WWE SmackDown
Location: Knoxville, TN
Date: April 19, 2013
Commentators: Josh Mathews, Michael Cole, and JBL
The show begins with a teaser of things to come tonight. Jack Swagger attacked Alberto Del Rio before his World Title Match. Jack Swagger would later defeat Dolph Ziggler, becoming the #1 Contender. Also, after Big Show was defeated, Mark Henry attacked Sheamus. Now, Henry and Show will team up to face Orton and Sheamus.
Fandango makes his way to the ring. Fandango starts caressing Lillian Garcia, and tells her she looks excellent. Fandango asks if she has made moves on anyone before. He asks her if she has Fandangoed before, telling her it feels good. Lillian tries to walk away, but Fandango spins her and holds her close. Fandango then tells her that was terrible, and drops her. Fandango says she is beautiful, but there is nothing beautiful about the way she dances. Fandango compares it to how everyone in the crowd mocks the way he dances, he wants Lillian to at least pronounce his name correctly. Santino Marella interrupts. Santino says Fandango is very rude, and is a son of a dance. Santino says it pains him to admit it, but says he has good moves. Marella says it looks like so much fun. Santino asks if he can do his rendition, and introduces his dance partner: the Cobra. Santino says he will do the two step all over his face. Santino starts dancing, as Fandango goes to attack him. Santino pulls down the ropes, as Fandango is sent to the floor.
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Fandango vs. Santino Marella
Santino is kicked into the corner, as Fandango follows by throwing him into the turnbuckles. Marella is whipped, as he does a Float Over. Santino mocks Fandango, but is kicked down because of it. Marella is punched on the mat, as Marella attempts a Kip Up. Santino falls, as Fandango continues his attack. Santino is choked against the middle rope. Santino is thrown, head first, into the mat. Again, Marella tries the Kip Up, but to no avail. Fandango locks in a Cravate, as Santino stands up.Fandango is punched, but throws Santino back to the mat. Santino Kips Up, connecting with an Arm Drag. A Saluting Headbutt follows. Santino attempts the Cobra, but Fandango reverses into a Swinging Reverse STO.
Winner: Fandango via pinfall
Fandango correctly says his name.
Booker T is lecturing Teddy Long backstage, about Long making a match on Raw. Big Show enters, thanking Long for giving him a tag team partner; unlike Booker T. Show stresses that he could have been injured, but thanks Long’s protection on him. Long leaves to talk with Show.
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Kofi Kingston makes his way to the ring. Wade Barrett makes his way to the ring.
Champion vs. Champion Match: United States Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett
Kofi and Wade lock up, as Kingston is backed into the corner. Wade misses with a punch, and is hit with a kick to the leg. Barrett knees Kingston, following by pulling the arm. Kingston rolls out, connecting with a Headscissors Takedown. Pin, but a kick out. Kofi runs the ropes, but is taken out with a shoulder. Kofi connects with a kick to a running Barrett, following with a pin. Kick out. Barrett gets out of a submission, throwing jabs. Kingston connects with a Russian Leg Sweep and a kick to the face. Kingston connects with a Springboard Splash. Pin, but a kick out. Barrett whips Kofi from the corner, as Kingston does a Momentum Enziguri from the apron. Barrett kicks Kofi off the top rope, as he falls to the floor. Barrett begins attacking the back of Kofi, following by throwing his head into the announce desk. Kingston is rolled back in the ring, as he is pinned. Kick out. Barrett lays Kofi on the top rope, throwing a knee to the gut. Barrett pins, but a kick out. Barrett locks in a Rear Headlock. Kingston stands out, delivering punches to the gut. Kofi is whipped, kicking an oncoming Barrett. Barrett pulls Kingston off the top, as he falls to the mat. Pin, but a kick out. Barrett connects with an Elbow Drop, going back to the head of Barrett. Kingston throws a flurry of kicks, as he attempts a Crucifix Pin. Barrett drops his back to the mat, hitting Kofi. Barrett pins, but is reversed. Kofi gets Barrett’s shoulders on the mat for the win.
Winner: Kofi Kingston via pinfall
In a highlight from Smackdown and Raw, Mark Henry is shown attacking Sheamus backstage twice.
Mark Henry is shown backstage, as Renee Young asks why he attacked Sheamus. Henry says he can, and that is what he does. Sheamus attacks Henry, driving him through some equipment. Sheamus tells him that is what he does.
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In a highlight from Smackdown and Raw, Mark Henry is shown attacking Sheamus backstage twice.
Mark Henry is shown backstage, as Renee Young asks why he attacked Sheamus. Henry says he can, and that is what he does. Sheamus attacks Henry, driving him through some equipment. Sheamus tells him that is what he does.
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In a video package, Dolph Ziggler is shown becoming the World Heavyweight Champion. Ziggler says that no one will beat him, as Del Rio immediately invokes his rematch clause. Zeb Colter interrupts, saying Ziggler is champion because of Swagger. Also, Zeb says Del Rio doesn’t deserve another shot. Swagger attacks Alberto, locking in the Patriot Lock. Brad Maddox and Vickie Guerrero are addressed by Teddy Long, as they speak of the upcoming match. Swagger faces Ziggler, as Swagger wins with a roll up. After the match, Del Rio attacks Swagger. Alberto locks in a Cross Arm Breaker off the stage. As a result, Dolph Ziggler will defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat against Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger.
Ricardo Rodriguez introduces Alberto Del Rio, as he makes his way to the ring.
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Jack Swagger, with Zeb Colter, make their way to the ring.
Alberto Del Rio w/ Ricardo Rodriguez vs. Jack Swagger w/ Zeb Colter
Alberto and Jack lock up, as Swagger goes for the knee of Alberto. Del Rio gets away, but hitting Swagger’s wrapped elbow. They lock up, as Del Rio gets a Waist Lock. Swagger reverses into one of his own, as Del Rio goes back to the elbow of Swagger. Swagger connects with a Headlock Takeover, bring Del Rio to the mat. Del Rio whips Swagger, as he takes Alberto down with a shoulder. Swagger goes to Del Rio in the corner, tying his knee in the corner. Swagger goes to the floor, dragging Del Rio. Alberto kicks away from Jack, following with a kick to the jaw. Swagger has his elbow thrown into the steel steps. Swagger is rolled back into the ring. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio throws a kick across Swagger’s back. Another pin, but a kick out. Del Rio goes for a Suplex, but Del Rio reverses into one of his own. Swagger is thrown into the corner, as Del Rio is sent to the apron. Del Rio has his leg caught in the ropes going over, as Jack pulls the knee. Alberto falls to the floor.
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Swagger is kicked in the face, as he goes for the knee of Del Rio. Alberto kicks the elbow of Swagger, and goes top rope. Alberto dives, as Swagger tackles Del Rio’s bad leg. Swagger begins elbowing the inside of Del Rio’s knee. Del Rio kicks a bowing Swagger, following with a Crucifix Pin. Swagger kicks out, following with a shoulder. Swagger stands on Del Rio’s neck. Del Rio is pushed into the corner, as Jack throws knees to the gut. Swagger connects with a Lariat. Pin, but a kick out. Swagger exposes the bad knee, dropping his knee into the injury. Pin, but a kick out. Swagger goes back to pulling the knee, but is punched. Del Rio misses with an Enziguri, as Swagger follows with a Powerslam. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio rolls to the apron, as he locks in an Arm Breaker in the ropes. Swagger is pummeled with forearms, but has his knee kicked out. Swagger misses with a kick, as he is hit with multiple Clotheslines. Del Rio follows with a Tilt-a-whirl Backbreaker. Del Rio sits Swagger in the ropes, forearming his back. Del Rio follows with a Backstabber. Pin, but a kick out. Del Rio goes for an Armbreaker, but Swagger picks him up. Del Rio rolls him up, getting the Arm Breaker. Swagger locks in a Patriot Lock, as Del Rio crawls to the ropes. Swagger connects with a Swagger Bomb. Pin, but a kick out. Swagger goes for another Swagger Bomb, but catches Del Rio’s legs. Swagger goes for the Patriot Lock, but Del Rio reverses into an Armbreaker. Del Rio goes for the Cross Arm Breaker, but is pushed to the floor. Del Rio kicks Swagger in the face, following with a pin. Swagger grabs the ropes. Del Rio is taken down into the Patriot Lock, but Del Rio reverses into a Cross Arm Breaker. Swagger puts Del Rio’s shoulders on the mat, but Alberto rolls up Swagger for the win.
Winner: Alberto Del Rio via pinfall
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Raw Rebound
Ryback speaks of taking out John Cena. Ryback says everytime he was taken out by The Shield, he was left to fend for himself. Ryback says after everything he has been through, he will step out of Cena’s shadow. Ryback says he is the biggest threat to his WWE Championship ever. John Cena calls out Ryback, saying he has been to war with people like Randy Orton, HHH and Shawn Michaels. Cena says he understands what Ryback did, he just doesn’t like how he did it. Cena says he wants to see if Ryback can earn a shot. The Shield interrupts. After some thought, they ambush John Cena. Ryback watches, as Cena is Triple Powerbombed.
The Shield appears on the Titantron, speaking of something John Cena will never forget. They say they see Cena fine; flat on his back. They ask Ryback why he didn’t help Cena, but knows how justice feels. Ryback doesn’t want any more trouble, and saw Ryback’s look on the Undertaker. They all saw the fear in the Undertaker’s eyes. Shield says Undertaker is undefeated at Wrestlemania, but they are undefeated period. Shield says there comes a time where legends need to be pushes aside. The Hounds of Justice will take out the Big Dog.
The Great Khali, Hornswoggle and Natalya make their way to the ring.
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Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes are in the ring.
From earlier in the night, Primo, Epico and Rosa took Khali, Hornswoggle and Natalya’s parking spot. The three are mocked.
The Great Khali, Hornswoggle and Natalya vs. Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes
Rosa slaps Natalya, but is whipped. Rosa kicks Natalya, but slaps Mendes. Natalya is thrown into the turnbuckle, as she is hit with a kick to the back after a Snapmare. Rose locks in a Straight Jacket, and thrown Natalya to the mat. Rose is put in a Small Package, but kicks out. Natalya tags Khali and Rosa tags Epico. Khali chops Epico down, following with one across the chest in the corner. Primo runs to Khali, but he is put on the corner too. Primo and Epico are chopped again. Primo is chopped in the head, as Rosa yells at Khali. Hornswoggle pulls her leg, and gets chased. Natalya greets Mendes with a Discus Lariat. Khali connects with a Punjabi Plunge to Epico for the win.
Winners: The Great Khali, Hornswoggle and Natalya via pinfall
In a highlight from Raw, CM Punk speaks of attempting to take on the streak. Punk says he pushes Undertaker to the limit, but stops himself. Punk hugs Paul Heyman, and walks away.
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In a highlight from Raw, 3MB calls out the Shield. Instead, Brock Lesnar attacks the members. Heath is chases, then F5?d on the barricade. Paul Heyman speaks of Triple H only being even with Brock Lesnar. Paul Heyman issues a challenge for a Steel Cage Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H III.
Mark Henry makes his way to the ring. Big Show makes his way to the ring.
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Randy Orton makes his way to the ring. Sheamus makes his way to the ring.
Randy Orton and Sheamus vs. Big Show and Mark Henry
Sheamus and Henry start off, but Henry tags Show. Sheamus and Show trade fists, until Sheamus is taken out to the apron. Big Show mocks Sheamus, hitting Sheamus-esqe chops on Sheamus’ chest. Sheamus reverses, doing it himself. Sheamus goes top rope, jumping over Show. Big Show manages to gets a foot up, knocking down Sheamus. Show misses with an Elbow Drop, as Orton is tagged. Orton dodges a chop, but is hit with a Sidewalk Slam. Henry is tagged, as he chokes Orton against the ropes. Henry headbutts Orton down. Orton runs the ropes, but is locked in a Bear Hug. Orton gets out, but is pushes into the corner. Big Show is tagged, as he throws punches to Orton’s gut. Orton fights back, but is caught in a Chokeslam. Orton reverses into a DDT. Sheamus is tagged, as he cleans house. Show is taken out with a Knee Lift and Battering Ram. Sheamus connects with White Noise, as Henry begins yelling. Sheamus calls for a Brouge Kick, but punches Henry instead. Big Show spears Sheamus.
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Show throws knees to the face of Sheamus, as he is on his knees. Show takes out Sheamus with a Lariat. Show connects with a Final Cut. Pin, but a kick out. Show connects with a Body Slam, tagging Henry. Mark locks in a claw on Sheamus’ shoulder. Sheamus fights out, but is taken out with a Big Boot. Pin, bit Orton breaks the pin. Show is tagged, as he punches Sheamus while Henry holds his arms. Show chops Sheamus in the corner, but continues the law on the shoulder of Sheamus. Show chokes Sheamus against the ropes. Sheamus gets out of yet another shoulder claw, connecting with a Chop Block to Show. Orton is tagged, as he cleans house. Henry is tagged, but is kicked. Orton is thrown into the corner, but fights out. Orton connects with a DDT to Henry. Pin, but a kick out. Orton puts Henry on the apron, but Big Show hits Orton. Show is tagged, as Orton connects with a boot while he is coming to the ring. Orton connects wit ha Rope Hung DDT. Henry attacks Sheamus, as Mark is taken to the floor. Show connects with a Chokeslam for the win.
Winners: Big Show and Mark Henry via pinfall
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