ECW
June 24, 2008
*"The World is Watching" Intro is played, then highlights from the WWE Draft held on RAW last Monday is shown. after that. "Don't Question my Heart" plays throughout the arena and the similar intro video of ECW. but added to the intro are ECW's newest acquisitions. and removed from it are ECW's losses*
*Pyro
*Pyro
*Pyro
Mike Adamle: From the sold out arena here is Houston. TX. We welcome you to ECW!. I am Mike Adamle alongside my friend and com padre' Tazz. and what a Draft last night!.
Tazz: Yeah. it was the most unpredictable Draft in ages!. I mean we lost the ECW title to RAW!
Mike Adamle: That's right. Tazz because Kane was drafted to RAW last night and per Mr. McMahon orders. all titleholders that would be drafted. he brings the title to his respective show.
Tazz: But baby. What a acquisition we had. Matt Hardy to the Land of Extreme! and he brings the US title with him!.
Adamle: Don't forget Rey Mysterio. an ECW Original. and he's coming back to ECW!.
Tazz: How can i, Partner? Huge name we had there.
*"No Chance in Hell* is played. Mr. McMahon then came out to the stage with a mixture of cheers and boos. he came out with a smile on his face. He then struts on his signature "Power Walk" and goes inside the ring.
Adamle: Well. here comes the Chairman of the WWE. Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
Tazz: That's Mr. McMahon for you. Mike!.
Adamle: He said last night that ECW will return right here tonight. But what does he mean by that?
Tazz: I have no idea. but were about to find out.
McMahon: Cut the music.
*Mixed Heat and Pop
McMahon: Well. Last night on RAW. I promised that ECW would return here tonight.
*Crowd pops
McMahon:But What the hell do i mean by that?. I mean ECW has been here since 2006 and I. Vincent Kennedy McMahon. is responsible for the return of ECW.
*Crowd let's out a loud WHAT?
McMahon:So. What do i mean of the "return" of ECW tonight. You see. if we will go back to the time of the ECW in the 90's. it's matches are somewhat... EXTREME. i should say. (Grins) So...
*Crowd lets out a BIG POP.
McMahon: So. if i may call on the competitors for the next match. please.
*Finlay and Hornswoggle's music plays and they made their way to the ring.
Tazz: This Sunday we will see this father and son team try to take the WWE Tag Team Titles from Morrison and The Miz.
McMahon: Ladies and Gentlemen. Please welcome. Finlay and Hornswoggle!
*Morrison's music is played and Morrison with Miz posed for the crowd in the ramp sporting their Titles. they made their way to the ring side by side and staring at Finlay and Hornswoggle.
Adamle: They are the WWE Tag Team Champions and tonight. Morrison will face Finlay one-on-one.
McMahon: Please welcome. the WWE Tag Team Champions!. Morrison and the Miz!.
*Morrison and Finlay stares in the middle of the ring with McMahon between them. While Miz and Hornswoggle is outside of the ring on opposite sides.
McMahon: Woah. Hold on a second there fellows. I brought you two out here for me to make my announcement. because tonight. As i said. we will witness the return of ECW!. because this match and ALL the other matches on ECW from now on... WILL BE COMPETED UNDER EXTREME RULES!. Which means there are NO RULES. Pinfalls count anywhere. All weapons LEGAL..
*Crowd lets out a Massive Pop as chants "ECDub" chants erupted. While Finlay and Morrison nods in agreement from what they heard.
Tazz: Am i hearing correctly?!. every match will now be contested under Extreme Rules?!.
McMahon: And as i promise. I have "invited" a "special guest" here tonight. but THAT PERSON. is still not here. So. I'll let you know if he comes. but for the meantime. We will see the first match contested in the "New ECW".
*McMahon exits the ring with "No Chance in Hell" in the background. As he exits. the music is cut and Finlay vs Morrison is set.
Finlay vs. John Morrison
Finlay and Morrison jogs around the ring. The Miz and Hornswoggle cheering them on. They lock up on the middle of the ring. Finlay was pinned in the corner but he overpowers Morrison sending them back in the middle of the ring. Morrison then locks the head of Finlay around his arms. Finlay counters with a Irish Whip and shoulder tackles Morrison sending him in the canvas. Finlay then drops a elbow to the chest of Morrison then stomps away at him. but then the Miz distracts Finlay by going on the apron. but Finlay gives him a punch to the head. The referee then warns Miz but this is Extreme Rules. The distraction however allowed Morrison to recuperate and as soon as Finlay turns over to work on Morrison. he was greeted by a dropkick sending Finlay over the top rope. Morrison followed Finlay. he grabs Finlay by the hair and Irish whipped him to stairs knees first. Hornswoggle then checks on his father. Morrison then trash talks Finlay and Hornswoggle. and posing for the crowd with The Miz. but while they are posing. Hornswoggle grabbed a Singapore Cane under the ring and climbed the apron. as soon as Morrison turns around. Hornswoggle jumped and hitted Morrison on the head sending him down on the floor. he then hits the Miz on the back and continues to hit Miz while his down. Finlay then stood up and grabbed his shillelagh and hits Morrison across the face. then rolls Morrison inside the ring. He then picks him up and hits the Celtic Cross. Finlay covers Morrison. 1...2...3. Finlay wins.
Tony Chimel: Here is your winner. Finlay.
Adamle: Finlay picks up the win in the first match of the "New ECW".
Tazz: Finlay and Hornswoggle has a lot of momentum going in to Night of Champions. Morrison and Miz better worry about losing the titles. cause after that match. it made me think.
*COMMERCIAL*
The show then comes back from the commercial and we see Teddy Long on his office reading some documents. Then Mr. McMahon comes in. He shakes the hand of Teddy.
Long: Holla. Mr. McMahon!. glad your here at ECW. and i tell you. That announcement you made earlier. that was EXTREME. playa.
McMahon: Thank you. Teddy. But im here not because of your compliments to my decisions i make. Im here to remind you that last week. the deal that we had. has expired.
Long looks nervous. but he has several documents he handed to McMahon to read.
Long: Oh. that. Uhh. Mr. McMahon. I am very pleased to let you know that ECW has improved it's ratings since i became GM. and that documents are ratings data.
Vince looks at it. but not seemed very impressed.
McMahon: Well. it's still not that good. what did i tell you?. ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONN-AAY. since you haven't held your end of the bargain. Mr. Long. YOUR FIRRRREDDDD!!.
Long is surprised but not appealed either to Mr. McMahon. Then the camera switches to the arena.
Adamle: What the?. Did you see that? Mr. Long has been fired by Vince!.
Tazz: What's going on? Who's gonna be our General Manager now?.
Chimel: The following match is scheduled for one fall.
Tommy Dreamer's music hits. He comes out with Colin Delaney and makes their way to the ring
Chimel: Introducing first. Being accompanied by Colin Delaney. TOMMY DREAMER!.
Tazz:Dreamer's pumped up and ready to go.
Mike Knox's music plays and walks out on a determined look on his face. he brings a chair with him.
Chimel: And his opponent, Mike--
Knox tries to hit Dreamer with a chair but Dreamer dodges and speared Knox on the center. the bell rings and the match is underway.
Tommy Dreamer vs. Mike Knox
Dreamer punches away to the head of Knox as Knox tries to cover his head from Dreamer's onslaught. Knox then pushed Dreamer away. as Knox stumbles and gets up. Dreamer runs toward Knox but he got hit by a big time boot in the face.
Adamle: Well. Tommy has been hot on the start of the match but that boot to the face of Knox sends him down.
Tazz: But don't count him out yet. He's an ECW Original you know and this kind of matches are his specialty.
Knox stomps away on Dreamer. then drops elbows to the spine of Dreamer. He picks up Dreamer on the hair then dropping him face first via a DDT. Dreamer wrenches his head in pain. Knox then grabs the chair and taunts Dreamer to get up. Dreamer stumbles to his feet and steel meets skull as Dreamer takes that chairshot to the head. Knox then drops the chair he looks on the body of Dreamer. he then slides out of the ring and reaches under the ring. he grabs a Trash Can with a lid on it. He toss it inside the ring causing the lid to open and inside was a variety of weapons. he then slides back. this momentary rest for Dreamer was capitalized by him. as he grabs a baseball bat that is wrapped in barbed wire. as Knox is approaching Dreamer. Dreamer hits him on the gut. Knox grabs his guts on pain. Dreamer then hits Knox on the back causing Knox to fall in the mat. Dreamer then grabs a Singapore Cane inside the trash can. He raises it in the air while screaming "E-C-W!". then hitting Knox all over. marks appear at Knox's back and body. Knox is screaming in pain. Dreamer then empties the trash can. then picks up Knox. He locks Knox on a front facelock positioning near the trash can. He then delivers a Dreamer Driver on the trash can. Dreamer sits up. then lets out a grin. he covers Knox. 1..2..3.
Chimel: Here is your winner. Tommy Dreamer!
Adamle:God what a match that was!.
Tazz: That's ECW for you baby!. The ECW Original wins over a New Breed.
Mike Knox is still not moving after that Dreamer Driver to the trash can. and Colin and Dreamer was celebrating in the ring. Dreamer then looks on Knox's motionless body. He grabbed another Singapore Cane then whacks the hell out of Mike Knox. as the referee is trying to stop Dreamer. Dreamer hits the referee too then continues to assault Mike Knox. marks begin to show on Knox's body. Delaney then tried to calm down Dreamer. but rushing in adrenaline he attempts to hit Delaney in the head. Delaney falls in the ring begging Dreamer to not take the shot. Dreamer then drops the cane and looks frustrated. he exits the ring and goes to the back.
Tazz: What the hell just happened?!.
Adamle: Tommy Dreamer just viciously assaulted the hell out of Mike Knox. then hits the referee with the Kendo Stick. and attempts to hit Colin!. What has happened to Dreamer?.
Tazz: Maybe the Extreme Rules awakened something inside Tommy that has been asleep for a long time.
*COMMERCIAL*
We're on the ECW Locker Room. we see Tommy. who is now calm and just sitting. he is removing the tape on his fist that he used during the match. We see Colin coming in and staring on Tommy. Tommy stands out looking disappointed.
Delaney: What happened to you out there. Tommy? I mean you tried to hit me--
Dreamer:Look man. I am so sorry. Extreme Rules matches are my kind of matches. I just got carried away man.
Delaney: Man. C'mon. This is the New ECW. This is a more civilized kind of ECW. and i disagree in those Extreme Rules matches. and i don't like Mr. McMahon making matches Extreme Rules--
Dreamer: (Frustrated) Listen to me. Kid. I AM ECW. I live and breath ECW. No one ever loved ECW as much as i do!. and if you ever used ECW's name in vain. I will show how to respect E-C-W.
*Crowd Chants ECW.
Dreamer walks out of the scene and we see Colin on a puzzled look. then grinned.
Tazz: Intense moment there. Mike.
Adamle: Is the partnership between Colin and Tommy falling apart?.
Tazz: I don't know but later tonight we will see Mark Henry. the newest acquisition of ECW. go one-on-one against the ECW Champion. Kane
Adamle: Oh yeah. and don't forget. every match now in ECW will be in Extreme Rules as announced earlier by Mr. McMahon. and we are yet to see the "Special Guest" of Mr. McMahon later tonight.
Tazz: I still don't know who the hell is he or she. Oh baby. I can't wait!.
Adamle: Yeah. but now we will take a look on what happened yesterday at the WWE Draft at RAW.
*RAW REBOUND
and matches for the Night of Champions PPV
Booyaka 619 was played in the arena with a HUGE POP. Rey Mysterio is on his street clothes. waving and slapping hands with the crowd. and gets inside the ring.
Chimel:Ladies and Gentlemen. Please welcome. the newest member of the ECW Roster. Rey Mysterio!.
Adamle: Rey Rey is Back to FCW!.
Tazz: ECW. Mike.
Adamle: I mean ECW. my bad.
Tazz: (laughs)
Crowd pop and chants ECW and 619
Mysterio: What's up HOUSTON?!.
Crowd pops out LOUD.
Mysterio: It's amazing to be part of the ECW Roster once again!.
Crowd chants ECW
Mysterio: I miss that chant. (smiles)
Crowd chants it even louder.
Mysterio: Well. it's great to be back to where i came from. it's great to be in a familiar territory. It's great to see Tazz there at the commentating booth. i don't know about Mike.
Crowd laughs.
Mysterio: Nah. I am just messing. I think your doing a good job. Mike. keep it up. Well. Im here to tell you all that i miss performing in front of you. and im looking forward to being the next ECW Champ--
As Mysterio is talking. "Ohh Chavo" hits the arena. Chavo then comes out with his bodyguard. Bam Neely to the boos of the crowd. they taunt them and comes inside the ring.
Chavo: Just who the hell do you think you are?
*Heat
Chavo: Your the next ECW Champion? (laughs). C'mon Rey. I made you quit on Smackdown. i destroyed your knee. I was that close in ending your career. you should thank me for not making it happen that time. but if you ever. EVER dare to step in my way. i have no problem ending your career.
*More Heat
Rey: Is that so. Chavito?. Well. how about you do it. let's say. right now?
Rey takes down Chavo with the mic and kicks Neely on the guts. Rey then clotheslines Chavo taking him down. Mysterio runs to the ropes but he was greeted by a boot from Neely. Sending Mysterio hard in the mat. then Chavo and Neely double teams Mysterio. stomping away at the defenseless Mysterio. but suddenly a man is running from the ramps. and it's MATT HARDY. He then cleans the house by delivering rights on both Chavo and Bam Neely. Chavo tries to clothesline Hardy. but Hardy dodges it turning it to the side effect. Chavo rolls out of the ring. Bam Neely stands up. he runs at Mysterio but Mysterio sidesteps him and sends Neely on the second rope. Mysterio signs for the 619. and connects it. but that is not enough to bring Neely down. Neely is groggy and as soon as he turns to Hardy. He was punished by a "Twist of Fate" from Hardy. Hardy taunts them to come back but Chavo replies "Your ass and your US Championship is mine!".
Adamle: What a save by ECW's newest member. Matt Hardy.
Tazz: Yeah and just on the nick on time too. I can't imagine how ugly it could be when Hardy didn't show up.
Adamle: And this men will face this Sunday at Night of Champions. this rivalry for the US Championship has gotten more EXTREME. i should say. after that. it's personal.
Tazz: Yeah. Hardy is carrying the momentum to Night of Champions. but can the self proclaimed Mexican Warrior turn the tide and wear gold around his waist?.
Adamle: The battle of the monsters. Kane vs the Big Show for the ECW Championship.
Tazz: Well. Kane has been drafted to RAW and the result. RAW has the ECW Championship!. and if Show wins it. the Title goes to Smackdown!. How the hell are we gonna get back that Championship!.
Adamle: We just have to wait and see at Night of Champions but now. it's time for the main event. Kane vs Mark Henry. Next!.
*Commercial
We see Kane already on the ring. doing his signature pose. then raising the ECW Championship. Mark Henry's Music hits. and comes out with a immense amount of heat. he comes to the ring slowly staring at Kane. looking confident.
Chimel: And his opponent. Mark Henry!
NON-TITLE
Kane(c) vs. Mark Henry
Bell rings. Kane stares at Mark Henry. Henry stares back. Kane raises his arms. signaling he wants a test of strength. Mark Henry accepts. Kane gets the upper hand at first. he brought down Mark Henry to his knees. but Henry shows why he is called the World Strongest Man. He powers out of the predicament and bringing Kane to his knees. Kane refusing to lose. tries to mount a comeback which he successfully initiated but Kane receives a kick to the stomach. Henry Irish whips Kane to the turnbuckle. Henry charges but Kane raises his boot to the face to Henry. Henry looks back and he was greeted by a uppercut by Kane. sending Henry back to the ropes. Kane irish whips him and Kane tries bring him down by a shoulder block but Henry just stumbles. Kane went for another shoulder block. it's still unsuccessful. Kane tries for another time. but he was greeted by a powerful clothesline from Mark Henry. Henry then picks up Kane. then he applies a bearhug. Kane screams in pain. He tries to power out of the predicament but the pressure is too much. though obviously hurting. He fights the urge to give up.
Tazz: Henry is applying the pressure on that Bearhug. this thing could be over!
Kane then is motionless from the Bearhug of Mark Henry. Which is still applying much pressure on the Big Red Machine. The referee checks on Kane. He raises Kane's hand.
1...
2...
NO!
Kane's refuses to give up. He elbows the head of Henry. trying to get out the submission hold. but Henry drives Kane's back to the turnbuckle. still working on that damaged lower back of Kane. Henry charges. but Kane moves out of in the last second. driving Henry sternum first in the turnbuckle. then. Kane delivers a clothesline sending them both in the floor.
Adamle: Now both men are outside. This could get ugly right here.
Tazz: God. I just remembered it's a Extreme Rules Match. What can this two monsters do to each other?
Kane is first to get up on his feet. He reaches under the ring. and grabs a trash can. he prepares to hit Henry with the trash can. as soon as Henry gets up. Steel meets Skull as the trash can bounces at the head of Henry. Kane then continues to attack Henry with the Trash Can. the trash can is now bent on the sides. Kane makes the cover.
1...
2...
NO!.
Henry kicks out. Kane then grabs the whole steel steps and placed it near the announce table. Kane sets up the Announcers table. removing the monitors and stuff. Kane then signals for the chokeslam. He chokes Henry on the neck. He climbs the steps. he is getting ready to lift Henry. but Henry elbows Kane. causing Kane to lose his grip. Henry then lifts the Big Red Machine on the top of the steps. then he delivers the World Strongest Slam on the announcers table. destroying it. Henry then covers Kane...
1..
2..
3..
Henry Wins.
Chimel: Here is your winner. Mark Henry.
Tazz: Henry just beat Kane!.
Adamle: What does that mean then?.
Tazz: I don't know. but this is a non-title match though. so Kane is still the ECW Champ.
Adamle: But that puts Henry on the title picture in the near future. with that Impressive victory over Kane.
"No Chance in Hell" is played. McMahon stands over the stage. with a grin on his face.
McMahon: Congratulations to Mark Henry with that impressive victory. and due to that victory. The match at Night of Champions. It will now be a Triple Threat Match. Kane vs Big Show vs Mark Henry
*Cheers.
Tazz: Woah! Now ECW's got a chance to bring home the gold!.
McMahon: Oh and it's gonna be... a Triple Threat I Quit Match.
*More CHEERS.
McMahon: But enough of that. you see. earlier tonight I fired Teddy Long for a various of reasons. number 1. He didn't brought up the ratings. number 2. He will be in Smackdown on Friday for a special "hiring" because it seems the GM spot there will be... let's say... OPEN for APPLICANTS
*Huge POP.
McMahon: Now. who's gonna be the NEW GM of ECW? Hmm. Tell you what. remember that guest i told you earlier? I am being told that he's now in the building.
*Cheers
McMahon: So. please give a round of applause for my special guest and the NEW GM of ECW. He revolutionize the world of Hardcore wrestling. he's a former Hardcore Champion... please give it up--
*Chants of Paul. E arise.
McMahon: Who's that? Well. it doesn't matter. Everybody. give it for the NEW ECW GM... My son SHANE MCMAHON!
Here Comes the Money plays. and we see Shane doing his signature dance. the crowd boos for they were expecting somebody else.
Tazz: OH MY GOD?!. Shane's the new GM?
Adamle: Shane McMahon is the GM of ECW!
Shane: Thanks Dad. What's up Houston?
*Small Pop
Shane: Well. It's so good to be back here. because last time i was affiliated with ECW. it was trying to destroy WWE.
*HEAT.
Shane: Now. it's gonna be the most EXTREME show in the WWE. because now. ECW will never ever be the same again.
*Pop
Shane: And as my first act as the ECW GM. Next week. the Show will now be 1 Hour and 30 Minutes.
*Crowd pops
Shane: And my second act. next week. i'll be adding a new title to ECW. regardless of the result of this Sunday's PPV. Night of Champions.
*Huge Pop
Shane: I'll be having a tournament next week. for that championship. it will be something ECW has never seen before. and log in to ECW.com for further details pertaining the tournament.
*Huge Pop
Shane:Thank you. and now. ECW has officially RETURNED.
*Pop
Tazz: Can you believe it Mike?
Adamle: I am seeing it. But i can't just believe it.
Tazz: This is certainly a historic night for ECW.
Adamle: I agree with you partner!
Tazz: ECW WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!.
END OF SHOW.