ECW Recap 08.28.07

Recap of ECW from Albany, NY:

John Morrison came to the ring with his ECW championship belt in hand. Joey Styles and Tazz reviewed a picture from Summerslam which showed Morrison using the ropes to pin CM Punk. Morrison with mic in hand told the crowd to be quiet. Morrison began to brag about how he excited the crowd at Summerslam and proved why he is the guru of greatness. Morrison discussed how there will be a Fatal Fourway tonight to determine his next opponent. Morrison had pictures of each participant shown on the screen above the entrance area and discussed why each one will be unable to defeat him. Morrison said none of those men are enough to defeat the Tuesday Night Delight before he exited the ring and walked back up the ramp.

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Stevie Richards vs. Kevin Thorn

A replay was shown of last week's interview by Thorn, where Stevie Richards ran in to beat up Thorn. Refs pulled the two men apart.

The two men grappled with Thorn forcing Richards to the corner. The ref broke things up and Richards then started to punch away at Thorn, before Thorn reversed things. Thorn kicked Richards down in the corner and continued to attack Richards. After gaining brief momentum, Richards was grabbed by Thorn who slammed Richards down on the top rope. Richards fell onto the side apron. Thorn then brought Richards over to the turnbuckle and snapped him down on his neck against the ropes/ringpost. Thorn went outside the ring and attacked Richards two times, driving him into the crowd barrier the second time. Thorn tossed Richards back into the ring and whipped him to the corner before clotheslining him twice.

Thorn picked up Richards for a crucifix, but Richards slid off his back then tried to do a pin. Thorn responded by clotheslining Richards down to the mat, then slapping him. Thorn started to taunt Richards, slapping his face several times. Richards was able to pull Thorn down onto his knees and then began to take control. Richards went to finish off Thorn, but Thorn threw him to the corner. Thorn was able to get Richards up on his shoulders and then dropped down to the mat. Thorn then sat Richards up on the corner rope and did a DDT type move driving Richards down from the ropes to the mat. Thorn grabbed the pinfall victory over Richards which he hadn't received for weeks.

Winner: Kevin Thorn wins via pinfall over Stevie Richards.

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Promo reel shown of the Boogeyman and his various antics involving worms and other WWE superstars. The reel finished with "I'm the Boogeyman and I'm comin to Getcha!"

Miz shown backstage with Layla, Brooke and Kelly Kelly. Balls Mahoney walked up and Miz joked how he was surprised that Balls even won his match last week. Miz said he could be #1 contender after tonight. Miz said he wants to see if Balls' win last week was a fluke and said he'd see him out there.

John Morrison was in a backstage office with Armando Estrada. Estrada said he wants to make sure Morrison is comfortable tonight when watching the Fatal Fourway. Just then Punk was shown in the office eating from the buffet table. Morrison asked if Punk was there to beg for another title shot. Punk said he plans to earn it and left the office eating a piece of cantelope.

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The Miz came down to ringside with Kelly Kelly, Layla and Brooke escorting him. They all took a seat in front of the commentator table to watch the match. Miz joked and laughed with Brooke and Layla as Kelly clapped for Balls Mahoney.

Balls Mahoney vs. Elijah Burke

Burke started off attacking Mahoney with a punch and then kicks to his midsection. Burke came off the ropes where Balls Mahoney slammed him to take control. Kelly stood up to start applauding Balls Mahoney, distracting him. Burke took advantage, attacking Mahoney and knocking him around the corner of the ring. Burke continued the attack, slamming Mahoney's leg against the corner ringpost. Burke then ran to the corner and did an elbow drop from high above the corner onto Mahoney.

Burke tried to fight with Mahoney center ring, but Mahoney reversed and tried to roll up Burke for a pin. Burke isolated Mahoney in the corner where he continued to beat him up. After missing a running start at Mahoney, Mahoney tried another cover. Burke clotheslined Mahoney back down then used a headlock. Mahoney finally stood up and suplexed Burke. Balls then used a series of punches to knock Burke to the mat. Balls with the Nutcracker Suite to finish off Burke slamming him down. Balls tried for the pin, but Burke managed to put a foot on the ropes. Balls climbed the corner ropes for a move, but Burke went up after him. Burke superplexed Mahoney off the corner. Burke then waited for Mahoney to stand back up near the corner. Burke ran at him and delivered his knee to Mahoney's face for the Elijah Express.

Miz took a mic after the match and announced Balls Mahoney as "the Loser of the match!". As Miz left with Layla and Brooke, Kelly Kelly went into the ring to check on Mahoney's condition. Kelly left the ring and waved to Mahoney from the ramp looking concerned.

Winner: Elijah Burke wins via pinfall over Balls Mahoney.

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Highlights shown from Summerslam, including the return of Rey Mysterio who was victorious over Chavo Guerrero, the return of Triple H to defeat King Booker and John Cena retaining the WWE title vs. Randy Orton.

Boogeyman vs. Miz vs. CM Punk vs. Big Daddy V (Fatal Fourway)

Big Daddy V attacked Boogeyman immediately and Miz and Punk tried to gang up on V from behind. V tossed all 3 men off him at once. After tossing Boogeyman out of the ring, V tossed Miz and Punk into the corner together and ran at them. Miz moved away causing V to smash into Punk, knocking him down. V then took care of Miz, slamming him down. Boogeyman came back into the ring and went to attack V, but Miz grabbed his leg tripping him and then pulled him out of the ring.

CM Punk climbed the top ropes and went to splash onto V, who grabbed him in the air. V then tossed Punk out over the ropes and went out to attack Miz, Boogeyman and Punk at once. V set up Miz and Punk against the crowd barrier, hitting them both. V then ran at them but the two men moved away, causing V to fall over the barrier into the crowd. Miz then took advantage of Punk outside the ring, slamming him into the steel steps. Miz attacked Boogeyman next leaving him outside the ring, then went in to face CM Punk. Miz ran at Punk in the corner, where Punk delivered a boot to Miz' face. The 2 men fought more, with Miz finally clotheslining Punk in the corner.

Punk regained momentum but missed a legdrop off the ropes when Miz moved. Miz then kept Punk down in the center of the ring with a strong submission hold. With Boogeyman and V still layed outside the ring, Punk finally took control of the match landing a bulldog on Miz and then doing a springboard jump off the ropes. Miz tried to fight back briefly, but Punk caught him then put Miz on his shoulders. Punk slammed Miz down onto his knees for the GTS to grab the pinfall victory.

Outside the ring Big Daddy V grabbed Boogeyman and slammed him down. V re-entered the ring and was furious as Punk left. V stood with Striker in the ring looking out at Punk as he walked up the ramp pointing to his fans.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Miz to become the #1 contender for the ECW title.