August 26 , 2011 Smackdown results The August 26 , 2011 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on August 23 , 2011 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary , Alberta . Summary . With General Manager Theodore Long unable to attend SmackDown due to unforeseen circumstances , COO Triple H called on Calgary ’ s own WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart to serve as the Special Guest General Manager . However , when Christian showed up with a court order stating that no Superstar would get a World Title match until he was granted his rematch – including the new No . 1 contender Mark Henry – The Excellence of Execution decided to act . As a result , Christian will face World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in a Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Title on the live SuperSmackDown this Tuesday in Wichita , Kan . Feeling cheated , an irate Henry emerged , demanding to face the winner of the Steel Cage Match . But , before that issue could be resolved , Sheamus once again came forth to block his play . In a high - octane match made by Special Guest GM Bret Hart , Mr . Money in the Bank Daniel Bryan took on former World Heavyweight Champion Christian . But , moments after struggling to find his way to the ropes to escape the LeBell Lock , Christian avoided Bryan ’ s charge – causing his determined opponent to launch his body into the corner with tremendous velocity . Christian quickly hit the Killswitch for the victory , giving himself momentum heading into his World Title Steel Cage Match on SuperSmackDown live this Tuesday at 8 / 7 CT on Syfy . Making it clear that he felt personally insulted about having to face the local athlete standing before him , Wade Barrett put down his microphone and walked out of the ring without further comment . For more on Barrett ’ s overwhelming sense of entitlement . Just four days before he will face WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio on SuperSmackDown , the mystifying Sin Cara took on Heath Slater . Utilizing an incredible athletic combination off the ring ropes , the masked Superstar pinned The One Man Southern Rock Band – continuing his gravity - defying romp over the SmackDown locker room . As Cody Rhodes accompanied Ted DiBiase to the ring for his match with former Legacy cohort World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton , the bitter Superstar professed the “ miracles , ” he claimed he had preformed . These included the resurrection of the Intercontinental Title and the very career of DiBiase himself . But , despite his “ words of wisdom ” and a hard - fought effort by DiBaise , The Viper would ultimately strike last , avoiding Dream Street to hit his prey with the RKO . After the bell – embarrassed by the loss – Ted ’ s own “ life coach ” blasted his friend with the Cross Rhodes . He then dished out additional humiliation , placing another bag on his head . Utilizing a slew of maneuvers that the “ Divas of Doom ” Beth Phoenix and Natalya have been speaking out against for weeks – including the stink face and a playful slap on the backside – Kelly Kelly finished off Tamina with the K - 2 legdrop . Before the match , Natalya had made it clear to the WWE Universe that she “ doesn ’ t play with dolls . ” So , in spite of her triumph , is it only a matter of time before the D . O . D . shakes up the “ cutesy ” Divas Champion ? Battling back from the infamous Khali Vise Grip , Ezekiel Jackson powered his way to the ropes , forcing The Punjabi Nightmare to break his excruciating hold . Moments later , while an interfering Jinder Mahal was attacking Jackson , The Great Khali accidently knocked him off the apron . The Personification of Domination then defied logic itself , lifted his gigantic adversary up into the Torture Rack , making Khali tap out ! In an epic SummerSlam rematch , Sheamus and Mark Henry picked up right where they left off , going blow for blow in an all - out vicious main event . However , when the smoke cleared , it was ultimately The World ’ s Strongest Man who could not answer the count . After their fierce brawl spread outside the ring , The Celtic Warrior blasted his adversary with a Brogue Kick so impactful that it sent the massive Superstar over the announce table , rendering him unable to beat the referee ’ s 10 - count back into the ring . Though the bell signaled a victory for Sheamus , it could not contain the continued fury between the two intense grapplers . And once Henry gained the upper hand , he unleashed the full scope of his wrath , sending his Irish foe crashing down onto the unforgiving steel steps with the World ’ s Strongest Slam .