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7/21 Friday Night SmackDown! Recap

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- The show starts with Teddy Long announcing that Mark Henry was injured and unable to compete at The Great American Bash. Before Teddy can announce Batista as the number 1 contender for the world championship he is interrupted by Mr. Kennedy. Kennedy challenges Batista who comes out while Kennedy tries to do his gimmick announcement. Batista informs Kennedy that he has six months worth of anger to unleash on him this Sunday.

Kid Kash w/Jamie Knoble vs Brian Kendrick w/Paul London – Last week, Knoble beat London. On Sunday these two teams will battle for the tag team championship. Just like last week, The Pitbulls use illegal double teaming to get the advantage. Kid Kash then hit the brainbuster on Kendrick to get the win. Winner: Kid Kash

- Teddy Long is in his office and asks Chavo Guerrero is he is ready to end his retirement. Booker T enters the office and says that he wants to face Rey Mysterio tonight. King Booker and Chavo start trading insults with each other and Teddy says that he will ask Rey Mysterio what he wants to do.

- Rey Mysterio is asked by Teddy Long what he wants to do. Chavo tries to talk Rey out of the fight. Rey decides that he wants to fight King Booker tonight. Chavo says that it is a setup.

Michelle McCool & Kristal vs Ashley & Jillian – Jillian illegally enters the ring and rips Kristal’s blouse off. Ashley then rolls up Kristal for the win. Winners: Ashley & Jillian

- The Great Khali and Daivari are in the ring. Daivari says that the only way to win the Punjabi prison match is by escape. Daivari then shows the crowd a video of The Great Khali destroying everyone that has been in his path.

U.S. Title: Champ Finlay vs Lashley – The majority of the match sees Finlay working over the knee that was injured several weeks ago by The King’s court. When Lashley gains control, William Regal comes to ringside and distracts the ref. The leprechaun comes out and headbutts Lashley in the groin. A few minutes later, Finlay takes a turnbuckle cover off. When the ref is distracted, Regal comes in with a chair but is caught by Lashley. Finlay uses the chair on Lashley but is caught by the ref. After the match, Lashley beats up Regal but before he gets his hands on Finlay, the leprechaun hits Lashley in the groin with the shillelagh. Winner: Lashley by DQ

- Diva Search Dance Off: The contest is down to seven. Each lady gets the chance to dance for 30 seconds. Mileyna wins the contest and immunity this week. On Monday, one of the other six women will be voted off.

- Sylvan tries to talk Matt Hardy, Funaki, & Tatanka into vacationing in Quebec.

Super Crazy vs Psicosis – Gregory Helms is at the announce table. Crazy and Psicosis are former tag team partners and this is the first televised match between the former Mexicools. This was a really quick paced match featuring many lucha moves. Super Crazy wins the match with the rolling burrito. Winner: Super Crazy

- Vito goes shopping for some cowgirl outfits for himself.

Non-title Match: World Champ Rey Mysterio vs King Booker w/Sharmell – Toward the end of the match, Rey went for the 619 but was tripped by Sharmell. This brought Chavo Guerrero out who tripped King Booker when he went for the scissor kick. Rey hit the 619 and dropped the dime to get the win and psychological advantage going into their title match on Sunday. After the match, Chavo and Rey celebrated at the top of the ramp by pointing at their Eddie Guerrero armbands and pointing to the sky. Winner: Rey Mysterio

Match Results:


    - Kid Kash beat Brian Kendrick
    - Ashley & Jillian beat Michelle McCool & Kristal
    - U.S. Title: Lashley beat Champ Finlay by DQ
    - Super Crazy beat Psicosis
    - Non-title match: Heavyweight Champ Rey Mysterio beat King Booker

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