says he knew that Renee could beat RVD, and he is proud of him. Renee says that Team Heyman is on fire, and that they will go to SummerSlam and they will destroy The FBI and Rico & Haas. Paul then notices that Teddy looks concerned, and he asks Teddy if there is something wrong. Teddy says that RVD stopped by his office a moment ago, and has asked for a match against Dupree at SummerSlam. Paul says that RVD and his request is not a concern, because Dupree is already scheduled for the eight man tag match. Teddy says he knows that, but that he has to look at the fact that Smackdown and Raw will be competing on the same ppv, and Teddy wants to prove that Smackdown.........his show..........is the better product, and a Dupree vs. RVD match on the card would look great on the card. So.....Teddy has agreed to sign the match. Heyman and the rest of Team Heyman are livid, but Teddy tells Paul that he will need to find a replacement for Renee. Paul asks the rest of Team Heyman to leave, which they do. Paul looks at Teddy and asks him if he has done something wrong to Teddy? Teddy says no, and that he is only trying to make a great card. Teddy thought Paul would understand that. Paul says he does, and he will calm the rest of Team Heyman down. Teddy says that he appreciates Paul understanding him, and tells Heyman that he will never forget it.
Scotty is shown headed towards the arena as his special challenge begins tonigh.......against Matt Morgan.
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Heyman is calming down Team Heyman, as he tells them that Dupree will face RVD at SummerSlam. Heyman tells Dupree that another victory over RVD would mean a big push for him. Dupree likes the sound of that and agrees. Paul looks at Matt and tells him to go and handle his business with Scotty, and show the world why he is the "enforcer" of Team Heyman. Matt walks off. Heyman looks at the Dudley's and tells them that he has an idea of who to recruit for there match at SummerSlam. But, first things first, and that is the destruction of Rico and Haas. Miss Jackie agrees and says that it is time they were taught a lesson. Bubba and Dvon listen to Heyman as the five of them all walk off.
Match#4
Special Challenge match:
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Matt Morgan
Morgan gets in the ring as Scotty goes to hit him on the back, but the big man shakes it off and shoves Scotty off of him. Scotty bounces back up and does the same thing again, but this time Morgan grabs Scotty by the throat with both hands and slams him down hard on the mat. Matt doesn't try to cover Scotty, as he picks Scotty up and tosses him into the corner. Morgan lands a couple of back elbows to the head of Scotty. He then kicks Scotty in the gut and hits the Jacknife powerbomb on Scotty right on the turnbuckle. Scotty is out of it as Morgan looks at him and taunts to the crowd. Morgan gets Scotty up and takes him down with a stiff clothesline. Morgan starts to take his time, but then covers Scotty. The ref gets to two but Morgan pulls Scotty up and shakes his head that he aint done. The ref admonishes Morgan, but Morgan just shoves the ref out of the way. The ref immediately calls for the bell, and Morgan can't believe it. He chases the ref but the ref slides out of the ring. Scotty has won the match.
Winner: Scotty 2 Hotty by DQ.
Morgan is pissed and he looks at Scotty and sets him up for anothe Jacknife. Shannon Moore comes running out with a steel chair. He gets in the ring as Morgan has Scotty up in the manuever, and Shannon rams the chair in the midsection of Morgan. Morgan hunches over and drops Scotty. Moore takes the chair and swings as hard as he can on the head of Morgan. Team Heyman comes running out but Moore gets out of the ring before they can reach him. He drags Scotty out as Team Heyman checks on Morgan. Matt comes to and is busted open. He gets up and stares at Moore. He takes a finger, touches his forehead, and tastes his own blood and smiles wickedly at Moore. Shannon looks concerned as Morgan starts to laugh.
The ref is walking in the back as Teddy Long approaches him and asks him just what he thinks he is doing. The ref says he is doing his job. Teddy tells him that he isn't. The ref then reminds Teddy that it was Long who told him that a wrestler touching a ref is an immediate DQ. Long looks speechless as the ref walks off.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Cole and Tazz welcome us back, as they show us footage of JBL arriving today and coming out to look at the grave that has been dug up here for the Buried Alive match. JBL just stares down at the grave as Cole and Tazz begin to wonder what was going on in JBL's mind at that time. We then see Undertaker arrive to look at the grave. He stands over it and smiles, seeming to feel confident about the match later tonight. Cole and Tazz then tell us that GM Teddy Long has informed them that Scotty will be in competition next week, as Scotty will face the US Champion, Chavo Guererro in a one-on-one match that is non-title.
"Ohhhhhhhhhh, Chavo!" hits and out walks the US Champion Chavo Guererro to some heavy heat from Philadelphia. Chavo gets in the ring and has a mic in hand ready to address the crowd. Chavo says that since he has won the US title, it seems that nobody respects him. Chavo says he beat Kurt Angle and John Cena at the same time. Now, how many people can claim that? Chavo says that last week he beat a man that weighed more than he does and was stronger than he is. But, none of that mattered as Chavo showed just why he is the US Champion and damnit.........he wants some friggin respect! The crowd boos heavily until............................................. ....................
"Word Life.....this is basic thuganomics." hits and Philly comes alive as John Cena walks out and heads to the ring. He gets in the ring and grabs a mic. A "Cena" chant starts up as Chavo tells the fans to shut up. Cena tells Chavo to chill. Cena says that Chavo is in fact the US Champion. But, as the former champion, Cena has yet to use his right for a re-match. The crowd pops loud. Chavo says there aint gonna be a re-match because he is the champ and he says that John Cena does not get a re-match. Cena asks Chavo if he is scared of Cena? Chavo says no. Cena says he doesn't believe him and that he feels that Chavo knows deep down in his stomach that he could not beat Cena........one-one-one.
"Medal" hits and Kurt Angle comes out onto the stage as the "You Suck" chants start. Angle says that Cena will not get a rematch with Chavo because Kurt says that Cena's ass is his and that not even Chavo will stand in his way. Kurt drops the mic and heads to the ring. Cena tells him to come on, and Angle gets on the apron. Chavo nails Cena from behind with the title belt as Angle looks on........stunned that Chavo just nailed Cena. He smiles at Chavo and Chavo smiles back........and then nails Kurt with a shot to the head using the belt. Chavo grabs the mic and says he is the US Champion and he will get the respect he deserves! He drops the mic and exits the ring. Cole and Tazz are shocked that Chavo not only layed out Cena, but also layed out Angle.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy is in his office as John Cena barges in. He tells Teddy to give him a match with Chavo next week. Kurt comes in as well and says that he wants Chavo next week. Kurt and John stare each other down but Teddy gets in between them. Teddy says that next week's show is already booked solid, but that Kurt and John will both get there wish. Teddy says that since the three of them had a great match at the Bash..........Teddy is ordering in two weeks the rematch between Chavo, John and Kurt. That's right! A triple threat return match for the US title in to weeks right here on Smackdown. Kurt and John like it and John leaves.
Match#5
One-on-one encounter:
Hardcore Holly vs. Rey Mysterio
Holly goes right after Rey and takes the smaller man down with clubbing blows to the back of Mysterio. He whips Rey into the ropes and catches Rey by the legs. Rey looks for a bulldog, but Holly overpowers him and faceplants him hard on the mat. Holly up and he rubs an elbow across Rey's eyes. Holly then stomps on Mysterio and kicks him out of the ring. Holly follows Rey to the outside. He picks Rey up and looks to ram his head into the post, but Rey wiggles out of the hold and shoves Holly's head into the post, which makes a sickening thud. Rey up and he tosses Holly back into the ring. Rey waits for Holly to get up. Rey gets on the top rope, jumps off and looks for a takedown, but Holly catches Rey and powerbombs Mysterio. Holly covers but Rey gets a shoulder up at the last second. Holly beats on Rey. He picks Rey and sets him on top of the turnbuckle. Holly looks for the super-plex, but Rey blocks it. Rey punches Holly in the side, as Holly falls down to the mat. Rey connects with a leg drop. Holly gets up and charges at Rey, but Rey drop-toe holds him into the ropes, in perfect position for the 619. Rey goes for it, but Holly moves at the last second. Holly kicks Rey in the gut, and gets Rey set up for his finisher. Holly connects with the Alabama Slam. He covers Rey but Rey gets a foot on the ropes. Holly can't believe it. He moves Rey out to the center of the ring, and looks for his finisher again, but Rey reverses it and rolls Holly up for a close pinfall. Holly charges at Rey again, and Rey drop toe-holds him into the ropes. Rey wastes no time and he connects with the 619. Rey on the outside and he hits the West Coast Pop for the win.
Winner: Rey Mysterio via pinfall.
Rey gets out of the ring before Holly can come to. Rey gets to the stage and he sees Holly staring him down with hate in his eyes. Rey smiles but Holly tells him that it aint over between them.
Teddy Long is shown headed towards the ring.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy Long is in the ring with a mic in hand. Teddy asks for the Philly fans to get out of there seats and give a warm welcome to the new.......WWE Champion.............Booker T!
"Can you dig it.............SUCKA?" hits and out walks the new WWE Champion, Booker T. Cole praises Booker because he won the title fair and square by pinning Eddie Guererro without anyone's help. Tazz says he knew Booker T could do it and he proved last week that he was ready to be the champion. Booker gets a mixed reaction from the fans, but it is clear that he is still a heel. Booker gets in the ring and he and Teddy shake hands. Teddy looks at Booker and says that he is proud to be here today because this is a historical moment. The WWE hired its' first black GM in Teddy Long. And under Long's tenure as the GM of Smackdown, the WWE crowned its' first black Heavyweight Champion. Teddy says that there have been minority champions, but never has an African-American male held the WWE Championship. Teddy says that the best man won last week. Teddy isn't taking anything away from Eddie Guererro, but the better man won. Teddy tells Booker that he feels that Booker will have a very lengthy title reign on Smackdown. Teddy says that he wanted to show Booker how much he appreciated him, so he put together a video package for Booker. The video rolls and it is the highlights of Booker's career, from the old WCW days to the WWE, and it ends with him winning the title last week.
Booker takes a mic and thanks Teddy for all that he has done for him. Book says that on Raw, he got overlooked because the talent over there were afraid of Booker T. Book says that when he came to Smackdown, he thought that he would never get a title shot. That was.........until..........Teddy Long became the GM. Book says he knew that Teddy would give him his shot that he so rightfully deserved. Book says that he didn't get the job done at the Bash, but Teddy gave him another chance. So last week, Booker T did the unthinkable when he beat Eddie Guererro with the Book End and became the new.....WWE Champion. Book says that now he has the gold, and he will lead the way for Smackdown. Book says that the fans can boo him all they want, but the fact is he is standing in the ring with the gold over his shoulder, and there aint a damn thing anyone can do about it! Now..........can you dig.......
"Viva La Raza" and Philadelphia explodes as out drives Eddie Guererro to the pop of the night. Booker looks pissed, but Eddie gets out of his lowrider and caters to the fans. Eddie walks to the ring and gets in and calls for a mic. Eddie tells Booker that the first thing he wants to say is..............Congratulations! Eddie says that he is man enough to admit that last week, Booker was the better man. Eddie says that he can admit that Booker wanted the match more than he did. Eddie says he can even admit that Booker was more than ready to be the champion. Booker agrees. Eddie smiles and tells Booker that he can also admit..........and promise.........that Booker couldn't do it.....again. Teddy interrupts and tells Eddie that he is right about that, because Eddie Guererro will not get another title shot. The crowd boos heavily. Teddy says that Booker T is done with Eddie Guererro, and.....
Eddie interrupts Teddy and tells him that Booker does have to fight Eddie Guererro again. Teddy says that last he checked, he.....not Eddie was the GM of Smackdown. Eddie says that Teddy is right about that, but Eddie thinks Teddy should look at the contracts of his talent more carefully. Because, Eddie Guererro has a rematch clause in his contract. But not only that, Eddie has an extra bonus with that clause. See, Eddie Guererro gets to decide just what type of match he wants for his title shot. Booker says that Eddie is making this all up, but Eddie pulls out his contract and hands it to Teddy. Teddy looks it over, and his face turns white. Booker looks at it and he can't believe it either. Eddie says that he was gonna be nice about what type of match he wanted, but since Teddy and Booker have been rude to him, Eddie figures that he will punish them for that. Eddie says that it will be Eddie Guererro vs. Booker T...............................Hell In A Cell! The fans go nuts and Booker is livid. Teddy is frozen in the ring as Eddie exits the ring and heads back towards his car. The fans start an "Eddie" chant as Guererro exits the arena in his lowrider.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Booker and Teddy are in Teddy's office as Booker is pacing back and forth. Booker tells Teddy he can't believe that he has to face Eddie in a Hell In A Cell match. Booker tells Teddy to do something, but Teddy says that Eddie's contract guarantees hm all these things. Booker then thinks for a moment and then tells Teddy that he is the champ, and he shouldn't be afraid of anything or anybody. He beat Eddie last week, and he'll beat Eddie again at SummerSlam. Booker says that he is the champ and so he wants to make one thing clear. This will be Eddie's only chance to get the title back, but he won't do it cause Booker T will be the champ as long as he damn well pleases. Book tells Teddy to make sure this stip makes it into the contract for there match. Teddy says it will be done and Book leaves. Teddy then cracks a smile and says that his card for SummerSlam is going to steal the show. He rubs his hands together and says that Bischoff can't top him.
Match#6
Second Main Event
Buried Alive Match:
John Bradshaw Layfield vs. The Undertaker
JBL comes out and looks at the grave and really seems to be in fear for his life. Undertaker is in the ring waiting for JBL to enter. JBL does and Taker immediately attacks JBL. Hard rights by Taker and then he whips JBL into the ropes and connects with the sidewalk slam. Taker up and he grabs JBL in the armbar. Old school by Taker and he sets up for the chokeslam. JBL turns and Taker grabs him by the throat. Low blow by JBL followed by a ddt. Cole points out that anything goes in this match. JBL begins to pound away on Taker with hard rights to the head of Taker. JBL up and he taunts the crowd.......until Taker sits up and fixes a gaze on JBL. JBL rolls out of the ring but Taker follows. JBL tries to go under the ring, but Taker grabs him by his feet. Taker pulls JBL from under the ring, but JBL has a fire extinguisher and he sprays the coolant in Taker's face. Taker can't see, as JBL uses the extinguisher as a weapon and he nails Taker on the head with it. JBL now starts to take his time as he rams Taker's back into the barricade. Hard knife-edge chops from JBL to Taker has the Deadman reeling. JBL whips Taker into the steel steps, and Taker's back takes more punishment. JBL grabs a steel chair and goes to hit Taker with it, but Taker moves as the chair connects with the ringpost. JBL turns into a big boot, out of sheer desperation by Taker, as Cole says that we have to take our final commercial break.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Taker has JBL in the center of the ring with a knee in JBL's back and his hands around the chin of JBL. JBL manages to get to the ropes as Cole tells us Taker was in full control during the break. Back to the ring and Taker whips JBL into the ropes. JBL reverses it but Taker comes flying off the ropes and connects with a clothesline. Taker up and he signals for the chokeslam. Taker connects with the chokeslam and points towards the grave as the fans are going nuts. Taker drags JBL up the ramp and over to where the grave is. Taker is ready to put JBL in the grave, but JBL fights back. JBL punches as hard as he can, but Taker gets a knee to the gut. JBL reaches down and grabs a shovel, and as Taker looks to chokeslam him again, JBL cracks the shovel on Taker's head, breaking the handle of the shovel in the process. Taker has been busted open but JBL can't capitalize on the wounded Taker. Finally, JBL gathers himself and looks to powerbomb Taker into the grave, but Taker hits a back body drop as JBL goes flying into the grave. All Taker has to do now is bury JBL alive, as Taker looks at the bulldozer and climbs to get in it. Taker opens the door, and then he goes flying backwards and down on the dirt. A person wearing black and a black mask gets out. The person goes over to the grave and helps JBL out by using a rope. JBL is out of the grave as the fans are leveling heat towards JBL and the mystery man. JBL sees Taker getting up slowly and gets in position. Taker gets up and JBL connects with the clothesline from hell. He tells the mystery man to get into the crane, which the man does. JBL takes Taker over to the grave and drops him in it. JBL signals for the man to drop the dirt in the bulldozer, and the man does it. The bell sounds as the Undertaker has been buried alive.
Winner: JBL buries Undertaker alive.
The mystery man and JBL celebrate as the fans shower them with heat. JBL and the mystery man walk off as the camera goes to look at the grave, as Taker was buried alive. Cole and Tazz wonder who the mystery man is and what his connection is with JBL.
END SHOW.
FROM PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
WACHOVIA CENTER
JULY 22, 2004
A video package rolls, as we see a plot that has been dug up. A voice over is heard. "Tonight....two men will battle.......one will be victorious..........the other will be Buried.............ALIVE!" We see clips of the Taker/JBL feud. We see how JBL had gotten the better of Taker......until there match at the Bash, where Taker destroyed JBL. We see Taker making the Buried Alive challenge, and JBL accepting. We see Taker shoveling dirt into a grave as JBL looks on with fear.
Another video rolls, and it is the WWE Championship match that took place last week on Smackdown between Eddie Guererro and Booker T. We see clips from the match, which includes all the close pinfalls in the match. We see Booker hitting the Book End and pinning Eddie to become the new, WWE Champion. We see Teddy Long out on the stage clapping for Booker. The video ends with Booker holding the title in his arms in the middle of the ring.
Smackdown theme music hits the PA and Smackdown video rolls as Michael Cole and Tazz welcome us to another edition of Smackdown, coming to you from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cole and Tazz offer there congratulations to Booker T on winning the WWE title, and Cole mentions that later tonight, GM Teddy Long has planned a celebration for the new champ. Tazz says that Booker deserves that, and Cole wonders if Eddie Guererro will have something to say. Tazz says that tonight is also the night of the much hyped and eagerly anticipated Buried Alive match between Undertaker and JBL. Cole says that also Scotty 2 Hotty begins his quest to earn a shot at the Cruiserweight title at SummerSlam, but he has to go through Matt Morgan, the "Enforcer" of Team Heyman. Tazz says that he doesn't like Scotty's chances, but anything is possible.
Match#1
One-on-One encounter:
Mark Jindrak vs. Billy Gunn
As Gunn is getting into the ring, Jindrak wastes no time and immediately clubs the back of Gunn. Irish whip by Jindrak and he attempts a dropkick, but Gunn holds onto the ropes and Jindrak hits the canvas. Jindrak up but Gunn takes him down with a stiff clothesline, followed by another. Gunn pulls up Jindrak and nails him with some hard left punches. Gunn takes Jindrak into the corner and rams his head into the turnbuckle ten times, as the crowd counts along with each head shot. Jindrak is woozy as Gunn picks him up over his head to show off his strength. He drops Jindrak face first onto the mat. Cover by Gunn gets a two. Gunn backs Jindrak into a corner with some more lefts. He then picks Jindrak up, and places him upside down on the turnbuckle. Gunn backs off and slides into Jindrak's face with a baseball slide. The ref tries to get Jindrak off the turnbuckle, but Gunn shoves the ref away and begins to kick Jindrak in the head. The ref warns Gunn, but Billy just looks at him ****tily and continues to kick the crap out of Jindrak. All of a sudden, Teddy Long comes out and interrupts the match. Teddy asks the ref what he is doing? The ref doesn't understand Teddy's questioning. Teddy says that Billy Gunn physically assaulted a ref, and in the WWE rulebook, that is a big no-no. So, Teddy says the ref must disqualify Gunn and award Jindrak the winner of this contest. Gunn is beside himself and the ref calls for a mic. The ref says that it is a judgment call, and he feels the match should continue. The ref says he gave Gunn a warning, so if Billy does shove him or physically abuse him again, then he will call for the bell. Teddy says that if the ref values his job, then he will do the right thing and call for the bell now. The ref doesn't know what to do, but Teddy says that he has five seconds to do the right thing.1........2......3.............4............. ......The ref calls for the bell and disqualifies Gunn. Billy is beside himself and he looks at Long with hate. Teddy smiles and asks Billy if he is upset? Gunn says your damn right he is. Teddy says that if Gunn is upset now, then he will really be upset after he hears what Teddy has to say next. Teddy looks at Gunn and tells him he is suspended indefinitely! Gunn can't believe it and is livid. The crowd heat is heavy for Long. Long calls for security to escort Gunn out of the building, and they come down to do just that. Gunn looks as if he wants to resist, and Teddy begs him to. Because if Gunn does, then Teddy will have Gunn thrown in jail. Gunn leaves quietly but tells Teddy this aint over. Teddy smiles and waves bye-bye to Gunn.
Winner: Mark Jindrak via DQ.
Camera picks up The FBI as Nunzio is preparing for his match against Funaki. Stamboli says that he knows Nunzio is focused on staying alive in the Cruiserweight tournament, but Stamboli wants to remind Nunzio that they still have unfinished business with The Dudley's. Nunzio says he hasn't forgotten, because it was The Dudley's who cost him his match with Lynn and gave Nunzio a loss. Nunzio says that The FBI never forgets, and Stamboli smiles as Nunzio says this.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Match#2
Cruiserweight tournament (Loser's bracket)
Funaki vs. Nunzio
Cole reminds us that the loser of this match is out of the tournament. Stamboli accompanies Nunzio to the ring, as the match gets underway. Both Cruiser's trade technical moves to start off, with neither man gaining the advantage. Drpo toe hold by Funaki who then follows it up with a german suplex. Funaki up top and he goes for the axe handle, but Nunzio gets a shot to the midsection of Funaki. Nunzio starts to work over Funaki, and then gets him in an abdominal stretch. Funaki hip tosses out of it and goes for a hurricanrana, but Nunzio prevents it and hits a powerbomb out of it. Cover by Nunzio gets a two count. Nunzio tries for the abdominal stretch again, but Funaki gets him in a small package for a two count. Nunzio kicks out and levels Funaki with a stiff clothesline. Nunzio whips Funaki into the corner and charges at him, but Funaki gets a boot to the face. Funaki grabs Nunzio and hits a ddt from off the turnbuckle. Cover by Funaki gets a two count as Nunzio gets a shoulder up. Funaki goes up top and looks for the missle dropkick, but Nunzio moves and Funaki hits the ref instead. Funaki checks on the ref, but Nunzio catches him from behins with a bulldog. We then hear the crowd boo........and see The Dudleys climb the barricade. Dvon picks an unsuspecting Stamboli up and he and Bubba connect with a 3D on the floor. Nunzio doesn't see this happen as he is trying to wake the ref up. Bubba and Dvon into the ring and as Nunzio turns, the Dudley's connect with another 3D. Bubba drags Funaki over Nunzio as the ref begins to stir. The Dudley's exit the ring and head up the ramp to intense heat. The ref sees Funaki covering Nunzio and he makes the three count.
Winner: Funaki via pinfall.
Cole says that Nunzio has been eliminated fro the Cruiserweight tournament, as The Dudley's admire there handywork. Rico and Haas come from the back and attack the Dudley's to a nice pop. Rico is hammering away on Bubba while Charlie puts a hurting on Dvon. Matt Morgan and Renee Dupree come out and stop Rico and Haas. Paul Heyman and Miss Jackie walk out on the stage and watch Morgan plant a jacknife bowerbomb on both Rico and Haas on the ramp. Heyman claps as the rest of Team Heyman joins him on the stage, overlooking the carnage. Teddy Long's face appears on the Titantron. Teddy says that seeing what just went down has given him an idea. He says that since Team Heyman has a problem with both The FBI and Rico & Haas, Teddy is ordering an eight man.......tag team..........elimination match where Team Heyman will face The FBI............and Rico & Haas. Teddy's face leaves the screen as Paul looks on with a devilish grin.
Booker T is shown arriving to the arena, dressed to the nine's with the WWE title over his shoulder. He stops and the camera pans out to show Rob Van Dam standing in front of him. Rob says that he didn't come here to fight or to talk smack to Booker. Rob wanted to come up to Booker and congratulate him on winning the WWE title. Rob sticks out his hand and Booker reluctantly takes it and shakes Rob's hand.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy Long is in his office when The FBI and Rico & Haas walk in. Both teams are happy about the eight man tag match for SummerSlam, but both teams want a piece of the Dudley boys. Teddy tells the four of them that they don't make matches........he does. And since this is Smackdown.......the number one show for the WWE and the "flagship" of the company......and since Teddy Long is not like Eric Bischoff, who promotes old dinosaurs as his main event for a huge ppv like SummerSlam..........Teddy says that he will give the four men an opportunity next week. Teddy says that The FBI will face........Rico & Haas in a tag team match with the winner getting a WWE Tag Team title shot in the main event of the evening. The four don't like the idea, but Teddy tells them that if they want a title shot, then both teams will have to earn it! Teddy says they have no choice, and he tells them to perform or all four of them will be suspended due to lack of work ethic. The four men leave not happy at all.
Match#3
First Main Event:
Renee Dupree vs. Rob Van Dam
The crowd is up and are eagerly awaiting this rematch, as Renee and Rob stare one another down. The bell sounds, and the two men start trading punches. Rob gets the upper hand, and he backs Renee into the corner. Kicks to the gut of Dupree, then a backflip, and the Rob rams his shoulder into Renee's midsection. Rob does his handstand backflip and charges at Renee, but Renee sidesteps Rob and Rob's shoulder rams into the ringpost. Dupree immediately goes to work on the injured shoulder. He locks in a reverse hammerlock, but Rob elbows out. Rob goes to run off the ropes, but Dupree grabs Rob's ponytail and drags him down to the mat. Dupree takes Rob's arm behind his back, and bodyslams him down on it and the injured shoulder. Dupree locks his legs around the injured shoulder and pulls hard on the arm of Rob. Rob yells out in pain, but is not giving up. Dupree drives his knees into the arm of Rob a couple of times. He then tosses RVD over the ropes and onto the floor. Dupree follows him and picks Rob up, but RVD fights back with rights and lefts. Dupree goes to kick RVD, but Rob catches his leg and nails his spinning heel kick. Rob rolls in to break the countout, and then goes and plants Dupree on his stomach on top of the barricade. RVD gets on the apron and hits his spinning leg drop to the back of Dupree's neck. Dupree slides off the barricade as Rob grabs him and tosses him back into the ring. Rob makes the cover but Dupree gets a shoulder up. Heyman looks relieved on the outside, as Rob goes back to work on Dupree. Rob whips Renee into the corner and looks for the monkeyflip, but Dupree shoves him off and Rob's head bounces off the mat. Renee with the bridge for the cover, but RVD get's a shoulder up in time. Dupree looks to work on Rob's shoulder, but RVD fights back. Renee whips Rob into the ropes, and as RVD hits the ropes, Heyman reaches in and grabs Rob's leg. RVD turns to Heyman. Renee charges at Rob, but Rob sense's Dupree and moves. Dupree bounces off the ropes and Rob lands another spinning heel kick. RVD hits the Rolling Thunder and cover's Dupree, but Dupree gets a shoulder up. Rob climbs the turnbuckle and looks for the Five-star as Heyman screams at Dupree to move. Rob comes off the top but Dupree gets his knees up. Dupree rolls up RVD with a hand full of tights and the ref doesn't see it and makes the three count.
Winner: Renee Dupree via pinfall.
Dupree exits the ring as RVD gets up and can't believe that he just lost the match. Heyman smiles at Rob and points to his brain as he tells Rob Dupree just outsmarted him.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Brian Christopher's music hits and out walks the Cruiserweight Champion to intense heat. BC smiles as he walks towards the ring. He gets into the ring and calls for a mic. BC says that it is great to be here in Philadelphia where he knows the people here appreciate a champion like Brain Christopher. Huge heat response and an "*******" chant starts up. Christopher gets mad and says these people are nothing but lowlifes. BC says that there used to be a organization here that thought it was..............EXTREME. An ECW chant breaks out and BC shakes his head. See, it is idiots like you who would appreciate some second-rate.....raggedy-ass........wannabe federation like ECW. Tazz mentions that he is starting to get a little angry because ECW gave him his start. BC says that he doesn't know why the WWE comes to a place like Philly, because this place is the most disgusting....filthiest place in all of America. Jerry Lynn's music hits and Philly goes nuts as he walks out onto the stage. A huge "ECW" chant breaks out and Lynn acknowledges the fans. Lynn says he came out here to stop BC's mouth because he...and the great Philly fans..........are tired of hearing him talk. Lynn says that ECW was a great place that gave many a wrestler a chance to shine.........and Lynn was one of those wrestler's. However, Lynn says he isn't here to talk about the good ol days........he is hear to talk about the Cruiserweight title. BC interrupts him and says that Lynn isn't worthy of talking about his title. Lat time he checked, Lynn was one loss away from elimination. So, BC says that he is not even concerned about Lynn, because he knows that next week, Lynn will get beaten again and will be out of the tournament. BC says that a guy like Lynn who wrestled in a crappy federation and was big there dooesn't mean squat here in the WWE. BC says that the winner of the tournament will prove he is worthy of a title shot, and that there is no way in hell Lynn will win the tournament. Lynn tells BC to remember what he just said, because he will make BC eat his words. Lynn looks at Christopher and then raises his arms in the air as the fans pop for him. BC looks on and is not amused, and mouths that Lynn will never see a title shot.
Dupree and the rest of Team Heyman are celebrating Renee's win over RVD. Heyman says that Renee showed he is not only better than RVD, but that he is smarter than RVD. Dupree agrees and says that he is on his way to becoming a great superstar, and is the future of Smackdown. There is a knock on the door and Teddy Long walks in.........but with a look of bewilderment. Teddy says he knew that Renee could beat RVD, and he is proud of him. Renee says that Team Heyman is on fire, and that they will go to SummerSlam and they will destroy The FBI and Rico & Haas. Paul then notices that Teddy looks concerned, and he asks Teddy if there is something wrong. Teddy says that RVD stopped by his office a moment ago, and has asked for a match against Dupree at SummerSlam. Paul says that RVD and his request is not a concern, because Dupree is already scheduled for the eight man tag match. Teddy says he knows that, but that he has to look at the fact that Smackdown and Raw will be competing on the same ppv, and Teddy wants to prove that Smackdown.........his show..........is the better product, and a Dupree vs. RVD match on the card would look great on the card. So.....Teddy has agreed to sign the match. Heyman and the rest of Team Heyman are livid, but Teddy tells Paul that he will need to find a replacement for Renee. Paul asks the rest of Team Heyman to leave, which they do. Paul looks at Teddy and asks him if he has done something wrong to Teddy? Teddy says no, and that he is only trying to make a great card. Teddy thought Paul would understand that. Paul says he does, and he will calm the rest of Team Heyman down. Teddy says that he appreciates Paul understanding him, and tells Heyman that he will never forget it.
Scotty is shown headed towards the arena as his special challenge begins tonigh.......against Matt Morgan.
WE SEE A VIDEO PROMO HIGHLIGHTING LAST WEEKS RAW. WE SEE CLIPS OF THE BENOIT/CHRISTIAN CONFRONTATION, HHH/BRET/VINCE SEGMENT, AND Y2J AND SHELTON BENJAMIN BEATING EVOLTUION. TUNE IN THIS MONDAY NIGHT TO PK'S RAW....LIVE ON SPIKE TV!
Heyman is calming down Team Heyman, as he tells them that Dupree will face RVD at SummerSlam. Heyman tells Dupree that another victory over RVD would mean a big push for him. Dupree likes the sound of that and agrees. Paul looks at Matt and tells him to go and handle his business with Scotty, and show the world why he is the "enforcer" of Team Heyman. Matt walks off. Heyman looks at the Dudley's and tells them that he has an idea of who to recruit for there match at SummerSlam. But, first things first, and that is the destruction of Rico and Haas. Miss Jackie agrees and says that it is time they were taught a lesson. Bubba and Dvon listen to Heyman as the five of them all walk off.
Match#4
Special Challenge match:
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Matt Morgan
Morgan gets in the ring as Scotty goes to hit him on the back, but the big man shakes it off and shoves Scotty off of him. Scotty bounces back up and does the same thing again, but this time Morgan grabs Scotty by the throat with both hands and slams him down hard on the mat. Matt doesn't try to cover Scotty, as he picks Scotty up and tosses him into the corner. Morgan lands a couple of back elbows to the head of Scotty. He then kicks Scotty in the gut and hits the Jacknife powerbomb on Scotty right on the turnbuckle. Scotty is out of it as Morgan looks at him and taunts to the crowd. Morgan gets Scotty up and takes him down with a stiff clothesline. Morgan starts to take his time, but then covers Scotty. The ref gets to two but Morgan pulls Scotty up and shakes his head that he aint done. The ref admonishes Morgan, but Morgan just shoves the ref out of the way. The ref immediately calls for the bell, and Morgan can't believe it. He chases the ref but the ref slides out of the ring. Scotty has won the match.
Winner: Scotty 2 Hotty by DQ.
Morgan is pissed and he looks at Scotty and sets him up for anothe Jacknife. Shannon Moore comes running out with a steel chair. He gets in the ring as Morgan has Scotty up in the manuever, and Shannon rams the chair in the midsection of Morgan. Morgan hunches over and drops Scotty. Moore takes the chair and swings as hard as he can on the head of Morgan. Team Heyman comes running out but Moore gets out of the ring before they can reach him. He drags Scotty out as Team Heyman checks on Morgan. Matt comes to and is busted open. He gets up and stares at Moore. He takes a finger, touches his forehead, and tastes his own blood and smiles wickedly at Moore. Shannon looks concerned as Morgan starts to laugh.
The ref is walking in the back as Teddy Long approaches him and asks him just what he thinks he is doing. The ref says he is doing his job. Teddy tells him that he isn't. The ref then reminds Teddy that it was Long who told him that a wrestler touching a ref is an immediate DQ. Long looks speechless as the ref walks off.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Cole and Tazz welcome us back, as they show us footage of JBL arriving today and coming out to look at the grave that has been dug up here for the Buried Alive match. JBL just stares down at the grave as Cole and Tazz begin to wonder what was going on in JBL's mind at that time. We then see Undertaker arrive to look at the grave. He stands over it and smiles, seeming to feel confident about the match later tonight. Cole and Tazz then tell us that GM Teddy Long has informed them that Scotty will be in competition next week, as Scotty will face the US Champion, Chavo Guererro in a one-on-one match that is non-title.
"Ohhhhhhhhhh, Chavo!" hits and out walks the US Champion Chavo Guererro to some heavy heat from Philadelphia. Chavo gets in the ring and has a mic in hand ready to address the crowd. Chavo says that since he has won the US title, it seems that nobody respects him. Chavo says he beat Kurt Angle and John Cena at the same time. Now, how many people can claim that? Chavo says that last week he beat a man that weighed more than he does and was stronger than he is. But, none of that mattered as Chavo showed just why he is the US Champion and damnit.........he wants some friggin respect! The crowd boos heavily until............................................. ....................
"Word Life.....this is basic thuganomics." hits and Philly comes alive as John Cena walks out and heads to the ring. He gets in the ring and grabs a mic. A "Cena" chant starts up as Chavo tells the fans to shut up. Cena tells Chavo to chill. Cena says that Chavo is in fact the US Champion. But, as the former champion, Cena has yet to use his right for a re-match. The crowd pops loud. Chavo says there aint gonna be a re-match because he is the champ and he says that John Cena does not get a re-match. Cena asks Chavo if he is scared of Cena? Chavo says no. Cena says he doesn't believe him and that he feels that Chavo knows deep down in his stomach that he could not beat Cena........one-one-one.
"Medal" hits and Kurt Angle comes out onto the stage as the "You Suck" chants start. Angle says that Cena will not get a rematch with Chavo because Kurt says that Cena's ass is his and that not even Chavo will stand in his way. Kurt drops the mic and heads to the ring. Cena tells him to come on, and Angle gets on the apron. Chavo nails Cena from behind with the title belt as Angle looks on........stunned that Chavo just nailed Cena. He smiles at Chavo and Chavo smiles back........and then nails Kurt with a shot to the head using the belt. Chavo grabs the mic and says he is the US Champion and he will get the respect he deserves! He drops the mic and exits the ring. Cole and Tazz are shocked that Chavo not only layed out Cena, but also layed out Angle.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy is in his office as John Cena barges in. He tells Teddy to give him a match with Chavo next week. Kurt comes in as well and says that he wants Chavo next week. Kurt and John stare each other down but Teddy gets in between them. Teddy says that next week's show is already booked solid, but that Kurt and John will both get there wish. Teddy says that since the three of them had a great match at the Bash..........Teddy is ordering in two weeks the rematch between Chavo, John and Kurt. That's right! A triple threat return match for the US title in to weeks right here on Smackdown. Kurt and John like it and John leaves.
Match#5
One-on-one encounter:
Hardcore Holly vs. Rey Mysterio
Holly goes right after Rey and takes the smaller man down with clubbing blows to the back of Mysterio. He whips Rey into the ropes and catches Rey by the legs. Rey looks for a bulldog, but Holly overpowers him and faceplants him hard on the mat. Holly up and he rubs an elbow across Rey's eyes. Holly then stomps on Mysterio and kicks him out of the ring. Holly follows Rey to the outside. He picks Rey up and looks to ram his head into the post, but Rey wiggles out of the hold and shoves Holly's head into the post, which makes a sickening thud. Rey up and he tosses Holly back into the ring. Rey waits for Holly to get up. Rey gets on the top rope, jumps off and looks for a takedown, but Holly catches Rey and powerbombs Mysterio. Holly covers but Rey gets a shoulder up at the last second. Holly beats on Rey. He picks Rey and sets him on top of the turnbuckle. Holly looks for the super-plex, but Rey blocks it. Rey punches Holly in the side, as Holly falls down to the mat. Rey connects with a leg drop. Holly gets up and charges at Rey, but Rey drop-toe holds him into the ropes, in perfect position for the 619. Rey goes for it, but Holly moves at the last second. Holly kicks Rey in the gut, and gets Rey set up for his finisher. Holly connects with the Alabama Slam. He covers Rey but Rey gets a foot on the ropes. Holly can't believe it. He moves Rey out to the center of the ring, and looks for his finisher again, but Rey reverses it and rolls Holly up for a close pinfall. Holly charges at Rey again, and Rey drop toe-holds him into the ropes. Rey wastes no time and he connects with the 619. Rey on the outside and he hits the West Coast Pop for the win.
Winner: Rey Mysterio via pinfall.
Rey gets out of the ring before Holly can come to. Rey gets to the stage and he sees Holly staring him down with hate in his eyes. Rey smiles but Holly tells him that it aint over between them.
Teddy Long is shown headed towards the ring.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Teddy Long is in the ring with a mic in hand. Teddy asks for the Philly fans to get out of there seats and give a warm welcome to the new.......WWE Champion.............Booker T!
"Can you dig it.............SUCKA?" hits and out walks the new WWE Champion, Booker T. Cole praises Booker because he won the title fair and square by pinning Eddie Guererro without anyone's help. Tazz says he knew Booker T could do it and he proved last week that he was ready to be the champion. Booker gets a mixed reaction from the fans, but it is clear that he is still a heel. Booker gets in the ring and he and Teddy shake hands. Teddy looks at Booker and says that he is proud to be here today because this is a historical moment. The WWE hired its' first black GM in Teddy Long. And under Long's tenure as the GM of Smackdown, the WWE crowned its' first black Heavyweight Champion. Teddy says that there have been minority champions, but never has an African-American male held the WWE Championship. Teddy says that the best man won last week. Teddy isn't taking anything away from Eddie Guererro, but the better man won. Teddy tells Booker that he feels that Booker will have a very lengthy title reign on Smackdown. Teddy says that he wanted to show Booker how much he appreciated him, so he put together a video package for Booker. The video rolls and it is the highlights of Booker's career, from the old WCW days to the WWE, and it ends with him winning the title last week.
Booker takes a mic and thanks Teddy for all that he has done for him. Book says that on Raw, he got overlooked because the talent over there were afraid of Booker T. Book says that when he came to Smackdown, he thought that he would never get a title shot. That was.........until..........Teddy Long became the GM. Book says he knew that Teddy would give him his shot that he so rightfully deserved. Book says that he didn't get the job done at the Bash, but Teddy gave him another chance. So last week, Booker T did the unthinkable when he beat Eddie Guererro with the Book End and became the new.....WWE Champion. Book says that now he has the gold, and he will lead the way for Smackdown. Book says that the fans can boo him all they want, but the fact is he is standing in the ring with the gold over his shoulder, and there aint a damn thing anyone can do about it! Now..........can you dig.......
"Viva La Raza" and Philadelphia explodes as out drives Eddie Guererro to the pop of the night. Booker looks pissed, but Eddie gets out of his lowrider and caters to the fans. Eddie walks to the ring and gets in and calls for a mic. Eddie tells Booker that the first thing he wants to say is..............Congratulations! Eddie says that he is man enough to admit that last week, Booker was the better man. Eddie says that he can admit that Booker wanted the match more than he did. Eddie says he can even admit that Booker was more than ready to be the champion. Booker agrees. Eddie smiles and tells Booker that he can also admit..........and promise.........that Booker couldn't do it.....again. Teddy interrupts and tells Eddie that he is right about that, because Eddie Guererro will not get another title shot. The crowd boos heavily. Teddy says that Booker T is done with Eddie Guererro, and.....
Eddie interrupts Teddy and tells him that Booker does have to fight Eddie Guererro again. Teddy says that last he checked, he.....not Eddie was the GM of Smackdown. Eddie says that Teddy is right about that, but Eddie thinks Teddy should look at the contracts of his talent more carefully. Because, Eddie Guererro has a rematch clause in his contract. But not only that, Eddie has an extra bonus with that clause. See, Eddie Guererro gets to decide just what type of match he wants for his title shot. Booker says that Eddie is making this all up, but Eddie pulls out his contract and hands it to Teddy. Teddy looks it over, and his face turns white. Booker looks at it and he can't believe it either. Eddie says that he was gonna be nice about what type of match he wanted, but since Teddy and Booker have been rude to him, Eddie figures that he will punish them for that. Eddie says that it will be Eddie Guererro vs. Booker T...............................Hell In A Cell! The fans go nuts and Booker is livid. Teddy is frozen in the ring as Eddie exits the ring and heads back towards his car. The fans start an "Eddie" chant as Guererro exits the arena in his lowrider.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
Booker and Teddy are in Teddy's office as Booker is pacing back and forth. Booker tells Teddy he can't believe that he has to face Eddie in a Hell In A Cell match. Booker tells Teddy to do something, but Teddy says that Eddie's contract guarantees hm all these things. Booker then thinks for a moment and then tells Teddy that he is the champ, and he shouldn't be afraid of anything or anybody. He beat Eddie last week, and he'll beat Eddie again at SummerSlam. Booker says that he is the champ and so he wants to make one thing clear. This will be Eddie's only chance to get the title back, but he won't do it cause Booker T will be the champ as long as he damn well pleases. Book tells Teddy to make sure this stip makes it into the contract for there match. Teddy says it will be done and Book leaves. Teddy then cracks a smile and says that his card for SummerSlam is going to steal the show. He rubs his hands together and says that Bischoff can't top him.
Match#6
Second Main Event
Buried Alive Match:
John Bradshaw Layfield vs. The Undertaker
JBL comes out and looks at the grave and really seems to be in fear for his life. Undertaker is in the ring waiting for JBL to enter. JBL does and Taker immediately attacks JBL. Hard rights by Taker and then he whips JBL into the ropes and connects with the sidewalk slam. Taker up and he grabs JBL in the armbar. Old school by Taker and he sets up for the chokeslam. JBL turns and Taker grabs him by the throat. Low blow by JBL followed by a ddt. Cole points out that anything goes in this match. JBL begins to pound away on Taker with hard rights to the head of Taker. JBL up and he taunts the crowd.......until Taker sits up and fixes a gaze on JBL. JBL rolls out of the ring but Taker follows. JBL tries to go under the ring, but Taker grabs him by his feet. Taker pulls JBL from under the ring, but JBL has a fire extinguisher and he sprays the coolant in Taker's face. Taker can't see, as JBL uses the extinguisher as a weapon and he nails Taker on the head with it. JBL now starts to take his time as he rams Taker's back into the barricade. Hard knife-edge chops from JBL to Taker has the Deadman reeling. JBL whips Taker into the steel steps, and Taker's back takes more punishment. JBL grabs a steel chair and goes to hit Taker with it, but Taker moves as the chair connects with the ringpost. JBL turns into a big boot, out of sheer desperation by Taker, as Cole says that we have to take our final commercial break.
COMMERCIAL BREAK.
We come back as Taker has JBL in the center of the ring with a knee in JBL's back and his hands around the chin of JBL. JBL manages to get to the ropes as Cole tells us Taker was in full control during the break. Back to the ring and Taker whips JBL into the ropes. JBL reverses it but Taker comes flying off the ropes and connects with a clothesline. Taker up and he signals for the chokeslam. Taker connects with the chokeslam and points towards the grave as the fans are going nuts. Taker drags JBL up the ramp and over to where the grave is. Taker is ready to put JBL in the grave, but JBL fights back. JBL punches as hard as he can, but Taker gets a knee to the gut. JBL reaches down and grabs a shovel, and as Taker looks to chokeslam him again, JBL cracks the shovel on Taker's head, breaking the handle of the shovel in the process. Taker has been busted open but JBL can't capitalize on the wounded Taker. Finally, JBL gathers himself and looks to powerbomb Taker into the grave, but Taker hits a back body drop as JBL goes flying into the grave. All Taker has to do now is bury JBL alive, as Taker looks at the bulldozer and climbs to get in it. Taker opens the door, and then he goes flying backwards and down on the dirt. A person wearing black and a black mask gets out. The person goes over to the grave and helps JBL out by using a rope. JBL is out of the grave as the fans are leveling heat towards JBL and the mystery man. JBL sees Taker getting up slowly and gets in position. Taker gets up and JBL connects with the clothesline from hell. He tells the mystery man to get into the crane, which the man does. JBL takes Taker over to the grave and drops him in it. JBL signals for the man to drop the dirt in the bulldozer, and the man does it. The bell sounds as the Undertaker has been buried alive.
Winner: JBL buries Undertaker alive.
The mystery man and JBL celebrate as the fans shower them with heat. JBL and the mystery man walk off as the camera goes to look at the grave, as Taker was buried alive. Cole and Tazz wonder who the mystery man is and what his connection is with JBL.
END SHOW.