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Fired-up for Florida
CLEVELAND – With WrestleMania just 23 days away, the SmackDown Superstars have started stepping up their game in preparation for the biggest event in sports-entertainment.
Perhaps broadcasting the strongest message is the “World’s Largest Athlete,” Big Show, who continues to destroy all in his path to WrestleMania and his bout with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. On Monday Night Raw, he tossed around a local boxer like he was a rag doll. (WATCH) Then on Friday Night SmackDown, a low blow from Jamie Noble in his match against the goliath enraged the giant. Awarded the victory by DQ, Big Show showed his pugilistic skills by demolishing his diminutive opponent with a series of body blows, leaving him a quivering, bloody ball in the ring. (WATCH)
"The Biggest and The Best” match-up between the 7-foot, 430-pound athlete and the undefeated boxing champion has created quite a buzz in the boxing community. Recently, trainer Freddie Roach, ring announcer Michael Buffer, and boxing legend Thomas "Hitman" Hearns all weighed-in on the bout.
U.S. Championship at stake
Speaking of champions, United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter faced Batista for the gold after several weeks of The Animal earning non-title victories over Porter. Their back-and-forth battle for the gold eventually spilled into the capacity crowd, and MVP saw an opportunity to leave his opponent stranded outside the ring by kicking him onto the announce table. As Batista tried to re-enter the ring he was counted out, giving MVP the win and a successful title defense.
As announced in a WWE.com exclusive, there will be a No Holds Barred title rematch between the champion and Batista next week on SmackDown. At WrestleMania, The Animal will face Umaga in the SmackDown vs. Raw Match. (More) Will he represent SmackDown as the new United States Champion?
Clash of the titans
In a battle of SmackDown’s big men, Kane faced off against Chuck Palumbo. Earlier in the week on ECW, Palumbo kept a watchful eye over Kane by stalking him around the ring on his motorcycle during the Big Red Monster’s match. On SmackDown, Palumbo matched up well and held his own against Kane, but in the end, it was the Big Red Machine who walked away with a victory after chokeslamming and pinning the motorcycle-ridin’ Palumbo.
Diva Swimsuit Competition
Divas Eve, Cherry, Maryse, Victoria and Michelle McCool delighted our fans with an in-ring swimsuit competition. But as the competitive juices started flowing, things heated up and got physical among the Divas. Stay tuned to SmackDown as one Diva will be eliminated each week according to your votes. Despite her strong showing in the Swimsuit Competition, one contest McCool seemed happy to be out of was the one for Jamie Noble’s affection. Earlier in the evening, the two spoke backstage. At first, Noble arrogantly presumed McCool was interested in a relationship with Noble. But, as he went on to explain he couldn’t be a “one woman man,” McCool saw the opportunity to end the relationship before it started and was in agreement with his decision. As Noble walked away, a look of relief came over McCool’s face.
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Help spice up SmackDown with your vote
It felt like spring came early as five of the ***iest Women on TV heated up the Quicken Loans Arena during the SmackDown Divas Swimsuit Competition. The event, which was announced by Jonathan Coachman, will last the course of four weeks as one participant is voted out of the competition during each edition of SmackDown.
The winner of the competition will be determined by our fans, who can text the name of their favorite SmackDown Diva to 44993 between the show and the following Sunday to make sure the hottest competitor remains alive.
Not only will the winner earn bragging rights as the hottest Diva on SmackDown, but she will also receive a custom-built motorcycle, courtesy of Beverly Hills Choppers.
The contest began under control. Eve donned a navy blue, one-piece bathing suit that would make any viewer think they were in the Garden of Eden. Cherry followed without her boyfriend, Deuce, to keep her concealed, showing off a polka-dotted bikini. Next, Maryse displayed some hot dance moves while sporting a black two-piece suit.
Victoria’s performance won’t be easily forgotten. While lifting herself on a turnbuckle to flaunt her outfit, she missed a step and fell to the mat. She quickly recovered, though, with more moves and some trash talking at Michelle McCool's expense. Michelle closed out the first round, boasting an eye-catching bikini that couldn’t be missed.
Despite the vote being up to our fans, before leaving the squared circle, the Divas tried to take matters into their own hands. A shoving match between Maryse and Eve turned into an all-out brawl that left only Michelle standing in the ring when all was said and done.
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the hottest SmackDown Diva by texting your favorite Diva's name to 44993. After all, their fate is up to you.
Also on SmackDown
And, in tag action, CM Punk, Jesse & Festus defeated ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero & WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
In addition to the Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjack Match, the list of beautiful women appearing at WrestleMania got even hotter as it was announced on SmackDown that Playboy cover girl Kim Kardashian will be a guest hostess at WrestleMania.
Three against The Phenom
In a prelude to the big WrestleMania title confrontation between World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Undertaker, The Phenom had to face the champion and his minions Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match set up by SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. In the end, the Ultimate Opportunist found a way to use the three-man format to his advantage and pin Undertaker for the shocking victory.
Earlier in the night, the champion hosted an edition of The Cutting Edge with special guest, 2008 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Ric Flair. Things got confrontational between the two with Flair calling Edge’s relationship with Guerrero a sham and a scam. (WATCH) To settle the score, a 3-on-1 Steel Cage Handicap Match is set for next week on SmackDown between Edge, Hawkins & Ryder and Flair. Here is the whole story.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge made the most of the 3-on-1 Handicap Match against WrestleMania XXIV opponent Undertaker, ducking The Phenom in the battle until an opportune moment for a perfectly timed spear.
For most of the match, Edge’s partners, Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder, tried to wear The Phenom down, allowing the “master manipulator” to choose his battles after avoiding being tagged early in the contest. The victory by the Ultimate Opportunist only served to back up his bravado earlier in the night, when Edge claimed that he and his “minions” would defeat Undertaker.
As Edge and The Phenom head toward their WrestleMania showdown for the World Heavyweight Championship, the battle for momentum continued on SmackDown. After weeks of The Deadman destroying anyone in his path to get to Edge, including Hawkins & Ryder last week, the Rated-R Superstar finally fired back, this time physically. Undertaker tried as he could to force the World Heavyweight Champion to face him in the ring, hungry for the head of the champion, but Edge had other plans. The win in the 3-on-1 Handicap Match for Edge also sent a clear message to another Superstar who may suffer the same fate next week – 16-time World Champion Ric Flair.
Earlier in the night, Edge welcomed Flair to “The Cutting Edge,” where he told “Naitch” that WrestleMania XXIV “is shaping up to be the most depressing event in WWE history.” The Rated-R Superstar then explained that he believed two legacies would come to an end in the Citrus Bowl – Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania, and Flair’s 35-year legendary career.
Never one to back down from a challenge, the “Nature Boy” assured Edge and our fans, “I will beat Shawn Michaels, and will wrestle well beyond WrestleMania.” The 2008 Hall of Fame inductee then voiced his disgust about Edge’s “sham of a relationship” with SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, angering both the champion and his lover.
The World Heavyweight Champion took exception to Flair’s scathing comments, and Edge told “Naitch” to pay close attention to the 3-on-1 Handicap Match against The Deadman – because next week on SmackDown, Flair will face the same odds. Still, Vickie wasn’t satisfied, and informed Flair that Friday on SmackDown, he would face the Ultimate Opportunist, Hawkins & Ryder – all three men – inside a steel cage.
A stern warning followed from the Rated-R Superstar: “We won't jeopardize your career, Ric, just your physical well-being.” Edge then mocked Flair with his own “Woooooo,” and the “Dirtiest Player in the Game” responded by slapping the champion across the face, much to the delight of our fans in Cleveland and Assistant General Manager Theodore Long, who grinned while standing by.
Friday on SmackDown, Ric Flair will have the odds stacked against him, with just more than two weeks before he puts his legacy on the line at WrestleMania XXIV in a Career Threatening Match against HBK. As Flair prepares for his WrestleMania experience, the World Heavyweight Champion will hope to continue building momentum for his title defense in Orlando, Fla., at the expense of the Nature Boy, inside a 15-foot high steel cage.
Fired-up for Florida
CLEVELAND – With WrestleMania just 23 days away, the SmackDown Superstars have started stepping up their game in preparation for the biggest event in sports-entertainment.
Perhaps broadcasting the strongest message is the “World’s Largest Athlete,” Big Show, who continues to destroy all in his path to WrestleMania and his bout with boxing champion Floyd Mayweather. On Monday Night Raw, he tossed around a local boxer like he was a rag doll. (WATCH) Then on Friday Night SmackDown, a low blow from Jamie Noble in his match against the goliath enraged the giant. Awarded the victory by DQ, Big Show showed his pugilistic skills by demolishing his diminutive opponent with a series of body blows, leaving him a quivering, bloody ball in the ring. (WATCH)
"The Biggest and The Best” match-up between the 7-foot, 430-pound athlete and the undefeated boxing champion has created quite a buzz in the boxing community. Recently, trainer Freddie Roach, ring announcer Michael Buffer, and boxing legend Thomas "Hitman" Hearns all weighed-in on the bout.
U.S. Championship at stake
Speaking of champions, United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter faced Batista for the gold after several weeks of The Animal earning non-title victories over Porter. Their back-and-forth battle for the gold eventually spilled into the capacity crowd, and MVP saw an opportunity to leave his opponent stranded outside the ring by kicking him onto the announce table. As Batista tried to re-enter the ring he was counted out, giving MVP the win and a successful title defense.
As announced in a WWE.com exclusive, there will be a No Holds Barred title rematch between the champion and Batista next week on SmackDown. At WrestleMania, The Animal will face Umaga in the SmackDown vs. Raw Match. (More) Will he represent SmackDown as the new United States Champion?
Clash of the titans
In a battle of SmackDown’s big men, Kane faced off against Chuck Palumbo. Earlier in the week on ECW, Palumbo kept a watchful eye over Kane by stalking him around the ring on his motorcycle during the Big Red Monster’s match. On SmackDown, Palumbo matched up well and held his own against Kane, but in the end, it was the Big Red Machine who walked away with a victory after chokeslamming and pinning the motorcycle-ridin’ Palumbo.
Diva Swimsuit Competition
Divas Eve, Cherry, Maryse, Victoria and Michelle McCool delighted our fans with an in-ring swimsuit competition. But as the competitive juices started flowing, things heated up and got physical among the Divas. Stay tuned to SmackDown as one Diva will be eliminated each week according to your votes. Despite her strong showing in the Swimsuit Competition, one contest McCool seemed happy to be out of was the one for Jamie Noble’s affection. Earlier in the evening, the two spoke backstage. At first, Noble arrogantly presumed McCool was interested in a relationship with Noble. But, as he went on to explain he couldn’t be a “one woman man,” McCool saw the opportunity to end the relationship before it started and was in agreement with his decision. As Noble walked away, a look of relief came over McCool’s face.
Help spice up SmackDown with your vote
It felt like spring came early as five of the ***iest Women on TV heated up the Quicken Loans Arena during the SmackDown Divas Swimsuit Competition. The event, which was announced by Jonathan Coachman, will last the course of four weeks as one participant is voted out of the competition during each edition of SmackDown.
The winner of the competition will be determined by our fans, who can text the name of their favorite SmackDown Diva to 44993 between the show and the following Sunday to make sure the hottest competitor remains alive.
Not only will the winner earn bragging rights as the hottest Diva on SmackDown, but she will also receive a custom-built motorcycle, courtesy of Beverly Hills Choppers.
The contest began under control. Eve donned a navy blue, one-piece bathing suit that would make any viewer think they were in the Garden of Eden. Cherry followed without her boyfriend, Deuce, to keep her concealed, showing off a polka-dotted bikini. Next, Maryse displayed some hot dance moves while sporting a black two-piece suit.
Victoria’s performance won’t be easily forgotten. While lifting herself on a turnbuckle to flaunt her outfit, she missed a step and fell to the mat. She quickly recovered, though, with more moves and some trash talking at Michelle McCool's expense. Michelle closed out the first round, boasting an eye-catching bikini that couldn’t be missed.
Despite the vote being up to our fans, before leaving the squared circle, the Divas tried to take matters into their own hands. A shoving match between Maryse and Eve turned into an all-out brawl that left only Michelle standing in the ring when all was said and done.
Don’t forget to cast your vote for the hottest SmackDown Diva by texting your favorite Diva's name to 44993. After all, their fate is up to you.
Also on SmackDown
And, in tag action, CM Punk, Jesse & Festus defeated ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero & WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.
In addition to the Playboy BunnyMania Lumberjack Match, the list of beautiful women appearing at WrestleMania got even hotter as it was announced on SmackDown that Playboy cover girl Kim Kardashian will be a guest hostess at WrestleMania.
Three against The Phenom
In a prelude to the big WrestleMania title confrontation between World Heavyweight Champion Edge and Undertaker, The Phenom had to face the champion and his minions Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match set up by SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. In the end, the Ultimate Opportunist found a way to use the three-man format to his advantage and pin Undertaker for the shocking victory.
Earlier in the night, the champion hosted an edition of The Cutting Edge with special guest, 2008 WWE Hall of Fame inductee Ric Flair. Things got confrontational between the two with Flair calling Edge’s relationship with Guerrero a sham and a scam. (WATCH) To settle the score, a 3-on-1 Steel Cage Handicap Match is set for next week on SmackDown between Edge, Hawkins & Ryder and Flair. Here is the whole story.
World Heavyweight Champion Edge made the most of the 3-on-1 Handicap Match against WrestleMania XXIV opponent Undertaker, ducking The Phenom in the battle until an opportune moment for a perfectly timed spear.
For most of the match, Edge’s partners, Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder, tried to wear The Phenom down, allowing the “master manipulator” to choose his battles after avoiding being tagged early in the contest. The victory by the Ultimate Opportunist only served to back up his bravado earlier in the night, when Edge claimed that he and his “minions” would defeat Undertaker.
As Edge and The Phenom head toward their WrestleMania showdown for the World Heavyweight Championship, the battle for momentum continued on SmackDown. After weeks of The Deadman destroying anyone in his path to get to Edge, including Hawkins & Ryder last week, the Rated-R Superstar finally fired back, this time physically. Undertaker tried as he could to force the World Heavyweight Champion to face him in the ring, hungry for the head of the champion, but Edge had other plans. The win in the 3-on-1 Handicap Match for Edge also sent a clear message to another Superstar who may suffer the same fate next week – 16-time World Champion Ric Flair.
Earlier in the night, Edge welcomed Flair to “The Cutting Edge,” where he told “Naitch” that WrestleMania XXIV “is shaping up to be the most depressing event in WWE history.” The Rated-R Superstar then explained that he believed two legacies would come to an end in the Citrus Bowl – Undertaker’s undefeated streak at WrestleMania, and Flair’s 35-year legendary career.
Never one to back down from a challenge, the “Nature Boy” assured Edge and our fans, “I will beat Shawn Michaels, and will wrestle well beyond WrestleMania.” The 2008 Hall of Fame inductee then voiced his disgust about Edge’s “sham of a relationship” with SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, angering both the champion and his lover.
The World Heavyweight Champion took exception to Flair’s scathing comments, and Edge told “Naitch” to pay close attention to the 3-on-1 Handicap Match against The Deadman – because next week on SmackDown, Flair will face the same odds. Still, Vickie wasn’t satisfied, and informed Flair that Friday on SmackDown, he would face the Ultimate Opportunist, Hawkins & Ryder – all three men – inside a steel cage.
A stern warning followed from the Rated-R Superstar: “We won't jeopardize your career, Ric, just your physical well-being.” Edge then mocked Flair with his own “Woooooo,” and the “Dirtiest Player in the Game” responded by slapping the champion across the face, much to the delight of our fans in Cleveland and Assistant General Manager Theodore Long, who grinned while standing by.
Friday on SmackDown, Ric Flair will have the odds stacked against him, with just more than two weeks before he puts his legacy on the line at WrestleMania XXIV in a Career Threatening Match against HBK. As Flair prepares for his WrestleMania experience, the World Heavyweight Champion will hope to continue building momentum for his title defense in Orlando, Fla., at the expense of the Nature Boy, inside a 15-foot high steel cage.