April 27 , 2012 Smackdown results The April 27 , 2012 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on April 24 , 2012 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids , Michigan . Summary . Celebrating the fact that he “ finally got rid of AJ ” one week ago , Daniel Bryan went on to claim that his 18 - second loss to Sheamus at WrestleMania “ does not count . ” Insisting that it should instead be counted as his ex - girlfriend ’ s loss , SmackDown ’ s resident “ YES ” - man once again promised to soundly defeated the World Heavyweight Champion in a 2 - out - of - 3 Falls Match at Extreme Rules . Bryan then turned his attention to Monday ’ s Raw SuperShow . In regard to his controversial actions as guest referee – in a match between The Celtic Warrior and Mark Henry – Bryan produced slow - motion footage , attempting to purity his fast three - count that cost Sheamus the contest . He then justified putting his adversary in a post - match Yes Lock as an act of self - defense once The Great White lost his cool . Did Alberto Del Rio then interrupt the submission specialist ? “ YES ! ” The Mexican Aristocrat wasted no time reasserting himself as a top contender for the World Heavyweight Title , as his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez played on Bryan ’ s catchphrase by repeatedly shouting “ Si ! ” Intercontinental Champion Big Show soon joined the party , sending both Del Rio and Bryan heading for the hills with the mere promise of the WMD . The petrified Rodriguez wasn ’ t so lucky , however , as he was summarily chokeslammed by The World ’ s Largest Athlete . Just when Big Show looked ready to finish Alberto Del Rio with a chokeslam , Cody Rhodes attacked him from behind . This gave the giant a victory by disqualification , yet the fireworks were just getting started . Although Rhodes attempted to hit Show with a Kendo Stick after the bell , anger seemed to be the only effort he provoked from the giant . He then tried to wield a steel chair , only to have it punched out of his hand . Refusing to give up his advantage , the grandson of a plumber took off his belt to use as a weapon . However , before he could , the World ’ s Largest Intercontinental Champion delivered a fierce kick , yanking the belt out of Rhodes ' hand before turning it on its owner . John Laurinaitis has declared that a spin of the wheel – to happen prior to Extreme Rules Sunday during a pre - show event , which streams live at 7 : 30 ET / 4 : 30 PT exclusively on WWE . com , YouTube . com / WWE and Facebook . com / WWE com – will determine the match stipulation of the Extreme Rules Intercontinental Championship rematch between Big Show and Cody Rhodes . With the help of Twin Magic , new Divas Champion Nikki Bella triumphed over Alicia Fox just four days after she captured the butterfly title from Beth Phoenix in a Lumberjills Match on Raw SuperShow . This Sunday , The Glamazon will get her Divas Title rematch at Extreme Rules . But after it was reported that Beth suffered a severely sprained ankle on the night of her championship loss , what role will the injury will play in the high stakes contest ? Thanks to General Manager John Laurinaitis and his Executive Administrator Eve , Theodore Long joined the SmackDown announce team in a very usual way . The former GM was ordered to report to “ The Teddy Table ” for commentary duty in a “ People Power ” T - shirt . He was also instructed not to say a word unless Laurinaitis himself fed the lines to his reluctant employee from the back . The first match Teddy presided over involved SmackDown ’ s hot , up - and - coming tag team that he himself had not signed when he was SmackDown General Manager : Titus O ’ Neil and Darren Young . After they neutralized The Personification of Domination in the match ’ s final seconds , the powerful Titus held Tatsu high in the air . This allowed his partner “ Mr . No Days Off ” Young to closeline his Japanese opponent , paving the way for O ’ Neil to pick up another huge pin fall . Playing it safe in an exclusive interview made possible by Mr . Laurinaitis , Michael Cole reminded his serpentine guest that the General Manager had forbid Superstars from touching announcers – following Brock Lesner ’ s attack on Josh Mathews on Raw SuperShow . In response , Orton reminded Cole that , when pushed , he was not known for being the most rational of competitors . The focus then moved to Kane , who The Viper will face in two days at Extreme Rules . Orton made it clear that their Falls Count Anywhere Match will go above and beyond winning or losing . Though his nemesis is known as The Devil ’ s Favorite Demon , WWE ’ s Apex Predator proclaimed that not even the Devil himself is capable of unleashing the hell that he will bring this Sunday . When a visibly irate Jinder Mahal interrupted in order to poke a stick at Orton , the nine - time World Champion asked him one simple question : “ Are you an announcer ? ” When the Punjabi Superstar responded in the negative , he quickly found himself the victim of the RKO . Earlier in the evening – with Theodore Long standing by in an apron – John Laurinaitis informed Aksana that he was giving a special try - out match to her friend Antonio Cesaro . If he ended up liking what he saw , he also indicated that he may sign him to a Superstar contract . With Aksana serving as special guest ring announcer , the aggressive SmackDown prospect overcame Tyson Kidd in his debut match , driving his face into the canvas with absolute force . Following his triumph , Laurinaitis ordered Teddy to enter the squared circle and raise the victor ’ s arm . Moments later , Aksana and Cesaro began to kiss in the middle of the ring – leaving a humiliated Mr . Long with a look of absolute heartbreak . Two days before he would face Big Show in a WrestleMania rematch for the Intercontinental Title , Cody Rhodes attempted to pick up momentum against another giant , The Great Khali . However , after being attacked by Rhodes one week ago , The Punjabi Nightmare was out for retribution . Catching the second - generation Superstar in mid air , Khali executed the Punjabi Plunge to score the payback victory . Is this a prelude of things to come when Rhodes battles The World ’ s Largest Athlete this Sunday ? With The Usos enjoying the carnage in the back , the daunting Ryback ripped through another unfortunate opponent and continued his raising streak of Friday night dominance . How far will his path of destruction reach ? Still unable to deal with her ex - boyfriend Daniel Bryan telling her that he “ wished she was never born ” one week ago , AJ once again lost control , assaulting her best friend out of nowhere . Following the controversial ending in his match against Mark Henry on Raw SuperShow , Sheamus faced The World ’ s Strongest Man for the second time in one week . In the climax of their fierce showdown , The Great White prepared to attack The World ’ s Strongest Man from the top rope . However , when his adversary charged toward him , Sheamus was able to switch gears , leaping over Henry before executing the Brogue Kick for the victory . Following the match , The Great White ’ s No . 1 contender , Daniel Bryan , emerged at the top of the ramp with a huge grin on his face . Sheamus invited him in the ring . When he didn ’ t accept , the World Heavyweight Champion posed the question , “ would he beat Daniel Bryan at Extreme Rules ? ” Not waiting for his adversary to answer , The Great White borrowed Bryan ’ s catchphrase , screaming “ YES ! ” repeatedly as SmackDown went off the air .