MVP hit a back suplex for a pair of two counts, then applied an armbar. Benoit punches out of it, and avoided an MVP kick, but MVP caught him with a boot to the face on the rebound. MVP went for a slam, but Benoit floated over it and went for the Crossface, but MVP pounded out of it. MVP slammed Benoit, then hit his elbowdrop for a two count. MVP missed a running kick in the corner, and Benoit hit two consecutive German suplexes. MVP blocked a third and went for one of his own, but Benoit blocked it.
The Finish:
MVP shoved Benoit into the ropes, but Benoit ducked a kick and hit three consecutive German suplexes. Benoit called for the diving headbutt, and hit it for the three count at the nine minute mark.
Winner and still WWE United States Champion, Chris Benoit by pinfall
Backstage:
Donald Trump was shown backstage in his dressing room with the outgoing Miss USA Tara Conner complaining on his cell phone about how poorly he has been treated thus far during the day by Vince McMahon. Trump said he was hungry and wasn't even offered anything to eat or drink all day long. The lights in the room went red and the Boogeyman popped his head up from behind the couch that Trump was sitting on and told both that he was "The Boogeyman and he was coming to get them". Tara Conner shrieked when she saw Boogeyman and ran from the room. Donald Trump said he wanted a sandwich. Boogey said he would he would go get him one. Trump said if he did, he'd get Boogey some worms. Boogey asked if Trump wanted a worm sandwich before leaving.
Video Highlights of the 2007 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The showed a video package on last night's Hall Of Fame ceremony.
A New Ford Field Attendance Record:
Lilian Garcia announced that tonight's attendance, a new Ford Field record, is 80,103.
The Class of 2007 Introduced at Ford Field:
Howard Finkel was then introduced, and he brought out the Hall OF Fame class of 2007. Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler were on the stage for this segment. Curt Hennig was represented by his wife and father. Don Muraco accompanied Mr. Fuji, who was in a wheelchair. Afa & Sika mugged for the camera. Joyce Farhat represented her late husband, the original Sheik. Dusty Rhodes was the last one introduced.
Teddy Long in the ring:
SmackDown! General Manager Teddy Long is in the ring and will be handling the ring announcing for the following match for the World Heavyweight Championship!