WWE is taped this week’s edition of SmackDown at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Special thanks to readers Christian Garbs, Desmond Johnson, Kurt Zamora, Kyle G., Matt W., an Anonymous Reader, and Sal for sending live text-message updates.

* A WrestleMania XXIV video package is shown.

Dark Match:
* Cryme Tyme b. Dolph Ziggler & William Regal
- Cryme Tyme comes out to a huge pop. Shad gets the win via pinfall on Dolph Ziggler after connecting with his finisher.

SmackDown: (Airing Friday)
* There is no opening pyro for SmackDown. Everyone is in a huge rush.

* Gail Kim & Maria b. Maryse & Michelle McCool
- You guessed it… Very quick match. Gail gets the tag and hits her neck-breaker finisher on Maryse for the win via pinfall.

* MVP b. Shelton Benjamin to retain the United States Championship.
- MVP comes out to a good pop. A video of MVP winning the title plays before the match. Very solid match. Shelton hit a Blockbuster for the two-count then MVP hit the Playmaker for the win. MVP was very over with the local crowd.

* Jeff Hardy vs. Ezekiel Jackson is announced for later.

* A Tribute to the Troops video package is shown.

* Jeff Hardy b. Ezekiel Jackson w/The Brian Kendrick is up next.
- Jeff Hardy comes out to a big pop. Hardy controls most of the match and gets the win following a Swanton Bomb.

This is all that is being taped for this week’s SmackDown.

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