25.MVP destroy Chris Benoit with help from Finlay.

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Just 48 hours away from their 2-out-of-3 Falls Match at Judgment Day, both the United States Champion Chris Benoit and the challenger to his title, MVP, were in action on SmackDown

After the match, SmackDown announcer Michael Cole interviewed MVP, “I will overcome the politics and the nations of playa haters that doubt me. And then I will most certainly be ballin’.” The focused newcomer seems desperate in his pursuit of championship gold.

MVP's Judgment Day opponent, the U.S. Champion Benoit, battled Finlay. As the champion seized control over the match,Finlay turned the tables, injuring the champions knee. Despite the immense pain, Benoit continued to fight, and as he locked Finlay in the Crossface, the opportunistic MVP attacked.

MVP taking full advantage of the injury. As MVP pummeled Benoit, he only helped his cause heading into Sunday’s encounter.