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The Extreme Recap
ECW on Sci-Fi Extreme Recap 9/30/08 Wrestling Love Opening: Teddy Long and his personal assistant Tiffany were in the ring. Tiffany introduced the ECW Champion Matt Hardy and Mark Henry with Tony Atlas. This was a trash-talking contest between the two opponents. The Miz and John Morrison then came out and0Aaired their grieves to Long. They told Long that they wanted those “nerds” Evan Bourne and Ricky Ortiz. Long then made a six-man tag match for the main event. Jack Swagger vs. Lenny Lane This was a complete squash. Swagger ended the match with a gut wrench powerbomb. After the match, Swagger attacked Lane and Dreamer ran down to make the save. Swagger did not want any part of the ECW Original. Winner: Swagger Rating: DUD Mike Knox vs. Tommy Dreamer. Typical Dreamer match, Knox dominated the opening half of this match with Dreamer making the comeback and then the Heel winning. Dreamer went for a shoulder tackle in the corner but only for his shoulder to meet the steel post. Knox then went for the Knox Out. After the match, “the All-American American” Mr. Swagger came out and gut wrench powerbombed Dreamer. Winner: Knox Rating: Horrible Evan Bourne, Ricky Ortiz and Matt Hardy vs. Miz, Morrison and Henry w/ Tony Atlas This match went about twenty minutes long. Miz and Morrison did most of the work for the heel side with Henry barely coming in during this match. The Henry and Hardy barely were in this match, which is not a smart move because you need to build up your ECW Title match. The ending saw Henry hit a World’s Strongest Slam on Bourne. Probably the best-looking World’s Strongest Slam I’ve seen. Winners: Miz, Morrison, and Henry Rating: Watchable (too long) Final Rating: Horrible -They need to have the two superstars who are competing for the ECW Title match in the 6 Man Match wrestle more then the other superstars. You have to build them up. The rest of the superstars do not have a title match at the PPV or a match at all, so there is no need to build them. =0 A-Jack Swagger seems to have some very well rounded wrestling ability but they are trying to build him like Brock Lesnar and that is not cut out for him. That on top of the fact that he needs to stop smiling so much because he is one ugly mother$#%&#$. -I love Tommy Dreamer because he doesn’t care about losing and he has a passion for wrestling like no other. He wants to help the younger talent and if that means losing every single match, he’ll do it. Dreamer is something the young wrestlers should look up too.
The Extreme Recap
ECW on Sci-Fi Extreme Recap 9/23/08 Columbus, OH Wrestling Love
Opening: The Miz and John Morrison walked down to th e ring and talked about Evan Bourne and Ricky Ortiz. They said that they are the best in the world and people who should be in the Main Event of the PPV. They blamed Teddy Long for their misfortunes. Teddy Long came out and said that the new stars would come to ECW and this will continue to happen. Miz and Morrioson were displeased by this and said that the NEW Superstars are not a good idea bring up Brandon Walker’s stint. Ricky Ortiz then came out. He challenged Miz and Morrison and they both accepted and said they both said they could beat anyone. Long then announced that if they could beat anyone they will face each other and then face Ricky Ortiz immediately after. Bam Neely vs. Finlay w/ Hornswoggle This was basically a match to showcase Finlay’s talents. This was a decent match with Neely getting little offense. Neely seems to be a decent worker but I couldn’t really tell in this match. The ending saw Neely grabbing Hornswoggle and throwing him across the ring so that Finlay could knock Neely out with the shillelagh. Winner: Finlay Rating Watchable Maryse vs Michelle McCool non-title Not as bad as there other matches but not a women’s match that anyone should rave about. I don’t understand why they would have Maryse in the title picture where the WWE has Victoria and Natyla who are 100% better then Maryse and McCool. Winner: Maryse Rating: Watchable Mark Henry w/ Tony Atlas Promo: Henry said that Hardy couldn’t beat Henry one on one. Hardy can never pin Henry. Henry said he is truly “The World’s Strongest Champion.” Mike Knox vs. Chase Stevens Yes, Chase Stevens from TNA fame as one half of Cthe Naturals.” This is his second match on ECW and he had a tough test to pass. Knox completely dominated in this match. Winner: Knox Rating: N/A
After the Match: Jack Swagger came out and attacked Stevens with a Doctor Bomb. Dreamer tried to make the save. Knox distracted Dreamer long enough for Dreamer to be caught in a Doctor Bomb Miz vs. John Morrison A good match but it seemed a bit weak especially from these two. The beginning was more wrestling based and the middle of the match was more of a brawl. There was a crash ending from them both falling from the top rope. The ending was with both men not able to make the ten count. Ortiz came into the ring and hit the “BIG O” Splash on both after the match. Winner: NONE Rating Enjoyable Final Rating: Watchable Thoughts: -Jim Ross and Matt Striker were very good together. I am a big fan of Striker and I think him as an announcer fits him very well. -There was not enough No Mercy promoting for the ECW Title. Matt Hardy wasn’t even show. -Mike Knox should be the next challenger for the ECW Title in my opinion. It would build Hardy even more in this “Greatest ECW Champion” gimmick if he were to beat him. Knox has very good matches and uses actions instead of words to build heel heat. I know many people may not agree with me but there a lot more to Knox then you think. I am very high on Knox.
-DON”T FORGET ECW STARTS AT 9/8 NEXT WEEK September 30, 2008