SmackDown! Results, 26/09/02
Rey Mysterio Flies to Victory

The fallout from Unforgiven resulted in one of the bloodiest and most unforgettable episodes of SmackDown! in recent memory! Add to that the amazing efforts put forth by some of WWE's best and brightest, and you have an absolute must-see show.

Frustrated by his inability to get the job done against Undertaker last Sunday night, the WWE Champion blindsided the Dead Man and left him laying in the ring. Undertaker had just soundly defeated Matt Hardy when Lesnar rushed the ring and Pearl Harbored the Phenom with the WWE Championship belt repeatedly. Undertaker's face was a proverbial crimson mask as he stumbled to the backstage area to be tended to by on-hand medics.

Lesnar's rage was a recurring theme for the night. Earlier, he took out his aggression on poor Funaki, who thought he'd be getting the scoop on why Brock is rumored to be denying Undertaker a rematch. Instead, Funaki was utterly brutalized in the ring by the hulking champion.

The main event saw any fan's ultimate dream match become a reality, as Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio did battle in an incredible Triple Threat match that was made earlier in the night by SmackDown! General Manager Stephanie McMahon. Dazzling his hometown fans, Mysterio certainly didn't disappoint, scoring the upset pin on Benoit to win the match.

In earlier action, Edge and Eddie Guerrero met in an Unforgiven rematch that will be remembered for years to come. This time, there was no disqualification, and both men took full advantage. Two ladders were brought into the ring and played an integral part in the match. In fact, after a nearly 20-minute struggle, Edge performed his Edge-cution from the top of the ladder to cover Guerrero for the 1-2-3.

Torrie Wilson and Nidia helped heat things up with a red-hot bikini contest. Tazz was the lucky master of ceremonies, while Billy & Chuck sat ringside to judge the affair. Nidia put on a rather unorthodox show, gyrating awkwardly and getting a 15 out of 20 (6 and 9, respectively) for her efforts. But once Torrie disrobed, it was all over but the shouting. Billy & Chuck both gave her perfect 10s.

Incensed that his main squeeze came up short, Cruiserweight Champion Jamie Noble emerged from the back to challenge Billy & Chuck to an impromptu match against himself and his ally Tajiri. The former Tag Team Champions seemed more than up for it, and emerged victorious over Noble & Tajiri.


MATCH RESULTS

Rikishi pinned Chavo Guerrero, Jr. with a "Rumpshaker" sit-down splash at 4:32.

In an impromptu match, Billy & Chuck defeated Cruiserweight Champion Jamie Noble & Tajiri when Chuck pinned Tajiri in 7:05 following the Code Red.

In a no-disqualification match, Edge pinned Eddie Guerrero after an Edge-ecution from the top of a ladder at 18:49.

Undertaker pinned Matt Hardy after the Last Ride in 1:50.

In a Triple Threat Match involving Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit and Rey Mysterio, Mysterio won by pinning Chris Benoit after 9:06 with a modified version of the West Coast Pop.