WWE SmackDown (8/9/13)
Rockford, Illinois
Commentators: JBL and Michael Cole
Show starts with Randy Orton out first. A recap of the RVD/Orton/Christian match is shown from last week's SmackDown. RVD is out next.
First Match: Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
Side headlock by RVD. Orton with a drop toe hold. Back to their feet, Orton with a headlock. Shoulder block by Orton. RVD with a spinning heel kick. "RVD!" chants. Orton with a kick. Side headlock takeover by Orton. RVD attempts to fight back, but Orton hits a dropkick for a 1 count. "RVD!" chants yet again. Heel kick by RVD. RVD misses a cross body over the top rope to the floor. On the outside, Orton with some offense, but RVD counters ramming Orton into the steel steps. RVD sets up Orton on the barricade and hits a spinning heel kick off the apron onto Orton. Back from commercial break, Orton in control with a knee drop to the face and then another. In the corner, Orton with some right hands on RVD. Irish whip by Orton. RVD gets an elbow. RVD to the top, but Orton pushes RVD off the top to the floor. "This is awesome!" chants. On the outside, Orton drops RVD spine first on the barricade. In the ring, Orton with a pin attempt for 2. Reverse chin lock by Orton. RVD fights back after a couple of minutes. RVD with some clotheslines on Orton. Kick by RVD. RVD with a scoop slam. Split legged moonsault by RVD for 2. RVD with a cannonball off the top for 2. RVD attempts a monkey flip but Orton counters with some clubs to the back and then a backbreaker. Both men are down. Pin attempt by Orton for 2. Orton stalks RVD. Orton with a clothesline and another. Orton with a big powerslam for 2. Orton attempts a second rope DDT but RVD counters into Northern light suplex for 2. Orton back body drops RVD over the top, but RVD lands on the apron. Orton gets a dropkick on RVD as RVD attempts a plancha. Second rope DDT by Orton. Orton sets up for the RKO. RVD counters with a kick. Leg scissors pin attempt gets 2 by RVD. Big kick by RVD. Rolling Thunder by RVD. RVD goes up top and misses a Five Star Frog Splash. Orton hits the RKO for 3.
Winner: Randy Orton
JBL and Cole hype Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio for the main event and Miz TV with Big E Langston and AJ Lee
Back from commercial break, WWE rewind is shown showing Layla vs. Kaitlyn on Raw as Layla gets the win by the distraction from AJ.
The Miz introduces Miz TV. He introduces AJ Lee and Big E Langston. AJ and Langston come out and a recap of Raw is shown showing the match between Ziggler and Langston with Langston getting the win over Ziggler due to the Kaitlyn's attack on AJ. Miz says there is one common denominator in all the video clips and that is AJ. Miz asks what is the relationship between you 2. AJ says Langston is there for her and he is a nice guy. She says he is her best friend. Miz says "Really?" a few times. He says you've had a lot of friends that you've tried to ruin their lives naming John Cena, Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, Kane, and Dolph Ziggler. AJ is defensive about each one and says she can't get her heart broken. Miz says she is always the victim but did you ever think the problem might just be you. She says they deserved that, and they tricked her into falling in love and then left her. She says Kaitlyn, her best friend, left her. She says do you know what is never going to leave he that she is going to keep her on her side the divas championship. she says that the championship is going to be with her forever unlike ZIggler. Ziggler comes out. Ziggler says face it women can't get over him. Herself either. "Ziggler!" chants. AJ says he is not over her, and they had something special. She says he is sad cause he will never touch her again. Kaitlyn is out. She says he can't touch you but I can. She says I don't get it you cost her her title, and Ziggler his title. She says why are you so obsessed with us. Ziggler says i'm sick of you and don't want to ever see you again referring to Langston. Arguing ensues among everyone in the ring, and Miz interrupts, and he says this is his show, and he can create a match for Summerslam right now since he is the host of Summerslam and announces that it will be Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn vs. Big E Langston and AJ Lee. Katilyn says I can't wait to slap the crazy off your face. Kaitlyn attacks AJ and Langston pulls Kaitlyn off of her. Ziggler with a Zig Zag on Langston and then Katliyn with a spear on AJ.
A recap of Raw is shown showing the segment of Daniel Bryan and Wade Barrett as Bryan shaves off Barrett's beard. Wade Barrett vs Daniel Bryan for tonight. A preview is shown between CM Punk and Brock Lesnar entitled Blind Rage for later tonight.
Back from commercial break, Raw Rebound is shown showing the match between CM Punk and Curtis Axel. Paul Heyman comes out and Punk goes after Heyman. Punk grabs Heyman and pulls him in the ring and Lesnar comes out. Axel pulls Punk to the outside, and Punk hits the GTS on Axel. Brawl between Lesnar and Punk ensues. Lesnar attempts F5 but Punk counters and hits Lesnar with a chair. Punk corners Heyman and has the chair in hand but lesnar grabs the chair from Punk and hits Punk with an F5 and then delivers some chair shots to Punnk. Lesnar will have an exclusive interview later tonight on SmackDown.
Backstage, Alberto Del Rio is talking with Vickie Guerrero. Del Rio asks Vickie why he has a match with Christian tonight when he already has a match with him at Summerslam. Vickie says she does not answer to him. He says they should be working together. She says he gave him an opportunity to choose his opponent for Summerslam and he chose Ricardo Rodriguez. and he disrespected her by chosing Ricardo. He says did you see what I did to him on Raw. Vickie says what he did was despicable that is why I chose the match for tonight. He says what if I get hurt tonight and can't compete at Summerslam. Vickie says that is a risk she is willing to take.
Fandango is out. He will be facing Kofi Kingston
Back from commercial break, Kofi Kingston is out. A recap of Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston on Raw is shown. Kofi gets the win.
Second Match: Fandango vs. Kofi Kingston
Go behind by Kingston. Kingston with some kicks, but Fandago fights back with a shoulder block. Kingston with a back elbow. In the corner, Kingston with a big splash. Fandango with a back body drop on Kingston to the outside. On the outside, Fandango with a suplex on Kingston. In the ring, Fandango with some right hands. Back elbow by Fandango for 2. Reverse chin lock by Fandango. Kingston fights back. Suplex attempt by Fandango, but Kingston counters with a pin attempt for 2. Fandango misses a shoulder block and hits the ring post. Kingston with some offense. Flying clothesline by Kingston. Fandango to the outside, Kingston hits a dropkick. Kinston on the top rope, but Summer Rae stops Kingston. Kingston from the apron with a cross body on Fandango. Summer Rae pretends to have injured her ankle. Off the distraction, Fandango throws Kingston into the ring post. In the ring, Fandango hits a leg drop from the top rope for 3.
Winner: Fandango
Backstage, Daniel Bryan is interviewed by Renee Young. He says he likes the way he looks and when he asks him to cut his hair that was the breaking point and gave Wade Barrett a makeover instead. He says he has never changed who he was to get to the WWE, but he will change history when he defeats John Cena for the WWE Championship at Summerslam. With all apologies to Vince McMahon he says, "the beard is still here!"
Back from commercial break, a recap of Raw is shown showing the main event as John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and Randy Orton vs. The Shield and the brawl after the match. Orton delivers an RKO to Cena and Bryan.
Daniel Bryan is out. Wade Barrett is out. A recap of Raw is shown showing Mr. McMahon telling Bryan to shave the beard off. Barrett is out to shave the beard, but Bryan hits Barrett and shaves Barrett's beard.
Third Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett
Barrett with some right hands. "Daniel Bryan!" chants. Bryan with a clothesline. Kicks to the leg by Bryan. "Yes!"chants. Barrett clotheslines Bryan over the top rope. On the outside, Barrett rams Bryan into the barricade. Irish whip by Barrett into the steel steps on Bryan. In the ring, Barrett with a pin attempt for 2. More "Daniel Bryan!" chants. Knees to the face and then a kick to the face by Barrett pin by Barrett for 2. Chicken wing submsission by Barrett, but Bryan battles out. Drop toe hold by Bryan into the turnbuckle. Winds of Change by Barrett for 2. "Daniel Bryan!" chants. Barrett grabs some clippers and attempts to shave Bryan's beard, but Bryan battles out. Off the top, Bryan hits a flying headbutt and gets the Yes Lock for the win. "Yes!" chants. After the match, Bryan stomps on the razor.
Winner: Daniel Bryan
JBL and Cole discuss Daniel Bryan
Backstage, Damien Sandow is interviewed by Renee Young. A recap of SmackDown from 2 weeks ago is shown showing Cody Rhodes throwing the MITB briefcase into the river as Sandow chases after the briefcase. Sandow yells "Silence!" and introduces a new briefcase and says there is a new contract inside and will cash it in on Del Rio and become World Heavyweight Champion of the unwashed masses
Hype for Alberto Del Rio vs Christian is shown. Backstage, Kane is shown.
Back from commercial break, video clip of the Wyatt Family and Kane is shown.
Kane is out. 3MB is in the ring.
Fourth Match: Kane vs. 3MB
Kane attacks 3MB, but 3MB fights back. Kane throws Mahal and Mcyntire then Slater to the outside. On the outside, Kane assaults 3MB. Kane throws Slater over the announce table. In the ring, Kane chokeslams Mahal for 3. After the match, Bray Wyatt and the Wyatt Family is shown. He says he doesn't think Kane can grasp the concept and says a simple fire can't contain his brothers. He says his fire fears him, and the fire can never ever hurt him. He says he is already dead and laughs. Kane lights the ring posts on fire.
Winner: Kane
JBL and Cole discuss JBL and Cole show with guest Mark Henry.
Exclusive interview with Lesnar. He says that Lesnar is just there as Heyman's muscle, but it is personal between them. He says Punk is a joke and the only reason he lets him exists is because of Heyman. He says The Beast is The Best. He says because he tapes his hands and takes classes of MMA he's tough. He's not. He says Punk was not a NCAA champion UFC champion and WWE champion, but he gives credit for holding the title for so long but he has never faced anyone like Lesnar because there is no one like him, and he will find out at Summerslam what its like to be victimized by Lesnar.
Hype for CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman on Raw is shown.
Christian is out. Back from commercial break, Alberto Del Rio is out. A recap of Raw is shown showing the match between RVD and Del Rio. Ricardo costs Del Rio the match and Del Rio attacks Ricardo after the match assaulting him with a bucket and then puts Ricardo's head between the steel steeps and dropkicks the steps.
Sixth match: Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio
Del Rio with some right hands. Side head lock by Del Rio. Christian fights out. Shoulder block by Del Rio for 2. Test of sterngth but Del Rio with some kicks. Shoulder block by Christian and another then another. Pin attempt by Christian but no count. Side head lock takeover by Christian. In the corner, Del Rio with some shots to the midsection. Snapmare by Del Rio. Kick to the back by Del Rio. Kick to the midsection by Del Rio. ''JBL!' chants. Christian with a drop toe hold on Del Rio attempts an uppercut but misses. Christian tosses Del Rio over the top rope. Baseball slide by Christian. Back from commercial break, Del Rio steps on Christian for 2. In the corner, Del Rio attempts to pull Christian's leg to the ring post, but Christian counters. Christian misses a splash from the top rope to the floor crashing into the barricade. Del Rio with some kicks to Christian. In the ring, Del Rio with a pin attempt for 2. Reverse chin lock by Del Rio. Christian fights out. Christian with a kick to the head, but Del Rio drops Christian face first on the canvas. Big kick to the face by Del Rio. "USA!" chants. Del Rio with a boot to the face. In the ring, Del Rio puts Christian in a tree of woe position and gets some boots to the midsection. Slap by Del Rio. Christian fights back with some right hands. On the top rope, Christian and Del Rio trade punches, and they both fall of the top to the floor. Back from commercial break, drop kick by Del Rio for 2. Del Rio with an armbar on Christian over the top rope. On the top rope, Christian with some right hands on Del Rio. Hurricanrana by Christian from the top rope for 2. Both men trade right hands. In the corner, Del Rio with some shots to the midsection. Boot by Christian. Drop kick by Christian. Right hand by Christian. Cross body by Christian. Back elbow by Christian. Killswitch attempt, but Del Rio counters with a tilt a whirl backbreaker. Kick by Del Rio. In the corner, kick by Christian. Killswitch attempt, but Del Rio with a backstabber for 2. Del Rio misses a kick. Christian gets a spear for 2. Del Rio rams Christian into the ring post shoulder first. Del Rio signals for Cross Arm Breaker, but Christian counters with a roll up for 2. Kick to the face by Del Rio. Christian with a roll up for 3 out of nowhere. After the match, Del Rio is mad on the outside of the ring. In the ring, Christian hits a Killswitch on Del Rio. Damien Sandow comes out and attempts to cash in the MITB briefcase, but Cody Rhodes attacks Sandow from the top rope and hits Cross Rhodes on Sandow.
Winner: Christian
