WWE Smackdown: Vickie Guerrero not wished well in her future endeavors
Vickie Guerrero was the star of Friday night’s Smackdown, as the show was built around Smackdown general manager Teddy Long putting her in a match that she had to win to keep her job.
Predictably, Guerrero was unsuccessful, and she now joins boyfriend Dolph Ziggler in the unemployment line.
Guerrero, who was teamed up with Drew McIntyre to face Edge and Kelly Kelly in a mixed tag match, put on an entertaining performance before, during and especially after the match.
Prior to the bout, a contrite Guerrero asked her nephew, Chavo Guerrero, for help, but – recalling how she had mistreated him in the past – he told her to get lost. Then, after she and McIntyre lost the match, a hysterical Vickie pleaded with referee Scott Armstrong, commentators Booker T. and Michael Cole and even a camera man (which was hilarious) to do something to get her job back, all to no avail.
Finally, she got down on her knees and begged Edge to help her, but he chose to lead the crowd in singing the “na, na, na, na, hey, hey, hey, goodbye” song instead. Right before she walked backstage, her demeanor changed and she shrieked, “You just wait!”
I’m very interested to see how Ziggler and Vickie are brought back. Hopefully, we won’t have to wait long, because Smackdown just won’t be the same without Vickie around.
Other thoughts on Friday’s show:
The other highlight of this episode was a well-executed angle with Rey Mysterio, Cody Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes. First of all, it’s always great to see “The American Dream” make an appearance. He cut a good promo – no surprise there – in which he told his son that he had lost focus and was too worried about being dashing. Dusty then said that Cody should apologize to Mysterio. Cody, who was wearing a clear protective mask over his surgically repaired face, did as his father asked, and he and Mysterio shook hands. Dusty then shook Mysterio’s hand, but he held on when Mysterio tried to walk away. As Dusty flashed a big, cheesy smile, Cody attacked Mysterio. I really liked how Dusty was used here, because after he set up Mysterio, he walked to the back so that all the focus was on Cody, who delivered a beatdown on Mysterio. Cody rubbed Mysterio’s face into the steel grate on the stage ala The Four Horsemen and Ricky Morton, and then he took Mysterio’s mask off, which was a nice touch. Cody got a lot of heat for the attack, and it appears to be a lock that he will face Mysterio at WrestleMania XXVII. …
The announcers played up Mysterio’s win over Kane in the opening match as “a major upset.” Based on the vast size difference that would be true, but it’s not like we haven’t seen Mysterio defeat Kane in the past. I did, however, think it was unrealistic that Mysterio could pin Kane with just a sunset flip. …
I began to think that Alberto Del Rio wasn’t going to be on the show, but then he came out of nowhere to attack Edge in the closing moments. I was surprised that Christian – who did a run-in at last Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, saving Edge from an attack by Del Rio – did not make an appearance. In fact, I don’t recall his name even being mentioned. …
I was pleasantly surprised to see Jack Swagger score a decisive victory over Kofi Kingston, who was selling an arm injury. Swagger has become such an afterthought as of late that I thought for sure that Kingston was going to win despite the injury as a means of getting his heat back after his recent losses to Del Rio. I wonder if this will set up Swagger for an Intercontinental title match against Kingston. …
When Booker T. said that he was not a broadcast journalist, Cole replied: “No kidding. You’re not a wre -- … sports entertainment commentator either.” I think it’s hilarious how these guys are so afraid of letting the word “wrestling” slip out. …
Who was that woman with long black hair and what has she done with Rosa Mendes?
Comments
Edge vs del Rio vs Ziggler vs Christian
Miz vs Cena
Undertaker vs HHH
Orton vs Punk
Kingston vs Morrison vs Mysterio vs Sheamus vs Swagger vs Bryan vs Rhodes vs R-Truth vs Barrett vs Otunga (10 man MITB)
Lawler vs Cole and Riley
Big Show vs Ezekiel Jackson
LayCool and Melina vs Eve, Natalya and Kelly Kelly
Posted by: Anonymous | February 27, 2011 2:46 AM
If TNA's writers rehashed the already tired, fake and plain unbelievable 'fired' angle at least three separate times in a matter of months they'd cop endless heat for it and be labeled lazy and lacking creativity, WWE do it and their writers are genii.
The wrestling world is amazingly harsh towards the underdog and forgiving towards the top dog, and that's been the way since the mid 90's.
When WWE were in the doldrums in the late 90's they'd get kicked for stuff that WCW would be praised for and the opposite became true when the tide turned in the Monday Night Wars.
I guess it's just far easier to go with the consensus by kicking the underdog and lavishing praise on the top dog.
Posted by: John | February 27, 2011 5:12 AM
if vickie come back wwe universe dont watch smackdown please i and my family members wont watch smackdown if vickie rehired
Posted by: rahman | February 27, 2011 5:28 AM
That first comment was my WrestleMania card! Don't know how I forgot to enter my name
Posted by: Larry Mbaco | February 27, 2011 5:46 AM
Dusty Rhodes hit a grand slam. Great promo, great delivery. Those young guys in Florida should hang on every word he says down there.
Rosa Mendes could dye her hair green, then cut it all off for all I care. She would still be ridiculously hot.
Posted by: Ray | February 27, 2011 8:45 AM
You're right, Kev. Smackdown won't be the same without Vickie. It will be a much calmer, quiet, less-stressful, and all-around more pleasant show to watch.
Posted by: Matthew | February 27, 2011 9:47 AM
I think Kofi should defend against Swagger. I'd rather the IC Title be defended at Wrestlemania instead of having the IC Champ be an also-ran in the MITB match. Speaking of which, I hope they cut back the number of participants in this year's match. Last year's MITB at Mania was so bad. Too many people.
Posted by: Rick From Carney | February 27, 2011 10:48 AM
I personally hope we don't see Viki for a long time because that voice gives me headaches. I too was puzzled that Christian didn't make an appearance on Friday hope there's nothing wrong with him but this is wrestling so you never no. is it just me or is Booker T horrible at commentating?
Posted by: M6000 | February 27, 2011 11:02 AM
I am glad to see Vickie go.I know that a lot of people are glad also.She is a disscrace to wrestling.I think she stunk.The last name is the only reason is was even in wrestling.Na Na Na good by.
Posted by: Kenneth Ott | February 27, 2011 11:44 AM
Who is this clown? Is Kevin Eck drawing a paycheck from WWE? Vickie Guerrero SHOULD NOT be on my TV and I can't change the channel fast enough when she is. And, heaven forbid, Rosa Mendes returns to her natural hair color and not the fake blond-look which appeals to white America...
Posted by: Jules-Gunn | February 27, 2011 12:58 PM
I could see them making Vickie the Raw GM. The GM has had trouble in the past with Edge and its an easy way to get them back on tv.
Posted by: Matthew | February 27, 2011 1:06 PM
oh that was Rosa Mendez, she's just TONS better-looking now lol.
Posted by: preston | February 27, 2011 2:41 PM
I love Dusty. I always have. But first his nWo turn on Larry Zbyszko, then he set up Cena when he guest-hosted Raw, and now he sets up Mysterio. I guess everyone falls for the "Million Dollar Smile".
Posted by: Rich | February 27, 2011 4:09 PM
haha, I hope Vicky turns out to be the Raw GM just to drive all the haters insane with rage!
Vicky, you're a hot mama and I'm gonna miss you and your saucy haircuts and hilarious hateful ways.
Posted by: Jules Bentley | February 27, 2011 9:10 PM
i don't know whos worse / because i can't stand that ??? michael cole ;
send him on his way he is an ass with lips ; a big big pain in th /// .
Posted by: jerry | February 28, 2011 11:17 PM
Vickie and Dolph will be back.
Posted by: Sharan | March 3, 2011 4:06 PM