Wrestling Poll: Save a Superstar!

Last week the WWE decided to give the proverbial axe to 6 of its wrestlers and 1 veteran referee.

Here's a look at the six wrestlers cut:

Big Daddy V - Also known as "Viscera" and "Mabel" from Men on a Mission. A former Hardcore champ who was most recently on the ECW's roster and at one time was a #1 contender for the ECW title.

Braden Walker - Newer star on ECW who was undefeated and part of Teddy Long's new talent initiative.

Domino - A member of the Smackdown roster and at one time one half of the tag team champs with Deuce and manager Cherry.

Nunzio - A one time Cruiserweight champion and member of the FBI (Full Blooded Italians). Nunzio was seen on all three rosters, Raw, ECW and Smackdown.

James Curtis - More of amateur wrestler losing to various superstars. Most recently seen on ECW's show.

Shannon Moore - The punk rocker who saw plenty of time on Smackdown and ECW as a singles wrestler, protege of Matt Hardy, and tag team partner with Jimmy Wang Yang competing for the titles.

So which of the above stars would you save? Vote today in the latest poll here at WWE Characters to decide which WWE superstar you would have kept with the company!

Which superstar should WWE have kept?
	Big Daddy V
	James Curtis
	Domino
	Shannon Moore
	Nunzio
	Braden Walker
	None of Above
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6 Superstars Cut & WWE Going PG

This past week on August 7th, recent ECW phenom Braden Walker was cut loose by WWE. Just one day after, six more superstars were released. The names included Nunzio, Big Daddy V, Shannon Moore, Domino, James Curtis and referee Nick Patrick. A few surprises in there, as Big Daddy V, Shannon Moore and Domino seemed like they could fill roles in some capacity. Big Daddy V aka "Viscera" or "Mable" was a former hardcore title holder, and 40 years old, making him one of the longtime vets of the WWE. Shannon Moore wrote on his Myspace page earlier that he and WWE were parting ways, so it might not be a huge shock. James Curtis and Nunzio served merely as wrestlers for others to beat up on, but Nunzio did have a cruiserweight title reign to his credit. Referee Nick Patrick had the longest tenure of all the names listed.

According to SLAM sports of Canada:

Of those released, Patrick had been the longest consecutively-serving member of the roster, having come over to WWE during the WCW/ECW InVasion. Patrick, known previously, as being the personal referee of the nWo during WCW's peak years, became a high-ranking member of the Fed's refereeing staff, at one point being named senior official of Smackdown. Though he would not be involved in angles as he had in WCW, which at one point included a match against Jericho, Patrick remained one of the most recognizable faces on WWE TV.

Shannon Moore was seen on Smackdown this past Friday night, and Braden Walker appeared on ECW last Tuesday, as did James Curtis. Big Daddy V hasn't been seen from for some time. Read more about the superstars let go: SLAM sports of Canada.

The other recent murmurs about WWE have been their plans to move programming to a "PG" rating level, meaning less of the stuff many fans have come to love. This may appease parents if it becomes more of a family program, but it's more likely to alienate the older demographics who can handle PG-13 and even NC-17 content.

WM 24 Man Battle Royal Participants

A reminder to fans that there will be a live streaming "Freeview" of the 24 Man Battle Royal at 6:30PM EST on the WWE.com website. This over the top rope match will leave one man victorious in the ring, earning him a shot at Chavo Guerrero's ECW title later during Wrestlemania.

Participants in WM 24 Man Battle Royal

Brian Kendrick
Chuck Palumbo
Cody Rhodes
Deuce
Domino
Elijah Burke
Festus
Great Khali
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Hardcore Holly
Jamie Noble
Jesse
Jimmy Wang Yang
Kane
Kofi Kingston
Lance Cade
Mark Henry
Matt Striker
Shannon Moore
Snitsky
The Miz
Tommy Dreamer
Trevor Murdoch
Val Venis

You'll notice that Big Daddy V is not a participant even though he had been mentioned on WWE TV shows as one before. V's handler/manager, Matt Striker seems to have a spot in the match. Another guy absent is Santino Marella, who most likely will get a role in the Bunnymania match.

Many have speculated that Mark Henry really seems to be getting the push to win this battle royal. I have a feeling the ECW original Tommy Dreamer may get his "dream" come true with a Mania title match against Chavo.

Money in the Bank "Freeview" at 6:30 PM EST Sunday at WWE.com

See 5 Money in the Bank Possibilities

ECW Recap 03.11.08

ECW Recap from Chicago, IL:

Colin Delaney & Tommy Dreamer vs. The Miz & John Morrison
WWE Title match

This opening match was fought under ECW's "Extreme Rules" and saw Colin Delaney push a shopping cart full of weapons and foreign objects to the ring. Miz and Morrison started off going 2 on 1 against Dreamer, until Delaney jumped at them off the corner. Delaney landed in a pile on the two opponents, then Dreamer tossed each man out of the ring. Delaney pulled off an impressive run and flip over the top ropes onto Miz and Morrison outside.

Outside the ring, Morrison was able to whip Dreamer into the crowd barrier, then he and Miz went in the ring to work on Delaney. Morrison tried to hold Delaney as Miz ran at him from the ropes. Delaney moved away causing the Miz to run into Morrison. Dreamer threw a cane into Delaney which he cracked over both men. Dreamer then used a trash can lid on them, but Morrison managed to gain an upperhand on Dreamer. Miz and Morrison began beating their opponents using the cane and trash can lid. After knocking out Delaney, Morrison and Miz tried to doubleteam Dreamer. Dreamer used the trash can lid to gain the upperhand.

Delaney meanwhile recovered to climb the corner ropes. Dreamer gave him a Chicago Bears NFL helmet. Dreamer held Morrison's legs apart as Delaney jumped head first at his groin with the helmet. Miz finally knocked Dreamer down then threw Delaney to the corner. However, Delaney moved away as Miz ran at him. Delaney placed a trash can in front of Morrison/Miz and Dreamer did a slide dropkick into it. Dreamer and Delaney went for a double pin, but both Morrison and Miz got legs on the bottom rope at once. Finally, Dreamer retrieved a table from under the ring. Miz and Morrison tried to doubleteam Dreamer up on the corner ropes. Delaney came over to slam both opponents off the ropes.

Morrison was able to toss Delaney out of the ring, the put a trash can on him. Morrison did a moonsault over the ropes onto Delaney. Morrison got back into the ring to assist Miz in slamming Dreamer through the table Tommy was setting up in the corner. The tag champs pinned Dreamer to retain their tag titles.

Winners: The Miz and John Morrison win via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer and Colin Delaney to retain the WWE tag team titles.

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Armando Estrada the ECW General Manager announced a 24 Man Battle Royal at Wrestlemania 24. Various WWE Superstars will compete and the winner will immediately be granted a title shot against ECW champion Chavo Guerrero at WM24. Estrada then introduced one of the competitors wrestling next, Great Khali.

Stevie Richards vs. The Great Khali

Richards tried to punch away at Khali's gut to start the match off. Khali shoved Richards against the ropes, then grabbed him with both hands to slam him down hard. Khali placed a foot on Richards' chest for the quick pinfall victory.

Khali exited the ring and went up the ramp. Just then, Mike Knox came running down to the ring and assaulted an already beat up Richards. Knox did several punishing moves followed by his finisher leaving Richards down in the ring.

Winner: Great Khali wins via pinfall over Stevie Richards.

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Kofi Kingston vs. Deuce

Domino and Cherry were ringside to cheer on Deuce against the undefeated Kofi Kingston. Kofi showed an impressive set of moves, leapfrogging over Deuce and delivering a kick to his face off the ropes. At one point the two men battled with Deuce on the apron, Kingston in the ring. Deuce managed to use the ropes to put a headscissors on Kingston and choke him against the ropes. The ref broke it up and Deuce began to put Kofi in a chokehold down on the mat. Kofi got out of it on his feet and started to dominate. Kofi tried to run at Deuce in the corner and grab him to flip him. Deuce pushed Kofi off him then went to attack. Deuce missed as Kofi ducked his clothesline, then Kofi hit the "Jamaican Buzzsaw", a spin kick to Deuce.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over Deuce.

Backstage Big Daddy V seen with Matt Striker giving him instructions while he put a tie on.

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Raw Rebound focused on the Big Show Floyd Mayweather weigh in. Show called down WWE superstars to surround the ring. Mayweather came to the ring with an entourage of about 8. After the weigh in was completed, Mayweather and Show were left alone in the ring. Show grabbed Mayweather, then picked him up to toss out of the ring. Mayweather landed on a pile of WWE wrestlers, then got up holding his arm as if hurt.

Joey Styles said earlier today Floyd Mayweather had his elbow taped at the WM24 press conference. Footage will be available on Smackdown this Friday.

Styles and Tazz ran down the various WM24 matches including the just announced 24 man Battle Royal to determine a challenger for Chavo Guerrero immediately after. Also shown were the World Heavyweight title match, WWE title Triple Threat and WWE Divas Bunnymania.

Backstage, diva Lena Yada interviewed CM Punk. Punk said he's got some things going for him tonight, especially the fact they are in his hometown of Chicago.

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Maria Playboy signing at the Virgin music store in New York was shown. Fans waited for as long as 12 hours to get to meet the WWE Diva and get her autograph.

Festus vs. Elijah Burke

As the bell rang Festus went into "monster mode" and tried to attack Burke. Burke was ready though and drove Festus to the corner for some punches. Festus tried to whip him to the opposite corner and ran at him, but Burke moved. Burke continued to maintain control of Festus as he worked on his left arm. Festus was able to stand up then slam Burke to the mat. Burke tried to run at Festus off the ropes but received a boot to the face instead. Festus followed with a Flapjack face first slam of Burke to the mat.

Winner: Festus wins via pinfall over Elijah Burke.

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CM Punk vs. Big Daddy V
Money in the Bank Qualifying match

Shelton Benjamin joined Styles and Tazz as a guest commentator.

V shoved Punk down to start the match. Punk got up fast then tried to run at V off the ropes. V grabbed Punk then whirled him around for the side slam. At one point, V got up and stood on the back of Punk. V continued to dominate and tried to run at Punk in the corner. Punk moved away then tried for a bulldog. V wouldn't move. Punk tried to lift up V on his shoulders for the GTS but had no luck.

V went at Punk but Punk moved away from the ropes. V fell out of the ring to the floor. His handler Matt Striker ran over to try to revive him, but V couldn't beat the 10 count to return to the ring. Punk got the victory and a spot in WM24's Money in the Bank ladder match. As ECW was ending, Matt Striker attacked Punk from behind. Punk quickly recovered the grab Striker and hit him with the GTS. ECW ended with Punk pointing to the WM24 banner and eyeing Shelton Benjamin at ringside.

Winner: CM Punk wins via countout over Big Daddy V to earn a spot in Wrestlemania 24's Money in the Bank Match.

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Floyd Mayweather's Big WWE Payout

According to various sources including Mlive.com, Floyd Mayweather will receive a gross payout of $20 million for his Wrestlemania XXIV appearance against Big Show. According to the site, that figure is more than just one or two of Mayweather's 39 professional boxing matches earned him.

From Mlive.com:

"For WWE to cough up that kind of money for this one-time event, with no commitment beyond March 30, is amazing," said Leonard Ellerbe, who worked for months negotiating the appearance with World Wrestling Entertainment. "It tells you all you need to know about the financial power of the WWE, that they could afford to pay Floyd Mayweather $20 million."

"It's a great achievement for us, but it's just indicative of where Floyd is as an entertainer," Ellerbe said. "Ric Flair ran up to Floyd, wanted to take a picture with Floyd, said he and his wife were Floyd's best fans. All these wrestlers wanted pictures with Floyd, Lindsey Lohan wanted a picture. All the celebrities that have been calling me since this was announced, Eddie Murphy, you name it, you wouldn't believe it.

So is Mayweather worth it? This match won't be the favorite on the card as it's already drawn criticism from WWE fans and analysts all over as more of a farce. It wasn't the originally planned concept WWE had, for just Big Show to face Mayweather one on one, as it was intended to be a tag match involving Rey Mysterio, MVP and possibly Oscar De La Hoya. WWE may have spent its money better on acquiring more celebrity names or former wrestlers, such as Hulk Hogan and The Rock to be a part of the huge spectacle.

Smackdown Recap 1.25.08

Recap of Smackdown from VA:

Results from Friday night's Smackdown show at the University of Virginia.

Rey Mysterio vs. Ryder & Hawkins

Rey was all set to deliver the 619, but a steel chair was brought into the ring by Rey's second opponent in the handicap match. The ref called for the bell and Rey proceeded to jump off the ropes to dropkick the chair into his opponent's face.

Winner: Rey Mysterio wins due to disqualification of Ryder & Hawkins.

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Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo & Michelle McCool vs. The Miz, John Morrison and Layla

During this matchup, teammates Chuck and Jamie got into an argument in the ring. Chuck accidentally hit into Michelle sending her off the apron to the floor. The ref paused the match and had Michelle checked on. Michelle was eventually taken away by stretcher by medical personnel. Chuck then proceeded to beat up Jamie Noble in the ring for quite some time, even taking out the ref as well. Michelle is able to somehow get off the stretcher, but gets elbowed accidentally by Chuck in the melee. Chuck continues beating up Noble and kicks Michelle while she's down.

Winner: No official winner of the match.

MVP came to the ring and discussed his opponent for Sunday's Rumble, Ric Flair. MVP had a series of funny photos shown on the Titantron. These included MVP winning the World title with a picture of Flair playing golf. MVP shows his induction into the Hall of Fame, with Flair playing shuffleboard in a nursing home. Flair eventually comes out and tells MVP he admires him, but the "golf playin, shuffleboard winnin, nursing home patient will not retire at the Rumble".

Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Domino

With Shannon Moore, Deuce and Cherry looking on, Deuce tried to interfere on his partner's behalf. Shannon Moore took him out with a hurricanrana off the apron. Jimmy Wang Yang hit the moonsault off the ropes on Domino then captured the pinfall victory.

Winner: Jimmy Wang Yang wins via pinfall over Domino.

Finlay vs Great Khali
Belfast Brawl

Khali had Finlay down and attempted to chokeslam him through the announce table. Finlay was able to prevent it and grabbed a shilaleigh. Finlay then attacked Khali with the shilaleigh and a steel chair. After the attack, Hornswoggle and Finlay exited with Khali beaten. No official winner in this match.

Winner: No official winner announced.

Backstage, Vince McMahon reminded Honrswoggle the Royal Rumble will be every man for himself. Vince said not to trust anyone, not even Finlay. Vince reminded Hornswoggle that his last name is McMahon.

Batista came up to Rey Mysterio and wished him luck against Edge in the World Heavyweight title match. Batista then guaranteed he will be the winner of this year's Royal Rumble.

Undertaker vs. Big Daddy V

Undertaker hit V with a chokeslam, but V was able to kick out of the pinfall. Undertaker was able to escape after a massive slam from Big Daddy V. Undertaker went to use his Triangle choke submission, but Big Daddy V managed to get out of it. Undertaker was able to finally get the submission locked on and Big Daddy V was forced to tap out. Undertaker continued to keep the hold on after the win and Big Daddy V began to spit out blood. Eventually Taker left with V down. Mark Henry came out to check on V and help take him backstage.

Winner: Undertaker wins via submission over Big Daddy V.

CM Punk vs. Edge

Edge had his proteges, Ryder and Hawkins nearby for the match. Rey Mysterio was at ringside doing commentary with Cole and Coach. In a very competitive match, Punk was able to flip over Edge off the top rope, but Edge managed to hit the Spear on Punk. Edge captured a pinfall victory. Rey Mysterio intervened to make sure Edge, Ryder and Hawkins didn't attack Punk after the match. Rey stared down the men as Smackdown left the air.

Winner: Edge wins via pinfall over CM Punk.

Smackdown Preview 01.18.08

Tonight's Smackdown will kick off with an appearance from The Phenom, The Undertaker. Undertaker will most likely be calling out Matt Striker, Mark Henry and/or Big Daddy V to the ring after last week's assault. Clearly the Deadman will not be happy after last week's show. What will have have to say in the ring?

In another match, Finlay will get to take out his frustrations on The Great Khali. This comes after Monday Night Raw where Finlay confronted Vince McMahon. Finlay continues to remind Vince about "their deal" which is a mystery to many. What exactly is the deal, and how will Finlay do when competing against Great Khali?

In a tag team match, CM Punk will team up with Rey Mysterio to face Edge and Chavo Guerrero. Punk was attacked last week by Edge and clearly will have revenge on his mind. Rey is the #1 contender for the World Heavyweight Title and Chavo is #1 contender for CM's ECW title. It should make for a great mixed match of contenders and feuds!

Check out Smackdown Friday night at 8PM EST on the CW network.

ECW Recap 01.01.07

ECW Recap from Rkchmond, VA:

ECW opened with highlights from the MVP vs. CM Punk contest 2 weeks ago. MVP was disqualified for continuing to beat up an upside down Punk in the corner despite the ref's warning. After the bell, MVP delivered a kick to Punk in the corner before leaving the ring. MVP left the ring, but then Chavo Guerrero emerged from backstage. Chavo ran down to the ring and attacked Punk, using a Frog Splash off the corner onto him.

Armando Estrada was in the ring to start off ECW and he introduced Chavo Gerruero to the crowd. Chavo discussed being injured at the hands of Rey Mysterio. Chavo said while he was injured he watched a lot of WWE, particularly ECW and the emergence of CM Punk. .Just then, CM Punk came down to the ring from backstage.

Chavo called Punk a steppingstone for himself. Chavo said he's been a champ before and will do it again. Punk told Chavo if he wants a title shot, then he's right there. Armando got in between the two men and told Chavo if he can beat Punk tonight he'll earn an ECW title shot.

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Kelly Kelly, Shannon Moore & Jimmy Wang Yang vs. Layla, The Miz & John Morrison

Highlights were shown from just 2 weeks ago when Wang Yang captured a pinfall after a moonsault to help defeat Morrison and Miz. Layla and Kelly started things off with Layla getting the upperhand and knocking Kelly down. Kelly did a somersault off the ropes and over Layla, then clotheslined her down. Miz grabbed Kelly's leg from outside the ring, tripping her. Layla started to beat up Kelly and tagged in Morrison. Morrison ran to the corner and quickly knocked Miz and Moore off, then started to gyrate for Kelly. Kelly slapped him and then crawled through his legs. Morrison turned and then Moore jumped off the corner ropes at him.

Morrison managed to take control over Moore and tossed him against the ropes. Miz came in to briefly continue the attack, before Morrison entered again. The two heels worked to keep Moore from a tag to Yang. Morrison went for a suplex, but Moore escaped over his back. Moore grabbed Morrrison and slammed him to the mat, then crawled to the ropes and made a tag to Yang just as Miz tagged in. Yang began to fly quickly around the ring dropkicking and punching Miz. Yang connected on a dropkick off the top ropes. While trying a pin, Morrison came in and kicked Yang. Moore ran into the ring and took Morrison to the outside. Then Layla got involved and started to punch Yang from behind. Yang turned around and grabbed her then delivered a kiss. As she went to confront Yang, Kelly ran into the ring and tackled Layla, then rolled her to the outside. With just Miz and Yang in the ring, Yang took control and was able to land the moonsault for a pinfall.

Winners: Kelly Kelly, Shannon Moore and Jimmy Wang Yang win via pinfall.

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Colin Delaney, an amateur wrestler who lost to Shelton Benjamin two weeks ago, was in the ring with Tazz. Tazz showed footage of the loss and asked him how he felt about the loss. Colin told Tazz he had a resolution to be a WWE superstar this coming year. Tazz then announced Colin's opponent for tonight as Big Daddy V Tazz left the ring as Colin shook his head about the matchup.

Colin Delaney vs. Big Daddy V

Colin eluded V in one corner and tried to chop at him, but V shoved him to the mat. V put him into the other corner where he knocked Colin down then stepped on him. V then pressed Colin overhead for several moments then slammed him to the mat. V followed up with a Samoan Drop and then a massive elbow drop off the ropes to pickup the quick victory.

Winner: Big Daddy V wins via pinfall over Colin Delaney.

Shelton Benjamin shown walking backstage on his way out for a match.

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James Curtis vs. Shelton Benjamin

Shelton had his second straight contest versus an amateur on ECW. A backstage Shelton promo was shown prior to the match with Shelton saying he would show his value in 2008 and "there ain't no stoppin' me now!"

Shelton delivered a suplex on Curtis early on then tried for a slam. Curtis rolled off his back and tried to roll up Shelton for a pin. Shelton kicked out then started to dominate. Shelton slammed him back against his knee, then used another suplex. After a failed pin, Shelton started to apply a hold down on the mat. After breaking it, Curtis tried to fight back on his feet but Shelton knocked him down again.

Shelton began using another headlock down on the mat on Curtis. Once they got back up, Shelton whipped Curtis to the ropes. He tried for a pinfall and Shelton escaped then kicked him in the head. Shelton then picked up Curtis and tossed him 3 feet into the corner. Shelton slammed Curtis face first to the mat with his finisher for the pinfall.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over James Curtis.

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Prior to the match Joey Styles announced that next week there will be a 15 minutes of Fame match between the tag champs Miz and Morrison vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Shannon Moore.

Chavo Guerrero vs. CM Punk

Chavo would receive an ECW title shot if he could defeat Punk here. The match started with both men grappling center of the ring. Punk used a quick armbar takedown and Chavo rolled to the ropes. The two grappled again and went down to the mat, reversing holds on each other. Back on their feet, Chavo pulled an arm behind Punk's back. Punk got out and was able to trip down Chavo. Punk appeared to have hurt his knee, but continued on and did a takedown of Chavo off the ropes.

Chavo took control of Punk in the corner, but Punk chopped his way out. Punk was able to escaped Chavo when he whipped him to the other corner, then Punk jumped off the ropes to splash onto Chavo. Chavo regrouped in the corner with Punk in the center of the ring, as ECW went to break.

Back from commercial break, Punk punched Chavo in the midsection in the ring. Punk stayed in control catching Chavo with his knee off the ropes. Punk still appeared to favor the knee. Chavo started to go after Punk's knee and eventually Punk fell to the mat. Chavo continued to target the knee, applying a hold to stretch Punk's leg back on the mat. Punk eventually escaped but was still hobbled which allowed Chavo to come off the ropes and take out his knee again.

Chavo continued to work on Punk's knee down on the mat. Punk tried to get the crowd behind him and grabbed Chavo around the neck for a headscissors. Punk started to gain some momentum. Punk had Chavo down and started to kick at him. Punk whipped Chavo to the ropes and dropkicked him down. Punk went for a move on Chavo, but Chavo picked him up on his shoulders and rammed him to the corner. Punk was able to escape and whip Chavo back to the corner then landed a knee in his face. After a bulldog, Punk pinned Chavo who kicked out at 2. Chavo managed to drop Punk to the mat for a Boston Crab, but Punk got to the ropes. Punk eventually set up for the GTS when he got back to his feet, but Chavo slid off and shoved Punk to the ropes. Punk caught himself against the ropes.

Chavo ran at Punk and tackled him over the ropes. The ref began a countout, and Punk managed to crawl into the ring. Chavo grabbed his leg to try to pull him back out, but Punk kicked him causing Chavo to be counted out.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to a countout of Chavo Guerrero.

Best of ECW 2007 Recap

Best of ECW 2007

In a special edition of ECW on Sci Fi, Joey Styles and Tazz took a look back at the matches, events and superstars that made it a great year for the ECW brand. These involved Bobby Lashley, the ECW originals, New Breed, Elijah Burke, John Morrison, CM Punk and more.

Lashley vs. Vince McMahon
One Night Stand 06/03/07

Tazz and Syles discussed how Bobby Lashley first defeated Umaga at Wrestlemania which led to Vince being shaved bald. Vince then vowed to make life hell for the ECW champion, and evetually defeated him in a 3 on 1 match to win the ECW title. For weeks Vince McMahon held the title and continued to make life miserable for Lashley. Finally at a Street Fight at One Night Stand, Lashley overcame the odds to defeat Vince, Shane and Umaga and regained his title. Then, on Raw's draft on 7/11/07, Lashley was drafted to the Raw brand and forced to vacate his ECW title.

Winner: Bobby Lashley regained the ECW title at One Night Stand, only to have to vacate it at the Raw draft 1 month later.

Promo shown for Kofi Kingston from Jamaica. Kofi saw a man stealing from a woman asleep on the beach. Kofi beat the man up and hung him upside down, then placed the stolen items in a Lost and Found box. Tazz and Styles discussed how Kofi will be the first ever Jamaican wrestler in WWE.

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Tazz and Styles discussed how ECW was part of Wrestlemania 24, the first time ever that ECW was. It involved the ECW Originals vs. the New Breed tag team, a 4 on 4 contest. Sabu, Sandman, RVD and Tommy Dreamer defeated Kevin Thorn, Elijah Burke, Matt Striker and Marcus Cor Von. Several nights later, they all competed again on ECW in an extreme rules match.

New Breed vs. ECW Originals
ECW Extreme Rules

New breed began to beat up Tommy Dreamer in the ring using chairs, trash cans, lids and other objects. Later in the match, Burke missed Sandman with a trash can, but connected on a right hand. Burke knocked Sandman to the mat but just then Dreamer knocked him over the head with a trash can. Dreamer hung Burke upside down in the corner then placed a chair in front of him. Dreamer ran over and dropkicked the chair. Everyone got involced with men throwing chairs at each other and slamming them into tables. RVD and Thorne started to fight it out. RVD knocked Thorn near a table then climbed the ropes. Ariel was ringside and tried to distract RVD.

Sabu and RVD teamed up to do a double leg drop on Thorn on a table. RVD was pulled out of the ring by Marcus Cor Von. Striker ran at Sabu with a stop sign, but Sabu ducked then tossed Striker out. Just then, Burke charged over and connected on a knee to knock Sabu into a table. Burke appeared to have hurt his knee but grabbed the pin on Sabu.

Winners: The New Breed's Elijah Burke wins via pinfall over ECW original Sabu.

A video highlight package was shown of Elijah Burke declaring his greatness in ECW.

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The Shaman of Sexy, John Morrison was shown in a highlight package. Morrison was shown in his feuds with CM Punk, and his title reign.

Tazz and Joey Styles discussed the Tuesday Night Delight. Tazz noted that Morrison is mentioned in the new Best of WWE 2007 magazine. Vengeance 6/4/07 was shown where John Morrison defeated CM Punk for the ECW title using a spinning neckbreaker off the ropes. Tazz discussed now Punk was gunning for Morrison for 3 months after the Pay Per View.

9/4/07 ECW - CM Punk had his last chance to defeat Morrison for the ECW title. Punk and Morrison went back and forth beating one another up. Every time Punk thought he had Morrison down for a count, Morrison was able to kick out. Punk finally connected on the Go To Sleep and scored the pin to defeat John Morrison for the title. CM Punk becomes the new champ and is still reigning.

CM Punk, Straight Edged superstar highlight package shown.

Morrison vs. The Miz vs. CM Punk
Triple Threat for ECW title

The 11/18/07 Survivor Series triple threat match involving the tag team champs Miz and Morrison facing off with Punk for the ECW title.

Punk dove out of the ring to crash into Miz and Morrison near the crowd barrier. Morrison got back into the ring and Punk climbed the corner. Miz came over and grabbed Punk's leg, then Morrison ran over to hit Punk. The Miz and John Morrison began teaming up to beat up the champ in the ring. Miz took an opportunity when he saw Morrison jump to the ropes by shoving him outside the ring. Miz continued to try to beat up Punk. Eventually Morrison got back to the apron and was able to flip over the ropes and then dropkick Miz out of the ring.

Morrison and Punk fought until Punk was pulled out of the ring by Miz. Miz and Morrison began to battle with Miz charging Morrison in the corner. After a knee to Morison's face, Miz tried to capture the pinfall. Morrison gained an advantage and knocked Miz down near the corner, then did a spinning corkscrew splash onto Miz. A near pinfall ensued, but Punk got into the ring to break it up.

The three men continued to battle it out in the ring. Punk had Morrison up for the GTS near the ropes, but Morrison grabbed the top rope. Punk tossed him onto the apron and they punched away at each other. Just then, Miz came charging at Punk who moved, causing Morrison to be knocked outside. Punk then grabbed Miz and hit him with the GTS for the pinfall victory.

Winner: CM Punk wins the triple threat match to retain his ECW title.

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Video highlights shown of Big Daddy V, who Tazz called "monstrous". Styles said thanks to the Smackdown and ECW talent exchange, V has joined forces with Mark Henry. Styles said many superstars such as Batista, Kane and Khali have been on the ECW show in matches now. Styles noted that on 11/16/07 at Smackdown, Miz and Morrison won the WWE tag titles from MVP and Matt Hardy. Miz picked up a pin due to Matt Hardy having a hurt leg. ECW stars Miz and Morrison currently hold the WWE tag team belts, thanks to the talent exchange.

Styles and Tazz discussed the Tribute to the Troops which involved WWE superstars. A video package was shown with highlights from the event. Mr. Kennedy, Kelly Kelly, Triple H and many other superstars and divas were shown hanging out with the troops to bring support and holiday cheer .

Highlights shown of Kane dominating competition and saying that there is nothing that can stop him. Styles discussed how just 9 days ago at Armageddon, Kane and CM Punk joined forces to take on the monsters, Big Daddy V and Mark Henry. Punk went to the ropes to try to jump at V, but Striker got up to distract him. Punk knocked Striker off the apron then jumped at V. V caught Punk in the air on his shoulders and slammed him back for the pin.

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MVP vs. CM Punk

The MVP vs. CM Punk match from last week's ECW was shown. Punk was in control and hit MVP with a knee to the face in the corner, followed by a bulldog. Punk flew off the ropes onto MVP and only got the 2 count for a pin. The 2 men continued to battle it out, and Punk connected on a knee to MVP's neck. Punk climbed to the corner, but MVP got up and pushed him. With Punk hanging upside down, MVP started to kick and punch away. Punk continued to attack despite the ref telling him to stop. The ref called for the bell when MVP wouldn't stop. MVP beat up Punk some more after the bell. After MVP left Punk laying in the ring, Chavo Guerrero came running out from backstage. Guerrero got into the ring where he continued to beat up the ECW champ, eventually Frog splashing him off the corner ropes.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to disqualification of MVP.

Styles and Tazz discussed how 2008 will be a great year for ECW from the looks of things. Tazz said he needs to try to be nicer to Styles after this past year, and said there was a gift under the tree. Styles bent over to check out the wrapped package and Tazz gave him a solid kick, causing Styles to crash into the Christmas tree. Tazz laughed and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. ECW closed out with highlights of various matches from the past year.

ECW Recap 12.11.07

ECW Recap from Boston, MA:

Joey Styles and Tazz discussed tonight's main event of Batista vs. Elijah Burke. Styles also announced that Kelly Kelly will compete in a handicap match against Layla and Victoria.

CM Punk & Kane vs. Deuce & Domino

Last week's action was revisited when Big Daddy V and Mark Henry doubleteamed Punk. Kane came down and intervened to save Punk from a further beatdown. Styles mentioned that Punk and Kane will take on V and Henry at Armageddon.

Punk started off with Domino grappling. Domino shoved Punk and Punk responded with kicks to his leg. Punk managed to whip Domino to the corner, then catapulted him up. Kane tagged in to knock Domino down and land an elbow drop. Another tag, and Punk came in to deliver a knee to Domino in the corner. Punk followed by a bulldog and went to the apron to climb the ropes. Deuce came over and Punk gave him a kick to knock him down outside the ring. Punk jumped off the ropes at Domino, but was met with Domino's knees. Deuce tagged in and began to beat Punk up.

Domino tagged back in to continue beating Punk up as he stretched him out across his knee. Punk managed to get up and reached over to try to tag Kane, but Domino knocked him down. Domino continued the fight and tried to charge at Punk near the ropes. Punk pulled the rope down and Domino spilled outside. Punk finally made the tag to Kane, who entered in time to start knocking Domino down to the mat. Kane delivered a boot to Deuce as he tried to attack, then clotheslined Domino in the corner. After a sideslam, Kane went to the top rope and jumped off to clothesline Domino down. Kane signaled for a chokeslam, and Deuce came in the ring to attack him from behind. Kane grabbed Deuce with one hand around the throat and then grabbed Domino as he got to his feet. Kane then pushed Domino over to Punk when he entered the ring. Kane delivered his trademark chokeslam to Deuce as Punk did the GTS on Domino. Kane picked up the pinfall on Deuce.

Winners: Kane & CM Punk win via pinfall over Deuce & Domino.

Batista shown backstage in the locker room getting psyched up for his main event match later on. Styles announced Miz and Morrison will be in action next.

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Shelton Benjamin was backstage in a suit and gave a talk about gold. Benjamin talked about the early gold miners and how often they found fool's gold. Shelton said unlike them he attracts gold. Shelton reminded fans he's been a 3 time champion. Benjamin said he will continue to dig until he pulls up the motherload in ECW.

Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore vs. The Miz & John Morrison

Miz grappled with Moore, and Shannon managed to twist Miz' arm. Miz knocked him back to the mat and posed for the fans. Miz backed Moore into a corner then broke the hold. After a slap, Moore slapped Miz in the face and Miz proceeded to start beating him up. Moore managed to slide under Miz' legs in the ring then took control. Moore landed a swinging neckbreaker. Yang tagged in and managed to dropkick Miz hard off the ropes. Miz was able to escape and tag in his partner.

Morrison was dominated by his opponents as Yang and Moore continued to tag in and out. Morrison was able to trip Yang and he hit face first in the corner. Yang was then whipped to the other corner and Morrison ran at him. Yang moved away and Morrison hit the ringpost with his shoulder, then fell out of the ring. Yang then kicked Miz down off the apron. Both Moore and Yang got onto the side apron and backflipped off onto their opponents as ECW went to commercial.

When ECW returned, Morrison had Yang down in the ring in a headlock. During the break Morrison managed to take Yang off the corner and slam him down on the top rope. Yang slammed Morrison back finally and the two both crawled over to tag their partners. Miz and Moore faced off and Moore tried to climb the ropes. Miz grabbed him and slammed him off, then tagged Morrison back in. Morrison kicked away at Moore then catapulted him face first into the bottom rope. Miz took control of Moore and put him in a half nelson hold. Moore stood up and managed to flip Miz down, but Miz recovered. Morrison tagged in and they slammed Moore down face first. Morrison went for a pin, but Yang ran in to save his partner.

Miz and Morrison continued to dominate Moore, but he managed to flip over Morrison and make the tag to Yang. Yang came in and used kicks and a flip from the corner to launch Morrison. Morrison landed face first in the center of the ring. Meanwhile, Moore jumped off the apron onto Miz outside the ring. Morrison and Yang continued to battle from the corner ropes to the center of the ring. Morrison tried to cheat and make a pin with a leg on the ropes, but Moore came around to yank his foot and break it up. Miz grabbed Moore and tossed him into the steel steps, then Miz got back on the apron to hit Yang from behind. Morrison was able to capitalize and perform his finisher on Yang for the pin.

Winners: The Miz and John Morrison win via pinfall over Shannon Moore and Jimmy Wang Yang.

Advertisement shown for Armageddon featuring the Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Undertaker, Edge & Batista.

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A promo was shown for Kofi Kingston from Jamaica. Kofi intervened in a beach fight to bury the bigger guy in the sand. Kofi delivered his catch phrase "Sometimes there is some trouble in paradise".

Kelly Kelly vs. Layla & Victoria

Kelly started against Layla with Victoria grabbing Kelly's hair from behind. Kelly fended off both divas, then Victoria tagged in. Victoria quickly knocked Kelly to the mat and started to slap her head. Kelly started trying to punch Victoria in the guy and Victoria hammered her down. Kelly managed to connect with a headscissors off the ropes and flipped Victoria down. Victoria recovered in the corner and Kelly ran at her to attack. Victoria managed to clothesline her down.

Layla tagged back in and furiously started to attack Kelly, kicking her down on the mat then putting her into an armhold. Kelly stood up and was able to knock layla to the mat. Layla and Victoria continued to work together tagging in and out to beat up Kelly. Victoria tried to hold Kelly so Layla could clothesline her, but Kelly moved. As Layla looked to see if Victoria was ok, Kelly ran over and knocked Layla to the mat. Kelly took control and went for a pin, but Victoria got up and kicked her off. Layla finally delivered a solid spin kick to Kelly's head and knocked her to the mat for a pinfall on Kelly.

As Layla and Victoria continued to kick and attack Kelly after the bell, Michelle McCool ran down to the ring for the save. Layla and Victoria exited the ring and backed up the ramp mocking Kelly.

Winners: Layla & Victoria win via pinfall over Kelly Kelly.

Tribute to the Troops ad was shown. The special WWE show will air December 24th at 9PM on USA.

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Styles and Tazz revisited last night's special 15th Anniversary of WWE Raw. Raw rebound showed various clips from the 15 years of the show and then last night's highlights. Clips included Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly winning the tag team titles, divas Trish and Lita beating up Jillian Hall, and Vince McMahon being given the mandible claw by Mankind, a chokeslam by Undertaker and then the Stone Cold Stunner by Steve Austin. The show ended with Austin telling the fans they are the greatest Superstar on Raw, and then holding a big beer bash in the ring with various wrestlers.

Matt Striker shown backstage standing between Mark Henry and Big Daddy V. Striker told the two men that Punk and Kane are definitely watching. V delivered the message to Kane that his time will be over at Armageddon. Henry then told Punk he has his eyes set on him, and he has just one option: Run! Striker said Punk and Kane should worry about Armageddon because the end is near. Styles and Tazz then ran down the list of matches for Armageddon.

Elijah Burke vs. Batista

A tune-up match for Batista as he prepares to defend his title at Armageddon. Before the match, Burke took the mic and told the crowd he graced Smackdown last week with his presence. Burke said this is not Smackdown anymore, it's ECW and it's his yard. Burke said there's no animal taking him out tonight and he will be victorious.

Batista and Burke went to the outside early on, with Batista slamming Burke to the side of the ring and then into the crowd barrier. Batista tossed Burke back into the ring and tried to get back in himself. Burke quickly took advantage and managed to toss Batista into the corner ring post. Burke started to beat up Batista in the ring for a bit, but the Animal regained some control. Batista whipped Burke to the ropes, and Burke responded by dropkicking Batista in the legs. Burke kept Batista down in a headlock. Burke tried for a pin but failed, then re-applied a hold around Batista's neck.

Batista managed to get up and hit a spinebuster on Burke. Both men were slow to get up, but Batista took control, whipping Burke to the corner. Batista started to ram Burke in the corner. Burke was able to escape in the opposite corner and he knocked Batista face first into the corner ropes. Burke tried to run from the opposite corner for the Elijah Express, but Batista turned and ran to spear him down. Batista delivered the Batista Bomb to capture the victory.

Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over Elijah Burke.

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ECW Recap 12.06.07

ECW Recap 12.06.07

Balls Mahoney & Kelly Kelly vs. Victoria & Kenny Dykstra

Balls was able to roll up Dykstra for a small package pin to get the win. According to WWE.com, The Miz is scheduling Kelly Kelly for various matches to make her life miserable.

Winners: Balls Mahoney & Kelly Kelly win via pinfall over Kenny Dykstra & Victoria.

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The Major Brothers vs. John Morrison & The Miz

Morrison was able to pick up the pinfall victory over Brett, despite he and Miz having a bit of an argument to start the match off.

Winner: John Morrison & The Miz win via pinfall over the Major Brothers.

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Shelton Benjamin vs. Jimmy Wang Yang

Shelton picked up his third consecutive victory with a win over Yang.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over Jimmy Wang Yang.

A promo was shown from Kofi Kingston, a Jamaican wrestling star set to debut soon with ECW. Kofi was shown on a beach as two men got into an argument. Kofi said "looks like there's some trouble in paradise". Just then Kofi went over and beat up the beach bully (off camera) and next he was shown buried in sand. The other man ran over and kicked sand in his face as Kofi said "sometimes there's trouble in paradise".

Jeff Lewis vs. Kevin Thorn

Thorn wins in dominating fashion with a pinfall victory over amateur wrestler, Jeff Lewis.

Winner: Kevin Thorn wins via pinfall over Jeff Lewis.

CM Punk vs. Mark Henry

Punk was to decided who he wanted to face in the "Champion's Choice" on ECW. But he left it up to a Matt Striker coin toss that decided his opponent would be Mark Henry.

Punk withstood the attacks of Henry early and delivered some shots of his own. As the match continued, Punk dodged a charging Henry in the corner and then ran at him to deliver a knee to the face. Before he knew it though, Big Daddy V was in the ring behind him. Punk ran at V but couldn't clothesline him down. The two monsters took control with V slamming Punk backwards to the mat. Just then, Kane made an appearance as an explosion erupted at the top of the ramp. Kane entered the ring carrying a chair to fight off Henry and V and save CM Punk from their attack. V, Henry and Striker retreated to the top of the ramp with Kane & Punk in the ring, as ECW left the air.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to disqualification over Mark Henry.

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Full online video of the ECW show will be available at 4PM EST on WWE.com.

Smackdown Recap 11.30.07

Smackdown Recap from Roanoke, VA:

Edge started off Smackdown as he came out to discuss last week's attack by The Undertaker on his new love interest, Vickie Guerrero. Edge told the crowd that Vickie is at home sick tonight and that he is madly in love with her. Edge says he will dedicate his match tonight against Batista to her.

Finlay & Hornswoggle vs. Deuce & Domino

Deuce and Domino cornered Hornswoggle with their leather belts and the ref confiscated them. With the ref's attention diverted momentarily, Finlay grabbed his shilaleigh and cracked Deuce on the head with it. Hornswoggle did the Tadpole Splash off the top ropes to capture the pinfall victory on Deuce & Domino.

Afterwards, Vince McMahon met with The Great Khali's translator and set up the Finlay vs Khali match for Armageddon.

Winners: Finlay & Hornswoggle win via pinfall over Deuce & Domino.

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Kenny Dykstra vs. CM Punk

Dykstra and Punk had their second match, this time on Dykstra's turf. Punk was again able to hit the Go To Sleep and pick up the win. Punk is now 2-0 against Dykstra.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Kenny Dysktra.

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Rey Mysterio & Kane vs. MVP & Big Daddy V

MVP and Big Daddy V were dominant during the match but unable to pick up the win. Kane used a clothesline on MVP followed by a Rey Mysterio 619 and springboard splash. Mysterio with the pinfall over the current United States Champion.

Winners: Rey Mysterio & Kane win via pinfall over Big Daddy V & MVP.

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Jamie Noble vs. Chuck Palumbo

Earlier in the night, Jamie Noble hit on Chuck's friend, Michelle McCool. This time Chuck came to her aid and knocked down Noble. In their match later, Chuck Palumbo went for a kick at Noble who moved away, causing Chuck to crash into the turnbuckle. Jamie Noble was able to roll him up for the pinfall victory.

Winner: Jamie Noble wins via pinfall over Chuck Palumbo.

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Edge vs Batista
World Heavyweight Title match

Edge and Batista fought for a bit and Batista was able to Spear Edge down. Undertaker showed up and lashed out in anger. Edge escaped the ring and Batista was on the receiving end of the chokeslam. Former Smackdown GM, Teddy Long showed up and ordered that the three men will settle their differences in a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight title at Armageddon.

Winner: No winner due to Undertaker's interference, ref calls for a disqualification.

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ECW Recap 11.27.07

Results from Tuesday's ECW in Roanoke, VA:

- Shelton Benjamin defeated Shannon Moore via pinfall to continue his ECW win streak of 2-0.

- Tag team champs John Morrison and The Miz defeated Jesse and Festus in a non title match.

- Kelly Kelly defeated Layla via pinfall with Balls Mahoney at ringside.

- In the main event, Big Daddy V defeated Kane via pinfall in the Extreme Rules match. The two fought using tables, canes and any other object they could get their hands on. V had help from another monster, Mark Henry who came down to aid in destroying Kane. Henry showed up towards the end of the battle and side by side the monsters formed an alliance Kane just couldn't overcome.

ECW will be on Sci Fi next week on Thursday at 10PM rather than Tuesday.

ECW Recap 11.20.07

ECW Recap from Tampa, FL:

Kenny Dykstra vs CM Punk

Highlights shown from Survivor Series where Morrison was knocked off the apron and then Punk scored the GTS on the Miz for the win.

Smackdown's Kenny Dykstra faced off with CM Punk in the opening match. Punk flipped Dykstra down to the mat and kicked him in the back, followed by a suplex. Punk tried to put a hold on Kenny's arm, but Kenny stood up and forced Punk to the ropes. Punk came off the ropes to do a backbreaker on Dykstra. Kenny threw Punk to the corner and ran at him, but CM jumped up. Dykstra had Punk on his shoulder, but Punk managed to slide off and try for a GTS. Kenny escaped to clothesline Punk down where he applied a headlock maneuver.

Punk got to his feet, but Kenny forced him back down in the hold on his neck. Dykstra locked the headlock in to wear Punk down, but Punk stood up again. Dykstra rammed him into the corner then placed him seated on the corner to beat him up more. Dykstra climbed the ropes to try to suplex Punk, but Punk countered and tossed Dykstra down to the mat. Punk followed with a splash off the ropes and pin attempt. Punk had the momentum but another pin failed after knocking Dykstra down. Punk was able to land a clothesline with a springboard off the ropes. Dykstra recovered from a pin attempt and managed to reverse Punk's bulldog to toss Punk into the corner post. Kenny climbed the corner, but Punk got up and dropckicked the rope, Kenny lost his balance and Punk grabbed him to put him into the GTS from the ropes.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Kenny Dykstra

Styles and Tazz reviewed last week's incident when Kane came to the ring to chokeslam Matt Striker. Styles announced that tonight Kane will face Striker and Big Daddy V together in a handicap match.

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ECW returned from a commercial with Elijah Burke in the ring. Burke spoke on the mic saying he invited a close personal friend of his to come join them at ECW. Shelton Benjamin came down to the ring to join Burke.

Tommy Dreame vs. Shelton Benjamin

Benjamin knocked Dreamer to the mat early on then started punching and kicking him around the ring. With Dreamer under the bottom rope Shelton grabbed his legs to catapult him up. Dreamer continued to withstand the attack and then turned the tables. Dreamer went for a DDT but Shelton reversed to whip Dreamer to a corner. Shelton ran at him but Dreamer elbowed him. Dreamer tried to climb the ropes but Shelton grabbed his leg and yanked him to the mat. Benjamin scored a final running takedown DDT/bulldog type move then a pin on Dreamer for the win. Styles then made the announcement that Benjamin is the newest member of ECW's roster.

Winner: Shelton Benjamin wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer.

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Deuce & Domino vs. Jesse & Festus

Miz and Morrison joined Tazz and Styles at ringside. As the bell rang Festus turned into a monster and Jesse forced him to the outer apron. Jesse took control over Domino as he slid under him in the corner then pulled his legs out from under him. Jesse punched Domino from the apron then tried to climb the ropes and jump at him but Domino moved. Deuce put Jesse down on the mat and locked a hold on him keeping his arms pulled back.

Duece and Domino continued to dominate Jesse, until he escaped a move off the ropes by Domino. Jesse rolled under a clothesline and tagged in Festus. Festus began punching and knocking down D&D then flung Deuce over the top rope. With Domino down on the mat, Festus tagged in Jesse again and he climbed the ropes. Festus tossed Jesse from the ropes onto Domino and he captured a pinfall victory.

Winners: Jesse and Festus win via pinfall over Deuce & Domino.

Backstage Matt Striker was with Big Daddy V and told Kane he will pay the price for laying a finger on him.

Styles said they would have exclusive footage of an argument that took place between divas Kelly Kelly and Layla.

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Nunzio vs. Kevin Thorn

Thorn took control early easily dropping Nunzio to the mat for a beatdown. After several moves, Thorn put Nunzio up in a backbreaker on his shoulder and squeezed the grip. Thorn dropped to the mat with Nunzio, then picked him up to ram him into the corner of the ring. Thorn took Nunzio off the ropes and droppd him down with the Original Sin.

Winner: Kevin Thorn wins via pinfall over Nunzio.

Footage shown courtesy of WWE Mobile from after last week's ECW show. As Kelly was rolling her suitcase down a back hall to exit the arena, Layla came up with her suitcase and knocked into Kelly saying "Excuse me". The two divas got into a shoving match and threw food from a nearby buffet table onto one another before refs pulled them apart.

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Alternative rock band Seether shown sitting front row at ECW. Just then, Layla came out with a microphone to start talking near a table set up with Thanksgiving foods. Layla said she's smarter and better looking than Kelly Kelly and that is why she gives thanks this Thanksgiving. Kelly Kelly came out from behind quietly and grabbed a pie, then shoved it on Layla's face. An angry Layla grabbed a bowl of gravy and poured it on Kelly, then Kelly responded with cranberry sauce. The two divas continued to throw food from the table at each other until two refs came out. The girls fell to the floor still fighting with the refs trying to hold them back. Styles said next week they will fight in the ring.

Highlights shown from last night's Raw where Chris Jericho came out to spoil Randy Orton's "Passing of the Torch" ceremony.

Kane vs. Big Daddy V & Matt Striker

Kane immediately went at V, then dropped Striker to the mat. Kane forced V to the corner and left him there to go after Striker. Kane knocked Striker around then ran at V with a clothesline in the corner. Kane went for a double chokeslam but V hit his arms down and dropped Kane to the mat. V followed with a splash on Kane's back off the ropes. V stayed on Kane as Striker taunted him. Kane clocked Striker in the face but Striker got up and dropkicked Kane in the face. Kane managed to eventually escape the attack of Striker and V. Kane tried for pins after knocking each guy down but V kicked out and also hit Kane while he tried to pin Striker.

Kane finally eluded V and gave him a solid boot knocking him to the mat. Kane then grabbed Striker in the chokeslam and smashed him to the mat for a pin. After the bell, V went at Kane grabbing him to slam him backwards. V followed by using an elbow drop before standing over Kane in the center of the ring.

Winner: Kane wins via pinfall over Matt Striker and Big Daddy V.

ECW Recap 11.13.07

ECW Recap from Wichita, KS:

MVP & Mr. Kennedy vs. Matt & Jeff Hardy

Styles & Tazz discussed how the Hardy's will be on HHH's side for the upcoming Survivor Series match. Highlights shown from last night's Raw Lumberjack match between HHH and Umaga which ended with everyone fighting in the ring.

Matt started off staring down Kennedy and they started to grapple. Kennedy backed Matt to a corner but the ref separated them. Off the ropes Kennedy was able to throw a shoulder into Matt and take him down. Matt grabbed Kennedy's arm after they grappled, and dropped Kennedy. Matt tagged in Jeff and he jumped over the rope to kick Kennedy in the face. Jeff had Kennedy in the corner where he punched away at him. Kennedy whipped Jeff to the other corner causing him to hit hard. MVP tagged in and started to beat up Jeff more, using a clothesline off the ropes.

MVP and Kennedy tried for a double clothesline on Jeff off the ropes, but Jeff ducked and came back to dropkick both guys out of the ring. Jeff ran and jumped over the ropes landing on both men. Back in the ring Jeff threw Kennedy to his corner and tagged in Matt. Matt beat up Kenned a bit before Jeff came back in. Kennedy managed to gain the upperhand and in came MVP. MVP was able to trip Jeff down to the mat face first, then waited for Jeff to stand up. As Jeff got up, Kennedy ran at him with a boot to the face causing Jeff to fall out of the ring. MVP went out after Jeff, but Matt came over to prevent the attack as ECW hit commercial.

ECW returned with MVP keeping Jeff down in the ring. MVP locked a hold around Jeff's arm and neck then tried for a pin, but Jeff stuck a foot on the lower rope. MVP continued to punish Jeff then Kennedy came in. Jeff was able to escape with a toss of Kennedy over to the ropes. Jeff tagged in matt and he tripped on the ropes coming in. Kennedy didn't tag MVP and went after Matt. Matt achieved a Twist of Fate on Kennedy but the pin failed. A tag in to Jeff and he missed on the Swanton. MVP came in and started to work on Jeff again. Kennedy and MVP continued to isolate Hardy. Hardy finally escaped, reversing a MVP suplex attempt. Hardy managed to land on the apron after MVP tried to toss him over the ropes, then Kennedy yanked Jeff by the back of the head, causing him to hit the outside floor hard.

MVP scored a pin on Jeff back in the ring for the win. After the match, Kennedy tried to go after Matt with a chair, but MVP intervened and grabbed the chair away. MVP warned Kennedy about going after his tag team partner, as Matt checked on his brother down on the mat.

Winners: MVP & Mr. Kennedy win via pinfall over Matt & Jeff Hardy.

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Replay shown from Smackdown where CM Punk dropped by and Vickie Guerrero ordered Jamie Noble to have a match with him. Punk was about to win it, but then The Miz interfered. Punk held off Miz but then Morrison came down to attack. Noble took the opportunity to score his finisher on an unsuspecting CM Punk. Joey Styles said that Punk would face Noble again tonight on ECW.

Highlights shown from the first ever Survivor Series in 1987 with Hulk Hogan's team versus Andre the Giant's team. Andre was the sole survivor after he eliminated Bam Bam Bigelow.

Matt Striker was in ring to speak to the crowd. He told them he had bad news that Big Daddy V wasn't there tonight due to the flu. Striker said this Sunday Big Daddy V will dominate his Survivor Series opponents. As Striker continued to boast all of a sudden an explosion of flames occurred near the top of the ramp and Kane came down to the ring.

Striker told Kane he's not dressed to fight tonight and Kane's issue is not with him but with Big Daddy V. Striker told Kane to do everyone a favor and walk away. Instead Kane delivered a boot to Striker's face followed by a side slam. Striker got back to his feet just in time to get chokeslammed down to the mat hard.

Michelle McCool and Kelly Kelly shown walking backstage on their way out for a match.

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Michelle McCool & Kelly Kelly vs. Layla and Melina

Michelle started off against Melina, with the two divas going back and forth to twist the other's arm. Melina elbowed out of a hold by Michelle but got kicked down by Michelle. Kelly tagged in and the two divas worked together to suplex Melina. Kelly tried to do a bridge pin on Melina but Melina kicked out then gained the advantage. Layla tagged in to start beating up Kelly and choking her against the middle rope.

Meline came back in to work on Kelly with Kelly eventually escaping to tag in Michelle. McCool ran around the ring and took Melina down to the mat several times. Layla tried to get involved and Kelly came in to attack her, then knock her out of the ring. Melina tried to fly off the corner ropes at Michelle, but McCool was able to duck and then deliver a solid kick to knock Melina out for the pin.

Winners: Kelly Kelly and Michelle McCool win via pinfall over Layla and Melina.

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Jamie Noble vs. CM Punk

The Miz came down to sit ringside with Tazz and Joey Styles for the match. A replay was shown of the end of last week's ECW title between Punk & Morrison. The Miz came down to watch the match, and then threw his hat at Morrison in the ring which allowed CM Punk to get a surprise pinfall victory. Miz told Tazz and Styles he did that just to get what he wanted, a match at Survivor Series. Tazz and Styles then reviewed the lineup for this Sunday's Survivor Series, including the Triple Threat ECW title match.

As Noble was making his way to the match the "Save Us" commercial came on which featured all sorts of equations, numbers and codes and included "20 minutes" and "Monday". As Noble and Punk were about to face off, John Morrison came down to ringside and ECW hit a commercial break.

ECW came back with Noble twisting Punk's arm in the center of the ring. Punk flipped down to the mat and yanked on Noble's leg. The two men grappled in the ring with Noble taking Punk to the mat. Punk finally got out of a hold and stood up backing up with Noble into the corner. Noble continued to dominate and hammer away at Punk around the ring. Seated at the commentator's table Miz and Morrison kept jawing at one another about the upcoming Survivor Series match.

Noble whipped Punk to the rope and put his head down to flip Punk. Punk recovered to do a backbreaker and take the control over Noble. Noble again reversed things and took Punk down to the mat, working on his hurt arm. Punk got to his feet and the two men started to chop at each other, with Noble knocking him back down. Noble continued to knock Punk to the mat and twist on his arm. Punk got to his feet and slammed Noble back. Punk was able to start elbowing Noble down and then did a powerslam for a pin attempt. Punk was able to knee Noble in the corner, and then tried to sprinboard off the ropes. Noble caught Punk by the arm and took him down on the mat. Punk escaped and put Noble on the corner ropes then tried to slam him off for a pin. Noble escaped and the two battled in the center of the ring. Noble went to put Punk into a finishing move, but Punk reversed to get Noble up for the GTS. Punk delivered the finisher followed by a pin.

After the win, both Morrison and Miz came into the ring to attack Punk. Each man did his finisher on Punk and the two stared each other down as ECW went off the air.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Jamie Noble.

WWE Survivor Series History (1998-2007)

Yesterday, WWE Characters the Blog took a look at the first 11 historic Survivor Series Pay Per Views. Here's part 2 of the showcase of the November annual tradition for WWE, with a quick look at 1998 through 2007.

The 1998 Survivor Series was held at Kiel Center in St. Louis. The event was headlined by a tournament for the World Wrestling Federation Championship called Deadly Game, in which the Rock defeated Mankind in the final match to capture the Vacant WWE title. Also on the card, Undertaker defeated his brother Kane, and diva Sable won the WWE Women's title by pinning Jacqueline.

Survivor Series 1998 Wikipedia

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1999 Survivor Series returned to Detroit and also featured the elimination matches. There was a normal 4 on 4 tag team match featuring divas Mae Young, The Fabulous Moolah, Tori and Debra who defeated Ivory, Luna, Jacqueline and Terri Runnels. Kurt Angle also made his on-air WWE debut at this event, defeating Shawn Stasiak in a match. Big Show managed to win a 4 on 1 handicap Survivor Series match when he defeated The Big Boss Man, Prince Albert, Mideon and Viscera. Later in the main event match, Show won the WWE title by defeating The Rock and Triple H in a Triple Threat matchup.

Survivor Series 1999 Wikipedia

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Survivor Series 2000, brought the event to the Ice Palace in Florida. There were two traditional elimination matches on the card. In a tag team version, The Dudley Boyz teamed up with The Hardy Boyz and defeated Edge and Christian and The Right to Censor (Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather). Also on the card, several titles were defended successfully such as the European title held by William Regal, the WWF title held by Kurt Angle and the WWE Women's title held by Ivory.

Survivor Series 2000 Wikipedia

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2001 Survivor Series was held in Greensboro, North Carolina and featured some intriguing matches. There was a six-pack challenge for the vacant WWE Woment's title which Trish Stratus took home. Test won an "Immunity Battle Royal" against several other wrestlers so that he wouldn't be fired for a year. And in the sole elimination match of the Pay Per View, Rock's "Team WWF" won over "Team Alliance". Rock's team was made up of Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. Team Alliance consisted of Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon, all products of WCW & ECW, with Austin as the captain. Rock was the last man in this match after he pinned Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Survivor Series 2001 Wikipedia

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In 2002, Survivor Series was back in New York's Madison Square Garden. At this event, several titles changed hands. Victoria won the WWE Women's belt after defeating Trish Stratus in a Hardcore Match. The Dudleys along with Jeff Hardy won an elimination "Tables Match" over Rosey and Jamal and their manager Rico. Eddie and Chavo Guerrero won the WWE Tag team titles in a triple threat tag team match. Big Show defeated Brock Lesnar to capture the WWE Championship. And in the main event, the "Elimination Chamber" was unveiled in which Shawn Michaels defeated Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Chris Jericho and Triple H to win the World Heavyweight Title.

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Dallas, Texas was home of Survivor Series 2003. For the main elimination match of this PPV, Team Bischoff consisting of Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Christian, Scott Steiner and Mark Henry defeated Team Austin. Austin's team included Shawn Michaels, RVD, the Dudley Boys and Booker T. Due to the team's loss, Stone Cold lost his position as Co-General Manager of the Raw show. Goldberg also retained the World Heavyweight Title by defeating Triple H at the event, and Mr. McMahon beat the Undertaker in a "Buried Alive Match" thanks to Kane's help.

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2004 Survivor Series was held at the Gund Arena in Ohio. Team Angel defeated Team Guerrero in one of two elimination style matchups. Team Orton (Randy Orton, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and Maven) defeated Team Triple H (Triple H, Edge, Batista, and Snitsky)in the second. Trish Stratus retained her Women's title by defeating Lita. JBL also defeated Booker T to retain the WWE title.

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At Survivor Series 2005 in Detroit, the two major WWE brands faced off in a traditional elimination match. Team SmackDown (Batista, Rey Mysterio, John Bradshaw Layfield, Bobby Lashley and Randy Orton) (w/Bob Orton and Jillian Hall) defeated Team RAW consisting of Shawn Michaels, Kane, The Big Show, Carlito and Chris Masters. Orton was the sole survivor, winning the match for his team. Also during the event, John Cena defeated Kurt Angle to retain the WWE Championship, and Smackdown GM Theodore Long defeated Raw GM Eric Bischoff, with help from The Boogeyman.

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In 2006, Survivor Series was held at the Wachovia Center in Philly. In an early 4 on 4 survivor series match at the show, Team WWE Legends consisting of Ric Flair, Sgt. Slaughter, Dusty Rhdoes and Ron Simmons defeated the 4 man Spirit Squad. Flair was the last man surviving for his team to win. Mickie James also defeated Lita for the Women's title and Mr. Kennedy defeated Undertaker in a First Blood Match. In the main event 5 on 5 Survivor Series match, Team Cena (John Cena, Kane, Bobby Lashley, Sabu and Rob Van Dam) defeated Team Big Show (The Big Show, Test, Montel Vontavious Porter, Finlay and Umaga). Cena and Lashley were the last two men, collecting the win for their team.

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Survivor Series 2007 will mark the 21st annual event of its kind for WWE. It comes to us from Miami Florida's Airlines arena where the Miami Heat play. It has just one traditional Survivor Series match on the card, with Triple H's team of himself, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Kane and Rey Mysterio facing Umaga's team which includes Finlay, MVP, Big Daddy V and Mr. Kennedy. Also on the card is a "Hell in a Cell" Wrold Heavyweight title match between Undertaker and Batista, and a WWE Title match between Shawn Michaels and Randy Orton.

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ECW Results 10.30.07

Results from Tuesday night's ECW on Sci Fi:

Elijah Burke defeated Jimmy Wang Yang in singles competition to kick off the show.

One night prior to Halloween, Mark Henry was victorious in the Monster's Battle Royal defeating Great Khali, Big Daddy V and Kane. It came down to Henry versus Kane and he almost tossed Kane completely over the ropes.

John Morrison defeated the Miz via pinfall to win the #1 Contender's Match for the ECW title. Now Morrison will face CM Punk next week on ECW for the title! Later on, Morrison made a statement by jumping Punk in the ring.

Later this week, WWE.com will offer full streaming video of the entire show.

ECW Recap 10.23.07

ECW Recap from Kansas City, MO:

ECW opened with The Miz coming out to the ring along with Extreme Expose. Highlights shown from last week's show where Big Daddy V decimated both The Miz and John Morrison during their match. Miz began to lobby for the fans to vote for him to take on CM Punk at Cyber Sunday. Miz then confronted Kelly Kelly about her going out on a date last week with Balls Mahoney. Miz said he had forbidden her from going out with Mahoney, and since he owns her contract, he could fire her on the spot. Miz said since he's a nice guy, he's going to let her stay. but plans to make her life miserable week after week now.

Just then, John Morrison came down to the ring. Morrison told Miz neither of them want Big Daddy V to get voted in, but Miz needs to face reality that nobody will vote for him. Morrison then asked Kelly why she associates with The Miz when she could align herself with Morrison. Morrison told Kelly he can tell she's been wanting to spend a night in his Palace of Wisdom. Kelly slapped Morrison in the face, then Balls Mahoney ran down to the ring to attack. Miz and Morrison were able to doubleteam and knock Mahoney down. Once Mahoney was knocked out of the ring, Morrison tossed Miz out over the ropes, then started to pose. As Morrison continued to celebrate in the ring, CM Punk ran down to the ring, attacking Morrison and forcing him out.

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Promo shown for the "Undertaker 15-0" DVD, available exclusively at Wal Mart.

Backstage, Miz ran up to John Morrison asking why he cheapshotted him. Morrison said Miz cheapshotted him last week and the two began yelling. Armando Estrada came up and said they better start getting along because they will team up to face CM Punk and Balls Mahoney in a tag match tonight. Estrada left and the two started to argue over strategy and who will be in charge.

Kane vs.Big Daddy V

Kane slapped V in the face then ran off the ropes to try to clothesline. V didn't budge and Kane tried to slap the chokeslam on him. V didn't move and then clotheslined Kane right down to the mat. V took control, standing on Kane, then bodyslamming him to the mat. V went at Kane in the corner where Kane escaped. Kane tried to do a jumping clothesline at V in the ring, but V grabbed him for the side slam. V was able to knock Kane out of the ring, then whipped him into the steel steps. V tossed Kane back in, and Kane started to fight back a bit as ECW went to break.

ECW returned with V on top of Kane down on the mat, holding him in a headlock. Kane was able to struggle and crawl over to grab the bottom rope. The ref broke the hold, but V pulled Kane to the center of the ring then splashed down on his back. V layed on top of Kane keeping a headlock applied. As Kane got to his feet he recovered and gave a couple uppercuts to V. V stumbled back to the corner and Kane clotheslined him hard twice. Kane climbed the corner ropes to jump at V and knocked him down finally with a chokeslam. As Kane was in control, Mark Henry appeared, getting into the ring. Kane started to beat up Henry in the corner with V already down. All of a sudden, Great Khali came walking down to the ring and also entered.

Joey Styles remarked the monsters kept coming and getting bigger. Kane turned to face Khali and Khali booted him down. Khali then got into it with Big Daddy V and both ended up spilling out of the ring. With Mark Henry still in the ring, Kane recovered and attacked, eventually kicking Henry down and out of the ring.

Winner: Kane wins due to disqualification when Mark Henry interfered.

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The Undertaker vs Batista rivalry was shown with matches from Wrestlemania, Smackdown and other Pay Per Views. The steel cage match was shown where both men's feet hit the floor at once, making the match a draw. Styles and Tazz then discussed the matches fans can vote on for Cyber Sunday at WWE.com.

CM Punk and Balls Mahoney discussed working as a tag team in the locker room. Mahoney agreed they would be on the same page. Punk then asked Mahoney to tell him how his date with Kelly ended last week. Balls started laughing and Punk said "that is disturbing" with Mahoney replying, "that's what she said".

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An ad was shown for next week's Halloween edition of ECW with a Monster Mash Battle Royal. Kane, Mark Henry, The Great Khali and Big Daddy V will all compete trying to eliminate each other from the ring.

Elijah Burke vs.Nunzio

Highlights shown from last week when Burke walked away from the match versus Jesse and Festus, leaving Nunzio alone in the ring to lose. Nunzio began to get in Burke's face as the match started and Burke knocked him back with a punch to the face. Burke put Nunzio up on his shoulder, but Nunzio slid off then kicked Burke down. Nunzio followed with a dropkick onto Burke then began to attack him in the corner.

With Nunzio climbing up on the ropes, Burke yanked him down causing him to hit head first into the turnbuckle area. Burke took control and began punishing Nunzio around the ring. With Nunzio down on the ropes, Burke ran from the opposite side then jumped onto Nunzio's back. Nunzio stood up briefly then fell to the mat swinging at nobody. Burke continued to beat up Nunzio, then slammed him in a corner of the ring. Burke ran at Nunzio, then stopped himself and exited the ring to attack Nunzio from the side of the ring. Burke continued punishing Nunzio and applied a headlock center of the ring. Nunzio finally escaped and was able to gain momentum, climbing the ropes for a leg drop and clotheslining Burke off the ropes.

Nunzio jumped off the ropes at Burke again, but this time Burke got up and clotheslined him down. A stunned Nunzio was hit by the "Elijah Express" in the corner of the ring, allowing Burke to get the pinfall victory.

Winner: Elijah Burke wins via pinfall over Nunzio.

Cameras showed Great Khali with his translator backstage. Khali continued yelling incoherently with his translator trying to calm him down.

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Backstage, Matt Striker told V he had Kane right where he wanted him tonight. V then said he will be the dominant force at the ECW Monster Battle Royal.

The Miz & John Morrison vs. Balls Mahoney & CM Punk

Punk and Miz faced off, grappling. Punk slapped a headlock on then took Miz down to the mat in it. Both men got up and Miz shoved Punk to the ropes. Punk came back at him and knocked him down again. Miz tried to whip Punk to the corner then run at him, but Punk delivered an elbow and eventually tagged Mahoney in.

Punk and Mahoney isolated Miz near their corner, continuing to tag in and out. Miz finally slammed Mahoney down, then brought him over to tag Morrison. Morrison entered and took control with a headlock, but Mahoney knocked him down off the ropes. The two continued to fight and Morrison dropkicked Mahoney down. Mahoney got up and started his round of punches to the chant of "Balls", eventually punching Morrison down. Balls went for a leg drop on Morrison off the ropes, but Morrison rolled away then tagged Miz back in.

Miz did a legsweep on Mahoney, slamming him backwards to the mat. Miz failed at a pin and he and Morrison started to tag in and out to continue Mahoney's beat down. Mahoney tried to escape Morrison, but he was promptly dropped down to the mat again. Miz landed a strong clothesline on Mahoney in the corner, and failed with another pin. Morrison tagged in and landed a hard kick to the back of Mahoney's head. Miz and Morrison kept tagging in and out, with Mahoney finally escaping versus Miz to tag Punk.

Punk tagged in as Morrison did, and CM started to take down Morrison with a series of fast moves. Punk dropkicked Miz on the side apron then went to the ropes to splash onto Morrison. Miz came back in to attack Punk, and shoved Punk into Morrison. Punk then ducked as Miz came at him for a clothesline, causing Miz to hit Morrison down. Mahoney got into the ring and tossed Miz out, allowing Punk to get the "GTS" finisher on Morrison for the win.

Winners: CM Punk and Balls Mahoney win via pinfall over John Morrison and The Miz.

WWE Cyber Sunday Matches

Here's a look at the 3 title matches for Cyber Sunday, that you, the fan can vote on and influnence.

ECW Title Match:
CM Punk vs. Fans Choice: The Miz, Big Daddy V or John Morrison

World Heavyweight Match:
The Undertaker vs. Batista (Triple Threat) - Fans choose referee: JBL, Mick Foley or Stone Cold Steve Austin (Read more about the match)

WWE Title Match:
Randy Orton vs. Fans Choice: Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy or Shawn Michaels

The above matches seem easy to predict in terms of who the choices will be. Most likely Punk will be facing John Morrison, Stone Cold will referee in the Batista match and Orton will face the returning Shawn Michaels.

In a previous entry we took a look at the fact that Shawn Michaels is getting a title shot so quick. Triple H should be amongst the choices, therefore WWE Characters vote went to Mr. Kennedy.

It's also curious why a name was left out of the ECW choices, Tommy Dreamer. Fans might vote for Dreamer over John Morrison and WWE knows that. The Ultra Wrestling Roundup even speculates that Morrison will recapture the title from Punk at Cyber Sunday. Fans, you can prevent this, simply vote for The Miz. Make history, the WWE won't let him hold the title. However, doing this just might put a temporary stop to the WWE's ECW title plan. Morrison will probably take the belt away from Punk at the ECW show or a future PPV, but it's worth a try to see if it can be postponed.

ECW Recap 10.09.07

Recap of ECW from Detroit, MI:

ECW opened with highlights from No Mercy, where Big Daddy V took on CM Punk for the ECW title. V dominated Punk for a good bit of the match. Punk was able to finally knock V down, but Matt Striker came into the ring to attack, causing a disqualification. Big Daddy V manhandled Punk after the decision. Punk had to be helped up the ramp by officials.

Joey Styles announced John Morrison has returned and will face CM Punk in a match tonight. Just then Big Daddy V came out from backstage with Matt Striker.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Big Daddy V

V shoved Dreamer down to start the match and continued to push him around the ring. V hammered away at Dreamer in the corner then began to stomp on him with one foot. V used a belly to belly suplex and slammed Dreamer down, then stepped on him again. Dreamer fell out of the ring after a hand chop from V, and V went out to attack more.

V tossed Dreamer back in the ring and Tommy did a slide dropkick under the ropes to knock V back a bit. As V got into the ring, Dreamer began to fight back against him. Dreamer punched V several times then climbed the corner and jumped off the corner ropes at him. V simply slammed Dreamer down from the air to the mat. As Dreamer pulled himself up against the ropes, V ran from across the ring to splash him. V followed by slamming Dreamer in the center of the ring then used an elbow drop to finish him.

Winner: Big Daddy V wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer.

Joey Styles said tonight Balls Mahoney will take on The Miz in addition to the CM Punk versus John Morrison match.

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James Curtis vs. Kevin Thorn

Thorn attacked Curtis' back ramming him into the corner to hammer away. Curtis began to elbow his way out and then did a dropkick off the corner ropes. Curtis tried to mount an offense as he ran off the ropes, but Thorn leveled him with a clothesline. Thorn got Curtis down on the mat where he applied headlocks to wear him down. Curtis got up and Thorn continued his attack in the corner of the ring. Thorn grabbed Curtis and tossed him into the corner ringpost shoulder first, twice. Thorn continued to kick away at Curtis in the corner. Despite a brief fight back from Curtis, Thorn managed to grab him on the apron, then hoisted him on the ropes. Thorn then snapped him down to the mat and scored the pinfall victory.

Winner: Kevin Thorn wins via pinfall over James Curtis.

Footage shown from last week's ECW where Kelly Kelly told Balls Mahoney she would go out with him. The Miz then came out and announced Kelly needed to decide if she wants to stay under her ECW contract, or date Balls Mahoney. Kelly left the ring to go backstage with Miz and the other girls.

Miz was shown backstage with Kelly Kelly and asked if she had a problem with her eyesight. Miz told her he's the chick magnet and she'll be in his corner tonight when he faces Balls Mahoney.

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Behind the scenes footage and interviews shown with cast members and crew from Stone Cold's new dvd "The Condemned". Joey Styles said it's the hottest selling action dvd around.

Balls Mahoney vs The Miz

Miz came down escorted by just Kelly, and Mahoney came down to the ring with the white Teddy bear he had given Kelly weeks ago.

Early on Miz began to punch away at Mahoney, then tossed him to the ropes. Balls flew off the ropes knocking Miz down. Balls got Miz in the corner and climbed up to punch him, but Miz pushed him down to the mat. Miz started to dominate from here putting Balls into a headlock. Balls eventually escaped the move then was able to elbow Miz from the corner. Balls delivered a series of punches to Miz's face, then wound up for a final punch which knocked Miz to the mat.

With Miz down, Balls went out through the ropes to the apron and pointed to Kell that this would be for her. Just then, Miz ran over and knocked Balls off the apron into the announcer's table. Balls hit his head against the table and fell to the floor. The ref proceeded to deliver the 10 count and awarded Miz the match. After the bell, Kelly went over to check on Mahoney. The Miz grabbed the white teddy bear Mahoney left in the corner. Miz pretended he was going to hand it to Kelly and then kicked it into the audience. Kelly helped a bloody Mahoney get to his feet, as Miz posed up at the top of the ramp.

Winner: The Miz wins due to countout of Balls Mahoney.

Promo video shown of John Morrison, the shaman of sexy and former ECW champ who will face CM Punk in tonight's main event.

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Recap shown from Raw last night, where a ceremony was held to celebrate Randy Orton as the new WWE champ. Vince McMahon ordered Triple H to be the first man to come out and shake Orton's hand. Since HHH didn't show Vince told Orton to go backstage and get him. As Orton started up the ramp, Shawn Michaels came walking out from backstage. Michaels then followed Orton down to the ring where he attacked him and then delivered Sweet Chin Music.

John Morrison vs. CM Punk

Punk removed his shirt to reveal taped up ribs due to the attack he received from Big Daddy V. Early on, Morrison took control and went for the ribs with a few kicks. Punk recovered to fight back a bit. Morrison got him down and continued to attack the ribs with kicks and knees to Punk. Morrison went for a spinning leg drop but missed, allowing Punk to gain control. As Morrison got back up, Punk grabbed one of his legs. Morrison did a spin kick and hit Punk in the back of the head. Morrison then locked in a headlock on the mat.

Punk was able to knock Morrison out of the ring, then jumped over the ropes at him. Morrison moved out of the way, but Punk landed on his feet. Punk then ducked a clothesline and went to suplex Morrison onto the steel steps. Morrison reversed and slammed Punk onto his ribs on the steel steps, as ECW went to a commercial.

ECW returned with Morrison holding Punk down on the mat stretching him out. Morrison went to slam Punk down, but Punk fought back. Morrison grabbed Punk and slammed him down across his knee. Morrison got Punk near the ropes then dropkicked him out of the ring. Morrison went out to attack further and tossed Punk back into the ring. Morrison tried to pin Punk but Punk kicked out at 2. Morrison tried to use a submission but Punk got to his feet. Morrison rammed him straight back into the corner. Eventually, Punk escaped and was able to do a springboard off the ropes to kick Morrison. Morrison flew out of the ring. Morrison got onto the apron and fought with Punk, and Punk eventually flipped him over the ropes into the ring.

Punk gained control using a flurry of moves including severe kicks to Morrison who was seated on the mat. After a dropkick, Punk tried for the pin but Morrison kicked out. Punk tossed Morrison to the corner, then ran at him to knee him in the face. A pin after a bulldog from Punk failed. The 2 men continued to battle with each taking control and trying for pins. Punk climbed the ropes for a move but Morrison came over to knock him off balance. Morrison then was able to climb the ropes and do a suplex on Punk bringing him to the mat hard. Morrison captures the win and left Punk laying in the ring clutching at his ribs.

Winner: John Morrison wins via pinfall over CM Punk.