Best of ECW 2007 Recap

Best of ECW 2007

In a special edition of ECW on Sci Fi, Joey Styles and Tazz took a look back at the matches, events and superstars that made it a great year for the ECW brand. These involved Bobby Lashley, the ECW originals, New Breed, Elijah Burke, John Morrison, CM Punk and more.

Lashley vs. Vince McMahon
One Night Stand 06/03/07

Tazz and Syles discussed how Bobby Lashley first defeated Umaga at Wrestlemania which led to Vince being shaved bald. Vince then vowed to make life hell for the ECW champion, and evetually defeated him in a 3 on 1 match to win the ECW title. For weeks Vince McMahon held the title and continued to make life miserable for Lashley. Finally at a Street Fight at One Night Stand, Lashley overcame the odds to defeat Vince, Shane and Umaga and regained his title. Then, on Raw's draft on 7/11/07, Lashley was drafted to the Raw brand and forced to vacate his ECW title.

Winner: Bobby Lashley regained the ECW title at One Night Stand, only to have to vacate it at the Raw draft 1 month later.

Promo shown for Kofi Kingston from Jamaica. Kofi saw a man stealing from a woman asleep on the beach. Kofi beat the man up and hung him upside down, then placed the stolen items in a Lost and Found box. Tazz and Styles discussed how Kofi will be the first ever Jamaican wrestler in WWE.

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Tazz and Styles discussed how ECW was part of Wrestlemania 24, the first time ever that ECW was. It involved the ECW Originals vs. the New Breed tag team, a 4 on 4 contest. Sabu, Sandman, RVD and Tommy Dreamer defeated Kevin Thorn, Elijah Burke, Matt Striker and Marcus Cor Von. Several nights later, they all competed again on ECW in an extreme rules match.

New Breed vs. ECW Originals
ECW Extreme Rules

New breed began to beat up Tommy Dreamer in the ring using chairs, trash cans, lids and other objects. Later in the match, Burke missed Sandman with a trash can, but connected on a right hand. Burke knocked Sandman to the mat but just then Dreamer knocked him over the head with a trash can. Dreamer hung Burke upside down in the corner then placed a chair in front of him. Dreamer ran over and dropkicked the chair. Everyone got involced with men throwing chairs at each other and slamming them into tables. RVD and Thorne started to fight it out. RVD knocked Thorn near a table then climbed the ropes. Ariel was ringside and tried to distract RVD.

Sabu and RVD teamed up to do a double leg drop on Thorn on a table. RVD was pulled out of the ring by Marcus Cor Von. Striker ran at Sabu with a stop sign, but Sabu ducked then tossed Striker out. Just then, Burke charged over and connected on a knee to knock Sabu into a table. Burke appeared to have hurt his knee but grabbed the pin on Sabu.

Winners: The New Breed's Elijah Burke wins via pinfall over ECW original Sabu.

A video highlight package was shown of Elijah Burke declaring his greatness in ECW.

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The Shaman of Sexy, John Morrison was shown in a highlight package. Morrison was shown in his feuds with CM Punk, and his title reign.

Tazz and Joey Styles discussed the Tuesday Night Delight. Tazz noted that Morrison is mentioned in the new Best of WWE 2007 magazine. Vengeance 6/4/07 was shown where John Morrison defeated CM Punk for the ECW title using a spinning neckbreaker off the ropes. Tazz discussed now Punk was gunning for Morrison for 3 months after the Pay Per View.

9/4/07 ECW - CM Punk had his last chance to defeat Morrison for the ECW title. Punk and Morrison went back and forth beating one another up. Every time Punk thought he had Morrison down for a count, Morrison was able to kick out. Punk finally connected on the Go To Sleep and scored the pin to defeat John Morrison for the title. CM Punk becomes the new champ and is still reigning.

CM Punk, Straight Edged superstar highlight package shown.

Morrison vs. The Miz vs. CM Punk
Triple Threat for ECW title

The 11/18/07 Survivor Series triple threat match involving the tag team champs Miz and Morrison facing off with Punk for the ECW title.

Punk dove out of the ring to crash into Miz and Morrison near the crowd barrier. Morrison got back into the ring and Punk climbed the corner. Miz came over and grabbed Punk's leg, then Morrison ran over to hit Punk. The Miz and John Morrison began teaming up to beat up the champ in the ring. Miz took an opportunity when he saw Morrison jump to the ropes by shoving him outside the ring. Miz continued to try to beat up Punk. Eventually Morrison got back to the apron and was able to flip over the ropes and then dropkick Miz out of the ring.

Morrison and Punk fought until Punk was pulled out of the ring by Miz. Miz and Morrison began to battle with Miz charging Morrison in the corner. After a knee to Morison's face, Miz tried to capture the pinfall. Morrison gained an advantage and knocked Miz down near the corner, then did a spinning corkscrew splash onto Miz. A near pinfall ensued, but Punk got into the ring to break it up.

The three men continued to battle it out in the ring. Punk had Morrison up for the GTS near the ropes, but Morrison grabbed the top rope. Punk tossed him onto the apron and they punched away at each other. Just then, Miz came charging at Punk who moved, causing Morrison to be knocked outside. Punk then grabbed Miz and hit him with the GTS for the pinfall victory.

Winner: CM Punk wins the triple threat match to retain his ECW title.

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Video highlights shown of Big Daddy V, who Tazz called "monstrous". Styles said thanks to the Smackdown and ECW talent exchange, V has joined forces with Mark Henry. Styles said many superstars such as Batista, Kane and Khali have been on the ECW show in matches now. Styles noted that on 11/16/07 at Smackdown, Miz and Morrison won the WWE tag titles from MVP and Matt Hardy. Miz picked up a pin due to Matt Hardy having a hurt leg. ECW stars Miz and Morrison currently hold the WWE tag team belts, thanks to the talent exchange.

Styles and Tazz discussed the Tribute to the Troops which involved WWE superstars. A video package was shown with highlights from the event. Mr. Kennedy, Kelly Kelly, Triple H and many other superstars and divas were shown hanging out with the troops to bring support and holiday cheer .

Highlights shown of Kane dominating competition and saying that there is nothing that can stop him. Styles discussed how just 9 days ago at Armageddon, Kane and CM Punk joined forces to take on the monsters, Big Daddy V and Mark Henry. Punk went to the ropes to try to jump at V, but Striker got up to distract him. Punk knocked Striker off the apron then jumped at V. V caught Punk in the air on his shoulders and slammed him back for the pin.

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MVP vs. CM Punk

The MVP vs. CM Punk match from last week's ECW was shown. Punk was in control and hit MVP with a knee to the face in the corner, followed by a bulldog. Punk flew off the ropes onto MVP and only got the 2 count for a pin. The 2 men continued to battle it out, and Punk connected on a knee to MVP's neck. Punk climbed to the corner, but MVP got up and pushed him. With Punk hanging upside down, MVP started to kick and punch away. Punk continued to attack despite the ref telling him to stop. The ref called for the bell when MVP wouldn't stop. MVP beat up Punk some more after the bell. After MVP left Punk laying in the ring, Chavo Guerrero came running out from backstage. Guerrero got into the ring where he continued to beat up the ECW champ, eventually Frog splashing him off the corner ropes.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to disqualification of MVP.

Styles and Tazz discussed how 2008 will be a great year for ECW from the looks of things. Tazz said he needs to try to be nicer to Styles after this past year, and said there was a gift under the tree. Styles bent over to check out the wrapped package and Tazz gave him a solid kick, causing Styles to crash into the Christmas tree. Tazz laughed and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. ECW closed out with highlights of various matches from the past year.