WWE Smackdown taping
Indianapolis, Ind.
Report by Dot Net reader Tommy

Booker T opens the show with an in-ring promo. He thanks the fans for all the support this year, but is interrupted by Cody Rhodes. Cody insults the fans, then turns his attention to Booker, saying that his career in the ring is over. Goldust comes out without any makeup in a suit, and warns Cody not to insult legends. Cody begins talking down to Goldust, but Booker defends him and challenges Cody to a rematch for the Intercontinental Title next week. Booker then exited the ring and Cody attacked Goldust. Booker ran back to save Goldust.

1. Jinder Mahal defeated Ted DiBiase. Jinder won with the Camel Clutch.

Drew McIntyre interrupted a Teddy Long and Aksana segment. Drew announced that he is back on Smackdown, but Teddy said that he thinks Drew has lost his passion for wrestling. He said that if he loses tonight, he may have to start looking for new work.

2. Alicia Fox and Kaitlyn defeated Natayla and Tamina. After the match, Tamina turned on Natalya, attacking her with a superkick and a Superfly splash.

Daniel Bryan and AJ appeared to cut a short promo, but Big Show interrupted and told Bryan that giants like him don’t need to be saved. Teddy Long came out to the ramp and announced that Big Show would face David Otunga tonight, and Mark Henry will be in his corner. He said that maybe Big Show will need Bryan's saving after all.

3. Hunico defeated Justin Gabriel.

4. Big Show defeated David Otunga. Mid-match, Daniel Bryan ran to the ring and attacked Mark Henry with his World Heavyweight Championship. Henry then chased Bryan to the back.

5. Ezekiel Jackson defeated Drew McIntyre.

Sheamus cut a promo in the ring about winning the upcoming Royal Rumble. Hornswoggle came out and Sheamus asked him who will win the Rumble. Hornswoggle said he would. They were interrupted by Heath Slater, who told Sheamus that his dreams will never be realized. Sheamus tossed Slater over the top rope. Lilian Garcia announced that Slater would face Sheamus tonight.

6. Sheamus defeated Heath Slater.

Big Show and Daniel Bryan spoke with Teddy Long. Bryan said that he’s become Show’s good luck charm, but Show said he’s tired of Bryan trying to help him. Long announced that Show would face Bryan next week for the World Heavyweight Championship.

7. Wade Barrett faced Randy Orton in Fall Count Anywhere match. The match ended when Barrett threw Orton down a flight of stairs backstage.

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