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| | WWE SMACKDOWN! RESULTS March 18, 2004Boston, MA - Fleet Center Announcers: Michael Cole & Tazz VELOCITY TAPINGS: Billy Kidman & Paul London defeated Tajari & Akio..Chuck Palumbo defeated Bob Holly..Chavo Guerrero Jr w/Chavo Sr defeated Ultimo Dragon.. IN THE RING: John Cena + Paul Heyman (first of many appearances) + Rhyno.. Tony Chimmel introduces the NEW United States champion (as of WM20) --- and Hometown Boy --- John Cena!!John Cena pumped up the crowd with a rap encouraging the Boston crowd to "make some noise!"John Cena says he put the Big Show on an FU diet and now he's 10 pounds lighter (the belt)..Paul Heyman comes out to the stage and announces that Brock Lesnar has left World Wrestling Entertainment..Paul Heyman says that that could be good news for John Cena, because there is a world of opportunity..Paul Heyman says that the Smackdown! roster will be at RAW this Monday for an official draft..Paul Heyman explains that all the Smackdown! talent should get on their knees and pray to get drafted to RAW..Paul Heyman says that those who are left behind will incure the wrath of Paul Heyman..Paul Heyman yells at John Cena and slaps him in the face, Cena tackles him, Rhyno makes the save..Editor's Note: He's a little upset that the Smackdown! roster turned on him last week and let Austin invade.. UNITED STATES TITLE MATCH: John Cena vs Rhyno.. John Cena retains the United States title after nailing Rhyno with an FU.. BACKSTAGE: Paul Heyman & The APA.. The APA laughs at Paul Heyman for what happened to him out in the ring..Paul Heyman takes exception to Farooq's comments and says if they don't win tonight, they're fired! TAG TITLE MATCH: Rikishi & Scotty Too Hotty vs The APA (Bradshaw & Farooq).. The APA lose the match do they are "fired" from the WWE..Editor's Note: Two days later, Ron "Farooq" Simmons was legitimately fired from the WWE.. BACKSTAGE: The APA & Paul Heyman.. Bradshaw bursts into Paul Heyman's office demanding that Heyman tell them to their faces that they're fired..Paul Heyman explains that Bradshaw is an asset to the WWE, but he meant that only Farooq was fired..A dejected Farooq said they didn't have to take it, and turned to leave, but Bradshaw turned his back..Farooq says "After all these years, well I'll be damn!".. RAW RECAP: Vince McMahon.. Vince McMahon announces that there will be a Lottery Draft on the following RAW with all WWE wrestlers.. BACKSTAGE: Paul Heyman & Shelton Benjamin/Charlie Haas/Billy Gunn/Rey Mysterio.. Paul Heyman explains that he has no control over what happens on Monday, but tonight he runs the show..Paul Heyman says they will all fight in a Gauntlet Match for a chance to wrestle Eddie Guerrero later on..Paul Heyman says that the first to participants in the Gaunlet would be Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas! GAUNTLET MATCH: Shelton Benjamin vs Charlie Haas.. Shelton Benjamin defeated Charlie Haas after their tempers flared from the intense competition..After the match, Shelton Benjamin helped Charlie Haas up and smoothed things over.. BACKSTAGE: Bradshaw & Farooq.. Bradshaw pleads with Farooq that he just can't walk away from the WWE because of his financial obligations..Bradshaw begs to remain friends with Farooq, but he grabs his bags and walks out of the building..Editor's Note: Two days later, Ron "Farooq" Simmons was legitimately fired from the WWE.. GAUNTLET MATCH: Shelton Benjamin vs Billy Gunn.. Shelton Benjamin pinned Billy Gunn while using the ropes for leverage.. IN THE RING: The Big Show.. The Big Show comes out, apparently as the next participant in the Gauntlet Match..The Big Show says there is something missing from his shoulder, and that John Cena stole his title at WMXX..The Big Show says he's smoothed things out with Paul Heyman, and he entered him into the Gauntlet match..The Big Show says that he'll be the FINAL competitor in the Gauntlet.. GAUNTLET MATCH: Shelton Benjamin vs Rey Mysterio.. Rey Mysterio wins after hitting the 619.. GAUNTLET MATCH: Rey Mysterio vs The Big Show.. Late in the match, US Champion John Cena comes out to taught and distract the Big Show..The Big Show leaves the ring and gets counted out by the referee and loses the match! WWE TITLE MATCH: Eddie Guerrero vs Rey Mysterio.. After a great long match, Eddie Guerrero pins Rey Mysterio to retain his championship.. CONCLUSION: Paul Heyman + The Undertaker & Paul Bearer.. Paul Heyman comes out and says that his vision for a new Smackdown! doens't include either Rey or Eddie ..Paul Heyman says that the "whole new beginning" will be next week and he will be RESPECTED by his roster!Paul Heyman turns to walk away and the lights go out and the Undertaker's GONG plays over the speaker!The Undertaker & Paul Bearer come out to the stage and walk slowly down the ilseway and into the ring..The Undertakes stares a hole in Paul Heyman and removes his jacket while Eddie & Rey look on..Eddy & Rey push Paul Heyman into the Undertaker, who picks up Paul Heyman and delivers a brutal Tombstone! Smackdown! goes off the air...... Go Back To WWE History | Go Back To SmackDown! History © 2007, Black Pants, Inc. 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