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ECW Real Time Report: Match By Match Coverage
By Mike Rickard II
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Last week, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry flattened Colin Delaney's bid to win an ECW title shot for his mentor Tommy Dreamer. What will be the fallout this week? Also, newcomer Atlas Ortiz dazzled Armando Estrada en route to his debut in-ring win. You can be sure that Estrada is at the end of his rope as he battles to win a contract on ECW. Will ECW General Manager Teddy Long give Estrada any more chances or has his luck run out?
ECW is coming to you from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tonight, Tommy Dreamer faces ECW champion Mark Henry in a non-title match. The WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison and the Miz are in the ring. Miz tells the fans they're not used to seeing "Hollywood A-listers" in these parts except for Sean Penn boarding up windows. Morrison tells the ladies to be quiet. He knows the ladies would rather have their bodies than their words. Just then, Finlay's music plays and he appears. Finlay tells the champions that he doesn't think anyone came to listen to them run their mouths. They'd rather see someone shut their mouth. Morrison tells Finlay "Mr. Loves to Fight Because He Can't Wrestle" he has no idea what the fans want. He mocks Finlay and his son as Finlay walks down the aisle. Just then, Hornswaggle sneaks fom under the ring and appears with a water gun. Hornswaggle sprays Miz and Morrison with the water gun, forcing them out of the ring. As they do, Finlay blasts Morrison with the shillelagh, Miz ducks the attack and the champions bail out. 1. Miz (w. John Morrison) vs. Finlay (w. Hornswaggle): During the commercial break, ECW General Manager Teddy Long signed an impromptu match. Finlay starts off strong, dominating Miz. However Morrison distracts Finlay and Miz takes advantage, going to work on Finlay's arm and shoulder. However Finlay counters a backdrop and clotheslines Miz, covering him for a two count. Finlay is favoring his arm but he perseveres. Miz whips Finlay into the corner and follows up with a kneelift. Finlay falls down as Miz stomps away. Outside, Morrison has the shillelagh but Honswaggle stops him with a running kick. Hornswaggle goes in the ring as Miz goes after him. Finlay sees Miz distracted and hits the Celtic Cross, getting the win. WINNER: Finlay (by pinfall). BACKSTAGE: ECW General Manager Teddy Long is with his assistant Tiffany when Armando Estrada interrupts him. Estrada tells Long he wants his contract back. Long tells him he's going to go one on one with ECW's newest superstar-Bradon Walker. VIDEO: Hype video for Edge vs. Triple H at the Great American Bash. VIDEO: The Raw Rebound. Highlights of last night's Fatal Fourway between JBL, John Cena, Batista, and Kane. Batista defeated Kane with a Spear to earn a title shot against CM Punk. The real story of the night was Kane freaking out and shouting "Is he alive or dead?". Kane attacked Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler. 2. Armando Estrada vs. Braden Walker: Collar and elbow tieup with Walker taking Estrada down with a Fireman's Carry. Another takedown by Walker. However Estrada fires off some rights and floors him with a clothesline. "That's what I'm talking about" Estrada shouts as Walker is lying on the mat. Front facelock b Estrada as Walker elbows his way out. Sunset Flip on Estrada for a two count. Estrada goes to work on Walker with more brawling tactics before applying a waistlock. Estrada knees Walker in the back before going for a suplex. However Walker counters and launches an explosive offense, shoulderbutting Estrada and clotheslining him. Full nelson slam by Walker and a cover by Braden. Estrada kicks out. Estrada doesn't relent and he goes for his finisher but Walker escapes and climbs the ropes, hitting a high cross bodyblock. Cover and pin. WINNER: Braden Walker (by pinfall). BACKSTAGE: Tony Atlas is shaking hands with a jabroni when Teddy Long invites him to be a guest announcer. Just then, "World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry shakes hands with him. Henry tells Atlas he heard he was a strong man in his day. Henry tells him he was pretty strong for being Mr. USA but he'll never be the World's Strongest Man. Henry gives Atlas the cold shoulder as he walks away. INTERVIEW: Lena Yada interviews newcomer Atlas Ortiz. He tells her she can call him Ricky (as all his friends do). He tells her she can also call him undefeated. VIDEO: Hype video for new ECW wrestler Matt Hardy. BACKSTAGE: Tony Atlas meets Tommy Dreamer and Colin Delaney. Dreamer thanks Atlas for all the help he gave him throughout his career. VIDEO: Evan Bourne tells the fans defies the odds because he defies gravity. 3. Nunzio vs. Evan Bourne: Bourne escapes a waistlock and uses his speed to bounce Nunzio around the ring. However Nunzio is no stranger to sing speed and he keeps up with Bourne until Bourne hits a jumping spin kick on Nunzio. Pinfall attempt by Bourne but Nunzio kicks out. Nunzio whips Bourne into the corner and begins brawling with him in the corner. Backbreaker on Bourne as Nunzio covers him for a nearfall. Nunzio applies a backbreaker on Bourne, looking for a submission. Bourne knees his way out and unleashes a series of kicks on Nunzio. Big knee to the face on Nnzio followed by a flying headscissors. Jacknife pin on Nunzio for a two count. Nunzio whips Bourne into the corner and runs into Bourne's boot. Suplex on Nunzio. Bourne climbs the ropes and hits a Shooting Star Press. Cover and 1-2-3. WINNER: Evan Bourne (by pinfall). BACKSTAGE: Tony Atlas is confronted by Mark Henry who tells him he heard he was going to be special guest ring announcer. Henry tells Atlas if he's looking for a payday, he can carry his bags after the show. VIDEO: Hype video for the new Ric Flair DVD. VIDEO: Hype video for CM Punk vs. Batista at Great American Bash. WWE announcer Tony Chimel introduces guest ring announcer Tony Atlas (former WWF Tag Team Champion & Hall of Famer). 4. ECW World Champion "World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry vs. Tommy Dreamer: Mark Hnery piefaces Dreamer, knocking him down to the mat. Henry uses his power to beat Dreamer down to the mat. Dreamer ducks a clothesline but Henry catches him with a double axe handle. Henry continues the punishment to Dreamer, grabbing his wrist. Dreamer tries some fisticuffs but Henry shrugs them off and takes Dreamer down. Henry drops a big elbow on Dreamer then goes to bounce off the ropes. Outside, Colin Delaney tries to trip up Henry butHenry is too big. Henry goes out to confront Delaney but Tony Atlas stands between Delaney and Henry. Atlas asks Delaney if he's okay and surprises him by throwing him headfirst into the announce table. Dreamer goes to confront Atlas only to get hit with the World's Strongest Slam on the floor. Both men are counted out. WINNER: Double count-out. After the match, Atlas announces Henry as the winner of the match.
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