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Because if you put anything ECW in front of us, we're so definitely there – and next week, the spotlight shines on James Fullington, aka The Sandman In "Enter Sandman: Legacy of a Hardcore Icon," we get a chance to see what went into making the hardcore company's epitome of brutality and violence – and[...]

In what's perhaps the most puzzling decision in HOF programming as the projected headliner, Heyman was first to be inducted, but boy, did he deliver in terms of his raw unfiltered speech laced with humility and profanity. Paul Heyman Hall of Fame announcement graphic (courtesy WWE) Harry Slash Asks WWE for Music Streaming Love for ECW's "This[...]

Sadly, one of professional wrestling's greatest all-time legends, Terry Funk, passed away at the age of 79 years old earlier today.

The thought of Rob Van Dam — who embodies the spirit of ECW just as much as my hard-line socialist values — pitted against Jungle Boy in London's grand Wembley Stadium… it simply sends shivers down my decorative sash! Imagine, dear comrades, the AEW's upcoming show at Wembley, teetering on the edge of breaking attendance records[...]

 With all that being said, we never got to see the two legends work with each other too much, despite being stars in WWE, the relaunched ECW, and then TNA at the same times in their careers  Could there be a reason for that? Kurt Angle vs Rob Van Dam on a 2001 episode of SmackDown,[...]

TESTIFY!!!! — D-von Dudley HOF (@TestifyDVon) January 19, 2023 D-Von Dudley began his wrestling career in 1991 and gained fame upon joining ECW in 1996, where he eventually became the character he would be known for the rest of his career  He also started teaming up with Buh Buh Rey Dudley, forming the Dudley Boyz, and the[...]

We have an update on the health of wrestling legend Terry Funk, who we learned recently wasn't doing so well.

 The episode featured many former WWE superstars and personnel giving their own first-hand accounts of what they witnessed that night and while many of them were somber or remorseful of the event and especially of how the flight attendants were treated (one appeared on the episode, detailing her sexual harassment and assault at the hands[...]

When WWE emerged from the ashes of the Monday Night War victorious conquering rival WCW and purchasing its assets in 2001, they also scrapped up the leftover remnants of bankrupt ECW along the way Owner Vince McMahon then attempted to salvage what was left importing what he felt was desirable After the failed ECW-WCW "Invasion"[...]

 In a story first reported by Ryan Satin on Fox Sports and then confirmed by WWE on their own site, the company confirmed the talk amongst insiders and fans and gave ECW fans something to look forward to on the April 6 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which will stream on the Peacock app. The newest WWE Hall[...]

Dark Side of the Ring posted an update on Season 3 of the popular pro-wrestling docuseries, including how far along they are on the episodes.

Vice TV's Dark Side of the Ring confirmed "The Loose Cannon" Brian Pillman will be a focus in season 3- and Brian Pillman, Jr. has responded.

Taz came to the ring and broke out a relic from the past: the FTW World Championship he used to carry around in ECW Here's what happened, out of our in-progress AEW Dynamite report, which will be published tomorrow morning. Tony Schiavone brings out Taz, who claims to have news about next week's Fight for the[...]

The video can also be rented on its own for $9.99 or purchased for $19.99. Own the new independent documentary film "BARBED WIRE CITY… THE UNAUTHORIZED ECW DOCUMENTARY" Please note: This DVD is not supported, nor owned by the W.W.E. "Barbed Wire City… The Unauthorized ECW Documentary" is a film that studies the history of, and people[...]

Though having wrestled for numerous promotions and won nine championships throughout his career, it would be the "Mass Transit Incident" (as it's become known as over the years) during his run in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) that would defint his career – warrented or not. Vice Here's a look at the official trailer for "The Life and[...]

Sullivan's stay was brief winning the ECW Tag Titles with Taz in December 1993 After a few months, Sullivan left but Nancy stayed She made more of a name for herself managing the likes of The Sandman and at one point, Shane Douglas. Nancy helped The Sandman become one of ECW's top talent presiding over his[...]

ECW folded in 2001 when the company went bankrupt and their television deal with Spike TV ended WCW folded the same year when executives at Time-Warner decided the company wasn't worth further financial losses, and sold the right to… McMahon. Many ECW talents transitioned to WWE Bischoff's pending deal with a potential investor fell through when[...]

I won't be holding my breath. Sabu The ECW hardcore legend is one of the most iconic performers from the promotion While he didn't have much of a run to speak of with the company, fans from that era would love to get a Mattel version of him He has had a few other figures over the[...]

As the feud between WWE Hall-of-Famer and former Monday Night Raw announcer Booker T and current Raw announcer and tattoo guy Corey Graves heats up, former WWE announcer and former ECW wrestler Taz has chimed in to say that he believes the beef is real. Booker T set the feud in motion last week when he[...]

Ike's jealousy is bound to boil over when the two cross paths at the ceremony, and it could break out into a full-on ECW style catfight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOlzT4PhTqkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: ECW Beulah vs Francine CatFight 1995 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOlzT4PhTqk) Wouldn't that make for a great new photo of the reclusive billionaire?!   1[...]

Earlier this week, we told you about former ECW announcer Joey Styles and his firing from three different wrestling organizations in the wake of controversial comments he made at pro wrestling event Evolve 72 Referencing comments made by President Elect Donald Trump in a leaked tape prior to the election, Styles told ring announcer Joanna Rose,[...]

Yesterday, we told you about former ECW announcer Joey Styles, who was fired from his job with pro wrestling organization Evolve after telling ring announcer Joanna Rose: "Joanna, you look great tonight And if our next President were here tonight, he'd want to grab you by the…" Those comments may not have stopped Donald Trump from[...]

Styles had been Vice President of Digital Media at the company since 2008, after a stint as commentator for WWE's RAW program and its ill-fated ECW revival Styles' commentating can still be heard on Philadelphia-based sci-fi wrestling promotion Chikara's events, at least as of press time. Via Scott Keith's Blog of Doom From 1993 to 2001, Joey Styles[...]