OdysseyECW October 18 thoughts
October 18th 2007 07:01
Well... ECW this week did do a good job in hyping the brand's only matchup on CS, but overall, was still quite a forgettable show.
First of all, about the ECW/SD! 'working relationship'. Personally, I don't mind this at all but I really REALLY hope it isn't leading to a merger like lots of people are suggesting. Sure, the ratings are quite low at the moment, but ECW is still improving all the time, and with the two brands merged, I highly doubt we'd be seeing pushes for the likes of Punk, Morrison, Dreamer, Burke, Miz, Balls, etc. when they're on the same show as Taker, Rey, Batista, etc.
Sure, ECW is the C-Show, but it's still fun to watch and has been doing a good job so far in creating some new stars. So keep things as they are, I say. No need for a merger.
But this 'working relationship' angle could be good for both shows. It will provide surprises and the possibility for different matches each week, which should hopefully boost the ratings for both shows.
Now onto this week's ep...
I enjoyed the opening 3 on 2 match. Wasn't a classic or anything, but still a fun bout. And the Miz/Morrison main event was also good while it lasted (which was all but a couple of minutes). Speaking of Miz and Morrison, that punch in the backstage segment looked absolutely brutal (almost as bad as Holly's slap to Cody on Raw).
With Miz in the main-event scene now (at least for a few weeks), it looks like his angle with Balls has taken a bit of back-seat. Hopefully they continue it properly after the PPV though, cause I've really been enjoying it so far. I'd go as far as to say it's my second favourite storyline in WWE right now (with the Matt Hardy/MVP saga being the first).
And finally, Jesse and Festus continue to win me over. I'm really digging the gimmick, and it's good to see the crowds are quite into them too.
IF YOU MISSED IT: Wasn't a horrible ep, so catch the replay if you're home and not doing anything, but no need to go out of your way to see it.
First of all, about the ECW/SD! 'working relationship'. Personally, I don't mind this at all but I really REALLY hope it isn't leading to a merger like lots of people are suggesting. Sure, the ratings are quite low at the moment, but ECW is still improving all the time, and with the two brands merged, I highly doubt we'd be seeing pushes for the likes of Punk, Morrison, Dreamer, Burke, Miz, Balls, etc. when they're on the same show as Taker, Rey, Batista, etc.
Sure, ECW is the C-Show, but it's still fun to watch and has been doing a good job so far in creating some new stars. So keep things as they are, I say. No need for a merger.
But this 'working relationship' angle could be good for both shows. It will provide surprises and the possibility for different matches each week, which should hopefully boost the ratings for both shows.
Now onto this week's ep...
I enjoyed the opening 3 on 2 match. Wasn't a classic or anything, but still a fun bout. And the Miz/Morrison main event was also good while it lasted (which was all but a couple of minutes). Speaking of Miz and Morrison, that punch in the backstage segment looked absolutely brutal (almost as bad as Holly's slap to Cody on Raw).
With Miz in the main-event scene now (at least for a few weeks), it looks like his angle with Balls has taken a bit of back-seat. Hopefully they continue it properly after the PPV though, cause I've really been enjoying it so far. I'd go as far as to say it's my second favourite storyline in WWE right now (with the Matt Hardy/MVP saga being the first).
And finally, Jesse and Festus continue to win me over. I'm really digging the gimmick, and it's good to see the crowds are quite into them too.
IF YOU MISSED IT: Wasn't a horrible ep, so catch the replay if you're home and not doing anything, but no need to go out of your way to see it.
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