Here it is, rip it apart!
Dont Question My Heart plays with a video package as ECW airs live from the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.
Josh Matthews-Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to ECW, live on SyFy. And what a show we have in store for you tonight from the 1st Mariner Arena here in Baltimore, MD. As always I am Josh Matthews and joining me here by ringside is Matt Striker.
Matt Striker-Thank you Josh and ECW has a new face, as Christian embarks on his 2nd ECW title reign.
Josh Matthews-You got that right Matt. Captain Charisma defeated Tommy Dreamer this past Sunday at Night of Champions.
Just Close Your Eyes (remix) hits and the new ECW Champ, Christian heads to the ring to a huge ovation from the Baltimore fans.
Matt Striker-And speak of the champ. What an ovation for Captain Charisma from the great ECW fans here in Baltimore. What does Christian have in store for us tonight.
Christian-You know what. This is right here is incredible. Who would have thought that after you experience something once, that it would be twice as sweet the second time around. Im here on ECW for one reason and that reason is the ECW championship. Now I went a short time without it, but it was only a matter of time until Captain Charisma was once again champ. Now there are two people that need to be thanked for this moment. The first is all of my peeps out there in the WWE universe. You guys make this moment more special than it already is. And second is the former champion and a good friend of mine, Tommy Dreamer. Tommy gave it his all and we put on one hell of a match in the city of brotherly love.
Man in the Box hits as Tommy Dreamer heads to the ring to a stellar reaction.
Tommy Dreamer-Christian, man there is no need to thank me. Unless you are thanking me for taking the ECW championship back. Cause you see Christian, I talked to Tiffany and I have invoked my rematch clause and we will have ourselves an ECW championship match tonight in Baltimore!
Christian-Slow down there Tommy. We get it, you want the ECW title back. But you really think you have it in you, after our brutal battle to take back from me tonight?
Tommy Dreamer-I may not be the same performer I was, but my body has been through hell and back, and I know I can hold up in a match tonight and I know this rusted up, banged up body will guide me to another ECW title run.
Christian-Well if that is how you want it Tommy, then that is how it will be.
*Christian sticks his hand out for a handshake. Dreamer agrees and Christians music hits as the crowd cheers the big announcement.*
Josh Matthews-What a huge announcement Matt! A big main event for tonight.
Matt Striker-That it is Josh. Christian/Dreamer rematch for the ECW title, could the stakes get any higher?
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
Josh Matthews-Welcome back to ECW folks. As you can see Paul Burchill is in the ring.
Matt Striker-Dont forget Josh, the Ripper is accompanied by his lovely sister, Katie Lea.
Tyler Reks Surfer Theme hits and Reks comes out to a decent ovation.
Tony Chimel-And his opponent Laguna Beach, California
Tyler Reks.
Matt Striker-And here comes our residence surfer dude Tyler Reks. One of the hot young stars from Tiffanys new talent initiative. Lets see how he fares against one of Chelseas finest, Paul Burchill.
*Match Recap*-A good opening match with some back and forth action. Burchill seizes control early on and keeps Reks grounded. Burchill works on Reks left leg, which Reks injured on a failed dropkick attempt earlier in the match. Burchill gets Reks in a single leg Boston Crab. During this William Regal appears on the stage and starts to watch the match. Reks crawls his way to the ropes and Burchill breaks the hold after a 4 count. Burchill starts kicking away at Reks leg as he crawls under the rope. Burchill turns towards the stage as Regal applauds him. Burchill looks confused. Burchill sets his focus back on Reks, who is trying to get up on the apron. Burchill runs towards him, but Reks ducks and drives his shoulder into Burchills breadbasket and then goes for the sunset flip and the cover.
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Tony Chimel-The winner of the match, by pinfall
TYLER REKS!
Josh Matthews-Reks pulls a fast one on Burchill there and picks up the pinfall victory.
Matt Striker-What a win for Reks. But you can see Burchill isnt thrilled about this and either is Mr. Regal.
Regal walks backstage shaking his head, while Burchill throws a tantrum in the ring.
Josh Matthews-What do you think William Regals intentions were?
Matt Striker-My guess is that he was just watching and scouting for a future match against either Reks or Burchill.
Josh Matthews-Only time will tell what William Regal had on his mind Matt. Maybe we can get some answers from Regal.
*We cut to Tiffanys office, where Tiffany is making small talk with an assistant.*
Shelton Benjamin-Tiffany, could I have a word with you?
Tiffany-Yea what can I do for you Shelton?
Shelton Benjamin-I was wondering why Im not on the card this week. I mean, I am the Gold Standard and Im best athlete ECW has ever been graced with.
Tiffany-Well Shelton, I dont have room for you this week, as the show is booked. But I can promise you a spot on the card next week. How does that sound?
Shelton Benjamin-I guess that will have to do. But for future reference, you might want to book the Gold Standard on every show.
Josh Matthews-Shelton Benjamin, Matt demanding to be on the show.
Matt Striker-As he should young Joshua. Shelton is the premier athlete in the WWE and we are thrilled to have him here in ECW. And I for one am excited for his match next week on ECW.
Pain hits as Vladimir Kozlov appears on the stage.
Tony Chimel-Making his way to the ring, from Moscow
Vladimir Kozlov
Matt Striker-And here comes trouble Josh. The Soviet Cyborg, Vladimir Kozlov. This young man in the ring could be in for a huge nightmare.
*Match Recap*-Kozlov faces off against a local guy, Brent Tomlinson. Tomlinson runs at Kozlov and hits him with a forearm. Kozlov is unharmed. Tomlinson goes for it again, but Kozlov takes him down with a shoulder block. Kozlov lifts Tomlinson up and then body slams him back down. Kozlov then hits him with a big elbow drop. He goes for the cover, but Tomlinson kicks out. Kozlov lifts Tomlinson up and then hits him with the Iron Curtain (Leg lift Chokeslam). Kozlov goes for the cover.
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Tony Chimel-The winner of the match by pinfall
VLADIMIR KOZLOV!
Matt Striker-What a dominating performance from Kozlov.
Josh Matthews-Kozlov came out here and made a point Matt. And he is putting the ECW roster on alert.
Matt Striker-As obvious as that is Josh you are absolutely correct.
Josh Matthews-Well coming up next Matt is our main event. Tommy Dreamer and Christian battle it out for the ECW championship.
Matt Striker-And what a match it will be Josh. If you seen there match at Night of Champions this past Sunday, then you know what you are in store for here.
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
Tony Chimel-This match is scheduled for one fall and it is for the ECW Championship!
Man in the Box hits as Dreamer heads out to the ring.
Matt Striker-And here comes the OG of Extreme, the Innovator of Violence, the Heart and Soul of ECW. Tommy Dreamer has on thing and his mind and one thing only Josh and that is to recapture his ECW championship.
Just Close Your Eyes (remix) hits as Christian appears on the stage ready to fight.
Josh Matthews-Well Matt there is only one thing in Dreamers way of recapturing the ECW title and that is Christian. This is Christians first title defense Matt and boy is it a big one.
Tony Chimel-Introducing first the challenger, from Yonkers, New York
TOMMY DREAMER!
Josh Matthews-What an ovation for Tommy Dreamer. The ECW fans in Baltimore are behind Tommy one hundred percent Matt.
Tony Chimel-And the champion, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the ECW Champion
CHRISTIAN!
Matt Striker-I dont know Josh. Christians reaction is right on par, maybe better than the reaction Tommy Dreamer just received. The fans here seem to be split among these two ECW stars.
*Match Recap*-The match starts off with a handshake from the two individuals. Christian gains control early on after he takes Dreamer down in a headlock. Dreamer is able to get back to his feet and he breaks the headlock and throws Christian across the ropes and takes him down with a shoulder thrust. Dreamer runs across the ropes and Christian rolls over, Dreamer leaps over him. Christian gets back to his feet, as Dreamer bounces off the ropes and Christian leap frogs him. Dreamer bounces off the ropes again and Christian takes him down with a hip toss into an armbar. Dreamer screams as Christian wrenches back on the arm. Dreamer tries to get back on his feet, but Christian knocks him down with a forearm shot to the back. Christian goes for the cover.
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Christian lifts Dreamer off the mat and goes for a suplex, but Dreamer blocks. Christian attempts it again and again Dreamer blocks. This time though Dreamer counters and hits Christian with a suplex of his own. Christian gets up, but Dreamer greets him with a clothesline, followed by another. Christian gets back up and runs at Dreamer who back body drops him out of the ring. The crowd is split with Lets go Dreamer and Lets go Christian chants. Dreamer goes out and gets on the apron. Christian is back on his feet and Dreamer runs off the apron and hits Christian with a flip.
Matt Striker-What a move by Dreamer. Dreamer is back in the swing of things here Josh.
Josh Matthews-What a back and forth match, will Christian be able to retain or will Tommy Dreamer once again become the ECW Champ?
*COMMERCIAL BREAK*
Josh Matthews-Welcome back to ECW folks. Matt can you give us a rundown of what happened during the break.
Matt Striker-I shall Josh. During the break, Christian regain control of the match as he countered Dreamer on the outside and caused Dreamer to crash into the steel post.
As we return to action Christian has Dreamer in a sleeper hold. The ref signals one as Dreamers arm falls to his side. The ref lifts his arm again. 2!, as Dreamers arm falls to his side again. The ref goes for Dreamers arm for a third time. He lifts his arm and drops it, but Dreamer keeps it from falling. Dreamer elbows Christian in the gut, followed by another. Christian breaks the hold and Dreamer runs across the ropes nails Christian with a running bulldog. Dreamer goes for the cover.
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Dreamer slams the mat in anger. He lifts Christian off the mat and whips him into the corner. Dreamer follows Christian and hits him with a body splash. Dreamer is starting to feel it as he lifts Christian and puts him a tree of woe position in the corner. Dreamer starts to pound his chest and him and the crowd in unison chant E
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W! Dreamer then runs across the ring and nails Christian with a dropkick. Christian is unhooked from the corner by the ref. Christian gets up, but Dreamer hits him with a neck breaker and goes for the cover.
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Dreamer cant believe it. He lifts Christian up and sets him up for a pump handle slam, but Christian counters and gets Dreamer in position for the Killswitch. Dreamer is able to counter and he pushes Christian into the ropes. Dreamer goes for a clothesline, but Christian ducks it and then hits Dreamer with a dropkick. Christian then heads to the top and hits Dreamer with another dropkick. Christian goes for the cover.
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Christian lifts Dreamer up, but Dreamer plays possum and gets Christian into a small package.
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Christian runs at Dreamer, but Dreamer gets Christian in position for the Dreamer Driver. Christian slides off and then gets Dreamer in the Killswitch and nails it. Christian crawls over and goes for the cover.
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Tony Chimel-And the winner, by pinfall, and STILL ECW Champion
CHRISTIAN!
Josh Matthews-What a match Matt. These two delivered again.
Matt Striker-These two fail to disappoint Josh. After their epic bout at Night of Champions, they put another one together here in front of the ECW faithful in Baltimore.
Christian celebrates with the title afterwards as Dreamer holds his head in pain. Dreamer gets up and applauds Christian. The two embrace in a hug, as Dreamer raises Christians hand in victory.
Matt Striker-That right there is a classy move by Tommy Dreamer. What a class act and a great show of respect to the man who one upped him tonight in Christian.
Josh Matthews-Christian walks away still champ, but it wasnt after a incredible showing from Tommy Dreamer. Folks for Matt Striker, Im Josh Matthews, and thank you for joining us this evening for ECW. Good night!
