WHAT HAPPENED: 1ST HOUR

-After clips of Edge inferring in the Survivor Series main event, Vickie Guerrero scolded Edge backstage for ruining a great main event. She said she was going to punish him by forcing him to wrestle Batista in a World Hvt. Title match on Smackdown next week. Vickie stood up with her back turned. Edge stood up and asked her if that meant he was the new no. 1 contender and Undertaker now has to take a back seat to him. She said yes. They both smiled and Edge said he couldn't have done it without her. Vickie and Edge faced each other then had one of those Edge-Lita-like makeout sessions. It just felt like too much too fast as far as Vickie complete turn-about.

-The Smackdown opening aired. Michael Cole said he was disgusted with what he just saw. He plugged that The Cutting Edge would feature Batista as Edge's guest. Also, Mr. McMahon had booked his son Hornswoggle in another "tough love" match against Mark Henry. "Everything's out of control!" declared Cole.

-JBL stood in the ring and introduced "your U.S. Champion, MVP." MVP came out, looking dapper in a suit, some bling, and his U.S. Title belt around his waist. Cole said due to MVP's actions, Hardy is out of the ring indefinitely with a knee injury. WWE.com readers must be confused since that reported that Hardy had his appendix taken out in emergency surgery and will be miss time due to that. JBL said he wanted to bestow upon him the first U.S. Title ring. But first, he introduced a clip showing one of the reasons he is getting such an honor. It showed MVP turning on Hardy and attacking him. MVP thanked JBL for showing him love and being one of his biggest supporter. He said the people need to understand why he did what he did to his former tag partner, Matt Hardy. MVP cited how JBL dropped a tag partner once and went on to become the WWE Champion. He said he is feeling relieved not to have to carry Hardy anymore. JBL had two security guards, amazingly expressionless, display the ring. JBL said it's the only thing in the ring that might be as bright his future. JBL said he was honored to bestow upon him the ring. He put it on his right middle finger. JBL said it's time the people acknowledge his greatness.