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Firstly, thank you. Secondly... I kind of intended it for Vito; kind of not. Essentially, my initial plan was to take all three Thomaselli brothers from absolute nothings to reasonably over midcard talents just to bring in somefresh blood. However I guess it was always slightly written in stone that Vito would take off before the others what with him being the main mouthpiece for the "religious crusade". My plans really changed for him because his in-ring skills improved very quickly. So, it's been a constant growing process since. He outgrew the "crusade" so I stuck him with Franny and the TV title. The NaE needed a new young member so I stuck him in there and then he outgrew that so I turned him face and, at the moment, he's mostly at A overness throughout the states, mainly due to his chemistry and phenomenal matches with Punk. So, now, he's someone who I could realistically give the strap to at any point but I seem to always have other ideas for him; I find him very easy to write for. He's undoubtedly a main event draw now, so, the new plan is to elevate Brandon and Sal to that level (most likely in that order) because their stats are starting to look pretty healthy too. The reason I haven't put much effort into this whole "presidential campaign" story is because I've got something much bigger in the pipeline for them which is just about kicking off. So, yeah, I guess Vito was always designed to be a big name (unlike Hatred), he just took off far quicker than expected. The main event pool has lowered in terms of total overness (I had some A* talents before whereas, now, their mostly at A and B+) but the difference is there are so many now and I can feed them in and out of the midcard/main event as I see fit. Maybe I'm biased but, to me at least, anyone out of Burchill, Rhino, Vito, Hero, Hatred, Jericho, Calaway and Punk could be viable title holders with just a bit of storyline momentum. And Michaels and RVD can be pushed to that point at any time as well. So, I'm really happy with my roster at the moment; I think it's a lot more coherent than it has been. Plus, now I'm relying far less on hardcore brawlers, I have a genuine shot at getting an international PPV deal and taking on the Federation properly. For the first time in 13 years game time, there is actually a tangible opportunity to become promotion numero uno - partly what the whole new era is all about. EDIT: Sorry, really long reply Quote The Raven Nevermore

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Thank you very much, mate. ...and, on a point of information, Hatred has just broken A* overness in Tri-State and South West (?! of all places). The man is on fire. Funny when I think my initial plan for him was to be on the losing end of a Rhino feud and head back to development . Quote The Raven Nevermore

<p>Thank you very much, gents. And, hopefully, yes, I will be in a position to get some more shows posted... in the short-term at least.</p><p> </p><p> ...and as for data, I'm still not happy enough with it in its current incarnation to go on general release, really. But we shall see. I'll let you know what my thoughts are soon enough.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

<div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Ask and you shall receive </em></p><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em>.</em></div><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Monday, week 1, December</strong></p><p> <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="<a href="http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rev.flv" rel="external nofollow">http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rev.flv"></embed></a></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ScottHudson.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoelGertner.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution. I'm Scott Hudson...</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> ...and I'm Joel Gertner.</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> ...and this is the new era of ECW!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Well, we've got a packed card with three title matches and a Masters of Pain qualifying match. So, let's get to it.</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> It's very unlike you to be to the point, Joel.</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Well, Scotty boy, I can't deal with any of your inane babbling.</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Yes, of course... I'm the one that talks gratuitously.</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SalThomasellisuit.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BrandonThomasellisuit.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpg</span></p><p> The tag title match starts evenly. However, soon, D-Von has started to overpower Sal Thomaselli.</p><p> The young Italian is lifted up in a military press and thrown from the ring.</p><p> Brandon immediately jumps through the ropes and starts beating down D-Von.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> What the hell? There was no tag...</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> All tag matches are under modified lucha libre rules now, Joel. Have you been living under a rock?</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> The only rocks I'm interesterd in...</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Finish that sentence and I'll smack you... I swear to god.</p><p> </p><p> D-Von drops to the floor and rolls under the ropes to the outside, allowing Bubba to turn the tables as the new legal man.</p><p> Bubba's size and strength give him a clear advantage and the first Undisputed Tag Champs get on a roll.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>That is until their militant cousin shows up.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> STD slides into the ring with a baseball bat and starts battering his uncles' brains.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> This kid's a psychopath!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> He's a no good ni...</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> JOEL!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> ...nimble-footed madcap. What?</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Is that a line from Henry IV?!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Yeah... see I can be refined... and you were expecting me to say ni...</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> JOEL!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Suddenly, the Big Balbutient Behemoth of Dudleyville strides down the aisle-way with a chair.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> He slides ninto the ring as STD swings the bat at him...</p><p> ...but Dick blocks it with the chair.</p><p> As Slyk and Dick start pummeling each other with weapons, the Thomasellis and the Dudley Boyz re-involve themselves.</p><p> A 3-on-3 brawl breaks out.</p><p> </p><p> <em>Referee, Jim Molineaux ,exits the ring to speak to Bob Artese.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bob Artese:</strong> Ladies and Gentelmen, referee, Jim Molineaux, has ruled this match a no contest. However, it will be restarted...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> They can't make it a six-man-tag, surely. How could the belts change hands?</p><p> </p><p> <em>Artese and Molineaux continue to converse as the brawl in the ring continues.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bob Artese:</strong> It will be restarted as a Three Way Dance...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> What?!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bob Artese:</strong> Thomaselli-Thomaselli '08 versus The Dudley Boyz versus Slyk and Dick Dudley!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Wow!</p><p> </p><p> The Thomasellis and The Dudleyz continue their brawl as Slyk and Dick, seemingly incapable of co-exiting fight their way to the outside of the ring.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>The lights fade and, as they return, a huge pop is heard.</em></p><p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PJ42qOagmug?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Sandman"></iframe></div></div> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PJ42qOagmug?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Sandman"></iframe></div></div> type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> It's ECW's new enforcer!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> What the hell is going on right now?</p><p> </p><p> <em>The Sandman makes his way through the crowd and climbs over the guard-rail.</em></p><p> </p><p> He canes the crap out of Dick Dudley Jr and slides Slyk into the ring.</p><p> Molineaux sends Brandon and Bubba out to the apron.</p><p> Finally, the match continues as a Three Way Dance.</p><p> Satisfied with his interjection, Sandman exits as quickly as he entered.</p><p> The contest becomes an even encounter with all three legal men seeing a lot of offence.</p><p> The Thomasellis and the Dudley Boyz continue to make tags.</p><p> Meanwhile Dick Jr has no choice but to wait on the apron as Slyk refuses to tag him in.</p><p> Eventually, STD makes the mistake of coming too close to his own corner.</p><p> Dick grabs him by the back of the neck, turns him around and suplexes him over the rope to the concrete.</p><p> Dick slides into the ring, making himself the legal man in the process.</p><p> Brandon goes to cut him off... but ois booted in the gut for his troubles.</p><p> TOTAL PENETRATION!</p><p> Dick motions for his uncle Bubba to cover.</p><p> </p><p> 1...</p><p> </p><p> STD shakes the cobwebs away, climbs onto the apron, reaches over the ropes and hauls Dick Jr out of the ring.</p><p> </p><p> 2...</p><p> </p><p> Slyk steps in and breaks up the count.</p><p> He rolls his uncle over...</p><p> ....BOSTON CRABS!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Bubba's got crabs!</p><p> </p><p> Bubba taps!</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> B-</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bob Artese:</strong> Your winners... and NEW...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> No way!</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Haha, brilliant!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bob Artese:</strong> ...ECW Undisputed Tag Team Champions... Slyk and Dick Dudley!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Talk about a clusterf**k!</p><p> </p><p> <em>"Cowboys From Hell" by Pantera blares over the PA speakers.</em></p><p><em> "Luke Warm" Austin Texas flashes across the big screen and "The Prototype" Andrew Martin steps out from the back wearing a bald wig.</em></p><p><em> He wears skimpy black trunks, a leather cowboy vest and large black knee braces.</em></p><p><em> On the back of his vest it reads "Don't Trust Austin".</em></p><p><em> He grabs a microphone and slides into the ring.</em></p><p><em> However, before talking, he motions to Bob Artese to throw him a beer.</em></p><p><em> Artese obliges but "Austin" fails to catch it and it hits him directly in the face.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Martin:</strong> If you think Austin Texas catches like a girl, gimme a hell yeah!</p><p> </p><p> <em>"HELL YEAH!"</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Martin:</strong> If you think Austin Texas is a no-good little sellout, gimme a hell yeah!</p><p> </p><p> <em>"HELL YEAH!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Martin:</strong> If you're gonna spend your hard earned money on wathing my "What's Workrate?" Federation title reign, gimme a hell yeah!</p><p> </p><p> <em>There is complete silence.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Texas:</strong> That's what I thought! You see, I'm the kinda jackass who wastes promoters like Paul E's time and money by demanding a push and then f**king off to join the competition as soon as I get over! And, then, I go ahead and nick Sandman's gimmick because I can't think of one for myself!</p><p> </p><p> <em>There is a huge pop.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Martin:</strong> ...and that's the bottom line...</p><p> </p><p> <em>"...Cos Luke Warm said so."</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Martin:</strong> ...'cos I gotta rely on sh*tty catchphrases to get over!</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Test-1.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BallsMahoney.jpg</span></p><p> Martin wipes the floor with Mahoney.</p><p> He eventually boots him in the gut for the LUke Warm Stunner.</p><p> 1...2...3!</p><p> <strong>Macth Rating:</strong> C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Kurt Angle is backstage for a shoot promo.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KurtAngle.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Angle:</strong> There is only one Olympic gold medallist in the history of ECW and, at November To Remember Fifteen, I proved thatI am better than Jerry Lynn. Since Jerry has long been put on this pedestal of hard work and dedication, too me, that signifies that I am better than anyone in this whole promotion. So, you better believe I'm coming for that World Title Burchill and these new stipulations suit me just fine. The fact is, five minute rounds or not, this isn't the British independents; this is big-time American wrestling, I am Kurt Angle... and you... will TAP OUT!</p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTVBelt.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/EddieGuerrero.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/FrancineTV.jpg</span></p><p> Guerrera continues in his fantastic form.</p><p> Even Eddie Guerrero seems to be comfortably handled by the new TV Champ.</p><p> With Francine cheering from ringside, Juvi puts away his opponent with the Juvi Driver.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>The inevitable jeers accompany Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero".</em></p><p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PmjmKrOT0-c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Hero"></iframe></div></div> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PmjmKrOT0-c?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Hero"></iframe></div></div> type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em>Chris Hero struts down to the ring, offering his hand for the crowd to slap.</em></p><p><em> No one takes him up on the offer.</em></p><p><em> He grabs a microphone from ringside and steps through the ropes.</em></p><p><em> He clears his throat...</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> He's gotta be strong</p><p> And he's gotta be fast</p><p> And he's gotta be fresh from the fight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Oh, not this again...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> He's gotta be sure</p><p> And he's gotta be larger than life</p><p> </p><p> <em>The boos are deafening.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> Those, ladies and gentlemen, are the legendary Bonnie Tyler's requirements for the role of "hero" to be bestowed upon an exceptional individual. So, let's see...</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Do we really have to sit through this?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> He's gotta be strong... Well, at November To Remember, I managed to climb up the turnbuckle using only my upper body and break out of The Liontamer. So, that point doesn't seem to be in question. He's gotta be fast... hell, did you see the speed with which I turned that escape into a neckbreaker reversal?</p><p> </p><p> <em>BOO!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> Now, now, ladies and gentlemen, envy is not a becoming emotion.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Nor is arrogance.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> Fresh from the fight? Well, I just qualified for the Masters of Pain finals last week, at the expense of the supposed "Innovator of Violence" no less. So, I clearly live up to that expectation too. Finally, though, I can sum up my sure and larger than life qualities in one simple sentence: by this time next month, I will be the World Heavyweight Champion!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Who does he think he's kidding?</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> I believe him.</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> You would.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hero:</strong> That's right, consider it a hero's promise... I will emerge victorious from the Masters of Pain tournament, advance to the main event at Got Blood? and take out Paul Burchill. Raven may not have been able to do it but even he was lacking the aforementioned heroic qualities. Good night and god bless America.</p><p> </p><p> <em>The jeers do not stop until long after Hero has stepped back through the curtain.</em></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWLioness.jpg</span></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AKINO.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLioness.jpg</span></p><p> Mika Akino puts in a dedcent showing in her "A-Show" debut but Alexis maintains a degree of control throughout.</p><p> Eventually, Akino fallls prey to the Alexis Effect for the fall.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> D+</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Backstage, Slyk Tayshaun Dudley is seen sprinting for the exit holding both Undisputed Tag Title belts.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p> <em>As the camera pans across the hallway, his pursuers afre seen running after him.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BanzaiDudley.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>D-Von:</strong> You better run, motherf**ker! You better run!</p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#9932CC;"><strong>Masters Of Pain Qualifying Match</strong></span></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Taker.jpg</span></p><p> The match is a hardcore slugfest from the very start, fully living up to the legacy of the Masters of Pain tournament.</p><p> Cactus Jack seems to maintain a slight advantage, though, attacking like a man possessed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>That is until Nate Hatred emerges from the back with James Mitrchell.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JamesMitchell.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Sinister Minister points to the ring with his cane and Hatred sprints down the aisle-way and rolls into the squared circle.</p><p> Cactus turns to face him...</p><p> DECAPITATOR LARIAT!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Oh my god... the impact of that damn Clothesline... it's sickening!</p><p> </p><p> Hatred looks up to find himself face-to-face (well, face-to-chest) with Mark Calaway.</p><p> </p><p> <em>"F**K HIM UP 'TAKER, F**K HIM UP!"</em></p><p> </p><p> Blows are traded back and forth as the crowd goes wild.</p><p> "The Soul Taker" whips Hatred to the ropes.</p><p> He rebounds as Taker sticks his boot up...</p><p> ...but Hatred ducks underneath.</p><p> ECW's NME rebounds again...</p><p> ...DECAPITATOR LARIAT!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> DAMN!</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> ...and, as quick as a flash, the giant is down.</p><p> </p><p> At that moment, John Finnegan reaches the ten-count and Cactus Jack is ruled knocked out.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> B</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Tommy Dreamer emerges from the crowd with a cane to huge applause.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em>He slides in and swings the cane at Hatred...</em></p><p><em> ...but the "New Main Event" catches it and rips it from Dreamer's grasp.</em></p><p><em> A huge cane shot to the head of The Innovator of Violence.</em></p><p><em> But Dreamer just shrugs it off and another trading of blows ensues.</em></p><p><em> Cactus Jack scrambles to his feet and boots Hatred in the gut.</em></p><p><em> The Innovators set up Hatred for the Double DDT...</em></p><p><em> ...but Hatred pushes them away...</em></p><p><em> DOUBLE DECAPITATOR!</em></p><p><em> Hatred smiles demonically before rolling from the ring and heading to the back with Mitchell.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Wow... you can tell where Hatred has been just from the trail of destruction!</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Well, there's two more hardcore legends firmly on his hit list looking as though they are going to be added to his already impressive list of conquests.</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Not to mention an unconscious giant in his wake.</p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> Wow...</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Exactly!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>The camera follows RVD down a corridoor as he walks past Shawn Michaels.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels2.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em>The two men stare blankly at one another for a moment.</em></p><p><em> ...and then Van Dam initiates a hug.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>RVD:</strong> Fairplay, bro. You had me at N2R but you gotta know I want a rematch.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Michaels:</strong> Oh, I know... and, since we're both in Masters of Pain Qualifiers, let's hope it happens sooner rather than later, eh?</p><p> </p><p> <em>The camera cuts back to ringside and Raven's Nest and Vito Thomaselli make heir way to ringside.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>...and, then, the arena is plunged into darkness. The response from the crowd is deafening.</em></p><p> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" </p><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lQUr3HuAEtE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Burchill new"></iframe></div></div> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/lQUr3HuAEtE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Burchill new"></iframe></div></div> type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShaneDouglasNFTitle.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF2.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyNF.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em>Gold confetti falls from the rafters as a spotlight follows the World Heavyweight Champion down the aisle-way.</em></p><p><em> The gold paper sparkles as the few rays of light reflect upon it.</em></p><p><em> Burchill wears his yellow and black boxing-style ring robe with "New Franchise" written across the back.</em></p><p><em> As is now customary, he is accompanied by his mentor and his girlfriend.</em></p><p><em> Douglas proudly carries his protege's title for all to see but many eyes concentrate more on the the strikingly skimpy bikini which Kelly wears.</em></p><p><em> As they reach the apron, Burchill and Douglas hold the ropes apart for Kelly to step through.</em></p><p><em> She pose in the middle of the ring as Douglas hands Burchill his title.</em></p><p><em> The World Heavyweight Champion steps through the ropes and, as he lifts his belt high in the air, gold fireworks rise from the turnbuckles.</em></p><p><em> As the arena lights return, the atmosphere could be cut with a knife.</em></p><p> </p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNFTitle.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg</span>vs.<span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpg</span><span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpg</span></p><p> The fans are ecstatic to see the World Champion in action as the match kicks off and, sure enough, the faces seem to control the tempo early on.</p><p> However, when Punk and Vito become the legal men, Punk's use of dirty tactics starts to take its toll.</p><p> He receives several warnings from the referee in view of the new DQ rule but he takes no notice and Molineaux seems unwilling to call for the bell.</p><p> As the match continues as a fairly even contest, everyone awaits the inevitable interference.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>...and it comes, sure enough, in the tenth minute.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Abyss2.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The Monster Abyss dteps into the ring and immediately falltens Vito with a Black Hole Slam.</p><p> </p><p> <em>The lights cut out again and a huge pop is heard.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>As they return, "The Human Highlight Reel" is in the ring with a chair.</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu2.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> YThe metalwork is thrown directly into Abyss' face and the monster falls through the ropes to the floor.</p><p> Sabu rushes out after him, delivering several stiff chair shots to the monster's back.</p><p> The referee joins the crowd in watching Sabu banish Abyss to the locker room.</p><p> However, he turns back to the action just in time to see CM Punk land a lowblow on Vito Thomaselli.</p><p> That is enough; Molineaux calls for the bell.</p><p> Burchill and Vito win via a DQ.</p><p> <strong>Match Rating:</strong> B+</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> How good is it to see that, thanks to this new CoDE, the Nest can no longer dominate through gamesmanship and foul play?</p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> Yeah, Punk's gonna need a whole new game plan at this rate.</p><p> </p><p> <em>However, as Burchill steps in to help Vito to his feet, ECW's resident tank sprints to the ring.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>It's Rhino!</em></p><p> <span>http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpg</span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em>He gores Shane Douglas to the concrete floor and rolls in.</em></p><p><em> GORE to Paul Burchill!</em></p><p><em> GORE to CM Punk!</em></p><p><em> GORE to Goliath!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hudson:</strong> My god, Rhino's taking out anything that moves!</p><p> </p><p> <em>He demands a microphone and one is passed to him.</em></p><p><em> However, as he goes to speak, Vito Thomaselli slowly clambers to his feet.</em></p><p><em> Rhino drops the mic...</em></p><p><em> ...GORE!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gertner:</strong> JESUS!</p><p> </p><p> <em>Rhino picks up the mic again.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rhino:</strong> I don't know whose f**king idea it was to start advertising this Italian pipsqueak as the number one contender. Fact is, I am challenging for that title at Masters of Pain, Burchill. No one got screwed over by the Nest more than me and, now everything's on a level playing field again...</p><p> </p><p> <em>Rhino smiles.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rhino:</strong> ...SOMEONE'S GONNA F**KING DIE!</p><p> </p><p> <em>The feed fades to black as Rhino beats his chest.</em></p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Show Rating:</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"> A</span></p>

<p>Difficult. Back log ofwork at the radio station and a gtonne of essays... plus the obvious family commitments. Hopefully, something will emerge over the next week or two (fingers crossed). As always, I have a load of plans in the pipeline - just need time to deliver them.</p><p> </p><p> Thank you so much for still caring <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

Y'know, I like that, man. I wouldn't go for haunt. I don't know if your familiar with the same expression but, to me, "Raven's Haunt" just sounds like his favourite drinking establishment . Raven's Legacy, though. That could work. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Keefy, I must have missed that bit first time round. I assumed you meant N2R was at an in-game smaller level due to the small arena and all. But, man, if what Trist reckons was your meaning... err... was your meaning, he's spot on. I was just thinking the other day about how you came to me for "advice" with FMTA (I can't even remember what crap I spouted at you now ). Well, you (somehow) came out of that bloody well... Trist must have told you something useful . Dude, you come in with these really nice posts and I never really know what to say. Thank you very much. I really appreciate all feedback and, I'll be honest, such kind words always put a smile on face. As for the DoTM, I saw your vote and that's a pretty humble thing to do when you're in the running. Thank you for that; many wouldn't be so generous when in your position. Cheers for the predictions, bro . Quote The Raven Nevermore

Aah, dude, stoked to have you back on board. Thanks so much for taking the time. Uh-huh. To be honest, part of the reasoning is just to make lifer more difficult for myself. Following the same patterns gets old and bopring so I figured that, if I prevented myself from continually relying on major run-ins and the such, it may make it a fresher experience. Ha, no one seems to be. I never loved the guy but I always thought he had a certain aura about him and I believed in his ability to kick someone's arse. If I'm honest, I guess I did have a soft spot for him since I was quite cut over his death... far moreso than other recent ones. In fact, since Bam Bam, his death was the one that upset me most. Wicked. I do love writing promos for Foley. His style was so unlike anyone else's and there will be a fair few more coming. I hope they live up to his ability. Ha... basically, I'm just running with this whole Punk living up to Raven's legacy deal until I can think of a better name for the group. Plus, if I'm honest I do quite like the dynamic. Haha, you goon . Quote The Raven Nevermore

From ECW.com

This is just because you're a Punk mark . Burchill marks, I'm sure, are ecstatic. As for how it will be implemented, I figure people will work it out as time goes on. Very true! That did concern me and, frankly, I'm amazed the whole "one rule per show" idea didn't occur to me . Particularly seeing as there are 8 rules and 8 TV shows a month. Brainfart I guess. Sigh... I guess my thinking was trying to put a stamp on the fact that the ECW landscape has changed. We'll see how it all progresses, though, I guess. Cheers for the input, lads. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Told you... Haha, awesome . If you ever get the chance (or if you can find it on the net or whatever) watch his work from FWA. He was absolutely incredible! I have never seen someone that size be even close to that athletic! It's just a shame about all the various rules concerning what's acceptable in the 'E. Cheers, man. Paul E's always said that the reason he thinks ECW died was because they couldn't change the prodcut quickly enough to cater for their expanding market. This CoDE is basically my attempt to keep the ECW style running as is but, slowly, shift the focus to be less concentrated on hardcore wrestling (in the main event, at least). I guess my vision is for every section/division of the card to offer something slightly different so that anyone could come to an ECW show and enjoy at least one match on the card. I guess I'm trying to make ECW the Faith No More of the wrestling world . Yeah, man, Foley won it but lost his title match to Sabu. Honestly, it's one of my favourite PPV's to do just 'cos it's something a little different from my usual show style. Thank you. I sure hope so. Basically, I cvame up with the whole enforcers idea just to keep them on screen. I like having a new generation of stars come through but an ECW without the occassional Sabu ass kicking just isn't worth following. Dude... tell me about it! I'm gonna have to learn to book a face champ . Yeah, I'm toying around with membership ideas. My original plan was to bring Nate Hatred into the nest as I was phasing Raven out. However, he's just exploded as a top heel and it would be a total retrograde step now. Interesting... Honestly, for the minute, I just don't need to give him a title. Everything he and Mitchell touch is turning to gold. I honestly figure that if this keeps up, he will be on A* overness before long. The funny thing is I always hated the Goldberg gimmick. However, Hatred has become ECW's Goldberg - his overness has completely overtaken his skillset. So, he's an enigma at the minute. I've already had to change my plans for him several times due to his unexpected popularity, so, I'm playing it as it comes. The only shame is that the game doesn't completely reflect the diary or vice verca. Because, from what I've seen, Chris Hero seems to be the guy everyone's latching onto in-thread. It's that whole thing Phatom Stranger talked about: pleasing both the in-game fans and your readers. Thank you so much to all of you for the feedback. Truly appreciated! Quote The Raven Nevermore

Cheers, man. Much appreciated. I'm hoping the new "CoDE" will make for more interesting reading . Quote The Raven Nevermore

Saturday, week 4, November <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Bloodsweatbeers.flv"></embed> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpg Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers. I'm Joey Styles and , of course, alongside me is former World Heavyweight Champion and ECW Triple Crown winner, Taz. Tonight can only be described as the first event of a new era. Taz: Damn straight, Joey. We got a new World Champion, a new TV Champion, our first ever Unified Tag Champs... plus, Paul E introduces "the code" tonight. Joey: A good point, Taz. I know you're the king of backstage rumours; do you have any incite into what "the code" entails. Taz: Well, it's the Code of Diminishing Extremes and, from what I've been hearing, it's a way of cementing the new era by making ECW tghe undisputed home of first-class, competitive wrestling. Joey: Well, that sounds rather agreeable. I, for one, can't wait to hear the proposed changes. Taz: Me either, man. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AJStyles.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ReyMysterio.jpg The two men combine for a fantastic opening match. The speed and accuracy of the moves performed show the strength of the ECW midcard. In the tenth minute, Mysterio goes for a Hurricanrana. However, as he leans back to pull Styles over, AJ hooks his legs over Mysterio's arms. Styles Clash. 1...2...3! Match Rating: B+ Paul Heyman walks to the ring to huge applause. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg Heyman: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the new era of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Huge pop. Heyman: I am out here to introduce and explain the new code of conduct for ECW wrestlers: the Code of Diminishing Extremes. Taz: Here we go, Joey. Joey: I must admit I am very intrigued by this. Heyman: Now, I know what you're thinking "Diminishing Extremes" makes it sound as though we are taking away the etreme, cutting-edge nature of the ECW product but I can assure you that is not the case. In fact, these measures are designed to solidify ECW as the home of the best wrestling action in the world. What we want to achieve is being recognised not only as extreme in the nature of our match stipulations and our use of wepaons but also as the home of extreme competition. Taz: Sounds good enough to me. Heyman: These measures will be posted on ECW.com for reference if you do not fully understand my explanation tonight. So, without further ado... rule number one. A slight cheer is heard from the crowd as Heyman begins his list. Heyman: Firstly, in all ECW match-ups, the rope break rule will cease its operation. The responsibility will fall to competitors to forcibly break a submission hold. Taz: Really? Joey: Wow. Taz: Man, that would've been useful in my day. Joey: Why change that. Taz: Like Heyman said, Joey: extreme competition. If you can't break the hold yourself, it means you can't rely on a cheap exit strategy. Heyman: Secondly, in standard, singles ECW match-ups, pinfalls, submissions and knockouts will count regardless of where they are achieved in the arena. In essence, all such matches will be conducted under falls count anywhere rules. Taz: Same deal, Joey. No break in the action if that's in place. Joey: ...and it will be. I'm liking the sound of this. Heyman: Thirdly, perhaps the most surprising of the changes, the option of disqualification will now be afforded to ECW match officials. Taz: Woah... what?! Jeers are heard from the crowd. Heyman: It is important to note that the use of weapons will remain legal. The jeers die down. Heyman: However, actions judged to be contrary to the spirit of fair competition can result in a loss. This is to prevent excessive use of “cheap” tactics such as eye-gouging and low blows. Taz: Now I get ya. Heyman: Referees’ discretion will be the sole means by which this rule is monitored and a system of precedent will be respected. Thus, ECW’s officials will determine a set of commonly accepted guidelines through their decisions which will become applicable to each consequent situation. Any use of this power deemed to be controversial by either the ECW ownership or fans will be held under review with the option of a rematch falling to all affected parties. If requested, such a rematch must be booked within a period of sixty days. In addition, the concerned official will be subject to a private enquiry conducted by talent officials. Joey: In fairness, Taz. They've covered that pretty well. It stops cheap tactics and, if there is ever doubt surrounding a decision, there is the option of a rematch. Taz: Yeah... true. Heyman: Fourth... to further extend the provisions made for fair competition, there will be consequences for any form of outside interference. Due to ECW historically recognising no form of disqualification, interference has become commonplace and, mostly, accepted. Therefore, it will continue to not be grounds for a disqualification. However, referees will maintain the right to alter match stipulations concerning the number of competitors involved. For example, if a singles match is interrupted by the tag team partners of both competitors, it can be restarted as a sanctioned tag team match. ECW management now fully encourages the use of this prerogative in applicable circumstances. Taz: So, how's that different? Heyman: However, situations will still exist where numbers become unequal and the contest will cease to be even as a result. Under such conditions, ECW Enforcers will be expected to maintain order and a return the contest to an even balance as quickly as possible. If interference is not reasonably controlled and is seen to have unduly influenced the result of the match by either the ECW ownership or fans, the option of a rematch will fall to all affected parties. If requested, such a rematch must be booked within a period of sixty days. Taz: Woah... hold-up. ECW enforcers? Heyman: As for who the enforcers are, just wait and see. You might be pleasantly surprised. Heyman: Fifth... concerning, tag competition, all tag team, six-man tag team, Lioness Pack and Lioness 6-Pack matches will now be subject to the Lucha Libre tag rule. As well as tagging a partner in, a transfer of legal status between partners can be achieved by the legal competitor exiting the ring at any point, either by choice or by force. Exiting the ring is defined by both of the wrestler’s feet touching the arena floor; exiting to the apron will not result in a transfer of legal status. All non-legal competitors are free to leave the ring apron but are not permitted to enter the ring unless they achieve legal status. Due to this change in rules, the falls count anywhere stipulation will not be applicable to tag team matches. Joey: Again, a rule to introduce uninterrupted action. Paul E isn't joking about turning ECW into the home of the best competitive wrestling in the world. Taz: No doubt, Joey. Heyman: Sixth and the last of the standard rule reformations... in multi-man singles competitions, such as triangle matches, a count-out rule will be enforced. This will be a 10-count and applicable only when a single wrestler is outside the ring. As soon as a second competitor exits the ring, the count will be abandoned, only to be restarted if the original circumstance of a single wrestler being outside the ring returns. This is to prevent individuals from avoiding contact while other competitors wrestle. Joey: Oh, I like that one, Taz. Do you remember when Raven exploited that Triangle Match situation at Wrestlepalooza against the Hart brothers. Taz: Sure do, Joe. Guess that can't happen no more. Heyman: The final two points of the CoDE concern the defence of two particular titles. The International All Action Title will be contested under Lucha Libre rules. Martinetes will remain legal as will the use of weapons. However, to maintain intense in-ring action, a 20-count will be conducted when either wrestler is outside of the ring. It will not be reset if a second wrestler also exits the ring; the 20-count will be continuous and applicable to all competitors regardless of who exited the ring first. The count will only be reset when all competitors have re-entered. In addition, victories will occur on a two out of three falls basis. Both pinfalls and submissions will count as a single fall while a knockout, determined by the match official, will result in immediate victory. Taz: Wow, Ricky Marvin's gonna have some work on his hands. Heyman: ...and, finally... Paul E is cut off by the sounds of Jerusalem and a huge ovation. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShaneDouglasNFTitle.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyNF.jpg "The New Franchise" walks to the ring accompanied by his manager, Shane Douglas, and his girlfriend, Kelly Thomaselli. The ovation is deafening as the World Heavyweight Champion bows to the crowd and Douglas lifts his client's title high in the air for all to see. As the three individuals enter the ring, Heyman respectfully steps to the side of the ring. Douglas: You're doing a great job, Paul E, and we all have tremendous respect for your new vision of ECW. In fact, I can safely say that every fan in this building is ecstatic to see ECW back in your rightful hands. "THANK YOU PAUL! THANK YOU PAUL!" Douglas: However, if it is okay by you, we thought we'd fill in this last rule of the CoDE since it concerns The New Franchise's title. First off, though, anyone seen Raven around here? Heyamn laughs as the crowd erupts. Douglas: I told you I'd pay you back Raven. Paul said he'd pay you back and guess what, ass hole, you ain't nothing anymore! Deafening chants of "New Franchise" echo around the arena. Douglas: But, to the point... the eighth rule of the CoDE. Let me preface this by saying that Burchill here grew up in England and it was traditional British wrestling that inspired this new system. The World Heavyweight Championship will be defended under modified British rules in matches comprised of twelve five minute rounds. Taz: Twelve five minute rounds?! Holy hell. Douglas: For those of you still following... and I do apologise for all the legal-type jargon, that means that two great competitors could be wrestling for up to an hour! The crowd pops. Douglas: Victories will be gained on a two out of three falls basis with both pinfalls and submissions counting as a single fall. A knockout, however, will result in an immediate victory. As in all matches, weapons will remain legal but, as Paul E has pointed out, warnings and disqualifications will be at the referee’s discretion. No count-out rulings will be in effect. A disqualification will result in an immediate loss and the champion will lose the championship in the event of his disqualification. That's right, for the first time in a while, we have a champion who's willing to defend his title properly! The crowd pops again. Douglas: If no victory is achieved after a full hour, a winner will be decided by a panel of three judges, selected by ECW management. Heyman smiles at the reference. Douglas: The judges will score each wrestler’s performance in each round based upon skill, tenacity and near falls achieved. Scoring will follow a similar format to boxing convention as each judge will score the wrestler they perceive to be the victor of the round ten points. The loser of the round will receive nine points. If a wrestler is on the losing end of a fall or receives a warning from the referee during a round, he will have one point deducted from his score. Thus, the maximum deficit per round is 10-7; the minimum is an equal score of 9-9. At the end of the contest, all three judges will calculate the scores they have awarded and declare their choice of winner. Whichever wrestler earns the backing of the majority of judges will be declared the victor. Heyman interjects. Heyman: If I may. Douglas signals for Paul E to continue. Heyman: In the unlikely event of the judges’ decision resulting in a draw, the champion will retain his title with the option of a rematch falling to ECW ownership. This must be scheduled to occur within sixty days. Finally, the match can end at any time if either competitor withdraws due to fatigue or injury, resulting in an immediate loss. Suddenly, Vito Thomaselli heads to the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg He, too, receives a notable reception. As he climbs into the ring, he hugs his sister, shakes hands with Shane Douglas and then stares down the World Heavyweight Champion. The two men glare at each other... before laughing and hugging. The crowd cheers. Vito: Congratulations, me fratello. I am very happy for you and so glad that someone finally took that treacherous piece of sh*t called Raven out of the picture! All Five individuals in the ring smile in the realisation that things seem pretty good for them all. Vito: But you gotta know something, amico. I once beat Raven clean for that belt and was denied my reign. Now we have an honourable champion such as yourself, I'll be expecting a fair shot. Burchill: ...and I'll be more than happy to obl... Voice: Hold on one f**king minute! CM Punk appears at the entrance-way, accompanied by the other members of Raven's Nest. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Abyss2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLioness.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NattieNeidhart.jpg Punk: It may be a nice trip down memory lane for you two idiots to remember the occassions upon which you got one-up on a man far greater than yourselves but let's just face facts here. Raven may be gone and the exile of one of the greatest minds in this industry may be one of the greatest tragedies in recent memory. However, you only took one cog out of the machine. Granted, it was the master-cog, the lynchpin if you will but, as well as his obvious skill and intellect, something made Raven far superior to any of you. That was the fact that he wasn't arrogant enought to consider himself immortal. He may be gone but he ensured that I was ready to take his place as the leader of the Nest and the next rightful Heavyweight Champion. Burchill: What?! Are you drunk?! Did Vito pour another bevvy down your throat or something? Punk looks pissed. Punk: It's that sort of poor attempt at humour that separates you and I, Burchill. You were never serious enough, never dedicated enough to be the heir of such a great man as Raven. I mean, the only reason you two turncoat motherf**kers are standing withthat slimeball, Paul E, is because you lost the faith! You weren't strong enought to carry Raven's mantle. Douglas snatches the microphone from Burchill. Douglas: Okay, you may not be drunk but you really are a dumb motherf**er ain't you? The crowd erupts. Douglas: Listen, if you want to question the strength and character of the first reak champion ECW has had for a long while, then be my guest but actions speak louder than words. Punk: Oh, don't worry, old-timer. Me and your disgrace of a client have a match set for the main event. We'll soon see who the bigger man is and, soon enough, that title will be back where it belongs... with the Nest, honouring a man far greater than us all. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg Joey: Joey, I cannot believe that I have had to utterthe words "Slyk" and "Dick" quite so frequently recently. Taz: Welcome to Dudleyville, Joey. The two estranged half-brothers immediatley start pummeling the crap out of one another. All manner of weapons are utilised in the Dudley Slugfest. However, in the sixth minute, Ultimo Dudley II runs out. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BanzaiDudley.jpg The Angry Asian Inbred sets up a table on the outside, close to the apron. He then trips up STD from behind. Slyk stumbles into Dick's grasp... ...TOTAL PENETRATION OVER THE ROPES, THROUGH THE TABLE TO THE CONCRETE. Dick slides out and utilises the new, falls count anywhere rule for the fall. Match Rating: C- Chris Hero walks to the ring to everyonw's favourite ECW entrance music. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> The brash rookie seems to have an even greater air of arrogance than usual. He walks down to the ring smiling, giving thumbs up to the fans. He offers to slap hands with those in the front row; the majority refuse. He, of course, grabs a microphone on his way into the ring. Hero: How long now have I been saying that I was here to improve ECW one quality wrestling match at a time? Well even the uninformed majority of you must surely realise that I have ushered in a new, greater era. Joey: Oh, you're kidding me. Are we gonna have to sit through five minutes of this idiot claiming responsibility for this new era? Hero: Whether you consider me to be the man who finally brought about this change or not, there can be no denying that I was the catalyst. I mean, with a hero such as my good self delivering such inspirational performances, the rest of ECW were sure to raise their game. Alice In Chain's "Man In The Box" blares around the arena as Tommy Dreamer steps onto the entrance-way with a Singapore cane. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdEUmBlLEXg&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdEUmBlLEXg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Dreamer: Hey, ass hole, the only that's gonna be raised around here is the head of your shoulders. The fans cheer the somewhat lacklustre insult. Dreamer: For all this talk of you somehow improving ECW, one fact remains. You've never been in a Masters of Pain match and, take it from a former champion, you are in for a world of hurt! Masters of Pain Qualifying Match http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero3.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpg Hero locks up Dreamer in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. However, Dreamer immediately breaks it with a kick to the gut and a brawl breaks out. Joey: We remind you that this is a Masters of Pain Qualifying match and, as such, it will be contested under tournamnet rules. Taz: Yeah, that means victories only come by submission, knockout or by forcing your opponent to say "I Quit" into the arena mic. Joey: So, as a former two-time winner of the tournament, Taz, are you looking forward to this year's competiton? Taz: Oh, no doubt, Joe. Some guys may have retired recently but when you see that we got a talent the caliber of Chris Hero and a former Masters Of Pain champion in Tommy Dreamer in the ring... I mean, wow, this is only a qualifying match. The match is a fairly even contest. Predicatbly, Dreamer relies on brawling tactics while Hero tries to infuse a certain finesse. In the twelfth minute, the fight spills to the outside. As the two men brawl near the barricade, a cloaked figure steps over the rail from the front row. Taz: What the hell? He throws his hood back. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpg Dreamer stares at Hatred... ....DECAPITATOR LARIAT! Joey: Damn it! "The New Main Event" simply walks up the aisle-way to huge jeers as Hero smiles at his good fortune. The referee begins the count. Tommy Dreamer is knocked out. Match Rating: B Joey: Why? What business did Nate Hatred have out here? Taz: I guess Dreamer is just another target on his list of legends, Joey. And, I'll tell ya what, with a Clothesline that powerful, I'd be amazed if anyone can stop him. Joey: Well, Masato Tanaka, The Sandman and Sabu have all fallen prey to this... this behemoth. Taz: Yeah, and now Dreamer is out of the Masters of Pain and, apparently, on Hatred's hit list. "Intolerance" by Tool plays over the arena speakers. <div><object width="512" height="322"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.46" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="AllowScriptAccess" VALUE="always" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><param name="flashVars" value="id=15340426&vid=5892565&lang=en-gb&intl=uk&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/10891/92360313.jpeg&embed=1" /><embed src="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.46" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="512" height="322" allowFullScreen="true" AllowScriptAccess="always" bgcolor="#000000" flashVars="id=15340426&vid=5892565&lang=en-gb&intl=uk&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/10891/92360313.jpeg&embed=1" ></embed></object></div> "The Prototype" Andrew Martin walks to the ring with a bald wig on. He has shaved his beard down to a gimpy little goatie. However, rather than carrying a Singapore cane and wearing jeans shorts, he wears the red, sequined ring robe that a certain ECW-WWF sellout... err... "crossover" has taken to wearing. This must be the gimmick theft Shawn Michaels referenced. He struts down to the ring and flexes before grabbing a microphone. Martin: It's me, the Impact Playa! Now, I know that some of my compatriotes have come out here and given lengthy promos but the one thing that seperates even those no-hopers from me is that... hell, at least they got mic skills. I got nothing. In fact, I was thinking of changing my ring name to Justin Comprehensible to match my promos but I'm waiting on the okay from Trips and Nash. I mean, let's face it... my entire career has been one long ride on their coat tails and, honestly, if I gotta rely on those talentless haks to look good, it's no wonder they call me Justin Tolerable! "PROTOTYPE! PROTOTYPE! PROTOTYPE!" Taz: Can I just take the opportunity to say this one of my favourite giimmicks I've seen in years? Martin: Now, I hear I'm facing Masato Tanaka tonight. I seem to remember beating him in ECW a couple of times before. God knows what Paul E was thinking but, since he's going back to Japan, it looks like this match was signed Justin Time. Martin laughs. Martin: I'm sorry. I'm having far too much fun with this but, really, whoever thought that was a good ring name? Seriously... a second grader could be more creative. As Martin seems to finish, Tanaka heads out. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Test-1.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/MasatoTanaka.jpg The two men come out in an all-out brawl. However, after a few minutes, Tanaka starts drastically over selling. A punch results in Tanaka flipping backwards and a back elbow sends the hardcore icon flying over the top rope to the floor. Eventually, Tanaka stumbles into a Kneeling Belly-To-Belly Piledriver. Joey: My god, That's Intolerable! 1...2...3! Match Rating: C+ Juventud Guerrera and Francine head to the ring to huge applause. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/FrancineTV.jpg Joey: Here he is, the new ECW World Television Champion. Taz: ...and it looks like "The Queen of Extreme" has become the first lady of lucha libre. Juvi: Eight years I've been waiting for this. In eight years, this is my first ECW title and, man, does it feel good. The fans cheer. Juvi: You see, this last week I've won the TV Title and the most beautiful girl in ECW. Frankly, it makes all the years of waiting worthw... The Great Sasuke steps onto the entrance-way with a microphone. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/GreatSasuke.jpg Sasuke: Eight years? You think that's bad?! I was given f**king sWo angle! I stranded with face-paint Mexican freaks for a year! You got nothing to complain! I been waiting over a year to kick some lucha ass and now you go down, Juvi! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTVBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/GreatSasuke.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera.jpg The two high-fliers put on a very solid match. The pace is quick and the fans seem solidly behind the champion. He seems to feed off their support and puts Sasuke away with a Juvi Driver in the twelfth minute. Match Rating: B Backstage, Paul Heyman sits behind his desk. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpg The camera angle seems to be shot between the shoulders of two unidentifiable men. Heyman: You both know what your here to do. We've had two lots of interference already tonight. They happened quickly and there's little you could have done but, in the main event, there's sure to be some run-ins. Don't let me down. Cactus Jack is backstage for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpg He engages in his trademark style of exchanging between whispering and screaming. Cactus: Nate Hatred, we all know your game now. You seem to entertain yourself by retiring ECW legends... BY MAMING THOSE WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR YOU! He pulls on his hair as he did in his more psychotic days. Cactus: Last year, Nate Hatred, I was on a losing streak. I was down and out and as low as I ever had been. One man helped me out of that rut and his name was Tommy Dreamer. THE SAME MAN YOU KNOCKED OUT TONIGHT! Now, I'm a sensitive man, Nate. You may not think it from the scars, the ripped ears and the missing teeth but, inside, I'm a fragile child and seeing you do that to my close friend... it upsets me, Nate. IT REALLY, REALLY UPSETS ME! He sighs as if holding back a tear. Cactus: Now, you may have had your wicked way with the likes of Tanaka, Sandman and Sabu but Dreamer is different. Tommy is a special friend of mine and, when you hurt him, you hurt me, Nate. So, I'm giving you this one piece of advice, Nate, and I suggest you take it. DON'T F**K WITH TOMMY DREAMER! 'Cos when you insult one Hardcore Innovator, you insult them both and I would venture to suggest that even you cannot take down two hardcore legends in one go. So, you be a good boy, Nathan, and no one has to get hurt but, if you're naughty, I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS! Cactus smiles demonically and pants heavily as the camera cuts back to ringside. Joey: Okay... Taz: Damn, I think we just got a glimpse of the old Cactus Jack. Joey: Maybe losing to the Dudleyz again proved too much for him. Taz: Yeah... and he certainly seems attached to Tommy Dreamer. Non-Title http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNFTitle.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpg The crowd are solidly behind Burchill in this one. "New Franchise" chants are traded around the arena. Despite Punk putting in a good showing early-on, ECW's new superstar starts to dominate. The two men put on a great show but, somewhat unsurprisingly, the match lacks the smooth psychology that was associated with the Raven era. By the thirteenth minute, Burchill's momentum is in full swing. That's when the Nest run in. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Abyss2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheGiant.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLioness.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NattieNeidhart.jpg Alexis and Nathalie simply concern themselves with distracting Shane Douglas. Meanwhile, Monsters Inc enter the ring and begin a two-on-one beatdown on the World Champion. Vito Thomaselli emerges from the crowd. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg The young Italian runs in and starts battling the monsters. The match is poised as a chaotic brawl. Suddenly, the lights cut out. The crowd goes nuts, many knowing what is coming. As the lights come back on, Sabu and The Sandman stand in the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TheSandman.jpg Sabu holds a chair and Sandman a Singapore cane. As well as their usual ring attire they both weare t-shirts with "ECW Enforcer" written across the back. Taz: Oh, here we go! The two men start clearing house. Abyss is sent crashing to the mat and under the ropes by a series of stiff cane shots. A steel chair thrown at Goliath's face is enough to stun the giant. And an Air Sabu off Sandman's back is enough to send him over the ropes to the concrete. Even Vito Thomaselli suffers a cane ashot and an unceremonial dumping to then outside. Joey: They're restoring order alright. They're not taking sides... Taz: ...or names. That's damn impressive. Burchill and Punk are left in the ring to finish the match. Punk kicks Burchill in the gut but the champion catches his foot. Burchill then flings Punk away by the foot but the Straight Edge Superstar performs a perfect backflip, landing on his feet. He charges at Burchill but he's trapped... ...C-4! The World Champion heads up to the top rope... just because he can. Moonsault! 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Taz: I think this new era might work for me, Joey. Joey: I can't help but agree, Taz. Show Rating: A

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Absolutely! If you look back at the title histories on the first page, you'll see that, even long before the diary started, Raven was my go-to-guy for any major story and, over the years, he's put so much talent over! It sounds dumb 'cos it's only a gameworld but I am sad to see him retire. He is, undoubtedly, the Ric Flair of this ECW and has been the one consistent draw for over ten years game time. The good thing is that he's passed his overness on to Burchill and thanks to "The New Franchise" having matches/feuds with the likes of the Harts, Raven and The Great Sasuke, his stats are looking pretty damn awesome! Quote The Raven Nevermore

Thank you... very much appreciated . He did decide to retire, yeah. It was annoying at first but I thought the "Loser Leaves" stipulation made it a lot more interesting. ...and, actually, Phantom's hit the nail on the head here: I always planned for Raven to drop the belt to Burchill... it was only natural but now Raven's actually gone it probably makes things more interesting for me. In my opinion, after this card, the people who look like the ECW main eventers are: Paul Burchill, Nate Hatred, Vito Thomaselli, Chris Hero and Rhino... with a few others there or there-abouts (RVD, Shawn Michaels, Juvi Guerrera and CM Punk). If you look at that list, most of them weren't in the original ECW. Plus if you look at the old list of main eventers: Raven, Sabu, Owen Hart, Mark Calaway and Cactus Jack ...the new guys are, on average, about ten years younger. Point is, I could have kept Raven around as a manager to the nest... mayb never even mention it: he shows up at every show but never actually wrestles. However, two things made it go this way: He's gonna be an amazing road agent! With him and Owen running stuff behind the scenes, the match ratings should certainly benefit. It means I can't rest on my laurels. I've now got a completely new cast of stars to work with and, of course, this is the climax of the whole "roster shale-up" I've been talking about for ages. To be honest, I haven't quite decided how it's gonna change the landscape... I have a number of ideas for storylines and product changes that I'm mulling over but with some very talented wrestlers at the top of the card (along with a few psycho nutjobs), I think it's gonna be quite fun . Thanks to all for reading. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Friday, week 4, November <div><object width="512" height="322"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="AllowScriptAccess" VALUE="always" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000" /><param name="flashVars" value="id=14919192&vid=5693256&lang=en-gb&intl=uk&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/10429/90834186.jpeg&embed=1" /><embed src="http://d.yimg.com/static.video.yahoo.com/yep/YV_YEP.swf?ver=2.2.40" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="512" height="322" allowFullScreen="true" AllowScriptAccess="always" bgcolor="#000000" flashVars="id=14919192&vid=5693256&lang=en-gb&intl=uk&thumbUrl=http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/p/i/bcst/videosearch/10429/90834186.jpeg&embed=1" ></embed></object><br /> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoeyStyles.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DonCallis.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Tazz.jpg The "ECW" chants are deafening as the camera pans around the ECW Arena, eventually focusing on the three announcers. Joey: Hello, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to ECW's biggest ever pay per view and what is, truly, the dawning of a new era. In an industry where mediocrity all too often reigns, this will surely be a November To Remember! Alongside me are two men who have a large part in the history which we partially commemorate this evening. Firstly, Don Callis, the second longest-standing ECW announcer and, arguably, the best commentator in the bussines. Callis: Ha, thanks, Joe. You're too kind. Joey: ...and, secondly, how could we call any show without him let alone this one? He's a former World Heavyweight Champion and Master of Pain; one of only four men to achieve the coveted ECW Triple Crown... the one and only TAZ! Taz: Thanks for the intro, Joey. Man, I am more psyched for this one than any event I've ever been at and that includes when I was competing. Just listen to these fans! Callis: It sure is loud! Taz: ...and that's an understatement if ever I heard one. Joey: Well, I could literally spend hours just explaining the card but I think it's better to let the matches speak for themselves. Taz: No doubt. Let's just say thatb pride, titles, women and careers are all on the line! Callis: ...and y'know what? For once, I might even be able to tolerate the opening segment. Joel Gertner is already standing in the ring when the camera cuts. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JoelGertner.jpg The crowd is louder than any heard on an ECW broadcast for years. Gertner: Well... well... well... Huge pop! Gertner: It sure is good for the "Quintessential Studmuffin" to be back home! "GERTNER! GERTNER! GERTNER!" Gertner: It is I... the bacon for her eggs, the man for whom she begs and the face... between her legs. Taz is laughing his ass off. Joey: Even I gotta say... by his standards that was pretty witty. Gertner: I've been all around the United States: East, West, up and down but the girls right here in Pittsburgh are the hottest chicks around. Deafening screams. Callis: Cheap pop. Gertner: For I am the lyrical miracle, the sexual intellectual and "The Quintessential Studmuffin"... Joel "I bang on her timpani like ten drummers drumming... nine maids a-milkin'... and they all milked at once. You should have seen the vertical smiles on their happy set of c... Joey: Woah! Gertner: ...ompanions. "GERTNER! GERTNER! GERTNER!" Joel smiles. Gertner: I made them so wet. Hell, I doubt they have been wetter and I screwed them so good that I know they ain't had better... and I left so much hair between their teeth they could have knitted sweaters"... Gertner. Taz: This guy gets better and better! Callis: All a matter of opinion, I suppose. Gertner: So, this pay-per-view sounds awesome; I'm shaking with excitement! I won't make a pun from that 'cos it'd be a bad indictment. But if you're half as hyped as I am about November To Remember. Come back to my place after... you'll still be shaking in December! Gertner hands the mic back to Bob Artese and walks to the back to huge applause. Joey: Well, without further ado, it looks like we are ready for Chris Hero versus Chris Jericho. Taz: Oh, yeah, man... I know this is only the opener but I think I'm as hyped for this one as any match on the card. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisJericho.jpg There is no tense stare-down in this one. Hero marches right up and pushes Jericho. Jericho pushes him right back. Hero slaps Jericho across the face. Taz: Uh-oh. Jericho puts his hand to his face, whinces for a second and then smiles. He boots Hero in the gut... ...and whips him to the ropes. Shoulder Block. Callis: ...and Hero goes down. Jericho rebounds off the ropes. Hero rolls over onto his front as Jericho steps over him. The Canadian rebounds again. Hero springs up... Hip Toss. Jericho rises and charges... ....another Hip Toss. Once more, Jericho rises... and a third Hip Toss. Hero shrugs his shoulders in disbelief at Jericho's predictability. Irritated, Jericho climbs back to his feet and shakes his head to releive his anger. "F**k you Hero! F**k you Hero!" Hero looks at the crowd, pissed at their response. Jericho walks to the ropes and puts his hand to his ear, inciting the crowd. "F**K YOU HERO! F**K YOU HERO!" Annoyed, Hero now charges at Jericho. The Canadian lifts his opponent high over his shoulder, over the top rope and to the concrete floor. As Hero shakes off the cobwebs Jericho shrugs his shoulders at his opponent's own predictability. Taz: Ha, we're only a few minutes into the first match and the mindgames have started. The match continues as a great even match-up. In the fifteenth minute, Hero applies the Cravate to Jericho. Aware of his indy background, the crowd start up a fresh chant. "Same old sh*t! Same old sh*t! Hero brings Jericho to the corner and climbs backwards up the turnbuckle so that he sits on the top rope. Joey: It looks like Chris Hero is looking for his Cravate Cutter. However, Jericho hooks his arms through Hero's legs and lifts him off the turnbuckle in a Fireman's Carry... ...Samoan Drop. Jericho is quick to grab Hero by the legs. Taz: Oh, here we go! Jericho picks up Hero's legs... and turns him over. Callis: He's got it. The Liontamer is locked in. Hero writhes in pain. However, he manages to grab the bottom rope. Jericho releases as Hero turns over and kicks his opponent away. Jericho stumbles into referee, John Finnegan. Hero gets up as Jericho makes sure Finnegan is okay. The Canadian turns into a Clothesline. No! He ducks it... but it connects with the referee who goes down. Joey: John Finnegan is down. Callis: Great. That's like inviting Hero to cheat. Hero now turns to face Jericho. Enziguiri. Again Jericho pounces on Hero's legs. Joey: The Liontamer... it's locked in again! Hero starts crawling for the bottom rope again. However, the pain is too much and he taps. Taz: That's it. Callis: But Finnegan's still out. Joey: Exactly, Don and, while Hero may be spared a loss in this match, he might lose a limb at this rate. Indeed, Jericho does not release the hold and Hero continues to thrash around in agony. With no choice, the rookie crawls forward further. He gets his hand on the bottom turnbuckle. Taz: ...and that'd be a break but still no ref. He now places his other hand on the second turnbuckle and, showing great strength, gradually walks his hands to the top rope so that the leverage forces Jericho to release the hold. As Jericho does Hero, inevitably starts to fall, but uses the force of gravity to his advantage, grabbing Jericho by the head and performing a makeshift Neckbreaker. Taz: Wow... now that was impressive! As both men lie practically out cold, John Finnegan scrabbles to his feet. Both competitors now rise. A right hand from Jericho. ...and from Hero... ...blows are traded back and forth... ...until Hero is rocked by a haymaker... ....another and Hero starts to wobble. A final punch... ...but Hero ducks underneath and grabs Jericho in an inverted headlock. HERO'S WELCOME! 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Callis: That's it... Hero got the fall! Taz: ...and you gotta hand it to him, Callis, that was nothing but legit. In a drakened corner of the arena, the world champion sits alone. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RavenWorld.jpg Raven: Men far greater than I have been known to say that, if you fear God, your enemies will fear you. Well, as far as ECW is concerned, I am God and, Paul Burchill, you have chosen to be on the wrong side of morality. You see, discipline is the bridge between dreams and accomplishment and your discipline waivered and, finally, betrayed you, in turn, when you betrayed me. For every era, there is a talisman; for every age, an icon and, for the past eleven years, I have been that icon. This talk of a new era may be a good sell for a pay-per-view but anyone of intellect knows that this talisman is far from stepping aside. This promotion needs me; this industry needs a man of my brilliance and, in all honesty, I need this promotion as a source of achievement. Just as genius has its limitations while stupidity has no such handicap, those who dream of greatness face their obstacles while those who have already achieve greatness never cease to pioneer. You can dream all you wish, Burchill... dream of being as great a talent as I am one day, dream of earning a world title but, so long as it is me who stands in your way, your dreams will forever be in vain. You lost the faith, old friend, and, thus, fate shall show you no compassion. So it is written; so it shall come to pass. Quote The Raven Nevermore Taz: Man, I just can't get over how much animosity there is in wrapped up in that main event. It's gonna be off the damn hook! http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JerryLynn.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KurtAngle.jpg The two men stare at each other intently as referee, Jim Molineaux, checks them both for concealed weapons. As soon as the bell rings, Lynn charges at Angle. Angle sidesteps and throws Lynn over the ropes. However, Lynn lands on the apron. Angle turns around only to be cracked in the face. Lynn hooks him up for a Vertical Suplex. Callis: Oh, man... Lynn suplexes Angle clean over the rope and onto the concrete floor. Taking a second to rub his back, Lynn gets up and climbs back onto the apron. He waits for Angle to rise and performs a Sommersault Dive onto the olympic champion. Jory: Just look at Jerry Lynn. Taz: Yeah, man. He sure looks fired up for this one! Lynn rolls Angle back in and drags him into the corner. Lynn heads up top with Angle in a front facelock. Callis: He's looking for the Tornado DDT early. Sure enough, Lynn jumps off, spinning Angle around in the Tornado DDT. However, Angle manages to limit his opponent's momentum, forcing him to land on his feet... ...and reverses the facelock into a Northern Lights suplex. He rolls through, lifting up Lynn in a Vertical suplex. He leaves him hanging. Joey: ...and just look at the strength from Kurt Angle! He slams him down... and goes straight for Lynn's ankle... ...but Lynn kicks him away. As Lynn gets up, groggily, Angle sets him up for a German Suplex. However, Lynn elbows him in the head, performs a go-behind and pulls of a German Suplex of his own. Not waiting for Angle to recover, Lynn slides out and grabs a chair. Taz: Oh... I think Lynn is getting ready to kick some ass. Lynn slides in and smacks the steel chair into the canvas waiting for Angle to stand. Angle gets up... ...Lynn pulls the chair back, runs and slmas it with thunderous force into Angle's head. The pop from the crowd is huge. Taz: Woah man! Callis: He nearly took his head off! Lynn bends down and wraps the chair around Angle's neck. Joey: Oh no... Taz: He's gonna do it for real, Joey! Lynn climbs up top as the blood-thirst fans go crazy. Lynn drops a flying... ...but Angle just rolls out the way. Callis: That was far too close for my liking. Seizing the opportunity as Lynn jars his ankle, Angle removes the chair and gets up. Still with a sore foot, Lynn makes his best effort to charge his opponent. Dropkick... ...No! Angle swats Lynn's legs down with the chair! Callis: Damn, that's gotta hurt! As Lynn grans his leg in pain, Angle lays a boot into his face. He then wraps the chair around Lynn's ankle. Taz: ...and this don't look good either. Angle climbs the turnbuckle... ...and drops a knee on the steel chair. Lynn screams in pain. Callis: That can't be good. Angle immediatley removes the chair and grabs Lynn's ankle but Lynn, again, kicks him away. The match continues with "The Dynamic One" in a seriously disadvantageous position. Angle, unsurprisingly, continues to focus his attacks on Lynn's right ankle. In the tenth minute, Lynn goes hobble into a Clothesline attempt. However, angle ducks, lifting up Lynn at the waist he runs him for ward and onto the top turbuckle. A shot to Lynn's stomach... and another. But Lynn rolls over Angle's back in a Sunset Flip. 1...2... Kickout. Both men rise. Angle immediatley steps behind Lynn and lifts him up for the Olympic Slam... ...but Lynn slips out of Angle's grasp, again rolling over his back into another Sunset Flip. 1...2... Kickout. Both men rise. Lynn boots Angle in the gut. Angle catches his boot. Enziguiri! No! Angle ducks underneath... ...and as Lynn falls on his hands, facing the mat, Angle locks in the Ankle Lock! Lynn has no choice but to tap. Match Rating: C+ Taz: Man, as soon as Kurt started on that ankle, you knew it was coming. Joey: ...and Jerry Lynn is, once again, denied a victory over Kurt Angle! The camera cuts to the back, where Becky Bayless stands with Slyk Tayshaun Dudley. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Becky.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg Becky: I'm Becky Bayless and, alongside me, is Slyk Tayshaun Dudley. STD: Whatup, bitch? Becky: I prefer Becky. STD: ...and I couldn't give a f**k... bitch. Becky frowns. Becky: Tonight, you challenge for the International All Ac.. STD: You dam-mothaf**kin'-right and the I-double-A belt is comin' to West Side Dudleyville. Becky: So, you think you have a good chance of beating Ricky Marvin. STD: You betta believe it, bitch. Becky: Call me bitch one more time and you'll know what it's like to get beatenn up by a girl. STD: Oh, you a feisty mothaf**ka, huh? I like that sh*t. Becky: Don't even think about it! Back to you, Joey! As the camera cuts back to ringside, it focuses on a "If Nate wins, we riot!" sign. Nate Hatred enters the ring with his manager and his barbed-wire wrapped iron pentagram to deafening jeers. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JamesMitchell.jpg Mitchell: We knew we wouldn't receive a prticularly warm welcome. We recognise that you all feel threatened by ECW's "New Main Event". I mean, he negates everything you stand for... all of you here in Philadelphia have spent the last fourteen years worshipping the like of Sabu and then ECW's Most Extreme Athlete comes along and reinvents the whole nature of hardcore wrestling. The fact is, before Nate Hatred was here, you had no right to call yourselves extreme! "SHUT THE F**K UP!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap Mitchell: I see the ECW Arena fans are witty as ever... Hatred smiles... ...the lights cut out as the biggest pop of the night is heard. Taz: Here we go. Streak vs. Career Match http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/NateHatred.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Sabu2.jpg As the lights come back on, Sabu stands in the ring with a chair. "The Human Highlight Reel" throws the steel into Hatred's face to thunderous applause. "SABU! SABU! SABU!" As the beast goes down, Sabu picks the chair back up and starts laying into him with the steel. Hatred grabs teh chair, though, and fights his way back to his feet. A tug-of-war over the weapon ensues which Hatred wins, launching Sabu into the corner. Sabu runs back out into the centre of the ring but only to be floored by a huge chair shot. Taz: Man, the boys are bringing the pain with the chairs tonight! Hatred picks Sabu up and whips him to the ropes. DECAPITATOR... ...no. Sabu ducks under the hefty arm and rebounds off the ropes again... ...Leg Lariat. Sabu slides out and looks under the ring. He produces a ladder to the fans delight. Callis: ...and it's getting crazy already. Sabu slides in with the ladder. However, as he stands, Hatred Big Boots the ladder into his face. Sabu drops the weapon and Hatred snapmares him onto it. He stomps Sabu into the metal a few times before climbing to the second turncbuckle. Fist Drop... but Sabu moves. Hatred shakes his hand about in pain as Sabu rebounds off the ropes for a basement dropkick to his opponent's face. Hatred rolls over backwards with the force and Sabu positions him on the ladder, face down. "The Human Highlight Reel" then balances the chair on the back of Hatred's head. He heads out to the apron, grabs the top rope, sommersaults over it and hits a Legdrop! Taz: Damn... Hatred's head got trapped between two steel objects! Joey: ...and the athleticism of Sabu is still quite incredible! Sabu covers. 1...2... Hatred kicks out. The two men continue beating the crap out of each other with all manner of weapons. In the tenth minute, Hatred, again goes for the Decapitator Lariat but Sabu ducks. He then pushes Hatred over the top rope to the concrete. As Hatred rises, Sabu sets up a chair near the ropes. He rebounds off the opposite set, steps off the chair onto the rope and hits a Triple Jump Sommersault Plancha on Hatred! "ECW! ECW! ECW!" Taz: These dudes are crazy! Sabu now leaps up onto the steel barricade and mmonsaults off onto his opponent. Callis: Sabu is putting in one hell of a performance for these fans. Joey: Well, it's them who made him, Don. Sabu rolls Hatred back in. He grabs a chair and heads up top. Taz: Oh, here we go... Atomic Arabian Facebuster! The fans go crazy but, rather than cover, Sabu stes up the chair near the ropes again. The noise is deafening. Sabu rebounds off the ropes, steps off the chair and onto the top rope... ...but James Mitchelll hits the top rope with his cane. Sabu loses his balance and falls backwards, catching the back of his head on the chair. Joey: Damn it! Callis: Wow... I think Sabu's out cold! Groggily, Hatred rturns to his feet as Mitchell slides the barbed wire pentagram into the ring. Hatred rolls Sabu onto it. Taz: Man, I don't like the look of this! Mitchell then hands a reel to Hatred. Callis: What the hell is that? Hatred proceeds to unwind what appears to be a roll of barbed wire. Joey: What is he going to do with that. Callis: I dread to think. James Mitchell enters the ring and begins to wrap the wire around Hatred's torso. Taz: Jesus... I think this guy really is crazy. Eventually, what seems like a full four feet of wire is wrapped all the way around Hatred's torso. He carefully climbs to the top turnbuckle. Callis: Oh no... Hatred lifts his arms in a cross-like stance and looks to the sky. Taz: No... Big Splash! Sabu rolls off the pentagram! "HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T!" Joey: OH MY GOD! Landing on a forest of wire, the lacerations on Hatred's torso are obvious. Sabu now climbs to his feet, minor scratches on his back showing from the barbed wire on hatred's symbol. Sabu now climbs up top. Taz: Not again! Moonsault! Hatred rolls out of the way... ...and now Sabu comes crashing down onto the pentagram. As Sabu groans, Hatred starts puling the wire from his torso, his arms and chest bleeding profusely. Taz: This is insane! Both men rise simultaneously; a small amount of wire is still impaled in Hatred's flesh. Sabu picks up the chair and nails Hatred in the head. The monster does not fall but sways, looking very unsteady. Again, Sabu heads up top with the chair. He throws the chair at Hatred and the monster catches it. Sabu dives off the turnbuckle but Hatred drops the chair... ....DECAPITATOR LARIAT! Taz: Jesus Christ! Callis: He just swatted Sabu out the air like a fly! Sabu crashes down onto the pentagram with a sickening noise as, once again, flesh meets barbed wire. Hatred covers... 1...2...3! Match Rating: B+ Joey: Thank god it's over! Taz: ...and Sabu is done! Rather than rioting over the result, the fans applaud as two horribly damaged human bodies lie almost lifeless in the ring. EMTs come rushing to the ring. Callis: That is possibly the most disturbing tyhing I've seen in all my years in ECW! "THANK YOU SABU!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap "THANK YOU SABU!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap Joey: Just listen to these fans! Sabu slowly gets up and looks around at the fans. He points to the sky as the chants turn to deafening applause. Taz: This ain't no more than what he deserves! Joey: A true giant of ECW and a servant of this sport! Amazingly, Sabu walks to Nate Hatred and elps him up. Hatred looks at Sabu confused. "The Human Highlight Reel" offers his hand. Callis: After all Hatred has done, Sabu is offering to shake his hand? Taz: The guy took him to hell and back, Callis! Hatred looks at the crowd who do inot cease their cheers. He looks at Sabu. DECAPITATOR LARIAT! Joey: My god, Hatred just spat on Sabu! Taz: That is straight up out-of-order, my man! "F**K YOU HATRED!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap Suddenly, the lights turn out again. When they return, another huge pop is heard. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Callis: It's The Sandman! Joey: Where in the hell has he been? Taz: Who knows but he's here now! Sandman walks through the crowd, after downing his beer and busting his head open. He steps over the barricade and slides into the ring. Hatred goes nose to nose with him. ""F**k him up, Sandman! F**k him up!" Sandman canes Hatred across the face and the monster goes down. The cane shots to the floored Nate Hatred are violent and unrelenting. Taz: My god, he's destroying him! Finally, Hatred rolls out of the ring and limps to the back with his manager. Sabu slowly stands up as Sandman turns to face him. Callis: Now what? Sandman reaches into his pockets and pulls out two beers. He throws one to Sabu. The two men smash cans and down their beverages and the fans go wild. "ECW! ECW! ECW!" The two men eventually head to the back to huge applause. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/IAAbelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RickyMarvin.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg Despite their youth and inexperience of national exposure, the two competitors put on a decent performance. Marvin dominates the early going, employing his sheer speed and athleticism to great effect. However, in the fifth minute, Slyk Dudley starts to make a strong comeback, demonstrating the muscle behind the militancy. Before long, he has floored the dancing luchadore, and is laying in stiff grounded shots. However, that is when the biggest Dick in Dudleyville shows up. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpg Dick Jr. slides in and pulls his cousin off Marvin... ....Total Penetration! Taz: Damn, I think Dick just broke Slyk! Dick Jr. then makes his exit as Marvin groggily returns to his feet. The luchadore backs off into the corner and waits for STD to come to. Dudley starts to rise... Shining Wizard! 1...2...3! Match Rating: C- Joey: Well, it looks like we have our new International All Action Champion. Callis: It's just a shame Big Dick Dudley had to get involved. As the ref hands Marvin his belt, the luchadore starts dancing around the ring like a maniac. A video is shown to promote the number one contender. <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Burchill.flv"> http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CMPunk.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg There is no tension building at the start of this match. No stare-downs; no pacing around the ring. Thomaselli charges straight at Punk in a Lou Thesz Press. He lands stiff shot after stiff shot as Punk struggles to cover his face. Eventually, the fiery Italian relents, allowing Punk to stand... ...but only to put him in the gut. DDT! 1...2...kickout! Punk starts to rise as Vito grabs him by the head... ...lowblow and Vito goes down. Callis: Oh, for crying out loud! Punk now lays in the boots before Vito catches his foot and trips him. A fistfight breaks out and the match continues as an all-out slugfest. In the tenth minute, Vito whips Punk to the ropes. As his opponent rebounds, Vito readies himself and Back Body Drops Punk high over the ropes to the concrete floor. Vito now runs, rebounding off the ropes himself. Sommersault plancha over the ropes and onto Punk! Taz: Wow! "HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*!" Vito lays a few boots into his opponent before picking him up. A ringside fan throws a few cigarretes at "The Straight Edge Superstar". Taz: Err... I get the sentiment but what a waste! Vito gets the fan to light him a cigarrette. He takes a drag and exhales the smoke into Punk's face. He then stubs out the cigarette on his opponent's forehead. Punk is picked up for a Vito Driver on the concrete. Taz: Here we go! But Punk slips off Vito's shoulders and shoves him into the steel barricade. Neckbreaker. Punk rolls Vito back in. Irish Whip... but it is reversed and Punk lands in the corner. Vito hits the Corner Splash and Punk falls to a seated position. Vito takes the opportunity to rub his sore neck. Punk grabs the top rope either side of the turnbuckle. Vito grabs his opponent by the feet and attempts to pull him out of the corner. However, using the top rope for leverage, Punk performs a backflip, landing on his feet. A boot to Vito's gut... GTS! Callis: the athleticism... the impact! Taz: ...and that's gonna be all. Punk covers. 1...2...Kickout! Joey: Vito kicks out! We found out at Guilty As Charged that this kid refuses to stay down and tonight is no exception. Punk grabs Vito and heads backwards up the turnbuckle. Callis: ...and he's looking for the Pepsi Plunge! He sets him up in a Double Under Hook position. However, Vito frees his arms and performs a Back Body Drop that sends Punk flying from the top rope to the canvas. The young Italian climbs up a rung to the top. Moonsault! 1...2... Punk rolls through. 1...2... Kickout! Callis: Both falls were close. Taz: Damn close! Both men rise and rebound off opposite ropes. Punk perfroms a Running Cradle pin. 1...2... Vito rolls forward into a seated position, removing his shoulders from the canvas but keeping Punk on his back. He struggles to his knees and then his feet with Punk still wrapped around his back. He throws his opponent up onto his shoulders. Taz: Wait a minute... VITO DRIVER! Joey: What an unbelievable counter! 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Joey: He did it! Vito got the clean victory he craved so desperately! As the fans cheer, Vito falls to his knees and raises his arms in sheer relief. The camera cuts to the back where the Dudley Family stand. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DaizyDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/DickDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BanzaiDudley.jpg Daizy: My favourite Dick just played an important role in us proving a point! The Dudley family takes no sh*t off no one... especially tonight. D-Von: Oh, my sister, testify! Just as Dick got rid of STD after beating him down, we are gonna take out the Hardcore Innovators and become ECW Undisputed Tag Team Champions. Bubba: Thou shalt not f**k with the... D-Von covers Bubba's mouth as Daizy does the same to Dick Jr. D-Von & Daizy: DUDLEYZ! Ultimo Dudley II does jazz hands for effect as the camera cuts back to ringside. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTVBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/UltimoDragonHeel.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/JuventudGuerrera2.jpg As Francine looks on tentatively, Ultimo Dragon motions his hands around his waist, indicating that he will be the new champion. Guerrera charges staright in with a Dropkick. The challenger goes down and the champion follows up with a Springboard Elbow Drop. Guerrera heads over to the ropes and looks at Francine. Callis: Francine looks so confused! Joey: What exactly is she supposed to think? Dragon seizes the opportunity to roll up Guerrera. 1...2...kickout. Both men rise. Dragon whips Guerrera to the ropes. As the luchadore rebounds, he ducks down for a Back Body Drop. Guerrera rolls over his back, though, and rebounds again. The champion now slides through the challenger's legs. He leaps onto Dragon's shoulders from behind and spins around for the Hurricanrana. But Dragon holds him up and slams him down in a Powerbomb. 1...2...kickout. Again both men rise. Now, Guerrera whips Dragon to the ropes and, as his opponent rebounds, he attempts a Clothesline. The cgallenger ducks underneath but the champion hits him with a Back Kick from behind that sends him flying forward through the ropes to the outside. Guerrera looks at the crowd. There is a huge pop. The champion rebounds off the ropes, jumps onto the opposite top rope and launches himself in a sommersault plancha. However, Ultimo Dragon moves and Guerrera goes flying into the steel guard rail. Taz: Woah. Dragon now hops up onto the apron. Asai Moonsault! But Guerrera now moves and the challenger lands with his sternum draped over the rail. Guerrera, slightly groggy, takes the opportunity to grab a chair. As Dragon rises, Guerrera swings the chair... ...but the challenger pulls Francine in the way and she is levelled with the steel. Callis: My god! Taz: Franny just got nailed! Joey: That's disgusting. Realising his mistake, Guerrera drops the chaior and makes to check on Francine. However, Dragon grabs him by the hair and rams him, head-first, into the apron. Guerrera is rolled back in. The challenger follows up wioth a Springboard Legdrop. 1...2...kickout. Dragon picks up Guerrera and whips him into the corner... ...Corner Shining Wizard! Guerrera falls out of the corner onto his back. Dragon hops up top. Taz: Time for some more high risk offence. Cancun Tornado! ...but Guerrera rolls out of the way and Ultimo Dragon eats canvas. Joey: And that's why they call it high risk! Both men lay spent after only a few minutes. Still groggy, Francine climbs onto the apron and looks at both competitors. Suddenly, both menb start to rise. Guerrera whips Dragon but it is reversed. Guerrera goes flying towards the ropes... and Francine. Taz: Uh-oh. But, as Francine flinches, Guerrera manages to stop himself. He takes her by the hand and checks if she is okay. Ultimo Dragon dropkicks Guerrera in the back and he knocks into Francine. "The Queen of Extreme" goes flying off the apron and head-first into the guard rail. Joey: Is Francine gonna survive this match? Callis: I cannot believe the actions of Ultimo Dragon! A quick series of counter moves ensues and the match continues as a fast-paced contest. In the sixteenth minute, Guerrera heads up top. Dragon hits him in the stomach, though, and also climbs up. DRAGONSTEINER! Taz: That's it! He just has to cover him! However, Ultimo Dragon is exhausted and both men lay unconscious as chants ensue. "JUVI! JUVI! JUVI!" Francine climbs into the ring. Taz: Man... will she ever learn? She looks at both champion and challenger... ...and heads over to Guerrera. As the fans cheer, she bends down to check on the luchadore. Ultimo Dragon staggers to his feet and heads to the outside. He grabs the title belt from ringside and rolls back in. Callis: I don't like the look of this! Guerrera starts to come to and Francine stands up to give him space. "Look behind you!" *Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap* She turns around to see Dragon brandishing the TV belt. Joey: Oh no! Francine pleads with her, surely, soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend. Dragon swings the belt. Taz: Woah... Guerrera pushes Francine out of the way and is knocked out instead. As Francine looks on shocked, Dragon smiles at "The Queen of Extreme". Cover. 1...2... Francine kicks Dragon in the back to break up the fall. Callis: Yeah! Taz: That may not be too smart. Dragon turns around to face Francine and grabs her by the hair. Francine hits the lowblow! Callis: Well, I wouldn't usually condone it... Taz: ...but these are special circumstances. I hear ya. Obviously, the challenger bends double in agony. Francine hits the DDT! "She's Hardcore! She's Hardcore!" Guerrera gets up and shakes off the cobwebs. Francine points to the top rope and the champion smiles. He climbs up... 450 SPLASH! 1...2...3! Match Rating: B Callis: He did it! Juvi did it! Joey: Good on ya, kid. Jim Molineaux picks up the new TV Title belt and hands it to Guerrera to huge applause. The luchadore looks to the heavens and lofts the belt high above his head. He then looks at Francine. He folds the belt over his shoulder and heads over to her. He pulls her towards him by the waist, bends her backwards and kisses her. Taz: Man, how long have we been waiting for that? as the kiss ends, Guerrera stumbles backwards with his mouth open in a feined state of shock. Francine laughs and takes the belt from his shoulder. She fastens it around his waist, gets down on her knees and kisses the gold. Callis: I er... Taz: What's the matter Callis? Embarrassed? Joey: I thought you worked weith Gertner for three years... "The Soul Taker" is backstage for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Taker.jpg Taker: So, here we are, Man Beast... November To Remember Fifteen and I just get the feeling, in view of everything that's happened between you and me, that someone's gonna die. You've got a little problem, though, haven't you. You can't kill a dead man. Taker makes his slit throat motion as the camera cuts back to ringside. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWLioness.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyThomaselli.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/AlexisLioness.jpg This is another lioness yawn-fest, indicative of the fact that most of ECW's beat female talent is not yet on the main roster. The fans seem to have some fun, though, and undoubtedly the high point of the match is the song sung to the tune of Camptown Racers: "Alexis sucks Raven for crack. Doo-Dah. Doo-Dah. Alexis sucks Raven for crack. All the Doo-Dah day." Kelly lands some stiff shots as a measure of revenge. However, in the sixth minute, Nathalie slides in with the Lioness belt and takes out Kelly from behind. This allows Alexis to hit the Alexis Effect for the vicxtory. Match Rating: C After the match, Alexis and Nathalie lay a beatdown on Kelly. However, Jazz runs out. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Jazz.jpg She takes out Alexis with a Clothesline and boots Nathalie through the ropes. The female contingent flee the ring as Jazz helps Kelly to her feet. A video is shown to promote the World Havyweight Champion. <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven1.flv"> As Walk by Pantera plays, both Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam head to the ring together to huge cheers. Chants of "RVD" and "HBK" are traded around the arena. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShawnMichaels2.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RobVanDam.jpg The bell rings and the two competitors pace around the ring. They walk to the centre and Michaels pokes Van Dam with his finger. RVD falls down. Michaels covers. Joey: What the hell?! 1...2... Van Dam kicks out. Both men grab mics. Michaels: We're just playing. Callis: Honestly... dickheads. Taz: Come on. That sh*t's funny. Michaels: Seriously, though, you know I didn't want this match much. So, I think I've come up with an alternative. Callis: What?! Michaels: Categories. We each try and name a wrestling move for each letter of the alphabet and keep going until one of us fails. RVD: This is pretty dumb but okay. Let's start with "R". Michaels: The alphabet does not begin with "R". RVD: It does when you're RVD! Van Dam points his fingers as Michaels nods in acceptance. Michaels: Okay, you start. Van Dam: Why do I start? Michaels: I thought I'd give you a chance. Van Dam: Okay... Rolling Thunder. Pop. Micahels: Rear Naked Choke. RVD: Dude, that's not an "R". It's just a choke. It's a "C". Michaels: Derivatives count. RVD: Fine... Victory Roll. Michaels: "V" does not come after "R". RVD: Who are you trying to kid? Michaels: Man... who writes this sh*t? RVD: No one. It's November 2007, bro... they're on strike. Michaels: Good point. Look... shall we just wrestle? RVD: Finally. The two throw their microphones away and pace around the ring again. They approach each other for a colla-and-elbow tie-up. Van Dam transitions it into a side headlock. Michaels backs him into the ropes and Van Dam rebounds, releasing the hold. He rebounds again off the opposite set of ropes... and hits a Shoulder Block. He steps over his opponent and rebounds off the perpendicular set of ropes. Michaels springs up and hits a Shoulder block of his own. HBK now rebounds as RVD springs up and leapfrogs him. Michaels rebounds again and, as Van Dam ducks down, HBK now performs a leapfrog. RVD turns him around and boots him in the gut. He whips him to the corner but it is reversed so that Michaels goes chest-first into the buckle. Van Dam runs at Michaels from behind. HBK grabs the top rope and jumps backwards over Van Dam. Van Dam, now in the corner, jumps to the tope rope and backflips over Michaels. HBK runs out of the corner as RVD lands on his feet. Van Dam goes for a kick but Michaels slides between his legs. As Michaels rises, Van Dam goes for a low sweep kick. HBK jumps it... and goes for the Clothesline. Van Dam ducks underneath... and attempts the Spinning Heel kick. Michaels ducks it. The two men back off to huge applause. RVD bows as Michaels flexes. "RVD!" "HBK!" "RVD!" "HBK!" Joey: This has to be the finest wrestling anywhere in the world ladies and gentlemen and it's right here on ECW! Taz: Your damn right it is! The two men start pacing again. Another collar-and-elbow tie-up. No! Van Dam boots Michaels in the gut and whips him... ...but this one is reversed in Michaels favour and Van Dam's back lands in the corner. Michaels now runs at his former partner. Van Dam liftsa him up high over the ropes but Michaels lands on his feet on the apron. The two men face each other over the ropes. Michaels goes for a punch but it is blocked. Van Dam performs a sShoulder Charge through the ropes. However, Michaels jumps over it and, in the same motion, lands down on RVD's head with a Guillotine Leg Drop. "The Whole F**kin' Show" falls to the outside. Taz: Damn! Michaels damn near decapitated Van Dam! As Van Dam gets up, Michaels climbs back on the apron, runs along it and hits a Flying Dropkick. A trading of blows ensues as both men rise. Michaels whips Van Dam again... this time into the steel ring post. Van Dam's head connects with the metal and he bounces off into the guard rail. Michaels charges and Drop Kicks his friend over the rail and into the crowd. As Van Dam gets up groggily, Michaels runs and leaps off the guard rail for a Double Axe Handle... ...but he is caught and RVD drives him backwards into the metalwork. As Michaels falls, Van Dam jumps onto the rail and hits a Moonsault. "THIS IS AWESOME!" *Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap* As Michaels staggers up, Van Dam motions for a fan to lend him his chair. Van Dam throws the steel at Michaels. HBK catches it... ...Van Daminator! Taz: This is insane! Van Dam heads back over the guard rail and slides into the ring. He climbs up top as the fans scream as loud as they have all night. He point his thumbs and Sommersaults over the ringside area, over the guard rail and onto Michaels... and half the crowd. Joey: OH MY GOD! "ECW! ECW! ECW!" Both men lay battered in the crowd for a few minutes until they brawl their way back to their feet and back over the guard rail. They both decide to slide back in. The match continues in similarly enthralling fashion. By the seventeenth minute, both men are exhausted but Van Dam floors Michaels with a reverse Enziguiri and drags him into the corner. He props him into a seated position and grabs a chair from ringside. He lodges the chair between the ropes in front of Michaels' face. He climbs through the opposite set of ropes as the fansd rise, knowing what is coming. Taz: Here we go... the Van Terminator, baby. Van Dam springboards of the top rope and, once again, demonstrates his phenomenal athleticism, flying across the ring. However, Michaels grabs the chair and throws it. Van Dam catches it in mid-air as Michaels springs to his feet. SWEET CHIN MUSIC! Joey: My god... he smacked Van Dam out of the air... Callis: ...he drove the chair into his face. Rather than chant, the fans applaud a difficult and flawlessly executed spot. Michaels looks at his fallen partner and applauds, looking at the fans. The fans join in. "RVD! RVD! RVD!" Michaels covers. 1...2...3! Match Rating: A "THAT WAS AWESOME!" Joey: Wow... I'm out of breath just calling it. Callis: That, my friends, was incredible! Michaels helps Van Dam to his feet. RVD shakes his head, clearly disappointed, but accepts when Michaels raises his hand. The two men take a bow as the fans applaud. Chris Hero is backstage for a shoot promo. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ChrisHero.jpg Hero: Everyone's talking about this "dawning of a new era". Well, you saw something new tonight. You may think that Chris Hero relies on cheating to win his matches but that just proves the ignorance of some of you supposed "smart marks". The fact is, a true hero relies on nothing other than his own abilities and, since my abilities are doubtless and endless, I will truly be your hero for this new era. The camera cuts back to ringside. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWTagBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/CactusJack.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TommyDreamer.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BubbaRayDudley.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/D-VonDudley.jpg The two teams come out brawling and the fact that the Innovators bring canes to the ring certainly helps their cause. Bubba and D-Von are battered around the head by the Innovators' woodwork. However, Big Dick Jr and Ultimo Dudley II enter the ring to tip things in their uncles' favour. "CONTRACEPTION!" *Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap* That is until the youngsters too taste Singapore cane. Dreamer hooks up the "Angry Asian Inbred". Cactus Jack hooks up the "Big Balbutient Behemoth". Simultaneous DDTs! However, despite taking out The Second Generation of Dudleyz, the distraction is enough for Bubba and D-Von to go on the offensive. The eleven-time tag champs start laying a beating on their opponents but, inevitably, Dreamer and Cactus make a comeback. The match continues as a weapon-based slugfest. In the eleventh minute, The Second Generation interfere again. However, Cactus Jack takes the fight right to them and clotheslines them both over the ropes. He heads out with a cane and makes them wish Big Dick Sr had used a rubber. Meanwhile, Dreamer inflicts a similar punichment to Bubba and D-Von in the ring. However, Daizy Dudley slids in and lowblows Dreamer from behind. Joey: Oh, come on! Taz: I guess that's the advantage in the Dudleyville Fertility Programme. But a familiar face emerges from the back and runs to the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/BeulahMcGillicutty.jpg Joey: It's Beulah! Callis: The first mistress of hardcore is back in the ECW Arena! The fans cheer as Beulah slides in and Clotheslines Daizy. She picks up the "Lil' Latina Lolita" and Powerslams her to the mat. However, with Dreamer still on the mat in agony from the lowlblow, Bubba grabs Francine by the hair. Taz: Uh-oh! Bubba: D-VON... GET THE F**KING TABLES! D-Von slides out and re-enters after depositing two tables in the ring. He sets one up just in front of the turnbuckle as Bubba climbs up top. Taz: Beulah's gonna die! Sure enough, D-Von Beulah up to his partner in a Powerbomb position. Callis: No! SUPERBOMB THROUGH THE TABLE! Joey: OH MY GOD! Bubba sits with his trademark orgasmic look in his eyes. Too late to save his wife, Dreamer still gets up and takes out D-Von from beind. However, Big Dick Jr climbs back in and spins Dreamer around... Total Penetration! Cactus slides back in and spins Big Dick around... Double Arm DDT! Callis: This is carnage! Ultimo Dudley II jumps on Cactus' back and is slammed to the mat for his trouble. However, the distraction allows Bubba Ray to hit the Bubba Cutter on Cactus Jack. D-Von sets up the second table in the middle of the ring. Daizy Dudley slides something into the ring and D-Von picks it up. Callis: What the hell was that? Joey: I think... yeah... oh, jesus. D-Von slings a box of matches to Bubba as he empties a gas cannister over the table. Bubba lights the matches and the table goes up in flames. The fans go nuts. Dreamer is picked up in a Flapjack by D-Von. DUDLEY DEATH DROP THROUGH THE FLAMING TABLE! Joey: OH MY GOD! Taz: He's said it before and he'll say it again... Joey: OH MY GOD! 1...2...3! Match Rating: B With Cactus Jack, Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty left resembling lifeless corpses, the Dudley Boyz raise their Undisputed ECW Tag Team Titles in the air. However, a certain STD comes back to pay them a visit. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/SlykDudley.jpg Swinging a baseball bat, the militant Dudley sets about taking out every one of his relatives... even Daizy. STD: You stupid sons-a-bitch mo'f**kas cost me the I-double-A strap, yo. And you didn't just cost me... you cost all o' West Side Dudleyville. Taz: Sons-a-bitch mo'f**kas?! I like that... I might have to use it. STD: But what that means, bitches, is that I only got one motha-f**kin' thing to focus on and that is finding out what the damn secret 'bout my daddy is. It's time this black mo'f**ka brought down the pain on all y'all niggas! And I'm starting with you Dick! After the Hardcore Innovators and the various Dudleyz get to the back, two men appear at the entrance-way. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulHeyman.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Me.jpg "THANK YOU, PAUL! THANK YOU, PAUL! THANK YOU, PAUL!" Heyman: You're kinda taking the words outta my mouth. Now, I'm not gonna get all teary-eyed and we ain't gonna take up much of your time because we know you're here to see the best wrestling on the f**king planet. Huge pop. Heyman: But myself an my creative partner have two words and, although few in number, they could not be greater in sentiment... Pag: Thank you. Heyman and Pag applaud the fans and head to the back. "ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW!" http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Taker.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Rhyno.jpg As "The Soul Taker" comes to the ring with his steel biker's chain which he leaves at ringside, it is obvious that the crowd are behind him. Despite Rhino's lengthy tenure in ECW, he is still as hated as he ever was in south Philly. Meanwhile, the hardcore fans seem ecstatic to see Mark Calaway at the ECW Arena. The two powerhouses stride around the outside of the ring, staring each other down. Chants of "F**k him up, Taker; f**k him up!" begin. Taz: This is gonna be intense! The Man Beast is the first to make the move, darting forward at his opponent. GORE... no, Calaway sidesteps and sends him hurtling shoulder first into the steel ring post. Joey: Rhino throwing caution to the wind. Taz: ...and getting burned for it. As Rhino turns, clenching his shoulder, he is met with a Big Boot that sends him to the canvas. Taker immediately applies a Choke Hold. However, Rhino is able to escape by thumbing his opponent in the eye. Both men rise to standing and Rhino hits Calaway with a back elbow. Taker returns with a straight left arm. ...and another. ...and another. Rhino begins to reel as Calaway lands the boking combo. He hits a final left and swings with the killer hook. Rhino ducks underneath, though, and as Taker turns back to face him, he nails him with a boot to the gut. ...and follows up with a DDT. Taz: And the giant is down! Rhino immediately sets on Calaway, delivering several mounted punches. However, Calaway rolls him over onto his back and returns the series of strikes. "The Soul Taker" then stands and pulls Rhino up to standing by his throat. Callis: Look at the strength. He lifts up Rhino for the Tombstone Piledriver but The Man Beast slips out the back and lands a forearm to Calaway's kidneys. Pump Handle Slam! Joey: ...and speaking of strength, can you imagine the power required by Rhino to lift a 300 pounder? The Man Beast goes for another series of mounted strikes. Taker powers out, though, launching Rhino halfway across the ring. As the two men meet again in the centre of the ring, a wild brawl ensues. Callis: This is turning into a real slugfest, ladies and gentlemen. Taz: Yeah, and brawling is the straight-up speciality of both these guys! In the sixteenth minute, Rhino, who appears to be on the losing side of the momentum, ducks out to ringside to grab a steel chair. However, as he re-enters, Taker simply Big Boots the steel into his face. Calaway now leaves in order to retrieve his biker chain. "The Soul Taker" enters with the chain wrapped around his fist. He swings a haymaker at Rhino, who has just made it to his feet... ...but the Man Beast ducks under the punch. As Calaway turns back to face his opponent, he is booted in the gut causing him to drop the chain. The Man Beast then throws Taker over the top rope to the concrete. Callis: The sheer power... the... aura of both of these men... As Calaway returns to his feet and climbs onto the apron, Rhino swings the chain over the ropes from inside the ring. The steel impacts sickeningly with Calaway's skull as "The Soul Taker" experiences the same treatment he gave to Rhino a month earlier. Taz: Jesus! Callis: These two are determined to kill each other! Calaway collapses in a heap on the outside. Joey: Taker's out! However, "The Soul Taker" shows his resillience, returning to his feet and sliding into the ring after roughly a minute despite clearly being disorientated. As he does so, he is caught by a punch from Rhino, aided by the steel chain. Rhino covers. 1...2... Callis: My god, he kicked out! Rhino backs away and waits for his opponet to stand. When he does he hits the Rhino Driver! Taz: That's it; Taker's out! Rhino approaches for the pin. Calaway sits up suddenly and grabs his opponent by the throat. To a huge cheer and without releasing his grip, hereturns to his feet... CHOKESLAM! Callis: My god! This is insane! Perhaps due to the force; perhaps through sheer instinct, Rhino rolls to the outside. As "The Man Beast" lays incapacitated on the arena floor, Calaway appears to shake off the cobwebs. The giant starts stomping on the canvas. The crowd clap along and the rythym gets steadily faster. Rhino scrabbles to his feet on the outside. Calaway leans back, rebounds off the ropes and charges. Callis: Surely not... He dives over the ropes in a Warhead Plancha, driving Rhino straightinto teh guard rail. Joey: OH MY GOD! Callis: The Nuclear Warhead Plancha! He hasn't done that in teny years but he's done it tonight! Joey: ...and juding by his grimmacing, he may not be doing it again! Taz: That is straight-up crazy! I couldn't do that sh*t in my prime. Someone of his size... it's impossible! Both men lay spent on the arena floor. "ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW!" After a few minutes of selling, Taker is the first to get to his feet. He looks under the ring and pulls out a table. He sets it up adjacent to the ring apron. However, Rhino gets up and cuts him off with a punch to the gut. "The Man Beast" follows up with a haymaker to the face. He grabs Calaway by the vest and climbs onto the apron, pulling his opponent after him. Taz: This don't look great for 'Taker! Rhino hooks up Taker for a belly-to-belly Rhino Driver. Callis: He's gonna break his neck! However, Taker uses his weight to invert the pressure... ...the hold turns over so that Calaway now has Rhino in a Piledriver position. Joey: The Tombstone... No... Rhino inverts the pressure again... ...and so does 'Taker. Taz: Well, someone's getting there neck broken! I ain't making bets, though. Rhino lifts Calaway up... ...but after the struggle, the weight proves to much and the two men collapse in a heap on the apron. Rhino rolls onto the inside, exhausted. 'Taker stays on the ring apron, equally spent. Eventually, both men start to rise. Rhino is quicker, however, and, as Calaway uses the ropes to climb up, Rhino charges... Callis: GORE! GORE! GORE! Rhino drives his shoulder between the top and middle ring ropes, Goring Calaway backwards off the apron and through the table. In the same movement, the giant's head catches the top of the guard rail. Taz: Damn! Rhino slides out of the ring and rolls Calaway in before re-entering. "The Man Beast" performs a slit-throat motion. He picks up his giant nemesis, again, in a belly-to-belly Piledriver position. TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER! Joey: Rhino hit the Tombstone! Rhino folds Calaway's arms into his chest like a corpse. John Finnegan starts the count. Rhino sticks his tongue out. 1...2...3! Match Rating: A Rhino gets up, pounds his chest and raises hios arms to a chorus of jeers. Disrespecting Calaway by stealing his finisher, clearly isn't appreciated. Vito Thomaselli is backstage. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpg Vito: Y'know, it's strange... after all the crazy match stipulations I've fought Punk under, it feels weird to just beat him clean. Weird but good. Y'see, all the match gimmicks in the world couldn't have made my victory tonight more sweet and, after all the disrespect, after all the anger and hatred, we finally found out who the better man is. The camera cuts back to ringside in time for The World Heavyweight Champion's entrance. <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://i82.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/Raven3-1.flv"> Raven is accompanied to the ring by Monsters Inc, his other followers clearly not recovered from their previous encounters. Callis: ...and here he is... the World Heavyweight Champion. Joey: ...and, quite possibly, the most disgusting human being to ever walk this planet. Taz: that's pretty strong, Joey. Joey: ...and accurate. I mean, the guy played a major part in faking a pregnancy and a miscarriage, he ended the career of the longest reigning ECW Champion, screwed Sabu, Chris Jericho and Vito Thomaselli out of the belt, denied his former protege a fair shot and then nearly crippled his girlfirend! Taz: Well, when you put it like that. Joey: Exactly! Raven climbs into the ring and sits in the corner. His two monsters stand in fornt of him. Suddenly the lights cut out. The crowd fall silent as the dark arena is engulfed by the sounds of Jerusalem. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value=" name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> A spotlight shines on the entrance-way steps. "The New Franchise" steps out, accomapnied by an apparent entourage. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShaneDouglasNF.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/WilliamRegalSuit.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/VitoThomaselli2.jpghttp://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/KellyThomaselli.jpg Paul Burchill wears a black ring jacket with gold trim. However, it is not the ostentatious style of sequined jacket that Shane Douglas wore in his day. It is a plain cloth design, more similar to a boxer's ring robe and he has the hood pulled over his head On the back, in gold thread is written "New Franchise". As well as the ring robe, the presence of the entourage only adds to the "big fight" atmosphere. ...and what an entourage it is. As well as his girlfriend, Kelly, one of the future prospects of ECW, Vito Thomaselli, walks behind "The New Franchise". Beside him walks the history of ECW and the original Franchise, Shane Douglas, carrying an ECW flag. And, on his other side, walks his world cup mentor, Steven Regal, carrying the flag of England. Joey: My god. Would you just look at this?! Taz: ...and listen to these fans! They ain't got a clue what to think! Callis: I was trying to work out why Raven made his entrance first but, if Paul E knew this was coming, I'm starting to figure out why. As Burchill and his companions reach the half-way point of the short aisle-way, gold confetti falls from the roof. Taz: I just hope he wins after all the expense on this entrance! Callis: Well, bastard, though he is, there is no man better at getting the jobb done when the chips are down than the World Heavyweight Champion. Joey: ...and let's not forget that no interference is permitted in this match. Callis: ...which means this entourage can't help Burchill. Taz: Yeah, but Raven won't have the back of this two big bastards in front of him! As Burchill walks up the ring steps, the lights come back on. After handing the ECW flag to Vito Thomaselli, Shane Douglas follows him into the ring while the others applaud from ringside. Bob Artese: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is one fall and is the main event of the evening. The crowd roars. Bob Artese: It is a "Loser Leaves ECW" Match for the World Heavyweight Championship and, remember, that, in Extreme Championship Wrestling, all stipulations are adhered to. Taz: This is unbelievable! I'm shaking! Bob Artese: Introducing first, in the corner to my right, the challenger... weighing in at 247lbs and standing at 6 feet 4 inches, he is a former ECW World Tag Team Champion, World Television Champion, World Cup Winner and victor of the first ever Baptism of Fire Match. If he is victorious tonight, he will become only the fifth man to achieve the ECW Triple Crown. He is "The New Franchise" PAUL BURCHILL! The pop is the loudest of the night. The atmosphere is electric as Douglas removes Burchill's ring robe. As Burchill raises his hand in appreciation of the fans, Steven Regal, Vito and Kelly Thomaselli head to the back. Raven finally rises from his seated position in the corner. Bob Artese: ...and in the corner to my left... weighing in at 247lbs and standing at 6 feet and 1 inch, he is the most decorated champion in ECW history. He is a seven-time World Champion, a former World Television Champion, a two-time World Tag Team Champion and a three-time winner of the Masters of Pain Tournament. He is the current, reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion... RAVEN! Taz: Man, they've held enough gold between 'em to set up a jewellers. Callis: Truly, this is a contest between the very best of the best! Joey: ...and that is true, Don, even if one neglects to mention the personal animosity between these two outstanding wrestlers. Raven removes his heavyweight title belt and hands it to Jim Molineaux. Monsters Inc. and Shane Douglas leave the ring and head to the back. Taz: It's just the two of them, now. Joey: This is November To Remember Fifteen, this is Paul Burchill versus Raven, the best damn wrestling match you're gonna see this year and this... is E-C-F**KING-W! Taz gasps, seemingly shocked at Joey's swearing. The bell rings as Burchill adjusts the tape on his hands. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ECWWorldBelt.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/PaulBurchillNF.jpgvs.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RavenWorld.jpg The match begins with both men stepping forward. They go nose to nose, the sheer anger and hatred in both faces clear for all to see. Callis: I've got goosebumps, Joey! Joey: So have I! Raven puts his arm up, calling for a test of strength. Burchill laughs; Raven doesn't. Burchill then obliges by locking hands with the champion. The tussle begins. Burchill easily takes the upper hand, showing his far superior power. Raven kicks Burchill in the thigh to regain the advantage and, indeed, succeeds in reversing the leverage. Burchill takes offence and, in an incredible show of strength, he picks up Raven by just the Champions wrists and flings him across the ring. Taz: Wow! Okay, I say Burchil's coming out as championl! Raven gets to his feet, clicking his neck back in place. Now Raven laughs as Burchill stares a hole in him. Both men walk back to the centre of the ring. Raven hits Burchill with a back elbow. Unphased, Burchill answers with a knee to Raven's stomach. Raven hits Burchill with a punch, Burchill returns the favour and the two men start to trade blows. Joey: Here we go. This one should be a classic! Raven hits Burchill with a knife edge chop and gouges his eye. Joey: Oh, cheap shot... and Raven's gonna grab the opportunity to hit a Piledriver. Callis: Burchill is down! Burchill is stomped on repeatedly and then brought up to standing. Raven whips him to the corner and chops him repeatedly in the chest and shoulders. The New Franchise is thrown to the other turnbuckle. Raven charges but Burchill puts his foot up. Joey: Oh, great reversal! Burchill whips Raven to the ropes and goes for a clothesline but Raven ducks underneath. Raven bounces off the opposite ropes... He comes back but only runs into a shoulder block. Taz: You know that whole saying about the irressistible force and the immovable object? Joey: Yeah. Taz: I think Burchill is the immovable object. Raven is pulled up to standing and whips Burchill to the ropes and sends him down with a dropkick to the knee. Joey: I think you spoke too soon, Taz. Raven drags Burchill to the ropes and hits a clothesline so that both competitors fall out of the ring. Once on the outside, Raven tries to connect with a punch. Burchill stops Raven, though, by kicking him in the stomach and then throwing him head first in to the apron. Taz: They are brawling right in front of us! Burchill slams Raven's head right into the guardrail... and follows up with a Back Suplex onto the concrete. Taz: Man, his head! Joey: Yeah... this isn't the Federation. There are no safety mats in the ECW Arena. Raven's head just smashed into hard concrete, "The New Franchise" then tosses Raven back into the ring... Raven staggers to his feet. Burchill bounces off the ropes and comes back with a flying clothesline! Callis: It looks like Burchill is gaining some momentum. The New Franchise hits a huge chop on Raven that turns his chest bright red and sends him down to the canvas. "F**K HIM UP, FRANCHISE! F**K HIM UP!" Joey: Raven's taking a battering. Taz: Yeah... this is awesome! Raven gets up but Burchill is waiting... Franchiser! 1...2... Joey: Raven gets the shoulder up! Callis: That must have been a slow count, surely! Taz: I don't think so. Like you said, man, he's a bastard but one tough and detrmined son of a bitch! Raven swings a punch at Burchill's face but Burchill merely catches his fist and twists it round. Raven cries out in pain until his suffering is brought to an end by a Big Boot that sends him to the mat. Joey: Oh, what a shot! Taz: The champ's in trouble! Burchill hooks in a Sleeper Hold, looking for a submission. Raven starts to fade. John Finnegan lifts Raven's arm. It falls once. Callis: This could be it. It falls twice. Jim Molineaux lifts the challenger's arm for a final time. Taz: He's got him! He's got him! Raven throws his fist up! The champion is lifted to his feet and whipped to the ropes. Burchill rebounds and hits another thunderous lariat! Joey: Oh, another stiff shot! Burchill climbs to the toprope. Callis: Oh, what's he looking for here. He hits a picture perfect Moonsault... ...but Raven moves. Taz: "The New Franchise" eats canvas! Raven rolls out to ringside, to avoid further punishment while he gets his bearings. The ringside fans are rabid, taunting and jeering the World Heavyweight Champion. He flips them the finger and grabs a chair. He slides in. Big Boot from Burchill... ...No! Raven ducks it and, as Burchill spins back round to face the champion... CHAIR SHOT! Taz: ...I'm changing my mind. My money's on Raven! Raven sets up the chair in the centre of the ring. He picks up Burchill and whips him to the ropes. As his former-protege rebounds, he readies himself... Drop Toe Hold onto the steel chair! Raven covers. 1...2...kickout! Callis: Man, that was pretty close. Joey: This could go either way in a heartbeat! Raven climbs to the second rope... Fist Drop! He picks up Burchill and hooks him up in a front facelock. He raises his arm as the crowd boo. Taz: RAVEN EFFECT... Joey: No! Burchill reverses into a Fisherman's Supex. Callis: And the bridge. 1...2...kickout! Both men rise. Raven boots Burchil in the gut... ...and follows up with a Legdrop Bulldog, again, onto the unfolded chair. Again, Raven covers. 1...2...kickout! As Raven tries to pick up Burchill, "The New Franchise" lays in a few right hands and another fist fight breaks out. The match continues as an even, back-and-forth affair. In the sixteenth minute, the fighting spills to the outside as the two men brawl up the aisle-way. Burchill calls for a fan to hold up his chair and he goes to sslam Raven's face into it. However, Raven stops him and it is, in fact, Burchill who tastes steel. Raven drags Burchill up to the entrance way steps. He goes for a punch but it is blocked. Burchill goes for a clothesline but Raven ducks underneath. The Champion boots the challenger in the gut and throws him headfirst into the wire-mesh. Burchill goes crashing through the fence, into the electrical equipment. Taz: Jesus! Sparks fly as the challenger writhes around in shock. Raven picks up his former protege and walks him back to the ring. However, upon trying to slide him in, Burchill grabs Raven by the hair and slams his face into the apron. The brawl continues around ringside. Raven hooks up Burchill for the Raven Effect on the concrete but Burchill drives him backwards into the guard rail... ...and then clotheslines him over it. Both champion and challenger fight their way through the crowd to the back of the arena. They reach the wall of the crow's nest, almost directly underneath where the announcers sit. Joey: Well, we always knew this would get ugly. Taz: Yeah but, wait for it, Joey... As Taz says this, Raven rips some spare electrical equipment of a table that stands next to the wall. He drags Burchill on top and again sets up for the Raven Effect. Callis: Oh, god... However, Burchill lands two shots to the midsection and shoves Raven off the table. "The New Franchise" jumps off the table delivering a Double Axe Handle. Burchill now pulls some equipment of a second table and sets it up on top of the first. As he does so, Raven catches him with a chair shot from behind and the challenger goes down. Raven starts dragging up the crow's nest steps. Callis: They're coming towards us! Joey: I don't like the look of this. As they reach the top of the steps, Raven slams Burchill's head into the announce table. Burchill elbows Raven in the gut and returns the favour. The two men climb onto the table as the announcers make themselves scarce. Burchill hits Raven in the stomach and sets him up for a Vertical Suplex. Taz: He's gonna break the damn announce table! But Raven blocks the suplex and attempts one of his own. It, too is blocked. The two men release their grip and another fist fight occurs on the announce table, twelve feet above the arena floor. Raven goes for a Clothesline. Burchill ducks and shoves Raven in the back... ...the champion stumbles off the announce table and wobbles on the edge of the crow's nest wall. Taz: Oh... Callis: No! He's okay. Raven steadies himself and turns around. Burchill ios already jumping. Joey: No! Burchill leaps off the announce table in a Cross Body... He takes out Raven and the two men fall mere inches from the wall's edge. Joey: This is crazy! Burchill picks up Raven... ...no! Lowblow! Callis: Oh, come on! Taz: Oh, god no! Raven throws Burchill off the wall, twelve feet down, through two tables and all the way to the concrete floor. Joey: OH MY GOD! "HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T!" Raven falls to his knees and catches his breath. He looks down at his former protege who lies in a crumpled heap. He raises his arms in a crucifix pose. Callis: Damn it! Slowly, Raven gets back to his feet and heads back down the steps. "F**K YOU RAVEN! F**K YOU RAVEN!" Raven pulls his lifeless opponent up by the hair and drags him unceremoniously across the arena floor. He drags him right back through the crowd to the guard rail. Burchill is dumped like a rag doll back to ringside. Raven climbs over the guard rail and rolls Burchill back in. Callis: He still isn't moving! Taz: What the hell do you expect?! Callis: But... no... he can't. Raven picks up a microphone. Raven: To those of you who still believe in fairytales, the time has come for you to finally grow up. The good guy doesn't always win. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, the good guy never wins! Raven dumps the mic and lays a chair in the middle of the canvas. He hooks up Burchill for the Raven Effect. Callis: Reverse it! Joey: Come on! Taz: Guys, he's done. RAVEN EFFECT ON THE STEEL! Callis: No! Joey: Sh*t! Raven covers as the crowd fall silent. What seems like the longest and most fateful pin count in history follows. 1...2...kickout! The eruption from the crowd can probably be heard on the other side of the Delaware river. Joey: Come on! Come on, kid! Raven shakes his head in disbelief. He picks up Burchill and pulls him backwards into the corner. Callis: What's this about. He locks in a front facelock and climbs to the second rope. Taz: I think he's looking for a Tornado DDT! It is never discovered, though. Burchill punches Raven in the gut... and lifts him to the top rope. Burchill climbs up and both men stand on the top rope. A precariously-balanced trading of blows ensues. Burchill hooks Raven for the Superplex. But, no! Raven hits him in the stomach and throws him off. "The New Franchise" goes chest and face-first into the canvas. Taz: This is insane! It's on a knife edge right here! As Burchill lies face down, raven again, strikes a crucifix pose and catches his breath. But Burchhill springs to his feet and runs up the turnbuckle. He throws Raven's arm over his head... Taz: No way... Callis: It's impossible! C-4 FROM THE TOP ROPE! The fans go crazy. Joey: OH MY GOD! Taz: You're going hoarse, Joey! The two competitors crash down in a heap as the cheers continue. However, Burchill seems just as fatigued as Raven. "LET'S GO, FRANCHISE!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap "LET'S GO, FRANCHISE!" Clap Clap Clap-Clap-Clap Joey: Listen to these fans! Callis: It's deafening! Burchill's hand grabs the bottom rope. There is a huge cheer at this act alone... ...and the cheers get even louder as "The New Franchise" clambers to his feet. Burchill looks at Raven. He looks at the crowd. Again, he looks at his motionless mentor. He steps out to the apron and climbs the turnbuckle. Taz: What the hell are you doing?! Cover him! Just cover him, you moron! This is no time for flash moves! Burchill reaches the top. He spells out the letters "ECW" in the air with his finger. Callis: Oh, god... I can't watch! SHOOTING STAR PRESS! Joey: YES! F**KING YES! COVER HIM! COVER HIM! Burchill hooks the leg. Molineaux kneels down as the crowd are ready to chant with the count. 1...2...3! Match Rating: A* Callis: YES! Joey: Take that you son of a bitch! Bob Artese: Your winner and NEW ECW World Heavyweight Champion... "The New Franchise" Paul Burchill! The entire crowd stands to applaud. Shane Douglas sprints to the ring. http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/ShaneDouglasNF.jpg Douglas helps Burchill up and then lifts him up! Taz: Man, Shane looks as happy as Burchill. Douglas and Burchill hug and "The Franchise" then raises the hand of "The New Franchise". Tears well up in Burchill's eyes as Raven rolls out of the ring and heads up the aisle-way. The final shot of the pay-per-view is a split-screen of Burchill's joy and Raven's misery. The new champion falls to his knees in the ring through relief and happiness. The former champion falls to his knees in the aisle-way in utter despair. The feed fades to black. "ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW!" Show Rating: A*

Great match 'n' all! We're nearly there folks, plan on getting the rest of the show written up today. Quote The Raven Nevermore

Getting there. Slowly but surely . Thanks so much for all the interest! Quote The Raven Nevermore

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Thanks to all for the picks! Very much appreciated. I'll be starting to write the show up soon . Quote The Raven Nevermore

Nor me! I've been waiting for over a year to book this show! Tragically, I was actually giggling like a schoolgirl typing up the card . Quote The Raven Nevermore

^Final Monday Night Revolution of the month and important post above^ ECW is proud to present its biggest ever pay-per-view and the dawning of a new era... http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV1-1.jpg ECW is somewhat famed for its use of "extreme" contests and stipulations. However, you will notice there are no such matches on the card for November To Remember XV. Not only does this signal the dawn of a new era, it also proves the legitimacy and expectation already surrounding the match-ups. Yes, there are two stipulations included pertaining to the careers of four individuals but no gimmicks are present relating to the nature of the matches themselves because we feel the talent on the card is strong enough to carry itself. Thus, we christen this: ECW November To Remember XV: No Gimmicks Needed! Chris Hero vs. Chris Jericho http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV5.jpg This is the shortest running of the feuds featured at November To Remember but there can be no denying the pride at stake as two of ECW's biggest egos clash. Chris Hero has, undoubtedly, taken the promotion by storm, promising to improve the product "one quality wrestling match at a time". Equally irrefutable is the fans' disgust at his opinion that he is truly better than anyone else on the roster, a feeling only strengthened by recent victories over legends such as Bret Hart and Jerry Lynn. Now, it falls to "The Lionheart" to knock Hero from his perch but, considering the crowd's respect for Chris Jericho, he certainly has a high opinion of himself, particularly in view of his second, short-lived World Title victory. The fact is, both inflated egoes stem from the fact that both men are exceptional in-ring talents and, as such, this match-up should be nothing short of phenomenal. Jerry Lynn vs. Kurt Angle http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV4.jpg The temptation to label every match on the November To Remember card as a "Grudge Match" is extreme. Nevertheless, the visceral hatred between Jerry Lynn and Kurt Angle is obvious for all to see. The tensions started as a result of Kurt Angle's questionable attitude. However, his actions came to shock even the most jaded of fans, walking out of an "I Quit" Match to deny the fans a true victor, betraying the USA at the Wrestling World Cup by blindsiding Lynn and, eventually, tricking his enemy (and everyone else) into believing that he sustained a broken neck. In fact, this final and most disgusting of tricks nearly led to an early retirement for "The Dynamic One". In this match, Jerry Lynn seeks to provider an attitude adjustment for someone he considers to be a cancer on the industry while Kurt Angle seeks to prove his point that Lynn has no place in wrestling anymore. Streak versus Career Match Nate Hatred vs. Sabu http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NtrXV9.jpg November To Remember XV hosts little in the way of gimmick matches for the simple reason that the match-ups themselves are of high enough prestige to not warrant gratuitous stipulations. However, this match is a rare exception and, surely, no stipulation could be more important. In six months of singles competition, "ECW's New Main Event" and "Most Extreme Athlete", Nate Hatred, has remained undefeated. Even more impressivley, he has, quite frankly, destroyed such ECW hardcore legends as Masato Tanaka and The Sandman, both of who left ECW programming after their losses to the monster. Indeed, the only man to provide any true resistance to Hatred's brutal crusade of violence is, perhaps, the biggest hardcore legend of them all: "The Human Highlight Reel". In what will surely be their final battle both men put their most treasured possesions on the line: Nate Hatred's undefeated streak and Sabu's career. International All Action Championship Tournament Final Ricky Marvin vs. Slyk Tayshaun Dudley http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NtrXV7-1.jpg The inception of this match came when Paul Heyman stripped CM Punk of his International All Action Championship and began a tournament to crown the best young worker in ECW. Two of ECW's brightest hopefuls will do battle for the title as the dancing luchadore, Ricky Marvin, takes on the posterboy of Westside Dudleyvilee, the violent and militant Slyk Tayshaun Dudley. CM Punk vs. Vito Thomaselli http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV3.jpg How can this feud possibly be described in one paragraph? Few men will ever come to despise another human being in quite the manner tha CM Punk and Vito Thomaselli do in their entire lives... let alone at such a young age. Starting as allies and frequent tag team partners under the common tutelage of Raven, the two were, essentially, blood brothers but has that ever turned sour? If CM Punk and Thomaselli considered Raven as a father figure, it soon was evident that Punk was the preferred son while Vito became tantamount to a bastard child, obviously being the whipping boy of Raven's Nest in his final months with the group. Eventually, the ridicule and beatings, coupled with the frequent abuse of his brothers, became too much for the fiery Italian to bare and he turned his back on his adopted family to reunite with his true brothers. Punk was left feeling angry and betyrayed that his friend could disrespect his mentor in such a manner and sought to prove that Vito had made a fatal mistake. However, the final straw came when Punk hospitalised and near-crippled Vito's sister, Kelly, by throwing her off a sound stage. Since then, insults and blindside assaults have been frequent but so have the more personal attacks. Punk has lured Vito into traps, using his family as pawns, while Thomaselli has ridiculed Punk's straight-edge beliefs, forcing him to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. Last time these two met, they threw everythingb they had at one another in a Last Man Standing Match and, while Punk won via a referee's decision, Thomaselli refused to stay down. No gimmicks are needed in this one as two kids in their mid-twenties will seemingly try to take years of one another's life expectancy. ECW World Television Championship Match Ultimo Dragon vs. Juventud Guerrera© http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/TV-1.jpg In all of wrestling history, there has, perhaps, never been a single match with so many sub-plots involved. The roots of this contest and Juventud Guerrera's path to the World Television Championship, his first ever title in ECW, began all the way back in June. Juvi began a feud with AJ Styles that became a bitter and personal war for the gold. The luchadore's true problems started, however, when Christopher Daniels came to the aid of his friend AJ Styles, a situation eventually resulting in Guerrera losing his mask in a "Mask versus Title" Match. However, help was not far away and came in the form of Ultimo Dragon, himself a former TV Champion. The only problem was that Dragon came to be a counsel to Francine as well as an aid to Guerrera. The luchadore and "The Queen Of Extreme" began their association as little more than a wrestler and valet. However, this quickly blossomed into a friendship and, before long, Guerrera professed his love for his best friend but, seemingly, Franny didn't feel the same way. As it turned out, she too was in love but, as she revealed in a touching reunion with Shane Douglas, she was afraid of breaking Juvi's heart in view of her previous failed relationships. Eventually, with the help of several friends, including Ultimo Dragon, she worked up the courage to explain this to Guerrera and tell him the truth. However, by that time, it was too late; Juvi had lost his mask and blamed his loss of identity on Francine, later disappearing from ECW for over a month. During this time, a broken-hearted Francine grew closer to Ultimo Dragon, leading many to suspect that she was "on the rebound". Nevertheles, life for Francine went on... until Juvi reappeared, swearing vengeance on all those who had wronged him. He has now defeated his former partner, Rey Mysterio Jr, who sold him out as well as Christopher Daniels who contributed to his unmasking. Lastly, he finally captured the Television Championship from his nemesis, AJ Styles, on Monday Night. However, fittingly, his first defence is against the one man he is yet to beat: Ultimo Dragon, the man who stole Francine from him. So, with pride, a vendetta, the World Television Championship and Francine's affections on the line, neither man can afford to lose. ECW Lioness Championship Match Kelly Thomaselli vs. Alexis© http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NtrXV11.jpg The sitser of Vito, Brandon and Sal, Kelly Thomaselli debuted as a part of Raven's Nest but left the group along with her eldest brother after nearly being crippled by CM Punk. She was seemingly replaced by Alexis who went on to become the first ever ECW Lioness Champion. A member of the group who injured her and disrespected her family, Alexis stands for everything that Kelly despises. Here is her opportunity to take revenge... and her title. "HBK" versus "RVD" "Mister Main Event" versus "Mister Pay-Per-View" "The Showstopper" versus "The Whole F**kin' Show" Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV2.jpg This is a match that not only ECW fans but wrestling fans everywhere have been waiting to see for many years. Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam's first on-scren association began just over a year ago when they joined forces, along with the bWo, to drive the New Age Enterprise out of ECW. However, they have been close freinds ever since Michaels joined ECW in 1998. Shortly after their victory against the NaE, Paul Heyman started booking them as a regular team to both men's delight and, sure enough, everyone's favourite team was born: The Whole F**kin' Show! Teaming together for just under a year, they dominated the tag team ranks, holding the World Tag Team Titles for eight and a half of those twelve months. Traci was introduced to the group early on and the three became inseperable... perhaps, too inseperable as mistrust over relationships and allegiances started to grow. However, despite fighting like brothers and coming close to blows on many occassions, the team stuck together. Even now, after a dramatic explosion at Guilty As Charged, the two remain friends. This match has only been signed upon Paul Heyman's insistance and Rob Van Dam's wish to prove himself as a legitimate main eventer. So, only one question remains. Which side are you on: HBK's or RVD's? ECW Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match The Hardcore Innovators vs. The Dudley Boyz© http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/Game-Face/NTRXV6.jpg Well, well, well... if Nate Hatred versus Sabu is to be the most brutal singles match of the year, this could well be the most brutal tag team match. Cactus Jack was on a long losing streak and general downward spiral until he started teaming with Tommy Dreamer. Shortly afterwards, they were serious title contenders, constantly battling with The Whole F**kin Show and The Dudley Boyz. This all culminated in the return of the Three Way Dance at Guilty As Charge. However, The Innovators remain the only pair of the three to have not held the titles. Granted, they won the Dudleyz own "Hardcore Titles" but they were soon stolen by the inbreds and later re-claimed officially Meanwhile, D-Von and Bubba have introduced an entirely new generation of bastard Dudleyz to help them in their campaign for tag team dominance as well as debuting the Dudleyville Hardcore Titles. They would have become undisputed Champions last month but for one hitch... The Hardcore Innovators repaid a favour and stole all four belts. Now, it has come to this match to crown the very best team in wrestling today. Mark Calaway vs. Rhino http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/RhinoTaker.jpg Where do we even begin? In the last four months, "The Soul Taker" and "The Man Beast" have, perhaps, done more to re-invent hardcore wrestling and bad blood in general than was previously achieved in the hundred year legacy of professional wrestling. It all started when Mark Calaway debuted following a series of video packages threatening World Heavyweight Champion, Raven. In fact, Raven commissioned the videos himself but Calaway called his bluff, his debut coinciding with the the airing of the final video. Heyman soon booked 'Taker in a title match at Summer Asylum in July, a decision which Rhino very much resented after his months of hard work (not to mention the fact that he was screwed out of the title at Cyberslam in April). So, what better recourse than to cost Calaway the title? As pissed as he has ever been, "The Soul Taker" challenged "The Man Beast" to a number one contendership contest at Heatwave. However, annoyed at how both men were blaming their failings on one another, Paul Heyman invented the "Buck Stops Here" Match and, sure enough, "The Soul Taker" had a dollar bill stapled to his forehead by the "Man Beast". Nevertheless, bitter about his experiences, when Rhino's title shot came at Anarchy Rulz, Taker gave Rhino a taste of his own medicine and cost him the victory. Soon after, both me were well and truly on the warpath. 'Taker fractured Rhino's skull using a biker chain but, amazingly, retunring just a few days later, Rhino broke Calaway's wrist by driving over it with an ambulance. Then came the Ambulance match, signed to reflect the brutality of their feud and "The Man Beast" found himself being chokeslammed through the roof of the ambulance! Thus, this match stays true to our mantra of "No Gimmicks Needed". Come on... they've cost each other title shots, destroyed each other's possesions, broken each other's bones and taken everyone in ECW on a brutal ride in the process. If anything more extreme remains physically possible, we are certain that they don't need a match stipulation to encourage them! Loser Leaves ECW Match For The World Heavyweight Championship Paul Burchill vs. Raven© http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j254/charliepag/World2.jpg ...and here it is... finally... what is, perhaps, the grudge match of the century. Summarising this one is a task and a half but we will do our level best. The history between these two started way back in July of last year when they formed an unlikely alliance under the leadership of ECW owner, Charlie Pag. Paul Burchill was scheduled to challenge for Raven's World Title but everything became clear when the match started with a handshake. Soon, the trio went on to dominate ECW and new talent was added to the group starting with Monsters Inc: Abyss and Goliath. The New Age Enterprise was born. The hitch to their plan was the resistance from Revolution's then-commissioner, Mcintosh, Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam and the bWo. Indeed, Michaels was able to claim the World Title from Raven but only held it for one month, after which Mcintosh turned on him, revealing herself to be the newest addition to the NaE. However the group was finally disposed of after an in-ring wedding, held by Pag and Mcintosh to the fans' disgust, was crashed by the Eneterprise's enemies. With Pag and Mcintosh gone, Burchill and Raven went their seperate ways and, soon, found themselves in a tag rivalry with Burchill backing up his apparent new mentor, Owen Hart, against the makeshift team of Raven and Rhino. However, in a memborable match, the two men showed their true intentions by turning on their respective partners as Pag and Mcintosh returned to reform the NaE. The bond between Burchill and Raven, protege and mentor, was undeniable and their faction strengthened with the addition of ne talent such as CM Punk and Vito Thomaselli. Soon, though, a power struggle broke out between Pag and Raven and, after the champion succesfully converted his compatriots to his way of thinking, Pag and Mcintosh were disposed of in unceremonial fashion by being driven through two tables. The NaE was reborn as the new incarnation of Raven's Nest. The group continued to dominate, demonstrated by Raven's lengthy title reign and Burchill's victory in the first ever Baptism of Fire match which granted a title shot to its winner. It was then, though, that a mystery masked man started attacking the group on a regular basis. Nevertheless, all was revealed shortly after when Burchill turned his back on his mentor's dubious ways at Cyberslam in April. Moreover, the masked man was, in fact, Shane Douglas, Raven's former adversary from years-gone-by and Paul Burchill's new manager. Together, they shockingly revealed just how long Burchill's turn had been planned for, much to the fans' delight. "The New Franchise" got his title shot, won at the Baptism of Fire two months prior, at Hardcore Heaven in May. However, as commissioner, a position he had taken from Douglas on the same night that Burchill had earned his shot, Raven added a stipulation: if Burchill lost he could never challenge for the title again. Indeed, "The New Franchise" did lose as a result of trying to spare his girlfriend, Kelly Thomaselli, from Raven's wrath, a decision which was ultimately proved futile in a heinous act by CM Punk. So, Burchill was unable to challenge evr again but that merely fuelled his hatred further as both former-protege and former-mentor tried their best to make each other's life hell over the course of four months. Burchill did everything he could to outsmart the champion and get in his head, whilst finding enough time to help England win the World Cup. However, what seemed like the final victory went to Raven. Using his power as commissioner, he ruled that, if Burchill ever lost another match, he would be fired. The Brit battled on bravely but his undoing came when he met the undefeated Nate Hatred at Anarchy Rulz who emerged victorious following help from Chris Hero. That was it. Burchill was fired... gone, for good. Raven's Nest continued their dominance until, finally, Raven's luck started to change. He finally lost his title to Owen Hart but, before long, Owen was beaten by Chris Jericho and Raven seized the opportunity to gain a dubious, quick title victory at Guilty As Charged last month, once again using his powers of commission. It seemed like Raven had weathered the storm and proven himself as the eternal force in ECW... but that's when an old acquintance returned with revenge on his mind. Charlie Pag appeared, granting full booking powers to Paul Heyman and reinstating Paul Burchill. However, he did not do so without booking this match personally. Heyman's only exception was that the stakes weren't high enough and, thus, it became a Loser Leaves ECW Match. So, here we are sixteen months on from their first association... three title reigns, a battle royal win, a betrayal, a hospitalised girlfriend and a firing later! To say this one is a "Grudge Match" would be a ridiculous understatement. If Raven wins, he keeps his beloved title and finally disposes of his most tenacious foe; the protege who betrayed him. If Burchill wins, he finally wins his first World title, drives his former-mentor and scurge of ECW from the promotion and, what is more, he will become only the fifth man to achieve the ECW Triple Crown! Honestly, could this be any bigger? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All predictions welcomed. Quick Picks: Chris Hero vs. Chris Jericho Jerry Lynn vs. Kurt Angle Streak vs. Career Nate Hatred vs. Sabu International All Action Championship Tournament Final Ricky Marvin vs. Slyk Tayshaun Dudley CM Punk vs. Vito Thomaselli ECW World Television Championship Match Ultimo Dragon vs. Juventud Guerrera© ECW Lioness Championship Match Kelly Thomaselli vs. Alexis© Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam ECW Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match The Hardcore Innovators vs. The Dudley Boyz© Mark Calaway vs. Rhino Loser Leaves ECW Match For The World Heavyweight Championship Paul Burchill vs. Raven©