JonnyV1 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Note: This is a diary based on the game Total Extreme Wrestling 2005 and in no way shape or form mirrors actual happenings in the WWE. [QUOTE][CENTER][IMG]http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/panix_uk04/ECW24-7Fixed.jpg[/IMG] [B][U]A Change in Plans[/U][/B] WWE vs. ECW shook the sports entertainment world as we know it. Everyone had their opinions; everyone had their negatives and positive comments. Vince would cheapen the legacy of ECW. At least, that’s what everyone thought. But it wasn’t to be, because one man was a step ahead of Vince McMahon. While McMahon was more focused on getting Triple H to join the Kiss My Ass Club, Paul Heyman obviously saw an opportunity. Vince gave him the money, gave him the two draft picks and access to talk to Raw and Smackdown Superstars, and the exposure to a bigger fan base. And while ECW would be funded by WWE and profits would go towards WWE, there were no restrictions for Paul Heyman to go into competition with the other WWE brands. So, at the WWE vs. ECW event, Paul Heyman decided he would end the show after Kurt Angle won the Battle Royal, by telling the world that One Night Stand would not be taking place, and that if any WWE wrestler showed up at the PPV, they would be dealt with ECW style. ECW One Night Stand would be replaced by ECW Resurrection. With matches such as Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio vs. Sabu & John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam cancelled because of this, certain matches have been announced ahead of time for the first ECW Pay Per View! [B]ECW World Heavyweight Title Match[/B] Rob Van Dam vs. Kurt Angle [B]ECW World Television Title Match[/B] CM Punk vs. The Sandman [B]ECW World Tag Team Title Match[/B] Generation Next vs. Triple X vs. The Impact Playa’s vs. The Chair Swinging Freaks As for the rest of the roster, it is rumoured that the WWE, TNA and the Independants have been raided as well as old ECW wrestlers being signed. What will the New ECW bring to the wrestling table? Just have to wait till ECW Resurrection PPV! [/CENTER][/IMG][/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JonnyV1 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 OOC: I apologize if this isn't what is expected by any hardcore ECW fans, I never got the chance to really watch ECW being British, but I have hired former ECW Wrestlers alongside other talent. And feel free to tell me what ECW characters were like if I am miles off. I'll also add pics tomorrow. [QUOTE][CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ressurection.jpg[/IMG] [B]ECW Resurrection[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Continental Airlines Arena, NY – 14,250 Attendance[/SIZE][/B] The ECW Resurrection PPV starts outside the Continental Airlines Arena in New York and then pans into the arena, showing the packed out arena full of ECW fans of old, and potential new ECW fans chanting the initials of Extreme Championship Wrestling Again. After scanning the crowd, the shot slowly pans out into the ECW Ressurection Video Intro, at first focusing on the past, but then highlighting the superstars of this ECW that the fans already know about as the ECW Theme plays. It Eventually comes to focus on the main event of tonight, for the ECW World Heavyweight Title, contested between Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- As Joey Styles and Taz welcome us to ECW Resurrection, they go down the big matches that were announced before the show, and promise the fans that ECW will revolutionize the industry, bring the best of wrestling straight to your living rooms. And that the action would kick off tonight, straight away with a match between two talented wrestlers that have been called up to ECW from the independents. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JayLethal.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/TeddyHart.jpg[/IMG] [B]Jay Lethal vs. Teddy Hart[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]One On One Match[/SIZE][/B] This match provided fast pace action, Jay Lethal being the more technical of the two, throwing in some great mat wrestling, trying to slow down Teddy Hart, who only seemed to know one way to wrestle, which was high impact. Teddy Hart brought out some moves that got Holy **** chants from the fans, including an insane Corkscrew 360 to the outside. During the match we found out that ECW would have no count outs unless specified, only rule was the pinfall had to happen in the ring and that unless specified, weapons could be used. However, the two decide to leave the weapons where they were. The match ended when Teddy Hart went for one impact move too many, and was caught on the top ropes by Jay Lethal, who Belly to Belly Suplexed Teddy from the top rope and took the victory. The fans seemed to take to Jay Lethal really well, cheering for him throughout the match. [B]Winner:[/B] Jay Lethal [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG] After the sponsors for tonight’s event are covered, the “Olympic Theme” for Kurt Angle rocks the arena as the fans let out a roar to great him. As usual the do the “U Suck” chants in his direction, but it has become a thing of habit instead of a derogatory chant, as Kurt Angle walks to the ring with his usual intensity. When he’s in the ring with a microphone in his hand, he looks around the arena and lets out an all might “woooo” which the fans follow. Kurt started to talk about his illustrious career, Olympics and WWE, and also mentioned the time when he decided not to join ECW in the past, and said he was here to do what ECW was promising, revolutionize the industry. He said it would start tonight, but before he could say anymore, the ECW Theme started to play. From the back came Paul Heyman. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/PaulHeyman.jpg[/IMG] When he got in the ring, he told the world that this is the new ECW, and that the old would be mixed in with the new. And that’s why Kurt Angle was his draft pick from Smackdown. But, he didn’t plan on taking the McMahon approach and wrap his stars in cotton wool. So he told Angle that tonight, he would face Rob Van Dam in a 2 out of 3 falls match, and before he left, asked Kurt Angle if he could hang with Mr. Pay Per View, in Rob Van Dam’s environment. [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/TonyMamaluke.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/NewJack.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Homicide.jpg[/IMG] [B]Tony Mamaluke vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. New Jack vs. Homicide[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Four Way Elimination Match[/SIZE][/B] Joey Styles said the next match would be a showcase of what made ECW famous back in it’s former hay day, and from the very beginning, it was hardcore. And we ain’t talking WWE Hardcore. Tables were broken in “Holy ****” style fashion, high risks were taken, and barbed wire along with other assortments of weapons was used. The first to go was Tony Mamaluke, who attempted to frog splash Dreamer through a table, but ended up just knocking himself out of contention, as New Jack took advantage after Tony drove himself through the table. Homicide would then take out New Jack with a brainbuster off the top rope into thumbtacks. But through out the match, Tommy Dreamer always looked like winning, and finally did with a barebwired baseball bat which he decimated Homicide with. Unfortunately, the faces weren’t that recognizable to the fans who weren’t ECW fans before which hurt the atmosphere. [B]Winner:[/B] Tommy Dreamer [B]Rating:[/B] B- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AxlRotten.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG] The camera’s go backstage and find the Chair Swinging Freaks (Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney) talking to one another about the up and coming four way Ladder Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. Lance Storm then walked up and wished them luck with a sarcastic tone, telling them that they would need it because they weren’t in the Impact Playa’s league, and there best way of getting ahead would be to realize that. Unfortunately, the segment went over rather stale. [B]Rating:[/B] C ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thChristyHemmeBD2.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thAshleyMaxim.jpg[/IMG] [B]Christy Hemme vs. Ashley[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Bra & Panties Match[/SIZE][/B] Some of the ECW faithful in attendance, started to chant “WWE Sucks” at this match, as it did have a ECW feel to it. But until they come into play in storylines, this is the best use I have for them. However, all though the wrestling was dodgy at best, a lot of the male fans enjoyed it. Christy Hemme eventually stripped Ashley Massaro for the win. [B]Winner:[/B] Christy Hemme [B]Rating:[/B] C+ ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] A video played hyping the signing and future debut of Samoa Joe, showing him tear through opponents in the independent federations. It ends with words across the screen reading……… “Joe’s Gonna Kill You!” [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG] Joey Styles tells us that he interview CM Punk earlier today and then the footage started rolling. CM Punk basically said how great an opportunity this was for CM Punk to be seen all over the United States, and what a achievement it would be for him to be the ECW World Television Champion. [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ECWWorldTVTitle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Sandman2ffx.jpg[/IMG] [B]CM Punk vs. The Sandman[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Last Man Standing Match – ECW World Television Title[/SIZE][/B] The match went on clearly too long for The Sandman, as he was dragging his feet by the end, but the match was still good. As usual, the Sandman’s entrance was probably one of the highlights of the show for some fans. And the fans were very welcoming to CM Punk, plenty of them seeming to have heard about this talented wrestler. CM Punk attempted to keep the match clean, but Sandman would soon bring in the weapons, but CM Punk showed he could hang with CM Punk when it came to weapons too. At around 14 minutes it looked like CM Punk possibly had The Sandman exactly were he wanted him, but this was when Tommy Dreamer ran in, smacked CM Punk in the head viciously with The Sandman’s cane and continued to assault him with it, before leaving the ring, pointing to his ECW T-Shirt as Sandman got to his feet and CM Punk was counted out. [B]Winner:[/B] The Sandman [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Low-Ki.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG] We go backstage to see Triple X warming up, which got a cheer from the crowd in attendance. Lance Storm again turned up and wished them a sarcastic good luck, saying they didn’t stand a chance in his ECW. [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ECWWorldTagTitle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AlexShelleyTNA.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AustinAries3.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AxlRotten.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Low-Ki.jpg[/IMG] [B]Generation Next vs. The Chair Swinging Freaks vs. The Impact Playas vs. Triple X[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Four Way Tag Team TLC Title Match – ECW World Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/B] The Impact Playas and Triple X were the two clear favourites in this match with the fans, even though Lance Storm and PJ are supposed to be heels. The match was even throughout, Generation Next and especially Austin Aries providing the high risk, The Chair Swinging Freaks providing the hardcore, and Lance Storm and Christopher Daniels bringing excellent technical wrestling. However, with all these ingredients, it just seemed like there was too much happening and the match didn’t flow as well as it should have. The end came when The Impact Playa’s had just taken care of Generation Next, leaving them on the outside, and the Chair Swinging Freaks, handcuffing Triple X to the ropes and beating the hell out of them whilst Lance Storm and PJ grab the tag team titles. The New Champions stood atop the ladder celebrating, as The Chair Swinging freaks simply nodded when they had the champions attention and left the ring, as Joey Styles accused this all of being a set up and Taz thinking it was brilliant. [B]Winner:[/B] The Impact Playas [B]Rating:[/B] B- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG] Kurt Angle is backstage warming up, when a backstage staff member comes up to him and gives him a note he was told to deliver to him. Kurt Angle opens it, and the camera pans round to see what’s in it. It reads, “You Can’t Escape The Past” as Kurt Angle looks confused. He threatens the stage hand, and then storms off for his match when the stage hand says he doesn’t know who it was from. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] RVD was already out in the ring, ready for his match with Kurt Angle. He took a microphone and told the world, that WWE might have been the supposed promise land, that Kurt Angle was dominant in, this was ECW and this was his territory and there was nowhere he’d rather be than in the ECW ring. He told Kurt that it was his destiny to be the ECW World Heavyweight Champion, because he was Mr. Pay Per View and that he couldn’t be stopped, now that the McMahon leash was no longer around his neck. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ECWWorldTitle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG] [B]Rob Van Dam vs. Kurt Angle[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]2/3 Falls – ECW World Heavyweight Title[/SIZE][/B] This match was something different for Kurt Angle, as Rob Van Dam came out of the blocks all guns firing. Kurt Angle isn’t someone used to being dominated but for a good half of the match he was as Rob Van Dam’s determination was so great. However never question Kurt’s competitive nature. The First pinfall came at the 12 minute mark with Rob Van Dam hitting the Van Terminator. A Five Star Frog Splash later, to the outside through a table, and many thought it was over. Rob Van Dam rolled Kurt back into the ring, but Kurt kicked out. As Rob later went for one of his spinning kicks, Kurt caught his leg and trapped him in the middle of the ring with an Ankle Lock. Rob Van Dam tried to fight but eventually tapped out. With a hurt ankle, Rob Van Dam’s offence was effected greatly, and an Angle Slam of the top rope, because of RVD not being as quick as usual because of this, gave Kurt Angle the victory. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] As Kurt Angle celebrated, suddenly “Metalingus” by Alter Bridge started to play around the arena, as Kurt tiredly turned to the entrance way, to see Edge and Lita walk out at through a cloud of smoke. Edge had a ****y smirk on his face, as he looked at Angle with the title, and signalled to his waist. Kurt got prepared for a battle, but that never came, as Edge stayed at the top of the ramp, seemingly have taken away from Kurt’s celebrations with his appearance as the PPV faded out. [B]Winner:[/B] Kurt Angle [B]Rating:[/B] A* [/CENTER][B]Overall Show Rating:[/B] A[/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolinc Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 What a great start to this dynasty! I like that you didn't forget that there wasn't anyone on RAW drafted yet. Edge seems like a great choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Vick Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I pretty sure RVD was Heyman's draft pick from Raw. It doesn't matter though. Edge fits in nicely. I like it so far, with some exceptions. I'll keep an eye on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Yeah, RVD was Heyman's draft pick, it was just done with a bit less fanfare and attention given to it, seeing as everyone sees Rob Van Dam as ECW anyway. Edge should be the major heel in the company and only reason I considered him, was because of his Wrestlemania match. Small problem I have, is that a lot of ECW guys don't want to wrestle for me, because their workload is pretty full. People like Sabu won't talk to me, which is a shame. And Charlie Vick, feel free to say what the exceptions are. Best way to improve is from criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolinc Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 RVD joined by choice. Kayfabe wise anyone could join the new ECW if they wanted too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMetsFan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm really enjoying this...ECW-WE resurrections are always fun to read, and you are doing an excellent job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxFutureLegend112xX Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 yea ECW Diaries are the funnest to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlawson Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Great start and I think Edge is a great choice for top heel. I'd still love to see Foley involved some way though :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Well I did have plans for that, because WWE released Mick Foley. But he has a written deal with CMLL now, so he is out the question unfortunately. And thanks everyone for the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 [url]www.prowrestlinghits.com[/url] [QUOTE][CENTER][B][U]Heyman & JonnyV1[/U][/B][/CENTER] Word backstage from the ECW Resurrection pay-per view is that Paul Heyman and JonnyV1, who Heyman hired to help run the show are already having heated arguments over key decisions for shows. The major argument at the ECW Resurrection PPV was over the main event. According to sources inside ECW, JonnyV1 was behind Rob Van Dam winning the title in the main event, because of Edge costing Kurt Angle the match. Paul Heyman on the other hand wanted Kurt Angle to win, and be the first face of the new ECW. JonnyV1’s argument was that people would get behind RVD as champion, and after years of misuse by WWE, and the fact that WWE never put one of their top two titles on Rob Van Dam, that if they did, the fans would realize this was a different promotion, whereas Kurt Angle definitely had a WWE feel about him, and WWE had pushed him as champion before. Heyman’s point was that he wanted this ECW to stand out as different, and not just a poor attempted rehash, and that the first champion should win in a classic but clean battle. Rumors are that they are already disagreeing over how to run the first ECW Havoc, which is their first TV Show. [/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 [QUOTE][CENTER] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ecwhavoc.jpg[/IMG] [B]ECW Havoc[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]First Union Center, Philadelphia – 9, 995 Attendance[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JoeyStyles.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Tazz.jpg[/IMG] The ECW theme started to play as the opening video had finished for the first ever TV episode of ECW Havoc. The fans were chanting out loud and were holding up their signs as the cameras stopped on Joey Styles and Taz. Joey Styles and Taz started to hype up the PPV, Resurrection, telling those who were unfortunate enough to miss it, what happened and who was crowned champions, with an emphasis on Kurt Angle winning the ECW World Heavyweight Title. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ECWWorldTVTitle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Sandman2ffx.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Sandman vs. CM Punk[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Singles Match for the ECW World Television Title[/SIZE][/B] The rematch from ECW Resurrection was just as good as the PPV match, as these two went at each other, but CM Punk always seemed to have part of his mind watching for any interference, maybe expecting Tommy Dreamer to come down and help out The Sandman. The thing is, Tommy Dreamer never came, but CW Anderson did. While the ref was pushing CM Punk away from The Sandman, after The Sandman got a rope break, eventually Sandman got up and ran into the back of the ref, causing them all to go down to the mat. CW Anderson ran in and waited for CM Punk to get up, hitting him with a vicious spinebuster before leaving. The Sandman draped himself over CM Punk and picked up the victory. [B]Winner:[/B] The Sandman [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] After a short advertisement later, and “Metalingus” by Alter Bridge started to play through the arena! Edge came out to a chorus of boos from the ECW fans as he confidently strutted to the ring, with Lita at his side. When Edge got a microphone, the fans eventually stopped trying to boo him out the building and let him speak. [B]Edge[/B] My phone has been ringing off the hook since the ECW Resurrection Pay Per View. Question after question after question thrown at the Rated R Superstar. You ECW fans want to know why I’m here, what my plans are, and WWE fans want to know why I would even come to this hell hole. After all, it was in WWE that Mick Foley and I redefined Hardcore. So I don’t need to be here, with the drug junkies, alcoholics and wrestlers that should have retired years ago. So Edge, why are you here, in ECW? The Answer’s simple, Kurt Angle and I have some unfinished business. I’ve come to beat some sense into “The Wrestling Machine”. You see, the reason Kurt Angle came here, is because he couldn’t even dominate Smackdown. He took the easy road out, wrestling third rate talents. Like who the hell is CM Punk? Who gives a damn about Sandman anymore? But he can’t escape, and he’ll never rule anywhere. And The R Rated Superstar will make sure the traitor, he thought he was too good for all of you ten years ago, isn’t even good enough to stand atop of the mountain in ECW! [B]Rating:[/B] A* [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG] Edge was then interrupted by the “Olympic Theme” for Kurt Angle as Kurt made his way out to the ring, ECW World Heavyweight Title over his shoulder as the fans did the usual chant. Kurt Angle got in the ring and immediately grabbed the microphone from Edge’s hands. Whilst Lita got Edge a new microphone, Kurt started to talk. [B]Kurt Angle[/B] I was backstage, and I just had to come out to see if what I was hearing was real. Edge was putting me down? Putting down an Olympic Gold Medalist! A multiple time World Champion! Basically I was getting put down by the biggest bitch in wrestling. Hell, you even look like a bitch, blondie! One small title reign and you think you can hang with me? Well, I’ll prove you wrong right now! [B]Edge[/B] Whoah, hold it Kurt! I don’t want to hurt you just yet. The Rated R Superstar is main event calibre, especially in this place. If you want to beat me up, you’ll have to wait till the end of the night. Because Paul Heyman has been gracious to give me a match, of my choice, as long as no titles are on the line. So stay tuned into your TV backstage. See you Later Chump! Edge dropped his microphone and left the ring with Lita as Kurt Angle watched him, and then held up the ECW World Heavyweight Title towards the direction of Edge with a smirk on his face. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CWAnderson.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] [B]CW Anderson vs. Samoa Joe[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE][/B] CW Anderson was standing in the ring waiting for his opponent, when The Godzilla Theme started to play, soon followed by “The Champ Is Here” by Jadakiss. The fans erupted, at least those who knew who was coming to the ring. Samoa Joe walked out, the trademark determined look on his face, a towel over his shoulder. The Match itself was a classic from the midcard talent. CW Anderson did his best to match blow for blow with Samoa Joe, but Samoa’s stiffness soon started to wear out the ECW veteran. A Muscle Buster and then a Coquina Clutch later and Samoa Joe had picked up his first victory on his debut. [B]Winner:[/B] Samoa Joe [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] Edge turned up on screen backstage with Lita at his side, camera focused on him. [B]Edge[/B] It’s decided Kurt, tonight I’m not only going to beat you. But I’m going to beat Rob Van Dam as well, to prove that WWE talent will always be better than any second or third rate superstar that ECW can make. But I won’t be doing it alone. But your not going to have the luxury of knowing who my partner is, till just before the match. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ECWWorldTagTitle.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Low-Ki.jpg[/IMG] [B]The Impact Playas vs. Triple X[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Tag Team Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles[/SIZE][/B] Another great match, and more what I expected from the PPV match. Triple X were on a mission after being screwed out of winning the Tag Team Titles by the Chair Swinging Freaks at ECW Resurrection. However despite not having control of most of the match, Lance Storm showed his veteran instincts and managed to lock Low-Ki in a Straight Shooter and got the victory to retain the titles. [B]Winners:[/B] The Impact Playas [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AxlRotten.jpg[/IMG] .[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Low-Ki.jpg[/IMG] Daniels came in to check on his partner, Low Ki as the Impact Playas watched on, before sliding in and starting to beat down on Christopher Daniels. However, Daniels attempted to and then started to fight back, until The Chair Swinging Freaks slid into the ring, and the numbers game became to much. By the end of it, Daniels and Low Ki were left bloody and amongst two broken tables. [B]Rating:[/B] C- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/BallsMahoney.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AxlRotten.jpg[/IMG] .[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Low-Ki.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/DragonYuki.jpg[/IMG] Lance Storm grabbed a microphone and told everyone to look at the four men standing in the ring. This was what ECW was about and will stay about. He told the fans that they were looking at The Hardcore Loyalists! And anyone that was trying to get fame by being in the ECW that they built, were in trouble. If The Hardcore Loyalists would have just left the ring of their own accord or carried on the beatdown, we wouldn’t find out. As suddenly “Violence” by Juelz Santana played over the speakers and the lights dimmed, red lights flickering. At the top of the ramp, appeared a masked man, just looking straight at the ring, before slowly walking down. If it was the mere mystery surrounding the man, or the fact that Low Ki and Christopher Daniels were recovering, the Hardcore Loyalists excited the ring, as the masked man slid in and stood in front of Triple X, almost looking like he was protecting them from the Hardcore Loyalists. [B]Rating:[/B] C ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/BryanDanielson.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Homicide.jpg[/IMG] [B]Bryan Danielson vs. Homicide[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE][/B] After Homicide’s good showing at the PPV, the fans seemed behind him. However Bryan Danielson had his hardcore fan base, and was definitely no slouch, as he out performed Homicide in the early stages of the match, just out wrestling him. However when Homicide managed to get the match outside the ring, Homicide got the advantage and didn’t let go. When Homicide did take it back into the ring, it was to hit Bryan with a Cop Killa and to pick up the pinfall victory in a great match. [B]Winner:[/B] Homicide [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] The camera’s go backstage and show Kurt Angle preparing for his match, as he is approached by Rob Van Dam. Kurt Angle seems ready to fight but Rob Van Dam calms him. He says the PPV was the PPV, congratulations and that he would be after the title. But tonight, it was all about showing Edge what the new ECW was all about. Kurt Angle agreed, and they headed to the ring. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG] After the entrances of Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam, Edge comes out and stands just in front of the ring, smiles and turns to look at the entrance way. The crowd wait to see who Edge’s mystery tag partner is. “Ain’t No Stoppin Me!” blares out the speakers as from the back walks out Shelton Benjamin, shades and a classic summer shirt on, as he walks down with the WWE Intercontinental Title as the fans start to boo, probably mainly because he has brought a WWE title with him. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG]w/[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kurt Angle & Rob Van Dam vs. Edge & Shelton Benjamin[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Tag Team Match[/SIZE][/B] A classic tag team match, that had the fans involved all the way throughout the match. Shelton and Edge however seemed to have the upperhand through a majority of the match, perhaps just being that little bit better in a tag team environment, because of their starts in wrestling. Shelton highlighted his athleticism, but seemed uninterested in wrestling Kurt through a lot of the match, seemingly a whole lot more focused on Rob Van Dam. The match went on for a good twenty minutes, with Rob Van Dam being cornered until he got the hot tag. Kurt Angle took apart Edge And Shelton with suplex after suplex, showing more variety than he did in WWE. But it would prove all for nothing, as after Kurt Angle, Angle slammed Edge and tagged Rob Van Dam for a Five Star, Shelton, who must have watched a tape of the PPV, jumped up to the ropes and delivered a T-Bone on Rob Van Dam, which got a huge chant of “Holy ****”, Kurt then went for Shelton, but got low-bridged to the outside as Edge slowly put his arm over RVD to pick up the win. [B]Winners:[/B] Edge & Shelton Benjamin [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] Edge seemed delighted by the victory and happy to leave the ring, Lita helping him. However Shelton wasn’t done. He climbed the top rope and came flying down with a Shooting Star Press on Rob Van Dam, and then continued to beat on him till he was chased off by Kurt Angle. The show faded out with Edge at the top of the ramp and Shelton half way up, looking at the ring with smiles on their faces as they looked at Kurt checking on Van Dam as the ECW fans booed them out the building. [B]Rating:[/B] B+[/CENTER][/QUOTE] [B]Overall Show Rating:[/B] A* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Vick Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 It's nothing major that I have a problem with. Your shows are great, and well written. I just don't particularly like raiding of the TNA roster. WWE can't do it in real life until their contracts are up with the company. Other than that it's a great diary so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Well in my eyes, there are only really four wrestlers of TNA that I have, that in real life I doubt I could. At least from what I know, Austin Aries, Homicide and Lethal aren't exclusive TNA. I'm not sure about Shelley, and I know Joe and Daniels are. Don't worry though, there's only one more TNA guy, you can guess who most likely. It's just I need guys with overness and don't want too many WWE guys, or it will start to feel like WWE. After all, at the moment my main event scene has a rather large WWE feel about it, but I hope to slowly change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 [QUOTE][CENTER][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ecwhavoc.jpg[/IMG] [B]ECW Havoc[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]The GIANT Center, Pennsylvania – 10, 000 Attendance[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/PaulHeyman.jpg[/IMG] The Show starts straight after the ECW theme and video stop playing, with a video of Paul Heyman at this weeks Raw. Clips are shown of him laughing at some of the matches, and talking to a number of WWE Superstars who were backstage. The wrestlers include Rey Mysterio, Gregory Helms, Ken Kennedy, Paul Burchill, Ken Doane of the Spirit Squad, Charlie Haas and Johnny Nitro along with Melina. The video ends with the promise that two new signings from WWE would appear tonight, and one would be in the number one contendership main event, for a shot at Kurt Angle at ECW Hardcore Heaven. [B]Rating:[/B] B+ ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG] When the video faded, it showed CM Punk standing in the ring, not looking too happy as he paced up and down the ring as his theme music slowly faded out. [B]CM Punk[/B] Two weeks in a row, I’ve been out here and had my rightfully earned victories, stolen from me because of some ECW Seniors in Tommy Dreamer and CW Anderson, who can’t except that I’m the future of ECW. Have you not heard boys, this is the new ECW! And that means, slowly and surely, the talented wrestlers of this world will replace you, as new stars are built. And that is what made ECW famous. So tonight, either Tommy or CW Anderson can come out and fight me, and I will show you that a new era is dawning. And as for you Sandman, I want you in the ring at the next Pay Per View, title on the line or not! Some of the fans got behind CM Punk, whilst some booed at his promo, still being ECW stars of old. [B]Rating:[/B] C- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CWAnderson.jpg[/IMG] [B]CM Punk vs. CW Anderson[/B] [SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE] CM Punk was definitely on a mission to win this battle, as he seemed to want to end it quickly to avoid a Hardcore Loyalist run in, and to show that the only reason he had been losing, was because of the constant interferences. “The Enforcer” CW Anderson got in a small amount of offence but eventually he would fall to a Pepsi Plunge and CM Punk picked up the victory, with no interference in sight. [B]Winner:[/B] CM Punk [B]Rating:[/B] B- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CMPunkBD2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CWAnderson.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Sandman2ffx.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG] CM Punk was having his arm lifted by the referee, when suddenly the Impact Player’s and Tommy Dreamer run down to the ring, while Sandman struts down behind them calmly. The Impact Players and Tommy attack CM Punk, who tries to fight back but simply can’t, and gets laid out in the ring. [B]Rating:[/B] C ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/CWAnderson.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Sandman2ffx.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/JustinCredible.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/TommyDreamer.jpg[/IMG] The Sandman, The Impact Players, Tommy Dreamer & CW Anderson stand in the ring with their hands raised, as The Sandman takes a microphone and announces that he, along with Tommy and CW Anderson are part of the Hardcore Loyalists. [B]Rating:[/B] C ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/NewJack.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/SamoaJoe.jpg[/IMG] [B]New Jack vs. Samoa Joe[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE][/B] An Amazing match for what it was which was just putting over Samoa Joe. The match lasted around seven minutes, but New Jack did his job well, making Samoa Joe look good, whilst preventing himself from looking bad at Samoa Joe’s expense. New Jack played the determined Veteran that just couldn’t match Samoa Joe, as Samoa Joe won the match with a Muscle Buster to pick up the victory. [B]Winner:[/B] Samoa Joe [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Amber.jpg[/IMG] Backstage, Shelton Benjamin is standing alongside Amber, who has a microphone in hand. [B]Amber[/B] I’m here, standing alongside Shelton Benjamin, who made his debut in ECW last week teaming up with Edge to take on our World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, and Rob Van Dam. But just as with Edge before, one has to ask why is Shelton Benjamin here? [B]Shelton[/B] The answers simple, RVD left WWE, when we still had unfinished business! I’m here to finish what we started in WWE and I’m here to cost him something that I know deep down he really wants. He wants to be ECW World Heavyweight Champion, but while I’m here, I’m going to make sure that doesn’t happen. He took my Intercontinental Title once, he took away my destined Money In the Bank Victory and didn’t even cash it in. He stopped Shelton Benjamin from being on top, and now I’m just returning the favour. [B]Rating:[/B] C- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/ChristopherDanielsBD5.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG] [B]Christopher Daniels vs. Lance Storm[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE][/B] This match was another amazing match between two amazingly talented Mat Wrestlers. The two turned up without their Tag Team partners and both seemed determined to prove that without any assistance, that they were better than the other. The match was a equal bout throughout, but in the end, a reversal by Lance Storm was turned into a Straight Shooter and Lance Storm picked up the victory. [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/DragonYuki.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG] As Lance Storm is celebrating his win, the lights dim and the red light starts to flicker, as Lance Storm immediately turns to the entrance way as “Violence” by Juelz Santana starts to play, and out runs the masked man from last week, Onslaught written on the trunks he is wearing, as he slides into the ring and immediately starts to trade lefts and rights with Lance Storm. Onslaught manages to eventually strike down Lance Storm with a kick, and then hits a Modified Neckbreaker on Lance Storm when he is knelt over, getting back to his feet. Onslaught stands above Lance Storm, who starts to sit up, so Onslaught Jumps up only slightly, falling back, and delivers a vicious kick to the head of Lance Storm, which he doesn’t get up from till after Onslaught leaves him in the ring. [B]Rating:[/B] B- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/PaulHeyman.jpg[/IMG] The Camera’s goes backstage and show Paul Heyman sitting at a desk, focusing on the camera. [B]Paul Heyman[/B] Tonight we decide the man who will get a shot at the ECW World Heavyweight Champion at ECW Hardcore Heaven. And we will decide it in a Fatal Four Way Match, first person to get a pin, gets the title shot against Kurt Angle, or anyone else if they should beat him before Hardcore Heaven. Three of the participants are Rob Van Dam, Shelton Benjamin & Edge. The last participant will be announced at the beginning of the match. But right now, my scouting trip over at WWE was quiet successful. And one of the men I scouted is here tonight and will be wrestling Austin Aries, next! [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/AustinAries3.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/Burchill05.jpg[/IMG] [B]Austin Aries vs. Paul Burchill[/B] [SIZE="1"]Singles Match[/SIZE] As Austin Aries was already in the ring, awaiting his opponent, “This Is War” by Ill Nino started to play as from the back walked out Paul Burchill, no pirate gimmick, but instead he was wearing camo trousers and elbow pads. The fans were rather indifferent during the entrance to Paul Burchill, but that would change during the match. Paul Burchill with his more serious gimmick, showcased why WWE would bring him over from England in the first place, as he went toe to toe with the smaller Austin Aries. Not just over powering him, but at some stages, out wrestling him. However the C5 wouldn’t be on show as Austin Aries Locked on the Fish Hook of Doom to pick up the win. [B]Winner:[/B] Austin Aries [B]Rating:[/B] B ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG] Kurt Angle’s music hit next as he came out to the ring, ECW World Heavyweight Title over his shoulder proudly as he went straight to the ring and grabbed a microphone. [B]Kurt Angle[/B] Well, seeing as I can’t fight Edge tonight, I can’t give Rob Van Dam a second chance, and I can’t give a former student of mine in Shelton Benjamin, just one more lesson, I suppose I could have just gone home. But I came to ECW to fight, and all though I’ve been informed I can’t put my title on the line tonight, I have been told I can put out an open challenge, to anyone that happens to be backstage. So, anyone that wants to fight and lose to the Wrestling Machine, feel free. Because it doesn’t matter who comes out, I will win. It’s True, Damn True! [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thKurtAngle.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thAJStyles4.jpg[/IMG] [B]Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Open Challenge Singles Match[/SIZE][/B] The crowd went absolutely nuts when some music eventually played to reply to the open challenge. “I Am” started to play over the speakers, as from the back, his face covered by a hood, but everyone knowing who it was, AJ Styles walked out. The match itself had a great atmosphere surrounding it. Back and forth cheering for AJ Styles and Kurt Angle! AJ Styles utilized his speed advantage at every opportunity, and could almost match Kurt when it came to mat wrestling. And various points in the match it looked like AJ could pick up the victory. But Kurt Angle’s resilience came through as out of nowhere he hit an Angle Slam and picked up the victory. [B]Rating:[/B] A* ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/chrissyrivera.jpg[/IMG] Backstage we have Rob Van Dam standing alongside Chrissy Rivera, who has a microphone in hand. [B]Chrissy Rivera[/B] Rob Van Dam, tonight you have an opportunity to get a rematch with Kurt Angle and possibly win the ECW World Heavyweight Title. Shelton has already said that he was hell bent on stopping you from achieving your goal, and Edge is also in this match, so how confident do you feel going into this match. [B]Rob Van Dam[/B] Well Chrissy, I’m Rob Van Dam (insert thumb pointing and crowd sing-a-long), so as usual I’m confident. Because I’m confident in my abilities, in my training and in my self. I’m capable of going into this match and winning that shot at Kurt Angle and putting on another classic ECW World Title Match. But, I’m not fool! I know with two guys that probably still consider themselves WWE, that I might fall short. I don’t have to be pinned, and could still lose the match. But as much as it won’t be easy for me, I’m going to make damn sure it isn’t easy for anyone else either. [B]Rating:[/B] C- ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thLita.jpg[/IMG] The cameras show Edge, Shelton Benjamin and Lita backstage talking about the up and coming main event. When Shelton says that he’s in this match to win it and get a shot at Kurt, Edge immediately reacts negatively. He say he wants Kurt, and that Shelton came here for the has been, Rob Van Dam. Shelton replies that by getting a shot at Kurt, he was stopping Van Dam. Edge accused Shelton of not being a team player, and Shelton simply said he never agreed to be in a team. Lita tried to calm things down, and eventually did after a whisper into Shelton’s ear, which got a smile from Shelton, who backed off and wished Edge luck tonight. [B]Rating:[/B] A ---------- [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thSheltonBenjamin.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/EdgeBD3.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/RobVanDam.jpg[/IMG]vs.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v353/Focus2004/thGregoryHelms.jpg[/IMG] [B]Shelton Benjamin vs. Edge vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Gregory Helms[/B] [B][SIZE="1"]Fatal Four Way for a shot at the ECW World Heavyweight Title[/SIZE][/B] With the three participants that are known in the ring, suddenly the former WWE Cruiserweight Champions music played, as out came Gregory Helms. Against, the reaction wasn’t great, until Gregory went straight for Edge, which got him a good amount of cheers. They seemingly paired of early, as Shelton and RVD tore into each other in the ring, while Edge and Gregory battled on the outside. All though this changed during the match, near the end it was the same pairs in the same situation. Edge eliminated Gregory from the equation with a DDT into a chair. Edge then bided his time on the outside, until Shelton hit his T-Bone on Rob Van Dam. Edge then slide into the ring and hit a spear on Shelton and picked up the victory. [B]Winner: [/B]Edge [B]Rating:[/B] A*[/CENTER][/QUOTE] [B]Overall Show Rating:[/B] A* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyV1 Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 [url]www.prowrestlinghits.com[/url] [QUOTE][B][CENTER]The Potential of ECW [SIZE="1"]By Lionel Thomas[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B] ECW has had one pay-per view and two TV shows so far, and from what we have seen, this is not what the wrestling fan base had expected. Of course, the majority of people will think this is a good thing. However now we have the opportunity to look at Paul Heyman’s and JonnyV1’s ECW compared to Vince McMahon’s WWE, what is ECW giving us that TNA doesn’t already. Taking a look at it’s main event scene, it doesn’t seem to be offering that much more than a WWE main event scene. Edge and Kurt Angle seems to be the main focus of the ECW brand, as storylines go, and this is something we could have easily seen, had Kurt not been drafted over to Smackdown because of it’s lack of main event draws. While fans of either Edge or Kurt will be happy to see them finally get a real chance at being the major players in the federation, ECW fans might resent the fact that they are basically watching a WWE storyline, but it will draw because of the mainstream audience. The rest of the main event also has that WWE feel. Rob Van Dam will no doubt, be accepted as a main eventer by hardcore ECW fans, but he is a lot slower in the ring than he used to be. Meanwhile Shelton Benjamin, all though there is little doubt with me that he can fit into ECW, still has that feeling of WWE about him, as does Gregory Helms, who mainstream fans may find hard to see as a Main Eventer. But, there are others that can main eventer and seem to be on there way to that. Lance Storm, AJ Styles, Austin Aries, Samoa Joe and CM Punk all seem to be in situations which will increase their drawing power. But apart from CM Punk and Lance Storm, there’s just a feel that these wrestlers are TNA draws, not ECW Superstars. They may find the same problem with AJ, Austin and Joe as they possible could with Kurt Angle, Edge and Shelton Benjamin. So what is ECW? So far it seems to be a mixture of WWE, TNA and ECW. The Hardcore Loyalist storyline seems to fit into an ECW style but apart from that, ECW doesn’t really have it’s own identity. Also, I must question some of the ECW signings. If I look over there roster, there is a number of people that look questionable as signings for ECW or for any promotion in some of the case. One is Bruno Giovanni Dante, who is not on the official ECW site as a wrestler, but is employed as a wrestler on the ECW books. Little is know about this guy, apart from being trained in Japan and Mexico, and having small stints in Italy and England in smaller federations. The fact he is on their books is not what is a surprise, because there are many who are on the books of ECW, and have been sent to IPW:UK or JAPW in development deals, but Bruno hasn’t, as is being paid a lot for an unknown name. The old ECW stars that have been signed are questionable. Where’s Sabu? If they are going through TNA for wrestlers, where’s Raven? Instead we have Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney, not exactly the draws of ECW. Neither is Tony Mamaluke. And someone please tell me why you’d sign Teddy Hart to a big promotion. It’s been shown that he isn’t a good person to have backstage, and can be a danger to fellow wrestlers. And what’s with all the managers. Amber and Chrissy Rivera showed in the last ECW Show, that they can’t really cut it as Interviewers, how you can fit Ashley into ECW I don’t know, or Christy Hemme. However, Melina Perez, who if you didn’t know, has jumped ship to ECW, I can see working. And Lita and the just signed Beulah will hopefully make up for Hemme and Ashley. However one thing ECW does have, which I am happy about, is a backstage team that is booking shows that make WWE look poor, even with slightly lower production quality. Billy Graham, Bruno Sammartino and Killer Kowalski, along with Heyman and JonnyV1 have been booking interesting but realistic storylines and great matches thanks to brilliant road agents. Just take a look at an ECW show, Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles, Edge vs. Shelton vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Gregory Helms. Then take a look at WWE. Velocity has Batista and Booker T vs. Undertaker and Matt Hardy, WWE title being defended on Heat between Cena and Triple H, but defended on Raw between Cena and Danny Basham. And Trish Stratus defeating Shane McMahon, Mickie James and Victoria! Great Khali vs. Sylvian! And the list goes on. I’m sure as the weeks go by, we will see how this new ECW shapes up, but it wouldn’t surprise me if things go the same way, that ECW starts to take over from Raw and Smackdown as the premium WWE show. [/QUOTE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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