Smackdown – June 29, 2007: The Other Benoit Show
Smackdown
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June 29, 2007
Location: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
Commentators: Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield
Opening sequence.
Ric Flair vs. Carlito
This is a mostly if not all interpromotional show as they were planning another Benoit tribute and then everything changed. Flair used to mentor Carlito but Carlito felt he was entitled to whatever he wanted. Chops and right hands have Carlito in trouble but he gets in an awkward looking dropkick in the corner. A better dropkick gets two and they head to the corner for more kicks and chops.
Lance Cade vs. Matt Hardy
Rating: D+. It felt like they were ready to push Matt if they could find the right spot but it just never came together for a variety of reasons. He was about to start in on the US Title feud with MVP but it took WAY too long to get to the payoff. Hardy gave Cade a lot here though and that should be good for Lance going forward.
We look at Judgment Day 2007 with Edge beating Batista to retain the Smackdown World Title.
Michelle McCool likes frolicking on the beach in a bikini. She got SO much better as part of Laycool.
Cruiserweight Title: Chavo Guerrero vs. Jamie Noble vs. Funaki
Jesse and Festus are happy to be coming to Smackdown.
Deuce N Domino vs. Cryme Tyme
Cryme Tyme is way too smiley after losing like that.
Post break Deuce N Domino are in the ring so Cryme Tyme steals their car and promises to take it to a chop shop.
MVP vs. Kane
Video on Vengeance, which is a completely forgotten show for all the wrong reasons.
Eugene is glad to be on Smackdown but his debut match is against Great Khali.
Mickie James vs. Victoria
Great Khali vs. Eugene
Tree slam for the pin in less than forty five seconds.
Edge vs. Batista
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