December To Dismember (2006) - Aftermath

Aftermath

Not long after December to Dismember, The Big Show was offered a long-term contract extension by WWE, reported to be around $1 million a year. He turned it down, however, because he was burned out and hurting physically. On the episode of ECW, which aired two days after December to Dismember, Show faced Lashley in an ECW World title rematch, which Show lost, thus ending their storyline feud. He was not seen on WWE television thereafter, and his contract was not renewed before it expired in February 2007.

After the storyline feud with The Big Show ended, Lashley entered a short program with Rob Van Dam, which led to Van Dam earning a title match on the January 2, 2007 episode of ECW. The match between the two ended in a No Contest after Test interfered during the bout. Test's interference led to a program with the champion, leading to a title match at the Royal Rumble, which Lashley won.