Monroe Civic Center
Monroe, Louisiana
September 30, 2002
While the stars of Raw were preparing for Monday Night Raw in Houston, the stars of Smackdown had a house show in Monroe, Louisiana for some stupid reason. Wouldn't Vince want more people to watch Raw? Why run a house show on the same night? Either way, let's get to the matches.
Match 1
Shannon Moore vs Chavo Guerrero Jr
Cruiserweight action from ex-WCW stars to start this one. Chavo wins the match.
Winner: Chavo Guerrero Jr
Match 2
Albert, Bull Buchanan and Shelton Benjamin vs John Cena, Batista and Doug Basham
Talk about a hodge podge of veterans and Ohio Valley Wrestling alumni. Batista, Cena and Basham were considered future studs and its a shame only two got their proper chance. Shelton Benjamin was destined for good things as well. Cena's team wins it.
Winners: Cena, Batista and Basham
Match 3
Rey Mysterio Jr vs Jamie Noble (with Nidia) for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship
Two more ex-WCW cruiserweights in Mysterio and Jamie-san. Mysterio went for the hip hop drop but Nidia held the leg, allowing Noble to lay on top for the three count, retaining the title.
Winner: Noble by pinfall (still Cruiserweight champion)
Match 4
Reverend D'Von and Faarooq vs Billy and Chuck
Faarooq and D'Von had been teaming lately in house shows to develop some chemistry for some on-screen matches. Billy and Chuck got the win though.
Winners: Billy and Chuck
Match 5
Torrie Wilson vs Dawn Marie in a Bra & Panties Match with Val Venis as guest referee
Since neither Wilson or Dawn could wrestle, they had a Bra & Panties match. Naturally Torrie won.
Winner: Torrie Wilson
Match 6
Kurt Angle vs Edge
The big hair vs hair rematch between Kurt and Edge ends how the last one did, with Edge coming out on top.
Winner: Edge
Match 7
Matt Hardy vs Rikishi in a Kiss My Ass match
Don't even have to begin to pretend who was going to win this one. Rikishi wins the match and hits Matt with the stink face.
Winner: Rikishi by pinfall
Match 8
Chris Benoit vs Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship
Usually it was Edge to get the title shot but tonight its Chris Benoit's turn. Lesnar wins with the F-5 to retain the championship.
Winner: Lesnar by pinfall (still WWE Champion)
Another standard Smackdown card although some of the heavy hitters like Eddie Guerrero and The Undertaker aren't there. Taker had a baby on the way and had been there long enough for Vince to give him some leeway. Either way the rest of the card looked good. Edge vs Angle probably delivered the goods and Benoit vs Lesnar would have been interesting. Like mentioned earlier, while this show was going on Monday Night Raw was being held in Houston. I'll see yall there.
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