SmackDown General Manager, Booker T kicked off the show by making two blockbuster announcements. Randy Orton was to face Antonio Cesaro, and Alberto Del Rio was going to challenge for The Big Show's World Heavyweight Championship.
This announcement was met with disarray by Big Show, who attempted to attack Booker T before Del Rio came to the safety.
Randy Orton def. Antonio Cesaro via DQ
The opening contest of the night was Randy Orton vs. Antonio Cesaro. The two were to square off for the first time ever in WWE, and we saw a superb match which went back and forth, including Cesaro's devastating uppercut, and a lethal DDT from Orton. Ultimately, it was to be The Shield who crashed the match, attacking Randy Orton. Orton made his return a few weeks ago after being injured by The Shield. The action between Orton and Cesaro means we could be seeing this match again in the near future, but with the Shield lurking around, this could not be the case.
Dolph Ziggler and AJ def. The Great Khali and NatalyaTwo mixed-gender tag teams were in action next. Great Khali began the match squaring off with Ziggler but Ziggler retreated, tagging AJ into the match. AJ and Natalya then squared off, and after AJ (bizarrely) bit Natalya's ear she went on to win the match. Great Khali was then attacked by Big E Langston, and Hornswoggle was also to fall a victim.
The Rock returns to SmackDown for the first time in 10 Years
It's the show he named, and after a 10 year hiatus, The Rock finally returned to the Blue Brand. The Rock returned to SmackDown in Miami, Florida, just 4 days after returning to WWE on Monday Night Raw. The Rock entered to a huge ovation of which he was later to Tweet was "One of the loudest ovations he ever received" via Twitter. The Rock addressed CtM Punk's videos where he sent messages to The Rock from the Sunlife Stadium, home of WrestleMania 28. The Rock blew the roof of the American Airlines Arena when he said "FINALLY... THE ROCK HAS COME BACK... Home." The sentence which the whole WWE Universe had anticipated for a long time, and The Rock finally returned to his show. The Rock was to be interrupted by Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes, who 
tried to outsmart the Great One, but to no avail. The Rock did "LAYETH THE SMACKDOWN" on Rhodes Scolars, as he rolls on to the Royal Rumble in 2 weeks.
Sheamus def. 3MB
As quick as a match could ever get, one would suppose. Following a rematch of the match on RAW, 3MB were up against Sheamus in a 3-on-1 handicap match. The three men tried to run in the ring to get an advantage on Sheamus, but Heath Slater received a devastating Brogue Kick, and Sheamus pinned the One Man Rock Band for the win. 
Team Hell No def. Prime Time PlayersUp next, was some tag team action. Daniel Bryan and Kane, the tag team Champions took on the Prime Time Players. And despite Team Hell No's lack to coexist, they still picked up a victory, as Kane chokeslammed Darren Young for the win. The WWE Universe will get to see how fair Kane and Daniel Bryan have come, when Dr. Shelby returns on the 20th Anniversary of Raw to assess their anger management progress.
Alberto Del Rio def. Big Show (NEW World Heavyweight Champion)
The main event was next, as Alberto Del Rio was to seek redemption for his ring announcer and best friend Ricardo Rodriguez (who the Big Show attacked). Del Rio received a beating throughout the match, but had glimpses and sometimes spells where he took control. Del Rio has to persevere on several occasions, having to get up from the ruins of a barricade, being broken through a table and more. Del Rio managed to power through, and finished the job when striking Big Show with the steel steps. Big Show fell near the announcers desk, and Del Rio managed to put the announcers table on him, so he could not get up. Del Rio embraced glory, as the referee counted to 10, and declared Alberto Del Rio as the "NEWWW.... World Heavyweight Champion!" which was met with a great ovation. The many Latinos in Miami stood strong that night, and Del Rio realized his dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion,
Opinion, Review and Thoughts
After recapping this show, I actually think that it was a great edition of SmackDown. The Rock's return drew in many ratings (I hope) and there was plenty of great action. Many rivalries and storylines developed on this show, and I hope we will see Cesaro vs. Orton again but with a conclusive finish. Ziggler continues to gain momentum, and so does Sheamus. The Rock and CM Punk's rivalry continued to build and explode as we move forward to the Rumble. But standing tall at the end of the night was Alberto Del Rio, the NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! What a night, and this opens up yet another great week for WWE...
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