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Arcademan:
TNA Impact! Results: 4-16-09

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- HOMICIDE (w/Hernandez) vs. CHRIS SABIN (w/Alex Shelley) vs. NAITO (w/Yujiro, Kiyoshi, and Sheik Abdul Bashir)

Sabin proved his brain power early on by giving Homicide a double-foot dropkick, then tricking Naito into running into a running clothesline. Homicide recovered, then flew through the ropes with a cannonball dive onto No Limit. Tenay said it was a good move, but it could cost him the match. What exactly is at stake? That's the problem with these undercard TV matches - there's nothing on the line. No money, no advancement in X Division rankings, no endorsement. Tenay started plugging the Lockdown PPV pre-show, including Bonaduce vs. Young, as the wrestlers exchanged power moves and pin attempts. Sabin was trying to superplex Naito, but Homicide shoved Sabin to the floor and delivered a top rope Ace Crusher to Naito. He made the cover for the win.

WINNER: Homicide in 6:00. Nice to see Homicide actually pick up a victory. Match was fine for the moment in time it existed. Wasn't the focal point of the broadcast for six minutes, but they delivered some eye-catching athleticism to hold viewer interest for Tenay and West talking about everything else. (*1/2)

2 -- TNA Knockouts champion AWESOME KONG & Raisha Saeed & TAYLOR WILDE vs. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE (ANGELINA LOVE & VELVET SKY & MADISON RAYNE)

On the way to the ring, Saeed was selling the effects of getting her head trimmed by the Beautiful People last week. Beautiful People came out, then a brawl broke out on the outside. Apparently this was a three-way match, although TNA's website listed it as a tag team match. Kong was left alone with Angelina in the ring. The champ delivered the implant buster on Love for the pin and the win. Very quick match.

Post-match: Kong grabbed the scissors and wanted to trim Angelina's hair, but Beautiful People jumped her from behind. They then launched Raisha head-first into the women's title, then gave Taylor a similar fate. Kong then ran over the BPs, but Angelina gave her a thumb to the eye, followed by a belt shot to the face. Kong sold that pretty well. Angelina then picked up the scissors and trimmed a sizable chunk of Kong's hair. She wasn't satisfied, so she trimmed some more before holding up the hair proudly.

WINNERS: Team Kong in 2:00. All about the post-match with Angelina getting the final word despite taking the loss. Gives Kong an incentive to take out Angelina at the PPV, creating an actual storyline focused on the Knockouts Title after the division was seemingly jogging on the treadmill for a few months. (n/a)

3 -- ODB & CODY DEANER vs. ABYSS & DAFFNEY

Announcers talked about the mystery partner deal, Jeff riding the fence on joining Mafia or sticking to younger stars, and other topics while Knockouts battled in the ring. Abyss then tagged in and ODB started backing down. Rules mean Cody had to tag in. They milked this for a while, then Cody reluctantly tagged in and put on some false bravado. Deaner fired himself up for a right hand that Abyss no-sold. Deaner fired himself up again, then landed a second blow to the chest that Abyss no-sold again. Cody decided to turn his trucker hat around, but Abyss slapped his hat away and landed a chop to the chest. Cody tried to tag ODB out of desperation, but Abyss yanked him back into the Black Hole Slam for the win.

Post-match: Matt Morgan jumped Abyss from behind. Daffney high-tailed it. Morgan played to the crowd, then Abyss fired off a round of right hand blows until Morgan ducked a clothesline and nailed the big bicycle kick. Morgan was good for the night. Morgan vs. Abyss in a Chamber of Blood deal at the PPV.

WINNERS: Abyss & Daffney in 4:00. They milked the Deaner Deal all they could to get four minutes out of that. Fine, then Morgan got the very abrupt one-up to set up their PPV match. Rushed post-match that no one will remember until they wrestle on Sunday.

4 -- CHRISTOPHER DANIELS vs. KURT ANGLE

Angle ran over Daniels early on, then Daniels pushed Angle to the floor. Daniels nailed a split-legged moonsault on the floor, then played to the crowd. Tenay hyped the Lethal Lockdown advantage, which was on the line here. Angle then blocked a move near the ropes and gave Daniels an overhead suplex to the floor. Daniels sold the back as they cut to break.

Back from break, Angle was in control mid-ring. Crowd was behind Daniels, who tried to make a comeback, but they ran into each other with double clotheslines. Daniels made his comeback and ripped off his one-sleeve shirt thingie. He then ran over Angle with a clothesline for a close two count. Angle tried to come back with an Angle Slam, but Daniels countered and hit an enziguiri kick. Daniels wanted the Best Moonsault Ever, but Angle ducked and executed three German suplexes for a two count. Angle followed with an Angle Slam, then slapped on the ankelock, but Daniels broke free. Daniels then rolled up Angle and trapped his shoulders to the mat for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Christopher Daniels in 11:00. Good TV match. TNA really played this up well with the post-match to give the heels the one-man advantage throughout the Lethal Lockdown match, as should have been the case. Great to see Daniels back on TV without a silly gimmick, but as a straight wrestler. Looking forward to seeing how TNA re-incorporates him into storylines long-term. (***)

And yes...that adds up to 23 minutes of wrestling: 12 minutes for the first three matches and 11 for the final match...

Arcademan:
WWE Smackdown Results: 4-17-09

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Keller's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- JEFF HARDY vs. THE BIG SHOW

Hardy came out first. The announcers talked about Jeff taking one chance too many last week as clips aired of his loss to Matt Hardy last week. They showed Grisham and Ross on camera during Show's trip to the ring. Ross said he's now property of Raw so this will be one of the last chances they have to see him. Why is he on this show at all if he was drafted to Raw? Not even addressed. Show outpowered Hardy in the early minutes with his signature methodical offense including headbutts and a legdrop for a nearfall. Show got cocky and let out a big smile as he moved in for a big boot. Hardy moved and Show straddled he top rope. When Hardy charged at Show, though, Show side-stepped him and threw him to the floor at 6:00. They cut to a break.

Back from the break, Show held Hardy on the mat with a double grip nerve hold. Show set up a corner swing splash at 11:00. Hardy moved and Show crashed on the mat. Ross said the door has been cracked open. Jeff hit a DDT. Matt ran out and distracted Jeff. Jeff launched off of Show's back and dove onto brother Matt at ringside. Jeff rolled into the ring and flipped at Show. Show caught caught him, then KO'd him with his big punch for the win. Grisham and Ross agreed Matt's distraction was a huge factor in the finish.

WINNER: Show in 12:00.

STAR RATING: *1/4

2 -- GAIL KIM vs. MARYSE

Ross and Grisham said they're looking forward to Melina's ring entrances. Maryse tossed a charging Kim through the ropes to the floor early. She continued to dominate, including rubbing Kim's face into hte mat and then attempting a camel clutch. Kim powered out of it and hit a leg sweep for a one count. Kim made a full comeback and hit a few clotheslines. Kim countered a DDT attempt by Maryse with her finisher for the win.

WINNER: Kim in 3:00.

STAR RATING: * -- Kim is already appearing to be the class of the division. Her crisp moves and self-assured athleticism is unmatched in the U.S. women's scene right now.

3 -- R-TRUTH vs. JOHN MORRISON

Truth stood mid-ring and asked Tennessee, "What's up?" They aired a clip of Miz turning on Morrison on Raw. At 3:00 Truth hit a scissors kick for a near fall. Morrison ducked a spin wheel kick, but Truth punched hm in he corner. Morrison shoved him to the mat and hit the Moonlight Drive for the win. Ross said 2009 is going to be a massive year for Morrison. He said we won't see him lose many times on Smackdown.

WINNER: Morrison in 4:00.

STAR RATING: *

4 -- SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. UNDERTAKER

Shelton stood in the ring without a ring intro. Taker made his full ring intro. Shelton flipped out of an Undertaker vertical suplex and hit a neckbreaker as they cut to a break. Grisham asked if Shelton was about to score the biggest win of his career.

Shelton remained on offense after the break. Ross said eventually Ross has to get on a roll. "We talk about his physical gifts. At some point that's going to stop buying you groceries." Good line from Ross. It needed to be said, too. Taker made a comeback at 8:00 with some punches. Shelton caught a charging Taker with a boot, but when he dove at Taker, Taker caught him by the throat and went for a chokeslam. Shelton countered with a DDT. Shelton scored a two count with a back suplex. Shelton went for an apparent Tombstone on Taker, but Taker reversed it, hit the move, and scored the three count.

WINNER: Undertaker in 10:00.

STAR RATING: **1/4 -- Good match.

5 -- MVP vs. DOLPH ZIGGLER

Ross said Dolph introduced himself to him three times already today. Ross said he's only seen him a few times in the ring, but each time he's been impressed. He says his colleagues accuse him of being a narcissist. Ziggler dominated the early minutes. At 4:00 MVP hit a kneelift to drop Ziggler. He dropped a showy elbow and scored a two count. Ziggler shot MVP into the middle turnbuckle and held onto MVP's tights to score a three count. After his win, Ziggler grabbed the mic and said, "My name is Dolph Ziggler!"

WINNER: Ziggler in 5:00.

STAR RATING: *1/4 -- Solid five minute TV match.

6 -- BATISTA vs. TED DIBIASE

The match began 47 minutes into the final hour. No Cody Rhodes with DiBiase for this match. Batista controlled early, but DiBiase attacked Batista's legs to turn momentum at 2:00 as they cut to a break.

DiBiase continued to concentrate on Batista's leg, including a chop block at ringside. DiBiase hit a double stomp on Batista's chest leaping off the second rope. He went back to the second rope and double stomped his back. He then scored a two count. Batista surprised DiBiase with a small package attempt. Ross said it's not a typical move for Batista, but he just did it. Batista made a comeback with punches, but DiBiase used a drop toe hold to take him to the mat. He applied a leglock on the mat, then set up a potential figure-four. Batista kicked DBiase off of him and hit a spinebuster. He followed with a backdrop and clothesline. DiBiase caught a charging Batista with a boot. Batista countered with a spear. He then went into his finishing sequence including the Batista Bomb for the clean pin.

WINNER: Batista in 11:00.

STAR RATING: ** -- Ted DiBiase showed more in that match than anything he's done on Raw. He took Batista to another level just in terms of the actual chain wrestling and got a smooth match out of the often clunky Batista, more impressive since it's Batista's return from injury. It wasn't a great match by any means, but DiBiase looked like he was as comfortable as a ten year ring general out there. And he had a presence about him, too, that doesn't come across when he's standing next to Orton and Rhodes on Raw.

Arcademan:
TNA Lethal Lockdown PPV Results: 4-19-09

Real-time results courtesy of PWTorch.com via Caldwell's ongoing report.

Pre-show match:
A -- ERIC YOUNG vs. DANNY BONADUCE
WINNER: Young at 3:33. It was what it was. There's no other way to put it. Not quite embarrassing, and perhaps something to get on TMZ or a Hollywood news TV show, but not a flattering portrayal of TNA or pro wrestling. (n/a)

1 -- X Division champion SUICIDE vs. JAY LETHAL vs. CONSEQUENCES CREED vs. KIYOSHI vs. SHEIK ABDUL BASHIR -- X DIVISION TITLE MATCH -- ULTIMATE XSCAPE MATCH
WINNER: Suicide at 11:40. Memorable conclusion to the opening match. Final exchange between Bashir and Suicide could have been stretched into an actual X Division Title match on a non-gimmick-PPV event. Good way to start the PPV. (**1/2)

2 -- MADISON RAYNE vs. ODB (w/Cody Deaner) vs. SOJO BOLT vs. DAFFNEY -- Queen of the Cage match
WINNER: ODB at 6:06. Okay action. It's become obvious three matches in that TNA running a mid-sized building brought a very "corporate/family-friendly" crowd without that "rough" Philadelphia atmosphere that TNA was trying to sell the PPV on.

3 -- NJPW Jr. tag team champions MOTOR CITY MACHINEGUNS (ALEX SHELLEY & CHRIS SABIN) vs. LAX (HOMICIDE & HERNANDEZ) vs. NO LIMIT (NAITO & YUJIRO) -- New Japan Jr. tag team title match
WINNERS: Guns at 11:50 to retain the belts. Just a lot of spots before the finishing sequence captured the crowd for the finish. Typical "X-Division style" fare that won't be remembered on Monday because so much is thrown against the wall. (**1/2)

4 -- MATT MORGAN vs. ABYSS -- Doomsday Chamber of Blood match
WINNER: Morgan at 12:45. Another rinse, repeat gimmick weapon match between Abyss and Morgan. Crowd just wasn't into it and the wrestlers didn't give themselves a chance to involve the crowd by just going into spot sequences without listening to the crowd. TNA insulting the intelligence of the audience by having the announcers shockingly declare it was Stevie Richards playing therapist all along was pretty rough. (*1/4)

5 -- TNA Knockouts champion AWESOME KONG vs. ANGELINA LOVE (w/Velvet Sky) vs. TAYLOR WILDE -- TNA Knockouts title match
WINNER: Angelina Love at 7:00 to capture the Knockouts Title. Love gets awarded with the title after her work over the past year. Although, it doesn't seem like she will remember how it happened. (*1/4)

6 -- TNA tag team champions BEER MONEY, INC. (ROBERT ROODE & JAMES STORM) vs. New Japan tag team champions TEAM 3D (BROTHER RAY & BROTHER DEVON) -- Title vs. Title match -- Philadelphia Street Fight
WINNERS: Team 3D at 14:59 to capture the TNA tag titles. Good gimmick cage match with a smartly-laid-out finish. Easily the best match on the card thus far. 3D winning the belts was inevitable and could set up a program between Roode and Storm if TNA wants to split them up. (***1/2)

7 -- TEAM ANGLE (KURT ANGLE & KEVIN NASH & SCOTT STEINER & BOOKE T) vs. TEAM JARRETT (JEFF JARRETT & CHRISTOPHER DANIELS & A.J. STYLES & SAMOA JOE) -- Lethal Lockdown cage match
WINNER: Team Jarrett at 22:59. Jarrett retained his alliance with the younger stars, but the younger stars were definitely not the focal point of the match other than Styles trying to do crazy spots because he's A.J. Styles. Match was fine, as they worked around the limitations of the older stars, and built up the "babyfaces" to overcome the man disadvantage. (***)

8 -- TNA World Hvt. champion STING vs. MICK FOLEY -- TNA World Title match
WINNER: Mick Foley at 15:53 to capture the TNA World Title.

Arcademan:
WWE RAW Results: 4-20-09

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condnesed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- BATISTA vs. CHAVO GUERRERO

Bell sounded, Batista stared at him with his hands on his hips, then Batista met Chavo with a boot to the gut and a Batistabomb. Batista made the cover for the easy win. Lawler said he didn't even get a chance to start his stopwatch. Yeah, I barely did too. Post-match: Chavo took the mic and complained to Vickie that he won't let this ever happen again. Chavo gasped for breath and Batista returned to the ring. Chavo saw Batista out of the corner of his eye and said he really was ready, but Batista grappled him for another Batistabomb to put an exclamation mark on his victory.

WINNER: Batista at 0:16. That was quick. Just a "tune-up" victory for Batista to continue building him back up in the eyes of the audience following his absence from injury. Not much emphasis on the Backlash title match he's involved in, but that will probably come later. (n/a)

2 -- KANE vs. C.M. PUNK

Kane dominated early and scored a nearfall following a chokeslam. Punk then came back with a high knee, but Kane blocked a bulldog. Punk then came off the second rope with a clothesline for a two count. Kane tried to come back with another chokeslam attempt, but Punk blocked and small packaged Kane into a three count for the win.

WINNER: Punk at 2:04. Short TV match. Two matches have featured three Smackdown wrestlers. Two future matches on the show will also feature two Smackdown wrestlers. (*)

3 -- Women's champion MELINA vs. BETH PHOENIX (w/Santino and Rosa Mendes) -- non-title match

Beth went for the trademark power offense/submission holds early on, but Melina made a comeback. She was in position to win, but Rosa got on the apron to try to run interference at 3:00, but Melina knocked her to the floor. Beth tried to sneak up behind her to take advantage, but Melina countered with a victory roll-up for the pin and the win.

WINNER: Melina at 3:22. Decent divas match. Enough time to feel somewhat complete considering how many of these end so quickly. (*1/2)

4 -- World Hvt. champion JOHN CENA vs. CHRIS JERICHO -- non-title match

Jericho took control early, then he berated Cena. "This is your show, right?!" Jericho shouted down at Cena. Jericho cut off a brief comeback with a clothesline, then they had a mid-ring exchange of rights and lefts. Crowd had a mixed "yeah" for Cena's punches and "yeah" for Jericho's punches. Cena then set up Jericho for the Five Knuckle Shuffle (loud boos) and he delivered. Cena wanted the FU, but Jericho countered with a DDT. The action moved to the ring apron and Cena wanted an FU off the apron, but Jericho blocked and chucked Cena off the apron into the ring steps. Cut to break.

Back from break, Cena kicked out of a pin attempt from Jericho. Jericho played to the crowd, then he tried the Walls of Jericho, but Cena escaped. Jericho then blocked a comeback with a lift-up slam for a nearfall. They battled up top and Cena tried a top-rope FU, but Jericho countered with an electric chair to put both men on the mat. They battled mid-ring, then Cena power-lifted Jericho into position for the FU, but Jericho flipped out and grappled Cena for the codebreaker. Great sequence. Jericho couldn't make an immediate cover, though, then he finally did and Cena kicked out at two.

Both men regrouped, then Jericho ran into the FU from Cena. Cena couldn't make a cover, though. He finally did and Jericho kicked out. Cena then went to the corner and went up top. Cena tried the top rope guillotine smash, but Jericho countered and slapped on the Walls of Jericho. Jericho screamed at Cena to tap out, but Cena refused. Cena then power-lifted into a roll-up that he transitioned into the STFU mid-ring. Jericho tried to fight the hold like a swimmer stuck in the water, then Cena pulled him back to his feet where Jericho smashed him with an enziguiri kick. Nice counter.

At 15:00, Jericho pulled Cena to the corner. He tried a top rope move, but Cena blocked. They had a standing exchange of right hand blows before Cena attempted a superplex. Suddenly, Edge showed up and shoved Cena and Jericho down. Edge then snapped on Cena mid-ring and blasted him with right hands. Cole interjected that Edge saw that Cena was vulnerable, so he attacked. Nice line. Edge then readied Cena and speared him in mid-air. Cena took the blow, then Edge stared down at Cena in disgust.

Edge grabbed two chairs from ringside, then he re-entered the ring to set up Cena for the conchairto. No one stopped Edge, who delivered a smashing blow. Really, Edge nailed the other chair instead of Cena's head, but the effect was really good. Edge then took the mic and breathed heavily. He then declared himself the winner in the Last Man Standing match at Backlash after counting to ten with Cena still out cold on the mat. Cole solemnly stated Edge could be new World champ at the PPV.

WINNER: Cena via DQ at 16:30. Really good TV match. No surprise, as Cena and Jericho have always had good chemistry in the ring on a big stage for a singles match. Edge's interference and post-match promo was very well done to promote the Backlash title match. It seemed to be lost in the shuffle of the brand split and Team McMahon vs. Legacy, but Cena, Jericho, and Edge brought the focal point back to Cena vs. Edge with this segment. Well done. (***1/2)

5 -- IC champion REY MYSTERIO vs. BIG SHOW -- non-title match

Show quickly took advantage of the size advantage by knocking Rey down to the mat. Rey then took back control with a dropkick to the knees. He tried to dial up 619 on Show, but Show grabbed his legs and KO'ed him with a giant right. Show then put two hands on Rey's chest for the pin and the win. Rey sold that he was totally knocked out as Show looked down at Rey with a non-reactionary look. Medics checked on Rey as Show left the ring kinda muttering to himself. Rey showed some life to close the segment.

WINNER: Show at 1:43. Squash to re-establish Show now that he's officially moved from Smackdown to Raw. Seems likely that Show will factor into the WWE Title picture at some point soon. (*)

6 -- WWE champion TRIPLE H vs. RANDY ORTON -- No DQ non-title match

Hunter and Orton's "mulligan" started hot with Hunter and Orton exchanging right hands in the corner. Action spilled to the floor where Hunter ripped away the announce table cover. Orton then smashed Hunter head-first into the table. The action returned to the ring, then Hunter dumped Orton over the top rope to the floor. Hunter tried to follow out, but Orton reached up and smashed him with a trashcan. Cut to break with Orton in control.

Back from break, Orton and Hunter exchanged control with Hunter taking a steel step shot to the head, then Hunter coming back with a spinebuster into the steps. Hunter missed with a chairshot to the head, then Hunter reeled off a round of right hand blows that knocked Orton down. Hunter measured Orton for a trashcan shot, but Orton blocked with a boot to the face. Orton waited too long to capitalize, then Hunter dropped a charging Orton with a spinebuster into the can. Hunter continued to attack the back, this time with a steel chair shot to the back. Hunter measured Orton for a chair shot to the head, but Orton kicked Hunter in the gut and DDT'ed him into the chair.

At the top of the hour, Hunter came back with a chair shot to the knee after he wrapped Orton's leg around the ringpost. Back in center ring, Hunter focused his attack on Orton's left knee. He then slapped on Ric Flair's figure four in center ring as the crowd whoo'ed. Hunter wanted to take Orton's knee out for good, but Cody and Ted stormed the ring to attack Hunter. Shane then ran down to the ring to make the save, but Ted yanked the top rope down and Shane ate the floor. Hunter then tried to fight by himself as Orton recovered. Suddenly, Batista stormed the ring and cleaned house. He speared Orton, then Cody raked his eye. Shane snuck back into the ring, then Batista accidentally speared Shane. Hunter asked him what's up and Batista said it was an accident. Action totally broke down and they were back to Orton and Hunter. Hunter stumbled over to Orton, who suddenly snapped to attention like a snake and dropped Hunter with an RKO. Orton made the cover for the win.

Post-match: Orton sold the knee work and stumbled out of the ring with help from DiBiase and Rhodes. Batista then slipped back into the ring to check on Hunter. Batista then helped Shane to his feet and stared down at Legacy with hands on hips in disgust. Hunter leaned down on the middle rope and stared back at Orton for one last three-on-three stand-off to set up Backlash.

WINNER: Orton at 17:32. Excellent match in the sense that they used the props and gimmickry to their advantage to set-up the six-man tag match with Triple H in jeopardy of losing the title at Backlash. Good piece of TV to conclude Raw's hype for Backlash. (***1/4)

Arcademan:
ECW on SciFi Results: 4-21-09

Results courtesy of PWTorch.com (direct link to Caldwell's complete report). Condensed here to in-ring results only.

1 -- HORNSWOGGLE (w/Finlay) vs. NATALYA (w/Tyson Kidd)

The match started with a mini-feeling-out process. Haha. Crowd anticipated some action and Horny slapped Natalya to incite her. Tyson then tried to hop on the apron to run interference, but Finlay yanked him down to the floor. Suddenly, Hornswoggle rolled up Natalya from behind for the win to go out in style. Afterward, Finlay and Hornswoggle led a few kids in the heel-to-toe tap to send 'em home happy to commercial.

WINNER: Hornswoggle in 1:30. Fun little deal. Just a fine send-off for Hornswoggle, who will hopefully find a role on Raw tormenting some heels in an undercard storyline to fill time in between main event programs on TV. He could still be useful even if he's not with Finlay. (n/a)

2 -- EVAN BOURNE vs. PAUL BURCHILL (w/Katie Lea)

Burchill and Lea were in their home country, but no love from the crowd. Katie distracted Bourne early on, then Bourne tried a head scissors, but Burchill smashed him with a backbreaker across his knee.

Burchill continued to dominate the smaller Bourne before Bourne with strikes before nailing an overhead toss for a two count. Back to the mat where Burchill wrapped up Bourne with a rear attack. Crowd started to get ancy as Burchill continued to slow down the pace until Bourne fought back with blows to the gut, then a knock-down kick strike. Burchill tried to grapple Bourne, but Bourne flipped him to the floor. He then measured Burchill for a dive to the outside, but Burchill ran back into the ring. Bourne made the proper adjustment and rolled him up for a two count.

They reset the action before Burchill caught Bourne out of the corner for a Samoa Joe/E. Honda front slam. Bourne went up top, but Burchill cut him off. He tried a power move on Bourne, but Bourne countered with a Jack Evans reverse rana. Burchill wasn't quite sure how to take the hold, though. Bourne then dragged Burchill to the corner and nailed the majestic Shooting Star Press for the pin and the win. "Beautiful," Mathews said on a slow-mo replay post-match. "The elevation is sick."

WINNER: Bourne in 10:00. I try to be fair to the wrestlers working hard in the ring, but I just don't see much with Burchill. It's frustrating because he has the size to be a good performer, but he currently doesn't have the ability to involve the crowd in a match. His facial expressions are non-existent and he just doesn't have "it" as a performer in the ring with the current William Regal lite gimmick. Perhaps he could find it with a different gimmick (yes, again) and a haircut to allow his facial expressions to tell a story in the ring. Bourne was good bumping around for Burchill before picking up the victory. (*1/2)

3 -- KOZLOV vs. FRANKIE SLOAN

Bell rang and Kozlov went for the headbutt offensive attack. Kozlov gave him a modified Rock Bottom for the easy win.

WINNER: Kozlov in 1:00. Just a squash to continue re-establishing Kozlov. If Christian wins the ECW Title on Sunday, we know who his first feud will be against.

The final 15 minutes of the show was Swagger/Christian and the contract signing.

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