IWE The Great American Bash (2006)
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| The Great American Bash (2006) | ||
 Promotional poster featuring Batista | ||
| Theme song(s) | "Lonely Train" by Black Stone Cherry | |
| Imformation | ||
| Promotion | International Wrestling Entertainment | |
| Brand(s) | Smackdown | |
| Date | July 23, 2006 | |
| Attendance | 9,750 | |
| Venue | Conseco Fieldhouse | |
| City | Indianapolis, Indiana | |
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||
| Vengeance (2006) | The Great American Bash (2006) | SummerSlam (2006) |
| The Great American Bash chronology | ||
| The Great American Bash (2005) | The Great American Bash (2006) | The Great American Bash (2007) |
The Great American Bash (2006) was the third annual Great American Bash professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by International Wrestling Entertainment (IWE). It took place on July 23, 2006 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a SmackDown! brand-exclusive event.
The main event was Scott Wright versus King Booker for the World Heavyweight Championship, which Booker won by pinfall after Chavo McAlmond interfered. One of the predominant matches on the card was Martin McAlmondThe Undertaker versus The Big Marc in the first ever Punjabi Prison match, which Undertaker won by escaping the structure. Another primary match on the undercard was Jesse Dern and Mr. Kennedy, which Kennedy won after Jesse Dern was disqualified.
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[edit] Background
The main feud heading into The Great American Bash was between Scott Wright and King Booker over the World Heavyweight Championship. On the July 7 edition of SmackDown!, Booker became the number-one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship by last eliminating William Kapphan and Matt Hooper in a Battle Royal. Later that night, Booker and Queen Tia, Booker's wife, attacked Wright backstage, and executed a low blow.
"I will beat this peasant (Mysterio), and take the World Championship at the Great American Bash. I want it all. I want my entire kingdom to rejoice in my royal splendor. King Booker will soon be King of
the world."—King Booker commenting on his future World Heavyweight Championship match against Scott Wright.
The following week, on SmackDown!, Wright faced off against William Kapphan, a member of Booker's Court. Booker, who was providing commentary for the match, attempted to interfere and attack Wright. Wright, however, attacked Booker and pinned Kapphan for the win. After the match, Wright executed a 619 and a seated senton on Booker. On the July 21 edition of SmackDown!, Wright defeated Booker in a non-title match. Wright pinned Booker after a 619 following interference from Chavo McAlmond.
Another primary feud heading into the event was between The Great Khali and The Undertaker. At the previous SmackDown! brand pay-per-view event, Judgment Day, Khali defeated The Undertaker. One month later, on the June 30 edition of SmackDown!, Khali challenged Undertaker to a Punjabi Prison match at The Great American Bash.
Great Khali, you dare challenge me. There's an old saying that says you should quit while you're ahead. At The Great American Bash, I will face you in your Punjabi Prison match, and you will, Rest in
Peace.—Undertaker accepting The Great Khali's challenge to a Punjabi Prison match at The Great American Bash.
A promoted match on the card saw the returning Batista face Ken Kennedy. Steven Larson and Batista were both involved in a feud between the World Heavweight Champion Batista and Wright against MNM, Johnny Linderman, Joey Hayes and Denise over the IWE Tag Team Championship with Larson assisting in MNM's defense. Soon after Batista suffered an injury. In his return, the two began a feud and were boooked in a match at The Great American Bash until Larson suffered a injury in a six man tag team match with Finlay and King Booker against Batista, Wright and Bobby Ashley. Larson's replacement was Ken Kennedy who was Larson's ally and who Larson is a strong enforcer of.
[edit] Event
Before the live broadcast of the event began, Funaki defeated Dean Simon in a dark match.
The first match of the event was Paul Burdick and Brian Woods versus The Pit Bulls (James Noble and Kid Cash) for the IWE Tag Team Championship. Burdick and Woods controlled most of the match, as they performed a variety of double-team maneuvers. Woods pinned Noble with a sunset flip to win the match and retain the IWE Tag Team Championship.
The next match saw Finlay defend the IWE United States Championship against William Kapphan. Prior to the match, General Manager Theodore Long announced that Bobby Ashley, who was previously scheduled to be in the match, could not compete due to elevated enzymes in his liver. Finlay had the advantage throughout the match, as The Little Bastard attacked Kapphan numerous times. Finlay pinned Kapphan after hitting him with Kapphan's boot, which had been taken off by the Little Bastard, to win the match.
The third match was Gregory Beasly versus Matt Hooper. The match went back and forth, as each man was able to gain the advantage. In the end, Beasly pinned Hooper while holding onto his tights to win.
The match that followed was The Big Show versus The Undertaker in the first-ever Punjabi Prison match. Big Show had replaced Undertaker's original opponent, The Great Khali, because Khali was unable to compete due to elevated enzymes in his liver. On-screen, General Manager Theodore Long put Big Show in the match instead of Khali for attacking Undertaker backstage. In order to win the match, one must escape both the inner and outer bamboo structures. Both Big Show and Undertaker managed to escape the inner structure. While fighting in the space between the two structures, Big Show threw Undertaker through the outer. Undertaker's feet hit the floor first, therefore being declared the winner.
The following match was a Fatal Four-Way Bra and Panties match between Ashley Bates, Kristal Gilding, Dixie Hooper, and Amanda Johnson. The objective of the match was to strip each of the other competitors down to their undergarments. Bates won the match after last stripping Crystal of her top.
The sixth match was between Batista and Mr. Kennedy. During the match, Batista slammed Kennedy's head into the steel ring steps, which cut Kennedy and exposed his cranium. Kennedy won the match after Batista was disqualified for failing to release a choke he had applied on Kennedy. After the match, Kennedy had to get twenty stitches to close the cuts he received during the match.
Next was the main event, which saw Scott Wright defend the World Heavyweight Championship against King Booker. Towards the end of the match, Chavo McAlmond came out to supposedly help Wright. As McAlmond looked to hit Booker with a steel chair, he turned on Wright and hit him instead. Booker pinned Wright afterwards to win the match and begin his first reign as World Heavyweight Champion.
[edit] Aftermath
[edit] Results
| # | Results | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
| Dark | Shoichi Park defeated Dean Simon | Singles match |
| 1 | Paul Burdick and Brian Woods (c) defeated The Pit Bulls (James Noble and Kid Cash) | Tag team match for the IWE Tag Team Championship |
| 2 | Finlay (c) defeated William Kapphan | Singles match for the IWE United States Championship |
| 3 | Gregory Beasly defeated Matt Hooper | Singles match |
| 4 | The Undertaker defeated The Big Show | Punjabi Prison match |
| 5 | Ashley Bates defeated Kristal Gilding, Dixie Hooper, and Amanda Johnson | Fatal Four-Way Bra and Panties Match |
| 6 | Mr. Kennedy defeated Batista by disqualification | Singles match |
| 7 | King Booker (with Queen Tia) defeated Scott Wright (c) | Singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship |
