WWE ECW Season 2, Episode 25: Number One Contenders

1

An Extreme Challenge

With the help of the WWE Universe, Rob Van Dam takes to the ring to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Championship in the main event. The new connection of Sylvester Terkay and Elijah Burke look to prove themselves by taking on The Full Blooded Italians. Plus, Sabu and Test meet in singles action, Kevin Thorn faces Balls Mahoney, and more!

45 min

2

An Extreme Rematch

After their battle for the ECW World Championship ended in a no contest on the previous edition on ECW, Rob Van Dam and Bobby Lashley meet once again for the gold in the main event. Tommy Dreamer takes on The Great Khali in an Extreme Rules Match. Plus, The Sandman gives Elijah Burke a token of his esteem, CM Punk faces Hardcore Holly, and more.

50 min

3

Test Gets His Title Shot

Bobby Lashley's reign as ECW World Champion is threatened once again, as he defends his title against both Rob Van Dam and Test in a Triple Threat Match main event. After recently being caned by The Sandman, Elijah Burke looks to get some payback in singles action. Plus, Marquis Cor Von arrives, CM Punk faces Matt Striker, and more!

45 min

4

Royal Rumble Preview

On this edition of ECW, Test takes to the ring to go one-on-one with ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in the main event. The Sandman, Sabu, Kevin Thorn, Tommy Dreamer, and Rob Van Dam compete in an Over the Top Rope Challenge. Plus, Kelly Kelly gets extreme with Layla and Brooke Adams, CM Punk takes on Elijah Burke, and more!

45 min

5

Dead Ringer

After being trumped on Monday Night RAW, Mr. McMahon receives a cold reception by some ECW Originals when he arrives at ECW to try and assert his authority. In the main event, Test takes to the ring to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, and more in action!

50 min

6

Payback

Following his recent assault at the hands of several ECW Originals, Mr. McMahon returns to place Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, and Balls Mahoney in a series of singles matches against a New Breed of Superstars. ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley gets more than he bargained for when he goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly. All this and more.

45 min

7

Well-Bred

Hardcore Holly and ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley meet in a rematch under Extreme Rules. In the main event, Rob Van Dam partners with Sabu once again to take on The New Breed's Elijah Burke and Matt Striker. Plus, Snitsky continues to make his presence felt, Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman team up for action, and more.

45 min

8

Dominant Gene

Mr. Kennedy comes to ECW to battle both Hardcore Holly and ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in an ECW Championship Triple Threat Match. The rivalry between The New Breed and ECW Originals rages on as Rob Van Dam faces Kevin Thorn. CM Punk and Johnny Nitro meet for a chance to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania.

45 min

9

To Hell and Back

Before Bobby Lashley takes to the ring to defend the ECW World Title against Hardcore Holly in a Steel Cage Match main event, Mr. McMahon decides to give the current champion a time limit. Sabu and Mr. Kennedy get extreme for a chance to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match at WrestleMania 23. All this and much more!

45 min

10

Rattlesnake's Venomous Visit

With the upcoming 'Battle of the Billionaires' between Mr. McMahon and Donald Trump set for WrestleMania 23, board-appointed Special Guest Referee Stone Cold Steve Austin comes to ECW to show everyone his impartiality. In the main event, ECW Original Rob Van Dam takes on The New Breed's Elijah Burke. All this and more!

45 min

11

Cold Sweat

On a night where Mick Foley tries to rekindle a bond with them, the ECW Originals take on The New Breed in an Eight-Man Elimination Battle Royal. Randy Orton arrives to go one-on-one with ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in the main event. Plus, CM Punk receives a unique offer, Snitsky in action, and more!

45 min

12

Broken Masterpiece

On this edition of ECW, 'The Masterpiece' Chris Masters looks to make a statement at the expense of ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in the main event. While Elijah Burke continues to try to convince CM Punk to join the ranks of his New Breed, Marcus Cor Von and Kevin Thorn take on ECW Originals Rob Van Dam and Sabu. All this and much more!

45 min

13

Money in The Bank

As WrestleMania 23 rapidly approaches, CM Punk partners with Edge and The Hardy Boyz to take on Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, Finlay, and King Booker in an incredible Eight-Man Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam and Elijah Burke clash in singles action, Snitsky faces off against Balls Mahoney, and more!

45 min

14

WrestleMania Backlash to the Extreme

ECW Champion Bobby Lashley takes to the ring to address his triumph at WrestleMania 23. ECW Originals Rob Van Dam, Sabu, The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer battle The New Breed's Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, Kevin Thorn & Matt Striker in the main event.

45 min

15

Post-'Mania Mania

While effectively having ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley barred from the building, Mr. McMahon takes to the ring to address his promise of revenge. Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Marcus Cor Von in the main event. Plus, CM Punk meets Stevie Richards in singles action, Tommy Dreamer battles Kevin Thorn, and more!

45 min

16

Extreme In Italy

After helping Santino Marella become the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday Night RAW, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley invites Marella to address his hometown of Milan, Italy. With CM Punk now effectively a member of The New Breed, Rob Van Dam issues a challenge to Elijah Burke in the main event. All this and much more!

45 min

17

Lashing Out Before Backlash

CM Punk's loyalty to The New Breed is put to the test when the group unites to take on ECW Originals Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman in an Eight-Man Tag Team Elimination Match main event. Plus, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley meets Umaga in singles action, Snitsky battles Balls Mahoney, and more!

44 min

18

Choices and Consequences

With the ECW World Championship now around the waist of Mr. McMahon following his victory at Backlash, a Fatal 4-Way Extreme Rules Match, featuring Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman is announced to determine who will challenge The Chairman for the gold. The New Breed targets CM Punk for revenge. All this and more!

46 min

19

Chance to Bash the Boss

After Bobby Lashley is arrested for his recent actions on the orders of ECW World Champion Mr. McMahon, Rob Van Dam is forced to take on The Chairman, Umaga, and Shane McMahon in a Handicap Match main event. Plus, Kevin Thorn peers into his future, CM Punk goes one-on-one with Marcus Cor Von, and much more!

46 min

20

Focused on Judgment

With hatred fueling him, ECW World Champion Mr. McMahon continues his pursuit of revenge on Bobby Lashley by forcing him to take on The New Breed's Elijah Burke and Marcus Cor Von in a Handicap Match main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam takes on Snitsky in singles competition, CM Punk goes one-on-one with Steven Richards, and much more!

47 min

21

The New Breed Back In Full Force?

As One Night Stand approaches, Rob Van Dam and CM Punk unite to take on The New Breed's Elijah Burke and Marcus Cor Von in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Tommy Dreamer faces off against Snitsky in singles competition, Matt Striker looks to teach Brett Major a lesson, and much more on this edition of ECW!

40 min

22

Defending the Legend of ECW Against a Killer

After showing up in ECW, Randy Orton receives a lukewarm welcome from Tommy Dreamer when they meet in the main event. Plus, Elijah Burke goes one-on-one with CM Punk in a No Disqualification Match, Balls Mahoney faces off against Kevin Thorn, and much more action on this edition of ECW!

44 min

23

Coming Soon: The New Landscape of ECW

As Mr. McMahon continues to slip further on the downward spiral following One Night Stand, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley takes on ECW Originals Balls Mahoney, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman in a Handicap Match. In the main event, CM Punk goes one-on-one with Matt Striker. Plus, Stevie Richards, Elijah Burke, and more in action!

46 min

24

Lingering Questions About the ECW World Title

Following the apparent 'demise' of Mr. McMahon on Monday Night RAW, the Superstars of ECW gather to give a salute to The Chairman. CM Punk takes to the ring to battle The New Breed's Elijah Burke and Marcus Cor Von in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Tommy Dreamer, The Boogeyman, and more in action!

44 min

25

Number One Contenders

While controversy continues to surround the recent 'demise' of Mr. McMahon, the Superstars of ECW look to put their grief behind them, as CM Punk, Elijah Burke, and more compete for a shot at the ECW World Championship at Vengeance. Plus, Kevin Thorn meets Tommy Dreamer in action, Johnny Nitro battles Nunzio, and more!

47 min

26

Sraightedge Collision Course

On a night where ECW World Champion Johnny Nitro takes to the ring to meet WWE Champion John Cena in a 'Champion vs. Champion' Match, Elijah Burke and CM Punk battle in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match main event to determine the Number One Contender for Nitro's title. Plus, Rowdy Roddy Piper look to show the WWE Universe that being hardcore can be sweet!

46 min

27

Pick Your Poison

Following their battle for the ECW World Championship at Vengeance, CM Punk and Johnny Nitro are given a chance to pick each other's poison at The Great American Bash when they take to the ring to compete in a pair of singles matches. First, Nitro goes one-on-one with ECW Original Tommy Dreamer, then CM Punk faces off against Kevin Thorn.

44 min

28

Last Stop Before The Bash

When The Boogeyman disrupts Matt Striker's Classroom, Big Daddy V arrives to make an impact. Tommy Dreamer goes one-on-one with ECW World Champion Johnny Nitro in an Extreme Rules Match main event. Plus, CM Punk faces off against Steven Richards in singles competition, Balls Mahoney takes on Elijah Burke, and much more action!

47 min

29

John Morrison?

In an effort to reinvent himself to the WWE Universe, ECW World Champion Johnny Nitro holds a special Press Conference on this edition of ECW. With his eyes set on taking Nitro's title at The Great American Bash, CM Punk prepares to go one-on-one with Elijah Burke. Plus, Big Daddy V, Tommy Dreamer, and many more in action!

45 min

30

The Face of Extreme

After offering up an opportunity at 15-Minutes of Fame, the newly reinvented ECW World Champion John Morrison takes to the ring to partner with Elijah Burke against Tommy Dreamer and CM Punk in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Big Daddy V is faced with double duty, The Miz battles Nunzio, and much more!

47 min

31

Who Will Get Their 15 Minutes of Fame?

On this edition of ECW, CM punk takes to the ring to battle Tommy Dreamer and Elijah Burke in a Triple Threat Match main event. As his reign as ECW World Champion continues, John Morrison offers someone a chance at 15-Minutes of Fame. Plus, The Miz meets Balls Mahoney in singles action, Steven Richards goes one-on-one with Kevin Thorn, and more!

48 min

32

Aiming For Fame

In an attempt to earn a golden opportunity at SummerSlam, CM Punk goes one-on-one with ECW World Champion John Morrison in a 15-Minutes of Fame Match. Big Daddy V makes an impression felt on The Boogeyman. Plus, The Miz meets Balls Mahoney in singles competition, Tommy Dreamer takes on Elijah Burke, and much more!

43 min

33

Strange Days For Morrison

Before CM Punk and ECW World Champion John Morrison take to the ring to compete in a pair of singles bouts, Armando Estrada conducts his first order of business as the new General Manager of ECW by mediating a contract signing between both Superstars. Plus, The Boogeyman, Tommy Dreamer, and many more in action!

47 min

34

Strange Days Over?

On this edition of ECW, CM Punk partners with The Boogeyman to take on the duo The Miz and ECW World Champion John Morrison in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, the search for the identity of Mr. McMahon's illegitimate son continues, Big Daddy V takes on Tommy Dreamer in an Extreme Rules Match, and much more!

48 min

35

Storming the Palace

With John Morrison successfully retaining the ECW World Championship at SummerSlam, a Fatal 4-Way Match main event between CM Punk, Big Daddy V, The Boogeyman, and The Miz is announced to determine the new Number One Contender. Plus, Kevin Thorn, Elijah Burke, and more in action on this edition of ECW!

45 min

36

The End For Morrison

On this edition of ECW, CM Punk takes to the ring for his last chance to challenge John Morrison for the ECW World Championship in the main event. Plus, Stevie Richards partners with Tommy Dreamer to take on Kevin Thorn and Elijah Burke in a Tag Team Match, The Miz battles Balls Mahoney, and much more!

49 min

37

The Era of Punk Begins

With the ECW World Championship around his waist, CM Punk takes to the ring to partner with Steven Richards against Elijah Burke and Kevin Thorn in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, The Miz faces off against Tommy Dreamer in singles action, Balls Mahoney takes on Mike Knox, and much more on this edition of ECW!

44 min

38

Fatal Road To No Mercy

In the aftermath of Unforgiven, ECW General Manager Armando Estrada announces an Elimination Chase to determine the new Number One Contender to challenge CM Punk for the ECW World Championship beginning with a Fatal 4-Way Match. Big Daddy V takes to the ring to go one-on-one with The Boogeyman in the main event. All this and much more!

42 min

39

And Then There Were Two…

ECW World Champion CM Punk is in for a world of pain when he takes to the ring to battle Big Daddy V and Matt Striker in a Triple Threat Match main event. Tommy Dreamer, Elijah Burke, and Kevin Thorn compete to stay alive in 'The Chase to No Mercy'. Plus, Nunzio, The Miz, and many more in action on this edition of ECW!

46 min

40

Big Results

While Tommy Dreamer is put through the paces in his quest to challenge CM Punk for the ECW World Title at No Mercy, The Straight Edge Superstar takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Mike Knox. Plus, Mr. McMahon makes a devastating announcement regarding John Cena's reign as WWE Champion, Balls Mahoney calls out The Miz, and more!

46 min

41

Strange Days Return to ECW

Just days after withstanding the enormous challenge of Big Daddy V at No Mercy, ECW World Champion CM Punk takes to the ring to go one-on-one with John Morrison in the main event. Plus, Tommy Dreamer competes in singles action, Balls Mahoney faces off against The Miz, and much more on this edition of ECW!

45 min

42

Fate of the Gold

After insulting each of his potential challengers for the ECW World Title at Cyber Sunday, CM Punk partners with Kane to take on Big Daddy V, The Miz, and John Morrison in a Handicap Tag Team Match. Plus, two partners clash in the main event, Jesse and Festus take on the team of Elijah Burke and Nunzio, and more!

45 min

43

Freedom of Choice

As Cyber Sunday rapidly approaches, The Miz unites with John Morrison to take on Balls Mahoney and ECW World Champion CM Punk in a Tag Team Match main event. The biggest Superstars in ECW take notice of a colossal confrontation between Kane and Big Daddy V. All this and much more on this edition of ECW!

44 min

44

The Crystal Ship Sails Forward

Get into the Halloween spirit on this edition of ECW, as some of the largest athletes in WWE compete in a special Monster Mash Battle Royal main event. While The Miz and John Morrison battle for a shot at his title, ECW Champion CM Punk takes to the ring to take on James Curtis. All this and much more!

45 min

45

Mad Hatter

The storied rivalry between CM Punk and John Morrison explodes on this edition of ECW, as Morrison challenges The Straight Edge Superstar for the ECW World Championship in the main event. Plus, Mark Henry and Kane collide in singles competition, Shannon Moore goes one-on-one with Elijah Burke, and much more action!

48 min

46

Trying To Survive

As the road to Survivor Series approaches, ECW World Champion CM Punk takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Jamie Noble in the main event. The Hardy Boyz make their way to ECW to take on Mr. Kennedy and MVP in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Kane makes a statement at Matt Striker's expense, Melina in action, and more!

46 min

47

Who Laughs Last?

In response to Kane's recent actions, The Big Red Monster finds himself taking on Matt Striker and Big Daddy V in a Handicap Match main event. Things get more than a little messy between Layla and Kelly Kelly. Plus, ECW World Champion CM Punk meets Kenny Dykstra in singles action, Kevin Thorn battles Nunzio, and more!

44 min

48

Beast Bash

Rivalries explode on this edition of ECW, as Kane goes one-on-one with Big Daddy V in an Extreme Rules Match main event, and Kelly Kelly faces off against her nemesis, Layla. Plus, WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison take on Jesse and Festus in a Tag Team Match, Shelton Benjamin battles Shannon Moore, and much more!

43 min

49

Champion's Choice

On this edition of ECW, the flip of a coin decides ECW World Champion CM Punk's opponent in the main event. Kelly Kelly partners with Balls Mahoney to take on Kenny Dykstra and Victoria in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Plus, WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison in action, Shelton Benjamin battles Jimmy Wang Yang, and more!

45 min

50

Animal Tracks

On this edition of ECW, World Heavyweight Champion Batista arrives to go one-on-one with Elijah Burke in the main event. Kelly Kelly finds herself taking on Layla and Victoria in a Handicap Match. Plus, ECW Champion CM Punk teams up with Kane, WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison in action, and much more!

49 min

51

Champion vs Champion

Two champions collide in the main event, as ECW Champion CM Punk faces off against United States Champion MVP. WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison take on Shannon Moore and Jimmy Wang Yang in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Nunzio in action, Shelton Benjamin goes one-on-one with Colin Delaney, and much more!

47 min

52

Best of ECW 2007

On a very special Christmas edition of ECW, Tazz and Joey Styles take the WWE Universe on a journey through 2007, to revisit the year's most exciting matches and moments. From the rivalry between Bobby Lashley and Mr. McMahon, to John Morrison and CM Punk battling for the ECW Title, all the action from the year that was is on display.

45 min