WWE SMACKDOWN! RESULTS

August 15, 2002 Seattle, Washington Announcers: Michael Cole/Tazz

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VELOCITY: Hardcore Holly defeated Rico.. Bull Buchanan defeated Albert.. John Cena defeated DVon.. Funaki & Billy Kidman defeat Jamie Noble & Tajiri.. KICKOFF: Paul Heyman & Brock Lesnar + Rikishi.. Heyman talks about Hogan bleeding from the mouth fighting for his last breath on RAW.. Heyman says nobody has been man enough to end Hulk Hogan's career, until now! Heyman says that Hulk Hogan was merely a 'stepping stone' in Lesnar's career.. Heyman says that Brock did that to send a message to the Rock.. Heyman says that the blood of Hulkamania is on Brock Lesnar's hands! Heyman says that the 'people's blood' will be on Brock's hands at Summerslam.. Lesnar takes the microphone and says that he will end the Rock's title reign at Summerslam.. Suddenly Rikishi's music hits and Rikishi comes to the ring.. Heyman tries to stop Rikishi but Rikishi enters the ring.. Heyman says that their match is scheduled for later and he won't let them fight now! Rikishi snatches the microphone from Heyman.. Rikishi says that he's going to make Lesnar 'kiss that ass!' Lesnar attacks Rikishi but Rikishi fights back and throws Brock out of the ring.. Rikishi turns his attention to Paul Heyman.. Rikishi sets Heyman up for the stinkface but Lesnar pulls Heyman from the ring.. SIX-MAN-TAG: Hurricane, Shannon Moore & Hardcore Holly vs Billy/Chuck/Rico.. Chuck pins Shannon Moore after some confusion.. Rico/Chuck/Billy triple team Moore after the match.. Hurricane & Holly come in to make the save.. Suddenly Matt Hardy's music hits and Matt runs down to the ring to help out.. Wait.. Matt Hardy is RAW? Errr.... WAS RAW! Matt Hardy hugs Hurricane & Shannon Moore (his proteges) and shakes Holly's hand.. Matt Hardy has defected to Smackdown! BACKSTAGE: Stephanie McMahon & Dawn Marie.. Dawn apologizes to Steph for screwing up last week.. Steph says that the papers last week was Rob Van Dam's contract.. Steph says that RVDs contract had a rematch clause.. Steph says that now Chris Benoit has to give RVD a title shot at Summerslam.. Steph says that she at least signed Matt Hardy, and bought commecial time during RAW... Steph tells Dawn to start dressing more professionally.. Steph also tells Dawn that if she ever screws up again, she's fired! Steph asks Dawn to bring Chris Benoit to her office.. BACKSTAGE: Matt Hardy, Hurricane, Shannon Moore & Hardcore Holly.. The 4 wrestlers are celebrating backstage.. Matt talks about making the save for the trio.. Matt says that Smackdown is definitly ready for Matt Hardy.. Version 1! Hurricane, Moore & Holly don't look so impressed.. BACKSTAGE: Stephanie McMahon & Chris Benoit.. Steph says she can't believe how her staff screwed up.. Steph says that she knows Chris will defeat RVD at Summerslam.. Steph requests that Chris make RVD tap out! Steph tells Chris that she's giving him the Rock tonight.. Chris says that he'll make the Rock squeeeeel tonight! INTERVIEW: Mark Loyd & Kurt Angle + Rey Mysertio + Mark Henry.. Loyd asks about Rey Mysterio pinning him last week.. Angle says that Rey is a cheater, and cheaters never win, so the pin doesn't count! Rey Mysterio enters and Kurt says that you gotta be 'at least this high' to talk to Kurt Angle.. Rey says if his win last week didn't count, then to wrestle him at Summerslam so Rey can make it count! Angle laughs but then realizes that Rey is serious.. Angle says that he can't stand little men with attitudes! Angle accepts the match and Rey leaves satisfied.. Angle makes a few more 'little man' jokes at Rey's expense.. Mark Henry shows up and asks who Kurt's calling 'little man'... little man! Blah Blah Blah... we have a match! MATCH: Kurt Angle vs Mark Henry.. Henry eventually hurts his ankle, and Kurt goes right after it.. A few minutes later, Kurt locks the anklelock onto Henry's ankle! Henry counters, sending Kurt Angle flying out of the ring.. Henry fights back and hits a gorilla press slam on Angle! Angle counters a body slam and once again locks the anklelock on Henry! Henry taps out but Angle keeps the hold on for a few additional reconds.. Rey Mysterio runs down and hits a top rope hurancanrana on Angle.. Angle flips over akwardly, splitting the top of his head open hardway! Rey follows up with a slingshot kick sending Angle to the back! MATCH: Rikishi vs Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman.. Late in the match, Heyman tries to interfer.. Rikishi splashes Heyman into the cornder of the ring.. Rikishi sets up for the stinkface... Lesnar sneaks up behind Rikishi.. Rikishi turns around and sevat kicks Lesnar in the chin! Rikishi does the stinkface on a screaming Heyman! Lesnar gets back up and attacks Rikishi! Lesnar hits the big F5 on Rikishi and gets the pin! INTERVIEW: Funaki & Nidia + DVon & Batista.. Funaki doing an audition tape for the position of Smackdown! interviewer.. Funaki, talking slowly, asks Nidia about her match with Torrie Wilson.. Nidia would rather talk about her own breasts & butt.. In the background we hear a major arguement going on.. Nidia forces Funaki to touch her breast! Suddenly Rev DVon comes flying through a door followed by Batista.. Batista looks down at DVon and says "There's your respect!".. DIVA MATCH: Torrie Wilson w/Billy Kidman vs Nidia w/Jamie Noble.. Noble & Kidman eventually get involved.. While the referee is holding Kidman back, Noble runs into the ring.. Noble hits a big clothesline on Torrie! Nidia covers up for the pin! ~~CRAAASSHHHH!!!!! The fire still burn, Kane's pyro and music hits but Kane does not appear.. BACKSTAGE: Eddie & Chavo Guerrero.. Eddy on the phone talking to a family member.. Eddy tells Chavo that the whole family is watching!! Eddy tells whoever is on the phone to make sure Chavo Sr, Mando & Hector are watching! Eddy lists off more family member who are watching Smackdown! Eddy says that they better do good tonight! More Guerrero banter... TAG TEAM MATCH: Edge & Rey Mysterio vs Eddie & Chavo Guerrero.. Late in the match, Angle comes out of nowhere and attacks Rey Mysterio! The referee calls for the Disqualification and all hell breaks loose.. Angle brings Rey into the ring and puts the anklelock on him.. Chavo kicks Rey in the face for good measure.. Edge runs in and makes the save.. INTERVIEW: Mark Loyd & The Rock.. Loyd asks Rock about the 'rabid wolverine' Chris Benoit.. ~Footage of Rock tapping out to the crossface.. Typical Rock promo harassing Loyd and blah blah blah if ya smell what the Rock is cookin'.. Rock tells Brock to "Just bring it...... Bitch!" ----- just for the kids... NON-TITLE MATCH: The Rock (Undisputed Champ) vs Chris Benoit (IC Champ).. After an exciting back and forth match, Benoit hits a flying headbutt on Rock! Rock kicks out though and fights back! Rock locks the sharpshooter on Benoit, who crawls to the ropes... Rock sets up for the people's elbow.. Brock Lesnar runs down and distracts The Rock.. Benoit sneak attacks Rock and puts the crippler crossface on Rock! Brock stays at ringside in full view of the Rock.. Rock is just about to pass out when he sees Brock and gets a burst of adrenaline.. Rock fights out of the crossface and hits the Rock Bottom and pins Benoit! Brock stares at Rock from the ramp... Smackdown! goes OFF THE AIR....

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