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ECW Week 1
The ECW video plays, featuring all the new and returning superstars, including Kane, Umaga, Carlito, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, King Booker, The Sandman, Christian and the many beautiful divas of the WWE.
We cut to a Wrestlemania 24 video package where we begin by recapping the moments of the pre-show battle royale which features many ECW superstars, and ends with Kane eliminating Elijah Burke to secure a shot at the ECW Championship later in the night. We fast forward to that very match where Kane surprised ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero from behind and gave him a massive Chokeslam to pin him and win the title in just under 9 seconds, the shortest Wrestlemania match in history. We then are shown recaps of the Money in the Bank Ladder Match where 4 ECW stars in Carlito, CM Punk, Shelton Benjamin and John Morrison all attempted to retrieve the briefcase, only to fall short. The video then cuts to the Playboy Bunny Mania Divas Lumber Jill Tag Team Match, pitting Maria and Candice Michelle against Melina and Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix, where the latter team prevailed. Finally, the video flicks back to Kane’s post match celebrations and ends with the Big Red Machine holding the ECW Championship, cackling creepily.
We then shift to the arena which, packed full of fans, is chanting ‘EC Dub’ and waiting for the show to officially begin. We see the announce table, where Joey Styles and Tazz sit, ready to welcome us to the show.
Styles: Ladies and gentleman welcome to this new era of ECW!
Tazz: Yeah baby, it’s looking better than ever in the Land of Extreme and I can finally say I am proud to be here! I can also finally say that I don’t mind sitting here with good old Joey Styles, even if it’s for an extra hour.
Styles: Well I don’t know how to take that but I will reiterate that yes, ECW is now broadcasting for an extra hour! We look to start off the wrestling year with a better and more star-studded ECW and we just took a lot at the wrestlers we received. Talents like Umaga, Christian, Rob Van Dam and King Booker are sure to make big splashes here on ECW.
Tazz: And don’t forget to mention that the ENTIRE divas roster in the WWE is now right here, on Thursday Nights! Man, am I excited.
Styles: We’re just coming out of Wrestlemania where we saw many great matches and last Sunday the ECW Championship was also defended.
Tazz: Yeah, I wouldn’t exactly rate that match 5 stars. Come on, it lasted all of five seconds, they guy that lost that title can’t be feeling too good right-
**Chavo Ardiente**
The crowd boos as the man who lost the ECW Championship last night at Wrestlemania 24 walks out onto the stage. A portion of the audience is laughing, as they remember how Kane surprised Chavo and pinned him in 8 seconds in which was the shortest match in Wrestlemania history. Chavo makes his way down to the ring looking defensive as he grabs a microphone off some personnel before sliding into the centre of the ring, ready to mark the beginning of ECW in the wrestling year.
Styles: Speak of the devil. Here is the man who Kane humiliated two nights ago at Wrestlemania 24, the biggest event in wrestling’s history.
Chavo Guerrero
Wrestlemania is over. The WWE is about to begin a whole new year and that is perfect for me because a new year means a new beginning, a fresh start. You know what I mean, amigos?
Styles: Yeah, I don’t think the crowd is friends with Chavo at all.
The crowd gives heat towards Chavo, who looks annoyed at the misapprehension.
Chavo Guerrero
Whatever, point is, it’s time for a new breath of fresh air to be breathed into my lungs and for me to get back to the top. You may have laughed at Chavo Guerrero last Sunday but that is never happening again.
The crowd laughs again at poor Chavo’s misfortunes.
Chavo Guerrero
Hey! You people better watch it because after my transformation nobody is going to be laughing at me! And I’m going to make sure that sticks thanks to my newest acquisition...
**Smash Mouth**
The crowd is unsure of the new music but then gasp in awe as a true beast of a man steps out onto the entrance ramp. He has an angered look on his face and is wearing only a pair of trousers, allowing the crowd to see his ripped physique and over 6 foot frame. The man walks down to the ring where he accompanies a grinning Chavo.
Tazz: Who is this guy? The dude’s massive!
Chavo Guerrero
Allow me to introduce the newest member of ECW and my bodyguard... Bam Neely!
The crowd boos as even though they haven’t known this guy for long, they already dislike his association with Chavo.
Chavo Guerrero
I’m gonna use this as an opportunity to warn the whole ECW roster. If you people backstage value your health and wellbeing, then you will make sure to steer clear of big Bam Neely and I from now on, because-
**Burned**
Red pyros explode out of the corners of the ring as the crowd erupts for the new ECW Champion, Kane!
Tazz: Whoa baby, things are picking up!
Styles: The new ECW Champion is obviously here to confront the man who he beat for the title, and apparently his new bodyguard.
Chavo looks shocked, possibly from the enormous pyrotechnics, as Kane makes his way down to the ring, sick grin plastered on his face. Suddenly Chavo snaps out of his nervousness and begins to grin, before edging a little closer to Bam Neely for good measure. Chavo doesn’t wait for Kane to enter the ring and instead takes the mic.
Chavo Guerrero
I guess you didn’t hear me earlier when I warned you of the dangers of this man.
Chavo points to Bam Neely who smiles and nods, while a hardly intimidated Big Red Machine pulls himself into the ring, making Chavo slightly more nervous.
Chavo Guerrero
Kane, you may have embarrassed me on Sunday but that isn’t going to happen ever again because of the guy standing right next to me, got it?
Tazz: Haha, I think Chavo’s but off more than he can chew here.
Kane remains indifferent as he casually cracks his knuckles, making Chavo a little tenser.
Chavo Guerrero
Well... err... you better enjoy that ECW Championship while you still have it because-
Chavo is cut off mid sentence as Kane takes a step towards him.
Chavo Guerrero
You... umm... get him!
Styles: Hey... what is this?
Chavo’s sharp words instantly signal Bam Neely to lunge at Kane, but the Big Red Machine pushes him away and grabs him by the throat. However, Chavo then kicks Kane in the back of the knees and he loses his balance, swaying. Neely then takes him off his feet with a massive lariat as the crowd begins to boo the assault. The numbers game gets to Kane as Bam lifts him up in a Full Nelson while Chavo knocks him with kicks to the gut. Neely then lifts him up and plants him down with a grueling Full Nelson Bam (Full Nelson Slam) while Chavo goes up to the top rope and comes down on Kane’s midsection with a Frog Splash! The crowd is booing greatly as Chavo and Bam roll out of the ring and ascend the ramp.
Styles: Oh come on! This is sick! Definitely not the way to start ECW!
Tazz: Haha, they just beat the living HELL out of the ECW Champion.
Styles: And you ENJOY that?
Tazz: Well, ye-
Chavo Guerrero
Kane, what can I say, I tried to tell you. Sooner or later that championship is coming off your waist and it’s gonna be sooner because at Backlash, I am invoking my rematch clause!
Styles: Ladies and gentleman we have a title match!
The crowd boos, as they don’t want Chavo anywhere near the ECW title.
Chavo Guerrero
Oh and as for tonight, just to make sure you truly felt the wrath of Bam Neely, you can face him one on one in singles action!
Tazz: You mean we’re gonna see this hulk in the ring?
**Chavo Ardiente**
More heat is given to the crowd as Chavo grins before walking off with Bam Neely, while in the ring a recovering Kane is looking furious.
Styles: What can I say? Chavo Guerrero just decimated the ECW Champion with the help of his apparent new bodyguard, Bam Neely.
Tazz: Hey, the man doesn’t like being humiliated. Obviously Wrestlemania 24 didn’t go down well for him and he wanted a little revenge. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Styles: As much as I don’t approve, we have to move on, because after the break, we’re going to see an amazing 8 man tag team match containing ECW’s finest.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
**Cool**
The crowd boos one of the men who was unsuccessful in capturing the Money in the Bank briefcase at Wrestlemania. Carlito walks down to the ring chewing his trademark apple and then slides in, waiting for his partners to join him.
Tazz: Carlito was one of the superstars to come to ECW in the post Wrestlemania 24 draft. Personally, I’m glad to see him over here on ECW.
Styles: Well I respect the technical abilities of the guy but I am not a fan of his attitude, especially that disrespectful not to mention annoying apple spitting.
Tazz: Come on, that’s classic. He spits in the face of people who don’t want to be cool, haha.
**Education Proclamation**
The crowd give heat for one of the new members of ECW, Matt Striker. He smiles and waves to the crowd, who really don’t like this guy and his teaching motives, thereby booing the crap out of him. Striker walks down into the ring, joining Carlito.
Tazz: Now this guy, I don’t like. I sure as hell don’t watch the WWE to be part of a class, Joey, you know what I mean?
Styles: I definitely do, as this guy has to be one of the most irritating men in the entire WWE.
Tazz: That being said, he is still a very skilled in ring competitor.
Styles: I guess I have to agree with that.
**Don’t Waste My Time**
The crowd continues to boo as Elijah Burke steps out onto the stage. He smirks cockily and nods to the crowd, who respond with heat. Burke walks, almost struts, down to the ring and joins his partners in the squared circle.
Styles: I know they say that hate is a strong word, but I think I hate this guy.
Tazz: HATE him, how can that be possible? I love this guy Joey, he just reeks of confidence and sure, he’s a little cocky but he gets the job done.
Styles: A LITTLE cocky, you can’t be serious?
Tazz: Yet serious I am, Joey.
**Ain’t No Stoppin’ Me**
Again, the crowd boo for the final member of the team as Shelton Benjamin walks out onto the entrance ramp. The Gold Standard is looking determined to make an impression after coming up short in the Money in the Bank ladder match on Sunday.
Tazz: Now you’ll see a lot of similiarities between Shelton Benjamin and Elijah Burke.
Styles: Like what, cockiness, arrogance and a mouth that never stops running?
Tazz: Well, that AND also great technique, natural power and incredible athleticism.
**I’ll Show You **
The words ‘I’ll show you, you’ll see’ ring out across the arena as Stevie Richards runs out onto the stage to a modest pop. He pumps his fist in the air and runs down to the ring, slapping the hands of the crowd on the way. he stops just short of the ring, and waits for his partners.
Styles: I kinda feel sorry for this guy, Tazz. A great portion of his career has been scarred by injury and he looks to get back on track tonight.
Tazz: Well, I don’t feel sorry for anyone, but this guy, like me, is an ECW Original so I feel some sorta respect towards the guy.
Styles: Let’s see if he can get back on track with a win tonight.
**SOS**
The cheery Jamaican music begins to play, and a cheery Jamaican superstar runs out on the entrance to compliment it. Kofi has a great smile on his face as he does his ‘Boop, boop’ taunt on the stage, before running down to the ring to join Stevie.
Styles: Well since debuting, Kofi Kingston has thoroughly impressed me with both his in ring work, and his jolliness.
Tazz: I’d go as far to call it raving lunacy, but that’s just me.
Styles: Come on, the guy just wants to smile once in a while, maybe you should think of doing that, Tazz.
Tazz: Shut up Joey. *frowns*
**Man In The Box**
The crowd cheers greatly (especially the older portion) as Tommy Dreamer walks out onto the entrance way. He pumps his fist into the air three times and mouths the letters ‘E, C, W’ as the crowd respond with shouting them out, before Dreamer walks down to the ring accompanied by an “EC Dub’ chant.
Tazz: It’s obvious why they call this guy the heart and soul of ECW, just look at the crowd getting into him.
Styles: Tommy Dreamer is a true respected veteran.
Tazz: Me and him weren’t the best friends in the past, but I am happy to see him work with the new generation to continue to improve ECW.
**Enter Sandman**
This comes as a big shock to the ecstatic crowd, who have not seen the Sandman in a long time. He appears at the corner of the arena amongst the crowd, beer can in hand. He sprays some of the alcohol over the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring, celebrating with the cheering crowd along the way.
Tazz: The Sandman is just one of the superstars returning to ECW, but in this case I think we were better off before.
Styles: What makes you say that?
Tazz: Look at him- he’s an out of shape beer guzzling goon who should have stayed in retirement. This is meant to be a NEW era.
Sandman meets his partners at ringside and the four of them slide into the ring. He then offers longtime friend Tommy Dreamer his beer and he accepts, and the ECW chants ring out as the old friends embrace. However, it is cut off by Elijah Burke, who slaps the beer can out of Dreamer’s hand to heat, before telling them to start the match.
Styles: It looks like Burke is ready to start the match.
Tazz: Hey, so am I. Let’s have some action!
MATCH 1
Elijah Burke & Shelton Benjamin & Matt Striker & Carlito v Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman & Stevie Richards & Kofi Kingston
(8 Man Tag Team)
Synopsis: The match begins in utter chaos as all 8 men want a piece of the action, until the referee allows the match to settle down. Many tags are made, and after the action progresses, the heels are able to isolate Kofi Kingston after some dirty tactics behind the ref’s back.
Ending: Kofi crawls towards his corner in hope of finally being able to get a rest from the action, but Matt Striker pulls him back to the centre of the ring, away from safety. ‘Your Teacher’ then grabs Kingston’s legs and pulls them upwards under himself, applying a Boston Crab! Striker wrenches Kofi’s legs while lecturing him on how the move is hurting him: ‘Pretty soon your back is going to have some snapped vertebrae so I’d just tap out right now’. The crowd boos this obnoxious teaching and is inspired to cheer for Kofi even louder and as they chant his name, the Jamaican Superstar manages to flip over onto his back before kicking Striker away with his long, powerful legs. Matt flies shoulder first into the corner and stumbles away from it in pain, while Kofi is already on his way to making a tag. As Shelton Benjamin in brought into the match on the other side of the ring, Kofi finally manages to get the tag out and the crowd cheers wildly as Tommy Dreamer is brought into the match. The heart and soul of this very brand takes out Shelton with an immediate clothesline and follows it up with another as the crowd begins to chant ‘EC Dub’. Tommy picks Shelton up and then scoops him onto the corner in Tree of Woe position. He trembles violently and like a man possessed, shouts ECW at the top of his lungs and the crowd echoes him. However, before Dreamer can hit the low dropkick, Elijah Burke runs into him full force, shocking him by taking him out with a lariat!
The referee forces Elijah back onto the apron but as soon as Shelton gets down from the turnbuckle, he tags Burke into the match. Elijah immediately looks to end things, as he picks Tommy up and wasting no time, hooks his arm for the Elijah Experience. However, Dreamer has been in the biz’ long enough to know when danger is near, so he immediately pushes away from Burke and staggers away to tag in his long time friend, ECW Original, and the man who is making his return tonight, the Sandman! He rushes into the match and is obviously excited to be back in an ECW ring, but perhaps too excited as he runs in for a clothesline too early, allowing Elijah to duck and then nail him with a dropkick. Sandman is knocked to the mat as Burke lifts him up and sets up for the Elijah Experience, but a knee to the gut and readjusting of position allows the Sandman to reverse the move into the Sweet Dreams (White Russian Legsweep)! The crowd cheers and restarts the ‘ECW’ chant as Sandman goes up to the top rope. Once there, he cheers and pumps his fists wildly, before coming down with the Rolling Rock and- Wait, Carlito pulls Burke out of the way! The Sandman crashes down onto the match back first as Burke stays in safety and manages to tag in the man who saved him: Carlito. The Bad Apple receives boos due to his earlier actions as he rushes into the ring and sneaks up behind a recovering Sandman, before snapping his spine in half with the Backstabber! 1..........2..........3!
WINNERS- Elijah Burke & Shelton Benjamin & Matt Striker & Carlito by PINFALL in 12:22
Tazz: See, this is why I told you the Sandman was worthless.
Styles: WHAT? Did you not see Carlito pull Burke out of harm’s way leading up to the finish? The only reason the team that won did so, is because they used dirty tactics all along.
Tazz: Oh go poop in a church, Joey.
**Cool**
Carlito celebrates with his team and the four of them slap hands while the crowd boos. They are about to leave the ring, where the faces remain in disdain, when they are interrupted by-
**Mac Militant**
Theodore Long walks out onto the stage grinning like an idiot, as the heels look annoyed at the interruption. The crowd cheers for ECW’s general manager, as they have heard of his supposed announcements and want to know what they are.
Styles: Here comes the ECW General Manager for the first time in the WWE year, and the crowd is going crazy for him.
Tazz: It’s because of all the announcements that Teddy promised. Hurry up, I wanna hear them too!
Theodore Long
Hold on a second playas, I got a little something to say to y’all. I was impressed heaps by the first ECW match of the WWE year, and I am gonna reward ALL of y’all with a great opportunity next week. As you know, ECW has gotten an extra hour and there’s only 1 title for all the hungry superstars on the show. Therefore, there’s gonna be a new piece of gold around here as I’m gonna resurrect the HARDCORE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Tazz: Whoa, did I just hear that right?
Styles: I think he just brought back the one and only Hardcore Championship! You know; the title where every defense is contested under EXTREME RULES? Awesome!
Tazz: You seem excited Joey, finally get a girlfriend?
Styles: Actually, I’m happily mar- Let’s just call the action, shall we?
The crowd cheers wildly for this announcement, as a Hardcore Championship would usually mean a lot more Hardcore wrestling!
Theodore Long
And because all of you were so impressive tonight, you will all be competing next week on ECW in an 8 man over the top rope battle royale, and the winner will become the first ever Hardcore Champion on ECW!
Styles: We have eight talented superstars here, and either one of them could become the very first Hardcore Champion!
The crowd pops again, excited for the match announcement, while the competitors in the ring look happy but begin to distance themselves from their partners as they will be facing each other next week.
Theodore Long
And that’s not all playas, I’m gonna try and put the ‘E’ back in ECW and because of that, we will be seeing one Extreme Rules match every single week! This will start tonight as I am changing the divas tag team match pitting Torrie Wilson and Mickie James against Victoria and Jillian Hall to an EXTREME RULES match!
Tazz: Divas??? Four of them? In an EXTREME RULES match? I must be dreaming, Joey.
Another crowd pop, they love the announcements.
Theodore Long
As for the ECW Championship, I understand Chavo Guerrero has invoked his rematch clause and he will be going ahead with ECW Champion Kane at Backlash, but he won’t be the only playa in the match. It is going to be a 6 Pack Challenge, where 6 guys will go all out in the same ring to try and become ECW Champion! We’re gonna see some qualifiers, in fact, one will be held every week on ECW until Backlash! We can start tonight with... say... ECW’s newest superstar in the SAMOAN BULLDOZER UMAGA...
Crowd heat, they aren’t fans of the Samoan Savage.
Theodore Long
...against the STRAIGHT EDGE SUPERSTAR CM PUNK!
Styles: A huge announcement there as at Backlash, we now have out ECW Championship match, and it is a 6 Pack Challenge!
Tazz: Another new and unique match brought in by our General Manager.
There is a massive pop for the crowd favorite in Punk.
Theodore Long
And I’m not done yet playas; y’all must know that every single hot sexy diva in the WWE has been moved to ECW!
Tazz: Oh baby, how could I forget?
Cheers and wolf whistles.
Theodore Long
Beth Phoenix has brought her Women’s Title here and she will defend it at Backlash in another 6 Pack Challenge, with qualifiers startin’ tonight. But I’ve been wonderin’ about all the divas that won’t be able to get a shot, because let’s face it; there are so, so many. So, in the spirit of giving ECW some new titles, we’re not only getting’ a Hardcore Championship, but also a Divas Championship. This exclusively female title belt will be first decided at the next pay per view Backlash, in a battle royale!
Tazz: Another divas title? You know what this means; extra girl on girl action every single week!
Styles: And aside from the new title, which we’ll get to see crowned at Backlash, we also know how the Women’s Championship is going to be defended. We are going to be lucky enough to see 6 of ECW’s most talented vixens in another 6 Pack Challenge!
The crowd pops again, really enjoying these announcements.
Theodore Long
And I’ve got one last announcement for y’all and it’s one of the best: ECW is right here playas and it’s gonna be better than ever!
Tazz: Damn right baby!
Styles: I think I speak for the entire WWE Universe when I say, ‘I can’t wait’!
Cheers for Teddy Long and all his favored announcements.
**Mac Militant**
Theodore Long smiles once more and heads backstage, as the 8 wrestlers in the ring begin to leave, after paying attention to the General Manager throughout his promo. However, the cocky alliance of Elijah Burke and Shelton Benjamin decide to stir something up by bumping Tommy Dreamer and the Sandman from behind.
Styles: Well why don’t you look at that, Burke and Benjamin are looking for trouble.
Tazz: And I think they’re gonna get it!
The ECW Originals respond by turning around, obviously annoyed, and knocking the cocky young athletes with respective right hands. The brawl between these two teams then entices the other 4 guys to join in with the rumbling as a massive 8 person brawl erupts in the ring as we fade out to commercial.
Tazz: Isn’t it great to already be seeing a brawl?
Styles: I think we have different ideas of ‘great’ Tazz. After the break, we get to be treated by the presence of Beth Phoenix and Melina who are ready to address their Wrestlemania 24 victory.
***COMMERCIAL BREAK***
**Glamazon**
The crowd boos as the diva that prevailed in tag team action at Wrestlemania 24 last Sunday makes her way down to the ring. She does her signature pose on the stage before doing her signature theatrics in the ring: flexing her biceps on the turnbuckle before rolling back off of them. She grabs a mic and waits for the crowd to settle down.
Styles: Beth Phoenix is one of the most strong divas we’ve ever seen in the WWE; she is the perfect mix of power and beauty, which is what earns her the ‘Glamazon’ moniker. However, I think her only flaw is that she loves to run her mouth.
Tazz: Pfft, when you can back up your words, then why not?
Beth Phoenix
They call Wrestlemania the land of dreams, a beautiful place where fantasies come true. Now over my years of watching the WWE, I have seen many different dreams come true. And I’m just sorry to talk of someone whose dream didn’t come true. That’s right; Maria didn’t get to do what she always wanted to do as a little girl at Wrestlemania. Thanks to ME!
Tazz: It’s true, she absolutely monsters Maria at Wrestlemania.
Styles: But that doesn’t mean she has to come out and brag about it.
The crowd gives heat for Beth and her arrogant nature.
Beth Phoenix
But I must abstain, it wasn’t all me...
**Paparazzi**
The red carpet is rolled out and photographers flood the entrance ramp as Melina steps out onto the stage, adorned with feathered fans. She winks at the paparazzi before approaching the ring apron. The crowd wait for the only thing they like about Melina, but instead of seeing her signature entrance the crowd gets blown off and watch Melina slide into the ring. The crowd boos as they wanted to see the splits and the look on Melina’s face shows that she really doesn’t care.
Tazz: HEY! Where’s my entrance? I wanted to see that.
Styles: Melina obviously didn’t think the crowd deserved to see it tonight.
Tazz: What a bitch.
Styles: I agree.
Melina
Wrestlemania 24... it seems like years ago. I mean, when I think of all the parties I’ve been to since my victory it almost seems like Wrestlemania 23. Oh wait, I won there too.
Styles: Yep, definitely a bitch.
Tazz: Oho yes.
Melina smirks and pauses, almost if to say ‘Oh snap’ to the booing crowd.
Melina
But Beth, you can’t believe that we really did crush Maria’s dreams... I mean, you’re forgetting about Candice Michelle. We did beat her to an ugly little heap as well. Oh and, speaking about ugly little heaps, did you end up seeing Maria’s Playboy spread?
Tazz: Well it looked pretty good to me, what did you think Joey?
Styles: My wife didn’t let me-
Tazz: Man up Joey, it’s freakin’ Maria, who wouldn’t wanna see her in Playboy?
There is heat from the men in the crowd, as they love ‘dem titties.
Beth Phoenix
Nevertheless, I’m glad we finally disposed of those-
**With Legs Like That**
The crowd pops as Maria has interrupted the gloating of Melina and the Women’s Champion. She stands on the stage with a rather serious look on her face.
Styles: Beth obviously hasn’t ‘disposed’ of anything.
Tazz: What was Maria thinking coming out here alone? She better just stay put up there on the stage if she knows what’s good for her.
Maria
I may have lost at Wrestlemania last Sunday, but Beth, you have never beaten me one on one before. If I were you I’d back up my words before running my mouth like you just did.
Tazz: I agree!
Styles: You didn’t before when I said it.
Tazz: Yeah, but Maria’s beautiful Joey, yeesh!
The crowd cheers, as the plucky underdog Maria is standing up to the Glamazon, who looks amused by this.
Beth Phoenix
Really, you think you can take me? Well why don’t you come down here and say that to my face if you’re acting so brave so suddenly.
Styles: Maria shouldn’t get too brave here...
Maria
Even I know better than to confront you in a 2 on 1 situation, which is why I think I’ll bring a friend...
**What Love Is**
The crowd pops for Candice Michelle who runs out onto the stage, high-fives Maria and then accompanies her in running down to the ring. They slide in and go to attack Beth and Melina, who slide out of the ring in caution, getting booed for their cowardly antics.
Styles: Oh come on, I thought they were looking for a fight.
Tazz: I wouldn’t have minded a catfight tonight. Damn it!
Beth Phoenix
Hold on a minute, I’m not ready to compete now.
Melina
And I haven’t gotten my make up on or anything, so you know-
**Mac Militant**
The crowd pops as Teddy Long makes his second appearance of the night, as walks out on the stage to address the situation at the ring.
Styles: Hopefully the General Manager will resolve the ongoing issues between these four divas, who obviously wanna get at each other.
Tazz: Well Candice and Maria do, but I’m not so sure about Beth or Melina.
Theodore Long
Wait a minute playas, don’t jump in and do anything y’all would regret. I can see that all of you are a little tense after Wrestlemania 24, and I feel that. That’s why I’m gonna let you release some of ‘dat anger tonight, because all four of you will be in action. Later on, Melina will take on Candice Michelle in a qualifier for the 6 Pack Challenge for the Women’s Championship at Backlash.
Styles: We get to see the second participant of the Women’s Championship 6 Pack Challenge with that match announced tonight!
Tazz: Either Melina or Candice would make great additions to that match.
The crowd cheers while the champion looks annoyed.
Beth Phoenix
Hey, I never agreed to be a part of that title match at Backlash!
Tazz: There’s no use arguing with the General Manager, trust me I know.
Theodore Long
Don’t be drinkin’ that hate-o-rade Beth, because I’m the General Manager, and what I say goes! And I wouldn’t be leaving that ring anytime soon, because you’re gonna be going one on one against Maria in a non title match! Right up next!
Styles: Melina and Beth weren’t looking for a fight, but they got one each!
Tazz: And they should be great matches. Starting with the non-title match between Beth and Maria, coming up right now!
The crowd cheers as Beth and Melina protest at the announcement.
Theodore Long
Have fun in your matches tonight ladies, holla!
**Mac Militant**
Theodore Long walks backstage as Melina and Candice Michelle slide out of the ring and join their respective friends in discussing tactics for the upcoming non title match. Beth and Maria then move away from their advisors and pace around the ring, ready to begin the match.
Tazz: Let’s get on with seeing our first taste of divas action in ECW tonight.
MATCH 2
Non-Title Match
Beth Phoenix v Maria
(Single)
Synopsis: As you would expect, Beth Phoenix dominates the beginning of this contest after Maria tries to get off to a good start but to no avail. The Women’s Champion’s power is just too much for Maria to handle, and she struggles to stay in the match.
Ending: After being thrown out of the ring and hitting the floor hard, Maria tries to catch her breath on the outside, but she can’t breathe slow when she knows that the dominating Women's Champion is coming to get her. She turns towards the ring and notices that Beth is already at the apron, and beginning to get out of the ring. Maria hurries away and tries to re-enter the ring via the steel steps but half way up, she is grabbed from behind by the Women’s Champion. Phoenix lifts Maria onto her shoulders for a powerslam and it looks like she’s gonna give one to Maria on the steel steps! However, the plucky Maria manages to float over before pushing Beth forward, head first into the steel ringpost. Beth grabs her head after the impact but the tough skulled diva isn’t down from the blow and immediately curses Maria and turns to go after her but she is already in the ring. As Beth slides into the ring, Maria realises that this is the time that she must strike, as she unloads on the Glamazon with a number of kicks. However, the weak blows hardly keep the dominant Champ down, as she withstands the barrage of boots and manages to get to her feet. Beth turns to Maria and shakes her head, before charging at her and going for a lariat but alas, Maria ducks it and avoids danger again which seems to further infuriate the Women’s Champion. Phoenix charges again but once again it is dodged, and afterwards Maria attempts to take the Glamazon off her feet with a headscissors takedown, but Phoenix grabs her legs and holds them in place. As Maria dangles in front of her, Beth pulls her up onto her shoulders, before slamming her down with a brutal Powerbomb! 1..........2.......... Kick out by the plucky underdog, as the crowd chants Maria.
Beth gets back to her feet somewhat annoyed by the Powerbomb not getting the job done but then she shouts ‘There’s still a lot more I’m gonna do to you’, showing that she seems glad to be getting her hands on Maria. She picks her up and puts her onto her shoulders, before pressing her high above her head, in a feat of great strength. Beth then simply tosses Maria forward and she hits the crowd stomach first after the great height, causing the crowd to feel the impact themselves. Beth continues the domination as she picks her up onto her shoulders and puts her in a backbreaker rack, tugging down on her, trying to mangle her spine. Maria cries in pain but it is apparent that Phoenix doesn’t want a submission victory as she places Maria back on her shoulders, only to drop her to the mat with a Beth Valley Driver! 1..........2.......... Kick out, and yet again Maria survives! The crowd can’t believe it and neither can Beth, who was looking to end things. She picks Maria up and hoists her into the air, looking for a Delayed Fisherman’s Suplex. However, Maria tries to fight out through a flurry of elbows to the face, and Beth loses the strength to hit the move, instead seating Maria down on a turnbuckle. Phoenix catches her breath and is soon back to full stamina as she approaches Maria on the turnbuckle, trying to pull her down. However, she doesn’t budge and then shocks the Glamazon by pulling her head down onto the top turnbuckle. As Beth is stunned, Maria then jumps over her and puts her in a Sunset Flip Pin! 1..........2..........3!
WINNER- Maria by PINFALL in 4:10
Tazz: Did she just-? Did Maria just-?
Styles: I think she did Tazz and I’m not dreaming. Maria just pinned the Women’s Champion!
Tazz: She looks as shocked as us!
**With Legs Like That**
Maria is as surprised as the crowd, who cheer her on. She immediately rolls out of the ring where Beth Phoenix is standing enraged, with Melina trying to calm her down. Maria waves goodbye to Beth and celebrates up the ramp with Candice, as we go to commercial.
Styles: Doesn’t it feel great when the underdog prevails?
Tazz: Well, in this case, I’d have to say yes.
Styles: After the break, some more divas action as Mickie James and Torrie Wilson team up to take on Victoria and Jillian Hall in a tag team match.
Tazz: You left out one detail. Because of Teddy Long’s initiative in putting the ‘E’ back in ECW, he’s making one match a week hardcore and therefore this match will be EXTREME RULES! I can’t wait, haha.
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**Don’t Mess With**
The crowd gives heat for Victoria, who looks as intimidating as ever when she walks down the entrance ramp and she carries a baseball bat to use in this extreme rules tag team match.
Styles: Well her music states it all, she’s one lady you don’t want to mess with. I guarantee she could beat up most of the men on the roster.
Tazz: Especially you Joey!
Styles: Well do you wanna go throw her a right hand? I didn’t think so.
**Sliced Bread**
The crowd groans and hold their ears as Jillian skips down the ramp, singing her own entrance music, albeit rather horribly. She slides into the ring and finishes off the cringe-worthy performance, before bowing to the crowd to boos. She keeps the microphone in her hand, intending to use it as a weapon.
Tazz: An ‘oh my god’ moment there Joey.
Styles: What, that was awful.
Tazz: I know, that’s why I’m saying ‘oh my god get me out of here’!
Styles: I agree. Or at least get me a pair of earmuffs.
**A Girl Like That**
The crowd pops massively for this beautiful diva and eyebrows are raised when it is revealed that Torrie Wilson is carrying a spanking paddle as she walks down to the ring. She winks and playfully smacks her behind as the crowd whistles to no end.
Tazz: Come on, Torrie, spank me!
Styles: Please, these women aren’t objects.
Tazz: Well they’re carrying some pretty strange ones. But, despite her weapon of choice, Torrie will forever be ECW’s hottest diva in my books.
**Obsession**
There is another great pop as Mickie James runs out onto the stage, pumped up for the match as she is every week. She is holding a pillow, and the heels snicker about the foolishness of the chosen weapon, but she hits the ring barricade and the resulting clang indicates that the pillow is filled with something other than feathers. James joins Torrie at ringside and the two faces slide into the ring to meet their opposition, and do their last minute warm ups before the match begins.
Styles: Mickie James is looking as stunning as ever.
Tazz: Don’t way that, your ‘wife’ might get angry.
Styles: Just shut up and watch the match Tazz.
MATCH 3
Victoria & Jillian Hall v Torrie Wilson & Mickie James
(Extreme Rules Tag Team)
Synopsis: The divas are at first reluctant to use weapons, except get used to it after a while, with Victoria making the largest impact with her baseball bat, effectively using it to rid the face divas of their weapons before finding a steel chair that she uses to take Torrie out.
Ending: As Torrie lies incapacitated at ringside, Victoria advances on the slightly nervous Mickie James with a steel-chair wielding Jillian in tow. Clutching the baseball bat in her hand while Mickie holds nothing to defend herself with, things aren’t looking good for the former 3 time Women’s Champion. Mickie stands in the corner of the ring as Victoria beckons her to come and get her, but Mickie is determined to fight and she refuses to escape the situation, while the heels only pass this off as foolish. Victoria slowly paces towards Mickie until they stay eye to eye and there is a swing of wood but no impact, as James is able to duck the shot! Mickie tries to use the opening to capitalize as she surprises Victoria with a barrage of forearms to the upper body. Jillian tries to take Mickie out herself and swings the steel chair but the wily James sees it coming and ducks, resulting in a moment of chaos as Jillian accidentally connects with Victoria! Hall looks extremely embarrassed as her partner falls to the mat, writhing in pain. She tries to explain herself to the noticeably furious Victoria, but is then rolled up from behind by Mickie James. 1..........2.......... Victoria manages to just crawl over and break up the pin!
Mickie takes Jillian and Irish whips her, but she never returns as when she bounces off the ropes, she is taken down with a forearm from a recovered Torrie Wilson, standing on the apron! Torrie slides into the ring and walks up to Mickie, where the two divas slap hands and embrace. They pick up the struggling Victoria, who is still feeling the results of the unintentional chair shot. Torrie nails her with a sitout jawbreaker and Mickie follows up with a high angle dropkick that sends her flailing into corner. Torrie then smiles and waves to the crowd who know what time it is. Wilson hitches up her tiny briefs and paces back towards Victoria, who watches helplessly as her opposition rubs her behind in her face! The stadium erupts with whistles as a disgusted Victoria rolls away from the corner, coughing and spluttering. She is then promptly picked up by Mickie James who puts her in a headlock and the crowd pop as Mickie does the signature scream that usually precedes her finisher. However, before she can nail the DDT, she is attacked by an oncoming Jillian Hall and forced to break the hold. It is too little too late though as Torrie pulls Jillian away and promptly nails her with the Nose Job, impacting her face with the canvas! Mickie then takes Victoria and waits for Torrie to near as the divas both use their collective power to Irish whip her right over the ropes and to the outside. Torrie then plays to the crowd as Mickie picks up Hall and nails her with a huge Mickie DDT! 1..........2..........3!
WINNERS- Torrie Wilson & Mickie James by PINFALL in 7:28
Styles: Torrie and Mickie pick up a well-earned victory there and it is mostly due to Victoria and Hall’s unfortunate miscommunications.
Tazz: Seriously, replay that chair shot by Jillian. Must have been one of ECW’s funniest moments ever, no joke! Haha...
**Obsession**
Mickie and Torrie celebrate and hug in the ring, standing over Jillian’s downed body and laughing at an enraged Victoria standing on the outside. They bask in the cheers of the crowd before walking back up the ramp as we fade to commercial.
Tazz: The crowd is obviously enjoying these two as much as I am.
Styles: But Victoria isn’t one to be basking in the moment right now, will she be back for revenge at a later date?
Tazz: I hope so. More divas!
Styles: After the break I have gotten word that there will be a returning superstar!
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