Nevermore

April 25, 2008

I love "The Soul Taker", Good choice. Keep it up man, you are the master.

Haha, cool. Might well be a difficult gimmick to work.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 24, 2008

Saturday, week 4, June

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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, my man, we had some damn huge news at Wrestlepalooza.

Joey: We certainly did Taz! I don't know which to concentrate on more; the fact that the first scheduled matches for the World Cup will commence tonight or one of the biggest signings in ECW history!

Taz: Yeah, he's a huge signing alright... massive, in more ways than one.

Joey: Ladies and gentlemen, we refer to this man cryptically quite delibratley. You see, this undisputed wrestling icon is so synonymous with a gimmick that he played for over fiteen years, a gimmick that is copyrighted by The Federation.

Taz: Yeah, and pleased though I am to have him here, Joey, you have to wonder if, smoke and special effects aside, this guy has what it takes to be so dominant here in ECW!

Joey: A good point, Taz. Superman wouldn't be half as impressive without his cape.

Taz: That's a pretty crappy analogy, Joey, but I do know what you mean.

Joey: Thanks, Taz. Do I get on your ass when you make a mistale calling a move or something?

Taz: First off, there ain't a move in the book that I don't know and, second, I wouldn't let you near my ass!

Joey: Jesus... you're worse than Gertner.

Taz laughs.

Joey: Actually, I take that back; no one's worse than Joel... Anyway, I am proud to announce that the first match of this evening is from Pool A of the World Cup... Team USA takes on the Sasuke World Order.

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

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Kurt Angle comes down on his crutches to cheer his team on.

And it appears he has picked quite the team.

The experience of teaming of the Briscoe brothers pays dividends, while Jerry Lynn's experience dictates the pace.

In the ninth minute, Oz comes charging in under Lucha Libre rules.

He runs straight into Jerry Lynn who upends him for the Cradle Piledriver.

1...2...3!

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Fall 1

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Chessman runs in to replace his partner but is quickly subdued by the veteran.

Before long, all hell breaks loose and any concept of legal men is forgotten.

In the chaos, Jay Briscoe hits a J-Driller on Oz.

1...2...3!

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Fall 2

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Match Rating: B-

Taz: So, the good ol' USA pick up the win.

Joey: ...and the bonus point for two straight falls.

After realising the second fall has occurred, an irate Sasuke and Chessman chase Oz to the back, his ineptitude clearly sparking their ire.

Meanwhile, Jerry Lynn and the Briscoe Boys exit the ring and celebrate with their coach to predictable chants of "USA!"

The World Heavyweight Champion makes his way to the ring to a chorus of jeers.

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Raven refrains from his usual snide remarks; he is clearly anxious.

Raven: I know that everybody is talking about ECW's new signing. I don't care. The fact is I am still the commissioner and what I say goes. So, in view of this and the fact that my Nest are all in a nearby medical facility... useless retards, I am giving myself the night off.

Joey: What?

Taz: That's bullsh*t!

The jeers continue.

Raven: Frankly, I couldn't give...

Raven is interrupted.

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Heyman: Nice idea, champ, but there's a problem. You see, in my hand I have the template upon which all ECW contracts are drafted.

Raven: So?

Heyman: So, it says on this piece of paper that "ECW ownership and management withholds the right to terminate the contract of any active talent that does not fulfill his legal obligation to compete in the match in which he is booked".

Raven looks pissed.

Heyman: So, Raven, commissioner or not, while you hold that title you are still an active talent. That means you are legally forced to work in whatever match you're booked in. So, either you put yourself in a match or I will.

The crowd erupts.

Heyman: ...and I think we both know who I'd book you against!

The cheers get louder and a chant of "Taker" begins.

Joey: Haha, Paul E may not have complete control anymore but he's finding away to manipulate this "working arrangement" he has with Raven.

Taz: Yeah, and thank god for it!

Raven: I'm warning you, Heyman...

Heyman: What? What are you gonna do? There are about fifty guys in the back dying to kick your ass, at any given time I can open the cage door. You see, Raven, without your Nest, you're nothing!

Heyman goes bright red as he screams and spits into the microphone.

Heyman: In fact, YOU WERE ALWAYS NOTHING!

Raven looks shocked by Paul E's loss of composure.

Heyman: This is ECW, Raven: my vision; my dream and I'm sick of seeing you piss all over it! Rest assured, come Summer Assylum, you will not be the champion!

Joey: ...and that would truly be a blessing!

Heyman: And you know what, "champ"? Tonight, you've got Vito, one-on-one, non-title. Refuse and I'm sure the afore mentioned fifty-strong extremists will help me back up my decison!

Raven is stunned.

Heyman: The Iron Saints will be banned from ringside; likewise, should the Nest make a miraculous recovery, they too are banned from ringside. We'll finally see you in one-on-one action Raven... we'll finally see you for the pathetic, disgusting, immoral, cowardly wretch that you are. Burn in hell Raven! BURN IN HELL!

The chants of "Paul E" around the arena are literally deafening as the Chief Talent Official slams down his microphone and storms to the back.

Taz: Wow, Paul E's finally lost it!

Joey: And we might finally see Raven without that title come Summer Assylum!

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

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The two team captains, Steven Regal and Sabu, cheer on their sides from ringside.

Taz: Hey, Joey, I was meaning to ask... why is Sabu on the India squad? I though he came from Bombay, Michigan.

Joey: Oh he is. Bombay, India is just a play on kayfabe.

Taz: Hang on... I thought... never mind.

Either way, the Bombay native didn't picka great side.

Indeed, the Indians are little match for the experience and brilliance of a strong English side.

Paul Burchill scores the first fall on Headhunter A after a Franchiser.

Shortly after, Headhunter B falls prey to the Bulldog's Hanging Vertical Suplex.

"The New Franchise" follows up with a Standing Shooting Star Press and picks up his second pin.

Match Rating: C+

Joey: Wow, that's the second bonus point win of the night.

Taz: Yeah, but something tells me the next two matches will be a little more even.

Juvi Guerrera and Francine are backstage.

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Juvi: He stole it, Franny. He f**king stole it from me!

Francine: Look, I know but...

Juvi: I should be the Television Champion! It should be me!

Francine takes Juvi by the hand.

Francine: Juvi, honey, listen. I'll have a talk with Paul E; he seems to be on some sort of righteous crusade. I'm sure he'll give you another shot.

Juvi nods.

Francine: And I wouldn't hang around if I didn't think you could win it now, would I?

Juvi: So, Franny...

Francine: Yeah?

Juvi: Why are you "hanging around"?

Francine pulls her hand away.

Francine: Err... I'll go and find Paul.

She walks out of the locker room, leaving Juvi shaking his head.

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The dynamics of this match are, perhaps, the most interesting.

Puerto Rico fields two flying crusierweights, in Chican and Jeff Jeffrey, and one massive powerhouse, Apolo.

Meanwhile, Ireland places an experienced technical veteran, Dave Finlay, with two rookie all rounders, Sheamus O'Shaunessy and Red Vinny.

The first fall goes to Ireland when SOS sets up Jeffrey for a Celtic (Death Valley) Driver and Red Vinny Leg Drops the Puerto Rican from his partners shoulders.

Vinny covers for three.

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Fall 1

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In the eighth minute, Apolo hits a Choke Bomb on Finlay.

The monster tags in Chicano who climbs onto the top rope.

Chicano jumps forward and performs a breathtaking Sommersault Legdrop from off Apolo's shoulders.

1...2...3!

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Fall 2

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Finally, in the thirteenth minute, "The Heretic" Red Vinny hits his signature Teardrop on Chicano.

Despite their efforts to interrup the fall, Apolo and Jeff Jeffrey are apprehended by the other Irishmen.

1...2...3

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: D

The Hardcore Innovators bump into Paul Heyman backstage.

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Dreamer: Paul E, just the guy we're looking for.

Heyman shakes Tommy's hand.

Heyman: What can I do for you boys?

Cactus Jack: We want the Dudleys!

Heyman: I thought as much.

Dreamer: And we also want a rematch for the titles.

Heyman: I guessed that too. Here is the deal, gentlemen. The Dudley Boys want to make an impact and, like it or not, that seems like a great thing to me; they are the most successful team in ECW history. So, I'm gonna make a match between you two and the Dudleys. Whoever wins will become Number One Contenders to the gold.

Dreamer: Sounds great. When is the match?

Heyman: As soon as I can fit it in with the World Cup schedule.

Cactus Jack: Thanks, Paul E.

Heyman: My pleasure, boys.

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The final World Cup contest of the evening but the Japanese experience in teaming together is evident.

The first fall goes to the Canadians as Chris Benoit forces Hayabusa to tap to the Crossface.

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Fall 1

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By the eleventh minute, however, the Japanese have started to take control.

Ultimo Dragon hits a 450 Splash on Teddy Hart from off the shoulders of his partner, Jushin Lyger.

1...2...3!

Taz: Man, the action in these World Cup matches has been awesome!

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Fall 2

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Finally, in the sixteenth minute, Lyger hits a perfect Floatover Brainbuster Suplex on Bobby Roode.

This is enough for the pin.

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Fall 3

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Match Rating: C+

Joey: Wow, what a great match-up and, I have to say, it's great to see so many new, young faces in ECW! After that first round of competition the tables look like this:

Pool A

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<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>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool B

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

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

<tr><td>Mexico</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></table>

Pool C

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

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

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

Pool D

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<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>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr>

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

*sorry for that table set-up being so arse. I can't get the damn things to sit next to each other*

Paul Heyman walks past the Whole F**kin' Show backstage.

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Heyman: Hey guys, there's gonna be a number one contendership match between The Hardcore Innovators and The Dudleys. Whoever wins will get you at Summer Assylum.

RVD and Michaels look at each other.

RVD & Michaels: No sweat!

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The match starts with a brief staredown.

Suddenly, Stevie and Snow charge at Rhino.

Working together, they whip him to the ropes.

Rhino rebounds.

GORE! On both opponents at once!

The Man Beast covers Al Snow.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

Joey: Well that was...

Taz: ...different.

Rhino storms his way to the back, leaving his opponents to recover, which they eventually do.

Once on his feet, Al picks up a mic and his signature head from ringside.

Snow: Y'know, Stevie, we may have lost that match but I really appreciate your help anyway. It's along time since I've had a friend... a real friend.

Stevie smiles.

Snow: Listen, if you're willing to help me out again with this Rhino situation, I'd be really grateful. And, just as a way of saying thank you, I want to give you head!

Snow thrusts the mannequin at Stevie.

Stevie: Man, are you sure?

Snow: Oh, yes! I'm sure!

Stevie: You're sure you want to give me head?

Snow: Stevie, I really want to give you head!

Joey: Well, that's a very strange way of showing respect.

Joey is clearly oblivious; Taz is pissing himself.

Snow: Here, TAKE MY HEAD!

Stevie: I'd love to take your head, Al.

Richards takes head of Al Snow and the two men embrace as the entire audience seems to shift awkwardly in their seats.

Joey: Well, I guess that's nice. As a sign of respect and friendship, Al Snow just gave Stevie Richards head.

Taz continues to piss himself.

Joey: What?

Styles finally realises.

Joey: Oh, for crying out loud...

Non-Title Match

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Vito comes out like a man posessed, clearly hell-bent on handing out vengeance to the man who injured his family so badly.

Before long, his sheer pace and tenacity has started to wear down the veteran champion as punch after punch is landed.

He boots the champion in the gut.

Vito Driver!

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Man, I admire Vito's will to win but Raven's one tough bastard; he ain't gonna put him away that easy!

Joey: S, you're not expecting Vito to win?

Taz: No, not really. I reckon he'll give Raven a good kicking but the champ knows what's what in a wrestling ring better than just about anyone.

Vito picks up the champion.

Another Vito Driver!

1...2...kickout!

The match continues in this vein, Vito putting all on the line in his quest for revenge.

However, by the eleventh minute, Raven starts to come back.

The champ hits a lowblow on his former follower.

Joey: Oh, come on...

Raven Effect!

1...2...kickout!

Joey: Wow.

Taz: Wow's right, Joey. I think Vito just earned his ECW stripes!

The youngster staggers his way up to standing as Raven reaches in to his jeans.

The champion pulls out a pair of brass knuckles and levels Vito.

Joey: Man, what sort of a stunt is that?!

1...2...

The lights cut out as the arena fans go crazy.

As they come back on, a giant figure holds Raven by the throat.

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Chokelsam on the champion!

The giant figure then drags Vito on top of Raven.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A

Joey: OH MY GOD! Vito has a pinfall victory over the World Heavyweight Champion!

Taz: Hey, quiet, Joey... look.

The new signing is passed a microphone as he stands over the lifeless bodies.

New Signing: At Summer Assylum, Raven versus "The Soul Taker" Mark Calaway... for the World Heavyweight Championship!

Show Rating: B+

April 24, 2008

Yeah, I've booked the next several; just need to write them up. I'm hoping one (i.e. the one previously poorly pimped) will be up by the end of today.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 24, 2008

Man, what can I say that hasn't already been said?[/Quote]

Perhaps nothing but you can keep on saying what you're saying .

Seriously, though, it's always lovely to recieve positive feedback, especially from a bloke such as yourself. And this, by the way, is now one of my favourite analogies ever:

Your skill at the slow build is unbelievable. The way everything intertwines and twists then bam smashes you over the head like a well delievered chair shot.

Awesome .

I laugh now when I remember formerly saying that I just couldn't get into this adaptation of your vision. keef reminds me occassionally. LOL

Yes, that's a mischievous one right there .

Well done. Again.

Thank you. Again.

This goes out to everyone who reads this regularly (and particularly the old faithful - you know who you are). I really enjoy writing this stuff and the fact that you seem to as well makes it even cooler. So, thank you for tolerating my sporadic moments of insanity; it's much appreciated .

I was telling keefy t'other day that I now feel this diary has got it's own little hardcore following, just like ECW back in the day. Cheers, boys, you're as responsible for this as I am!

50,000 views FTW!

Sorry, couldn't resist .

Quote The Raven
Nevermore

April 17, 2008

From ECW.com

Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers:

World Cup Pool Stage Matches

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

Rhino vs. Al Snow & Big Stevie Cool
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ECW's new signing speaks!
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April 10, 2008

the greatness never ends does it nevermore? how the HELL did you mange to get HIM without cheating?

Haha, he had a falling out with Vinnie Mac. I looked at the media section, saw as much and just knew I had to sign him when his contract was up!

I was thinking to myself that it was too anti-climatic... And then the pay per view comes along, and it all makes sense.

Yes, well, you know how I like a good swerve !

Seeing a healthy Owen Hart main eventing well into the 00's is fantastic, by the way.[/Quote]

Yeah, he's been the best of the signings from all perspectives, I feel. Deep shame it can't be the case in real life.

Pleased about the Thomaselli's, should be interesting with all 3 going up against the Nest, especially as Vito seems to have lost his mind!

I have so many good ideas. Storylines for these guys just seem to write themselves . One of them is gonna be a comedy angle but, of course, I'll wait for the war with the Nest to transpire.

I'm nitpicking.

You know I'm glad that you do.

If I have one minor issue, it was with Raven's two skits. Thought the first was really funny, loved the whole Abyss tying to tell Raven about GOliath by making noises and everything, great stuff. Also helped Raven most across as an egotistical jerk. Funny stuff. But then minute slater he's doing an uber-serious Raven from the Bowry style promo. On their own liked them a lot, but both on one show was a bit strange.

Yeah, that's a good point; reading it back, you're absolutely right! I'd never really tried comedy with the Nest before, though, so I'm glad you liked that aspect. Cheers for the heads up .

And of course, the surprise was just brilliant. Even though I called a swerve at the time ( ) it was still fantastic. The video was top notch, and I can't wait what to see what you do with a person so synonimous with his gimmick.

Yes, just like you called The Bulldog and something else recently (can't remember). Be warned, one day I may have to kill you .

And as for the surprise (screw it, we can say it aloud now), he's gonna be "Marmite" Mark Calaway. His persona will have to be SO different that you'll either love it or hate it .

how old is your main event?! Raven, Bret, Owen, Surprise have to all be in their 40's by now, surely?!

Oh, far, FAR too old! It's the one and only problem with the roster at this point. It should be obvious who I'm trying to groom for the top spots and I don't think it'll surprise anyone to see some major pushes and power shifts happening in the coming months.

Most of the stories for the next few months will be following a formula of "Out with the old in with the new." I'm just playing a risky game in terms of timing and am praying that the guys you mentioned don't announce retirement for a at least a few months. Particularly Raven... that guy has become Ric Flair in this game world; his mix of decent brawling skills with his phenomenal psychology and basics ratings means that he can make ANYONE look good!

Also, that's where this comes in:

I can't wait for the World Cup. It's a good idea and hopefully it will work in practice like it does in theory. Paul Burchill to almost single handedly win it all for the UK? That would be one helluva achievement.

Veterans will be in there (as you know) to boost match ratings but it's mainly an opportunity to discover who is gonna be in the 2007 class of incumbent extremists.

Thank you SO much to everyone for reading and leaving feedback. Even though I may not have quoted you, I've noticed, I really appreciated it and you're sure to get a mention at some point (maybe when we hit 50,000 view... fingers crossed).

Quote The Raven
Nevermore

April 10, 2008

Thank you very much to everyone; your sentiments really are appreciated.

1) sWo... I used to think it was a throw away, but the more I see, the more I love and love AND LOVE IT.

Yeah, they have the potential to be great. I'm trying to formulate a proper, comedy bWo/sWo storyline to spice up the undercard. Hence, why Sasuke is now going by Big Sasuke Cool.

2) Joel = great, as always. ECW DVD's need to make a Best of the Studmuffin

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Really?! I always think I'm running out of ideas... There are only so many nob gags you can make!

3) Dudleys vs. WFS vs. Foley-Dreamer vs. Goliath-Abyss for the titles would be awesome.

You're not actually too far off my plans, there. And, sorry, I know you're a Jeff Hardy mark; they just really didn't fit in my tag division.

5) In the video: What was with the Spartan Helmet?

No Spartan helmet, I'm afraid. The shot I think you're referring to is just from an old horror movie... just someone peering through floorboards. You are, however, correct in thinking that I won't have the new guy working under his old 'E persona. He'd stick out like a sore thumb !

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 10, 2008

i mean the other company surely doesn't prepare you for ECW.

Haha, yes, that will be the real difficulty. I couldn't not sign him; he's too much of a big deal. After checking the editor, I discovered he's the second most over guy in the gameworld. First is... you guessed it... Raven .

I think I have good plans on how to use him, though.

are we bound to see more of kelly though?

Yes you are, I'm afraid. I'm not spilling beans on how or when but she will be part of gimmick I cannot wait to debut!

As always thank you for the experience.

As always, thank you for reading .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 9, 2008

Shows up^

Feedback is always appreciated as you know but, please, don't spoil the surprise for others just yet .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 9, 2008

Friday, week 4, June

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Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Wrestlepalooza, the pay-per-view spectacular for the month of June. I'm Joey Styles alongside former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Taz, and, making his return to event announcing in the absence of Don Callis, it's the boss, Paul Heyman.

Taz: Thanks for the intro as always, Joey.

Heyman: Likewise.

Taz: Man, am I pumped for this badboy? Not only are we finally gonna see the snot-nosed little sh*t, Raven, get the ass kicking he deserves but we got the man responsible for the card tonight calling it with us!

Joey: Yes, it certainly appears that the World Heavyweight Champion has his work cut out for him in the main event tonight as he has to face both of the semi-legendary Hart brothers.

Heyman: And let's not forget, Joey, that this ain't some Triple Threat match you'd see in the Federation. This is elimination rules and Raven's gonna have to gain a fall over both Harts to be able to walk out with his title!

Taz: Aah, it's gonna be sweet but do you know the best bit?

Joey: What's that?

Taz: This segment right here!

Joey shakes his head.

Joel Gertner makes his way to the ring.

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Gertner: Well, well, well... it appears we're back in New York City. So, I hope The Big Apple is ready for a an even bigger slice of steaming, studmuffin pie. Yes, it is I, the man who always leaves them sore but they keep coming back for more, who delivers more package than FedEx and who is harder than the tree that killed Sonny Bonno. Joel "I'll cook you dinner if you cook me breakfast" Gertner!

Joey: I swear it gets worse every time.

Taz: Joey, we've been through this; this is Joel's time.

Heyman: Yeah, stop hogging the spotlight.

Gertner: So, I found myself thinking "What rhymes with Wreslepalooza?"

And aside from losers and boozers and substance abusers, I thought, hey... guided missile cruisers.

So, make with your teats and I'll send the fleet;

Make the target worthwhile and I'll launch the missile;

And if the warzone is large, I'll lead the charge!

Joey: Oh, come on...

Gertner: Yeah, that wasn't my best but you try and come up with something for Wrestlepalooza. I mean they could be kinder with the event names! But rest assured, regardless of whether I'm clasping at straws, you can always clasp mine.

He raises his eyebrows at the camera in a particularly seedy manner before heading to the back.

12-Man World Cup Battle Royal

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The match performs it's two functions well, both warming up the crowd and introducing some of the new talent to appear in the World Cup.

Pinfalls and submissions seemingly occur all over the place until only Sabu, Davey Boy Smith, Chris Benoit and Big Sasuke Cool remain.

Smith is next to go, falling prey to the Crossface.

Benoit is then eliminated in a Camel Clutch by Sabu.

Finally, after some impressive aerial manouevering, Sabu hits the Triple Jump Moonsault on Sasuke.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

As Sabu celebrates, Sasuke rolls out of the ring and pulls of his mask to reveal Chessman.

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Taz: What the...?

The real Sasuke emerges from under the ring with a wire in his hand.

He slides into the ring and strangles Sabu from behind with the wire.

He then makes the cover.

Chris Kay decides to accept it as a legitimate cover.

1...2...3!

Sasuke celebrates with Chessman as the camera cuts backstage.

The Nest make their way on screen in the parking lot.

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Raven: Okay, Abyss, what did you want to show me?

Abyss grunts and gestures with his head and hands.

Raven: Yeah, we've been through this. If you're not gonna talk like a normal human being then actually...

The camera follows to where Abyss is pointing as Raven realises the problem.

Goliath is laid out in a bloody state on the asphalt.

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Raven: Sh*t! It's Burchill! I knew he'd try and get retribution for Monday night.

Raven turns to the retarded monster.

Raven: Abyss, it's going to be one-on-one tonight; you and Burchill. So, show me that you're worth my bothering with you.

Abyss nods and grunts, beginning to beat his chest.

Raven: Okay, monkeyboy, save it for the ring.

Raven starts to walk off.

Punk: Err, boss, shouldn't we do something about...

Punk motions to Goliath's lifeless, mammoth body.

Raven: Oh, yeah, right...

Raven goes over and tries to drag the giant with little success.

Raven: Well, don't just f**king stand there!

Raven's three cohorts rush to his aid as the camera cuts back to ringside.

For a spot on Team USA

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The match is a great mix of modern chain wrestling an oldschool mat work and easily one of the best of Hero's short ECW career.

In the sixteenth minute, Hero corners Daniels and charges for a Hero's Sidekick.

However, Daniels ducks and Hero is left straddling the top rope.

Heyman: Oooh, that's goota hurt.

Taz: No doubt, Paul E. That's the one place you can't protect too good.

The Fallen Angel pushes Hero, who is still in agony, onto the canvas and leaps up top.

Moonsault!

Joey: There it is, ladies and gentlemen, the Best Moonsault Ever!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B

Taz: So, it looks like Daniels has earned his place on Team US. Hey Paul E, where ya going, man?

Heyman removes his headset and enters the ring.

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Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, the match we just witnessed was for a place on a World Cup squad and, tonight, we will confirm the entrants for the four pools in the first stage of the competition.

A ringhand enters with a small, black bag.

Heyman: I will be the first person to draw from this bag and, throughout the night, three ECW legends will do the honours of drawing for the other three pools. So, here we go.

Joey: Let's not forget that from each of these pools two teams will go through to the quarter finals and one will be eliminated.

The ringhand holds out the bag and Heyman balls out a small ball.

Heyman: The first entrants into Pool A will be... Team India.

Taz: Well, that's Sabu's team first up!

Joey: I wonder who he'll have to lead them against.

Heyman: The second entrants will be... Team Mexico.

Taz: Ouch! They ain't gonna be no, puchovers, Joey.

Joey: You can say that again, Taz.

Heyman: ...and the final entrants into Pool A will be... Team England.

Taz: Man, that is one hella tough group to kick things off! My money's on Mexico to take the top spot. As for Engalnd and India, that'll be tight, man. You can't bet against Sabu...ever but Engalnd have The Bulldog and Burchill. Man...

Joey: ...and speaking of Paul Burchil.

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The monster comes out looking to avenge his partner.

However, intelligence is not Abyss' strong point and Burchill uses this to lure the beast into the corners several times, following up with stiff strikes.

In the fifth minute, Douglas throws him a chair.

Abyss charges The New Franchise only to have the steel wrapped around his cranium.

1...2...

The monster powers out, throwing Burchill halfway across the ring.

Abyss gets to his feet and, again, charges Burchill.

However, he is greeted by a Drop Toe Hold that leaves him draped over the second rope.

Burchill rebounds off the opposite ropes and, in an amazing show of athleticism, sommersaults over the monster and over the top rope.

During his fall to the floor, he grabs Abyss by the head, his momentum driving the monster's throat down on the rope.

Joey: Oh my god!

Taz: Jesus, he's got the power game, the mat game, the aerial game. Is there anything this guy can't do?

Joey: Well, Shane Douglas knows the business as good as anyone and I guess he knew he was looking at ECW's greatest prospect in Paul Burchill.

Taz: And when you thinke he's only 27, compared to Bret Hart who is going to be challenging for the world strap tonight at 49, Burchill could be going for another 20 years!

Joey: I guess it's too early to say future legend but he's certainly a future star!

Burchill re-enters the ring with a table and leans it against a turnbuckle.

Shane Douglas passes him another and he leans it against the opposite turnbuckle.

The New Franchise then picks up Abyss and leans him against one of the tables.

He whips the monster across the ring so that he goes crashing through the table chest first.

Abyss stumbles backwards and Burchill grabs him in a rear waistlock.

The New Franchise then rolls backwards, harnessing Abyss' momentum.

The two men do a complete backward roll so they are back on their feet.

Burchill, still clinching the waistlock, throws Abyss backwards over his head in a Release German Suplex, using the extra force of the roll to propel the monster into the corner and through the remaining table.

Taz: God damn, that could have broken Abyss' neck right there!

Burchil makes the cover.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

Joey: Well, that's about as an emphatic a victory as I've ever seen!

Raven is slumped in a dark corner backstage.

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Raven: Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. What about me? What about Raven? I have witnessed the greatest depths of human depravity; experienced the most silent and unassumed of outward vice and endured the scorn of societal preconceptions. It was once said that "if the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts". However, even in the face of the worst adversity, the irrefutable fact remains that I am the ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Therefore, one has to change the theory. I am no weak champion; I am the single shining example in an otherwise corrupt and ignorant society. The bible states that if one fears god his enemies will fear him. Well, the reason god is feared is because even he fears me!

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

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

Joey: God fears Raven? Is he serious?

Taz: I think the powers gone to his head, Joe.

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The starting legal men are CM Punk and Sal and the match starts at a fast pace.

Frequent tags from The Iron Saints give them the upper-hand through the first few minutes until Punk is able to tag in Vito.

The eldest of the Thomasellis enters the ring tentatively and goes nose to nose with his brother, Brandon.

Trash talking begins as Vito pushes his brother.

Brandon returns the favour with greater force, pushing Vito to the canvas.

Brandon then picks up his brother in a Miltary Press and throws him face first into the turnbuckle.

Taz: Oh, what power by Brandon.

Heyman: He always was the muscle of the family.

As Vito staggers away from the corner, Brandon tries to engage a collar and elbow tie-up but Vito rolls underneath and makes the tag.

Punk charges in but is greeted by a clothesline from Brandon.

Punk immediatlely tags back out.

Joey: Well, it's nice to see what a fighting International All Action Champion we have.

The match continues in a similar manner, with The Iron Saints maintaining a small degree of control.

However, by the fourteenth minute, it has descended into a four-man brawl.

As Vito throws Brandon to the outside, Punk hits a lowblow on Sal.

Vito slides out and takes a chair from ringside as Punk picks up a prone Salvatore.

Vito re-enters, pursued by Brandon, as Punk sets Sal up for a GTS.

Brandon rushes to his brother's aid but Punk, still holding Sal in a Fireman's Carry, hits a Big Boot on Brandon.

The All Action Champion then throws Sal out of the Fireman's Carry.

However, before he can hit the knee he tastes steel.

Joey: My god! Vito just nailed Punk!

Taz: What the hell?

Brandon gets to his feet and embraces Vito.

Heyman: Wait... does this mean...?

Joey: I think so

Vito picks up Punk, pushes him into the corner and instructs Brandon to hold the chair in front of his face.

Sal, on all fours, then crawls in front of Punk as Vito backs away to the opposite corner.

Taz: This don't look good for Punk, man!

Vito runs forward, springs of Sal's back and dropkicks the chair that Brandon is holding squarely into Punk's face.

Sal makes the cover.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B

Vito takes a mic from ringside.

Vito: Are you surprised, Punk? Did you think you'd get away with what you did to my little sister, huh?

Brandon and Sal pick up Punk and hold his arms benid his back.

Vito's face turns into that of a madman and he drives the microphone into his forehead, opening a gushing cut.

Vito: I had to go and see my little, baby sister unconscious in a hospital bed! Do you get that, you sick f**k?!

Vito strikes Punk again with the microphone and blood flies everywhere.

Vito: You see, I realised that Raven had me brainwashed when I saw my own flesh and blood on respirator because of him... because of you, Punk!

Vito strikes him a third time and Punk collapses to his knees and then flat onto his face.

Vito: And, now, you're gonna suffer like Kelly has!

The three brothers pick up Punk and throw him unceremoniously to the concrete floor.

They then proceed to drag his limp body up the aisle-way and up the ramp to the entrance-way stage.

Joey: What the hell are they gonna do?

Taz: I think they're getting retribution for the sister.

Heyman: Yeah, but how?

Taz: By throwing him off the same stage that he threw Kelly off!

There is an almost eery state of hush as the unconscious Punk is dragged to his fate.

Before the brothers make it up the ramp, though. Abyss emerges from the entrance-way.

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The monster is still holding his neck from his in-ring encounter but he rushes to the aid of his ally.

Joey: Oh, here we...

Taz: Wait, what the hell?

The lights cut out.

When they return, the Iron Saints have vanished.

Both Punk and Abyss are lying, limp, upon the iron girders beneath the stage.

Heyman: What the hell just happened?

Joey: I have no idea.

Heyman: I need to go and sort this out. Taz you're up.

Taz: I'm up?! What do you mean I'm up?

Heyman: You're doing the draw... go!

Both Taz and Heyman leave the announce area, the former entering the ring and the latter rushing backstage.

Taz: Err... okay... I'm not quite sure what to say about that but what I can tell you is that I'm here to draw the second pool for the world cup.

A ringhand brings Taz the black bag.

Taz: Err... right... first up in Pool B is... Italy.

Taz draws again.

Taz: Second, we have... Oh, okay... TEAM USA!

The crowd shows their support.

Joey: Well, I think we know who New York is pulling for.

Taz: And, finally, we have... The Sasuke World Order.

Taz makes his way back to the announce area as Juventud Guerrera makes his way out, accompanied by Francine.

Joey: So, in Pool B we'll see Italy, the USA and the sWo.

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The match is a fantastic aerial display as both men seem on top of their game.

Juvi whips AJ to the ropes and the champion rebounds.

Juvi falls to his stomach and AJ runs over him.

The champ rebounds again and Juvi leapfrogs him.

Styles rebounds once more.

Juvi launches AJ over his head in a Back Body Drop.

However, the champ flips right over onto his feet and springboards off the ropes.

Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors.

1...2...

Kickout.

The match continues at a similarly blistering pace.

In the sixteenth minute, another high paced sequence of moves begins.

After several leapfrogs and and duck-unders, Juvi jumps onto AJ's shoulders for a Huracanrana.

However, AJ pushes Juvi's torso and hooks his legs around the luchadore's arms.

Styles Clash!

1...2...

Juvi gets his foot on the rope; Styles pushes it off.

...3!

Match Rating: A

Joey: Jim Molineaux didn't see. He didn't see Juvi's foot on the rope!

As Francine tries to explain to the referee, Styles makes a hasty exit.

Paul Heyman approaches a backstage technician.

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Heyman: Have you fixed whatever caused the powercut?

Technician: What power cut?

Heyman: Are you blind? The lights cut off earlier!

Techician: When?

Heyman: About half an hour ago after the tag match.

Technician: Well, they didn't back here.

Heyman: Are you seriously trying to tell me I imagined it.

Technician: No, Mister Heyman, I'm just saying whatever caused it, it wasn't a power cut!

Terry Funk is introduced by Bob Artese as he makes his way to the ring.

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The fans applaud as he takes up position to draw for Pool C.

Funk: Thank you all... you're too kind.

The ringhand passes the bag to Funk.

Funk: The first team confirmed as being in Pool C is... Scotland.

Taz: Interesting... they'll need some favours from the draw to be able to get to the quarter finals, I think.

Funk: The second team is... Japan.

Taz: ...and that ain't a favour!

Funk: And, finally, the third entrant into Pool C is... Canada.

Joey: ...and neither is that. I don't like Scotland's chances at all!

Taz: Haha, nor me!

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This is truly a dream tag team match. Two of the greatest hardcore brawlers against two of the greatest all-round entertainers.

RVD and Michaels decide not to emulate the hardcore tactics of their opponents, who bring their trusty canes to the ring, rather sticking to their showstopping antics.

All in all, it makes for one of the best tag team matches witnessed in ECW for quite some time.

In the thirteenth minute, RVD is hooked up for a Double DDT.

However, Michales runs, springs off his partner's back and flips over both of their opponents, grabbing their necks in the process.

It results in Michaels performing a makeshift Double Neckbreak to both Hardcore Innovators.

He rolls through and springs to the top rope as RVD makes his way up the opposite turnbuckle.

RVD and HBK point to one another and dive simultaneously.

Michaels hits a Diving Elbow on Cactus Jack and RVd hits the Five Star Frog Splash on Dreamer.

Simultaneous covers.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A

As The Whole F**kin' Show celebrate, The Dudley Boys sprint to the ring.

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Joey: It's the Dudleys!

They slide into the ring and take out the tag champs from behind.

Taz: Oh... look out!

Bubba Ray points to his brother.

Bubba: D-Von, get the t...t...t..t...t.t...t...

D-Von slaps his brother.

Bubba: ...tables!

D-Von duly obliges, setting up one table at ringside and sliding one into the ring.

Meanwhile, Bubba picks up Shawn Michaels.

However, Tommy Dreamer, re-enters the ring and accosts Bubba.

Dreamer gets the upper-hand momentarily before being taken out in a double team.

D-Von lifts up Dreamer in a Flapjack...

...3D through the table!

Cactus Jack rushes in to avenge his partner but, he too, is beaten down.

D-Von lifts him onto Bubba's shoulders and Bubba Powerbombs him over the top rope and through the table outside.

Bubba takes a mic.

Bubba: Let this be a d...d...d..d.d.dd..d...d...

D-Von slaps his brother.

Bubba: ...demonstration that we're back and we're after the championship. Thou shall not mess with the D...D..D.D.DD.D...D.DD...

D-Von slaps his brother.

Bubba: ...Dudleys!

Bam Bam Bigelow makes his way to the ring as the last legend to draw for a World Cup pool.

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Bigelow: Okay, so it's pretty much a formality at this stage but here goes.

Bam Bam draws a ball.

Bigelow: First up in Pool D is... Samoa.

Joey: By my calculations, Taz, this will be a very tough pool!

Bigelow: Second... Ireland.

Taz: You ain't lying, Joey.

Bigelow: ...and, finally, Puerto Rico.

Bigelow thanks the fans and leaves to loud applause.

Handicap(ped?) Match

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Rhino and Snow start of as the legal men. Head is strapped to the top of the turnbuckle.

The two rivals come out swinging.

Snow hits several jabs followed by a haymaker...

...no. Rhino catches his hand and, in a tremendous display of strength, lifts him off the canvas and slams him to the mat.

Snow backs away, clearly intimidated and tags in Head.

Snow steps out onto the apron. Obviously the head stays where it is.

Taz: 'Kay... how's this gonna work.

Rhino stands in the centre of the ring, bewildered, as Al Snow tries to convince his inanimate partner to make an advance.

Rhino gestures to the referee who just shrugs his shoulders.

Joey: I don't think Rhino quite knows what to do.

Eventually, the Man Beast strides up to the turnbuckle and rips Head out of the pad cover.

He kicks the mannequin head into the second row of the crowd, leaving Snow looking indignant.

Rhino then signals for Al to re-enter.

However, one of the fans throws Head back into the ring.

Rhino picks up the head and, again, kicks it into the crowd.

Again, it is thrown back.

Rhino realises he is getting nowhere fast. So, instead, kicks the head up the aisle-way where no one can reach it.

Al Snow gets down off the apron to go and retrieve the his companion.

However, Rhino reaches over the ropes and drags Snow in by his hair.

He whips the crazy man to the ropes...

Gore!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

Joey: Well, that was pretty emphatic.

Taz: Are you surprised? Al had no help from his partner!

Rhino sets up a table at ringside.

He then re-enters and drags Snow out to the apron.

Joey: Oh, no! He's going to try and break Al's neck again!

Big Stevie Cool comes running out.

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Stevie jumps up onto the apron and Superkicks Rhino so that he falls through the table.

Taz: I don't get it. What does Stevie care if Al Snow is hurt?

Joey: Don't forget, Taz, Stevie was another man to fall prey to the Rhino Driver.

Taz: True but i still don't get it.

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The bell rings as the three men stay in their corners looking at their two opponents.

Eventyally, the brothers walk to meet each other in the middle of the ring and start trash talking.

Bret shoves Owen.

Owen shoves Bret.

Raven slips out of the ring.

Joey: Oh, come on!

Taz: Well, I guess we know what Raven's tactics are gonna be.

The two brothers then pace around the perimeter of the ring, staring each other down.

Suddenly, Bret darts forward looking for a waistlock but Owen dodges to his left.

Bret snaps around to avoid a rear attack and the pacing continues.

Bret shouts something at Owen.

Owen, takes offense and charges forward.

However, Bret sidesteps and pushes Owen from behind to increase his momentum so that he flies over the top rope to ringside.

Joey: And it's abundantly clear thatthese brothers really can wind each other up!

On the outside, Raven lays the boots into Owen and then slides him back into the ring.

Bret plays to the crowd as Owen re-enters.

The elder Hart the makes with boots of his own but Oweb fights his way back to standing.

After a few seconds, Owen again charges Bret and, this time, slides between his brother's legs.

He hooks his arm back around to roll his opponent up in a Schoolboy pin.

1...2...

Bret kicks out just after three.

Taz: That was close, man!

Owen no takes his turn to shout something offensive.

Bret, clearly pissed, charges forward wildly.

Owen sidesteps and returns the earlier favour, throwing Bret clean over the rope.

Joey: Another perfect example of brotherly love...

Again, raven seizes the opportunity.

The champ lays the boots in and returns Bret to the ring.

The battle between the brothers continues as an even contest.

Meanwhile, Raven takes a chair and has himself a seat at ringside.

Joey: This ridiculous! I'm glad Owen and Bret are wrapped up in the spirit of competition but Raven's getting a free ride, here.

After the the brother's technical display continues for a while longer, they both notice Raven's arrogance.

They nod at each other, exit the ring and drag the champion into the ring.

An effective double team ensues for the next few minutes.

Double suplexes, Hip Tosses and DDTs all combine for a 2-on-1 wrestling clinic!

Owen then brings in Raven's chair and the beating gets even worse for the champ.

Taz: Oh, man, Raven's in trouble!

Joey: Yeah, and there's no Nest to help him. They've all been taken out by Paul Burchill and the Iron Saints.

In the eighteenth minute, Owen hits a Piledriver on the champion.

He goes to make the cover.

However, Bret hits a lowblow on his brother.

He follows up by hitting a series of Mounted Punches.

Taz: Idiots! Put Raven away first! You haven't eliminated him yet!

Bret locks in the Sharpshooter.

Joey: But it may not matter!

Owen writhes in pain, reaching for the rope.

Referee, John Finnegan, asks him if he wants to quit.

He doesn't.

Owen starts to crawl across the canvas.

He is just an inch from the rope.

Bret pulls him back.

Taz: Oh, man!

Just like last month, though, Owen performs a push-up with his arms and forces Bret to release the hold.

Owen staggers to his feet but Bret cuts him off with a DDT...

...no! It's reversed into a Norther Lights Suplex.

1...2...

Kickout!

Joey: So close.

Owen now locks in a Sharpshooter and it's Bret's turn to writhe in agony.

Bret tries to perform the same manouver as Owen but he is too tired.

He crawls for the rope.

Owen drags him back.

Again, he crawls... inch by inch.

He just touches the rope with his fingertips.

The referee orders Owen to break the hold.

Both brother stagger towards each other, exhausted.

Bret boots Owen in the gut...

...but it's caught...

Ankle Lock!

Bret taps!

Joey: Two months in a row Owen makes his brother submit!

Taz: Yeah, and we're down to two.

Owen falls to his knees, struggling for air.

He just makes it back to his feet as Raven springs to his.

Joey: What?

Taz: He was playing possum this whole time!

Raven boots Owen in the gut and hits the Raven Effect...

...onto the steel chair!

1...2...3!

Match rating: A*

Joey: No!

Taz: Hell no!

Joey: Every f**king time he manages to worm his way out of it!

Taz stares at Joey, amazed by his loss of composure.

Meanwhile, Raven celebrates in the ring and takes a microphone.

Raven: The irrefutable fact remains the same: I am the ECW World Heavyweight Champion!

The crowd jeers.

Raven: In spite of Vito turning away from the Nest, in spite of The Iron Saints taking out Punk and Abyss, in spite of Paul Burchill taking out Goliath, I am still the World Champion!

Joey: ...and I for one am sick of it!

Raven: And let's not forget Burchill's motivation. This past month, I pulled off one of the greatest bluffs in wrestling history. The master of mind games fooled you all into th...

Suddenly a deep voice is heard on the sound system.

Voice: If you were really a master of mind games, Raven, you would know that even the greatest bluff can be called. It wasn't Burchill or the Saints... it was me.

Raven laughs.

Raven: Don't try it on, Douglas. I know that's you! Just give it up! It was my destiny to retain my title here tonight and it is my destiny to hold it indefinitely!

The big screen plays another dark video.

The giant figure, dressed entirely in black, walks slowly to the ring as Raven's face turns white.

Taz: It can't be! It can't be!

Joey: It is!

The figure steps over the top rope and approaches the champion who falls to his kness to plead his case.

Joey: The original news of the mystery signing... It must have been...

Taz: ...you mean?

Joey: It wasn't the Bulldog! It wasn't Raven!

The giant figure reaches down and grabs Raven by his throat.

He lifts the champion from his knees straight into the air.

Chokeslam!

Joey: OH MY GOD!

The show goes off air as the arena is plunged into darkness.

Show Rating: B+

April 7, 2008

FECK! I was well pleased with myself for thinking it was Raven a week ago.......but now pis#ed off because I didn't post it like I thought I had.

Yeah, yeah, whatever . Nah, I know you've said you're a fan of my ridiculously swerve-y writing so I guess your starting to be wary of it .

Show should be up soon, guys. Takes me far too long to do PPVs.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

April 1, 2008

Triangle Match for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship
Raven© vs. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart - Your love for Raven knows no bounds

Me, a Raven mark? Never...

That made me laugh dude .

Anyhow, cheers for the predictions, all. As for anyone else who plans to leave some, get a wriggle on. For once I'm chomping at the bit to get this PPV dusted and crack on with the World Cup.

Nevermore in action mode?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

March 30, 2008

^Final Monday Night Revolution of the month above^

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12-Man World Cup Battle Royal

Jerry Lynn, Chris Benoit, Psicosis, Yoshihiro Tajiri,

Davey Boy Smith, Sheamus O'Shaunnessy, Drew Galloway, Sabu, Joe, Chicano, Little Guido, Big Sasuke Cool

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Handicap Match

"The New Franchise" Paul Burchill vs. Monsters Inc.

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For a Spot on Team USA

Christopher Daniels vs. Chris Hero

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Raven's Nest vs. The Iron Saints

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World Television Championship Match

AJ Styles© vs. Juventud Guerrera

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World Tag Team Championship Match

The Whole F**kin' Show© vs. The Hardcore Innovators

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Handicap(ped?) Match

Rhino vs. Al Snow & Head

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Triangle Match for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship

Raven© vs. Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart

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All predictions welcomed.

March 30, 2008

Monday, week 4, June

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

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

Hudson: Joel, this is the last port of call before Wrestlepalooza 2007.

Gertner: I know, Scotty, and I can't wait but even that is not the big news of the evening!

Hudson: Very good point, Joel. Ladies and gentlemen, it appears that over the weekend the homepage of ecw.com washijacked by whoever is responsible for the video vignettes we have all seen recently.

Gertner: And whoever it is says he'll be here tonight to face Raven's Nest in a tag match with Paul Burchill! I might just spaff my pants...

Hudson: Jesus, Joel, live TV...

Gertner: What?!

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The match is an even all-out brawl and a great way to kick the show off.

In the eleventh minute, The Bulldog hits a trademark Hanging Vertical Suplex for the fall.

Match Rating: B+

Paul Heyman comes to teh ring.

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Heyman: Nice performance, Davey, but I want you to stay right there. You see, I think it's time to introduce the fans to the teams that will be competing in the World Cup.

Scores of workers make their way to the ring, one from each group carrying their nation's flag.

Team USA

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Team Coach: Kurt Angle

Squad Members: Jerry Lynn, Paul London, Brian Kendrick, Jay Briscoe, Mark Briscoe

Team Canada

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Team Coach: Don Callis

Squad Members: Lance Storm, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Christian, Teddy Hart, Bobby Roode

Team Japan

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Team Captain: Jushin Lyger

Squad Members: Jushin Lyger, Ultimo Dragon, Hayabusa, Kensuke Sasaki, Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Tajiri

Team Mexico

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Team Captain: Eddie Guerrero

Squad Members: Eddie Guerrero, Chavo Guerrero Jr, Rey Mysterio Jr, Psicosis, Ricky Marvin

Team England

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Team Captain: Steven Regal

Squad Members: Steven Regal, Davey Boy Smith, Doug Williams, Nigel McGuinness, Paul Burchill

Team Scotland

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Team Captain: White Tiger

Squad Members: White Tiger, Drew Galloway, Drew McDonald, Eric Canyon

Team Ireland

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Team Captain: Fit Finaly

Squad Members: Fit Finlay, Sheamus O'Shaunnessy, Red Vinny, Blake Norton

Team Samoa

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Team Coach: Sika

Squad Members: Ekmo, Anoai, Afa, Jo

Team Puerto Rico

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Team Captains: Carly and Eddie Colon

Squad Members: Carly Colon, Eddie Colon, Jeff Jeffrey, Chicano, Apolo

Team Italy

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Team Captain: Little Guido

Squad Members: Little Guido, Tony Mamaluke, Sal E Graziano

Team India

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Team Captain: Sabu

Squad Members: Sabu, The Headhunters, Sonjay Dutt

Paul E goes round, introducing each member of the teams and a final rundown of the rules is given:

- The tournament will be contested in the month of July, beginning the night after Wrestlepalooza. It will run until Summer Assylum, where both the semi-finals and the final will be hosted.

-A pool stage will occurr prior to the tournament quarter finals. There will be four pools consiting of three teams that will face each other twice in six-man-tag matches. Each match in this stage will be two out of three falls. As such, a win will be worth four points in the tables, a draw will be worth two, while no points will be awarded for a loss. Moreover, one bonus point per match will be available for teams who are able to win via two straight falls.

-From each of these pools, two teams will qualify while one will be eliminated. The eight qualifying teams will proceed to the quarter-finals. From this stage, all matches are knockout and will be contested under elimination rules.

- One substitution will be permitted per match. However, the substituted worker must not be the legal man.

Heyman: Oh, and one last thing... the opening match on Friday will be a Twelve-Man World Cup Battle Royal; one entrant from each squad. So, team captains, choose wisely!

As Heyman finishes, the Sasuke World Order storm the ring.

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They carry an assortment of weapons including steel chairs and sWo banners wrapped round wooden poles.

After a few World Cup participants have fallen foul of the psychotic face-painted weirdos, the rest choose to vacate the ring.

Sasuke: We are sWo! We are twelfth team!

The Great Sasuke hands the micrphone to Chessman.

Chessman: Y si no eres traga con ese Big Sasuke Cool tiene tres palabras para ti!

Gertner: Yeah, what he said.

The mic is handed back to Sasuke.

Sasuke: WE'RE TAKING UNDER!

Hudson: Y'know, Joel, talented though those guys are, I do get the feeling they have entirely missed the point in the whole World Order angle.

Gertner: Try telling The Great Sasuke that.

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The match is a decent mix of technical mat wrestling and aerial acrobatics.

Juvi Guerrera pins Chris Hero after 450 Splash at 11:17

Match Rating: C

Owen Hart and Al Snow are backstage for a shoot promo.

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Owen: It looks like Al Snow and I have got Bret and Rhino tonight. Well, no sweat. You see the fact is, bro, that I'm gonna make short work of you in our tag match tonight just like I will do on Friday Night at Wrestlepalooza.

Snow: And speaking of Wrestlepalooza, Rhino, we have got bad news for you!

Owen: Have we?

Snow: Not you, jerk off.

Hart looks confused and mouths "we?" to himself.

Snow: See, Paul E may have booked a one-on-one match but you'll actually be in a handicap, Rhino, against me... and Head!

Owen Hart flashes Al Snow a quizical look.

Snow: What?

Owen: Oh, nothing...

Snow: Do you want to hold it?

Snow offers the mannequin head to Owen.

Owen: Err... no not really.

Snow: Here, take it.

Snow places it in Owen's hands.

Owen: No, look, I don't want you to give me head.

Owen realises what he has said, gives the head back to Snow and walks off.

Snow: What? I always give head to people. It's my way of making friends. Owen... Owen, wait up!

Snow rushes after his partner.

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The bWo put in a good performance but the Hardcore Innovators continue their roll.

Cactus Jack gets revenge on Stevie for last week's Super Kick with a Double Arm DDT and a resultant fall.

Match Rating: B-

Paul Burchil and Shane Douglas are walking backstage.

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Burchill's ribs are heavily strapped-up. He has a large band-aid across his forehead and bruises all over his body.

As he walks he ocassionally staggers and Douglas supports him.

Douglas: Paul, that was a hell of a beating you took last week. Are sdure your ready to...

Burchill: I'm sure.

Burchill knocks on paul Heyman's office door and enters.

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Heyman: Oh, Burchill, hi.

Burchill: Paul E, I want...

Heyman: Look, I know why you're here and, judging by your shape I just can't let you...

Burchill: Book it, Paul E. I want in on this tag match against Raven!

Heyman: But...

Burchill: Just book it!

Burchill walks out and slams the door.

Douglas: Look, I'm sorry about that.

Heyman: It's okay. He's got balls that one.

Douglas: Yeah, trouble is his balls are bigger than his brain sometimes...

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Hatred has beaten both Balls & Axl in singles Competition.

He now beats them in a handicap match.

He pins Axl after only four minutes following a Decapitator Lariat.

Match Rating: C

Backstage, Traci stands in fron of RVD who, in turn, stands in front of Shawn Michaels.

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Traci: Whole...

Traci steps aside to the right.

RVD: ...F**kin'...

RVD steps aside to the left.

Michaels: ...Show!

The three now stand in a line.

RVD: World...

Michaels: ...Tag Team...

Traci: Champions.

RVD: Tommy Dreamer...

Michaels: ...Cactus Jack...

Traci steps to the front.

Traci: You have to deal with a two-time ECW World Champion...

Michaels hits his flexing pose.

Traci: ...and the man who held the World Television Title for nearly two years!

RVD points his thumbs.

Traci: We've got nothing but respect for you boys but, still, you ain't got a hope in hell!

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This is another even tag team match.

In the twelfth minute, as Rhino and Owen brawl on the outside, Bret makes Al Snow tap to the Sharpshooter.

Owen looks in through the ropes as the bell rings and Bret mouths "you're going down, little bro!"

Match Rating: C+

Paul Burchill makes his way to the ring, still taped up, accompanied by Shane Douglas.

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Burchill: Raven, I'm standing out here bruised and battered thanks to you and your cronies. In spite of that, I'm still willing to step in the ring and fight. So, either you follow suit or I'm gonna go back there and drag your ass out!

Raven's Nest, sure enough make their way to the ring.

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As if things aren't bad enough for Burchill, the match starts as a handicap match.

Due to his injuries, this time, The New Franchise is not dominant at all. He is, in fact, slowly picked apart.

After ten minutes, he seems in no fit state to fight. However, he keeps on getting up every time he is knocked down.

Raven picks up a microphone.

Raven: It looks like no one is coming, Burchill! I guess you're all on your lones...

Raven is interrupted by chanting over the PA system and flashing images on the big screen.

Gertner: He's here! He's here!

Hudson: But who is it?

Raven falls to his knees and shuffles his way back into the corner.

The look of sheer terror in his face is clear to see.

Burchill, again, staggers his way to his feet and along with the entire Nest and Shane Douglas stares intently at the entrance-way.

Hudson: Who is it?!

Suddenly, CM Punk knocks out Burchill from behind with his International All Action belt.

He does the same to Shane Douglas as the look of terror on Raven's face turns into an evil smirk.

Gertner: What is goin on?

Raven: As I said, Burchill, no one is coming! You want to know who put those videos together? It was me!

Hudson: What the hell?!

Raven: It was me who commissioned the videos and it was me who hijacked the ECW website and do you want to know why? Beacuse you're too f**king predictable! You see, it was about time I paid you back for the masked man saga and, thanks to my little ventures, I've now led you twice, like a moth to a flame, into the clutches of my Nest. On Saturday, we beat you into a bloody pulp and tonight we're gonna finish the job... and your career!

Raven lets out a demonic laugh as the fans jeer and throw rubbish into the ring.

Meanwhile, Vito and Punk set up a stack of tables at ringside.

Abyss folds a chair around Burchill's neck and then lifts him onto Goliath's shoulders.

Hudson: My god... he's goin to be Powerbombed through all those tables...

Gertner: With the chair wrapped around his neck!

The boos heard around the arena are deafening as Goliath lifts Burchill high over his head.

Suddenly, The Iron Saints emerge from the crowd, steel chairs in hand.

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They run into the ring and immediately hit simultaneous chairshots to either side of Raven's head.

Hudson: It's Brandon and Sal! They must be outta hospital!

Goliath drops Burchill and both Monsters charge at the Saints.

However, the young Italians drop to their knees and drive the steel into the knees of the monsters who collapse in a heap.

CM Punk rolls back into the ring and Sal blasts him in the forehead.

Vito now approaches his brothers trying to talk them around.

Brandon looks at the fans who let out a loud cheer.

He then let's out a primal scream and nearly beheads his estranged brother with the force of his chair shot.

Hudson: Wow... the videos were a ploy by Raven all along.

Gertner: Yeah, but his plan was ultimately foiled by The Iron Saints.

Paul Heyman appears at the entrance-way.

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Heyman: I thought there was something suspect about tonight, Burchill. However, I'm gonna give you a fair crack on Friday night against Monsters Inc. The Nest will be banned from ringside, so, show me you can take them both.

Heyman turns to The Iron Saints.

Heyman: And as for you two, it's great to have you back, boys. So, as a little present for your return, I'm giving you Punk and Vito in a tag match at Wrestlepalooza!

Sal and Brandon smile at one another.

Heyman: Just do me one favour... kick those f**kers heads in!

Show Rating: A

March 29, 2008

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March 28, 2008

Saturday, week 3, June

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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: Thanks for the intro as always, Joey.

Joey: Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, in a curious turn of events, we will see Paul Burchill take on the entirity of Raven's Nest as the entire arena is vacated of ECW employees.

Taz: Hey, Joey, does that include us?

Joey: I guess it does but I reckon it's worth it just to know that it'll be Paul E calling the shots for Wrestlepalooza.

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The Hardcore Innovators again control their match with use of their trusty canes.

They win after a Double DDt on Paul London at 11:04

Match Rating: B-

Chris Hero comes to the ring.

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Hero: Yes, that's right, it is I, Chris Hero, the saviour of Extreme Championship Wrestling. I am, once again, here to vastly improve the product to which you are all subjected, one quality wrestling match at a time. Tonight, it appears Hayabusa has challenged me to a rematch, although I do not know why in view of how emphatically I beat him on Monday night.

Joey: Err... yeah... right.

Hero: In spite of that, I still say "bring it on!"

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The match is very even.

Hero, for once, has nothing to be arrogant about as Hayabusa takes him to the limit.

However, as Hayabusa attempts a springboard in the tenth minute, Hero catches him with a lowblow in mid-air.

He follows up with a Hero's welcome.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C+

After the match, Hero picks up the microphone again.

Hero: Two of the obligations of a true saviour are to teach and inform. I think it's about time that I taught Hayabusa a lesson!

Hero lays the boots into a floored Hayabusa and the post-match beatdown starts.

Joey: Oh, come on. Someone stop this!

Chris Daniels comes running out

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The Fallen Angel sprints to the ring and knocks Hero down.

He picks him up and delivers the Last Rites (which is a nearly identical move to the Hero's Welcome - "Roll of the Dice").

Then, he takes the microphone.

Daniels: Personally, I think it's about time that shut Chris Hero up!

The crowd pops.

Daniels: I think it's about time that the so-called "teacher" heeded the words of the preacher. Hero, you talk all this sh*t about improving the ECW product "one quality wrestling match at a time" when, in fact, it seems like your bouts are merely an excuse for shady match finishes. You want to know real quality? Meet me in the ring at Wrestlepalooza and you'll know what technical proficiency really is! That isn't a threat or a promise but the gospel according to the F...

Before he can finish, Kurt Angle's music hits and the Olympian appears at the entrance-way on his crutches.

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Angle: This is too perfect... new-school versus old-school; The Saviour versus The Fallen Angel; The Hero's Welcome versus The Last Rites.

Daniels: Hey Kurt, no one interrupts the Fall...

Angle: ...That's where you're wrong. You see, this opportunity is too good to pass up. I need to find one last wrestler to compete in Team USA for the World Cup and you two look like you're gonna have a match at Wrestlepalooza.

Hero groggily returns to his feet.

Angle: So, I say that whoever wins your match on Friday night gets a spot on the World Cup Team!

Joey: What a great call.

Taz: Nice.

Hero and Daniels turn to each other and commence the trash talking.

Angle: See you on Friday, gentlemen.

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This is the fairly formulaic six-man-tag where feuds are overlapped.

The workers get the ocassional shot at their respective enemies but the suspense is delibratley built for the pay-per-view.

In the fourteenth minute, Rhino goes for a Gore on Al Snow.

Snow moves, however, and the Gore connects with AJ Styles.

Snow makes the cover for the fall.

Match Rating: B

The Sinister Minister and his client enter the ring.

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Hatred carries his trademark iron pentagram wrapped in barbed wire.

Minister: Marvel at the demonic spectacle that is Nate Hatred, the most extreme athlete in the history of Extreme Championship Wrestling!

The crowd jeers.

Minister: If you don't believe me, let the facts speak for themselves. Since joining ECW, Nate Hatred has a record of seven wins and no losses. This is the man who, in his first month in the company, has gained pinfall victories over not only Masato Tanaka but also the supposed "Man Beast", Rhino. Who else can boast such achievements? Who can truly calim to be as extreme as this man?

Balls Mahoney sprints to the ring, chair in hand.

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Upon his entering the ring, Mahoney lands a series of punches.

A left...

"Balls!"

Another...

"Balls!"

And another...

"Balls!"

One more...

"Balls!"

He winds up with his right...

"Woooooooaaaaaaah..."

Hatred snaps forward with a thunderous Decapitator Lariat.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: D+

Taz: Jesus! I think Mahoney's out!

Joey: I think you're right, Taz!

Taz: What a lariat!

The Whole F**kin' Show are walking backstage when they bump into the Hardcore Innovators.

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After a brief staredown, RVD breaks the silence.

RVD: You know what, Tommy? After dealing with the Canadian Connection, I'm looking forward to facing some deserving challengers.

Dreamer: Fairplay, man, I'm looking forward to our match too.

Cactus Jack: Just don't expect us to go easy on you.

Michaels and RVD laugh and offer their hands.

Dreamer shakes hands with RVD and Cactus Jack does so with Shawn Michaels.

Both exchanges turn into full-on hugs with back-patting.

Michaels: See you Friday.

As both teams walk away, the camera focuses in on RVD an Michaels' faces.

Both are giggling childishly.

The camera pulls away to show The Hardcore Innovators walking away with written signs on their back.

Tommy's note says "Kick me!", while Cactus' says "Super Kick me!"

Dreamer and Cactus' faces are then shown; they too are laughing.

Both RVD and Michaels' backs sport "Cane me!" signs.

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Corino dominate another of their matches.

Corino pins Mark Briscoe after an Old School Expulsion at 8:19.

Match Rating: C+

Raven's Nest are backstage.

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Raven: Okay, boys, we're up.

Punk: Are you sure you're gonna see what you want, though, boss?

Raven: What?

Punk: I mean how sure are you that Burchill's responsible for these videos?

Raven: Positive. Oh, and Vito, you're the starting legal man.

Vito: Why me?

CM Punk clips Vito round the ear.

Backstage we see every single ECW employee being ushered out of the building by security personnel.

Joey: I'm afraid this is our cue, ladies and gentlemen. The rest of the show will be broadcast without the comments of myself or Taz.

Joey and Taz are shown to make their way to the back as the camera cuts to the parking lot outside where all staff, including Paul Heyman and many wrestlers are assembling.

The Hardcore Innovators make their way to the East of the parking lot where the bWo are standing.

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As they pass, Big Stevie Cool speaks.

Stevie: Hey, Cactus.

Cactus Jack turns around to be greeted by a Stevie Kick.

The camera cuts back to arena doors.

The Whole F**kin' Show are exiting the building and walk past The Sandman.

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As they do so, Sandman ceases drinking his beer and canes RVD around the back of the head.

RVD: Dude, what the f**k?

The Tag Champs hurry their way out of shot as they are pursued by a crazed, cain-swinging Sandman.

As the camera cuts back to ringside, the only remaining ECW employees, Raven's Nest, Paul Burchill and Shane Douglas, are in the ring with referee, John Finnegan.

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True to recent form, Burchill starts off by dominating the young Vito.

However, before long it appears that even the great Paul Burchill has bitten off more than he can chew: the numbers are too many.

The Nest quickly neutralises the threat of Shane Douglas and a heinous assault is carried out on The New Franchise.

Finisher after finsher is delivered.

Giant Chokeslam.

Black Hole Slam.

Vito Driver.

GTS.

Raven Effect.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A*

After the match, The Nest continues the assault as Raven picks up a microphone.

Raven: I knew it! I f**king knew it; no video! Burchill you're a dead man!

As if on cue, the lights dim. Chanting begins on the PA system and verse is written upon the big screen.

Raven: No... it can't...

Raven drops his microphone and falls to his knees.

As the chanting becomes louder he covers his ears.

He screams "SHUT UP!"

The members of the Nest go to console him but he appears unconsolable.

Finally, as the chanting ceases and the music kicks in, pyro bursts out of the turnbuckles and along the ring apron.

The show goes off air as Raven is seen huddling up in a ball with his World Heavyweight Title.

Show Rating: A

March 27, 2008

1. Jack Giedroyc is running the videos.

Highly unorthodox... even for me .

2. No RVD or HBK on that last show? For shame.

I know; I'm sorry. I love them too; I'm just trying to give Hero some TV time. My main eventers are all getting on a bit (Raven, Owen, Bret - hell, and Michaels), so, I really need to be building for the future.

Nevvy keep up the amazing run.

I'll do my best, buddy. Great to have you back reading, although seeing your posts without your plague avatar is still confusing me .

Quote the Raven

Nevermore

March 25, 2008

Awesome show Nevermore, cant wait for the PPV,

Haha, nor me, man. I can't wait to run the world cup and find out who of my develpomental guys is worth a contract.

Cheers for the feedback, again, buddy .

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

March 25, 2008

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March 25, 2008

Monday, week 3, June

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

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

Hudson: We are just eleven days away Wrestlepalooza and we already know that we will see Rhino and Al Snow brawl it out in a match where Snow hopes to get his revenge on Rhino for putting him on the injured list for three months.

Gertner: Yeah, and The Whole F**kin' Show will defend their World Tag Team Titles against the Hardcore Innovators who have been looking hot as hell recently. Not in that way... obviously.

Hudson gives Gertner a sideways look.

Hudson: And, perhaps best of all, Raven has to defend his World Championship in a Triangle Match against both Bret and Owen Hart. However, putting all of that to one side, we've got a great show for you here tonight.

Gertner: So, let's get to it!

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Balls and Axl receive a warm welcome after their long absence.

As expected, they entertain the crowd greatly with their unique, hardcore style.

However, Axl tastes a Double DDT at 10:18 and Dreamer covers for the fall.

Match Rating: B

Chris Hero comes to the ring, mic in hand.

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Hero: That's right, it is I, Chris Hero, the saviour of Extreme Championship Wrestling. True to my word, I am out here to deliver an improved product to you the paying, if somewhat unintelligent, customers, one quality wrestling matxh at a time. So, let's get some chump out here so I can dazzle you all with my masterful command of technical wrestling.

Japanese music hits the soundsystem and Hayabusa emerges from behind the curtain.

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Gertner: Haha, well, Hayabusa ain't no chump!

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The match is lightning-quick in execution from start to finish.

In the twelfth minute, Hayabusa hits a stunning moonsault onto a prone Hero.

However, the self-procalimed "saviour of ECW" uses the momentum to roll through and put his feet on the middle rope.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

Haybusa springs to his feet as soon as the bell rings but Hero escapes before he can get what's coming to him.

Backstage, Raven sits on the floor in the corner of his locker room.

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His arms are wrapped around his bent legs as a child would do when crying.

Raven: We are all a product of the same hypocrisy, learning at a young age of both the apparent virtues and depravities of human society. However, along with these so-called morals comes no indication of what is fact and what is fiction. How can a child possibly comprehend that, more often than not in our squalid and futile existence, the gentlemen does not save his fair maiden; the brave warrior dies in the pursuit of honour and rectitude; the knight is, in fact, slayed by the dragon? What about me? What about Raven? I am among the few who has broken the shackles of childhood's façade and recognises that the hero does not always succeed. Just as well, for I also recognise that I am not the hero. If Paul Burchill is the knight that crusades on behalf of the ignorant masses, I am the great dragon and I shall never be slain!

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

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

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Doug Williams shows the technical brilliance he has become known on the indy scene for.

However, brilliance is a word, the relevance of which is tempered when used in conjunction with the name of Bret Hart.

The Hitman puts away the Brit-man (I'm so sorry ) with a Sharpshooter at 9:23

Match rating: B-

After the match, Bret takes a mic from ringside.

Bret: Before I came to ECW, I was already one of the best known wrestlers on the planet. Not only that, I was still, after fifteen years, in The Federation's World Title picture. I didn't come here to restart my career or for a last hurrah; I'm still on the top of my game and I proved that in becoming a two-time ECW World Television Champion within a matter of months of joining the promotion! That's not where the fairytale ends, though. I've achieved everything there is to achieve in The Federation and I intend on doing the same in ECW. Before I retire I want the ECW Triple Crown to my name as well as The Federation's and the next step on that path is claiming the World Title at Wrestlepalooza!

Owen Hart appears at the entrance-way.

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Owen: Keep dreaming, bro; keep dreaming! You forget that you'll have to go through me to get that title, the man that beat your ass at Hardcore Heaven!

Bret: That was a fluke!

Owen: Like I said, keep dreaming!

Bret: Need I remind you of Summerslam?

Owen: Haha, we're in ECW now, bro, it's a whole different ballgame and, unlike you who just wants to add another trophy to your cabinet, I actually care about that title and this promotion!

An "ECW" chant begins.

Owen: And, when I win the Championship, I will wear it around my waist with pride. What's more, I'll be damned if I'll let an egocentric jerk-off like you disrespect the legacy of such great names as Shane Douglas, Bam Bam Bigelow and Terry Funk, a prize that I've been working my ass off for nine months solid to get a shot at! Bret Hart may be great but he'll never be the centre of the wrestling universe like he so dearly wishes and Wrestlepalooza 2007 will forever go down in the history books as the night that it was proven!

Bret darts out of the ring and sprints up the aisle-way.

The two brothers start to brawl.

However, what seems like legions of security workers seperate them before the violence progresses.

Gertner: Oh, man, I guess we'll have to wait until Wrestlepalooza!

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Hudson: Wow, that video even referenced Raven's earlier promo. These are getting more and more personal.

Gertner: Yeah, I bet he's squirming!

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Corino and Sasaki once again put up on an impressive display.

Steve Corino gets the win after an Old School Expulsion at 8:19

Match Rating: C+

Raven approaches Paul Heyman in a corridoor backstage.

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Raven: Paul E...

Heyman: Oh, what the f**k do you want?

Raven: I have a proposition.

Heyman: Not interested.

Heyman turns to walk away but Raven grabs him by the arm.

Raven: You might want to hear me out, here.

Paul E nods.

Raven: Well, I'm willing to let you book the entire card for Wrestlepalooza without a single bit of interference from me.

Heyman: On what conditions?

Raven: Well, these videos that someone has had commissioned are baying for my blood and Punk is convinced that some new, mystery signing is coming for my title. However, The Bulldog was the new signing and I'm convinced that it's the Judas Paul Burchill that is respons...

Heyman: ...Yeah, fine. I don't need the lowdown on your problems; just what you want in return.

Raven smiles.

Raven: I want Paul Burchill in a handicap match against the entire Nest on Saturday night.

Heyman: What?

Raven: I also want you to make sure that there is not a single ECW employee in the building other than myself, the Nest, Paul Burchill and the referee. I want everybody out!

Heyman: Why the hell would...

Raven: Because, if Burchill's in the ring and there is no on else in the back, there is no way that he can play another video or convince anyone else to do so. So, I figure, if a video plays, he's off the hook; if a video doesn't play, he's a deadman.

Heyman: I won't do it. You just want an excuse to cripple him without any interference.

Suddenly, Paul Burchill and Shane Douglas walk past.

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Burchill: Personally, Paul E, I'd let him have his way. Not only can I take the entire Nest, I'm dying to see his face when he realises it isn't me!

Heyman: Are you sure?

Douglas: As long as I'm at ringside.

Raven: But that means you could...

Douglas: I wouldn't worry, you sorry son of a bitch, I won't be going anywhere!

Raven: Oh really? Well, just for that disrespect, Burchill can face Goliath tonight.

The camera cuts back to ringside.

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Juvi is, once again, accompanied by Francine.

The match is an even contest from start to finish, fought at an even faster pace than Hayabusa and Chris Hero's bout.

In the fourteenth minute, Styles hits a lowblow allowing him to hit the Styles Clash.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B

Hudson: Oh, come on!

Paul Heyman appears at the entrance-way.

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Heyman: I don't know if you know this, AJ, but, here in ECW, we appreciate a fair and fighting champion. Although, with Raven holding the World Title, I can see how you'd be confused. Bottom line is, I don't like the way you've been ducking out of trouble recently one little bit. So, just like Juvi called for last week there will be a rematch at Wrestlepalooza. Juventud Guerrera versus AJ Styles for the World Television Championship!

AJ looks stunned as the crowd goes nuts.

Heyman: Oh, and whilst I'm out here, I might as well let you all know that the plan that you heard Raven explaining backstage, upon the advisment of Paul Burchill, will go ahead.

Hudson: Wow.

Gertner: Do you think Burchill really can take the whole Nest?

Hudson: I guess we'll find out on Saturday!

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Burchill maintains control in the early going.

However, despite help from Shane Douglas, the Nest's sheer numbers does even things up.

In the eleventh minute, Owen Hart runs out.

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He immediatley charges at Raven and a brawl ensues which the Nest endeavours to seperate.

Soon after, Bret Hart sprints to the ring.

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He lands a haymaker on his brother but doesn't stop there, brawling with most of The Nest.

As Raven and Owen return to their feet and Burchill and Douglas become re-involved all hell breaks loose.

Jim Molineaux calls for a no contest.

Match Rating: A

Hudson: This is pandamoneum!

Gertner: I can't wait to see the Title match at Wrestlepalooza!

Hudson: Me either... or to find out if Paul Burchill really is responsible for those videos.

The Show goes off air as the chaos continues.

Show Rating: B

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March 22, 2008

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Hey, I'm Scott Bigelow (AKA Bam Bam Bigelow) and this is the Bam Bam Exam. That's right; it's back by popular demand (or, at least, one mention).

So, what's been happening in the industry since my last article? Well, just about everything. That's right, I have been pretty damn slack on picking this sh*t up again but there is a good reason. You see, ECW's recently acquired new developmental territory, APW, booked and figureheaded by Mr Bill Alfonso, needed a colour commentator. The Beast From The East was approached about the position and was more than happy to oblige. Oh, and let me just say that there is some pretty nice looking talent working their ways towards full-on ECW contracts.

And that brings me on to the World Cup. Why? Because, as I understand, the main motive behind this booking idea is to give rookies (guys like Londrick, Mcguiness and Williams) some decent air-time and to give an opportunity to the developmental workers to prove that they are ready for the main roster. On a side note, I think you'll love some of the guys they've got coming up! I am proud to say that I can confirm the teams that will be competing in the competition. They are as follows:

USA
Canada
Mexico
Japan
Samoa
Puerto Rico
"The East" (whatever that might mean)
England
Ireland
Scotland
Italy

That's a pretty eclectic mix right there and it'll be interesting to see how things pan out. For me, it's all about the booking here. I'm sure the six-man tag action will be sweet but can the bookers really make this sort of tournament idea interesting? 'Cos I say, if this is just gonna be a pro-American patriotism brigade, what's the point? Don't get me wrong, I hope the States win but a bit of invention would be nice.

And, speaking of invention, Paul E and Pag are apparently back to their old ways. It's said that, after Baptism Of Fire, they were experimenting with a booking-on-the-fly type attitude. Didn't seem too shabby, I have to say, but now it seems as though the mad genius and his creative companion are back to old-school grand, master plans.

You see, word in the back is that everything creative-wise is building towards November To Remember in five months time. I reckon that'll be some kinda supercard that culminates a lot of the big stories that are either planned or currently running. Now, I have no evidence to base this on but my money is on the fact that we'll see a Raven-Burchill rematch for the title and Shawn Michaels vs. RVD come November. As I say, no evidence, but they seem to be building towards something big in both cases. If either of those takes place, I'll be first in line to buy that PPV... or a ticket to watch in person!

It's just about time for me to sign off but, before you think I'm skimping on details, I should tell you that I'll be back soon to recap and give my opinions on some of what's happened over the last few months and right some segments on the federation.

I'm Scott Bigelow and that was the Bam Bam Exam. Hey, that sounds great after such a long absence.

Thanks for reading...

March 11, 2008

Saturday, week 2, June

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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: Thanks for the intro, Joey.

Joey: Not a problem, particularly on a night when I'm in such a good mood.

Taz: Haha, could this be because Raven made such a dick of himself on Monday night?

Joey: It could indeed. Ladies and gentlemen, what my partner refers to was Raven's ill-drawn conclusion that the man responsible for the cryptic videos we have all seen was Paul Burchill.

Taz: I dunno, Joey. He may have got it damn wrong about there not being a mystery signing but I still get the feeling Burchill is involved with these videos.

Joey: Really?

Taz: Yeah. I mean, think about it. Now that he's outta the title hunt, Burchill's looking for a way to get in Raven's head and I reckon he might have found just the ticket with these little video packages.

Joey: Maybe. Either way, I am hyped as hell to see the Bulldog in action tonight!

Taz: Oh, no doubt, Joey. Davey Boy Smith teams up with The New Franchise himself tonight to take on Monsters Inc.

Joey: That's right, Taz, in a match agreed upon by both Raven and Paul Heyman.

Taz: I can't wait!

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The Hardcore Innovators, again, bring there canes to the ring and, again, use them to wreak havoc.

They win with a Double DDT on Mark Briscoe at 11:07

Match Rating: B-

Chris Hero comes to the ring

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The reaction is preictably negative.

Hero: Y'know, since arriving in ECW, I feel like I've met a lot of negative energy!

Taz: Ya think?

Joey: Yeah, I wonder why when your first major exposure is disrespecting a legend like Jerry Lynn...

Hero: I don't really understand why because, after all, I am here on behalf of all you people.

Joey: Err... this ought to be good.

Hero: You see, they call me Chris Hero for a reason. I am a real-life modern day super hero! No, I don't have a frilly cape and I don't wear my underwear over my wrestling tights but I am all the same. The fact is, I am the saviour of ECW!

Taz: The saviour of ECW? What do we need saving from?

Hero: Extreme Championship Wrestling was once famous for superior wrestling action but it seems obvious that, the bigger this company gets, the more woeful the caliber of in-ring competition becomes.

The fans jeer.

Hero: Hey, boo all you want but let's all face facts here. Truth be told, ECW sold out!

The jeers become deafening.

Joey: What the...?

Hero: That's right... you heard me. ECW sold out! In this company's never-ending attempt to compete with the superior quality of the Federation, it has lost sight of what it means to be "extreme" and what it means to put on a worthy product. Solid matches have given way to goofy angles and true wrestling skill is now secondary in the booking team's eyes to musclebound freakishness. I mean, hell, they've even signed a roid-fuelled junky like Davey Boy Smith.

Taz: Oh... that's below the belt!

The jeers become even louder as rubbish is thrown at Hero.

Hero: Hey, calm down, though, 'cos this isn't just a bitching session. As I said, I am ECW's saviour and I am making it my mission to return Extreme Championship Wrestling to its former glory and I'm gonna start by lighting up this show with my incredible technical wrestling proficiency!

Hero's opponent, Michael Shane, comes out.

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The match is a solid technical affair as both rookies put on a good show.

Hero maintains control throughout, winning with a Hero's Welcome at 12:43

Match Rating: C

RVD and Traci step into the Whole F**kin' Show locker room, wherein Michale is reading a magazine.

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RVD whispers to Traci.

RVD: Hey, maybe we can come back later.

Traci: Oh, don't bw such an ass. You two need to sort sh*t out!

Traci steps back out of the locker room, pulls a key out of her top and locks the door from the outside.

Muffled shouts can be heard.

RVD: Trace... what the hell?

Michaels: Traci!?

RVD: Let us out!

Michaels: Open the f**king door!

Traci laughs.

Traci: Nice to hear you guys on the same page for once. I'll be back in about half an hour.

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Jerry Lynn seems slightly off his game.

Nevertheless, the match is more than respectable.

Owen Hart wins with a Sharpshooter in the thirteenth minute.

Match Rating: C+

After the match, Owen picks up a mic.

Owen: I have to say it was a stroke of genious by Paul E to stick me, Bret and Raven in a triangle match at Wrestlepalooza!

The fans cheer.

Owen: But, even though three men will step in that ring, only one will leave as champion and it's not gonna be anyone but me.

Owen smiles.

Owen: Bret, we know you won't be a problem. I had your number at Hardcore Heaven and I will again in two weeks. As for you Raven, I've been waiting for nearly eight months to get my hands on you. You know that I'm the one man in this company capable of taking that belt from around your waste and, finally, the moment we have all been waiting for will arrive at Wrestlepalooza... the moment where the Jack of Harts becomes the ECW World Heavyweight champion!

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Juventud Guerrera is, once again, accompanied by Francine.

The match is an even contest; Juvi has a good skirmish with AJ and Rhino and Al Snow see a decent amount of ringtime together.

In the fourteenth minute, Rhino gets the pin on Guerrera following a gore.

Match Rating: B

After the match, AJ takes the advantage to lay the boots into a prone Juvi.

Meanwhile, a brawl starts between Al Snow and the Man Beast that travels all the way up the aisle-way to the back.

Backstage, Traci returns to the Whole F**kin' Show's locker room.

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She unlocks the door and enters.

Clothes are strewn all over the room, two steel chairs lie mangled in the centre and both RVD and HBK are collapsed unconscience in a heap.

Traci: Jesus...

She rushes to check on them.

Suddenly, both tag champs spring to their feet.

RVD & Michaels: PSYCHE!

Traci nearly jumps out of her skin as the champs slap hands.

Traci: Hang on, does this mean...

RVD: I guess it does.

Michaels: You bet.

RVD and Michaels, both chanting "Whole F**kin' Show" pick up Traci and a group hug ensues.

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Again, Corino and Sasaki seem determine to prove a point.

The match is an evenly contested and high quality technical spectacle.

Corino gets the pin on Lyger following the Old School Expulsion at 15:22

Match Rating: B+

Raven is Backstage with his nest.

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Raven: Are you boys ready to kick some ass?

Abyss and Goliath both nod.

Raven: It's Burchill who's behind all these cryptics; I f**king know it is and, tonight, I want you to teach him a lesson. The same goes for Davey Boy for sticking his nose in.

Punk: Don't worry, boss. I'm sure Abyss and Goliath will make them both regret crossing the Nest!

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The match is an event contest.

However, before long, Burchill, as has become customary, starts to assert his dominance.

The rest of the nest make their inevitable appearance.

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Vito and Punk immediately take out Shane Douglas.

Meanwhile, Raven slides into the ring and knocks out Smith with his World title.

The monsters then whip Burchill to the ropes and hit a thunderous Double Clothesline.

Raven hooks up the New Franchise for a Raven Effect!

No... it's countered into a Northern Lights Suplex.

Upon rising, Burchill catches Abyss off guard with a thoat thrust that sernds the monster rolling to the outside.

Goliath goes to grab Burchill but the New Franchise ducks underneath.

As the giant turns around he is met with a stiff Superkick.

Vito charges into the ring but is thrown over the top rope like a rag doll.

Punk also charges into the ring but is Back Body Dropped all the way over the ropes on top of Vito who is on the arena floor below.

Burchill climbs the turnbuckle and hits a perfect moonsault onto the still-floored Goliath.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A

After the match, The nest regather and close in on Burchill.

However, The Bulldog gets to his feet to aid his partner.

Taz: This could get ugly!

Raven: Hey, Davey Boy, step aside. This is between us and Burchill. Believe me, you don't want to get anymore involved than you already are!

Smith doesn't hede the warning instead going nose-to-nose with the World Heavyweight Champion.

Raven: Don't be an idiot! Step down!

Burchill pulls Smith away and gestures for him to leave.

Taz: What the hell?

Joey: I guess Burchill doesn't want to implicate the Bulldog.

Smith checks that Burchill is sure.

He is and Smith heads to the back.

Raven: Burchill, we're not gonna kick the sh*t out of you... yet.

Burchill still puts his guard up.

Raven: First... I want you to admit that you're behind all these pathetic little videos.

Raven hands the mic to Burchill.

Burchill: You know, Raven, it was great watching you squirm last week.

Abyss goes to attack but Raven holds him back.

Burchill: Hell, I'm sure it will be great watching you squirm for the next few weeks but do you know what the best bit about these videos that have you so rattled is?

Raven looks pissed.

Burchill: I don't have a damn thing to do with them!

The New Franchise laughs, throws the mic back at Raven and he and his mentor, Shane Douglas, head to the back.

Raven: Hey, don't turn your f**king back on me! You haven't...

Suddenly, the lights cut out.

The show goes off air as the following video plays on the big screen.

Show Rating: B

March 2, 2008

Small question; Steph is the chicks from Neighbours right?

Haha, yes.

In the original game file in TEW 2004, a randomly created Australian las entered the gameworld with good mic and charisma skills and great looks. Her name, I'm fairly certain, was Sophie(?) Mcintosh.

Of course, when it came to wanting to start the diary, I wanted a real picture as opposed to a render (as she originally had in-game). So, what with her being:

Fit.
Australian.
Called ...Mcintosh

The coincidences seemed too strong not go with. As a result, Steph appears in the diary.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

March 2, 2008

Cheers dude; I always love to know that someone has read the whole thing because, in a few instances, stories have been evolving for literally months.

I really appreciate not only your sentiments but also your thorough analysis of many sections of the diary - nice to know what stuff is working better or worse than other stuff.

- THe fact that Steph's picture is missing from the first 50 or so pages.

Oooh, that shouldn't be...

I think I must have accidentaly deleted her original picture. I shall go fix that - thanks for the heads up .

- the brand split, i am probably alone in this. but i really did like the seperate brands with the joint PPV.

Interesting you mention this as I have considered bringing it back because it allows the opportunity to showcase many more workers. However, I like to keep my marquee stories (Raven/Burchill;Whole F**kin Show love-hate thing) fresh and constantly running on every show. As such, I think thr trmptation to leave the roster as-is too strong.

Despite that, at the next opportunity, I'm gonna try and bring back F' The Mainstream in a 1/2 hour format purely for development matches (squashes - to give the guys I plan to push ring time and exposure; and matches between rookies/enhancement talents to develop their skills).

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

February 29, 2008

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What the hell are they doing? They've gone from pushing Austin to the moon (which is fair enough - his stats are awesome!) to jobbing him out to Chris Masters! Meanwhile the Light Heavyweight title is being flipped back and forth between Matt Hardy and Aguila. Weird...

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