Powell Editorials WWE's "ECW on Sci-Fi" Hitlist: Jack Swagger scores a clean pin over Finlay, Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry, ECW broadcast team, Hardy vs. Swagger announced for next week By Jason Powell Jan 7, 2009 - 10:57 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing ECW Hits Jack Swagger vs. Finlay: It's so refreshing to see heels win cleanly in WWE. I expected Swagger to go over, but I had no idea he'd score the clean pin over Finlay. This pin legitimized Swagger in the sense that viewers who were skeptical should now take him seriously as the No. 1 contender to Matt Hardy's title. Teddy Long announces Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy for next week: I'm concerned that they're going to deliver a cheap finish by having Mark Henry interfere as a payback for Swagger interfering in Henry's match with Hardy last week. If nothing else, at least there's a storyline explanation if it plays out that way, and I'm sure we'll eventually get a decisive winner to the Hardy vs. Swagger feud. Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing Hardy and Swagger locking up for the first time on television. Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry: Some of the big match feel that existed when these two fought last week was missing, but they came through with another solid in-ring performance. If someone had told me six months ago that a Hardy vs. Henry feud would be this entertaining I would have called them a liar. Kudos to both wrestlers for continuing to tell the story of Henry's bad left knee in their matches. So many guys would make that a big story in one match and then completely ignore it in future matches. They tell a nice story and it's a nice little treat for regular viewers who have followed their entire feud. Todd Grisham and Matt Striker: These guys have reportedly spent a lot of time listening to advice from WWE's veteran announcers. I applaud that, but I think the vets would also benefit from talking with the young guys when it comes to pop culture. Part of Jim Ross's charm is that he's old school, but guys like Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, and Tazz don't come across as hip as Grisham and especially Striker do when it comes to pop culture. ECW Misses None: No complaints about this show. I'm not a Boogeyman fan, but they keep his matches short and painless. Even the women's match was solid for the two throwaway minutes they gave them. Overall, another enjoyable, limited nonsense show with clean finishes in every match. HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY Powell Editorials Latest Twelve Articles Powell's TNA Impact Hitlist: Dixie Carter's speech to the talent crew, hype for Hulk Hogan, the build for A.J. Styles vs. Daniels vs. Samoa Joe, Team 3D vs. Matt Morgan and Hernandez, Tara vs. Hamada WWE Raw Hitlist: Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne host Raw, Chris Jericho vs. John Cena vs. Big Show, Sheamus destroys Jamie Noble, The Miz vs. Evan Bourne, vintage Michael Cole Powell's TNA Impact Hitlist: Hulk Hogan footage, Desmond Wolfe vs. Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe has a brain, Eric Young renames the toy belt, Matt Morgan vs. Rhino, World Elite get new warmup gear, Team 3D vs. Motor City Machine Guns WWE Raw Hitlist: John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels announced for Survivor Series, Kofi Kingston shines, John Cena makes Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes look like losers, Hornswoggle can't read WWE Bragging Rights Hitlist: John Cena vs. Randy Orton in an Iron Man match, Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Batista vs. C.M. Punk four-way, Raw vs. Smackdown tag match, The Miz vs. John Morrison Powell's TNA Bound For Glory Hitlist: A.J. Styles vs. Sting for the TNA Title, Kurt Angle vs. Matt Morgan, Ultimate X match, Mick Foley vs. Abyss, Bobby Lashley vs. Samoa Joe, ODB vs. Tara vs. Awesome Kong