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Oh dear, that's ironic :p. He's supposed to be a parody of the 'Taker gimick. Maybe that hasn't come off well enough or have you not read the original appearances of the Cult of Sasuke?

 

For instance, look at the Blood, Sweat and Beers episode for Saturday, week 3, February:

 

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Shock Defections in the Battle of the Big Two continue

 

by Dave Meltzer

 

The effective "trades" between the two heavy hitters of American pro wrestling have continued this week as several workers, from either company, have decided to join the competition. Three tag teams in all have switched allegiances: Paul London and Brian Kendrick have joined ECW while The Acolytes and The Hardy Boys have rejoined their former employers in Conneticut. Meanwhile, Chavo Guerro Jr has, at last, made the move that he has been planning to make for years: re-uniting with his Uncle Eddie in the land of extreme. However, most shockingly of all, "The Superstar" Steve Austin has abandonned contract negotiations with Paul Heyman, instead seeking fame and fortune alongside Vince McMahon.

 

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Austin at his WWF signing.

 

It has been reported that Austin has decided to leave ECW, after a tenure of twelve years, because the booking team were not able to promise him the push he desired. After being a loyal company man for over a decade, he felt he had earned a run with the strap. However, while he was guaranteed a solid main event run, his demands were not met.

 

This marks another swing in the balance of power. Up until recently, ECW was fairing well from a perspective of maintaining its roster while raiding the competition. Signings such as the Hart brothers added a new variety to the extreme product. Now, however, Vince has pulled off a valuable coup by stealing a top star with undeniable in-ring talent. The biggest slap in the face to ECW, though, is that it has occurred just as the number two promotion had its first real opportunity to overtake the Federation.

 

Sorry to hear for the defections. Though I know you shall overcome them. I know that you mentioned the Hardy Boys in the tag team picture, but did any of the defections cause any major overhaul of planned storylines?

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Steve Austin, the new World Champion!

 

by Dave Meltzer

 

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On his first night performing for the World Wrestling Federation, Steve Austin has won the World Heavyweight Title, dethroning former champion Kevin Nash on Monday Night Raw! This marks the beginning of a new era on several levels. Firstly, it notes Eric Bischoff's willingness to attempt a new booking forumla instead of relying on his trusted political allies. Secondly, it shows that the WWF has made a very real steal from ECW and signifies the company's willingness to give a fair push to previous outsiders. Arguably, it also could be the beginning of a reversal of fortunes for the Federation which may now cement its position as the world's premier promotion.

 

In another shock happening that perhaps strengthens these claims, Matt Hardy, also on his first appearance, ended Aguila's year long Light Heavyweight Championship reign.

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This is actually pretty cool to see. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a blow to your promotion and what-not. That said, it's interesting to see all this come about. I mean, usually in diaries I see players stealing other talent and only losing theirs either early in the game or after deciding not to re-sign 'em. This time around, the player just lost some big guys and now has to cope with the loss. THIS is what I gotta see. Overcoming obstacles! :D

 

Besides, no offense, Nevermore, but I didn't ever get the feeling you were pushing Austin much in this diary, save for until just recently. Just saying! ;)

 

P.S. Did Austin debut as face or heel in the Federation?

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Besides, no offense, Nevermore, but I didn't ever get the feeling you were pushing Austin much in this diary, save for until just recently. Just saying! ;)

 

P.S. Did Austin debut as face or heel in the Federation?

 

Why I oughtta :mad:!

 

No, fair comment, I didn't have as big plans for him as other guys. However, he did have some pretty awesome stats and was gonna be a good way t5o build up youngsters. Clearly, he wasn't happy with that, the egotistical bastard.

 

He debuted as a face, defeating Nash who's a heel.

 

Cheers for the feedback ;).

 

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

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

Callis: Tonight is set to be a slightly strange affair. In the main event we understand that, upon Raven's decree, Tony Mamaluke will face none other than "The Voice Of ECW" Joey Styles for a World Title shot.

Gertner: Don, I'd be pulling for Joey if he actually had a chance in hell but, fact is, I think, either way, Raven's gonna have an easy job at Cyberslam!

Callis: Unfortunately, I agree, Joel, but, for the mean time, let's concentrate on the action tonight.

Gertner: Fairplay, what's up first?

Callis: Well, the seemingly newly reformed team of Michael Shane and Frankie Kazarian are gonna take on ECW's brand new signings, Paul London and Brian Kendrick.

 

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The match is a fast-pace aerial affair in which the debuting team make a good showing.

In the twelfth minute, Paul London hit the "London Calling" Shooting Star Press on Kazarian.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C

 

Callis: Wow, London and Kendrick get what is surely an upset victory.

 

Raven comes to the ring with his nest.

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Raven: We already know that, tonight, we will see a historic Number One Contender's contest and a rematch between Steve Corino and Kensuke Sasaki. What about me? What about Raven?

 

Before the new commissioner can continue, Owen Hart sprints to the ring.

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Callis: Owen is here!

Gertner: Oh, man, we know thw history between him and Raven.

 

Hart springboards off the top rope and launches himself over The Nest.

He lands on top of the World Champion and delivers several stiff right hands.

 

Callis: Here we go! Owen's finally gonna get a piece of Raven.

 

However, Hart is restrained by Raven's cohorts.

 

Bret Hart comes running to aid his brother.

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The Nest decides to vacate the ring rather than face further confrontation.

The fans boo their cowardice.

 

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Benoit dominates Yoshihiro Tajiri. His mat-wrestling skills are learly too much for his opponent.

He wins with a Crossface at 11:07

Match Rating: C+

 

The Canadian Connection are backstage for a shoot promo.

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Jericho is visbly banged up from his fall at Baptism Of Fire.

 

Christian: People are probably wondering why I took out the Whole F**kin' Show last week. Well, it's simple. They don't deserve those titles; we do.

 

Jericho: Oh, you better believe it. As soon as I'm back at a hundred percent, those belts will be coming home to Canada!

 

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The match is an even, hardcore contest.

The Dudleys win with a 3D through a table on Nova at 12:17.

Match Rating: B

 

After the match, Stevie tries to get some retribution but the Dudleys deliever a Death Drop to him as well.

 

Chessman and Espiritu make their way to the ring.

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D-Von and Bubba ready themselves for a brawl.

 

However, Sasuke descends from the rafters on a zip line with a Singapore cane in hand.

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Upon landing in the ring he takes out both Dudleys from behind ans, soon enough, a 5-on-2 assault ensues.

 

The Iron Saints are backstage.

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Salvatore: Me fratello, do you remember what I was saying a few months back?

 

Brandon: About what?

 

Salvatore: About actually growing to like ECW, man.

 

Brandon: Si, certo, I remember.

 

Salvatore: Well this whole Raven thing's brought it up again for me. I mean, not being funny, in how many promotions could guys like us enter as complete unknowns and become Tag Team Champions within a year?

 

Brandon: I know what you mean, my brother. ECW has been molto buono to us and it's a shame to see Raven treat this company with such disdain.

 

Salvatore: Assolutemente but what is even worse is to see our blood, our brother, Vito, alongside him.

 

They shake their heads as the camera cuts back to ringside.

 

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These two compete in another even, technically based contest.

 

In the twelfth minute, Jerry Lynn comes to the ring on crutches.

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Lynn struggles onto the apron and, as Angle is whipped to the ropes, he hits him in the back with a crutch.

This causes the Olympian to stumble forward into a Piledriver from Lance Storm.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B-

 

Callis: Jerry Lynn gets some payback on Kurt Angle!

 

After the match, as Lynn and Storm slap hands, CM Punk runs to the ring.

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He takes out Storm from behind with a clubbing blow and kicks Lynn in his bad ankle, sending him to the floor.

He then drags Storm to the corner and hits a Pepsi Plunge.

 

Punk: Hey, Storm, I know you've got an International All Action Title shot for Cyberslam but, let me assure you, this strap ain't goin anywhere! The fact is... you just got Punk'd!

 

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The match is a bloody, hardcore spectacle.

In the thirteenth minute, Sasaki wins with Northern Lights Bomb.

Match Rating: A

 

Bob Artese: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is the main event of the evening and for the Number One Contendership to the World Heavyweight Title. By comand of the new Commissioner, Raven, the resultant title match will occur at Cyberslam!

 

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Joey does not look comfortable in the slightest, whereas Mamaluke seems happy with the opportunity.

The Italian locks up with Joey in a Collar and Elbow tie-up.

 

Paul Heyman comes to the ring with a microphone in hand.

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He receives a huge ovation.

 

Heyman: Woah, woah, woah! Hold on a second, this is f**king ridiculous. Raven, I don't care if you are the new commissioner, this match is not happening!

 

Raven appears at the entrance-way.

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Raven: Oh really, Paul? What are you going to do about it?

 

Heyman: I'll tell you what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna make a Number One Contender's tournament, the winner of which will face you at Cyberslam!

 

The crowd pops.

 

Raven: Oh, who's going to be in this tournamnet?

 

Heyman: Well, the first match will be between Tommy Dreamer and Rhino and it happens... RIGHT NOW!

 

The entire arena erupts.

 

Raven: Hang on a second. If I recall correctly, that gullible d*ckhead, Charlie Pag, still owns the majority share of ECW, thus, making you and I merely appointed authorities. That means you have no more power than me, Paul!

 

The crowd boos as Heyman looks annoyed.

 

Raven: So, what do you say to a reasonable compromise?

 

Heyman grudgingly responds...

 

Heyman: Such as?

 

Raven: Well, you can have your little tournament as long as I get to choose the title match stipulation.

 

Heyman: Fine, deal. What's it gonna be, Barbed Wire, Scaffold?

 

Raven: Not quite.

 

Heyman: Well, please, relieve the suspense.

 

Raven: Fair enough.

 

He pauses.

 

Raven: The match stipulation will be... Burchill as the guest referee!

 

Heyman's face falls as he realises he has been tricked.

 

Gertner: Oh, man, something tells me Raven had this planned from the beginning.

Callis: What, you think he never expected the Joey Styles/Tony Mamaluke match to happen?

Gertner: I don't reckon so; I think Raven just showed us why he's considered a master of mind games and manipulation.

 

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Raven stays at ringside to scout who might chalenge for his title.

The newly-made main event does not disappoint as Rhino tries to get revenge for his upset defeat last week.

After a lengthy hardcore brawl, he wins with a Gore at 14:22

Match Rating: A*

 

After the match, Rhino exits the ring and grabs Raven by the hair.

He hooks him up in a Piledriver position as The Nest comes running out.

However, they are too late. Rhino hits the Piledriver on the concrete and escapes through the crowd, leaving the champion unconscious.

 

Show Rating: A

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Whoa at the Rhino - Dreamer rating! Might be a good fued to get into.

 

And nice touch with Rhino taking out Raven; I always think the rampaging heels should take out both faces and heels, and not just faces.

 

Damn it, I was looking forward to Styles vs Mamaluke! :p

 

And why does The Nest run away from a 6-on-2 advantage? THey had Abyss and Goliath for God's sake :p

 

Good show as always :)

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

Taz: Thanks for the intro, Joey. Hey, I bet you're glad you didn't have to go through with that match on Monday.

Joey: You have no idea, Taz. I'm an announcer; I'd have had my ass handed to me.

Taz: Haha, yeah... Anyway, what's up first tonight?

Joey: Well, I think The Dudley Boys are after some retribution as they enter a rematch with Stevie and Nova.

 

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The Dudleys seem to maintain a degree of control in this matchup.

They win when they hit a 3D on Stevie at 11:01.

Match Rating: B-

 

After the match, Chessman and Espiritu come to the ring.

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As The Dudleys ready themselves for another fight, The Great Sasuke descends from the rafters.

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Taz: Oh, man, this is looking exactly like what happened on Revolution.

 

However, clearly more prepared this time, D-Von and Bubba throw Stevie and Nova over the ropes so that they fall onto Chessman and Espiritu and all four men collapse in a heap.

Meanwhile, Sasuke's zipline gets stuck when he is about a foot above the ring.

The cult leader flails frantically in an attempt to dislodge himself while Bubba and D-Von, along with the sellout crowd, nearly piss themselves laughing.

In the end, while Sasuke is helpless, they deliver a 3D with authority that snaps the zipline and sends the sWo leader headfirst into the canvas.

 

Taz: Oh! I think that's the retribution you were talking about Joey.

Joey: Agreed.

 

Raven and his nest enter the ring.

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Raven: After the distressing events that occurred on Revolution, I am here to make an official decree. In view of both Owen Hart and Rhino assaulting me, I am putting in place a restraining order. I don't care who wins Heyman's little tournament, if either of you lay on finger on me before Cyberslam, I'll fire you instantaneously! I've also told my Nest to watch my back extra carefully in the run up to the pay-per-view. So be warned that your actions will not be tolerated!

 

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The Iron Saints come to the ring in ECW shirts but the crowd don't buy it and lay into them as always.

However, this doesn't stop them from halting London and Kendrick's momentum.

They win with a Spike Powerbomb at 13:17

Match Rating: C+

 

Backstage, Eddie Guerrero approaches Juventud Guerrera.

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Eddie: Rey-Rey not with you, holmes? That's good because our issues are not yet resolved.

 

Juvi: F**k off Eddie!

 

Eddie pushes Juvi and a brawl ensues.

Juvi floors Eddie with an ellbow to the face.

 

However, he turns around only to be caught in the face by a Superkick by the debuting Chavo Guerrero.

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The clearly reformed Los Guerreros tag team walks off, each laughing.

 

Owen Hart is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Hart: Raven, I don't care if you put restraining orders in place or if your chronies are on high alert. The fact remains, "champ", that I've been waiting to lock the Sharpshooter on you since November... THAT'S SIX DAMN MONTHS! So, let me tell you, when it finally happens at Cyberslam, when I finally win the World Heavyweight title and hear your back break under the pressure of the most painful submission hold in wrestling, there will not be a single remorseful bone in my body!

 

He pauses.

 

Hart: Cherish the time that you have left with that belt, Raven, because I'm not just going to end you're reign; I am going to end your f**king career!

 

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The match is an evenly contested technical display.

Bret Hart wins with a Sharpshooter at 14:08

Match Rating: B-

 

Juvi Guerrera and Rey Mysterio are walking backstage and bump into Paul heyman.

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Juvi: Paul E, I'm glad we found you, man.

 

Heyman: Oh yeah? What's up?

 

Juvi: We want Los Guerreros! We want 'em next week!

 

Heyman looks thoughtful.

 

Rey: Come on, Paul, they took Juvi out, man.

 

Heyman: You really think I'm gonna turn you down? Of course I'm not. It's you and The Guerreros in tag team action next week on Revolution!

 

Rey: Sweet. Cheers, Paul E.

 

Juvi: Yeah, thanks Paul. We'll kick their asses!

 

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The match is a fantastic hardcore spectacle.

Both men go out for all out for a great bout.

 

In the twelfth minute, Steve Corino runs in with a chair.

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He takes out Kensuke Sasaki with the chair, leaving as quickly as he exited.

The Sandman takes the opportunity to hits a White Russian Legsweep.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A*

 

The Whole F**kin' Show are backstage.

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Traci: Canadian Connection, you think you're worthy of a title shot? Think again. The only thing you taking out the Tag Team Champions proved is that you need to jump someone from behind to stand a chance!

 

Michaels: Yeah and what pissed us off especially was the fact that we couldn't finish our celebration. Nonetheless, Rob, I think you have a special celebration planned.

 

RVD: Huh?

 

Michaels nudges his partner.

 

RVD: Oh, right... Traci, there's something I've been meaning to do for a while.

 

Van Dam takes Traci by the chin and kisses her.

He pulls away hoping for a response but Traci looks despondent.

 

RVD: Trace?

 

Suddenly, Traci plants a kiss on RVD as Michaels laughs and claps his hands in celebration.

 

Michaels: And as far as you're concerned, folks, that's the Whole F**kin' Show!

 

Michaels blocks out the camera with his hand to give the couple some privacy.

 

Taz: Wow, that was unexpected!

Joey: Yeah...

Taz: Anyway, what's up next, Joey?

Joey: Well, Paul E signed this match in view of events that took place on Revolution... Lance Storm and Jerry Lynn team up to take on CM Punk and Kurt Angle.

 

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While Lynn and Storm work together well, Punk and Angle clearly do not gel.

In the fourteenth minute, Punk and Storm start to brawl up the aisle-way, allowing Angle to hit a lowblow on Lynn.

He follows up with an Angle Slam.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C+

 

Joey: Damn it! Kurt continues to screw over Jerry Lynn!

 

Raven is backstage, alone in a dark corner of the arena, for a shoot promo.

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Raven: There is one thing that seperates mediocrity from that which is...

 

Before he can continue a masked man takes him out with a Singapore cane.

The unknown assailant then throws Raven head first into a brick wall before leaving quickly.

 

Clearly reacting to the noise, Abyss and Goliath come to help their boss.

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It is no use, though, the attacker is long gone.

 

Taz: Who the hell was that?

Joey: I don't know but I would hazard a guess that it was either Rhino or Owen Hart disguising their identity.

Taz: It can't have been Owen, surely. He's got a match up next.

Joey: Maybe that's why he didn't take his time...

Taz: Maybe...

Joey: Anyway, this is the next installment of Paul E's Number One Contender's Tournament.

 

Quarter-Final in the Number One Contender's Tournament

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The match is a TV classic.

The two competitors show that technical wrestling is alive and well in North America.

Owen Hart wins with a Piledriver at 16:08

Match Rating: A*

 

Taz: Holy cow, what a match!

Joey: Yeah and Owen advances in the tournament!

 

Show Rating: A

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Hey man, just wanted to let you know I absolutely loved the last couple of shows. The tournament is a great idea to establish the top few guys in the company (Rhino, Owen etc) whilst keeping Burchill and Raven apart, at least for now.

 

The referee stipulation is clever too, because I have no idea which way it will go. Will Burchill count for Ravenand keep their teetering relationship going, will he screw him over and cost him the best, or will he count the fall but then attack? I really don't know, and that shows good booking ability on your behalf.

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

Gertner: ...and I'm Joel Gertner. What's on the card, Don?

Callis: Well, we know that Paul E has signed another rematch between Steve Corino and Kensuke Sasaki. It now appears that will be the third quarter-final in the Number One Contendership Tournament.

Gertner: Sweet. Anything else?

Callis: Oh, yeah! We will witness Los Increibles take on Los Guerreros also as signed by Paul E last week. Plus, Jerry Lynn will finally get a shot at Kurt Angle one-on-one tonight!

 

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The Candian Connection's experience proves too much for Kendrick and London.

The Canadians win when Paul London taps to the Walls Of Jericho at 10:17

Match Rating: C+

 

Owen Hart is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Hart: Hey, Raven, did you see what I did to Chris Beboit on saturday night. Not only did I physically dismantle him, I took him to school. The fact is, when I finally step in the ring with you one-on-one for the title, my superior wrestling ability render you helpless.

 

He pauses.

 

Hart: You know, a lot of people have been asking if it was me who attacked you last week. Put simply, it wasn't. Firstly, threats of unemployment or not, I wouldn't hide behind a mask. Secondly, if it was me you wouldn't have been able to walk out of that arena without assistance!

 

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the match is an even, hardcore-based contest.

In the twelfth minute, Mick Foley wins with a Double Arm DDT.

Match Rating: B

 

The Whole F**kin' Show come to the ring.

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RVD stands behind Traci with his arms around her as Michaels performs his flexing pose in front.

 

Traci: It doesn't matter who challenges for the Tag Titles at Cyberslam. It could be the Canadian Connection, it could be Monsters Inc, Los Increibles, Los Guerreros... it just doesn't matter!

 

Michaels: You see, we got the greatest high-flyer in wrestling, "Mr Monday Night" Rob Van Dam...

 

RVD: ...and we got the greatest all-round worker of all time, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels.

 

Traci laughs.

 

Traci: There isn't a team past, present or future that can bea the Whole...

 

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

 

Michaels: ...Show!

 

The Candian Connection enter the ring from the crowd.

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They take out the Tag Team Champions from behind and throw them, along with Traci, to the outside.

 

Christian: Famous last words, Traci!

 

Jericho: You can bet your two-dollar, slutty ass that we will be the ones to challenge for the titles at Cyberslam.

 

Christian: Yeah and when that time comes, your whippin' boys ae gonna get whipped... big time!

 

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Again, The Iron Saints come to the ring in ECW shirts. Again, the crowd doesn't buy it.

The match is evenly contested.

However, The Dudleys win with a 3D at 12:41

Match Rating: B

 

The Great Sasuke appears at the entrance-way after the match.

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The cult leader merely makes a cut-throat gesture and points at The Dudleys as the lights fade to black.

 

Bret Hart is backstage.

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Hart: I'm a proud Canadian and I'm pretty damn sick of the bad name that my nation is getting here in ECW! There's only one reason for it and that is The Canadian Connection! It's reached the point where Jericho and Christian's actions are reflecting on guys like me and my brother Owen. So, I'm taking it upon myself to shut their mouths.

 

He pauses.

 

Hart: If either of you have the stones to step in the ring with me on Blood, Sweat and Beers, I'll put my World Television Title on the line. Just expect the beating of your life!

 

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The match is a hardfought and even contest.

In the fourteenth minute, Jerry Lynn goes for a Cradle Piledriver.

However, Angle hits a lowblow.

He follows up with a Schoolboy and gets his feet on the middle rope.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B+

 

Gertner: Oh, man, Kurt Angle continues to screw over Jerry Lynn!

Callis: Yeah, this is getting ridiculous!

 

Raven and his nest come to the ring.

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Raven: Last Saturday, I was savagely attacked backstage at Blood, Sweat and Beers. I am here to make an assurance: as soon as I find out who was under that mask, whether its Rhino, Owen Hart or not, they will be fired!

 

Suddenly, The masked man from last week runs to the ring with a chair in hand.

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He takes out Abyss and Goliath with the chair.

Burchill goes to punch him out but is tossed over the top rope for his trouble.

Vito approaches... steel chair to the head.

CM Punk clubs him in the back, turns him around and whips him to the ropes.

The masked man rebounds... GORE!

 

Gertner: Well, the mask isn't off but I think we just found out who's under it.

Callis: Maybe... but is that enough proof for Raven to sack him?

Gertner: Good point.

 

Meanwhile, Raven is hooked up by his adversary who is still masked.

Rhino Driver!

Raven and his Nest are left completely incapacitated.

 

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The match is evenly contested and a solid cruiserweight affair.

Los Increibles win when Guerrera hits the Juvi Driver on Eddie at 12:09

Match rating: B

 

After the match, Chavo and Eddie get revenge by assaulting their opponents.

 

Quarter-Final in the Number One Contender's Tournament

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Despite their feud reaching the main event, the two men seem to underpeform.

Nevertheless, the match is still a worthy hardcore showcase.

Kensuke Sasaki wins with a Northern Lights Bomb at 13:26

Match Rating: B+

 

Show Rating: A

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

Taz: Thanks for the intro, Joe. What's up tonight?

Joey: Well, we have the last Quarter-Final in Paul E's Number One Contendership Tournament as Mick Foley takes on Sabu. Plus, Bret Hart may well be defending his TV Title against one of the Canadian Connection.

Taz: Awesome. Let's get to it.

 

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The match is very even.

London and Kendrick win in the ninth minute when the former hits London Calling on Mark Briscoe.

Match rating: C+

 

Kurt Angle comes to the ring.

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Angle: Recently, everyone's been saying to me "Kurt, you screwed Jerry Lynn!" I didn't screw anybody! I pinned Jerry Lynn twice in a row and that only proves my superiority. You see, Jerry, you can face me anytime, anywhere and the result will always be the same 'cos this isn't the 1990s, punk. This is 2007, I am Kurt Angle and you... WILL TAP OUT!

 

Jerry Lynn sprints to the ring.

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Rather than staying to prove his point, Angle makes a quick escape through the crowd.

 

Lynn: Hey, Kurt, the time's come for you to put-up or shut-up! I am sick of your cheating, underhanded tactics and arrogant attitude. So, I'm challenging you to a match at Cyberslam and I'm so confident that I'm better than you that I'll even make it a submission match!

 

The crowd applaud Lynn's challenge.

 

Lynn: You may have an impressive background in Amateur wrestling but, let's face facts, I'm the best f**king wrestler in the industry in terms of natural talent, workrate and experience. At Cyberslam, I won't be the one to tap out, Kurt, you will!

 

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These two teams once again face each other and, once again, do not disappoint.

The Dudleys win at 12:07 with a 3D on Nova.

Match rating: B-

 

After the match, the lights flash off and on and The Great Sasuke can be seen standing at the entrance-way.

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Like on Monday night, he again makes a cut-throat motion.

The lights flicker again and two lifesize manaquins of the Dudleys are being hanged from the rafters.

 

Taz: Woah! That's sick!

 

The lights flick off and on a final time and both Sasuke and Stevie and Nova are nowhere to be seen.

 

The Whole F**kin' Show are backstage, all of them look pissed off.

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Michaels, redfaced with anger, screams into the camera.

 

Michaels: Christian, Jericho we're f**king fed up with you two blindsiding us! You want a shot at the Tag Titles? That's the wrong way go about it!

 

RVD: Oh yeah, we ain't giving you guys a shot when there are other much more deserving teams like Los Increibles and Crouching Lyger Hidden Dragon.

 

Traci: Having said that, if Bret Hart doesn't cripple one of you tonight, we will!

 

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The match is an even, hardcore-oriented bout.

 

In the eleventh minute, Steve Corino run to the ring with a chair in hand.

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He nails Sasaki in the back with the steel, enabling Tanaka to hit a Roaring Elbow.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: A

 

After the match, Corino and Tanaka get into an intense staredown.

 

Taz: Oh man, Joey. We know the history between these two!

Joey: We sure do, Taz. This could get ugly.

 

Tanaka hits Corino squarely in the face, causing him to stumble around.

Sasaki, now standing, hits the "King Of Oldschool" with a Northern Lights Bomb.

Sasaki now stares out Tanaka but the former ECW World Champion decides to back down and heads to the back.

 

The Canadian Connection come to the ring.

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Christian: Bret, we accept your challenge.

 

Jericho: Haha, yeah. You against us in a Triangle match for the TV Title!

 

Joey: Woah, I don't think that was the deal.

Taz: Haha, me either.

 

Bret Hart appears at the entrance-way.

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Hart: You're on!

 

Taz: Woah!

Joey: Well, I don't like his chances but we've got a match it seems.

 

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The match is a fantastic, technical spectical.

In the fourteenth minute, Hart locks in the Sharpshooter on Jericho.

However, Christian cvlotheslines the TV champ, sending him to the floor.

Jericho floats over and makes the cover.

Christian bundles on top to increase the weight.

1...2...3!

Match rating: A*

 

Taz: Wow, Jericho's the new TV champ!

Joey: Damn it! I thought Bret rushed into that too quick!

 

The Canadian Connection head to the back, with Jericho as the new champ, both smiling.

 

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

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RVD: Paul E, we want Canadian Connection!

 

Michaels: We want 'em bad, man!

 

Heyman: Woah, woah, woah... I thought you didn't want to give them a title shot.

 

Traci: We don't.

 

Heyman looks confused.

 

Heyman: Guys, help me out here!

 

Traci: We want Jericho for the TV Title.

 

Heyman: Oh, okay. Which of you will be challenging?

 

RVD & Michaels: I will!

 

The two partners look at each other as Traci steps in between them.

 

Traci: Guys, I thought we put the agro behind us.

 

Michaels laughs.

 

Michaels: Of course we did, hun. You go for it, son.

 

RVD: You sure?

 

Michaels: Of course.

 

The two friends touch fists.

 

RVD: Okay, Paul E. Me against Jericho for the title at Cyberslam.

 

Heyman: Look, you realise you'll have to defend your tag belts then.

 

RVD: It doesn't matter.

 

Michaels: Yeah, man. This is Mr Pay-Per-View! If there's anyone who can defend a title and win another in one night, it's this man here!

 

Heyman: Okay, as long as you're willing to take part in both matches, leave it with me.

 

Traci: Thanks, Paul.

 

Heyman: Don't mention it.

 

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In a rematch from Monday night, both teams look determined to prove apoint.

However, in the fourteenth minute, Eddie hits a Frog Splash on Rey Mysterio, rolls straight through and takes out juvi with a clothesline.

Chavo makes the cover on Rey.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C+

 

Raven comes to the ring with his nest.

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Raven: Okay, f**k restraining orders and official decrees. Rhino, get your feckless, parasitic, pathetic ass down here!

 

Rhino makes his way to the ring.

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Raven: I know it was you who attacked me last week. How stupid can you be to use your own moves?

 

Rhino: I hate to be the bringer of bad news but, just like Owen said, if I was to beat your sorry ass down, I wouldn't need a mask. I think I proved that after my match with Dreamer... you wouldn't have the balls to fire me, Raven, even if it was me under that mask.

 

Raven: Oh yeah? Try me...

 

Rhino stares a hole through the commissioner.

 

Raven: Rhino...

 

Rhino: Don't even try it! You don't have a shred of evidence.

 

Raven: I don't give a f**k! Rhino, you're...

 

The masked man runs out with a steel chair in hand.

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Taz: Well, I'm no Columbo but I think that means it ain't Rhino!

 

The masked man takes out Goliath with a chair shot.

He gives the same treatment to Abyss.

He then throws Burchill through the middle and top ropes.

Vito is sent to the floor with a huge clothesline.

 

Joey: Oh, man this guy is a one man wrecking crew!

 

CM Punk is then Powerbombed into the steel chair.

Raven runs to make an escape but Rhino grabs him by the hair.

 

Taz: You ain't going anywhere champ!

 

The masked man hits a Piledriver on Raven just like last week.

However, he then locks in a Sharpshooter.

 

Taz: Hang on, does that mean it's...

Joey: ...which one?

Taz: Well, it can't be Bret!

Joey: Owen?

Taz: It has to be.

 

After wrenching Raven's back to the point where he is screaming in agony, the masked man makes to leave.

Rhino stands in his way.

 

Taz: Oh, here we go...

 

After giving a wry smile, Rhino merely stands aside.

 

Joey: What the hell does that mean? Are they in this together?

Taz: I don't think so. They're not leaving together. I think Rhino's just happy to see Raven get his ass handed to him!

 

Quarter-Final in the Number One Contender's Tournament

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Taz: Hang on, Joey. Is Mick Foley dressed back as Cactus Jack for a reason?

Joey: I guess he realises this match is gonna go to the extreme.

Taz: Man, Foley's a psycho!

 

The match is an even contest that, unfortunately, does not live up to the previous encounters of these two men.

Sabu wins with a Triple Jump Moonsault at 14:49

Match Rating: B+

 

Show Rating: B+

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I was really hoping that I would find a way around posting this but alas.

 

The whole Benoit thing has hit me harder than I thought it would. In relation to this diary, I had some great plans for him. When I heard he had died, I wanted to press forward with them all the more; now, however, I am worried that doing so may cause offense to some and, possibly, undermine the fact that I am trying to (in a small way) commemorate other wrestlers that I respecetd who have died.

 

Having said that, I was a huge fan of Benoit and I have no idea what was going through his heart or his head last weekend. Therefore, I am choosing to remember him in a fashion that I think he is still worthy of. He will keep his place on this ECW roster.

 

If people are offended by this, I make no apology. It's the only way I can approach the situation.

 

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