SmackDown opened up to news that on his way out to the announce table, Booker T had been attacked from behind by Cody Rhodes. We also had the return of Lilian Garcia as a full time ring announcer, which was a pleasant surprise. But as she began talking Rhodes (who had stuck around) interrupted her, explaining how he enjoyed the symmetry of the departure of one announcer and the return of another. He also announced that he would be taking over Booker T's position as announcer for the night.
Wade Barrett defeated Ezekiel Jackson in the Beat The Clock Challenge for a time of 7:53. The challenge was between Barrett and Randy Orton and whoever got the quickest time would be able to choose the stipulation for their bout at the TLC pay-per-view. The actual match itself was average really.
Barrett grabbed a mic afterwards and bragged some more about his wins over Orton. Wade also claimed that he had the psychologically advantage over 'The Viper' "Randy, there's only one voice in your head right now. Mine."
Josh Matthews then conducted an interview with Daniel Bryan regarding his loss to Mark Henry last week. Bryan began to explain his disappointment at letting people down until his long time adversary Michael Cole interrupted him. As the argument began to get more and more heated Bryan approached the announce desk and threatened to make Cole "tap out," until Rhodes raced to Cole's aid and knocked over the MITB holder. He continued the assault until WWE official escorted him away.
Zach Ryder defeated Heath Slater in a brief but not bad match. It wasn't a classic but it did the job in helping build up Ryder so it was a success.
Ted DiBiase defeated Jinder Mahal in a decent bout. Both guys are looking solid enough in the ring, now they just need to actually move on to some fresh new opponents to get them interesting once again.
Big Show spoke about the last time he won a World title when he beat Brock Lesnar nine years ago at Madison Square Garden. He also spoke about the carnage that will ensue in his match with Mark Henry at TLC and threatened that the doors to Henry's 'Hall of Pain' are "gonna get slammed closed!" Mark Henry predictably joined Show and asked as a courtesy that he not touch him as he's injured while he was in the ring, Show agreed. He began to talk about their match at TLC and in a preposterous statement claimed "We're gonna have a fight that people are gonna be talking about for decades!" Hm, possibly for how dull or bad it will be. As they were almost done and after they grudgingly shook hands after Henry said "lets let bygones be bygones. Let the best man win," Henry sucker punched Big Show. But Show turned it around and began to beat down the World champion to the outside of the ring and continued the assault with a steel chair.
Sheamus defeated David Otunga in an average match. Otunga's offence was limited, which is a wise move with his limited ability in the ring. Sheamus got the one-two-three after a Brogue kick.
Daniel Bryan versus Cody Rhodes ended as a no contest after Booker T raced in and began attacking Rhodes. The actual bout before then was a solid encounter between the two wrestlers.
Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler in an exciting and intense main event. Ziggler has really hit some superb form as of late and Orton has been on great form all year as far as I'm concerned. The finish came when Orton managed to just about avoid being counted out after an attack from behind by Wade Barrett, and then quickly hit Ziggler with an RKO to beat Barrett's time by two seconds.
After the match Barrett again attacked Orton from behind and suggested helping him out in choosing a stipulation for their match at TLC. But as Barrett was about to Wasteland Orton through a table Randy wriggled out and Wade ran off after an attempt by Orton to put him through the table instead. Orton realised that his previous opponent Ziggler was still nearby and instead powerbombed him through the table with Barrett looking on.
Wade Barrett defeated Ezekiel Jackson in the Beat The Clock Challenge for a time of 7:53. The challenge was between Barrett and Randy Orton and whoever got the quickest time would be able to choose the stipulation for their bout at the TLC pay-per-view. The actual match itself was average really.
Barrett grabbed a mic afterwards and bragged some more about his wins over Orton. Wade also claimed that he had the psychologically advantage over 'The Viper' "Randy, there's only one voice in your head right now. Mine."
Josh Matthews then conducted an interview with Daniel Bryan regarding his loss to Mark Henry last week. Bryan began to explain his disappointment at letting people down until his long time adversary Michael Cole interrupted him. As the argument began to get more and more heated Bryan approached the announce desk and threatened to make Cole "tap out," until Rhodes raced to Cole's aid and knocked over the MITB holder. He continued the assault until WWE official escorted him away.
Zach Ryder defeated Heath Slater in a brief but not bad match. It wasn't a classic but it did the job in helping build up Ryder so it was a success.
Ted DiBiase defeated Jinder Mahal in a decent bout. Both guys are looking solid enough in the ring, now they just need to actually move on to some fresh new opponents to get them interesting once again.
Big Show spoke about the last time he won a World title when he beat Brock Lesnar nine years ago at Madison Square Garden. He also spoke about the carnage that will ensue in his match with Mark Henry at TLC and threatened that the doors to Henry's 'Hall of Pain' are "gonna get slammed closed!" Mark Henry predictably joined Show and asked as a courtesy that he not touch him as he's injured while he was in the ring, Show agreed. He began to talk about their match at TLC and in a preposterous statement claimed "We're gonna have a fight that people are gonna be talking about for decades!" Hm, possibly for how dull or bad it will be. As they were almost done and after they grudgingly shook hands after Henry said "lets let bygones be bygones. Let the best man win," Henry sucker punched Big Show. But Show turned it around and began to beat down the World champion to the outside of the ring and continued the assault with a steel chair.
Sheamus defeated David Otunga in an average match. Otunga's offence was limited, which is a wise move with his limited ability in the ring. Sheamus got the one-two-three after a Brogue kick.
Daniel Bryan versus Cody Rhodes ended as a no contest after Booker T raced in and began attacking Rhodes. The actual bout before then was a solid encounter between the two wrestlers.
Randy Orton defeated Dolph Ziggler in an exciting and intense main event. Ziggler has really hit some superb form as of late and Orton has been on great form all year as far as I'm concerned. The finish came when Orton managed to just about avoid being counted out after an attack from behind by Wade Barrett, and then quickly hit Ziggler with an RKO to beat Barrett's time by two seconds.
After the match Barrett again attacked Orton from behind and suggested helping him out in choosing a stipulation for their match at TLC. But as Barrett was about to Wasteland Orton through a table Randy wriggled out and Wade ran off after an attempt by Orton to put him through the table instead. Orton realised that his previous opponent Ziggler was still nearby and instead powerbombed him through the table with Barrett looking on.
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