Smackdown Summary

Edge and Christian Confront Alberto Del Rio:  It's always fun when the WWE use vehicles in their bits.  I loved the touch of the Brisco Bros. tow truck which if you are a die hard wrestling fan you will get the reference.  The setup for Christian and Del Rio to fight for the number one contender spot was a great idea for a main event match.

Kane, Big Show, Santino Marella, Kofi Kingston Vs. The Corre:  I do not understand why the WWE felt the need to have this match again.  It was crap at Mania and it wasnt any better on Smackdown.  I am also not a fan of how WWE just decided to hope fans forget about evil Kane and make him a friendly guy again.  It just reeks of half assed writing.

Cody Rhodes Vs. Trent Baretta:  This match didnt really serve any purpose other than furthering the Mysterio/Rhodes feud.  Rhodes beats Baretta, Mysterio attacks Rhodes, nothing all that special.

Beth Phoenix and Kelly Kelly Vs. Lay-Cool:  Pretty standard diva match.  It seems that there will be a Lay-Cool breakup and probably a match between Layla and Michelle McCool.

Sin Cara Attacks Michael Cole and Jack Swagger:  Another fun appearance by Sin Cara.  He has a very impressive move set and certainly reminds me of Mysterio in his prime.  I definitely see the fans appreciating Cara since he is the obvious choice to fill Mysterio's luchadore spot when he retires.  I am impressed with Cara so far and am looking forward to seeing him in an actual match.

 

Alberto Del Rio Vs. Christian w/Edge for the #1 Contender Spot:  First off, just wanted to mention that Edge is one of the few superstars who are competent at the announce table.  The match itself was a good one.  Del Rio is growing as a superstar every day and Christian always puts on a good match when he needs to.  It's such a shame that Christian is such a great ring general but also has a boring character angle. Christian is great and definitely see him as going down as one of the better wrestlers of the WWE but I never see him winning the big one.  This is supported by the fact that he did not win this match.