Submitted by Rajah on May 23, 2003 at 07:26:25
* Smackdown kicks off with Vince coming down to the ring. He says he has no doubt who Mr. America really is. He says that Mr. America is Hulk Hogan and he has twisted values and is full of deceit. Mr. America is deceitful because he won't show his true identity, and he is greedy. He is greedy because he is getting paid to stay at home as Hulk Hogan, and is getting paid as Mr. America. Mr. America doesn't care that he batters women. Vince says he is responsible for what happened to Stephanie last week. Vince says he is going to let someone else take care of Hogan at Judgment Day, he issues an open challenge for anyone who wants it. Vince says that whoever signs up needs to beat Mr. America down into a pool of his own feces and afterward he will rip of the mask. The FBI music hits and the three hoodlums make their way to the ring. Nunzio introduces his group to Vince. He says that he understands Vince has a problem with Mr. America, and they happen to specialize in taking care of problems. Nunzio says he doesn't expect Vince to take his word and shows a short clip called the FBI's greatest hits. First the attack to Nathan Jones, then Chris Benoit, then Brock Lesnar. Vince admit he is impressed. Nunzio says that if Vince hires them, he can consider the matter closed. Nunzio says that this is an offer that Vince can't refuse. Vince tells them to meet him down in his office later.* Rikishi vs. Chuck Palumbo
Rikishi comes out and stares down McMahon. Nunzio steps in front of McMahon, Rikishi laughs and gets in the ring. The match begins by Palumbo being whipped into the turn buckle, followed by a clothesline. Rikishi nails a DDT on Palumbo after a distraction by Johnny the Bull. Palumbo issues a few right hands to Rikishi only to receive a belly to belly suplex. Rikishi covers for 2 and follows it up from a leg drop. Palumbo nails Rikishi with a big boot to the head. Palumbo attempts the kick again but misses and instead is kicked by Rikishi. He follows that up with a Samoan drop. Rikishi backs it up into Palumbo and he falls into position for the stink face. Stamboli gets on the apron but Rikishi pulls him over the ropes into the ring. Palumbo attacks while Rikishi is distracted and covers for the win. Stamboli and Palumbo attack Rikishi after the match. Backstage Brock is heading towards the ring. He knocks Stamboli out of the ring then F-5s Palumbo.* Backstage Brock runs into Stephanie. Stephanie says what he did to FBI was impressive. She says he will need to be impressive to win the stretcher match Sunday. There is a reason there hasn't been one in 17 years. She calls him the best pure athlete they have.
* Cole and Tazz are going through their usual banter when Torrie Wilson appears on the stage. She says everyone has been asking what bikini she will be wearing on Sunday. She says she wants to show the audience on she is considering. She removes the robe and reveals her ensemble, she says Sunday she will wear something more revealing.
* Stephanie goes in to her office and see red and yellow roses on her desk. She thinks they are from Vince. Vince comes in and says its ok that Stephanie ruined his chances of taking of Mr. America's mask, but he accepts her apology. She says that she doesn't owe him an apology. She says that the red and yellow roses are from Hulk Hogan and the others are from Mr. America. Steph says that it looks like Vince has everything under control so she is leaving. She leaves, Vince throws the vases against the wall.
* Tajiri vs. Matt Hardy
Matt knocks Tajiri over and celebrates prematurely. Tajiri attacks then mocks Hardy. Tajiri hits Hardy with a drop toe hold followed by a s pinning leg lariat. Hardy drop Tajiri across the top rope. Hardy kicks Tajiri in the ribs a couple times then whips him in the turn buckle. Hardy covers for 2. Hardy locks Tajiri into an abdominal stretch. Tajiri battles out and kicks Hardy in the face with a martial arts kick. Tajiri is whipped into the ropes but hits Hardy with a flying elbow. Tajiri covers for 2. Hardy sets Tajiri on the top rope but Tajiri counters and locks in the tarantula. Moore distracts on the apron log enough for Hardy to get the upper hand and deliver the twist of fate. Hardy covers for the win. Matt gets on the mic and says he has the Mattributes to take on Mr. America at Judgment day. Tajiri comes flying from the ring on top of Hardy and Moore and takes them both down.* Backstage Eddie is talking to the Kurt Angle poster. He says that its bad that Chavo is hurt and can't wrestle. Eddie says he is going to take on Shelton Benjamin tonight. He tells the Kurt Angle poster it is like part of the family. He says there is something missing so he puts a mustache and a goatee on the pictures.
* Backstage Mr. America runs into Stephanie. He asks how she is doing. She says she is fine and asks him to thank Hulk Hogan for the flowers. She then kisses him on the cheek and leaves.
* John Cena vs. Chris Benoit
Cena gets on the mic and says he wants to take a stab at Mr. America at Judgment day. He says that Benoit can't hurt him and instead of being the Canadian Crippler he'll be another crippled Canadian. Benoit comes out and the match begins. Cena pushes Benoit into the corner. Cena takes a few forearm shots and then is tripped over Benoit's knee. Benoit nails a backbreaker and covers for 2. Benoit sets Cena up in the corner and delivers some massive chops. Benoit slams Cena's head on the turn buckle, Benoit turns his back and Cena takes a forearm shot to his head. Cena rams Benoit into the ring post. Cena covers for 2. Cena locks in an arm bar. Cena releases and stomps on Benoit. Cena again rams Benoit into the steel post.. Cena covers again for 2. Cena body slams Benoit from a hammerlock and covers for 2. Back in the corner Benoit takes a few chops at Cena. Benoit delivers a beautiful snap suplex. Stamboli and Nunzio come out to the ring. Benoit is distracted and Cena attacks from behind. The ref ushers the FBI out of the area.
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As we return Cena has arm bar lock applied. Benoit counters out with an arm drag. Cena knocks Benoit down with a shoulder block. Cena covers for 2. Cena stomps on Benoit's shoulder and hand. Cena locks Benoit into an under hook and sends Benoit into the top turn buckle. Cena covers for 2. Cena puts Benoit in a hammer lock but Benoit counters with a standing drop kick, followed by a drop toe hold into the second ropes. Benoit rolls Cena up for 2.. Benoit delivers a running back elbow followed by a German suplex. Benoit signals for the end. He gets to the top turnbuckle and connects with the flying head butt. Benoit gets ready to cover but Nunzio comes out of nowhere to break it up. Stamboli comes out to break up a cross face on Cena. Rhyno and Spanky come out to aid Benoit.* Piper's Pit
Piper says he wants in on the contract to get Mr. America. He says half those people in the hunt only want to kiss Vince's ass. He say's he doesn't want Mr. America at Judgment Day. he demands it. Mr. America comes out. Piper says if he\was that ugly he would wear mask too. Mr. America says he understands why Piper has a problem with Hogan, but they shouldn't haave a problem. Mr. America calls Piper "Sista." Mr. America says he would gladly kick Piper's ass at Judgment Day. Piper say Alzheimer's must have set in, but Hulk Hogan has never beaten him 1..2..3. Piper comments on a guy in the audience with a flag. Mr. America says that guy has a right to wave the flag. Piper tells O'Haire to take care of him. Piper attacks Mr. America with a chair. The fan with the flag gets in the ring and helps Mr. America. Piper turns towards the fan and finds the he has a prosthetic leg. He holds it for a while and then leaves.* Shelton Benjamin vs. Eddie Guerrero
Eddie comes out with the poster of Angle. They cut to Vince in his office yelling at Piper and O'Haire saying they could face a lawsuit. He asks who the kid was. Vince says he has to make a decision about their careers. The match goes on during this. Benjamin hits a back drop on Eddie. Benjamin nails another suplex and covers for 2. Benjamin locks in a chin lock submission. Eddie battles out. Benjamin gets to the top rope, Eddie throws him off with a leg scissors take down. Benjamin delivers a delayed power bomb and covers for 2. Eddie hits a drop kick to counter Benjamin. Eddie hits a few suplexes. Haas comes out and sets up a ladder. Benjamin takes to opportunity to pin Eddie for the win. Haas and Benjamin assault Eddie with the ladder but Eddie counters and knocks them both down. Eddie slams the Angle poster over Benjamin's head.* Vince stares at Piper then tells O'Haire he think he has a genuine concern fir what happened. Vince says he knows that Piper has no remorse and doesn't give a damn about that kid. Vince tells Piper that he will do what he wants.
* A long segment about Miss Elizabeth is played.
* Sable comes out to the stage in a robe. She says she wanted to discuss Torrie's bikini. She thinks Torrie should wear something more appropriate for her waist line. Sable says that the audience can be the judge, because Sunday Torrie will not look as "Sable-icious". Sable disrobes revealing her outfit.
* Rey Mysterio says that he can't wait to get back in the ring. He says the cruiserweight championship is the most important thing to him. Mysterio says he didn't think he would be able to wrestle again and he was scared. Cole asks if Rey would ever get in the ring with Big Show. Mysterio mills over the question and then Big Show slaps his hand around Rey's neck, picks him up and walks off with him.
* Big Show bring Mysterio down to the ring with a stretcher. Show throws him in the ring snd Mysterio jumps out. Show gets hit in the face with stretcher. Rey hits the 619. Show hits a Samoan drop and picks up a stretcher, puts it down and then is about to choke slam him. Lesnar comes out and smacks Show with the stretcher than hits an F-5. Show is staring down Lesnar and out of nowhere Mysterio nails Show with a bull dog. Mysterio runs up the ramp and Lesnar put him on his shoulder and they celebrate.
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