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ECW On Sci Fi Results - 02/20/2007
Written by Mike Johnson (PWInsider.com) on Feb 20, 2007 - 11:27:45 PM
ECW opened with a graphic dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Awesome.
They aired footage of the Lashley vs. Kennedy match at the No Way Out PPV, where Lashley was disqualified for using a chair Kennedy brought into the ring. Joey Styles announced that due to the DQ, Kennedy was added to the Holly vs. Lashley title bout tonight.
They aired the ECW opening with lots of new footage interspersed.
They plugged the CM Punk vs. Johnny Nitro match. WWE is really up on the production as Melina was already holding the WWE Women's championship in the graphic.
The New Breed made their way to the ring. I think the New Breed has their own theme now. Elijah Burke said that it wasn't an act of divine intervention that defeated the Originals, but pure brutality, skills, and brilliance. Not to mention a one-sided storyline. Heh. Burke was good on the mic. Striker said that they would teach the Originals a lesson tonight, that being any New Breed member can beat any Original. They picked Kevin Thorn as their representative tonight. The Originals came to the ring to the original ECW theme song. They conferred before agreeing to send Rob Van Dam in as their rep. That makes sense since RVD is from California.
Rob Van Dam (with Originals) vs. Kevin Thorn (with Ariel & New Breed)
Thorn took over on Van Dam with a number of clubbing shots and worked over RVD in the corner. Van Dam used bodyscissors for a near fall, then missed a spinkick. They faced off center ring. Van Dam tried to lead the fans in saying his name, but Thorn attacked. Thorn battered RVD in the corner with kicks. Van Dam caught Thorn with a great looking kick to the face and clotheslined him over the top. Van Dam hit a dive over the ropes onto Thorn. He tossed Thorn back into the ring, but was jumped by the New Breed outside. The Originals made the save and everyone brawled at ringside. A ton of officials hit ringside as they tried to break it up. They went to commercial. So far, so good. Entertaining so far.
They returned with Thorn working over Van Dam. They showed footage of everyone being ejected from ringside. Why would that stop any of the ECW rebels, Originals or otherwise? Thorn hit a number of rights but Van Dam came back with a right hand of his own and several clotheslines. Van Dam nailed Rolling Thunder. Thorn came back but kicked Thorn in the face. RVD hit the Ryder Kick off the top rope and hit a bodypress (just barely) but Thorn kicked up. Thorn nailed a Samoan Drop for a two count. Van Dam came back with the windmill kick. RVD nailed the Five Star Frog Splash for the pin.
Your winner, Rob Van Dam!
Nothing over the top amazing but a solid and fun match. Van Dam was really laying in his kicks in a way I haven't seen in some time which made everything seem fresher and a little different from your typical WWE bout. Van Dam celebrated with fans at ringside as Joey Styles noted he'd like to see some more of the Originals vs. New Breed brawl. I'm sure we will at Wrestlemania.
They plugged Punk vs. Nitro next.
They aired a vignette on Vito, er, Kane...um, I mean Snitsky. It was a slicky produced piece showing him laying out Punk and close-ups of his face, designed to look freakish and scary.
Joey Styles and Tazz noted Wrestlemania was 40 days ago and then discussed the importance of the Money In the Bank match in the past as each winner, Rob Van Dam and Edge, each used it to win the WWE championship.
CM Punk vs. Johnny Nitro (with WWE Women's champion Melina)
On paper, this looks strong, so hopefully they are given a chance to have a good match. Punk tried to get the pin early with a quick rollup. Nitro grappled with Punk, who took him down with a headlock takeover. Nitro elbowed Punic to get out of a hammerlock. Punk nailed a leg lariat on Nitro for a two count, then nailed several roundkicks. Nitro whipped Punk into the corner sternum-first then hit a springboard enziguiri for a near fall. Nitro worked over Punk with crossfaces. Punk came off the ropes and rolled up Nitro with a bodyscissors for a two count. Nitro came back with a backbreaker and a spinning legdrop. The crowd began chanting Punk's name as Nitro scored a two count. Nitro worked over Punk with a headvice, turning Punk into a pinning combination. Punk came back with a backfist but missed a crescent kick. Punk nailed a roundkick and followed up with a flurry if offense. Punk nailed a doubleunderhook into a backbreaker over the knee. Punk went outside for a springboard move but was distracted. Nitro hung him over the ropes and nailed a spinning kick for a two count. Nitro slapped Punk and kicked him. Nitro went to the top for a corkscrew moonsault but missed. Punk picked up Nitro into a Fireman's Carry then dropped him forward, kneeing Nitro in the face as he crashed down, aka the Go To Sleep finisher that Pro Wrestling NOAH's KENTA uses. Punk scored the pin, earning his way into the Money in the Bank match and his Wrestlemania debut. Another good, solid match.
Your winner, CM Punk!
Rebecca interviewed Ken Kennedy backstage. He asked if he was in bizarro land. I've often wondered that while watching this version of ECW myself, but this week's is decent so far. Kennedy said that he won the match and wondered why Hardcore Holly was involved. Holly showed up and said that life isn't fair. Holly said this was ECW and it was his world. He said he was damned if Kennedy walked out ECW champion. They faced off.
They aired a DVD commercial for the new ECW DVD, which you can order from our pals at www.Highspots.com.
When we returned the reunited La Resistance made their way to the ring. They did a interview boasting saying that they were the best tag team ever on Raw and would prove no one can defeat them.
La Resistance vs. Los Luchas
Los Luchas are locals who usually work under the ring names Phoenix Star and Zokre. La Resistance squashed them in under a minute, pinning Will Flores with a doubleteam back suplex/neckbreaker.
Your winners, La Resistance!
Snitsky charged the ring and destroyed Los Luchas.
They aired the next video feature on ECW World champion Bobby Lashley. Lashley discussed his father leaving his family behind and being on his own and not having a male role model. It was a good but short piece.
When we returned, it was time for the latest Extreme Expose Dance. Hey, if no one's stopping her, why isn't Kelly Kelly getting naked? Wow, it's so obvious they keep the camera off Kelly Kelly as much as possible during these segments and Layla is the centerpiece of the trio.
They announced Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig would be the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. Absolutely deserving.
ECW World champion Bobby Lashley vs. Ken Kennedy vs. Hardcore Holly.
They noted the match was No DQ. Holly and Kennedy were nose to nose when Lashley made his way to ring. Kennedy went to attack Lashley, but he ducked and speared Holly. Kennedy attacked Lashley and worked him over in the corner. Holly tried to get involved but was shoved off. Lashley clotheslined both. He elbowed Holly. Lahsley picked up Kennedy and drilled him into the corner. Kennedy raked Lashley's face and tossed him shoulder-first into the ringpost. Kennedy hit a back suplex on Holly for a two count. Kennedy turned his attention back to Lashley. He choked Lashley in the corner using his boot, then hit a Facewash. Holly hit a uranage on Kennedy for a two count. Lashley nailed Holly with a series of rights, then hit a belly-to-belly suplex. Lashley backdropped Holly. Lashley rebounded off the ropes but was tripped and pulled out of the ring by Kennedy. He tried to manhandle Lashley, who slammed him into the ring steps. Holly attacked Lashley from behind. Holly jumped on Lashley's back trying to choke him out. Kennedy kept trying to attack Lashley who punched him off as Holly choked him. Lashley broke free and suplexed Kennedy, then clotheslined him over the top. Lashley charged Holly, who nailed him across the ropes with a Hot Shot. Holly grabbed a chair on the floor and drilled Lashley with it. He hit the Alabama Slam but Kennedy pulled the referee out of the ring before he could count three. Holly went after Kennedy, who lowblowed him. Kennedy went to nail Lashley with the chair but Lashley ducked and Holly got drilled. Lashley hitting a running over the shoulder powerslam on Kennedy for the pin.
Your winner and still ECW World champion, Bobby Lashley!
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