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February 22nd, 2008 . Filed under ECW.
- Ric Flair makes his way to the ring, where Tazz is standing. Tazz says he wants to congratulate Ric Flair on being part of the 2008 class of inductees into the WWE Hall Of Fame, then hands the mic over to Ric Flair.
- Flair says that being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame is an honor all by itself, but being the first active wrestler to be inducted means so much to him. Flair goes on to say that fans shouldn’t consider this an homage to him for being about to retire, as he doesn’t see himself getting beat in the ring anytime in the forseeable future.
- Elijah Burke comes out and says he wants to be the first to welcome Ric Flair to ECW - Elijah Burke’s “house.” Elijah reminds Flair that he was handpicked by Vince McMahon himself to lead ECW into a new era.
- Shelton Benjamin makes his way to the ring. Saying he means no disrespect to Elijah, Shelton says he wanted to be the second to come out and congratulate Flair, saying Flair has been the Gold Standard in professional wrestling for as long as Shelton can remember. With that in mind, Shelton introduces himself as the NEW Gold Standard in professional wrestling, and tells Flair his time is over.
- Flair tells the 2 of them that whatever they will win in their entire careers will never equal the 16 World Heavweight Championships worn by Flair. Shelton slaps Flair, and Flair fights back, but Shelton and Elijah gang up on him - until CM Punk comes out and knocks Burke around until Shelton pulls Burke out of the ring.
- Backstage, Burke and Shelton are disgusted with how CM Punk interrupted them, until GM Estrada shows up. Estrada says they have given him a great idea, and he makes a match for later tonight: Elijah Burke & Shelton Benjamin vs. CM Punk & Ric Flair in a Tag Team Match
- Kofi Kingston def. Jason Riggs
- After the match, Joey Styles asks Kofi to sum up his experience in ECW so far. Kofi says ECW is like Paradise - and if their is trouble in Paradise, everyone knows Kofi will take care of it.
- The Legacy of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
is the biggest selling DVD in WWE history.
- After recapping the events of RAW 02.18.08 involving Hornswoggle, Joey Styles says that Hornswoggle is in and out of consciousness, and might have bleeding on the brain. For more information on Hornswoggle’s condition, visit wwe.com
- The Miz def. Colin Delaney, but Colin does almost get a pin on The Miz at one point
- After the match, Tommy Dreamer gets into the ring to check on Colin - and is attacked by The Miz and John Morrison.
- After showing footage of Maria’s match again Beth Phoenix on RAW 02.18.08, Joey Styles and Tazz ask Kelly Kelly about Maria posing for Playboy. Kelly says that she knows Maria has wanted to pose for a long time, and is extremely excited about her shoot.
- Next week on RAW: Excluse footage of Maria’s Playboy shoot
- Ric Flair & CM Punk def. Elijah Burke & Shelton Benjamin by submission in a Tag Team Match
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