WWE 2009 - SmackDown Online!

10th April 2009

A WrestleMania 25 highlight video airs, promoting the SmackDown side of the event, and is followed by the SmackDown opening video and pyrotechnics. Jim Ross and Tazz welcome us to the show and hype the WWE Draft this Monday.

Matt Hardy’s music hits as the man who beat his brother at WrestleMania 25 makes his way to the ring getting a lot of heat in the process. Matt requests a microphone, and tells the crowd that on Sunday night he finally achieved his destiny by not only defeating, but destroying his brother Jeff Hardy. Matt states that now everybody knows who is the better brother, and that he is now onto bigger and better things. He is interrupted by Mr. Kennedy, who walks onto the stage to a huge pop. Matt tells Kennedy that this is a winners celebration, and that Kennedy proved he was a loser at WrestleMania. Kennedy tells Matt that he needs to shut his mouth, because nobody wants to hear him talk (big pop). Kennedy tells Matt that he’s a disgrace to the Hardy name, before challenging him to a match tonight. Matt agrees and the two stare each other down as SmackDown cuts to a commercial.

A recap video is aired plugging The Brian Kendrick’s Cruiserweight Championship victory over Hurricane Helms at WrestlerMania 25.

WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
The Brian Kendrick Defeated Kung Fu Naki
This was The Brian Kendrick’s first title defence of his newly won Cruiserweight Championship, and it didn’t fail to impress. Kung Fu Naki isn’t much more than job fodder now a days, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him cut in the upcoming roster cuts. Kendrick was in firm control but there were some fun back and forth exchanges between the two before Kendrick connected with The Kendrick for the win.

Following the match Kendrick grabs his Cruiserweight title and dances backstage, looking pleased with his win.

SmackDown cuts backstage where Curt Hawkins is attempting to get Zack Ryder pumped up for their WWE Tag Team Championship match later tonight. Ryder’s completely ignoring Hawkins, and when Hawkins asks if he is listening to him Ryder just stands up and walks off, leaving Hawkins looking confused. SmackDown then cuts to a commercial.

Michelle McCool Defeated Maria
A surprisingly good Diva’s match here. Maria has never been the best in the ring, but she had the live crowd completely behind her which is clearly what was intended. McCool definitely carried this but as a result it was a fun match that was kept short. McCool was in control throughout, and eventually connected with the Faithbreaker for the win.

Following the match Michelle McCool celebrates the win, before noticing that Maria has got to her knees. McCool grins, before delivering a big kick to the side of the head of Maria. Maria slumps to the ground as McCool signals that she wants the WWE Diva’s title. SmackDown then cuts to a commercial.

Returning from commercial the WWE Champion Edge makes his way to the ring, getting a mixed reaction from the live audience. Edge talks about how at WrestleMania 25 he proved all the doubters wrong, he proved that he isn’t a paper champion, that the WWE Championship belongs with him. He then goes on to say that there isn’t anyone on SmackDown left for him to defend it against, but is then interrupted by SmackDown general manager Eric Bischoff. Bischoff tells Edge that he may very well be correct, but that it doesn’t matter because this Monday night a host of fresh faces will be drafted to SmackDown, and that next week on SmackDown, four of them will clash in an Elimination match with the winner challenging Edge for the WWE Championship at Backlash. Bischoff walks backstage, leaving Edge furious as SmackDown cuts to commercial.

A video package airs plugging this Monday’s three hour special of Monday night RAW, where the WWE draft will take place.

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Colons Defeated Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
There was some clear tension between Hawkins & Ryder during this match, but mostly only from Ryder. Hawkins & Ryder did show some good teamwork, isolating Primo through quick tags, keeping him in their corner and stopping Carlito from even getting into the match. Primo attempted to fight back numerous times, but usually fell short. Carlito didn’t get into the match at all until the ending stretch, when Primo managed to make the hot tag. Carlito charged the ring, taking out Ryder on the apron, and quickly connecting with the Back Cracker on Hawkins to get the pinfall.

Following the match Carlito & Primo make their way up the ramps with their WWE Tag Team Championships. Zack Ryder gets into the ring, and looks at Hawkins in disbelief over the fact that he got pinned so quickly in a match they were dominating. Hawkins asks Ryder “what?” and Ryder just levels Hawkins with a vicious boot to the skull, knocking him out cold. Ryder walks backstage with a grin on his face, getting a good amount of heat in the process. SmackDown fades to commercial on the sight of Curt Hawkins out cold in the middle of the ring.

Returning from commercial Jim Ross and Tazz promote the debut episode of WWE Superstars this Thursday. The music of the new Mr. Money in the Bank and United States Champion, Montel Vontavious Porter, then hits.

Montel Vontavious Porter requests a microphone prior to his match, and talks about how at WrestleMania 25 he won the biggest match of his career, and that now he has a World Championship shot at any time in the forthcoming year. MVP tells everyone that he will pick his time wisely, but also that he isn’t a coward like the others who cashed in at opportune moments, and wants to be remembered for winning the world title fair and square. He is interrupted by Shelton Benjamin, who makes his way to the ring for the match.

Montel Vontavious Porter Defeated Shelton Benjamin
An incredible match here, it’s quickly become clear that WWE are focusing a lot more on the in ring wrestling part of their shows. These two really went at it, throwing every move in their arsenal at their opponent. MVP was clearly still on a high after winning the Money in the Bank briefcase, and so he did a lot of one upping over Shelton. During the middle of the match there was a mad rush in which both men attempted to connect with their signature moves, only for the other to counter it. The ending stretch was even more exciting with a number of near falls leading to Benjamin attempting a top rope crossbody, only for MVP to avoid the move by dropping to the ground. MVP followed up by connecting with the Drive-By Kick for the win.

Following the match Montel Vontavious Porter grabs his Money in the Bank Briefcase and the United States Championship and makes his way up the ramp with a grin, getting a massive pop when he raises both briefcase and title. SmackDown then cuts to a commercial.

Returning from commercial Jim Ross and Tazz talk about how at WrestleMania 25 Jeff Hardy picked up some severe injurys, while still graphics are shown of the match. Jim Ross explains that Jeff has been looked over by a Doctor, and that he is not currently cleared to return to the ring. Tazz promises that when Jeff Hardy’s status is updated, then everyone will be made aware of it. Matt Hardy’s music then hits, getting the biggest heat of the night.

Matt Hardy Defeated Mr. Kennedy
If you’d have said this time two months ago that this would main event an episode of SmackDown you’d have been called a liar, but this was certainly a great match. Hardy was getting a lot of heat throughout the match, and he has to be considered a premier heel right now if solely because of the crowd reactions he’s getting. Kennedy on the other hand is finally being treated as a main event face after his superb performance at WrestleMania. These two really went at it, mixing up some fun brawling with some impressive technical wrestling. Either man could have got the win, but in the end Hardy countered a Mic Check and connected rolled Kennedy up, using the ring ropes for leverage to get the three count.

Following the match Matt Hardy quickly exits the ring before Mr. Kennedy can get to his feet. Matt Hardy backs up the ramp grinning while Kennedy looks on angrily in the ring. SmackDown then goes off the air.

13th April 2009

A special RAW opening video airs, showing superstars from all three brands. This was followed by a pyrotechnics display, and tonight’s special one night only announce team – Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler – promote that tonight the landscape of the WWE will once again change through the draft, and that all changes will be implemented immediately.

The music of World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton hits and Orton makes his way to the ring. Orton talks about how at Backlash he has to defend his championship against Chris Jericho, a man who doesn’t even deserve to step into the ring with him. Orton is about to continue when he is interrupted by the music of ECW Champion Christian. Christian tells Orton to shut his mouth, because nobody here wants to hear him speak, they just want to see his ass get kicked. Christian goes on to say that in tonight’s main event it will be Randy Orton vs. Christian for two draft picks, and that he intends to bring two new stars to ECW. Christian’s music hits as he walks backstage, leaving Orton furious in the ring as RAW cuts to commercial.

Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Charlie Haas
The opening match of tonight’s three hour draft special pits the United States Champion against one of ECW’s fastest rising stars. These two put on a superb technical match, which featured a lot of counter wrestling throughout. The crowd were clearly behind MVP but the match itself could have gone either way, and there were numerous times when either man could have got the win. In the end Haas managed to kick out of the Drive-By kick, only to be put away with the Playmaker, giving SmackDown the first pick of the night.
Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter

Following the match MVP is handed his United States Championship and the Money in the Bank Briefcase as the WWE Draft randomizer appears on the screen, after several seconds stopping on SmackDown’s first draft pick.



The Intercontinental Champion CM Punk steps onto the ramp, raising the Intercontinental title and receiving a good amount of heat in the process. CM Punk is heading to Smackdown, and he is taking the Intercontinental Championship with him. RAW then cuts to a commercial.

Kane vs. Mark Henry W/ Tony Atlas
A decent match between two of the biggest strongmen men in WWE right now. This was all about the power game, there was nothing technical about this match. The crowd were dead for the early portion of this match, but surprisingly as the match went on the crowd started getting behind Henry. The match could have gone either way but as Kane attempted the chokeslam Henry powered out of it, and soon delivered the World’s Strongest Slam for the win.
Winner: Mark Henry

Tony Atlas enters the ring and raises Mark Henry’s arm in victory, before the WWE Draft randomizer appears on the screen to pick ECW’s first draft pick.



RAW cuts backstage where SmackDown’s newest star CM Punk is standing alongside Josh Matthews. Matthews asks him about his move to SmackDown, and Punk talks about how it will feel good to get away from all the disgusting fans of RAW. Punk states that once he gets to SmackDown, he intends to not only hold on to the Intercontinental Championship, but that he also intends to become the World Champion once again. RAW then cuts to a commercial break.

Ted DiBiase vs. R-Truth
A great match between these two as RAW attempted to get their first draft pick of the night. The crowd were firmly behind R-Truth right from his entrance, but it was DiBiase that took early control, working away at the leg of R-Truth. Truth wasn’t going down without a fight however, and used his athletic moveset to keep DiBiase on his toes with no idea what to expect. The ending stretch saw both men connecting with some big signature moves, only for DiBiase to dodge the Axe Kick and connect with the Dream Crusher for the win.
Winner: Ted DiBiase

Following the match DiBiase watches as the WWE Draft randomizer appears on the screen to pick RAW’s first draft pick.



The Big Show walks out onto the stage and taunts the crowd, while Ted DiBiase looks on in stunned silence, with Jerry Lawler making the point that RAW is not going to be the home of a Giant.

RAW then cuts backstage to where Matt Hardy is preparing for his match later tonight. Mr. Kennedy walks up to him, and congratulates him on beating him on SmackDown, even if he had to cheat to do it. Matt tells Kennedy that he can beat him any night, to which Kennedy challenges him to a rematch at Backlash. Matt, feeling cocky, quickly accepts the challenge. Kennedy walks off laughing as Matt realises what he has just done. RAW then cuts to a commercial.

Mike Knox vs. Finlay
A solid match, although it was never going to be anything more than a fight. Knox was a monster here, and there were times that he could have knocked Finlay out if Finlay hadn’t managed to avoid Knox’s boot. The match was a lot more back and forth in the latter half, a stark contrast to the Knox dominated first half of the match. The crowd were firmly behind Finlay, and that support seemed to spur him on as he dodged another big boot attempt, and connected with the Celtic Cross for the win, giving ECW another draft pick.
Winner: Finlay

Following the match the WWE Draft randomizer appears on the screen to pick ECW’s next draft pick, as Finlay celebrates the win with Hornswoggle.



RAW cuts backstage where the WWE Champion Edge is standing by with Eve. Eve starts to ask Edge a question but Edge just takes the microphone off of her and talks directly into the camera. Edge talks about how on SmackDown four men will fight for the right to challenge him for his WWE title. Edge goes on to say that nobody on RAW is worthy of getting near him or his title but that if he has to prove that, he will by beating them at Backlash.

John Cena vs. Matt Hardy
This was easily the match of the night so far and saw one of the fastest rising heels right now in Matt Hardy face off against one of the top faces on RAW. Matt actually took control early on after attacking Cena on his way to the ring, and connecting with a drop toe hold into the steel steps. Hardy focused on Cena’s arm with the intention of disabling the Attitude Adjustment and STF. Cena wasn’t having any of it though, and made a comeback following a chain of high impact moves, topped off with the shoulder block which did as much damage to Cena thanks to his worked on arm. The two went back and forth and while it looked like Matt was going to pick up the win when he set up the Twist of Fate, Cena countered and connected with the Attitude Adjustment for the win.
Winner: John Cena

Following the match John Cena celebrates winning RAW another draft pick while Matt slowly gets to his knees. The WWE Draft randomizer then appears on the screen to pick RAW’s next draft pick



Matt Hardy looks on in shock at the fact that his loss has brought him to RAW. John Cena cant stop laughing as both men remain in the ring. RAW then cuts to commercial.

Returning from commercial a video package starts to air showing ‘Killer Kris Logan, ‘Dangerous’ Dylan Klein and ‘Wicked’ Wesley Holliday getting into a limo. Wesley Holliday tells the driver that they are heading to the airport to catch a flight to Britian, the sight of next week’s Monday Night RAW. A graphic then states that ‘The Hollywood Blondes Debut Next Week on RAW’.

Fifteen Man Battle Royal for Two Draft Picks
(RAW represented by Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Harry Smith and Rey Mysterio. SmackDown represented by Cryme Time, R-Truth, Shelton Benjamin and The Brian Kendrick. ECW represented by Jack Swagger, Evan Bourne, Ricky Ortiz, Tommy Dreamer and Tyson Kidd)
This was an absolutely crazy match to begin with, with all fifteen men going at it. The first two eliminations came early on, as Big Show clotheslined both members of Cryme Time out of the ring. Ricky Ortiz followed soon after, getting thrown out by R-Truth. There was an entertaining alliance between Harry Smith & Tyson Kidd, and Jim Ross referenced the Hart Foundation. Ziggler was the first RAW star out, being eliminated by Jack Swagger, who soon eliminated Cody Rhodes as well. Big Show was dominant, eliminating The Brian Kendrick, Tyson Kidd and Evan Bourne before everyone ganged up to eliminate Show. The six remaining men went all out, with Rey Mysterio hitting the Hurricanrana on Tommy Dreamer, sending him over the top rope. However, Mysterio had his back turned to Swagger, who came from behind and threw him over the top rope to eliminate him. R-Truth charged at Swagger, who ducked and sent him over the top rope. R-Truth hung on to the rope and got back into the ring, only to be dropkicked over the top rope by Harry Smith. Shelton Benjamin soon eliminated Harry Smith, leaving just Benjamin and Swagger. The two really went at it, and there were several near eliminations, but eventually Benjamin managed to connect with the Paydirt before throwing Swagger out of the ring to give SmackDown the win.
Winner: Shelton Benjamin Survived for SmackDown

Following the match Shelton Benjamin celebrates his victory, which has given SmackDown two draft picks. The WWE Draft randomizer then appears on the screen to pick the first of two draft picks for SmackDown.



Jack Swagger looks on in shock from the rampway, with Jerry Lawler stating that the former ECW Champion will certainly make an impact on SmackDown. The WWE Draft randomizer starts up again to pick SmackDown’s second new superstar.



RAW cuts backstage to where Chris Jericho is watching the monitor in shock that he has been drafted to SmackDown, just weeks before he challenges for RAW’s World Heavyweight Championship. The World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton walks up to Jericho, taunting him about how he’ll now never have to see his face on RAW again. Jericho tells Orton that while he will be heading to SmackDown, he’ll be taking the World Heavyweight Championship with him. Jericho walks off as RAW cuts to commercial.

Paul Burchill W/ Katie Lea vs. William Regal
A good match between two men who used to team together and have very similar roughneck styles. Burchill is in the middle of a big push right now but this match certainly wasn’t easy for him as Regal really took the fight to Burchill with some stiff offence right from the start, refusing to let up until Burchill delivered a brutal elbow of his own. From there the match was very back and forth, with both men getting in a fair share of offence. Regal almost got the win following a running knee, but Katie Lea lifted Burchill’s foot onto the bottom rope, breaking up the pin. Regal then exited the right, chasing Katie Lea. Katie Lea rolled into the ring, followed by Regal who was met with a big clothesline from Burchill. Burchill followed up with the Twisted Sister, and got the pinfall for the win.
Winner: Paul Burchill

Paul Burchill and Katie Lea celebrate the victory as Jim Ross plugs that Paul Burchill has brought another draft pick to ECW. The WWE Draft Randomizer once again appears on the screen to pick ECW’s newest superstar.



Vladamir Kozlov makes his way out onto the stage and starts shouting random things in Russian. Jim Ross states that Vladamir Kozlov is coming to ECW, and that the entire ECW roster has been put on notice.

Kofi Kingston vs. Edge
This match saw the WWE Champion go one on one with one of the fastest rising stars on RAW. These two really put on a superb match and there was never a dull moment throughout the match. Edge targeted Kingston’s knee throughout the match in an attempt to keep him grounded and to eliminate Kingston’s speed and agility advantage. This worked for a good part of the match, with Edge in firm control, but eventually Kingston got a second wind, partially thanks to the support of the crowd, and really took the fight to Edge, who was caught off guard by Kingston who connected with the Trouble in Paradise out on nowhere, nearly getting the win. Edge was on the defensive for a while, before the match became very back and forth with both men getting a lot of near falls. Kingston almost connected with a second Trouble in Paradise, but Edge managed to duck, and quickly connected with the Spear for the win.
Winner: Edge

Following the match Edge grabs his WWE Championship and celebrates in the ring, while Kingston rolls out of the ring. The WWE Draft Randomzier appears on the screen to pick another draft pick for SmackDown.



“Sexy Boy” hits as SmackDown’s newest star Shawn Michaels walks out and poses on the ramp. Edge looks on from the ring, obviously not pleased with Shawn Michaels arrival on the blue brand. RAW then cuts backstage.

RAW cuts backstage to John Morrison and The Miz backstage, arguing about their recent series of losses, with both trying to place the blame on the other. Morrison tells Miz that if they are both left on ECW then things are going to change, because he doesn’t intend to be stuck with a loser as a partner. Morrison walks off for their match with Miz watching on angrily before heading to the ring himself. RAW then cuts to commercial.

The Colons vs. John Morrison & The Miz
The penultimate match of the night may not have been as big as some of the preceding matches, but it was certainly entertaining. Morrison and Miz really stole the match with their entertaining arguments throughout the match. The Colons had a lot of the offence during this match thanks to the miscommunication between the Miz and John Morrison, although when Morrison and Miz got onto the same page midway through the match they really started taking control. Morrison once again stole the match performance wise, utilizing his unique offence, hitting some of his signaute moves out of nowhere. The ending stretch saw Miz completely controlling Primo in the ring when Morrison just entered the ring and out of nowhere kicked Miz in the ribs before connecting with the Moonlight Drive on Miz, getting a huge pop from the crowd. Primo made the pin, giving SmackDown the win.
Winner: The Colons

Following the match Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler discuss John Morrison turning on the Miz. Morrison grins on the ramp, getting a lot of cheers from the crowd, before the WWE Draft Randomizer appears on the screen to pick another draft pick for SmackDown.



John Morrison is shown still standing on the ramp, now with an even bigger grin at the news that he is heading to SmackDown. Morrison poses on the ramp, getting a decent pop from the crowd as RAW cuts to commercial.

RAW returns from commercial showing a promotional video for the brand new WWE Superstars show, which broadcasts for the first time this Thursday, featuring superstars from all three brands.

Two Draft Picks On The Line
Randy Orton vs. Christian
Now this was a huge main event, as the World Heavyweight Champion went one on one with the ECW Champion, both of whom won their respective titles at WrestleMania 25. It was clear that this match could have gone either way from the very start; with both men getting in a lot of back and forth action right from the get go. The entire live crowd were firmly behind Christian, even though it was clear that he was the underdog going into this match, although you wouldn’t have thought it from the amount of solid offence he got in, taking Orton right to the wire more than once. It was clear that Randy Orton was coming into this match thinking Christian would be a pushover, but he quickly changed tactics when he was floored by a right hand, utilizing his usual tactic of working down Christian by any means possible before moving in for the kill, which Orton attempted more than once, but every time Orton went for the RKO Christian would find some way to counter the move, at one point rolling Randy Orton up for a very close near fall. With both men getting desperate the bigger moves started to get pulled out, with several near falls towards the end of the match. In the end Christian went for the Killswitch, which Orton managed to counter and connect with the RKO to get the pinfall.
Winner: Randy Orton

Following the match Randy Orton celebrates the win as Jerry Lawler shouts like crazy that Orton has brought two new superstars to RAW. The WWE draft randomizer hit for the first of the two new RAW draft picks.



Mr. Kennedy’s music hits as the man who challenged for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 25 makes his way out onto the ramp, and announces that “Mr. Kennedy... Kennedy, is coming to RAW” before grinning at Randy Orton, signalling that he wants the World Heavyweight Championship. The WWE Draft Randomizer hits again to pick the second of RAW’s newest superstars.



Triple H makes his way out onto the stage while Jerry Lawler talks about how WWE has not just picked up Mr. Kennedy, but one of the biggest stars in sports entertainment in Triple H. Triple H poses on the stage as Randy Orton looks on in shock, realizing that he has brought not just one, but two massive threats to his World Heavyweight Championship to RAW. RAW goes off the air with Jim Ross plugging the WWE supplementary draft this Wednesday on WWE.COM, and the debut of WWE Superstars on Thursday.

14th April 2009

The ECW opening video airs, and is followed by a recap of the three hour draft special last night. Todd Grisham and Matt Striker welcome us to the show, running down the new superstars who were drafted to ECW, and plugging that many more will change brands tomorrow night during the Supplementary draft on WWE.COM.

‘Just Close your Eyes’ hits and the ECW Champion Christian makes his way down to the ring to kick off this week’s ECW on Sci-Fi. Christian enters the ring, and begins talking about how with all the new superstars coming to ECW, this is truly a new era for the brand, and that the head of this new era is none other than the ECW Champion, Captain Charisma himself. Christian goes on to talk about how he is a fighting champion, and will willingly defend his title against all comers. At that moment the music of ECW’s newest star, Vladamir Kozlov, hits. Kozlov talks some gibberish in Russian, before shouting out that he wants a title match at Backlash. Christian thinks it over, before saying that he would love to be the first person on ECW to teach Kozlov some respect, and so accepts the match. ECW on Sci-Fi goes to commercial with Matt Striker shouting that at Backlash it will be Christian vs. Vladamir Kozlov for the ECW Championship.

Hurricane Helms vs. Ricky Ortiz
This was a decent opening match for this week’s ECW on Sci-Fi, featuring one of the superstars who came to ECW in the WWE draft – Hurricane Helms. Helms was working the face role here, with Ortiz working the comedy heel, although nobody really took him seriously. The match was pretty back and forth, with Helms using his speed to take control towards the end, and eventually put Ortiz away with the Eye of the Hurricane to get the pinfall.
Winner: Hurricane Helms

Hurricane Helms celebrates his massive victory while Ricky Ortiz is still laid out in the ring. Helms gets a pretty good reaction from the crowd as ECW cuts away.

ECW cuts backstage, where Vladamir Kozlov is preparing for his upcoming tag team match when his partner for the night, The Miz, walks up to him, looking a little worried about talking to Kozlov. Miz asks Kozlov if he is ready for the match, to which Kozlov replies in Russian before heading towards the ring. Miz looks on confused before saying “Okay then” and heading off after Kozlov. ECW then cuts to a commercial break.

Christian & Tommy Dreamer vs. Vladamir Kozlov & The Miz
ECW on Sci-Fi was home to some big tag team action tonight, with four of the main stars of the brand all faced off. Todd Grisham talked about the events earlier in the night between Christian and Kozlov, as well as how the Miz is now going solo after the events of the three hour draft special of RAW. Christian really went after Kozlov for the opening part of the match, but Kozlov completely outmatched him with his sambo based move set, connecting with suplexes at numerous times. The Miz looked fairly impressive, and got a fair amount of heel heat, but it was Tommy Dreamer that stole the show with a superb performance. The match could have gone either way, and towards the end both teams had their chances to pick up the win, but in the end Kozlov managed to connect with the Iron Curtain on Christian to get the pinfall.
Winners: Vladamir Kozlov & The Miz

Vladamir Kozlov and The Miz celebrate their win as Tommy Dreamer checks on Christian. Kozlov delivers a brutal kick to the skull of Dreamer, and follows it up with another Iron Curtain to the ECW Original. ECW cuts to commercial as Kozlov and The Miz stand over the bodies of the ECW Champion Christian and Tommy Dreamer.

ECW returned from commercial to the backstage area where Paul Burchill is heading towards the ring on his own. ECW’s newest interviewer, Angela Fong, attempted to get an interview with him on his upcoming Extreme Rules Match with Finlay. Burchill looked at her, told her that actions speak louder than words, and walked off, leaving Angela Fong confused. ECW then fades to a promo.

A promotional video promoting the debut episode of WWE Superstars airs, stating that the show will feature superstars from all three brands, and airs for the first time this Thursday.

Extreme Rules Match
Paul Burchill vs. Finlay
There was a lot of doubt over whether these two could put on a true Extreme Rules match, but they proved all the doubters wrong because this match was as brutal as they come. Burchill and Finlay really took the fight to each other with everything they could get their hands on, with steel chairs, kendo sticks and even a fans crutch being used during the match. The match was given a good amount of time and was very back and forth, with both men getting in their fare share of the offense. Burchill was unrelenting throughout this match, refusing to give up no matter what Finlay did, and when Hornswoggle attempted to get involved Burchill almost kicked his head clean off in one of the biggest heat drawing moments of the night. That was the moment that Finlay really let loose, becoming less interested in winning the match and more interested in causing damage to Burchill. The clear turning point of the match was when Burchill and Finlay fought on the outside. Finlay cleared the announce desk and was preparing to send Burchill through the announcers desk when Burchill began fighting back, and connected with the Twisted Sister, sending both men through the Announcers table. Burchill managed to drag Finlay into the ring, where he connected with another Twisted Sister and followed it up with the pinfall for the win.
Winner: Paul Burchill

Following the match Katie Lea rushed to the ring to help Paul Burchill get to his feet, while medical staff ran to the ring to check on both men. Burchill celebrated the big victory, briefly looking at Finlay who was laid out covered in his own blood, with medical staff checking on him. ECW on Sci-Fi comes to an end on the shot of Paul Burchill and Katie Lea celebrating in the ring and Finlay being helped out of the ring.