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Anyhoo,
let's get our ECW on.
The show opens tonight with a grim reminder of how the ECW title was hung, drawn and quartered
on the grandest stage of them all a few days ago. They show Kane eliminating The World's Strongest most Sexual Chocolate,
Mark Henry. We're then shown Kane's 8-second ruination of Chavo's shit. What you don't see is 70,000 people collectively thinking
"Well, it could be worse, I mean at least it wasn't Henry. We're in for a decent m-OH WHAT THE FUCK!?"
Or maybe that
was just me? Maybe I was the only one that noticed an 8 second long squash match is NICHT SEHR GUT FUR MEINE WRESTLEMANIA?
Kane
heads to the ring, and Pyro & Balamory occurs with the fire and the ring posts and the burning. Joey Styles welcomes us
to the "new ECW", which features 75% more fat bald Spanish giants! E-C-DUB! E-C-DUB!
Kane starts speaking, unfortunately.
He says that at 'Mania he had the satisfaction of releasing destruction. Surely he could have done that before he went to
the ring? I mean, out of 70,000 odd people, someone's bound to smell something.
He talks about all the other big men
he had to take out to win the battle royal. Man, the way I said that sounded gay. Ooh, take out the big men, ducky, oo-
What
am I doing? Where am I? Why am I not asleep?
...anyway, Kane's playing up the fact that it only took him 8 seconds
to take out Chavo, even after he'd been through all those...big men. Damn, I did it again. An ECW chant breaks out, and Kane
says that ECW have had some of the most exciting and spectacular moments in sports entertainment, but now he's champion, you
ain't seen nothing yet. Well, he's right about the last part, as I have seen fuck all that makes me want him as champion so
far.
CM Punk's music plays and he comes out, looking for all the world like a malnourished panda. He holds up the case
he won at 'Mania, and Tazz goes all THIS IS IT, ROCKETBUSTA, HE'S CASHIN' IN THE BANK, NOT FOR NUFFIN'!, and I go all NO HE
ISN'T, YOU FAT ANNOYING SHIT! God, I hate Tazz.
Kane mentions that Punk had a good Sunday too, which sounds very, very
creepy coming out of the mouth of someone like Kane. He continues on to say that Punk won't have a very good day today, if
he's coming out to do what he think he gon' do. Punk replies that he's jealous, he wants the championship, so right now he's
a sad panda. A panda who hasn't eaten for fucking weeks by the look of him.
Standard "I want the title, ooh, when's
it gonna be cashed in?" fare from Punk, as everyone's favourite tiny balding poncho-wearing one-time wooden horse loving Mexican
ex-champ joins in the fun. Phew, that was long-winded.
He say's no-ones getting a Cruiserw- erm, ECW title shot before
him, and calls Kane's win a fluke. Pretty fucking impressive fluke. If I had that kind of flukeability, I'd be held much higher
in society.
"So not only did you buy the winning lottery ticket, you resurrected James Brown, saved some children from
a burning building, AND killed Osama?"
Kane again says he won in 8 seconds, which must be some sort of record. It certainly
got the record for the most fucking pissed off I have been ever in the history of ever.
Chavo says that he had to prepare
for 24 different opponents, and that was why he lost. Sure, you have to alter your style if you're facing, say, Chuck Palumbo
instead of Kane. Chavo talks some more, and I go for some biscuits and cheese.
Fuck, Shelton's out now, and ECW's title
scene is officially more active than the main two brands'. Shelty says the only reason he isn't Mr Money in the Bank is because
two bastards sent him on a one-way trip to ladderville, via his face. Punk calls him Goldylocks and I giggle like a child.
Shelton
can call himself as many name as he likes, but he can't call himself Money in the Bank. Yes he can. It just won't be true,
is all.
AN ACTUAL MATCH!
Stevie Richards Vs. Mike Knox
My
excitement is at such pandemonium levels, I’m now yelling aloud the name of our Heavenly father! IT'S STEVIE! Apparently
these guys have been feuding, with the whole feud being captured by MOBILE. Is it me, or does that just sound like happy slapping?
Eh, look it up.
Knox forces Stevie into the corner and gives him a shoulderblocking. Richards hits an ENZIGUIRIIII
that sends Knox to the outside. Richards follows him, but gets elbowed for his troubles. Back in the ring Knox hits a boringly
delayed vertical suplex. Knox grinds his boot across Richards’ face then puts him in a bear hug. Stevie gets out if
it, but finds himself in it again. Stevie may be somewhat a TWF icon. But he's not that bright.
Knox hits a back suplex
after he breaks the bear hug. He goes for a second-rope legdrop, but Richards moves. Atomic drop by Richards, then kicks to
the leg and chest. Knox goes down to the mat and gets more kicks in the back. Richards goes for another kick and Knox catches
the leg. Uh-oh. He hits a back breaker on Stevie, Then hits a corkscrew faceplant type thingy and gets the win.
Winner:
WHO DO YOU THINK? IT'S A STEVIE RICHARDS MATCH, DUMBFUCK.
HOF package airs. Woo indeed. Woo.
Wrestlemania's
in Houston, Texas for next year. Get ready for overused euphemisms comparing wrestling to the rodeo and unimaginative shit
like that.
Tazz is in the ring with Colin Delaney. Delaney hopes that he'll be at 'Mania next year with a match and
a contract. I very much sodding doubt it.
Arrrrrrmando Allllejannndro Eeeeeeestraaadaaaa is out. He has great news
for Colin! He wants to offer him, on April 1st, an official contract. Colin says "REALLY! ON THIS, THE MOST COMPLETELY INAUSPICIOUS
DAY OF THE YEAR?" Estrada says yes, but there's one thing he forgot to say...APRIL FOOLS! Oh, you stupid fucking jobber. You
fell for it!
But all hope is not lost. Colin can earn a contract, simply by beating this man...THE BIG SHOW!!! Joey
Styles says OH MY GOD for no fucking reason. Surely you saw Show backstage? Are you even allowed backstage, Joey? I though
so.
Big Show Vs. Colin Delaney
Colin tries to walk away, but Show
grabs his shoulder, and shakes his head. He chokes the crying man-child into nothingness.
Winner: The Big Show
Looks
like Big Show is back to being a bastard giant, as he slams the tits off of Delaney after the bell.
More Flair packages.
He's retiring, if you didn't know already.
Talking, talking, MAIN EVENT TIME! This looks like it could actually be
good.
Chavo Guerrero & Shelton Benjamin Vs. Kane & CM Punk w/ready made idea for
a sitcom
Punk and Benjamin start it off. “CM PUNK” chants erupt at the bell. Punk hits
a snap suplex into a pin for 2. He tags in Kane. Kane throws some uppercuts, then hits the low dropkick to Benjamin’s
face. Kane hits a huge clothesline and somehow hurt his knee. He’s limping around. Chavo comes in and Kane seems to
be ok now.
Shelton gets back in and is quickly tossed. Hehehe. He sends Chavo outside as well. Chavo gets on the apron
and Punk kicks his Mexican ass back across the border. Or to the floor, whichever's closest. BREAK!
Back from the
break Kane is working Benjamin, giving him all kinds of hoss shit until Punk gets the tag. He hits a kick to the back of Shelton’s
head for a 2 count. Ever noticed that all Punk does is kick people? Benjamin hits a kick out of a back body drop attempt and
makes the tag to Chavo. Punk gets backbreaker'd then jawbreaker'd. European uppercuts are handed out, by Jove, followed by
a splash on Punk in the corner. Chavo goes for another, but Punk catches him and lifts him up, going for the GTS. Benjamin
runs in and kicks him in the face, HA.
Shelton gets the tag in and puts on a choke. Punk makes it out and gets hit
with a knee in the gut for 2. Tag to Chavo, and he comes in hitting a slingshot knee drop. He puts on a bow and arrow, then
goes into a Muta lock. Back into a bow and arrow variation, MAKE UP YOUR MIND, HOMES. Punk gets away, but ends up in the heel
corner. Punk hits a bunch of back and forth elbows to the heels, but Chavo puts an end to it.
Shelton gets back in
and whips Punk into the corner. He goes for a body slam, but Punk uses his weight to come down on Shelton. You don't really
want a blow by blow account, do you? I mean most of you come here for the comedy. Fuck, I've written enough as it is, I mean
look! I'm a fucking machine.
I blacked out for a bit, an now Kane's hitting a body slam on Benji. Punk and Chavo are
outside. Kane throws several punches, and a clothesline. He goes for another and Shelton hits a back elbow. He comes out of
the corner and Kane grabs him for a chokeiddy slam. He elbows out of it and hits a big boot. Kane then hits one of his own
and heads up top. Chavo runs in and crotches him. Kane falls to the mat. Punk tags himself in and goes for the springboard
clothesline. Benjamin moves, but Punk lands well and hits a spinny wheel kick. He hits the GTS on Shelton to get the win.
Winner: CM Punk and Kane
The Richards/Knox
match was mehsome, Big Show/Delaney wasn't even really a match, and the main event was rather enjoyable. Please let me go
to sleep.
CM Punk, Moore Wang, and Kofi Kingston Vs. Elijah Burke, Grease 3 (Deuce &
Domino), and Shelton Benjamin, 8-Man Clusterfuck
Extended celebration to video package on the Kane/Chavo feud, leading to Kane cutting
a quickie promo on how blah blah Kane and Undertaker wreck shit, evil laugh, nothing you haven't heard ten times in the past.
Tazz is in the ring for a DIVA DANCE-OFF. Again? I could've sworn they did
this already only a mere couple of months ago. Layla, Maryse, Eve, Lena, and Kelly Kelly all come out to crickets (though
to be fair, Kelly did get a second of something that sounded remotely like a cheer...). Ugh. Oh it gets worse,
dear readers, as TAZZ BUSTS OUT A SHIMMY. Why did I have dinner right before this?
Tommy Dreamer w/ Colin Delaney...no wait, Colin Delaney's fighting instead Vs.
Mike Knox
Quick counter promo by Morrison and Miz on their match with Taker and Kane. HAR
HAR heels act brave when they're scared.
Morrison and Miz Vs. Undertaker and Kane, Non-title
Uppers: Main event. Yes, I said
it bored me - shut up. It was an ok little match, so it goes here. And Mike Adamle is not terrible at his new
job, though there were a fair number of awkward moments tonight, that's for damn sure.
I'm Neil McGilloway, and assuming I'm not fired, 'till next week.
Still standing here in Greensboro, NC! And We are off to a RIP FUCKING ROARING start
with K2 coming out as Mike and Tazz wax nostalgic about Tazz's "Jelly roll" in last week's waste of time (OK, to be fair,
the whole show was a waste of time, but realllllly no point to that segment AT ALL). Mixed tag uselessness on deck!
Recap of the candidates speeches from last night. Here's a lesson, kids. How
to promote youth to vote? Why after each candidate gives a decent speech (at best), immediately mock them by putting
on a borderline offensive "match" with impersonators! FUCKING GENIUS. So you know, I'm typing with a braille board
right now, as after I saw that segment, my eyes decided to pack it in. For eternity.
John Morrison w/ Mike the Miz Vs. Jimmy Ying Yang w/ Shannon Moore
Recap of the King of the Ring last night. I honestly had no problem with the tournament
(bar the very short matches, but given the circumstances I'll let it slide), as long as it actually factors into SOMETHING.
They can just as easily just give Regal a crown to wear in his office and have that be the end of it.
After rolling through the PPV rundown, Kofi and Shelton come together to discuss a little
black on black violence. Nothing to it, Benjamin tries to make nice but then goes awww no more undefeated tonight bitch.
As he walks by though, Kofi scores points with a facial expression reminiscent of smelling Shelton dropping a monster dook
in his shorts.
Kofi Kingston Vs. Shelton Benjamin
Another recap of RAW. It's THE match. You know which one. It shall not
be named. Just listen to those piped in cheers! Trump/Rosie still has the title to this realm of shit however.
Oh look, a pointless squash. Joy.
Overview of Europe tour, and man, Lillian is a hell of a lot more enthusiastic in Spanish.
Does she fuck up names as often in that language too?
Edge out for the Cutting Edge, and swiftly introduces Kane to the proceedings. Kane
out with his one facial expressionand lack of eyebrows. Edge emotes awesomely as he mentions the Undertaker has the
WHC. Nice bit of continuity as they go over this retarded storyline that is Kane (Dead parents, horrible relationships,
jobbing like crazy, you know the deal). I laugh as they "conveniently" leave out Katie Vick. First mention of
BAM NEELY of the night. God that name sucks, and no I will NOT get over it. Apparently Chavo is too cool to talk
or give much effort into building his match, outside of interfering in a couple minutes (just a hunch). Kane basically
retorts saying everyone except Vickie is gonna get murdered on Sunday (totally cool to make mention of a certain weekend bash,
right?), leading to Edge trying to take a swing. Kane fights him and his goons off until Chavo and Bam come in for some
good ol' gang rape (Oooooooh, Chavo indeed). Multiple conchairtos on the leg of Kane, and all the heels gloat going
up the ramp. END SHOW.
Uppers: Last segment was pretty good
stuff, that actually surprised me. I mean, holy shit, someone actually was paying attention to Kane's ridiculously convoluted
storyline?! In addition to that, the brutalizing he took at the end got some pretty damn good heat on Chavo. This
is surprising as the Carolinas always seemed to be the home of the "sitting on your hands" kind of fan. Up until the
end, the Kofi/Shelton match was OK. Oh, and Adamle managed to not soil his position too much more this week by SHUTTING
THE FUCK UP.
Still standing here in Atlantic City! Home of flashy casinos, dirty hookers, crack,
and professional men begging for bus fare to get their broke ass home! Mike Adamle and "The Tazz" (yes he hasn't learned
yet) at the worst seats in the house, and time to start this night with a RIVETING rematch from last week...
Coming back to a shitty rendition of "Under the Boardwalk" by take a wild fucking guess.
Who else embarasses themselves constantly by simply existing? Also, is it karaoke week for the WWE?
Time now for a potentially good segment here, with Striker's classroom, with Mick Foley.
Striker gets in some required jabs at Adamle before introducing the beached whale masquerading as Foley. Striker in
his normal pompous tone, gives a speech on Foley's new position as Smackdown commentator (replacing Coach, as I assume Anthony
Dean is shedding tears of joy at this very moment). Normal heel stuff, making the argument that Foley has a bad look.
For a commentator. Who is barely seen on TV. Yep. Foley comes back saying how Striker is not entertaining.
SHOOT! Not really though. Striker back now with relating Foley to a old stoner (pretty clever), and Mick's comeback
dishes the necessary cheap pop. Striker says ECW has the best technical wrestlers in the WWE. Really? Where?
Are they busy murdering their families? Foley responds with Mr. Socko and a lesson in English comprehension. Adamle
gets Socko in the face to end this.
CM Punk Vs. Chuck Palumbo
Recap of RAW. You read my shit, you know what's up, moving on.
Kane Vs. Chavo Guerrero and BAM NEELY (still in his suit - what a professional)
Uppers: Striker's classroom was a fairly
enjoyable time, as well as the WRESTLING in the main event. No problem with those two things. Notice that this
section is very short.
TWF FLASHBACK
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