ECW on MTV #11
Friday, July 19th, 2001
Attendance: 876 – Dallas Bull - Tampa, Florida, USA
TV Rating: 0.93 on MTV
DARK MATCH:
ECW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP – 10 MIN. TIME LIMIT: MIKEY WHIPWRECK (w/SINISTER MINISTER) © DEF. BARRY HOROWITZ – PIN – 5:39
RATING: 46
FULL-SHOW RECAP>> MIKEY: A DANGEROUS CHALLENGER COMING?>> The new episode of ECW on MTV starts abruptly. We get to understand that Mikey Whipwreck defended the ECW World Television Championship before the show, as he’s once again leaving the ring in not-so-good terms with Sinister Minister for not letting him use the scepter.
>> The manager chases Mikey until they get to the locker room. Mikey is angry, while Minister is keeping his temper, only shouting at his client to get his attention, saying both need to be on the same page more than ever “(…) because something really evil, really devious, as unholy as we are, is coming for what’s ours! For what’s… yours, Mikey! I can sense that… and you better watch out, focus, and we must be on the same page!”
>> Mikey gets confused and asks Minister to give him further details on who’s coming for the TV title or how the hell does he know that, but Minister tells him to shut up, as he tries to get some more details via psychic connect or so and leaves the champion hanging.
MATCH #1 – ECW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND
CHRISTIAN YORK (w/JOEL GERTNER) vs. SUPER CRAZYThe Jr. Heavyweight Title Tournament continued with the first of three other 1st Round match-ups. In this fast-paced and counter-filled match, neither of the two was afraid to use the ropes in a lot of slingshot and springboard moves. In the end, Super Crazy lifted his knees to counter a Frog Splash and hits a Trifecta Moonsault to advance.
RESULT: SUPER CRAZY DEF. CHRISTIAN YORK – PIN – 5:54
RATING: 46>> I.Q. AND DIAMOND BODIES CONSPIRE + MATCH REVEAL>> Backstage, we see two of our not-so-favorite gangs: the Diamond Bodies and Insurance of Quality have another chilled meeting. In the middle of some chit-chat, Chris Kanyon suggests something that Chris Candido, Simon Diamond and Sunny Dawn really like: “What if… instead of the Impact Players… we are the champions going into Heat Wave?”
>> No one saw that idea coming, as the I.Q. have an ongoing feud with Spike Dudley and Balls Mahoney, but somehow the idea of a ‘friendly’ title match between I.Q. and D.B. really liked Diamond and Candido. Of course, it repulses every ECW fan. Heat Wave is a week and a day away… how will I.Q. pull that off?
>> The subject shifted to… Rob Van Dam vs. Sean O’Haire, which is happening tonight, as we get to know by C.W. Anderson. Everyone gives O’Haire a pep talk before Diamond saying: “If RVD calls himself the ‘Whole F’N Show’… then you’re the ‘Whole F’N Thrill’, kid!”
MATCH #2 – ECW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND
JULIO DINERO (w/ELEKTRA) vs. NOVAIn this 1st Round match, Dinero had a special motivation, since EZ Money advanced the previous week. However, he faced a very determined Nova, still looking to find his place since ECW’s revamp. Dinero did put a good effort and had Elektra distracting Nova, but Nova ended up winning after a Kryptonite Krunch.
RESULT: NOVA DEF. JULIO DINERO – PIN – 5:21
RATING: 33>> CROWBAR DOWN + A NEW PARTICIPANT>> Elix Skipper is already in the ring waiting for his tournament match, but after waiting for a bit, the camera shifted to the backstage where Crowbar was found down after an attack. But who’s the one behind the attack? We’re not sure, but Crowbar won’t compete.
>> Skipper doesn’t want to advance without a match, but as he’s about to be declared the winner by forfeit, someone shows up: Jamie Gibson, former WCW star, with a microphone in one hand and a crowbar (the object – used to take Crowbar, the person, out) in the other. Talking aggressively in his Virginian accent, Gibson wants to be put in the tournament.
>> Paul Heyman is pissed about having some ‘trailer park trash’ type of guy spoiling his tournament, but Skipper talks him into accepting Gibson’s wish.
MATCH #3 – ECW JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT 1ST ROUND
ELIX SKIPPER vs. JAMIE GIBSONProbably the most evenly contest match-up in the 1st Round, putting Gibson’s technical ability to the test against Skipper’s agility. The latter had the fans’ support and both used some objects (the crowbar and some chairs), with the action spilling to the floor at times. In the end, Gibson’s use of the crowbar paid off, as he stunned Skipper with a head shot before hitting his Reverse Piledriver for the win.
RESULT: JAMIE GIBSON DEF. ELIX SKIPPER – PIN – 7:35
RATING: 47>> LAST F’N SHOW SERIES: ON FOCUS>> In a gym, Jerry Lynn is seen working out in an old-fashioned training montage. Then, his face is the focus of a large camera angle. He says: “29 losses, only one win… but, Rob, I’m making sure you can’t beat me 30 times… at Heat Wave, I’m the one getting my hand raised.” The camera then drifts away, revealing Lynn doing the Van Damme split on two chairs, like RVD has done it too.
>> Backstage, Rob Van Dam has some words now, but not for Lynn. Instead, RVD focus on his next opponent: Sean O’Haire. RVD gives credit to O’Haire and claims to be a huge fan of his groundbreaking talent. However, RVD says, “(…) kid, you have to open your eyes, ditch up the one using you… if you do that, dude… the sky is the limit for you. Will you get that high?” RVD winks before leaving scene.
MATCH #4 – THE LAST F’N SHOW SERIES 3/5
ROB VAN DAM vs. SEAN O’HAIREO’Haire walked alone to the ring to face RVD, his biggest test since joining ECW, after being handpicked by the ‘Whole F’N Show’ himself. The match was a nice one, beginning with RVD taking some control and O’Haire eventually getting back into it after using some power moves. In control, however, the prodigy of the I.Q. didn’t shy away from some daredevil action.
A chair and a table were introduced into the match, as RVD regained control with his signature Van Daminator. There, the I.Q. appeared. Kanyon didn’t get his hands dirty, but Anderson did, pulling Van Dam off the top turnbuckle and to the outside. O’Haire capitalized with a Slingshot Crossbody, but told C.W. and Kanyon he was good without interference and wanted to prove himself that night.
That didn’t work out as well. After a duel of chairs, RVD got the match back and eventually beat O’Haire with a Five-Star Frog Splash while Kanyon watched.
RESULT: ROB VAN DAM DEF. SEAN O’HAIRE – PIN – 9:27
RATING: 69>> I.Q.’S PLAN + TITLE MATCH SIGNED FOR… NOW!>> Fair play to the Insurance of Quality, who let Rob Van Dam walk out in peace. However, as soon as that happened, Chris Kanyon grabbed a mic and called out… the Impact Players – ECW World Tag Team Champions. In fact, Kanyon said once again that they envision a match at Heat Wave… with the Diamond Bodies “(…) for ECW’s and the fans’ good”. And so, they want a title match next week – 24 hours before the already-scheduled title match.
>> Justin Credible, Lance Storm and Francine showed up with an attitude. The former dastardly heels are now slowly becoming ‘cool guys’ amongst the ECW faithful. The Impact Players claimed to be more than happy to kick the I.Q.’s ass. But not next week… this week… right now!
>> Kanyon wasn’t so sure about that, but C.W. Anderson talked him into it and so, we’ve got a title match for the main event.
MATCH #5 – ECW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
JUSTIN CREDIBLE & LANCE STORM [THE IMPACT PLAYERS] (w/FRANCINE) © vs. CHRIS KANYON & C.W. ANDERSON [INSURANCE OF QUALITY] (w/SEAN O’HAIRE)A typically chaotic main event for an equally chaotic show. The match started according to the norm, with no seconds involved and with tags being a thing. Occasionally, Kanyon and Anderson would try to cheat, but that was expected. They also tried to avoid the usage of weapons, but Credible used his kendo stick and that gave the champions some advantage.
As the match progressed, the I.Q. cheated more and more. The table introduced but forgotten in the match before got set up and a Spinning Spinebuster by Anderson to Storm broke it. Then, a near-fall.
The champions got back into the match and looked close to win it in some occasions… until the Diamond Bodies showed up to give their friends a little boost. Sean O’Haire also interfered. Francine stepped up, but she found some back-up: The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer! Suddenly, chairs and canes took were used in a huge brawl and Credible capitalized, pinning Anderson and killing the D.B. and I.Q.’s plan with an Inside Cradle.
RESULT: JUSTIN CREDIBLE DEF. C.W. ANDERSON – PIN – STILL CHAMPIONS! – 8:05
RATING: 63>> A LOAD OF CHAOS AND BROKEN (?) RIBS>> After the match, the brawl continued between the four teams, with two sides. Then, Balls Mahoney and Spike Dudley also joined the fray for a brief period, ending up running the Insurance of Quality off, which left the Diamond Bodies fighting alone.
>> They didn’t back off, though, specially because something was hidden under the ring: a baseball bat that Simon Diamond retrieved and knew how to use very well. He hit Storm but then went too far, hitting Justin Credible’s ribs with some force. Sandman and Dreamer stood up and managed to run the challengers off, but the damage was done. Even Paul Heyman got there to check on the champion’s condition.
>> CORINO INSISTS; HEYMAN GIVES A DEFINITIVE ANSWER>> All seemed calmer after some moments as Justin Credible was being helped to the back by Lance Storm, The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer. And then, someone stormed to the ring: Steve Corino! Corino got to Paul Heyman’s face, once again trying to get a title match with Mike Awesome at Heat Wave.
>> Heyman replied to Corino negatively, as he definitely won’t be the one to challenge Awesome for the World Title on pay-per-view. But the challenger is set and Heyman announced it with Corino in the ring: “No, you won’t be the one to face Mike Awesome at Heat Wave. But do you want to know who will? [to the crowd] Do you want to know? MASATO… TANAKA!”
>> Pissed off, Corino throws the microphone and leaves the ring, as someone that isn’t even part of the ECW roster is getting a title shot at Heat Wave and not him.
FINAL RATING: 62
ECW JUNIOR HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT - BRACKET:
AROUND THE WORLD:>> WWF held Vengeance on July 14th and of course it was a success. In the main event, Stone Cold Steve Austin retained the WWF World Championship against Kane. As for the Intercontinental Championship, it was successfully defended by Triple H versus an ECW original: Raven.
ECW Heat Wave - Saturday, July 27th 2001 - New York, New York, USA
The card so farECW World Heavyweight ChampionshipMike Awesome (c) vs. Masato Tanaka
ECW World Tag Team ChampionshipJustin Credible and Lance Storm [Impact Players] (c) vs. Chris Candido and Simon Diamond [Diamond Bodies]
ECW Junior Heavyweight Championship - Tournament FinalWinner of Semi-Final #1 vs Winner of Semi-Final #2
ECW Junior Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-FinalBilly Kidman vs. EZ Money vs. Kid Kash
ECW Junior Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-FinalJamie Gibson vs. Nova vs. Super Crazy
Singles Match - The Last F'n Show - Match #5Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn