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|Extreme Championship Wrestling || A World Wrestling Entertainment Production|
| The Fall of Paul Heyman |
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| The Fall of Paul Heyman |
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Creative Meeting | January 2005
Vince McMahon and his creative team have been talking about an ECW reunion show. Rob Van Dam and Paul Heyman are pushing hard for the event and the idea is a definitely possible.
Creative Meeting | March 2005
Vince McMahon has given Paul Heyman the green light for an ECW reunion pay-per-view under the WWE umbrella. The pay-per-view will take place in June of this year.
Raw | May 9, 2005
The first advertisement for ECW: One Night Stand airs.
Raw | May 23, 2005
Eric Bischoff announces he will be giving ECW a proper funeral tonight. Later in the show, Eric Bischoff comes out to “celebrate the life, but more importantly the death of ECW.” He talks about how ECW was an uprising wrestling company, but WCW crushed them. He says he was upset when he was ECW adds airing on his show [Raw] and he is gathering a group of Raw superstars to once against crush ECW! This brings out Vince McMahon, who reveals his invested interest in ECW. He talks about how he secretly financed ECW years ago. McMahon further reveals that he is the one that has been airing the advertisements for ECW One Night Stand!
This brings out Paul Heyman, and for the first time the men behind ECW, WCW, and WWE are standing in one ring. Heyman talks about how influential ECW was to professional wrestling and invites Eric Bischoff to come to One Night Stand to experience what ECW truly is all about! Vince McMahon butts in stating that he is all for competition and let “the best man win.”
Smackdown | May 26, 2005
Kurt Angle trash talks ECW telling everyone that he walked out half way through a show back in 1996 because it was garbage. He also takes a few jabs at Tazz. Kurt Angle vows to help Eric Bischoff kill ECW.
Raw | May 30, 2005
Eric Bischoff introduces Edge and Lita as the first volunteers to help destroy ECW. Later, Tyson Tomko, Maven and Gene Snitsky interfere in a tables match involving Edge and Chris Benoit, assaulting Beniot, and helping Eric Bischoff send a message to Paul Heyman and ECW.
Smackdown | June 2, 2005
Kurt Angle once again talks trash about ECW and takes a few verbal shots at Tazz. Later, Nunzio faced John “Bradshaw” Layfield in an ECW Rules match! Before the match, JBL takes several shots at Paul Heyman and ECW, blaming ECW for ruining professional wrestling. Bradshaw says he will be joining the crusade against ECW. Bradshaw than, with help from the cabinet, destroys Nunzio.
Raw | June 6, 2005
In a backstage segment, William Regal tries banning Tajiri from taking part in ECW One Night Stand. Benoit intervenes saying that the event is about history, and ECW gave Tajiri and Benoit a chance when no one else would. Regal than announces he is joining the Raw crusaders.
Throughout the night Eric Bischoff takes shots at ECW. He invites wrestlers to join the crusade against ECW and even challenges Paul Heyman to a fight. Later, Chris Benoit defeats Gene Snitsky in an ECW Rules match after the Dudley Boys interfere. This causes a conflict between Eric Bischoff, the crusaders, and them. Paul Heyman than calls down several ECW alumni (Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, Rhyno) and a huge brawl erupts between the two sides!
Smackdown | June 9, 2005
Theodore Long introduces Chris Benoit to Smackdown [Benoit was drafted b the Draft Lottery]. JBL, who was in the ring, begins to insult Benoit for being an ECW wrestler, and informs him that he will be making the biggest mistake of his career if he wrestles at One Night Stand. The two continue to argue and a match is announced for tonight!
Kurt Angle once against takes jabs at Tazz, telling him he better remain loyal to WWE. Kurt Angle eventually attacks Tazz and busts him open with a steel chair shot to the head. The main event of the evening is Benoit versus JBL. Benoit has ECW [The Dudleyz, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman and Rhyno] in his corner and JBL has the cabinet. A few Smackdown superstars come out to ringside to stand against the ECW Alumni. Angle than interferes in the match, causing a brawl between both sides in ensure, climaxed by Tazz coming out and choking out Danny Basham.
ECW One Night Stand | June 12, 2005
The show is mainly the creative outcome of Paul Heyman. The show features the following matches:
Lance Storm w/Dawn Marie defeats Chris Jericho
Super Crazy defeats Tajiri and Little Guido;
Rey Mysterio defeats Psicosis
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso defeats Rhyno
Chris Benoit defeats Eddie Guerrero
Mike Awesome defeats Masato Tanaka
The Dudley Boyz defeats Tommy Dreamer & Sandman
- after the matches the Anti-ECW crusaders enter the ring, opposing the ECW Alumni, erupting in a huge brawl. ECW wins the brawl, allowing Stone Cold to host a beer-bash celebration.
Creative Meeting | June 15, 2005
Vince McMahon sits down with his creative team to discuss One Night Stand. The pay-per-view drew a 0.81 domestic buyrate. Vince McMahon seems happy with the numbers and is pleased with the overall show.
Creative Meeting | December 2005
Vince McMahon is throwing around the idea for a second ECW One Night Stand. Other members of the creative team are discussing bringing back ECW as a third brand.
Creative Meeting | April 2006
WWE has signed a contract with the Sci-Fi network for a weekly television show in the summer. This programming will be dedicated to ECW as the brand will be returning as a brand under the WWE umbrella after a second ECW One Night Stand in June.
Raw | May 1, 2006
Jerry Lawyer and Joey Styles have a heated argument at ringside. Joey mentions ECW and eventually slaps Jerry Lawyer. Lawyer retaliates by shoving Joey Styles, causing Joey to storm off. Joey than shoots on WWE and storytelling, before quitting the Raw announce team. There is several ECW references in Styles’ shoot, indicating the start of an ECW One Night Stand II buildup.
Raw | May 8, 2006
Rob Van Dam, the holder of the Money in the bank suitcase, announces that he agrees with what Joey Styles said last week. Rob Van Dam encourages the crowd to chant ECW for Joey Styles. Later, Mick Foley and Edge compete in a triple threat match. The third contestant is Tommy Dreamer who is brought out by Mick Foley. As the match starts, Foley attacks Dreamer with a barbwire bat! Edge and Mick Foley assault Tommy Dreamer until Mick Foley pins him. Edge and Mick Foley, along with Lita, are now coexisting.
Creative Meeting | May 10, 2006
Vince McMahon and his creative team have decided to have a WWE vs. ECW special show the week of ECW One Night Stand. Vince McMahon is also very high on Rob Van Dam as of late and seems excited for the return of ECW.
Raw | May 15, 2006
Mick Foley talks about assaulting Tommy Dreamer. He apologizes and brings down his former mentor Terry Funk. Terry Funk demands to know why Mick Foley assaulted Tommy Dreamer last week. Foley explains by saying his match with Edge at Wrestlemania 22 was a hardcore classic and no second rate ECW superstars was going to come in and steal his spotlight. Terry Funk goes on to talk about ECW and what Mick and he have been through. The two quickly exchange insults and finally slaps. The two begin to brawl until Edge and Lita make the save. Edge and Mick Foley beat down Terry Funk.
Raw | May 22, 2006
Mick Foley comes out and talks for awhile before introducing Edge. Edge and Mick Foley talk about their Wrestlemania 22 match before finally Mick Foley presents Edge with the Hardcore Championship. The two argue over who should be champion, and finally they agree to be co-champions.
Paul Heyman interrupts the two and claims Mick Foley is a prostitute. Mick Foley and Paul Heyman exchange words and Paul offers Mick Foley and Edge a match against any two ECW wrestlers of his choosing at One Night Stand. Heyman insults Lita causing Edge and Mick Foley to run upstage after him, but Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk show up, and the four men brawl around ring.
Later, Rob Van Dam comes out. He tells John Cena he needs to savor his time as WWE Champion because at One Night Stand, on his home turf, he will face John Cena for the championship. Rob Van Damn slaps John Cena causing the two to brawl, which ends with Rob spin-kicking the briefcase into Cena's face.
Raw | May 29, 2006
Jerry Lawyer, at ringside, begins insulting Smackdown’s Tazz. Jerry Lawyer calls him a Jerry Lawyer-wannabe. Later, Rob Van Dam comes out and joins Jim Ross and Jerry Lawyer on commentary. Rob Van Dam interferes in John Cena’s match against Johnny Nitro.
Later in the night, Paul Heyman and Mick Foley are in the ring. Paul Heyman announces he has received one draft pick from Raw and Smackdown to join him on ECW. From Raw he drafts Rob Van Dam and in a complete shocker, he drafts Kurt Angle from Smackdown. Kurt Angle comes out and attacks Mick Foley.
Smackdown | June 2, 2006
Kurt Angle defeats Rey Mysterio by count out in Kurt Angle's "Farewell to Smackdown" match. Paul Heyman joins Michael Cole and Tazz on commentary for the match. After the match Tazz challenges Jerry Lawyer to a match at One Night Stand.
Raw | June 5, 2006
John Cena and Rob Van Dam have a contract signing for their match at One Night Stand. Jonathan Coachman oversees the signing and Paul Heyman is also present at ringside. John Cena and Rob Van Dam exchange unpleasant words and suddenly Balls Mahoney, The Sandman, Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer come from all corners of the arena. John Cena tries to battle the ECW Crusaders, but is unsuccessful. John Cena is placed on a table as Sabu than makes his shocking return to WWE, and annihilates Cena with a leg-drop off the top rope with a chair. WWE superstars come to John Cena’s rescue, but it is too little, too late.
Later in the show, Mick Foley, Edge and Lita come out to join Kurt Angle in the ring. Kurt Angle explains his reason for attending Raw tonight, being the show is in Pittsburg, and announces an open invitation match at One Night Stand. Mick Foley begins to quickly argue with Kurt Angle and this leads to a brawl. Edge escapes Angle’s attack, but Mick Foley receives an Angle Slam. Suddenly, Randy Orton hits the ring and delivers an RKO to Kurt Angle. Randy Orton has made his return to the WWE and it seems Kurt Angle and he will face off at One Night Stand.
Later on, Jerry Lawyer accepts Tazz’s request for a match at One Night Stand. Also, on WWE Unlimited, Randy Orton officially accepts Kurt Angle’s open invitation.
WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head | June 7, 2006
The show starts off with Mick Foley giving Team WWE a pep talk. Paul Heyman than follows suit in the next segment. The announce teams are Jerry Lawyer and Jim Ross, representing WWE, and Tazz and Joey Styles, representing ECW. The two broadcast teams would spend the entire night bickering with one another.
Rob Van Dam defeats Rey Mysterio in a non-title match
Rey Mysterio is offered a spot on the ECW roster. Next, Kurt Angle and Randy Orton have a heated argument in the ring which ends in an intense stare down.
Mickie James defeats Jazz in a non-title match.
Backstage, John Cena cuts a promo and announces his non-title match against Sabu tonight. In the ring, Paul Heyman officially announces that on June 13th ECW will return to Network TV when its own shown on the Sci-Fi network.
Big Show wins an Inter-Promotional Battle Royal after defecting to ECW and eliminating Edge.
Edge w/ Mick Foley and Lita defeat Tommy Dreamer w/ Terry Funk in an Extreme Rules match.
During the match, Terry Funk busts Mick Foley open the hard way under his eye. After the commercial break, Mick Foley cuts a serious promo in the center of the ring and warns of the horrors that are to come for Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk. At ringside, Jerry Lawyer and Tazz get into a screaming match which leads to an intense brawl.
John Cena defeats Sabu in a non-title match by disqualification.
Big Show interferes, resulting in the disqualification. The WWE and ECW lockerooms flood to the ring, ending the show in a brawl.
Smackdown | June 9, 2006
At ringside Michael Cole reminds us that Rey Mysterio was offered a spot on the ECW roster. Tazz adds that at One Night Stand he will choke Jerry Lawyer out. Tazz then quits the Smackdown broadcast team to return home to ECW. At the same time, Paul Heyman comes out and the two men greet each other with a hug. Paul Heyman then calls out Rey Mysterio and asks him if he has come to a decision. Rey thanks Paul Heyman for everything he has done for him, but he has decided that he belongs on Smackdown. Paul claims he respects him and wishes him the best of luck because he will need it.
Later on in the night, Rey Mysterio faces off against Fit Finlay. Fit Finlay wins the match via interference from Sabu. Sabu assaults Rey Mysterio setting him on a table, and lays him out with a triple-jump leg-drop through the table!
ECW One Night Stand II | June 11, 2006
Tazz defeats Jerry "The King" Lawler
Kurt Angle defeats Randy Orton
The FBI (Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke) w/ Big Guido defeats Super Crazy & Tajiri
- after the match, The Big Show destroys all five men
Rey Mysterio versus Sabu ends in a No-Contest
Mick Foley & Edge defeats Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk
Balls Mahoney defeats Masato Tanaka
Rob Van Dam defeats John Cena to win the WWE Heavyweight Title
Creative Meeting | June 12, 2006
All wrestlers have seemed to come out of One Night Stand without any serious injuries. Mick Foley did require some stitches and Terry Funk, Rey Mysterio and Sabu are a little banged up.
Vince McMahon and his creative team have been heavily discussing the debut episode of ECW. Last night’s pay-per-view is not expected to top last year’s buys. In was officially announced that Paul Heyman is heading the creative side of ECW with Vince McMahon of course overseeing him.
ECW is going to feature both ECW alumni and up-and-coming talent. The show will become a breeding ground of sorts, similar to what ECW once was.
ECW will stand alone as a third brand, with any interference from Raw ending at Vengeance.
Vince McMahon and his creative team have been talking about an ECW reunion show. Rob Van Dam and Paul Heyman are pushing hard for the event and the idea is a definitely possible.
Creative Meeting | March 2005
Vince McMahon has given Paul Heyman the green light for an ECW reunion pay-per-view under the WWE umbrella. The pay-per-view will take place in June of this year.
Raw | May 9, 2005
The first advertisement for ECW: One Night Stand airs.
Raw | May 23, 2005
Eric Bischoff announces he will be giving ECW a proper funeral tonight. Later in the show, Eric Bischoff comes out to “celebrate the life, but more importantly the death of ECW.” He talks about how ECW was an uprising wrestling company, but WCW crushed them. He says he was upset when he was ECW adds airing on his show [Raw] and he is gathering a group of Raw superstars to once against crush ECW! This brings out Vince McMahon, who reveals his invested interest in ECW. He talks about how he secretly financed ECW years ago. McMahon further reveals that he is the one that has been airing the advertisements for ECW One Night Stand!
This brings out Paul Heyman, and for the first time the men behind ECW, WCW, and WWE are standing in one ring. Heyman talks about how influential ECW was to professional wrestling and invites Eric Bischoff to come to One Night Stand to experience what ECW truly is all about! Vince McMahon butts in stating that he is all for competition and let “the best man win.”
Smackdown | May 26, 2005
Kurt Angle trash talks ECW telling everyone that he walked out half way through a show back in 1996 because it was garbage. He also takes a few jabs at Tazz. Kurt Angle vows to help Eric Bischoff kill ECW.
Raw | May 30, 2005
Eric Bischoff introduces Edge and Lita as the first volunteers to help destroy ECW. Later, Tyson Tomko, Maven and Gene Snitsky interfere in a tables match involving Edge and Chris Benoit, assaulting Beniot, and helping Eric Bischoff send a message to Paul Heyman and ECW.
Smackdown | June 2, 2005
Kurt Angle once again talks trash about ECW and takes a few verbal shots at Tazz. Later, Nunzio faced John “Bradshaw” Layfield in an ECW Rules match! Before the match, JBL takes several shots at Paul Heyman and ECW, blaming ECW for ruining professional wrestling. Bradshaw says he will be joining the crusade against ECW. Bradshaw than, with help from the cabinet, destroys Nunzio.
Raw | June 6, 2005
In a backstage segment, William Regal tries banning Tajiri from taking part in ECW One Night Stand. Benoit intervenes saying that the event is about history, and ECW gave Tajiri and Benoit a chance when no one else would. Regal than announces he is joining the Raw crusaders.
Throughout the night Eric Bischoff takes shots at ECW. He invites wrestlers to join the crusade against ECW and even challenges Paul Heyman to a fight. Later, Chris Benoit defeats Gene Snitsky in an ECW Rules match after the Dudley Boys interfere. This causes a conflict between Eric Bischoff, the crusaders, and them. Paul Heyman than calls down several ECW alumni (Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, Rhyno) and a huge brawl erupts between the two sides!
Smackdown | June 9, 2005
Theodore Long introduces Chris Benoit to Smackdown [Benoit was drafted b the Draft Lottery]. JBL, who was in the ring, begins to insult Benoit for being an ECW wrestler, and informs him that he will be making the biggest mistake of his career if he wrestles at One Night Stand. The two continue to argue and a match is announced for tonight!
Kurt Angle once against takes jabs at Tazz, telling him he better remain loyal to WWE. Kurt Angle eventually attacks Tazz and busts him open with a steel chair shot to the head. The main event of the evening is Benoit versus JBL. Benoit has ECW [The Dudleyz, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman and Rhyno] in his corner and JBL has the cabinet. A few Smackdown superstars come out to ringside to stand against the ECW Alumni. Angle than interferes in the match, causing a brawl between both sides in ensure, climaxed by Tazz coming out and choking out Danny Basham.
ECW One Night Stand | June 12, 2005
The show is mainly the creative outcome of Paul Heyman. The show features the following matches:
Lance Storm w/Dawn Marie defeats Chris Jericho
Super Crazy defeats Tajiri and Little Guido;
Rey Mysterio defeats Psicosis
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso defeats Rhyno
Chris Benoit defeats Eddie Guerrero
Mike Awesome defeats Masato Tanaka
The Dudley Boyz defeats Tommy Dreamer & Sandman
- after the matches the Anti-ECW crusaders enter the ring, opposing the ECW Alumni, erupting in a huge brawl. ECW wins the brawl, allowing Stone Cold to host a beer-bash celebration.
Creative Meeting | June 15, 2005
Vince McMahon sits down with his creative team to discuss One Night Stand. The pay-per-view drew a 0.81 domestic buyrate. Vince McMahon seems happy with the numbers and is pleased with the overall show.
Creative Meeting | December 2005
Vince McMahon is throwing around the idea for a second ECW One Night Stand. Other members of the creative team are discussing bringing back ECW as a third brand.
Creative Meeting | April 2006
WWE has signed a contract with the Sci-Fi network for a weekly television show in the summer. This programming will be dedicated to ECW as the brand will be returning as a brand under the WWE umbrella after a second ECW One Night Stand in June.
Raw | May 1, 2006
Jerry Lawyer and Joey Styles have a heated argument at ringside. Joey mentions ECW and eventually slaps Jerry Lawyer. Lawyer retaliates by shoving Joey Styles, causing Joey to storm off. Joey than shoots on WWE and storytelling, before quitting the Raw announce team. There is several ECW references in Styles’ shoot, indicating the start of an ECW One Night Stand II buildup.
Raw | May 8, 2006
Rob Van Dam, the holder of the Money in the bank suitcase, announces that he agrees with what Joey Styles said last week. Rob Van Dam encourages the crowd to chant ECW for Joey Styles. Later, Mick Foley and Edge compete in a triple threat match. The third contestant is Tommy Dreamer who is brought out by Mick Foley. As the match starts, Foley attacks Dreamer with a barbwire bat! Edge and Mick Foley assault Tommy Dreamer until Mick Foley pins him. Edge and Mick Foley, along with Lita, are now coexisting.
Creative Meeting | May 10, 2006
Vince McMahon and his creative team have decided to have a WWE vs. ECW special show the week of ECW One Night Stand. Vince McMahon is also very high on Rob Van Dam as of late and seems excited for the return of ECW.
Raw | May 15, 2006
Mick Foley talks about assaulting Tommy Dreamer. He apologizes and brings down his former mentor Terry Funk. Terry Funk demands to know why Mick Foley assaulted Tommy Dreamer last week. Foley explains by saying his match with Edge at Wrestlemania 22 was a hardcore classic and no second rate ECW superstars was going to come in and steal his spotlight. Terry Funk goes on to talk about ECW and what Mick and he have been through. The two quickly exchange insults and finally slaps. The two begin to brawl until Edge and Lita make the save. Edge and Mick Foley beat down Terry Funk.
Raw | May 22, 2006
Mick Foley comes out and talks for awhile before introducing Edge. Edge and Mick Foley talk about their Wrestlemania 22 match before finally Mick Foley presents Edge with the Hardcore Championship. The two argue over who should be champion, and finally they agree to be co-champions.
Paul Heyman interrupts the two and claims Mick Foley is a prostitute. Mick Foley and Paul Heyman exchange words and Paul offers Mick Foley and Edge a match against any two ECW wrestlers of his choosing at One Night Stand. Heyman insults Lita causing Edge and Mick Foley to run upstage after him, but Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk show up, and the four men brawl around ring.
Later, Rob Van Dam comes out. He tells John Cena he needs to savor his time as WWE Champion because at One Night Stand, on his home turf, he will face John Cena for the championship. Rob Van Damn slaps John Cena causing the two to brawl, which ends with Rob spin-kicking the briefcase into Cena's face.
Raw | May 29, 2006
Jerry Lawyer, at ringside, begins insulting Smackdown’s Tazz. Jerry Lawyer calls him a Jerry Lawyer-wannabe. Later, Rob Van Dam comes out and joins Jim Ross and Jerry Lawyer on commentary. Rob Van Dam interferes in John Cena’s match against Johnny Nitro.
Later in the night, Paul Heyman and Mick Foley are in the ring. Paul Heyman announces he has received one draft pick from Raw and Smackdown to join him on ECW. From Raw he drafts Rob Van Dam and in a complete shocker, he drafts Kurt Angle from Smackdown. Kurt Angle comes out and attacks Mick Foley.
Smackdown | June 2, 2006
Kurt Angle defeats Rey Mysterio by count out in Kurt Angle's "Farewell to Smackdown" match. Paul Heyman joins Michael Cole and Tazz on commentary for the match. After the match Tazz challenges Jerry Lawyer to a match at One Night Stand.
Raw | June 5, 2006
John Cena and Rob Van Dam have a contract signing for their match at One Night Stand. Jonathan Coachman oversees the signing and Paul Heyman is also present at ringside. John Cena and Rob Van Dam exchange unpleasant words and suddenly Balls Mahoney, The Sandman, Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer come from all corners of the arena. John Cena tries to battle the ECW Crusaders, but is unsuccessful. John Cena is placed on a table as Sabu than makes his shocking return to WWE, and annihilates Cena with a leg-drop off the top rope with a chair. WWE superstars come to John Cena’s rescue, but it is too little, too late.
Later in the show, Mick Foley, Edge and Lita come out to join Kurt Angle in the ring. Kurt Angle explains his reason for attending Raw tonight, being the show is in Pittsburg, and announces an open invitation match at One Night Stand. Mick Foley begins to quickly argue with Kurt Angle and this leads to a brawl. Edge escapes Angle’s attack, but Mick Foley receives an Angle Slam. Suddenly, Randy Orton hits the ring and delivers an RKO to Kurt Angle. Randy Orton has made his return to the WWE and it seems Kurt Angle and he will face off at One Night Stand.
Later on, Jerry Lawyer accepts Tazz’s request for a match at One Night Stand. Also, on WWE Unlimited, Randy Orton officially accepts Kurt Angle’s open invitation.
WWE vs. ECW: Head to Head | June 7, 2006
The show starts off with Mick Foley giving Team WWE a pep talk. Paul Heyman than follows suit in the next segment. The announce teams are Jerry Lawyer and Jim Ross, representing WWE, and Tazz and Joey Styles, representing ECW. The two broadcast teams would spend the entire night bickering with one another.
Rob Van Dam defeats Rey Mysterio in a non-title match
Rey Mysterio is offered a spot on the ECW roster. Next, Kurt Angle and Randy Orton have a heated argument in the ring which ends in an intense stare down.
Mickie James defeats Jazz in a non-title match.
Backstage, John Cena cuts a promo and announces his non-title match against Sabu tonight. In the ring, Paul Heyman officially announces that on June 13th ECW will return to Network TV when its own shown on the Sci-Fi network.
Big Show wins an Inter-Promotional Battle Royal after defecting to ECW and eliminating Edge.
Edge w/ Mick Foley and Lita defeat Tommy Dreamer w/ Terry Funk in an Extreme Rules match.
During the match, Terry Funk busts Mick Foley open the hard way under his eye. After the commercial break, Mick Foley cuts a serious promo in the center of the ring and warns of the horrors that are to come for Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk. At ringside, Jerry Lawyer and Tazz get into a screaming match which leads to an intense brawl.
John Cena defeats Sabu in a non-title match by disqualification.
Big Show interferes, resulting in the disqualification. The WWE and ECW lockerooms flood to the ring, ending the show in a brawl.
Smackdown | June 9, 2006
At ringside Michael Cole reminds us that Rey Mysterio was offered a spot on the ECW roster. Tazz adds that at One Night Stand he will choke Jerry Lawyer out. Tazz then quits the Smackdown broadcast team to return home to ECW. At the same time, Paul Heyman comes out and the two men greet each other with a hug. Paul Heyman then calls out Rey Mysterio and asks him if he has come to a decision. Rey thanks Paul Heyman for everything he has done for him, but he has decided that he belongs on Smackdown. Paul claims he respects him and wishes him the best of luck because he will need it.
Later on in the night, Rey Mysterio faces off against Fit Finlay. Fit Finlay wins the match via interference from Sabu. Sabu assaults Rey Mysterio setting him on a table, and lays him out with a triple-jump leg-drop through the table!
ECW One Night Stand II | June 11, 2006
Tazz defeats Jerry "The King" Lawler
Kurt Angle defeats Randy Orton
The FBI (Little Guido & Tony Mamaluke) w/ Big Guido defeats Super Crazy & Tajiri
- after the match, The Big Show destroys all five men
Rey Mysterio versus Sabu ends in a No-Contest
Mick Foley & Edge defeats Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk
Balls Mahoney defeats Masato Tanaka
Rob Van Dam defeats John Cena to win the WWE Heavyweight Title
Creative Meeting | June 12, 2006
All wrestlers have seemed to come out of One Night Stand without any serious injuries. Mick Foley did require some stitches and Terry Funk, Rey Mysterio and Sabu are a little banged up.
Vince McMahon and his creative team have been heavily discussing the debut episode of ECW. Last night’s pay-per-view is not expected to top last year’s buys. In was officially announced that Paul Heyman is heading the creative side of ECW with Vince McMahon of course overseeing him.
ECW is going to feature both ECW alumni and up-and-coming talent. The show will become a breeding ground of sorts, similar to what ECW once was.
ECW will stand alone as a third brand, with any interference from Raw ending at Vengeance.
