SmackDown Results: After Christian took down Del Rio, Sandow attempted to cash in the ‘Money’

BY Alex Giannini

August 09, 2013

Christian def. Alberto Del Rio

Just nine days before their SummerSlam World Title clash, Christian battled World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in a classic Non-Title confrontation.

The action spilled outside the ring numerous times — including a thrilling exchange on the ramp that saw Del Rio get heaved from on high. But, in the end, all the back-and-forth fighting and near-falls eventually came down to Christian simply getting the best of the Mexican titleholder — rolling Del Rio up for the pinfall victory.

A furious Del Rio argued that he kicked out before the three-count — a dispute that was made moot when Christian leveled his opponent with the Killswitch!

Then, with the champion lying prone, “Mr. Money in the Bank” Damien Sandow suddenly emerged from the back with briefcase in hand. But before the bell could ring on his potential cash-in, Cody Rhodes struck from out of nowhere and floored his former friend!

Will Christian’s victory have lasting effects as SummerSlam approaches? Is Captain Charisma inside the World Champion’s head? Find out Aug. 18, only on pay-per-view!

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SmackDown Results: After Christian took down Del Rio, Sandow attempted to cash in the ‘Money’

BY Alex Giannini

August 09, 2013

Divas Champion AJ Lee and Big E Langston drove “Miz TV” crazy

The Miz played host to a truly eccentric pair as Divas Champion AJ Lee and Big E Langston came to “The Most Must-See Talk Show in WWE history.”

When Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn appeared, however, business would truly pick up — and as talks inevitably broke down, Miz attempted to take back control. As host of SummerSlam, The Awesome One took it upon himself to make a huge pay-per-view match, pitting Ziggler & Kaitlyn against AJ & Big E at The Biggest Party of the Summer!

But the bitter rivals would not wait for Aug. 18. As Kaitlyn and AJ tangled, prompting Big E to lay his hands on “The Hybrid Diva,” The Showoff hit his former heavy with a thundering Zig Zag!

Alberto Del Rio confronted Vickie Guerrero

Enraged to find out he would be competing against his No. 1 contender, Christian, on Friday night, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio confronted SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. An ambivalent Vickie didn’t kowtow to the champion’s wishes, though, and the match will go on as scheduled.

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