Friday, July 25, 2008, 10:30 PM EST
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The July 25, 2008 Edition of Friday Night SmackDown officially kicked off with MVP's V.I.P. Lounge. He introduced his guest as possibly the most controversial superstar he's ever had for the segment... Jeff Hardy. The arena exploded as Jeff hit the ring. During the V.I.P. Lounge MVP mocked how Jeff Hardy got suspended for 60 days, how he lost the Intercontinental Championship, how his house (or trailer) as MVP called it burned down, and finally how Hardy's dog, Jack, died in the fire. MVP also called Jeff wreckless. This got Jeff pretty heated, as I would imagine this would anger just about anyone... So to conclude the segment Jeff shoved MVP out of the ring and the arrogant Montel Vontavious Porter walked away.
The NEW U.S. Champion Shelton Benjamin vs. Jimmy Wang Yang was the opening contest of the night. SHELTON BENJAMIN DEFEATED JIMMY WANG YANG in a fairly short match proving there Ain't No Stoppin' Him Now!!!
Edge was seen backstage in his locker room when the NEW WWE Tag Team Champions Hawkins & Ryder walked in. Edge apologized to them about his actions last week and Hawkins & Ryder told him they didn't need an explanation, but Vickie Guerrero might. Hawkins & Ryder then left for their match and Edge wished them good luck.
FESTUS w/ JESSE DEF. CURT HAWKINS w/ ZACK RYDER. After the final bell, Hawkins & Ryder threw Jesse into the ring post and the double-teamed Festus.
The next segment of the episode featured Edge. He was talking with the wedding planner, Alicia. During the segment Bam Neely saw Edge with the wedding planner.
VLADIMIR KOZLOV DEFEATED STEVIE RICHARDS
Next up was the Biggest Block Party of the Summer Battle Royal where the winner would go on to face Triple H at Summerslam for the WWE Championship. The first person eliminated in the match was MVP, then Umaga. Next eliminated was Mr. Kennedy, then Big Show. Finally, Khali eliminated Jeff Hardy to become the #1 Contender for the WWE title. After the match as Khali celebrated hs victory HHH's music hit and he came down to the ring to stare down his opponent, the 7'3'' Great Khali.
A promo for Ron Killings was shown.
The 1st Ever Diva's Champion Michelle McCool was in action next. MICHELLE DEF. MARYSE.
Vickie Guerrero finally arrived at the arena as Chavo wheeled her in. Neely joined the two and asked Chavo if he had told Vickie what Edge said. Chavo told a now curious Vickie it was nothing and that they would talk in her office.
A promo for Maria aired.
SmackDown returned from break with Edge talking to Bam Neely. Edge said that he needed to apologize to Vickie, but he needed to do it public.
BRIAN KENDRICK w/ EZEKIEL DEF. SHANNON MOORE.
Vickie & Chavo Guerrero were in Vickie's office when Bam Neely ran in and told Vickie Edge wanted to see her in the ring to publicly apologize.
Edge's music hit as he headed to the ring to get ready to apologize to his wife, Vickie Guerrero. After a few minutes of Edge talking Bam Neely, Chavo Guerrero, and Vickie Guerrero headed to the ring. Edge pleaded for Vickie's forgiveness and she said she understood him, but as they went to kiss Vickie pulled away and said Edge needed to understand that she had reinstated THE UNDERTAKER and at Summerslam it would be Edge facing Taker in a Hell in a Cell match.
SUMMERSLAM-
WWE CHAMPIONSHIP: TRIPLE H VS. THE GREAT KHALI
& THE RETURN OF THE UNDERTAKER!
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