New Champion Elijah Burke

While he didn't win the 24 Man Battle Royal, ECW Superstar Elijah Burke has won the 2008 Smackdown vs. Raw Tournament held by THQ. The tournament featured 16 stars (wrestlers & divas) from Raw, Smackdown, ECW facing off in single elimination rounds on the video game, until 1 winner remained. Burke is now the back-to-back champion of this tournament as he also won last year.

Burke beat his fellow ECW wrestler, Kofi Kingston to win the finals of the tourney. The Sun UK has a story reporting on that as well as a video game champ, Darren Lavocah from the UK, who won a global online tournament. Darren went to a national final in Scotland to take the win, putting him into the global finals.

As his prize, Darren got a VIP night out at Wrestlemania XXIV last Sunday in Orlando, and met the WWE gaming champ, Elijah Burke. There's no word yet if Vince McMahon will be adding a new "WWE Video Game" belt any time soon for Burke to wear.

Read more about this story at : The Sun UK - UK WWE Champ is no Burke.

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.

---

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.

---

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.

---

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.

---

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 10.02.07

ECW Recap from Dayton, Ohio:

ECW opened with WWE chairman Vince McMahon arriving to the ring. Vince said he had bad news that John Cena has a completely torn right pectoral muscle and needed immediate surgery. Mr. McMahon had footage shown of how Cena suffered the injury during his match with Mr. Kennedy and then afterwards when Randy Orton came down to the ring and attacked him. Mr. McMahon said due to the injury Cena will be out of action from 6 months to a year. Vince said John Cena is no longer the WWE champ now. Vince said the championship is vacant and it will be decided at No Mercy this Sunday.

Tazz and Styles spoke briefly about the chairman's major announcement and then the main event tonight, Tommy Dreamer vs. Elijah Burke with the winner getting a title shot at CM Punk this Sunday.

CM Punk came down to the ring and spoke to the crowd, telling him there's just 5 days until No Mercy and he should be more focused on who his opponent might be. Punk said the past week just one thing's been on his mind. Punk had footage shown on the Titantron of the beatdown he received last week at the hands of Big Daddy V. Punk said he has his mind on what happened now and started to talk about Big Daddy V. Just then Matt Striker and Big Daddy V appeared up on the Titantron. Striker told Punk that V wants the ECW championship and will pay no mind to Punk until he has that opportunity. Striker wished Punk luck with his upcoming match, right now. Just then Mike Knox came down to the ring.

CM Punk vs. Mike Knox

Knox and Punk grappled early with Punk ramming into Knox after grabbing his arm. Punk forced Knox down to the mat holding his arm behind his back. Knox managed to get up and force Punk back to the corner of the ring, where the ref broke them apart. Knox began to take control as he whipped Punk to one corner of the ring, then knocked him down to the mat. Knox twisted Punk's arm behind his back to keep him down. Punk managed to get to his feet finally, but Knox slammed him right down. Punk finally managed to dropkick Knox through the ropes knocking him back to the commentator table. Punk then flew over the top rope landing on Knox, as ECW went to commercial.

ECW returned with Knox putting Punk on his shoulders then dropping him down on the top rope. Knox continued to dominate, snapping Punk down against the top ropes again, then putting Punk into a headlock down on the mat. Knox continued to keep Punk down, but Punk got to his feet and managed to roll up Knox for a quick pin. Knox escaped then clotheslined Punk down to the mat. Knox continued to try to keep Punk down.

Punk finally escaped and started to build momentum using several kicks to Knox and then whipped him to the ropes for a dropkick. Punk managed to elude a bicycle kick attempted by Knox and then put him up on his shoulders for the "GTS" finisher!

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Mike Knox.

Balls Mahoney shown walking backstage on the way out for a match. Tazz and Styles reviewed a highlight reel of Tommy Dreamer, an ECW original to hype the main event match.

---

Balls Mahoney came down to the ring. Highlights were shown from last week when Balls tried to ask out Kelly Kelly in the ring, but Miz ended up clocking him with a microphone before Kelly could answer. Balls spoke in the ring to the crowd saying a lot of people think he's just some love sick puppy right now. Balls called Kelly Kelly down to the ring to answer his question from last week.

Kelly Kelly came walking down to the ring carrying her white teddy bear gift that Balls had given her. Balls asked Kelly again if she'd go out with him. Kelly gave Balls an emphatic "Yes!" and the two started to hug. Just then, The Miz came walking out from backstage with Layla and Brooke. Miz started to insult Balls on the mic, and told Kelly it was time for her to leave. Miz got in the ring and demanded Kelly leave with him. Miz continued to demand she leave, and Balls ended up punching him down. Miz fell out of the ring but got up and grabbed a mic. Miz said he holds the management contract of Extreme Expose, meaning what he tells the girls goes. Miz told Kelly if she goes out with Balls he will kick her out of Extreme Expose and ECW. Balls pleaded with Kelly but she left the ring upset, and headed backstage with Miz and the other girls.

---

Elijah Burke vs. Tommy Dreamer
(#1 Contender Match for ECW title)

Early on Dreamer and Burke grappled with Dreamer able to slam Burke down. Dreamer tossed Burke to the ropes and tried for an arm toss. Burke countered to try for one of his own, but Dreamer just clotheslined him down. Burke managed to get Dreamer into the corner of the ring and started to kick away at him. Dreamer eventually recovered and was able to get Burke hung upside down in the opposite corner. Dreamer followed by knocking Burke out of the ring, then jumping out at him to punch away at him. ECW headed to commercial with Burke layed out of the ring.

During break, Burke had managed to whip Dreamer into the steel steps, then brought him back into the ring for more punishment. In the ring, Burke kept Dreamer down to the mat briefly in a headlock. Dreamer got to his feet and tried to fight back, but Burke knocked him right back down. Burke waited for Dreamer to get up and then used an uppercut to the face, causing Dreamer to go down again. Dreamer finally started to fight back successfully, this time dropping Burke to the mat off the ropes. Burke managed to trip Dreamer down to the mat, then climbed the top ropes.

Dreamer got up and climbed the ropes to go at Burke and went for a suplex. Burke managed to shove Dreamer down leaving him lying in the corner of the ring. Burke ran from the opposite corner and jumped up high using the ropes to do an elbow drop on Dreamer. Burke seemed to have hurt himself and as he tried to recover, Dreamer caught him off guard with a DDT and then scored a pinfall victory.

Winner: Tommy Dreamer wins via pinfall over Elijah Burke to become the #1 contender for CM Punk's ECW title.

Dreamer began to celebrate his major victory in the ring, but just then ECW's General Manager, Armando Estrada, came out from backstage, mic in hand. Estrada told Dreamer the contender chase was not over yet because there was 1 man he has left to defeat, Big Daddy V. V came out from backstage with Matt Striker and they headed down to the ring for the match.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Big Daddy V
(#1 Contender Match)

Dreamer tried to mount an early offense by dropkicking V before he could even enter the ring. V stayed on his feet and gained the upperhand quickly, then tossed Dreamer into the ring. Inside the ring, V gave Dreamer a severe beatdown, slamming him to the mat, as well as hammering away at him in the corner.

Dreamer managed to get some momentum and ran at V off the ropes to attack. V withstood chops from Dreamer and simply knocked Dreamer down. Dreamer went over to the corner to recover, but V ran right at him and splashed him. V then picked up Dreamer on his shoulders and slammed him backwards. Matt Striker looked on from outside the ring as V landed a hard elbow drop on Dreamer and secured a pinfall victory.

Big Daddy V posed standing over Dreamer in the ring, with Matt Striker talking to him. Joey Styles asked how will CM Punk survive against Big Daddy V this Sunday?

Winner: Big Daddy V wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer to become #1 contender for CM Punk's ECW title.

ECW Recap 09.25.07

ECW Recap from Indianapolis, IN:

ECW opened with Joey Styles saying tonight's main event will be CM Punk facing Matt Striker. Styles said the chase for the #1 contender spot at No Mercy continues tonight with the opening match, a triple threat match. Tommy Dreamer, Elijah Burke and Kevin Thorn would face off. Whichever man is pinned would be eliminated from the chase for the ECW #1 contender spot at No Mercy.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Kevin Thorn vs. Elijah Burke

Dreamer went at Burke as the bell rang, but Thorn attacked from behind, then knocked Dreamer down off the ropes. Burke ran at Thorn off the ropes and was also knocked down. Burke was able to counter a move by Thorn and used an armbar takedown while Dreamer rolled out of the ring and simply stood outside watching Thorn and Burke fight. The two noticed this, and Thorn went out after Dreamer.

Dreamer headed off Thorn and punched him down then got into the ring. Eventually Burke and Thorn were able to take Dreamer down, and Dreamer remained in the corner as Thorn started to beat up Burke. Burke flipped over Thorn onto the side apron. Dreamer tried to clothesline Thorn, who ducked causing Dreamer to punch Burke and knock him off the apron. Dreamer and Thorn fought in the ring until Burke got back in. Burke, Dreamer and Thorn all started rolling each other up for pins, with Burke and Dreamer pinning Thorn at once. Thorn kicked out and each man rolled to a ring corner as ECW went to break.

ECW returned with Burke running at Dreamer near the ropes. Dreamer ducked so Burke flew out over the ropes. Thorn came into the ring from the outside and started to attack, but was elbowed in the corner by Dreamer. Dreamer delivered a series of punches to knock Dreamer down. Dreamer stayed in control, getting on the corner to punch Thorn. Thorn pulled Dreamer's legs causing him to fall back and hit his head. Thorn continued to kick Dreamer and applied a headlock. Thorn tried a move on Dreamer as he got this feet, but Dreamer counted and slammed him backwards. Thorn rolled out of the ring, and Dreamer delivered a slide dropkick, knocking him to the barricade. Burke came over to attack Thorn, but Thorn recovered and the two went into the ring.

Thorn hoisted Burke up on his shoulders then dropped to his knees, snapping Burke. Thorn went for a clothesline on Burke who ducked and clotheslined Thorn down instead. Dreamer got back into the ring and was able to hang Burke from the corner. Dreamer ran at Burke and dropkicked him hard. Thorn came up behind Dreamer and slammed him down for a pin attempt. Burke got back to his feet and was able to take down Thorn, Burke climbed the tope rope and Dreamer went up as well. Thorn came up behind him and slammed Dreamer down to the mat. Burke tried to jump off and grab a pin on Dreamer but Dreamer eluded him.

The match finished up when Dreamer DDT'd Thorn down hard. Burke saw this and grabbed Dreamer, tossing him out of the ring, then stole the pinfall victory.

Winner: Elijah Burke pins Kevin Thorn to eliminate him from the #1 contender chase.

CM Punk shown walking backstage with his title, shaking hands with various ECW staff. Punk walked up to Striker and Big Daddy V. Striker tried to use some big words and insult Punk about going to school. Punk told Striker he enjoyed school and even ended up teaching some of the teachers. Big Daddy V started to growl at Punk as Striker said he would see Punk in "school" later tonight.

---

Raw rebound showed highlights of the past few weeks where Triple H cracked jokes on Mr. McMahon about having a leprechaun for a son. Vince vowed to humiliate HHH on this past week's Raw. Vince made himself Carlito's tag team partner in the steel cage match vs. HHH on Raw, and ended up winning the match by escaping the cage. Afterwards, HHH found Vince backstage in his office and challenged him to a 1 on 1 competition for next week's Raw. Vince accepted the challenge, setting up next week's Raw main event.

Nunzio vs. Mike Knox

Nunzio tried for an early headlock, but Knox whipped him to the ropes then hit him with a shoulder, knocking him down. Nunzio continued to try for a hold from behind, but Knox was able to knock him down, and Nunzio rolled out of the ring. When Nunzio re-entered the ring, Knox began to attack the back of Nunzio, pushing him to the ropes then delivering an elbow. Knox used a hold to stretch Nunzio's back over his knee. Knox slammed Nunzio for a pin, but Nunzio kicked out.

Knox delivered a huge legdrop and tried another pin, but again Nunzio kicked out. Knox continued to beat up his opponent in the ring, tossing him to the corner and running at him. Nunzio escaped and was able to kick Knox down. Nunzio went for a pin to no avail, then tried to run at Knox again. This time Knox was able to gain control using his knee to catch Nunzio in the midsection. Know waited for Nunzio get back up and then ran at him to deliver a bicycle kick to his head. With Nunzio knocked out on the mat, Knox grabbed the pinfall victory.

Winner: Mike Knox wins via pinfall over Nunzio.

Extreme Expose shown walking backstage with the Miz on their way out for a match. Kelly Kelly continued to carry the white Teddy bear that Balls Mahoney had given her.

An interesting Matrix style ad was shown with various numbers flashing and blipping on the screen, possibly a promotion for a new or returning wrestler.

Sylas Young vs. The Miz

Extreme Expose escorted Miz to the ring then sat in front of the commentator's table to cheer him on. Young went at Miz early pulling his arm behind his back. Miz backed him to the corner, then elbowed him in the face. Miz picked up Young then dropped him face first on the top rope. Miz continued to beat up his opponent in the corner, kicking him hard in the shoulder, then punching away at him. Miz won the match by coming off the ropes at Young and delivering a neckbreaker for a pin.

As Extreme Expose got into the ring with Miz to celebrate, Balls Mahoney's music came on. Mahoney came out from backstage mic in hand and walked down to get into the ring. Mahoney told Miz this has nothing to do with him and he should stay back. Mahoney told Kelly Kelly that last week he asked her out but never got an answer. Mahoney asked her out again. Kelly took the mic to answer, but Miz snatched it away from her. Miz told Mahoney that Kelly would give an answer, then Miz clocked Mahoney over the head with the microphone. Kelly Kelly started to check on Mahoney down on the mat, but Brooke and Layla pulled her away and escorted her out of the ring with Miz.

Winner: The Miz wins via pinfall over Sylas Young.

---

Footage shown of Stone Cold Steve Austin promoting his new "The Condemned" DVD at FYE, signing autographs for fans.

Highlights shown from the Triple threat match earlier, with Burke picking up the pin on Kevin Thorn, despite Dreamer doing the work. Joey Styles said Burke will face Dreamer next week in the finals match to determine the #1 contender for the ECW title at No Mercy.

Backstage Tommy Dreamer was in a locker room and Burke came in to discuss their match next week. Burke told Dreamer that he's younger and stronger, and next week Dreamer's chase for the ECW title will end. Dreamer told Burke he has "heart" which is something Burke lacks.

CM Punk vs. Matt Striker

Striker came down to the ring with Big Daddy V, who waited outside to watch the match. Punk arrived to the ring and posed with his belt after staring at Big Daddy V outside the ring.

Striker tossed Punk to the ropes early, but Punk came back at him and knocked him right down. Punk followed up with a kick to Striker's leg, then a slam and leg drop on him. Striker recovered and landed a punch on Punk, then whipped him to the corner. Striker ran at Punk, who was able to flip Striker up over the ropes. Striker tried to hang onto the top rope but hit his back and fell out of the ring.

Punk jumped over the ropes onto Striker. Big Daddy V continued to glare at Punk, distracting him. Striker was able to grab Punk's hand and slammed it onto the steel steps. Back in the ring, the two exchanged pinfall attempts, and Striker took control by applying a hold to Punk's hand/fingers. Punk got to his feet and tried to fight back. Striker dropkicked Punk back down, then reapplied the hold, pulling Punk's hand/arm back and keeping him down on the mat. Striker continued to attack and target the hand of Punk. Striker continued to dominate, delivering a solid knee kick to Punk's head. After a failed pin, Striker reapplied a hold to target Punk's hurt hand.

Punk finally escaped the hold by Striker, kicking him from the mat. Punk then gained momentum, knocking Striker down several times. Punk used a backbreaker and a bulldog on Striker, followed by a springboard off the ropes. Punk finally finished off Striker with the GTS to pick up the pinfall victory. Just as Punk got up, Big Daddy V had entered the ring and clotheslined him right down. V then hoisted Punk onto his shoulders and slammed him down backwards, leaving Punk laying on the mat. V posed standing over Punk as ECW left the air.

Winner: CM Punk wins via pinfall over Matt Striker.