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WWE SMACKDOWN 25 MARCH 2004 FULL SHOW HD
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00:00:00last week i said we're gonna come to raw tonight and shake things up and by god that's what we're
00:00:24gonna do that will be the first ever draft lottery in wwe history you mr hayman will choose from the
00:00:32entire raw roster in your bench no one is exempt paul hayman's smackdown hereby welcomes renee
00:00:43through three mark chink track mr thursday night
00:00:50ladies and gentlemen mr theodore r law i am very proud and privileged to welcome to the smack
00:01:03you sure you want me to read this out loud yes i will
00:01:33want you to read it out loud would you please triple h
00:01:39that pick was not a legal pick i mean paul hayman didn't even make the pick john cena made the pick
00:01:50once a pick has been chosen and announced it's official no one is exempt well for my next
00:01:57i can't believe this i mean this mcmahon said everyone that means everyone is eligible
00:02:06i can't believe this say it already paul hayman oh my god hayman for raw's last pick
00:02:15has been drafted to raw i would never sell my soul to a piece of slime like you
00:02:27eric pincel i'll screw you i quit
00:02:31come on
00:02:40i want it all no less so come on
00:03:06a new day has dawned on smackdown three days after an historic draft lottery that's
00:03:29going to show up the sports entertainment world
00:03:31michael cole alongside taz and ringside i'll tell you cole i'll find out it's a brand new
00:03:41what a steal monday night absolutely no doubt my friends kicking it off smackdown style with triple h and evolution no longer
00:03:59but triple h has evolved to smackdown
00:04:14i mean triple h exclusive property formerly of raw now on smackdown an eight-time tip
00:04:21well wait a minute that's not triple h that's kurt angle but what's kurt angle doing well kurt wasn't trading that's great well that is great news kurt obviously not trading that's a great question partner i'm sure we're gonna find out why i'm into the production problem i don't know i spoke to triple h only today i'll tell you the game is
00:04:51and ready to be here, I'm just shocked that Angle's out here.
00:04:56Well, I am glad to say like you mentioned earlier that Kurt Angle is still a part
00:05:00of SmackDown.
00:05:02Kurt Angle not involved in the draft and obviously he's not traded.
00:05:05Well, Cole, who hasn't traded?
00:05:06I don't know.
00:05:07Inside scoops.
00:05:09We're gonna find out tonight.
00:05:10All right, all right.
00:05:21I know that you're all expecting Triple H to come out here about now, and I'll explain
00:05:47that in a minute.
00:05:49But first, there is a pressing issue that needs to be discussed.
00:05:56Who will be the new general manager of SmackDown?
00:06:04Paul Heyman's unexpected departure has left a significant void.
00:06:10And it is my pleasure to announce that a new general manager has been named and is here
00:06:17tonight.
00:06:18This person is someone with class.
00:06:27This person is someone that you're all familiar with.
00:06:33This person has a last name that is synonymous with wrestling.
00:06:38It's gotta be Stephanie McMahon, gotta be.
00:06:40And it's not in it for the money or fame.
00:06:43But is willing to give up their personal goals for the sake of the greater good.
00:06:52And I am proud to say that the new general manager of SmackDown is me, Kurt Angle.
00:07:00What?
00:07:01What?
00:07:02Whoa, Kurt Angle?
00:07:04Wow.
00:07:05Kurt Angle is the new general manager?
00:07:10Blockbuster news.
00:07:12I'm shocked.
00:07:14I can't believe this.
00:07:16I thought for sure it was gonna be Stephanie McMahon.
00:07:19That's what I thought.
00:07:20Oh, it's true.
00:07:34I have made the ultimate sacrifice.
00:07:37I have put my wrestling career on hold.
00:07:42I have set aside my personal goals of becoming WWE champion again.
00:07:47What?
00:07:48Did I do it for me?
00:07:51Obviously not.
00:07:52What?
00:07:53I've done it for all of you the SmackDown fans.
00:07:56What?
00:07:57What?
00:07:58What?
00:07:59What?
00:08:00What?
00:08:01What?
00:08:02Because I believe that I can make a difference.
00:08:04What?
00:08:05What?
00:08:06And I will fight for what I believe in.
00:08:08What?
00:08:09What?
00:08:10What?
00:08:11What?
00:08:12What?
00:08:13What?
00:08:14What?
00:08:15I will not back down to anyone.
00:08:22I will not be physically intimidated by anyone.
00:08:29That's why when Triple H came to me earlier tonight, came right up to me, face to face,
00:08:36and demanded a rematch with Eddie Guerrero right here tonight on SmackDown for the WWE Championship.
00:08:45I looked into his eyes, and I said, no.
00:08:52Triple H will not be facing Eddie Guerrero for the title tonight.
00:09:02As a matter of fact, Triple H will not be on SmackDown, period.
00:09:08What is Kurt Angle talking about?
00:09:11Did you hear what he just said?
00:09:13I heard it.
00:09:14Because, in my first act as the new general manager, I traded Triple H back over to Raw.
00:09:24What if you traded him to Raw?
00:09:27Bad move, Kurt.
00:09:28No, bad move.
00:09:29Kurt Angle traded Triple H back to Raw.
00:09:32Well done, man, who are you training for?
00:09:35Maybe this isn't bad.
00:09:36See, I'm not in it.
00:09:38Listen, listen up, folks.
00:09:39I'm not in it to win any popularity contest.
00:09:43I'm in it for one reason and one reason only.
00:09:46To take SmackDown to newer and greater heights.
00:09:52And I believe that the trade I made, the superstars that I acquired for Triple H from Raw will do just that.
00:10:03See, the first two superstars that I got, that I acquired for the trade with Triple H happen to be a part of the most successful tag team in the history of this business.
00:10:16Ladies and gentlemen, the Dudley boys.
00:10:21The Dudleys?
00:10:22Whoa!
00:10:23Coming to SmackDown.
00:10:24That's all good.
00:10:26Oh, the Dudleys are 17-time tag team champions.
00:10:32Not a big trade, coach.
00:10:34That's cool, man.
00:10:36The Dudley boys will be wrestling later on tonight and I'm sure it will be very brutal.
00:10:45But the Dudley boys aren't the only superstar I acquired for the trade with Triple H.
00:10:51As a matter of fact, the next superstar, I believe, will be the most dominant superstar in SmackDown for years to come.
00:11:00He's a man that would like to come out here and say a few words.
00:11:05He is a five-time WCW champion.
00:11:09No.
00:11:10Ladies and gentlemen, Booker T.
00:11:13Can you dig it?
00:11:14Booker T on a SmackDown.
00:11:16Can you dig it, baby?
00:11:18The new general manager wheeling and dealing.
00:11:21It's the Bookman.
00:11:22Three for the one, Triple H traded back to Raw, but look who we got in return, the Dudleys and Booker T.
00:11:31That's a great trade, man.
00:11:33I'll take the Bookman any day along with the Dudleys, it's all good.
00:11:36Booker T in the prime of his career, he's been a main event star, prove it.
00:11:41I'm predicting Kurt Angle's gonna be a great general manager.
00:11:45Wow.
00:11:45Not off to a bad start in my book, I gotta agree with you, Parker.
00:11:48You're not kidding.
00:11:50Bookman, open the house.
00:11:52I thought I'd see Booker T on SmackDown.
00:11:58Well, he looks good in that ring, though.
00:11:59And we're gonna see the Dudley boys in action later on tonight.
00:12:03Let's just see, but I'm gonna see some nutty.
00:12:05We're gonna get to see the Spinneroonie, maybe.
00:12:07Do the Spinneroonie, bud.
00:12:08Yo, look, man, I'm gonna just get right down to it.
00:12:21I wish I could come out here and tell you I was excited and happy and overjoyed to be here.
00:12:27We're happy to have you.
00:12:28But the fact of the matter is, I'm not.
00:12:35See, in the last 72 hours, my life have been turned upside down.
00:12:41I didn't have nothing to do with it.
00:12:43I didn't have one say in it.
00:12:45And I don't like it.
00:12:49But what I did like was wrestling on Raw.
00:12:56See, no disrespect to none of these fans in here, but the Raw fans, they appreciated Booker T.
00:13:05They respected everything I did.
00:13:14And no disrespect to you, Kurt, but compared to Raw, SmackDown is the minor leagues.
00:13:23Oh, come on.
00:13:24You know, I walk around the back.
00:13:30I see all the superstars back there.
00:13:32A bunch of great talent.
00:13:34A bunch of good hands.
00:13:36Guys with great futures.
00:13:38Great bodies.
00:13:39But guess what?
00:13:40I'm better than each and every one of them.
00:13:51I'm better than your champion, Eddie Guerrero.
00:13:58I'm hotter than John Cena.
00:14:05And I'm bigger than the Big Show.
00:14:12Hell, I'm better than The Undertaker.
00:14:18Look, man, what I'm really trying to say is, what I'm really trying to say is, I don't want to be here.
00:14:27Well, hold on, Booker.
00:14:29Hold on, Booker.
00:14:30Listen, I know you're upset, okay?
00:14:33But come on, Book, wake up and smell the coffee.
00:14:36The minor leagues, no, not SmackDown.
00:14:38We're the major leagues, buddy.
00:14:40But I'll agree with you on one thing.
00:14:44You are a bigger superstar than all the guys on SmackDown.
00:14:49I will agree with you on that.
00:14:50That's why I traded for you in the first place.
00:14:53And I will agree with you on something else.
00:14:58The Raw fans, they did and they do appreciate you.
00:15:03You see, if there's one weakness that the SmackDown show has, it's that the SmackDown fans don't appreciate great talent, okay?
00:15:16Trust me, I know.
00:15:17They don't appreciate great athletes.
00:15:19You're looking at one right here and I know.
00:15:23But Booker, I'm telling you right now, you stick to your guns.
00:15:29You're gonna like it here and we're gonna change all that.
00:15:33As a matter of fact, ladies and gentlemen, I want you to give a warm welcome to the hottest, most dominant superstar in SmackDown today, Mr. Booker T.
00:15:48Not quite a warm welcome.
00:15:51You just gotta get comfortable here, Paul.
00:15:53Can you give the man a chance?
00:15:55Give him a chance.
00:15:56Hey, you know what?
00:15:57I don't know how it was on Raw.
00:15:58But I'll tell you one thing.
00:15:59Here on SmackDown, you gotta earn the respect of not only your peers, but all these SmackDown fans.
00:16:05Well, I'm sure Booker realizes that Booker's been around.
00:16:08It's not his first thing.
00:16:09Booker knows it.
00:16:10Booker was probably comfortable on Raw.
00:16:12But he didn't put any friends around here.
00:16:15That's what's true by saying someone thinks that Booker's set.
00:16:17Well, you know, these fans will appreciate Booker T if he can earn their respect.
00:16:21And someone who's gonna plan to earn some respect is coming up next.
00:16:25It's SmackDown's draft B, Rob Van Dam versus Charlie Haas, who is new to singles competition.
00:16:32Rob Van Dam debuts next on SmackDown.
00:16:45Good evening, Newcastle!
00:16:49W and E live, baby!
00:16:51It's really great to meet in case you've got to order in person.
00:16:54I loved every second of it.
00:16:55Good evening, Sheffield!
00:17:00Have you guys seen all the mamacitas out here, hon?
00:17:06Somebody's gotta take a picture for me.
00:17:08We just went and met John Cena and Eddie Guerrero and I had our signing sessions with them.
00:17:14And it was absolutely amazing.
00:17:15I like this place.
00:17:17I had some mamacitas here.
00:17:19All right.
00:17:20Kilts are not skirts.
00:17:25I would be proud to walk out tonight in Aberdeen wearing a kilt.
00:17:29All right!
00:17:30All right!
00:17:31All right!
00:17:32All right!
00:17:33All right!
00:17:34All right!
00:17:35All right!
00:17:40Coming over here and being able to perform for the fans in the UK, it's awesome.
00:17:44You can see the people eat happy off their seats.
00:17:46They go home with something to talk about.
00:17:48It's great to meet my heroes.
00:17:50Brilliant to just finally meet my heroes.
00:17:54You know what?
00:17:56I hope Booker T was watching that because that's how SmackDown fans appreciate the superstars.
00:18:02But here comes high-profile SmackDown Draft D, RBD!
00:18:09The following country schedule for one fall.
00:18:14And Percy Durant from Battle Creek, Michigan, playing at 230 pounds, Rob-Man-D.
00:18:24Well, unlike Booker T, RBD told us earlier today that he's absolutely elated to be a part of SmackDown.
00:18:32Dude, I am so stoked to be part of SmackDown.
00:18:39Get used to calling me Mr. Thursday Night.
00:18:42And you can count on me taking SmackDown to new heights.
00:18:45Because everybody knows nobody gets any higher than RBD.
00:18:51Pretty a lot, Cole.
00:18:52That's got a pretty cool ring to it, Mr. Thursday Night.
00:18:55I'm feeling that.
00:18:56I like that.
00:18:57RBD from nearby Battle Creek, Michigan.
00:19:00Uh-oh.
00:19:01And from Edna, Oklahoma, weighing in at 240 pounds, Charlie Huss.
00:19:08Here's another superstar who must learn life as a singles competitor.
00:19:12On Raw Monday night, the world's greatest tag team was split up.
00:19:18Well, Paul, Raw is pleased to announce the acquisition of a fine,
00:19:25young, charismatic athlete.
00:19:28Welcome Shelton Benjamin!
00:19:31So Charlie Huss and Shelton Benjamin have been split apart.
00:19:36We both talked to Charlie Huss earlier today.
00:19:38He told us he is looking forward to the challenge of competing singly here on SmackDown.
00:19:43Yeah, I definitely, I think it's safe to say Charlie Huss is gonna take the singles ranks by storm here, buddy.
00:19:50Those RVD chants are pretty loud.
00:19:52I think these fans appreciate RVD.
00:19:54Oh, yeah.
00:19:55RVD getting a nice welcome here.
00:19:57Man, we got it so much!
00:19:59I think we're ready.
00:20:00Yeah, here Charlie Huss just said, this is my house.
00:20:03Referring to Rob Van Damme's first match here on SmackDown after being drafted from the Raw.
00:20:07Rob Van Damme!
00:20:09But it's possible to give us all the luck in the Raw Van Damme.
00:20:12Sorta sounds like RVD's house, doesn't it?
00:20:14And a side headlock now for Charlie Huss.
00:20:16He's got a big house.
00:20:17If his house is this big, he's got a big house.
00:20:19I'll tell you, Kurt Angle, the new general manager SmackDown,
00:20:23started off like the Knicks Isaiah Thomas here tonight.
00:20:26Wheeling and dealing.
00:20:27Nice fireman's carrying takedown by Charlie Huss.
00:20:30I'll tell you, Kurt, I can't get over Booker T.
00:20:32He's getting a little bit out of line now.
00:20:34In the leagues?
00:20:35A little out of line.
00:20:36I don't know about that.
00:20:37Yeah, I wasn't, I don't, I mean, better than The Undertaker.
00:20:41Better than Eddie Guerrero, better than John Cena, better than The Big Show.
00:20:44Give me a break.
00:20:45And Kurt Angle out here playing Booker T.
00:20:47May be better than those guys.
00:20:49I think, oh, look at Charlie Huss, Rob Van Damme into the ropes.
00:20:52I think Kurt Angle's just trying to protect the trade that he made.
00:20:55Well, this match right here is heating up this twice now.
00:20:58Huss has pushed Van Damme and, oh, nice.
00:21:00Oh, another one by Van Damme here.
00:21:02Right hands by Rob Van Damme.
00:21:04Highly unorthodox style of RBD.
00:21:06You know RBD well.
00:21:08You've been in the rink of it.
00:21:09Yes, I have many, many times.
00:21:10Van Damme, that unorthodox style,
00:21:13with that extensive martial arts background,
00:21:15tremendous flexibility.
00:21:17And Van Damme, like what we won't realize,
00:21:20extremely, extremely tough dude.
00:21:22I'm telling you.
00:21:23I talked to you earlier today,
00:21:24you're very high on this pick of Rob Van Damme by SmackDown.
00:21:27By SmackDown.
00:21:28I think that this is a great,
00:21:29a great chance for SmackDown and Rob Van Damme here,
00:21:33and the SmackDown fans.
00:21:35A slam by Charlie Huss.
00:21:37Well, it's Charlie Huss though.
00:21:38Charlie Huss did not become All-American at Super Hall,
00:21:41in the sport of wrestling, in a tag team match.
00:21:43He did it by himself.
00:21:45So you're saying Charlie Huss will not have a problem with Justin
00:21:48do singles competition.
00:21:49I don't think so.
00:21:50This match not here.
00:21:51They're going home for home with Van Damme and Hop.
00:21:53Back and forth.
00:21:54Rob Van Damme, that arm bar on Charlie Huss,
00:21:57as he continues to torque the pressure.
00:21:59We mentioned all the wheeling and dealing.
00:22:01Kurt Angle has done.
00:22:02Check WWE.com for all the other trades that have been made
00:22:05by our new general manager.
00:22:06R.B.D. this past Monday on Raw,
00:22:08went into Raw,
00:22:09one half of the world tag team champions,
00:22:11but then they lost.
00:22:12Booker T and Van Damme did the tag team titles.
00:22:14Well, Booker T lost, not Van Damme.
00:22:16But like you said,
00:22:17it's an individual competition now.
00:22:19Rob Van Damme knocked on the top, bro,
00:22:21and bounces off the barricade,
00:22:23and Charlie Huss,
00:22:24and look at Rob Van Damme from Van Damme.
00:22:26That's that high-risk style of Van Damme.
00:22:29You gotta be careful.
00:22:30That's what they call a high-risk.
00:22:31Charlie Huss quickly on the attack.
00:22:33Smart by Charlie Huss,
00:22:36knows you gotta get the man in the ring
00:22:37to get the win.
00:22:38There's a cover.
00:22:39Hook to the outside,
00:22:40and a kick out.
00:22:41This would be a big win for Charlie Huss
00:22:42as we take another look.
00:22:43Right here.
00:22:44Huss had the wall with all out,
00:22:46and that's legal.
00:22:47To chop Van Damme off that top rope,
00:22:49and then get him back in the ring
00:22:50and try to get the pin cover off.
00:22:51And Charlie Huss realizing that left knee was injured
00:22:53as Rob Van Damme came off the top rope,
00:22:55going to work on RVD.
00:22:57And Huss will pinpoint that knee.
00:23:00He knows.
00:23:01Look at that.
00:23:02He knows.
00:23:03Now he's on the rope here, Van Damme.
00:23:05He's on the bottom rope and the middle rope.
00:23:07Come on, ref.
00:23:08Get him out of there.
00:23:09Referee Brian Hebner
00:23:11as Rob Van Damme continues to be tied up with the rope.
00:23:14You gotta help Van Damme.
00:23:17You gotta get him out of there.
00:23:18RVD in a world of trouble finally,
00:23:21but the damage may have been done to that knee.
00:23:24You're kidding.
00:23:25A ligament and collagen there now.
00:23:27The mission hold is modified half wrap,
00:23:31smugged by Charlie Huss.
00:23:33Huss to work on that knee.
00:23:34Rob Van Damme's left knee has been torped here by Charlie Huss.
00:23:39You see the agony in the eyes and the face of RVD.
00:23:43Looks like Rob Van Damme's debut appearance here on SmackDown's not to be pretty.
00:23:47He's in trouble here.
00:23:48RVD, he uses those kicks as good as his hands.
00:23:51Is that a low blow there or what?
00:23:53I don't think so.
00:23:54I think it was in the abdomen.
00:23:55Lower abdomen, right?
00:23:56Charlie Huss once again on the attack.
00:23:59Rob Van Damme's left knee.
00:24:01It's all contorted there.
00:24:02Well, again, like I said, Van Damme has got tremendous flexibility.
00:24:06You never know how much Van Damme is.
00:24:09Wow, look at that.
00:24:10Missed the enziguri but counted with a shot to the chin.
00:24:13Again, that martial arts background of Van Damme.
00:24:16An unorthodox style.
00:24:17Tremendous talent, great career thus far.
00:24:20Rob Van Damme looking to bring it to even bigger heights here on SmackDown.
00:24:25Look, Charlie Huss right in the mushy.
00:24:26Look at this.
00:24:27Right in the face.
00:24:28I've been on the other end of that.
00:24:29It's not fun.
00:24:30I'm telling you.
00:24:31Well, you know, Charlie Huss is probably the better pure wrestler here,
00:24:36but he's having a hard time having to deal with that style, the crazy style.
00:24:42Oh, man, there it is.
00:24:44There's another look at the unorthodox style.
00:24:46RBD, leg drop across the chest.
00:24:49A spinning leg drop.
00:24:50Now, Van Damme's got something in mind.
00:24:52Shaking off the cobwebs in the leg.
00:24:54Well, LeDunder, LeDunder connects to the sternum.
00:24:57That's the first ball LeDunder we've seen to expect.
00:25:00Hook of the leg.
00:25:01He's got it.
00:25:02No, Charlie Huss just got on the shoulder a hell of a matchup.
00:25:05How close was that?
00:25:07Wow.
00:25:08You're right.
00:25:09This is a great matchup.
00:25:10This is the excitement RBD's gonna bring to SmackDown.
00:25:13Great athleticism for these two.
00:25:15Look at this rolling monkey flip.
00:25:17How about the spot for the spot?
00:25:18Charlie Huss has got the ropes.
00:25:19He's into the ropes at Bryan Hepburn.
00:25:21Guys to the cheating tactics of Charlie Huss.
00:25:24And the cookie chop right there.
00:25:27Charlie Huss go on the attack.
00:25:29Rob Van Damme could be in trouble.
00:25:31Whoa, whoa.
00:25:32Lands on his feet.
00:25:33Let's count him.
00:25:34Oh, wow.
00:25:35Shoulders to the midsection.
00:25:37Look at that's Van Damme.
00:25:39Oh, and a kick to the head.
00:25:41I don't think Van Damme expected Huss to lose his feet.
00:25:43Look at Charlie Huss.
00:25:44Charlie Huss.
00:25:45Charlie Huss.
00:25:46Removing that protective turnbuckle padding.
00:25:48That is a sealed turnbuckle that's been exposed.
00:25:51Huss got bad intentions on his mind.
00:25:53Van Damme has no clue what just happened.
00:25:55Look at this.
00:25:56Roll luggage.
00:25:57Hooks the leg.
00:25:58Got it.
00:25:59Rob Van Damme steals one.
00:26:02Here's your winner, Rob Van Damme.
00:26:08Charlie Huss is angry, big time angry.
00:26:11I don't blame him.
00:26:12Hey, Charlie Huss, what do you mean you don't blame him?
00:26:14He took too much time, too much time, taking the turnbuckle cover off.
00:26:19Rob Van Damme capitalized RBD with his first victory in his first appearance on SmackDown.
00:26:26Over three days from after the draft lottery, with Frank SmackDown as we know,
00:26:30former general manager Paul Heyman, he had the first pick from the draft lottery.
00:26:35One of the premier groups on Raw has been broken up.
00:26:47Ladies and gentlemen, Paul Heyman SmackDown hereby welcomes Rene Dupree.
00:26:56Coming up next on SmackDown, it is the debut of the so-called French Phenom,
00:27:03Rene Dupree in action, next.
00:27:06We are back on SmackDown, but it looked like SmackDown at the end of Raw this past
00:27:12Monday night.
00:27:13SmackDown Superstars showing their colors, coming out in droves to take on the Raw locker room.
00:27:17And SmackDown just ticketing on Raw Superstars.
00:27:20But then Stone Cold Steve Austin came out, waved on the truth, but nevertheless,
00:27:25the SmackDown Superstars wearing the bright blue crown, baby.
00:27:28Look at this.
00:27:29Yeah, how proud were you?
00:27:30You were right down there in the middle of it.
00:27:31We were in the middle.
00:27:32I was one of the proudest things I've ever been a part of.
00:27:34It was insane.
00:27:35I will never forget it.
00:27:36One of the most proudest moments I've ever been a part of.
00:27:39You know, Taz, if you think about it, SmackDown really dominating Raw this past Monday night.
00:27:43The last match of the main event was Eddie Guerrero versus then SmackDown Superstar Triple H for the WWE Championship.
00:27:49SmackDown is now the home of Rob Van Damme.
00:27:51Great cruiserweight action, The Undertaker, The Big Show, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero.
00:27:56And how about the United States Champion, John Cena?
00:27:59Enough about the call.
00:28:00We gotta mention, how proud are we of our loyal SmackDown fans, man?
00:28:04Showing support for us here on SmackDown.
00:28:06And also, how about the great Raw fans?
00:28:08We thank them for their hospitality this past Monday night.
00:28:13Third contest is scheduled for one fall in the ring from Allentown, Pennsylvania.
00:28:18Weighing in at 215 pounds, Billy Kidman.
00:28:23Well, the talented Billy Kidman gonna get his first look at the first SmackDown draftee,
00:28:28the so-called French phenom.
00:28:31And from Paris, France, weighing in at 263 pounds, Rene Dupree.
00:28:39I love white dogs.
00:28:40Look at that dog.
00:28:42Well, Rene Dupree, extremely talented.
00:28:46I like this guy already.
00:28:47But he knows how talented he is.
00:28:50No, there's been a lot of hype over this kid.
00:28:52I mean, this kind of kid is a young lion, a young athlete.
00:28:54He's 20 years old.
00:28:55He's one of the, he is the youngest champion, tag team champion in WWE history.
00:29:01I'm not too sure.
00:29:02Maybe the dog is just as arrogant as Rene.
00:29:05Do you think?
00:29:06Yeah, look at that dog.
00:29:07He hit the nail on the head.
00:29:09Rene Dupree is arrogant.
00:29:11The dog's tail, get a shot of the dog's tail sticking up the air.
00:29:14Looks like he got him shaved for his SmackDown debut.
00:29:17That's a fufu tail.
00:29:19Kind of looks like the old haircut he wants to have.
00:29:22So Rene Dupree, the SmackDown debut tonight against Billy Kidman.
00:29:28You know, French poodle, French wine, French kiss.
00:29:31It's all about Rene Cole.
00:29:33He's proud.
00:29:34The man's proud of him.
00:29:35And if you don't believe it's all about Rene Dupree, just ask him.
00:29:39He'll tell you.
00:29:40The kid is loaded with confidence, Cole.
00:29:42There's nothing wrong with that.
00:29:43And I'll tell you what, if Brooklyn had a flag, I'd wave it out here on SmackDown.
00:29:47Well, Rene Dupree says he has something to prove tonight.
00:29:50Doesn't feel like he was sent off from Raw in the way that he planned.
00:29:55But I'll tell you, this kid is in phenomenal shape.
00:29:58Tremendous physique.
00:29:59Tremendous physique, no doubt.
00:30:00His body fat, gotta be super low, in great condition.
00:30:03But the thing about Rene Dupree that's so impressive is his potential.
00:30:07His potential is unlimited, man.
00:30:09He's just a young guy.
00:30:10He's gonna have a tough test here tonight with Billy Kidman,
00:30:14former Cruiserweight Champion.
00:30:17And there is the arrogant Rene Dupree.
00:30:19Kidman not happy with his actions early on in the matchup.
00:30:23Lock up, center of the ring.
00:30:24Kidman whipped off the ropes.
00:30:29Went for the big hip toss.
00:30:30Kidman countered.
00:30:31Billy Kidman.
00:30:32Off over the top.
00:30:33Look at this.
00:30:34I risk this to go.
00:30:35And Mr. Dupree, welcome to Billy Kidman's offensive arsenal.
00:30:39Well, you gotta watch Kidman.
00:30:40He's quick.
00:30:41He's quick.
00:30:42Look at this.
00:30:43Deep off track.
00:30:44Nice shot, Greg.
00:30:45Remember, Rene Dupree has been competing on Raw for a while now.
00:30:48There's no Cruiserweight.
00:30:49Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:30:50Oh, look at Billy Kidman.
00:30:51No Cruiserweight.
00:30:52Oh, as Rene Dupree counters if Billy Kidman's in trouble.
00:30:55It'll take Dupree a little bit of time here to adjust to the Cruiserweight style of a Billy Kidman.
00:31:00I don't think so, Cole.
00:31:01I don't think it'll take time for Rene to adjust.
00:31:04He's beating holy high hell out of Billy Kidman right now.
00:31:07Kidman whipped in the corner with him.
00:31:08Kidman whipped in the corner with authority.
00:31:10Wow, I'll tell you.
00:31:12This guy, Rene Dupree, for such a young guy, just, he just, he has his act together.
00:31:18He's got his stuff together.
00:31:19If only he would check his ego at the door.
00:31:21Billy Kidman right hand.
00:31:22Why does he have to check his ego?
00:31:24Big back body drop.
00:31:26Rene Dupree in control of Billy Kidman.
00:31:31Hey, there's the French tickle.
00:31:32I love the French.
00:31:33I'm a French guy.
00:31:34I'm a French man.
00:31:35I love that dance.
00:31:36Right hand by Dupree.
00:31:38Covered, shoulders down, and a kick out.
00:31:40One, two, three.
00:31:41Rene Dupree on the top right now.
00:31:43Referee Charles Robson.
00:31:44A little close, almost a three count.
00:31:46And now Rene Dupree with that bam.
00:31:48Strong dude, man.
00:31:50The French are strong.
00:31:52How do you know?
00:31:53I know a lot of French guys.
00:31:54Yeah, I'm sure you do.
00:31:56USA Jazz filling the Van Andel Arena.
00:32:00And look at that.
00:32:01Billy Kidman with the jawbreaker.
00:32:04Look at that purple instruction.
00:32:05And a boot to the face.
00:32:09And Dupree catches another one.
00:32:11Billy Kidman starting to build the middle.
00:32:13Tying elbow off the second row.
00:32:14Billy Kidman feeling it.
00:32:15And Kidman trying to knock off Dupree here.
00:32:20Hook to the line.
00:32:21Cover.
00:32:22Kick out.
00:32:23Van Damme was successful early here on SmackDown.
00:32:26His debut.
00:32:27Can Dupree do the same thing?
00:32:28Billy Kidman is trying to prevent Dupree from getting the victory.
00:32:32Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:32:33What a slam.
00:32:34As quick as that.
00:32:35Cover.
00:32:36Shoulders down.
00:32:37And Kidman rolls the shoulder out.
00:32:39Perfectly timed power slam out of the corner by Rene Dupree.
00:32:43Very impressive.
00:32:44Only 20 years old.
00:32:45Yet at his first professional match when he was just 14 years old,
00:32:48is Rene Dupree.
00:32:50What a kick.
00:32:52Dupree just a victim of the best drop kick in the game by Billy Kidman.
00:32:57Tremendous drop kick.
00:32:58And Rene Dupree may be the victim of a...
00:33:00Well, yeah, you know it's coming, Colin.
00:33:02Look at this.
00:33:03Billy Kidman up to the top.
00:33:05Shoots the head.
00:33:06No, no, no, no.
00:33:07Kidman.
00:33:08Kidman off the drop kick.
00:33:10Wow.
00:33:11Hung up on the top rope by Dupree.
00:33:13Dupree must have scouted Kidman.
00:33:15Kidman's in no man's land, he's in trouble here.
00:33:18Kidman was going for that shooting star press.
00:33:20What's this?
00:33:21What's this?
00:33:22On the shoulders of Rene Dupree.
00:33:23Kidman, a modified sit out power bomb.
00:33:27Back of the leg.
00:33:29Dupree picks up the win.
00:33:31Here's your winner, Rene Dupree.
00:33:37This guy's got it, Cole.
00:33:38Look at him.
00:33:39Hey, I'll admit, it's very impressive.
00:33:41The it factor, my friend.
00:33:43This kid's got it, I'm telling you.
00:33:45Rene Dupree drafted first in the lottery on Raw Monday Night by SmackDown.
00:33:52Very impressive in his debut.
00:33:55Wait a minute.
00:33:56What the hell?
00:33:57The doctor's in the house, Cole.
00:34:02The United States Champion is in the house.
00:34:05John Cena.
00:34:06But what brings John Cena out here now?
00:34:10Who knows?
00:34:11Cena does what he wants when he wants and how he wants.
00:34:15And he sure says what he wants.
00:34:17Big show is the victim of John Cena at WrestleMania.
00:34:21When Cena won the United States Championship.
00:34:24And you're right, Cena does anything he wants, whatever he wants.
00:34:28That's John Cena's MO.
00:34:30United States Champion.
00:34:32John Cena's got a big mouth, but he backs it up, man.
00:34:36Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:38Chill, chill, chill, chill, chill, chill.
00:34:40Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:41Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:42Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:43Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:44Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:45Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:46Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:47Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:48Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:49Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:50Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:51Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:52Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:53Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:54Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:55Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:56Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:57Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:58Rene's up to a little rest.
00:34:59Rene's up to a little rest.
00:35:00that's Taz
00:35:03he a thug
00:35:04and that's Michael Cole
00:35:08he's gay
00:35:10now there's some things you need to know
00:35:16I'm here to keep you prepared bro
00:35:18don't leave your watch
00:35:20or your wallet anywhere
00:35:22near Eddie Guerrero
00:35:23full pickpocket he'd be like
00:35:26five times he still owes me 50 bucks
00:35:28he still got my ID
00:35:29it's the most important thing
00:35:32but you'll remember this one's easy
00:35:34don't go nowhere near
00:35:36a bathroom after Big Show
00:35:38or Rikishi
00:35:39they be dropping them bowl
00:35:42winders they got that funk like something up and
00:35:44died and he
00:35:45and get your
00:35:48eyes off my equipment
00:35:50I don't care how bad you want some
00:35:52his chain ain't for yanking
00:35:54and don't touch my
00:35:56Magic Johnson
00:35:57those French folk got their own thing
00:36:04you know I ain't gonna judge but that's you
00:36:06you do you
00:36:06I'll do me
00:36:07you know what I'm saying
00:36:07I'd introduce you to these fans
00:36:11but it's obvious that they want none of you
00:36:13it's because they know that France sucks
00:36:26plus they throwing up the W
00:36:32this would be a good time for you to leave
00:36:38don't let the door hit you when it shuts
00:36:40oh
00:36:41I got something you can do man
00:36:45choke on these
00:36:50nerds
00:36:51well welcome to Smackdown Mr. Dupree
00:36:56you're not gonna see anyone as outspoken as John Cena on Raw
00:37:00I can tell you that my friend
00:37:02and what do we say each and every week
00:37:04it's a whole different world here
00:37:07Smackdown baby you get in your face
00:37:10but nonetheless you've got to be impressed
00:37:12with Rene Dupree in the ring
00:37:14here tonight
00:37:15I'm impressed
00:37:16beautiful Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan
00:37:23a brand new Smackdown tonight
00:37:25the Dudley Boys and Booker T are with us
00:37:27after a huge trade made by our new Smackdown General Manager
00:37:31Kurt Angle
00:37:32but last week on Smackdown
00:37:34little did we know
00:37:34it was the beginning of the end of our old General Manager
00:37:37Paul Heyman
00:37:38and what a rough week it's been for Mr. Heyman
00:37:40you're not kidding
00:37:41anytime you look into the eyes
00:37:43of the Undertaker
00:37:44that's what Heyman did last week
00:37:45that's bad
00:37:47look at this
00:37:48Eddie Guerrero and Mysterio helping out
00:37:50and then check this out
00:37:51and then Monday night
00:37:53Paul Heyman was drafted by Raw
00:37:54and then Paul Heyman quit
00:37:56but we have great news ladies and gentlemen
00:37:58that man
00:38:00the Undertaker
00:38:01will remain here
00:38:03on Smackdown
00:38:04that is good news
00:38:06that's great news
00:38:07the Deadman
00:38:08still a part
00:38:09of Smackdown
00:38:11Rikishi and Scotty
00:38:14what are your thoughts
00:38:15on Paul Heyman quitting
00:38:16and Kurt Angle
00:38:17becoming the new Smackdown General Manager
00:38:19well you see Josh
00:38:20you know what that means
00:38:21to the big quiche
00:38:21and my man the worm
00:38:23that means it opens up doors
00:38:25of opportunity for us
00:38:26you see
00:38:27hey
00:38:28middle or long
00:38:29representing the SD
00:38:31the land of equal opportunity
00:38:34Smackdown
00:38:35now you feel me
00:38:36now you see Smackdown selected me
00:38:38player
00:38:38because they knew
00:38:39it needed some flavor
00:38:40oh really
00:38:41and the other thing player
00:38:42is that I'm here
00:38:43because I'm looking
00:38:44for that one
00:38:45great man
00:38:47or even better
00:38:48one great team
00:38:49now look at you two
00:38:52WWE tag team champions
00:38:54you know that says one thing
00:38:56you're good
00:38:58but you're not
00:38:59great yet
00:39:00you feel me
00:39:01you better watch it with that
00:39:02alright
00:39:02hey hey hold on play
00:39:03I'm not here for no trouble
00:39:04okay
00:39:05I'm here for one thing
00:39:06Theodore Long is about
00:39:07taking people to the top
00:39:09you know
00:39:09making stars
00:39:10living laws
00:39:11dollar dollar bill
00:39:12y'all
00:39:12now all you got to do
00:39:14you can email me
00:39:15you can fax me
00:39:16or even better
00:39:17BAM
00:39:18got some special players cards
00:39:20hey
00:39:20players only crack them
00:39:21hey
00:39:22the number's right at the bottom
00:39:23holler at your boy
00:39:25yeah I'll holler at you
00:39:27you ain't even got no ink on there
00:39:29alright
00:39:29good to see you
00:39:32yeah yeah
00:39:33we snapped down
00:39:34right right
00:39:35on the line dog
00:39:37Eddie
00:39:37what's up
00:39:38how you doing
00:39:39that's how you doing
00:39:40man
00:39:40good
00:39:41good
00:39:41good
00:39:42good
00:39:43homies
00:39:44look who we have
00:39:45in the SmackDown locker room
00:39:47RBD
00:39:50first star
00:39:52strong splash
00:39:53congratulations bro
00:39:56very impressive win
00:39:57I like the shirt too
00:40:05hey man
00:40:06just call
00:40:07I'll send you one
00:40:08I'll mail you one
00:40:09in the mail
00:40:10how are you
00:40:13ok
00:40:14yes
00:40:14oh I can't do that
00:40:16with you
00:40:17just kidding
00:40:18spike
00:40:18welcome to SmackDown
00:40:20you and your bros
00:40:22good to have you here
00:40:24check it out
00:40:26man
00:40:26it's the
00:40:27fat eye
00:40:28fat eye
00:40:29WCW
00:40:31champion
00:40:31Booker T
00:40:33ese
00:40:33look
00:40:37spin really
00:40:39yeah man
00:40:40I love it man
00:40:41when you twirl around
00:40:42you come in
00:40:42and a sidekick
00:40:43man
00:40:44orale homies
00:40:44that's wicked
00:40:45I mean
00:40:50you got to relax bro
00:40:52you're at SmackDown
00:40:53homes
00:40:54we're like familia
00:40:55here man
00:40:56we watch each other's back
00:40:57here bro
00:40:58you gotta love it
00:40:59look man
00:41:00I don't need nobody
00:41:01to watch my back
00:41:02look man
00:41:04I like who I was
00:41:05I knew what I was gonna get
00:41:06each and every night
00:41:08that was the best competition
00:41:09look man look here
00:41:11look man that drove me
00:41:12to be the best champion
00:41:14I could be
00:41:14a champion that I could be proud of
00:41:17hell
00:41:17but you wouldn't know
00:41:18you wouldn't know nothing about that
00:41:19I wouldn't know nothing about that
00:41:21what do you mean by that
00:41:21look man let's face it
00:41:22man
00:41:22Eddie Guerrero
00:41:24WWE champion
00:41:26that's right
00:41:26you're simply
00:41:28a champion
00:41:29of the minor league
00:41:30now back up
00:41:31minor leagues
00:41:32I'm busy
00:41:32no no no
00:41:33you didn't just say that
00:41:34did you
00:41:35I mean you didn't insult
00:41:37every WWE superstar
00:41:39that has held this title
00:41:41have you
00:41:42no no
00:41:43I didn't hear that man
00:41:44you didn't insult
00:41:45the Smackdown fans
00:41:46you didn't just do that
00:41:48I mean
00:41:49and you didn't insult
00:41:50all the family I have here
00:41:52all the boys
00:41:53that have sweated
00:41:54bled
00:41:56and sacrificed
00:41:57everything they have
00:41:58to be on the Smackdown roster
00:42:00and to be
00:42:01and make what this Smackdown show
00:42:03is all about
00:42:04you didn't just do that
00:42:05USA
00:42:09consider yourself
00:42:12insulted
00:42:13sucker
00:42:15what you gonna do
00:42:17insult
00:42:17nothing
00:42:18get him out
00:42:24get him out
00:42:26get him out
00:42:27get him out
00:42:29what do you mean
00:42:34we are back on Smackdown
00:42:38Booker T
00:42:39not well received
00:42:40here tonight
00:42:40at his new home
00:42:41of Smackdown
00:42:42Booker T
00:42:43rubbing folks
00:42:43the wrong way
00:42:44including our champion
00:42:45Eddie Guerrero
00:42:46USA
00:42:47consider yourself
00:42:49insult
00:42:51sucker
00:42:52well Booker T
00:42:53he deserved this
00:42:54he deserved this
00:42:54from Eddie Guerrero
00:42:55and Eddie Guerrero
00:42:57that temper just flared
00:42:58and you're right
00:42:59I agree with you
00:43:00Booker T
00:43:01crossing the line
00:43:02completely disrespecting
00:43:03Smackdown in general
00:43:05to the champion
00:43:06WWE champion
00:43:07Eddie Guerrero
00:43:07Booker T called
00:43:08Eddie Guerrero
00:43:09the champion
00:43:09in the final leagues
00:43:11wow
00:43:12and the world
00:43:16shoot the Dudleyville
00:43:17home
00:43:18the football
00:43:22inside
00:43:22the country
00:43:23in the stadium
00:43:24for one ball
00:43:25first and the length
00:43:26of New York City
00:43:27out of the line
00:43:28way to five
00:43:29hundred and forty
00:43:30three pounds
00:43:31Barberay and
00:43:32V-bop
00:43:33and Dudley Boyd
00:43:35the Dudley Boyd
00:43:36one of that
00:43:37three-for-one
00:43:38field
00:43:38made by new
00:43:39general manager
00:43:39Kurt Angle
00:43:40the Dudley Boyd
00:43:42first appearance
00:43:43on Smackdown
00:43:44welcome
00:43:45Bubba Ray
00:43:46and D-Bond
00:43:47well Smackdown
00:43:49is sponsored
00:43:50by Touchdown
00:43:50Pitches the Alamo
00:43:51one of the greatest
00:43:53titles in history
00:43:54is now the most
00:43:55of the pitcher
00:43:55of men of the year
00:43:56everywhere
00:43:56April 9th
00:43:57Brady's
00:43:583D coaches
00:43:59and by Tom
00:43:59Blackley
00:44:00306-3
00:44:01this year's
00:44:02hottest
00:44:03action game
00:44:04and by the
00:44:05Reeboks
00:44:05last week
00:44:06I am so excited
00:44:11to have the Dudley's
00:44:12here on Smackdown
00:44:13and from Columbus
00:44:16Ohio
00:44:17on a combined weight
00:44:18of 495 pounds
00:44:20the Bastion
00:44:23brother
00:44:24a new general manager
00:44:25Kurt Angle
00:44:25isn't wasted any time
00:44:27throwing the Dudley
00:44:28boys into the fire
00:44:29former tag team
00:44:30champion
00:44:31the Bastion
00:44:31when you talk
00:44:34about tag team
00:44:34championships
00:44:35the Dudley boys
00:44:37as I pointed out
00:44:37early in the show
00:44:38raised the ball
00:44:39when it comes to tag
00:44:40the 17-time tag team
00:44:43champion
00:44:44the most ever in history
00:44:45the only
00:44:46look at this
00:44:46Bubba Ray and D-Bond
00:44:48wasting a little time
00:44:49here on Smackdown
00:44:50and this matchup
00:44:51is underway
00:44:52and Bubba Ray
00:44:54tossing Doug Pesham
00:44:55out of the ring
00:44:56and Doug back
00:44:57into the ring
00:44:57but this matchup
00:44:58is underway
00:44:59I'll tell you something
00:44:59right now
00:45:00I know Bubba and D-Bond
00:45:01just about better
00:45:02than anybody
00:45:02on this planet
00:45:03and they are
00:45:04two of the toughest
00:45:05dudes going today
00:45:06and they don't
00:45:07back down from a fight
00:45:08they love a good fight
00:45:09you mentioned 17 times
00:45:10tag team champions
00:45:12the only team in history
00:45:13to hold the ECW
00:45:14WCW
00:45:16and WWE
00:45:17tag team titles
00:45:18and of course
00:45:19the we want
00:45:20tables champs begin
00:45:22I'd like to point out
00:45:23that's not just
00:45:24what the Dudley boys
00:45:25are made up of
00:45:25people
00:45:26know of them
00:45:27for putting people
00:45:28through tables
00:45:29and they're made up
00:45:30of so much
00:45:30stuff to just break
00:45:31the tables
00:45:32believe me
00:45:33the Dudley boys
00:45:33take the fight
00:45:34to you
00:45:35and it hurts you
00:45:35you're not paying
00:45:36tag made to D-Bond
00:45:37Dudley
00:45:38going to work on
00:45:39Danny Basham
00:45:40I'll tell you
00:45:40I don't believe
00:45:41some of the reasons
00:45:42Kurt Angle gave us
00:45:43for wanting to become
00:45:44general manager
00:45:45of Smackdown
00:45:46but I do have to agree
00:45:47with Kurt Angle
00:45:48on one thing
00:45:48he made a hell
00:45:49of a deal
00:45:50when he got
00:45:51the Dudleys
00:45:51and Booker T
00:45:52for Triple H
00:45:53three for one
00:45:54in that big trade
00:45:55I'm not complaining
00:45:56I think
00:45:57who knows
00:45:57I think Kurt Angle
00:45:58is going to be
00:45:59a great general manager
00:46:00make some great moves
00:46:01today
00:46:01but now Doug Basham
00:46:03is all over D-Bond
00:46:04here
00:46:05also later tonight
00:46:06Cruiserweight title match
00:46:08incoming Spike Dudley
00:46:10gets a shot
00:46:10and Charles Guerrero
00:46:12that's coming up
00:46:12on Smackdown
00:46:13can't fly
00:46:14now more full
00:46:14bodies
00:46:15left by D-Bond
00:46:15cover
00:46:16hook of the leg
00:46:17and a kick out
00:46:17by Doug Basham
00:46:18but let's not take
00:46:19anything away
00:46:20from these young
00:46:21Basham rucks
00:46:21no no no doubt
00:46:22about it
00:46:23Doug and Danny Basham
00:46:24former tag team champions
00:46:25extremely tripping
00:46:26tough individuals
00:46:27and this
00:46:28that's why this is
00:46:29a great tag team
00:46:30match already
00:46:31wow
00:46:31what a neckbreaker
00:46:33by Bubba
00:46:33might have him here
00:46:34cover
00:46:34but I got it
00:46:35side lane
00:46:36kick out by Doug Basham
00:46:37it shows the toughness
00:46:38of Doug Basham
00:46:39Bubba got all
00:46:40and there's a crossface
00:46:41another crossface
00:46:42are they the winningest tag team
00:46:45in the history
00:46:46of sports entertainment
00:46:47or perhaps they're the most physical tag team
00:46:50in history
00:46:51Bubba and D-Bond are all about physicality
00:46:54at any time
00:46:54they can get it done
00:46:55they will fight a man
00:46:57and punch him in the mouth
00:46:58and they'll double team you as well
00:46:59nobody does it better
00:47:01as the old song
00:47:02there's a cover
00:47:03turn around
00:47:03but referee Jimmy Cordero is busy getting Bubba Ray out of the ring
00:47:07doing his job
00:47:07and a switch made
00:47:08no tag was ever made
00:47:10an illegal switch
00:47:11Jimmy Basham is the fresh man
00:47:12exactly
00:47:13think about the Bashams
00:47:17if you're the Bashams
00:47:18and you can knock off the Dudley boys here tonight
00:47:21in the Dudley's debut on Smackdown
00:47:22what does that do for the Basham brothers
00:47:24it really boosts your confidence
00:47:26what about Rikisha Neskadi Duhati
00:47:28the WWE Tag Team Champions
00:47:29you know they're glued to a monitor backstage
00:47:31watching this match
00:47:32what are they thinking now
00:47:33that the Dudley's are
00:47:34on Smackdown
00:47:35wow what a double team
00:47:36by the Bashams
00:47:37now Doug Basham
00:47:39getting a cover here
00:47:40hooks the inside leg
00:47:42down
00:47:43kick out
00:47:43by D-Bomb
00:47:45tell you me
00:47:46Dudley's are just straight ahead
00:47:47smash mouth
00:47:48all power
00:47:49well that's their style man
00:47:50that is the Dudley boys style
00:47:52and now
00:47:52surprising here
00:47:53Doug Basham
00:47:54a phenomenal stretch
00:47:55let's see Doug do this often
00:47:57the Basham's unique
00:48:00some different things
00:48:02each time
00:48:02look at this
00:48:03little Tom Foley here
00:48:05a little cheat
00:48:05but doesn't see
00:48:09the double team
00:48:10so to speak
00:48:11everybody in that trade
00:48:14seems happy to be here
00:48:16with the exception of Booker T
00:48:17give me a break
00:48:21going around
00:48:22spouting off his mouth
00:48:23saying that
00:48:24Smackdown is the
00:48:25minor leagues
00:48:26so a little respect
00:48:29for the WWE Champion
00:48:31Booker just dissing Eddie
00:48:32Danny Basham in off the tag
00:48:34delivers the elbow
00:48:35to the sternum
00:48:36here's the cover on D-Bomb
00:48:37hook the leg
00:48:39may have cost him
00:48:40don't want to debut
00:48:41here on Smackdown
00:48:42D-Bomb getting beat now
00:48:43one
00:48:44two
00:48:45Doug lining up
00:48:46D-Bomb
00:48:46with Danny's help
00:48:48Basham's doing a tremendous job
00:48:49isolating D-Bomb
00:48:51the cover
00:48:51and what a shoulder
00:48:54knock down
00:48:55and the gut
00:48:56yeah D-Bomb put all his weight
00:48:57and not leaving his feet
00:48:58and Bubba knows
00:49:00that D-Bomb needs to get
00:49:01his butt over there
00:49:02and tagging his book
00:49:03and the crowd realizes
00:49:04it is well
00:49:05D-Bomb trying to make it
00:49:07to his corner
00:49:07can D-Bomb get
00:49:08there he does
00:49:09and here comes
00:49:10the bruiser
00:49:10and he's done
00:49:12he's done
00:49:12he's done
00:49:12well the cross
00:49:14haymakers here
00:49:15Bubba's very quick
00:49:16for a big man
00:49:17big clothesline
00:49:18and a big back
00:49:19body drop
00:49:20check out the elevation
00:49:22and check out
00:49:22the clothesline
00:49:23check it out
00:49:24Bubba now
00:49:25Bubba
00:49:25second neck
00:49:27freaking a match
00:49:27here's a cover
00:49:28could do it
00:49:28hook of the ring
00:49:29and just kick it out
00:49:31don't think the referee
00:49:32realized Bubba's feet
00:49:33under the bottom rope there
00:49:34but Basham had the
00:49:35wherewithal
00:49:36kick out
00:49:37I guess he'd need that
00:49:40skin on his chest
00:49:41anyway
00:49:41Basham with the ring
00:49:42this has been a
00:49:43physical battle
00:49:44look at that
00:49:46slam
00:49:47that's the inside
00:49:48leg
00:49:48and Danny
00:49:50Basham saves
00:49:50to that joke
00:49:51Danny
00:49:51if Danny
00:49:52don't make that
00:49:52save Bubba gets
00:49:53the win over Dudley
00:49:54and Danny
00:49:54Basham hammered away
00:49:56on Bubba Ray
00:49:57Dudley
00:49:57he's got to get
00:49:59the Bashams out
00:50:00of the ring
00:50:00he's got to get
00:50:02one of the Bashams
00:50:02out of the ring here
00:50:03Danny Basham is not
00:50:04legal
00:50:05this is up
00:50:06oh
00:50:06Danny Basham paid for it
00:50:08and Danny
00:50:09Basham's out
00:50:12and from behind
00:50:13Danny Basham
00:50:13clubbing blow to the
00:50:14back of the head
00:50:15he's done for the
00:50:16reversal
00:50:16another left jab
00:50:18another left
00:50:18left jab
00:50:19by Bubba Ray
00:50:20Dudley
00:50:21Bubba Ray
00:50:24through the slam
00:50:25here it comes
00:50:29here comes
00:50:31what's up baby
00:50:32will it be
00:50:35D-line connects
00:50:38with a what's up
00:50:39and Danny's not happy about it
00:50:44you're going
00:50:46three
00:50:47three
00:50:48gotta be it
00:50:49got it
00:50:50the Dudley boys
00:50:52what a debut
00:50:54you're gonna
00:50:55the Dudley boys
00:50:56one of the most
00:50:58impactful maneuvers
00:50:59in the industry
00:51:00today
00:51:013D
00:51:02by Bubba Ray
00:51:04you don't need
00:51:07glasses to see that
00:51:083D
00:51:09and Rikishi
00:51:10and Shadi Shuhani
00:51:11champion
00:51:13What you gonna do about what happened man?
00:51:34Eddie Guerrero just jumped me man unprovoked look man I ain't about to be
00:51:39disrespected like that bro look man Smackdown man I hate Smackdown.
00:51:45Hold on book, hold on a second okay.
00:51:48Under the guidance of Kurt Angle, Smackdown is about respect.
00:51:51I can't tell.
00:51:52Hey, Eddie Guerrero will not be respecting you right now.
00:51:56But he will by the end of the night.
00:51:58What you mean man?
00:51:59Listen, I faced Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania.
00:52:02I beat him to a pulp, yet he cheated to win.
00:52:06But then he had to go over to Europe for a full week.
00:52:09Wrestle night after night, grueling schedule.
00:52:12Only to come back to Raw last Monday night and
00:52:14wrestle Triple H for the WWE Championship.
00:52:16Know what they get to do with me.
00:52:17So by the end of the night, you may not be respecting Eddie Guerrero.
00:52:23But Eddie Guerrero will be respecting the new WWE Champion.
00:52:30What you saying man?
00:52:32Whether Eddie likes it or not, Eddie Guerrero is gonna have to defend the WWE
00:52:37Championship tonight against the five time WCW Champion, Booker T.
00:52:45Now can you dig that?
00:52:46Yeah.
00:52:52Booker T and Eddie for the WWE title tonight.
00:52:56Well, here comes the Cruiserweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero set to defend the title.
00:53:09I'm in.
00:53:10The following contest is scheduled for one fall and
00:53:14it is for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.
00:53:19Making its way to the ring, being accompanied by Chavo Guerrero Senior from El Paso, Texas.
00:53:24Weighing in at 213 pounds, the Cruiserweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero.
00:53:32Hey, look who's still hanging around.
00:53:33The WWE boys are waiting to be arriving with their brother Spike who's gonna battle Chavo tonight.
00:53:37Yeah, Chavo Senior, he's not happy about pumping too much.
00:53:40That's too bad.
00:53:41I don't think the WWE's belong out here.
00:53:43Chavo Senior can't cheat to help his son win, cuz the WWE boys may get involved.
00:53:49Too bad, Chavo Senior.
00:53:51How do you know that Chavo Senior is gonna do it?
00:53:53Because he does it every week.
00:53:56Clean your sunglasses once in a while.
00:53:58Weighing in at 150 pounds, Spike Dudley.
00:54:03Spike Dudley makes his SmackDown debut tonight, and
00:54:07he takes on Chavo Guerrero for the Cruiserweight title.
00:54:12Imagine that, first time in town here on SmackDown, an old Spike become Cruiserweight champ.
00:54:18Anybody can do it, it's the Spike still, I'm telling you.
00:54:20Yeah, with Bummer A and Devon looking on, I'll tell you, Kurt Angle, first night on the job as general manager of SmackDown.
00:54:27Not only does he give us the Cruiserweight Championship match here tonight, but as we heard moments ago,
00:54:33Eddie Guerrero must defend the WWE title against Booker T.
00:54:39Rocket Buster News, Booker and Guerrero go at it tonight for the WWE title.
00:54:44But right now, Cruiserweight Championship's on the line.
00:54:46Chavo Guerrero and Spike Dudley, and little Spike Dudley at 150 pounds, relentless, and could call himself champion after tonight.
00:54:56Well, Spike pound for pound, possibly one of the toughest guys in the game today.
00:54:59Spike can get it done.
00:55:01I'm telling you, Chavo too, Chavo's Cruiserweight champion.
00:55:04Yeah, they'll get the advice from his dad, and that's great.
00:55:07Well, Spike Dudley says no advice to this one, and champion and challenger exchanging blows center of the ring.
00:55:13Now, Spike with a right hand, another right hand, look at this.
00:55:16Right hand's at the side of the head on Chavo Guerrero, champion, could find himself in trouble.
00:55:21It's hard to defend against the scrappy style of Spike Dudley.
00:55:26Well, Spike Dudley also, look at this.
00:55:28Oh, but a Dudley dog here!
00:55:30And if he hit that, but Chavo with a great counter.
00:55:33I'm just gonna say, Spike is so used to facing him everywhere.
00:55:36Hey, get away from there, this Chavo senior.
00:55:39You know what's good for you.
00:55:41You crazy?
00:55:42Dudley boys are watching Spike.
00:55:43Hey, you two family affair out here.
00:55:45The Guerreros, the Dudleys, we are family.
00:55:48We are family.
00:55:50We can hear Bubba Ray Dudley asking Chavo senior coming over here.
00:55:54Are you crazy?
00:55:55And you see Bubba Ray, the referee's counting.
00:55:59The referee needs to get the Dudleys away from Spike.
00:56:02I understand they're trying to support that, but they gotta get him away from that.
00:56:05Hey, look at this.
00:56:06Covered by Chavo.
00:56:07Coming to the leg, kicked out by Spike.
00:56:09The Dudleys didn't do anything to aid Spike.
00:56:10Okay, listen.
00:56:11They're playing cheerleaders.
00:56:12Okay, stop going.
00:56:13What I was trying to make before, and you interrupted me,
00:56:15was that Spike is used to being on Raw, where he faces heavyweights.
00:56:18Now he's in the home of the Cruiserweights, where he belongs.
00:56:21Spike could dominate here.
00:56:22But doesn't Spike have to adjust his style?
00:56:25Uh, yeah, he does, yeah.
00:56:27So it's gonna be a transition for Spike as well.
00:56:29Hey, look at Chavo Guerrero working on the midsection.
00:56:32Spike Dudley, a unique abdominal stretch here.
00:56:35Yeah, yeah, that's a little of a quote.
00:56:37Spike makes a transition in one night here, and becomes Cruiserweight champion.
00:56:40He has a successful transition.
00:56:42Wouldn't you say, Cole?
00:56:43Oh, I like Spike Dudley.
00:56:44I'd rather have him the champion, Chavo Guerrero.
00:56:47Wow.
00:56:48Spike with an elbow to the side of the head.
00:56:50I like Chavo.
00:56:51Spike with another elbow.
00:56:52Chavo went for the right hand.
00:56:54Spike with the right of the zone.
00:56:55Oh, man.
00:56:56Spike Dudley hammered away.
00:56:58When Spike and I were former Tag Team Champions, maybe we would have been full of punches like that,
00:57:01we never would have lost the titles.
00:57:03Oh!
00:57:04Wow!
00:57:05Inverted.
00:57:06Atomic drop.
00:57:07What a close line!
00:57:08Cover!
00:57:09Oh, there it is!
00:57:10But Chavo kicks out.
00:57:11That was close.
00:57:12Definitely close.
00:57:13Spike Dudley all fired up here tonight.
00:57:15Oh!
00:57:16Oh!
00:57:17Head first into the gun spool.
00:57:18Close it!
00:57:20Chavo just kicked out.
00:57:21Oh, how close was that?
00:57:23Spike's relentless though, relentless!
00:57:27Whoa!
00:57:28Spike lands on the apron.
00:57:29Yeah!
00:57:30Spock's the right hand.
00:57:31On the right.
00:57:32Spike Dudley going up to the top right.
00:57:33That's the back, Chavo!
00:57:34Spike suffered a right hand.
00:57:36Spike got dinged in the head right there.
00:57:38Chavo the Champion, shot to the rib cage.
00:57:41Oh, Spike's in trouble now.
00:57:43With the tall whooped out of him on that second turnbuckle.
00:57:45Spike's in all kinds of trouble, Chavo Guerrero the Champion.
00:57:48What's Chavo gonna do here?
00:57:49Looked like he was going for a superplex.
00:57:51Spike Dudley with the right hands.
00:57:53Look at that!
00:57:54Look at that!
00:57:55Look at that!
00:57:56He's the cover!
00:57:57You can't believe it!
00:57:58He's got it!
00:57:59No!
00:58:00Chavo just rolled out.
00:58:01Bubba Ray and Devon can't believe it.
00:58:03What the heck is Chavo kicking out of that?
00:58:06Oh!
00:58:07Spike's body weight feet.
00:58:08No!
00:58:09Oh!
00:58:12Match up here.
00:58:13Choose the way to action, baby.
00:58:15Choose the way to camp.
00:58:16Spike Dudley!
00:58:17Chavo Guerrero.
00:58:18Look at this!
00:58:19Going for the gory bomb, perhaps!
00:58:20No!
00:58:21Oh my God!
00:58:22Look at this!
00:58:23Sunset Flip!
00:58:24Look at the counter!
00:58:25Chavo just kicked out!
00:58:26What a counter to the gory bomb by Spike Dudley!
00:58:30Beautiful counter textbook, baby!
00:58:32Wow!
00:58:33Chavo Senior with a look of concern on his face.
00:58:36How quick Spike turned into the Sunset Flip there was really impressive.
00:58:45Oh!
00:58:46Off the top, turnbuckle.
00:58:47Chavo.
00:58:48Chavo's in trouble here, Cole.
00:58:49Oh!
00:58:50Yeah!
00:58:51Spike Dudley!
00:58:52Missed a missile dropkick!
00:58:53And Chavo looks for the opening!
00:58:54Yeah!
00:58:55Spike Dudley up on the shoulder!
00:58:56What a backbreaker!
00:58:57You are not kidding!
00:58:58Hook of the leg!
00:58:59Shoulders down!
00:59:00Chavo retains the Cruiserweight title!
00:59:03Here's your winner, and still Cruiserweight Champion,
00:59:08Chavo!
00:59:11Outstanding matchup!
00:59:13Great outing right there by Spike,
00:59:15but Chavo leads Grand Rapids in SmackDown
00:59:18with the Cruiserweight title.
00:59:20I'll tell you one thing,
00:59:22Spike Dudley has nothing to be ashamed about
00:59:25here at his debut night on SmackDown.
00:59:27And you come right in here,
00:59:28and you get in the ring with the Cruiserweight Champion
00:59:31that's impressive.
00:59:33The veteran, Chavo Guerrero,
00:59:35moved out of the way,
00:59:36and then took advantage.
00:59:37Yes, he did.
00:59:38Chavo right here,
00:59:39that modified backbreaker.
00:59:41Look at me,
00:59:42an epic shot.
00:59:43He needs to be inspired right there.
00:59:45Chavo Guerrero retains the Cruiserweight Championship.
00:59:50But ladies and gentlemen,
00:59:51Yeah, hunting your horses, baby!
00:59:52Because still the Cup title is SmackDown!
00:59:55Eddie Guerrero defends the WWE Championship
00:59:59against SmackDown's newest member, Booker T!
01:00:03It's Eddie and Booker T tonight on SmackDown!
01:00:08Want to get high?
01:00:21Go ahead.
01:00:22Smack your TV!
01:00:24Oh, hey, look at this!
01:00:27A big time in that hunk of attics!
01:00:29The most of phenomenal athleticism!
01:00:31WWE SmackDown on UPN!
01:00:33Don't play!
01:00:34This kid can move, man!
01:00:36Wow, what a shot!
01:00:37There is no denying this kid's a hell of an athlete!
01:00:41I'll tell you,
01:00:42tonight is a night to smack your TV!
01:00:44Oh, you're not kidding!
01:00:45Big, big match!
01:00:46Tell them that!
01:00:47New general manager, Kurt Angle,
01:00:48has made Eddie Guerrero defend the WWE title tonight
01:00:52against SmackDown's newest member, Booker T!
01:00:55Thanks to the trade,
01:00:56we get someone to count on Booker T,
01:00:58and hopefully Booker will enjoy his match with Eddie Guerrero.
01:01:01Let's see if Eddie Guerrero, the WWE Champion, can take it to you.
01:01:04You know what?
01:01:05I want to talk about last week on SmackDown
01:01:07and the disgusting actions of Brad Shaw
01:01:10toward his former friend, his longtime partner, Farouk.
01:01:14The AP, as we know it, Cole, is no more.
01:01:17It's a horrible deal.
01:01:18It's a horrible situation.
01:01:19Two former great friends are no more.
01:01:21Yeah, horrible situation,
01:01:23because one turned his back on the other.
01:01:25Let's take it back to this past Thursday night on SmackDown.
01:01:28Former general manager Paul Heyman
01:01:30had just been punked out in the ring by John Cena
01:01:33and wasn't happy about it.
01:01:35It just doesn't happen.
01:01:37Hey man, that's too bad about what happened to you, man.
01:01:41You know, they had to dog you out like that, man.
01:01:44You know?
01:01:45Yeah.
01:01:46You're about to have a chance at the WWE Tag Team Championships, right?
01:01:50Yeah.
01:01:51Well, for your sakes, I hope you win the championships.
01:01:55We're gonna do that, dude.
01:01:56Because if you and your partner don't win the WWE Tag Team Championships,
01:02:05then you're fired.
01:02:07What?
01:02:08Come on.
01:02:09Come on.
01:02:10Rikishi back it up.
01:02:11350 pounds to Farouk.
01:02:14Wait a minute.
01:02:15Brad Shaw went for the clothesline from hell and missed it.
01:02:18Whoa!
01:02:19Move on Rikishi!
01:02:20This might be it!
01:02:21Here's the cutter!
01:02:22To the leg!
01:02:23It's over!
01:02:26Ladies and gentlemen, is this the last call for the APA?
01:02:31Say that one's fired!
01:02:33Say it!
01:02:34Say it, Carl.
01:02:35I didn't say I was firing the APA.
01:02:38I said I was firing you, Farouk.
01:02:39What?
01:02:40Oh, wait, oh, wait, oh, wait!
01:02:42You need to think about your own future, Mr. Brad Shaw.
01:02:45I think you should know, I think very highly of you.
01:02:48You're a respected financial analyst who's had a major book published,
01:02:53and who's now on Fox News.
01:02:55We don't need this.
01:02:57Let's get out of here, bro.
01:02:58Come on.
01:02:59Hey, hold on, man.
01:03:00Don't tell me.
01:03:01After all these years...
01:03:02Well, I'll be damned.
01:03:03I can't just walk away.
01:03:04Man, I got way too much going on.
01:03:05Man, I got a book out.
01:03:06Man, I'm a freaking one-man concommerer.
01:03:07I can't just walk away from this, because you said something stupid.
01:03:12Come on!
01:03:13Come on, Ron!
01:03:14Can't we still be friends, at least?
01:03:19You know, then the audacity of Brad Shaw on Ask Galone
01:03:24if they can still be friends.
01:03:26Now, if I say I don't know the real friend
01:03:27and I'm like, man, go on and get away from this.
01:03:28Can't we still be friends at least?
01:03:29But the damn thing, I can't just walk away.
01:03:31Man, I got way too much going on
01:03:32Man.
01:03:33Man, I'm a freaking one-man concommerer.
01:03:34I can't just walk away from this,
01:03:35because you said something stupid.
01:03:36Come on!
01:03:37Come on, Ron!
01:03:38Can't we still be friends at least?
01:03:40You know, then the audacity of Brad Shaw on Ask Galone
01:03:42room if they can still be friends.
01:03:44Oh, what's this?
01:03:45What is this?
01:03:47Alex.
01:03:48It's obviously Bradshaw.
01:03:50Wow, looking a little different.
01:03:52Well, you know what?
01:03:53I still can't believe Bradshaw turned his back on his longtime friend.
01:03:58Foroom was like a brother.
01:03:59They were closer than brothers, Taz.
01:04:02Ladies and gentlemen, John Bradshaw Layfield.
01:04:07John Bradshaw Layfield.
01:04:10Well, I'll tell you, I'd like to tell you.
01:04:12Well, I'd be like that.
01:04:13It's a unique look.
01:04:15Well, Bradshaw, very successful financial analyst.
01:04:19Those who don't know it, I like the new Bradshaw.
01:04:34If you'll listen, I'll explain to you what happened last week.
01:04:38Because I really feel that I was horribly, horribly misunderstood.
01:04:48Oh, come on.
01:04:49If you'll just listen to me, you'll understand and you'll appreciate the fact that what I
01:04:57did was the right thing.
01:04:59You see, Ron Simmons, you don't understand.
01:05:04He's my best friend.
01:05:05He always has been.
01:05:07We drink more beer and we've been up more roads than most of you people can ever imagine.
01:05:14So, when Paul Heyman quit Monday Night on Raw, I knew this was my chance.
01:05:21I knew this was my chance to get Ron's job back.
01:05:26I knew this was my chance to make sure that the APA stayed in business.
01:05:37But I'm not going to do that.
01:05:47Listen, I'm explaining, please.
01:05:52I've got a lot more than just wrestling going on.
01:05:56I appreciate everything that Ron Simmons has done for me.
01:05:59I appreciate years and years of friendship, but I've got a portfolio that has beat the
01:06:07stock market seven out of the last seven years.
01:06:13That is phenomenal.
01:06:17I've got a financial book by Shaman and Schuster out, and I'm writing another book right now
01:06:24on keeping America strong.
01:06:26I've got a radio show that starts May 1st.
01:06:29We're going to talk about politics.
01:06:30We're going to talk about finances.
01:06:32You people are going to love this radio show.
01:06:37I have become the top financial analyst on network TV.
01:06:44Fox News loves to have me on.
01:06:50I could not, I simply could not walk away from all that I've got.
01:06:59You people, get off your high horse.
01:07:02You people would have done the exact same thing that I did, giving the opportunity.
01:07:08If you'd have been in my shoes, which you're not, you people would have done the same thing.
01:07:20You see, it's time that you people quit listening to your little Sunday school fairy tales.
01:07:25It's time you start listening to a guy like Prince Machiavelli, who will tell you that there is no wrong and there is no right in society, that people do things because they want something back.
01:07:39They're a simple cause and effect.
01:07:42You see, I understand that.
01:07:45That is why people like me are people that run businesses.
01:07:49People like me are people that run industries.
01:07:52People like me are people that run governments.
01:07:57The only thing I sold was stock about two weeks ago before terrorism scared the market and I made a hell of a lot of money.
01:08:10So you can stop the you sold out chance right now.
01:08:17I have always been smarter.
01:08:20I have always been better.
01:08:23And I have always worked harder than anybody else around me.
01:08:30That is why I have always been considered an impact player.
01:08:35My picture hangs in my old high school.
01:08:38My picture hangs in my old college.
01:08:42Look it up.
01:08:43It's a matter of history.
01:08:44I don't have to pad my resume.
01:08:46Normal people are astounded by my resume because normal people never let their dreams get beyond their front door because they are scared of failure.
01:08:58I have never been scared of failure.
01:09:02And I have never failed.
01:09:06I have succeeded in everything but one thing and that is wrestling.
01:09:10Because I thought it was more important to have a good time.
01:09:13To drink beer.
01:09:14To play cards.
01:09:14To visit our troops.
01:09:16Well I want to tell you something.
01:09:17That's good and fine.
01:09:18But that ain't got me jack.
01:09:21So something's fixing to happen around here.
01:09:24You're fixing to see an impact.
01:09:27And if you know anything about history you know this.
01:09:29What I say I do.
01:09:32And what I do.
01:09:34I do very, very well.
01:09:37So get ready.
01:09:39For the impact that's coming.
01:09:43Buckle your seats boys and girls.
01:09:45Business is about to pick up.
01:09:51Well, as far as I'm concerned, Bradshaw's already made an impact.
01:09:57A little full of himself, isn't he?
01:09:59A little full of himself.
01:09:59A little full of himself.
01:10:00A little full of himself.
01:10:00Bradshaw definitely does not have a confidence problem.
01:10:03But I like the new Bradshaw.
01:10:05I'm telling you.
01:10:06I think it looks sharp.
01:10:08He's accomplished so much.
01:10:10He's got so many other commitments.
01:10:12I mean, he kind of turned his back on everybody.
01:10:15On Farouk and all.
01:10:16But he just came out here and bragged about himself.
01:10:18But he has no reason, though.
01:10:19All he did.
01:10:20Nonetheless, ladies and gentlemen, coming up next, the WWE title is on the line.
01:10:26The fighting champion, Eddie Guerrero against SmackDown's newest member, Booker T.
01:10:31Eddie versus Booker T.
01:10:34It is next on SmackDown.
01:10:40We are live back on SmackDown.
01:10:42We all heard what you said out there, Booker.
01:10:52You think you're a bigger star than anybody we got on SmackDown?
01:10:56And you don't want to be here, do you?
01:11:01Well, guess what?
01:11:03We don't want you here.
01:11:08Oh, yeah.
01:11:08And by the way,
01:11:09when Eddie Guerrero gets finished with you tonight,
01:11:13there's a whole list of SmackDown superstars
01:11:17that are gonna rip you apart.
01:11:29But first, Booker T has to concentrate on his title match with Eddie Guerrero next.
01:11:34As for Eddie Guerrero,
01:11:35what is the condition of the champion after this?
01:11:39A new physical battle with Triple H this past Monday on Raw.
01:11:42And as you see here,
01:11:43the cerebral assassin Triple H working on the back,
01:11:47the lower and middle back of Eddie Guerrero
01:11:49for a long portion of this match.
01:11:52Got him under the condition of Guerrero.
01:11:53And that was after Eddie Guerrero's match at WrestleMania
01:11:56and after a grueling tour in the United Kingdom for the champion.
01:12:00He's gonna make a lot of friends backstage, that's for sure.
01:12:10The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the WWE Championship.
01:12:19Drew's conversion challenger from Houston, Texas, weighing in at 256 pounds, Booker T.
01:12:28Booker T did not make many friends on his edition right here on SmackDown,
01:12:31but if Booker T can win the WWE title tonight, I don't think Booker T is gonna care.
01:12:37Well, now for nothing, Booker T has been extremely successful his whole career.
01:12:42You don't become five-time heavyweight champion overnight, you know what I'm saying?
01:12:46Well, Booker T is gonna have to prove himself on SmackDown.
01:12:49From El Paso, Texas, weighing in at 228 pounds, he is the WWE Champion,
01:12:57Eddie Guerrero.
01:12:59And here is a man in my mind who's already proven himself,
01:13:03the WWE Champion, Eddie Guerrero.
01:13:08Well, Eddie Guerrero beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE title.
01:13:12Eddie Guerrero beat Kurt Angle at WrestleMania.
01:13:16Kurt Angle, I'm sorry, Eddie Guerrero's important now.
01:13:19Well, Brutal Court of the UK last week,
01:13:21a both of us went toe-to-toe of Rey Mysterio in an outstanding match.
01:13:27And Triple H this past Monday on Raw, tonight Booker T.
01:13:30And the question is this, will Eddie Guerrero still be WWE Champion
01:13:35when an all-new SmackDown heads to Columbus Ohio next week in the Nationwide Arena?
01:13:42Well, that remains to be seen.
01:13:44And we just went over the list of wins that right there the WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero has obtained.
01:13:50But can Eddie Guerrero beat Booker T?
01:13:55A Booker T set for action, chip on his shoulder after losing the World Tag Team title on Raw this past Monday night.
01:14:03Booker T wants some gold back around his waist, and it would be that WWE title.
01:14:08It's Booker versus Eddie for the title next.
01:14:11We are back on SmackDown.
01:14:17Eddie Guerrero the champion, Booker T the challenger as the Eddie Chance ring through the Van Andal Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
01:14:27Well, Eddie Guerrero had no idea he was gonna be defending his title here tonight when he arrived at the arena,
01:14:32just like on Raw this past Monday when he faced Triple H.
01:14:35Hey, for that matter, he didn't know he was gonna defend it last Thursday night against Rey Mysterio in that gauntlet either.
01:14:41Comes with the territory.
01:14:42You wanna be the champion, you gotta be ready to face anyone any time, and Eddie doesn't complain.
01:14:46He'll face all covers.
01:14:47And Booker T backing Eddie Guerrero into the corner.
01:14:50And Booker T with a clean break.
01:14:53Both athletes jockeys position to feel each other around a little bit.
01:14:56Well, Eddie Guerrero has got a key gun.
01:14:58Look at that nice arm drag by Booker T and an arm drag by Eddie Guerrero.
01:15:02Well, you gotta figure Eddie Guerrero's definitely quicker than Booker T.
01:15:05Booker's not slow by any means, though.
01:15:07Not at all.
01:15:08And Eddie Guerrero's all fired up after Booker T called him the champion of the minor leagues earlier on tonight,
01:15:14claiming there was better competition on Raw.
01:15:16Nice shot to a hold on Eddie Guerrero.
01:15:18Well, if there's a minor league anywhere on WWE, it's not SmackDown.
01:15:22It's Monday Night Raw, my friend.
01:15:25And Eddie Guerrero backed it up.
01:15:27Quite quickly.
01:15:28Back it up.
01:15:29Come on, back it up.
01:15:30Bring it up.
01:15:31Bring it up.
01:15:32Let's see what Booker's gonna do here.
01:15:33Maybe Eddie, watch yourself, Eddie.
01:15:34And the right hand didn't explore it.
01:15:36Back it up.
01:15:37Did you?
01:15:38No, I guess I didn't.
01:15:39And a shot by Booker T.
01:15:41This matchup made by the new general manager SmackDown, Kurt Angle.
01:15:45And you know Kurt Angle's disdain for Eddie Guerrero.
01:15:47Kurt Angle had to be chomping at the bit to put Eddie in this matchup.
01:15:51Here's the cover.
01:15:52A title on the line.
01:15:53And a kick out by Eddie Guerrero.
01:15:55I encourage you.
01:15:56I mean, Kurt Angle's holding the grudge for Raw, I'm guessing, against Eddie Guerrero.
01:16:00Oh, man.
01:16:01What a chop.
01:16:03Payback.
01:16:04Eddie, Eddie, Eddie, as you pointed out, definitely fired up.
01:16:08Eddie's got that Latino temper, that adrenaline's flowing through his body.
01:16:12Look at his eyes.
01:16:13Look at his face on Eddie.
01:16:15Get that jaw locked up and that modified rear chin lock.
01:16:20You know, Booker T came here tonight, his first appearance on SmackDown.
01:16:23It's one thing to wanna mark your territory, to call yourself the baddest guy on the planet.
01:16:28But it's another thing to disrespect not only the superstars, but all these SmackDown fans.
01:16:33And that's what Booker T did here tonight.
01:16:36He did it intentionally.
01:16:37I don't disagree with you, Cole.
01:16:38Eddie Guerrero whipped across the line.
01:16:40And what a clothesline.
01:16:41A lot of impact.
01:16:42Cover again.
01:16:43Cover on the champion.
01:16:44And Eddie Guerrero kicks out, but he may be knocked through a loop.
01:16:47The champion.
01:16:48That's smart.
01:16:49That's Booker's experience.
01:16:50He hits a high-impact move.
01:16:51It quickly goes to a pin cover.
01:16:54And now we turn the favor back to Eddie with that rear chin lock down in the circle.
01:16:59And Booker T's looking on the back.
01:17:01The back that Triple H picked the puck Monday on Raw.
01:17:04That's right.
01:17:05We caught the knee in the small of the back by Booker on Eddie Guerrero.
01:17:08Right in the spinal cord.
01:17:10Eddie wiggling out of that.
01:17:11Eddie trying to wiggle out of it.
01:17:12Booker T continues the pressure.
01:17:13Here's the champion.
01:17:14Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:17:15Into the suplex.
01:17:16Real quick reversal.
01:17:17The speed of Guerrero.
01:17:19Uh-oh.
01:17:20Here's Eddie Guerrero.
01:17:21Over there.
01:17:22Top rope.
01:17:23He's gonna start.
01:17:24Tucker.
01:17:25Cradles the head.
01:17:26They have him if Booker T kicks out.
01:17:28Notice how Eddie cradled the head, not just your basic cover.
01:17:31Trying to get the win over Booker there.
01:17:33How difficult is it for the champion to not, he just found out about this match like
01:17:3840 minutes ago, and he doesn't even really know his challenger, Booker T.
01:17:41At least over the past couple years, they have not in the past.
01:17:43That's a good point, Cole, but I'm telling you, in my opinion about Eddie Guerrero,
01:17:47Eddie Guerrero's a great WWE Champion for a lot of reasons.
01:17:49Not just his physical skills and gifts, but his brain.
01:17:52He uses his brain in there.
01:17:54And Eddie knows what he's doing there.
01:17:56Tell him.
01:17:57And what a night we've had here on SmackDown.
01:18:00The new general manager Kurt Angle with two title matches.
01:18:04The blockbuster trade, Booker T and the Dudley boys coming to SmackDown.
01:18:08I don't know, Bradshaw's saying he was gonna have some sort of impact.
01:18:11Yeah.
01:18:12Boom!
01:18:13There's an impact right there, the knee.
01:18:14Again, the whole thigh and knee.
01:18:16Booker into the stomach.
01:18:17It has been some week in the WWE, hasn't it?
01:18:20It seems like every week is some week in the WWE.
01:18:23That's what happens here.
01:18:24No!
01:18:25And Eddie Guerrero boot to the face.
01:18:27That's a lot of point.
01:18:28Trying to get back into this thing.
01:18:30Booker T, reversal.
01:18:31Eddie ripped off the rope.
01:18:32Look at this.
01:18:33Eddie goes for a line.
01:18:35Nice show of strength and power by Booker T there.
01:18:39Eddie Guerrero had to be about seven and a half, eight feet in the air.
01:18:41Booker's starting to feel it a little bit, I think.
01:18:43Yep, yep, yep.
01:18:44Watch out here.
01:18:45Booker T.
01:18:46Big kick up to the side of the head.
01:18:48Great extension with that long leg.
01:18:50Here it is.
01:18:51Here we go.
01:18:52Shoulders down.
01:18:53And Eddie just kicked out so close for Booker T.
01:18:57You're not kidding.
01:18:58Booker's staying right on Eddie.
01:19:00Reversal.
01:19:01Big kick to the chin.
01:19:03Put on the button.
01:19:04Man, you go for a cover here, Eddie.
01:19:06You got him.
01:19:07Eddie Guerrero's gotta follow up here.
01:19:09You gotta stay out to what I'm saying.
01:19:10You gotta stay out of here.
01:19:11Booker T to his feet.
01:19:13Eddie Guerrero.
01:19:14Look at this.
01:19:15Eddie hung up on the top rope.
01:19:17And that was the veteran instinct of the five-time WCW champion Booker T.
01:19:23Eddie landed right out in front of us here.
01:19:25Got first on the top rope.
01:19:27Eddie Guerrero's championship's in trouble.
01:19:29Guerrero versus Booker T for the title continues next.
01:19:33We are back on SmackDown.
01:19:36Eddie Guerrero the champion.
01:19:37Booker T the challenger WWE title on the line.
01:19:40It's about the entire break.
01:19:41Eddie Guerrero's back from the punishment at the hands of the challenger.
01:19:45That's right.
01:19:46Well, I'll tell you what.
01:19:47Booker T might be changing his mind about being on SmackDown if Booker can win the title
01:19:51right here.
01:19:52Eddie Guerrero back to his feet.
01:19:53We gotta show you what happened during the break.
01:19:55Let's watch this.
01:19:56Look at this.
01:19:57Boom.
01:19:58Right on.
01:19:59Bobby head first.
01:20:00Looks like Poppy on the concrete right there.
01:20:01Right on that back again.
01:20:02He with the counter.
01:20:03Desperation belly to back.
01:20:06Fell in the back suplex.
01:20:07Nailed hard there.
01:20:08Desperation.
01:20:09Here's the right word.
01:20:10And Booker T landed on the back of his head.
01:20:13This could be the turning point of the match.
01:20:16Can the champion, Eddie Guerrero, take advantage?
01:20:19Rock Hall thinking Booker's got all the more respect for Eddie than he did earlier in the
01:20:23night.
01:20:24Center of the ring.
01:20:25Booker T has it locked in.
01:20:26Center of the ring.
01:20:27How much more can the champion take?
01:20:28I don't know, Cole.
01:20:29I don't think much more.
01:20:30Eddie is fading away here, man.
01:20:32Eddie trying to desperately reach in for the hair.
01:20:35Anything he can do to hang on to the title.
01:20:37You know how Eddie is.
01:20:38He never quits.
01:20:39There's no quit in the WWE Champion.
01:20:41But the champion is sinking fast.
01:20:44Booker T has the champion in a sleeper hold.
01:20:47Eddie Guerrero's eyes beginning to close.
01:20:49Well, the referee might stop this thing.
01:20:51He might stop this match here.
01:20:52Shoulders down, cover.
01:20:53Look at this!
01:20:54Eddie just kicked out.
01:20:55And again, I'm quick, relentless, back to that sleeper hold by Booker T.
01:21:02Very smart by Booker.
01:21:03Like the man or not.
01:21:04The champion back to one knee.
01:21:06Eddie Guerrero needs to get back to a vertical base.
01:21:09Eddie back now to both feet, back to the vertical base.
01:21:13Right hand to the gut.
01:21:14What about Booker T?
01:21:15Most of this bending, John Cena, big show bending the Undertaker.
01:21:19What a count on by Eddie.
01:21:21Booker even said he's better than Eddie Guerrero.
01:21:23Well, Eddie Guerrero trying to prove Booker wrong here tonight.
01:21:27The champion, Eddie Guerrero.
01:21:29Going out to the apron.
01:21:31Uh-oh, uh-oh.
01:21:32What's Eddie gonna do?
01:21:34Uh-oh, Eddie's feeling froggy, maybe.
01:21:36He's got Booker T quickly to his feet.
01:21:38Another right hand, Eddie Guerrero.
01:21:40What's this?
01:21:41With a desperation movement.
01:21:42What's this?
01:21:43Super comics on the second look.
01:21:46Eddie might be done.
01:21:48If Booker can top Eddie, if Booker get a cover,
01:21:51we're gonna have a new champion call right here on SmackDown.
01:21:53That's it for the title.
01:21:54Booker T.
01:21:55One, three, three.
01:21:56Eddie Guerrero kicked out.
01:21:59What a match.
01:22:00How the heck did Eddie Guerrero kick out of that?
01:22:03I'll tell you the guts of the champion, Eddie Guerrero.
01:22:07Booker T.
01:22:10Continues the pressure with the sidewalks.
01:22:12Come on!
01:22:13The champion kicks out again.
01:22:16Again, back to the hole.
01:22:18That's it.
01:22:19Wrestling 101, man.
01:22:20Smart by Booker T.
01:22:21Near fall after near fall after near fall.
01:22:24That's what championship match should be an arm made of.
01:22:26I cannot remember the last time I've seen Booker T.
01:22:29Booker T this aggressive as he is tonight against Eddie.
01:22:33Booker T.
01:22:34Well, I'll tell you what.
01:22:35When you come from war, when you come to SmackDown,
01:22:37you gotta pick your game up, Cole,
01:22:39because we're in your face here on SmackDown.
01:22:41Come on.
01:22:42You wanna stop?
01:22:43Again, that hole is just snatched on the neck of Eddie Guerrero.
01:22:46Referee Nick Patrick asking Eddie, do you wanna stop?
01:22:48Eddie Guerrero's not gonna give in here.
01:22:50Booker T's gonna have to knock him out
01:22:51before Eddie Guerrero's gonna give up in this matchup.
01:22:54Booker turned that hole from the rear choke
01:22:56into kind of a side choke here.
01:22:59The champion back to his feet again.
01:23:01Booker T continues to pressure.
01:23:03Eddie Guerrero, the champion,
01:23:04trying to somehow battle out of this.
01:23:06Right hand to the gut.
01:23:07And the challenger keeping hold of it,
01:23:09but now the champion breaking out of the hole.
01:23:11And again, a knee to the midsection
01:23:13as Booker T rounds Eddie again.
01:23:16Booker T seems like he's one step ahead, Eddie Guerrero.
01:23:20Whether these fans here like it or not,
01:23:23Booker T looking very impressive here tonight.
01:23:26It's been a methodical, a planned attack, an assault on Eddie.
01:23:30Booker T taking his time.
01:23:32This is obviously- Come on, ref, what are you doing here?
01:23:35Referee Nick Patrick finally forcing Booker T to break the hole,
01:23:38with Booker T pulling out all the stops here as he continues this assault.
01:23:42Yeah, Booker T doing everything in his pallet up to wear out.
01:23:47Eddie Guerrero, one of those chops are wearing down Guerrero.
01:23:51A right hand.
01:23:52Look at this, look.
01:23:53And a chop again.
01:23:55Tell you what,
01:23:56this Booker T looks hell bent on leaving this arena with the WWE title.
01:24:01And a chop of his own, in here comes Latino Heat.
01:24:04Someone's getting fired up.
01:24:05Latino Heat reaching a favor pitch.
01:24:08Here comes Eddie, baby.
01:24:10Booker T off the turnbuckle, cross-line by Eddie Guerrero.
01:24:13Eddie's picking up.
01:24:14Eddie is firing it up.
01:24:15Eddie is all over Booker right now.
01:24:17Booker T, reversal, Eddie Guerrero, look at this.
01:24:21And scissors, what a counter.
01:24:23Here comes the champion.
01:24:25Wow, that Latino Tampa.
01:24:27Here comes Latino Heat, baby.
01:24:29What a kick by Eddie Guerrero.
01:24:32That vertical counter.
01:24:33Booker T.
01:24:34Booker T.
01:24:35Booker T.
01:24:36Booker T.
01:24:37Booker T.
01:24:38Booker T.
01:24:39Booker T.
01:24:40Booker T.
01:24:41Hooks the leg.
01:24:42And Eddie Guerrero kicked out.
01:24:43Wow.
01:24:44Oh my.
01:24:45Eddie Guerrero.
01:24:46Eddie Guerrero.
01:24:47What in the world does Booker have to do to beat Guerrero?
01:24:58Booker T's probably asking himself that.
01:25:00The Booker to his credit keeps the offense on Guerrero.
01:25:04Booker T.
01:25:05Booker T up over the top.
01:25:06Booker T.
01:25:07He's got him.
01:25:08Kick out by Eddie.
01:25:11Booker T.
01:25:12And a kick to the side of the face.
01:25:14Good night, Irene, man.
01:25:15That's gotta be it.
01:25:17The champion may be knocked out.
01:25:20One, two, three.
01:25:22Eddie down.
01:25:23Eddie got his shoulder up.
01:25:25How did he do that?
01:25:27Eddie Guerrero continues to somehow kick out.
01:25:31What a match.
01:25:32How bad does this man want to be champion?
01:25:35But Booker T is sensing, sensing that the end may be near.
01:25:39He's measuring him up.
01:25:40He's measuring him up.
01:25:41A kick to Eddie's midsection.
01:25:42Heads up, heads up.
01:25:43Scissor kick.
01:25:44That's for the scissor kick.
01:25:45Oh, he ducked out of the way.
01:25:46Look at this.
01:25:47He's got it.
01:25:48Complex.
01:25:49Those are those triple verticals.
01:25:51If Eddie hits the hat trick, it could be old.
01:25:54Boom.
01:25:55There's two.
01:25:56The three amigos, man.
01:25:57The three verticals.
01:25:58Number three.
01:25:59And he connects with him.
01:26:00Oh.
01:26:01With a third.
01:26:02Come on, Eddie.
01:26:03Fire it up.
01:26:04He was feeling it.
01:26:06Oh, yeah.
01:26:07Eddie Guerrero's burning up.
01:26:09The WWE Champion.
01:26:10Going to the top.
01:26:12Here comes Eddie.
01:26:14He looks so good.
01:26:15What the hell is that?
01:26:18What the hell?
01:26:19What?
01:26:20What?
01:26:21What the hell is he doing?
01:26:22What?
01:26:23What?
01:26:24What the hell is he doing?
01:26:25What?
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01:26:32What a straight kick to the face.
01:26:34Eddie Guerrero's.
01:26:35Looked like he was going to beat Booker T.
01:26:37But from out of nowhere, Bradshaw ambushed him.
01:26:38Watch out.
01:26:39Hands up on the clothesline from hell.
01:26:40Oh, my God.
01:26:41What impact with that clothesline from hell?
01:26:42Bradshaw, what the hell are you doing?
01:26:43Talk about impact.
01:26:44Wow.
01:26:45Wow.
01:26:46Bradshaw said he was going to make impact home.
01:26:47And he just did.
01:26:48Wow.
01:26:49John Bradshaw Layfield promised to make an impact.
01:26:54Man.
01:26:55Did that man Bradshaw ever make an impact tonight?
01:27:00What?
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