ECW Recap 07.01.08

ECW Recap from Tulsa, Oklahoma:

Highlights were shown of Mark Henry winning the ECW title at Night of Champions. Henry took advantage after Kane superplexed Big Show off the corner, by splashing onto Kane for a pin.

Mark Henry was introduced to the ECW crowd as brand new champion. Henry began to brag about winning and how he's the savior of ECW for bringing its title back home. As Henry continued to brag, he was interrupted by Tommy Dreamer who came to the ring along with Colin Delaney.

In the ring, Dreamer asked Henry if he realized the legacy which accompanies the ECW belt, and all of its former owners. Dreamer said he wanted to be the first man to challenge for the ECW title. Henry laughed it off and said he would need to earn the title shot. Then Henry said he meant Colin Delaney will need to earn it for him. Henry said he would wrestle Delaney later and if Colin wins, Dreamer gets an ECW title shot.

Matt Hardy was shown walking backstage along with Hornswoggle & Finlay. Finlay kept squirting both men with a squirtgun until Finlay hit him with a fake hammer.

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Matt Hardy, Hornswoggle & Finlay vs. Chavo Guerrero, The Miz & John Morrison

Chavo was accompanied to the ring by his bodyguard, Bam Neely. For the first part of the match the heel trio kept Finlay isolated and away from a tag. Finlay was thrown to the outside of the ring and Chavo tried for a slide dropkick. Finlay was ready and held the side apron cover up to catch Chavo, then hammered him on his back. As Miz and Morrison came over to attack, Finlay grabbed Hornswoggle and threw him at the tag champs.

After a commercial break, Matt Hardy was in the ring for the fight, but Miz, Morrison and Chavo continually kept him isolated. Matt was finally able to escape after hitting a Side Effect on Morrison. In came Finlay to battle Chavo. Finlay hit one Celtic Cross on Chavo, but the ring turned into an all out fight. As the ref was restoring order, Hornswoggle was able to Frogsplash Chavo. Finlay clocked Bam Neely over the head with a shilaleigh as he tried to get on the side apron. As the ref turned, Finlay hit a second Celtic Cross slam on Chavo and picked up the pinfall victory.

Winners: Finlay, Hornswoggle & Matt Hardy win via pinfall over The Miz, John Morrison and Chavo Guerrero.

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The Raw Rebound showed highlights of last night's huge Money in the Bank cash in by CM Punk to defeat Edge for his World Heavyweight title. Later, JBL challenged Punk for the title on Raw. Before the match, John Cena threw his name into the mix as a title contender. JBL came out and declared "Marshal Law" and had Cena removed by a personal security team. In the main event, JBL faced Punk for the title and had his security guards flank the ring. Cena reappeared with Cryme Tyme and the 3 men stormed down to attack the security team. Punk took advantage by grabbing a distracted JBL to hit the GTS for the win.

In a locker room Tommy Dreamer asked Delaney why he was bothering to put himself in a match against Mark Henry. Delaney said he realized what the ECW title means to Dreamer. Delaney said his dreams came true when he was put onto ECW's roster and anything is possible, even him beating Henry.

Teddy Long shown in his office with his assistant Tiffany and another man. Armando Estrada entered the office and seemed frustrated. The unidentified man tried to introduce himself and offered a handshake to Estrada. Armando said he didn't care who he was. Teddy then told Armando there's a new ECW superstar initiative he started, and introduced him to the man, Atlas Ortiz, ECW's newest member. Estrada asked what made this guy so great. Teddy told Estrada he could find out when he faced him in the ring, next.

Atlas Ortiz vs. Armando Estrada

Newcomer to the ECW roster, Atlas Ortiz, debuted against former ECW GM, Armando Estrada. Estrada seemed to dominate the rookie for the early part of the match. At one point, Ortiz whipped Estrada to the corner then charged him, but missed. Ortiz hit the ringpost and injured his shoulder giving Estrada something to exploit.

Estrada continued trying to wear down Ortiz by using holds on his hurt shoulder. Ortiz started to mount offense with armbar takedowns and then flipped Estrada up and over his back to the mat. After a high dropkick from Ortiz, Estrada kicked out of a pin attempt. Estrada came off the ropes at Ortiz and tried for a clothesline. Ortiz smartly ducked then hooked Estrada's arms and used a backslide pin to win.

Winner: Atlas Ortiz wins via pinfall over Armando Estrada.

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Colin Delaney vs. Mark Henry
To Earn ECW title shot for Dreamer

Colin Delaney mounted a very brief bit of offense in the match by punching at Henry in the corner, but it was mostly the Mark Henry show. Henry tossed Delaney around the ring with Dreamer watching from ringside. After a headbutt, Henry pressed Delaney up over his head then let him fall to the mat. Henry followed with a huge powerslam/splash to pin Delaney to the mat.

Tommy Dreamer quickly got in the ring to defend Delaney and prevent any further attacks from Henry. Henry held the ECW title up proudly and continued to smirk as he left the ring and walked up the ramp.

Winner: Mark Henry wins via pinfall over Colin Delaney. Tommy Dreamer doesn't receive an ECW title shot.