Nevermore

May 27, 2008

Front Page Announcement:

In celebration of reaching 50,000 views, I have done a complete overhaul of the first post on the front page. It now includes a "History of ECW" section that will detail what I consider to be major events that took place in the gameworld post-1994 (when I started booking).

Currently, two installments are completed: the histories for all ECW titles (including the Masters of Pain tournament and the Baptism of Fire match) and a column on the most important/recognisable ECW wrestlers of the decade. Both will be updated as required or as I see fit.

Further installments should appear detailing marquee feuds, events, matches, signings/releases etc.

Finally, I also plan to add another section that will recap solely what has occured so far in the diary (i.e. that which has occurred from June 2006 onwards). Any further updates will be reported in "Front Page Announcement" posts such as this.

Please check it out (and alert me to any typos you notice ) and keep your eyes peeled in the future.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 25, 2008

hey there nevermore, you have a great diary up here, and i have to say the last show let raven look extremly strong exactly the way i like it :]. i mean heels should look strong and you're doing a good job to let raven look strong.

Cheers, bud. Much appreciated.

you know as much as i like it to see raven as the champ(yeah ima little raven mark too*cough*) i think its time for a change, raven has the title for a very long time now. also i would love to see a raven - cm punk feud, punk could be that arrogant straight edge who is going to say that raven lost the title(just letting my fantasy flow here a little) because of drugs or alcohol...maybe that would be just a rip off from real life^^.

I'm not making any comments on future plans for the strap .

ps: wich gimmik does your raven have in the diary and what rating does it has?

Cult Leader rated at "A".

pps: maybe i overread it but when came stevie richards and nova back from the sWo? as i recall it i havent read that they were saved, but as i said i might overread this part.

Haha, they didn't. Sasuke got injured and I couldn't exactly run the story I had planned without him. So, the babyface Dudleyz versus an expanded sWo storyline was scrapped last minute and I've now brought back the bWo.

Well spotted .

There is an angle I'm planning based upon the fact that the storyline got ditched, though. So, we'll see how that goes.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 24, 2008

By the way, if you do go with Ultimo Dragon, DO NOT lose the mask. Just slap the glasses on top, give him the overalls and bam, perfect. I'd seriously mark out if we had a United Colours of Benneton Dudley team. Big Daddy Dudley needs to introduce himself, though. The guys an absolute playa.

Two things. I will not be making Ultimo Dragon a Dudley. I have other plans for him; besides, he's too iconic .

Second, of course, I'll keep the mask for a masked dudley... that would be too funny .

EDIT: Oh, and before long, Big Dick Dudley (the original) will come across as an absolute playa too!

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 24, 2008

Samoa Dudley!

(Seriously - the number of Samoans who've just had that applied to their name...)

Haha, I was contemplating using Afa as "Fugly Dudley" .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 24, 2008

How about using an stablished japanese wrestlers. Ultimo Dudley = Ratings. Or even Dudley Mask IV.

I personally would love to see a masked Dudley.[/Quote]

I was thinking something very similar. Only, the mask would have to change some .

If Yokozuna is still alive in your world have him as Cuddly Dudley....lots to love.

Nice ; and he is still alive... well passed his prime, though

And if you don't change Gertner back to Studly Dudley at least for one night, I'll be upset.

This, again, I'm toying with (the possibilities for this gimmick are endless) but I'd need to find someone else to fill colour comm on Revolution. We'll see...

Another back story twist you could have them say their father was Big Dick....until the shock reveal months later that they meant Big Dick Toga and not Big Dick Dudley....ok maybe not :-p.

And, priceless though this is, that is a flat out "No", I'm afraid .

Maybe I'll open a competition "Create-A-Dudley".

Quote The Raven
Nevermore

May 23, 2008

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Revolution:

The Final Round of World Cup Pool Stage Matches

Italy vs. USA (Pool A)
Mexico vs. India (Pool B)
Scotland vs. Japan (Pool C)
Samoa vs. Ireland (Pool D)

The pool stages this week carry vital significance. Who will qualify and who will go home?
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<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool A
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>USA</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td></tr>
<tr><td>sWo</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
Thanks to the sWo's trickery, the Italians have a mountain to climb. They must beat the undefeated Americans in order to qualify. Can they overcome the odds?
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool B
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td></tr>
<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
Similarly, the Indians' fate lies in their own hands. Should they gain the upset victory over Mexico, they will qualify at the expense of the English.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool C
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Canada</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>14</td></tr>
<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
It is now confirmed that Canada and Japan are in the Quarter-Finals. However, a bonus point win for Japan will mean that the seeding will be made at random, allowing them a greater chance of an easier match against the runners-up of Pool D. Anything less and they will face Mexico.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool D
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
The Puerto Ricans, on the other hand, have left their fate in the lap of the wrestling gods. A victory for Samoa is the only means through which they can qualify. Should Ireland gain the victory, they will qualify ahead of Puerto Rico based on the premise that they will have scored more falls in total.

Plus...

Salvatore Thomaselli vs. Brandon Thomaselli
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Even when Vito was a member of the New Age Enterprise and Raven's Nest, Sal and Brandon stayed as a loyal and united force. However, with their jobs potentially on the line, is loyalty an expense they can afford?

First Blood Match
Mark Calaway vs. Vito Thomaselli
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The same premise holds true here: anything less than 100% effort and you're fired! Calaway has guaranteed his victory over Raven at Summer Assylum; Vito has sworn his revenge on the Nest. Can either man afford a loss if he is to be taken seriously?

Join the Revolution; Monday nights at 10pm
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May 23, 2008

Nevvy, you missed the trick there! Instead of Scotland you should have had the team from Dudleyville. You could have included the Chinese wrestler like I suggested "Li Yong Dudley" and bang, you've got one hell of a World CUp right there! Most the countries represented in the Dudleyville team![/Quote]

I know; I know. I'm sorry . I just didn't come up with the "Second Generation of Dudleyz" idea until too late. Either way, they'll be getting a few storylines in the coming months.

...and yes, I want an Asian Dudley as well; I just haven't worked out who or how. See, I think the stories on the conceptions of Dick Jr and Daizy are pretty cool. I'd need one for "Li Yong", too.

Not so sure about cattle prongs (maybe as it sort of reminds me of how Goldberg ridiculously lost the streak) but that's a brilliant piece of Raven booking. Such a great idea to make him put Calaway and Vito in a First Blood match. And his weekly "what about me, what about Raven?" promo was absolutely top rate, as always.

I'm pleased to say that the Goldberg reference has flown freely over my head . So, I apologise if that was a rip-off; I'd never heard of it happening previously and it seemed like a reasonable way of subduing the unsubduable (hmm... good word).

And, yeah, it's one of the big ambiguous points - how much power does Raven really hold as commissioner? It's never been defined but it does allow him some proper heat!

Cheers for the responses as always, boys. Much appreciated .

Quote The Raven
Nevermore

May 22, 2008

Saturday, week 2, July

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Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers. I'm Joey Styles alongside former World Heavyweight Champion, Taz.

Taz: Joey, this World Cup has been off the damn chart! All of these pool stage matches are important as hell seeing as we may well witness India, Scotland and the sWo all eliminated here tonight!

Joey: Oh, but not just that Taz. The Sandman and Juventud Guerrera get a chance at some sweet revenge tonight as they take on their respective rivals in Nate Hatred and, World Television Champion, AJ Styles.

Taz: Yeah and then Vito has to tackle Raven's monsters.

Joey: But he may well be assisted by his as-of-late-ally, Mark Calaway.

Taz: Oh, man, let's get to it!

Sasuke World Order-----------------------------------------------Italy

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Big Sasuke Cool and Guido start as the legal men, leading to an extremely entertaining and fast-paced exchange.

However, Guido appears to adapt to the lucha style well and, before long has hit the Sicilian Driver on the leader of the sWo.

Sasuke, shows great awareness, though, rolling out of the ring and allowing Chessman to legally enter.

As Chessman now takes the fight to Guido, Sasuke informs the ref that he wishes to make a substitution.

Joey: Well, it looks like this will be the first use of the substitution rule.

Taz: ...and it has to be for a non-legal man. So, either Espiritu or Sasuke, himself is outta here.

Oz makes his way down to the ring as the replacement.

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However, before Jim Molineaux can oversee the change, Espiritu enters illegally, forcing the referee to restrain him.

During the comotion, Sasuke steps off the apron and pulls his mask off.

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It is, in fact, Escoria underneath who hands the mask to Oz.

Oz puts the mask on and steps up to the apron as Escoria exits through the crowd.

Taz: What the...

Espiritu finally gives up and exits as "Big Sasuke Cool" who is "still" on the apron announces he has changed his mind about the substitution.

Chessman then tags in Espiritu and whips Guido to the corner.

Chessman gets on all fours, allowing Espiritu to springboard of his back and hit a pin-point dropkick to Guido's face.

The Italian staggers forward into a DDT from Chessman.

Espiritu covers for the fall.

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Fall 1

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Big Sal then enters and after a short brawl, Espiritu tags in "Big Sasuke Cool".

Again, a brawl ensues which Sal gets the better of.

The big Italian throws "Sasuke" to the corner and hits a huge Avalanche.

He follows up with a Big Splash.

1...2...

Chessman reaches through the ropes and pulls of "Sasuke's" mask, which, of course, reveals Oz.

Molineaux abandons the count, explaining that Oz is not a legal man.

As Sal protests the ridiculousness of the situation, Big Sasuke Cool (yes, that is to say another one) appears from under the ring, slides in and rolls up Sal in a small package.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B- (Wow, that was unexpected)

Taz: Will the real Sasuke please stand up?

Joey: This is insane... but, nonetheless, the Sasuke World Order have gained the victory.

Taz: ...with a bonus point, which actually puts them into second place in the pool!

Joey: Jeez, I feel bad form Italy. Talk about shafted; they now have to beat the undefeated USA to qualify!

Paul Heyman tentatively approaches Rhino backstage

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Heyman: Err... Rhino.

Rhino glares at Heyman without saying a word.

Heyman: I'm afraid your match with the bWo at Summer Assylum...

Rhino's face becomes even more angry.

Heyman: Will have to be... err... rescheduled.

Rhino grabs Heyman by the lappels of his jacket and slams him against the wall.

Rhino: Why?!

Heyman opens his mouth.

Rhino: ...and I warn you, you better have a f**king good contingency plan!

Heyman: Well, I'm afraid, with the World Cup matches the card is just to full.

Rhino's grip becomes tighter.

Heyman: But... err... what if I bring the match forward?

...and tighter still.

Heyman: Okay, okay... the Revolution before Summer Assylum you can have the bWo.

Rhino nods.

Heyman: Could you... please... y'know... let go.

Suddenly, Rhino launches Hyman across the corridoor into the opposite wall.

The Man Beast storm off, leaving the Chief Talent Official seemingly out cold.

Canada------------------------------------------------------------Scotland

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Despite Scotland showing promise and Canada fielding a fairly young team, this one is over before it begins.

Storm picks up the first fall over Drew Galloway with a Stump Piledriver.

Bobby Roode picks up the second over White Tiger with a Roode Awakening.

Match rating: D+

Mark Calaway enters The Iron Saints' locker room, in which Vito is warming-up.

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Taker: Hey, kiddo.

Vito: Hey, amico.

Taker: Just so you know, if anything bad goes down tonight, I got your back; I owe you for last week, man.

Vito: No problem and thanks for your support.

The two men touch fists and Taker leaves.

Puerto Rico--------------------------------------------------------Samoa

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Ekmo and Jeff Jeffrey start as the legal men and Ekmo looks determined to make a statement.

He lands several hard blows to the Puerto Rican and folows up[ with a whip into a Back Body Drop.

He tags in his brother, Anoai, who mounts Jeffrey and hits several back elbows.

The cover is immediately made.

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Fall 1

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Taz: Wow, the Samoans look hyped!

Indeed, as Chicano runs in he, too, suffers a Back Body Drop.

After a few more minutes the Puerto Rican is clearly struggling to contend with his much latger opponent.

Anoai hits a Chokebomb and tags in Afa.

All three Samoans hook up for the Samoan Driveby.

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Fall 2

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Match Rating: D+

Joey: What an impressive performance from the Samoan siblings!

Taz: Yeah, and that's the secon bonus point of the night Joe, taking Samoa into first place in Pool D.

The Dudley family is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Daizy: The most dominant family in ECW history is back, me hermanos, and you know what that means? It means that the Whole F**kin' Show are in a whole f**kin' lot of trouble.

D-Von: Oh, my sister... testify! Y'see, me and Bubba have been ruling the tag ranks for ten years anyway but now, with our niece and nephew, the second generation of Dudleyz, in our corner, there will be no way to stop us! Big Dick Jr, the "Biggest Balbutient Behemoth in Dudleyville", is the braun of Operation Domination and the "Li'l Latina Lolita" Daizy will be the brains.

Daizy: So, RVD and Shawn Michaels... and especially you, Traci, better watch your backs because...

Bubba: THOU SHALT NOT MESS WITH THE D...D..D.D...DD..D...D.DD...DD..D...

Big Dick joins in with his uncle.

Dick Jr: D...D..D.DD.D...D.DD...D..D...D...

D-Von clips the both around the head.

Daizy: ...DUDLEYZ!

The camera cuts back to ringside.

Joey: Hang on, Lil' Daizy Dudley is the brains? Oh dear god...

Taz: You better believe it, Joey. "Operation Domination": The Dudleyz OD.

Joey: Yes, well I've certainly had an overdose of Dudleys!

England-----------------------------------------------------------Mexico

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The English clearly want to make amends for their loss to India.

Psicosis and Davey Boy Smith start as the legal men, the latter looking suitably determined.

By the fifth minute, he has hit a Hanging Brainbuster Suplex for the fall.

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Fall 1

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However, the English progress stalls as Rey Mysterio Jr enters.

He takes out Smith immediately with a Flaying Head Scissors, leading the Bulldog to tag out to Doug Williams.

From here, Mysterio controls the next few minutes, eventually scoring a fall after a 619 and a Springboard Huricanrana.

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Fall 2

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Regal enters and regains some momentum for the Engilsh.

However, Mysterio tags out to the fresh Ricky Marvin and the advantage swings back to Mexico.

In the twelfth minute, Marvin lifts Regal up to the Mexicans' top rope and tags in Psicosis.

The two luchadores climb up and position their heads under each of Regal's arms.

They simulataneously perform Moonsaults, resulting in a Double Super Fisherman's Suplex.

Psicosis covers.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C

Taz: So, Mexico astay undefeated and at the top of Pool B.

Joey: ... which means that England have to rely on India losing on Monday night in order to qualify for the Quarter-Finals.

Taz: Yeah, tough gig.

Raven sits alone in a dark corner of the arena.

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Raven: Its said that it is the things one cannot control that defines him: his city, his country, family or even appearance; those things in which the masses take pride as if they are something that can be willfully achieved. What about me? What about Raven? I control all that concerns my destiny and it is this that defines me. When I was young, I asked the local priest how you could get to heaven and still protect yourself from all the evil in the world. He told me what God said unto is children "You are sheep among wolves. Be wise as serpents, yet innocent as doves." Well, I am no sheep; I lead those too weak to lead themselves and destroy those too foolish to be led. They say the devil's greatest accomplishment was convincing the world that he did not exist; perhaps my weakness is, in fact, my strength; my failure, in fact, my success. An animal should never be cornered for that is when he is most dangerous and, as you have cornered me, Mark Calaway, my hand has been forced.

So it is written; so it shall come to pass.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

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Hatred and Styles are accompanied by James Mitchell while their opponents are joined by Francine.

The match is a fairly even contest from start finish, carefully organised so that the high-flyers and brawlers are legal men at the same time.

In the twelfth minute, The Sinister Minister goes to clock Sandman with his walking cane but Francine restrains him.

In a shocking moment, Mitchell instead nails Frannie with the cane.

As The Sandman goes to apprehend Mitchell, he is greeted by a handful of white powder in the face.

He staggers around, blinded, and once again feels the full force of the Decapitator Lariat.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C+

Taz: Granted, Mitchell and Hatred make one hell of a team but it would be nice to see what he could do on his own.

Joey: It'd be nice to see him get the ass kicking he deserves too!

Paul Burchill and Shane Douglas are backstage talking in their locker room.

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Douglas: Well, we know he's at the arena tonight. We could jump him.

Burchill: Yeah, like he won't see that coming. He has those damn monsters by his side at all times.

Douglas: But you're "The New Franchise", you...

Suddenly Douglas stops as a huge shadow looms over Paul Burchill's back.

"The New Franchise" turns to see "The Soul Taker".

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Burchill gets to his feet and a staredown ensues.

Calaway laughs.

Taker: How come you weren't in that World Cup Match?

Burchill: Apparently, I'm a "liability" because of my issues with Raven. Anyway, what's it you?

Taker: Nothing... I just know you hate that ass hole... almost as much as I do.

Burchill: No, mate. Trust me; whatever issues you think you have with Raven, they don't come close to our history.

Taker again laughs.

Taker: Well, I guess it doesn't matter anyway; seeing as you can't challenge for the title anymore.

Burchill glares at the Deadman.

Taker: ...but, as far as I'm concerned, a champion names his own opponents and, when I take that belt from Raven at Summer Assylum, you'll be the first to challenge for it.

Taker leaves before Burchill can respond.

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The match starts as you'd expect, Vito playing the brave hero against the odds.

However, obviously, before long he cannot deal with the monsters.

He slips to ringside and brings in a chair to even the odds.

First flooring Abyss and then Goliath.

Abyss gets up and, again, is felled.

The same treatment is given to Goliath.

However, after two chair shots, the monsters rise simultaneously and grab Vito by the throat.

"The Soul Taker" comes out to the ring with his biker's chain around his fist.

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The monster's drop Vito to deal with the new challenge but appear no match.

The Deadman almost beheads Abyss with his own brand of knuckle duster and hits a similarly vicious haymaker to goliath.

He then picks up Abyss by the throat.

However, instead of hitting the chokeslam, he helps the monster onto Vito's shoulders.

Vito Driver!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

Joey: So, Calaway returns the favour to... Wait, what the hell?

Raven and CM Punk emerge from the crowd with electric cattleprods.

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They enter the ring.

Punk shocks Vito and Raven shocks Calaway, both of him collapse to the mat, spasming in agony.

Taz: Jesus Christ!

The shocks continue as Abyss and Goliath start t lay the boots in.

Joey: This is disgusting! Someone do something!

Unsurprisingly, Vito's brothers run into make the save.

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Equally unsurprisingly, they are no match for four men, two of whom are giants and two of whom are armed with enough electrical wattage to send a cow unconscious.

Before long, The Iron Saints are overpowered as well and shocked for their troubles.

Raven grabs a microphone as the violent assault continues.

Raven: Everyone seems to think that I am a weak champion. Everyone seems to think that my reign is nearing its conclusion. Well, think again because not only am I the greatest and most succesful wrestler this organisation has ever seen; not only was I the first ECW Triple Crown winner, a three-time Masters Of Pain Champion, a Two-Time Tag Champion and a Six-Time World Champion but I am also the commissioner of Extreme Championship Wrestling.

Boos thunder around the arena.

Raven: And what that means is that I will always have the advantage, an advantage that I shall never relinquish! So, in order to alter the momentum heading into Summer Assylum, I am booking two matches for next week's Revolution. First off, Brand and Sal Thomaselli will face one another in singles competition!

Joey: What?

Raven: ...and if I'm not satisfied that they have given a proper performance, I will fire them both!

Taz: Wow... Raven's not gonna make any friends but, then, I guess that's not high on his list of priorities.

The boos continue.

Raven: And secondly, in the main event, which will be a First Blood match and the same rules of effort and employment shall apply... Vito Thomaselli will face Mark Calaway!

Joey: Damn it!

Taz: Well, you gotta hand it to Raven, he knows what he's doing. That match, despite being between allies, could be brutal!

Show Rating: B+

May 22, 2008

Now, see, this is why I love your posts: I get to answer all sorts of cool hypothetical stuff :

Out of interest, I imagine the US team isn't amazingly over (compared to a lot of Americans on your roster). Are they pretty much a developmental team?

Yeah, pretty well. Truth be told this cup is serving three functions:

Bringing up some developmentals and seeing if they can make the main roster,
Seeing which young stars already on the main roster deserve more of a push,
As the roster is becoming quite large, seeing if any of the older guys should be released.

So, most of the teams are an effort to balance youngsters/incumbents and established guys.

I hope London performs well for you because I'd interested in seeing how he'd get over in ECW as he's always struck me as a bit of an obvious, 80's style smiling-and-kissing-babies sort of face, which probably wouldn't work.

It's interesting. In the words of Heyman himself, the trick to getting anyone over in any envrionment is to showcase their skills and hide their flaws. So, in this instance, I just don't see London getting any real mic time. I'm relying on his getting over from inciting "Holy sh*t" chants and such as . So far, he's fared quite well actually. Kendrick has been lagging.

Outside of the diary context, Nevvy, how do you think this would have gone down in real life ECW? Of course you've ensured that you've got the appropriate people in for it, to keep the ECW fans happy and giving them a global product for a little while, which makes me think they would have gone down well.

Well, this, of course, is extremely hypothetical and has all been my vision of how ECW should have been run in order to survive; that is, slightly altering the product as the federation gains popularity. So, it's a constant balancing act between staying true to the roots and not being too edgy. For instance, for the sake of realism, Revolution is a more risque show, in the main, because its's on a smaller, more underground netweok (i.e. MTV 2); whereas, with BS&B (on CBS) I allow swearing but try and keep it a bit less offensive to the masses.

As for the World Cup, I can see something similar going down in Heyman's ECW. He was always big on those two things: showcasing international talent and creating new stars. As you say, most teams have an obviously-ECW guy in their like Lynn, Tanaka, Storm, Mysterio (in this reality).

All in all, this is why this is an exciting point for this diary. Guys like Cactus Jack, Tommy Dreamer and Sandman are still here tearing it up but are slowly being phased out of the main event. With new guys (who I think have received enough of a "rub" to be considered "hardcore") like Burchill, The Iron Saints (and, soon, Hero and Hatred) I can literally take the promotion in any direction I see fit. I will strive to keep the cult-feel but could, perhaps, tone down the hardcore aspects and bring in more of a modern/cruiserweight emphasis.

In my view, ECW's downfall rested on one principle. IF you are going to be broadcast on a national network you have to appeal to the nation. So, I think the fed should have either stayed hardcore and underground without a TV deal or put effort into attracting a wider audience. No one could begrudge them that and, again in my view, that is a common misconception: hardcore edginess is not what made ECW great. It was great because it was the most enjoyable and creative product going, regardless of style (which was proved by the influx of many different wrestlers).

The concept of this entire diary is performing the latter of these two ideas: a quest to catch up with WWF without losing the initial, loyal following if you will.

Sh*t, I should put some of that in the backstory .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 22, 2008

*Two rather dumb errors in the original post. Thus, below, is the updated (and accurate) card*

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers:

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

The sWo vs. Italy (Pool A)
England vs. Mexico (Pool B)
Canada vs. Scotland (Pool C)
Puerto Rico vs. Samoa (Pool D)

The pool stages are just as important heading into the fifth round of matches:
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<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool A
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>USA</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td></tr>
<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>sWo</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
In Pool A, the sWo are still looking for their first win. Another loss here will result in elimination. Can Italy secure the all-important qualification?
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool B
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>India</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
England have clearly been left reeling from their somewhat shocking loss to India in the last round. However, a win here will guarantee their qualification, while a loss could be catastrophic as India will be left with a match in-hand.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool C
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Canada</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
Both Japan and Canada now seem almost certain to qualify. However, who will claim the top spot to take on the runners-up of Pool D in the Quarter-Finals and who will be forced to the face winners of Pool B?
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool D
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
And, in Pool D, Puerto Rico have broken away from their rivals. A win here against Samoa will guarantee that they top their group. Equally, a win is surely vital for Samoa to remain in the race!

Plus...

Nate Hatred & AJ Styles vs. The Sandman & Juventud Guerrera
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Two matches scheduled for Summer Assylum are combined here as ECW's self-proclaimed "Most Extreme Athlete" and the World Television Champion square off against their respective rivals. Who will gain the momentum ahead of the PPV?

Vito Thomaselli vs. Monsters Inc.
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Again, the main event has been scheduled by Comissioner and World Heavyweight Champion, Raven. Clearly unamused by Vito's involvement in the Nest's affairs on Revolution, he is forcing Vito to face the same threat that Mark Calaway endured earlier in the week. Will the Soul Taker make his presence known?

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ECW Blood, Sweat & Beers; where progress is measured in pain!
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May 19, 2008

I smell big things for Vito, I think this thing with Taker is going somewhere perhaps

Haha, maybe . I don't think it's any sort of secret that I'm trying to establish some of the young undercarders.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 17, 2008

Monday, week 2, July

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Hudson: Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution. I'm Scott Hudson...

Gertner: ...and I'm Joel Gertner.

Hudson: We are in line for some exciting action here tonight, ladies and gentlemen, as all pool stage matches that are scheduled for this evening are of the utmost importance.

Gertner: That's true, Huddy: USA, England and Canada are all looking for victories to take the top spot in their pools, while the sWo and India are searching for their very first victories.

Hudson: Huddy?!

Gertner: ...and, of course, any result can seperate the deadlock in Pool D.

Hudson: On top of that, Gerty, we can look forward to The Sandman beating some objectivity into Nate Hatred and Jim Mitchell and The Soul takeer doing the same to Raven's Nest.

Gertner: Don't ever call me that...

Hudson: But I was just...

Gertner: ...ever!

Sasuke World Order-----------------------------------------------Team USA

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Once again, Team USA come ou looking determined.

Once again, the sWo come out like a bunch of headless chickens.

The first fall comes after not very long at all.

Following a Cradle Piledriver to Espiritu, Jerry Lynn tags in Paul London who hits a beautiful Shooting Star Press for the fall.

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Fall 1

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In the tenth minute, The USA seem set for the win.

However, from the apron, Chessman taps referee, John Finnegan, on the back.

He points to his opponents on the opposite apron with an obvious "Hey, look over there!" expression.

As the referee looks, Escoria emerges from under the ring with what looks like a cowbell.

He sprints into the ring, decks Paul London squarely in the forehead and sprints back under the ring.

As Finnegan turns, Oz has made the cover.

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Fall 2

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The sWo cannot pull off a second coup, though.

The match goes their way after a pinfall following a J-Driller from Briscoe.

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: C

Rhino is standing backstage in his locker room.

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He bends down and pulls a bWo poster from his bag and sticks it on the wal with blue tac.

He steps back to look at it and laughs.

As the rage builds in his face, he steps forward and drives his fist through both the poster and the wall.

India--------------------------------------------------------------England

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Sabu and Doug Williams start as the legal men, the former looking determined to rectify poor form.

Indeed, Sabu comes out like a man posessed, landing blow after blow and ensuring that the technical game of Williams cannot be established.

Before long, he locks in the Camel Clutch.

Williams reaches for the ropes.

Sabu yanks back on his neck.

But the Englishmen manages to touch the bottom rope.

However, as Williams recovers, Sonjay Dutt throws a chair to his team captain.

An Arabian Facebuster later and the first fall is achieved.

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Fall 1

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Regal enters as Sabu tags out to Dutt.

This exchange is more in favour of the English as Regal immediately grounds Dutt, establishing the mat game.

After several minutes of gradually wearing down the youngster, Regal applies his patented Regal Stretch.

Dutt has no choice but to submit.

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Fall 2

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Regal stays the active man as Sabu re-enters.

A few minutes of even action ensue.

Gertner: Hey, what's going on there?

Hudson: Where?

Gertner: There in the crowd.

Hudson: It's Raven. What the hell does the World Champion want?

Raven catches the attention of Paul Burchill as CM Punk heads to the ring from the back.

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Rashly Burchill heads into the crowd to confront his nemesis as Doug Williams tries to stop him.

Meanwhile, Punk enters the ring with his International All Action Title belt and decks Regal with the gold.

Sabu, never one to pass on such an opportunity, sets up a chair and hits the Triple Jump Moonsault as Burchill enters the crowd.

1...2...3!

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: C

Burchill turns back to the ring in realisation of the bell ringing as Raven and Punk make a hasty retreat.

Gertner: Oh, man. The Raven and Burchill mind games continue.

Hudson: Yeah, and this may have cost England big in the World Cup. Instead of taking first place in their pool, their place in second doesn't even look secure now!

Juventud Guerrera and Francine are backstage for a shoot interview.

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Francine: AJ Styles, at Summer Assylum, Juvi is gonna get another shot at that World Television Title and, this time, you won't have such an easy out.

Juvi: You see, Styles, that on my most recent tour of Mexico, I beat the likes of Shocker, Hector Garza and Cibernetico: all far more worthy opponents than you and, at Summer Assylum, aI'm gonna prove that you are not worthy of that belt. It's time that the gold was back around the waist of someone who actually cares for this company and its fans.

Puerto Rico--------------------------------------------------------Ireland

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Jeff Jeffrey and Red Vinny start as the legal men, leading to some intense fast-paced action.

The first breakthrough comes when Apolo is tagged in and the OPuerto Rican powerhouse hits a thunderous Sitout Powerbomb on the young Irishman.

Chicano is tagged in to hit the 450 Splash and make the cover.

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Fall 1

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Sheamus O'Shaunessy replaces Vinny and immediatley takes the fight to Chicano.

After a string of quick moves, he hits the Celtic (Death Valley) Driver on the Puerto Rican.

He then picks up his opponent and pushes him forwards into the ropes.

As Chicano rebounds backwards, dazed, O'Shaunessy catches him with a lowblow kick from behind.

He rolls him up in a Small Package.

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Fall 2

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After Dave Finlay and Carly Colon enter, the match,again, becomes more even.

However, after gaining the upper-hand, Colon tags in Apolo who holds Finlay in a Full Nelson.

Colon then climbs to the top and hits a Missile Dropkick directly into Finlay's chest.

Apolo covers for the 3.

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: D

The Whole F**kin' Show approach Paul Heyman backstage.

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RVD: Hey, Paul E.

Heyman: Hey, guys. What can I do for you?

Traci: Well, y'know this upcoming Tag Titles Match with The Dudley Boyz?

Heyman: At Summer Assylum... yeah.

Michaels: Well, we want it to be a Tables Match.

Heyman laughs.

Heyman: You're joking, right.

RVD: Nah, man. If I was joking I'd say "What did the transvestite say to the homosexual Catholic priest?"

Heyman makes a throat slitting motion and whispers in pig latin.

Heyman: Guys, live TV! Onay oorpay-astetay okesjay.

Michaels: O... kay.

Heyman: Anyway, why?

RVD: Well, we figure that, time and time again, we've proven that, in standard competition, we're the best tag team in the world today.

Traci interjects.

Traci: Ever?

Michaels nods.

Michaels: Yeah, f**k it. Why not?

RVD: Anyway, at Summer Assylum, we want to beat The Dudley Boyz at their own game and prove just how damn good we are.

The camera cuts back to the ring.

Japan-------------------------------------------------------------Canada

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This match is extremely even right from the start.

The first fall comes when Kensuke Sasaki hits teh Northern Lights Bomb on Chris Benoit.

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Fall 1

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However, the Canadians pull back when Lance Storm gets the pin after a Stump Piledriver on Masato Tanaka.

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Fall 2

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Finally, Chris Jericho forces Ultimo Dragon to tap to the Walls Of Jericho.

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: C+

The Dudley Boyz come to the ring with their new accomplices.

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D-Von: We are back, my brothers. The first family of Dudleyville is back in ECW!

The crowd boos.

D-Von: Oh, that's right, I feel righteous today! Praise the good lord, I feel righteous!

Hudson: Does any of this have a point?

D-Von: ...and it is on this most righteous of righteous days that it is my great pleasure to introduce y'all to the second generation of Dudleyz.

Gertner: The second generation?

Hudson: Oh good grief

D-Von: Now it is a well-known fact that Big Dick Dudley has not been seen in ECW since the good year of our lord, 2000. There was, of course, a rumour that he was spotted in the Allegheny National Forest just last year but that appears to have been dismissed as a sasquatch.

Hudson: What does this have to do with anything?

D-Von: Well, it appears that Big Dick was a busy man! You see, like the rest of you, we hadn't heard from our good brother in some eight years but, just a few months back, what did we receive but news of his exploits? You see, some of y'all may remember a big ol' lady by the name of Nicole Bass.

The name receives a mixed and somewhat apathetic response.

D-Von: Well, it turns out, my good brothers, that Ms. Bass sired Big Dick a little son way back in the day, unbeknown to the rest of us.

Gertner: My god... can you imagine the conception?

Hudson: Frankly, I'd rather not.

D-Von: So, while keeping her steadily-growing bundle of joy as an oversized secret, Ms. Bass tried everything she could to get back in touch with the father but he was nowhere to be found. After discovering there was no Big Dick to milk...

Hudson: Excuse me?!

D-Von: She decided to milk Bubba and me.

Bubba Ray whispers something to D-Von.

D-Von: Yeah, for child support, I mean.

Hudson: Ugh...

D-Von: Well, turns out that when we went back on down to Dudleyville, where Ms Bass is now residing, we discovered that our mysterious nephew was no longer that much of a child. In fact, just so happens, that he was the big, mammoth beast that you see before you with your very eyes here today... ladies and gentlemen, I give you Big Dick Dudley Jr!

Hudson: Oh god... something tells me this is not good news.

Dick Jr takes the microphone from his uncle and lets out the most retarded, southern-hick, inbred chuckle that you ever did hear (oh, god, now I'm speaking like the narrator from Tom Sawyer... this sh*t is infectious )

Dick Jr: Thanks, Uncle D-Von.

He hesitates.

Dick Jr: Y'see, my uncles convinced me to err... err...

The young latina girl stood next to him takes the microphone.

Girl: ...come to ECW.

Dick Jr: Err... yeah... that. And, uh... well... I'm uh... here to err... err...

Girl: ...kick some ass.

Dick gets excited.

Dick Jr: YEAH! YEAH! Kick some ass! YEAH!

The young latina takes Dick Jr's face in her hands, stands on her tiptoes and kisses him.

Dick, at last, falls silent... thank god.

Gertner: Aah, isn't that nice?

Before long, the kiss has turned into a full-on grope.

Hudson: Well... maybe, I guess.

Gertner: They're an affectionate bunch in Dudleyville, Hudson.

D-Von: And this lil' lady, right here, is Daizy Dudley. Bubba and I have known 'bout her for a long time and, truth be told, we've been raisin' her like our own.

Gertner: ...and isn't that sweet?

Hudson: Yeah... you couldn't wish for better parents...

D-Von: As you can tell, she's Junior's girlfriend but we're not entirely sure where she came from. We think that, back in the good year of our lord, 1995, when that big budget movie "Desperado" was shot is when she was conceived. Y'see, Big Dick Dudley, the first incarnation that is, was a body double for Antonio Banderas and it's rumoured that he became a bit "over-zealous" in one of the love scenes with Salma Hayek.

Hudson: 1995? There's no way she's thirteen! Or Salma Hayek and Big Dick Dudley's lovechild!

Gertner: I Dunno, Hudson. The rich and famous do have a lot of skeletons in their closets.

Hudson: Come on, Joel, don't tell me you're actually buying this. She was probably the result of a one night stand.

Gertner: Whatever. You're just jealous.

Hudson: Of what?!

Gertner completely disregards this.

Gertner: So, Big Dick is Daizy's daddy too, eh?

Hudson: ...and that would make Dick Jr and Daizy brother and sister.

Hudson realises.

Hudson: Wait? What?! No!

Gertner: Half-sister, Hudson. It's all legal in Dudleyville!

D-Von: So, now that Bubba and I have brought the second generation of Dudleyz to ECW, we will be an unstoppable force!

"Uncle" D-Von hands the mic to his brother.

Bubba: Thou shalt not mess with the D...D..D.D.D...DD...D...D...

Clearly losing patience with his brother's stutter, D-Von rips the microphone away and hands it to Big Dick Jr.

Dick Jr: ...with the D...D...D..DD...D.D...D..D.D...

Hudson: Oh, for crying out loud!

This time, Lil' Daizy takes the mic from Dick.

Daizy: ...Dudleyz!

The Hardcore Innovators storm the ring with their Singapore canes.

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Cactus Jack takes out Bubba Ray and Dreamer takes out D-Von.

However, Daizy approaches and lands simultaneous lowblows on both of them.

Big Dick follows by grabbing them both by their throats and hitting a Double Chokebomb.

Hudson: Oh, man!

A four-on-two assault ensues until security finally disperse the groups.

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As always, Nate Hatred is accompanied to ringside by James "Sinister Minister" Mitchell and his iron, barbed wire-wrapped, pentagram.

This match, however, does no start in his favour as others often have.

The Sandman immediately breaks his trusty cane over Hatred's forehead and follows up with a quick series of rights and lefts that leave the face-painted satanist reeling.

He follows up with a DDT.

1...2...

Kickout.

Hudson: I think The Sandman is well up to the challenge of disproving Nate Hatred's "Most Extreme Athlete" theory.

However, upon returning to his feet, Hatred boots Sandman in the gut and follows up with an Inverted Piledriver.

He then picks up the Hardcore Icon and whips him to the ropes.

Decapitator Lariat!

Gertner: Ouch!

Hudson: The force of that clothesline gets more sickening every time!

1...2...

Kickout!

Hudson: But The Sandman is no pushover!

Hatred seems genuinely shocked by Sandman's kickout.

This allows the Hardcore Icon a chance to get back into the match and he capitlaises.

From here on, the contest is extremely even, momentum swinging back and forth.

However, by the tenth minute, The Sandman has recaptured the advantage.

He knocks Hatred down with another stiff cane shot, pulls a beer from his pocket and toasts the fans.

Hudson: ...and here comes the White Russian Legsweep.

Indeed, The Sandman hooks him up with the Singapore cane.

However, Hatred pushes the Sandman forward and, as he stumbles, the Hardcore Icon is struck in the forehead by the metal tip of the Sinister Minister's walking cane.

Sandman staggers around, dazed.

Decapitator Lariat!

Gertner: Oh, man... again.

Hatred covers.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

Hudson: Damn it! Thanks to Jim Mitchell, Nate Hatred stays undefeated in ECW.

Gertner: Yeah and he's now got pinfall victories over both Rhino and The Sandman! Maybe he really is as extreme as he says.

Hudson: Or maybe we'll never find out... as long as Jim Mitchell is around!

The Sandman staggers to his feet and picks up a microphone.

Sandman: You think that was extreme, Hatred? You're a f**kin' wannabe! So, I'll tell ya what... you and me at Summer Assylum!

The Sinister Minister merely nods as the crowd pops.

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This match goes down pretty much as one would expect.

Taker starts off looking dominant as hell but, before too long, is worn down by the combined force of the monsters.

However, by the twelfth minute, Calaway starts to mount his comeback.

A Big Boot to Abyss.

A huge Clothesline to Goliath.

Both Monsters stagger to their feet.

Calaway grabs them both by the throats.

Gertner: No way!

Hudson: It's impossible.

Sure, enough, the monsters both kick him in the gut.

...and both grab him by the throat.

Double Chokeslam!

Goliath covers.

1...2...

Kickout!

Hudson: My god!

As Goliath backs away, stunned, 'Taker sits up in lightning time.

Gertner: Uh oh... I think all that did was piss him off!

Again, The Soul Taker floors both Monsters and this time heads to ringside to pick up his biker's chain.

Upon re-entering, he wraps it around his fist.

He lands two jaw-breaking haymakers on both giants.

CM Punk and Raven make their second appearance of the night.

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Both men carry chairs and sprint down to the ring.

They swing from either side of The Soul Taker but Calaway ducks.

The two chairs strike each other and both Punk and Raven are left looking like idiots.

Taker grabs Punk by the throat.

Chokeslam!

Hudson: Oh! Here wer go!

But Raven crawls up behind Calaway and lands the lowblow.

Hudson: Ugh... come on! That's just pathetic!

Raven pulls the grounded Deadman back to his feet.

Raven Effect!

The World Champion then sets about reviving the monsters.

Vito Thomaselli sprints to the ring with a chair of his own.

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Goliath arises, only to be floored by a chairshot from the young Italian.

Raven is felled too as the Deadman gets to his feet.

Abyss staggers up simultaneously as Vito pulls the chair back.

However, Taker nudged Vito out of the way and grabs Abyss by the throat.

CHOKESLAM!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

As the show goes off air Vito raises Calway's hand in victory and the two men touch fists above a decimated Raven's Nest.

Show Rating: B+

May 16, 2008

IT'S ON BABY!!!!

Have I ever mentioned that I love you?

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 14, 2008

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Revolution:

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

USA vs. The sWo (Pool A)
India vs. England (Pool B)
Japan vs. Canada (Pool C)
Ireland vs. Puerto Rico (Pool D)

The pool stages are heating up as all billed matches have great significance.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool A
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>USA</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>sWo</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
In Pool A, can the sWo finally get their first win or will Team USA, under the guidance of Kurt Angle, continue their dominance?
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool B
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>
<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
A win for England in Pool B will see them take the top spot from Mexico as India also search for the so-far-elusive first victory.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool C
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Canada</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>
The two likely qualifiers in Pool C square off for first place. Remember final table positioning determines Quarter-Final seeding. So, both Japan and Canada will be anxious for a win.
<table border="1">
<tr><th colspan="6">
Pool D
</th><tr>
<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>
<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>
And, in Pool, D any result will break the deadlock. With things so even, who will qualify and who will be eliminated?

Plus...

Nate Hatred vs. The Sandman
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Who better to answer Hatred's open challenge than the Hardcore Icon himself? Nate may have a pinfall victory over Rhino but, with no outside interference likely, can he really challenge the legacy of The Sandman?

Those damn Dudleyz!
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Bubba Ray and D-Von wish to make it known that they have "kindly" taken time from their hectic schedule as Number One Contenders to introduce "y'all" (we're paraphrasing, here) to the family.

Mark Calaway vs. Monsters Inc.
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There is no prize for guessing who booked this. Commissioner and World Champion Raven clearly seeks to stop The Soul Taker's momentum... dead.

Join the Revolution; Monday nights at 10pm
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May 14, 2008

World Cup Pools' tables now included.

My bad; I was tired last night .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 14, 2008

Is that one of the Highlanders?

Haha, it's not. A while back I was gearing a guy called Apocalypse up for a push. Well, he went back to development as the guy I was gonna feud him with got injured and I was outta ideas.

Now, however, he's in a new gimmick. It is Melina, who the 'F released recently, though.

All will become clear .

Quality. Liking that Taker is already making friends. Thats very nice for him.

...and you wonder why your friends think you're gonna be a teacher?

"It is apparent that, since joining the class, little 'Taker has fitted in exceptionally well. He shows a great deal of kindness and consideration to his peers and he is making friends quickly..."

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 14, 2008

Saturday, week 1, July

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Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers. I'm Joey Styles alongside former World Heavyweight Champion, Taz.

Taz: Joey, man, I am digging this World Cup so far and if the pool matches we've got lined up ain't good enough, we've also got two blinding tag matches scheduled.

Joey: That's right Taz, The Hardcore Innovators and The Dudley Boyz will compete for a shot at the tag titles and, in the main event, "The Soul Taker" will have an opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the World Champions psyche and Vito Thomaselli will get a chance to avenge his sister, Kelli.

Taz: ...and you know what, Joe.

Joey: Go on.

Taz: These pool stages tonight are pretty important.

Joey: Indeed. In Pool B, Mexico have the opportunity to take the top spot away from England for the first time when they take on India.

Taz: Likewise, Japan can top pool C with a victory over Scotland... which, to be honest, seems fairly likely.

Joey: It also seems likely that the USA will further their lead over Italy and the sWo tonight. What is far less, certain, however, is the situation in Pool D; it really is anyone's game as Ireland can pull away at the top with a victory, while a victory for Samoa could tie the whole thing up even. Don't forget, only the top two teams go through.

Taz: Man, I'm too pumpesd for this! Let's shut up and get to the action!

Ireland------------------------------------------------------------Samoa

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Perhaps the most vital pool stage match of the evening kicks off the show and does not disappoint.

Dave Finlay and Ekmo start as the legal men.

Despite his experience, Finlay is no match for the sheer power of the Samoan heavyweight.

After a vicious looking lariat, the Irish veteran rolls out and both his partners enter.

Sheamus and Vinny combine their strength to whip Ekmo to the ropes.

As he rebounds, they again combine for a Double Back Body Drop.

The force of the Samoan hitting the canvas sends echoes around the arena.

Sheamus sprints and knocks the othjer two Samoans off the apron with Flying Back Elbows as Red Vinny locks in an Irish (Texas) Cloverleaf on Ekmo.

As referee, John Finnegan, checks on Anoai and Afa, the wiley Finlay ducks down to rings and grabs on Ekmo's arms and pulls them away from the pressure point for further leverage.

As Finnegan turns back, Finlay releases and Ekmo taps.

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Fall 1

------

Ekmo rolls out in agony and, due to lucha rules, Anoai replaces him.

He immediatley brings the fight to Vinny with a series of jabs followed by a stiff Powerslam.

The match continues with the Samoan firmly in control.

However, in the tenth minute, Vinny tags out to Sheamus.

Sheamus turns the tables with a flurry of kicks but is whipped to the ropes.

He rebounds and, as Anoai ducks, he leapfrogs.

However, as he rebounds again he is caught wiuth a foirearm to the back of the head by Afa.

He stumbles into Anoai's clutches for a Samoan (Swinging/Blackhole) Sideslam.

The pin is made.

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Fall 2

------

After a few more evenly contested minutes, Afa picks up Finlay in an Electric Chair position on his shoulders.

Anoai climbs up top and a version of the Doomsday device is delivered.

Ekmo climbs up after his brother to deliver a Flying Splash.

Taz: Oh, man, I'm told they call that "The Samoan Drive-By"

Joey: Yeah, well it's a bout as destructive!

1...2...3!

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Fall 3

------

Match Rating: D+

Backstage, the bWo are seen conversing.

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After something is clearly decided upon, "BW Snow" darts around the corner.

The camera zooms out to see Rhino stretching against the corridor wall.

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Snow: Hey, Sh*t-Features!

Rhino's head snaps up like lightning and the Man Beast glares at his recent nemesis.

He charges down the corridor towards Snow.

However, Big Stevie Cool steps out from around the corner and delivers the Stevie Kick.

The rest of the bWo then start to lay the boots.

Hollywood Nova: Whatcha gonna do, Daddy-O, when the Blue World Order rumbles on you?!

Before they leave, Stevie spraypaints "bWo" over Rhino's face in blue.

Taz: Oh man, that's gonna be one angry Man Beast when he comes to! I woulsn't want to be the bWo come Summer Assylum!

Japan-------------------------------------------------------------Scotland

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Japan fieds an entirely different starting line-up but it is just as effective.

Despite Scotland's competitors putting up an admirable showing, the experience and talent of the Japanese is too much.

Masato Tanaka pins Drew Macdonald for the first fall after a Roaring Elbow.

Yoshihiro Tajiri pins Eric Canyon after a Brainbuster for the second fall and the bonus point.

Match Rating: C+

Paul Heyman enters the ring with microphone.

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Heyman: I am out here tonight to confirm several matches for the Summe Assylum pay-per-view card. Sunday, July 29, as well as seeing Rhino in a handicap match against the entire Blue World Order, we will also witness the winners of tonight's Number One Contendership match challenge the Whole F**kin' Show for the World Tag Team Championship.

The fans pop at the mention of Michaels and RVD.

Heyman: In another title match, I can confirm that Juventud Guerrera will receive another shot at AJ Styles' World Television Title!

The fans, again, pop.

Heyman: ...but best of all, I can now declare with great anticipation that it is one hundred percent official. Raven will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against...... "The Soul Taker" Mark Calaway!

This pop far overwhelms the previous two.

Taz: Wow! We're only one week into July and Summer Assylum is already looking like it'll be a great show!

India--------------------------------------------------------------Mexico

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The first fall is relatively easy for the Mexicans.

Their technical superiority leaves the Headhunters looking like amateurs.

Eddie picks up the first pn after a Frog Splash to Headhunter B.

------

Fall 1

------

As Headhunter B rolls out, his partner tries to take his place.

However, team captain, Sabu, clearly fed up, stops him.

The Human Highlight Reel drops to ringside and grabs a chair.

He enters and, put simply, goes on a rampage, throwing the steel at any Mexican that moves.

After Chavo and Ricky Marvin are forced to ringside, Sabu lays into a grounded Eddie with several sickening chair shots.

He then points for his partners to subdue the other two Mexicans as he sets up the chair to deliver the Triple Jump Moonsault.

------

Fall 2

------

Sabu tags back out, hoping to have inspired his partners but... alas.

Not much time passes before Headhunter A is, once again, outgunned.

He is pinned following a Tornado DDT from the young Ricky Marvin.

------

Fall 3

------

Match Rating: C+

Paul Burchill and his mentor, Shane Douglas, are backstage.

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Douglas lets out his trademark laugh.

Douglas: Raven, I do love good news and it looks like you're going to face your toughest challenge to date at Summer Assylum... and that is f**king great news.

Burchill: Your toughest challenge except me!

Douglas slaps his forehead in feigned embarrasment.

Douglas: I knew I'd forgotten someone! You see, "champ", The New Franchise may be disqualified from challenging for your World Title but that doesn't mean sh*t. Not only is he, arguably, the world's greatest athlete and, undoubtedly, the single greatest spectacle in wrestling today, he is also your worst f**king nightmare.

Burchill: Fact is, Raven, title or no title, it is still my one sole aim in life to make yours a living hell!

Douglas: You better believe it. See, you may be on top, now, with your lackies picking up the gruntwork but, like all great empires, yours will fall, Raven, and the man that's going to take great pride in tearing down the walls is Paul Burchill!

"The New Franchise" smiles.

Douglas: ...and don't go thinking that we are otherwise engaged, particpating in the World Cup. The fact is I've negotiated Burchill an unconditional release from his squad duties whenever he so pleases. You know what that means, Raven? It means you're a marked man.

Burchill nods in agreemnet with his mentor's words.

Douglas: Oh, and one last thing: I hear you and Punk have got Calaway and Vito in the main event tonight... Break a leg, "champ"...

Douglas, again, lets out his laugh before his face becomes stern.

Dougals: ...no, really!

Team USA---------------------------------------------------------Italy

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The Americans look pretty comfortable throughout.

The first fall comes over Tony Mamaluke after a Shooting Star Press from Paul London.

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Fall 1

------

However, in the eighth minute, the Italians manage a coup as , after a Corner Avalache from Big Sal, Guido locks in the Sicilian Crab on Brian Kendrick.

The youngster is forced to tap.

------

Fall 2

------

It is not long before the Americans regain control, though.

Eventually Big Sal is put away after a BME by Daniels.

------

Fall 3

------

Match Rating: C+

Pool A

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

Pool B

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td></tr>

<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool C

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Japan</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>9</td></tr>

<tr><td>Canada</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool D

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr></table>

Vito Thomaselli approaches Mark Calaway backstage.

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The front of Calaway's shirt reads "Give blood...".

The back, "...to me"

Vito: It looks like we're teaming up tonight.

"The Soul Taker" removes his glasses and scowls at Vito.

Taker: Kid, you've got some balls just strutting up to me like that.

Vito nods.

Taker: ...and you don't even flinch when I make a statement like that. What's your name, kid?

Vito: Vito Thomaselli but you can call me ECW's next superstar...

Calaway frowns and goes to speak but he is cut off.

Vito: ...and I just want to say what an honour it will be to team with a legend like yourself.

Taker smiles as Vito offers his hand.

Taker: Like I said, kid, you've got balls... and I like that.

Taker shakes the youngster's hand.

Taker: So, word around this place is that Raven has done wrong by your family.

Vito: Oh, yeah... and he'll pay for it... along with Punk!

Taker nods.

Taker: Okay, so, you and me are gonna make a pact; right here, right now.

Vito: Which is?

Taker: When we step out that curtain tonight, we'll kick their asses nine ways to sunday. Agreed?

Vito: Agreed, amico.

For the Number One Contendership to the World Tag Team Titles

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The match is a decent hardcore spectacle.

However, it is clear all four men are leaving something in the tank.

By the tenth minute, the Hardcore Innovators have started to take control.

However, a man and woman emerge from the crowd, dressed just like Bubba and D-Von.

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The behemoth of a man pulls Tommy Dreamer off the apron and drops him, facefirst, on the steel guard rail.

Meanwhile, the girl climbs up on the apron and starts to, well... strut her stuff; Cactus Jack is, understandably, distracted.

Joey: Who the hell are these two?

Taz: I have no idea.

Joey: Is that Big Dick Dudley?

Taz: No... it can't be. He looks too young.

A distracted Cactus Jack is caught with a lowblow by D-Von.

The man mountain then climbs into the ring and delivers a Choke Driver to Cactus Jack.

D-Von covers.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

After the match, The Dudley Boyz, along with the two new entrants, assault Cactus.

Tommy Dreamer returns to the ring to make the save but is quickly subdued.

D-Von ducks out to ringside and slides a table into the ring.

Taz: Uh oh.

The rest is innevitable... Dreamer tastes the Dudley Death Drop through the table!

All four four-eyes hug in the ring.

Taz: What the hell is going on?

Jim Mitchell and Nate Hatred are backstage.

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Minister: Behold... Nate Hatred, the most extreme athlete in the history of ECW! What's more, he's prepared to prove it. So, we are issuing an open challenge to anyone foolish enough to accept it. Next week, on Revolution, come see how extreme Nate really is!

Hatred merely nods menacingly.

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Vito and Raven start as the legal men.

After a moment of consideration, Vito tags out to Calaway.

Raven immediately tags out as well.

Joey: What a coward!

Taz: Kinda smart, though...

Taker simply dominates Punk for the best part of five minutes, throwing him from pillar to post in an oldschool beatdown.

He then tags out to Vito.

The young Italian immediately mounts the man responsible for his sister's hospitalisation.

He lands punch after punch.

He turns Punk over onto his front and follows up with a series of Crossface Forearms.

Taz: Jesus... a page outta my old book right there. Any other promotion and that'd be illegal!

Sure enough, blood starts to spill from Punk's forehead.

Vito lifts him up for the Vito Driver.

Punk, somehow, manages to grab the top rope and escape.

The International All Action Champion then crawls towards his corner, blood streaming from his open wound.

Rather than stop him, Vito merely laughs and tags in his partner.

Punk reaches for the tag...

...Raven steps off the apron and heads to the back.

Joey: What the hell?

Back in the ring, Calaway shakes his head in disgust.

However, he still goes through with the finishing touches.

With one hand, he lifts Punk off the canvas and into the air by the throat.

Chokeslam!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A*

After the match, Vito enters and throws a lifeless Punk from the ring.

The show goes off air as "The Soul Taker" points up the aisle-way after the champion and makes his slit-throat motion.

Taz: Wow... I, for one, think Raven's days as champ are numbered!

Show Rating: A

May 12, 2008

Dammit I just drooled on my keyboard

Yeah; I liked that match best too .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 12, 2008

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers:

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

USA vs. Italy (Pool A)
India vs. Mexico (Pool B)
Japan vs. Scotland (Pool C)
Ireland vs. Samoa (Pool D)

For The Number One Contendership To The World Tag Team Championship
The Hardcore Innovators vs. The Dudley Boyz
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plus, in the main event...

Mark Calaway & Vito Thomaselli vs. Raven & CM Punk
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ECW Blood, Sweat & Beers; where progress is measured in pain!
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May 7, 2008

I think I know how your going to book "The Soul Taker" this is the way he SHOULD have been booked when he was the American Bad-Ass

...ish .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 5, 2008

Always good work, and Im still very interested in how you handle Taker, especially with you having him say "you can call me Taker". He is distancing himself, but at the same time not.

Very nice, good sir.

Yeah, I'm trying to maintain his former notoriety through subtle references to his past character (while giving him a new persona); it'll be a fine line to tread. We'll see how it goes, eh ?

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 4, 2008

Keep up the great work. (as if your track record doesn't already speak for itself )

Cheers bud. These last few shows have been a bit of a different formula, so, I'm glad you like .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

May 3, 2008

Monday, week 1, July

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Hudson: Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution. I'm Scott Hudson...

Gertner: ...and I'm Joel Gertner.

Hudson: Tonight should be a great night of action, ladies and gentlemen, as the pool stages of the World Cup are scheduled to continue.

Gertner: Yeah but cooler than that, Scotty, is that we're actually gonna hear Mark Calaway speak out on his coming to ECW.

Hudson: Well, we don't quite know that, Joel. While we are aware that the legend himself will be appearing on the first ever televised episode of the Bam Bam Exam, I don't think anyone's gonna persuade Taker on what to discuss; not even Bammer. I'm sure he'll say what he wants and nothing more.

Gertner: Well, either way, I think we're in for a historic moment.

Hudson: There we agree. Indeed, the gloves are off and all gimmicks have been put on the shelf; for the first time ever we will hear from the man himself rather than his scripted alter-ego!

Samoa------------------------------------------------------------Puerto Rico

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Hudson: This should bring some interesting family dynamics to the table, Joel.

Gertner: How's that?

Hudson: Well, Eddie and Carly Colon on the Puerto Rican side are obviously brothers, while Ekmo, Anoai and Afa are three brothers representing Samoa.

It is the Samoan "brothers" who take the upper-hand first, employing a power-based game that nullifies Carly Colon's offence.

Eddie rolls out and his brother Eddie steps in.

However, he faces similar issues, Ekmo's sheer size posing many problems.

After several power moves, Ekmo picks up Eddie on his shoulders in an Electric Chair position.

Afa climbs to the top and hits a version of the Doomsday Device that sends Eddie crashing to the mat.

Anoai climbs up after his brother and finishes off the sequence with a Flying Splash.

The fans applaud an excellent tag team display.

Hudson: Ouch... talk about a human wrecking ball... he's 300+ pounds!

Ekmo covers for the pin.

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Fall 1

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Apolo enters for Puerto Rico and Afa charges with a Clothesline as his brothers exit.

The Samoan just bounces off, however, and it is clear that Apolo will not be overpowered so easily.

A fist fight ensues as the two heavyweights exchange blows.

Apolo eventually gains the upper-hand after a thumb to the eye and he goes on the attack.

After several minutes, Afa is able to escape the big Puerto Rican's clutches and roll out.

Anoai enters and charges.

However, he is stopped in his tracks by a back elbow.

Apolo picks up the Samoan in a Backbreaker position and turns to face his corner.

Carly Colon bounds up the turnbuckle and hits a Flying Legdrop that drives Anoai's back into his partner's knee.

Carly covers as Apolo exits.

1...2...3!

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Fall 2

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By the fourteenth minute, all competitors are in the ring.

The brawl between Carly and Afa spills to the outside.

After a lowblow, Carly sets up a table on the outside and places Afa on top.

Meanwhile, in the ring, Ekmo attempts a running clothesline on Apolo.

However, the Puerto Rican powerhouse lifts up the Samoan and throws him in a Back Body Drop.

This sends Ekmo flying over the top rope, onto his partner, Afa, and both Samoans go through the table.

"Holy Sh*t!"

Meanwhile, Eddie leaps onto Anoai's shoulders for a Hurricanrana.

Anoai catches him and is about to reverse it into a Powerbomb.

However, Carly re-enters with a Springboard Dropkick into the face of his own brother.

The force sends Eddie flying backwards, taking Anoai with him in the Rana.

Eddie hooks the leg.

1...2...3!

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: D+

Hudson: If that's what the future of ECW looks like, I have to say, I'm impressed!

AJ Styles is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Styles: Hey, Juvi, I hear that you plan on challenging for my TV Title again at Summer Assylum. If it were me, I wouldn't bother... the result will be the same. And don't get any ideas in your head about me getting off lucky last time. You see, as far as wrestling goes, if the ref don't see it, it don't happen. That's the fundamental difference between you and me, man. We may both be gifted athletes but I have that winning mentality, that never-say-die attitude and you... don't. Face facts, Juvi, I'm better than you. Hell, I'm phenomenal!

Italy--------------------------------------------------------------Sasuke World Order

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The match starts with Tony Mamaluke and Espiritu as the legal men.

The two engage in a fast-paced technical display that lasts several minutes and involves their partners.

The first separation occurrs when Big Sal E Graziano enters.

Escoria charges and hits a Cross Body Drop.

However, he is caught quite easily by the big man, who promptly falls forward onto the face-painted luchadore.

1...2...3!

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Fall 1

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In the ninth minute, Cuervo hits a Tornado DDT on Mamaluke and makes the cover.

1...

Big Sal ambles his way in to break up the fall.

2...

Sal dives... Cuervo moves and Mamaluke feels the full force of his partner's ample form.

Again, Cuervo covers, this time for the fall as Guido looks on, horrified by his partners apparent retardedness.

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Fall 2

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As the final fall looks poised to go either way, the sWo receive a little outside help.

Oz emerges from under the ring with a chair.

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The face-painted luchadore (well, the fourth face-painted luchadore) charges in, swinging steel.

Little Guido ducks and Oz clocks Espiritu squarely in the forehead.

Oz turns angrily and swings again.

Again, Guido ducks

Oz's chair swing connects with the top rope and the steel rebounds right back into his face.

Meanwhile, Tony Mamaluke puses his thumbs into Cuervo's eyes.

Blinded, Cuervo stumbles forward, grabbing hold of the nearest body, which happens to be Oz.

He DDT's his fellow member of the sWo.

Guido makes the cover on Oz.

1...2...3!

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: C-

Gertner: Hang on, Oz wasn't even a part of the match!

Hudson: That's his fault for being out there then! I guess John Finnegan figures that if he's gonna get involved, he can take the fall.

After the sWo despondently head to the back, a huge figure emerges from the back.

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Hudson: It's Bam Bam! The Beast From The East is here on Monday Night Revolution!

Bigelow, receives a huge cheer as he enters the ring.

Bam Bam: Man, I'm getting popular all of a sudden. Paul E called me up to do the draw at Wrestlepalooza and now I'm hosting an interview with "The Soul Taker".

The crowd pops at the mention of the name.

Bam Bam: Now, I could waste time on a whole lot of other stuff such as saying "check out Fonzie's APW on APW.com to see the future stars of ECW as called by The Beast From The East at the announce table". However, I'm not gonna do that.

Hudson: Clearly...

Bam Bam: What I am gonna do is bring out the man himself. Ladies and gentlmen, ECW's newest signing, a veteran of nearly twenty years and a five time world champion... albeit the inferior world championship... "The Soul Taker" Mark Calaway!

"The Soul Taker" emerges from the back in full biker attire.

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Under his leather trenchcoat, he wears a shirt bearing the words "See no Evil! Hear No Evil! Speak No Evil" and has a steel biker's chain draped around his neck.

Hudson: Look at the size of him!

As Calaway strides his way towards the ring, ECW employees position two stools in the ring.

Bam Bam: Mister Calaway, please take a seat.

Bigelow offers his hand.

Calaway accepts his offer of a handshake, also taking his microphone.

Taker: The name's 'Taker but you can call me sir.

Bigelow laughs.

Taker speaks with a deadpan expression.

Taker: Is something funny?

Bigelow, sits down, clearly shocked as Calaway removes his trenchcoat.

This reveals the back of his t-shirt which reads "See me! Hear me! Respect me!"

Bam Bam: So, what brought you to Extreme Championship Wrestling?

Taker: What brought me here? Call it fate.

Bam Bam: Fate?

Taker: Vince McMahon forgot something very important: no matter how big the World Wrestling Federation is, Mark Calaway is bigger! I don't need the politics, I don't need the gimmick and I don't need the restraints and, now I'm in the land of extreme, you're gonna see what the Deadman is really capable of!

Again the crowd pops.

Bam Bam: As I understand it, you plan to challenge for Raven's World Title at Summer Assylum.

"The Soul Taker" gives Bigelow a sideways look.

Taker: That's where you're wrong. I'm not planning on anything; I know that, after Summer Assylum, I will be the new Extreme Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion!

Bigelow: That's one hell of a statement!

Taker: ...and I'm one hell of a man to back it up! The fact is, Bigelow that no one ca...

Mark Calaway is interrupted by the entrance of Chris Hero.

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Hudson: What the hell does Chris Hero want?

Hero: Step aside, Bigelow, I want to give the man a "Hero's Welcome".

Hero sports the cheesiest grin you've ever seen as he says this.

Taker does not bat an eyelid.

Hero: Deadman, I represent the level that everyone aspires to around here. So, seeing as I'm ECW's biggest star, I thought I should welcome you personally.

Hero offers his hand.

Taker stands up, towering over Hero and removes his sunglasses.

Taker: Who the f**k are you?!

The crowd erupts as Hero looks genuinely insulted.

Hero: I'm Chris Hero, the saviour of E...

Taker: ...shut up!

Hero looks shocked.

Taker: I'd say only speak when spoken to but you're pissing me off just doing that! Now, listen up and listen good. Now that I'm here, I expect respect! You don't have to like me, you probably shouldn't make eye contact with me and f**k knows I'd prefer it if you didn't speak to me but you will respect me! Is that understood?

Hero nods and, again, offers his hand.

Calaway nods in approval and accepts the handshake.

However, Hero pulls his hand away and bursts into a fit of hysterics.

Taker: Ha, funny guy...

Taker grabs the youngster by the thoat and lifts him in the air with one hand.

He raises the microphone to his mouth with the other.

Taker: I wouldn't make that mistake again!

He drops Hero in a heap at his feet.

The brash rookie puts his hand to his throat, clearly choking.

However, after a few moment, he pulls himself together and stands up.

Hero: You want respect, Deadman? You're not worthy of my respect! And I'll prove it in a match tonight; you and me one-on-one.

Taker laughs.

Taker: It's your funeral!

Taker makes his exit to a huge ovation as Hero stands in the ring, looking pissed.

Scotland-----------------------------------------------------------Canada

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The Scottish team seem a capable group, White Tiger and Drew Galloway, particularly, put in good performances.

However, this one was never in doubt.

Christian pins Canyon for the first fall after an Unprettier.

Lance Storm makes Galloway tap to the Single Leg Crab for the second.

Match Rating: C-

Gertner: ...and we have our first bonus point win of the evening.

Hudson: Unfortunately for Scotland, I'm not sure that was ever in doubt.

The Hardcore Innovators are walking backstage as they are suddenly ambushed by The Dudley Boys.

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The Dudleys lay into their rivals with steel chairs.

D-Von: You want us, huh?! Well, you got us!

Bubba Ray: Thou shalt not mess with the D...D...D..D.DD...D...

D-Von glares at his brother.

Bubba gives up.

Bubba Ray: ...us!

The assault continues as the camera cuts back to ringside.

Mexico------------------------------------------------------------England

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This lives up to the highly competitive match that was expected, as the speed of Mexico meets the technicality of England.

Team captain, Steven Regal, picks up the first fall, forcing Psicosis to tap to the Regal stretch.

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Fall 1

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The second fall comes in the tenth minute.

Ricky Marvin stuns Nigel McGuinness with a dropkick and sits him in the corner.

He then places a chair across his face as Rey Mysterio Jr. leaps into the ring.

Marvin kneels down on all fours in front of the corner.

Mysterio runs, springboards of his partners back, performs a sommersault in mind-air for momentum and drives the chair into McGuinness' face with both feet.

Marvin covers for the pin.

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Fall 2

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The final fall occurs in the sixteenth minute.

Ricky Marvin hits a toprope Corkscrew Body Press on Regal.

Mysterio follows up with a Springboard Guillotine Legdrop and covers for the pin.

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: B-

Pool A

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Italy</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

Pool B

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>England</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>India</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool C

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Canada</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Japan</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Scotland</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool D

</th><tr>

<tr><td>Country</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>D</td><td>BP</td><td>Pts</td></tr>

<tr><td>Ireland</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Puerto Rico</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td></tr>

<tr><td>Samoa</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

The Iron Saints are backstage for a shoot promo.

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Vito: Raven, as of last week, I have a pinfall victory over the World Heavyweight Champion to my name. Well, let this be a warning... that was merely the beginning. You see, me sorella is still laying up in a hospital bed thanks to you and, where I come from, to hurt someone's family is the biggest slap in the face of all. I could handle the expectation, I could handle the constant insults and degradation, I could handle fighting your battles for you but there was one line you should never have crossed.

Vito grabs the camera in his hands and pulls it towards his face.

Vito: No one hurst my family and gets away with it! Tu comprende, bastardo? You will pay, you sunuvabitch, it's just a matter of time!

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This match goes down pretty much as expected.

Steve Corino puts up a good fight but the interference from the Sinister Minister is enough to tip the balance.

Hatred finishes off the match with a Decapitator Lariat at 11:42

Match Rating: B

The bWo are backstage.

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Stevie: Hey, Rhino, we may have lost to you last week but it ain't over... not by a long shot! You see, we're challenging you to a handicap match against the whole Blue World Order at Summer Assylum!

Hollywood Nova: Oh, whatcha gonna do, Daddy-o, when the Blue World Order Rumbles on you?!

Stevie: And, just so you know, Rhino, we've got two new members: your good friend BW Snow...

Al Snow grins.

Stevie: ...and the newly appointed Head of Bluecurity.

Al Snow lifts Head up and waves it around like a madman.

Da Blue Guy: See you at Summer Assylum, Chico.

Meanie chuckles as the camera cuts back to the ring.

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Unsurprisingly, Calaway looks dominant and controls the mtach comfortably for the best part of ten minutes.

He wraps his biker chain around the top turnbuckle and then picks up Hero looking for the Snake Eyes.

However, Hero slips out the back and pushes the Deadman head first into the steel.

This clkearly stuns the big man and Hero goes on the attack.

He lands right after left and sends "The Soul Taker" staggering backwards until he is leaning against the ropes.

He then ducks out of the ring=, grabs a chair and re-enters.

He wraps the chair around Calaway's head with sickening force and the giant tumbles to the mat.

Gertner: Wow!

Hudson: Hero's coming back.

The youngster then struggles to drag the giant into the corner.

However, with a lot of effort he does so.

He then backs off and rebounds off the opposite set of ropes.

Hudson: Hero is looking for the Hero's Sidekick.

However, as the rookie raises his foot, Taker catches his leg.

The Deadman lifts up Hero's legs into powerbomb position.

He strides out of the corner...

Last Ride!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

As taker collects his chain and raises his fist in the air, Hero staggers to his feet.

The youngster pulls himself up by Taker's shirt.

Hudson: Oh no... this could spell bad news for Hero!

Surprisingly, Taker helps the youngster up.

He nods in approval of Hero's performance and, this time, Taker offers a handshake.

Hero turns away.

Taker smiles and shakes his head in bewilderment.

As Hero goes to exit he is pulled back.

Chokeslam!

Hudson: Well, "The Soul Taker" made one hell of a statement here tonight!

Gertner: He certainly made an impression on Chris Hero, at least.

Mark Calaway leaves to a standing ovation.

Show Rating: B+

April 29, 2008

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Revolution:

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

Italy vs. The sWo (Pool A)
Mexico vs. England (Pool B)
Scotland vs. Canada (Pool C)
Samoa vs. Puerto Rico (Pool D)

Nate Hatred vs. Steve Corino
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Plus...

For one night only, The Bam Bam Exam comes to live TV
with special guest Mark "Soul Taker" Calaway!
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Join the Revolution; Monday nights at 10pm
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April 25, 2008

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Austin back on top

by Dave Meltzer

The World Wrestling Federation is, most likely, still reeling from the loss of one of its top talents, The Undertaker (or, now more accuratley, "The Soul Taker"). However, the booking team wasted little time in bouncing back by, once again, handing the World Title to Steve Austin.

The Rattlesnake started his second reign in spectacular fashion, defeating Triple H at Vengeance in what was truly a fantastic main event. This goes to show that the "Federation's" roster is still stacked with capable talent and it seems the Sports Entertainment behemoth is not going down without a fight. If Vince McMahon and those under him are now sensible enough to finally push some of their younger stars such as Justin Credible, Matt Hardy and Rene Dupree into marquee positions, the wrestling war that, at the moment, seems to be going ECW's way could take a drastic turn!

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