The original ECW website from 1998-2001 is revived. Focusing on Eastern and Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1992 to 2001.
#ECW
#ExtremeChampionshipWrestling
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Many
#ECW
fans don't know that there was a second music CD, Anarchy Rocks, which was released 2 months after the promotion's final show. We just found a cassette version of the same album. Several images can be seen on this page:
We have been in communication with which is launching a NFT project featuring professional wrestling alumni to benefit them or their estates. More can be found roughly halfway down the
#ECW
#NFT
page at this link:
@TheRealSabuECW
@MikeyWhipwreck_
@liquidbluetees
Fun article about how Mikey helped to popularize these shirts from his debut in
#ECW
and for all these years afterward (article from May 2021):
An article just came out about
#ECW
theme music. One was from the WWE version of ECW, so 9 out of the 10 are from the original ECW. What do you think should be the top 10?
#wrestlingmusic
#wrestlingthemes
On November 18, 1994,
#ECW
ran its first show at The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, PA. Here is the location and match results from that night: Photos credit from
@MikeyWhipwreck_
Tweet here:
22 years ago was the final show at the
#ECWarena
. The main event was a 3-way dance for the
#ECW
world heavyweight champion between
@PJPOLACO
,
@StevenCorino
and The Sandman. Here is a short recap video about that night:
In the metaverse there are some new options for preserving memories at specific locations on Earth, so this link preserves the memory of the last match in original
#ECW
history: the Jan 13 2001 match between
@PJPOLACO
and
@Szzandman1
(continued in replies)
Longtime ECW fans, please take a moment to review this page dedicated to
#ECW
action figures which were, or were announced to be, released up until the promotion closed in 2001. I want be as accurate & complete as possible: Photo credits listed on the page
Found an old IGN website post which shows 3 of the ECW Hardcore Revolution video game ads which supposedly were "banned" from the various gaming magazines in early 2000:
#ECW
fans - Can anyone confirm the address of what was then the "Radisson Hotel Philadelphia" for the Jan 23, 1993 ECW/WWA show? This is the one where Kerry Von Erich & Davey Boy Smith were on the same show. I need for an ECW map, but have conflicting information on the address.
@FiteTV
The ECW theme by
@harry_slash
to open any ECW TV show or when Joey Styles would come to the ring. Also consider "Walk" by Pantera for
@TherealRVD
and "Enter Sandman" in
#ECW
. Or "Natural Born Killers" for New Jack's matches.
On July 28, 1995 ECW had its first show at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown NY. It was an outdoor show which had an
#ECW
TV title change won by Eddie Guerrero against Dean Malenko. Results from that night & photo credit here:
This appeared on Facebook regarding this weekend's upcoming Balls Mahoney memorial show. Change of venue to Manahawkin New Jersey. Other
#ECW
alumni will be there:
@nunzio_guido
,
@garywol56622342
,
@TheAngelOrsini
, Jason Knight and more. Map link in next Tweet.
In the coming months, the website plans to add more content about ECW's loyal fans from 1992 all the way to the time shows stopped running in January 2001. Here are some resources about the
#ecwarena
Bleacher Bums during the promotion's time at the Arena:
A request for longtime
#ECW
fans: In order to get accurate stats about the number of shows & venues the company ran, there is a question about the November 28 1992 event which saw Jimmy Snuka vs. JT Smith in Philadelphia. Does anyone have details on the specific location & card?
Wonderful tribute by
@davescherer
and
@PWInsidercom
to an original ECW family member, photographer Jim "Quigs" Quigley. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends:
Earlier this week on her YouTube channel,
@ECWDivaFrancine
answered fan-provided
#ECW
trivia questions. After you watch the video, follow her on both her YouTube and Twitter: Links to her PW Tees, Cameo and Patreon pages are here:
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap (episode
#19
) by
@BayRagni
. Match is Stan Hansen vs. Jimmy Snuka (w/ Eddie Gilbert). Bob Artese is the ring announcer + Tod Gordon appears. Referee is
@therefjf
, announcers are Jay Sulli and Paul E. Dangerously.
A big thanks to
@harry_slash
for giving information & images about ECW alumni who later appeared in Japanese action figure series after ECW folded. Here is more information about these plus there are more images on the page of the various action figures.
@IANdrewTheGiant
Video featuring insights about
#ECW
and the camera work from Charlie Bruzzese during his time with the promotion (from MLW's YouTube channel):
Earlier this week WWE uploaded a clip of the ECW tag team title tournament match from the Hammerstein Ballroom between
@PJPOLACO
and Rhino vs
@itsjerrylynn
and
@THETOMMYDREAMER
. Location of the venue and link to video on WWE's website in the description:
#ECW
trivia question: How many official matches did
@StudMuffinSays
have in ECW, and who were his opponents? Answer is here: Also, confirmed by Joel, his first match happened on the 5th anniversary of his ECW debut.
ECW trivia: The opening match of Eastern Championship Wrestling's first show at the Chestnut Cabaret (Philadelphia) was Hurricane Curry vs The Anchor. See the location of this venue here: It was ECW's 3rd venue after the Original Sports Bar & Tabor Center.
@HRDcoreHeaven
@StudMuffinSays
Here is some additional information about the ECW Magazine: I will look soon at the magazine website's archive/wayback and get some additional information (posted on the same link) shared there as well
This is the location of Eastern Championship Wrestling's first show at Cabrini College (Radnor, PA). This show was March 12, 1993 and was the show for
#ECW
Hardcore TV's first TV tapings: Results from that show in the description.
On Oct 16, 1993 Eastern Championship Wrestling ran a show at Cecil Community College in North East, MD. It was the location where JT Smith won a battle royal to become the only Maryland Heavyweight Champion in company history. Match results in description.
On November 14, 1993 Eastern Championship Wrestling was part of a multi-promotion show (ASWA/MEWF/ECW) at Kenwood High School in Essex, Maryland. Many ECW veterans were in matches with wrestlers from the other promotions:
#ECW
fans - Please help with your suggestions for books about the company or specific ECW alumni (Eastern and/or Extreme). Already know of 15 more to add to the current "Books" page on the website (), but want to make sure that the list is thorough. Thanks!
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap (episode 8, segment
#2
) by
@BayRagni
. He reviews the Eastern Championship Wrestling tag team title match between Chris Candido & Johnny Hot Body (Suicide Blondes) vs. Larry Winters & Tony Stetson. Ref is
@therefjf
and Bob Artese is the ring announcer.
A big thanks to
@TAMisnik
, who ran the ECW fan conventions, for sharing with us these photos from his
#ECW
T-shirt collection. Each shirt has an interesting back story, so check out more about them (and the backs of each shirt) on Tom's page here:
For longtime
#ECW
fans, do you like the concept of an "X" on a championship belt in the current era? Photo credit goes to George Tahinos and found on this ebay listing: (not associated in any way w/ any ebay seller, so shared for historical purposes only)
#ECW
trivia question: How many scheduled matches took place between
@ECWDivaFrancine
and Beulah where they were announced opponents (singles matches, mixed tag-team, or mixed six-person tag team- not including the various "cat fights")? Answer is here:
Thank you to
@Sugarmask
for his help in confirming the content on 3 new bio pages for
#ECW
alumni who briefly were with the company - in this case with Team Taz and the House of Hardcore School. They are Mako,
@JohnCurcieNYWC
and Precious Pat Day. Links to pages in next posts.
Recent video clips with Tod Gordon on the Wrestling Shoot Interviews YouTube channel. First video clip discusses the finances of early Eastern Championship Wrestling:
#ECW
Thank you to
@TAMisnik
and
@Szzandman1
for their help in confirming the location of the Jan 23, 1993 ECW/WWA "Battle of the Belts" show at the Radisson Hotel Philadelphia. Here is more about that night including Kerry Von Erich's ECW match vs. Sal Bellomo
@BayRagni
Please consider asking
#1
about his 1992 match against Jimmy Snuka. That was at the outdoor club where it had ECW's first "balcony dive" (actually
#1
pushed Snuka off the balcony into the pool) and
@therefjf
counted the pinfall victory for Snuka in the pool.
New ECW Hardcore TV recap (episode
#10
, segment 4) by
@BayRagni
. The match is for the ECW heavyweight championship between Don Muraco (w/ Paul E Dangerously) and
@Szzandman1
(w/ Peaches). Jay Sulli and Eddie Gilbert on commentary.
Another
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
(Ep 12, segment
#2
). Match is Dark Patriot w/ Eddie Gilbert vs JT Smith. Paul E Dangerously and Jay Sulli on commentary.
Thanks to
@BayRagni
for the mention in his newest video which came out tonight. He reviews the tag team match between Chris Candido & Johnny Hot Body vs. JT Smith and Ironman Tommy Cairo:
New ECW Hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
(Chubby Dudley). This combines the studio segments of episodes 17 & 18 which primarily feature Eddie Gilbert, Tod Gordon, and Jay Sulli,
#ECW
#easternchampionshipwrestling
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV segment recap by
@BayRagni
from episode
#21
(Aug 31, 1993). Includes Tod Gordon, Sherri Martel, Freddie Gilbert, Peaches, Hunter Q Robbins III, Tigra, Angel and Bob Artese:
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
(episode
#14
, segment
#3
). Interview with Eddie Gilbert & Freddie Gilbert + one w/ Super Destroyers & Sal Bellomo + Tod Gordon & Stevie Wonderful. Match is Chris Candido vs. Bellomo, ref was
@jimmolineaux
+ many more
Just added several books written by (or about)
#ECW
alumni - even about those who only briefly appeared for the promotion anywhere from 1992-2001. Please send suggestions for additional books to add. The page will be organized better soon. Thanks.
Trivia -- The Anarchy Rocks album was released in March 2001 after ECW's last show. On it was a remake of "Balls To The Wall" by Chimaira. Which record label produced the album and the music video? Answer, resources, and the video are here:
In case you didn't see this video from last year, there are some great insights and background information from each of these
#ECW
champions:
@TheRealSabuECW
and
@TheFranchiseSD
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap with
@BayRagni
reviewing episode
#16
(segment
#2
). Eddie Gilbert in the TV Studio + Terry Funk vs Canadian Wolfman. Post-match includes in-ring promo with Funk and Hawk.
New ECW Hardcore TV recap (episode 11, segment
#1
) by
@BayRagni
. Features Hawk, Jimmy Snuka, Paul E Dangerously, Jay Sulli, and Stevie Wonderful. After the match includes Eddie Gilbert, Don Muraco, Super Destroyers, and
@Szzandman1
Thank you to
@TAMisnik
for sending us a photo to share when he, on behalf of the website, presented a plaque to the Dudley Boyz (
@bullyray5150
and
@TestifyDVon
) at the Cyberslam 1999 pre-show fan Q&A. More on Tom's help w/ ECW here:
New ECW Hardcore TV recap (episode
#7
) by
@BayRagni
featuring a match for the Eastern Championship Wrestling title between Rockin' Rebel and
@Szzandman1
(air date of May 18, 1993). Referee in this match was
@therefjf
- Tigra and Miss Peaches at the end.
A cool interview with
@nunzio_guido
was uploaded to YouTube this week, and he covers much of his history in
#ECW
from both the "Eastern" and the "Extreme" versions:
ECW's second-to-last show was at the Black River Coliseum In Poplar Bluff, Missouri on January 12, 2001. Here is the location of the venue + match results from that night's card: Credits in the description of this link.
@WrestlingTradi2
@theraveneffect
Would it be okay to add this link or your Flickr photos for the 1997 ECW card set to this page? If so just let me know how you would like to be credited in addition to the link. Thanks!
@WrestlingTradi2
@theraveneffect
Added the images + the links to your web page for that 1997 card set & links to your social properties. Please let me know if anything needs to be adjusted. Thanks again!
@TherealRVD
@Danefalco
@cozysuperkick
In terms of shows/cards in the main ECW promotion,
@TherealRVD
is correct. Haybusa & Shinzaki appeared on the Terry Funk 1997 Wrestlefest in Amarillo Texas. Hayabusa did singles matches when ECW went to FMW Japan in late 1998: and
Article about the upcoming wrestling show, and about the family of, Balls Mahoney. Discusses his time in
#ECW
as well. Also mentions
@nunzio_guido
,
@garywol56622342
,
@TheAngelOrsini
, Jason Knight, Angel Amoroso, and Mustafa.
New recap video of ECW Hardcore TV episode
#8
(segment 4) by
@BayRagni
. Tag team match is Max Thrasher & Canadian Wolfman vs JT Smith & "Iron Man" Tommy Cairo. Bob Artese is the announcer + referee is
@jimmolineaux
. Jay Sulli and Stevie Wonderful on commentary.
Also a shout-out to those who worked behind the scenes for most/all of the PPV events in the production trucks, music and other backstage work like
@harry_slash
and the rest.
New recap by
@BayRagni
of
#ECW
Hardcore TV episode 9 (segment
#2
). Match is Eddie Gilbert & Jimmy Snuka vs Glen Osbourne & Tommy Cairo. Paul E Dangerously and Jay Sulli on commentary.
@therefjf
was the referee. Bob Artese was the ring announcer.
ECW trivia: On Nov 11, 2000 Joel Gertner entered a six-man tag team match and got the pin for his team (York, Matthews,
@THETOMMYDREAMER
) against
@ECWAnderson
, Swinger, and Simon Diamond. What spoof wording did
@StudMuffinSays
have written on his back?
Nice review from
@BayRagni
of the match between JT Smith and Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert from
#ECW
Hardcore TV episode
#2
in 1993. Many of the original ECW fans, which other wrestling fans still recognize, were in attendance for this TV taping:
New recap video by
@BayRagni
of ECW Hardcore TV episode
#7
(segment
#1
). Includes Stevie Wonderful, Jay Sulli, Paul E Dangerously, Tod Gordon, Don Muraco, Eddie Gilbert, Jimmy Snuka, Max Thrasher, JT Smith, Bob Artese,
@therefjf
, and a Terry Funk promo.
Also on the same page are some hard-to-find images from the CD's jacket/booklet including a mention of the "Anarchy Rocks" video game - which didn't exist under that title. The game was called "Anarchy Rulz".
New ECW hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
. Match is Don Muraco vs Tito Santana for the Eastern Championship Wrestling heavyweight championship. Referree is
@therefjf
Additional segment with Paul E Dangerously and Eddie Gilbert
Location of Eastern Championship Wrestling's (
#ECW
) first card in Morrisville, PA at the Morrisville High School on Dec 19, 1992. Match results & confirmation resources are in the description:
Later tonight,
@BayRagni
(Chubby Dudley) will be doing a live interview with Eastern Championship Wrestling television announcer Jay Sulli. Link should be the same after the live interview is finished.
Again, this request is just for action figures made (or announced to be made) through April 2001 (ECW's folding). Another page may be made for action figures made of ECW alumni in the years after the promotion closed. Thank you for your time & any help you can offer for accuracy.
New recap of
#ECW
Hardcore TV (episode 12, segment
#4
) by
@BayRagni
. Paul E Dangerously promo & Eddie Gilbert clip. 6-man tag Suicide Blondes w/ Hunter Q Robbins III vs Super Destroyers w/ Sal Bellomo. Paul E & Jay Sulli announcing.
@jimmolineaux
is ref.
@LDAngeli
, Joey Matthews, Christian York, EZ Money, Julio Dinero, Elektra, Towel Boy,
@Sugarmask
, Roadkill, Nova, Chris Chetti, Sal E. Graziano, Chris Hamrick, Tony Mamaluke, Referee Mike Kehner, Bilvis Wesley, Mike Bell. Please add any missing names to this thread.
Earlier today
@PJPOLACO
posted one of his older videos with tips for those in pro wrestling. Check out some terrific suggestions on his channel:
#ECW
alumni include Terry Funk, Tommy Dreamer, Guido Maritato, Lance Storm, Danny Doring, Devito, Jason, Meanie
ECW Hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
with a tag team match between Sal Bellomo /
@Szzandman1
vs. The Koloffs. Bob Artese is the ring announcer and
@therefjf
is the referee.
New
#ECW
Hardcore TV recap by
@BayRagni
(segment in episode
#20
). Match is Terry Funk vs. The Canadian Wolfman. Jay Sulli and Don Muraco are the TV announcers. Stan Hansen promo at the end of the segment.
@rvelligan
Nice acquisition! The video going into more detail on those cards + the video for the 2000 card series can be found here: Again, nice pickup!!
Thank you to
@supercrazy73
for sending this photo promoting a tag team match coming this weekend in Japan, featuring 3
#ECW
alumni: Super Crazy,
@masato_dangan01
and
@TherealRVD
Information can be found here: