ECW Recap 1.22.08

ECW Recap from University of VA:

Highlights shown from last week's main event between CM Punk and Chavo Guerrero. Edge was watching from ringside. Punk was thrown from the ring and as he got up to get back in, Edge clocked him from behind with the World Heavyweight belt. Chavo won due to countout and now is the #1 contenders for Punk's ECW title.

Joey Styles presented tonight's ECW in Hi-Definition and said the main event will be CM Punk defending his title against Chavo Guerrero.

Over the Top Rope Challenge

Kane, Miz, John Morrison, Tommy Dreamer and Shelton Benjamin competed. Styles noted that Kane holds the Royal Rumble record for wrestlers eliminated with 11 total in one match. Styles also noted that Dreamer will be a part of the 2008 Rumble.

Shelton took it to Dreamer with Miz and Morrison doubleteaming Kane in the other corner. Dreamer went to toss Shelton out and Morrison ran over to stop him. Dreamer tried to toss Morrison, but Morrison held onto the top rope. Morrison got into it with Kane, punching away at him, then tried to clothesline him over the ropes. Kane grabbed Morrison with the chokeslam grip and tossed him out.

Morrison, Miz and Shelton all began to attack Kane. Shelton scored the inverted bulldog on Kane, then Miz and Morrison doubleteamed Shelton. Kane got back up and began to beat up all 3 opponents. After tossing Morrison into Shelton in the corner, Kane clotheslined them both. Kane tried to toss Shelton over, but Shelton hung on the top rope. Kane was able to eliminate both Miz and Morrison in the meantime. With Shelton still hanging onto the rope, Kane went for him. Shelton wrapped his legs around Kane's neck then pulled him over the top rope.

After the win, Shelton said this is the first step and next he will win the Royal Rumble match.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins the Over the Top Rope Challenge.

Footage shown from the dance off between Layla and Kelly Kelly from a few weeks ago. After Kelly and Layla dance, Lena entered herself in the contest and said she was the winner.

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Diva Best Body Contest

Coach was emcee and host of the WWE Divas contest. Layla came to the ring first in a black robe and boots. WWE Diva Lena Yada came out next in black robe and white boots. Finally, Kelly Kelly arrived to the ring wearing a red robe and glittery boots.

Coach gave each of the divas 30 seconds to show what they had. The music started and Coach began to dance in the corner, then told Layla to start. Each diva danced and took off their robe to reveal a bikini. Kelly Kelly received the loudest cheering as she disrobed and danced. Coach asked the crowd to judge the winner and they gave Kelly the most applause.

Unhappy with Kelly as the winner, Layla and Lena grabbed Kelly and threw her to the mat face first. The two divas exited the ring to their music as Kelly remained in the ring holding the back of her head.

Winner: Kelly Kelly wins the ECW best Diva body contest.

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David Owens vs. Kofi Kingston

Kingston the first Jamaican wrestler made his WWE debut. Kingston used trip like moves to take Owens down to the mat early on. Kingston did an impressive move in the corner using a vertical leap then flipping Owens with his legs. Owens managed to put a headlock on Kingston but he shoved him to the ropes. Kingston used a leapfrog over Owens then a takedown off the ropes.

After slamming Owens down, Kingston did a double legdrop followed by a buzzsaw style kick to his jaw. Kingston picks up a pinfall victory in his debut!

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over Dave Owens.

Backstage in the locker room, Edge hyped up Chavo for the title match. Vickie wheeled herself in and said the whole family is there to watch. Vickie said "family that sticks together, wins together".

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A cool "by the numbers' Promo was shown from the Royal Rumble. The promo gave various stats and facts about the historic event. The Royal Rumble comes to us this Sunday January 27th from Madison Square Garden.

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Backstage Chavo was with Edge, Vickie Guerrero and Armando Estrada discussing the upcoming ECW title match.

Colin Delaney vs. Great Khali

Tazz was in the ring with a beat up and bandaged Colin Delaney. Tazz had footage showed up on the Titantron of all 4 losses including Shelton Benjamin, Big Daddy V, Mark Henry and Kane. Tazz asked Colin does his mom know he's there wrestling. Colin shook his head no. Tazz announced Colin's latest opponent, The Great Khali.

Khali stood in front of Delaney early on with Colin's face in his chest. Khali gave a huge chop to Delaney knocking him down. Khali then picked up Delaney with both hands and dropped him to the mat. Khali began to squeeze Colin's head between his huge hands, winning via submission. Delaney layed on the mat looking even more beat up then before.

Winner; Great Khali wins via submission over Colin Delaney.

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Chavo Guerrero vs. CM Punk
ECW Title match

Prior to the match it was announced this would be a "No disqualification" match for the title. Edge joined Tazz and Joey Styles at ringside for the match.

Punk started to attack Chavo in the corner, kneeing and punching away at him. Punk knocked Chavo to the mat then started to pull a turnbuckle cover off. Chavo attacked him and then removed the cover. Chavo tried to throw Punk face first to the turnbuckle, but Punk countered. The two fought near the ropes with Chavo flying over the top onto the apron. Punk knocked him off the apron, the ran against the ropes to dive out onto Chavo. Punk continued beating up Chavo outside the ring, ramming him to the crowd barrier and whipping him into the steps.

Punk went to suplex Punk near the steps but Chavo countered and slammed Punk on top of the steps. Chavo tossed Punk back in the ring for more punishment. Chavo continued to beat Punk around the ring, but Punk managed to gain momentum. Punk used a knee to Chavo's face in the corner followed by a bulldog. Punk stared down Edge then went to the top rope to jump at Chavo. Chavo managed to hit Punk in the ribs then did the "Three Amigos" with 3 suplexes. Chavo climbed to the top rope and went for a splash, but Punk moved. Punk picked up Chavo on his shoulders and scored the GTS.

Punk was about to go for a pin, but Edge entered the ring and promptly speared down Punk to the mat. Chavo managed to crawl over and cover Punk for the pinfall, winning the ECW title. Edge got into the ring to celebrate the victory as Vickie Guerrero came down to the ring with Hawkins and Ryder.

Winner: Chavo Guerrero wins via pinfall to win the ECW championship.

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