At Cyber Sunday it was the high-flying superstar Bourne receiving the majority of fan votes over Finlay & Mark Henry. Striker said many are calling this the match of the year. Early on Bourne hit an impressive dropkick which took Matt by surprise. Later still, Matt hit a Side Effect and tried for a pin with Bourne kicking out. Matt hit a second Side Effect, and Bourne escaped the pin again. Hardy went to the second rope and jumped at Bourne, but Evan jumped up and hit a spinning heel kick in Matt's gut. Bourne hit a flying double knee off the corner onto Matt but Matt escaped the pin.
Bourne continued to use all sorts of moves on Hardy. Bourne climbed to the corner for the Shooting Star Press, but Matt got up fast and went up to fight Bourne. Bourne shoved Matt off the corner down to the mat. As Bourne went for the Shooting Star Press Matt rolled out of the way. Bourne crashed to the mat, and as he stood up Matt went for Twist of Fate. Bourne countered it into a slide pin, but Matt escaped, stood up and hit a quick Twist of Fate.
Winner: Matt Hardy wins via pinfall over Evan Bourne to retain the ECw title.
Todd and Matt introduced highlights from 2008 WWE Tribute to the Troops complete with an intro from President George W. Bush. Cryme Tyme, The Miz, Big Show, Batista, CM Punk, and John cena were among the superstars involved. WWE Divas Kelly Kelly, Eve, Alicia Fox, Mickie James and Maria were also along to help boost the morale and spirits of the men and women overseas.
Grisham and Striker discussed several other superstars who have debuted and done well on ECW: Kofi Kingston, DJ Gabriel and Jack Swagger. They highlighted the 6'4 260 lb All-American American, and his Gut Wrench Powerbomb.
Striker mentioned the new WWE Champion, Jeff Hardy, who hit a huge Swanton at Armageddon on Edge to capture the WWE title. Matt came out to congratulate Jeff after the match at Armageddon. The two brothers hugged in the ring with Matt raising his brother's hand up triumphantly. Striker discussed the new era of "Fighting Champions" with the Hardys holding gold. Striker proposed the question of which superstars might be looking for a shot at their titles in 2009. Todd Grisham pulled out the Slammy Award for Best Announce Team of 08' to mention they won once more.
As ECW ended, highlights were shown from throughout the year, set to ECW's theme song. CM Punk, Finlay, Ricky Ortiz, Kane, Evan Bourne, Finlay, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Boogeyman, Miz, Morrison, DJ Gabriel and Tommy Dreamer were among those shown. ECW Champ Matt Hardy was shown last holding up his ECW title.
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