October 21 , 2011 Smackdown results The October 21 , 2011 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on October 16 , 2011 at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City , Mexico . Summary . Returning home to Mexico with the WWE Championship in his grasp , Alberto Del Rio promised to successfully defend his title against John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match this Sunday at Vengeance . However , when The Mexican Aristocrat insisted that an altercation with Cena on Raw had left him too injured to face his scheduled SmackDown opponent Big Show , GM Theodore Long suggested he was just too scared to take on The World ’ s Largest Athlete . After an incensed Del Rio claimed he would put the giant in his cross armbreaker and make him tap out , Teddy Long asked the Mexican members of the WWE Universe if the match should go on as planned . When the crowd responded with a resounding applause , the main event was set in stone . Despite an incredible athletic effort by John Morrison , Mark Henry reigned supreme over The Prince of Parkour with the World ’ s Strongest Slam . Will his uncontrollable rage allow him to conquer the colossal Big Show at Vengeance and return him to the Hall of Pain ? Insisting that his past alliances with “ a legion of parasites ” had been of no benefit to him , Wade Barrett proclaimed that “ The Great Barrett Uprising ” would begin with his match against Daniel Bryan . In the culmination of the intense showdown , the determined English Superstar caught Mr . Money in the Bank in mid - air as he came off the second rope , finishing him with the devastating Wasteland . Although Dolph Ziggler will compete in the WWE Tag Team Championship Match this Sunday , Teddy Long informed Vickie Guerrero that he will also be defending the United States Title against Zack Ryder on the same night . When Sheamus hit Dolph Ziggler with the earth - shattering Brogue Kick – earning the tag team victory for him and Zack Ryder – he sent Christian a definitive message about what his opponent is in for this Sunday at Vengeance . However , as the victorious Great White made his way up the ramp , his pay - per - view opponent blindsided him with a surprise spear , sending a message of his own . In recent weeks , Cody Rhodes humiliated Randy Orton by placing a paper bag on his head and cost The Viper the World Heavyweight Title . This week , Rhodes explained that his harsh feelings toward his Vengeance opponent went far beyond the vicious attack he suffered on the Sept . 23 edition of SmackDown . He said that his actions as of late had allowed a demon to be exorcised , one born of contamination from “ The Viper ’ s venom ” back when they stood side - by - side in The Legacy . When called out by the resentful champion , Orton informed him that his attack with the timekeeper ’ s bell several weeks ago will be nothing compared to the anguish he will unleash on Rhodes this Sunday . But , when WWE ’ s Apex Predator tried to give him a painful preview , he was suddenly thwarted by Rhodes ’ advancing baggers . Though the Intercontinental Champion would live to fight another day , The Viper stomped one of his assistants into the steel ring steps , before delivering the RKO to the other . After Sin Cara ( Negro ) was forced to tap to Sin Cara ’ s ( Azul ) excruciating tilt - a - whirl armbreaker , the special stipulation of their Mask vs . Mask Match called for him to remove his sacred cover ! When he refused to do so , the victorious Sin Cara reengaged him and ripped the mask off his head , revealing his face to the WWE Universe . Just two days before she will attempt to dethrone Divas Champion Beth Phoenix at Vengeance , Eve made it clear to both The Glamazon and Natalya that she is not a Barbie doll and that there is nothing they can do to break her . When “ The Sisters of Salvation ” continued to mock her , the gutsy Diva embarrassed The Fabulous Firebird by pushing her to the canvas . After escaping Alberto Del Rio ’ s cross armbreaker , Big Show looked ready to finish off The Mexican Aristocrat with the chokeslam . Before he could , however , the disruptive Ricardo Rodriguez flew towards the giant from the top rope , bringing about the disqualification . The World ’ s Largest Athlete responded by delivering the WMD to the impulsive ring announcer – as well as to his reeling hometown opponent . The carnage didn ’ t stop there . When World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry emerged and charged his gigantic No . 1 contender , Big Show hit The World ’ s Strongest Champion with his third WMD of the night , sending him crashing to the canvas with incredible force . What will happen when Big Show challenges Henry for the World Title this Sunday at Vengeance ?