he visto en el chat ke adrian_1 pregunto por los resultados y me ha dado por buscarlos,estan en ingles y esta contado en 1ª persona por uno ke lo vio en directo,pero mientras los busco en castellano aki los dejo

There was Terry Funk holding court in the back, counseling different wrestlers about the business.  There was Al Snow being ribbed by Sal E. Graziano with old photos that were pasted on the locker room wall.  There was Balls Mahoney stalking the halls in his one of a kind manner.  There was Don E. Allen running around helping out where he could because he wanted to be there to help.  Looking around that scene and knowing it was 2009, with everyone from the patriarch of ECW, Tod Gordon to Sabu, who ECW first really hung their hat on as their star attraction to The Blue Meanie, in one locker room as one group - it was a sight to see.

Egos?  Sure.  Eclectic?  Sure.  But in the end, they were all together again and for the most part, the wrestlers were as thankful for that chance, if not more so, than the fans.  Onto the show:

A great video piece about the history of the venue and the original ECW played.  Bob Artese and Rocco Musciano made their way to the ring.  Bob Artese asked, "Who wants some hats?" and tossed out signed hats, old school style.  Stephen DeAngelis and Artese shared the ring announcing duties and at one point, DeAngelis said on the mic that Artese was the voice of the building and he was thankful for all the times Artese "allowed me to visit."

After the traditional hat toss, out came Joel Gertner to do one of his patented limericks. It was his only appearance of the evening.

*2 Cold Scorpio pinned CW Anderson in a great opener in about ten minutes.  This was the first time these two had faced off in any fashion in their respective careers yet watching them, it felt like they were old rivals.  There was some great chemistry here.  Anderson, who is down 40 lbs. and probably in the best shape of his career, drilled Scorpio out of nowhere at one point with the most beautiful superkick in the history of wrestling.  Scorpio pulled out a dive over the ropes at one point.  In the end, Scorpio nailed a somersault legdrop from the top rope.  There was a brief miscommunication over Anderson kicking out as I believe there was another spot that was supposed to be the finish but referee John Moore nailed three as Anderson got out of it and called for the bell.  Not to be foiled, Scorpio still nailed the Tumbleweed after the match.  After the match, Anderson shook Scorpio's hand and bowed before him, playing off the fact that fans chanted for him to shake Scorp's hand after a fun exchange early.

*Bilvis Wesley pinned The Musketeer.  This was pure shenanigans.  Wesley, wrestling his first match in several years and for the first time in front of his sons, took the mic and said that Paul Heyman gave him this gimmick, but the Musketeer had no one to blame but himself since he came up with it.  They went back and forth for a few minutes, then out of nowhere, New Jack's theme played.  The place went insane.  Musketeer even grabbed his sword in preparation of his defense.  Wesley rolled up Musketeer and pinned him.  He then grabbed the mic and called the fans marks because he got one over on them.  The crowd chanted, "We want New Jack" afterwards but it wasn't to be.  It was a ballsy move as it could have deflated the crowd but it worked for what it was designed to be. Wesley came up with the gimmick.

*Chris Hamrick defeated Devon "Crowbar" Storm with a Tazmission.  Before the match, Storm came out and cut a promo, saying that he quit ECW in 1997 (true) and went on to a "real" wrestling company in WCW to become WCW Tag, Cruiserweight and Hardcore champion.  Believe it or not, the mention of WCW got tons of heat.  He also ragged on Taz (Storm had ripped Taz online in response to Taz, in the WWE 24/7 History of ECW series taking shots at him) saying he contacted "The Human Buffet Machine" to come and face him tonight for a good cause and Taz didn't respond.  He claimed that meant Taz didn't care about the fans that made him or the cause.  It didn't get over for heel heat as much as the WCW stuff did.  So, Hamrick played the babyface.  They pulled out a lot of hardcore stunt bumps, including Hamrick's insane back bump through the ropes to the floor and at one point bridged a piece of guard rail between the ring steps and the apron.  Hamrick locked on a Tazmission and Storm tried to fight it before tapping out and then selling he was angry he "tapped to Taz" so to speak.  The promo, which Storm wanted to use for heat to set up the finish, actually went longer than the match was scheduled to go, which a few people were down on.

This morning, Taz posted the following response on his Facebook page: "Apparently, at the ECW Legends Show promoted by Francine yours truly was "called out" and knocked that I wouldn't work the event....an event which I was invited to.  Well 1st and foremost I would like to say that I commend Francine on putting on an event for such a great charity and I know the charity effects her greatly personally.  I apologize that I couldn't make the event but I had several reasons why I couldn't be there which include spending my 90 days in a quality time fashion with my family!! If that offends anyone I greatly apologize. Just for the ECW fans who did not attend the event I believe that there were several other original ECW acts that were not at the event either. I saw the talent list whom performed on the show and it seemed to be an excellent line up and I hope a lot of $$ was raised for a great cause.....a cause that my wife and I have donated $$ to in the past as it has effected our family also.  Honestly speaking, its was charity show and if you wanted to put a guilt trip on me you did."

I know that Francine did reach out to Taz but I am under the impression that due to his WWE contract, he couldn't have appeared in person at the show without being in violation, so it couldn't have happened, period.

*In a short match, Rhino defeated Jaimie Dundee and Scotty Anton/Riggs.  Riggs is a lot smaller from his WCW/ECW heyday.  Dundee actually missed his ring entrance cue and someone had to go run to tell him he was on.  Dundee brought down the house with some mic work, complaining about ECW fans being "wrasslin' wannabes" and ripping on Riggs as "Bagwell's b***."  He referred to Rhino as Jeff Jarrett's butler, which I thought was funny.  Rhino didn't look happy about the promo, but he could have been selling.  Once they rang the bell it was over pretty quick.  A lot of people backstage at the show were impressed with how much Dundee has gotten his life together in the last several months.

Tod Gordon and Sabu were inducted in the The Arena's Hardcore Hall of Fame.  Also unveiled were banners for the late Chris Candido and Eddie Gilbert.  At one point, Tammy Sytch was scheduled to be here but canceled to take a booking in California.  The Gilbert banner said he passed away in 2007.  It was actually February 1995, so that will have to be corrected.  Pitbull Gary Wolfe, The Sandman and The Arena's owner Roger Artigiani came out.  Sandman was well into...well, being Sandman and was truly long-winded, but the crowd loved him for it.  They put over Gilbert and Candido.  The crowd chanted Candido's name but didn't seem to react to Gilbert, which is a shame but on the other hand, ECW was a really small part of Gilbert's body of work.  They brought out Sabu and Tod Gordon.  Gordon had his three children with him.  Both got huge responses.  Gordon thanked everyone and all the wrestlers and seemed legitimately moved by the induction, which he only found out about after they had the banner made.  Sandman then demanded Bill Alfonso come out to induct Sabu.

At some point, Sandman began burying Raven for "being in the back whining about percentages" which was a shoot.  This brought Raven from a corner of the building where he was selling gimmicks.  Raven ripped on Sandman on the mic and then announced he would be selling gimmicks in the corner.  Apparently, he had already asked for that announcement to be made and it was blown off to not kill the flow of the show, so this was his way to get one back over.  It all led to Sandman noting he and Sabu had never, ever teamed up (except you, know, that show called Wrestlemania 23 I guess) and they would tonight.  So, it would be Raven & Justin Credible vs. Sabu & Sandman in the new main.  This was done to shorten the show, partially because it was boiling hot in the Arena.  Tod and Sandman led a "Raven is a b****" chant.  Beyond the angle, it was a nice, classy moment.  Gordon and Sabu obviously deserved to be honored in that building.

*Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten defeated Da Baldies.  This was the first time any of the Baldies had been on any ECW reunion-type events.  Angel Medina had put on a lot of weight from his ECW run.  He's worked as a police officer in Kansas City since the company shut down and still does indies at times.  HC Loc reprised his ECW role as the Extreme Official, but then turned heel about a minute in, so it was a handicap match.  Loc and Tony Devito were the Carnage Crew in ROH.  This was your blood, guts and weapons portion of the show and everyone was bleeding.  They broke crutches over each others' backs, brawled all over ringside and at one point, knocked a piece of the railing over.  Good times, good times.  Devito knocked one of Mahoney's teeth out during the brawl.  In the end, Loc took a chairshot to the back and to the face and was legitimately knocked into next week.   Axl Rotten, who is now going on a year clean and sober, looked good in the ring and probably better than I've seen him in a long time, cut a promo saying that no matter what, when you are "ECW, you are ECW for life" and all four, minus Loc (who was out on his feet) celebrated.  Loc had a nasty cut on the bridge of his nose and likely may have had a concussion, but I haven't confirmed that.  He didn't seem happy about getting El Kabonged with the chair afterwards.

After intermission, Nova and the Blue Meanie reprised the BWO to defeat The FBI of Little Guido and Sal E. Graziano.  Graziano is now in school for media production and has lost a ton of weight.  He sort of reminded me of King Kong Bundy with his shorter hair.  This was Nova's first match back in the Arena since ECW closed.  It was comedy all the way here with dance offs and homage to Jimmy Snuka and Hulk Hogan among others.  All four did the Blue Meanie dance in the ring after.  I call shenanigans, but it was all great fun.  Nova took the mic after and noted that he doesn't wrestle for a living anymore but didn't want to pass up the chance to come back and see his friends and family backstage and in the ring.  A nice moment.  I have to note that I saw Little Guido tear the house down for ROH two weeks ago in NYC with a kickass straight wrestling match and last night, had a fun, silly match.  He may be the most versatile performer not under a national deal.  I was told that Guido was telling fans he'll be working ROH again soon, but haven't confirmed that.

A very pregnant (8 months plus) Francine came to the ring to thank everyone for supporting the cause and talked about losing her father and sister to cancer last year.  She noted that a lot of people have fought the disease and are fighting it now and her heart goes out to all of them and she will keep them in her prayers.  It was a nice moment.  Fans in Philly showed their appreciation for Francine in their own unique way, chanting "You're still sexy" when she pointed out the baby was coming.

Al Snow was scheduled to wrestle Shane Douglas, who no showed.  Snow blamed the Head, saying he was responsible for all their losses to Shane in the past and now that Al had a chance to beat him, Head pulled this.  The lights went out and when they returned, Jerry Lynn was in the ring.  The Arena popped like Donald Trump had refunded their ticket price.  It was insane and one of the biggest pops all night, which was wild since Lynn works here all the time for ROH - so to me, it meant it was a different audience completely at the Legends show.  This led to a great 20 minute match between the two with tons of mat and counter wrestling, no comedy.  They ended up bumping the ref a few times during the false finishes.  A few minutes after it started kicking into high gear, the crowd began chanting, "F*** Shane Douglas."  In the end, Snow slowly turned heel, first with a low blow and then clobbering Lynn with the Head to get the pin.  This was probably the best Snow match in I can remember.  Great stuff.

In regard to Douglas, he was scheduled to fly in Friday (as did all the talent) and claimed he missed his flight.  The word at the show was that when he attempted to re-book for Saturday, Douglas called claiming an issue at the airport, saying he was there and couldn't rebook the flight.  Somehow that led to him not coming to the show, although the word going around the locker room was he was also claiming he was in a cast from his ankle injury at the TNA PPV and "didn't want fans to see him in the cast", which sounds ridiculous but I've heard it from multiple sources.  Douglas had a plane ticket and a hotel paid for him and just didn't come.  In the back was a banner made by the Arena to put Douglas into the Hardcore Hall of Fame, which was originally announced.   The decision was made to just announce Douglas couldn't make it as they didn't want to be burying anyone on what was supposed to be a feel good show for a good cause.  There were a lot of people rolling their eyes at the Douglas issue but it worked out since Lynn had been added at the last minute as ROH didn't need him in the Mid-West.

On a related note, I asked The Arena's owner Roger Artigiani about the announced but postponed Douglas promoted "November to Remember" ECW Reunion show.  Artigiani stated that Douglas contacted him to book the venue but they never discussed any terms nor negotiated a contract.  He said that he gave Douglas two potential dates available but said that he didn't want anything announced until after the Francine show had passed.  Then, Artigiani claimed, he learned Douglas announced a date for the show at a convention appearance and it was a date that had a conflict and that there was no contract in place for the show.  The Arena policy is not to allow anything to be announced before a contract is signed, so the heat for any problems can't be put on the venue.  A rep for Douglas had a conversation with Artigiani after they were told no deal on the show and there have been no further conversations on the matter.  Even with the issues, Artigiani was ready to honor Douglas on the show last night.

Sabu & The Sandman defeated Justin Credible & Raven.  Terry Funk was the guest referee but basically said, "It's ECW Rules, do whatever the hell you want" which I popped for.  Raven had Chastity.  Credible had Jason.  Sandman and Sabu had Bill Alfonso.  No Tod Gordon, so I'm thinking the heat finally did him in and he went home with his family early.  I have to say, I didn't realize how much I missed Sandman's entrance until I saw it last night.  Wow.  Sandman brought a ladder to the ring.  Credible went to toss it into the ring and nailed Jason Knight at ringside as Knight zigged when he should have zagged.  Scary moment.  This was all carnage and spots but the crowd loved seeing everyone.  In the end, Tyler Fullington (yes, little Tyler from the 1996 feud, who now wrestles as Twisted Sand in the Philly area) hit the ring but was laid out by Raven.  No one knew who he was.  Raven grabbed the mic and said, "Little Tyler Fullington" and started laughing manically.  Sandman's youngest son Oliver hit the ring.  Raven identified him on the mic and cracked up.  Oliver kicked him in the groin and DDT'd him.  The place loved that.  Credible ended up nailed and pinned by Sabu after an Arabian Facebuster through a table.  To sell Credible being hurt at the end, HIS young son Nicolas hit the ring with Chastity's help to check on him.  In the end, everyone recovered and Tony Devito brought out a case of beer and the main eventers all drank beer and celebrated.  An emotional Credible took the mic and said, "One last time, thank you all for the best f***ing four years of my life."


PD:ahora busco los resultados en castellano(y si puedo ke no este contado en 1ª persona xD)y los videos(aunke si he entendido bien lo ke he leido en ingles,no se grabo,y si se grabo fue para venderlo en DVD)

de nada hombre,de todas formas yo tambien keria ver los resultados,y cuando lei tu mensaje en el chat me acorde del show,porke se me habia olvidado xD