In a dark match prior to the NXT/Smackdown taping, Shelton Benjamin pinned the returning Joey Mercury (Joey Matthews), who was signed last year for a return to the Smackdown brand.
WWE World champion Jack Swagger comes out cutting a promo. He says he wants to inspire the entire WWE Universe. He says that at Extreme Rules, he's going to rip the head off Randy Orton and will take out the Viper.
*John Morrison pinned World champion Jack Swagger with Starship Pain. Huge pop. Obviously, a non-title match. This was great stuff.
*There will be a steel cage match later.
*There is what appears to be a barber's stool set up on the stage.
*The Straight Edge Society is complaining the Teddy Long about Rey Mysterio cutting CM Punk's hair. Long orders Punk & Luke Gallows vs. Rey Mysterio & Kane later tonight.
Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre defeated Matt Hardy & R-Truth when Hardy via referee's decision when it was ruled Hardy could not continue. McIntyre attacks Hardy after the match. The referees and Truth carry out Hardy.
*The Cage is lowered.
**Chris Jericho and Wade Barrett come out and enter the ring. Jericho says he will end Edge's career tonight and there will be "No More Spears." Edge comes out on stage and mocks Jericho for losing to Heath Slater on NXT. He says he has nothing to lose and hits the ring. Barrett and Jericho attack Edge. Jericho avoids the spear. Edge spears Barrett instead and the crowd goes nuts.
*Edge is limping as he returns to the back.
*JTG vs. Mike Knox. Shad Gaspard is the guest ring announcer. JTG defeated Knox by pinfall. Shad attacks JTG and slaps him with belts. He then begins choking him with them and walks out.
Michelle McCool & Layla El defeated Mickie James & Beth Phoenix. They throw Phoenix through an ironing board after the match,then smeared lipstick all over her face.
[Modificato da Mr.Kennedy94 21/04/2010 03:46]