Shelton Benjamin defeated Zack Ryder several times in ECW. However, Zack Ryder defeated Shelton Benjamin in superstars edition with the help of his girl friend Rosa Mendes on november 19, 2009. However, Shelton Benjamin and Zack Ryder once again challenged in this wrestling event but it is not a rematch. However, it was #1 contender’s match for ecw championship.

Rosa Mendes also attended to this match to encourage her boy friend Zack Ryder. Shelton Benjamin well dominated from starting but zack ryder got some chances to handle the gold standard shelton benjamin. However, Shelton benjamin successfully defeated zack ryder through pin fall to become new #1 contender of ecw championship. Shelton Benjamin celebrated his victory with wrestling fans in this ecw wrestling edition.