ECW Review 2/10/09

Welcome everyone to the February 10th edition of the slingshot suplex ECW review. Lets see what happens this week coming off of Finlays defeat of Jack Swagger in a non-title match last week, earning him a title match at No Way Out.

The show opens with Swagger coming to the ring. Funny moment where the belt falls off of him lol. Swagger has a ton of potential like i said last week, and might be one of the best newcomers to come along in quite some time. He's getting very good heat from the fans which is a great sign for him. He goes on to cut a promo about how hes been embarrassed the last couple weeks and that hes been a victim. He then calls out Hornseswoggle. But thats not who he gets. Instead Christian returns to the WWE to a huge response from the crowd. I didnt read the spoilers so this is a big suprise to me and a very pleasant one. I believe this is a great way to bring Christian back as its too close to Mania to involve him in any big angles on the other two shows. This will re-establish him quite nicely before going on to bigger and better things on one of the other shows. He cuts a very funny promo making fun of Swaggers lisp. He then issues a challenge to whoever wins at NWO for the ECW championship. He'll probably end up winning the title at Mania. Swagger sais christian isnt a threat to him before Christian bops him on the head with the microphone. Great opening segment with the suprise return of Christian.

Swagger is in the back confronting Teddy Long about Christian before Long reveals that Swagger has to wrestle Christian later in the night. Sweet, another pleasant suprise.

Tommy Dreamer is in the ring. They recap the segment with him and Miz and Morrison last week.

Tommy Dreamer vs The Miz:

Decent back and forth match with Miz getting the win with some sort of jawbreaker move. Decent but forgettable. Dreamer continues to put people over like always.

Jamie Noble is shown in the back talking to Teddy Long about the Boogeyman and his worms. Before Long turns his attention to newcomer Tyson Kidd, apparently trained by Bret Hart in the dungeon. That alone makes me very interested to see what this guy can do.

Christian is in the back getting ready for his match before Finlay and Horneswoggle wander in. Finlay sais he'll be watching the match later and that it wont be Swagger he has to go through to become ECW champion but him.

A return video for Evan Bourne is shown. Cant wait for this kids return as he certainly is an exciting up and coming superstar with a huge upside.

Tyson Kidd vs Bao Nguyen:

The debut of Tyson Kidd is next, he cerainly has an interesting haircut. He's accompanied to the ring by Nataylia, it will be interesting to see if they do anything with him and DH Smith in the future. Sweet spinning dropkick by Tyson. Seems to use his feet very well. He finishes off Nguyen with a springboard elbow drop. Impressive yet short debut from Tyson Kidd. After the match Noble appears on the ramp for a little staredown.

Jack Swagger vs Christian:

Definitely looking forward to this match, although they could've waited another week for his actual in ring debut. Finlay and Horneswoggle make their way to the ringside area before we go to commercial. When we come back those 2 are on commentary and Swagger is in control. Beautiful tornado DDT out of the corner, vintage Christian. Excellent back and forth match and Swagger is again doing a wonderful job of holding his own with a solid ring veteran. I cant say enough about how far along Swagger is already. Swagger ends up throwing Christian over the table into Finlay before sending him back to the ring. He then removes the turnbuckle pad. But as Swagger tries to drop Christian on the exposed buckle, Horneswoggle distracts the ref allowing Finlay to hit Swagger in the leg with the shalaylee. Christian then hits unprettier for the victory.

Great ECW this week with the suprise return of Christian establishing himself in the main event, and re-introducing himself to the WWE universe. We now have a very solid 3 man race for the title going. Swagger should end up retaining at NWO and go on to feud with Christian leading into Wrestlemania.