Smackdown

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 Held in: NORFOLK SCOPE
Location: VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES
          on October 2005 at 8:00pm

Interview:
No Rest before No Mercy
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A further confrontation between Christian and Triple H leads to an interesting
triangle tag match being signed for tonight.


Match with Managers Banned From Ringside:
Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman and Christopher Daniels defeated
Tajiri, Brian Kendrick and Paul London when Daniels pinned B. Kendrick after
an Asai moonsault in 0:13:19.
Rating: *** 3/4

Christopher Daniels showed his intention to succeed in the Cruiserweight 
Division here tonight, picking up a win for his team.  


Kane pinned AJ Styles with the Choke Slam in 0:00:29.
Rating: *

Styles didn't stand a chance, as Kane put him down with a chokeslam after just
30 seconds.  Come this Sunday, Raven will be around to help him, so we could
see a different story.  Either that, or Taker and Kane will take the tag titles
in no time at all.


Interview:
JBL wants in...
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JBL announces to Masahiro Chono that he has received another chance to get into
the IC title match at No Mercy.


John Bradshaw Layfield pinned Masahiro Chono after a side suplex in 0:07:21.
Rating: *** 1/4

JBL picked up the victory, in a somewhat controversial manner, following the
use of a cheese grater, and will now get his chance at IC glory come No Mercy.


Interview:
The World's Greatest Single Wrestlers?
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Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas go looking for opportunity in Shane McMahon's
office, and end up getting more than they bargained for.


Triangle Match:
Edge and Christian defeated Triple H and Ric Flair and
Chris Benoit and John Cena:
         x Christian beat HHH via the Unprettier in 0:32:28
         x Edge beat Benoit via the Edgeacution in 0:37:47
Rating: *** 1/2

Christian got a measure of revenge over Triple H, but it was Edge who shocked
everyone by pinning the WWE Champ.  Could a new contender have come to the
forefront now?


Interview:
Orton reminds us who he is...
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Randy Orton lays down a Legend Killer challenge for Taboo Tuesday.


The Big Show pinned Randy Orton after a running powerslam in 0:12:56.
Rating: *** 1/2

Despite all Randy's boastings, he fell victim to the Big Show.  Will the same
thing happen on Sunday, when both are in the Battle Royal?


[Taboo Tuesday Tournament - Semi Final]:
Steve Austin pinned Shawn Michaels with the Stone Cold Stunner in 0:12:07.
Rating: *** 1/4
[Kane interfered against Steve Austin.]
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Despite attempted interference by Kane, Stone Cold overcame the odds and beat
Shawn Michaels.  He will now face Batista at No Mercy for the last spot on the
Taboo Tuesday WWE Title Ballot.



Card rating: *** 1/4


Match observations: 

The rejuvination of Stone Cold Steve Austin's career is almost complete.  After
overcoming Kane and now Shawn Michaels, he is just one match away from a place
on the Taboo Tuesday WWE Title ballot.  The only problem is that the one match
will be against Batista, Evolution's animal, who is on a great run as of late.
Who will prevail, and who will the fans side with, in a match between two top
superstars that they love to hate.

With No Mercy just a few days away, a new face has popped up with regards to
the WWE title picture, that being Edge.  It seems that getting Val Venis out of
the way will truly allow him to concentrate on his goal of being the Champion.
However, Edge will have to wait his turn, as Christian will looking to take the
gold on Sunday, and by getting a pinfall over Triple H here tonight, he proved
that he deserves to be in the main event.  Let's just hope that Helmsley keeps
his nose out of the match on Sunday.  He should have his hands full with Terry
Funk, but sometimes you never know what to expect from The Game.

While it was set up out of spite by Shane McMahon, the match between Shelton
Benjamin and Charlie Haas on Sunday should be one to watch, and the victor will
be in with a shot at an IC title match at Taboo Tuesday, as will the winner of
the 20 Man Battle Royal.  Rumour has it that John Cena will go on the ballot
as well, if he gets by Ric Flair on Sunday.

But who will be the IC Champ come Taboo Tuesday?  There's now three men in the
fray for that belt, Cactus Jack the reigning champ, and his challengers, JBL
and Masahiro Chono.  The match on Sunday should be both brutal and entertaining
for everyone involved.

No Mercy is just around the corner, followed very swiftly by Taboo Tuesday,
so expect plenty of fireworks in just a short period of time.

Next Show: No Mercy