Michael Cole quotes from WWE SmackDown!

Michael Cole

Well ladies and gentlemen, as we promised, from New York City, John "Bradshaw" Layfield. [crowd boos]

You hear that response, Michael Cole? Do you? It's like somehow for some reason, those people there in your live audience think in some way, somehow I was responsible for what happened to Eddie Guerrero's mother?

Cole

Well Bradshaw, we have seen the footage. Let's just get right to the point. Why would you engage in such despicable actions on a night when Eddie Guerrero and his family were honoring the matriarch of the Guerrero family? What prompted you to commit such an act as to manhandle a woman of her age and cause her to have a heart attack?

Whoa whoa whoa right there. Manhandle? Pick your words a little more carefully. The only person I manhandled was Eddie Guerrero. I quietly, simply, and politely asked the old lady Guer -- Mrs. Guerrero to leave the ring so that I could finish my business with her little baby boy, Eddie.

Cole

Bradshaw, no disrespect, but "politely"? I didn't see anything polite about you causing a, a woman to have a heart attack.

Causing a heart attack? Watch your accusations Michael Cole. Now these people may like having 18 to 20 of them living in the same house. And that may be fine with them. But that doesn't mean you bring your ever little snot-nosed kid and 100-year-old grandmother into the ring. That is my place of business. It was not bring your family to work day. Eddie Guerrero had no right, ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT, bringing his family to the ring.

Tazz

Well I, John, Bradshaw, not for nothing I mean, don't you think you owe the Guerrero family an apology at the very least?

An apology?!

Tazz

Mrs. Guerrero, yeah.

You've got to be kidding me, Tazz! To who? To Eddie? To some elderly lady who's already outlived her days here on this Earth? Eddie Guerrero put his family in harm's way. That's his business. But if he does that, then he has to take responsibility. Eddie has to take responsibility for the circumstances and what happens, the consequences.

Cole

Well and Bradshaw, i - is that why you're not here tonight in Tucson? Because you don't wanna face the circumstances?

You watch your mouth, Michael Cole. You hear me? There is a reason I'm in New York City. I am a businessman. I work for CNBC, the most respected financial news network in the world. That is why I'm in New York. You see if I was there, the hothead that Eddie Guerrero has proved that he is, would probably do something dumb. And he would get hurt. So what I'm doing is, I'm giving Eddie a reprieve. A gift. But next week I will be there. And May 16, at Judgment Day, Los Angeles, I damn sure will be there because that is the day, the very day, you mark it down, that John "Bradshaw" Layfield becomes the new WWE Champion. You know as a matter of fact Michael Cole, now that I think about it, I don't think the old lady had a heart attack at all. I think she faked every single bit of it.

Cole

You gotta be kidding me. Faking it?

Think about it Michael Cole, she's a Guerrero. She didn't teach her kid the ABC's. She taught him to lie, cheat, and steal. It was bred into him. A star was made into its purest form. I was bred for success. That's why you are interviewing me. I'm gonna come there and I can beat up Eddie Guerrero for free. But I'm gonna wait for the pay-per-view. You see, that's good business. That's smart business. My parents bred me for success. My people came to this country in a boat. Not an inner tube! Michael Cole, this interview, just like Eddie Guerrero's title reign, has ended.

Thank you. Thank you very much. As our late great former President Ronald Reagan once said, it's morning again in America! It's the dawn of a new era. The John "Bradshaw" Layfield era. And I promise to this, to all of my fans. I will become the most popular WWE Champion of all time. I know, I know how America loves a winner. And America, I will give you that love back. I will shake hands with you, America. All of my fans. Of course I prefer a, nod of recognition for no other reasons than sanitary reasons of course, I mean, shaking hands, you can get germs, and honestly you don't want your champion getting sick now, do you? And for those of you who insist on shaking my hand, I want to tell you, don't be offended by the fact that I will take out a little hand sanitizer. [rubs his hands with hand sanitizer as the crowd chants "Eddie"]

Michael Cole

The Eddie chants begin here in Fayetteville.

Because I want you to know folks, it's not personal. It's just personal hygiene. Because I will kiss your babies. As long of course if, if they don't smell bad, they don't spit up or they don't have runny noses. And I want you fans to get to know me, okay? I prefer to be called Mr. Bradshaw. But if you wanna be familiar with me, you can call me Champion. Or Champ! Because I am the WWE Champion. You see, after Ronald Reagan passed away, and John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King were taken from us, at such an early age, what you need America, is a champion. I am proud, I am proud to be your champion. So I don't mind you saying it, you can say it now if you want. JBL. JBL. Come on. JBL. JBL. JBL. Because that will inspire me, that will inspire me to be the fighting champion that I will be, unlike Eddie Guerrero. You see, I went into Kurt Angle's office and I looked him in the eye, and I said, Mr. Angle, I want a fight tonight. I don't want to rest to my morals as champion. I want to defend this WWE Championship, and not just against anybody, but against somebody who was at The Great American Bash. And I plan on defending this tonight. Right here. Right here in, right here in, [walks over to a ringside technician] right here in Fayetteville, North Carolina! And Mr. Angle told me that I can choose the person that I want to defend my championship against. As long as that person was not Eddie Guerrero. Because, quite honestly, I feel like Eddie's fallen off the wagon. Right now, Eddie's not here. If he were here, he'd walk in this ring like a man, shake my hand, and tell me the better man won last Sunday. But he won't do that, because Eddie Guerrero, right now, I'm sad to say is probably knee deep in a bottle of pills, or knee deep in a bottle of vodka. And it hurts me very very badly. It pained me to know that you had a champion that you people were ashamed of. Be ashamed no more, because the era of John "Bradshaw" Layfield has arrived. And I promise you this, I vow, no wait, I guarantee, I guaranteed victory at Judgment Day, and I guaranteed I would be the new WWE Champion at The Great American Bash. So I now guarantee to you, my fellow Americans, that I will be a champion that you can be proud of. Thank you, and God bless America.

Michael Cole

Ladies and gentlemen, Billy Kidman. [Billy Kidman's music hits and Billy Kidman comes out]

Tazz

Well there's one half of the former WWE Tag Team Champions, Billy Kidman. Let's take you back three weeks ago here on SmackDown!, [footage from the August 26 SmackDown! is shown where Kidman gave Chavo Guerrero a concussion from a Shooting Star Press] when Billy Kidman did the Shooting Star Press on Chavo Guerrero, and watch the knee into the side of the temple of Chavo Guerrero, and putting Chavo out of action and putting him in the hospital. And again that was from three weeks ago, [footage from the previous week's SmackDown! is shown, featuring Kidman and Paul London defending the WWE Tag Team Championship against Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree] but then this past, this last Thursday, last week, going for the Shooting Star Press again, and this match was defending the tag team titles, and Kenzo Suzuki's there and Chavo, just like a deer in the headlights, just couldn't do it. Just couldn't do it, got down off the ropes. Couldn't hit the Shooting Star Press. And what happened after that is history. Paul London, his partner, Kidman's partner left alone to defend the WWE Tag Team Champions against Kenzo Suzuki as Billy Kidman proves he was a straight up quitter. New tag team champions, Suzuki and Dupree.

Cole

Billy, last week, I'm sure you heard the boos, when you walked out of your uh, your tag team title matchup. [crowd boos] Billy not only did you turn your back on your longtime friend and your partner Paul London, but you also walked out on the tag team championship. And Billy let's face it. I mean, let's face it. You quit, didn't you?

First of all Cole, I'm not a quitter. And I resent you calling me one. Second of all, I didn't walk out on anyone. I was trying to prevent another injury.

Cole

So you're referring to the Shooting Star Press?

Yeah Cole, I am. And let me take this opportunity to explain that I'm the most misunderstood superstar on SmackDown!. Why can't you people understand that I'm not afraid to do the Shooting Star Press? I'm afraid of hurting people. And I hurt Chavo Guerrero. I stood on the top of that turnbuckle, jumped as high as I can, and I came down, full force, right on Chavo's face. I drove his head right into the mat. It is because of me that Chavo suffered a severe concussion. But by the grace of God, Chavo will be okay, and he'll still be able to provide for his family. Yet, I'm the quitter? I'm the bad guy for not wanting to do that to another human being? Do you people really want to see me do the Shooting Star Press? [crowd cheers] You really want to see me hit that move? [crowd cheers] Are you people that bloodthirsty that you want to see someone else get hurt like that? [crowd cheers] What kind of animals are you? [Paul London is in the ring]

Misunderstood? I know I sure as hell don't have any idea where you're coming from, Billy. I mean, if you weren't ready to compete last week, then why did you agree to defend the tag team championship? You'll come out here and do an interview for the whole world to hear, but you won't even talk to me! You walked out on me! It's because of you, we lost the tag titles. Now you can deny this all you want. But you quit! Now, what do you have to say?

To you? Nothing. [London slaps Kidman]

Tazz

Well, he deserved that, and more. And I think, I think they're gonna get it on and I don't blame London one bit. I wanna see this London and Kidman go here. [Kidman walks out of the ring]

Michael Cole

The Bashams stole the damn titles!

Tony Chimel

Here are your winners and the new WWE Tag Team Champions, the Basham Brothers.

Tazz

JBL's co-secretaries of defense are now the new WWE Tag Team Champions.

Michael Cole

You gotta be kidding me!

Tazz

Oh, it's a reality, Cole.

Michael Cole

The guts that Rey Mysterio showed in this matchup, and he was a split-second away from winning the thing and the Bashams pulled a damn switcheroo.

Tazz

Well, shades of last week, they pulled that switcharoonie last week on Van Dam, Doug and Danny, they just did it tonight, and tonight they capitalized big time by getting the tag team titles.

Michael Cole

And look at Rey Mysterio, a moment away in my mind from perhaps keeping the tag team titles.

Tazz

There's the switch. That was the switch right there.

Michael Cole

But the Bashams with the switch and then the sit-out powerbomb. New tag team champions but you gotta give it up for Rey Mysterio. His partner injured and dragged out of the arena. Mysterio still tried to hang on.

Tazz

Rey did. I mean, hats off to Rey Mysterio. Hope Van Dam's physical condition of his knee is OK. Rey was caught between a rock and a hard place, but at the end of the day...

Michael Cole

Oh, please. I'm gonna be sick.

Tazz

Chief of Staff, look at this. Big party down, new tag team champs in the Cabinet. Wow.

Michael Cole

So, JBL has the WWE gold. The Bashams, the tag team gold. Just what the Cabinet needs: more gold around their waist. Now we're gonna have to live with this.

Michael Cole

And look at this! [JBL whacks John Cena with the WWE Championship belt] JBL with the championship off the skull of John Cena! The referee never saw it! The damn champion with the title off the skull of Cena! [Orlando Jordan crawling to Cena to cover him] Orlando Jordan crawling toward the cover! Not this way! [the referee makes the count] Not this way! Dammit!

Tony Chimel

Here is your winner and the new United States Champion, Orlando Jordan!

Michael Cole

You gotta be kidding me! This whole "Cabinet leaving" garbage was a damn joke!

Tazz

Hooked us! Hook, line, and sinker! Hooked everyone, you, me, everybody here! JBL, like it or not, the man's a damn genius! We thought he split the arena! We thought he left!

Michael Cole

Uh-uh.

Tazz

A new United States champ? Wow!

Michael Cole

A masterful plan, hatched by the champion, JBL, to take the United States Championship from John Cena. JBL and his Cabinet, with a diabolical scheme tonight, to take the title from Cena. Orlando Jordan is the new United States Champion.

Theodore Long

Last week, I made this SmackDown! championship match a six-man elimination match! Well, with The Big Show being drafted to Raw, you lose one and you gain one, playa. So the sixth man for this match will be the latest draft lottery pick. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you, Christian! [Christian's music hits]

Michael Cole

Christian?!

Tazz

Christian? No!

Cole

Captain Charisma?

Tazz

[Christian comes out] Yeah there he is! Oh wait a minute! Christian!

Cole

Got a shot at the SmackDown! championship here tonight on his first night on SmackDown!.

Theodore Long

JBL, I've got some good news, and I've got some bad news for you, playa.

Michael Cole

What?

Long

Now, the bad news is, even though you won the match, you are not the SmackDown! champion.

Cole

What?!

Tazz

What the hell?

Long

You know something playa? Recently, I found out that there's no need for a SmackDown! championship. Now the good news is, that you have earned the right to be the new number one contender to this man. Now ladies and gentlemen, everybody get ready to show your love for the final draft lottery pick and World Champion, Batista! [Batista's music hits]

Tazz

What the hell?!!

Cole

Oh, my!

Tazz

Is this a joke? What the hell's going on here?

Cole

No, it's not a joke! He's the, the, the latest draft lottery pick!

Tazz

Where is he? I'll believe it when I see it [Batista comes out] and oh my God, I believe it! Holy...I don't, this is great!

Cole

SmackDown! has hit the jackpot!

Tazz

Holy cow!

Cole

The World Heavyweight Champion has come to SmackDown!. Oh my God!

Tazz

Pinch me! I can't believe it! Batista, the World Heavyweight Champion, on SmackDown!.

Cole

This is the man who, who four nights ago, beat Triple H in Hell in a Cell! This is the man, who three times, beat Triple H! This is the man who won the title at WrestleMania, and Batista is on SmackDown!.

Tazz

Shocking! Shocking! Amazing historic moment for SmackDown!.

Cole

And I don't believe anybody is as shocked as JBL, who moments ago, was elated at winning the SmackDown! title, only to find out that he's the number one contender for that championship, the World Heavyweight title. Oh my! Batista has come to SmackDown!. Good night everybody, from a historic night in Anaheim!

My name is Thomas Whitney, Esq., and I am the legal counsel for Mr. Muhammad Hassan. Mr. Hassan has authorized me to read this statement on his behalf. Mr. Hassan has endured so much emotional distress as a result of the vitriolic hatred he has encountered over the last week. As a result, he has chosen to take a leave of absence from SmackDown!. I'd like to remind you that Mr. Hassan is as American as each and every one of you. He has the same rights and privileges under the First Amendment, including freedom of expression. And it is a sad day in America, in which someone like my client has found me to retain an attorney to protect his fundamental rights to freedom of speech, and freedom from discrimination. Like all other Americans, you should not be prejudiced against Mr. Hassan or his manager, Khosrow Daivari. Therefore, my client will never again appear here on SmackDown!, until such time as he defeats The Undertaker at a pay-per-view, ironically enough, called The Great American Bash. And furthermore, my client will no longer be appearing on -- [The Undertaker's music hits and The Undertaker makes his entrance]

Michael Cole

It appears as though Thomas Whitney, esquire, Muhammad Hassan's attorney is about to personally meet The Undertaker.

Tazz

This could be an interesting rebuttal, Cole. Well, law school ain't prepared for this.

Cole

I, I don't think Hassan's attorney has, has any idea what to think about all this. [Undertaker enters the ring] In ten days at The Great American Bash, that man, The Undertaker will meet Muhammad Hassan for the opportunity to meet the World Heavyweight Champion. A number one contender's match at the Bash.

Tazz

Think that attorney's got cottonmouth? [Undertaker approaches and corners Whitney]

Sir. Sir, I do not know your intentions. But sir, need I remind you, that I am not a wrestler, sir. I am an attorney. [Undertaker grabs Whitney by the throat]

Tazz

Come on, Taker wait. No don't do this!

Cole

He's an attorney! [Undertaker chokeslams Whitney] Oh man! Undertaker just chokeslammed Muhammad Hassan's attorney.

Tazz

I, this guy's not a wrestler. I don't, [Undertaker signals for the Tombstone] Someone's gotta stop this man.

Cole

Who's gonna stop him, Tazz? This is ridiculous. Undertaker may very well -- [Undertaker prepares to deliver a Tombstone Piledriver to Whitney]

Tazz

Oh god, oh no no!

Cole

Not the Tombstone Piledriver!

Tazz

No Taker no! No no! [Undertaker tombstones Whitney]

Cole

Oh my! I dare say Tazz, that the, The Undertaker's crossed the line here.

Tazz

I don't think he gives a rat's you-know-what about crossing the line. I'll tell you Cole, I don't know how much money Muhammad Hassan pays his attorney, but it's definitely not enough.

Randy Orton

WrestleMania 21. It was supposed to be my night. My time. I was supposed to beat the biggest, baddest legend ever. I was going to beat The Undertaker. But fate intervened, fate decided to intervene, and that didn't happen. Well guess what? Fate repaid the favor, and I'm standing before you on SmackDown!, able to get what I want. Able to get what I deserve! Able to get what I need. I need to beat The Undertaker. Now The Undertaker's been with the WWE for fifteen years. Fifteen long years, and he's achieved legendary status. The Undertaker is a legend! Oh, but guess what? I'm the Legend Killer. All the victims of The Undertaker, they were great. They were great men, but all the victims, all the men that I've defeated in this ring, all those men have been legends. At WrestleMania 21, The Undertaker took away any chance at my immortality. So I've decided to take away everything possibly that I could take away from The Undertaker, and that started last week on SmackDown!, when I took away his chance at becoming World Champion. I DESPISE THE UNDERTAKER! I spit in the face of The Undertaker's legacy! My legacy, my legacy was flourished by every legend that I dropped with the RKO. My legacy will live long, long after I'm gone. It carried through last year's SummerSlam, when I became the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all time. And at this year's SummerSlam, simply this, I'm going to get what I need. Undertaker, it's time for me to catch what I let slip through my fingers. I will not rest until I beat you. I will not rest until you're on the long list of legends that I've defeated. I will not rest, Undertaker, so what's it gonna be? You and me, SummerSlam, I know you can hear me, do you understand? But I know you're around. I know you're around. What's it gonna be? I want an answer! I want an answer, Taker. Right now damn it, I demand an answer! You and me at SummerSlam! What you say? Come on! I know you can hear me! Where you at?! Come on! [The Undertaker's gong sounds]

Michael Cole

Oh my!

Tazz

Be careful what you ask for! Careful, be careful what you ask for, Cole! [The words "RKO" appear on the Titantron]

The Undertaker

Randy Orton. You want a legacy? SummerSlam. You will rest...in...peace.

Well, I told you what was gonna happen out here. We'll be screwed up. But Kurt, I should have said, you were the one that was gonna get screwed. I am now the manager of the World's Strongest Man, and next World Heavyweight Champion, Mark Henry.

Michael Cole

What?

Tazz

What the hell is going on here? Daivari's Henry's manager?

Michael Cole

Oh my God.

Tazz

I never saw this coming. Angle got...I...I...did he get double-crossed here? Is Daivari now manager of Mark Henry?

Michael Cole

I'd love to know what the hell happened, but the bottom line is Daivari is managing Mark Henry.

Tazz

Daivari knows Kurt Angle so well, Cole.

Michael Cole

Well, nine days away from the Rumble, the #1 contender Mark Henry ended up himself as a serious threat but now with Daivari added to the mix, Kurt Angle's reign may be in trouble. As Daivari said, this is screwed up.

Comesta, amigos? You got it all wrong, folks. I came out here to applaud Rey Mysterio, our World Champion. You see he's a typical, tough Mexican fighter, who has, whoa what you call it? Machismo. Last week, he promised he would take on all comers. And indeed he did. He took on the world's strongest... [crowd chants "619"]

Michael Cole

The "619" chants in honor of Mysterio.

I'm surprised you know the numbers in English. [crowd boos] Last week, Rey Mysterio kept his word, and took on the world's strongest man, Mark Henry. [chuckles] And lost. [laughs] I guess Mark hadn't heard of machismo. Well this week, YOU, YOU WANNA THANK ME! If it hadn't been for me, Rey Mysterio would've been squashed like a cockroach underneath Mark Henry! This week, we'll see if he keeps his word again, and takes on all comers, or if Rey Mysterio is el polio, a chicken. We'll see if Rey Mysterio takes his little inner tube and goes back to Mexico. But we all know our little underdog champion has more heart than brains. So tonight, [crowd chants "619"] I am wearing the American flag, something you people on strike should start observing! Now shut your mouth and show me some respect! [crowd boos] Tonight your little hometown hero, San Diego's own, Rey Mysterio, [crowd cheers] cheer for him now, because tonight, he has The Great Khali. But it doesn't end there Rey. Because Judgment Day, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock is coming. Remember, Rey, I am the one who took the WWE Championship. I am the one who defeated Eddie Guerrero! [crowd boos, then chants "Eddie"] Oh, Eddie was great. I was just better. I am the one who also [raises his WWE United States Championship] took this championship from Chris Benoit! And May 21, at Judgment Day, when I defeat the third amigo, when I complete the trifecta, I will be the only man in SmackDown! history to hold the United States Championship and the World Championship. I will be undeniably a champion's champion. A true AMERICAN hero. One more legacy in my hall of fame career and you Rey, you Rey, will be here hanging out on a street corner with your homies. Your people. Your people who are sitting here. Your people who look like you. You people who are the size of you Rey. Your people who speak like you. Your people who thank God they're here, because it's your people who do the dirty work for real Americans like me. But don't worry Rey. I'm not gonna leave you high and dry. In fact, I'm gonna offer you a job, you and your family. Your kids, sweet little Dominic can shine my boots. Your wife Rey, can work in my kitchen, maybe in some little short Latino dress. With high heels. Stelleto. I like this. But in case you wanna be gangfully employed Rey, how about you do what the rest of your people do? How about you sell drugs on street corners? How about you do drive-bys? How about you do prostitution? How about you work at a donkey show in Tijuana? You people make me sick! Rey, you and your people is what's ruining my country! Rey, at Judgment Day, I will, I will... [Rey Mysterio charges the ring and attacks JBL]

Cole

And there's Rey Mysterio! The World Champion has heard enough! Rey Mysterio attacking JBL!

Tazz

Can't blame Rey Mysterio! Those co - those comments by JBL, he'll be ashamed of himself, but look at Rey going to pound on him!

Cole

JBL trying to roll out of the way, Rey Mysterio continues the assault. JBL humiliating, embarrassing Mysterio, in front of his family, in front of his friends here tonight!

Tazz

I can't believe Bradshaw, JBL, the comments, Mysterio beating the daylights out of... [JBL flees]

Cole

JBL running away, running away from the champion!

Michael Cole

Oh...oh, my God!

Tazz

What the hell-?

Michael

You gotta be-

Tazz

What, no!

Michael

It's Kane! It's Kane! It's Kane!

Tazz

No! No!

Michael

JBL, you sick bastard!

Tazz

What are you - what is going on?!

Michael

You gotta be kiddin' me! What the hell is wrong with you?!

Tazz

No!

Michael

Kane! Oh my God, this is gonna be a massacre! [Kane enters the ring and immediately attacks Rey; the bell rings to start the match] Kane, beating the hell out of Mysterio!

Tazz

You gotta be kid - I, I'm...I'm shocked!

Michael

JBL, what the hell is wrong with you?? What the hell is wrong with you?!?

You shouldn't upset Kane, you know what Kane hates when you say that! He shouldn't upset the Big Red Machine! This is Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger all rolled into one, except for the fact he's a living, breathing human being, and he is a walking, talking stud!

We just witnessed the greatest travesty of all time at Judgment Day! [crowd chants "you suck"] Rey Mysterio is still the World Champion. [crowd cheers] But I challenged him to take on all comers. I appealed to his machismo. Well Rey, oh Rey! If you're still a man of your word, and you'll still take on all comers, then I'm gonna prove it was a fluke on Sunday! Come out here right now with your World Championship and let's do it right here! [Rey Mysterio's theme hits]

Michael Cole

Oh ho ho! The World Champion, as he proved Sunday, is a man of his word! [Rey Mysterio comes out] A standing ovation for the man who's still living his dream, successfully defending the World Championship Sunday at Judgment Day.

Tazz

I don't know how Mysterio did it on Sunday but he did it. He left Phoenix with the World Championship.

JBL, you're right. I did say I would take on all comers. And I took you on at Judgment Day. And I beat you!

You sarcastic little punk, that was a fluke! Now get out here, let's do it right now!

Hold on. JBL, you are the United States Champion. I don't, I don't see you defending your title. I don't see you taking on all comers.

You little punk. You have the audacity to question me? THIS IS MY SHOW! I carry this company! And yes, I will take on all comers, because nobody but a true American hero represents this country better. I am proud to be your United States Champion.

Did, did you, did you just say you are willing to take on all, all comers?

I kicked you too hard in the head Rey. Is your mask covering your ears? Under the blood that you bled at Judgment Day covering up your ears? You want it in English? The answer is yes, I take on anybody!

English, Spanish, I understood you. [speaks Spanish] So, since you are willing, let me introduce to you your opponent. Bobby Lashley!

Michael Cole

I can't wait to hear this. Nothing this man can say will convince me what he did to Rey Mysterio in the past two weeks was right.

Where's your objectivity? Let's listen to what he has to say.

Tony Chimel

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, Chavo Guerrero.

And why are you surprised? Why does Kasparov play chess? Why does Clemens pitch? It's in his DNA. It is in Chavo's DNA to be a Guerrero. I've known three generations of Guerreros; you cannot trust a Guerrero. Lie, cheat and steal, remember, Michael?

Michael

Oh yeah, I remember. That's their motto, the Guerrero motto.

Don't look down on it, Mr. High-and-Mighty.

Michael

Eddie Guerrero made that phrase famous.

And this is his nephew.

People want to know why I screwed Rey Mysterio, why I betrayed Rey Mysterio. But first, I want to know: what is betrayal? Is betrayal stealing from another man? Is betrayal stealing his name from him? Stealing his blood? Because that's what Rey Mysterio did to me, did to my whole family, the Guerrero family. What? You don't believe me? You don't believe that Rey Mysterio is a thief? Let me tell you what he stole from me. I grew up with Eddie Guerrero. We were like brothers. We used to lie, cheat, and steal together. When Eddie passed away, we all felt it. We all felt it, we were all devastated. I retired from wrestling, I walked away from wrestling. But did Rey Mysterio? Noooo. He used the Guerrero name, Eddie's name. It seemed like every other match, Rey was dedicating the match to Eddie's memory. The Royal Rumble, No Way Out, even at WrestleMania. Every five minutes, he was mentioning Eddie's name, very, very convenient. And when Rey won the World Heavyweight Championship, it got even worse. Rey, you couldn't stand on your own, Rey, you couldn't keep the title on your own. What did you do? You used another Guerrero — me. Rey, I saved you from losing the title to JBL. I saved you from losing the title to Mark Henry. I saved you over and over and over again. But you decided to stand right here in the middle of this ring and take all the glory, and use Eddie's spotlight and Eddie's name that all of you chanted to him. At The Great American Bash, I couldn't take it anymore. And that's when I realized that Rey Mysterio, you didn't just steal Eddie from me, you didn't just steal Eddie from the Guerrero family, you stole the memory of Eddie from each and every one of these people out here, from you [points to one person in the audience], from you [points to another person in the audience]. People ask me why I did what I did. Because Rey Mysterio, you're nothing but a leech, living off the blood of the Guerrero name.

Michael

Oh my!

Oh my!

Michael

And look at this!

No!

Chavo was right! Chavo was right with everything he said!

Michael

I thought it was a pathetic excuse, as Mysterio and Chavo continue to beat the hell out of each other inside the ring! [Rey and Chavo fall to the outside and keep fighting] And now it spills outside the ring; these two former best friends are beating the living hell out of each other!

He shouldn't have desecrated Eddie's name; that's what Rey Mysterio-

Michael

Rey never did that!

You know damn well he did!

Michael Cole

Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! It's the Miz's debut, next on SmackDown!. The Miz!

I'd rather have a root canal than sit here and watch Miz, the wrestling gods must hate me.

Michael

We are back on SmackDown!. It's the debut of the Miz!

Jerry Brisco is rolling over in his grave and Jerry's not even dead!