First Match: CM Punk vs. R-Truth. CM Punk filed a complaint to the WWE Board of Directors over Scott Armstrong's blatant disregard of professionalism, in regards to losing a match last week, against R-Truth, from a fast 3-count. Punk also took the time this week to lecture the British people on how they were drowning their pathetic lives in alcohol and drugs. He believes that Straight-Edge is the way, and it is What's Up! R-Truth talked some smack, and then gave Punk a beat down. But Todd Grisham was right, is this how we settle disputes, with complaints to the Board of Directors? What ever happened to settling things in the ring? Well, the only thing that got settled was the score, as Punk stole a pin with the assist from the ropes. Will R-Truth file a complaint, or will we be seeing these two back in the ring next week?Second Match: Mickie James vs. Natalya. Word has gotten around that Mickie James is frustrated with her current standing within the WWE. It has been four years since Mickie James captured her first Women's Title at WrestleMania, and things haven't exactly been a glamours career. With the top women's wrestlers of the time now wrestling elsewhere or retired, WWE has ushered in a new era of weak barbie-doll models. The spirit of competition is dead within the Divas' division, and appearances are watered down to tag team matches and swim suit contests. Since joining SmackDown, it seems as if Mickie James is ready to move on from the wrestling business and spend time with her horses. This match up against Natalya was one that I wanted to see, since Neidhart's arrival in late 2007; however, it was overshadowed by McCool and Layla destroying Mickie's ring gear. As she looked on, Natalya locked in the Sharpshooter to force Mickie to tap out. Destruction of personal property is shades of when Cryme Tyme auctioned off Lita's clothes, shortly after her retirement match. It was to be expected since McCool and Layla did warn Mickie to leave SmackDown, a threat that should not be taken lightly- recall Maria? Her friendship with Melina was severed because of those two. Will Mickie James cower away or will she fulfil her promise and end McCool's reign as Women's Champion?
Third Match: Finlay vs. Drew McIntyre. McIntyre spoke, before the bell rung, about how Finlay was not worthy enough to waste his time, but seeing as he is a man that loves to fight, he would accept it. Finlay attempted to strike McIntyre with the shillelagh, but it was used against him. McIntyre delivered several blows to the midriff of Finlay, now he knows how it feels to be hit with a shillelagh.
Contract Signing: Rey Mysterio and Batista. The contract signing was overseen by Matt Striker to make the Survivor Series match between Rey Mysterio and Batista official. The contract was quickly signed and Batista presented an additional contract, relieving him of any liability to the condition he leaves him in after the match is over. The only noteworthy action that took place was Mysterio embarrassing Batista by flipping the table over him. Will Mysterio be able to take down the animal, or will his return be short lived?Fourth Match: (C) John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler (Intercontinental Championship Match). Dolph Ziggler had all the momentum going into this match, defeating Morrison 2 weeks ago, and being on the winning team against Morrison last week. Both times, Ziggler delivered punishment to the abs of John Morrison. The two were relentless, Ziggler never tasting gold, while Morrison thriving under the pressure of defending it. But the course of the match led to decking punches on the top turnbuckle, falling off, and failing to answer to the 10 count; therefore, seeing as it was a double count out, John Morrison retained the title. Next week, Morrison will have to defend the title against Dolph Ziggler for a fourth time. Really? No other competition?
Next week: (C) John Morrison vs. Dolph Ziggler (2 out of 3 Falls Count for the Intercontinental Title).
Fifth Match: Beth Phoenix vs. Lisa Taylor. The best competitor that England had to offer was not enough for Beth Phoenix and The Glam Slam. Another squash match.
Main Event: (C) The Undertaker vs. (C) Chris Jericho (Non-Title Match). The match Five Years in the making: The Phenom has dominated the WWE for 20 years, and Chris Jericho has become the best in the world at what he does in the last 10; but after all the opponents, all the titles, these two have never faced each other. Chris Jericho believes he is the true Phenom of the WWE, and maybe he is... Jericho never let up on Undertaker, he kept him down with a series of punches, kicks, and taunts. In addition, Jericho's greatest submission, The Walls of Jericho, works perfectly on a man of Taker's stature, because longer legs generate a far severe strain to the lower back. Sadly, Jericho's CodeBreaker was not enough to subdue the World's Heavyweight Champion, and after attempting to go to the well one too many times, Taker locked Jericho is Hell's Gate and forced him to tap out. Yet, a decisive victory did not mean Undertaker would leave gracefully, as the other half of the Unified Tag Team Champions came to lock Taker in the Colossal Clutch while Jericho had him in The Walls of Jericho. But the man, or monster, that Jericho defeated 2 weeks ago to become the 2nd contender for Taker's Title, arrived to the ring to aid his brother. Jeri-Show was quick to back away from Kane, but how will they fair when next week, they must go against the Brothers of Destruction in tag team action?Next week: Jeri-Show vs. Brothers of Destruction.
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