ECW Recap 03.04.08

ECW Recap from Clevleand, OH:

January 22, 2008 championship match show where Edge interfered to Spear CM Punk down allowing Chavo to take the pin and the ECW belt. Also shown was footage of Chavo's fiesta celebration in the ring which CM Punk ruined by smashing a guitar over his head. The Gulf of Mexico match was shown with CM Punk winning by tossing Chavo into the Gulf waters. Last week's Triple Threat match highlights were also shown where Punk defeated Elijah Burke and Shelton Benjamin to become #1 contender for the ECW title.

Colin Delaney & Tommy Dreamer vs. John Morrison & The Miz
Tag Team title match

Dreamer took control of Miz early on then tagged in Colin Delaney to flip him off the corner ropes onto a fallen Miz. Miz kicked out of a pin then leveled Delaney with a clothesline. Miz began to punish Delaney with an arm hold before ramming him to Morrison's corner for a tag. Morrison landed a spin kick off the ropes on Delaney, but Dreamer broke up the pin. Delaney was able to elude Morrison by kicking him away, then jumped to Dreamer for a tag.

Dreamer came into take control of Morrison and slingshotted him into the corner. After hanging him upside down, Dreamer knocked Miz off the apron then went over to DDT Morrison from the corner. Dreamer had a Boston Crab locked on Morrison, until Miz came in to kick Dreamer in the head. Miz ran over to punch Delaney off the apron, then Morrison and Miz began to doubleteam Dreamer. Out of nowhere, Colin Delaney got angry, became "extreme" and got into the ring swinging a steel chair. Delaney smashed it across Morrison and Miz, and the ref rang the bell for the DQ.

Winner: The Miz and John Morrison win via disqualification over Colin Delaney and Tommy Dreamer to retain the Tag team titles.

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Commercial shown for the upcoming 3 hour Raw which will be a Wrestlemania Rewind theme with matches from Wrestlemania's past.

Stevie Richards vs. Shelton Benjamin

Early in the match Stevie tried to leap up over Shelton in the corner, but Shelton caught him on his shoulders before slamming him down. Shelton began to beat up Stevie, targeting his shoulder down on the mat. Shelton continued to hold Richards' arm behind his back, keeping him down, then kneed him in the head. Stevie fought his way to his feet, punching Shelton's gut. Shelton tried to jump at Stevie off the corner, but Stevie moved away. Both men staggered to their feet and Stevie went on the offensive.

Stevie hit a side slam on Shelton then whipped him to the ropes. Shelton came back to kick Stevie, then took a kick to the back of the head. Shelton barely kicked out at 2. After an altercation near the corner, Stevie flipped over Shelton onto his feet. Shelton managed to come off the ropes and hit his face first slam, then captured a pinfall. After winning, Shelton cut his "Ain't No Stopping Me Now!" soundbyte for the crowd, saying he would win Money in the Bank at WM24.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over Stevie Richards.

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Advertisement shown to announce that Wrestlemania 24 is just 26 days away. Joey Styles and Tazz discussed how the diva tag match will be a Lumberjill match, with Snoop Dogg as Master of Ceremony.

Replay of last night's Playboy cover unveiling featuring Maria was shown. Santino tried to intervene and prevent Maria from being seen in Playboy. Eventually Marella put his hand on Maria telling her it was time to go. Jerry Lawler shoved Marella out of the ring and then Candice took the mic to announce the unveiling of the Playboy cover.

Backstage, Kelly Kelly was looking at the Playboy cover of Maria. Kofi Kingston was there and told Kelly she was beautiful enough to be a Playboy cover girl too. After Kofi left, Layla came up to Kelly and told her she tried to disfigure her last week because she's jealous. It ended up with Layla slapping Kelly and the two divas going at it. Kofi Kingston ran over to grab Kelly and hold her back.

James Curtis vs. Kane

Prior to the match, Chuck Palumbo rode out on his motorcycle to watch the match. Joey Styles mentioned that this Friday, Palumbo is scheduled to face Kane on Smackdown. Palumbo rode around the ring, but the distraction didn't phase Kane. Kane made quick work of Curtis, eventually chokeslamming him to the mat for the win. Palumbo rode off up the ramp with Kane staring out at him.

Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over James Curtis.

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Raw Rebound showed highlights from Big Show's exhibition MMA match against a boxer named Brandon "The Thrill" Hill. Big Show won quickly against the much smaller fighter. Show gave him a boot to the face and then stood on him with 1 foot for a pin. After winning Show and Mayweather talked trash to each other, with Mayweather appearing on the Titantron live from Vegas.

Styles announced that next week will feature a rematch tag team title match but this time under "Extreme rules".

Backstage, WWE Diva Lena Yada interviewed CM Punk. Punk called Chavo a coward because he had to use Edge and Vickie Guerrero to win the ECW title. Punk discussed how hard he has worked to earn a title shot again. Punk told Chavo he was a champion before and he will earn it back again tonight.

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CM Punk vs. Chavo Guerrero
ECW Title Match

Punk and Chavo grappled early on, and Punk gained the upperhand. Punk twisted Chavo's arm behind his back and Chavo tried to twist out. Punk continued to dominate the ECW champ, slamming him down to the mat before kneeing his back. Punk was in control until Chavo eventually got in some uppercuts then forced Punk to the corner. Punk tried to run at Chavo from the corner, but Chavo flipped Punk out onto the apron. Punk punched Chavo then went for a springboard, but Chavo shoved Punk causing him to fall outside the ring hard. Punk lay out there as ECW went to a commercial.

ECW returned with Punk being kicked in the ring by Chavo. Chavo continued kicking Punk while he was down. Chavo kept attacking Punk's hurt leg and failed at a pin attempt. Chavo tried to pick up Punk with a leg but Punk managed to spin and kick Chavo with his free leg. Chavo went out of the ring and Punk dove through the ropes like a missile into Chavo. Both men hit the crowd barrier. Punk tossed Chavo back into the ring then did a springboard clothesline off the corner.

Punk managed to get a huge powerslam on Chavo but missed a 3 count. Punk was able to lock in a submission armbar on Chavo, but Chavo rolled to the ropes. The two foes continued to battle it out, with Punk getting another near fall. Chavo was able to roll Punk into an impressive one leg Boston Crab. Punk mustered up the strength to reach the bottom ropes. Punk tried for a GTS but due to his leg injury he wobbled and Chavo slid off. After 3 suplexes from Chavo, Punk tried to roll him up for a pin.

Chavo and Punk kept battling it out as they went to climb the corner. Chavo shoved Punk down to the mat and landed the huge Frogsplash to pick up the victory.

Winner: Chavo Guerero wins via pinfall over CM Punk to retain the ECW title.

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