Tyler Reks in-ring debut; Paul Burchill Jobs; Zack Ryder Untouched

This week on ECW, the WWE Universe witnessed the in-ring debut of Tyler Reks.

Reigning from Laguna Beach, California, Tyler Reks’ surfing background should keep him balanced in the ring; thus, giving him the upper hand against his opponents.

On the night Tiffany reinstated the Superstar Initiative, Reks and Zack Ryder butted heads prior to their match on WWE Superstars. The dispute was a silly one – to figure out who was the real surfer dude – Ryder living in Long Island NY makes this a war between the west and the east coasts. However, after two matches against the WOO WOO WOO guy – Tyler has come up short.

This week Tyler found himself facing “The Ripper” Paul Burchill. Knowing a thing or two about the open seas, former pirate Paul Burchill overpowered the Sol Cal Dude in constricting chinlocks.

Tyler, motivated by the live energy of the crowd, collected enough strength to break out of the hold, lifting The Ripper to new heights in a Back Body Drop. The momentum shifting to Tyler – he took to the air with a top rope missal drop kick.
It is safe to say that Reks picked up the win in his first in-brand match since joining the roster.

Yet, this is Burchill’s second straight loss against the new members of ECW – Are they just too skilled, or has he been demoted to jobbing?

Whatever the case, maybe a match up against Abraham Washington will boost moral – But a match against Sheamus is more likely to occur.

Yet, it looks like we may have to wait for the European encounter, since Burchill’s post match interview reveals that his next match will be against Goldust.

The Ripper vs. the Freak! Next week on ECW!

It is a surprise that Tyler can pick up a win against Burchill but not against Ryder. Is Ryder just too much Dude for Reks to handle?

Its not like Ryder has had an impressive career – This is his third gimmick since coming to the WWE.
1. One of the Major Brothers
2. Member of Edge’s Familia (Edge Look-a-like/Lackey)
3. The WOO WOO WOO Guy

Also as THAT guy, Ryder cannot seem to decide whether to wear pants or trunks, so he wears half and half.

And the only title Ryder ever won was the WWE Tag Team Belts with Curt Hawkins, winning them in a Fatal Fourway at the Great American Bash 2008, but lost them in their first title defense against the Colons.

WWE is just desperately trying to save their investment, even though they gave up on Hawkins.

Whatever the spell that Ryder has over Reks, one thing is certain – If Reks doesn’t pick up more wins, we may be saying goodbye to the Surfer Dude, You Know It!!!