ECW Recap 10.09.07

Recap of ECW from Detroit, MI:

ECW opened with highlights from No Mercy, where Big Daddy V took on CM Punk for the ECW title. V dominated Punk for a good bit of the match. Punk was able to finally knock V down, but Matt Striker came into the ring to attack, causing a disqualification. Big Daddy V manhandled Punk after the decision. Punk had to be helped up the ramp by officials.

Joey Styles announced John Morrison has returned and will face CM Punk in a match tonight. Just then Big Daddy V came out from backstage with Matt Striker.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Big Daddy V

V shoved Dreamer down to start the match and continued to push him around the ring. V hammered away at Dreamer in the corner then began to stomp on him with one foot. V used a belly to belly suplex and slammed Dreamer down, then stepped on him again. Dreamer fell out of the ring after a hand chop from V, and V went out to attack more.

V tossed Dreamer back in the ring and Tommy did a slide dropkick under the ropes to knock V back a bit. As V got into the ring, Dreamer began to fight back against him. Dreamer punched V several times then climbed the corner and jumped off the corner ropes at him. V simply slammed Dreamer down from the air to the mat. As Dreamer pulled himself up against the ropes, V ran from across the ring to splash him. V followed by slamming Dreamer in the center of the ring then used an elbow drop to finish him.

Winner: Big Daddy V wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer.

Joey Styles said tonight Balls Mahoney will take on The Miz in addition to the CM Punk versus John Morrison match.

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James Curtis vs. Kevin Thorn

Thorn attacked Curtis' back ramming him into the corner to hammer away. Curtis began to elbow his way out and then did a dropkick off the corner ropes. Curtis tried to mount an offense as he ran off the ropes, but Thorn leveled him with a clothesline. Thorn got Curtis down on the mat where he applied headlocks to wear him down. Curtis got up and Thorn continued his attack in the corner of the ring. Thorn grabbed Curtis and tossed him into the corner ringpost shoulder first, twice. Thorn continued to kick away at Curtis in the corner. Despite a brief fight back from Curtis, Thorn managed to grab him on the apron, then hoisted him on the ropes. Thorn then snapped him down to the mat and scored the pinfall victory.

Winner: Kevin Thorn wins via pinfall over James Curtis.

Footage shown from last week's ECW where Kelly Kelly told Balls Mahoney she would go out with him. The Miz then came out and announced Kelly needed to decide if she wants to stay under her ECW contract, or date Balls Mahoney. Kelly left the ring to go backstage with Miz and the other girls.

Miz was shown backstage with Kelly Kelly and asked if she had a problem with her eyesight. Miz told her he's the chick magnet and she'll be in his corner tonight when he faces Balls Mahoney.

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Behind the scenes footage and interviews shown with cast members and crew from Stone Cold's new dvd "The Condemned". Joey Styles said it's the hottest selling action dvd around.

Balls Mahoney vs The Miz

Miz came down escorted by just Kelly, and Mahoney came down to the ring with the white Teddy bear he had given Kelly weeks ago.

Early on Miz began to punch away at Mahoney, then tossed him to the ropes. Balls flew off the ropes knocking Miz down. Balls got Miz in the corner and climbed up to punch him, but Miz pushed him down to the mat. Miz started to dominate from here putting Balls into a headlock. Balls eventually escaped the move then was able to elbow Miz from the corner. Balls delivered a series of punches to Miz's face, then wound up for a final punch which knocked Miz to the mat.

With Miz down, Balls went out through the ropes to the apron and pointed to Kell that this would be for her. Just then, Miz ran over and knocked Balls off the apron into the announcer's table. Balls hit his head against the table and fell to the floor. The ref proceeded to deliver the 10 count and awarded Miz the match. After the bell, Kelly went over to check on Mahoney. The Miz grabbed the white teddy bear Mahoney left in the corner. Miz pretended he was going to hand it to Kelly and then kicked it into the audience. Kelly helped a bloody Mahoney get to his feet, as Miz posed up at the top of the ramp.

Winner: The Miz wins due to countout of Balls Mahoney.

Promo video shown of John Morrison, the shaman of sexy and former ECW champ who will face CM Punk in tonight's main event.

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Recap shown from Raw last night, where a ceremony was held to celebrate Randy Orton as the new WWE champ. Vince McMahon ordered Triple H to be the first man to come out and shake Orton's hand. Since HHH didn't show Vince told Orton to go backstage and get him. As Orton started up the ramp, Shawn Michaels came walking out from backstage. Michaels then followed Orton down to the ring where he attacked him and then delivered Sweet Chin Music.

John Morrison vs. CM Punk

Punk removed his shirt to reveal taped up ribs due to the attack he received from Big Daddy V. Early on, Morrison took control and went for the ribs with a few kicks. Punk recovered to fight back a bit. Morrison got him down and continued to attack the ribs with kicks and knees to Punk. Morrison went for a spinning leg drop but missed, allowing Punk to gain control. As Morrison got back up, Punk grabbed one of his legs. Morrison did a spin kick and hit Punk in the back of the head. Morrison then locked in a headlock on the mat.

Punk was able to knock Morrison out of the ring, then jumped over the ropes at him. Morrison moved out of the way, but Punk landed on his feet. Punk then ducked a clothesline and went to suplex Morrison onto the steel steps. Morrison reversed and slammed Punk onto his ribs on the steel steps, as ECW went to a commercial.

ECW returned with Morrison holding Punk down on the mat stretching him out. Morrison went to slam Punk down, but Punk fought back. Morrison grabbed Punk and slammed him down across his knee. Morrison got Punk near the ropes then dropkicked him out of the ring. Morrison went out to attack further and tossed Punk back into the ring. Morrison tried to pin Punk but Punk kicked out at 2. Morrison tried to use a submission but Punk got to his feet. Morrison rammed him straight back into the corner. Eventually, Punk escaped and was able to do a springboard off the ropes to kick Morrison. Morrison flew out of the ring. Morrison got onto the apron and fought with Punk, and Punk eventually flipped him over the ropes into the ring.

Punk gained control using a flurry of moves including severe kicks to Morrison who was seated on the mat. After a dropkick, Punk tried for the pin but Morrison kicked out. Punk tossed Morrison to the corner, then ran at him to knee him in the face. A pin after a bulldog from Punk failed. The 2 men continued to battle with each taking control and trying for pins. Punk climbed the ropes for a move but Morrison came over to knock him off balance. Morrison then was able to climb the ropes and do a suplex on Punk bringing him to the mat hard. Morrison captures the win and left Punk laying in the ring clutching at his ribs.

Winner: John Morrison wins via pinfall over CM Punk.