WWF/E SmackDown! - July 11, 2002

I just got the Summerslam 2001 DVD today (I [heart] Heel Austin) so I was busy flipping through it and SD tonight.
You know God made Picture-in-Picture for a reason. Although, I'm apprehensive to post my thoughts seeing as how someone here likes to censor "Kawshen's Krazy Nicknames" (© Stinko(?)) for people - but that's water under the bridge.

AGD v. Ketchup 'n Mustard and his little Canadian buddy.
* This week Edge wears his blue tights so he can stand out amongst all the red.
* SIGN: Gunn And Chuck You Suck. Da-yamn.
* I really didn't need to see Billy Gunn straddle the middle rope like that upon entrance.
* I noticed that the AGD has new designs on their trunks. The "BG" and "CP" logos are gone in favor for a modest "Billy and Chuck" generic thing. I like the old design better.
* The match was pretty good, I must say. I guess you can forget about the AGD being the tag champs again in the near future having done consecutives jobs.

- UT cut his hair again. And you're right, UT. These kids these days. *shakes head* Cena seems to have "heel" written all over him. I can't see him getting really over as a face. I must say that they should keep these two associated a little while longer.

- Good grief - do Angle and UT make Jericho look REALLY, REALLY short.

- Torrie v. Molly = eh. I wish Molly kept the blonde hair.
* Cole: "SD is the #1 show for young men and I wonder why." Oh, you're REAL cool, Michael. Ugh.
* Someone please get the name of that hold Molly used to pin Torrie, please. Of course, Cole with his VAST wrestling knowledge calls it a submission hold. Idiot.

- Heaven and Hell v. Randy Orton and this week's partner, Mark Henry
* Well, Batista does look a bit on the demonic side - and wasn't that sort of the basis of his "Leviathan" character?
* Randy Orton to Mark Henry: "Look at the size of you. You're an immense man." Whoa. And that was in near monotone also.
* That spot with Henry whipping D-Von into Orton's crossbody block looked VICIOUS. Ouch.
* I like how Cole puts over Batista's BACK every week. Where's Joey?
* Well, Batista is a hella strong dude. That's for sure. I guess we'll be getting Batista v. Orton at Vengeance.

- Edge continues to be a Hogan mark. Rock comes in and damned if he wasn't hilarious. Notice that Edge is following the "nod and say yes to old folks exaggerating stories" rule. Rock mocking Hogan behind his back = PRICELESS. You've been sorely missed, Dwayne.

- The Rock's interview with Busta Rhymes was OK but dragging. And out comes Angle to make it awesome.
* Angle: "If Puff Daddy over there wants a piece of me, I'll make him tap too! That's right, brotha! I'm down it - I can talk that jive too." Kurt rules - enough said. Though it doesn't top when he quoted DMX that day. "Ya'll gonna make me lose my mind up in here, up in here!"
* You know I think UT should lose the title now - because these two are just so damn entertaining and an Angle/Rock feud would be just oh-so awesome. Kurt was right though. Smackdown was his show. Oh, and the "People's Anklelock" sucks.

- Test v. Rikishi. Isn't this like the third time they've had a match this month?
* Test pulling off the Pumphandle on Rikishi = Sloppy but DAMN!!! I know Brew loved that. Kudos to Rikishi for helping Test out there too.
* In comes Edge and Hogan to save the day. I guess we have a six-man on next week's show with Edge/Jericho being dropped for Edge/Hogan v. Christian/Storm at the PPV.
(NOTE: If Edge turns heel at Vengeance, Kawshen will be very, very pissed off.)

- Vince boinks Stacy. Click. Jericho has no match at the PPV now. I'm guessing he'll be the special guest ref in the Tag Title match.

- Noble, Nidia and Tajiri in the buffet = nice segment. Kind of a nice overshadowing on how "prestigious" the CruiserBelt is. Even though I still think Hurricane shouldn't have jobbed the belt away so quickly, you have to sympathize with Noble's logic on why it's important to have that belt.
* Sorry, but, character or not, I still find Nidia very repulsive.
* The "name plate" thing is on the new CruiserBelt. Nice touch even though it's only noticeable up close.

- Shawn: HHH - join us or else. Join or not - it won't be good b/c it will overshadow Booker T.

Jamie Noble and Tajiri v. The Hurricane and Billy Kidman with new generic music and yet still needs to put his clothes back on.
* Billy Kidman's underwear of choice this week = SILVER, GLITTERY PANTIES. I see he's rummaging through Torrie's undergarment drawer now. Wifebeater T-shirt and jeans - STAT.
* Hey - Hurricane busted out the Shining Wizard (I think that's what it's called).
* That top-rope short superbomb (another move name to be verified please) was cool by Kidman. I guess we'll be getting Kidman-Noble at the PPV also.

- First Cole, then Kelly, then Coach and now Marc Loyd will be Rock's personal announcer target. Loyd will be perfect as Rock's new bitch since he's probably the most clueless of the interviewers.
Rock: "Coach - you shrank and turned white!" You mean Coach wasn't white before? *rimshot* I kid, I kid.

- Jericho/Angle v. UT/John Cena was pretty cool. I don't understand the logic of Cena pinning Jericho after a measly punch by UT and a Cena roll-up but hey. Not much else to say about it but I notice the end was focused on Rock and Angle most. I hope one of these guys walks out with the Unified World Title so we can have some GOOD main events again.

Another great show. Rock probably won't be here too long so let's enjoy him while we still have him.