ECW Recap 04.21.09

ECW Recap from London, England:

Josh Matthews and Matt Striker announced that tonight will be the ECW Championship contract signing between Jack Swagger and Christian. Hornswoggle and Finlay came to the ring to kick off the show. Finlay took the mic and held Hornswoggle by his side. Finlay discussed Hornswoggle being drafted to Raw, so tonight will be hist last night on ECW. Finlay handed the mic to Hornswoggle and he excitedly said "I wanna wrestle!" Finlay requested for ECW interim GM Tiffany to put Hornswoggle in a match tonight. Just then, Natalya and Tyson Kidd came out to interrupt.

Tyson Kidd began taunting and joking about Hornswoggle having to leave. Finlay told Kidd that Hornswoggle's a leprechaun, but Kidd's the midget. Natalya began to brag about how Tyson will be the best Hart ever, even surpassing Bret Hart, and told Hornswoggle to run along with his dad. Hornswoggle took exception, ran over and bit Natalya on the backside, causing her to roll out of the ring. Kidd escaped too, and Natalya took the mic, screaming at Hornswoggle that he can have his farewell match against her, tonight.

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Hornswoggle vs. Natalya

The match was officially set up by interim ECW GM Tiffany. As the match started, Natalya began to taunt him by putting up her hands for a strength test but out of Horney's reach. Natalya slapped Hornswoggle around a few times, prompting him to run around her and bite her on the backside again. Tyson Kidd jumped onto the apron to try to interfere, but Finlay ran over and swiped his leg, causing Kidd to hit the floor. Natalya shoved Hornswoggle to the mat, then ducked out through the ropes to check on Kidd. Hornswoggle rushed over and rolled up Natalya in a surprise winning pinfall.

Winner: Hornswoggle wins via pinfall over Natalya.

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Backstage, ECW interim GM Tiffany was going over paperwork with someone when Natalya and Tyson Kidd showed up. Natalya started to complain to Tiffany about what Hornswoggle did to her in the ring and said she deserves more respect. Tiffany told them both to calm down and show her some respect. Kidd and Natalya asked for Hornswoggle to be fired, but instead Tiffany put Natalya & Kidd in a match against Hornswoggle & Finlay on WWE Superstars this Thursday, then told them to leave so she could go over a contract signing.

Josh Matthews and Matt Striker introduced the Raw Rebound which covered last night's Triple H vs. Randy Orton No DQ match. It ended with Legacy, Shane McMahon and Batista getting involved. Batista accidentally speared Shane, Triple H confronted Batista over it, but Batista shoved him away to go after Rhodes. Orton stole the win by grabbing HHH for a RKO.

Striker and Matthews discussed the various Backlash matches including Christian vs. ECW Champ Jack Swagger and Cena vs. Edge in a Last Man Standing Match.

Evan Bourne vs. Paul Burchill

Burchill came to the ring accompanied by Katie Lea. Bourne gained control early but as he went to the corner ropes, Katie Lea got on the apron for the distraction. Burchill grabbed him and tossed Bourne to the mat, then took over with power moves. Burchill kept Bourne grounded as he used a shortarm clothesline and then a chinlock on the mat. Burchill knocked Bourne to the corner then ran and delivered two knees into his chest. Burchill continued, using an overhead suplex and a knee drop on Bourne on the mat.

Burchill had Bourne in a headlock on the mat, but Bourne got to the bottom rope. Burchill quickly pulled him away and kept the headlock on. Bourne finally was able to stand up and punch Burchill's midsection to break free. Off the ropes, Bourne kicked Burchill hard several times, then delivered a high kick to knock him down. Bourne ducked a Burchill clothesline to kick Burchill to the outside. As Burchill came back in, Bourne ducked his clothesline then tried for an interesting pinfall opportunity. The match continued with plenty of back and forth action, and Bourne going for the Shooting Starpress, but Burchill got up to punch Bourne on the corner. Paul put Bourne in the Electric Chair, but Bourne used his skills to flip down and toss Burchill with his legs. Bourne finished him off with the Shooting Starpress.

Winner: Evan Bourne wins via pinfall over Paul Burchill.

A promo was shown for Vladimir Kozlov, kicking, punching, and breaking objects during his training. Kozlov talked about how he dominates everywhere and is looking for the ECW Championship next.

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Frankie Sloan vs. Vladimir Kozlov

Kozlov was booked for another squash match on ECW, against London's own, Frankie Sloan. Before the match could start, Kozlov took a mic and began speaking in Russian while the crowd booed. Kozlov then said Russian athletes are superior and will achieve total domination.

Kozlov beat on his lighter opponent early on and delivered a huge boot to knock him to the mat. Vladimir made quick work of the opponent. Kozlov picked up Sloan with one arm and delivered a forceful slam to the mat for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Vladimir Kozlov wins via pinfall over Frankie Sloan.

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ECW Title Match Contract Signing

ECW interim General Manager Tiffany was in the ring and introduced the challenger, Christian first. Christian came out to the roar of the crowd, dressed in street clothes. Next, Tiffany introduced the current ECW Champion, Jack Swagger. Swagger came out all smiles carrying the ECW title on his shoulder and dressed in a gray suit. Swagger and Christian continued in a staredown even though Tiffany asked them to sit. Finally they took their seats, still exchanging glares.

Tiffany told both men to sign off on the match, and that they could make any comments they wanted. Christian went first, signed the contract and slid it over to Swagger still looking at him. Swagger picked up the mic asking Christian where his one liners and wise cracks were, and asked if he had nothing to say. Swagger put the mic down and signed off on it next. Tiffany looked over the contract and nodded, then Swagger started to insult Christian and brag about his success now. Swagger said he's at the top now and achieved success while Christian was out of WWE. Swagger said he can tell just by looking at Christian that Christian realizes Swagger is faster, stronger and better than he is. Swagger told him "you can't beat me", and Christian kept glaring at him.

As Swagger, stood up to leave, Christian finally picked up the mic. Christian said he could make fun of Swagger's suit, haircut and speech impediment but it doesn't mean anything to do all that. Christian said this time Swagger can focus on running his mouth and being "bigger, better and stronger". Christian said he'll focus on this Sunday and Backlash, and making him an ex-ECW Champion. Tiffany thanked both men and left the ring. Swagger showed his ECW belt to Christian, then threw it right at him. Christian got up off the mat, and went at Swagger, with Swagger able to get the upperhand. Swagger delivered a Powerbomb on Christian through the table they signed the contract on. ECW ended with Swagger holding up his title smiling.

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