The following results are from a recent WWE SmackDown TV Taping. The taping took place at the Prudential Center on March 20th, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey and will air on March 23rd, 2012 at 8pm Eastern on the SyFy Network.
In Ring Segment
Daniel Bryan and AJ came out to the ring to open the show. Daniel Bryan holds the mic as AJ recites all the reasons why Daniel Bryan is great as he whispers the reasons in her ear. Sheamus comes out and interrupts and tells them that this is making him sick and calls out Daniel Bryan as “Danny”. Sheamus says that at WrestleMania he will be the next WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Singles Match
Mark Henry defeated R-Truth.
Backstage Segment
Zack Ryder is in the back begging with Teddy Long to allow him to be on his team at WrestleMania 28. Teddy Long says that he can’t allow that to happen, which brings in Hornswoggle with a flag as the team mascot, as Teddy again says no. Zack then brings in The Great Khali dressed in Zack Ryder merchandise and Long asks Khali if he’s in, which prompts Zack to state “Woo Woo Woo, You Know It”. Long then announces that both Zack and Khali are on his team.
Singles Match
AJ defeated Brie Bella.
Singles Match
Zack Ryder defeated Jack Swagger.
Backstage Segment
Cody Rhodes is shown “earlier in the day” backstage promising that he will win against The Big Show at WrestleMania 28 and retain his WWE Intercontinental Championship. Cody then says that he has to leave as he has a plane to catch.
Singles Match
Kane vs. The Big Show was declared a no contest due to interference from Cody Rhodes who came out through the crowd. The Big Show chased Cody through the crowd as Randy Orton came from under the ring and nailed an RKO on Kane.
Singles Match
Brodus Clay defeated Heath Slater.
Singles Match
The Great Khali (w/Teddy Long) defeated Dolph Ziggler (w/David Otunga and John Laurinaitis) via countout. Ziggler had Khali in a sleeper when Laurinaitis called for the bell, however Teddy Long restarted the match and said that Ziggler would be counted out if he didn’t return. Ziggler was counted out, however Santino Marella and Kofi Kingston tossed him back into the ring where Khali chopped him.
Tag Team Match
CM Punk and Sheamus defeated Daniel Bryan and The Miz.
Dark Match (Non Televised Match)
John Cena defeated Kane in a steel cage match.