WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!

No. 1 Contender Fatal Four Way Elimination Match
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Friday, May 1, 2009 -

source: WWE.com - Jeff Hardy def. Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho and Kane.

In a whirlwind Fatal Four Way Elimination Match, Jeff Hardy leveled Kane with the Swanton Bomb, only to have Chris Jericho pull him away and pick up the pinfall on The Big Red Machine himself. Rey Mysterio immediately executed the 619 on the first Undisputed WWE Champion. But when he went to finish off his prey, Jericho hurled a nearby chair at the masked Superstar in mid-air, getting himself disqualified.

Hardy and Mysterio then engaged in a fast-paced, intense tour-de-force of combat. Just as it looked like the Intercontinental Champion might overcome The Charismatic Enigma, Hardy suddenly reversed the pin, grabbing the huge victory. As a result, Jeff Hardy will once again take on The Ultimate Opportunist for the title at Judgment Day.

WWE BACKLASH PPV

Vengence Becomes Him
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Sun, April 26, 2009 - PROVIDENCE, RI

source: WWE.com - After losing the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania and a singles match on Raw to CM Punk, Kane was craving retribution. And retribution is exactly what The Big Red Monster got when he decimated Punk in the center of the ring at Backlash.

His previous victories over Kane had clearly lit a fire under The Straightedge Superstar and from the opening bell he attacked The Big Red Monster with the intensity of an uncaged animal, unleashing a barrage of thunderous shots that could be heard throughout the Dunkin Donuts Center. But while Punk used his fortitude and heart to battle The Big Red Monster, he simply couldn’t overcome Kane’s size and strength advantage. In the end, a massive chokeslam sealed Mr. Money in the Bank’s fate — and the win for The Big Red Machine.

To his credit, CM Punk came to Providence with a strategy. The Straightedge Superstar targeted his opponent’s right arm, throwing dangerous kicks at Kane in an attempt to take away the 7-footer’s most effective move — the chokeslam. Yet, Punk used his educated feet one too many times. After suffering through a barrage of kicks, The Big Red Monster finally grabbed Mr. Money in the Bank with both hands and chokeslammed him to the canvas on his way to victory.

Clearly, Kane had gotten the vengeance he was seeking at Backlash. And as the referee counted three, The Big Red Monster smiled, satisfied with the carnage he had left in his wake

WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN!

Bedlam beckons Backlash
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Friday, April 24, 2009 - LONDON, UK

source: WWE.com - Just two days before the sting of Backlash strikes the WWE Universe, the anticipation of things to come brought red-hot intensity to SmackDown!

Matt Hardy & Kane def. Jeff Hardy & CM Punk Jeff Hardy was attempting to close the door on his brother Matt with a Twist of Fate when a fallen Kane suddenly climbed back up on the apron. This allowed the elder Hardy to send Jeff running into the hard head of The Big Red Machine, before rolling his brother up for the quick victory.

WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW

Monster Rollup
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Monday, April 20, 2009 - LONDON, UK

source: WWE.com - One week after the 2009 WWE Draft its effects were still being felt as Raw took place in London. There were numerous interpromotional matches, with Superstars attempting to make their presence on Raw known one last time before heading to their new brand.

Mr. Money in the Bank CM Punk def. Kane
At the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, CM Punk became a two-time Mr. Money in the Bank after knocking Kane off a dangerously high ladder. When Raw emanated from London, The Big Red Monster had an opportunity to exact some manner of retribution before he and The Straightedge Superstar move to SmackDown permanently. Kane’s vengeance will continue to wait for Friday nights, however, as CM Punk rolled-up the 7-footer after countering a chokeslam.

WWE Wrestling Universe

WWE DRAFT Supplemental

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

source: WWE.com - The 2009 Draft saw the entire WWE roster shaken up, and even after a special three-hour Raw, the changes kept coming with the Supplemental Draft, on Wednesday.

Kane, Melina, C.M. Punk, Jericho and Rey Mysterio were drafted to SmackDown! on the RAW Live show, while Big Show, Matt Hardy, MVP, Maryse and 3H left SmackDown! to join the RAW roster and The Miz was drafted from ECW to RAW. Vladamir Kozlov was drafted from Smack Down to the ECW roster.

On Wednesday, Smack Down gained Alicia Fox, John Morrison and Ricky Ortiz from ECW, and Candice, Charlie Haas, Dolph Ziggler, JTG, Layla, Mike Knox and Shad from RAW. The RAW roster was boosted with Brie & Nikki Bella, Brian Kendrick, Carlito & Primo, Chavo, Festus, and Mr. Kennedy from SmackDown!, and Hornswoggle from ECW. ECW got DH Smith, Ezekiel Jackson, Hurricane Helms, Natalya and Zack ryder from SmackDown!

So, the team of Miz and Morrison was broken up, and Hornswoggle will now be working by himself, as will Ezekiel Jackson who has always been seen with Brian Kendrick! Intersting . . .

File under CURIOUSOR & CURIOUSOR - While Jim Ross, over on his WWE Blog, gave his analyst's view with regard the draft, he made mention of everyone in the draft BUT Kane! Uh-oh JR! Hope the Big Red Monster doesn't pay you a visit in some dark alcove for THAT oversight . . .