ECW unveiled Sheamus's replacement on the roster. William Regal also made another bid to earn a title shot.
This Week's Episode: Sharp as an Archer's arrow
The show opened with highlights of Christian v Yoshi Tatsu, from last week. Tatsu really came close to taking the title. The match was filled with great moves and the crowd was on their feet for the whole match. After the match, William Regal had Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson take out Christian.
Speaking of Christian, the champ stormed down to the ring. He was not a happy camper. He didn't even recognize his fans, like he normally would. he called for the stick. Christian demanded that Regal come to the ring, immediately. Regal made Christian wait. Christian decided to go looking for the leader of the Ruthless Roundtable. He was stopped by Tiffany, ECW's General Manager. She strolled down to the ring as her annoying music blared. Tiffany said she owed Christian an apology. Tiffany wanted to handle this situation, since Regal's actions were because she wouldn't give him a title shot. Tiffany tried to explain that if Christian gave Regal a title shot, he would be playing into Regal's hands. Christian said he didn't care.
Regal, Kozlov and Jackson then strolled from the back. Christian urged Regal to come to the ring. Regal wanted to know why he should give Christian what he wanted? Regal wanted to know if Christian would put the ECW title on the line. Christian was ready to scrap his other match to face Regal. Christian reminded Tiffany that he was in the same arena where he won his first ECW title. Regal refused to face Christian, right then. Regal said he would only face Christian, on his terms. Regal wanted to face Christian, next week, in England. Christian said he would see "Bill" in England, next week. Tiffany said Kozlov and Jackson would be banned from ringside. Tiffany then told Regal he would fight, next. Christian waited in the ring. He drilled Regal with a Baseball Slide Dropkick to the chest. ECW went to break.
Regal was nursing a sore neck as ECW returned. His opponent was Goldust. The Bizarre One got a huge pop as he arrived.
William Regal v Goldust
Goldust danced around to throw Regal off his game. The two locked up and moved to the ropes. Goldust and Regal exchanged fists, with Goldust coming out on top. The two fought out to the floor, where Goldust dropped Regal. They got back in the ring and punched away. Regal threw Goldust to the outside and they started fighting on the floor, again. Goldust rolled Regal into the ring and hit an Atomic Drop. Goldust mounted the turnbuckles and punched away. regal came back and threw Goldust into the corner and punched away. Regal Irish Whipped Goldust to the corner and hit a Fore-arm Shiver to drop Goldust. Regal slapped on a Rear Chin Lock. Goldust turned and got to his feet. he punched at the ribs and hit the Goldustin Uppercut. He hit Running Clotheslines on Regal but ate a boot. Goldust hit a weak Powerslam. Goldust nailed a Bulldog and went for a Splash. When he missed, Regal nailed the Knee Trembler to take the win.
Your Winner: William Regal
Grade: B-
Rosa Mendes chatted with Zack Ryder. Zack was smitten with the lovely Latina. ECW went to break.
Rosa was introduced as the guest ring announcer. Rosa rambled about practicing her ring announce duties. She called out Zack Ryder, after a cameraman told her to get on with it. Rosa was absolutely gorgeous, other than her legs are way too thin. She then introduced Shelton Benjamin
Zack Ryder v Shelton Benjamin
Highlights:
Josh Mathews talked about Wrestlemania 26 being in Glendale, Arizona. Hmm...I seem to remember that a certain "warrior" that was a key player, 20 years ago, lives in that general area. Could the face paint return? Just a passing thought.
On to the action. Shelton opened with a Go Behind Take-down into a Headlock. Shelton was sent to the ropes but he came back with a Shoulder Tackle. Shelton whipped Zack to the ropes and the Long Islander slid out of the ring. Zack went around to chat with Rosa, which almost led to a sneak attack from Shelton. Zack scampered away. Zack slid into the ring and waited for Shelton to get on the apron. He then Dropkicked the Gold Standard off the apron. Zack went out and got Shelton, throwing him back in the ring. Zack threw Shelton into the corner and kicked away. Zack with a Running Boot. Zack went tot he Rear Chin Lock.
Shelton got to his feet but Zack used a Back Heel Trip to take Shelton back down. Shelton worked over the ribs to get free. The two got into a slugfest. Shelton came out on top in that little exchange. Shelton with the Back Body Drop and an Irish Whip. Shelton nailed the Stinger Splash and sent Zack to the ropes. Zack got a shot in on Shelton but then fell victim to the Belly to Belly Overhead Suplex. They ended up on the floor, again. Zack flipped Shelton into the ring but stopped to stare at Rosa. That let Shelton hit Paydirt on the distracted Zack Ryder.
Your Winner: Shelton Benjamin
Grade: B
Paul and Katie Lea Burchill waited in the ring for The Hurricane. Hurricane's cool intro ran and the Emerald Knight same tot he ring with his new green and black kendo stick. Hurricane got a Halloween shot at Katie Lea. Paul was tired of the fraud that Hurricane put over on the fans. Hurricane said the fans loved to fly and "chicks dig super-hero types". Paul had a proposal to end it all. If Paul wins, Hurricane will unmask. If Hurricane wins, Paul and Katie Lea will leave ECW. Hurricane accepted with a modified Green Lantern rhyme.
In the back, Tony Atlas and Abraham Washington grumbled about William Regal tearing up his Rent-a-Center furniture, last week. They started talking about the new set they waned from Tiffany. The newest ECW superstar, Vance Archer, walked past Washington and Atlas. Tiffany said Archer was "intense".
The Raw Rebound looked at all the fun and silliness of the Osbournes on Raw. They brought out Great Khali for a segment called Raw's Got Talent. Chris Masters flexing pecs thing was the funniest darn thing I have seen on wrestling in years. My daughter, Jess, was impressed.
Vance Archer came to the ring to a rolling drum. Vance is the former Lance Hoyt/Rock from TNA. His hair is really short, these days. His victim was local guy, Logan Jones.
Vance Archer v Logan Jones
Vance grinned/smirked at his victim. Archer shoved Logan out of the ring. Jones, like Triple H, was trained by the late, great Killer Kowalski. It didn't help him much against Vance. Vance slapped Logan and then hit a Rolling Hip Toss/Slam combo. Vance took the win with a Inverted Powerspin DDT (The Final Touch). That looked like something from the Old Top Rail on payday Saturday nights.
Your Winner: Vance Archer
Grade: Big D, actually a solid B
The main event was next. Kozlov and Jackson would face Christian and Yoshi.
The Ruthless Roundtable waited in the ring for the ECW champ and the Japanese Superstar. Christian came out, wearing his title belt. This time, he showed love to his "peeps". Christian waited at the base of the ring for his partner, Yoshi.
Christian and Yoshi Tatsu v Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson
Highlights:
Jackson and Tatsu to start. Jackson threw Yoshi into the corner. Yoshi kicked at Jackson and then nailed a pair of Dropkicks to send Jackson to the mat. Yoshi was impressed. Kozlov took the tag. Yoshi kicked the thighs of Kozlov. Yoshi ducked a kick and hit a Back Kick. Yoshi grabbed a Headlock but Kozlov tossed him off, easily. Yoshi hit a Dropkick and went to the ropes. Kozlov Headbutted Yoshi and sent him crashing to the canvas. Kozlov tossed Yoshi into the enemy corner and tagged out to Jackson. Jackson clubbed Yoshi and hit a Scoop Slam. Yoshi tried to fight back but took a knee to the face. Jackson stomped on Yoshi's face and locked Yoshi in the Double Underhook. Jackson pounded on the back and tagged out. Kozlov Shouldered Yoshi in the corner and choked him with the boot.
Kozlov with the Locked Arm Headbutt. Kozlov with the Belly to Belly Suplex. Jackson tagged back in and pounded the ribs. Jackson slapped on a different version of the Double Underhook. Jackson pounded Yoshi in the back of the head. Jackson threw Yoshi into the corner but missed the Splash. Yoshi crawled to his corner and brought in Captain Charisma. Christian went after Kozlov with hard fists to the head. Kozlov Irish Whipped Christian to the corner but ate a boot on the run-in. Christian with the Morningstar (Flying European Uppercut off the middle ropes). Christian Dropkicked Jackson off the apron. Christian scampered up the turnbuckles but got caught. Kozlov threw Christian into the ring. Kozlov with a Gut Wrench into a Body Vise. Christian slipped free and put Kozlov down with the Slop Drop. Jackson prevented the pin. Yoshi rushed in and joined Christian in an attack on Jackson. They flipped him out of the ring and to the floor. Yoshi then hit a Flying Crossbody over the top rope, onto Jackson. Back in the ring, Kozlov used a Fallaway Slam on Christian. Kozlov missed a Charge into the corner. Christian went to the corner for a Tornado DDT. Christian pulled the KillSwitch to take the win for the team.
Your Winners: Christian and Yoshi Tatsu
Grade: B
William Regal rushed the ring and tried to Pearl Harbor Christian. It led to a serious slugfest between the two. Jackson then jumped Christian from behind. Jackson stomped on Christian. Christian was dragged into the ring post. His ribs hit the steel. Regal then locked in the Regal Stretch, on the floor. Regal shrieked like a Banshee as he twisted the ECW Champ's body.
Peace
Jay Shannon
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