20-Man Battle Royal for Number One Contender to World Heavyweight Championship

Twenty SmackDown Superstars competed in an epic Battle Royal, fighting for the right to become the No. 1 contender to Randy Orton’s World Heavyweight Title. And the mayhem that ensued only served to increase the rage of one Mark Henry. While still officially part of the match in the ring, The World’s Strongest Man extended his furious aggression to the ringside area, hurling eliminated competitors down onto the steel steps, into the ringside barricade and over the announce table.

With evidence of his carnage everywhere, Henry joined Sheamus, Wade Barrett and Sin Cara as the last four Superstars in the match. The infuriated grappler would ultimately reign supreme, sending Sin Cara over the top rope, seconds after treating the masked Superstar to the World’s Strongest Slam. And as the smoke cleared, the new No. 1 contender stood nose-to-nose with the World Heavyweight Champion.

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Wade Barrett def. Trent Barreta

In an effort to carve out a noticeable place for himself on the SmackDown roster, Trent Barreta once again took on Wade Barrett in a match that yielded very similar results to their last encounter in the ring. Although Barreta gave the Englishman a decent fight that saw them outside the ring as well as in it, it was Barrett who put his opponent down permanently for the match with Wasteland.

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These new candids of Wade Barrett from this year’s SummerSlam are here thanks to Gretchen Fullido, who shares her photo with Wade from this past Sunday, and Chad for his photo of Wade Barrett in action against Daniel Bryan! Credit to Sidney for locating new candids from KingofKingsWWE, who also has a nice set of photos of Wade from Axxess, and Jessica who got two great shots of Wade’s match at SummerSlam!

Credit also goes to Anais for locating Team Mysterio‘s interview with Wade Barrett at the SummerSlam THQ Media Event!

In other news, we welcome a new Elite Affiliate to the site! Please pay a visit to Zack Ryder Web, a great new source for all Broskis to visit and get their updates on the Woo-Woo-Woo Guy!

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Wade Barrett def. Daniel Bryan

In a back-and-forth onslaught that pitted the tenacious fast-paced style of Daniel Bryan against the sheer unbridled force of Wade Barrett, the WWE Universe was on the edge of its seats from beginning to end. And in the crucial final moments, when it looked as if Barrett may be forced to tap to the LeBell Lock, he somehow was able to harness enough presence of mind to reach the ropes and survive. The fearless Bryan then opted to risk it all, pursuing his opponent to the top rope. But, the struggle that ensued caused him to fall onto the ropes, opening the door for Barrett to deliver an absolutely crushing clothesline. This set up Wasteland and a huge victory for the English Superstar.