Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 The clash continues By Craig Tello Written: January 8, 2007Following a sudden, indecisive close to their match last Tuesday night on ECW on Sci Fi, ECW World Champion Lashley will defend his title against Rob Van Dam in a rematch this week. Once more, the match ECW fans voted to see on ECW.com will take place to determine who the top Extremist is in the Land of the Extreme. For Lashley, wielding the extreme brand’s top prize was what drew him to ECW in late November. The former SmackDown Superstar came to ECW to answer Paul Heyman’s open invitation for the final spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber. Since outlasting four other men and pinning the dominant Big Show in the dreaded structure at December to Dismember, the powerful champion Lashley has proudly defended the ECW gold against all challengers. The champion has clashed with giants, battled in Handicap Matches and survived weapons-filled steel chambers, all for the sake of the ECW World Title. Another man’s life who has been dictated by a quest for the ECW championship is Rob Van Dam. It’s been a strenuous road for RVD since the rebirth of ECW – a new breed he ushered in when he captured the WWE Championship from John Cena at One Night Stand. Becoming the WWE and ECW World Champion, Van Dam was betrayed by the “Father of ECW” Heyman on July 4 on a night that went down in history as the South Philly Screwjob. From glorified to bastardized by Heyman, RVD was forced to claw his way past a slew of the “Messiah’s” henchmen and countless other obstacles to receive a chance at reclaiming the gold. With an unjust Heyman out of the picture, last week was RVD’s first one-on-one opportunity for the ECW World Title since being robbed of it six months ago. ECW fans rallied behind the ECW Original by voting for him – over Test and another fan-favorite Sabu – to collide with Lashley, in anticipation of a clash of two extreme titans. Ironically enough, Van Dam’s high-risk spirit that ECW fans cheer so passionately is what caused last week’s dream match to draw to an indefinite close. As his wounded opponent stood outside the ring, RVD fearlessly launched his body from the apron toward Lashley. The two combatants crashed hard to the arena floor and lay near motionless in the wreckage, compelling the referee to end the contest. In a contest of size and strength vs. speed and agility, both Extremists countered their opponent’s best moves, but no winner was determined. Though Lashley left the arena last week with the ECW World Title slung over his bruised shoulder, he did not defeat his challenger. Now, just seven days after a most exhaustive encounter, the champion grants RVD his well deserved title opportunity one more time on ECW on Sci Fi. What will we see from these unbelievable competitors this week? How can their bodies possibly be at 100 percent after the physical torment they endured last week? To what lengths will Lashley go to protect his championship? Will those lengths compare to the great heights that Van Dam will go to in order to reclaim the ECW World Title? Find out tomorrow night live on ECW on Sci Fi at 10/9 CT. RVD vs Lashley for the title CM Punk vs Hardcore Holly The Great Khali vs Tommy Dreamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Ironically enough, Van Dam’s high-risk spirit that ECW fans cheer so passionately is what caused last week’s dream match to draw to an indefinite close Dream match? More like a night terror. If people actually cared about the match they would of chanted "5 more minutes" all I heard after the match was "BULLSHIT" chants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trackc53 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 it was just 7 days ago where we saw that LEAPING hug of doom that knocked both competitors out of the match! awesome..Brad Armstrong starting out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I guess it was only a rumor that the E made CM Punk get rid of his Cobra shoulder tatoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I guess it was only a rumor that the E made CM Punk get rid of his Cobra shoulder tatoo. He just magically won't have it on the cover of anything...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I guess it was only a rumor that the E made CM Punk get rid of his Cobra shoulder tatoo. He just magically won't have it on the cover of anything...... But they have the pepsi logo in his titantron? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 So do they photoshop out the Pepsi logo to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 I guess it was only a rumor that the E made CM Punk get rid of his Cobra shoulder tatoo. He just magically won't have it on the cover of anything...... But they have the pepsi logo in his titantron? I think hasbro is alot more anal than pepsi is. Hasbro in the past will sue anyone about anything so I think that's why they take the Cobra one off....Pepsi doesn't seem to interested in suing over a tattoo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trackc53 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 What in the bloody hell!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 CM PUNK LOSES! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 WTF......Punk jobs to Holly? Vince must be booking now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Oh well, just another strike against ECW I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Oh my fucking god. Punk jobs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Holly pins Punk and the crowd HATES it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trackc53 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 STOP WAKING UP TEST!! He looks tired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerousDamon 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Meh. It's gotta happen sooner or later. Punk's gotta pay his dues or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 ECW is just an excuse for Bob Holly to get a push after sucking Vinces cock for 20 years.......they found a way to do that with JBL too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humongous2002 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Well according to some people on this board CM Punk is not being misuse, thanks for proving me wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 When you think about it, maybe Punk jobbing isn't a bad thing. He's had an undefeated streak for a while, and they're trying to put Hardcore over as a legitimate contender in this feud. They're seeing if he's still over without his winning streak, because let's face it, he can't ALWAYS win, or there'd be no suspense in the feuds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 To bad K-1 isn't as interesting as that movie Undisputed II. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 What a way to waste Punk's first official singles job. They could have at least given the first win over Punk to someone with an upside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 When you think about it, maybe Punk jobbing isn't a bad thing. He's had an undefeated streak for a while, and they're trying to put Hardcore over as a legitimate contender in this feud. They're seeing if he's still over without his winning streak, because let's face it, he can't ALWAYS win, or there'd be no suspense in the feuds. It's Bob Holly he hasn't put an ass in a seat in 15 years.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 When you think about it, maybe Punk jobbing isn't a bad thing. He's had an undefeated streak for a while, and they're trying to put Hardcore over as a legitimate contender in this feud. They're seeing if he's still over without his winning streak, because let's face it, he can't ALWAYS win, or there'd be no suspense in the feuds. You do realize his first lost was in the EC match. Were they not counting that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPopStarKami 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 When you think about it, maybe Punk jobbing isn't a bad thing. He's had an undefeated streak for a while, and they're trying to put Hardcore over as a legitimate contender in this feud. They're seeing if he's still over without his winning streak, because let's face it, he can't ALWAYS win, or there'd be no suspense in the feuds. You do realize his first lost was in the EC match. Were they not counting that? No, because they mentioned he had an undefeated streak during the match tonight, so I guess it didn't count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Sandman..um..yeah..I forgot he existed for a while there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Nice to see the Sandman back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 They pointed out "singles" loss......so because it wasn't one on one they I guess feel it doesn't really count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trackc53 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 it is so remarkable how much better shape the Sandman is in compared to 10 yrs ago. so remember kids, don't drink or smoke, or else you will look AWFUL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2007 You know........I seriously wouldn't job Elijah to the Sandman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
