WWE Smackdown
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
June 1st, 2012 (Taped: May 29th )
Commentators: Michael Cole & Booker T & Josh Matthews
VIDEO PACKAGE: Tonight CM Punk defends his WWE Title versus Kane.
IN RING SEGMENT
Sheamus + David Otunga + Alberto Del Rio: Sheamus came out to kick off the show. Sheamus said he attacked Del Rio last week to tell him he is going to kick his ass at No Way Out. He said Del Rio thinks he’s class because of his money and cars. David Otunga came out. Sheamus asked how his head was after he brogue kicked him. Otunga said he is here representing John Laurinaitis, Otunga showed Sheamus barging Laurinaitis on Raw two weeks ago. Otunga demand a apology from Sheamus. Sheamus told him he cannot order him around and said if Johnny wants a apology he has to come down himself. Alberto Del Rio came out. Del Rio said Otunga is not going to get a apology from a peasant and street hooligan, he’s stupid and he wears it on his t-shirt. Del Rio said people like Sheamus work for them and after the PPV he will be the new world champion. Otunga booked a pick your poison match with Del Rio choosing Sheamus opponent. Sheamus said he’s sorry and brogue kicked Otunga, Del Rio bailed.
SINGLES MATCH
Sin Cara defeated Heath Slater: Cara returned after 7 months out, they had the lights dimmed again.
VIDEO PACKAGE: Daniel Bryan/Kane and CM Punk feud.
SINGLES MATCH
Damien Sandow defeated Ezekiel Jackson:
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Alberto Del Rio & Ricardo Rodriguez + Dolph Ziggler: Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez were discussing who they should pick for tonight. Dolph Ziggler came in and said hes the man to do it, Del Rio told him he has passion and will face Sheamus tonight.
HANDICAP MATCH
Ryback defeated Ryan Shelton & Chris Lyons:
RAW REBOUND: Big Show’s new attitude and destruction off Brodus Clay.
NON WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Sheamus defeated Dolph Ziggler ( w/ Vickie Guerrero): Jack Swagger came out and tried to help Ziggler but it backfired and he walked into a brogue kick.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Matt Striker & CM Punk: Punk said he enjoys the competition and Johnny wants the belt off him. Punk said he cant stand Little Johnny, he said Kane is tough but he is the best in the world and will make the devils favourite demon go to sleep.
TAG TEAM MATCH
Santino Marella & Zack Ryder defeated Titus O’Neil & Darren Young: Santino got the roll up on Darren Young for the shock win. After the match Big Show attacked Santino and chucked him into the WWE sign and started to beat the crap out of Ryder, he bodyslammed Ryder onto the steel steps, then put Santino in a camel clutch on the steps then gave him a knockout punch.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
A.J. + Daniel Bryan: A.J. was dressed up as CM Punk, Bryan came and said Punk doesn’t care about him and she’s a nut-job. A.J said you are jealous, Bryan said of what he did care once but not now.
SINGLES MATCH
Cody Rhodes defeated Tyson Kidd: Christian was on commentary and confronted Rhodes after the match.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Kane on his way to the ring.
WWE TITLE MATCH
CM Punk & Kane fought to a no contest: A.J. came down to support Punk and Bryan interfered and decided to attack Kane and CM Punk with a double drop kick, Kane double chokeslammed both men and left them laying. John Laurinatus and Eve Torres came out. He booked a triple threat match at No Way Out with Punk defending against Kane and Daniel Bryan, People Power!