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WWE One Night Stand 2007: Extreme Rules

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The ECW One Night Stand III: A Night of Brutal Beauty

Jacksonville, Florida - The Veterans Memorial Arena played host to the third installment of World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) ECW One Night Stand pay-per-view extravaganza, a night that will be etched in the memories of those in attendance for some time to come. With a packed house of 7,000 eager fans, the action was non-stop from bell-to-bell as some of the WWE's finest athletes put their bodies on the line in a series of matches that showcased the very best of professional wrestling.

The evening got underway with a thrilling Stretcher Match between Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam. This grudge match had been brewing for months, and it was clear from the opening bell that both men were out to prove a point. In a contest that saw more than its fair share of near-falls and desperate scrambles, RVD ultimately emerged victorious, securing the win with a series of rolling thunder frog splashes that left Orton writhing in agony on the mat. The match clocked in at an impressive 14:45, a testament to the energy and commitment of both competitors.

Next up was a Six-Man Tables Match pitting CM Punk and his ECW Originals cohorts (The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer) against The New Breed trio (Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, and Matt Striker). This chaotic free-for-all was a perfect showcase for the ECW brand's penchant for unpredictable, hard-hitting action. With tables flying everywhere and bodies crashing to the mat, it was Punk who ultimately secured the win with a picture-perfect GTS.

The night's first title match saw The Hardys (Jeff and Matt) put their WWF World Tag Team Championship on the line against Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin of The World's Greatest Tag Team. This Ladder Match was an absolute masterclass in tag team wrestling, with both teams trading near-falls and daring moves from the very opening bell. In the end, it was Jeff Hardy who secured the win (and retained the titles) with a picture-perfect Swanton Bomb.

Mark Henry made short work of Kane in their Lumberjack Match, using his sheer power to overpower the Big Red Machine and secure the win via pinfall. This match served as a perfect showcase for Henry's incredible strength, and it was clear that he is a force to be reckoned with in any situation.

The evening's main event saw Bobby Lashley put his ECW Heavyweight Championship on the line against none other than Vince McMahon himself. In what can only be described as a Street Fight for the ages, these two titans of wrestling went toe-to-toe in a match that had everything: brawling, grappling, and even a little bit of technical wizardry. In the end, it was Lashley who emerged victorious, securing the win with a thunderous Spear.

The night's final non-title match saw Candice Michelle take on Melina in what can only be described as an absolute farce - the Pudding Match. This bizarre contest featured the two divas engaging in all manner of ridiculous antics, including pouring buckets of pudding over each other and attempting to "drown" their opponents in a sea of sweet, sticky goo. In the end, it was Michelle who emerged victorious, securing the win with a clever roll-up.

Finally, the evening's main event saw Edge put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Batista in what can only be described as an absolute war - the Steel Cage Match. This no-holds-barred contest featured both men trading blows and near-falls from bell-to-bell, with Edge ultimately emerging victorious thanks to a series of well-timed spears.

The evening's final match saw John Cena put his WWE Championship on the line against The Great Khali in what can only be described as an absolute showstopper - the Pinfalls Only Falls Count Anywhere Match. This chaotic free-for-all featured both men trading blows and near-falls from bell-to-bell, with Cena ultimately emerging victorious thanks to a series of clever reversals and well-timed moves.

In the end, it was a night that will be remembered for some time to come - a true celebration of professional wrestling at its very best. With a packed house and non-stop action from bell-to-bell, ECW One Night Stand III was an absolute must-see event for any fan of the sport.

Card Details

  • Date: 03 Jun 2007
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
  • Attendance: 7000
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 03 Jun 2007

Matches

  1. Rob Van Dam defeat Randy Orton in a Stretcher Match
    Match Time: 14:45

  2. CM Punk and The ECW Originals (The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer) defeat The New Breed (Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von and Matt Striker) in a Tables Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 07:35

  3. The Hardys (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy)(C) defeat The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin) in a WWF World Tag Team Title Ladder Match
    Match Time: 17:25

  4. Mark Henry defeat Kane in a Lumberjack Match
    Match Time: 09:10

  5. Bobby Lashley(C) defeat Vince McMahon in a ECW Heavyweight Title Street Fight

  6. Candice Michelle defeat Melina in a Non Title Pudding Match
    Match Time: 03:00

  7. Edge(C) defeat Batista in a World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match
    Match Time: 15:30

  8. John Cena(C) defeat The Great Khali in a WWE Title Pinfalls Only Falls Count Anywhere Match
    Match Time: 10:34

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