Ok, I have an opener for you this time. Before I get stuck into my 'Final Word on Judgment Day' column I'm going to have a firm dip into Chris Anderson's mail bag (sorry about the lack of originality, but frankly I couldn't think of anything else):

From: Macuso
Subject: your column (the Hardcore Heaven 'Final Word')

First of all, I like the recent column you wrote on CRZ's website about the review of the recent ECW PPV.

Well, I noticed you said that Raven should be the one who carries ECW. Well, I have to disagree there. Now, I don't like Justin Credible as a champ either, but he is a better choice than Raven. I think that the Raven of now is nowhere near the performer he was about 3 years ago. He has put on a lot weight (trust me, I have seen him up close and his gut is bigger than the Sandman's), plagued with injuries and I heard his personal life has been messed up as well. I will say Raven is over with the crowd. However, Paul Heyman has publicly stated that he push anyone who has been busting their ass in ring no matter how over Raven is with the crowd. I am a major Raven mark, but I have noticed that he hasn't done anything memorable since he returned to ECW.

I am disappointed to see Lance Storm go, but if the rumors are true then ECW may make up for the loss by having Masato Tanaka in for full time. I was surprised that you didn't put Jerry Lynn on the top performers list, since he carried RVD to another good match.

I am also disappointed not to see Super Crazy there, as I hope that his visa problems clear up soon. However, he is currently wrestling in Mexico. As he is wrestling for Mexico's top company EMLL. However, he should be back in ECW soon.

That is all my thoughts about the PPV.

Long time ECW fan (5 years actually),
Ryan Mancuso

Thanks a lot for the feedback, all in appreciated. It has often been proven, many times in ECW, that a guy can be over without be fully fit. As long as Raven can still wrestle he would always be a prime candidate for the world title. He is a proven world champion, and I feel he can give ECW a new edge. Then again I do see some of your points; Raven may not be the BEST champion right now.

I'm also disappointed to see Lance go. Not only was he pretty good on the mic, but he could carry virtually anyone to a good match (well maybe not New Jack). Then again all Storm fans should realise that for him the better career move would be to move to WCW. At least that way he is getting paid more for putting his body on the line. From my perspective Lynn didn't warrant a place there. If there were five places then I'm sure he would fit in.

Now onto the 'Final Word on Judgment Day'...

INTRODUCTION

60 minute Iron Man match! Can Rock and Triple H handle it? That was the big question going into this PPV. Judgment Day had been hyped to hell and the fans were relying on the two main performers, Triple H and the Rock, to deliver. There is a lot of history between these two and in the words of Gorilla Monsoon, "Summit's gotta give." But lets not forget about the strong undercard. How can we forget about the Submission match between Chris Beniot and Chris Jericho?

THE GOOD