ECW

[The Dark Vampire]

Place all ECW chat here

On a side note if you talk about the latest ECW in another thread (Raw Smackdown PPV) could yoi please spoiler tag it as the UK doesn't get it until Thursday thank you

[Toejam]

CM Punk vs Marcus Cor Von should be a good match this week on ECW.
but,
I might skip ECW, just because I'm not ready to see
Big Daddy V without his shirt again.

[CosmoBubba]

So Johnny Nitro is "John Morrison" now? I guess it fits, since his haircut makes him look like Jim Morrison. But Johnny Nitro was a catchy name. Why change it?

[Toejam]

I liked the name Johnny Nitro, it was quick and easy to say.
Usually a wrestler changes his gimmick when his current one isn't working.
Whatever.

[hack slash]

Cor Von no show?
and I was actually bored during the Punk V Burke match:meh:

[The Dark Vampire]

For those wondering what CM Punk was going to say in response to Johnny's question

Well I don't know:D but I do know that C.M Punk stands for Chick Magnet Punk going back to his very early days and I mean very early he was a back yarder before he went to wrestling school

anyway when he back yarded he was in a tag team called The Chick Magnets with C.M Venom

and judging by the pics I put up in the funny picture thread the name fits

[The Dark Vampire]

ECW was pre taped this week and WWE themselves have leaked the results I only saw them by accident.

The main spoiler is
C.M.Punk is the new ECW Champion I guess John Morrison was one of the 11

[ChoKo]

ECW was pre taped this week and WWE themselves have leaked the results I only saw them by accident.

The main spoiler is
C.M.Punk is the new ECW Champion I giees John Morrison was one of the 11


It's about damn time. C.M. Punk deserved the title long ago, if you ask me. I'm really happy for him.

[freako104]

Glad CM Punk got the title but I would say Morrison was a great champ. He knows what he is doing in the ring and great mic skills. But CM has shown he can perform as well. Did not know he was a backyard wrestler. Can't say I would have seen that either, most backyarders seem to like the cult status it has. Still glad the belt has been going to deserving people. Still miss the ECW from yesteryear

[The Dark Vampire]

While I'm extremely happy that C.M Punk got the title I'm kinda disappointed he's only got it because Morrison/Nitro was busted for drugs

Don't get me wrong I'm 100% sure he was going to win it sooner or later and sooner rather than later it's doubtful the plan was for him to win it at a TV taping

While he was supposed to win at Summerslam plans were changed because WWE felt so many people thought it was such a sure thing ( face it we all thought there no no chnace in hell he was going to lose) they wanted to swerve us.

It doubly sad to think the only reason Morrison/Nitro won is because of the Benoit tragedy

[freako104]

I would rather he won it not based on drugs but because it wouldpush a storyline or rivalry.It could also allow Punk to show what he can do in the ring with the title. Morrison deserved it as well. But not due to Benoit but because he is great in the ring

[Denzil]

I'm hoping that CM Punk continues to be champion even when John Morrison comes back.

[ChoKo]

Every time someone mentions John Morrison, I'm reminded of how much I miss Joey Mercury. I never was a fan of Nitro/Morrison, but I was a big fan of Mercury. I think he was a very talented guy.

Apparently, he's a trainer at OVW now or something? Can someone confirm that? I hope to see him back in the ring (somewhere) soon.

[Spade]

Every time someone mentions John Morrison, I'm reminded of how much I miss Joey Mercury. I never was a fan of Nitro/Morrison, but I was a big fan of Mercury. I think he was a very talented guy.

Apparently, he's a trainer at OVW now or something? Can someone confirm that? I hope to see him back in the ring (somewhere) soon.

I always felt that Nitro had far more wrestling talent than Mercury.

Does anyone know if Mercury talks good on the mic (I can't remember him talking much)? If so he might be back one day as a good guy feuding with Morrison. If not they'd probably bring him back as Morrison's lackey, man I hate lackeys.

[freako104]

I don't recall Mercury having mic skills. Nitro/Morrison has some but I like him more as a wrestler than as some one on the mic. I am a fan of Nitro.

[Denzil]

Joey Mercury is helping out the training of the members of the Derby City Wrestling school (which is the developmental of OVW). I think he trains the beginners class.

[The Dark Vampire]

Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE will be expanding the ECW roster by calling up some developmental talenCredit>Gerweck.net

I wouldn't mind seeing Colt Cabana & Ace Steel get called up to reform The Second City Saints with C.M Punk (or as heels to feud with Punk)

Also they should bring Burchill back up to the main roster I think ECW could fit him he could main event there whereasif her was on Raw or SD he would just be lower middle card but this way he could work his way up and when he moves up to Raw/SD he could of established himself as at least upper middle card who could work ME matches.

[ChoKo]

I definitely agree that Burchill should be brought back in. I really like him a lot. He has one of the best finishers I've ever seen.

[Just Jeans]

Burchill was my favorite guy in 2005. I've just done a bit of reading up. It turns out he left in 2006 because he needed knee surgery, and because Vince thought his Pirate gimmick was stupid (I actually liked it, god help me). Apparently, Burchill was involved in a dark match during SmackDown! in July and August of this year. Maybe we'll see him back before too long.

I absolutely adore the C-4.

[The Dark Vampire]

I met his old manger from when he was in FWA 2 weeks ago.

He also worked Raw dark matches a few weeks ago when they were on tour he teamed with Dave Taylor.

Also the pirate gimmick was cool as they didn't try to pretended he was a real pirate just a guy who was a bit weired as he liked dressing up as one

[Just Jeans]

Vince wanted the gimmick changed because he thought that Burchill should be a "real" pirate or have a completely different gimmick. :shifty: I liked the fact that Burchill just fancied dressing as a pirate as opposed to being a "real" pirate.

[freako104]

I thought he was quite funny, he seemed to be enjoying that gimmick. i would like to see him come back, I would hope he still has the walk the plank finisher if he does come back

[Denzil]

C.M Punk vs Paul Burchill would be a fucking great match.

Screw Big Daddy V vs The Boogyman, i would much rather watch Punk and Burchill.

[ChoKo]

Burchill vs Punk would be a classic.

[The Dark Vampire]

- Former Spirit Squad member Johnny Jeter is heading to ECW as a regular.

- Speaking of ECW regulars, Elijah Burke missed the Springfield, IL house show because he drove to Springfield, MO. Oops. As a result, Burke was not paid for his no show.
Credit>Gerweck.net

[The Dark Vampire]

SCI FI CHANNEL REUPS WWE®’S ECW® THROUGH 2008

New York, N.Y., October 23, 2007 - SCI FI Channel and World Wrestling Entertainment® today announced that the hit program, ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling®, will continue on the network through 2008.

WWE is also the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, “Monday Night RAW®” on USA Network.

This year (Jan-Sept), SCI FI has been the #1 cable network for men ages 18-34 in ECW's Tuesday 10pm time period.

For more information go to ECW.com http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/ and www.SCIFI.com.

SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 85 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com .


Credit>Lords of Pain.

Guess ECW is on for 1 more year at least.

I'm quite happy about this as bad as ECW is at times it helps bring people up from development if it wasn't for ECW then C.M Punk either wouldn't be on WWE TV or would find himself be lucky to be jobbing to Snisky on Heat.

[ChoKo]

Sci-Fi has added ECW to it's schedule for the final week of December. ECW will air on Thursday, December 27th at 10 PM (no show on Tuesday, December 25th).

This means that ECW will go head-to-head with TNA Impact twice that month (December 6th & 27th).

Source. (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195690790)
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[Darth Reaper]

Alright, the WWE has managed to piss me off again. They had that four man Monster Mash tonight on ECW and Mark Henry ended up winning by throwing Kane over the top rope. Why did they have to put Mark Henry over Kane? What is that all about?

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

Former ECW Champion, John Morrison won the right to face off against CM Punk next week on ECW on Sci-Fi for the ECW Championship title. Morrison won the opportunity to wrestle for the title by defeating The Miz on ECW on Sci-Fi tonight.

Several weeks ago, it was reported that once John Morrison made his return the ECW championship title would be going back to him. John Morrison had to drop the ECW title to serve his 30 day suspension for violating the Wellness policy.

Should be a decent match-up.

[freako104]

Should be but I do want Punk to keep the title. It would be nice too also to see Morrison have it since he is an excellent competitor

[ChoKo]

From WZ (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=197078500):

In case you haven't noticed, ECW star Kevin Thorn hasn't appeared on television in several weeks. His last appearance took place five weeks ago on 10/9 in a match with developmental talent K.C. James, who was working under the name James Curtis. If you recall, that was the match where Thorn botched a move at the end of the match. He is getting punished for that because he could have severely injured James with the botch. Furthermore, Thorn is said to have a bad attitude, not to mention that his matches often receive lukewarm reactions from the crowd, and that's why you haven't been seeing him on television as of late.

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[James M]

Thorn returned tonight with a new look (black and red singlet and kind of messy looking hair), defeating Nunzio. Also, Elijah Burke introduced Shelton Benjamin as the newest ECW superstar, and then Shelton beat Tommy Dreamer. Don't answer the phone, Haas.

[nottidelterrore]

I haven't watched ECW for awhile. All I know is that Punk is still champ, which is fine by me.

Has Stevie Richards been on lately? I remember him getting a small push a few months back, something that made me happy because I've always been a huge fan of Stevie. It's a shame they didn't do much with him. He's very talented & good on the mic(see RTC days).

[James M]

Stevie's last appearance on TV was September 18th. Not sure why has hasn't appeared in two months.

[Darth Reaper]

I'm gonna miss Kevin Thorn's vampire look. It was cool, and certainly more interesting than the look he has now.

[nottidelterrore]

Stevie's last appearance on TV was September 18th. Not sure why has hasn't appeared in two months.

I guess they need more time to give us Big Daddy V crap matches & Balls Mahoney/Kelly Kelly romance segments.

Dear WWE,
I'd rather have more Stevie showing us. Then we'll see.

[Voo-doo]

damn it, Benjamin went to that other show.

[James M]

damn it, Benjamin went to that other show.

Benjamin wasn't doing anything of importance on RAW, and they seemed to make a big deal of him on ECW. I'd say it'll be a good move for him.

If people actually watched ECW, they'd see it's a pretty solid show with some interesting talent.

[Special Killa B]

Benjamin might finally get that World Title that he should have been pushed for 2 years ago!

[nottidelterrore]

If the move to ECW results in Benjamin being used properly then I'm all for it. WGTT reunion really didn't amount to dick, sadly. It's too bad too because Haas & Benjamin are both very talented.

[Darth Reaper]

I hope Kane doesn't end up having to put over Big Daddy V too much. He deserves better than that. Besides, he's already faced Big Daddy V before when he was still Viscera, and beat him. Now shouldn't be any different.

[freako104]

Am I the only one sick of Matt Striker and Big Daddy V? Striker does have talent in the ring and on the mic but I am not a big fan of his. Big Daddy V.Viscera I never liked. Just let Kane get the win and make V leave or something. IMO the WWE is holding Striker back from being all that he has been before (I enjoyed his other matches with other stars)

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

It looks like ECW Champion may finally have a new contender to his title in Shelton Benjamin. The new ECW Superstar is featured in a storyline article on WWE.com where it appears they are pushing him towards the title

CM Punk and Shelton Benjamin will have some damn good matches together, I predict. I can't wait for them to face each other.

[freako104]

I'd like to see Punk VS Morrison VS Benjamin in a triple threat match for the title

[Darth Reaper]

I'm wondering if a run for the ECW Heavyweight title could be in Kane's future. He's been appearing on the show a lot lately, and at this point I could see him teaming up with CM Punk against Mark Henry and Big Daddy V. Challenging CM Punk for the title could be the next step.

Sadly, I fear that this could be the only way that Kane will ever get a chance at a legitimate Heavyweight title reign, if it actually happens that is.

[Denzil]

That would be a great idea. I wonder how they would work the face vs face aspect of it though.

[ChoKo]

Tomorrow night’s ECW on Sci-Fi will be headlined by ECW Champion CM Punk vs. U.S. Champion MVP. They're billing it as a “champion vs. champion” match.

[nottidelterrore]

MVP & Punk should be a good match. I'm looking forward to it.

[freako104]

I have not been watching SD. I hope MVP is good in the ring

[nottidelterrore]

The match between Punk & MVP was really good, in my opinion. Both guys are talented workers & put on one hell of a show. The ending to the match was pretty lame though.

[Darth Reaper]

That would be a great idea. I wonder how they would work the face vs face aspect of it though.- Denzil

Easy, Kane moves to the beat of his own drummer. If he decides that he wants to go after the ECW title that's what he's going to do. Hell, that's the way it should be with everyone. Even though this is a scripted show, it's supposed to be portraying a competative sport, so let the athletes compete with eachother.

[The Dark Vampire]

What do you think about this Mike Adamle (and Tazz) storming off work or legit?

I know he isn't liked by the fans or the wrestlers and truth is he sucks more than a hooker at an orgy.

I'm unsure what to think about it while it could be a work I wouldn't be to surprised if he heard a chant or a fan shouted something to him and he threw a hissy fit.

[Darth Reaper]

I was wondering about that myself. The main event is about to start and all of a sudden the announce team leaves. What the Hell?

[The Dark Vampire]

What do you think to the new ECW Wold Championship design?

http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/ecwtitlenew_5830.jpg

While i know some will complain it's just another way of erasing the original ECW however given what the last 3-4 new belts have looked like (2 spinners-Rated R and Divas) I do think it could of looked a lot worse

[Special Killa B]

My opinion it's nice but it's kind of dull looking. Wish they would have at least kept the ECW in red, that would have looked cool

[Kat]

I liked the old belt better, but it is a cool looking one nonetheless, I surely like it better than those spinning belts or the diva one.

[nottidelterrore]

Haha Lenny Lane was on ECW & got beat by Jack Swagger.

When I saw Lenny Lane, I was like "Where the hell is Lodi!?"

Memories. :sniffle:

[The Dream Master]

True story: my cousin and I created a screen name in tribute to Lodi back when we first got AOL. :X

[nottidelterrore]

When I first got the net back in '98, I made all of my screen names Edge-related. :)

I used to be amused by Lodi's signs when he was a part of Raven's Flock.

[nottidelterrore]

I can't stand The Miz. He's decent enough in the ring but he just reeks of MTV douchebaggery. I really like John Morrison though.

[nottidelterrore]

When I saw Mark Henry dressed up as Santa & Tony Atlas dressed up as Rudolph last Tuesday, I lost it. One of the funniest things I've ever seen.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c332/albadeimorti/d76d7b85.jpg

[nottidelterrore]

ECW Champion News:

New ECW Champion, Jack Swagger.

[sooners4life98]

ECW Champion News:

New ECW Champion, Jack Swagger.

I saw it when it happened. I have to pull for the above person because he is from Perry, OK.

[nottidelterrore]

Hell it's been a few days. I don't think Jack Swagger is anything great but he's not bad either. I think he's a good, cocky heel. I love how he was taunting the crowd after he won & fixing his hair while looking at his reflection in the belt. Heel tactics right there!

[sooners4life98]

Hell it's been a few days. I don't think Jack Swagger is anything great but he's not bad either. I think he's a good, cocky heel. I love how he was taunting the crowd after he won & fixing his hair while looking at his reflection in the belt. Heel tactics right there!

I am just glad he is not a bad wrestler. I will take that and even Charile Haas because he is from Oklahoma also. Haas has been cracking me up here lately with his impersonations.:lmao:

[jasonlives13]

Charlis haas sounds like his doing the big shows old routine, of being Showkishi, showgan etc, this is because the "brilliant" writers can't come up with good material

[nottidelterrore]

Haas is awesome as hell. Aside from his goofy gimmick, he's a damn good worker. I'm just glad he's getting a small push. It probably won't lead to anything but at least we get to see him on TV.

[sooners4life98]

Haas is awesome as hell. Aside from his goofy gimmick, he's a damn good worker. I'm just glad he's getting a small push. It probably won't lead to anything but at least we get to see him on TV.


This is true. He is a hard worker IMO.

[freako104]

I hope they do give the title to Tommy, he definitely deserves it

[Kane Lives]

Christian comes back and is placed in ECW? Wasn't expecting that.

[nottidelterrore]

Shit! I totally missed it too. Goddamnit.

[NiteMare Shape]

yeah, I was a bit surprised by that...I thought that that'd do more with him right off the bat. But whatever, IMO they blew a great storyline opportunity, but it'll be interesting anyhow.

[freako104]

Christian is back and I hope they let him go against Finlay for the title. He damn deserves it. WWE I hope doesn't fuck this up

[nottidelterrore]

I think putting Christian on ECW was a good move. It'll re-establish him without him getting lost in the shuffle on Raw & Smackdown, which may not be hard to do considering he got a good pop last night. Plus, ECW needs a top face since Matt Hardy turned heel & went to Smackdown. I like Finlay a lot but he's really boring as a face & works better as a heel. I think we're going to see Swagger & Christian go at it at Wrestlemania. Should be a decent match. And I'm sure we'll see Christian make appearances on the other two shows as well. The Miz, Morrison, Mark Henry, etc. appear on Raw & Smackdown from time to time...especially The Miz & Morrison. I'm just glad to see Christian back & wrestling. He's my favourite active wrestler.

[DedKid]

I'm glad Christian's finally back, and I agree that putting him on ECW is the next best thing they could've done since they didn't throw him in the Hardyz/Edge mix. I think he'll score the title off Swagger before too long. And since ECW mostly travels with RAW these days, it's more likely we'll see him guest spot on there before we see him show up on Smackdown. That, however, has got to be inevitable at some point in the not so distant future though :)

[nottidelterrore]

Christian & Jack Swagger had a hell of a match last night. One of the best televised matches I've seen. WWE really needs to devote more time for solid matches like this.

[sooners4life98]

Christian & Jack Swagger had a hell of a match last night. One of the best televised matches I've seen. WWE really needs to devote more time for solid matches like this.

I was meaning to watch this match too. Dang I am mad I missed it.:mad:

[pa®tci]

You think Christian will have a match at WM for the title, after the "fiasco" this week? I have to be honest, I didn't expect Swagger to retain with such a clean victory. And I don't like Christian's chances to success so far. Guess Vince really, hm, don't like him.
But - helluva match. I think it would fit perfectly for a PPV. Lately (like from six months) ECW has turned into really watchable and entertaining wrestling show. I like it even more than the iMPACT! Maybe because it's so short. :D

[nottidelterrore]

I'd like to see those two get a match at 'Mania, especially if they'd get about 20 minutes or more to go all out & give us a great match like they did the other day.

I wouldn't write Christian off yet. He's only been back for three matches. I think they're trying to establish him & so far he's been getting pretty good reactions. Perhaps he'll get drafted to Raw or Smackdown during the next WWE Draft. If he gets drafted to either show, I hope they use him correctly. He can put on a great match & is a great talker.

[pa®tci]

Not sure about that draft dude, it has been listed for the second RAW after Mania... Than again, it will be eden Swagger or Christian to get the "boost", but as far as I see the things, Swagger is getting really big push so far. And he's younger. And Vince don't like Christian. I can't see him on one of the other two shows right now. He'll be eaten with his rags on: Kozlov, Edge, Jeff, Undertaker, Triple Squasher, Cena, Orton...

[The Dark Vampire]

I am shocked Christian jobbed clean I was expecting Swagger to retain the title but was expecting a Chrisitan win via DQ or count out or a Finley run in and he may attack both of them and it would be a no contest at the very most if Swagger did get the win he'd cheat to do it

[Darth Reaper]

I don't get to watch ECW anymore, so I didn't get to see what happened when Kane showed up for the March 3rd show. Did he get to do anything interesting?

[nottidelterrore]

I don't get to watch ECW anymore, so I didn't get to see what happened when Kane showed up for the March 3rd show. Did he get to do anything interesting?

He just had a match with the Boogeyman & beat him. Then the next day or so, Boogeyman got fired.

[nottidelterrore]

ECW Spoilers for 3/10/09

WWE taped this week's edition of ECW at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Special thanks to Wrestling News World readers Doodle and Josh for sending text-message updates. If you are attending a future WWE television taping and would be interested in sending us text-message updates, please email your name, mobile number, and taping date to wnwryan [at] yahoo.com. Thanks for your support!

Dark Match:
* Mike Knox b. Johnny Curtis

ECW: (Airing This Week)
* Primo Colon b. The Miz
- Primo got the win following a backstabber.

* Tyson Kidd w/Natalya b. DJ Gabriel w/Alicia Fox
- Tyson Kidd gets the quick win with an elbow off the top rope.

* It is announced that Evan Bourne will return next week.

* Tri-Branded Battle Royal with the winner getting a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania 25.
- The final two in the Battle Royal are Christian & Chavo Guerrero. Christian gets the win to earn a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder match at WrestleMania 25.

[The Dark Vampire]

Smeging hell why oh why must Chrisitan keep jobbing I know he won MITB qualifying match but he's jobbed in about 95% of his matches since he came back

I was happy he was back in WWE but now I wish he would of stayed in TNA I did read it is a punishment for going to TNA as well as Chrisitan apparently told WWE he wasn't going to go and showed up 2 weeks later.

If it was possible and I was Christian I would of just signed say a 1 year contract to see how I was used in that year but with WWE I'm guessing it will be 3 years min perhaps 5

[DedKid]

I keep reading how Vince never was & still is not high on Christian, that he doesn't think he's got the look or gimmick for a main eventer & it took some major lobbying from creative to get him in MITB. I'm sorry to say, but considering those circumstances, I doubt we can expect him to achieve any higher than the ECW belt. Now, if Vince actually read the stuff on the 'net (he knows spoilers leak out here, but that would appear to be about it), he'd have Christian win the MITB, drafted to RAW, and let the rest be, as they say, history.....

[jasonlives13]

Yeah Christian is one of the best wwe has at the moment, its porbably because christian is all juiced up enough for vince's liking

[The Dark Vampire]

Tiffany god damn smeging Tiffany is the GM of ECW damn it didn't anyone tell WWE that Aprils Fools was last week

PS
In real life she is dating Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton from Fresh Prince)

[nottidelterrore]

Did anyone else think that Christian vs. Tyson Kidd on Tuesday was a hell of a match? It was one of the best matches I've seen on ECW. Well...WWECW.

[pa®tci]

ECW always delivers at least one high class match at week, so no surprise here. I wonder if the Hart Dynasty will get a bigger push. I read from the company are totally surprised and pleased with the reactions they are getting. Also, I liked how they left Tyson Kidd to be more offensive, hope will not make him and Davey like ALL of the chicken shit heels in WWE.

But hands down - Swagger is my man in this brand.

[pa®tci]

Damn. Goldust is like in the best shape of his life and all he can do now is jobbing to anything that moves. That makes me a bit sad, you know.

Also, this Ezekiel is just awful. He can't even move in the ring. Pity he will most likely squash Kozlov (called "communist" bq Striker last night, give me a break!). The big russian is one of the big guys I like nowadays in WWE, but after Triple Squasher sabotaged their match a while ago he is like in the doghouse.

[Darth Sinister]

Actually, it wasn't because of Triple H per say. For some reason, Vince or the booking committe had decided that Kozlov needed more development time. Which is why they've pushed him down like they have. I think they were worried about him becoming another Goldberg.

[BluTsbunny]

I'm really impressed by Jack Swagger..That boy can wrestle! :-)

I seriously hope Vince can do something more with Kozlov. He really needs some better finishers and a good submission move. Now he's just Generic Big Guy # 2.

Also, anyone else think Kozlov looks a lot like Sam the Bald Eagle from the Muppets?:D