WWE “ECW on Syfy”
Taped earlier tonight in Tulsa, Ok

[Q1] The opening video aired and a graphic for tonight’s main event between Christian and Zack Ryder was shown in lieu of fireworks. Josh Matthews and Matt Striker welcomed us to the show. Tony Atlas stood up on the stage and introduced The Abraham Washington Show. Abe introduced his guest, Sheamus, who came out in civilian clothes. He looked like a 20s child pickpocket.

Abe pretended to be blinded by Sheamus’ pale skin. He put on sunglasses. He said things have never been whiter. Imagine if someone told Shelton Benjamin that things have never been blacker. Probably wouldn’t go over so well, so this shouldn’t either. Sheamus compared Abe’s show to Sanford and Son. Sheamus said Shelton Benjamin stole a victory in a tag team match. Atlas laughed and it was hilarious.

Sheamus talked about Shelton and Abe brought out Shelton as his second guest. Shelton tried to explain the aspect of team. Sheamus said Americans steal and take the easy way out. Shelton put up a Sheamus family tree. They had Ronald McDonald, the Wendy’s chick, and Carrot Top. They went nose to nose. Atlas distracted Shelton and they brawled. The show abruptly ended...

Twill’s Two Cents: I like the idea of a segment getting over an ongoing feud and I love Tony Atlas in this role, but damn, this was painfully bad. I’m guessing the winning formula is out there, but they are not close to being there right now.

A graphic for Christian vs. Zack Ryder was shown. Yoshi Tatsu was shown walking through the back... [C]

Twill’s Two Cents: Yoshi won last week in a singles match against Zack Ryder. He also was involved in a promo with Goldust speaking for him. They should have built on Yoshi beating the number one contender by having somebody talk about it.

[Q2] 1. Yoshi Tatsu defeated Paul Burchill (with Katie Lea) in 6:28. Burchill bumped a lot early and Yoshi a couple of nearfalls. Burchill hit a Fisherman’s suplex from the top rope. Burchill hit a sick Samoan drop for a long two count. Striker made a comment about Yoshi’s popularity that seemed to have been taped after the original broadcast.

Yoshi hit a series of kicks, a rolling snapmare, and a top rope spinning heel kick for a two count. Both men fought each other back up to the top. Burchill pushed Yoshi off and hit a flying knee drop for a two count. Yoshi scored the win after his weak finisher kick...

Twill’s Two Cents: Nice follow up win for Yoshi, but there was not one mention of Yoshi beating Zack Ryder last week, so that was a dropping of the ball. Good match here with conflicting styles working well together.

Footage was shown of Zack Ryder winning the battle royal last week. One of the new interview broads interviewed Ryder. He cut a short promo about earning his opportunities and that he would be the next ECW Champion... [C]

Backstage, Katie could not console Paul. Gregory Helms approached Katie after Paul walked away. Burchill attacked Helms from behind and told him he was a long way from being done with him...

[Q3]2. Ezekiel Jackson and Vladimir Kozlov (with William Regal) defeated two jobbers in Zeke won the squash match with his version of the Rock Bottom. Kozlov hit his finisher after the match... [C]

Twill’s Two Cents: This was an obvious way to get Zeke and Kozlov ready for an ECW Tag Team shot. Oh wait. They can be impressive, but are they really getting over when it counts?

Footage was shown of last night’s main event. I started having technical difficulties. When the show came back on, Christian and Ryder were already involved in their match...

3. Christian defeated Zack Ryder to retain the ECW Championship. Christian was having his way with Ryder on the floor, but Ryder rammed Christian into the post. In the ring, Christian was standing on the top, but Ryder ankle swept him heading into commercial... [C]

Back from commercial, Ryder hit a huge backdrop for a two count. Christian finished a long Irish whip sequence with a standing dropkick. Ryder was able to lure Christian to the apron. He pushed him from the apron into the ring steps. Ryder locked in a leg scissors around the ribs of Christian in the center of the ring.

Ryder worked on the lower back and ribs of Christian. He locked in the leg scissors again. Ryder went to the top rope and mistimed his jump, allowing Christian to surprise Ryder with a flapjack. Christian scored a nearfall with a reverse DDT.

[Overrun] Christian tried a springboard sunset flip, but Ryder sat forward and nearly pinned him. Striker did a nice job saying “Shades of Wembley Stadium,” referring of course to Bret Hart vs. Davey Boy Smith. Ryder hit the leg lariat for a two and there were several good nearfalls late in the match. Christian hit the Killswitch to win the match...

William Regal’s music hit and he came out to the ring. Christian had a sick cut on his right ribcage. Regal called the previous match a farce and said the slate was wiped clean. He said he would be the next ECW Champion. Christian attacked him. Regal retreated to the back as Christian celebrated with the belt...

Twill’s Two Cents: I really enjoyed the match between Christian and Ryder and they really turned it up in the last few minutes. Although I am a William Regal fan, I was not happy with how they quickly threw Ryder aside after the loss to go right back to Christian vs. Regal. I hope Ryder has more to say about this next week and he is not done at the top of the ECW card.

What did you think of the show? Feel free to let me know by shooting an email to dotnetrich@gmail.com.

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