Smackdown House Show--Orlando, Florida--1/9/05
submitted by Dennis Boyle, rajah.com reader
Arena was 3/4 full
It was my 1st live event
Show opened with Theodore R. Long coming to the ring and thanking us for
coming. He announced JBL/Big Show for the WWE Title. He also said that
Heidenreich and RVD were not there because of airplane delays. Kurt Angle
comes out and complains that he should be in the main event. Long says that
if Jindrak and Reigns lose their Tag Match, Then not only would Kurt have to
Kiss Booker T's ass, He'd have to face The Undertaker in a Casket Match!!
Kurt complains as Long Leaves. Kurt follows soon after.
Eddie Guerrero/Rey Mysterio -vs.- Basham Brothers
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Eddie and Rey came out together, everyone chanted for Eddie. Nobody chanted
for Rey and Rey got upset, But Eddie consoled him-it was hilarious. Bashams
came out to big boos. OK match with Rey being double teamed almost the whole
time. Rey eventually tagged Eddie. End came when Bashams did the "Switch",
but Eddie saw them and played dead. the confused Basham went to him and was
cradled for the 3 count. Post match double 619 and a Frog Splash.
Eddie and Rey left, followed by the aching Bashams.
Hardcore Holly -vs.- Orlando Jordan
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OJ came out and grabbed a mic. He said that the fans should cheer for him
because of his beautiful smile. Holly took the mic and said that OJ's smile
was pretty, but only good for sucking and swallowing!!!! big OOOOOHHHHH from
the crowd. Kind of boring. OJ won by rolling Holly up and holding the ropes.
OJ ran out with Holly in pursuit.
Triple Threat Elimination Match-Cruiserweight
Championship-(c)Funaki-v-Spike-v-Chavo Guerrero
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Spike stood outside for most of beginning. Spike was eliminated with a
sitout powerbomb by Chavito. Chavo and Funaki fought for about 15 mins.
Funaki won by reversing The Gory Bomb into a sunset flip to get the 1,2,3.
Body Contest-Dawn Marie against Ms. Jackie
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Both Hot, I cheered for both. Jackie was declared winner.
WWE Championship Match--(c)John "Bradshaw" Layfield -vs.- The Big Show
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JBL's Pre-match speech was hilarious. he called us "Tampa" by "accident" 3
times. Big Show got a huge pop. Slow match. Show did a open hand slap to
JBL's chest that I will never forget, ouch. JBL was DQ'ed when the Bashams
interfered, along with Orlando Jordan. JBL ran out while OJ was F-500'ed and
the Bashams were double chokeslammed.
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INTERMISSION
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U.S. Championship Match--(c)John Cena -vs.- Kenzo Suzuki
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Decent. Cool rap at beginning. Kind of long with Kenzo getting most
advantages. At the end, Hiroko accidentally whacked Kenzo with a kendo
stick, and Cena hit him with the FU for the 3.
Cena came into the audience to celebrate, then left.
Booker T/Charlie Haas -vs.- Luther Reigns/Mark Jindrak
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I started a "Luther Sucks" Chant. I felt special. Angle interfered a lot.
Haas pinned Jindrak after The Angle Slam!! Kurt was mad about that.
Teddy Long came out and started a "Angle Kiss The Booty" chant, it was
priceless. Angle never did kiss Booker's Ass, he gave him a low blow. Long
said That Angle had forgotten something, just then- the lights go out- a
gong tolls - leading to...........
Casket Match--The Undertaker -vs.- Kurt Angle
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Best Match of the Night. I'll never forget it. Back and forth action.
Heidenreich showed up to interfere- but was big booted and ran out quick.
'Taker hit Angle with a Chokeslam. JBL came out and "Clothesline from
Hell"'ed 'Taker. Angle then hit 'Taker with the Angle Slam. 'Taker was
rolled into the casket. Angle and JBL fought over who would close the coffin
lid on 'Taker. JBL hit Angle with the Clothesline from Hell as 'Taker sat up
in the Casket. The Undertaker Chokeslammed JBL--Booted Kurt into the
coffin--Tombstoned JBL--rolled JBL on top of Kurt--and locked both men in
the Casket. SO SWEET. Undertaker saluted the fans and walked out to end the
show.
