February 25 , 2011 Smackdown results The February 25 , 2011 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , which took place on February 22 , 2011 at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento , California . Summary . After suffering the full force of Kane ’ s sadistic brutality , Rey Mysterio charged back to dial - up the 619 on his frightening foe . The Devil ’ s Favorite Demon hauled the masked Superstar ’ s follow - up attack , catching his prey in mid - air . But , before he could capitalize , Mysterio used his incredible athletic prowess to drop The Big Red Monster to the canvas for the quick pin . After the match , WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes made a surprise journey to the ring , apologizing to Mysterio for his son Cody Rhodes ’ poor attitude and for his statements blaming the masked Superstar for his injury . When he pushed Cody to apologize as well , the younger Rhodes shook his adversary ’ s hand . However , seconds later , while the senior Rhodes was shaking The Ultimate Underdog ’ s hand , his son attacked , making it clear that the Rhodes family had been scheming together for revenge . The once - “ Dashing ” Superstar proceeded to deliver a devastating assault on The Master of the 619 and ripped off his mask off . While Michelle McCool was seated at the announce table , Rosa Mendes knocked her out of her chair , raising the wrath of the flawless Diva . Michelle attacked Rosa , causing her partner - in - flawless to lose by disqualification . Although Layla and Michelle walked out together , the circumstances surrounding the English - born Diva ’ s defeat brought noticeable friction between Team Lay - Cool . Despite being advised by doctors not to compete – just five days after his brutal WWE Elimination Chamber match with Alberto Del Rio ( PHOTOS ) – Kofi Kingston insisted on competing against Jack Swagger . In spite of a valiant effort by Kofi , The All - American American made the high - octane Superstar tap out with his dreaded ankle lock . With The Corre banned from ringside – by order of SmackDown GM Theodore Long – Big Show went one - on - one with Wade Barrett . Though Barrett launched an impressive offense against The World ’ s Largest Athlete , the giant roared back , leaving his war - torn opponent outside the ring to pick up the victory by count - out . When The Corre reemerged after the match , Big Show blasted WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel with a steel chair and sent the intimidating faction fleeing from the ring . Vickie Guerrero took part in the second SmackDown Mixed Tag Team Match in three weeks , knowing that if she and her partner Drew McIntyre lost , SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long would fire her as the show ' s Official Consultant . When Vickie stood in Edge ’ s way as he was about to Spear McIntyre in the climatic moments of the match , Kelly Kelly took her down with The Master Manipulator ’ s signature maneuver . The Ultimate Opportunist then followed suit , Spearing the " Chosen One " to seal his ex - wife ’ s fate . After a jubilant Teddy Long fired his Official Consultant , an hysterical Vickie pledged with everyone she could to keep her job , including Edge himself . This prompted the 11 - time World Champion to lead the WWE Universe in another rendition of “ Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye . ” However , as The Rated - R Superstar watched Vickie walk off in disgrace , his WrestleMania No . 1 contender Alberto Del Rio attacked him , locking him in his vicious cross armbreaker .