On Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 2:24 PM EST WWE Velocity Results - 5/22/04
Taped From: Reno, Nevada
Commentators: Bill DeMott & Josh Mathews
Report by: Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
- The green pyro goes off and we are ready for Velocity.
- Theodore Long is in the ring. Let me holla at ya playa. Long said he doesn't know why everyone is cheering because the arena is full of losers. He calls the crowd in Las Vegas slaves to the slot machines. Long tells everyone to stand up for the Reflection of Perfection...Mark Jindrak. Jindrak comes down to the ring and takes off his cape. He looks at himself in the mirror and brags about his body.
Mark Jindrak w/ Theodore Long vs. Paul London
The match starts with both locking up and Jinrdak tossing London into the corner. Jindrak flexes his muscles and lets London take a few shots at him. London instead his a big kick to the back of the head, surprising Jindrak. London goes up to the top rope, but Jindrak hits a jumping dropkick allowing London to fall to the outside. Jindrak throws London back into the ring, applying a bearhug. London worms out of it, gets a quick roll-up, Jindrak kicks out, London gets back up and Jindrak hits another big jumping dropkick. London hits a big asai moonsault off the ropes onto Jindrak on the outside. London throws Jindrak back in and hits a springboard moonsault off the corner. London grabs Jindrak and looks to hit a bulldog when Jindrak counters, hitting the Mark of Excellence.
Winner: Mark Jindrak
- UP NEXT: John Cena vs. Rene Dupree from SmackDown this past Thursday night.
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- FLASHBACK TO SMACKDOWN: John Cena defends the WWE United States Title against Rene Dupree in a rematch from Judgment Day. Dupree gets the win via countout, Cena retains the title. DeMott & Mathews plug that it will be John Cena vs. Rene Dupree next week with the WWE United States Title on the line in a Lumberjack Match.
- LATER TONIGHT: The Basham Brothers vs. Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn.
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- WWE STING OF THE NIGHT: Chavo Sr. (or Chavo Classic) capturing the WWE Cruiserweight Title this past Thursday night on SmackDown.
Jamie "By God" Noble vs. Shannon Moore
The match starts with both locking up and Noble getting a quick takedown. NOble hits a quick drop toe hold and Moore counters into a shoulder submission. Noble hits a few hard elbows, but Moore responds with a fast shoulder takedown. Both exchange a few arm drags and Noble backs Moore into the corner. Noble hits a hard chop followed by some hard rights. Moore fights back with some chops of his own. Moore hits a cross-body off the corner on Noble for a two count. Noble launches Moore into the corner in a hip toss fashion, knocking out Moore a bit. Noble hits some stiff kicks in the corner on Moore followed by a big neckbreaker. Moore hits two big clotheslines followed by a big spinning leg kick. Moore hits a spinning neckbreaker and gets a close two count. Noble goes for the Tiger Driver, but Moore counters into a back body drop. Moore goes up to the top and hits a big corkscrew moonsault, but only gets a two count. Noble jumps and locks a submission around Moore. Moore reaches for the ropes, falls, continues to reach, but is forced to tap out.
Winner: Jamie "By God" Noble
- DEMOTT'S TURNING POINT: Moore's frustration after the corkscrew moonsault on Noble, but only getting a two count.
- UP NEXT: Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio vs. John Bradshaw Layfield & The Dudley Boyz from SmackDown this past Thursday night.
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- FLASHBACK TO SMACKDOWN: SmackDown GM Kurt Angle makes a big six-man tag team main event that was to see Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio vs. John Bradshaw Layfield & The Dudley Boyz. Guerrero was attacked backstage before the match, but made his way back down during it. After Guerrero takes out The Dudley Boyz, he collapses in the ring. JBL then takes the advantage and pins Guerrero to get the win for his team.
- UP NEXT: The Basham Brothers vs. Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn.
--COMMERCIAL BREAK--
- WWE SLAM OF THE NIGHT: Mordecai attacking Billy Kidman and Akio this past Thursday night on SmackDown.
The Basham Brothers vs. Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn
Billy Gunn and Danny Basham start off the match. Both lock up and Gunn backs Danny into the corner. Gunn hits a quick shoulder takedown and Danny fights back with a knee to the gut. Gunn hits a hip toss into a neckbreaker, but only gets a two count. Doug Basham and Hardcore Holly get the tag. Both lock up, Doug hits a shoulder takedown, Holly fights back with two big arm drags and a shoulder submission. Holly tries to rollup Doug, but Doug holds onto the ropes. Holly then lifts Doug's legs up from behind and hits a big low blow with his boot. Holly gives Doug some big chops in the corner as Doug begs for a timeout.
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We are back from commercial and during the break, both Doug and Danny attack Billy Gunn on the outside. Gunn tries to get back in the ring, but Danny hits a quick forearm from behind. Danny throws him back in and both Bashams double team Gunn, hitting a big irish whip in the corner. Danny gets the tag and applies a shoulder submission on Gunn. Doug gets the tag and hits some hard kicks on Gunn in the corner. Gunn fights back with some hard rights on both Bashams, but Doug hits a drop toe hold to stop it. Danny throws Gunn into the corner and charges, but Gunn hits a big boot. Gunn then hits a big DDT, taking Danny down. Doug Basham and Hardcore Holly get the tag. Holly takes out both Bashams, including a dropkick on Doug. Holly launches Danny over the top rope and lifts Doug up for a powerbomb. Gunn comes in the ring and they do the GHB (Gunn Holly Bomb). Holly pins Doug to get the 1, 2, 3.
Winners: Hardcore Holly & Billy Gunn
- End of show.