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ECW Real Time Report: Match By Match Coverage
By "Realtime" Mike Rickard II
May 13, 2008 - 10:26 PM
This Sunday at the
Judgment Day PPV, CM Punk & ECW World champion Kane take on John Morrison and the Miz for their WWE Tag Team championship. However tonight, it's one on one competition as Kane & Punk take on the tag champions mano y mano. You can be sure that the tag team champions will do everything in their power to soften Kane & Punk up before they get their title shot this Sunday.
Also, what does the future hold for Colin Delaney now that he's officially under contract to ECW? And how will Kofi Kingston respond to Shelton Benjamin's sneak attack on him that occurred last week?
VIDEO: Recap of Colin Delaney's contract winning victory from last week's 100th edition of ECW.
BACKSTAGE: ECW General Manager Armando Estrada meets with Colin Delaney telling him that he's lucky he beat him last week. Estrada tells Delaney if he thought he had a bullseye on his back before, look out now. Delaney signs the contract as Estrada tells him he's facing Mike Knox tonight.
1. CM Punk vs. The Miz (w. John Morrison): The two superstars lock p with Punk gaining the upper hand by placing Miz in a waistlock. Takedown by Punk as Miz gets back to his feet but Punk soon takes him back down. Finally, Miz makes the ropes, forcing a break. Punk whips Miz into the ropes but Miz reverses and lands a Sunset Flip on Miz for a two count. Irish whip on Miz as Punk charges in. Miz raises a boot but Punk puts the brakes on. However Miz catches him with a punch and goes to work unloading fists and chops on "Mr. Money in the Bank". Half chinlock on Punk but Punk kicks and knees his way out. Miz dropkicks Punk into the ropes and then dives out of the ring, snapping Punk's throat off the ropes. Cover on Punk for a two count. Miz goes back to a chinlock, continuing to wear Punk down. Punk escapes but Miz beats Punk down and reapplies the hold. Miz continues to wear Punk down until Punk manages to escape and as Miz runs off the ropes, Punk catches him with a beautiful powerslam. Cover for a two count. Punk continues his offense, hitting a running kneelift followed by a spin kick. Miz gets whipped into the ropes and kicked as he comes out. Cover on Miz but the self professed "Chick Magnet" kicks out. Miz manages a cover on Punk but Punk bridges out. Miz tries a kneelift and misses. Counter by Punk who tries the GTS only to have Miz counter and hit a neckbreaker.
WINNER: The Miz (by pinfall).
BACKSTAGE: Cherry, Michelle McCool, and Kelly Kelly prepare to make their way to the ring.
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Judgment Day.
2. Michelle McCool, Cherry, & Kelly Kelly vs. Layla, Victoria, & Natalya: Mike Adamle recalls how the six divas served as lumberjacks in the Woman's Match. McCool squares off against Natalya with Natalya gaining the advantage with brawling and power. Tag to Victoria who applies an armbar to McCool. McCool turns the tables on Victoria and tags in Cherry. Victoria bails out of the ring. As she does, Natalya blindsides Cherry and applies what looks like a modified Cobra Clutch. Cherry arm drags Natalya, escaping but only briefly. Natalya grabs Cherry and begins beating her down. Tag to Layla who legdrops Cherry. Layla pounds away at Cherry, dropping forearms on her and kicking away. Layla showboats as Cherry lies prone on the mat. She goes for a backflip on Cherry but Cherry raises her knees. It only gives her a momentary reprieve as Layla continues beating her down. However Layla gets overconfident and as Layla takes a swing at McCool, Cherry rolls her up in a Schoolboy (or is it Schoolgirl?)
WINNER: Cherry, Michelle McCool, and Kelly Kelly (Cherry pins Layla).
BACKSTAGE: Lena Yada interviews Shelton Benjamin about Kofi Kingston's string of victories over the Gold Standard. Benjamin tells her that the next time he faces Kofi, he will end his winning streak. Kofi shows up and wishes Benjamin good luck before Benjamin shoves him. The brawl doesn't last long though as Kofi quickly knocks Benjamin down.
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Judgment Day PPV.
BACKSTAGE: Colin Delaney prepares for his match against Mike Knox.
VIDEO: Hype video highlighting Colin Delaney's journey to becoming an officially contracted ECW star.
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3. Colin Delaney vs. Mike Knox: Mike Adamle astutely observes that Colin Delaney now has his own entrance music. Dropkick to Knox but the big man shrugs it off and knocks Colin down. Big clothesline floors Delaney. Knox shoves Delaney into the corney and then flattens him by charging at him. Knox unloads with as series of rights as the referee admonishes him to make a clean break. Knox hits the Spinning STO, making short work of Delaney.
WINNER: Mike Knox (by pinfall).
After the match, General Manager Armando Estrada congratulates Knox on his win. He also congratulates Delney on his first match as an ECW superstar before telling Delaney he has another match against ECW's newest superstar-Armando.
4. Colin Delaney vs. Armando Estrada: Estrada knocks Delaney down then applies a reverse suplex. Cover and that's it.
WINNER: Armando Estrada (by pinfall).
BACKSTAGE: Kane stands ominously backstage before his match with John Morrison.
VIDEO: Preview for next week's match between Kofi Kingston & Shelton Benjamin. Can Benjamin snap Kofi's unbeaten streak?
5. John Morrison (w. The Miz) vs. ECW World Champion Kane (Non-title): Morrison fights a losing battle against Kane, getting thrown about the ring until Kane tries a pinfall victory but Morrison kicks out. Kane continues manhandling Morrison as Miz watches from outside the ring. Kane backs Morrison into the corner and unloads some punches before choking Morrison on the bottom rope. Stomp to Morrison as Kane switches gears and applies a rear chinlock. Morrison kicks his way to safety and begins targeting Kane's left knee, kicking it and draping it on the ropes. Morrison continues working over the knee but Kane catches him in a headlock and wails away at Morrison, punching him down and then stomping away. Irish whip into the ropes but Morrison catches Kane with a shoulder. Morrison unwisely tries to match Kane's power and Irish whip him but Kane stops him. However Miz distracts Kane, giving Morrison a momentary reprieve. Seeing the unlevel playing field, CM Punk shows up to make his presence known.
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After the break, Kane is seen controlling the match, hitting a vertical suplex on Morrison. Kane beats Morrison down further, hammering at Morrison's back before hitting a reverse neckbreaker. Kane continues the assault on Morrison's head and neck, applying a front facelock. Morrison manages to get out and begins kicking at Kane but Kane stops him cold. Irish whip sends Morrison into the ropes. Kane tries a back bodydrop but telegraphs the move, allowing Morrison to kick him in the face and follow up with a dropkick. Brief exchange in the corner with neither man getting anywhere. Morrison goes back to kicking Kane in the leg and then knocks him down by clipping Kane's knee. Seeing Kane down, Morrison goes to work on Kane, targeting the Big Red Machine's knee with a leglock. Kane powers out but Morrison hits a low dropkick, knocking Kane back down. Morrison continues going after Kane's bad wheel, slamming it into the ringpost. More kicks to the knee by Morrison . Morrison has Kane's leg draped over the rope and drops a knee on it. Morrison twists away at Kane's leg. Kane is definitely being worn down but his amazing recuperative powers could see a Kane comeback at any moment. Right now though, Morrison is controlling his so far successful strategy, kicking and twisting the knee. However a big right sees Kane break free and things change instantly. Kane hops across the ring into the corner, clotheslining Morrison. Morrison avoids a side slam but Kane perseveres and hits the move after a second try. Kane climbs to the top rope and launches a flying clothesline on Morrison. Kane hits his target and prepares for a chokeslam. Miz jumps on the ropes, distracting Kane. CM Punk tries to stop Miz but Miz slams Punk into the steel steps. Back in the ring, Morrison grabs his tag team title belt and slams it over Kane's head. That and a springboard kick prove to be enough to pin Kane's shoulders down for a three count.
WINNER: John Morrison (by pinfall).
After the match, Miz and Morrison deliver a beatdown to Kane. When CM Punk tries to stop the WWE Tag Team Champions, he is promptly beat down as well.
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