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Punk a step away from ECW fame
July 31, 2007
CM Punk has earned his 15 Minutes of Fame. On ECW on Sci Fi, Punk beat Elijah Burke and Tommy Dreamer in a Triple Threat Match to win a chance to get in the ring with ECW Champion John Morrison.
Morrison era begins on ECW
July 27, 2007
ECW Champion John Morrison has already made a name for himself in the Land of the Extreme.
Don't forget about Stevie
July 26, 2007
Since the inception of ECW on Sci Fi more than a year ago, only one thing has been for certain: anything can happen. Stevie Richards proved just that when he defeated Kevin Thorn on Tuesday night, wrapping up his first win since last summer.
John Morrison challenges all
July 24, 2007
Hot off the heels of his win at The Great American Bash, ECW Champion John Morrison was declared the new face of Extreme on ECW. Since he’s already defeated CM Punk twice, Morrison is offering a 15 Minutes of Fame Challenge to all those who dare to take on the self-proclaimed fighting champion.
CM Punk gets Warped
July 19, 2007
CM Punk was a special guest on Fuse’s Warped Wednesday this week, where he was a behind-the-scenes interviewer for the music television network at the Warped Tour’s stop in Phoenix.
What's in a name?
July 17, 2007
Tonight, in an announcement like no other, the ECW World Champion known as Johnny Nitro officially renamed himself John Morrison. Not only did Morrison tell our fans about his new identity, but he delivered a special message to CM Punk – Morrison will be victorious at The Great American Bash this Sunday.
The Miz makes mark with debut ECW win
July 13, 2007
Sometimes reality can bite. But victory takes away the pain. And so can the attention of the ECW Divas. The long-awaited debut of The Miz on ECW on Sci Fi was a successful venture for the former reality television contestant and SmackDown Superstar. After being taken by ECW in the Supplemental Draft, Miz defeated the Full-Blooded Italian, Nunzio, to earn his first extreme win.
Is Big Daddy V the new ECW schoolyard bully?
July 12, 2007
The ECW locker room hallway at the New Orleans Arena went black as night as the large behemoth, Big Daddy V, came stomping down the hallway, blocking out all the corridor lighting. Next to him, a well-dressed schoolteacher beamed with pride.
Nitro makes a hardcore point
July 11, 2007
NEW ORLEANS – ECW World Champion Johnny Nitro's chest heaved up and down as he sneered at Tommy Dreamer. Perspiration stung his eyes and left a salty taste in his mouth as he glared at our fans at the New Orleans Arena and lifted the ECW World Title.
CM Punk's Time
June 27, 2007
The boos that bounced off the rafters the Toyota Center in Houston only magnified the pounding in CM Punk’s head. Wincing, he held his aching neck and slapped the mat as he watched Johnny Nitro smile and hold his newly-won ECW World Title aloft.
Striker Father's Day Story
June 15, 2007
After Monday night’s horrific tragedy, the atmosphere throughout World Wrestling Entertainment could be described as empty, cold and grey with uncertainties. WWE locker rooms are nearly soundless as Superstars are quietly reflecting upon the shocking incident that took place so close to Father’s Day. Even the self-centered ECW Superstar Matt Striker has become at a loss for words while reflecting upon the incident.
In not-so-loving memory
June 13, 2007
Even in death, there was no brotherly love for WWE Chairman Mr. Mc Mahon in Philadelphia.
Hell hath no fury like mad McMahon
June 6, 2007
Our fans in the Amway Arena watched Mr. McMahon closely when new ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley once overcame the obstacles the Chairman stacked before him and retained his title. They expected the tyrannical billionaire to bare his teeth; they expected him to point his finger and swear obscenities at Lashley, as he has so many times in his nearly four-month war with the ECW warrior. Instead, McMahon said nothing.
The last laugh for Lashley?
June 4, 2007
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heading into One Night Stand, Bobby Lashley hoped the third time was the charm for him against Mr. McMahon. Well, on Sunday night in Jacksonville, Fla., Irish eyes were smiling on Lashley (well, maybe not Mr. McMahon’s Irish eyes, but the proverbial ones at least) as he finally conquered the Chairman and reclaimed the ECW World Title.
RVD out indefinitely
June 4, 2007
After suffering his second concussion in less than a week at One Night Stand, Rob Van Dam will now be out of action indefinitely, WWE.com has learned.
Primed and pounced
May 30, 2007
New Breed leader Elijah Burke has taken pleasure in bringing CM Punk pain since the Straightedge Superstar tried to destroy his group from within and embarrassed the self-proclaimed “Paragon of Virtue.”
Out of control?
May 23, 2007
DES MOINES, Iowa – The normally laid-back Rob Van Dam couldn't stand it anymore. His head still throbbed one week after Snitsky blasted him with a chair and he watched in horror from the locker room as the ECW ogre was about make a repeat performance on his longtime friend Tommy Dreamer.
Fighting for the edge
May 23, 2007
If CM Punk thought his rivalry with Elijah Burke ended with his pinfall victory over the silver-tongued pugilist at Judgment Day, he was wrong. Burke showed Punk he wasn’t done with him just yet in a tag team war pitting him and fellow New Breeder Marcus Cor Von against the Straightedge Superstar & ECW Original Rob Van Dam.
monstermash
May 16, 2007
Rob Van Dam, who bravely fought the McMahons and Umaga despite overwhelming odds in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match last week, showed heroics against the ECW monster. But no one – no even the referee – could control Snitsky, and he was disqualified after he nearly took off the ECW Original’s head with vile chair to his skull.
Lashley judge and jury
May 16, 2007
ECW World Champion “Dr.” McMahon told Bobby Lashley that he would be his judge, jury and executioner at Judgment Day. But tonight, the former ECW World Champion showed the scheming Chairman that he was ready for him, his son Shane McMahon and Umaga in their rematch at Judgment Day when he overcame the New Breed in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match.
Lashley Injury Update
May 1, 2007
After visiting famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews to have his injured shoulder examined, Bobby Lashley learned that he suffered a damaged rotator cuff and that he will not need surgery at this time.
Lashley in Birmingham Getting Shoulder Examined
April 30, 2007
Former ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley is in Birmingham, Ala. today waiting to meet with renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews to have his shoulder examined after suffering an injury during last night’s 3-on-1 Handicap Match at Backlash.
Excelsior gone extreme
April 26, 2007
Pseudo superhero hopefuls will arrive with capes, utility belts and steel chairs when they meet Balls Mahoney – ECW’s Chair Swinging Freak.
CM Punk explains joining the New Breed
April 10, 2007
Why, CM Punk, why?
That’s the question that ECW Diehards asked of the straightedge – or maybe now not-so-straightedge – Superstar after he shocked ECW tonight by joining the New Breed. WWE.com caught up with Punk after he finished celebrating with new teammates Burke, Marcus Cor Von, Matt Striker and Kevin Thorn. The Chicago native was not very forthcoming in explaining his reasons for joining the New Breed, but promised that ECW would soon see the real CM Punk.
McMahon spotted at site of ECW on Sci Fi
April 10, 2007
There is speculation that Mr. McMahon will appear on ECW on Sci Fi tonight and kick off the program at 10 p.m. ET.
Holly out
April 4, 2007
ECW.com has learned that following the heinous and malicious onslaught by the monstrous Snitsky on ECW on Sci Fi, Hardcore Holly suffered a broken right arm. With the Alabaman's arm wedged beneath the ring steps, Snitsky repeatedly blasted the mounted steps with a steel chair on Tuesday night. As a result, the rugged veteran Holly ireceived treatment after his match and has been rendered incapable of any action, indefinitely.
A 'Salute' to Lashley
April 3, 2007
Bobby Lashley is being honored by the military this spring, as he graces the April cover of Salute. The magazine, which is available exclusively on bases in America and overseas, will feature Lashley on its April/May cover.
Burke returns to boxing
March 29, 2007
On Sunday, Elijah Burke and his teammates will represent the new breed of ECW when he collides with the ECW Originals at WrestleMania 23. But first, just 48 hours from the big day, ECW Superstar and former boxer Elijah Burke will make a special appearance in the role of color commentator for ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights. The multi-talented extremist spoke to WWE.com about the role.
Rebecca released
March 22, 2007
WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Diva Rebecca. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Tazz hits airwaves again
March 20, 2007
Back by popular demand, ECW commentator Tazz is guest hosting CBS Radio’s 92.3 Free FM today from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Last month, Tazz hit the airwaves in the Metropolitan area and this time around, he's ready to Tazzplex his way onto radios in the New York area harder than ever.
Rattlesnake's return
March 5, 2007
Monday night on Raw, the familiar sound of breaking glass that signals Stone Cold Steve Austin’s entrance reverberated through the speakers of the sold-out US Airways Center in Phoenix
Test released
February 27, 2007
WWE has come to terms on the release of Test (Andrew Martin). We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Tazz hits radio waves
February 20, 2007
Back by popular demand, ECW commentator Tazz is guest hosting a special two-hour show on CBS Radio’s New York talk radio station 92.3 Free FM Wednesday through Friday.
Come and get it
February 6, 2007
Last night saw the first-ever defense of the ECW World Title on Raw, as Mr. McMahon gave any Raw Superstar the opportunity to face Bobby Lashley. Kenny Dysktra stepped up to the plate, but the ECW World Champion defeated him with a crushing powerslam.
Lashley gets Raw
February 5, 2007
For the first time ever, the ECW World Title was defended on Monday Night Raw. Bobby Lashley accepted the challenge of a motivated Kenny Dysktra, and put the gold on the line in front of a capacity crowd at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
Experiencing the future
January 31, 2007
The future of ECW has been determined, and it was not foretold by Ariel’s Tarot cards. When Mr. McMahon visited ECW on Sci Fi for the first time ever, he announced Elijah Burke as the future of the brand. Burke didn’t see the statement as a prediction or a compliment; rather, he said the Chairman was merely pointing out the obvious.
Dancing queens
January 25, 2007
On Tuesday night in Mobile, Ala., Ice Cube’s You Can Do It was accompanied by the sound of thousands of jaws hitting the floor. ECW fans were treated to a smoking-hot surprise when three of the Sexiest Women on Television formed Extreme Exposé.
Star-studded and barbed wired
January 24, 2007
In a year filled with firsts, ECW can add its first-ever appearance at Royal Rumble as eight Extremists head to the SBC Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Prelude to a Rumble
January 23, 2007
As first reported by WWE Mobile Alerts, the main event for tonight’s ECW on Sci Fi has changed, and Lashley will now face his Rumble opponent Test in a prelude to their championship match this Sunday.
Lashley bulks up with Maxim
January 18, 2007
Want to learn how to build muscle and strength? There’s no one better to ask than ECW World Champion Lashley. He’ll be featured in an upcoming Maxim magazine Expert Fitness column.
Opportunity knocks hard at Rumble
January 17, 2007
ECW.com has learned that following the events of ECW on Sci Fi, Lashley has demanded he defend the ECW World Title against Test at the Royal Rumble.
Diary done for?
January 14, 2007
As Tommy Dreamer explained in his latest edition of the Diary of Violence, the ECW Original wanted the ECW.com readers to determine the fate of his weekly commentary. Voting is now finished and the ECW fans have spoken, but Dreamer has yet to reveal why he would consider ending his web journal and, more importantly, what will become of his ECW.com Diary.
This is not a test
January 14, 2007
Mess with Test and you will fall like the rest. At least that seemed to be the message the powerful Superstar was trying to deliver to RVD and ECW Champion Lashley when he laid them out with a steel chair during their ECW World Title match.
Kelly returns
January 9, 2007
After a hiatus of over a month, Kelly Kelly will return to ECW on Sci Fi next Tuesday night. One of the hottest Divas in sports-entertainment history, Kelly will appear on national television for the first time since Dec. 5.
Last chance against the monster
January 8, 2007
It’s true. As Jonathan Coachman explained on Raw, The Great Khali’s contract with ECW has expired and the Punjabi monster is now a mainstay on Monday nights. However, ECW.com has learned that before Khali leaves the Land of the Extreme, he will honor his commitments and face Tommy Dreamer one-on-one on this week’s ECW on Sci Fi.
clash continues
January 8, 2007
Following a sudden, indecisive close to their match last Tuesday night on ECW on Sci Fi, ECW World Champion Lashley will defend his title against Rob Van Dam in a rematch this week. Once more, the match ECW fans voted to see on ECW.com will take place to determine who the top Extremist is in the Land of the Extreme.
Psychedelic fanhood
January 5, 2007
Just as ECW fans see each week in ECW.com Die Hards, in the Land of Extreme, the fans are a big part of the show. Amid the entire crowd of characters at any given ECW live event, perhaps none are more colorful – literally – than one fanatic by the name of The Tye Dye Guy.
2006 Die Hard of the Year announced
December 27, 2006
Voting has ended and you, the ECW fans, have selected Melanie Halton and Angie Grose as the 2006 Die Hards of the Year.
Extreme clash
December 22, 2006
Rob Van Dam may have been robbed of the win on Tuesday night in a Triple Threat Match on ECW on Sci Fi, but the night got much better for the ECW Original moments later as he learned he was the No. 1 Contender to the ECW World Title.
Armstrong makes announcing debut
December 20, 2006
Midway through ECW on Sci Fi, Brad Armstrong of the legendary Armstrong family joined Joey Styles and Tazz at the announce table. Armstrong, former WCW Cruiserweight Champion, helped to provide insight on the match between Matt Striker and Balls Mahoney.
Dreamer update
December 19, 2006
Following the horrendous two-handed chokeslam at the monstrous paws of The Great Khali on ECW on Sci Fi, ECW Original Tommy Dreamer was carted out of the Hampton Coliseum on a stretcher and received immediate medical attention from WWE medical staff. According to WWE physician Dr. Ferdinand Rios, Dreamer suffered a mild concussion, whiplash, a wrenched back and bruised kidneys.
Who should challenge the champ?
December 19, 2006
Extremists give their thoughts on who should face Lashley for the ECW World Title.
Doring released
December 15, 2006
WWE has come to terms on the release of Danny Doring. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Exhibition of the broken-hearted
December 11, 2006
ECW.com examines some of the biggest, most notorious celebrity break-ups.
Show's over
December 6, 2006
The World’s Largest Athlete has made his life’s biggest decision, and for now, WWE and ECW will be without a giant. Not since Andre the Giant has there been a man of Big Show’s stature who’s made such impact on sports-entertainment. But, after more than seven years in WWE and a five-month reign of dominance in the reborn ECW, Big Show has decided to take time away from the ring.
Heyman out
December 4, 2006
Distraught by the results of December to Dismember, ECW Representative Paul Heyman appeared to be distant and depressed this afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum hours before an ECW live event.
Extremists divided on Heyman’s dismissal
December 4, 2006
Initial reactions by the ECW Extremists to today's announcement of Paul Heyman's dismissal seem split down tenure lines. The ECW Originals appear upset and in a state of shock, whereas the new breeds seem to have a more optimistic outlook.
Blogging in Iraq
December 3, 2006
ECW.com has learned that Extremist CM Punk will be sending back a daily blog from the upcoming WWE Tribute to the Troops tour in Iraq. Each day this week, the straightedge competitor will update ECW fans on his trip overseas.
sabu injury update
December 3, 2006
ECW Extremist Sabu was taken to a nearby medical facility in Augusta, Ga., after being attacked tonight at December to Dismember. He was evaluated and released, but not in time to compete in the Extreme Elimination Chamber.
Hardys issue open challenge
November 27, 2006
The Hardys kicked off the ECW December to Dismember press conference in Augusta, Ga. After a brief introduction by Joey Styles, Matt & Jeff Hardy issued an open challenge for any team in the world.
Turkey, meet Balls
November 22, 2006
Balls Mahoney is all about the holidays, just ask anyone unlucky enough to be involved in his "Nutcracker Suite." WWE.com sat down with the chair swinging Extremist to discuss Turkey Day.
A new Thanksgiving tradition
November 22, 2006
Many people like to ask a man of my intellect, they say "Matthew," because that is my name, "Matthew, what does a man of your astute rim do on such a festive holiday like Thanksgiving?"
Williamsport canceled
November 20, 2006
The ECW live event scheduled for Nov. 20 in Williamsport, Pa. has been canceled. Check out ECW's live events page to learn about other opportunities you can experience Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Heyman issues extreme invite
November 18, 2006
WWE.com has been informed that ECW representative Paul Heyman has issued an open invitation to Matt and Jeff Hardy to compete this Tuesday on ECW on Sci Fi. Formerly known as Team Xtreme, Jeff and Matt Hardy have never appeared on ECW, but have long been proponents of the “extreme style.” Team Xtreme has not competed as a team in nearly five years, making the possibility of a reformation on Tuesday night as appealing as ever.
Lashley crashes ECW
November 14, 2006
ECW fans were shocked to discover the identity of the sixth and final entrant in the Extreme Elimination Chamber Match, and even more astounded by the emergence of its newest Extremist: Lashley. Though WWE fans will learn Lashley’s motives this Friday night on his final appearance as a SmackDown Superstar, the message he sent on ECW on Sci Fi rang loudly throughout the ECW locker room.
Mouthing off
November 13, 2006
When ECW fans tune into ECW on Sci Fi tonight, they won’t only be witnessing a unique show because of its Manchester, England broadcast, but also because Elijah Burke will be color commentator.
Gone huntin'
November 1, 2006
CM Punk could have been renamed GH Punk on Halloween night – GH for ‘Ghost Hunters.’ The ECW Extremist spent six hours with the Sci Fi show’s all-night, live ghost hunt at The Stanley Hotel, a.k.a. ‘The Shining’ hotel, in Estes Park, Colo. Was Punk spooked? Barely. Although he experienced some seriously creepy happenings while at The Stanley.
Dismembered in the Chamber
October 29, 2006
At an ECW show today in Milwaukee, Wis., ECW’s “Messiah” Paul Heyman declared that Rob Van Dam will, in fact, receive his ECW World Title opportunity at December to Dismember. However, Heyman also made the monumental announcement that RVD’s title match will take place in the first-ever Extreme Elimination Chamber.
RVD picks his spot
October 27, 2006
After Rob Van Dam defeated ECW World Champion Big Show for the second consecutive time on ECW on Sci Fi, he earned himself the opportunity to choose when and where he would rematch the Extreme Giant for the ECW World Title. After some deliberation, Van Dam has come to a decision on when that will be.
Vampire exposed
October 26, 2006
With the onset of the Halloween season, sugar-fueled youths across the country will scurry through the streets costumed as miniature Draculas while the undead invade television sets in the form of various vampire films. In the spirit of All Hallows Eve, ECW.com spoke with the most macabre Extremist, Kevin Thorn, to gain an understanding of the “vampire lifestyle.”
Heyman comes to Wisconsin
October 25, 2006
This weekend's ECW live events will be taken to a new level of extreme as the Messianic Paul Heyman will be on hand at Friday and Saturday's shows in Wisconsin.
ECW location change
October 23, 2006
The ECW event that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, Ala. will now take place on the same date at 7:00 p.m. at the Gadsden Convention Hall in Gadsden, Ala. Birmingham will still be able to experience Extreme Championship Wrestling on Monday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Boutwell Auditorium.
December to Dismember announced
October 19, 2006
For the first time ever, ECW's new breed will take part in a pay-per-view event. December to Dismember on Sunday, Dec. 3 will see new Extremists like CM Punk, Matt Striker and Test along with ECW Originals like Sabu, Sandman and Rob Van Dam.
Pain on a pole
October 13, 2006
ECW Original Sandman and the extreme educator, Matt Striker, will bring their rivalry to the next level when they face off in a Singapore Cane-on-a-Pole Match on ECW on Sci Fi.
Francine released
October 12, 2006
WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Diva Francine Fournier as of today, Oct. 12. We wish Francine the best in all future endeavors.
Last chance to slay the dragon
October 12, 2006
This week on ECW on Sci Fi, Rob Van Dam gets his last chance to reclaim his position at the very top of ECW – a brand he first debuted with more than one decade ago. On Tuesday, ECW fans will witness an epic encounter between RVD and a man who has yet to be pinned since his emergence in ECW, arguably the most dominant champion in sports-entertainment today: Big Show.
Stripped down
October 10, 2006
Tuesday night saw six of the Sexiest Women on Television face off in a bout of Extreme Strip Poker on ECW on Sci Fi. Hosted by the loveable albeit hygienically questionable Extremist Balls Mahoney, the Divas fought tooth and nail down through their layers of sexy lingerie. While Extreme Strip Poker may have ended in a catfight, the clear winner in this contest was the ECW on Sc Fi audience.
Trin-y from the block
October 10, 2006
You may know Trinity as the sexiest member of the FBI who recently returned to in-ring action after recovering from being injury, but Diva has been around the block. If you have a penchant for wild women who live life on the edge, prepare to have your heart set ablaze.
ECW Champion to make history
October 10, 2006
The reaction on the faces of many in the WWE locker room on Monday night following Mr. McMahon’s huge announcement regarding the Cyber Sunday main event was that of pure disbelief. Cyber Sunday will mark a sports-entertainment milestone: for the first time ever it will be champion vs. champion vs. champion as ECW World Champion Big Show, WWE Champion John Cena and World Heavyweight Champion King Booker meet in the same squared circle.
Francine makes Extreme return
October 2, 2006
“She’s a queen,” Balls Mahoney said about fellow ECW Original, Francine.
The stunning Vixen returned to her roots on Sept. 19 when she accompanied Mahoney for his match against new breed representative Kevin Thorn. She may be a queen, but unlike most other women of royalty, Francine has no problem doing the dirty work.
We want Leg
September 29, 2006
It's been said that at ECW, the fans are the show. Proving that the sentiment still holds true in the new ECW, one fan got intimately involved at the ECW live event in Pine Bluff, Ark. Sunday night when his prosthetic leg was used as a weapon in an Extreme Rules Match.
Kicking it old school
September 27, 2006
At an ECW live event in Pine Bluff, Ark., Sunday, ECW Original Tommy Dreamer kicked it old school when he borrowed a prosthetic leg from a member of the audience to use in his Extreme Rules Match against Test.
Raw-ECW event change
September 27, 2006
The following RAW live event have been rescheduled due to the addition of ECW to the show:
The live event scheduled for Topeka, KS at the Landon Arena at the Kansas Expocentre will now take place on Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. (originally scheduled for Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m.).
A matter of respect
September 26, 2006
Last week on Sci Fi, not only was a new breed unleashed, but a vixen from the original ECW was unleashed when Francine made an extreme return to the land of hardcore. The no-nonsense former manager to stars such as Tommy Dreamer and Shane Douglas sent shockwaves through the sports-entertainment world when she stormed the ring in defense of her friend Balls Mahoney and engaged in a classic ECW catfight with the bizarre Ariel.
Extreme Strip Poker comes to ECW
September 22, 2006
ECW.com has learned that Extreme Strip Poker starring all WWE Divas and ECW Vixens will take place on a can't-miss edition of ECW on Sci Fi on Oct. 10.
Heyman touches Couric
September 20, 2006
This afternoon, after paying a visit to the Ron & Fex Show on XM Radio, ECW's Paul Heyman picked up the check for CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric at the world famous Brooklyn Diner in New York City. A renowned anchor at one of the largest broadcast networks in the nation, Couric was reportedly thankful and "touched" by the gesture.
A new breed of punk
September 19, 2006
When the punk rock movement began in the mid-1970s, the status quo believed the underground, anti-establishment movement that rebelled against apathy and political and social wrongs would eventually recede into history… it didn’t. With bands like The Misfits, the Sex Pistols and the Ramones propelling punks to get off their Barcoloungers and hit the streets in protest, the campaign caught on and progressed.
Royal invasion
September 19, 2006
Tonight on ECW on Sci Fi, King Booker makes his first appearance ever in Extremist territory. Outside of his SmackDown kingdom, King Booker and Queen Sharmell were respectfully invited to the realm of hardcore by ECW’s self-proclaimed “Messiah” Paul Heyman.
Extreme battle: originals vs. newcomers
September 18, 2006
The passing of the torch or a lesson in respect? The Six-Man Tag Team Match at Worcester’s DCU Center on ECW on Sci Fi had the potential to be one of these, but it was up to the teams of Sandman, Tommy Dreamer & Sabu and Matt Striker, Mike Knox & Test to decide which.
Big Show dominant in Satan's playground
September 18, 2006
On Sunday night at Unforgiven, ECW World Champion Big Show was without question the most physically dominant force within the 3,500 square-foot Hell in a Cell structure, mauling both Triple H and Shawn Michaels like never before. Though D-Generation Xemerged victorious from the biggest, baddest Hell in a Cell Match of all time, both Hell in a Cell veterans left Toronto brutalized and bloodstained by Big Show – the first Extremist to ever compete in this type of match.
Back to school
September 13, 2006
While September brings sports, fun activities and ideal weather conditions, it is also notorious for welcoming the start of school. By the time Tuesday, Sept. 5 rolled around, almost every student in the United States was back in the classroom.
For Matt Striker, ECW Extremist and former New York City school teacher, it is the most wonderful time of the year.
A prophecy fulfilled
September 13, 2006
The arena lights blackened in the historic, venerated Madison Square Garden and nearly 16,000 New York City fans loudly expelled the three letters that had finally arrived in the World’s Most Famous Arena: E-C-W.
Just a Roadblock
September 12, 2006
Tuesday night on Sci Fi, the ECW fans will witness history as they watch Rob Van Dam and Hardcore Holly face off during Extreme Championship Wrestling’s Madison Square Garden debut. The history between the two competitors is brief but intense, and at ECW on Sci Fi, both men showed that intensity in the middle of the squared circle. WWE.com caught up with both men on Monday afternoon as they prepared for battle.
Big Show and Sabu get extreme
September 11, 2006
On ECW on Sci Fi this Tuesday, ECW World Champion, Big Show will face Sabu in an Extreme Rules Match for the ECW World Title. The rivalry has been brewing for weeks, but the tension seems to be at an all-time high.
Going extreme at MSG
September 11, 2006
ECW on Sci Fi will live up to the hype of the brand's much publicized debut at Madison Square Garden this Tuesday. In a long awaited rematch, Big Show and Sabu will face in an Extreme Rules Match for the ECW World Title.
ECW event change
September 8, 2006
The following two ECW live events have been rescheduled for early October:
The live event scheduled for Hattiesburg, Miss. at the Multi-Purpose Center will now take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. (originally scheduled for Oct. 8).
The live event scheduled for Baton Rouge, La. at the River Center Arena will now take place on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. (originally scheduled for Oct. 7).
Heading to the promised land
September 7, 2006
Monday night, ECW will break new ground in New York City. For the first time in the brand’s history, the Extremists will set foot in the hallowed halls of Madison Square Garden. While New York City has long been an ECW hotbed, it has always called either the Hammerstein Ballroom or the Elks Lodge in Queens home. But now, on Sept. 11, ECW will finally reach the Mecca of sports-entertainment.
Striker goes too far?
September 7, 2006
The following is a statement from the Chairman of the Board of WWE:
"We at WWE apologize for the remark alluding to the death of Steve Irwin which was made on ECW Tuesday night. The remark was, in the least, disrespectful to Mr. Irwin's fans and family."
Heyman: This is the holy grail
August 31, 2006
The recent announcement that ECW has a permanent TV home on Sci Fi through at least 2007 has surprised many, but not Paul Heyman. The hardcore founder gave WWE.com an exclusive interview in which he detailed his feelings on ECW’s new lease on life.
Extension a big deal to Big Show
August 31, 2006
The announcement of ECW’s extended deal with TV partner Sci Fi Channel has sent shockwaves through the sports-entertainment community. Both new and long time ECW fans and Extremists alike are celebrating the news as a new lease on life for the rebel brand. WWE.com spoke to the largest of all Extremists, ECW World Heavyweight Champion Big Show, to get his thoughts on the huge news.
Sci Fi extends ECW
August 31, 2006
New York, N.Y., August 31, 2006 - SCI FI Channel today announced it will keep its new hit program, ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling®), on the network through at least the end of 2007. ECW is produced by World Wrestling Entertainment®, the producer of the No. 1 weekly basic cable TV series, “Monday Night RAW®” on USA Network.
Big Show trashes DX
August 30, 2006
"I'm so sick of DX running around like they can do anything, to anyone, at any time," snarled Big Show in an exclusive ECW.com interview after the ECW show Tuesday night. "They can't."
Free to be hardcore
August 23, 2006
Tuesday night on ECW on Sci Fi, Hardcore Holly made an unexpected appearance and demonstrated to a few Extremists how he earned his moniker. Following a nine-month absence from the ring, Holly most definitely took his return to the extreme.
Extreme phenomenon
August 18, 2006
ECW on Sci Fi was the top-rated program on all of cable television on Tuesday night, sending the message that ECW truly is back and better than ever.
Extreme Homecoming
August 15, 2006
In just five days at the Biggest Party of the Summer, longtime bitter rivals and former WWE Champions Mick Foley and Ric Flair will square off in one of the most brutal matches in all of sports-entertainment, an “I-Quit” match. Tonight however, at his old stomping grounds on ECW on Sci Fi, Mick Foley plans to send a message to the legendary 16-time former World Heavyweight Champion, and he plans to do it in an extreme fashion.
ECW goes Broadway
August 14, 2006
On Monday, Sept. 11, ECW will finally go Broadway. Well, technically 8th Avenue, but the metaphor still holds up. That night, ECW will be live in the Mecca of sports-entertainment, New York City’s Madison Square Garden, for the very first time. The event will be a taping of ECW on Sci Fi, which will be broadcast on the following night.
An "Expose" of their own
August 6, 2006
Sandman and Tommy Dreamer are both ECW originals that have always lived and breathed extreme. But a few weeks ago, something happened that both men agree was too extreme for some tastes.
Taking Tennessee to the extreme
August 4, 2006
This weekend, fans in Jackson, Tennessee will get to see two things that are loved in western Tennessee: beautiful ECW Vixens in bikinis and hometown legend Jerry “The King” Lawler.
ECW gets Punked
August 4, 2006
Meet CM Punk. One of ECW’s newest extremists, Punk is straight-edge, which means he doesn’t smoke, drink or do drugs. Instead, he has said that his vice is winning, and his obsession is competition.
The Most Extreme 10 minutes of my life
August 4, 2006
This week, WWE Mobile Alerts subscribers received a strange message in their inboxes. Following ECW on Sci Fi, Paul Heyman had the following to say about his recent troubles with Sabu: “I crucified RVD for the good of ECW. Sabu's killing years of collaboration over the title. Next ECW, it will be addressed in a most historic way.”
What Will Heyman Do?
August 2, 2006
In chaotic or troubling situations, you often hear Christians use the phrase “What Would Jesus Do?” Well, right now, Paul Heyman finds himself in that dilemma. Heyman, who considers himself the Messiah of ECW, certainly has a troubling situation on his hands with Sabu.
Arena Report - Hammerstein Ballroom
August 1, 2006
Tonight, Extreme Championship Wrestling returns to the historic Hammerstein Ballroom in the heart of New York City for the first time since June’s One Night Stand pay-per-view event. The ballroom was a favorite destination of ECW in the late 90s, serving as a base for several pay-per-view and TV broadcasts.
Rallying around the extreme
July 25, 2006
Today in Detroit, WWE held a fan rally to promote WrestleMania 23. The event will happen on April 1, 2007 at Ford Field, and Superstars from RAW and SmackDown weren’t the only ones present to pump up the fans. Today’s rally also had a bit of an extreme feel, as ECW World Champion Big Show and gorgeous exhibitionist Kelly Kelly were on hand as well.
Pitchin' with Tazz
July 20, 2006
Paul Heyman and ECW are used to having their backs against the wall. This Wednesday will be no different as the newly re-launched brand goes head to head with the mighty WWE on the Head to Head USA special. With the future of ECW at stake, Heyman understands the importance of a successful opening night. ECW.com caught up with Paul Heyman to discuss the ramifications of tomorrow night’s events.
ECW returns to NYC
July 12, 2006
Paul Heyman and ECW are used to having their backs against the wall. This Wednesday will be no different as the newly re-launched brand goes head to head with the mighty WWE on the Head to Head USA special. With the future of ECW at stake, Heyman understands the importance of a successful opening night. ECW.com caught up with Paul Heyman to discuss the ramifications of tomorrow night’s events.
Hardcore Challenge
July 10, 2006
ECW’s biggest Extremist came to RAW with a purpose…and when he left, an ECW Championship Match had been made as the main event for this week’s ECW on Sci Fi.
Passing the Test
July 7, 2006
After two years away from the spotlight, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Test has returned to the big time. Back as part of the new ECW brand, Test will be looking to make the same impact now as he did during his five-year run in WWE. However, this return is one that many critics of the industry would have never expected.
Welcome home...again
July 7, 2006
Two weekends ago, ECW ran its first live event at the venerable ECW Arena in Philadelphia in nearly six years. This past Tuesday, on the 230th birthday of the United States, the Extremists of ECW once again returned to the promotion’s birthplace for the first live television broadcast since the April 1997 Barely Legal pay-per-view. And even for some of the men who called ECW home in its original existence, the return to Philadelphia was a nerve wracking experience.
RVD Suspended
July 4, 2006
Moments after screwing Rob Van Dam out of the ECW Championship, Paul Heyman gave the following statement to ECW.com:
“As of this moment, Rob Van Dam has been suspended for 30 days.”
The Rated-R Superstar claims the gold
July 3, 2006
Paul Heyman and ECW are used to having their backs against the wall. This Wednesday will be no different as the newly re-launched brand goes head to head with the mighty WWE on the Head to Head USA special. With the future of ECW at stake, Heyman understands the importance of a successful opening night. ECW.com caught up with Paul Heyman to discuss the ramifications of tomorrow night’s events.
A reunion of sorts
June 30, 2006
Last night, ECW legends Paul Heyman and Tommy Dreamer signed copies of “The Rise and Fall of ECW” book at Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The signing, which was supposed to last for just two hours, had to be extended to accommodate the overwhelming number of people in the line. The hardcore representatives told ECW.com that it’s always fun to meet with the ECW faithful.
Spear Two
June 27, 2006
This week on Sci Fi, WWE and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam defeated the Wrestling Machine, Sandman beat up an obese male stripper, and Big Show manhandled Tommy Dreamer…again.
ECW on Sci Fi preview for 6-27
June 27, 2006
Tonight at ECW on Sci Fi, things will only get tougher for WWE and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Rob Van Dam. Just two days after successfully defending his Championship against Edge at Vengeance, and a day after escaping RAW with the gold around his waist, RVD will face ECW’s Wrestling Machine Kurt Angle in non-title action tonight on Sci Fi.
Escape from Fayetteville
June 26, 2006
It was a close call in Fayetteville, but when it was all said done, ECW’s Rob Van Dam left the building with his WWE Championship in hand. Challenger John Cena had RVD in the STFU, and it looked as if Van Dam might be forced to tap out, but interference by Edge forced the referee to throw the match out, leaving the gold on Van Dam for another night.
RVD: A Fighting Champion
June 26, 2006
Last night at Vengeance, ECW’s Rob Van Dam successfully defended his WWE Championship against RAW’s Rated-R Superstar, Edge. After the match, Van Dam challenged former WWE Champion John Cena to a title match on RAW.
A Fighting Champion
June 21, 2006
This Sunday at Vengeance, Rob Van Dam will put the WWE Championship that he fought 16 years to earn on the line when he takes on the Rated-R Superstar, Edge. The average Champion would dread such an occasion, mainly in fear of losing the gold they worked an entire career to hold. RVD, on the other hand is looking forward to his first Championship defense this Sunday.
A suicidal statement
June 19, 2006
Last night on RAW, Extreme Championship Wrestling delivered on a promise from their spokesman, Paul Heyman. That promise, was that RAW would be under siege at the hands of the hardcore ECW wrestlers. Heyman manipulated Jonathon Coachman into giving him a dream tag-team match for ECW on Sci Fi, Sabu once again delivered a crushing blow to John Cena and Rob Van Dam made a 5-star statement to the Rated-R Superstar.
Tazz needs your help
June 16, 2006
If you listened to Tazz' new weekly audio report, you heard his plea for help. The ECW legend turned commentator needs your help picking a name for his weekly contribution to ECW.com.
CLICK here to vote for your favorite name
Heyman and Dreamer to sign Rise and Fall
June 16, 2006
ECW.com has just received word that Paul Heyman and Tommy Dreamer will be signing of copies of “The Rise and Fall of ECW” book on June 29th at Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
What: “Rise and Fall of ECW” book signing with Paul Heyman and Tommy Dreamer
When: June 29th from 7-9 PM
Where:Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey
232 E. Ridgewood Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
For more info, call Bookends at 201-445-0726.
Heyman on Sci Fi debut
June 14, 2006
A day after the successful world premiere of ECW on Sci-Fi, an enthusiastic Paul Heyman sat down with ECW.com to discuss the ramifications of the newly re-launched brands auspicious debut.
“Our first show has clearly sent a very strong message that there is now legitimate competition out there for both Friday Night SmackDown and Monday Night RAW."
Angle greatest ever
June 14, 2006
Kurt Angle is arguably the greatest technical wrestler in ECW, and has a WWE resume that is second to none. He has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish in professional wrestling, but his amateur wrestling accolades are also among the most impressive ever. Now, the Wrestling Machine can add one more award to his trophy case. He has been named the Greatest Shoot Wrestler of All Time by USA Wrestling.
Defending his Championship
June 13, 2006
This afternoon in Charlotte, NC, at the Vengeance press conference, Van Dam told everyone that he looks forward to defending his Championship. “I knew what I was getting into by becoming the Champion. I know this isn’t a prize I can hang up on the wall. This is something that I will defend and prove that I am the best. I am looking forward to defending my Championship in a WWE ring at Vengeance.”
Heyman speaks about ECW on Sci-Fi
June 13, 2006
This Summer, ECW returns to network television for the first time in over five years when ECW broadcasts live to the world on the Sci Fi channel. Starting on June 13th, and every Tuesday thereafter, ECW on Sci Fi will give fans the extreme action they have been craving since ECW shut its doors in 2001. An enthusiastic Paul Heyman sat down ECW.com to discuss ECW’s improbable return to national prominence on the Sci Fi channel.
Rechristening
June 13, 2006
Tonight, the new breed will be unleashed. At 10/9 CT, ECW will make its debut on the Sci-Fi channel. As announced last night on RAW, Paul Heyman and Rob Van Dam will officially celebrate the rechristening of the WWE Championship as the new ECW World Heavyweight Championship, and everyone is invited.
It's official: RVD is Champ
June 12, 2006
On Monday Night RAW, Rob Van Dam was officially confirmed as the new WWE Champion and accordingly, a celebration was announced for Tuesday’s ECW premiere on Sci Fi. Also, in response to the statements from Paul Heyman and Vince McMahon, John Cena made a statement of his own, taking out three of ECW’s most extreme wrestlers with a steel chair.
This one’s for the team
June 12, 2006
“This may be the single most important match of my career.” Those were Rob Van Dam’s words on Sunday afternoon as he prepared for his highly anticipated One Night Stand match with WWE Champion John Cena. Little did RVD know that just hours later, what was the most important match of his career would soon turn into one of the most memorable moments in all of wrestling history.
The passion returns
June 11, 2006
During the existence of ECW, the promotion’s fan base became known as perhaps the most rabidly loyal group of fans in wrestling history. Last year’s ECW One Night Stand undoubtedly proved that theory, and tonight, thousands of those fanatics will pack the Hammerstein Ballroom for another taste of extreme.
Legend Killer looks to add to his list
June 11, 2006
Tonight at the Hammerstein Ballroom, the intense rivalry between ECW’s Kurt Angle and RAW’s Randy Orton will reach its boiling point. Two months ago, Kurt Angle broke Orton’s ankle during the opening round of the King of the Ring Tournament. The injury forced the young “Legend Killer” out of action to allow his injury time to heal, but now that he’s back, Orton has revenge on the mind. WWE.com caught up with Orton earlier today to get his thoughts on meeting the Wrestling Machine tonight at One Night Stand.
Kurt Angle named the greatest
June 10, 2006
USA Wrestling has named Kurt Angle the greatest shoot wrestler of all time.
All the pressure's on Cena
June 10, 2006
The Champ has had the deck stacked against him more times than he can count, but John Cena will face perhaps his toughest challenge of his career when he defends the WWE Championship against ECW’s Rob Van Dam this Sunday at One Night Stand. If Cena loses to RVD, he won’t only lose the Championship from around his waist, but RAW will be without the WWE Championship as well. And to add insult to injury to RAW, that same Championship will become the ECW Championship.
Hardcore war
June 10, 2006
The idea of “hardcore” means different things to different people. On Sunday night, two different versions of hardcore will clash when self-proclaimed co-Hardcore Champions Edge & Mick Foley take on two of the forefathers of the hardcore ECW revolution, Terry Funk & Tommy Dreamer.
Prepared for anything
June 10, 2006
On Sunday, World Champion Rey Mysterio will enter a world he hasn’t visited in close to a decade. At One Night Stand, Mysterio will defend his World Championship in what many are calling a dream match against Sabu in front of a hostile gathering of ECW fans at the Hammerstein Ballroom.
Under Siege
June 9, 2006
Last Tuesday, RAW Superstars Edge, Lita and John Cena caused a stir when they showed up on enemy turf at the world premiere of ECW on Sci Fi. The WWE representatives interrupted what should have been a grand celebration when Rob Van Dam was presented with the new ECW World Heavyweight Championship.
Sabu strikes again
June 9, 2006
On SmackDown, Team ECW made its final statement heading into Sunday’s huge One Night Stand pay-per-view. Sabu brutally attacked World Champion Rey Mysterio, who minutes earlier had rejected an opportunity to join ECW, and Tazz made the shocking decision to re-join the company he once dominated.
Angle to debut new mouth guard
June 9, 2006
When Kurt Angle takes to the ring to battle Randy Orton at the One Night Stand pay-per-view, something will be different. He’ll still be the same Wrestling Machine that embodies the new vision of ECW. Only this time, he’ll be wearing a mouth guard with the letters E-C-W on it to show his allegiance to his new brand.
The Real Joey Styles
June 8, 2006
This Sunday at One Night Stand, Joey Styles will return as the official voice of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Just over five weeks ago, Joey Styles quit his position as lead announcer of Monday Night RAW, citing constant frustration over the way in which his duties were to be performed. On Thursday, Joey Styles contacted ECW.com to give his thoughts on his return to the place he calls home.
First Big Show, now Rey?
June 8, 2006
And now Heyman is looking to deliver another crushing blow to WWE, SmackDown in particular, by trying to lure World Champion Rey Mysterio to his brand. Following vs. ECW Head to Head, WWE.com reported that there were rumors that Heyman was actively pursuing the World Champion. Well, according to Heyman himself, the rumors are true.
Big Show gets extreme
June 7, 2006
At Head to Head, the ECW wrestlers made a statement, grabbing any and all momentum from their WWE counterparts as the countdown to Sunday’s One Night Stand hit just four short days. The “biggest” news of the night, however, came during the Battle Royal, when the stunned Dayton, Ohio crowd witnessed the defection of the WWE’s largest athlete, Big Show, to ECW.
Three matches confirmed for wwe vs. ecw
June 7, 2006
WWE and ECW can now confirm three matches for the WWE vs. ECW Head to Head special, which will air live this Wednesday on USA Network at 9/8 CT.
Battle for supremacy
June 7, 2006
Tonight at WWE vs. ECW Head to Head, both RAW and SmackDown will battle sports-entertainment’s newest brand in a fight for momentum. In addition to Rey Mysterio vs. Rob Van Dam and John Cena vs. Sabu, 20 WWE and ECW Superstars will collide in a Battle Royal.
Former partners collide
June 6, 2006
This week could be the biggest in Rob Van Dam’s career. For Rey Mysterio, it could be one of the toughest. Sunday night, RVD will cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship at ECW One Night Stand, while Mysterio will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Sabu. But four days before ECW One Night Stand, RVD and Mysterio will have to face each other at the WWE vs. ECW Special on Wednesday night.
Cena will get a crash course in hardcore
June 6, 2006
WWE Champion John Cena will face one of his biggest challenges to date Sunday night when he has to defend his championship against Rob Van Dam in extremely hostile territory at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York at One Night Stand. If Cena can make it there, that is. Tomorrow night at WWE vs. ECW Head to Head, Cena will get his first official taste of hardcore when he goes one on one with the maniacal Sabu in a non-title match.
A Fight for Survival
June 6, 2006
Paul Heyman and ECW are used to having their backs against the wall. This Wednesday will be no different as the newly re-launched brand goes head to head with the mighty WWE on the Head to Head USA special. With the future of ECW at stake, Heyman understands the importance of a successful opening night. ECW.com caught up with Paul Heyman to discuss the ramifications of tomorrow night’s events.
Challenge answered
June 6, 2006
Paul Heyman has said that Kurt Angle embodies the new vision of ECW. To further hammer home that point, an open challenge was laid out last week on SmackDown for anyone from a four-sided, six-sided or eight-sided ring to face the Wrestling Machine at One Night Stand. Angle, supremely confident in his abilities, could care less who is in his way because, in his mind, he’s going to simply mow him down.
Cena gets initiated
June 6, 2006
On the final RAW before One Night Stand, and just two days before the WWE vs. ECW Head to Head special, the ECW Superstars showed up to Pittsburgh in full force. Paul Heyman and Rob Van Dam led a group of ECW legends in a brutal beating of WWE Champion John Cena. Also, a pair of ECW challenges for One Night Stand were finally answered when Kurt Angle’s open challenge was accepted by WWE’s Randy Orton, and Jerry Lawler accepted Tazz’s offer for a one-on-one grudge match.
An Open Challenge
June 5, 2006
Last week on SmackDown, ECW’s Paul Heyman revealed that Kurt Angle has issued an open challenge for the One Night Stand pay-per-view this Sunday.
Tazz makes a guarantee
June 5, 2006
Last week on SmackDown, Tazz addressed weeks of ridicule and taunting from Jerry Lawler regarding both himself, and the ECW brand, and he did so in dramatic fashion. Showing the passion and the intensity which made him one of the most feared and intimidating World Champions in ECW history, Tazz issued a challenge to Lawler for One Night Stand.
One more left in him?
June 3, 2006
Current WWE SmackDown color analyst Tazz has challenged RAW color analyst Jerry “the King” Lawler at ECW One Night Stand. In an impassioned speech from the broadcast table during SmackDown Tazz looked into the camera and told the King “I got one left in me, Lawler!”
The dream match will happen
June 3, 2006
ECW representative Paul Heyman told a worldwide audience Friday night that World Champion Rey Mysterio has accepted a challenge and will put his title on the line June 11th at ECW One Night Stand against Sabu! Heyman, joining Michael Cole and Tazz on commentary for new ECW Superstar Kurt Angle’s farewell match on SmackDown, said Sabu made the challenge and Mysterio said “let’s get it on”.
The Wrestling Machine gets extreme
May 30, 2006
In a shocking announcement that shook the foundations of both RAW and SmackDown, WWE.com reported before RAW on Monday that Paul Heyman would be receiving two draft picks – one from RAW and one from SmackDown. While it may not be a huge surprise that Mr. Money in the Bank Rob Van Dam was Heyman’s pick from RAW, many WWE fans were left in shock when they found out that Kurt Angle had his bags packed for ECW.
ECW and WWE on a collision course
May 23, 2006
It will be hard to live up to last year’s ECW One Night Stand, but if Monday’s RAW is any indication, this year’s incarnation of the extreme pay-per-view will have no problem exceeding expectations. In fact, two matches were already made official by the time RAW went off the air.
Booty Call
May 21, 2006
At last year's ECW One Night Stand, Tommy Dreamer was hit with chairs, mauled with a cheese grater, went through tables and was even lit on fire. And this year, the Innovator of Violence can't wait to do it again. WWE.com caught up with Tommy Dreamer to talk about last year's One Night Stand, his relationship with Terry Funk, how he thinks this year's pay-per-view will live up to last year's event and much more.