The name NXT can't be used,Dreamer Speaks on ECW

There is a wrestling company out of Scotland called NXT for NXT Generation, the same name for WWE’s new SyFy show on Tuesday nights. The company has been around since 2008 with regular shows and has their own wrestling school and DVD’s.

Tommy Dreamer wrote the following on his Twitter last night about the end of ECW: “Many people have asked me why I left WWE. If you watched ECW tonight, a piece of the puzzle was revealed for my actions. Stay tuned.”

Maria Staying on WWE TV

A recent report stated that Maria wouldn’t be able to appear on WWE TV while the new season of Celebrity Apprentice was airing because of a clause in her contract with NBC for Apprentice. A fan mentioned this on Twitter where Maria replied that she wouldn’t be leaving WWE TV.

Poster of Big Show's new Movie Revealed

JBL speaks on Ratings,Hurricane Mugshot shown on TV

JBL wrote the following message on his Twitter yesterday after the RAW rating came in: “raw did 3.7 and they are happy? Shawn Michaels and i did 4.1s, ron and i did an 8.6. JBL #1 free agent in wrestling? I think so. I draw #s !”

Hurricane Helms worked last night’s ECW in interview with William Regal & Ezekiel Jackson that saw him get beat down. Helms’ incident last week was brought up in the opening segment of ECW where his mugshot photo was shown on the big screen. Several references to Helms’ arrest were made throughout the show but there was never a mention of what he was actually charged with or Chris Jericho.

Elimination Chamber Update Card!

Below is the updated card for WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view with spoilers from last night’s SmackDown tapings:

Elimination Chamber for the WWE Title
Sheamus vs. John Cena vs. Ted DiBiase vs. Randy Orton vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Triple H

Elimination Chamber for the World Heavyweight Title
The Undertaker vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth vs. CM Punk

Smackdown Spoiler of 2/5

In Ring Promo with Jericho. He is the real number one contender

Backstage Promo with Edge and Christian

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
John Morrison b. Kane and Drew McIntyre

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
R-Truth b. Mike Knox

Backstage Promo with CM Punk, Gallows and Serena

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
CM Punk b. Batista by Count Out

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Chris Jericho b. Matt Hardy

Mickie James Promo. Beth interrupts saying she made history. Shes in a league of her own and she can take the belt anytime

Divas Tag Team Match
Beth Phoenix and Mickie James b. Michelle McCool and Layla
- Beth leaves mickie to fend for herself and knocks both mickie and michelle out

Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
Rey Mysterio b. Dolph Ziggler

Cutting Edge with Edge saying he can beat Sheamus or the Undertaker. Jericho interrupts saying edge didnt deserve to win the rumble and hes the face of smackdown. Edge disagrees. He says jericho cant take away his dream and hes tired of jericho saying hes the best in the world and hes tired of jerichos face altogether

Punk interrupts saying hes the savior and he made taker tap. Undertakers music hits he appears in the ring.he and edge cleans house+stare

Dark Match
Undertaker b. Batista
Run Ins: Jericho, Hardy, Punk, Rey

WWE Raw's Rating, update on ECW

The rumors going around WWE today are that the ECW brand will be done away with on tonight’s SyFy program and that a new concept show will begin next Tuesday night.

- Last night’s RAW with Bret Hart & William Shatner scored a 3.6 cable rating. The first hour did a rating of 3.5 with 5,012,000 viewers while the second hour did a 3.76 rating with 5,561,000 viewers.

Mysterio Avoids Injury, update on cena's new movie

WWE’s next movie starring John Cena, titled Brother’s Keeper, is about to finish filming in Louisiana. Cena finished his scenes last week. The movie is expected to be released in theaters this Summer, possibly around the time of WWE’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.

- Rey Mysterio avoided a major injury at a SmackDown/ECW live event last week where he was teaming with Kane to face CM Punk & Luke Gallows.

Rey was standing on Kane’s shoulders when Kane started walking before Rey was in place. Rey fell backwards towards the turnbuckle and landed with all of his weight on the left leg. The match was immediately stopped. Referee Jack Doan spoke with Rey, who confirmed he was hurt. Rey rolled out to the floor for a while before the match was re-started. Kane worked the next few minutes by himself and Rey did come back in but only for a few quick spots. Rey limped to the back but did work the TV tapings two nights later and has worked several shows since then.

ECW on SyFy Report – Feb 2, 2010

We are live on tape from Memphis, Tennessee and your announcers are Josh ‘Ned Ryerson’ Mathews and Byron ‘WRESTLEMANIA Tickets . . . Thanks Mr. Connors’ Saxton.

It is that time of the show when you wonder why you are watching ECW. Tony Atlas brings out the man who makes Chevy Chase a good host, Abraham Washington. Abe’s guest tonight is Christian.

Abe welcomes everyone to his show and the people of Memphis have confused applause for booing. Abe talks about the rumors for his recent absence and says that NBC has been asking him to replace Conan O’Brien. Abe says he turned it down and asks Tony why and Tony tells the truth and says that Abe isn’t that good. Abe turned it down because of the WWE Universe. Abe says that he is loyal as well as entertaining. Tony asks Abe to be funny.

Abe brings out the current ECW Champion Christian and he takes his spot at the couch. Abe congratulates Christian on his victory over Ezekiel Jackson. Abe tells Christian that he is the longest running champion in the WWE at this time. Christian likes being told about that stat. He says that he is proud of being the ECW champion and he is proud that he has defeated all challengers.

We are interrupted by the man who would be the king of Bayside, Zack Ryder who is accompanied by Rosa Mendes in her best Jennifer Lopez outfit. Zack Ryder wants to talk about the biggest news of the week. We see the mugshot of Gregory Helms and then he talks about Helms’ recent arrest. Zack wants everyone to refer to him as the Heart and Soul Superhero of ECW. Christian asks Zack if he is jealous of Helms for making it on TMZ. Christian says that Zack is jealous of Helms because they are both on television, but Helms gets recognized. Zack mentions that he was in the Royal Rumble and Christian says that he blinked and missed it. Christian says that Helms made a mistake. Christian says that Tiffany made a mistake by giving Abe a talk show. Christian says that he made a mistake by coming on Abe’s talk show. Christian says that Zack made a mistake today thinking that his hair looked cool and then he made a bigger mistake hooking up with Tila Tequila. Zack pushes Christian but Christian pushes Zack back and we are out of time.

We go to commercial.

We are back with a look at last week’s sneak attack on Shelton Benjamin by Vance Archer.

Match Number One: Shelton Benjamin versus Vance Archer

Archer with a shoulder as Benjamin charges at him. Benjamin with punches and kicks but the referee pulls him out of the corner. Benjamin with another punch and Archer goes to the floor but Benjamin with a plancha onto Archer and then he punches Archer in front of the announce table. Archer kicks Benjamin as Shelton returns to the ring and he follows that with a forearm and side head lock. Archer with another side head lock but Benjamin with a belly-to-back suplex and a clothesline to the back of the head as Archer goes to the floor. Benjamin misses a splash from the apron and he hits the ringside barrier as we go to commercial.

We are back and Archer with an arm bar on Benjamin. We see footage from the commercial when Archer sent Benjamin into the ring steps to gain control of the match. We return to the action in the ring and Archer with a hard Irish whip. Archer stands on Benjamin’s chest and then kicks him. Archer with a suplex and then he gets a near fall on Shelton. Archer returns to the arm bar. Archer with a side slam for another near fall. Archer with a kick and he returns to the arm bar. Shelton with a kick to the head to get out of the hold. Archer with a kick and Irish whip but he misses a running knee into the corner and Benjamin clips him. Benjamin with a running thrust to the throat and then he works on the leg some more. Benjamin tries for the Stinger splash but he hits Archer’s elbow. Archer tries for a suplex but Benjamin lands on his feet and he hits a neck breaker for a near fall. Benjamin punches Archer and then he tries for a sunset flip out of the corner but Archer drops down but he has the ropes and the referee has him release the hold. Archer with a cover with his feet on the ropes to get the three count.
Winner: Vance Archer

It is time for the Raw Rebound.

We are told by Josh that we will see the footage of what happened after Raw went off the air.

We go to commercial.

We are back and did you know that the Did You Know Random Fact Generator is stuck on the one from last night?

Match Number Two: Yoshi Tatsu with Goldust versus Trent Barreta with Caylen Croft

Yoshi jumps around before they lock up and Yoshi works on the arm and puts Trent in an arm bar. Yoshi with a drop kick to Barreta followed by an arm drag into an arm bar. Yoshi is thrown out of the ring but he comes back in and he kicks Yoshi. Trent with a forearm followed by a kick to the head and a slap to the face. Trent with a knee to the head and then he hits a European uppercut and chokes Yoshi in the corner. Trent with a standing drop kick. Trent with a reverse chin lock on Yoshi. Yoshi gets to his feet and backs Trent into the turnbuckles. Trent with a boot to Yoshi but Yoshi with a back body drop. Yoshi with kicks to the midsection followed by the flying double knees. Yoshi tries for the rolling mare but Trent blocks it. Yoshi eventually hits it and kicks Trent in the chest. Yoshi goes up top but Trent stops him and tries for a superplex. Yoshi pushes Trent off but Trent with a rana and a near fall. Trent argues with the referee about the count and then he turns around into the round house kick and gets the three count.
Winner: Yoshi Tatsu

We go to commercial.

We are back and it is time for Vince McMahon to give his State of ECW Address.

He says that in 3 weeks, ECW will be going off the air. He thanks everyone behind the scenes and the superstars for making ECW the success it was. He says that there will be a new program once ECW goes off the air. Vince says that it is the next Evolution of the WWE. Vince thanks everyone.

Gregory Helms is in the ring and he brings out Ezekiel Jackson who is accompanied by William Regal.

Helms asks Zeke if he is disappointed about his loss on Sunday and he wants to know how Zeke will move on. Regal asks Helms if it has been a trying week for him. Helms says that he will get past it and he is going to do his job. Regal tells Helms that his week is going to get worse. Jackson punches Helms and then Regal joins in. Jackson with a uranage to Helms and then he holds Helms for a running knee to the head by Regal.

Christian comes to the ring with a kendo stick and he hits Jackson with it. Jackson and Regal leave the ring.

We go to commercial.

Match Number Three: Christian versus Zack Ryder with Rosa Mendes

They lock up and Ryder with a side head lock and shoulder tackle. They lock up again and Ryder with another side head lock but Christian with a shoulder tackle and cover. Ryder goes into the ropes to stop Christian. Ryder with a kick and forearm to the back followed by a kick and forearms. Ryder chokes Christian in the ropes followed by a forearm. Ryder with a forearm to the back but Christian with a spinning heel kick. Ryder goes to the apron and Christian runs into a shoulder from Ryder. Ryder tries to suplex Christian to the floor but Christian blocks it and he pulls Ryder onto the apron and then Christian with a hesitation drop kick that sends Ryder into the announce table. They return to the ring and Christian goes to the turnbuckles and he is caught by Ryder who catapults him into the bottom rope. Ryder punches Christian and the referee warns him. Ryder with a near fall on Christian and then he puts Christian in a reverse chin lock. Ryder with a leaping leg lariat for a near fall. Christian goes up top but Ryder punches him and tries for a superplex but Christian pushes him off. Christian with a cross body for a two count. Christian with a running forearm but he runs into an elbow. Ryder goes to the turnbuckles and Christian catches him and hits a flapjack. Christian leaps onto Ryder’s back and chokes him in the ropes. Christian goes to the floor and he punches Ryder. Christian goes up top and hits a missile drop kick and gets a near fall. Christian goes to the turnbuckles for a springboard sunset flip but Ryder drops down and gets a near fall. Ryder misses a charge into the corner and Christian with a pendulum kick followed by a back elbow from the turnbuckles. Christian sets for the Killswitch and he hits it. Ezekiel Jackson comes to the ring with William Regal and the referee calls for the bell.

No Contest

After the match, Regal with a knee to the head and then Jackson sends Christian into the ring steps.

We go to credits

ECW turing into NXT

In case you missed it before, Steve Austin will be promoting his movie Damages on RAW when he hosts in March.

- WWE had trademarked “NXT” to use for the new Tuesday night show on the SyFy network. Sources have confirmed that ECW will now be called WWE NXT, with the NXT standing for Next Generation.

Apparently the show will be built around an entirely new cast of characters with the idea that WWE fans can see these characters develop and debut only on SyFy. Expect a lot of talents from WWE developmental to be called up. More details on the new WWE show should be made clear tonight.

Future of ECW revealed

Vince McMahon announced during tonight’s ECW on SyFy show that ECW will be going off the air in three weeks.

Vince said there will be a new WWE show broadcast during the same time slot on the SyFy Network. Vince said this will be the next evolution in WWE and the next evolution of TV history

Update on Miz vs MVP, NFL forces wwe to move

The city of New Orleans will be hosting a parade to honor the New Orleans Saints football team on Tuesday, Feb. 9, whether the team wins or loses the Super Bowl. Since this parade conflicts with WWE’s SmackDown/ECW live event, WWE will be postponing their event in New Orleans and moving it to Baton Rouge at the Baton Rouge River Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The New Orleans event has been rescheduled for Friday evening, May 28, 2010. Tickets from the Feb. 9 date will be honored.

- While most visitors and guests were barred from WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view on Sunday night, former WWE and TNA star Johnny Swinger was backstage seeing friends.

- Recently released WWE Superstar Eric Escobar is now working for the WWC promotion in Puerto Rico.

- The decision to add MVP vs. The Miz for the United States Title to Sunday’s Royal Rumble was made late in the day before the pay-per-view began. The plan was to have the match at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view if they decided not to have it at the Rumble.

Wreslters denied to enter in UK

An interesting situation about a WrestleSlam convention in England has happened as several former WWE talents were stopped by immigration officials as they entered the country this weekend and were turned away. Apparently someone called country officials and said that “terrorists” were sneaking in the country under the names of the wrestlers.

Bushwhacker Luke, Typhoon, Molly Holly, Mr. Fuji, Nikolai Volkoff and The Barbarian were all interviewed by officials about their entry to the country and then sent back home. The promoters of the convention were offering refunds to fans and a complimentary VIP ticket to their next event. Terry Funk, Howard Finkel and others who made it into the country were said to be going out of their way to make everything up to the fans.

Update on Divas Match! Vince news from atlanta

The Divas Title match between Gail Kim and Maryse was planned for last night’s RAW but for some reason or another it never happened. No word yet on when the match will take place but it will likely be before the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

- At yesterday’s WrestleMania 27 press conference, Vince McMahon talked about how the city of Atlanta has a great wrestling tradition but noted that he rewrote some history, presumably talking about WCW. However, Vince never took a jab at Ted Turner or WCW.

Vince appeared later on a local radio station and was asked by the host if it gave him satisfaction coming to Atlanta because of his rivalry with Turner. Vince said that it hadn’t even crossed his mind.

Mrs. McMahon spending big bucks, Update on Hurricane

The Hartford Courant reports that Linda McMahon has already spend $6.5 million on her campaign to win the US Senate. They note that she has loaned $6 million of her own money to the campaign and spent $525,000. She has received at least $11,582 in small contributions.

- Vince McMahon told the WWE creative team this past Thursday that Hurricane Helms “is not available” but did not offer any additional details. As noted before, Helms was traveling last night to the SmackDown and ECW tapings this evening in Memphis.

Critics Review of WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2010

This past Sunday the WWE gave us the 2010 Royal Rumble. A lot went into this rumble storyline wise too. Who would win? Triple H? Shawn Michaels? Cena? Beth Phoenix? No one really knew.

Well us fans finally got our answer as the Rated R superstar Edge made his much anticipated (and quite early) return to the ring. There were rumors around the internet that Edge would make his return at the PPV, but the way the WWE changes their plans as soon as they know it’s been leaked, no one can ever really be sure these days. I for one am glad Edge is back, and I am even more pleased that he won. Anything beats another John Cena win.

You know what else I like about Edge’s latest return so far? Right now, he’s a tweener. We’re not sure if he’s quite a heel, or if he’s a face; and that adds for some interesting set-ups leading into Wrestlemania. Here’s where I want to hear from you readers. Should Edge be a face, or a heel? I for one don’t care either way because he plays both parts with such ease; he has that natural ability.

See this is where it gets interesting though. The WWE could have Edge wait until Wrestlemania to get his title shot, which insures that at least one of the two title matches will be a triple threat match. Or, they could have Edge end up fighting one of the champions at the Elimination Chamber ppv, which would free up both champions for their rumored matches at the big event. Going this route would make sure HBK faces the Undertaker, and Triple H faces Sheamus. It would also free Edge for a match against Chris Jericho, should Edge make a full-fledged face turn.

Either way, I’m excited to see how Edge will fit back into the fold, and if one of the title matches becomes a triple threat my money is on Edge. Again, I want your voices to be heard. If you were a writer for the WWE, what would you do with Edge leading into Wrestlemania?

Hmmm, while I’m here what other things have grabbed my attention as of late. When I stop and think, one of the first things that comes to my mind is CM Punk and the Straight Edge Society. I don’t know about all of you, but I’m loving this angle. Not only does it make CM Punk look that much better as a heel, but its giving young stars like Luke Gallows (aka Drew Hankinson) and Serena (aka Serena Deeb) a true chance to shine. I would love to see Punk and Gallows take the tag titles from DX and see what they can do from there.

I’m also very appy to see Mickie James finally took the title off of Michelle McCool. McCool in my opinion is not worthy of a title run and I think having James hold the belt will bring some meaning back to it. On the Raw side, I’m looking foward to seeing Maryse match up with Gail Kim. I’m also hoping Kim walks away with the win, since coming back from TNA, she has busted her ass and deserves a chance to show what she can bring back to the women’s division.