ECW Recap 09.15.09

ECW Recap from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada:

At the start of the show, highlights were shown from this Sunday's Breaking Point Pay-Per-View. William Regal had Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson with him at the start of things, but it was ordered that the two beasts had to leave ringside. Regal and Christian battled it out over the ECW title with Regal getting several near pinfalls. He missed on the running knee kick which allowed Christian to hit the Killswitch and retain the title.

ECW's General Manager Tiffany arrived out to the ring to start off the show. Tiffany began saying how proud she was of the ECW title match at Breaking Point, but was soon interrupted by Regal and his henchmen. Regal told Tiffany she looked exceptionally beautiful tonight, and feels she is doing a wonderful job as GM. Regal said as a former longtime GM, he wanted to discuss this past Sunday's match. Regal asked Tiffany why she felt the need to ban Jackson and Kozlov from ringside at Breaking Point. Tiffany said she made the decision because she wanted a one-on-one match with no interference. Regal said it's only right that Tiffany grant him another title shot. Tiffany said she made the decision not to allow Regal another title shot, but there would be a battle royal later tonight.

Regal, Kozlov and Jackson started to leave the ring, but Tiffany told Regal to stay back. She said he wasn't getting another title shot, but he would be in action right now. The Hurricane's music and entrance came on, as Hurricane arrived out for the match.

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The Hurricane vs. William Regal

The match was joined in progress with Hurricane taking it to Regal. Regal was not dressed for the match and was in his suit and dress shoes still. Regal started a comeback but it was brief as Hurricane flew at him with a high crossbody. After a neckbreaker, Hurricane flew off the corner with a crossbody onto Regal but only got the 2 count. Regal left the ring to start up the ramp, but Hurricane ran out and attacked, then grabbed him to bring back to the ring. As Hurricane was getting back in the ring, Regal caught him with the running knee. Regal went for a pin, but Hurricane's leg was under the ropes. The ref yelled it and Regal pulled the leg in to secure the pin.

After the win, Regal backed up the ramp looking unhappy at what just went down for him. Hurricane got up near the ropes looking out at Regal, just as Paul Burchill slid in behind him. Burchill with the attack from behind and then his finisher Dangerous Buster suplex.

Winner: William Regal wins via pinfall over The Hurricane.

Goldust apologized to Yoshi Tatsu in a locker room for what happened in their match last week. Yoshi seemed to forgive then said "English please". Goldust said they could continue their English lesson. After one phrase Goldust did his stuttering and Yoshi repeated it exactly like that. Just then, Zack Ryder entered the scene and joked about one scholar teaching another. Goldust told Yoshi to say "Loser" like he taught him, and Yoshi looked at Zack then said "Zack Ryder". Ryder became upset and challenged Yoshi to a match.

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When ECW returned, Matthews and Striker made the announcement that Batista returns to Smackdown on Friday. A replay was shown of Burchill attacking The Hurricane in the ring, using the Dangerous Buster on him. Burchill was shown walking backstage smiling about what he did. New ECW interviewer Savannah caught up with him to ask for his explanation. Burchill mockingly asked where Gregory Helms was, then said "oh yeah in the ring where I left him". Burchill said he got what he deserves for what happened to Katie Lea last week. Burchill said he won't stop until he has exposed and eliminated Helms, then said he had to go get ready for the Battle Royal.

The Bella Twins arrived out in red dresses to serve as special guest ring announcers.

Yoshi Tatsu vs. Zack Ryder

Ryder had control with the early armbar submission to wrench Tatsu's arm. Yoshi started to flip around and was able to counter the move to put on his own submission arm hold. Yoshi had a near pinfall with Ryder escaping. Yoshi whipped Ryder to the ropes, but Ryder avoided his charge. As Yoshi jumped onto the corner, Ryder kicked his footing out. Ryder used a hard kick to Yoshi's head then tried several pinfalls, followed by a headlock on the mat.

Ryder continued with more hold to wear Yoshi down on the mat. Yoshi fought to his feet as the crowd rallied behind him, but Zack slammed him back down. Yoshi finally was able to hit a running elbow on Ryder to gain some momentum. Yoshi with the double running knee into Ryder in the corner, then he attempted the running bulldog flip. Ryder shoved him away and climbed on the corner, with Yoshi going up after him to land a headscissors. Yoshi couldn't grab the pinfall though as Ryder kicked out. Ryder with a flying leg lariat but couldn't finish off Yoshi. He went for a backflip of Yoshi, with Yoshi flipping over onto his feet, then connecting on a roundhouse kick to KO Ryder.

Winner: Yoshi Tatsu wins via pinfall over Zack Ryder.

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Josh Matthews and Matt Striker discussed the fallout from Breaking Point, and lead in to the two matches announced so far for Hell in a Cell. John Cena defends the WWE Title against Randy Orton and DX battles Legacy, with both matches being Hell in a Cell format.

10 Man Battle Royal for #1 ECW Title Contender

Participating in the Battle Royal were Shelton Benjamin, Vladimir Kozlov, Ezekiel Jackson, Tommy Dreamer, Goldust, Tyler Reks, Sheamus, Yoshi Tatsu, Paul Burchill and Zack Ryder.

Matt Striker picked Sheamus first to win it, then suggested Kozlov, Jackson, Tatsu or Ryder could win. Shelton with an early suplex on Burchill to throw him over the ropes for the 1st elimination. Vlad Kozlov kept working to wear down Goldust, while Jackson went after Dreamer. Dreamer fell onto the apron and slid back into the ring. Multiple wrestlers tried to work on both Jackson and Kozlov to eliminate them. Jackson tossed Shelton over but he held onto the ropes and slid in under the bottom rope. As several wrestlers were down or recovering, Jackson and Kozlov bumped into each other and a stare off went down center ring. ECW went to commercial break.

ECW returned to show that Kozlov had eliminated Tyler Reks by throwing him over the top ropes. 8 men remained to battle it out. Jackson grabbed Yoshi Tatsu and tossed him over the ropes like a ragdoll for another elimination. Sheamus fought with Kozlov in the corner, headbutting him then trying to eliminate. Jackson tossed Goldust over the ropes, but Goldust barely held on. Jackson put a foot on Goldust's face but Dreamer ran over for the save.

Shelton Benjamin had an impressive run as he hit the Paydirt on Zack Ryder, then clotheslined Sheamus hard over the ropes to eliminate him. Jackson ran over and tossed Shelton out, with Shelton hanging on. Jackson turned to see him then went at him. Shelton with a headscissors to pull Jackson over the ropes, eliminating him next. Shelton hung on the side apron, but Sheamus rushed over to punch him down for another elimination. Sheamus and Shelton started to brawl on the outside with refs getting involved.

It was down to Ryder, Dreamer, Goldust and Kozlov. Dreamer and Goldust charged at their heel foes to attack. Kozlov took control against Dreamer, while Goldust and Ryder fought. The crowd seemed hot for Goldust as he had offensive momentum against Ryder. Goldust tossed Ryder over the ropes with Ryder hanging on. He came at him again, and Ryder still hung on despite a clothesline attempt. Finally Goldust charged at Ryder with Ryder dropping down and pulling the top rope, causing Goldust to spill out. The fans booed the loss.

Meanwhile, Kozlov manhandled Tommy Dreamer with a belly-to-belly. Kozlov picked up Dreamer on one shoulder and ran at the ropes to try to toss him, but Dreamer slid off and shoved Kozlov, eventually knocking him over the ropes. Zack Ryder quickly ran over, grabbed Dreamer and dumped him out to grab the victory.

Winner: Zack Ryder wins the 10 Man Battle Royal to become #1 Contender for the ECW Title.

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