October 16, 2009 Smackdown results

Show
The October 16, 2009 episode of Smackdown took place in Lexington, Kentucky.

Results
Dolph Ziggler defeated Finlay and Mike Knox

Ziggler pinned Knox after Finlay hit him with the shillelagh. Ziggler earned a spot on Team Smackdown, along with Chris Jericho and Kane, with the win.

Eric Escobar defeated Matt Hardy

Escobar, in his debut, accompanied by Vickie Guerrero, upset the established veteran Hardy to get a spot on Team Smackdown.

Dirt Sheet

John Morrison and the Miz had a confrontation on the Dirt Sheet.

Drew McIntyre defeated R-Truth by countout

McIntyre earned a spot on Team Smackdown.

Rey Mysterio defeated Batista

Mysterio pinned Batista, but his shoulders were off the mat as the ref counted to three. Batista let it go and hugged Mysterio after the match. When he turned to leave, CM Punk hit Mysterio with a surprise GTS.