So, some big news for Mass Movement's Wrestling section, as just under a week ago, Leigh and myself got to interview The Best In The World At What He Does, The Man Of 1004 Holds (Count 'em), The First Ever Undisputed Champion and frontman of Fozzy, Chris Jericho! I won't say too much about it, save that he seemed a really cool, down to Earth guy who was happy to talk to us, even if I did inadvertantly tell him his book 'blew me a whale' and then attempted the awkward, fumbling white guy handshake... Just once I'd like to make a good first impression, please? He was also nice enough to describe my interviewing skills (jokingly) as 'mediocre at best'. High praise indeed from the best in the world at what he does.
But enough about that! I have thoughts!
Smackdown Quick Thoughts
Rey Mysterio defeated DASHING Cody Rhodes - Bragging Rights Qualifying Match
- We start off with what appears to be a cardboard cut out of The Undertaker on the roof of the building... If these are his new powers... I remain unimpressed, most ineffective superhero ever.
- I still disapprove of 3-man announce teams... Always seems too cramped as announcers scramble to get a word in edgeways... However, apparently Vince is really high on Michael Cole these days which just serves to tell me that apparently Vince McMahon is really high.
- I still can't believe anyone thought it'd be a good idea to put Santino on the Raw team... I like the guy, I think he has a place on the Raw roster... But that place is not on PPV. Michael Cole just accused Smackdown of stealing Raw's idea for qualifying matches, as though he personally invented them... Does Vince not realise that 90% of the time, when Michael Cole heels it up he makes no sense? He even claimed that the addition of Daniel Bryan to Team WWE at Summerslam cost them the match... Hello... Team WWE won that encounter!
- 'WOAH! You're only smoke and mirrors!' I really hope that music is in the new Smackdown Vs Raw video game... I know it's dorky, but I totally want it for my new Create a Wrestler... Also, a shiny penny for the first person to bring me DASHING Cody Rhodes' ring jacket...
- Cole just made the point that Big Show turned on Raw to aid Smackdown last year at Bragging Rights. Good point and one well remembered. However, he then proceeded to say 'What if he does the same this year?' How can he possibly turn on Raw? He's a Smackdown superstar! Urgh, can someone please get him off my screen?
- A fine little match to kick off Smackdown. I may never agree with my boy Rhodes losing, but Rey's obviously higher on the card, and his inclusion on Team Smackdown prevents me from having to watch him in a one on one match on PPV, so I can't complain.
Paul Bearer's Challenge
- Undertaker is challenged to a Buried Alive match at Bragging Rights. I hate these type of gimmick matches, and let's face it, while the storyline has been fantastic, they haven't exactly been lighting the world on fire (no pun intended) with their matches... But I guess I'll reserve judgment until having watched the match.
- Do You Know? No, and as always, I don't care.
Jack Swagger w/ Swagger Soaring Eagle defeated MVP - Bragging Rights Qualifier
- Big Show on commentary is doing a great job of putting everyone involved in Bragging Rights over, and doing a much better job than most guys do on guest commentary. Leigh put the idea to me a while back that when his in-ring career is over, he'd make a great announcer, and while I've never really thought about it before, I think there's definitely something to that idea. No one gave JBL a chance when he took to the booth and he turned out to be awesome on every level!
- More great lines from Matt Striker, after The Swagger Soaring Eagle is thrown into the announcer table:
Grisham: I hope PETA's not watching!
Striker: Who's Peter?
- Good to see Swagger get a clean, if unimpressive victory on Smackdown, something that hasn't happened in a very long time!
Alberrrrrrto Del Rrrrrrrrio defeated Chris Masters - Bragging Rights Qualifier
- I need to get someone to translate Ricardo's ring announcing for Alberto Del Rio. I've no idea what he's saying, but I'm willing to bet it's awesome! I already feel safe in saying that Chris Masters is going to tap out like a little bitch here tonight
- Good selling from Masters as he can't lock in the Masterlock due to the damage done to the left arm by Del Rio.
- And just as predicted, Masters taps like a little bitch. I forget, does Masters still make his pecs dance? While funny, I don't see how that's helped his career in WWE...
Remember when I main evented New Year's Revolution? No? Me neither!
- Wow, looking at that old picture has made me realise why he's not getting a push... Have you seen him now? All that steroid-gained muscle mass is gone, why would Vince bother pushing him now?
Edge defeated Dolph Ziggler - Bragging Rights Qualifier
- Looks like Show's a regular fixture at the announcer booth tonight, I can't complain, he's definitely added more to the show than Michael Cole has, ever!
- Not much to say for this save that this was a fantastic TV match that made Dolph Ziggler look as though he can comfortably hang with main event talent. Dolph is going a long way to prove, week after week that he can have a fun match with just about anybody!
- Edge stops on his way up the ramp to sign an autograph for a screaming fan. Now that's class for you. I'm actually glad Edge is face again, and his run certainly seems to be going better than it did back in January when he returned! I like being able to cheer Edge!
Kaval defeated Big Show - Five Minute Challenge, Bragging Rights Qualifier
- Kaval gets the jobber's entrance. This does not bode well for him. So McGillicutty and Harris get a prominent role on Raw, yet the NXT Season 2 winner gets treated like a jobber on Smackdown. How is this right?
- Well, I've never been happier to be wrong. It would have been nice for Kaval to get in a little more offence, but cool he's going to be on his first PPV at Bragging Rights.
Tyler Reks defeated Kaval - Bragging Rights Qualifier
- Tyler Reks? Jesus, it's been so long since I've seen him I'd forgotten what he looked like... Hasn't he been jobbing for like, the last year and a half... Well. Once again I'm forced to eat my words. If Raw has Santino, I guess Smackdown needs a jobber too. But at least Santino has been consistently on Raw the last few years, I doubt most fans even know who Tyler is...
- Thank you, DASHING Cody Rhodes! I've always had perfect nails, but it's nice to know that they're appreciated, and hopefully I'll no longer have to put up with other people's filthy, disgusting cuticles... I can't vouch for the nail polish as I have mine buffed when I have a manicure, much less chance of chipping! ... But take care of your nails, they may help you win tag team championships! Thank you DASHING Cody Rhodes, for bringing the world one step closer to dashing!
Kofi Kingston defeated Drew McIntyre - Bragging Rights Qualifier
- This felt too short to really be much of anything. I hope they're actually gonna build Kofi up this time, his on again/off again pushes over the last year have really left me confused to how I'm supposed to view Kofi as a superstar.
Main Event Promo - Kane and The Undertaker
- Gotta say, I really dig the whole flame projection onto the ring canvas in Kane's entrance. Makes him seem like... I dunno, the real deal. This whole storyline has really elevated Kane, who no doubt deserves it after being with the company for well over 10 years!
- Great promo from Kane, not up to his earlier standards, but a good set up none the less. The crowd are chanting for 'Taker, and one guy is hilariously chanting about a second and a half behind everyone else! The show ends with Undertaker displaying Kane's 'powers' and Kane and Bearer running scared without the urn... End scene!
- Overall a great Smackdown this evening, minimal bullshit, some great wrestling, and a solid looking team for Bragging Rights. This show served only to build up the Bragging Rights match, but looked fantastic doing so. Also, I feel it's important to note that Smackdown had more wrestling in their first two matches than Impact had on their entire show this week. Good stuff from the Blue Brand.
Anyway, that's all from me, until next time, remember...
Mike's recapping skills are mediocre at best. Do you understand what I am saying to you right now?
Duly noted Chris. Duly noted.
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