Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, & Luke Gallows def. John Morrison, Matt Hardy & R-Truth
Kane def. Eric Escobar
The Great Khali def. Chris Jericho by count-out
The Hart Dynasty def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J
Beth Phoenix def. Maria
Rey Mysterio def. Batista (No. 1 Contenders Match)
LAREDO, Texas World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker walked out of WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (WWE TLC Photos) with the Holy Grail of the squared circle still firmly in his grasp. But just when it looked as if the SmackDown stage was destined for a second-coming showdown between The Phenom and Batista, the unrelenting spirit of one Superstar changed the path of Christmas future forever.
Rey Mysterio def. Batista in a No. 1 Contenders Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Friday night began in a fury of Animalistic rage as Batista interrupted SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, demanding a rematch with World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker following the GMs controversial actions at WWE TLC. However, when Rey Mysterio emerged to challenge the irate Animal, Teddy Long declared that the two former comrades-in-arms would face each other, with the winner becoming the No. 1 Contender to the World Title, challenging The Demon of Death Valley Christmas Night! (PHOTOS | WATCH)
No matter what punishment Batista threw Mysterios way in the grueling main event, The Master of the 619 with the heart of a lion simply refused to be beaten. Then, from out of nowhere, the WWE Universe erupted into a mad frenzy as the masked Superstar overcame the odds, using a sudden small package to snatch the win from his bewildered adversary.
As a result of his huge triumph, Rey Mysterio will challenge The Undertaker for the World Heavyweight Championship on Christmas Night.
Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, & Luke Gallows def. John Morrison, Matt Hardy & R-Truth (PHOTOS | WATCH)
The self-proclaimed Chosen One Drew McIntyre returned from WWE TLC the new Intercontinental Champion. But when bedlam took over in the Six-Man Tag Team Match he was involved in, it was Luke Gallows that found the way to win. The Superstar formally known as Festus used his new-found focus to pass CM Punks 2009 Slammy Award directly to his savior. This allowed The Second City Saint to smash Matt Hardy in the abdomen and claim victory for his team.
The Great Khali def. Chris Jericho by count-out (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Chris Jericho appeared before the WWE Universe in a completely disillusioned state, returning to SmackDown after a very hard week. Just one day after he and Big Show lost the Unified Tag Team Championships to D-Generation X at WWE TLC, DX tricked the previously dominant duo out of their rematch and unceremoniously kicked the self proclaimed Face of SmackDown unceremoniously off Monday Night Raw.
Jericho attempted to turn his luck around on SmackDown as he faced the returning Great Khali. However, after diving out of the ring to escape the Punjabi Plunge, Jericho decided not to return, handing his huge opponent a huge return victory.
The Hart Dynasty def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Slam Master J (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Despite an explosive effort by their opponents, David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd reigned supreme over Yang & Slam Master J with the combined help of Natalya and The Hart Attack. Once again, The Hart Dynasty utilized their amazing tag team skills and cunning quick-thinking forged in the legendary Hart Dungeon.
On Christmas Night, D-Generation X will come to SmackDown to present a special DX Christmas. But The Hart Dynasty hopes to overshadow it with their own celebration. As the next generation of Hart Superstars will challenge DX for the Unified Tag Team Championships, they promised to settle a score that has existed for more than a decade by taking the illustrious titles away from The Game & HBK.
Kane def. Eric Escobar (PHOTOS | WATCH)
In her unrelenting pursuit to punish Eric Escobar for his continued barrage of colorful insults, Official SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero gave her ex-boyfriend a Big, Red birthday present in the form Kane. Though Escobar continued to stand up against Guerreros insurmountable opposition for the third week in a row, he fell short at the hands of his frightening adversarys vicious chokeslam.
However, after withstanding another brutal beating, Escobar still managed to ridicule Guerrero after the match, much to the delight of the WWE Universe.
Beth Phoenix def. Maria (PHOTOS | WATCH)
Although the 2009 Slammy Award winning Diva of the Year Maria made a spirited effort in her match against Beth Phoenix, the irresistible force of The Fabulous Firebird dominated, paving the way for her earth-shattering Glam Slam and the victory.
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