Welcome to another edition of Pro Wrestling Wars! I’m Jeff Wolfe, your trusted wrestling reporter, bringing you all the latest updates from the world of professional wrestling. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the December 16, 2005 episode of Smackdown, where things got intense as we approached the Armageddon pay-per-view event.
The show kicked off with a recap of Undertaker’s supernatural stalking of Randy Orton from the previous week. The opening sequence set the tone for the night, with a focus on the highly anticipated match between Undertaker and Randy Orton.
The first match of the night featured the bizarre Boogeyman taking on Nunzio. Boogeyman, who is officially recognized as “the weirdest superstar in sports entertainment history,” made quick work of Nunzio, securing a victory with a pumphandle powerslam. Post-match, even Nunzio couldn’t escape Boogeyman’s wrath and was subjected to the creepy superstar’s signature worms.
Next up, we saw Randy Orton seeking therapy to cope with his fear of the upcoming Hell in a Cell match against Undertaker. Orton expressed his paranoia, claiming to see Undertaker everywhere. The therapist urged Orton to make a decision, setting the stage for a dramatic turn of events later in the show.
In a match to prepare for the upcoming title match, Kid Kash faced off against Super Crazy. Kash seemed puzzled by the presence of all three Mexicools, who made their entrance on riding lawnmowers. Despite a valiant effort by Super Crazy, Kash emerged victorious with a brainbuster.
The tension continued to build as Randy Orton finished his therapy session and informed his father, Bob Orton, that he had made a decision. The specifics of this decision were not revealed at that moment.
Later in the show, we witnessed a tag team title match between MNM (Mercury, Nitro, and Melina) and Rey Mysterio and Batista. MNM, the defending champions, seemed to be at odds with each other, with Melina showing frustration towards Batista. However, it was Mysterio and Batista who emerged victorious, capturing the tag team titles.
As the night progressed, tensions continued to rise, leading to a confrontation between Randy Orton and the newly crowned champions, Rey Mysterio and Batista. Despite the tension, a handshake was exchanged, leaving fans wondering what the future held for these superstars.
The main event of the night featured a match between Matt Hardy and Booker T. JBL, on crutches, interrupted the match, leading to a brawl between him and Hardy. Booker took advantage of the distraction and secured the victory with an ax kick.
Finally, the moment we had all been waiting for arrived. Randy Orton took center stage to make a shocking announcement. Orton declared that he was retiring, claiming that he didn’t want to be remembered as someone who gave up. However, his retirement was quickly interrupted by Teddy Long, who informed Orton that if he didn’t show up at Armageddon, legal consequences would follow. The tension escalated as the Undertaker made his presence felt, only to be attacked by Orton and a mystery druid, later revealed to be Bob Orton. Despite the brutal assault, Undertaker refused to stay down, leaving fans eagerly anticipating their upcoming Hell in a Cell match.
That wraps up our coverage of the December 16, 2005 episode of Smackdown. Make sure to tune in to Armageddon to witness the epic showdown between Undertaker and Randy Orton inside the Hell in a Cell structure. Stay tuned to Pro Wrestling Wars for all the latest updates and analysis from the world of professional wrestling!
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