ECW on Sci-Fi Network
Announcers: Josh Mathews & Matt Striker
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio | Date: May 19, 2009
IN THE RING
Jack Swagger + General Manager Tiffany + ECW World champion Christian: The show started with former ECW World champion Jack Swagger sitting on a chair in the middle of the ring to protest the travesty that happened to him at Judgment Day. General Manager Tiffany walked to the ring to try to convince Swagger to get out of the ring so they can discuss it in her office. Swagger said Christian cheated at Backlash, and cheated again at Judgment Day – and it wasn’t fair! Swagger said he doesn’t have to listen to Tiffany cause he is going to be around longer than her. Swagger called Tiffany a “temp.” Tiffany said this “temp” has the power to see it that Swagger never gets another title shot. Tiffany ordered Swagger to her office RIGHT NOW. Swagger stood up and slowly walked away from the ring, while Tiffany apologized to the fans and introduced the ECW champion… CHRISTIAN! On his way to the ring, Christian bumped into Jack Swagger (who was taking his time leaving). Christian tried to step aside, but Swagger shoved him off the stage down to the concrete – busting his knee in the process!
NON (ECW WORLD) TITLE MATCH
ECW World champion Christian defeated “Ripper” Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea: Christian wrestled the tough Paul Burchill with a bummed knee. After the match; Josh Mathews interviewed Christian in the middle of the ring. Christian challenged Tommy Dreamer to a match for the ECW championship..
OFFICE SEGMENT
Tiffany & Jack Swagger: Jack Swagger complained about Christian challenging Tommy Dreamer to a title match. Tiffany told Swagger to take the night off! Swagger complained some more and said “WHATEVER!”
SQUASH MATCH
Zack Ryder defeated Adam Green: Zack Ryder has a brand new gimmick and I’m not sure what to think about it.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Natalya Neidhart & Tyson Kidd & David Hart Smith: Natalya said that David Hart’s dad (“British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith) would be so proud of him right now. Smith said “well he should be, especially since I’m better than he ever was!”
ON STAGE
Vladimir Kozlov: Vladimir Kozlov was wearing his military outfit again and cut a promo claiming the Russian Army is the greatest fighting force in the world. Kozlov said he was the greatest fighting force in the WWE. Kozlov said there would be no retreat or surrender.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Gregory Helms + Tommy Dreamer: Gregory Helms reported that Christian’s challenge to Tommy Dreamer was accepted and signed – and will take place this week on WWE Superstars. Tommy Dreamer stepped in and said it could be his last chance and said he will become ECW champion..
SINGLES MATCH
David Hart Smith (w/Tyson Kidd & Natalya Neidhart) defeated Fit Finlay: Late in the match, Natalya slapped Finlay, and Kidd went after him. Finley rammed Kidd into the guard rail. Natalya slid her shoe in to Smith and he used it to knock out Finlay for the 1-2-3!