WWE SmackDown Review (7/4/02): Edge and Hulk Hogan Become Champions

John Cena Debut Recap

We get a look at John Cena’s debut against Kurt Angle on last week’s SmackDown.

John Cena/Stacy Kiebler

Keibler goes to the SmackDown locker room to find John Cena and asks him to go to Mr. McMahon’s office.

Batista and Reverend Devon vs. Randy Orton and The Big Valbowski

Result: Batista and Reverend Devon defeat Randy Orton and The Big Valbowski via pinfall.

Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

• Valbowski targeted Batista’s legs to try to get him down before Batista hit a massive clothesline.
• Devon came in but got attacked by Valbowski.
• Orton tagged in for brief offense but Devon began systematically taking him down.
• Valbowski got the hot tag and put in quick offense on Devon for a near-fall.
• Batista would hit a blind tag and wreak havoc. After a fireman’s carry slam, Batista hit a huge spinebuster for the win.

Chris Jericho with Mr. McMahon

Jericho talks about what happened to him last week when Edge took him out.

McMahon says Jericho is obsessed with Edge and grants him a one-on-one match with him at Vengeance.

John Cena came in and greeted with praise from McMahon. He says he loved the “ruthless aggression.” Cena is introduced to Jericho, who goes to shake his hand. This infuriates Y2J, who then gets slapped by Cena.