6-15-12 Smackdown results and thoughts

Coverage and thoughts on the June 15, 2012 episode of Smackdown

The show starts with AJ coming to the ring. She talks about kissing Kane on Raw and tries to explain why she did. Then Vickie Guerrero comes out. She says that this isn’t about AJ kissing Kane or Vince getting knocked out by Big Show. Vickie says that everyone is talking about Dolph.  Dolph comes out and says that on Monday he stole the show. Then he tells AJ that he isn’t going to let her steel his spot light. Then AJ says that Dolph is delusional if he thinks he will be World Champion. Him and his grandma. Then Vickie slaps AJ. Then she tells AJ to get out of the ring before she throws her out. Then CM Punk comes out and says that just because Vickie says excuse me doesn’t mean he, AJ or the fans have to. Then Punk says that is no excuse in the world that justifies having to listen to Vickie. He says that Vickie is always touting Dolph and Dolph never comes through. Then Punk says to Dolph that he remembers when Dolph said that he was going to beat him for his World Title back in January. He says it’s the same old stuff with Dolph and Vickie. He says it will be the same old stuff when Dolph faces Sheamus at No Way Out. Then he says that it will be the same old stuff tonight when Dolph & Daniel Bryan face Punk & Sheamus. Punk then says that if he is the voice of the voiceless, then Vickie is the voice of the pointless. Dolph was about to say that he is the voice of the next World Champion but then Daniel Bryan’s music plays and he comes out. He calls Punk AJ’s knight in shining armor. Daniel says that AJ probably told Punk that she kissed Kane to save Punk from the monster. Then he looks AJ and says that isn’t true. Then Daniels says that AJ has Punk wrapped around her little finger and Punk doesn’t realize it. Then Daniel says that there is one thing better than learning from his mistakes and that is watching Kane & Punk make the exact same mistake for the first time. Daniel then says that mistake is AJ. Daniel mentions that AJ cost him the World Title at WrestleMania. Then he says that if she is Punk’s corner at No Way Out than Punk’s bad luck will lead him to becoming the new WWE Champion. Then he does his yes chant. Cue Sheamus’ theme music and he comes out. Sheamus asks Daniel how many to they prove wrong that is wasn’t AJ who cost him the World Title at WrestleMania. Then he tells Dolph that he had a very impressive showing on Monday but that was just one night. Then he says that now Dolph is talking about how at No Way Out he will be the new World Champion. Then Sheamus says that in his opinion all that Alberto Del Rio’s injury has done is to give Sheamus another opportunity to beat Dolph again. Then Sheamus says that they’re scheduled for a match later tonight but since they’re all in the ring, he says that he’s ready. He asks Punk if he’s ready. Punk says he is. Then Sheamus says that the fans are ready too and they cheer. Then Sheamus asks for a referee to come to the ring and start the tag match right now. AJ then says if that’s the case she has a little bit of old business to take care of. Then she attempts to go after Vickie but Punk grabs her. The tag match is next. This was a good opening segment. I thought all 4 guys cut good promos and I liked AJ trying to get at Vickie.

WWE Champion CM Punk & World Champion Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan & Dolph Ziggler. Daniel & Dolph win when Dolph pins Sheamus. Vickie got on the apron and distracted Sheamus. Then AJ threw Vickie in the ring. Sheamus was distracted by that and then Dolph got the roll up for the 3 count. Afterward Dolph hopped over the ring barrier into the crowd but Sheamus went after him. Back in the ring and Vickie screamed at AJ and shoved her. Then AJ smiled and then pummeled Vickie. Vickie crawls out of the ring but AJ goes after her. Then AJ grabs Vickie’s legs but Vickie kicked her off and ran to the back. Then Kane came out and he picks up AJ and carries her up the ramp but Punk ran up the ramp and hit Kane from behind. Then Kane & Punk go at it. Kane rolls Punk into the ring and then Daniel Bryan pounds on Punk. Then Kane gets in the ring and choke slams Daniel. Then he choke slammed Punk. AJ watched from the stage. Kane looked at her from the ring. Then AJ dropped to her knees and was all smiles. This was good too. I have a feeling that AJ is going to help Bryan at No Way Out and they’ll be the new “Power couple.”

Brodus Clay comes to the ring and Brodus gets the mic. He says he wants to get down to business. He mentions that Johnny Ace has banned hi from Raw. Then he mentions that also told him that if he gets anywhere near his prized position he will be canned on the spot. Then Brodus says he is confident that Cena will take care of Big Show at No Way Out. Then Brodus says that he will agree if Johnny gives him competition. Then Brodus mentions that Johnny told that before the night was over Brodus would be flat on his back. Brodus asks who he has that will try to put him on his back. Then Heath Slater’s music hits and he comes out.

Brodus Clay vs. Heath Slater. Brodus gets the pin. This was a squash. Then David Otunga comes out and clips Brodus’ left leg. Then Otunga worked over the leg. This wasn’t bad actually. I’m not really a fan of either guy but I thought Otunga attacking Brodus’ leg was good.

Alicia Fox vs. Beth Phoenix. Beth gets the pin. This was a squash. Layla was on commentary.

Time for the favorite Raw moment. This time we get Hornswoggle saying his favorite was when the Muppets guest hosted Raw this past Halloween. It sure wasn’t my favorite!

Johnny Ace comes to the ring and he publicly apologizes for Vince getting knocked out on Monday. His apology sounded more like a warning to everyone that Big Show would knock out anybody who gets in his way. Then the re show what happened on Monday. Back to the show. Johnny is in the ring and he says that at WrestleMania he willingly put up his job and that Team Johnny won. Then he says that his job was on the line at Over the Limit and he beat John Cena. Then he mentions that at No Way Out his job is on the line again but not in jeopardy. That’s because he put his fate in the man who will destroy Cena at No Way Out. Then he brings out Big Show. Show says that he has no reason to lie as to whether or not he purposely punched Vince Monday. He says that if he did it on purpose he might get canned but he would still get paid millions of dollars to stay at home and not do anything. Then he says that he doesn’t have to lie and will tell the fans the truth. Then he mentions that even when he was in WCW is was never really allowed to reach his fullest potential because he was never allowed to outshine the so called faces of the company. He mentions Hulk Hogan, Sting and Ric Flair. Then he mentions that when he finally became a free agent everyone gave him told him to go to WWE because Vince could make him a star. Then he mentions how he came to WWE and talked to Vince. Show then talks like Vince says that Vince told him that he has to be a better business man and let people learn to care about him. He mentions that Vince told him he had to put on a show. Then he mentions that Vince told him that his name is no longer Paul White, his name is Big Show. Show sarcastically says “Great name.” Show says that for 14 years he did it Vince’s way. Then he mentions that guys like John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton and Sheamus all rose to the top while he was sitting on the sidelines. Then he says that he was supposed to be happy about being a special attraction. He says that for years he smiled and made jokes and slapped the fans’ hands. Then he says that he is proud that he is not John Cena. Then Show says that in the steel cage at No Way Out he will make up for lost time. He says that he will show the world what he is truly capable of and the best part is he isn’t burdened by what the fans think anymore. Then Show says that what he does to Cena will be extremely deliberate. Then he says that at No Way Out he will make Cena suffer. The he says that he’s been in WWE for 14 years but he is looking at his match with Cena as his first match. Then he guarantees that he will win. Then he shakes Johnny’s hand. Then Michael Cole gets the mic and says he heard that Cena left his house and will be in the arena before the show ends. Then Show says that if John Cena is coming tonight and looking for, he won’t be hard to find. This was a bit long but I thought Big Show cut a good promo. This storyline doesn’t make any sense and he has been allowed to be a giant before. I don’t know why they’re going with this “Big Show had to do what Vince wanted” bit.

Intercontinental Champion Christian vs. Jack Swagger. Christian gets the pin. This was a solid match. (In a segment that didn’t air, Jack Swagger got the mic and complained. Then Triple H came out and gave him a pedigree. Why are they having Triple H lay out the jobbers?)

Time for the Ryback 2 on 1 squash. The 2 unknown guys named Ari Cohen & Mike Testa are in the ring and they do the usual pre squash promo. This was corny.

Ryback vs. Ari Cohen & Mike Testa. Ryback gets the pin. This was a squash. When are they gonna have Ryback face regular guys on the roster? Having him squash 2 unknown guys every time is way beyond old!

Damien Sandow comes out for his match with Tyson Kidd. Before the match he cut his usual pre match promo. He tells the fans to remain silent while he is speaking. Then he says that he was attacked by Tyson. He says that Tyson will learn the consequences of undermining not only his enlightenment but the enlightenment of the fans. “You’re welcome.”

 Tyson Kidd vs. Damien Sandow. Sandow gets the pin. This was a good but short match.

They show John Cena walking backstage and he comes across Johnny Ace’s office. He kicks the door open and no one is there. Cena looks around and then walks out. That was odd.

John Cena comes to the ring and he challenges Big Show to come out and fight him right now. Then Johnny Ace comes out and he says that what happened to Vince is Cena’s fault. Then he says that the Board of Directors said that the Cena-Show cage match at No Way Out will happen no matter what. Then he says that he sent Big Show home to protect Cena. Cena says that he will knockout Johnny. Johnny tells Cena that if he lays a hand on him he will can him. Then Cena reminds Johnny that he can’t can him because the Board of Directors said that the Cena-Show match will happen. Then Johnny says that he embarrassed Cena when he beat him at Over the Limit and he has no problem embarrassing him in front his family and the fans. Cena says that Johnny is embarrassing. Cena says that he embarrassed by Johnny being in a position of power. Cena then reminds Johnny that if Big Show lose at No Way Out then Johnny will be canned. Then Johnny tells Cena that if he attacks him now and then loses at No Way Out then he will can Cena the next night. Then Cena says if that’s going to happen he might as well do this. Then he knocks out Johnny. That end the show. This wasn’t as bad as the usual Cena-Ace promos usually are but it was still corny. I’m not sure if Johnny slipped up for real when he said that he would can Cena after he said that the cage match will happen no matter what.

I thought this was a decent show overall. I liked the opening segment and the tag match. AJ plays that whacko really well too. The closing segment wasn’t great but it wasn’t awful either. I thought the Tyson-Sandow match while short was good. Sandow’s promo before the match was good as usual. Ryback squashing the 2 unknown guys was dull. Christian & Swagger had a solid match. Big Show’s promo was good even if this storyline makes no sense.  Alicia-Beth was a squash and so was Brodus-Slater. I didn’t mind David Otunga coming out and working over Brodus’ leg. I thought that made sense. On the whole I thought this week’s show was ok. Not great but not terrible either.