Smackdown Preview for May 16, 2008

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Here’s the official preview for tonight’s show from WWE.com

Preview: Chasing the title
May 16, 2008

Although SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero stripped Undertaker of the World Heavyweight Championship (WATCH the SmackDown Rebound), The Deadman has the opportunity to regain the gold in a title match with Edge at Judgment Day. (Match preview) The Ultimate Opportunist earned the spot after winning last week’s Championship Chase to Judgment Day. Read the full story…

But now that the GM has angered The Deadman, will he wait until the big pay-per-view encounter to unleash hell, or will he bring pain to some poor soul on this Friday’s SmackDown? And as for the Ultimate Opportunist – after losing to Undertaker at both WrestleMania XXIV and Backlash – what measures is he willing to go to recapture the gold?

As Judgment Day approaches, what might we see from last week’s Championship Chase participants, including United States Champion Matt Hardy, Big Show, Batista, Finlay and Montel Vontavious Porter. With Edge and Undertaker guaranteed a match at the big pay-per-view encounter, who might be next? And what about SmackDown’s undefeated Superstars, Vladimir Kozlov and Natalya? Can they keep their streaks alive?

Find out the answers to these questions and more on Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 CT on The CW Network.

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.