ECW Recap 04.01.08

ECW Recap from Miami, FL:

ECW on Sci-Fi opened with highlights of the 24 Man Battle Royal at Wrestlemania. Kane won the over the top rope contest to earn a title shot against Chavo later on. As Chavo awaited his opponent in the ring later on, Kane snuck into the ring behind him, then grabbed Chavo as the bell rang. Kane delivered a quick Chokeslam on Chavo and won the ECW title.

The new ECW champion, Kane, came down to the ring to start off ECW. Kane spoke on a mic about earning the title shot at WM24, and then going on to decimate Chavo in just 8 seconds. Kane said ECW has been some of the most extreme wrestling in the past, but now that Kane's champion, the fans haven't seen anything yet. Just then, CM Punk came out from backstage with his MITB briefcase in hand.

Punk got into the ring eyeing Kane, with a mic in his other hand. Punk told Kane he's a bit jealous because Kane won himself a title at Wrestlemania. Punk said he can have a championship match wherever and whenever he wants. Chavo Guerrero came out to interrupt as Punk was saying he could cash in now. Chavo said Kane's win was a fluke, and Kane reminded Chavo of being beat in just 8 seconds. Punk joked that Chavo is a record holder for it. Chavo said he'll regain the title and is ready for Kane's games. Chavo said he talked to ECW GM Armando Estrada, and a match was arranged. Kane and Punk will go up against Chavo and Shelton tonight. Shelton came out to confront Punk about what he did to him at the MITB match, dropping him onto a ladder 20 feet down. Punk told Shleton he can call himself any nickname he wants, except "Money in the Bank".

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Stevie Richards vs. Mike Knox

WWE Mobile highlights from 3 weeks ago were shown when Mike Knox attacked Richards during a backstage interview. Richards got revenge 1 week later, attacking Knox backstage.

Knox rammed Stevie in a corner to start things off, before getting a boot in the face from Richards. Knox went outside the ring to recover and Richards tried to jump at him off the apron. Knox connected an elbow to Richards' face, then brought him back in the ring for a long standing suplex.

Knox continued to beat Richards around, and put him up in a bear hug. Stevie fought out and ducked a clothesline attempt, but Knox re-applied the bear hug. Richards bit Knox on the face, but Knox slammed him back to the mat. Knox got on the corner ropes and tried a legdrop, but Richards rolled out of the way. Richards continued to kick Knox in the leg, then went to the corner. Knox grabbed Richards and slammed him down, then used a Corkscrew Faceplant for the pin.

Winner: Mike Knox wins via pinfall over Stevie Richards.

Styles & Tazz discussed this past week's WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. Included footage was of the Brisco brothers, Mae Young, and The Rock helping to induct Rocky Johnson and Peter Maivia. Ric Flair concluded the ceremony with an emotional speech before the fans and wrestlers.

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A commercial was shown for the next Wrestemania, the silver 25th annual edition. April 5, 2009 Wrestlemania XXV will be in Reliant Stadium in Texas.

Tazz was in the ring with Colin Delaney, asking him about being at Wrestlemania. Delaney said he hopes to be in a match next year at the event because he's worked hard to get a WWE contract. ECW GM Armando Estrada came down the ramp with a mic and informed Colin he has good news. Estrada said he wanted to offer Colin his first official contract. Estrada said he forgot to mention one thing, "April Fools!" Estrada chuckled then told if he can defeat the next wrestler, he's got it.

Colin Delaney vs. Big Show

Show stared down at Colin as the bell rang. Colin tried to move to the side and Big Show continued to move with him. Show put a hand on Colin's shoulder as he went to leave, then shrugged his head. Show picked up Colin in a sleeper hold/choke hold, and the ref soon called for the bell. Show tossed Delaney to the mat, then left the ring.

Winner: Big Show wins via pinfall over Colin Delaney.

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Tazz reminded fans of the great theme song from WM24, "Snow (Hey Oh)" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Styles introduced highlights of Flair's last match at Wrestlemania against his good pal Shawn Michaels. A HBK Superkick ended Flair's wrestling career. The next night on Raw, a huge ceremony was held in honor of Flair. Many of Flair's good wrestling friends came to the ring including the original Four Horsemen. At the end of the show all of the wrestlers & divas from ECW, Smackdown and Raw gathered at the bottom of the ramp to applaud Flair. Fans chanted "Thank You Flair" as well to commemorate the legend.

Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin vs. CM Punk & Kane

Shelton drove Punk into the corner as the match started, but Punk pushed his way out. CM delivered a snap suplex and a quick pin attempt. Kane soon tagged in to give Shelton several shots and a dropkick. Chavo and Shelton started to work well together against Kane, but only for a brief bit. Kane was able to toss both men over the ropes and out of the ring. Chavo tried to get back on the apron and Punk knocked him off. ECW went to commercial break with Punk and Kane in the ring looking out.

ECW returned with Kane knocking Shelton down in the ring. Kane made the tag to Punk to work on Shelton more. Shelton was able to overcome Punk and clothesline him down, then tag in Chavo. Chavo punched away at Punk for a bit, until Punk hit a backbreaker on him. Chavo ran at Punk in the corner, but Punk grabbed him for the GTS. Chavo held onto the top rope, and Shelton ran over to kick his boot into Punk's face.

Shelton tagged back in and started to beat up Punk, using a hold down on the mat. Punk fought back to his feet, but Shelton gave him a knee to the gut from off the ropes. Again Chavo tagged in and began to beat up Punk, pulling his leg back. Chavo and Shelton continued the domination of Punk in the ring. Punk finally escaped to tag Kane in. Kane delivered a vicious boot to Shelton Benjamin, then climbed the corner ropes. Kane was about to jump but Chavo ran over and shoved him, causing Kane to fall to the mat. Punk managed to tag Kane to get back into the match, then was able to hit the GTS on Shelton. Chavo tried to enter to break it up, but Kane entered as well, causing Chavo to run off.

Winners: CM Punk & Kane win via pinfall over Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin.

Watch the entire streaming video of tonight's ECW on WWE.com on Wednesday.

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