Powell Editorials WWE Smackdown Hitlist: The Hardys vs. Edge and Big Show, Triple H and Vickie Guerrero, Undertaker and Shelton Benjamin, Kizarny debuts against MVP, Vladimir Kozlov vs. Hurricane Helms By Jason Powell Jan 3, 2009 - 11:07 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing WWE Smackdown Hits Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy vs. Edge and Big Show: Sensational heat for Jeff Hardy. Off the charts. The live crowd was with him every step of the way, and he came across like the most popular wrestler in the company. The Edge and Big Show storyline with Show walking out is only mildly intriguing. They've done such a bad job with Big Show since WrestleMania 24 that it's been hard to care about his character lately. Vickie Guerrero nude photos: I know this storyline isn't for everyone and it really does push the boundaries of the PG programming label, but I laughed out loud when I saw the "nude photos" on the WWE website. Furthermore, she continues to be one of the most entertaining characters on Smackdown every week and there are wrestlers who would give their right arm to get as much heat as she does. Undertaker and Shelton Benjamin: This was a good segment, as the announcement of the Royal Rumble participants seemed prestigious with Jim Ross making the rare in-ring announcement. Shelton was intense and believable on the mic, and Taker's surprise appearance was very well done. MVP: He's playing the stressed out loser part to perfection. His promo before the match and his mannerism afterward were well done. Too bad the rest of the match with Kizarny was so forgettable. WWE Smackdown Misses Triple H and Vickie Guerrero: The jokes about the Vickie doll were cute, but it does seem hypocritical given that Stephanie McMahon has issued the edict that she can't be filmed below the waist. One can only hope that Vickie is comfortable with her appearance and simply takes the jokes in stride. Vladimir Kozlov vs. Hurricane Helms: The live crowds seem to have lost interest in Kozlov. I was surprised to see Helms go from having that strong match with Shelton Benjamin last week to becoming Vlad's latest victim. Kizarny vs. MVP: This match felt like it was never going to end. Kizarny plays his character well, but I'm just not sold on the concept. That said, I dug his underhook DDT finisher. Overall show: An uninspired broadcast and a rare clunker from the Smackdown brand. It wasn't a terrible show, but I've come to expect more from WWE's Friday night show. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY Powell Editorials Latest Twelve Articles Powell's TNA Impact Hitlist: Dixie Carter's speech to the talent crew, hype for Hulk Hogan, the build for A.J. Styles vs. Daniels vs. Samoa Joe, Team 3D vs. Matt Morgan and Hernandez, Tara vs. Hamada WWE Raw Hitlist: Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne host Raw, Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. Big Show, Sheamus destroys Jamie Noble, The Miz vs. Evan Bourne, vintage Michael Cole Powell's TNA Impact Hitlist: Hulk Hogan footage, Desmond Wolfe vs. Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe has a brain, Eric Young renames the toy belt, Matt Morgan vs. Rhino, World Elite get new warmup gear, Team 3D vs. Motor City Machine Guns WWE Raw Hitlist: John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels announced for Survivor Series, Kofi Kingston shines, John Cena makes Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes look like losers, Hornswoggle can't read WWE Bragging Rights Hitlist: John Cena vs. Randy Orton in an Iron Man match, Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Batista vs. C.M. Punk four-way, Raw vs. Smackdown tag match, The Miz vs. John Morrison Powell's TNA Bound For Glory Hitlist: A.J. Styles vs. Sting for the TNA Title, Kurt Angle vs. Matt Morgan, Ultimate X match, Mick Foley vs. Abyss, Bobby Lashley vs. Samoa Joe, ODB vs. Tara vs. Awesome Kong