ECW Worldwide

[Oldschool]

I just have a hard time jeering for Chris Hero's music hits the PA system... I end up watching the video at least twice and pop for Hero, So I guess I'm that random guy in the crowd that roots for the bad guys

[totti]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

I Think they need some momentum back before the PPV.

 

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

I'll throw a title change in there.

 

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

Got to feel for Martin facing the two most intense ECW stars in two shows.

 

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

Vito will be one of the main contenders in the tournament.

 

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

I'm not gonna be the one picking against Rhino, he looks too good at the moment.

[Huntman]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[Arogue]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

 

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

 

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

 

 

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

 

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[Jingo]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[BHK1978]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

 

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

 

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

 

 

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

 

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[Prophet]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

 

It's the circle of life ... the wheels of fortune ... the leap of faith ... (I haven't the foggiest if those are the real words, or just what I thought sounded good. lol)

 

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

 

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

 

 

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

 

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[Trell]

D-Von Dudley vs. Big Dick Dudley Jr.

 

Lioness Championship Match

Jazz vs. Alexis

 

Nate Hatred vs. Andrew Martin

 

 

The Briscoe Brothers vs. Bubba Ray and "Banzai" Dudley

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Vito Thomaselli vs. AJ Styles

 

Paul Burchill & Eddie Guerrero vs. Rhino & Chris Hero

[Nevermore]

Monday, week 3, December

 

The camera focusses on a table in the centre of the ring before even the opening credits are seen.

 

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

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

Hudson: As you can see, ladies and gentlemen, there is a table in the ring. Clearly, some form of official business is taking place but...

Gertner: ...but Scotty boy doesn't know what it is.

Hudson: Do you?

Gertner: Err...

Hudson: Then shut up! Oh, looks like we're going to find out.

 

Paul Heyman walks to the ring, clipboard in hand.

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Heyman: I am out here tonight to carry out an extremely important piece of business that marks a monumental occassion in the history of ECW. When we turned extreme back in the 90s, everyone thought ECW was a flash in the pan. The whole while we had The Federation and WCW raiding our locker room, plagiarising our creative concepts and refusing to acknowledge us as even a splash in the industry's pond. They tried to strangle us!Well, the beautiful irony came in 2000 when the headlines read that WCW had been strangled by its own failures and, of course, ECW is still here... still breathing... still extreme! And, finally, after thirteen years of being the bastard stepchild of the wrestling industry and proud of it, we finally have the opportunity to be the world's most recognised promotion!

 

There is a huge pop.

"ECW! ECW! ECW! ECW!"

 

Hudson: What does this mean?

Gertner: I don't know but it sounds pretty damn cool.

 

Heyman: And we're going to do it with the help of a giant of his own industry...

 

A stunning blonde steps out onto the entrance-way.

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Hudson: Is that... is that Kendra Wilkinson?!

Gertner: I... I... Oh m... wo... hu...

Hudson: Oh, Jesus, Joel, you're drooling!

 

Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to the first official ECW Championship ring girl... Miss Kendra Wilkinson!

 

Another huge pop.

 

Suddenly, Wilkinson is joined by a somewhat recognisable figure.

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Hefner and Wilkinson walk down to the ring.

 

Hudson: Oh my! This is big news indeed!

Joel: This... I... Oh my... jus... bu...

 

Heyman: That's right... as of next Friday, ECW pay-per-view goes international on Playboy TV!

 

Hefner and Heyman shake hands and proceed to sign the contract.

 

Hudson: Wow! ECW goes international at Masters of Pain Joel!

Sillence.

Hudson: Joel? Err... Joel? JOEL!

Gertner: I think I'm in heaven.

 

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Uncle and nephew square off in an extremely evenly matched bout.

Dick's size and D-Von's cunning and experience seem to cancel each other out.

 

In the tenth minute, Bubba runs ouit from the back.

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He catches Big Dick from behind...

....Bubba Cutter!

D-Von covers for the three count.

Match Rating: B-

 

Suddenly, STD emerges from the crowd and enters the ring.

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A 2-on-2 brawl ensues as the camera cuts to the back.

 

James Mitchell is backstage with his client.

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Mitchell: Again!

 

Hatred crosses his arms over his chest and inhales.

 

Mitchell: AGAIN!

 

The camera pans out as Hatred falls backwards, landing on a board covered in barbed wire.

The monster grimmaces in pain as The Sinister Minister turns to the camera and smiles.

 

Mitchell: Eighteen days, Innovators! Just eighteen days!

 

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With Prince Nana shouting from ringside, Jazz dominates from the start, landing stiff shots on lexis time and time again.

 

Nathalie has no choice but to intervene but she is immediately greeted by Amazing Kong.

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The second tag brawl of the evening is witnessed.

 

Hudson: Are we actually gonna have a clean match tonight?

 

To make matters worse, Mika Akino and an unknown run in with chairs.

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Gertner: It looks like it's gonna get dirtier if anything, Scotty Boy. That's AKINO...

Hudson: ...and Meiko Satomura. We haven't seen her in months.

 

The Japanese Lionesses enter and start swinging the chairs as all manner of mayhem breaks out.

Referee Jim Molineaux calls for a no contest.

Match ating: E

 

...but the brawl continues.

 

Paul Heyman re-emerges from the back.

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Heyman: Hold it! Hold it! Jesus, I don't even get time for a cup of coffee around here.

 

The bedlam subsides as all six lionesses turn to focus on Heyman.

 

Heyman: It looks like we have a sticky situation right here. So, I'm gonna deal with it the best way I can think of. On Saturday night, on Blood, Sweat and Beers, there will be a Three Way Dance: Alexis and Nathalie versus Jazz and Kong versus Akino and Meiko. The winning team will then face each other this time next week for the title.

 

All the women seem to nod in agreement except Alexis and Nathalie.

 

Hudson: Well, in just a few short months, we really have witnessed the ascendancy of this new Lioness division and, now, it looks like we will see our first ever Lioness Three Way Dance.

Gertner: Hey, we've got "Pack Matches" and "Six Pack Matches". How about we call it a "Multi-Pack Match"?

Hudson: That's actually pretty good, Joel.

Gertner: I'm not just a pretty face.

Hudson: No, you're certainly not that.

 

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Despite the gashes on his back from his earlier adventures with barbed wire, Hatred still flat-out domiantes.

Martin never gets a look in as finished off with a Decapitator Lariat in the eighth minute.

Match Rating: C+

 

Vito Thomaselli is backstage for a shoot promo.

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Vito: This past month, bad luck seems to have followed me like a curse. In spite of that, you better not think that bad luck is gonna follow me into the Masters of Pain. I don't want any of you in the back to forget just who I am. I am Vito Thomaselli and, at just 25 years of age, I am a two time International All Action Champion and a former World Televesion Champion. In the space of the past year, I have defeated Raven and Mark Calaway and I was robbed of my World Heavyweight Title reign which I rightfully earned. It's about time that last part was rectified and it starts with you tonight, AJ Styles. The rest of you just better be ready!

 

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The Briscoes put in a good fight at first, particularly when up against Ultimo Dudley II.

However, Big Uncle Bubba proves the deciding factor as he begins to dictate the course of the match.

The second Bubba Cutter of the night, this time on Mark Briscoe, secures the victory.

Match Rating: D

 

After the match, Bubba instructs his Asian nephew to get a table.

Banzai duly obligesand sets the table up close to the turnbuckle.

He then proceeds to climb the buckles as Bubba picks up Jay Briscoe on his shoulders.

 

Hudson: OH! Dudleyville Device through the table.

Gertner: Man, Bubba and D-Von are really on the warpath tonight.

 

Eddie Guerrero is backstage.

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Guerrero: There's a certain annoying piece of sh*t in ECW that needs his mouth shut and that man is Chris Hero. Many people wonder why I've been absent for so long from ECW shows and, I gotta be honest, holmes, that's a question I can't answer any better than anyone else. I'm pretty damn pissed off about it but now, essas, I gotta reason to be back. Everyone in ECW wants this punk kid to put up or shut and I'm the man to make it happen.

 

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The two men put on an excellent match but there is no doubt as to who is coming out victorious.

AJ lands a few impressive moves but Vito holds the momentum throughout.

The young Italian picks up the win following a Vito Driver in the thirteenth minute.

Match rating: B+

 

A camera follows the Second Generation of Dudleys as gthey leave the arena.

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Daizy: Hey, Bubba and D-Von, much as it breaks my heart to see a family as great as the Dudleys at war like this, Slyk and Dick accept your challenge. But it comes on a condition. If you two win, then you get the Undisputed Tag Team Titles but if Slyk and Dick win, you finally have to reveal this family secret. After all, it's this damn secret that's tearing us apart. Those are the terms... the choice is yours.

 

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The four men match up in an evenly contested main event.

Frequent tags and switches from heavyweight brawling to fast-paced junior action makes for an interesting mash.

In the twelfth minute, Rhino hits the Gore on Guerrero as Hero and Burchill brawl on the outside.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: B

 

As the bell rings, Burchill slides back into the ring and goes face-to-face with the Man Beast.

 

Hudson: ...and just as this one is about to get ugly, we have to leave you folks. Tune in on Saturday night with Joey Styles and Taz to see if either of these men are still walking.

 

The feed fades to black as insults are traded between The Man Beast and The New Franchise.

 

Show Rating: B-

[djthefunkchris]

This needs to get back up and going again. What the heck is the problem here? Nothing for like four months now. I don't care how many new TEW's come out, revive this thread.

 

Or else....

[Game-Face]

Damn, i miss this diary. I loved making pics for this.

[Astil]

Echoed. More Nevvy greatness is needed.

[Nevermore]

Once again in an office in South Philadelphia...

 

ECW's two-man creative team are aimlessly musing over a coffee.

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Pag: Okay, so we know who's coming out as the Masters of Pain Winner, we've got the pay-per-view-deal we wanted and we've got our main event stories set through June.

 

Heyman: ...and yet for some reason you look pissed.

 

Pag: It's this new era deal... I'm really worried about if the fans will accept it.

 

Heyman: Maybe we should drop it.

 

Pag: Really? You think?

 

Heyman: NO! We've been building up to this for over a year and you getting cold feet is a sh*tty reason to pull the plug. Besides, we're trying to overtake Vince. We need new fans not just to hang on to the old ones.

 

Pag: Yeah you're right. I just wonder if we're capable of stealing Vince's fans.

 

Heyman: We don't necessarily want Vince's fans... we're pitching ourselves as credible, high-quality wrestling.

 

Pag: Do you think that sells in this day and age, though?

 

Heyman: You mean... do I think wrestling's as highly valued as it used to be. No... I don't. But that's mainly Vince's fault.

 

Pag: But it's a fact one way or another, right?

 

Heyman: Pretty much.

 

Pag: So... maybe we're casting the net too small.

 

Heyman: Tell me... is this a genuine idea you're coming up with or one of your always fascinating yet entirely redundant daydreams?

 

Pag: Maybe to take on the Federation we need to take on more than just the Federation.

 

Heyman frowns.

 

Heyman: Daydreaming it is.

 

Pag: Maybe to win this war we've got to fight it on a second front.

 

Heyman: Oh, who do you want to take on now?

 

Pag: Where are most wrestling fans now turning? What are they watching?

 

The penny starts to drop for Heyman.

 

Heyman: Hang on...

 

Pag: What is the fastest rising promotion right now? Those are the fans we need... the new fans.

 

Heyman pauses to think.

 

Heyman: But how do we compete with that?

 

Pag: True... hardcore wrestling hardly fits that image.

 

Heyman pauses again.

 

Heyman: We could always tone that down, maybe even phase it out if it looks like it's working.

 

Pag: You think?

 

Heyman: Hell, hardcore was cool; still is but you've got a point. There is something cooler right now and "extreme" is about image and keeping up with the times... not just steel chairs.

 

Both men think for a second.

 

Heyman: You know their Heavyweight Champion's just walked out?

 

Pag: I didn't.

 

Heyman: I'll make the call.

 

Heyman picks up his cell.

 

Heyman: Sarah, I need a phone number before the end of the day, please.

 

There is a brief pause.

 

Heyman: Randy Couture.

[Astil]

Hmm. Never really been a fan of the merger of MMA and wrestling, but if anyone could do it, it's ECW. Hell RVD is close to a 'fake MMA' gimmick and got popular. Hmm.

 

Not so sure I'm 100% with you. Prove me wrong.

[Nevermore]

Later that day...

 

Paul Heyman is looking through notes whilst frantically speaking on the phone.

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Heyman: Look, Randy, Pag has been on my back all day about getting the card for our next TV show finalised. Something about some guys at something called GDS expecting it. So, a with all due respect, a quick response would be appreciated.

 

The response doesn't seem too quick.

 

Heyman: No nothing's final. He's talking about some kind of brand split but I don't know if he's serious. I was thinking more of a one-off show for the promotional purposes. Long story short, we'll give you a hundred grand just to come and sit in the front row at one of our TV shows and let us distribute the story.

 

This response seems quicker.

 

Heyman: Yes! It's the right choice, Randy. Thank you.

 

With that Heyman hangs up the phone.

 

Heyman: What the hell is GDS anyway?

[angeldelayette]

Welcome back! Welcome back! Welcome back!

[BoomKing]

Is it true? Can a man dare to dream that Nevvy and ECW are back? See,I want you back,want you back, yeah I want you back for good.

 

As for the apparent inclusion of a more MMA style approach, well, ECW is certainly the right promotion to attempt such a move. I mean, can you imagine if ECW had managed to stick around a few more years inreal life? It would have been a no brainer for Heyman to include certain elements. ECW was always just as much about innovation and contrasting styles as it was hardcore. It's easy to imagine that whilst vince and eric where busy stealing the high flyers and the bloody brawlers, Heyman was already reinventing his company with legitimate badasses and mixed martial artists.

 

I will read this religiously.

[Nevermore]

From ECW.com

 

Confirmed for Blood, Sweat & Beers:

 

 

 

Masters of Pain Qualifier

Kurt Angle vs. Andrew Martin

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A former Master of Pain, Kurt Angle, aims to qualify for this years finals this Saturday night but "The Prototype" is standing in his way. Will Kurt suffer an upset or will Martin tap out?

 

 

Lioness Multi-Pack Match

Mika Akino & Meiko Satomura vs. Jazz & Kong vs. Alexis & Nathalie

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In an attempt to bring some long-needed stability to the Lioness Division, Paul E has scheduled the first ever "Multi-Pack Match". Two brutal Japanese Lionesses; Prince Nana's Amazon-like warriors and the Nest's female contingent are set to do battle. To make things even more interesting, the winning team will face each other on Revolution for the Lioness strap.

 

 

 

Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match

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The Hardcore Innovators vs. The New Generation of Dudleys

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Whilst waiting to know whether their uncles accept the terms of a proposed tag title match for Got Blood? - that is "titles versus the family secret" - Slyk & Dick have their hands full. In fact, they'll have no leverage to discover that family secret if they're not able to retain their belts this Saturday. The fact that they're going up against one of the most succesful tag teams in ECW's recent past might just leave them scratching their heads about how to get a hard victory.

 

 

International All Action Championship Match

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Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. Ricky Marvin

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The first ever I-A-A title holder, Yoshihiro Tajiri, is set to do battle with the current champ, the dancing luchadore, Ricky Marvin. Under the lucha-libre inspired rules used in I-double-A contests as part of the new CoDE, this one is sure to be interesting.

 

 

 

World Television Championship Match

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Jushin Lyger vs. Juventud Guerrera

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Jushin "Thunder" Lyger returns to American shores and ECW Television once again, this time for a shot at the TV Title. However, the new champion, Juvi Guerrera, has been on fire since N2R XV with not only the gold around his waist but Francine on his arm. Can Lyger sour Guerrera's fortunes and take the title back to Japan?

 

 

 

Paul Burchill, Vito Thomaselli & Eddie Guerrero

vs.

Rhino, CM Punk & Chris Hero

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There are enough subplots to write a book here.

 

Eddie Guerrero and Chris Hero have been at one another's throats of late, Guerrero promising to shut the arrogant rookie's mouth once and for all - payback for Hero's "comedic" ditribe against Mexican culture. Add to that - Hero is heading into the Masters of Pain finals alongside two bitter rivals in CM Punk and Vito Thomaselli; two bitter rivals who have taken each other to hell and back over recent months. Meanwhile, "The New Franchise" and "The Man Beast" will be involved in what is likely to be a brutal war for the World Heavyweight Title in a week's time.

 

The only stability there once would have been, the friendship and alliance of Burchill and Vito, seems to be on shaky ground too. In Vito's own words bad luck has followed him like a "curse" this month. No doubt, Vito thinks it should be him challenging for the title at Masters of Pain and not Rhino, having been screwed out of a fair number one contendership match. Moreover, regardless of where his bad luck has come from, "The New Franchise" seems always to have been involved for better or worse.

 

How this one goes down is anyone's guess.

 

 

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ECW Blood, Sweat & Beers; where progress is measured in pain!

Now on FX

[/Quote]

[Nevermore]

Long hiatus even for me this time . Show should be up in the next 24 hours if you want to predict - but no qualms if you're waiing 'til the Masters of Pain card is announced.

 

Quote The Raven

Nevermore

[Game-Face]

What can I say.... The king is back....

[King Of Old School]

It's back!!! Nevermore thank you! I haven't been on here for a while when I saw this I got a little giddy lol nice to have it back man. I'll make my predicitions after the MoP card is up.

[Nevermore]

Saturday, week 3, December

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Joey: Hello and welcome to ECW Blood, Sweat and Beers. I'm Joey Styles and, as always, alongside me is former World Heavyweight Champion and ECW Triple Crown winner, Taz.

Taz: Thanks for the intro as always, Joey. We're less than a week away from the most physically demanding tournament in all of sports history, follks... The Maters of Pain!

Joey: That's right, Taz, and you should know, being a former two-time winner.

Taz: There ain't nothing like it, Joey. Let me tell ya, as much as either Kurt Angle or Andrew Martin will be proud to qualify tonight, they're gonna have one hell of a task ahead of them. It is the most brutal event there is in wrestling and, if you want that title shot, you have to win three matches in one night!

Joey: But that's not the only notable match on tonight's card Taz. The World Television Championship, The International All Action Championship, The Undisputed Tag Titles will be on the line.

Taz: Plus we'll see the first ever Lioness Multi-pack match to name the number one contenders to the title. But most of all I can't wait to see what the hel''s gonna happen in our main event.

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

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Andrew Martin opts for all-out-attack tactics, looking to prove a point.

However, the wiley veteran Angle is able to use a proficient counter game.

Angle's obvious submission wrestling advantage pays off as he picks up the win with an Ankle lock in the tenth minute.

Martin gets a hand on the bottom rope but the rope break rule no longer applies.

Match Rating: B-

 

Taz: I gotta say, Joey, I do love that ECW has dropped the rope-break rule. That really would have come in handy in my day!

 

Vito Thomaselli is getting ready for his match backstage whilst talking to his sister.

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Kelly: Look, I know you're wound up about everything that's happened this month but there's no use dwelling on it.

 

Vito looks at her, slightly annoyed.

 

Kelly: I mean you're in the Masters of Pain finals. You should focus on that.

 

Vito: I am focussed on that! But I shouldn't even have to go through it. That title shot at Masters of Pain should have been mine! If Burchill hadn't have come in swinging that damn chair then...

 

He checks himself.

 

Kelly: Then what, Vito? Rhino was going to try and break your neck.

 

Vito: I've survived worse.

 

Kelly: You've withstood a lot this last year but don't kid yourself. Paul was trying to help you.

 

Vito: Oh and you're opinion's going to be so objective!

 

Kelly: And what's that supposed to mean?

 

Vito: It means you're shagging the...

 

Again, he checks himself.

 

Kelly: Don't be a dick. Of course I have Paul's back. He's my boyfriend but, whether you realise it or not, I've got you back too. Always. You're my brother and nothing's more important than that! But carry on at his rate and you're going to drive all of us away.

 

Vito sighs.

 

Vito: You're right Kelly. I don't mean to be a dick. It's just I've beaten Mark Calaway this year... clean. I even beat Raven for the title at Heatwave but he had a loophole to screw me out of it. I should have been champion for months now but there's always something. Sometimes...

 

Kelly: Sometimes what?

 

Vito: Do you remember what my dream as a kid was?

 

Kelly: To be a world champion... of course I do.

 

Vito: Sometimes I feel like that's never going to happen.

 

Kelly frowns. Clearly she now understands her brother's frustration.

 

Elsewhere backstage, James Mitchell stands next to his client and smiles into the camera whilst setting light to a singapore cane.

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Suddenly, he hits Hatred across the head with the flaming cane.

Hatred just stands there and takes it.

Mitchell does so again.

Again, the monster barely even reacts.

He swings again... but Hatred catches the lit cane.

The monster then takes it in both hands and snaps it in two.

As he drops the two pieces he merely rings his hands together to quash the burning sensation.

 

Mitchell: Thirteen days, Innovators! Just thirteen days!

 

Joey: That's just disturbing!

Taz: And the Innovators have got problems, Joey. As part of this new... err... "training regimen", we've seen that Nate Hatred can withstand chair shots, barbed wire and even fire... apparently. What the hell are Tommy and Cactus going to have to do to beat him?

Joey: A disturbingly good question!

 

Lioness Multi-Pack Match

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The first Multi-Pack match is an interesting spectacle and the inclusion of some top-notch joshi stars really adds to the credibility of the match.

That said, a lot of fans still have no clue who Akino or Satomura are and seem keen for the rest of the card to get underway.

The Nest's female contingent avoid as much of the action as they can.

That is until Konghits an Amazing Bomb on Akino.

Alexis immediately turns Kong around for the Alexis Effect!

Jazz covers Akino. Alexis covers Kong.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: D-

 

Joey: Damn, the Nest have done it again. It will be Nathalie and Alexis for the title on Revolution.

 

Rhino enters the arena looking furious.

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He approaches a backstage technician

 

Rhino: Where is he?

 

Technician: Who?

 

Rhino: Burchill, you idiot!

 

Technician: I don't kno... No... please!

 

Rhino grabs the technician by the head and throws him across the corridoor, head-first into a wall.

 

Taz: Rhino's on the warpath, Joey.

Joey: When is he not? I just fell sorry for that poor backstage worker. That was completeley uncalled for!

 

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The two teams come out swinging and, unsurprisingly, it quickly turns hardcore.

The youth and energy of the "Second Generation of Dudleyz", along with a little help from Daizy serves them well but the Innovators' experience seems to give them a slight edge.

 

That is until "ECW's NME" makes his inevitable appearance.

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As Hatred slides into the ring, both Dreamer and Cactus Jack turn to meet him.

DOUBLE DECAPITATOR LARIAT!

 

Taz: Man, wherever Hatred goes, there's just a path of destruction!

 

However, before Slyk & Dick can capitalise, their uncles emerge from the back.

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Slyk and Dick are immediately taken out as referee, Jim Molineaux, steps out to ringside.

 

Taz: Looks like a no-contest, Joey.

Joey: It's a shame but it was predictable.

 

Bob Artese: Ladies and gentleman, referee Jim Molineaux has decided to restart this contest as a handicap 4-on-3 tag match. The Hardcore Innovators and the Dudley Boyz versus The Second Generation of Dudleys and Nate Hatred.

 

Joey: Wow.

Taz: That's what I like to hear, Joey.

 

Nate Hatred immediately throws both of his new partners out to ringside.

 

Joey: Well, under our new lucha tag rule, Taz, that makes Hatred the legal man.

 

Hatred the immediately hits a Double Decapitator on both Bubba and D-Von who roll to the outside.

Nate then makes the cover on Tommy Dreamer who still remains motionless in the ring.

1...2...3!

Match Rating: C-

 

Joey: Well, that didn't last long.

Taz: The re-start was hardly worth it, Joey.

Joey: And once again we see the destructive capabilities of Nate Hatred in full-force.

 

Paul Burchill walks into the locker room where Kelly and Vito are still talking.

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Burchill: Hey babe.

 

Kelly: Hey yourself. Where's Shane?

 

Burchill: I think he's on the phone. He'll be in in a bit. You ready for tonight Vito?

 

Vito: Paulo, I'm always ready.

 

Burchill smiles.

 

Burchill: You're right. Dumb question.

 

Vito: Hey, me fratello, listen. I'm sorry if I've been a pain in the ass recently. Sh*t's been rough this week and I know what my tempers like but Kelly got me back on the right mindset. You guys have always been there for me... even when we were playing second fiddle to Raven, I could always count on you guys. I shouldn't forget that so easily.

 

Burchill: Mate, no worries. Listen...

 

Suddenly, Rhino storms in.

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Kelly screams as The Man Beast immediately gores the New Franchise.

Vito picks up a nearby by chair and swings it at Rhino but the Man Beast turns and catches it.

He rips it from Thomaselli's grasp and nearly atkes the young Italians head off with the steel.

As Vito lies in a heap Rhino wraps the chair arouns his arm.

 

Kelly: No... please! You've got a title shot against Paul. Do your fighting in the ring... and Vito... he's done nohing to you.

 

Rhino laughs and walks towards Kelly.

But Burchill clambers to his feet.

 

Burchill: Hey!

 

Rhino turn around and boots him in the gut.

He then sets him up for a Vito Driver...

...and drives Burchill's head onto the chair wrapped around Vito's arm.

Vito screams in pain as Burchill lies unconscious.

Rhino gets up and, again walks over to Kelly.

 

Rhino: Tell your brother and your boyfriend to stay the f**k out of my way until Masters of Pain. Nothing's getting in the way of me becoming champion!

 

Taz: Jeez... can we get a medical team back there.

Joey: Between Nate Hatred and Rhino I'm surprised we have an active roster left!

 

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The two men put on a decent enough midcard match.

In the third minute, Marvin throws Tajiri over the top rope and hits a Sommersault Plancha.

Referee John Finnegan begins a twenty count but Marvin capitalises on the new falls count anywhere rule for the first fall.

An even match ensues as both competitors re-enter.

However, Marvin scores a second straight fall with a Shining Wizard in the sixth minute.

Match Rating: D+

 

Joey: Two staright falls is a very impressive victory for the young Ricky Marvin.

Taz: Damn straight, Joey... particularly against an opponent as talented as Yoshihiro Tajiri!

 

The camera follows the Dudley Boyz as they leave the arena.

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D-Von: Oh my little bastard nephews. We accept the terms of the match you're proposing. If you want to try and open a pandora's box of Dudley family history then so be it... that ain't our primary concern. We doubt it will matter though as those tag belts are coming back to their rightful home with the first generation.

 

Bubba: Thou shall not f**k with the F...F..Fff...F...F..F.F...

 

D-von smacks his brother on the back of the head.

 

Bubba: ...Originals.

 

Elsewhere backstage, a medical team is with the Thomasellis and Paul Burchill.

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Vito clutches his left arm but pulls away from an EMT member.

 

Vito: I'm fine but Paul's out cold. Get your priorities straight!

 

EMT: But if I can just take a look...

 

Vito: I'm fine!

 

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The match starts with a handshake, Juvi's respect for the veteran clear to see.

Nevertheless, the luchadore continues his great run of form, largely controlling the match.

He wins with a Juvi Driver in the fourteenth minute.

Match Rating: C+

 

Francine enters the ring to hand the title to Juvi.

 

However, as they celebrate for the fans, the feed cuts to AJ Styles bvackstage.

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Styles: Very impressive, Juvi. You must be on top of the world! But I haven't had my rematch for the TV Title yet and the fact is that I never should have lost the belt. So, I want you in the ring in two weeks. I've beaten you before and taken away your mask and, at Got Blood?, it'll be time for me to take back the belt that still belongs to me as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't even matter if that slut Francine has your back, Juvi... in two weeks time I'm setting the story straight.

 

As the camera cuts back to ringside for the main event, the competitiors make their entrance except for Paul Burchill.

 

Bob Artese: Ladies and gentleman, I have just received official word that "The New Franchise" is not medically cleared to compete in this main event. Wit that said, ECW has no option other than to resanction this match as a handicap 3-on-2 tag team contest.

 

Taz: Damn, Rhino really did a number on Vito and the champ.

Joey: It's downright disgusting Taz. He's ripped these fans out of a chance to see their world champion in action and he might well have taken an unfair advantage heading into Masters of pain!

 

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Rhino, Punk and Hero easily control the match, using their numbers advantage whilst Vito battles not only his opponents but the effects of an injured arm.

It is one-sided affair for the better part of twelve minutes.

In the thirteenth minute, Punk is down on the outside whilst Guerrero and Hero brawl on the outside.

Vito is down in the ring whilst Rhino crouches down in the opposite corner.

 

Taz: This looks bad for Vito, Joey!

 

Paul Burchill staggers to ringside from the back.

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There is a huge pop but Rhino seems too focussed to notice.

 

Joey: He's made it after all! The New Franchise is here!

Taz: He's taken worse beatings than that I guess Joe.

 

Vito staggers to his feet as Burchill slides in.

Rhino charges at the young Italian...

...Burchill steps in the way.

GORE!

 

Joey: The champion just took a bullet for Vito.

Taz: Yeah but, charitable though it was, Joey, I get the feeling Rhino would rather take out Burchill anyway.

 

Burchill rolls out of the ring, clutching his ribs in agony.

Rhino rolls out after him.

Chris Hero enters the ring and floors Vito.

He applies an armbar to Thomaselli.

Vito screams in pain.

 

Taz: Smart move. He's focussing on that injured left arm.

 

The young Italian has no choice but to tap.

Match Rating: B-

 

Joey: Damn it. Hero picks up the submission victory.

Taz: It's worth than just a loss for Vito, Joey. Carrying an injury going into the Masters of Pain finals is not a spot you want to be in.

Joey; A very good point Taz.

 

The show feed ends as the camera cuts away from Burchill and Rhino brawling on the outside to Vito clutching his injured arm.

 

Show Rating: B-

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From ECW.com

 

Confirmed for Revolution:

 

Masters of Pain Qualifying Match

Shawn Michaels vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.

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With less than a week to go until the finals, the last qualifying bout will see "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels take on Rey Mysterio Jr. With neither man excelling in submission wrestling, it is likely we will either see a knockout or a hear the words "I Quit".

 

 

Lioness Championship Match

Nathalie vs. Alexis

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ECW fans may not have liked it, but the Nest's female contingent won Paul E's proposed Lioness multipack match on Blood, Sweat and Beers. Now, they face each other for the title and we have no way of knowing if Nathalie plans to put up a fight or merely put Alexis over.

 

 

 

Rhino vs. Eddie Guerrero

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Guerrero has only recently made a return to ECW television but immediately made an impact, promising to teach a lesson to the brash rookie Chris Hero. This Monday, though, the opponent is different and altogether more menacing. Can Eddie survive Rhino and the path of destruction he has carved heading into his title match at Masters of Pain?

 

 

 

 

Undisputed Tag Team Championship Match

The Briscoe Boys vs. Slyk & Dick

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With a "Secret versus Titles" match against their uncles scheduled for Got Blood?, The Second Generation of Dudleyz have a lot to be thinking about. However, facing a formidable team like the Briscoes means that they can't get ahead of themselves. Bubba Ray and Ultimo Dudley II defeated Jay and Mark last week. Can Slyk and dick follow suit?

 

 

 

Vito Thomaselli & Juventud Guerrera vs. Chris Hero & A.J. Styles

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Vito Thomaselli suffered what looked like a significant arm injury at the hands of Chris Hero in Blood, Sweat and Beer's main event. Of course, both men are heading into the Masters of Pain finals and, now, seemingly at a marked disadvantage, Vito is looking to prove a oint at the expense of the man who injured him. Meanwhile, Juvi and AJ are set to, once again, do battle for the T.V. title at Got Blood? This one is anyone's guess.

 

 

 

To determine thee Masters of pain finals' seedings

5-Man Cage Escape Match

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This Saturday, ahead of the finals, we get to witness a preview of the Masters of Pain tournament as Chris Jericho, Mark Calaway, CM Punk, Kurt Angle and RVD all square off in a steel cage. The rules are simple, the earlier a wrestler escapes, the higher his seeding will be. The seeding numbers available will be randomly selected since Vito Thomaselli and Chris Hero are not a part of this match and will also receive random seeding numbers. Taz has taken the time to explain the importance of the seedings:

 

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"As a former two-time Master of Pain, I know the importance of the seedings and it's been three years since ECW has had a battle royale to determine them.

 

Masters of Pain seedings do not work like in other sports tournaments. Why? Because we have no rankings. Because everyone in the finals is usually just as capable of winning the whole tournament as the next guy - that's the level of competition in ECW.

 

Instead seed number 1 will face seed number 2 in the QFs. Seed number 3 will face seed number 4 and so on. Why is there an advantage in having a certain number, then? It's because the higher your seeding, the earlier your matches will be on the card. Seed 1 and 2 will be in the first QF, for example, while seeds 7 and 8 will be in the last one. So, since the eventual winner has to win three matches in one night, it means having a higher seed is a major advantage. Why? Because the higher seeds have more chance to rest up and get seen to by the medics between bouts. Don't forget that the winner of the second Semi-Final will have to wrestle two matches back to back... and having been in that position myself, let me tell you that it ain't easy!

 

Long story short, you want to be getting out of that cage as quick as you can if you want a decent chance at earning a title shot! Having a seeding of five or below (not to mention 7 or 8) can really screw you over!"

 

 

Join the Revolution; Monday nights at 10pm

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