[jetskid48]

Not sure when the recap will be up, but most likely it'll be the afternoon after whenever it actually airs here.

Preview:
Chasing the title
May 9, 2008

Although SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero stripped Undertaker of the World Heavyweight Championship ), The Deadman has the opportunity to regain the gold in a title match with Edge at Judgment Day. The Ultimate Opportunist earned the spot after winning last week’s Championship Chase to Judgment Day. Read the full story…

But now that the GM has angered The Deadman, will he wait until the big pay-per-view encounter to unleash hell, or will he bring pain to some poor soul on this Friday’s SmackDown? And as for the Ultimate Opportunist – after losing to Undertaker at both WrestleMania XXIV and Backlash – what measures is he willing to go to recapture the gold?

As Judgment Day approaches, what might we see from last week’s Championship Chase participants, including United States Champion Matt Hardy, Big Show, Batista, Finlay and Montel Vontavious Porter. With Edge and Undertaker guaranteed a match at the big pay-per-view encounter, who might be next? And what about SmackDown’s undefeated Superstars, Vladimir Kozlov and Natalya? Can they keep their streaks alive?

Find out the answers to these questions and more on Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 CT on The CW Network.

[jetskid48]

Smackdown Recap 5/16/08 - By JetsKid48

Show opens with recap of last weeks events. Edge won the title shot for those keeping track at home.

AAAAAAAAAAAAand were starting off with Edge coming down to the ring along with La Familia. Justin Roberts announces him as the 'Next World Champion'. He starts by saying it was a miracle that he was able to come back and win the battle royal. And Sunday, he will beat the Undertaker. Undertaker has never beaten him without an illegal chokehold and at Judgement Day, he will not be able to do that.

Music comes on and Teddy Long comes down. He says he's sorry he's late. Vickie interrupts and says she's been trying to get through to him all day. She says he's unbelievable for interrupting Edge. Don't forget that he's her assistant.

Well, the reason he was late was because he was in Stamford, CT. Vince summoned him to have a meeting with the Board of Directors. They have problems with her decision to strip the Taker of the belt. He had to go since she blew them off. He starts to read off a letter which tells Vickie that she has been disciplined for her relationship with Edge. She has the option to compete in her first wrestling match and keep her position, or not compete and she gets replaced as Smackdown GM. He knows someone capable of handling the job if she steps down.

In response, Vickie fires Teddy Long. But he tells her that she can't fire him...because he quits.

Commercial.

Punk arrives down the aisle.

1. CM Punk v. Chuck Palumbo
Custom Chucky starts with knees in the corner and a few backhand chops. He then drags Punk down in a headlock. As they get up he shoves him back in the corner. Punk gets moved towards the ropes and as Palumbo runs, he ducks and Palumbo falls out. Punk then suicide dives to the outside. Back in the ring, Palumbo gets to Punk first and hits him. He gets a 2 in a quick cover. Headlock reapplied. Punk eventually starts to punch out of it, but Palumbo slams him. He goes to the ropes and misses an elbow drop. Kick to the ribs by Punk, but Palumbo gets him in the corner. He misses and Punk tries to roll him up for 1. He gets up into the corner and Punk does his high knee. Bulldog for a 2. Throw to the ropes and back kick to Palumbos face. To the outside and a Springboard clothesline for 2. More kicks to Chucky's face. Finally, he gets caught and a big clothesline for 2 by Palumbo. Suplex attempt reversed and GTS is tried and failed. Punk thrown to the ropes and gets up a boot on Palumbo. He catches Punk off the ropes and slams him for 2. He's picked up slowly and Palumbo goes for the Full Throttle, its reversed into a throw to a shoulder first throw to the post. GTS and its over.

Winner: Punk.

Backstage with Edge/Vickie/Chavo. MVP walks in and asks about the championship race and he asks what kind of BS that was. Finlay walks in and asks for the miraculous tea Edge had to give to Hornswoggle. Big Show walks in and continues with the scam talk. She says since they're not gonna help, MVP go find a partner and she hopes they all beat the hell out of each other.

When they leave, Chavo complains as well, since he asks if he were a pawn. She brings them in and says they need a plan. Chavo emphasises TOGETHER...like family.

Commercial.

2. Michelle McCool v. Layla.
As the match starts, my cable dies. Yeah...that's about right.

Returns in time to see Layla submit to what looks like McCool holding her leg.

Winner: McDrool.

Recap of HBK's "knee" injury. Coming up...Batista...

Commercial.

We're back and Batista is on his way to the ring.

He thought he was done with the HBK stuff, but then Raw happened.

[jetskid48]

Recap is up.

[Batman]

I loved the logic of both faces and heels being upset about the Championship Chase being a big setup.

Other than that, this show was a whole lot of nothing.