ECW Worldwide

Nevermore · May 17, 2007

Monday, week 4, March

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Callis: Hello and welcome to ECW Revolution. I'm Don Callis...

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

Callis: We're almost there, folks. This is the last television broadcast before what will arguably be ECW's most historic pay-per-view in its fourteen year legacy!

Gertner: Oh, Don, I can't wait to see who is the best team out of the Canadian Connection, Team Mexico and Team Japan!

Callis: Yeah, and speaking of teams, can the Whole F**kin' Show reclaim their tag titles from the Iron Saints?

Gertner: And don't forget about the final match in the Best-of-Seven Series between Lance Storm and Jerry Lynn.

Callis: Nor Rhino's Two Out Of Three Falls match with The Sandman...

Gertner: ...or The Franchise's opportunity to return to active competition as the World Champion.

Callis: And on top of that, we have the Baptism of Fire match to look forward to, perhaps the most brutal and demonic match ever conceived.

The two announcers pause.

Gertner: Wow... I can't wait!

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The match is an even contest. the leaders of the bWo and sWo are clearly equal in abilities.

In the eighth minute, Stevie gets the upper hand.

He sets Sasuke up for the Stevie Kick but, surprisingly, decides against it, exits the ring and heads to teh back.

Referee, John Finnegan, has no choice but to declare The Great Sasuke as the winner.

Match Rating: B

The Canadian Connection are backstage.

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Jericho: Eddie Guerrero, by my watch, you have about two minutes before our good friend and ally, Christian, kicks your ass nine ways to Sunday!

Benoit: And as for you, Rey Mysterio and Juventud Guerrera, get ready to be taken to school. To hell with your fast-paced, lucha-libre, flippety-floppity bullsh*t; tonight, Jericho and myself are going to show you what real wrestling is.

Jericho: And after we have embarassed, degraded and humiliated you in front of this sellout crowd, we're gonna do it all over again on Friday night in the Ultimate Jeopardy match!

Benoit: The same goes for you Japanese comic book lookalikes!

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The match is even but Guerrero maintains a degree of control throughout.

He wins with a Frog Splash at 12:07

Match Rating: B+

Da Blue Guy approaches Hollywood Nova and Big Stevie Cool backstage.

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Blue Guy: Hey, guys, are you feeling okay?

Nova: What?

Blue Guy: Well ever since you guys got pulled under the ring a few weeks ago you've been acting all weird!

Nova: Really? Well, I feel fine. How about you Stevie?

Stevie: Yeah, solid.

Blue Guy: Then, how come you walked out of your match earlier?

Stevie: That was big game strategy, my friend.

Blue Guy: What?

Stevie: Well, we're taking on the sWo in a six-man tag team match on Friday night, right?

Blue Guy: Right.

Stevie: Well, I'm merely saving my energy levels. You see, losing on a little TV show don't count for sh*t but winning at ECW's biggest ever pay-per-view is gonna be huge.

Blue Guy: slightly confused Right...

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The4 match is an incredibly even contest with both sides seeing much offence.

The Canadian Connection are not able to keep Los Increibles grounded but, equally, the pace of the Mexicans does not wholly subdue their opponents.

In the fourteenth minute, Rey Mysterio hits a Hurricanrana on Chris Benoit while Chris Jericho hits a Powerbomb on Juvi Guerrera.

They both make the cover.

1...2...3!

Jim Molineaux declares the match a draw.

Match rating: C+

After, the match the two sides stare down until they are seperated by officials.

The Whole F**kin' Show are backstage for a shoot promo.

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Traci: Iron Saints, at Baptism of Fire, these two strapping young lads behind me are gonna demonstrate the way things work around here. You're the tag champs, so what? You won those titles under dubious circumstances and, other than that one shady victory, you haven't achieved sh*t in ECW!

RVD: Hey, Shawn, how many times have you held the World Title?

Michaels: Twice.

RVD: Oh yeah, that's right. How many times have either of you held it, Iron Saints.

Traci mimes a zero with her fingers.

Michaels: RVD, how long did you hold the TV title for?

RVD: 700 days.

Michaels seemingly goes off-topic.

Michaels: Sh*t, 700? I knew it was 18 months but that's nearly two years!

RVD also deviates from the thread of the promo.

RVD: Yeah, man, and I took out Bam Bam Big...

Traci prods them to get their attention back on track.

They mouth "sorry" and compose themselves.

Michaels clears his throat.

Michaels: How long have you held the tag straps, Iron Saints?

Traci: Not even a month!

As the camera cuts back to ringside Michaels can just be heard saying "F**k me. 700 days? Good job, man!" to RVD.

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The former TV champ is surprisingly dominant, aerning a clear victory over Sasaki at 12:51 with a C-4.

Match Rating: A

Raven is seen in a dark and desolate corner of the backstage area.

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Raven: The price of greatness is responsibility; every man must examine his worth in compliance with his earthly achievements. What about me? What about Raven? I am the very personification of greatness and my resultant responsibility is the defence of this World Heavyweight Championship. I have accepted that, Shane Douglas, and, now, it is time for you too to reach acceptance. Do you serve a purpose or do you purposely serve? If the answer is the latter , as I would naturally deduce, then your fate at Baptism of Fire is predictable and oh so morbid. You see, a great man cannot succeed in what he does unless he succeeds in what he is and, Shane Douglas, your name and success have never been synonymous.

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

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

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The Whole F**kin' Show continue their run of good form.

Crouching Lyger Hiiden Dragon experience their second defeat in as many weeks when RVD and HBK hit a 420 Splash at 15:17

Match Rating: B

After the match, The Iron Saints come to the ring.

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A massive brawl ensues between the tag champions and the number one contenders that spills out of the ring.

The two teams fight their way all the way to the back.

Callis: Oh, man, it doesn't look like that scrap is ending any time soon.

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Vito proves to be a worthy challenger for the Rhino but the Man Beast still maintains control throughout.

He wins with a Gore at 14:02

Match Rating: A

After the match, The Sandman sprints to the ring with Singapore Cane in hand.

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He attempts to hit the White Russian Legsweep on Rhino but the Man Beast disarms him and a brawl ensues.

Callis: Oh god, we know what happened last time these two got into a brawl.

Gertner: Yeah, Don, they fell twenty feet onto concrete flooring!

Tommy Dreamer runs out.

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Gertner: Tommy Dreamer is here! I guess he's after The Sandman!

Callis: Yeah, Joel, he's in the Baptism of Fire match but I don't think he can wait that long to smash some heads together.

As Dreamer joins the fray, taking out the Sandman, Vito jumps Rhino from behind.

Gertner: And I think Vito wants payback for the loss.

Raven's Nest comes out.

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The brawl becomes even more chaotic as the Nest aid Vito in his assault of Rhino.

Shane Douglas sprints to the ring in wrestling gear to a huge pop.

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He takes out a large proportion of the nest, including Monsters Inc. and Vito, as the brawl between all ten men continues.

The Whole' F**kin' Show and The Iron Saints come brawling through the crowd towards the ring.

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The number one contenders throw the champions over the steel guard rail and they join the now 14-man brawl in the ring.

Gertner: This is ridiculous!

Team Japan sprint out.

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Gertner: Now what?

Callis: Well, Crouching Lyger Hidden Dragon lost to the Iron Saints last week by questionable means. I guess they want some of this action too.

All three men jump onto the apron and perform Springboard Planchas over the crowd of workers and onto the Iron Saints as the riot continues.

A "Holy Sh*t!" chant begins.

Both Team Mexico and The Canadian Connection pursue their Japanese adversaries to the ring.

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Once the six men reach the ring they simply join the massive 22-man brawl, seemingly attacking anything that moves.

Callis: This is pandamoneum! Absolute pandamoneum!

Gertner: If you think this is bad, Don, wait 'til the Baptism of Fire match!

As the show goes off the air and the ring begins to buckle under the weight, yet more wrestlers, participants in the Baptism of Fire pay-per-view, run out.

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Show Rating: A

Trell · May 17, 2007

Great show, Can't wait for BOF.

jerlito · May 17, 2007

well i guess all ihave to say oh my god bof should be great i think that show was great to buildup for bof go nevermore.

Nevermore · May 18, 2007

Cheers boys. I'll put the confirmed matches up tommorrow for all trhose who are kind enough to leave predictions.

As always, I thoroughly appreciate the feedback!

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

Nevermore · May 18, 2007

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Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

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Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

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Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

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Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

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Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

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ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

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The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

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The apron between the two rings and the ringside floor will host lit, gas fires.

At the start of the match, twenty men will enter, ten in each ring, and compete under Battle Royale rules.

A wrestler is eliminated when any part of his anatomy or clothing catches fire.

When ten men are eliminated, the fire on the middle ring apron will be extinguished, allowing both rings to be accesible to all who remain.

Ring 1

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All predictions welcomed.

fordc76 · May 18, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

- Going with sWo here as he seems to have some weird control thing going on. Until Big Stevie Cool and the others can work out what it is and how to stop it, I can see this fued carrying on.

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

- Going with Canadian Connection here. Not sure why, think it's because they seem to have had more build up/storylines etc in the past.

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

- Lance Storm, going with the young of the 2 as that's how I'd have done it. Storm gets more out of it than Jerry Lynn

(Guess 2) - Who ever wins will pull down both contracts BUT in a show of respect hand one of them to the loser.

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

- Iron Saints. Just got a strange feeling about how quickly RVD and HBK became friends again...could it be a Nevermore swerve?!?

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

- The Sandman, I can see Tommy Dreamer actually HELPING Sandman in a way of getting Sandman to have more punishment by going into the Baptism match.

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

- Raven. Would really swing things in his favour and make him a monster heel champion. Can't see point in bringing back Shane Douglas full time....although he wins the "RIGHT" to return...so I suppose Shane could win and then decide not to return full time.

DAMMIT Nevermore, why do you fill my mind with twists and possible endings? Still sticking with Raven though.

The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

Burchill. - Just because I think that'd be the wedge that finally turns him against Raven.

Great PPV line up and really tough to predict. As you might have guessed in a few of my guesses (ramblings), I really think you've got a great way of building up the matches.

Plus the way you've built stories etc in the past, there is not a single match where I can honestly say I can only see one logical winner in it.

EG: Rhino's been built up huge and seems unstoppable, so it seems that he should win his match....BUT Sandman/Dreamer fued might continue should Sandman either beat Rhino OR (as I guessed above) Dreamer helps him just so he can get him in the Fire match.

So from that match alone I can see THREE possible endings...I bet you've planned a forth though.

Anyway, enough rambling....other people guess now :-D

keefmoon · May 18, 2007

Baptism Of Fire

Burchill to win and start getting upside Raven's head.

ECW Title Match

Raven to conquer Douglas to set up a feud with Burchill and to give you an opportunity to send us some even more top class Raven promos

Rhino to top Sandman, because Rhino still has so much to offer, which I don't think Sandman does.

Iron Saints to retain their gold, setting up another match with the Whole F'N Show until RVD and HBK finally get ripped apart and have a feud for the ages.

Storm will beat Lynn and hopefully get himself in the main event scene. A feud with Owen or Bret would be money

The Canadian Connection will win their match, I think they are probably the potential breakout stars, although a Team Mexico win wouldn't be the end of the world

sWo to topple bWo after the bWo get controlled yet again by the sWo, maybe with Da Blue Guy getting turned on when the others are under sWo control.

Looks like a top show buddy, can't wait for it.

chris caulfield · May 19, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

owen hart

Mtm2k6 · May 19, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

Rhino

Gameseeker · May 19, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

Have allways liked the bWo

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

Why, they have guerrero

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

Jerry Lynn will not win the baptism of fire match, but Lance Storm will get a shot at the International All Action Title, and maby win it

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

Hoping for more conflict. Maby it can come back with the titles around their waste.

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

Why destroy his streak

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

Raven as Commissioner must be fun.

The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

Paul Burshill

Great way to get him in to the claws of Raven.

Trell · May 19, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

Winner: bWo

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

Winner: Canadian Connection(I had to pick my Canadian Brothers

)

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

Winner: Lance Storm(Same reason as above)

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

Winner: Iron Saints(I see an implosion with the WFS)

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

Winner:Rhino(Think he needs a shot to win the world title)

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

Shane Douglas vs Raven©

Winner: Shane Douglas(Hopefully, Probably my favorite wrestler growing up. would love to see him back as a wrestler )

The Baptism of Fire Match

Winner: Owen Hart( Sad to say I bet against Burchill, but I see Owen getting a world Title shot.)

theoutlaw321 · May 19, 2007

Six Man Tag Team Match

bWo vs. sWo

Two Ring Theory:

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team JAPAN

Final Match in The Best-Of-Seven Series

The series will be determined by pinfall or submission.

A contract will be suspended above either ring.

One certifies entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

The other guarantees an International All Action title shot.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm

Halflife Handicap Match for the ECW World Tag Team Titles

The Whole F**kin' Show vs. The Iron Saints©

Two Out of Three Falls Match

The winner is guaranteed entry into the Baptism of Fire match.

Rhino vs. The Sandman

ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match

If Shane Douglas wins, he will earn the right to return to active competition.

If Raven wins, he will claim Shane Douglas' powers as Revolution Commissioner.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Raven©

The Baptism of Fire Match

The last man standing will recieve a World Heavyweight Title shot at Hardcore Heaven in May

Burchill

Nevermore · May 19, 2007

Just a little teaser before the show is posted...

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keefmoon · May 20, 2007

Can't wait for the show. I get the feeling this will be a truly special PPV. No pressure!

jerlito · May 20, 2007

i agree with you on that something about this one gives me the chills.

The Stallion · May 20, 2007

My ECW Worldwide Review

· Monday, Week 3. March

· I have a feeling that The Great Sasuke is taking over the mind of Stevie Ray. Something major is going to come of this.

· What you are doing with Mic Foley reminds me of when he was leaving for WCW the first time and starting turning his back on ECW. What do you have planned?

· I like The Canadian Connection. Great group of wrestlers thrown together in on hell of a stable.

· Good to see The Whole ****in show still together.

· Holy Crap!! Douglas vs. Raven for the Commissioner position AND the World Title! THAT SHOULD BE AWESOME!!!

· I really like the unstoppable Rhino that you have depicted in this diary. It fits him perfectly.

· What a way to end the show with both Rhino & Sandman going flying. Brilliant!

· Blood, Sweat & Beers Review. Saturday, Week 3, March

· Perhaps Sasuke is not taking over Richards, but Sasuke has some kind or power over the sWo.

· Man The Canadian Connection is all over Team Japan aint they.

· I’m surprised that Foley stayed with Rhino in that match.

· ECW Revolution Review, Monday, Week 4, March

· What power does Sasuke have over the bWo? Hopefully we will find out at Baptism In Fire.

· Great comedy between RVD & Michaels. Pure gold!

· I have a feeling that Raven is gong to win that match with Douglas at BOF. You have some sick things planned I believe.

· I’m surprised that Rhino and Sandman are up and moving after that fall last week. You should have left them off the show or at least in a less impactful situation to really sell that fall.

· What a way to end the show brother. Simply chaotic.

· Question? How the hell did you book that in the game?

BOF Predictions

bWo vs sWo – I have to go with the sWo on this one. You have this mind control thing going on with Sasuke and I think that will manifest at the PPV.

The Canadian Connection vs. Team Mexico vs. Team Japan – This on to me is blatantly obvious. The Canadian Connection is the more popular team by far and you are grooming them for a HUGE push down the line.

Jerry Lynn vs. Lance Storm – This one is hard to pick. The last in the Best Of Seven Series and with the two big contracts hanging above the ring it’s a toss up. I think Lynn will get the Title shot while Storm will get into the BOF match itself.

The Whole ****ing Show vs. The iron Saints for the ECW Tag Team Titles – As much as I love the Whole ****ing Show, I think to make The Iron Saints look good and string they need a victory here.

Rhino vs. Sandman – (In Don West’s voice) GORE, GORE, GORE!

Raven vs. Shane Douglas ECW World Title match – As I said, you’re a mark for Raven and you love doing sick things with this man so I see him coming out on top and taking over.

BOF Match

I see a lot of people getting thrown into the fire and a lot of rivalry’s being born from this match. Its hard to pick a winner out of this group but I will go with Owen Hart as the victor.

· Man I love your preview videos. I have to get you to do that for me.

· I cant wait for the PPV buddy. Good luck with this sick action.

Nevermore · May 20, 2007

Hey Stallion, thanks for the feedback, mate. Your criticism is always constructive and very helpful.

Plus, it's great to have you back reviewing shows. You've been a real rock of support for this diary since the off and I really appreciate it .

The show should be up very soon...

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

Dubya · May 20, 2007

Just in time for predicitons:

sWo to win the Six-Man tag

Team JAPAN to win the Ultimate Jeopardy

Jerry Lynn to win the series and an All-Action title shot

The Iron Saints to win the Tag Title match

Rhino to win the 2/3 falls

Raven to win the title match

Birchill to win the BoF match

Nevermore · May 21, 2007

Haha, cheers dude .

Unfortunately, the show write-up is taking ridiculously long due to the odd nature of all the matches.

I'm currently about halfway through so, hopefully, it'll be up tommorrrow.

Thanks for your patience.

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

Nevermore · May 21, 2007

Friday, week 4, March

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Joey: Hello, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to what is arguably the most important pay-per-view in ECW's fourteen year history. I'm Joey Styles alongside one of the best analysts in the business, Don Callis, and, former World Heavyweight Champion, Taz.

Callis: Thank you, Joey. I'm ecstatic to be here tonight. Frankly, I don't think ECW has ever boasted a stronger card!

Taz: I don't know, Callis, we've had some great ones in the past but I certainly will grant you that this one is phenomenal.

Joey: Just to name a few matches, we...

Taz: ...I'm sorry to stop you, Joey, but I think Joel is ready in the ring.

Joey: Oh... goody!

Gertner is, indeed, ready.

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Gertner: Well, well, well... Hello and welcome to the insignificant, masculinity-challenged population of Pittsburgh, PA! So, I hear you guys got placed number one on the Places Rated Almanac's 2007 list of "Most Livable Cities". Well, I hate to break it to you, but that's only 'cos they knew I was coming here!

Joey: What an arrogant son of a...

Taz: Language, Joey.

Joey: He gets away with it!

Taz: You're not as charismatic as him.

Joey: Charismatic? Charismatic my a...

Taz: Language, Joey!

Gertner: Now, allow me to introduce myself, as if you could possibly stop me. I've been described as like a rubix cube; the more you play with it the harder it becomes. I've busted more nuts than a peanut factory and I deliver more package than FedEx. It is rich, fabulous I, Joel "point the direction you want my erection" Gertner!

Joey: Oh for crying out loud!

Gertner: Now, folks, I must admit that this verse is pretty dire

‘Cos I’m fresh out of c*ck gags that rhyme with Baptism Of Fire.

Some might say I’m washed up; some say I should retire

But I still have far too many lines to make the ladies all perspire.

The camera cuts to Joey Styles who has his head in his hands.

Gertner: So, when Guido and Foley and Owen and Bret

Are in the battle royal working up a sweat,

Forget the high temperatures emitted by the flames.

Just think how hot you’ll be when I make you SCREAM… MY… NAME!

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The second ring is ignored for this match as the action occurs in a standard setting.

The fast-paced, aerial style of the sWo proves difficult for the bWo to combat but the match is, nevertheless, quite even.

By the twelfth minute, Nova has been in the ring for a solid five minutes.

Sasuke, the sWo's legal man, leaps to the top turnbuckle and delivers a Moonsault.

1...2...

Stevie interferes to break up the fall.

Chessman and Espiritu enter the ring and quickly eject Stevie from it.

While Sasuke's disciples are preoccupied, Nova hits a lowblow on the cult leader.

He crawls towards his corner...

Espiritu sees the possibility of a tag and runs to prevent it.

However, Stevie, now on the outside, grabs his foot to trip him up.

Nova makes the tag to Da Blue Guy!

Meanie immediately clotheslines Chessman to the outside.

He turns round to face Espiritu who is now on his feet again.

Blue Buster!

Espiritu rolls to the outside, dazed.

Meanie then turns to face Sasuke.

He goes to smack the cult leader but Sasuke holds out a finger.

Meanie looks puzzled as Nova and Stevie enter the ring to back up their friend in case anything unexepected should occur.

Sasuke then motions for Da Blue Guy to turn around.

Stevie hits a Stevie Kick on his friend!

Callis: What the hell?

Joey: I have no idea.

Nova then picks up Meanie.

Novacaine!

Callis: This is insane! Stevie and Nova just turned on their friend!

Taz: Hey, something tells me that Sasuke's kooky mind games have something to do with it.

The Great Sasuke makes the cover.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

After the match, Nova and Stevie join Chessman and Espiritu in kneeling down and worshipping their master.

The lights suddenly go out.

When they come back on, the ring is empty.

In a dark corner of the backstage area, Raven sits alone.

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Raven: The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, constantly seeking refuge from the folly of their own worthlessness. However, amongst the sh*t and squalor, a few vestiges of hope remain. Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. What about me? What about Raven? Consider me an example of all three instances, distinguished enough to bring light to even the darkest depths of human misguidedness. Shane Douglas, however, can be excluded from any such list. He was born of mediocrity, unto medicority, and in mediocrity he shall forever stay.

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

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Nevermore

Joey: Ladies and gentlemen it is now time for the first ever Ultimate Jeopardy match to be competed between three teams.

Callis: Who's your pic, Taz?

Taz: I have no idea, Callis. The amount of talent on every team is outstanding.

Joey: We remind you, folks, that all entries into this match are determined at random.

Callis: And, as you can probably see, the cage structure has no roof unlike when this kind of match iis held in second-rate promotions.

Ultimate Jeopardy Match

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Chris Jericho and Hayabusa start the match inside the cage.

The two spend a little time squaring each other up.

Hayabusa falls backwards, rebounds off the ropes and hits a thunderous Wheel Kick!

Callis: Well, it looks like this match is well and truly under way!

Taz: Oh, man, what a kick!

Hayabusa attempts a Springboard Moonsault but Jericho moves out of the way.

Callis: Ooh, Hayabusa tastes canvas.

Jericho tries to lock in the walls of Jericho early.

Hayabusa is able to block it but Jericho, instead, catapults him into the steel.

He then picks up his opponent and attempts a Powerbomb which is reversed into a Hurricanrana.

1...2...kickout!

Leaving Jericho no time for recovery, Hayabusa hits a Basement Dropkick.

1...2...kickout!

Hayabusa leaps to the top rope and waits for Jericho to stand.

Missile Dropkick!

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Oh, man, Jericho's gonna have to do something pretty soon!

Callis: True, Taz. He's in all sorts of trouble.

Hayabusa mounts Jericho and hits some Crossface Blows.

He then gets to his feet and hits a Legdrop to the back of the Canadian's neck.

He lifts Jericho to his feet and rebounds off the ropes.

He goes for a Flying Headscissors but Jericho is able to trap him in a Side Headlock.

The crowd starts to chant down the remaining seconds until the next entrant appears.

10...9...8...7.

Jericho is happy to keep Hayabusa grounded until he discovers who the next entrant will be.

6...5...4...3...2...1.

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To Jericho's delight, it's Christian.

Once in the ring, Christian joins his partner in a 2-on-1 beatdown.

After a series of double team moves, Christian hits the Unprettier.

Jericho follows up with a Walls Of Jericho.

Hayabusa taps!

Joey: Hayabusa is out! It looks like we'll have to wait for the next entrant.

The two Canadians sit in the corner, arrogantly chatting.

Taz: Ha, we'll see if thing's are so easy when the next entrant appears.

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Mysterio enters the ring all guns blazing.

He takes out both Canadians with a Flying Cross Body.

His opponents fall across the middle rope and he follows up with a Double Leg Slingshot.

Both Christian and Jericho are knocked back into the ring as Mysterio springboards back into the ring with a Splash that connects with both of them.

Mysterio covers Christian.

1...2...kickout!

Jericho is able to get to his feet and subdue the Mexican cruiserweight.

The following minutes see another methodical 2-on-1 attack.

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Taz: Oh, man, which way will Lyger play it?

Callis: What do you mean?

Taz: Well, he can either help the Canadians to eliminate Rey Rey or try and even the odds. It depends which he thinks is more beneficial to Team JAPAN.

Lyger opts to help out Mysterio.

The two cruiserweights prove an even match for the Canadians as a tightly contested battle ensues.

The fans count down to the next entrant.

10...9...8...7...6...5...4...3...2...1!

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Eddie comes to Rey and Lyger's aid, immediately hitting a Brainbuster on Jericho.

He makes the cover.

1...2...kickout!

Meanwhile, Lyger floors Jericho with an Enziguri.

Guerrero picks up both Canadians from behind as Mysterio gets down on all fours.

Lyger then rebounds off the ropes, uses Mysterio's back as a springboard and takes out both Christian and Jericho.

Callis: Interesting. We're seeing some inter-team co-operation.

Mysterio then climbs to the top rope.

He hits a 450 Splash on Christian!

1...2...

Christian rolls through and gets his feet on the ropes.

1...2...3!

Eddie sees what has happened too late.

Joey: Rey Rey is gone. Both Team JAPAN and Team Mexico have now lost a man.

Guerrero sets about Christian in revenge while Lyger and Jericho face off in the other ring.

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Taz: It's Ultimo Dragon.

Callis: That's all of Team JAPAN accounted for.

Instead of entering through the door, Ultimo scales the outside of the cage.

Meanwhile, Guerrero and Christian continue to brawl in the ring furthest from the entrance-way.

Lyger throws Jericho into that ring as Ultimo reached the top of the cage.

Jericho floors Guerrero and teh Candians pick him up again for a Double Russian Legsweep.

However, as Lyger looks on, Ultimo Dragon launches himself from the far cage wall, clears one ring entirely and hits a Sommersault Senton on to all three of his opponents.

Joey: OH MY GOD!

An "ECW" chant thunders around the arena.

Lyger ascends the turnbuckle.

He delivers a Shooting Star Press that clears Jericho's unconscious body and connects cleanly with Christian!

1...2...3!

Callis: Each team is a man down.

Taz: Oh this is awesome!

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Callis: Juventud Guerrera is in. Only Chris Benoit is left to enter.

Taz: Yeah, and for the next few minute, the Canadians are at a supreme disadvantage!

Juvi immediately hits a Flying Headscissors on Jericho and makes the cover.

1...2...Jericho gets his foot on the rope.

Eddie Guerrero and Juvi Guerrera proceed to enter a fast-paced, aerial contest with Crouching Lyger Hidden Dragon.

Meanwhile, Chris Jericho gets to his feet and slowly ascends the cage wall.

Callis: Where the hell is Jericho going?

Taz: I think he's trying to get outta the firing line. Hey, it's a smart move!

Jericho reaches the top of the cage as the other four competitors continue to face off.

After a short while, they realise Jericho's cowardice.

All four cease fighting and converse in the middle of the ring to Jericho's bewilderment.

Suddenly, both the Mexicans and Japanese rebound off one set of ropes and jump full force into the cage wall.

Jericho is sent flying twelve feet to the floor below!

Joey: OH MY GOD!

Taz: Damn, I think Jericho's outcold.

The fighting continues in the cage.

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On his way in, Benoit checks on Jericho and calls out some EMTs who proceed to do a routine check.

Meanwhile, Lyger climbs to the top rope inside the ring.

As Benoit enters the cage, Lyger attempts to catch him off guard with a Flying Spear but it is reversed into a Crossface!

Within seconds, Lyger taps.

Joey: Lyger taps out! Ultimo Dragon is the only representative of Team JAPAN left.

As Lyger heads to the back, the EMTs decide Jericho is in no state to continue and stretcher him up the aisle-way behind Lyger.

Callis: It looks like Team Mexico have one hell of an advantage then.

Eddie proceeds to battle with Benoit as Juvi concentrates on Ultimo Dragon.

In the twenty sixth minute, Ultimo Dragon lifts Guerrera to the top rope and atemps a Dragonsteiner.

However, it is reversed into a Top Rope Powerbomb.

1...2...kickout!

Meanwhile, Benoit throws Guerrero into the steel cage head first.

He then turns and delivers the same treatment to Juvi.

Instead of making the cover on either Mexican, he locks in the Crossface on Ultimo Dragon.

Ultimo taps out!

Joey: Team JAPAN are eliminated.

Taz: Yeah, but I think Benoit made an error of judgment.

Callis: How so?

Taz: Well, it's now two on one. Whereas, if he'd have tried to eliminate Juvi or Eddie, it would have endes up like a triangle match.

Callis: Good point!

The two Mexicans, now on their feet, staredown with Benoit, who looks slightly apprehensive.

a "Mexico" chant starts in the crowd.

Eddie and Juvi whip Benoit to the ropes.

Benoit rebounds with a Double Clothesline!

He picks up Eddie and hits a Brainbuster.

He picks up Juvi...

STO!

Joey: Benoit is on fire!

Taz: No doubt, Joey. No doubt.

He locks in the Crossface on Guerrero but Juvi breaks it up.

Juvi attempts a Hurricanrana but it is reversed into a Powerbomb.

1...2...kickout!

The two sides back off and staredown again, clearly at a stalemate.

The Mexicans are the first to start moving forward.

However, Benoit thumbs Eddie in the eye.

He Lowblows Juvi, who falls to the ground, writhing in pain.

He locks in the Crossface for a second time on Guerrero.

Tapout!

Callis: It's one on one!

Juvi staggers to his feet.

Benoit, unremorsefully, hits a stiff chop to the chest.

Again.

Juvi is backed into the corner.

Benoit picks him up and places him on the top buckle.

Superplex!

1...2...kickout!

Benoit picks up Juvi from behind.

German Suplex.

He doesn't release the waist lock and drags his opponent to his feet.

He hits another suplex.

He, again, drags Juvi up and hits a third suplex.

He makes the cut throat motion and ascends the turnbuckles.

Taz: Here it comes, Joey!

Diving Headbutt!

1...2...3!

Match rating: B+

After the match, Eddie Guerrero re-enters the cage with a microphone.

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He helps up Juventud Guerrera.

Eddie: Hey, Juvi, what the hell was that, man?

Juvi snatches the mic.

Juvi: What the hell was what? Benoit just took both our asses to school, me amigo. I'm not happy about it but at least I ain't in denial.

Eddie shoves Juvi to the floor.

Eddie: No one takes Eddie Guerrero to school, holmes. I was just off my game. I joined you and Rey, despite your lack of accomplishment in ECW and your pansy little costumes, in order to defend the pride of Mexico. Thanks to you, our country just got pissed on, essa.

Rey Mysterio Jr runs to the cage.

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Juvi: Pansy little costumes? F**k you, Eddie. This is part of our country's heritage in case you'd forgotten. And, me and Rey, we don't need you!

Mysterio taps Eddie on the back, who turns round.

Rey leaps onto Eddie's shoulders as Juvi Sweepkicks Eddie's legs from the front.

This causes Rey to fall back, delivering a Hurricanrana.

Los Increibles leave the ring to the crowd's applause.

Taz: Well I think the whole concept of Team Mexico just went up in smoke!

Christopher Daniels is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Daniels: I was the International All Action Champion. I was an icon. I was the best technical wrestler alive!

He pauses.

Daniels: The first two facts may have changed but the third has not and, tonight, I will prove my technical excellence in the Baptism Of Fire match. Then, after I've earned my title shot, I will go on to Hardcore Heaven to become the World Heavyweight Champion! That's not a threat or a promise. It's the gospel according to the Fallen Angel.

Final Match in the Best-of-Seven Series

Stairway To Hell Match

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The two men seem determined to put on the best match of the series for the sellout crowd.

They do not disappoint.

It is an incredibly even contest.

In the twelfth minute, while Storm is floored, Lynn sets up a ladder and climbs up towards one of the contracts.

Storm gets to his feet and enters the other ring.

He then springboards of one set of ropes, onto the ropes of the next ring and delivers a Dropkick that knocks Lynn off the ladder.

Storm then proceeds to make the climb.

Once on his feet, Lynn follows him up the same side of the ladder.

Storm reaches up for the contract but Lynn clubs him in the back.

Lynn then locks in a waistlock.

Taz: Oh, this could be very dangerous.

Lynn leans backwards, trying to dislodge Storm but Lance hangs tight.

The ladder starts to wobble.

With one last pull, Lynn dislodges Storms grip and hits a German Suplex from halfway up the ladder.

Callis: Oh!

Taz: Storm is out.

Callis: So is Jerry Lynn for that matter.

After a few moments, the two men start to gather themselves and make it to their feet.

Storm connects with a knife edge chop.

Lynn follows suit.

A battle of consecutive chops ensues with the crowd chanting along with each strike.

Eventually, Lynn bends Storm double with a Kick to the gut.

He hooks him up.

Cradle Piledriver!

Joey: Jerry Lynn now has the perfect opportunity to go for a contract.

Lynn picks up a ladder.

Surprisingly, he doen't set it up under a contract but, instead rests it across the middle ropes of either ring so that it is parallel above the joined aprons.

He then picks up Storm and Snapmares him onto the ladder, hitting a few strikes to keep him subdued.

He then takes a chair from ringside and ascends teh turnbuckle.

Taz: Oh, what the hell?

He leaps off the turnbuckle, positions the chair under his legs and connects with a Legdrop, sandwiching Storm between two steel surfaces.

Joey: Oh, Jerry Lynn borrows a trick from Sabu.

Taz: Yeah and he decked Lance Storm in the process!

Lynn now takes another ladder and sets it up under a contract.

He ascends while Storm is too incapacitated to protest.

He pulls down the contract and rips off it's black covering as the camera zooms in.

Callis: It's for a place in the Baptism of Fire match. Jerry Lynn has earned himself entry into the main event!

Lynn now carries the ladder across to the other ring and sets it up.

He begins to climb as Storm finally stirs.

Lynn gets halfway up the ladder buut Storm goes up behind him and hokks his arms round his legs.

Powerbomb off the ladder!

Storm starts to climb but Lynn stirs.

Lynn tries the exact same defence as Storm, hooking his opponent up for a Powerbomb.

However, Storm reverses into a Hurricanrana.

Joey: Oh, the agility of Lance Storm is quite incredible!

Storm now climbs the ladder again and makes it to the top without any interference.

Surprisingly, though, he does not reach for the contract.

He jumps from the top of the ladder and hits an Elbow Drop onto a prone Lynn.

Lynn, now completely outcold, can do nothing to stop Storm from taking down the contract for an International All Action Title shot.

Callis: They have a contract each.

Taz: I think Storm came off better, though.

Callis: Really?

Taz: Yeah. At least he gets a rest before his All Action title shot. Lynn's gonna have to enter the flames later tonight!

Once Lynn regains consciousness, the match continues as an evenly contested struggle.

In the twenty first minute, two ladders are set up at the edge of either ring, next to the joined aprons.

Lynn takes a table from ringside and positions it on the middle ropes of either ring, between the two ladders.

Taz: Jerry's got something painful in mind.

Lynn then floors Storm with a Wheel Kick and starts to ascend one of the ladders.

Joey: What the hell is he planning?

Callis: I have no idea.

Storm gets to his feet and ascends the other ladder.

Both men reach the top of either ladder simultaneously.

Lynn tries to punch Storm but can't reach.

Storm tries too but can't reach either.

Callis: Now what?

Suddenly, Lynn leaps off his ladder clearly attempting a Flying Shoulder Tackle.

However, Storm scouts it, catches Lynn in a Front Facelock and falls, delivering a makeshift DDT through the table below!

Joey: OH MY GOD!

The second "ECW" chant of the evening begins.

Both men are completely out cold.

EMTs come sprinting to the ring to check on the men.

The fans jeer the thought of teh prospect ending in a draw.

Suddenly, Storm, barely conscious waves the paramedics away.

The EMTs oblige.

Storm makes the cover on Lynn with just one arm.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A*

Callis: That was incredible!

Taz: I'm with you, Callis. That's one of the best matches I've ever seen in my life!

After a good few minutes of paramedics continuing to check them out, both men slowly get to their feet to a standing ovation.

Lynn offers his hand to Storm who promptly accepts.

Joey: That, ladies and gentlemen, is what ECW is all about. Unrivalled in-ring competition with a mutual respect held by all wrestlers!

Suddenly, Kurt Angle runs out.

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He easily floors both men who are quite obviously exhausted.

He then picks each up and hits an Angle Slam one after the other.

The fans jeer loudly.

Angle: Hey, don't blame me; blame the management! They left me off the entire card and, let's face it, I had to find a way into the Baptism of Fire match. So, Jerry, I'm going to take yours!

He locks in the Ankle Lock as Lynn writhes in pain.

The situation is eventually broken up by backstage officials but the damage has clearly been done.

Joey: Damn it! Angle just picked apart a defenceless Jerry Lynn!

Taz: Yeah and he's probably gonna have to replace Lynn in the main event.

Callis: How is that fair?

Taz: I don't think he intended it to be fair!

Joey: Speaking of not being fair, this next match is kind of based on that premise.

Callis: Aah, the Halflife Handicap match.

Joey: Exactly! Effectively, each of two rings belongs to one of the two teams. The illegal men from each team are actually elligible to wrestle but must stay within their own ring. However, the two legal men can go wherever they please, meaning that if a legal man finds himself in his opponents' ring he will face the conditions of a handicap match until he tags out or exits that ring.

Taz: Awesome.

Before the match can starts, the Whole F**kin' Show take Bob Artese's microphone.

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RVD: The following squash match is one fall and is for the ECW World Tag Team Championship.

RVD tosses the mic to Michaels.

Michaels: Introducing the jobbers... err... Flathead and Cueball... Aah, who gives a f**k?

He hands the mic to Traci.

Traci: And, now, introducing tonight's main attraction... First, one half of the challengers for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. He weighs in at a rough, tough, ready, stacked and buff 225 lbs. Lock up your daughters and blindfold your wives because, from San Antonio Texas, it's "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn "The Showstopper" Michaels.

Michaels strikes his flexing pose and the crowd goes crazy.

Traci: And, introducing his tag team partner... weighing in at a slim, trim, buff, cut, ripped, chizzled, and jacked 237 lbs. Lose your inhibitions and forget your ABCs 'cos, from Battle Creek Michigan, it's mister RVD!

Van Dam points his thumbs as his initials are said and the sellout crowd imitates.

Halflife Handicap Match

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The two teams start off in their respective rings unwilling to make the first move.

Eventually, RVD goes for broke, Diving over the middle apron, over two sets of ropes and onto the Tag Champs.

He follows up by lifting them both to their feet and delivering a Double DDT.

He then rebounds off the ropes.

Rolling Thunder onto both champions!

He makes the cover on Brandon.

1...2...kickout!

He jumps back into his own ring and tags in Michaels who heads into the opponents area.

HBK goes for the Sweet Chin Music early on Salvatore but his foot is caught.

Brandon then takes out his other leg with a sweep kick.

The Iron Saints take full of what is effectively niow a handicap match.

Brandon holds Michaels in a Full Nelson while Salvatore pummels his abdomen.

Brandon finishes off the sequence with a Full Nelson Slam.

1...2...kickout!

Salvatore jumps onto the top rope and hits a Springboard Moonsault.

1...2...kickout!

Callis: Michaels is in trouble already.

The match continues in this format for a good four minutes until Michaels appears exhausted.

However, in desperation, he is able to reverse a Northern Lights Suplex from Brandon into a DDT.

He crawls towards his ring to tag in a fresh RVD.

Sal cuts him off with a stomp to the back.

The Italian then picks up the challenger.

Sweet Chin Music!

Joey: Michaels hits the Super Kick out of nowhere.

Instead of going for the cover, Michaels capitalises on the opportunity for a tag.

RVD springs into the other ring.

He floors Brandon with a Clothesline and picks up Salvatore.

He tosses the tag champ into his and Michael's ring so that the numbers game now favours the Whole F**kin' Show.

Taz: Good thinking by Van Dam.

Callis: Absolutely, Taz. Now the tables are turned.

A well-rested RVD continues to pick apart Salvatore as Michaels regains his breath.

The two then take full advantage of the situation.

Michaels holds Sal in a Wheelbarrow position while RVD heads to the outside apron.

Van Dam then springboards in and hits a Legdrop to the back of Salvatore's head.

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Oh, man, that was close.

The Whole F**kin' Show continue to work on Salvatore for a few minutes.

Then, Brandon clearly shouts an inaudible insult at RVD, causing the challenger to enter Brandon's ring.

Meanwhile, Sal hits a lowblow on Michaels and rolls into his own ring after Van Dam.

Joey: That wasn't so smart by Rob. No he's got problems, I'm sure.

The Iron Saints take the opportunity to physically dismantle RVD.

In the sixteenth minute, Salvatore hits a thunderous Stump Piledriver.

1...2...

RVD just rolls the shoulder.

The Iron Saints then pick up Van Dam.

They hit God's Will!

1...2...

RVD gets his foot on the bottom rope.

Taz: Oh, RVD's gotta get outta their!

As he is pulled to his feet, Van Dam thumbs Brandon in the eye in desperation.

Sal attempts a Clothesline but RVD ducks it and hits a Back Kick.

While falling from the momentum of his strike RVD is able to reach over the inner apron and tag in Michaels.

The crowd pops.

Michaels comes in and cleans house, clotheslining Brandon to the outside.

Then, as RVD ascends the turnbuckle of his own ring, Michaels hits the Super Kick on Salvatore for the second time.

In a technically illegal move, RVD flies from the turnbuckle of his own ring, delivering a Five Star Frog Splash to Sal.

However, he rolls out of the ring so quickly that Jiohn Finnegan can do little to stop him.

Michaels makes the cover.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

Joey: Yes! A Five Star Frog Splash and we have new tag champs!

Taz: The Whole F**kin' Show are back on top, Joey.

After the match the new champs, along with Traci, head into the crowd to celebrate.

Taz: Well, the fans look happy with the result.

Callis: How could you not be? What's up next Joey?

Joey: The Two Out Of Three Falls Match between Rhino and The Sandman.

Taz: Awesome. Now, one fall has to be scored in each ring, right?

Joey: Spot on, Taz, and don't forget that the victor earns a place in the main event.

Two Out Of Three Falls Match

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Surprisingly, the match follows a similar pattern to Rhino's recent streak.

He decimates The Sandman with whatever weapons he can find at ringside.

In the sixth minbute, he positions a chair between the middle and top turnbuckles and throws The Sandman headfirst into it.

He backs off into the opposite corner and waits for his opponent to stand.

Joey: GORE! GORE! GORE!

Rhino makes the cover.

1...2...3!

Callis: Wow, Rhino gets the first fall in only the seventh minute.

Taz: Oh, man, I wasn't expecting this!

Rhino then drags Sandman into the other ring and, again, makes the cover.

1...2...

Sandman just lifts his shoulder off the canvas.

The Man Beast picks up a limp opponent.

Rhino Driver.

He makes the cover for a third time.

Tommy Dreamer sprints to the ring with a chair in hand.

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1...2...

Dreamer breaks up the pin.

Rhino gets up to face him but is floored with a chair shot that echoes round the arena.

Callis: What the hell is Dreamer doing? He booked this match to see The Sandman suffer and he's now helping him.

Taz: Come on, Callis, you're supposed to be the analyst round here. If Sandman wins this match, he'll have to enter the Baptism Of Fire Match and suffer even more pain. It's all part of Dreamer's revenge, I reckon, and I'd probably do the same.

Callis: What, and suffer the wrath of an already fuming Man Beast?

Taz: Well, yeah, that's the downside.

Tommy picks up Rhino and drops the chair.

He delivers a Dreamer DDT onto the stell and throws sandman on top of the Man Beast.

1...2...3!

Joey: Thanks to Tommy Dreamer, it's a fall each.

Taz: This could get real ugly!

Dreamer takes a seat at ringside to watch the rest of the match.

It takes the two competitors a good few minutes to get to their feet.

A groggy Rhino hits Sandman with a straight left arm.

Sandman returns the favour and follows up with a Back Elbow.

A brawl ensues in the middle of the ring.

Sandman whips Rhino to the ropes.

Calls: Oh, look out, Sandman!

Sandman moves and Rhino, attempting a Gore, goes flying through the ropes and crashing to the concrete floor.

Sandman gets a Singapore Cane from ringside as Dreamer rolls Rhino back in.

As Rhino gets to his feet, Sandman hits a White Russian Legsweep!

He makes the cover.

Although referee John Finnegan refuses to make the count, the crowd chant the seconds.

"1...2...3!"

Taz: Why ain't Finnegan counting, Joey? Sandman would have had this match won.

Joey: It's in the wrong ring, Taz. He's already scored a fall their.

After prompting from the ref, Sandman realises and drags Rhino across to the other ring.

He makes the cover.

1...2...kickout!

Callis: Oh, it's not over!

Sandman picks up Rhino but is floored by a quick Clothesline.

He gets up but is floored again.

He once again makes it to his feet but is dropped by another Clothesline.

Joey: The Man Beast is coming back!

Rhino waits for Sandman to stand.

GORE!

The cover is made but Rino sees Tommy Dreamer entering the ring and goes to meet him at the apron.

Dreamer reconsiderd his options and heads to the back to save himself for the battle royal.

Rhino exits the ring anyway and sets up a table at ringside.

He rolls back in and drags Sandman out to the apron.

He delivers a Rhino Driver through the table to the concrete floor!

Taz: Holy Sh*t! I think Sandman's out of it!

Rhino rolls his lifeless opponent back in.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

After the match, Rhino picks up a mic.

Rhino: I'm making a promise to everyone in attendance tonight: I will be the next World Heavyweight Champion. Let my actions serve as a warning to all those who stand in my way and, Tommy Dreamer, you'll get what's coming to you in the Baptism Of Fire match when I watch your sorry ass burn!

Taz: Well, I'm not gonna disagree with him.

Callis: Me neither.

Joey: Well, speaking of the World Championship, Raven defends his title against Shane Douglas next. If Douglas wins, he returns to active competition at the top of the mountain; if Raven wins, Douglas must relinquish his powers as commissioner to the World Heavyweight Champion!

Before the match, Douglas enters the ring with a microphone.

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Franchise: Let me make one thing perfectly clear. If anyone interferes in this match, I will personally ensure that they never see another paycheck, be it in ECW or any other North American promotion! Believe me, I have the connections!

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Both men come out with fists swinging .

Raven hits Shane Douglas with a eye rake.

Shane Douglas answers with a knee to Raven's stomach.

Raven hits Shane Douglas with a punch, Douglas returns the favour and the two men start to trade blows.

Joey: Here we go. This one could be a classic!

Raven hits Shane Douglas 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: Douglas is down!

Shane Douglas 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 Franchise is thrown to the other turnbuckle.

Raven charges but Douglas puts his foot up.

Joey: Oh, great reversal!

Douglas 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: Well, Douglas came off the best from that exchange.

Raven is pulled up to standing and whips Shane Douglas to the ropes and sends him down with a dropkick to the knee.

Joey: I think you spoke too soon, Taz.

Raven drags Douglas 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.

Shane Douglas 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!

Callis: Hey! What are you coming here for? There's enough tables under the ring!

Taz: Yeah... ask Rhino!

Shane Douglas slams Raven's head right into the announce table and throws him back inside.

He whips Raven to the ropes but Raven counters...

Douglas bounces off the ropes and comes back with a flying clothesline!

Both men are down.

The fans applaud the exchange so far.

Douglas hits a huge chop on Raven that turns his chest bright red and sends him down to the canvas.

Joey: Taking a page from the Nature Boy's book there.

Taz: Yeah but the FRanchise does it better!

Raven gets up but Shane Douglas is waiting... Pittsburgh Plunge!

1...2...

Joey: Raven gets the shoulder up!

Callis: That must have been a slow count, surely!

Taz: I don't think so, Callis. As much as I hate Raven as a person, you have got to give him props: he's one tough son of a bitch!

Raven swings a punch at Shane Douglas' face but Douglas blocks and triess to come back with a punch of his own.

However, Raven quickly hits a throat thrust and prevents any sort of attack.

Douglas collapses on the mat.

Joey: Oh, what a stiff shot!

Taz: Shane's in trouble!

Raven capitalises and hooks in a Sleeper Hold, looking for a submission.

Douglas starts to fade.

Jim Molineaux lifts The Franchise's arm.

It falls once.

Callis: Come on, Shane, come on. This for the title!

Taz: And your career!

It falls twice.

Jim Molineaux lifts the challenger's arm for a final time.

Taz: Oh man, I think Raven's got him.

Callis leaps up from his chair and screams at the top of his lungs.

Callis: COME ON FRANCHISE!

Douglas throws his fist up!

Raven is visibly pissed off.

He lifts Douglas to his feet and whips him to the ropes.

Douglas rebounds and hits a thunderous lariat!

Joey: Oh, what a shot!

Taz: He's coming back, man.

Callis: Hell yeah!

Douglas climbs to the toprope and delivers a flying legdrop.

He goes for the cover

1...2...

Joey: Raven just rolls the shoulder.

Callis: This match is incredible!

Douglas rolls to the outside and brings a chair into the match.

Upon re-entering he is caught with a lowblow.

Raven sets up the chair in the middle of the ring and whips Douglas to the ropes.

On the rebound, he hits a Drop Toe Hold onto the steel.

Joey: Oh the Franchise just got a cut opened on his forehead!

Raven picks up the challenger and hits repeated fists and forearms to the forehead to open the cut further.

Douglas dropd to his knees barely conscious.

Out of nowhere, though, he gets Raven back for earlie, hitting a lowblow of his own.

He picks up Raven and sets him up for the Pittsburgh Plunge.

Taz: This has got to be it!

However, Raven slips behind and, again, applies a sleeper hold.

The Franchise tries to fight out but Raven's grip is too strong.

The champion wrenches the hold in even tighter.

Joey: The Franchise's face is nothing more than a crimson mask and now he's having the life choked out of him!

Callis: This is sick. Absoloutely sick!

The Franchise, again, begins to fade and referee Molineaux checks his conciousness.

He lifts his arm once... it falls.

Twice... it falls.

The third and final time... it fall...

Joey: No, not quite! There's still fight left in The Franchise!

Douglas fights his way up to his feet and tosses Raven over his shoulder to free himself.

On spaghetti legs, Douglas picks up Raven.

Out of nowhere, he hooks up the Pittsburgh Plunge again.

Joey: And could this be it?

He hits it!

Callis: We have a new champion, we have a new champion!

1...2... Raven gets his foot on the rope.

Taz: Oh, man, this is nuts!

Both men lay on the canvas exhausted as the fans applaud their efforts.

They stagger to their feet using each other for balance.

Raven strikes Douglas with achop.

Douglas follows suit only harder.

Raven falls backwards and bounces off the ropes.

Brainbuster!

The Franchise makes the cover.

1...2...kickout!

Douglas picks up the champion and hits a DDT.

He picks him up again and lifts him into a Vertical suplex.

He continues to hold him upside down.

Still, the champion's blood is rushing to his head.

Finally, Douglas crashes Raven into the mat.

Taz: This is a great sequence of moves from The Franchise!

He picks up Raven in a Piledriver position.

CM Punk runs to the ring with his title over his shoulder.

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Callis: Hang on. Didn't Douglas say that if you interfered you'd be fired?

Taz: Yeah but maybe Punk doesn't care.

Before Douglas can deliver the Piledriver, Punk nails him with the All Action title belt.

Joey: Damn it!

Raven crawls over Douglas to make the cover.

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Oh, man, The Franchise is still in it.

Punk, now at ringside, is nearly pulling his hair out with anxiety.

Raven picks up Douglas and hits an Evenflow DDT!

1...2...kickout!

Joey: The Franchise won't stay down!

Raven hooks him up again.

Evenflow DDT!

1...2...kickout!

Taz: Oh my god!

Punk sklides a chair into the ring as Raven hooks up the challenger for the third time.

Evenflow DDT on the steel!

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A*

Joey: Well, it took three DDTs from Raven and assistance from CM Punk but Raven is still the champion.

Callis: Damn it!

Taz: So does this mean Punk is out of work?

Raven picks up a microphone.

Raven: Now that I'm the ECW commissioner I don't think you have any worries about job security, Punk!

The Champion and his protege celebrate in the ring to the crowd's disgust.

"Superstar" Steve Austin is backstage.

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Austin: In about two minutes time, the Baptism Of Fire match will kick off. So, I better keep this short and sweet. After I win this battle royal, I'm gonna be the one to finally take out Raven once and for all at Hardcore Heaven!

Joey: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the most historic match in ECW's fourteen year legacy. This is the Baptism Of Fire match!

Baptism Of Fire Match

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Ring 1

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Ring 2

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Simultaneously, at the very beginning of the match all the other eight competitors (excluding Vito) in Ring 1 push Goliath to the ropes.

Meanwhile, a chaotic 10-man brawl ensues in Ring 2.

Vito tries to prevent the others from eliminating his fellow Nest member but 8 men prove too much for him and the giant who is lifted over the ropes and into the flames.

His screams of pain can be heard around the arena.

Taz: Sh*t! Goliath's on fire! Someone put him out!

A team of officials with fire extinguishers relieve the danger.

Joey: I guess a size advantage doesn't count for much when eight guys team up on you!

Callis: So, Goliath's the first out. He won't be heading to Hardcore Heaven.

In Ring 2, Sabu corners Abyss and attempts a Flying Crossbody.

However, he is caught and Abyss goes to throw him outside to the flames.

Sabu is able to thumb the montser in the eyes though and return to the action in the ring.

In Ring 1, The Dudleys capitalise on being drawn in the same ring.

Bubba takes Little Guido on his shoulders and D-Von heads up top.

Taz: What are the Dudleys looking for?

D-Von Clotheslines Guido off his partners shoulders, over the ropes and into the fires below.

Joey: OH MY GOD! Guido tastes fire and he's out of the battle royal!

Callis: Two, down, Joey, eight to go until the partition is lifted.

In Ring 2, Owen Hart locks in a Sharpshooter on Yoshihiro Tajiri near the joined aprons as Kurt hits an Angle Slam on Chris Daniels.

Meanwhile, Steve Austin hits a Superstar Stunner on Masato Tanaka.

Michael Shane heads to the top rope looking to hit an Elbow Drop on a grounded Tanaka.

However, Vito knocks the ring ropes, causing Shane to fall onto the flames of the joined aprons.

Officials in special fire-retardant suits have to make their way to apron to put him out.

Joey: Shane is out thanks to sneaky tactics from Vito.

Taz: Yeah and have you noticed? Three are gone from ring one and none from ring two.

As Taz says this, Paul Burchill boots Owen Hart in the gut, forcing him to release the Sharpshooter from Tajiri, who slowly gets to his feet.

Kensuke Sasaki sees this and Clotheslines Tajiri over the ropes and unto the flames of the joined aprons.

Callis: You spoke too soon Taz.

As soon as Sasaki has eliminated Tajiri, Steve Corino comes up behind him and throws him over the ropes, into the flames.

Taz: I really did. Oldschool has gone too.

Joey: That's halfway until the middle flames are extinguished.

Just as Corino did to Sasaki, Sabu creeps up behind Corino and eliminates him in an identical fashion.

Burchill tries the same trick on Sabu but is met with an elbow to the face.

In Ring 1, the rivalry of Mick Foley and Masato Tanaka kicks off again as the two enter a wild brawl.

Rhino hits a Gore on Steve Austin!

Joey: GORE! The Superstar could be eliminated here!

Rhino goes to eliminate Austin but is met by a double team attack from the Dudley Boys.

In Ring 2, Sabu and Tommy Dreamer team up to deliver a Double Clothesline to Abyss that sends him over the ropes an into the fire.

Taz: The monster goes! That's seven now by my count.

Callis: Yeah, only three left to go.

The brawl between Foley and Tanaka reaches a head as the Japanese extremist hits a Bionic Elbow and throws Foley between the middle and top ropes.

Joey: Foley is in the flames!

Foley's hair catches on fire to the distress of the officials who rush to save him.

Taz: Jesus, this is brutal!

Steve Austin delivers a flapjack to Vito that smashes his face against the top rope.

As he bounces up and turns round with the force, Rhino hits him with a stiff Clothesline.

Callis: Vito is over and out!

Joey: There is only one more elimination to come before the middle partition of flame is extinguished.

Masato Tanaka picks up Chris Daniels in an Atomic Drop position and tries to throw him to the outside but Daniels is able to kick off the top rope and deliver a modified Bulldog.

In Ring 2, Kurt Angle picks up Owen Hart in an Angle Slam and throws him over the top rope.

Taz: Owen's out!

Callis: No he's not Taz, look. He's held on to the rope and stayed on the apron.

Owen then grabs Kurt from behind, runs along the apron and smashes the olympian's face into the turnbuckle.

Paul Burchill comes running like a bull at Angle and connects with a huge Clothesline.

Owen drops onto his back on the apron, mere inches away from the fire.

Angle is sent flying over the ropes and into the flames as Owen rolls back onto the inside.

Joey: Kurt's out and Owen somehow escape.

Callis: Good. Frankly, he didn't deserve his spot. He stole it off Jerry Lynn!

Taz: Well, either way the final ten are confirmed.

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Officials extinguish the middle wall of flame and the two groups of five men spill into both rings.

As soon as Rhino realises their is an opportunity, he scouts out Tommy Dreamer.

Joey: GORE!

The force of Rhino's run is so great that it knocks Dreamer through the ropes and into the flames.

Taz: Oh, man, Dreamer is the first of the final ten to go. I wasn't expecting that.

Chris Daniels over to try and eliminate the Man Beast while his back is turned but Rhino realises in time.

He boots The Fallen Angel in the gut and picks him up in a Military Press.

He launches Daniels into the fire.

Callis: Rhino is dominating!

Joey: Yeah, Chris Daniels is out.

A brawl ensues between Paul Burchill and Masato Tanaka.

Meanwhile, Bubba and D-Von work together to lift Austin out.

However, Sabu comes to the Superstar's aid.

Owen Hart and Rhino engage in an intense staredown from opposite ends of the two rings and start to head towards each other.

Burchill gets the best of Tanaka with a kick to the shin followed by an elbow to the back of his head.

While Tanaka is bent double, Burchill takes the opportunity to toss him over the ropes and into the fire.

Joey: Paul Burchill eliminates Masato Tanaka!

Callis: There are only seven men left now.

Sabu cuts off Owen Hart before he can get to Rhino, cathing him unexpectedly with a Reverse DDT.

Steve Austin is able to floor both Dudleys with a Double DDt and goes after Paul Burchill.

As the Dudley Boys get to their feet, Rhino charges, delivering a Double Clothesline which sends them to the fires outside.

Joey: Both Bubba and D-Von are out in one fell swoop.

Taz: Yeah, and that's five eliminations Rhino's made now.

Owen Hart and Sabu continue to brawl in one ring while Rhino approaches Burchill and Austin, who are also brawling, in the other.

Owen picks up Sabu in a Powerbomb position and tries to throw him over the ropes but Sabu reverses into a Hurricanrana.

Meanwhile, Paul Burchill picks up Steve Austin, also in a Powerbomb position.

Rhino goes up behind Burchill and rolls him up in a School Boy, causing both him to fall backwards and Austin, still in the Powerbomb position, to fall over the top rope and into the flames.

Joey: The Superstar is out. We're down to four.

Taz: Joey, this is insane!

Sabu floors Owen with an Enziguri and goes for a Springboard Moonsault.

However, Owen quickly rises to his feet and pushes Sabu off the rope into the flames.

Callis: Make that down to three because Sabu's out too.

Joey: So, it's Paul Burchill, Owen Hart and Rhino. Who's heading to Hardcore Heaven?

Paul Burchill picks up Rhino in a Military Press.

Owen Hart walks out onto the joined aprons, springboards off the top rope and delivers a Front Dropkick to Burchill's chest.

Burchill falls backwards into the ropes.

Rhinio goes flying over the ropes and over the flames below, landing on the concrete floor next to the steel guard rail.

Taz: What the hell? Is Rhino eliminated?

Joey: I don't think so. He hasn't been set on fire.

As Hart and Burchill continue to wrestle in the ring, Rhino tries to get back in the ring but realises he can't due to the wall of flame.

Meanwhile, Owen applies the Sharpshooter to Burchill in the middle of the second ring.

Rhino asks an official to borrow their flame proof suit but the official refuses, claiming it would be unprofessiona;.

Rhino, in a fit of rage, throws the official into the steel guard rail and storms backstage.

Taz: What the hell does that mean?

Callis: I guess we're down to two.

Joey: So, it's either Owen Hart or Paul Burchill.

In an incredible display of strength, Paul Burchill pushes down with both arms, in effect performing a push-up.

The force of this action decreases Hart's leverage, forcing him to break the Sharpshooter.

However, Owen follows up by whipping Burchill to the ropes and catching him with a knee to the mid section.

He goes to put Burchill in a headlock but Burchill counters with a crafty Lowblow.

Burchill applies a Rear Naked Choke to Owen Hart who slowly begins to fade.

Taz: Hang on, who's that?

Callis: You what?

Joey: Look, it's Rhino!

Rhino comes back to ringside from backstage carrying a ladder.

Taz: Oh, man. If that actually works it will be a stroke of genius.

Rhino sets up the ladder on the outside as Owen continues to fade.

He ascends the ladder slowly, making sure not over balance.

In the ring, Owen starts to fight his way to his feet.

With a great show of strength he forces Burchill to release the headlock and throws him to the ropes.

On the rebound Owen catches him with a Leg Lariat.

Rhino, now on the top of the ladder, launches himself and the ladder crashes to the ground into the process.

He flies over the flames and hits a Splash on Paul Burchill in the centre of the ring!

Joey: OH MY GOD!

The third "ECW" chant of the evening thunders round the arena, louder than the previous two.

Taz: In all my life, I never expected to see a flying Rhino!

Both Burchill and Rhino lay in the ring practically unconscious and Owen takes the opportunity to catch his breath.

When he recovers, he picks up Rhino and drags him over to the ropes.

He tries to pick up the Man Beast in a Vertical Suplex position but Rhino blocks it with his foot.

He tries again.

Again, blocked.

Rhino punches Owen in the stomach, winding him.

He locks in a Gut Wrench and lifts Hart onto his shoulder.

Callis: What's this, a Shoulder Breaker?

Taz: I don't think so, Callis.

Rhino launches Owen over the ropes and into the flames.

Joey: Owen is gone. It's down to Rhino and Paul Burchill! One of these men is heading to the main event at Hardcore Heaven in May.

Rhino takes a minute to compose himself and waits for Burchill to stand who is clearly still affected from Rhino's Splash.

When the Brit stands Rhino charges...

Joey: GORE!

Taz: No...

Burchill sidesteps and pushes Rhino to increase his momentum.

The Man Beast goes flying between the middle and top ropes and into the flames!

Match Rating: A

Joey: Burchill wins it! Burchill wins it!

Callis: We have our winner for the first ever Baptism Of Fire Match!

The rest of Raven's nest come to the ring.

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They lift Paul Burchill onto their shoulders in appreciation and the six men all celebrate their group's success at the pay-per-view.

Show Rating: A

Mtm2k6 · May 21, 2007

Damn it! So close with Rhino!

I can honestly say, best pay per view of all time. Your write-ups were amazing and every match had me gripped. In particular, Raven vs Douglas was incredible!

If you don't push Rhino now after the way he came out of the Sandman match and the ladder dive, I might kill you

And this somehow surpasses your previous high standards

keefmoon · May 21, 2007

Good show.

No wait, that just doesn't do it justice.

Great show.

Nope, not hitting the mark.

Sh*ts on the Royal Rumble.

Nah.

Okay, here goes...

That was the single best PPV ever written on this forum.

How you can be so damn good at this even now after this long is beyond me. That PPV was quite incredible.

The Ultimate Jeopardy match was brillaint. I loved the image of a dominant Benoit, and I would love to see him get pushed, maybe into a Hart storyline of some sort. And the segment afterwards was really good, too.

The Lance Storm vs Jerry Lynn match was the best match on the PPV. As strange as that may sound, I think it was absolutely genius and is possibly the best written match I've ever read. I would love to see both men get a solid push into the upper part of the card after those efforts.

I liked the Tag Titles match, I imagine if I'd have been watching it I would have marked out like you wouldn't believe, just because the psychology of the match sounded so strong.

The Rhino - Sandman match was good, and on pretty much on any other diary it would be the best match on the card. However, for me it didn't have the impact the rest of the matches did. But it firmly set Rhino up as being the one to watch, so in that respect it couldn't have been more successful.

The Douglas - Raven match was very good. Aside from yours and Tristrams diary, it may be the best match I've seen on here. However, I can't help but feel like it was overshadowed by the other matches. That said, it was still brilliant.

By the way, as always, the Raven promo was top notch.

The Baptism Of Fire match is the most creative idea we have had on here. The match itself was a well worked out, and brilliantly creative match that was full of moments sure to be replayed over and over in highlight packages. Particularly the Rhino ladder dive.

So all in all; creative ideas + creative matches + well written matches + good results + good pushes = the best PPV ever on here.

Nevermore · May 22, 2007

I can honestly say, best pay per view of all time. Your write-ups were amazing and every match had me gripped.

the best PPV ever on here.

Wow, thank you, boys . That's very high praise indeed. I'm not sure if the show can be called better than anyone elses efforts but I did try to make it a good read.

I really appreciate your reading and leaving feedback . Moreso than I could express in one of these posts. So, once again, thanks.

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Nevermore

Wildfire1324 · May 22, 2007

So how many of your guys were hurt in that match?

tommytomlin · May 22, 2007

A flame-jumping ladder splash!!

That's hot.

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