"The Rock" to host Saturdy Night Live

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is scheduled to host NBC’s Saturday Night Live next weekend. This will be the third time Dwayne Johnson will be hosting the event on March 7th. His latest movie, “Race to Witch Mountain” premieres the following weekend on March 13. He also recently completed filming the comedy “Tooth Fairy,” starring alongside Julie Andrews, Ashley Judd and Billy Crystal.

Since his breakout role in the film, “The Mummy Returns” and box office powerhouse “The Scorpion King,” Dwayne Johnson has firmly established himself as one of Hollywood’s top leading men.

Jim Ross recently updated his Q & A section on his official website at JRsBarBQ.com where he took on the subject of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson completely distancing himself from pro wrestling.

Jim Ross said “Dwayne Johnson is no sellout, Those that say that come off sounding ignorant in my view.”

The Rock quietly retired from wrestling around 2004, and has since become a major action movie star with endorsement from Disney as a leading man.

“Dwayne’s work ethic while he was in WWE was beyond approach as was his character. He was never a problem and no one ever put forth more effort in the ring. The results he attained are documented. There may be some who say they would not have done what Dwayne did which was simply change vocations/jobs but the vast majority of wrestlers that I have ever known would have done the same thing if given the opportunity,” Ross continued “I am proud of Dwayne’s WWE accomplishments and I am a big fan of his movie work. Dwayne Johnson will always have the wrestling business in his blood but he simply went into another line of work. Why do people find that so hard to understand?”

ECW Results 02-24-09

ECW on Sci-Fi opened with a highlight video to promote the ECW Title match between Jack Swagger and Christian on tonight's show. Over the past weeks the two have fought with Christian pinning Swagger in two non-title bouts. Both times Finlay and Hornswoggle were involved in the outcome. Todd Grisham and Matt Striker welcomed fans to Nashville, Tennessee.

DJ Gabriel vs. Mark Henry

WWE Diva Alicia Fox danced along with Gabriel in the ring before Mark Henry and Tony Atlas emerged from backstage to come to the ring. Grisham noted that Gabriel's undefeated since arriving to ECW but tonight would be a tougher task than usual. Henry tossed Gabriel around the ring early on, causing Gabriel to back to the corner and regroup. Henry was distracted momentarily by Alicia Fox, and Gabriel tried to capitalize. His dropkick attempt failed, and Henry started to pound on DJ even more in the corner, then whipped him to the opposite side.

Alicia Fox started to pound on the mat to get the fans to back Gabriel. Gabriel stood up while in a headlock but Henry shoved him to the corner. Gabirel was able to avoid Henry in the corner, then began to rush at Henry with dropkicks, and an uppercut forearm. Gabriel kept trying to knock Henry down, then went to the corner. Gabriel flew off the corner at Henry who caught him from the air, then turned it into the World's Strongest Slam to win it.

ECW returned with an Evan Bourne highlight reel and the message "Evan Bourne Returns ECW" with no date given.

Matt Boyce vs. Tyson Kidd

Kidd was accompanied to the ring by Natalya Neidhart. Amateur Matt Boyce took on the new ECW star tonight. Early on, Kidd took Boyce down to the mat and tried to wear him down. Kidd hid behind the ref as Boyce went after him, then came back to drag him down with an armlock. Boyce grabbed the bottom rope to break it. Boyce mounted a brief offensive strike, but Kidd kicked him hard to the mat, then kicked him in the chest. Kidd used a hard elbow on Boyce's chest then did a headscissors down on the mat. To finish things off, Kidd hit a spinning dropkick followed by jumping from the apron over the top rope to elbow drop Boyce. Grisham noted that Kidd is undefeated so far in ECW.

ECW returned with highlights of the Randy Orton-McMahons and Triple H saga. In the latest incidents, Orton delivered a Punt Kick to Shane in the ring, then RKO'd Stephanie on Raw. This prompted Triple H to storm down to the ring with Orton and Legacy leaving the ring quick. Last night's Raw saw Orton arrive to the ring at the end of Raw with a Sledgehammer, joined by Rhodes and Dibiase. Triple H arrived to the arena and headed straight to the ring with a Sledgehammer as well. Orton negotiated when HHH got to the ring, tossing his Sledgehammer over the top rope. HHH dropped his outside and then got into the ring, but as he took off his leather jacket, he revealed another Sledgehammer from behind his back. HHH chased Dibiase and Orton around backstage, smashing through doors, mirrors and eventually their getaway car's window as Raw ended.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Paul Burchill

Dreamer continued to chase a win since announcing he would retire in June if he can't recapture the ECW title. Burchill arrived to the ring with sister Katie Lea Burchill. Last week, Burchill picked up a surprise win over Boogeyman because Boogey went for his bag of worms early. Boogeyman chased Katie Lea around the ring with his bag of worms, and she managed to get up the ramp with Paul.

In tonight's match, Dreamer gained momentum after Burchill had dominated from the onset. Dreamer charged at Burchill in the corner and missed, and Burchill tried for a move off the corner. Dreamer avoided it and grabbed Burchill's legs then catapulted him into the corner. Dreamer hung Burchill upside down in the Tree of Woe, then ran for a dropkick. Katie Lea had come around the ring and pulled Burchill to the side causing Dreamer to miss on the dropkick. All of a sudden, the lights dimmed with someone grabbing Katie Lea's leg and dragging her underneath the ring. Katie Lea began screaming and managed to escape, then fell back up the ramp. Boogeyman emerged from under the ring as Katie Lea took off for backstage. Meanwhile, Burchill was distracted looking out at Boogey. Dreamer grabbed Burchill and DDT'd him to pick up a much needed victory.

A promo video revealed that Wrestlemania 25 is just 40 days away.

Christian vs. Jack Swagger (ECW Title Match)

Christian arrived to the ring first hungry for the ECW title just 3 weeks into his WWE return. The champ Swagger came out next, cocky as ever and looking intent to successfully defeat Christian.

In the highly-anticipated title match, Swagger brought Christian down to the mat early and wrapped his arms around Christian's midsecton. Christian stood up and tried to fight out, eventually grabbing Swagger's wrist to break out. Swagger slammed Christian down yet again then let out a cocky roar to the crowd. Christian recovered in the corner to start chest chopping Swagger, then hit a spin kick as he came off the ropes at Swagger. With Christian having the upperhand for some time, Swagger regained control then started whipping Christian corner to corner. Christian managed to grab the top rope as Swagger charged at him and pulled it down for Swagger to fall out. Christian quickly ran and jumped off the corner splashing down on Swagger outside as ECW went to commercial.

ECW returned with Swagger turning the tide on Christian as he clubbed Christian with a hard forearm to his back. Swagger landed a splash off the corner. Christian rolled onto the apron and started to stand up but Swagger ran across from the ropes and knocked him down with a shoulder. The two started to battle outside the ring, with Christian missing as he ran at Swagger near the steps. Christian appeared to hurt his left shoulder/arm. Swagger rolled in as the ref began the count, with Christian able to roll in at 8. Swagger immediately picked up Christian to slam him to the mat then pulled Christian's hurt arm back to work on it more. Swagger continued to take advantage of the injury down on the mat and around the ring. Swagger slammed Christian hard against the bottom rope as ECW took another break.

ECW returned with Striker noting that Christian may have a dislocated or separated shoulder. Christian was able to jump off the corner and knock Swagger down, then began trying to pump up his hurt arm to get the bloo flowing. Christian started punching at Swagger then tripped him down against the bottom rope. Christian stood on Swagger, then was able to yank him down against the top rope. As Christian got into the ring he went to the corner for a diving headbutt with Swagger avoiding it. Christian countered the Gut Wrench Powerbomb by Swagger, then ducked a clothesline
to reverse DDT Swagger down. Swagger kicked out of the pinfall. The two traded pinfall attempts with Swagger trying for a splash off the corner and Christian putting his knees up.

Christian eventually connected on a diving headbutt, but Swagger barely got out at 2 from the pinfall. Christian was able to DDT Swagger from the corner, but held his arm after because of the pain. Christian tried again for the pin with Swagger escaping. Swagger took control by shoving Christian into the corner ring post, again hurting Christian's left shoulder. Swagger went for the Powerbomb, but Christian flipped out of it and tried for his own move, but then backed off as his arm started to hurt. Swagger took advantage by grabbing Christian to finally hit the Gut Wrench Powerbomb and defend his ECW belt.

Raw Results 02-23-09

Highlights were shown from last week's episode of Raw with Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton in an Unsanctioned Match. Orton's Legacy team came in to help Orton finish off Shane. Orton then delivered a vicious Punt Kick to knock out Shane on the mat. Stephanie rushed to the ring to check on Shane, and ended up getting RKO'd by Orton. This all prompted Triple H to rush down to the ring, with Orton and Legacy retreating. An enraged HHH looked out to the ramp where Legacy stood looking back.

Vickie Guerrero opened the show saying she was named interim GM for Raw since Shane and Stephanie were sidelined last week. Vickie continued to go on how she will carry out the duties as GM just as good as she does on Smackdown. As she continued to speak, John Cena's music came on and he came to the ring to interrupt. Cena joked that the Board of Directors could have chosen Mike Adamle, Michael Cole or 100 others instead of Vickie. Cena confronted Vickie for lying that she cares about the McMahon's, Raw or the WWE fans. Cena informed Vickie that he has a rematch clause and he'd like to cash it in tonight. Just then, Edge's music came on, and Edge came out from backstage followed by Big Show.

With a mic in hand, Edge came down the ramp with Big Show. Edge yelled at Cena for trying to intimidate Vickie. Cena told Edge he has no excuse not to defend the title, but Edge came back with the fact he doesn't answer to Cena. Edge told Cena he'll never be a top star like Hulk Hogan or Stone Cold, because Cena's in the same era as Edge. Cena insulted Vickie and got in Edge's face, but just then Big Show walked over to Cena. Vickie interrupted and said she decided that tonight Cena will either face her "friend" or "family member".

Michael Cole noted that tonight Miz, Morrison and CM Punk will compete in a Triple Threat Money in the Bank Qualifying Match.

Back in the parking garage a black car pulled in with Legacy getting out. Orton, Rhodes and Dibiase rushed into the door with their luggage.

Cole and Lawler mentioned tonight's main event, Shawn Michaels vs. JBL for the right to challenge Undertaker and his undefeated streak at WM25.

CM Punk vs. The Miz vs. John Morrison (Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match)

The Miz and Morrison worked as a team throughout early on, trying to wear down Punk. At one point, Punk escaped from the duo in the corner then put Miz on his shoulders for GTS. Miz grabbed the ropes, but Punk tossed him onto the apron, then kicked him off. Morrison charged over and took Punk to the outside. All 3 men were layed out outside as Raw went to commercial.

Raw returned with Punk able to gain some momentum as he whipped Morrison to the corner then kneed him. As he went for a bulldog, Miz was back in the ring to clothesline Punk. Miz began to work on Punk with Morrison out of the action. Punk again took on both Miz and Morrison, and was able to bulldog Miz while also clotheslining Morrison down. Miz got Punk in the electric chair, with Morrison jumping off the ropes to kick Punk down. Both men tried to pin Punk, and eventually this led to them fighting each other. Morrison ended up on the apron with Miz going for a suplex. Punk came around as Miz suplexed Morrison. Punk was able to take Morrison on his shoulders, then knocked him into Miz causing Miz to fall to the outside. Punk hit the GTS and won the match to secure the first spot in the Wrestlemania 25 match. CM Punk wins via pinfall over John Morrison to qualify for a spot in Wrestlemania 25's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Footage was shown of Jim Ross' interview with Triple H from Smackdown. HHH said Randy Orton's been walking a fine line for a while now, and last week on Raw he put his hands on Triple H's wife. HHH looked at the camera saying Orton crossed a line he can't come back from. Triple H eventually tore off his mic and walked out, unable to contain his emotions.

Todd Grisham was stationed outside Orton's locker room, when Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase walked out. Rhodes said people are pointing fingers when it was Shane who chose to fight him, and Stephanie who chose to get into the ring with Orton. Dibiase added that Orton won't be a prisoner on his own show.

Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella and WWE Diva Rosa Mendes were shown walking in a hall backstage. They came up to Dolph Ziggler who kept trying to shake the divas hands. Santino kept shaking his hand instead and speaking for the two females, then told Ziggler he has better abs. The four walked off on their way for a mixed tag match.

Highlights were shown from last week's match between Melina and Beth Phoenix for the Womens Title. Melina was knocked outside the ring where Santino and Rosa started to beat her up. Mickie James, Candice and Kelly came down to help fight them off. With Beth distracted, Melina was able to quickly roll up Beth in the ring for a pin.

A backstage parking garage was shown where Todd Grisham was awaiting the arrival of Triple H to Raw.

Cryme Tyme & Melina vs. Dolph Ziggler, Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix (Mixed Tag Match)

After Melina and Beth went at it for the start of the contest, JTG and Dolph Ziggler tagged in. Ziggler held the advantage for some time, working to wear down JTG. JTG finally managed to duck a clothesline and make the tag to Shad. Shad rushed in to clothesline Ziggler down repeatedly, then tossed him up high above to let him hit the mat. Shad went for the Elbow drop, but Ziggler rolled out of the way and tagged in Santino. Santino got himself revved up, then charged right at Shad. Shad grabbed Santino and slammed him face first to the mat for the pinfall. Cryme Tyme & Melina win via pinfall over Santino Marella, Dolph Ziggler and Beth Phoenix.

A promo was shown to announce Wrestlemania 25 is just 41 days away. Backstage in the locker room, John Cena was shown getting himself prepared for his match later.

A new trailer preview was shown for Cena's upcoming movie, "12 Rounds".

Shawn Michaels vs. JBL

Before the match, Michael Cole made the announcement that Vickie Guerrero decided to have the winner of this match face Vladimir Kozlov next week, for the right to face Taker at WM25. At one point in this match, JBL was beating up Michaels on the outside. JBL tried to put HBK on his shoulder and ram him into the post, but HBK slid off to shove JBL into the post. JBL flew back and knocked into HBK's head. Both men fell and the ref started counting them out. Both men managed to climb into the ring, but stayed down as Raw took a break.

JBL began to dominate the match, knocking Michaels off the corner turnbuckle to the outside, then extracting more punishment as he hammered on HBK inside the ring. Michaels made a comeback as he came off the ropes and flew at JBL with a forearm. HBK was able to hit several atomic knee drops, then slam JBL to the mat. HBK landed the elbow off the corner, then prepared for Sweet Chin Music. JBL got up and Michaels went for it, but JBL avoided it. After shoving Michaels to the corner, and clotheslining Michaels over the top rope, HBK held on then pulled himself back into the ring. JBL promptly booted him down, then waited for Michaels to get up. JBL went for the Clothesline from Hell but HBK countered with Sweet Chin Music to win it.

After Michaels' win, Vladimir Kozlov came down to the ring to stare down Michaels. The two got face to face for a staredown, with Shawn suddenly striking away at Kozlov. Kozlov responded by picking up Michaels and slamming him to the mat hard as the fans booed him.

In a locker room backstage, Randy Orton prepared with Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.

A Wrestlemania 24 recap video was shown highlighting the various matches that took place at last year's event, including Edge vs. Undertaker, Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr, and the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Most memorable from the event was Ric Flair's final match, against Shawn Michaels.

Jamie Noble vs. Mike Knox

Noble cut a promo before the match started to say he knows he'll be going to Wrestlemania 25, and will last longer against tonight's opponent than he did against Kane last week. Knox made good on his promise as he lasted 29 seconds against the vicious Knox. Noble hit a dropkick into Knox' legs off the ropes, but as Noble came off the ropes for more, Knox booted him down, then hit his corkscrew slam finisher. Mike Knox wins via pinfall over Jamie Noble.

The latest 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Inductee was announced, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat. A video package was shown highlighting Steamboat's WWF/WWE career which spanned 3 decades. One of Steamboat's highlights included Steamboat defeating Macho Man at Wrestlemania III for the Intercontinental title. Another moment saw Steamboat defeat Ric Flair for the NWA Championship. Steamboat will join The Funk Brothers and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame class. Ric Flair will induct Steamboat at the ceremony.

Michael Cole introduced the latest Hall of Fame inductee, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat, who came to the top of the ramp in a suit. Fans gave Steamboat an ovation, and Michael Cole congratulated him. Steamboat spoke about the highlight of his career, Wrestlemania III, and now being named to the Hall of Fame as the highlight of his life. As Steamboat continued to speak, Jericho's theme music came on and Jericho arrived on stage. Steamboat motioned for Cole to stand back and took the mic.

Jericho thanked the Academy for proving him right by not giving Mickey Rourke the Oscar for "The Wrestler". Jericho mentioned all the has beens of WWE such as Ric Flair, Roddy Piper and Steamboat. Jericho talked about Steamboat becoming a character when he sold out to the fans. Jericho called the fans hypocrites and told Steamboat to enjoy his moment with them. Jericho turned to walk backstage, but Steamboat got on the mic and reminded him how he signed an autograph for him. Steamboat said Jericho might be the hypocrite for writing that Steamboat was his idol, and for turning on then embracing the fans, over and over again. Steamboat defended the WWE Legends and himself, then told Jericho that he may never be a hall of famer like Steamboat. Jericho took exception to it and clocked Steamboat over the head, then shoved him into the Raw set on top of the ramp. Jericho yelled at Steamboat several times before exiting backstage.

Cole and Lawler replayed the earlier confrontation involving Cena, Vickie Guerrero, Edge and Big Show.

Cena came to the ring ready for his match against Vickie's "friend" or "family member". Vickie Guerrero came out onto the ramp to tell Cena there'd be no title rematch tonight. Cena said he's going to follow Vickie wherever she goes now. Cena said he'll keep showing up until she decides to give him a rematch. Vickie then introduced a member from her family to come to the ring and wrestle Cena.

John Cena vs. Chavo Guerrero

Cena made quick work of Chavo, slamming him down, then hitting the Five Knuckle Shuffle. As Chavo got up, Cena hit the FU, then the STF to make Chavo tap out. Vickie looked on in disbelief.
John Cena wins via submission over Chavo Guerrero.

Backstage, Rhodes and Dibiase came out of Orton's locker room. The two looked down the hallway, then Orton stepped out when things looked safe. Orton revealed that he had a Sledgehammer with him as the three headed off.

As Raw returned Cole and Lawler mentioned that "War Machine" by AC/DC is one of the official Wrestlemania 25 theme songs. Also they reminded fans that next week, Shawn Michaels faces Vladimir Kozlov with the winner getting to take on Undertaker at Wrestlemania 25.

Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase arrived from backstage with Orton wielding a Sledgehammer. Orton said he's been waiting for Triple H all night so he decided to come wait in the ring, that's if HHH even shows up. Orton said Stephanie was not a victim, but instead Orton was. Orton discussed how Vince McMahon insulted the Orton family so Orton's IED kicked in. Orton said he did what he had to do against Shane also, because Shane kept pushing him. Orton said the last time Stephanie got in his face, she slapped him, so when she did it last week, his instincts took over, prompting the RKO. Orton yelled at the fans saying they have no idea what he's gone through or about what it's like to be under the pressure he is as a top celebrity.

Orton said he hopes Triple H's children were watching last week so they could learn from Stephanie's mistakes. Suddenly, Triple H was shown on the Titantron with a Sledgehammer on his shoulder. Todd Grisham chased behind trying to get him to comment but HHH just kept charging forward. Orton readied himself with Rhodes and Dibiase as HHH appeared on the ramp, then locked eyes with orton. HHH started down the ramp still staring right at Orton. HHH got up on the steel steps, ready to get into the ring. Orton got back on the mic telling HHH they should lose the sledgehammers and deal with this like men. Orton dropped his sledgehammer out over the top rope, then HHH dropped his down as well. Hunter got in the ring, removed his leather jacket slow and prepared to go at Orton and Legacy. Suddenly, HHH revealed that he had another Sledgehammer behind his back. HHH went at Orton swinging, but Orton managed to escape the ring with Dibaise. Hunter got a sledge shot in on Rhodes, before chasing Orton and Dibiase backstage.

Backstage, HHH chased Orton and Dibiase down the hall past several WWE stars. Orton and Dibiase got into a locker room and barricaded the door with furniture and tables, but HHH managed to chop at the door with the Sledgehammer, eventually getting into the room. With no real exit, Hunter charged at them with the Sledge in hand. Orton ducked out of he way, and HHH caught Dibiase with a shot to the back of his skull. Orton begged HHH not to swing at him as he was in front of a mirror. HHH swung at Orton who moved away, then smashed the mirror. Dibiase and Orton escaped through the broken door and charged down the hall. They made their way to the car they arrived in in the garage, with Rhodes able to rush in as well. Just as they were about to take off, HHH swung the Sledgehammer and smashed one of the car windows. Hunter threw the Sledgehammer at the car as they drove off and Raw went off the air.

ECW Results 02-17-09

ECW opened with a video package to chronicle the return of Christian to WWE, as he came out on ECW to confront the champ, Jack Swagger. Christian said he came to ECW for Swagger's title and is going to challenge whoever wins the title match at No Way Out. Teddy Long scheduled the two to fight in a non-title bout on the same show. Finlay and Hornswoggle arrived to watch the fight, and a shilaleigh shot by Finlay to Swagger's leg allowed Christian to pull off the victory.

Todd Grisham and Matt Striker welcomed fans to the show following No Way Out with a huge main event tag match: Finlay & Christian teaming up to face Mark Henry and Jack Swagger. The Boogeyman made his entrance from backstage to start the show off.

The Boogeyman vs. Paul Burchill

Katie Lea accompanied her brother to the ring for the matchup. Burchill recently went off on a lighting technician during a WWE Mobile commercial shoot. Due to the incident, Teddy scheduled Burchill in tonight's contest.

Early on Katie Lea caused distraction for Boogeyman, allowing Burchill to start hammering away on him in the corner. Boogeyman started fighting back as he punched at Burchill then whipped him hard to the corner. Boogeyman came off the ropes and did a splash into Burchill's back, then a scoop slam. With Burchill down, Boogeyman turned to go get his bag of worms. Burchill grabbed Boogeyman from behind to roll him up for a surprise pinfall.

After the victory, Burchill slid out under the ropes and backed up the ramp. Katie Lea tried to walk around the ring to join him, but Boogeyman was down near the corner and slid out of the ring to cut her off. Katie quickly ran back then into the ring. Boogeyman chased her through the ring with Katie able to escape with Burchill coming to pull her out. Paul Burchill wins via pinfall over The Boogeyman.

Grisham and Striker discussed Swagger defeating Finlay at No Way Out, showing slideshow images from the match. Finlay had the advantage as Hornswoggle got on the apron to cheer on Finlay. Swagger shoved Finlay to the ropes causing him to hit into Hornswoggle. As Hornswoggle was knocked off the apron, Swagger took advantage hitting the Gut Wrench Powerbomb on Finlay. Grisham announced that the ECW title match between Christian and Swagger will go down on next week's ECW.

Tommy Dreamer vs. John Morrison

The Miz accompanied Morrison to ringside for the matchup. Striker and Grisham discussed how Dreamer is winless (0-3) since making his potential retirement announcement. Early in the match, Dreamer clotheslined Morrison over the top rope out to the floor. Dreamer got onto the apron where The Miz distracted him, allowing Morrison to grab Dreamer's arm and yank him down to the floor. Back in the ring, Morrison beat on Dreamer down on the mat.

The Miz started trying to distract again from the outside, so the referee ordered him to head to the back. Dreamer started to take control after a neckbreaker on Morrison. Morrison went for a spin kick off the second rope but Dreamer ducked it. Dreamer delivered an impressive suplex on Morrison, but John got his leg on the rope for the count. Dreamer and Morrison ended up fighting on the corner, where Dreamer shoved Morrison off. As Dreamer jumped, Morrison was on his feet and kicked him in the midsection, then delivered the Moonlight Drive to win it. The Miz returned to ringisde to applaud for his partner's victory. John Morrison wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer.

Backstage, Finlay and Hornswoggle were clowning around with Hornswoggle practicing his punches at Finlay, then Finlay feeding Hornswoggle some food. Christian walked in as Hornswoggle took off. Christian asked for Finlay to assure him that his son wouldn't be a distraction during their tag match tonight. Finlay said they'd keep up their end of the deal and told Christian to make sure he keeps his end up.

An Evan Bourne Returns to ECW highlight video package was shown with no date given yet.

Caden Matthews vs. Tyson Kidd

Kidd came to the ring along with WWE Diva Natalya. Kidd used a barrage of impressive kicks to his amateur opponent, including a kick to the back of Matthews' head. Matthews crawled over to rest on the bottom rope, with Kidd jumping over the ropes to legdrop him on the apron. Kidd then did his finisher as he went onto the apron, then did a springboard elbow drop from off the side ropes. Tyson Kidd wins via pinfall over Caden Matthews.

Highlights were shown from Wrestlemania XIV in 1998. The event included the main event match of Shawn Michaels vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE title, with Mike Tyson serving as the special enforcer. Austin defeated Michaels to win the WWE Title. After the match, Michaels confronted Tyson for not being on board with their plan, but Tyson ended up punching him down.

In the locker room, Tommy Dreamer was hunched over upset at himself for losing. Someone threw a towel on his shoulder. In walked Ricky Orton who told him he was the first superstar to welcome him to ECW when he came over. Ortiz told Dreamer to "rally up", trying to get him going for future matches.

The new inductees for the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Class, Terry and Dory Funk, Jr. The Funks will be inducted by The American Dream Dusty Rhodes just one night before Wrestlemania 25.

Highlights were shown from last week's Christian vs. Jack Swagger match. Christian picked up the win after Finlay hit Swagger in the leg with a shilaleigh.

Finlay & Christian vs. Mark Henry & Jack Swagger

Tony Atlas accompanied Henry to the ring, with Hornswoggle accompanying Finlay to the ring also. Christian and Henry started things off with Henry beating up Christian in the corners. Christian avoided a punch and punched back, angering Henry. Henry responded by throwing Christian up as he came at him off the ropes. Henry then tried to put Christian on his shoulder, with Christian sliding off and then clipping Henry's leg. Finlay tagged in and the two did a double dropkick to take Henry down. Swagger soon tagged in to face Finlay.

Finlay took control as he clotheslined Swagger down then tagged in Christian again. Christian went for the Sunset Flip to pin Swagger with Swagger kicking out. Meanwhile, Finlay had dropped down to the outside to check on Hornswoggle. Christian went over for a tag but Finlay had to climb back up. With Christian giving him a look, Finlay tagged in. ECW headed to a commercial with Finlay vs. Swagger.

ECW returned with Swagger ramming a shoulder into Finlay in the corner. As the ref backed him away, Henry took a swipe at Finlay, who turned to punch him. Swagger hammered Finlay then tossed him to the outside. Outside, Henry clobbered Finlay, then Swagger came out to ram Finlay into the apron. Swagger and Henry continued to doubleteam Finlay, punishing him and keeping him away from a tag. With Henry in control, he came off the ropes for a huge elbow drop. Finlay rolled away and was eventually able to make the tag to Christian. Swagger tagged in as well. The two went at it, with Christian able to knock Swagger to the mat. Christian went to the turnbuckle, fighting off both Mark Henry and Tony Atlas who tried to interfere. Swagger then jumped up to try for a belly to belly suplex, but Christian shoved him down. Christian did a headbutt onto Swagger from off the top rope, but Henry rushed in to break up the pin.

Henry picked up Christian for a move but Hornswoggle got into the ring and began biting Henry's leg causing Henry to drop Christian. The ref ushered Horney out as Finlay snuck in and hit Henry in the head with a shilaleigh shot. Swagger had recovered and kicked Finlay down, then went to grab Christian. As Christian got up, Swagger went for the Gut Wrench Power Bomb but Christian slid out of it. Christian reversed Swagger's finisher into one of his own to pick up the pinfall victory. ECW ended with Jack Swagger in pain laying on the outside with Christian shaking hands with Finlay and Hornswoggle.

Raw Result 02-16-09

Smackdown GM Vickie Guerrero arrived onto the ramp where she introduced the new World Heavyweight Champion, Edge, to the audience. Edge came out to his theme music and pyro with the belt in hand. Jerry Lawler said it's been confirmed that Cena is no longer champ now. Edge and Vickie got into the ring where Edge discussed how he bounced back from losing the WWE Title last night, because failure's not an option. Edge began running around pointing at audience members saying how they were wrong to call him a loser. Edge proclaimed himself a living miracle as he turned the WWE Title into the World Heavyweight Championship.

Vickie Guerrero said that since Stephanie McMahon left No Way Out with Shane who went to the hospital, making Vickie the highest power in the arena. Vickie said with Kofi Kingston hurt she made the decision to let Edge compete in the Chamber match. Vickie told the crowd they will accept what happened. She and Edge began to kiss passionately in the ring, but John Cena's music came on as Cena came out to interrupt. Cena marched down to the ring and after the crowd chanted his name a bit, Cena congratulated Edge. Cena said the R in Rated-R stands for "rematch" in his opinion. Edge said he competed in 2 chambers last night so he won't be fighting tonight, then told Cena he'll have to come to Smackdown to get at him. Cena said he wants Edge healthy. Edge began to mock Cena with the "You can't see me" hand in his face. Cena grabbed him and warned Edge about trying to hide or run. Cena vowed he would find and hurt Edge if he tries to run or hide.

Shane McMahon appeared on camera backstage. Shane called out Orton without Priceless for an unsanctioned match where nobody wins until their opponent isn't moving. Shane said one way or the other this ends tonight.

Raw returned with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler unveiling a brand new website, Wrestlemania25.com which has a countdown clock on the site among other features.

Cryme Tyme & CM Punk vs. Team Priceless & William Regal

Layla accompanied William Regal to the match. Rhodes, Dibiase and Regal worked to keep Punk away from the tag for some time. As Regal came in he continuously pummeled Punk, then applied a headlock down on the mat. After kneeing Punk in the head, Regal tagged in Rhodes to punish Punk more. Punk finally managed to land a dropkick on Dibiase and then fell back to the corner where JTG tagged in. As Punk fell outside the ring, JTG went wild in the ring, knocking Dibiase around, then rushed over to beat on Rhodes. Shad came into the ring as Regal did and the two men ended up going to the outside. With JTG working on Rhodes, Dibiase was the legal man and managed to grab JTG for a slam move called "Dream Street" to win it. Cody Rhodes, Ted Dibiase & William Regal win via pinfall over Cryme Tyme & CM Punk.

Backstage, Stephanie yelled at Shane for challenging Orton to fight again just one night after Shane was in the hospital. Shane said this fight will happen tonight whether Orton wants to or not. Shane left with Stephanie looking worried.

As Raw returned Jerry Lawler announced that Melina will defend her Womens Title against Beth Phoenix later. Chris Jericho was in the ring in a suit where he began to plead to the Academy Award voters not to vote for Mickey Rourke for "The Wrestler". Jericho said if Rourke wins it sets off a chain reaction of has beens wanting to get back in the spotlight. Jericho said the "has-beens" are weak, insecure hypocrites and liars who need to be shut up for their own good. As Jericho continued denouncing "legends", all of a sudden Rowdy Roddy Piper's
theme music came on as Piper emerged from backstage to fan applause.

Piper got into the ring and started telling Jericho how he used to respect him as a wrestler for backing up what he said. Piper asked why Jericho is now running his mouth calling out the legends, then told Jericho "Please shut the hell up!", stealing Jericho's own quote. Piper defended Mickey Rourke as his friend and his acting job in "The Wrestler". Piper discussed all the great memories he's had in wrestling on behalf of the fans and said he'd crawl to the ring one last time to give the fans another memorable moment. Piper extended his hand for a shake, but Jericho eyed him then kicked Piper in the leg. Piper fell to the mat where Jericho started kicking him and screaming at him to dance like a puppet for the fans. Jericho continued to scream, berating Piper and telling him to crawl. Jericho kicked Piper again before exiting the ring. A ref helped Piper back to his feet in the ring.

Todd Grisham interviewed Randy Orton backstage. Orton said he'd have no problem fighting Shane again tonight, and doesn't need Priceless to help him beat up Shane to make sure he's not moving later.

A highlight video package of Wrestlemania IX was shown, which was in Las Vegas Caesars Palace outdoors. Yokozuna was able to defeat Bret Hart for the WWE Title after Mr. Fuji threw sand in Bret's face. Hulk Hogan came out to challenge Yokozuna and won back the WWE Title to end the event.

Jamie Noble was in the ring with a mic and said he's waiting for his big Wrestlemania moment this year. Noble talked about Chavo Guerrero only being in the spotlight for 9 seconds last year. As Noble continued speaking, Kane's pyro exploded and the Big Red Machine came to the ring.

Jamie Noble vs. Kane

As the bell rang Kane shoved Noble to the corner, then charged at him. Noble jumped up to kick Kane with both feet, then tried to jump off the corner as Kane came at him. Kane caught Noble in the air with a hand around his neck, then delivered the quick Chokeslam to win it. Kane wins via pinfall over Jamie Noble.

Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed last night's big victory by Shawn Michaels over JBL at No Way Out. Michael Cole said that JBL has paid for time to speak on Raw to make a "historic announcement" tonight. JBL was shown walking backstage.

JBL's white limo pulled up next to the ramp and JBL was let out the back by the chaffeur. JBL was sporting a shiner under his left eye as he walked to the ring intently. In the ring, Bradshaw said as of last night Shawn Michaels is no longer his employee. JBL said he had a large check signed over to Michaels last night, and Michaels still owns his name. JBL said the payment to Michaels was a drop in the bucket for him, because he's still richer than everyone in the arena combined. JBL said he has his eyes set on a new prize, The Undertaker's streak 16-0. JBL said he's going to head to Wrestlemania 25 and end that streak so the fans will know he's the greatest wrestling entity ever. Just then, Shawn Michaels' theme music hit and Michaels came down to the ring ecstatically.

Michaels was all smiles as he danced around JBL in the ring. Michaels proclaimed himself a free man now, no longer employee of the month for JBL. Michaels said he's living on heaven on earth now, and feels there's no better man to take on Undertaker than himself. Michaels discussed his previous big moments at Wrestlemania including last year where he sent Ric Flair to retirement. JBL said beating Undertaker at Wrestlemania is his destiny, not Michaels'. HBK reminded JBL he can't tell him what to do anymore. Michaels proposed they wrestle next week with the winner earning the right to challenge Undertaker at Wrestlemania 25. JBL then started poking his fingers into JBL's chest just as JBL did to him weeks ago. Michaels told JBL he'll be lucky if he even makes it to Wrestlemania now.

Highlights were shown to chronicle the events between Randy Orton, Stephanie, Shane and Vince McMahon over weeks past, leading to tonight's unsanctioned match. Shane McMahon was shown preparing himself in a backstage hallway.

Rey Mysterio vs. Mike Knox

Mysterio came to the ring looking beat up after last night's Elimination Chamber where he was the final wrestler to face Edge. Knox began to work on Mysterio kicking him in the corner, then putting Rey onto his shoulder. Rey slid off, but Knox came back to level him with a vicious clothesline. Mysterio escaped when Knox charged at him in the corner, but as Rey tried to jump at Knox, Knox simply batted him down. Knox picked up Rey and tossed him face first through the bottom rope to the outside.

As Raw returned, Rey tried to mount a comeback, but once again Knox knocked him to the mat. Knox went for a cover with Mysterio kicking out at 2. At one point Knox picked up Rey in a Bear Hug to squeeze the life out of him. Mysterio finally escaped it and was able to kick Knox in the back of the head, sending him to the middle rope for the 619. Mysterio then went for a springboard off the rope at Knox who avoided it. Rey landed on his feet then tried to do a backflip off the ropes, but Knox caught him from the air. Knox hung Rey upside down in the corner and started beating on him. As the ref backed Knox away from Rey, Knox started to charge. Rey flipped himself up out of the way causing Knox to run shoulder first into the ringpost. From there Rey was able to roll up Knox for the quick pinfall victory. Rey Mysterio wins via pinfall over Mike Knox.

Beth Phoenix was shown walking backstage with Santino Marella and Rosa Mendes. Beth told them tonight they'd help her win back the Womens Title.

Beth Phoenix vs. Melina (WWE Womens Title Match)

With Santino and Rosa cheering her on, Beth dominated Melina early, whipping her to the corner, then suplexing her off the top rope. Beth continued to beat up Melina, until Melina escaped and tried to mount a comeback. Melina went to the side apron to kick away at Beth, but The Glamazon responded by knocking Melina off the apron. Rosa Mendes ran over to kick Melina in the gut, and Santino went to assist. Just then, Candice, Kelly Kelly and Mickie James rushed down the ramp to beat up Santino and Rosa. The distraction allowed Melina to get back into the ring and with Beth's focus taken away, Melina quickly rolled her into the pinfall. Rosa Mendes and Santino rushed into the ring to comfort Beth and apologize for the mishap. Melina wins via pinfall over Beth Phoenix to retain the WWE Women's Title.

Terry and Dory Funk Jr were announced as the latest 2009 WWE Hall of Fame Inductees. The famous pair will be inducted by Dusty Rhodes.

Replay highlights were shown from earlier on Raw when John Cena came to the ring to congratulate and challenge new World Heavyweight Champion, Edge. Cena told Edge they will fight and he's gonna hurt him.

Stephanie was shown backstage telling someone on her cell phone that Shane insisted on fighting Orton again tonight. Stephanie told the caller to hurry then the call seemed to cut out as Stephanie threw her phone down.

Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton (Unsanctioned Match)

Shane didn't even wait for Orton to get to the ring as he rushed out to attack him. Shane continued beating up Orton over the crowd barrier, then leaped from off the barrier to clothesline Orton to the pavement. The two continued fighting through the crowd, with Shane smashing a water bottle in Orton's face, then punching away at him. Orton started to fight back, eventually bouncing Shane face first into a table nearby, then unloading punches on him. Orton continued beating up Shane, slamming him face first into the announce table and then the steel steps.

Back in the ring, Orton continued punishing Shane, punching him hard in the face. Shane fell out of the ring to the floor, and Orton came back out to ram him into the apron several times. Shane managed to gain energy and rushed Orton, toppling over the commentators' table with him. Shane started beating Orton with Jerry Lawler's chair near the crowd barrier, then grabbed the ring bell. As Orton stood Shane clocked him with the bell causing Orton to fall back. Shane rolled Orton back into the ring and sat him in the corner then grabbed the ring bell to hit Orton in the back of the skull. With Orton seemingly unconscious, Shane set a chair in front of him in the corner, then prepared for the Coast to Coast off the ropes. As Shane got up on the corner to jump, suddenly Priceless rushed into the ring to knock Shane to the mat and attack him.

Rhodes and Dibiase beat Shane down as Orton staggered over. Orton prepared for a Punt kick as he watched Shane trying to get up on the mat. With Shane on all fours, Orton ran over and delivered another vicious Punt Kick, leaving Shane down on the mat. Stephanie rushed to the ring to check on her brother with Legacy still in the ring. Orton started to eye Stephanie and walked over to stare down at Shane. Stephanie stood up and began to confront Orton for what he just did. Out of nowhere Orton grabbed Stephanie and RKO'd her. With both McMahons down and officials checking on them, Orton staggered back and fell against the ropes realizing what he just did. All of a sudden, Triple H came rushing out from backstage and down to the ring. Legacy cleared out of the ring fast with The Game enraged as he checked on Steph. Triple H was fuming and almost convulsing as he stared out the ring at Orton who was up the ramp. No winner announced in unsanctioned match with Shane McMahon left unconscious by Randy Orton.

No Way Out 2009 Results

Melina Vs. Beth Phoenix (WWE Womens Championship)

In a dark match prior to the scheduled PPV card, Melina successfully defend the WWE Womens Championship against Beth Phoenix.

Smackdown Elimination Chamber (WWE Championship)

WWE Champion Edge had his hands full tonight as he would defend his WWE title against the Undertaker, Jeff Hardy, Triple H, Vladimir Kozlov and the Big Show. We were guaranteed a new champion tonight as Jeff Hardy pinned Edge early in the match to eliminate him. With Vladimir Kozlov and Jeff already in the ring, Big Show entered the match from his cell next, making it a threeway battle. Kozlov gained the advantage after headbutting Big Show battering ram style. Big Show and Kozlov continued to battle as Jeff Hardy recovered in the corner of the ring. Triple H's cell finally opened and The Game came in to clear everyone, taking control of the match. Eventually it became Triple H vs. Big Show and Jeff Hardy vs Kozlov. Big Show managed to slam Triple H hard to the mat. Just then, Undertaker's cell opened and Taker becomes the last man into the match. Kozlov tried to take Taker to the corner and punch away at him, but Taker turned it into the Last Ride. Undertaker was able to make the pin, eliminating Kozlov from the match second. Next up, Big Show went after Hardy who climbed up onto one of the cages. Undertaker went up to Superplex Big Show from the top rope, and pinned Big Show for the third elimination. It was down to Undertaker vs. Jeff Hardy vs.Triple H for the WWE Title.

Jeff Hardy then used the Undertaker as a springboard so he could jump onto Triple H on the outside. As Jeff returned into the ring Undertaker was able to grab him and hit the Tombstone Piledriver for a pinfall. Jeff Hardy was eliminated leaving Triple H versus Undertaker for the title. Triple H hit the Spinebuster and went for the Pedigree, but Taker countered and hit the Tombstone. As Taker went for the three count, Triple H got a foot on the bottom rope. Both men got back up and Triple H hit the Pedigree, with Triple H kicking out at two. The two men continued battling furiously as it went to the corner of the ring. Undertaker attempted the Last Ride on Triple H but The Game was quick to reverse into the Pedigree. Triple H captured the three count and became the new WWE Champion.

Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton (No Holds Barred)

Early on it seemed Orton had the advantage after multiple punches to Shane. Shane delivered a shot of his own and then a baseball slide dropkick to knock Orton down outside the ring. Shane began to retrieve items, setting up a table near the apron and grabbing a trash can. Orton had recovered and beat up Shane back inside the ring, using kicks to his chest and a belly-to-belly suplex. With Shane subdued, Orton removed a turnbuckle cover and eventually whipped Shane into the turnbuckle. Orton taunted the crowd after kicking Shane outside, but Shane grabbed a Kendo stick and clocked Orton in the head, then delivered multiple shots to the Legend Killer.

With Orton outside the ring, Shane began pulling everything off the commentators' table and grabbed a TV set to bash on Orton's skull. Shane left a busted open Orton on the table and went to head to the top of the ring corner. Out of nowhere, Orton's Legacy members, Rhodes and Dibiase entered the ring to attack Shane! Rhodes tried to hit Shane with a chair but Shane avoided, causing it to hit Dibiase instead. Shane then gained the advantage as he set up Rhodes in the corner with a trash can in front of him. Shane jumped from corner to corner to kick the can into Rhodes for the Coast to Coast. Shane went to the corner for an elbow shot to Orton on the commentary table, but Orton rolled out of the way causing Shane to crash through the table. Orton got into the ring still bleeding and told Dibiase to take Rhodes backstage to make sure he was ok. The action continued in the ring with Orton beating up Shane for several near pinfalls. Eventually, Shane landed a chair shot to Orton's head. As Orton was getting back to his feet, Shane charged at him. Orton caught Shane with the RKO to finish off Shane in the grueling match. Orton limped backstage afterwards without delivering a Punt kick to Shane after the bell.

Finlay vs. Jack Swagger (ECW Title Match)

With the match underway both men used on-the-mat technical wrestling here, as Finlay used a single-leg Boston Crab to work on Swagger's leg early. Swagger gained control and took Finlay down into an arm hold. Swagger continued working on the arm injury until Finlay countered him after a scoop slam. Finlay failed at the early pin attempt getting only a 2 count. Swagger managed to regain momentum as he had Finlay down in the corner, then rushed at him with his knee. Finlay was able to roll up Swagger into a pinfall attempt, with Swagger kicking out at two. Swagger started to take control yet again with Finlay in the corner. Finlay was able to regain control with a clothesline just before Hornswoggle showed up at ringside. Finlay stayed in control nailing clotheslines and a leg drop on Swagger but only could get a 2 count. Hornswoggle got onto the apron to provide some distraction, but Finlay accidentally ran into him sending Hornswoggle flying to the outside. Swagger took control after the incident when he nailed the Gut Wrench Powerbomb to win it, retaining his ECW Title.

Shawn Michaels Vs. JBL (All or nothing match)

JBL arrived to the ring first followed by a pumped up Shawn Michaels who received cheers from the crowd. Shown looking worried in the crowd was his wife, Rebecca Michaels. Early on in the match HBK began unloading with punches on his employer, with JBL eventually getting to the outside to recover. Outside JBL taunted Michaels with a chair, daring him to hit him so he'd get disqualified and lose. Back inside the ring, HBK was able to apply a Figure Four and a Crossface, as well as attempt several near pinfalls. JBL was eventually able to whip HBK into the corner, sending HBK to the outside hard. JBL went to the outside to work on Michaels even more before throwing him back inside. HBK was able to escape 2 near pinfalls by JBL inside after JBL hit elbow drops and pummeled Michaels. After the two fought on the corner, Shawn shoved JBL down to the mat but missed on his elbow drop attempt.

JBL was able to hit his trademark Clothesline from Hell on Michaels but luckily HBK kicked out at 2 yet again, with his wife Rebecca still looking concerned. The two continued their battle with JBL dumping Shawn outside the ring then going over to taunt Michaels' wife. Rebecca eventually punched JBL in the face as JBL tried to taunt her with Michaels' beat up face. From there HBK took over as he brought JBL back into the ring for a huge forearm, right and left punches and an elbow drop off the top rope. HBK hit his Sweet Chin Music to win it, saving himself and Rebecca from becoming JBL's property! Rebecca cried happily in the crowd as Michaels celebrated in the ring. Shawn Michaels wins the All or Nothing match via pinfall over JBL.

Raw Elimination Chamber (World Heavyweight Championship)

As the participants made their way to the ring, Edge rushed out to attack Kofi Kingston, bashing his head off the steel stairs. With Kofi seemingly knocked out, Edge took Kingston's place in the match and entered the chamber and locked himself into one of the pods. Chris Jericho and Rey Mysterio started the match as the first two competitors squaring off. The two battled it out with Kane smirking from inside his pod. Kane became the next entrant as his pod opened, and Kane began to unload on his two opponents. Kane began to punch away at Mysterio then used a dropkick but couldn't capture a pinfall. From here Jericho and Kane began trading punches. Mysterio eventually climbed up onto one of the glass cages and jumped off onto Kane then grabbed the first pinfall, eliminating Kane from the competition.

With Kane out of it, in came Mysterio's nemesis, Mike Knox. Knox went after Rey but also leveled Jericho with a boot to the face. Knox continued to work on Rey and after some punishment outside the ring threw Rey back inside. He hit a huge backbreaker on Rey, but suddenly Jericho surprised Knox as he hit the Codebreaker to eliminate him! The next wrestler released was Edge, but before he could exit his pod, Mysterio attacked him then slammed him multiple times. The fight continued with Cena entering next and going after Edge. Cena went for his finisher, but Jericho hit him with a Codebreaker, followed by Mysterio's 619 and then a Spear by Edge. The champ was eliminated leaving just 3 men to battle for the WWE Title.

Jericho was the next man eliminated as Rey hit the 619 on him, then countered his Lion Tamer into a pinfall. With just Edge and Rey remaining the two men gave their all to try to win the match. Rey avoided a quick Spear attempt by Edge and tried for the pinfall. The two men fought on the outside with Rey landing an impressive backwards 619 on Edge who was on the 2nd rope. The two were back outside as Rey charged at Edge. Edge was able to send Rey into the glass cage, then as they re-entered the ring hit a Spear on Rey to win the World Heavyweight Title.

WWE Announces 2009 Draft

WWE.com has announced that the 2009 WWE Draft will be held on April 13, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The draft will be part of Monday Night Raw just as 2008's version was and it comes just a few weeks after Wrestlemania 25.

Here's more from WWE.com's official announcement:

In many ways, the WWE Universe continues to feel the aftershocks created by from last year’s epic Draft on Raw, during which 10 Superstars changed their respective home brands. (Followed by more than a dozen Superstars who were affected by a subsequent Supplemental Draft that took place on WWE.com.) Several of those roster adjustments quickly resulted in title changes that dramatically altered the WWE landscape – among them, CM Punk winning the World Heavyweight Championship from Edge a week after the Straightedge Superstar had been drafted to Raw.

With that, what can our Superstars, General Managers and you, the WWE Universe, expect from the Draft when Raw commences live in Atlanta's Philips Arena April 13? Details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead, though one thing is certain: as per Mr. McMahon’s statement a year before, it will be “time to shake things up around here!”

ECW Results 02-10-09

ECW opened with highlights from the past few week's ECW shows where Jack Swagger demanded help from Teddy Long in finding his missing ECW title. It was revealed by Finlay at the end of the program that his son Hornswoggle had jokingly swiped the championship belt. Swagger wasn't amused and shoved down Horney as he tried to hand over the belt in the ring. Finlay responded by punching Swagger down in the ring. Last week, the two met up in a non-title bout on ECW. Finlay was able to win it after Hornswoggle emerged from underneath the ring with a large shilaleigh and struck Swagger in the leg as Swagger tried to get in the ring. Finlay hit the Celtic Cross to pin Swagger handing him his first ever loss.

ECW champion Jack Swagger emerged from backstage to start the show off. Swagger looked unhappy as he walked down the ramp and got into the ring. Swagger discussed being victimized and embarassed by Finlay and Hornswoggle the past few weeks. Swagger added that now he's been forced to defend the ECW title at No Way Out against Finlay which is unfair. Swagger said he's going to take care of the real problem, then called out Hornswoggle to the ring. As Hornswoggle continued to demand Hornswoggle come out, all of a sudden fans got a huge surprise as former WWE superstar Christian emerged from backstage.

Christian came down to the ring as fans cheered him on his return. Swagger looked shocked at his arrival as Christian eyed him in the ring. Christian insulted Swagger's speech impediment and said he was there to save him from electrocuting himself with all the saliva he spits on the mic. Christian said he came to ECW for the ECW title Swagger carries. Christian then issued a challenge to whoever wins this Sunday's ECW title match. Swagger told Christian he'll be the ECW champ still after No Way Out, and that Christian won't make a dream WWE comeback at his expense. Swagger told Christian he's no threat to him, and Christian clocked him on the head with the mic. Swagger became enraged as Christian left the ring and backed up the ramp smirking.

As ECW returned, Todd Grisham introduced a replay of what just went down between Swagger and Christian in the ring.

Backstage, GM Theodore Long was confronted by Swagger. Teddy told him he knew Christian would be there tonight since he signed him to ECW. Swagger said he was taking the rest of the night off and Teddy informed him he would be competing tonight, against Christian.

Tommy Dreamer vs. The Miz

John Morrison arrived at ringside with Miz to watch his tag partner take on Dreamer. Early on Dreamer took out his aggression on Miz, bouncing him off the crowd barrier outside the ring, then tossing him back in for more. Miz gained momentum after escaping Dreamer and then running him Bulldog style into the corner. Miz began to pummel Dreamer on the mat, then measured him for a kick to the gut.

As the match went on, Dreamer had the advantage and slammed Miz on his back to the mat for a pin. Miz kicked out so Dreamer tried to whip him to the corner. Miz reversed it to whip Dreamer instead, then ran at him with a clothesline, but Dreamer moved away. Dreamer then DDT'd Miz off the second rope to the mat. Dreamer went for the pin but Miz was able to stick a leg on the bottom rope. As Dreamer went to finish off Miz, Morrison ran around the ring and got up on the side apron. Dreamer rushed over to confront Morrison, but Miz tried to sneak attack from behind. Dreamer moved away and Miz stopped himself from hitting his own partner. Dreamer clocked Morrison to knock him off the apron, but as he turned, Miz caught him in a move bringing Dreamer's jaw down on his shoulder for the win.

Todd Grisham mentioned that Tommy Dreamer is 0-3 since making his retirement announcement a few weeks ago.

WWE Slam of the Week showed Jamie Noble's debut on ECW last week. His unfortunate fate was that his opponent was The Boogeyman. Boogeyman easily dispatched of Noble, after Jamie had put up quite a fight. Noble was able to escape the ring before Boogeyman could drool any worms on him.

Backstage Teddy Long spoke to assistant Tiffany as Jamie Noble came in the office to interrupt. Noble began whining about how last week the Boogeyman tried to shove worms down his throat. Teddy asked if Noble wanted a rematch and Noble said no, then kept complaining. A knock came at the door and Teddy said Noble would have to discuss this later since they have another appointment. In came Natalya along with a new wrestler, Tyson. Natalya said that Tyson was trained in the Dungeon by Bret Hart. Teddy said he's looking forward to good things. Tyson then told Noble "as for this big dog it's time to send him back to the pound".

Matt Striker and Todd Grisham ran down the card for this Sunday's No Way Out Pay-Per-View.

Backstage, Christian was shown preparing in the locker room as Hornswoggle came in and started maniacally running circles around him. Finlay came in next and started at Christian, then welcomed him to ECW. Finlay said he'd be watching the Swagger match tonight and hopes Christian beats him as bad as Finlay did last week. Finlay then said Christian will have to go through him for the ECW title after No Way Out.

ECW returned with a video promo for Evan Bourne, announcing the star will make his return to ECW soon.

Bao Nguyen vs. Tyson Kidd

Tyson arrived to the ring along with Natalya to face amateur wrestler, Bao Nguyen. Tyson cheapshotted his opponent in the corner with an elbow early, then continued his onslaught. Tyson hit a high kick to Nguyen's face, as well as a dropkick from off the ropes. Tyson finished off his first opponent with a springboard elbow drop from off the side top rope.

As Natalya and Tyson celebrated in the ring, Jamie Noble arrived on the ramp and applauded the win but then signaled to Tyson he had his eyes on him. Tyson Kidd wins via pinfall over Bao Nguyen.

Highlights were shown from the ongoing events between Randy Orton's Legacy and the McMahons. The most recent incident saw Orton facing The Undertaker on last night's Raw. Legacy ambushed Taker in the ring and Orton prepared for the RKO. Out of nowhere, Shane McMahon appeared and attacked Orton in the ring. Orton quickly escaped, but Undertaker and Shane got the best of Rhodes and Dibiase. Shane finished things off with a message to Orton as he put a trash can in front of Dibiase in the corner, then jumped off the turnbuckle across the ring to dropkick the can into Dibiase.

Christian vs. Jack Swagger

Christian made his anticipated WWE return as he faced Swagger in a non-title bout. Early on Swagger had Christian in the corner and shoved him, prompting Christian to slap Jack in the face. Swagger charged at Christian who moved away then went for the quick roll up. Swagger managed to counter Christian with his power, but Christian displayed quick shots and kicks. As the match continued, Swagger moved to one corner with Christian in the other. Hornswoggle and Finlay came walking down the ramp to watch the match.

ECW returned from a break with Swagger locking in a hold on Christian's midsection. Hornswoggle and Finlay joined Striker and Grisham for commentary. Hornswoggle continued grunting at the match and it seemed his mic was shut off. Swagger continued to dominate and seated Christian up on the turnbuckle but Christian countered and was able to hit a spinning DDT. Later still, Christian missed on a move off the corner. Swagger went for the Powerbomb, but Christian escaped it. Swagger hit a belly to belly, with Christian able to just escape the pin. Swagger went for a splash off the corner, with Christian moving away.

The two ended up in a fight on the side apron, with Swagger wrapping himself around Christian's midsection. Christian managed to elbow Swagger off, but Swagger then tossed Christian right onto the commentators table into Finlay. Finlay got up and Hornswoggle ran away towards the crowd barrier. Back in the ring, Swagger hit a huge boot kick to Christian then went to remove the corner turnbuckle cover. The ref stopped him and tried to re-affix the cover, while Swagger went to the opposite corner and pulled that cover off. Swagger went to finish off Christian, but Hornswoggle rushed up on the apron to distract. As Swagger had Christian up, the ref rushed over to usher Hornswoggle away. Finlay came over and struck Swagger in the leg under the rope with the shilaleigh, allowing Christian to hit his finisher and win the match. Swagger has now suffered two straight losses. Christian wins via pinfall over Jack Swagger.

Raw Results 02-09-09

Raw starts out tonight with the aforementioned return of the 16-time world heavyweight champion, the WWE Hall-of-Famer "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. As he enters the arena, announcers Michael Cole and Jerry "the King" Lawler bring up the fact that Flair has become a goodwill ambassador

"God does it feel good to be out here in front of all of you again, I have missed you! The Nature Boy has missed you all. This time last year I was fighting for my career, knowing that if I lost I would have to retire from the greatest company in this sport. Well, it happened, WrestleMania 24 was the event, Shawn Michaels was the opponent, and I couldn't have lost to a better man in this sport ."

"Enough, enough, enough!" shouts Chris Jericho as he comes into the arena. "That is enough! I'm not going to allow you to stand in the back and wax nostalgic, you've wasted enough airtime, we've heard enough from you!" The fans heavily boo Jericho as he steps in the ring and confronts Flair. "You came out here to address comments that I made about you last week, but before you do that, I have another thing to tell you. I want you to think about last year, I want you to think about what happened just before your retirement, I want you to watch this right now." We then go to video of Chris Jericho coming out and hugging Ric Flair on WWE Raw at his retirement on March 31, 2008.

Jericho continues, "I hugged you that night out of respect, Flair, but had I known of what you would become, had I known that you would become a two-bit whore who would sign his name to any check from a promoter... had I known what you had become, I wouldn't have hugged you, Flair, I would have slapped you right across the face!"

Flair retorts, "Had I know about you what I know now, knowing that you are a condescending little punk, insecure in yourself, you will never, EVER tell me what to do! I have never sold out, NEVER. I will never sell out, I'll never go back in that ring, I'll never wrestle again. You understand that? I have too much respect for Shawn Michaels, too much respect for WWE. But looking at you right now I'm losing more respect by the minute!"

"And I'm sure you'll say you have too much respect for these people, right?" responds Jericho. Flair says, "Yeah, yeah. I have too much respect for these people. I live and die for these people everyday!"

"You really expect me to believe you have respect for each and every one of these hypocrites, huh? And that's why you sign a contract with any promoter who will slap your face on a poster. The problem isn't them, Flair, it's you. You have to be the center of attention, you have to be in the spotlight"

"Of course I do! I love the spotlight! I'm 'The Nature Boy' Ric Flair! I retired from this ring, but I will never retire from this business! I love these fans, I love to shake their hands, I love to put my arms around them, I love to tell them stories... and you, Chris Jericho, you will never wake up a day in your life and tell me what to do. Because I will do what I want to, when I want to, because I can."

"I get it, I get it...," says Jericho with a sarcastic tone. "I tell you what, Flair... I am a locker room leader, and I have a whole locker room of people who respect me more than they respect you. So you can pat yourself on the back that you haven't returned to the ring YET, Flair, but you will one day, because you can't deny it. That's the point of your friend Mickie Rourke, Flair, that you don't get. You don't get it that these fans don't care about you, they patronize the legends, but as soon as they go home and take the pictures and post them on Facebook, they're going to go home and go to sleep and forget about you FOREVER. And until you realize that you're going to go down the path as Mickey Rourke's character in The Wrestler, but you don't have a director to tell you cut! I'm telling you, Flair, that you need to stop, now. Go ahead, Ric, tell them that you are better than they are! Do it! Now!"

Flair slowly but strongly responds, "NO. NO. NO"

Okay, have it your way, Flair, that's fine. If you want to see a clown who literally falls on his face for your entertainment, then keep your eyes on this pathetic shell of a human being. Go ahead, take out your cameras, and take your photos of The Nature Boy for the last time. Go ahead, Ric, shout WHOO and dance around just like you did in the old times. Go ahead, Flair, and watch these people make a fool of you! But just remember that you don't have anybody to blame but yourself!, just remember...

Flair hauls off and nails Jericho with a punch that sends him sailing out of the ring! Jericho quickly retreats up the ramp, holding his lip, while Flair cuts a rug, does some classic "stylin' an' profilin'". After Jericho leaves, Flair leaves the ring, waving to the fans and blowing kisses.

We then go to commercial after playing a promo packing of last week's occurrence between the McMahons and Randy Orton, leading up to tonight's main event match between Orton and The Undertaker.

Jillian Hall & Beth Phoenix (w/ Santino Marella & Rosa Mendez) Vs. Kelly Kelly & Melina Perez

We come back from commercial with Jillian Hall, Beth Phoenix, Marella and Mendez being introduced in the ring. We're told that Phoenix will face WWE Womans champion Melina Perez for her WWE Women's Championship next week on Raw. Kelly Kelly and Melina are introduced together next as Jerry "the King" Lawler spazs out for the Puppyfest.

Kelly Kelly and Jillian start off, Jillian with an armbar wringer and a hairmare, Kelly Kelly kips up, Hall takes her back down, Kelly kips up again, attempts a kick, i catches the boot, Kelly flips out of it, hits a dropkick, grabs Jillian in a wristlock, tags in Melina, Melina throws Jillian in the corner, charges, Jillian puts a boot up, Melina catches it, throws her sideways, hits a forearm. Jillian punches back, whips Melina into the ropes, Melina holds on and kicks a charging Jillian in the face. Melina tries to charge, Beth Phoenix grabs her by the hair to stop her, Jillian with a kick to the midsection, cover and a two count.

Phoenix tags in and just starts to beat on Melina, cover with a two count, more beatings, a scoop slam, bounces off the ropes, goes for a legdrop, Melina rolls out of the way then hits Phoenix in the midsection with some punches. Phoenix tries for a clothesline, Melina with a Matrix-esque move to duck it, counters with her own clothesline and a boot off the ropes, cover and a two count. She runs over and knocks Jillian off the apron, Jillian runs into the ring and distracts the referee. Beth Phoenix tries another clothesline, Melina ducks it, tries for a moonsault off the middle ropes, but Rosa Mendez grabs her legs and knocks her to the mat. Phoenix recovers, snatches up Melina in the chicken wing and nails her with the Down in Flames, 1-2-3. Jillian Hall & Beth Phoenix win the match.

Highlights are played and then we roll into a recap of WrestleMania III, where WWE set a mythical indoor stadium record of 97,173 fans - a number that is in dispute, but the results were nothing but spectacular. It was the most watched professional wrestling event of its time. The main event, Hulk Hogan defending the WWF World Heavyweight Championship against the legendary veteran Andre the Giant, not only lead to the most-ever watched wrestling match on television (Hogan vs. Andre at "The Main Event" on NBC in February 5, 1988, drawing 33 million viewers), but also lead to the creation of the Survivor Series PPV as a means of settling the feud between them.

Back from the break, JBL is dressing in the back when Shawn Michaels walks in and asks if JBL wanted to see him. Layfield reminds Michaels that he's still an employee of Layfield Enterprises, and before their big match on Sunday, Michaels will have a "tune-up" match later tonight against "the World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry.

Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr. come out on the stage. Orton takes to the mic, "Lost in the controversy between the McMahon family and me is the fact that I won the WWE Royal Rumble. Which means that I will main event WrestleMania, meaning that I will face either the WWE or World Champion, the choice is up to me. The fact is that I haven't stopped thinking about it, the fact will be that I will be champion! Nobody, nothing, can stand in my way. Not Vince McMahon, not Shane McMahon, and certainly not Stephanie McMahon.

"Now, unfortunately, Stephanie has been intimidated, scared to death, because she thought I was going to punt her last week on Raw. I was never going to do that. I just wanted to show Shane McMahon what could have happened if I wanted it to happen. Besides, why would I want to hurt Stephanie, I don't want to hurt Stephanie McMahon, I want her to be around when I see the look in her eyes when I take out yet another member of her family.

"And Shane... the Undertaker couldn't stop me at Royal Rumble... and he's not going to stop me tonight. So if the Undertaker can't beat me, what kind of a chance do you think that you have?"

The Legacy (Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr.) vs. Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard & JTG)

Orton steps back, calls Rhodes and DiBiase together into a huddle and gives them instructions. As the Legacy's music starts up, DiBiase and Rhodes head to the ring for their match, and we go to commercial. Cryme Tyme is introduced after the commercial, and the West Coast has much love for the Brooklyn Bling Bling Bros!

Gaspard stars off with Cody Rhodes, Rhodes gets clotheslined, thrown n the corner, roughed up and then takes a Beil Toss out of the corner. Gaspard sneers at DiBiase, whips Rhodes off the ropes, Rhodes holds on and connects with a boot in the mouth. DiBiase with a blind tag in, Rhodes bails the ring, Gaspard follows him, allowing DiBiase to attack him from behind, rough him up pretty good, tags Rhodes back in who lays in some punches to the head and shove Gaspard in his corner, kicks him down, tags in DiBiase. DiBiase with more stomps to the body and a choke by the boots. DiBiase with a front face lock, tags in Rhodes, they double-team whip Gaspard chest-first into the corner, another tag, DiBiase with a knee to the face, a front facelock, and a half-dozen more knees to the face before he bounces of the ropes with a boot to the face, a cover, two count.

Gaspard works his way to his feet, tries for a tag, hip toss on DiBiase to break his hold, DiBiase charges with a boot, Gaspard blocks it and shoves him off, both men make the hot tags to JTG and Rhodes. Rhodes eats a clothesline, Irish whip, Rhodes reverses it and then eats a shoulderblock from JTG. Rhodes cowers in a corner, JTG runs up and hits the Mug Shot (a front-face slam off the turnbuckle), covers, DiBiase breaks it up, Gaspard runs in, clotheslines DiBiase off the apron. JTG runs over to follow-up, and Rhodes comes up from behind, nails JTG in the back, spins him around and hits him with the Crossroads DDT combination, cover and a pin. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase win the match.

We then go to video of John Cena as a celebrity guest for the Gillette Fusion Gaming Challenge at the University of Central Florida this past week, featuring other notable celebs such as Derek Jeter. Back from break is a promo for WWE No Way Out, which is in NO WAY of being SOLD OUT just yet. We then see video of members of the Oakland Raiders in the audience, mugging it up for the cameras and the fans.

WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Six-Man Tag Team Match: WWE Champion John Cena, Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio, Jr. vs. Chris Jericho, Kane & Mike Knox (non-title match)

A three-on-three tag team match featuring the babyfaces and heels participating in this Sunday's Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship, each man gets his own separate introduction. The heels gather in the ring while the babyfaces wait on the outside, after Cena's introduction he leads the charge into the ring as we go to break.

Back live on TV, the match has already started, and we tune in just in time to see Kane and Kofi Kingston whipping each other around. Kingston hits a high cross-body block off the top turnbuckle followed by a boot to the head, bounces off the ropes and hits the high legdrop, cover and a two count. Kingston kicks Kane in the legs as he gets back to his feet, but Kane catches one of the kicks, shoves Kingston into the ropes and charges, Kingston gets a boot up and charges, and Kane clotheslines him. Mike Knox tags in and lays in the forearms and axehandle smashes into Kingston's head before settling on a side headlock. Kingston is whipped into the corner, ducks a charge, dropkicks Knox into the corner and then tags in John Cena.

Cena runs in, hits a pair of shoulderblocks and the big side slam before calling for and executing the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Knox staggers to his feet, Cena goes for The Attitude Adjustment (formerly the Throwback, formerly the F-U, for fuck's sake how many more times is this move going to get renamed?), but Kane comes in to break it up. Knox throws Cena to the outside, then taunts Kofi Kingston, allowing Chris Jericho to ram Cena's back into the apron, then back in the ring. Knox plants a fist right between Cena's eyes, then tags in Kane who stomps a hole in Cena's spleen. Jericho tags in, positions Cena under the ropes, then slingshots his neck into the bottom rope.

Cena plays dead for a moment, but gets to his feet and fires off rights, whips Jericho into the ropes, Jericho reverses and hits him with a HUGE front-face slam, covers and gets a two count. Jericho transitions into a sleeper hold, Cena gets to his feet, goes for the Attitude Adjustment, Jericho counters by moving his body around and hitting a DDT. Jericho lays his shin across Cena's neck and tags in Kane, who hits a kneedrop, thorws Cena into the corner, covers and gets two. Kane with a reverse chinlock into a sleeper on Cena down on the mat. Cena back to his feet, powers his way out with pure arm strength, kicks Kane in the midsection, bounces off the ropes, Kane catches him with a side slam, cover 1... 2... kickout.

Kane sets up for the Chokeslam, Cena scrambles to his feet, ducks Kane, then catches him out of nowhere with the Attitude Adjustment, both men are down, they crawl to make their respective hot tags to Jericho and Rey Mysterio. Mysterio with a seated senton of the ropes takes down Jericho, followed by a headscissor takeover, and a hurracanrana, a wheelbarrow slam into a bulldog, goes for the cover, Mike Knox makes the save. Mysterio gives him some forearm shivers, Knox charges, Mysterio pulls down the ropes to send him out. Jericho whips Mysterio into the ropes, Mysterio catches himself then drop toeholds Jericho into the corner. Kofi Kingston tags in, whips Mysterio into Jericho with a dropkick, Kane pulls Mysteiro out of the ring. Kingston with the knees to the face in the corner, Jericho throws him over the top rope. Kingston hangs on, lands on the apron, turns around and hits Jericho with some forearm shots, leaps up to the turnbuckle for his cross-body block, but Jericho meets him in mid-air with the Codebreaker, covers, 1-2-3. Chris Jericho, Kane & Mike Knox wins the match. Jericho wants to celebrate as a team, but Kane and Knox remind him with stone cold looks that they're not partners come this Sunday. Jericho walks away with a grin on his face.

Backstage, WWE Raw GM Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley is talking on the phone with somebody (Shane, I presume), says she isn't going to go out tonight and provoke Randy Orton, and if Orton comes back into her office security will be right there. She ends her conversation, we then go and follow Shawn Michaels to the ring for his match, after this commercial. And this week on SmackDown, former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy returns to confront the actions of his traitorous brother, Matt.

Shawn Michaels vs. "the World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry (w/ Tony Atlas)

Just before the match gets underway, John Layfield's music sounds, and Michaels' boss comes out to do ringside commentary. Michaels takes advantage of the distraction and charges at Henry, attacking before the bell, Henry throws him off and the referee separates them. The bell sounds, and Michaels again rushes Henry, leaping on him and nailing him with punches before Henry can throw him off and shouts, "WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU??"

Michaels again charges at Henry, Henry pushes him back and charges, Michaels with a drop toe-hold to send Henry into the corner, then rushes over and beats him to a pulp, Henry tries to create space by rolling to the outside. Michaels leaps onto Henry, Henry tries to throw him into the ringpost, Michaels wiggles out and throws Henry head-first into the ringpost. Michaels goes under the ring, pulls out a steel chair and throws it into the ring, then rolls Henry in. Michaels picks up the chair, referee tries to take it away, Michaels shoves him and takes the chair back. Michaels tosses the chair into Henry's face, Henry puts his hands up, catches it, and Michaels nails him with the Superkick. Referee calls for the bell. Mark Henry i the official winner by disqualification. Henry high-tails it out of the ring as quick as possible. As Lillian Garcia announces Henry the winner, John Layfield takes the mic away from her. "Must feel good to get out all of that aggression, Shawn. I hope you understand that if you do that this Sunday, you don't adhere to the referee's rules that... uh..." Layfield steps in the ring and continues, "... then you lose. It's that simple. And when I beat you, the name 'Heartbreak Kid' will forever be synonymous with JBL and Layfield Energies. What Mickey Mouse is to Disney, you will be to me. I will put your name and likeness on everything that I own."

Michaels tries to walk away, Layfield cuts off his exit. "I didn't dismiss you. But since every decision you make has your family's best interest at stake, how about this? How about this Sunday you bring somebody with you, why don't you bring your wife? Because I want your wife to witness first-hand what a battered, beaten, broken-down old man her husband has become. And I want to look at your wife when she comes to the realization that you have gambled away the self respect you have gambled to keep in-tack. You will be the loser, Shawn, and I will be what I have always been in life. I will win."

Layfield steps out of the ring, starts to leave, and then turns around. "And, Shawn... speaking of your wife, I really think that my office is going to be a place for such a beautiful and talented lady." Michaels is SEETHING with rage as Layfield steps away to the back. Commercial.

The WWE Slam of the Week, sponsored by Friday the 13th, is the highlights of CM Punk & Mickie James vs. William Regal & Layla London, where Regal takes advantage of a distraction on the outside of the ring and cleanly KO's Punk with a knee strike to the head.

WWE Intercontinental Championship: champion CM Punk vs. "2008 King of the Ring" William Regal (w/ Layla London)

Hopefully this match will be just as stiff and brutal as all of their previous match-ups. Bell rings and they go to lock up, Regal backs off and then nails punk in the temple with a high knee, beats him down, cover, two count. Regal shoves Punk into the corner, beats him in the head, ref backs off, Punk with a kick, a spin kick, a spinning backfist and Punk now has Regal in the corner, and lays in a dozen kicks to the head. Punk goes for the GTS, Regal elbows Punk in the face a dozen times to break loose, pummels him with a vicious forearm shot, cover and a one count as Punk gets an arm on the bottom rope.

Regal with a particularly stiff-looking headlock, partially using Punk's own arm to try to use a choke. Regal tries for a backdrop on Punk, Punk with a Sunset Flip, Regal holds on and headbutts Punk in the head, lays in a dozen or so elbows to the side of Punk's head, cover, 1... 2... Punk barely gets the shoulder up. A big body slam from Regal, then a overhead release belly-to-belly suplex. Regal backs up and looks to strike punk with a knee again, he charges, punk gets to his feet and kicks Regal in the head to daze him. Punk pulls down his left kneepad, puts Regal up into the GTS and connects knee to skull! 1... 2... 3 and Regal is done! CM Punk wins!

Another WrestleMania flashback, this time to WrestleMania 13, March 23, 1997 in Chicago, IL. The main event was The Undertaker vs. Sid Vicious, Undertaker's 6th WrestleMania win and his first win for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. The card was noted for the plethora of young break-out stars finally making their way up to the upper levels of the promotion, including Triple H, The Rock, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a Submission Match against Bret "the Hitman" Hart.

Back from the break, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler take us into video highlights of Mickey Rourke winning the British Academy of Film and Television Art's Award for Leading Actor this past Sunday in London. Afterwards we recap Ric Flair slapping the taste out of Chris Jericho's mouth at the top of the show. We then run down the final card for the WWE No Way Out PPV this Sunday.Then we again run-down last Monday's attack of Shane & Stephanie McMahon by Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr.

Randy Orton vs. The Undertaker

Orton makes his introduction first, we're reminded by Michael Cole that he promised he would defeat the Undertaker tonight. We see WWE Raw GM Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley watching the entrance on a television inside her office. Undertaker enters next, although it appears much more toned down to me than his SmackDown entrances. Orton appears unphased by Undertaker's menancing entrance.

We get the bell, Orton actually puts Undertaker into the corner and nails him with rights, referee breaks it, Undertaker grabs Orton by the collar, throws him in the corner, hits him with rights, throws him to the other corner, connects with a clothesline, then clotheslines Orton out of the ring. Orton catches Undertaker off-guard on the outside, headbutts him into the ringside barrier, then gets back in. Orton attempts to pull Undertaker back into the ring, Undertaker hits an Ace Cutter over the top rope to choke him, then throws him around the ring some more. Randy Orton escapes to the outside, Undertaker sneaks out of the ring on the other side, runs around the corner and catches Orton off-guard with a clothesline as we go to our last commercial of the night.

During the break we see a flashback of Orton draggin Undertaker back into the ring, hanging his feet across the ropes and executing a DDT. Back to live action, Orton has Undertaker down on the mat with a sleeper, Undertaker works his way back to his knees, lays in a fury of punches to Orton's midsection, stands up, whips him off the ropes, Orton reverses and snaps off a beautiful scoop slam, cover and a two count on the Phenom. Orton resorts to stomping on Undertaker's head, hands and arms, nails a big kneedrop to the head, cover and a two count. Orton with the side headlock on the mat, Undertaker gets back up to his knees, grabs Orton by the waist, gets to his feet and executes a side suplex to break the hold.

Both men stagger to their feet, Orton reels off a right that sends Undertaker into the ropes, Undertaker comes right back with rights, they trade punches, Undertaker gets the upper-hand, but then Orton turns it around, hits Undertaker with a big European Uppercut, which appears to fire up the Undertaker into more punches, whips Orton into one corner, connects with a clothesline, whips him to the other corner, a big splash, then picks up Orton and hits him head-first into the turnbuckle with the Snake Eyes, followed by a body slam, a cover, and a two count.

Undertaker calls for the Chokeslam, waits for Orton to stand up, snatches him, orton breaks it with a boot to the midsection, tries to capitalize with the RKO, Undertaker shoves him off. Orton gets bak to his feet, Orton sets him up for the Tombstone Piledriver, but Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase rush the ring and attack the Undertaker, drawing the DQ. The Undertaker wins the match by DQ. It quickly becomes a 3-on-1 beatdown, Orton laying in the kicks as DiBiase and Rhodes have the Undertaker hemmed up. Orton eventually calls them off, and Orton sets up for the RKO. The fans erupt in cheers as Shane McMahon runs in from the back, attacks Orton and pulls him off. DiBiase pulls McMahon off and takes him to the corner, Randy Orton scurries away while Undertaker hits Cody Rhodes with a chokeslam.

Meanwhile, Shane McMahon takes control of DiBiase in the corner, lays him out... DiBiase then lays there for dead... Shane goes under the ring and grabs a trash can... he's going to go for the Van Terminator! McMahon makes his way to the top turnbuckle, toeing the ropes, steadying himself... he finally flies and connects! Shane's immediately curls up into a fetal position!

ECW Results 02-03-09

ECW on Sci-Fi opened with replay highlights from last week's episode where Jack Swagger asked Teddy Long to help him find his missing ECW title. With Teddy, Jack and Tiffany in the ring, Swagger grabbed the mic and demanded the thief show himself. Finlay emerged from backstage, came down to the ring and pulled out Hornswoggle who had the ECW title. In the ring, Finlay ordered his son to give the title back, but Swagger angrily shoved Hornswoggle down to the mat. Finlay clocked Swagger leaving him layed out to end last week's show.

As the show opened, Matt Striker and Todd Grisham welcomed in fans and announced tonight's main event of Finlay vs. Jack Swagger. Paul Burchill and Katie Lea made their way down to the ring for the opening bout.

Tommy Dreamer vs. Paul Burchill

In a back and forth matchup, Dreamer took control when Burchill charged at him in the corner and missed. Dreamer was able to get a quick slam from the air on Burchill but no pin. From there he hung Burchill upside down in the corner for the Tree of Woe and a running dropkick into Burchill's chest. Dreamer signaled for a finisher, but Burchill yanked his tights and pulled Dreamer into the turnbuckle. Burchill tried a quick rollup with Dreamer kicking out. Tommy then tried to hoist Burchill up on his shoulders, but Burchill elbowed Dreamer in the head and slid off. With Dreamer stunned by the elbow shot, Burchill hit a huge neckbreaker to win it.

Backstage, Raw's Jamie Noble talked to Teddy Long, telling him he came over to save the ECW show now that Matt Hardy left for Smackdown. Jamie said he'd lend his quality services to the show if Teddy was for it. Teddy gave him the go ahead and told him to keep on pushing. Striker and Grisham discussed Noble's potential in ECW just as Miz and Morrison came out from backstage. Tommy Dreamer was still trying to get up in the ring from his loss to Burchill.

ECW returned with The Miz and Morrison in the ring with mics talking to Tommy Dreamer. Dreamer was down on one knee in the corner as Morrison insulted him for being overweight and washed up. Miz told Morrison he didn't want to make Dreamer cry again about how ECW is his life. Dreamer got up and walked up to both men, who continued to insult him and his career. Miz said the only people who want to see Dreamer left in ECW are his wife and kids. Dreamer became upset and pounced on Miz to attack, but Morrison jumped Dreamer from behind. The two began to beat up Dreamer with Miz eventually hitting The Reality Check to leave Dreamer laying on the mat. Morrison and Miz posed with their belts and Slammy trophies on the ring corners.

Jamie Noble vs. Boogeyman

To his surprise, Noble had his ECW debut match against one of its strangest wrestlers, The Boogeyman. Noble went on the offensive to start it off, but Boogeyman was soon in control using power moves such as pressing Noble overhead to toss him into the ring. As Boogeyman tried to get in the ring, Noble took advantage and started kicking at him, then went to the corner for a elbow to Boogeyman's head. Noble put a headlock on Boogeyman, but Boogey used his strength to stand up and drop Noble. Boogeyman delivered chops, headbutts and clotheslines to Noble repeatedly. Boogeyman did a huge splash on Noble's back in the corner, then delivered his finisher to win it.

Boogeyman went to the corner to get his sack of worms. As he came towards Noble with a fistful of the worms, Noble quickly scurried out under the bottom rope. Boogeyman chomped down on the worms and smiled out at Noble who quickly backed up the ramp in fright.

Finlay and Hornswoggle were shown in the locker room doing calisthenics in preparation for the main event match.

Wrestlemania 25 promo video showed highlights from Wrestlemania 2 which was held in three different venues: Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. It featured Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper and Hulk Hogan defending the WWF Title in a Steel Cage against King Kong Bundy.

ECW returned to show highlights of last night's Raw. Shane McMahon announced that he will be fighting Randy Orton at No Way Out in a No Holds Barred Match. Shane vowed to make sure Orton's unable to compete at Wrestlemania 25. Orton told Shane he can do whatever he wants to do without consequences when they fight, and that Shane should call for a hospital bed next to his dad. Legacy tried to ambush Shane in the ring, with Shane fighting them off with a Kendo stick. Later in the evening, Shane and Stephanie were walking in a hall backstage when Legacy jumped them. Shane was knocked into Stephanie who hit into a door and fell to the pavement. Orton was about to Punt Kick Shane, then noticed Steph was also down and turned his focus to go Punt kick her. Shane jumped in the way just in time, to receive a kick to his back, saving Steph. Later on, Steph told Kane he could be in the Elimination Chamber, since he called Undertaker to come wrestler Randy Orton next week.

Todd Grisham announced that "Hunt You Down" by Saliva is the official No Way Out theme song. Grisham and Striker ran down the card for No Way Out including Shane vs. Orton, Michaels vs. JBL and the two Elimination Chambers.

Todd Grisham interviewed Jack Swagger who was in the locker room, asking him about his motivation for tonight's match against Finlay. Swagger said he doesn't need any motivation and plans to humiliate Finlay tonight, while his Ogre son will realize he'll never get close to the ECW title again.

Finlay vs. Jack Swagger

In a non-title match, Swagger took on Finlay after last week's ECW title-stealing incident. Finlay took control in the match, using an assortment of his brawling moves. Finlay kept Swagger down for some time in a Camel Clutch submission, then whipped him to the corner for more of an assault. Swagger managed to reverse the whip, tossing Finlay to the corner hard. Finlay seemed to be grimacing following the move and went to the outside to recover. Swagger followed him out to attack him even more and bring him back to the inside. In the ring, Swagger used several moves including a backwards slam onto the mat and then a bodyscissor to wrap his legs around Finlay's torso.

Finlay tried to take control of things but Swagger responded with a huge boot to Finlay. Hornswoggle emerged from under the ring to distract Swagger, allowing Finlay to get the best of him, tossing Swagger to the outside. As Finlay came out to attack him, Swagger turned the tide again and shoved Finlay into the ringpost. Swagger then went over and took Finlay's shilaleigh, then tossed it way up the ramp. Swagger got onto the ramp with Finlay in the ring. As Finlay tried for a suplex, Swagger countered and yanked Finlay down against the ropes, causing Finlay to fall back in the ring.

With the ref's attention turned towards Finlay in the ring, Hornswoggle snuck out from under the ring where Swagger was on the apron. Swagger got one leg in the ring, but Hornswoggle revealed he had a bigger shilaleigh. Horney struck Swagger in the ankle with the shilaleigh causing Swagger to start holding his ankle in pain. Finlay took advantage and was able to hoist Swagger up and hit The Celtic Cross to win it. Finlay gives Swagger his first official loss since joining ECW!