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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jun 2, 2006 16:35:39 GMT -5
Official preview from WWE.com:
Long live King Booker June 2, 2006
SmackDown is officially under the rule of a new King as the Superstars head to the Pacific Northwest.
Queen Sharmell's man, King Booker, will be in action against the same man he defeated to become King of the Ring - Lashley. Lashley is coming off a huge week as he defeated JBL to become the new United States Champion. Since King Booker needed the help of Finlay to become the King of the Ring at Judgment Day, Lashley is surely out for revenge. Will King Booker be able to stave off the challenge or will Lashley knock the king off his throne?
Plus, in his SmackDown farewell, Kurt Angle will wrestle World Champion Rey Mysterio one last time.*
And Mark Henry added another name to his list of victims last week as well, taking out Chris Benoit. Will the World’s Strongest Man be looking for another conquest in Portland?
Tune in to see it all unfold Friday night at 8/7 CT on UPN.
*See next post.
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jun 2, 2006 16:36:36 GMT -5
Angle hopes to go out with a bang By Ed Williams III May 31, 2006
The entire world of sports-entertainment was shaken up in a huge way Monday night when it was revealed that Kurt Angle would be leaving SmackDown to go to the new ECW. Paul Heyman used his one and only SmackDown draft pick on the Wrestling Machine because he said Angle embodies the new vision of ECW. While that may be the case, over the years, Angle has certainly been one of the most influential Superstars in SmackDown history. That will all come to an end this Friday night, when Angle faces long-time friend and oftentimes opponent, World Champion Rey Mysterio, in his SmackDown farewell match.
Mysterio and Angle have had countless classics over the years, and Mysterio is happy to be doing it one last time on SmackDown.
“I am more than happy to have Kurt Angle’s farewell match now that he’s jumping on board with ECW. I’ve given him a lot of battles in the ring, and I have to say that I am lucky to face Kurt for the last time,” said Mysterio. “Who knows if it will be the last time for good, but it will be the last time on SmackDown.”
Some people might want a nice easy match for their farewell to ensure they go out on a high note. But not Angle. The Wrestling Machine actually requested he go one on one with SmackDown’s top Superstar for his farewell match.
“I was asked who I would want to wrestle, and I think that Rey Mysterio has proven himself to be the best wrestler on the SmackDown roster,” said Angle. “I believe Rey and I have great chemistry. We’ve had some barnburners in the past, and I believe this one will be the biggest of them all because Kurt Angle wants to go out with a bang.”
Having had so many great matches with each other in the past, it could be hard to live up to the expectations heading into what should be another instant classic. But that’s not something Mysterio is worried about.
“There’s no doubt in my mind that we can have another classic,” said Mysterio. “I don’t think there’s a doubt in Kurt’s mind that he’s willing to go out there and tear the house down. SummerSlam (2002) was my first pay-per-view here, and I wrestled Kurt Angle, and now after four years for me, it’s a great honor for me to be in the ring against him again.”
Regardless of the outcome of the match, Mysterio is going to miss the Wrestling Machine once he’s gone.
“It’s going to be sad to see him go personally because I’ve had great battles with him, and I love being in the ring with competition, and Kurt brings a lot of competition,” said Mysterio.
While Angle is very excited for his farewell match this Friday night, the Wrestling Machine is also excited to start a new chapter of his career in the new ECW.
“When I go to ECW, I’m going to dominate there way more than I’ve dominated anywhere else because I’m going in with a new attitude,” said Angle. “In ECW, they want to get rough and tough, and they want to use things to try and hurt Kurt and break his ankle and break his neck. Well, they’re going to find out that they’re the ones who are going to get their necks broken by suplexes and they’re going to get their ankles broken by my ankle lock.”
Angle may be breaking necks and ankles in the new ECW in the very near future, but one thing is for certain. He will face Rey Mysterio in his SmackDown farewell match this Friday. Don’t miss what will surely be an instant classic on Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 CT on UPN.
And as always, NO SPOILERS ALLOWED.
Thanks.
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Post by 'Sweet n' Sour' A. A. Estrada on Jun 2, 2006 16:41:30 GMT -5
I saw the show last night (Canada), so I'll just put my opinion in really fast.
Angle versus Rey was good.
The Fit Finlay match was good for what it was, with some nice comedy and stiff shots.
The rest is filler.
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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Jun 2, 2006 16:42:11 GMT -5
“In ECW, they want to get rough and tough, and they want to use things to try and hurt Kurt and break his ankle and break his neck. Well, they’re going to find out that they’re the ones who are going to get their necks broken by suplexes and they’re going to get their ankles broken by my ankle lock.” What's with Kurt drifting into 3rd person speak, lol?
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Post by nothing on Jun 2, 2006 16:45:16 GMT -5
“In ECW, they want to get rough and tough, and they want to use things to try and hurt Kurt and break his ankle and break his neck. Well, they’re going to find out that they’re the ones who are going to get their necks broken by suplexes and they’re going to get their ankles broken by my ankle lock.” What's with Kurt drifting into 3rd person speak, lol? Next time you see him, he's gonna be calling himself The Angle.
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Post by samoanswatteam on Jun 2, 2006 16:47:49 GMT -5
I haven't posted on this board in a little bit but all I have to say is Angle in ECW had better be similar to how Taz once was.
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Post by rrm15 on Jun 2, 2006 16:50:11 GMT -5
What's with Kurt drifting into 3rd person speak, lol? Next time you see him, he's gonna be calling himself The Angle. That sounds so bad-ass for some reason.
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Post by 'Sweet n' Sour' A. A. Estrada on Jun 2, 2006 16:51:21 GMT -5
Next time you see him, he's gonna be calling himself The Angle. That sounds so bad-ass for some reason. Not as bad-ass as his 'VIOLENCE' mouth grill.
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Post by elassowipo on Jun 2, 2006 16:59:51 GMT -5
Angle vs Taz in ECW would rock. Isn't Taz going to come back part-time?
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Post by nothing on Jun 2, 2006 17:07:00 GMT -5
That sounds so bad-ass for some reason. Not as bad-ass as his 'VIOLENCE' mouth grill. Now that you're talking about the mouthpieces, a hundred bucks the next one says "HARDCORE". And about today's SmackDown, I hope to see King Booker pushed, he's become really fun to watch lately.
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jun 2, 2006 18:37:21 GMT -5
Bumping because the show starts in just over 20 minutes.
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Post by GC627 on Jun 2, 2006 19:00:25 GMT -5
Show's starting. Does anyone care? I Don't Knooowwww! Sorry, I know it's old.
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Post by Rated H on Jun 2, 2006 19:02:03 GMT -5
Show's starting. Does anyone care? I Don't Knooowwww! no. ive already seen it
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Chicks Dig Hootie.
Is Stone Cold gonna have to smack a bitch?? WHAT!!!?????
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Post by TheDieselTrain on Jun 2, 2006 19:02:31 GMT -5
is this jabroni the GM now??
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Post by RedSmile on Jun 2, 2006 19:02:44 GMT -5
I care
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jun 2, 2006 19:03:23 GMT -5
is this jabroni the GM now?? No, he's the host.
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Post by RedSmile on Jun 2, 2006 19:03:36 GMT -5
is this jabroni the GM now?? I hope not. Sounds like he's just a guy to kick the show off
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Jun 2, 2006 19:04:09 GMT -5
Looks like we'll be getting the Angle/Rey match right now.
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Post by B.A. on Jun 2, 2006 19:04:26 GMT -5
oh my god, the yankees arent ruining upn tonight!!!
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Chicks Dig Hootie.
Is Stone Cold gonna have to smack a bitch?? WHAT!!!?????
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Post by TheDieselTrain on Jun 2, 2006 19:04:36 GMT -5
isnt this match a no brainer cuz as much as they seemingly hate smackdown they wont leave the show titleless
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