Dot Net reader Orlando attended the WWE Smackdown taping in Greenville, S.C. and passed along the following report.

1. Finlay defeated Batista by DQ. Finlay talked about he will win the Royal Rumble to face Undertaker for the World Hvt. Championship. Batista attacked Finlay and said he would win the Rumble and face Taker.

2. Dolph Zigler defeated Jimmy Wang Yang.

CM Punk and Luke Gallows made another Straight Edge promo saving people from the fans. This time they "saved" a fan named "Serena," who is really Mia in FCW. They shaved her head as part of the heel promo.

3. John Morrison and R-Truth beat Drew McIntyre and Chris Jericho. Drew McIntyre and Chris Jericho were scheduled to face John Morrison in a handicap match, but Teddy Long came to the ramp to announce that it would be a regular tag team match.

4. Mike Knox and Charlie Haas fought Cryme Tyme to a no-contest. Kane went to the ring and attacked everybody and took out all four men. I think it was a Rumble promo.

There was a segment in the ring with Michelle McCool and Layla taking shots at Mickie James with the ring filled with food and balloons. McCool talked about Mickie James while eating some buffet food. Maria came out and called out Mickie James. Mickie went to the ring to face McCool and Layla. Mickie looked to the fans and said this is how a real woman looks, not like McCool. Michelle talked about how ever time Mickie is in the ring, WWE fans watch Animal Planet and Smackdown at the same time. Mickie attacked McCool and Layla, then Beth Phoenix went to the ring to defend the heels and attack Mickie. McCool threw a pig cake to Mickie's face to end the segment.

5. Matt hardy and The Great Khali defeated The Hart Dynasty. Hardy rolled up David Hart-Smith for the win.

Rey Mysterio called out Undertaker. Mysterio said he isn't afraid of him. Taker said he admires Mysterio's bravery, but he will defeat Mysterio at the Royal Rumble. He said Rey will rest in peace. As Taker walked out, Batista attacked Rey and then ran away through the crowd.

Vickie Guerrero came out and set up the apparent dark match that closed the show.

6. Rey Mysterio defeated Batista in a No DQ match. There were run-ins by Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, C.M. Punk, and Kane before Mysterio pinned Batista.

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