ECW on SyFy Report – October 6th, 2009
Report by PWInsider, Richard Trionfo
We start off tonight’s show with a look back at ECW’s contribution to the Hell in a Cell . . . wait, there was no ECW match? Instead we get a video package of William Regal’s attempt to usurp power from Tiffany after her accident.
We are live on tape from Trenton, New Jersey and your announcers are Josh ‘Bazinga’ Mathews and Matt ‘Would you like a chocolate’ Striker.
Interim General Manager William Regal comes out and he is joined by his interim buddies in red, Vladimir Kozlov and Ezekiel Jackson. Regal welcomes everyone to ECW. He gives his best wishes to Tiffany as she continues to recover. Regal knows that the decision to make him interim general manager but he has the experience to do what is right for the WWE Universe. Regal talks about how he was prohibited from making any changes to the ECW title, (but since it wasn’t on the pay per view who cares [not that Regal didn’t say that]). Regal announces himself the number one contender.
Zack Ryder comes out and he says that he is not going to have this happen again. He had his match taken away and then Regal cost them the eight man tag match. Ryder calls Regal ‘bro’ and Regal calls Ryder ‘Sunshine’. They argue until Christian’s music plays and he comes out.
Christian talks about how this is compelling television to see them argue about who should be the number one contender. Christian has some proof to show why they should not be the number one contender. Christian brings out a janitor, Laughing Tony Atlas, and Yoshi Tatsu. Christian talks about Angelo the janitor and how he changed all of the urinal cakes in the bathroom by section 105 so he has done more than Regal or Ryder and deserves a title match. Christian reminds us that despite being with Abraham Washington, he is still a WWE Hall of Famer. Christian has Tony laugh for the fans. Christian moves on to bachelor number three. Yoshi won a few matches and even pinned Regal and Ryder. Regal complains about Ryder’s inexperience and then Christian tells Bill to calm down. Regal tells Christian to stop calling him Bill and in an instant poll, Christian is still going to call him Bill. Christian says that Yoshi is the most deserving of a title match. Yoshi and Christian thank each other a few too many times. Christian tells Bill it is not up to either of them. Christian says that he found the General Manager.
Tiffany comes out in a sling and she thanks Regal for filling in last week and she says that he did an admirable job. Tiffany says that nothing is going to stop her from presenting the youngest and hottest talents in the WWE. Tiffany has not chosen a number one contender and all of them will be in action tonight. Zack Ryder will get his rematch against Christian. Regal will get to face Yoshi Tatsu again. Zeke and Vlad will be in a tag match.
We go to commercial.
Match Number One: Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov versus Tommy Dreamer and Goldust
Dreamer and Kozlov start things off and Kozlov takes Dreamer to the mat with a front face lock. Kozlov with shoulders in the corner but Dreamer with a knee to stop Kozlov. Dreamer with an elbow and kick before tagging in Goldust. Goldust sends Kozlov’s shoulder into the ring post and then Dreamer and Goldust with a double side Russian leg sweep for a near fall. Kozlov with a knee and slam before tagging in Jackson but Dreamer avoids an elbow and Dreamer works on the arm with a series of kicks. Goldust tags in and he hits a knee lift and a punch. Jackson charges at Goldust but Goldust side steps him and Jackson goes to the floor. Dreamer with a senton onto Jackson. Goldust sends Jackson into the ring post and then they return to the ring. Jackson hits Goldust from behind after Kozlov distracts Goldust. Kozlov runs Goldust into the apron and then Jackson gets a near fall. Kozlov tags in and connects with head butts followed by a belly-to-belly suplex for a near fall. Kozlov with punches to Goldust and then he applies a bear hug. Jackson tags in and he punches Goldust as he keeps Goldust in his corner to prevent Dreamer from getting into the match. Jackson gets a near fall and then he has Goldust in a double underhook. Goldust with punches but Jackson with a clothesline for a near fall. Goldust is able to hit the drop down uppercut and then he tags in Dreamer who hits a clothesline from the turnbuckles followed by a neck breaker. Dreamer takes Kozlov off the apron and then Dreamer with a cross body and punches to Jackson. Jackson with a knee but Dreamer with another neck breaker for a near fall. Goldust with a bulldog to Kozlov. Dreamer kicks Kozlov off the apron but Jackson hits the uranage for the three count.
Winners: Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov
Tiffany and Regal are in the office and he comments on his charges. Regal is amazed at Tiffany’s recuperative powers. Tiffany talks about Bragging Rights and the Iron Man match. She says that depending on the results of the match, John Cena might be on ECW. Regal suggests that Tiffany has come back too soon. Tiffany tells Regal that his match is next and he should focus on it.
We go to commercial.
We are back with the Raw Rebound . . . with more DX than ever.
Match Number Two: Yoshi Tatsu versus William Regal
Regal’s boot is untied and he asks the referee to keep Yoshi back. Yoshi goes after Regal and Regal cowers in the corner and ties his boot again. Yoshi with forearms and a Eurasian uppercut. Yoshi with a wrist lock into an arm bar. Regal gets to the ropes and Yoshi releases the hold. Regal does some more work on his boot and Yoshi gets frustrated. They lock up and Yoshi works on the arm and he tries for a suplex but Regal blocks it. Regal with a side head lock and both men go down on a shoulder tackle. Regal with a European uppercut and he works on the arm. Regal with a side Russian leg sweep. Yoshi with a drop kick and Regal goes to the floor. Yoshi with a baseball slide and then he rolls Regal back in. We go to commercial.
We are back and Yoshi with a kick to Regal’s back. Yoshi with a cross body and Regal catches him and then drops Yoshi through the ropes to the floor. Regal sends Yoshi into the announce table and then back into the ring. Regal with a chin lock. Yoshi punches Regal to get out of the hold and then he kicks Regal, but Regal responds with forearms and knees. Regal returns to the chin lock and then goes for a front face lock. Regal with a butterfly suplex for a near fall. Regal with another reverse chin lock. Regal with a forearm but Yoshi with a kick. Regal with a knee and forearms. Yoshi with a dragon screw to Regal followed by kicks to the ribs. Yoshi with a back heel kick and a roaring elbow for a near fall. Yoshi goes up top but he misses a spin heel kick. Regal charges and Yoshi with a roundhouse kick for the three count.
Winner: Yoshi Tatsu
After the match, Kozlov and Jackson come to ringside. Regal argues that his foot was under the rope. Regal and his men in red corner the referee.
We go to footage from last week when Sheamus attacked Shelton Benjamin before Shelton’s match with Paul Burchill. Sheamus and Shelton will meet on Superstars.
Regal continues to argue with the referee and stays at ringside as Zack Ryder makes his way to the ring for his match.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Zack Ryder versus Christian
Regal, Jackson, and Kozlov watch the match from ringside.
They lock up and Christian with a waist lock but Ryder makes it to the ropes. Christian with an arm wringer but Ryder reverses. Ryder kicks Christian in the leg to get him to the mat. Christian with a clothesline and a near fall. Ryder holds on to the ropes when Christian tries a drop kick. Ryder with a jackknife cover but Christian with a sunset flip. Christian with an elbow and then he leap frogs Ryder before going to the other corner for a corkscrew back elbow for a near fall. Christian with a springboard sunset flip but Ryder kicks out and he slingshots Christian’s throat into the bottom rope. Christian goes to the floor and we go to commercial.
We are back Ryder with a reverse chin lock on Christian. Ryder with a single leg trip as he holds on to the chin lock. Christian punches Ryder and Ryder punches back. Ryder with a head butt and then he hits a leaping leg lariat for a near fall. Ryder gets another near fall on Christian. Christian with an elbow but Ryder responds with one of his own and gets another near fall. Ryder slaps Christian in the head and then he puts the champion in a front face lock before hitting a neck breaker and gets another near fall. Ryder returns to the chin lock. Ryder with a knee and Christian lands on his feet after a belly-to-back suplex attempt and he hits a breakdown on Ryder for a near fall. Christian with punches but Ryder with a kick. Christian with a spinning heel kick. Christian with a forearm and then Ryder lies in the ropes and Christian does not do the 619 but he stands on Ryder’s back and then Christian slingshots to the floor and punches Ryder. Christian with the pendulum kick and then he hits the tornado DDT and gets a near fall. Ryder with a forearm to the back of the head and then he hits a power bomb for a near fall. Christian goes to the apron and Ryder tries to pull him up. Christian back body drops Ryder to the floor. Christian goes up top and hits a cross body onto Ryder. Kozlov with a running head butt and then Jackson joins in the fun.
No Contest
After the match, Jackson returns Christian into the ring and Regal with a running knee to the head. Ryder wants to know what is going on and then Jackson and Kozlov attack Ryder. Kozlov with the spinebuster and then they celebrate in the ring.
We go to credits.
