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02-16-2008, 12:21 PM
HOUSTON – With No Way Out just two days away, and the biggest Elimination Chamber in history looming, all six of the Superstars scheduled to compete in the sadistic structure saw action on SmackDown.
Chamber opponents Batista and United States Champion MVP kicked off SmackDown in a one-on-one contest. The Animal and the Ballin’ Superstar had hopes of gaining momentum before fighting this Sunday for the right to become No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. And while MVP believes that winning the “richest prize in the game” is his destiny, the stars were aligned for Batista on Friday night.
After MVP seized control of the match and looked to steal a victory from the former World Champion, The Animal turned the tables and delivered a thunderous Batista Bomb to silence the cocky MVP and get the win.
Another Superstar hoping that his path to a title match at WrestleMania XXIV goes through the Elimination Chamber is Undertaker. On SmackDown, The Phenom stayed the course when he defeated ECW’s lone Chamber representative, Big Daddy V. The rivalry between the two behemoths has been fierce and brutal, and The Dominating Force in WWE found out weeks ago on SmackDown that Undertaker is more dangerous and focused than ever when he was bloodied by The Deadman’s newest submission maneuver.
The final two participants in the unprecedented second Elimination Chamber on Sunday in Las Vegas, Finlay and The Great Khali, revisited their volatile rivalry on SmackDown when they went toe-to-toe. The Irishman once again received an assist from Hornswoggle, whom Finlay saved from Mr. McMahon this past Monday night. (WATCH) With the referee distracted by the Chairman’s illegitimate son, Finlay nailed Khali with the shillelagh to get the win.
All six Superstars are headed to the most dangerous match in WWE on Sunday when they step into the Elimination Chamber, and the stakes have never been higher with a trip to WrestleMania XXIV and World Heavyweight Championship opportunity on the line.
Trial by fire
As CM Punk continues his pursuit of ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero’s title, the Straightedge Superstar enlisted the help of Kane in tag action against Chavo & Shelton Benjamin on SmackDown. After showing Chavo up yet again this past Tuesday on ECW on Sci Fi, Punk gained another leg up with the Big Red Monster in his corner, as the duo defeated the ECW Champion and ECW’s “Gold Standard,” when Punk hit the Go To Sleep on Chavo.
Beatings and salutations
Last week, Michelle McCool watched in horror as Chuck Palumbo decimated her friend Jamie Noble. On SmackDown, the All-American Diva took on Victoria and McCool’s former friend, Palumbo, who made his presence known when he rode his motorcycle to ringside. Palumbo’s distraction allowed Victoria to hit the Widow’s Peak on McCool for the victory. Then, after her loss, McCool received another caution from the revved-up Superstar, who warned the beatings on her friend, Jamie Noble, will continue.
Eight-Man euphoria
Looking to get back on track after two consecutive losses, Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore joined forces with Jesse & Festus to take on the foursome of Deuce & Domino and Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder. SmackDown’s resident redneck picked up the win for his team when he hit a Moonsault on Domino. After the match was over, a brawl ensued, but Jesse rang the bell once more, and the “new” Festus unleashed his aggression on their opponents.
Baby, you’re all that I want
The World Heavyweight Champion promised he would ask a life-altering question on SmackDown, and the controversial Edge delivered, asking General Manager Vickie Guerrero to marry him. With the Rated-R Superstar’s proposal, all seemed well for the happy couple, until Rey Mysterio voiced his disgust with the revelation. Edge attacked, and Rey fought back, delivering a 619 to the champion. When the Master of the 619 attempted to fly to take down his No Way Out opponent, Edge took the ultimate opportunity to get out of the line of fire, leaving his lover and future wife in Rey’s path.
HOUSTON – The Ultimate Opportunist made the ultimate commitment on Friday when World Heavyweight Champion Edge asked SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to marry him. Although love was in the air, it was an airborne assault from Rey Mysterio which quickly killed the mood.
Edge pulled out all the stops for the big night by arranging for a string quartet to perform at the arena, and having the ring adorned with flowers, balloons and heart-shaped rugs. And, just before asking the GM to marry him, he serenaded her with a rendition of fellow Canadian Bryan Adams’ “Heaven.” All of his “Rated-Romantic” efforts paid off, as the GM emphatically accepted his proposal, sealing the moment with a sloppy tongue-kiss.
However, things weren’t all roses, according to Edge’s No Way Out opponent, Rey Mysterio.“This is the most disgusting thing I’ve seen in my entire life,” he said as he approached the ring looking up at the doting duo. “I hope you’re thinking of dropping the Guerrero name, because you’re disgracing it,” he added, addressing Vickie.
Offended by Mysterio’s take on the planned nuptials, Edge demanded the Master of the 619 enter the ring and apologize to Vickie. “If you don’t – after No Way Out – you’ll be the one in that wheelchair,” the Rated-R Superstar promised.
Rey entered the ring, but after last week, he said he was done apologizing. Edge then retaliated for the non-apology by kicking Mysterio, but the No. 1 contender quickly turned the tables and delivered his signature 619, leaving Edge dazed in the ring. Looking to capitalize, Rey set up for a West Coast Pop from the top rope. However, the Ultimate Opportunist ducked under Mysterio, leaving the wheelchair-bound GM to take the full brunt of a West Coast Pop – knocking her out cold.
As the GM lay lifeless in the ring, a look of shock came over both the champion and Mysterio at what just transpired. Edge then kneeled over his fiancée to assess her condition, but she did not respond. Mysterio exited the arena, while Edge nervously looked on, still trying to get a response from Vickie.
Come Sunday at No Way Out, will Edge be able to put aside his concern for his re-injured fiancée and mount a successful defense of his World Heavyweight Title? Or, will the ultimate underdog, Rey Mysterio, finally regain the coveted title he once held? Regardless of who comes away the victor, the “Guerrero family” will never be the same now that the Ultimate Opportunist and Vickie have made the ultimate commitment.
Chamber opponents Batista and United States Champion MVP kicked off SmackDown in a one-on-one contest. The Animal and the Ballin’ Superstar had hopes of gaining momentum before fighting this Sunday for the right to become No. 1 contender to the World Heavyweight Championship. And while MVP believes that winning the “richest prize in the game” is his destiny, the stars were aligned for Batista on Friday night.
After MVP seized control of the match and looked to steal a victory from the former World Champion, The Animal turned the tables and delivered a thunderous Batista Bomb to silence the cocky MVP and get the win.
Another Superstar hoping that his path to a title match at WrestleMania XXIV goes through the Elimination Chamber is Undertaker. On SmackDown, The Phenom stayed the course when he defeated ECW’s lone Chamber representative, Big Daddy V. The rivalry between the two behemoths has been fierce and brutal, and The Dominating Force in WWE found out weeks ago on SmackDown that Undertaker is more dangerous and focused than ever when he was bloodied by The Deadman’s newest submission maneuver.
The final two participants in the unprecedented second Elimination Chamber on Sunday in Las Vegas, Finlay and The Great Khali, revisited their volatile rivalry on SmackDown when they went toe-to-toe. The Irishman once again received an assist from Hornswoggle, whom Finlay saved from Mr. McMahon this past Monday night. (WATCH) With the referee distracted by the Chairman’s illegitimate son, Finlay nailed Khali with the shillelagh to get the win.
All six Superstars are headed to the most dangerous match in WWE on Sunday when they step into the Elimination Chamber, and the stakes have never been higher with a trip to WrestleMania XXIV and World Heavyweight Championship opportunity on the line.
Trial by fire
As CM Punk continues his pursuit of ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero’s title, the Straightedge Superstar enlisted the help of Kane in tag action against Chavo & Shelton Benjamin on SmackDown. After showing Chavo up yet again this past Tuesday on ECW on Sci Fi, Punk gained another leg up with the Big Red Monster in his corner, as the duo defeated the ECW Champion and ECW’s “Gold Standard,” when Punk hit the Go To Sleep on Chavo.
Beatings and salutations
Last week, Michelle McCool watched in horror as Chuck Palumbo decimated her friend Jamie Noble. On SmackDown, the All-American Diva took on Victoria and McCool’s former friend, Palumbo, who made his presence known when he rode his motorcycle to ringside. Palumbo’s distraction allowed Victoria to hit the Widow’s Peak on McCool for the victory. Then, after her loss, McCool received another caution from the revved-up Superstar, who warned the beatings on her friend, Jamie Noble, will continue.
Eight-Man euphoria
Looking to get back on track after two consecutive losses, Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore joined forces with Jesse & Festus to take on the foursome of Deuce & Domino and Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder. SmackDown’s resident redneck picked up the win for his team when he hit a Moonsault on Domino. After the match was over, a brawl ensued, but Jesse rang the bell once more, and the “new” Festus unleashed his aggression on their opponents.
Baby, you’re all that I want
The World Heavyweight Champion promised he would ask a life-altering question on SmackDown, and the controversial Edge delivered, asking General Manager Vickie Guerrero to marry him. With the Rated-R Superstar’s proposal, all seemed well for the happy couple, until Rey Mysterio voiced his disgust with the revelation. Edge attacked, and Rey fought back, delivering a 619 to the champion. When the Master of the 619 attempted to fly to take down his No Way Out opponent, Edge took the ultimate opportunity to get out of the line of fire, leaving his lover and future wife in Rey’s path.
HOUSTON – The Ultimate Opportunist made the ultimate commitment on Friday when World Heavyweight Champion Edge asked SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to marry him. Although love was in the air, it was an airborne assault from Rey Mysterio which quickly killed the mood.
Edge pulled out all the stops for the big night by arranging for a string quartet to perform at the arena, and having the ring adorned with flowers, balloons and heart-shaped rugs. And, just before asking the GM to marry him, he serenaded her with a rendition of fellow Canadian Bryan Adams’ “Heaven.” All of his “Rated-Romantic” efforts paid off, as the GM emphatically accepted his proposal, sealing the moment with a sloppy tongue-kiss.
However, things weren’t all roses, according to Edge’s No Way Out opponent, Rey Mysterio.“This is the most disgusting thing I’ve seen in my entire life,” he said as he approached the ring looking up at the doting duo. “I hope you’re thinking of dropping the Guerrero name, because you’re disgracing it,” he added, addressing Vickie.
Offended by Mysterio’s take on the planned nuptials, Edge demanded the Master of the 619 enter the ring and apologize to Vickie. “If you don’t – after No Way Out – you’ll be the one in that wheelchair,” the Rated-R Superstar promised.
Rey entered the ring, but after last week, he said he was done apologizing. Edge then retaliated for the non-apology by kicking Mysterio, but the No. 1 contender quickly turned the tables and delivered his signature 619, leaving Edge dazed in the ring. Looking to capitalize, Rey set up for a West Coast Pop from the top rope. However, the Ultimate Opportunist ducked under Mysterio, leaving the wheelchair-bound GM to take the full brunt of a West Coast Pop – knocking her out cold.
As the GM lay lifeless in the ring, a look of shock came over both the champion and Mysterio at what just transpired. Edge then kneeled over his fiancée to assess her condition, but she did not respond. Mysterio exited the arena, while Edge nervously looked on, still trying to get a response from Vickie.
Come Sunday at No Way Out, will Edge be able to put aside his concern for his re-injured fiancée and mount a successful defense of his World Heavyweight Title? Or, will the ultimate underdog, Rey Mysterio, finally regain the coveted title he once held? Regardless of who comes away the victor, the “Guerrero family” will never be the same now that the Ultimate Opportunist and Vickie have made the ultimate commitment.