WWE Smackdown Lowdown 7/27/2012

We open Smackdown with a recap of Raw 1000 - expected, but one more reminder of  Smackdown being the B-Show, especially with a revamp to Raw's look.  Tonight, we determine the number one contender to Sheamus' title in a fatal four way match. The show proper opens with your new Intercontinental Champion, The Miz and a recap of his victory on Raw 1000.  New haircut and some scruff has done wonders for this man to change his look.  Miz thanks Christian's peeps for voting for him to defend on Raw.  Miz readies his catchphrase and Christian heads out to put a stop to it.  Christian mocks Miz's "Awesome" catchphrase...

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Raw Wrapup 7/23/2012 - Raw 1000

Raw 1000 - This is the beginning of a new journey for WWE.  More time for young wrestlers to be showcased; more time to tell better thought out stories; more time for long, engaging matches.  Or, more time to Tout, Tweet and tell us what to like.  Fingers crossed! A great recap of Raw through the years, from episode 1; if there's anything WWE gets right, it's video packages.  Highlights, lowlights, happy times and solemn times - Truly running the gamut.  Raw's new logo is presented with a surprisingly small amount of fan fare.  The stage, Titantron and minitrons are all new and improved as well. Mr. McMahon...

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WWE Smackdown Lowdown 7/20/12

Following up from Raw, Rey Mysterio is the first thing brought out to start the crowd out on a happy note.  Rey grabs a mic and says it's been almost a year since he was injured in the very arena they're in.  He never lost hope and he's happy to be home (in spanish) with all his people, to officially say he's back.  On Raw, there was something he had to do; Alberto del Rio being in the ring made things sweeter.  Right on cue, del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez step out on the stage.  Alberto greets the chihuahua back, but says that he made a mistake picking a fight against ADR.  The people may not remember, but a...

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