WWE SmackDown Results: Final Elimination Chamber Hype, Rock-Punk, Big Show Vs. Jericho
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- We begin with video of CM Punk's GTS to Rock from RAW. The Elimination Chamber is in 2 days and the stage is set. Plus, Randy Orton faces Mark Henry tonight.
- We go to the new theme.
- The Big Show's music hits and he makes his way to the ring. We see footage of his bus.
Show gets "WHAT" chants and he says he wants to cut to the point. He says repeatedly that Alberto Del Rio has never pinned him. The crowd is all over him. He says Del Rio's fiesta will turn into a siesta.
Chris Jericho interrupts Show and comes to the ring to 'Y2J' chants. Jericho says he's known him for 16 years and knows what Show is feeling. Show says in that case, Jericho should know to stay away and wonders why he isn't out touring with Fozzy or writing a book or hosting a show. Jericho says he is back in WWE and he has been in more Chamber matches than anyone. He says if he wins, he will face Show and win the title at WrestleMania.
Show says if that happens, it will be the last Mania appearance of Jericho's life. Booker T comes out and says we don't know if that match will happen at Mania so we will see it tonight. JBL says that is a good call by Booker T.
- Randy Orton is stopped by Matt Striker in the back. He asks him about Mark Henry. The camera pans to the right and reveals Henry and they have a stare-down as Henry's music plays in the background.
- Mark Henry is in the ring as we go to a Hall of Pain video package. Randy Orton is introduced to a nice pop.
Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry
They lock up and make a clean break in the corner as Henry backs Orton up. They go again and Orton fights out of the corner and hits a drop toe-hold to Henry onto the turnbuckle. Henry rolls out and Orton clotheslines him on the floor and goes back in. Henry rolls back in and headbutts Orton and unloads in the corner. Orton avoids a splash and hits a dropkick. Orton lands mounted shots in the corner but Henry tosses him to the floor. We go to a commercial.
We're back as Henry has Orton in a shoulder vice. Henry hits a powerslam and Orton kicks out at 2. Henry goes back to a vice but Orton fights up. Henry sends him in but Orton gets boots up and takes Henry down with a huge clothesline. Henry returns the favor and goes for the World's Strongest Slam but Orton jumps out and hits a DDT. Henry kicks out with authority. Henry goes out to the apron and Orton hits another DDT. Orton coils-up but Henry counters the RKO and sends Randy to the floor.
Orton tries another RKO on the floor but Henry counters again. Orton grabs a chair and hits Henry in the guts and the bell rings. Orton gets in the ring and this Henry again in the back. Henry catches the chair the 3rd time and hits Orton with the WSS. Henry's music plays as he stares at Orton from the ramp.
Winner by disqualification: Mark Henry
- Mark Henry approaches Matt Striker in the back and takes his mic and says he wants Striker to listen. Henry says he has been home for 9 months and frustrated about his return. He says the Hall of Pain is getting full. He says they want to lock guys up in the Chamber with him and they will have to call the army and National Guard.
- We go to a video for The Shield.
- Layla makes her entrance as we go to break.
- A Fandango vignette runs.
Tamina Snuka vs. Layla
Tamina is in the ring as we return. They go back and forth; Layla uses speed and agility to offset Tamina's strength. Layla butt-butts Tamina out of the ring and hits a dropkick through the ropes. Tamina traps Layla in the apron flap and takes over in the ring. Kaitlyn looks-on in the back. Layla avoids Tamina in the corner and is able to turn things around. Tamina catches Layla in mid-air and hits a Samoan Drop. Tamina drags Layla to the corner and goes up top for a Superfly Splash for the win.
Winner by pin: Tamina
- We go to footage of Punk and Rock's brawl from RAW.
Back from a break as Rock's music blares throughout the arena and he makes his entrance. Rock pauses for the ruckus reception and says he wants to make something perfectly clear to CM Punk. He emphasizes 'Punk.' He says stealing the championship was a trade for 6 days, in return for an ass kicking that will haunt Punk for the rest of his life. Rock continues to rundown Punk and Paul Heyman.
CM Punk and Heyman appear on the Titantron with the title belt. Punk says Rock committed larceny by taking his title in the first place. He reminds Rock that if he gets counted out or disqualified, he loses the title. Rock says Punk talks a big game but his words are worthless. Rock says that on Monday, Punk will wake up and realize that he didn't get the job done. Rock delivers a slow and deliberate, "If you smell what The Rock is cookin'"
- An ad runs for the Best of Nitro Vol. 2. Hogan, Goldberg, and Sting are among the names featured.
Brodus Clay & Tensai vs. Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal
Tensai and Slater start with a dance-off and Slater tries to capitalize with cheap shots. Jinder comes in and jumps into a slam from Tensai. Brodus tags in for clotheslines on Jinder and a fall-away slam. Clay and Tensai hit simultaneous splashes in opposite corners. Brodus hits a splash in the middle of the ring to Jinder for the win.
Winners by pin: Brodus Clay & Tensai
They dance in the ring but are interrupted by The Shield who comes through the crowd. They brawl and Rollins and Ambrose throw Tensai into the steel steps. They stomp Clay in the ring and deliver the triple powerbomb. Ambrose grabs a mic and says that it won't look any different on Sunday. The 3 men go back over the security wall as we go to a commercial.
- Another Fandango vignette runs.
- Cody Rhodes is in the ring as we return. Miz makes his entrance. His left shoulder is heavily taped and we see footage of what Antonio Cesaro did to him on Monday. Josh Mathews says doctors say Miz will be 100% by Sunday.
Cody Rhodes vs. The Miz
Miz favors his arm and Cody takes control. Cody works the taped left arm. JBL says he has respect for Miz for taking this match but says it is not a smart move. Miz tries to come back but Cody goes back to the injury. Miz gets Cody down and applies the Figure-4. Cody taps quickly.
Winner by submission: The Miz
- Back from a break, Zack Ryder is in the ring. Jack Swagger is introduced with Zeb Colter.
Jack Swagger vs. Zack Ryder
Swagger goes at Ryder with intensity and clubs him in the corner. Ryder starts to build momentum but Swagger drops him on his head. Zeb looks-on from ringside. Ryder sets Swagger up for the Broski Boot but Swagger avoids it and wraps Zack's leg around the post. Swagger clips the knee from behind and stares at Ryder like a predator tasting the blood of its prey. Swagger applies the Patriot Act ankle lock and Ryder taps immediately.
Winner by submission: Jack Swagger
Swagger introduces a "great friend" and a "native and a great American." Zeb Colter cuts a promo about being a patriot as officials check on Zack Ryder in the corner. Zeb says Zack cares more about his hair than his country. The crowd 'boos' but it seems like some of it was added in post production.
- The Elimination Chamber video package is shown.
- Matt Striker is standing by with Alberto Del Rio in the back with Ricardo Rodriguez. Del Rio asks Ricardo questions regarding Big Show to which Ricardo responds, "Si." They walk-off with Ricardo chanting, "Si."
- The Big Show makes his entrance as we go to another commercial.
- Some new pyro goes off for Jericho as he makes his entrance.
The Big Show vs. Chris Jericho
The bell rings and they lock-up. Show is angry and vicious and knocks Jericho down with a shoulder and headbutts him out of the ring. Show goes out and chops Jericho on the chest. Jericho hits a springboard dropkick to Show on the apron and dropkicks him through the ropes. Jericho goes back on the floor but Show grabs him and tosses him over the announce table. Show hits another headbutt back in the ring and more chops to the chest. Jericho gets boots up in the corner and drives Show's throat across the top rope as he drops to the floor.
Big Show hits a spear back in the ring and gets 2. Show goes for a chokeslam but Jericho gets out. Jericho goes up top but Show catches him and chokeslams him out of the ring. Show brings Jericho back in the ring and stands on the 2nd turnbuckle but misses with the elbow. Jericho hits the Lionsault but Show kicks out a 2. Show grabs Jericho but gets hit with a DDT. Jericho goes for the Walls Of Jericho but Show fights it. Show hits the KO out of nowhere and pins Jericho.
Winner by pin: The Big Show
Del Rio and Ricardo show up on the stage and have a stare down with Big Show as SmackDown goes off the air.