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JBL really sounds like he's enjoying himself out there and sounds comfortable which is a good sign. "Like a young Mascaras" Good use of history.

That's a tilt a whirl... something. Armbar, or abdominal stretch looked like.

Savage vs. DDP confrontation at Uncensored 97 Worth it just for Randy's (and in a rare moment Liz's) mic work alone. Savage: *Pointing at Page after beating and spray-painting him* He's the man! I like him!

History of ECW: The Eastern Years

From PWInsider This week's edition of ECW on Sci Fi did a 2.3 cable rating, with a 4 share. That is down from last week's 2.7. A good sign in the rating is that they built on the audience throughout the show, starting with a 2.0 quarter hour and finishing with a 2.6 for the overrun. Every quarter hour improved throughout the show. Not bad considering the NBA finals.

Chris I can PM you a link to a mega-upload site that has the whole show if you want.

Smackdown increasingly feels like a drama that's part of popular franchise, but has completely different continuity then all the other series and is set in some alternate universe.

Even stranger when it doesn't look as of Lita's too busy tonight. For some reason I want Angle involved in a crucifixion angle for shear irony alone.

Oh lord he's back.

Apparently Beecher from Oz is wrestling now.

The Page Earning Much of the Scientology Controversy

This was a Russo Raw if I ever saw one. Complete focus on skits, vaugely shoot-ish material, juvenile humor, short matches that meant nothing, midgets, and even tag team partners who hate each other.

Chris, you really should have a shot of Cornette with the belt just to confuse the hell out of all the non-TNA fans when they see your sig.

Now I really want to see one of the Spirit Squad say they need water to clean up and it comes down from the ceiling backstage.

What, did Mitch say "I Don't Know?"

God JR needs to stop being fed the pop culture lines. That Clay Aiken line was beyond forced.

Stephanie in labor? Hoooh boy.

Okay this alien cameo is making little sense, unless its a Sci Fi crossover. Gay dancing and Dusty Rhodes in the same minute, who would have guessed?

Actually doesn't sound too bad, as far as house shows go. Hope the main event is a sign of things to come for Booker. Why the hell did Tatanka defeat Kennedy?

JBL, not surprisingly gets the line of the night so far. JBL: (to Cole) It's not like you're not used to being on your knees but get on them now.

Nice potshot at Luger by JBL "Not to ripoff a nickname from a guy who was useless a few years ago, this guy is the total package."

From PWinsider.com The Miz announced Rey Mysterio vs. Gregory Helms for tonight's show. JBL came out in his limo and said he was the new voice of Smackdown, calling himself Mr. Ratings. Rey Mysterio vs. Gregory Helms - Rey's shoulder was taped up. JBL threw his hat at Rey when they were on the floor. Rey pinned him after a springboard legdrop in a good back and forth match. Booker T vs. Bobby Lashley - Finlay and Regal jump Lashley as he's coming to the ring. They triple team him. Gunnar Scott and Matt Hardy run out to protect him. Backstage, Bobby Lashley told the trainer to get his injured knee ready because he's going to get his hands on Booker. Ken Kennedy defeated Nick Berk. They announced Great Khali vs. The Mexicools. Backstage, Psicosis told Super Crazy he had his back. They aired a Sylvan video. His new gimmick is Ambassador of Quebec. It was designed to look like a vacation promotional video. The Mexicools vs. Great Khali - After several minutes, Psicosis walked out on Crazy, leaving him to be pinned. Miz interviewed Ashley for winning the bikini contest. She introduced the next match. Matt Hardy & Gunnar Scott vs. Finlay & William Regal - Finlay pinned Scott after hitting him with the club. Good match. The Leprechaun attacked everyone after the match until Finlay tossed him back under the ring. Backstage. Teddy Long told Booker T he's going to wrestle Lashley tonight. They aired a Batista return video. Michael Cole interviewed Chavo Guerrero. Cole said that Rey asked Chavo to come out of retirement and what was his response. Chavo didn't respond with a clear yes or no. Mark Henry came out. Henry said that its a shame he doesn't wrestle anymore because he'd show Chavo how he shortens and ends careers. He started insulting Rey. Chavo got in his face so Henry attacked him and laid him out. Backstage, Michelle McCool started insulting Ashley. Ashley challenged her to a bikini showdown and McCool said she wouldn't do it in front of the New Jersey lowlifes. Ashley told her to stop acting like she was teaching class and find some class instead. McCool walked off. Vito in a blue dress pinned Scott Wright. In the main event, Bobby Lashley pinned King Booker Booker's antics and Finlay/Regal as a team make this better than ECW already. Hey, Rey won. Good for him.

Sounds good. Now I really want to see Booker do a guest commentary spot. Him and JBL, not letting Cole talk, bringing up their GWF days, and just the possible banter between the two, could make nearly any match watchable.

Oddly enough I remember years ago, around 98 there were rumors that Edge and Val Venis were going be put together as a team known as "Sex and Violence".

I felt I had to post this for surrealism alone