TEW: ECW 1997 Redux (FOFC Interactive)

[DeToxRox]

Accidentally deleted my save for the previous game (And honestly good riddance) so we're starting over again. Anyone who signed up in the prior thread is in this game, shoot me a PM if you want a guy created and I'll send you the app.

So here we go, ECW 1997 begins now.

[DeToxRox]

Extreme Championship Wrestling

Style: Hardcore Modern
Location: Tri-State (USA)
Size: Regional
Money: $1,726,750
Prestige: D-

Owner Goals

#1. Cannot drop below $1,020,000
#2. Must raise prestige
#3. No former steroid users
#4. Genuine athletes

ECW Champions

ECW World Champion: Vacant (85.6% Prestige)
ECW Television Champion: Taz (70.0% Prestige)
ECW Tag Team Champions: FBI (50.0% Prestige)

ECW Roster

MAIN EVENTERS

The Sandman
Sabu
Tommy Dreamer
Taz
Bam Bam Bigelow

UPPER MIDCARDERS

Rob Van Dam
Juventud Guerrera
John Kronus
Chris Candido
Bubba Ray Dudley
Chavo Guerrero Jr

MIDCARDERS

Tommy Rogers
Axl Rotten
Justin Credible
Little Guido
Pitbull I
Kid Kash
D-Von Dudley
Lance Storm
Jerry Lynn

LOWER MIDCARDER

The Blue Meanie
Pitbull II
Mikey Whipreck
Tracy Smothers
Big Dick Dudley

OPENERS

J.T. Smith
Roadkill
Spike Dudley

ENHANCEMENT

Doug Williams
Ace Steel

[SirFozzie]

Accidentally deleted my save for the previous game (And honestly good riddance) so we're starting over again. Anyone who signed up in the prior thread is in this game, shoot me a PM if you want a guy created and I'll send you the app.

So here we go, ECW 1997 begins now.


Go ahead, re-add Bradley

[JeffNights]

Perhaps this time TEW will realize just who indeed is the "Whole F'ing Show" this time..RVD!

[Travis]

Looking forward to this and how TH will do.

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Paul Heyman has announced the beginning of a Weekly Sunday house show entitled "Extreme OD" and he promises quite a surprise for the debut show, and it will involve all of the ECW Titles being on the line.

- ECW has parted ways with a slew of talent, headlined by John Kronus. To offset the losses ECW has signed two highly touted kids out of the ECW's own House of Hardcore, Dayne Ho and Damien Omega.Both kids are dynamic wrestlers and will have the potential to steal the show nightly.

- Heyman has also decided to change the way ECW works. He is emphasizing speed and agility as well as technichal prowess which is why many of the roster cuts were made. Expect more lucha libre and puro stars to join the ranks of ECW in the near future.

- ECW TV this Friday on MSG will be headlined by Taz vs Shane Douglas. This is not an ECW World or TV Title match but Heyman said their will be serious implications from this match leading to Extreme OD.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 1, December 1997
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 People - SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Chris Candido defeated Damien Omega in 7:54 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C) Omega and Candido showed good chemistry that lifted the match

Pre-Show Dark Match
Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 7:52 by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb (C-) This match suffered from a lack of selling .. Shocker

Kid Kash defeated Dayne Ho in 7:36 by pinfall with a Bank Roll (C) Dayne Ho and Kid Kash have pretty good chemistry, and it lifted the match. Dayne Ho is improving in Performance skills. Kid Kash is improving in Technical skills

Tommy Dreamer comes to the ring discussing how ECW is turner a corner and how no longer does ECW Innovate the Extreme, but also the good fucking wrestling that the WWF and WCW fear. Tommy tells the fans not to worry though because he won't let the extreme die! That brings out Sabu w/ Bill Alfonso. Sabu stares at Dreamer as Alfonso tells Tommy he doesn't know what extreme is. The two men get nose to nose before refs hit the ring to break it up (C+)

Justin Credible defeated Jerry Lynn in 8:35 by pinfall with a Superkick (D+) [I]Justin Credible and Jerry Lynn don't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout. The colour commentary gave the match a boost. Justin Credible is improving in Performance skills[/I

Backstage Lance Storm hypes the fact that ECW has never seen an athlete quite like him, and because of that, he won't just make his mark on ECW, he'll make his mark on everyone in wrestling (D-)

Taz bursts into Paul Heymans office demanding Paul make tonights match for the ECW World Title. Heyman disagrees and says that if Taz wins he will get a shot Sunday for the title but if he loses, then Taz defends his TV title vs Lance Storm. A furious Taz storms away (C+) Shane Douglas defeated Taz in 15:48 by pinfall after hitting Taz with brass knuckles (C+) As Shane celebrates his controversial win, a pissed off Taz gets to his feet and starts a brawl that goes all over the arena (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Extreme TV drew a .10 rating which is good considering it's on so late on Friday nights and only available in the Tri-City region.

- We've reached agreement on a deal with 19 year old star Mr. Aguilia. Currently working in the WWF on a PPA deal, Aguilia is an exciting wrestler who can do it all inside the ring.

- We also sign Juventud Guerrera, a WCW worker who, when he is on, is one of the best in the buisness. Hopefully he can bring his A game to ECW because we offered him a good deal of money to get him in here.

- We resign Bam Bam Bigelow and Taz to deals. Taz to a bargain 750 per show, while Bam Bam cost us $1500 a show with a $1000 downside.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme OD
Sunday, Week 1, December 1997
Farmingham Civic League (New England)
300 People -- SELL OUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Sabu defeated Axl Rotten in 8:13 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dudley Boys defeated Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck in 8:27 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Mikey Whipwreck by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb (D-)

Extreme OD starts with Chris Candido, Justin Credible and Kid Kash in the ring, joined by Francine. Candido says that this is the new elite group in wrestling. Forget the Horsemen, forget the nWo and sure as shit forget DX. We are the Impact Playerz and tonight, we show the world how we roll! (D-)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Dayne Ho, Damien Omega and Jerry Lynn in 11:46 when Juventud Guerrera defeated Damien Omega by pinfall with a 450 Splash (D+)

Rob Van Dam defeated Tommy Dreamer in 12:51 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C+) As Dreamer is being attended too Sabu and Bill Alfonso mock him causing an irate Dreamer to try and get at him. The refs scramble to once again keep the two apart (D-)

Justin Credible and Kid Kash defeated Tracy Smothers and Little Guido in 11:51 when Justin Credible defeated Tracy Smothers by pinfall with a DDT. Justin Credible and Kid Kash win the ECW World Tag Team titles (D-)

Lance Storm defeated Taz in 10:54 by pinfall following interference from Bam Bam Bigelow. Lance Storm wins the ECW World Television title (C-)

In the back Shane Douglas hypes up his main event ECW Title match with the Sandman, promising everyone that if he loses tonight he will leave ECW for good! (D+) The Sandman defeated Shane Douglas in 13:29 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop. The Sandman wins the ECW World Heavyweight title (C-) The crowd chats Sandmans name as Enter Sandman blares and he celebrates with with a bunch of beers (E+)

Show Rating: D+

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- We sign another luchador in WCW wrestler Super Calo. Again, we pay a hefty price but I am hoping to produce good matches off performance alone to help build us up to Cult level.

- ECW has also signed another House of Hardcore graduate in The Gladiator. A big, rough, ready to fight kid, he has a solid overness in New England where he's worked for some of the indy promotions out there and figures to be a big part of our shows there.

- We also resign Bubba Ray Dudley at only $540 a show, another steal.

[DeToxRox]

House of Hardcore Update: Week 1

"Hotrod" Wallace Bass - Bass, someone who works a very Puro style of wrestling, decided to jump over the Atlantic to NJPW where he currently is an Enhancement talent as he trains more extensivley in the NJPW Dojo. His first match was a helluva' debut vs Yuji Ngata (C-), where he took the loss.

"Wildside" Will Bradley - Bradley went the same way as Bass, but to the rival promotion, as Bradley is on a written deal with AJPW, currently earning his stripes as an Enhancement talent. Bradley is currently waiting to make his pro wrestling debut.

Jeff "Hot" Nights - Nights has made an impact in Puerto Ricos WWC where is already working the Upper Midcard as one of their top heels. While Nights has yet to debut in the ring, the youngster is making a dent on the stick before his debut. Only on a PPA deal, expect Nights to pop up in other promotions around the world.

Mike Ritschel - Ritschel, one of the stars of the inital House of Hardcore class, is on his own written deal in NJPW working as an Opener. Rithscel had an awesome debut even in defeat vs Riki Choysu (C).

The Hunter - The Hunter has just signed with NJPW, also on a written deal, though his role is TBD. Expect him to get over quickly though with his Stu Hart Dungeon backround.

Viktor Tadlock - Tadlock has joined Jeff Nights in WWC where Tadlock is working the midcard. Like Nights he is waiting to debut but when he does expect great things.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 2, December 1997
Taj Mahal (Tri City)
4487 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Damien Omega defeated Mr. Aguila in 7:54 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated The Gladiator II in 7:58 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Sabu defeated Axl Rotten in 11:47 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C+) Bill Alfonso gets on the mic and runs down Tommy Dreamer promising tonight that RVD and Bigelow will end his career right before everyones eyes (C+)

Lance Storm defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 3:57 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat. Lance Storm makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Television title (D+)

The Impact Playerz come out to celebrate their ECW Tag Team Title victory at Extreme OD and promise they'll only be adding more gold to their unit, not losing it (E+)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Super Calo in 10:49 by pinfall with a Dragon Suplex (C-)

Taz comes to the ring to challenge Bam Bam Bigelow to a Last Man Standing match. He knows people think thats absurd but he's sick of the shit with Bigelow from the past, and he wants to end it now! (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow and Rob Van Dam drew with Tommy Dreamer and Taz in 12:03 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (B-)

Show Rating: C

[WVUFAN]

Yes! First win!

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme OD
Sunday, Week 2, December 1997
Pizzitola Arena (New England)
1335 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Super Calo defeated Little Guido in 17:24 by pinfall with a Top Rope Rolling Headscissors (C-)

Axl Rotten defeated The Gladiator in 10:12 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (D)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Dayne Ho in 10:08 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-)

Lance Storm hits the ring with his ECW TV Title. He wonders if anyone in ECW can touch him inside the squared circle, because so far, no one has come close, so he is issusing an open challenge! (E) The Sandman defeated Lance Storm in 10:31 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (D+)

Rob Van Dam defeated Damien Omega in 10:55 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C-)

Chris Candido is in the back with Joey Styles hyping up his Impact Players, promising tonight they'll leave the Dudleys and Jerry Lynn laying (E+)

Chris Candido, Kid Kash and Justin Credible defeated Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Jerry Lynn in 10:37 when Chris Candido defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (D)

Paul Heyman announces tonight Juvy Guerrera will meet Taz (E+)

Bam Bam Bigelow comes to the ring and begins lifting the ring announcer over his head and then fires him into the crowd. He says this is the power it takes to leave a man laying in a Last Man Standing Match (C)

Taz defeated Juventud Guerrera in 7:31 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (D+)

Show Rating: D

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 3, December 1997
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
4558 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Juventud Guerrera defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:45 by pinfall with a 450 Splash (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mr. Aguila defeated Spike Dudley in 7:59 by pinfall with a Moonsault (D)

Taz opens up the show in the ring. He says that Bam Bam showed him a lot last week, putting Gary Capetta over his head and launching him into the crowd. He showed him how gutless a bitch he was and he's just fueling the fire for their Last Man Standing match, which by the way he will be at Holiday Hell! (C+)

Tommy Dreamer defeated The Gladiator II in 11:22 by pinfall with a DDT (B-) As Dreamer celebrates his win, Sabu comes out of the crowd and levels Dreamer with a chair and then leaves him bloodied with a vicious Arabian Facebuster (C+)

Lance Storm comes out to the ring. Last week, he wasn't expecting the ECW World Champion but he shoulda' known not to put it past Sandman who is nothing more then a coward. Tonight though, will be an entirely different because Storm had time to prepare and tonight Sandman, you'll be sure to tap! (D)

Kid Kash and Justin Credible defeated Dayne Ho and Damien Omega in 11:45 when Justin Credible defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Superkick. Justin Credible and Kid Kash make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D+)

Bill Alfonso and Rob Van Dam are in the back putting themselves over. RVD wants to show how good he is, so he is offering to take on Super Calo at Holiday Hell, just to prove that RVD is the best thing in wrestling, not just in ECW, but in the whole world! (C-)

The Sandman defeated Lance Storm in 10:53 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Hardcore TV does its third straight .10 on MSG. I think we're probably maxed out on that station but we aren't in a position yet to get a new deal so we have to keep forging on.

- Juventud Guerrera is asking for time off having worked four times last week. On Nitro, on two AAA shows and our TV show, so we grant him the night off.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme OD
Sunday, Week 3, December 1997
Braintree Armory (New England)
300 People -- SELLOUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
Damien Omega defeated Mr. Aguila in 7:32 by submission with an End Game (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Lance Storm defeated Super Calo in 7:31 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Jerry Lynn in 9:21 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (C-)

Dudley Boys defeated Sabu and Rob Van Dam in 13:51 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Rob Van Dam by pinfall with a handful of tights. During the match we also had Tommy Dreamer run in and attack Sabu (C)

Chris Candido barges into Paul Heyman's office demanding a World Title shot tonight. He claims he can't be the best in ECW and leader of it's most elite group without having gold for himself. Heyman says if he wants it, he's got it (D-)

Taz defeated Justin Credible in 9:31 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (D+)

Tommy Dreamer lets Sabu know he is gunning for him at Holiday Hell and tonight was the night he turned the table on him for all his coward attacks. (D)

Kid Kash defeated Dayne Ho in 11:02 by pinfall with a Dead Level (C-)

Damian Omega cuts a promo hyping himself up (E+)

Rob Van Dam lays out Super Calo backstage and tells him to beware of "R-V-D" (E)

The Sandman defeated Chris Candido in 9:37 by pinfall with a DDT. The Sandman makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (D+)

Bam Bam Bigelow comes out before the show ends and says Taz is about to feel his wrath in only 6 days, and then he will know why he is the Beast from the East! (C-)

Show Rating: D+

[DeToxRox]

ECW Holiday Hell
Friday, Week 4, December 1997 (I ran a BS card before, I wont go over but it got a C -, I had to put this show on Friday to get all my guys on it)
Hofstra Arean (Tri-City)
3618 People


Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Damien Omega in 17:43 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (D+)

Dudley Boys drew with Kid Kash and Justin Credible in 13:00 when the time limit expired. Justin Credible and Kid Kash make defence number 2 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D)

A video airs showing what has lead us to Tommy Dreamer vs Sabu. The bloody imagery blends with the beautiful music to show a horrible trainwreck of carnage that many hope will culminate tonight (C+)

The Gladiator defeated Axl Rotten in 8:35 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (C-)

Taz is seen in the back, towel over his head. Tonight he tells everyone, he is going to war with a man he loathes. What happens tonight means nothing unless Taz not only makes Bam Bam tap, but he also makes him retire. This is nothing more then pure hate and Bam Bam will feel my wrath! (C+)

Rob Van Dam defeated Lance Storm and Super Calo in 13:37 when Rob Van Dam defeated Super Calo by pinfall with a Frog Splash. Rob Van Dam wins the ECW World Television title (C+) An irate Lance Storm throws around chairs at ringside because he lost the match. He immediatley goes looking for Paul Heyman (C-) As Lance Storm hims and haws, RVD has an over the top celebration in the ring, where as hard as they try, the fans can't help but start to cheer for Rob Van Dam (C+)

The Sandman defeated Juventud Guerrera in 12:56 when Juventud Guerrera was put through a table. The Sandman makes defence number 2 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C-)

Tommy Dreamer drew with Sabu in 15:31 when the referee lost control and stopped the match (B) The two men continue to battle all over the arena which prompts Paul Heyman to rush to the ring. He promises to get to the bottom of this hatred by booking the main event for next months PPV right now! It'll be Tommy Dreamer vs Sabu .. inside a Steel Cage! (C+)

We get our second video package of the night this one for our main event between Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow. You can hear the buzz in the crowd as the video ends and each mans music starts (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Taz in 20:24 when Taz could not beat a ten count after Bam Bam Bigelow powerbombed Taz over the top rope to the floor (B-)

Show Rating: C+

[law90026]

Asian Atomic Apocalypse in the house!! Nice long match against Damien Omega there.

[JeffNights]

Bam-Bam over Taz eh? Interesting direction.

[DeToxRox]

Storyline Update

Dreamer vs Sabu: This is at a B - so far and isn't quite over. The Cage Match won't end it either. The third match will be the Big Blowoff and I already know what kind of match it'll be. I'll let people speculate but it'll be closed lipped for a while.

Taz vs Bigelow: These two will soon evolve into a feud with two other men with a huge blowoff. If everything goes accordingly it'll set me up with matches for months to come.

Lance Storm vs Sandman: A cocky youngster angle, I wanna' do it to get Storm over more. He and Sandman work decent enough together and while he won't take the belt off Sandman any time soon, he'll be good in the ME picture for a while.

Title Picture

ECW World Title: The Sandman is champion and right now not in the spotlight with the two feuds but he will be soon as I want him to deal with Lance Storm until Dreamer vs Sabu is done, so the World Title is defended with solid matches but doesn't overshadow this feud.

ECW TV Title: Rob Van Dam won and for good reason; he'll be using this to put on awesome matches with our young guys and our lucha guys. A face turn is inevitable but not anytime soon. Let the crowd get pumped for him but he'll still be an ass.

ECW Tag Team Titles: The Impact Playerz and Dudleys will battle it out until I solidify my tag ranks a little more. A new high priced talent will debut soon and that'll help the tag divison out mightily and Little Guido will be getting a new partner soon but I'd like another team or do. I have some dead weight to still cut I don't use, then I plan on bringing in someone for Axl Rotten to team with on occasion too.

[WVUFAN]

Asian Atomic Apocalypse in the house!! Nice long match against Damien Omega there.

I have a feeling both of our guys are built for these longer matches. DeTox should consider putting us in a tag team.

[Sublime 2]

Whooo two show win streak for The Gladiator

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, January 1998
Alumni Hall(Tri City)
4601 People

Pre-Show Dark Match
Taz defeated Dayne Ho in 7:41 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Super Calo defeated The Gladiator in 8:24 by pinfall with a Top Rope Rolling Headscissors (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow comes to the ring with a shit eating grin on his face. He rolls into the ring and grabs a microphone. He tells Taz he ain't got shit on him and that Taz is a little midget who isn't worth his time. The lights go out and Taz music plays but he's nowhere to be found. Bam Bam just laughs and says he shoulda' known Taz was all sizzle, no substance! (C+)

Rob Van Dam defeated Little Guido in 14:36 by pinfall with a Spli- Legged Moonsault. Rob Van Dam makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Lance Storm is seen in the back when Jim Cornette appears out of nowhere to a huge pop. He says Storm just needs a little direction and offers Storm his services (D+)

Damien Omega defeated Sabu in 10:36 by submission after interference from Tommy Dreamer (C+)

Kid Kash and Justin Credible defeated The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer in 12:40 when Justin Credible defeated The Sandman by pinfall following interference from Lance Storm. Justin Credible and Kid Kash make defence number 3 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-) Following the match Lance Storm hits the ring with Jim Cornette in tow. He proceeds to lay into Sandmans knee as Cornette screams triumphantly (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[WVUFAN]

Omega beat Sabu!!!

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme OD
Sunday, Week 1, January 1998
Framingham Civic League
300 People -- SELLOUT

Lance Storm defeated Super Calo in 13:41 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (C+)

Dudley Boys defeated Dayne Ho and Damien Omega and Little Guido and The Gladiator in 15:26; the order of elimination was Dayne Ho and Damien Omega first, and finally Little Guido and The Gladiator (D+)

A video is played paid for by Bam Bam Bigelow. The video shows his path of destruction that has lead him to being the most dangerous man in ECW (C+)

Taz defeated Chris Candido in 12:41 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (C-)

Rob Van Dam defeated Kid Kash in 11:52 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (D)

Tommy Dreamer hypes up his Cage Match with Sabu (D)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Juventud Guerrera in 10:45 by pinfall with a DDT (C)

Paul Heyman finishes the show by announcing an ECW Title Match on Hardcore TV between Sandman and Bam Bam Bigelow! (D+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- In heartbreaking news Rob Van Dam has been forced to vacate his ECW Television Title after being diagnosed with Hogkins Lymphoma. RVD will be out over a year and obviously will be sorely missed. An 8 man tournament for the vacant title will begin on this weeks ECW Hardcore TV and end at House Party. The tournament brackets are as follows:

Chris Candido vs Super Calo
Juventud Guerrera vs Damien Omega
Dayne Ho vs Little Guido
The Gladiator vs Axl Rotten

[WVUFAN]

Can workers get diseases in-game in TEW?

I don't have the game, so I don't know.

[DeToxRox]

Can workers get diseases in-game in TEW?

I don't have the game, so I don't know.

Yeap, they sadly can and now we lose an integral part of what I wanted to move forward with. But we'll battle through it.

[WVUFAN]

You should get him back soon.

Candido is a good person to run with the TV title, in my opinion. Or Juvi.

[molson]

Can workers get diseases in-game in TEW?

I don't have the game, so I don't know.

It's technically just an "injury" in the game file. TEW has a great in-game editor so the different mods can put whatever they want in there - you just need name of the injury/disease, how long they'll be out, and whether or not they can work through it on a limited basis

That's quite a blow losing RVD, maybe it'll give someone else an opportunity to carry the ball and surprise you.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 2, 1998
Bally's Atlantic City
2000 People -- SELLOUT

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:35 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Axl Rotten in 8:16 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (D)

Chris Candido defeated Super Calo in 12:51 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-) Chris Candido advances to the ECW TV Title Semi Finals

Damien Omega defeated Juventud Guerrera in 12:51 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (D+) Damien Omega advances to the ECW TV Title Semi Finals

The Sandman sits in the back with his ECW World Title and a beer. He tells everyone Lance Storm needs to learn that when you're down and out to just stay there because now he is the unfortunate position of being run out by the Sandman. (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow is in the back taping up for his match tonight tonight when Taz blindsides him and tries putting him in the Tazmission. Refs are quick to break it up causing Taz to snap and demand an I Quit match with Bam Bam at House Party! (C)

Lance Storm and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Dudley Boys in 12:49 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D+)

Hardcore TV ends with Tommy Dreamer inside a steel cage. He looks all over the cage and says that Sabu has lead him to this. He has made this more then about wrestling, he's made this about life and that Dreamer is going to take Sabus life at House Party not because he wants to, but because he has to! (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

OOC news: I won't be posted Extreme OD shows anymore. I will run it like a real wrestling promotion where if something big happens I will highlight it but otherwise I am working on just putting on good matches there and not much elese.

ECW News

- After a strong Extreme OD show in New England we finally reached cult status there, but just barely, at 53.1%. With that accomplished I am ending Extreme OD for the time being until I can see about adding a new TV show or expanding to a new market.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 3, Janaury 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4736 People

The show opens backstage where a violent beatdown has taken place as a unique alliance of Sabu, Bam Bam Bigelow & Lance Storm laid in wait for Tommy Dreamer and the Sandman to arrive to the arena. From there it's pure bloodshed as the heels leave the faces in a pool of blood before running off (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido in 9:31 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C) Dayne Ho advances to the ECW TV Title Semi Finals

Lance Storm bursts into Heymans office fresh off his attack of the Sandman and Tommy Dreamer. He says he proved tonight he is deserving of the ECW World Title and at House Party 98 he will take his belt! Heyman thinks about it then agrees to the match (D+)

The Gladiator defeated Axl Rotten in 12:12 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-) The Gladiator advances to the ECW TV Title Semi Finals

Damien Omega and Jerry Lynn defeated Dudley Boys in 10:33 when Damien Omega defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall following interference from Kid Kash. During the match we also had Justin Credible run in and attack Bubba (D)

Juventud Guerrera defeated Super Calo in 8:52 by pinfall with a 450 Splash (C-)

Show Rating: D+

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 4, January 1998
Tomy Gola Arena
4489 People

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido in 11:45 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C+) Damien Omega advances to the ECW TV Title Finals

Dayne Ho defeated The Gladiator II in 13:29 by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C-) Dayne Ho advances to the ECW TV Title Finals

A video plays hyping tomorrows Lance Storm vs Sandman ECW Title match (D) As the video ends Lance Storm in the back laying into the Sandman at Jim Cornettes earging (C-)

Taz and Tommy Dreamer drew with Sabu and Bam Bam Bigelow in 14:50 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (B-) Tommy Dreamer snaps at the matches conclusion and piledrives Sabu through a table as the show ends (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW House Party
Saturday, Week 4, January 1998
Liacouras Center (Tri City)
8000 People
LIVE ON PAY PER VIEW!

House Party opens up with Taz inside the arena before anyone has arrived. He sits slumped in the corner covered in sweat after working out vigorously before the match. He looks into the camera and says that tonight Bam Bam Bigelow will have no choice but to tap because Taz is done losing. Tonight he takes out his frustration and anger on Bam Bam and there is nothing at all Bam Bam can do besides bite his tounge and say those magic words, "I Quit" because otherwise, he won't have a shot at saying his last words to his family! (C+)

The Gladiator defeated Little Guido in 13:31 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (D)

Chris Candido defeated Jerry Lynn in 12:41 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C)

Super Calo defeated Juventud Guerrera in 12:04 by pinfall with a Top Rope Rolling Headscissors (D+)

Dudley Boys defeated Kid Kash and Justin Credible in 13:56 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Justin Credible by pinfall with a Power Bomb. Dudley Boys win the ECW World Tag Team titles (D+)

Damien Omega defeated Dayne Ho in 17:54 by two straight falls, with the final fall happening by pinfall with a handful of tights. Damien Omega wins the ECW World Television title (D) After the match is over the two men shake hands (D-)

Taz defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 25:04 by submission (C-)

A video plays hyping tonights Tommy Dreamer vs Sabu Cage Match (C)

The Sandman sits in the back, hyping tonights ECW World Title match (D+)

The Sandman defeated Lance Storm in 15:44 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop. The Sandman makes defence number 3 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C-)

Tommy Dreamer drew with Saby when both men lost too much blood to continue (B-) Dreamer gets up first and Sabu soon follows. Dreamer extends his hand as a show of respect and shockingly Sabu looks like he is going to accept the offer whe all of a sudden the lights go out and a fireball explodes into Tommy Dreamers face! EMT's rush to the ring to check on Dreamer as the PPV goes off air(C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- ECW House Party did a .21 buy, which is not bad considering we aren't on TV anywhere but in the Tri State area.

- With the fireball attack on Tommy Dreamer, Paul Heyman has said he will make an announcement on ECW TV Friday regarding the future of Sabu and Tommy Dreamer. What he has planned we are not sure of but we do know this, it has to do with the February PPV.

- With networks now taking offers on new TV shows we have made pitches to a dozen or so networks ranging from very small to medium coverage in an effort to just trying getting our product out to areas we're not seen in.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 1, February 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4539 People

Damien Omega defeated Taz in 12:59 by pinfall following interference from Bam Bam Bigelow. Damien Omega makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Paul Heyman comes out to the ring for his big announcement. He says that in four weeks, ECW will be holding it's next PPV, entitled "Better Then Ever" and there is a high probability of someone dying because the Tommy Dreamer/Sabu feud will come to end because it'll be Tommy Dreamer vs Sabu in a BARBED WIRE MATCH! To make the stakes even higher the winner of the match becomes the #1 Contender for the ECW World Title! (C+)

Chris Candido, Justin Credible and Kid Kash defeated Jerry Lynn, Super Calo and Dayne Ho in 12:59 when Chris Candido defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (D+)

Bam Bam Bigelow is backstage promising that he will be the #1 Contender for the ECW Title because once he beats Sandman tonight Paul Heyman will have to give him the title shot he rightfully deserves! (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated The Sandman in 12:28 by pinfall following interference from Lance Storm (C) The two men lay into Sandman until Taz comes out and clears the ring (C+) Paul Heyman comes out and say he may as well make another match for Better Then Ever, it'll be Bam Bam Bigelow & Lance Storm vs Taz & Sandman! (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[law90026]

Respect to the new TV Champ ... I think.

[DeToxRox]

I'll update the FOFCers eventually but right now none of them are wrestling because AJPW and NJPW have only an hour of TV time though looks like both will be adding shows.

[WVUFAN]

Respect to the new TV Champ ... I think.

Thanks. Might be a little early to push Omega, but it's very cool. :)

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 2, February 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4414 People

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido in 14:17 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C+)

Sabu defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 12:37 by pinfall following interference from Justin Credible. During the match we also had Kid Kash run in and attack Bubba (B-) The Impact Playerz and Sabu lay into Bubba Ray until Tommy Dreamer rushes to the ring and cleans house (D)

Backstage Lance Storm & Bam Bam Bigelow hype their match vs Sandman & Taz. They promise that neither man will leave the match on their own two feet, let alone with their dignity (D)

Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho and Jerry Lynn in 12:16 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D+)

Taz is with Joey Styles backstage promising that no matter what Bam Bam Bigelow might say, he will not be the one with his shoulders on the mat, and that is a promise (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 3, February 1998
Binghamton Center (Tri City)
4662 People

Paul Heyman hits the ring to announce tonights main event. It'll be the ECW Tag Team Champion Dudley Boys and Tommy Dreamer taking on Sabu and the Impact Playerz! (D+)

Damien Omega defeated The Gladiator in 11:27 by submission with an End Game. Damien Omega makes defence number 2 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho in 11:54 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (C)

Taz defeated Chris Candido in 12:07 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C-)

The Sandman comes to the ring to put over the Tag Team match at Better Than Ever. He promises Lance Storm that he'll be shipping him back to Canada in a wheelchair (D+)

Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Tommy Dreamer drew with Sabu, Justin Credible and Kid Kash in 5:46 following a double count out (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- MSG won't renew our Hardcore TV which hurts. We do however get a deal on three smaller stations in the Great Lakes, Southeast and New England. Our hope is to run the tapings (now on Mondays to avoid some conflicts) in New York for better ratings and hope our shows can get over our popularity in other places. All three deals are for one season so I am not too concerned.

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- We actually luck out with MSG and strike a deal with the YES Network. Now we have coverage in Tri City to boot.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Friday, Week 4, February 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
4716 People

Damien Omega defeated Little Guido in 12:51 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 3 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Dudley Boys defeated The Gladiator and Chris Candido in 10:35 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Chris Candido by pinfall with a Power Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D) The match is over but Bubba Ray and D-Von continue their assault on the Gladiator and Candido putting both men through a table and promising Kash and Credible will feel the same Saturday Night! (D+)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Dayne Ho in 10:53 by pinfall with a DDT (C)

The Sandman defeated Justin Credible in 6:48 by pinfall with a DDT (D) Bam Bam Bigelow & Lance Storm hit the ring with Taz on their heels starting a huge brawl to take us off the air and lead us to Better Than Ever (C -)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Better Then Ever
February, Week 4, 1998
Licaouras Center
7600 People
Live on PPV

Axl Rotten defeated Spike Dudley in 7:43 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (D)

Mike Quackenbush defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:53 by pinfall with a Quackendriver (D)

Chris Candido defeated Jerry Lynn in 14:42 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido in 13:43 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

The Dudley Boys hit the ring before their match with the Impact Playerz to tell the entire New York audience that they're done being nice and last week was the first step to their Tag Team dominance. They feel sorry for Kash and Credible because tonight they are the next victims of their wrath (D+)

Dudley Boys defeated Kid Kash and Justin Credible in 13:35 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Justin Credible by pinfall with a Power Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 2 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D+)

The Gladiator defeated Super Calo in 13:58 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

ECW TV Champ Damien Omega is in the back cutting a promo on how since he has gotten the ECW TV Title he has defended it with pride and honor, showing up and doing his best every night. Nothing is going to take that away from him, and he will continue his reign until someone can prove they are better then him (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Juventud Guerrera in 17:52 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 4 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Taz is in the back getting ready for the Tag Team match tonight. He says lately he has noticed a change in himself and he likes it. He's more ruthless, more brutal, and tonight the world will see how far he'll go (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm defeated Taz and The Sandman in 15:39 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated The Sandman by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt. During the match we also had Taz turn on Sandman (C-) Taz, with the crown in silence, takes the Sandman to the outside and nails a T-Bone Taxplex onto the concrete. Together with Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm they proceed to bloody Sandman to the point his face is the proverbial Crimson Mask. EMT's race out to check on Sandman who is unconcisious as the three men celebrate (C+)

A video of the destruction between Sabu and Tommy Dreamer airs. It's a mix of blood and guts and mixed with highlights of other ECW Barbed Wire matches. (C-)

Sabu defeated Tommy Dreamer in 19:34 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B) After the match the crowd chants Dreamers name as he is untangled from the barbed wire (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Better Than Ever has a .16 buy which is the worst of any PPV but we only have TV in one market going into the show so I didn't expect much.

- The show itself was well beyond my expectations. Match wise it was solid, headlined but an awesome Barbed Wire match which normally would've ended this feud but there is more to this thanks to Taz turning on Sandman and aligning himself with Bigelow and Storm. Taz needed to have his character freshened up and a heel turn seemed the most likely switch at this juncture.

- As it goes right now Sabu is #1 contender but Sandman wants Taz. The entire situtation will begin to be clarified at the TV taping but expect some fireworks.

- Mike Quackenbush signed with us as his debut obviously indicated, and Doug Williams signed right after the show. These are two young guys I wanna get over but while they work to become viable stars they have the ability to put on good matches in the mean time.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, 1998
Hart Recreation Center (New England)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Doug Williams in 7:40 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 8:01 by submission with a Sicillian Crab (D-)

The Sandman comes to the ring, his face covered in stiches. Last night Taz showed his true colors and that's fine, because now he'll pay the conseqeunces. He doesn't care if Sabu is the #1 Contender, he wants Taz! This brings out Paul Heyman who says there will be a round robin consisting of Taz, Sabu and Tommy Dreamer with the winner getting the title shot (D+)

Damien Omega defeated Dayne Ho and Kid Kash in 11:57 when Damien Omega defeated Dayne Ho by submission with an End Game. Damien Omega makes defence number 5 of his ECW World Television title (C-) As we come back, Kid Kash is seen in the back going through Damien Omegas bag while he showers. Kash nabs the ECW TV Title and takes off out of the building (E+)

Taz, Lance Storm and Bam Bam Bigelow comes to the ring. Taz says there used to be a group called Triple Threat that tried running over ECW.. They ran into Taz and failed, but now, this is the NEW Triple Threat, and this time, no one can stop them because this is the most elite group in all of wrestling and anyone who disagrees can just fucking try them! (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Justin Credible in 10:57 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-)

Backstage the Dudley Boyz are seen talking, prominently displaying their ECW Tag Team Titles when out of nowhere Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm level them and begin to pound them into the ground. Bam Bam laughs and spits on Bubba Ray, demanding a shot at their Tag Team Titles! (D+)

The Sandman defeated Chris Candido in 9:31 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop. The Sandman makes defence number 4 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C-) Sandman celebrates his victory with a beer as the show ends (D+)

Show Rating: D

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4653 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:50 by pinfall with a Revolution DDT (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Axl Rotten in 7:54 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Justin Credible in 8:49 by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C-)

Damien Omega is seen in the back, scathing mad about Kid Kash stealing his ECW Television Title. He promises that tonight during their tag match between Omega and Jerry Lynn vs Kash and Candido, he'll be getting back his TV Title if its the last thing he does! (C-)

Kid Kash and Chris Candido defeated Damien Omega and Jerry Lynn in 12:44 when Kid Kash defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with a Bank Roll (D+)

Backstage a mesaure of revenge is taken as the Dudleys take out Lance Storm and Bam Bam Bigelow with chairs. Bubba tells Storm and Bigelow they can get their match at Living Dangerously but it'll be a Dudleyville Street Fight! (C-)

Taz defeated Sabu in 11:35 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (C) The Sandman, not happy with his assault at Better Than Ever charges to the ring and takes out Taz. Sabu goes after both men causing Tommy Dreamer to hit the ring and a four way brawl ensues to take the show to it's conclusion (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- ECW has made a huge signing and he'll be making his debut at Living Dangerously. He isn't the most over guy but he will be and with his debut we'll add another sure fire Main Eventer.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, 1998
The Pavaillion (Tri City)
4655 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:36 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Doug Williams in 7:48 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (D)

Paul Heyman comes out to the ring to announce a little prelude to Living Dangerously. Tonight the Dudleys and Damien Omega will take on Kid Kash, Bam Bam Bigelow & Lance Storm in a 6 Man Hardcore match (D+)

Chris Candido defeated Axl Rotten in 10:51 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C-)

Taz is backstage with Joey Styles. He says the reason he did what he did was because he was sick of being a second fiddle. Now, as the leader of the Triple Threat, he makes the rules, and he breaks them when sure as shit feels like it. He has no respect for Sandman, and the fact is he gained all the respect in the world for Bam Bam Bigelow as they beat the hell out of one another all over the East Coast. So at Living Dangerously he is going to beat the hell out of Sandman and win the title and bring back some prestige to the ECW Title because he can! (C)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Taz in 12:48 by pinfall following interference from The Sandman (C+)

Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Damien Omega drew with Kid Kash, Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm in 15:00 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- WWF has fallen to Cult status. They released a few guys but no one really worth our time right now. We're gonna' keep checking back to see if anything else comes of it because we're looking for more talent.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
4523 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Mr. Aguila in 7:57 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Doug Williams and Mike Quackenbush in 8:19 when The Gladiator defeated Mike Quackenbush by submission with The 5 Star Lock

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 9:42 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-) Following the match Lance Storm comes down to continue an attack on Bubba Ray only for D-Von Dudley to come out and make the save. The two teams talk trash as refs get in the middle of them (D)

Damien Omega defeated Little Guido in 11:44 when Little Guido was put through a table (C+) After his win Kid Kash hits the ring with a ladder and begins pounding on Omega. He then shows off Omegas ECW TV Title which he had stolen to the crowd. This brings out Paul Heyman who announces that their match at Living Dangerously will be a Ladder Match! (D+)

Chris Candido is in the back saying he wants some fun this Saturday so he is issusing an Open Challenge to anyone, whether they're in ECW or not, he doesn't care, because he is going to show the world how great Chris Candidio is! (D+)

Sabu defeated Tommy Dreamer in 12:53 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B-) Once again, Heyman is out, this time to announce that because of all three men beating one another the Main Event of Living Dangerously will be a Four Corners match between Tommy Dreamer, Taz, Sabu and The Sandman for the ECW World Title! (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Living Dangerously
Saturday, Week 4, March 1998
The Palestra (Tri City)
9500 People
Live on PPV

Taz cuts a promo in an alley somewhere in his home town of Red Hook. He says all his life he has fought and he hardly ever loses, but when he does he knows to respect that man who beats him, and that's why he is with Bigelow in Triple Threat. He says he has to never worry about respecting Sandman because he can't beat him and tonight he'll prove it. (C)

Doug Williams defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 11:13 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D)

Tommy Dreamer gives in his promo about tonights Main Event. He has fought too long and too hard to let some prick like Taz, or some asshole like Sabu win the ECW Title and if he has to die to stop them he will, because he isn't bigger then ECW, he is just part of it that makes it click, and guys like Taz who think they're bigger then ECW need to be fucking humbled! (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush in 12:55 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Backstage Lance Storm and Bam Bam Bigelow are hiding in the parking lot. D-Von Dudley arrives and right as he gets out of his car he is attacked by Storm and Bigelow. Bigelow lifts D-Von up and powerbombs him on the hood of the car. Bubba Ray finally shows up in his own car and sees what's going on causing Storm and Bigelow to flee! (C-)

Jerry Lynn defeated The Gladiator in 14:58 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C)

Little Guido defeated Justin Credible in 11:18 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (D+)

Damien Omega is in the back with Joey Styles. He is sick of Kid Kash being a nuisance and tonight in front of the 10000 fans in New York he is going to show them why he is the premier young wrestler in the entire industry! (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash in 18:12 when Damien Omega retrieved the item. Damien Omega makes defence number 6 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

Chris Candido is in the ring waiting to see who will accept his challenge when out of the back comes Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle! Angle says he has no problems beating Candido tonight and that once he does, he'll start his next mission .. Becoming ECW Heavyweight Champion! (C)

Kurt Angle defeated Chris Candido in 22:04 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm defeated Axl Rotten and Bubba Ray Dudley in 13:19 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D+) Paul Heyman comes out and says because D-Von couldn't wrestle this was not a Tag Team Title match, but they will get their shot Monday on ECW Hardcore TV! (C-)

The Sandman sits backstage with a beer and a smoke. He calls this his pre-match stretching. He isn't worried about tonight because when the smoke settles there will be more smoke because Sandman will be lighting up a Marlboro and hoisting up his ECW Title which he'll have easily defended! (C-)

A video plays hyping the upcoming Four Corner Match (C-)

Taz defeated The Sandman, Sabu and Tommy Dreamer in 24:37 when Taz defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex. Taz wins the ECW World Heavyweight title (B)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, April 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4657 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido, Chris Candido, Jerry Lynn and Mike Quackenbush in 14:36 when Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

Kurt Angle hypes himself up and acknowledges that tonight the Gladiator will see what Chris Candido saw last night; the best technichal wrestler in the world! (D+)

Kurt Angle defeated The Gladiator in 10:37 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C)

Taz comes out to the ring in a suit. He says now that he represents ECW he needs to look good for endorsements. He will be a fighting champion .. Just not tonight but you'll be seeing more of him on TV in commercials and even a potential movie down the line! (C)

Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash in 13:07 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 7 of his ECW World Television title (C)

The Dudley Boyz are backstage. D-Von says he isn't happy about yesterday and that tonight the Triple Threat will see what happens when you step into Dudleyville! (D+)

Dudley Boys defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm in 10:42 when D-Von Dudley defeated Lance Storm by submission after blatantly cheating. During the match we also had Tommy Dreamer run in and attack Bigelow. Dudley Boys make defence number 3 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-) FOllowing the match Dreamer and Sandman lay into Bam Bam and Storm and let everyone know they're making a stand right now vs Triple Threat! (C-)

Show Rating: C-

[General Mike]

good job on the PPV Danny.

[JeffNights]

Oh it's True! It's True!!!

[DeToxRox]

I promise I'll be updating the FOFC guys soon. I am thinking of doing some editing of the guys in AJPW and NJPW's contracts so they end soon and then going from there.

[PilotMan]

keep it up man, good read.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, April 1998
Hofstra Arena( Tri City)
4378 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams and Mike Quackenbush defeated Spike Dudley and Mikey Whipwreck in 7:50 when Doug Williams defeated Mikey Whipwreck by pinfall with a Revolution DDT (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Axl Rotten defeated Roadkill in 8:11 by pinfall with a DDT (E)

Paul Heyman comes out to announce an ECW Tag Team Title #1 Contender Match between Dreamer & Sandman vs Storm & Bigelow! (C)

Chris Candido defeated Dayne Ho, Little Guido, The Gladiator , Jerry Lynn and Kid Kash in 14:35 when Chris Candido defeated The Gladiator by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C+) Candido is #1 contender for ECW TV Title

Taz hits the ring to let everyone know he still is a fighting champ but doesn't feel like fighting tonight. Still. he'll make his first title defense soon. This brings out Heyman who says he will make it soon, like in two weeks at the PPV against a #1 Contender TBA! (C)

Kurt Angle defeated Justin Credible in 9:56 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C-)

Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman drew with Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm in 12:00 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (C) Following the match the Dudleys hit the ring to start a six man brawl that ends the show (D+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- WWF is in a bad way as USA has dropped Monday Night Raw. Not only that but they lost their other show WWF Lifeblood so now the WWF is without TV and I can see PPV being lost next.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, April 1998
Tom Gola Arena( Tri City)
4457 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:32 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Doug Williams in 7:57 by submission with a Sicillian Crab (D)

Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash in 12:39 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C+) Following the match Chris Candido hits the ring to try and help out his comrade Kid Kash. Instead he gets rebuffed by Omega and sent to the back with his tail between his legs, and totally pissed off (D)

Paul Heyman hits the ring to address the fans about their ECW World Champion Taz. He says that since Taz has decided he doesn't need to defend his title when the matches are made, that he will FORCE him to defend it at the next PPV vs an old nemesis .. SABU! (C)

Kurt Angle defeated Jerry Lynn in 11:07 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (D+)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley and Tommy Dreamer in 14:39 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C+) As refs hit the ring immediatley to break up any potential conflict, Taz sneaks out from the back and levels Dreamer with a vicious T-Bone Taz Plex. Taz grabs the mic and says Sabu doesn't scare him and that Paul Heyman can kiss his ass if he thinks he can control what Taz does! (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, April 1998
Binghamton University Arena (Tri City)
4727 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Spike Dudley in 8:19 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:32 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C-)

Chris Candido and Kid Kash defeated Damien Omega and Dayne Ho in 12:30 when Chris Candido defeated Damien Omega by pinfall when Francine interfered (D+)

Bill Alfonso is in the back with Sabu hyping the fact that not only tonight will Sabu put Axl Rotten on the shelf but at Hostile City Showdown Saturday, he'll take Taz gold out from right under his neck (C-)

Backstage The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer say they'll right the ship of their recent failures and take home the ECW Tag Team Titles and leave four men a bloodied mess along the way (C-)

D-Von Dudley defeated The Sandman and Lance Storm in 12:36 when D-Von Dudley defeated The Sandman by pinfall (C-)

Sabu defeated Axl Rotten in 12:32 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B-) Taz comes out following the match but Paul Heyman cuts him off. Heyman says that if Taz touches Sabu he is stripped of his title and gone from ECW for good. Taz thinks about it then shrugs his shoulders before going after Paul Heyman, locking him in the Tazmission as wrestlers from the back try to break the hold. (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hostile City Showdown
Saturday, Week 4, April 1998
Boardwalk Hall (Tri City)
9500 People
Live on PPV

Taz opens up the show proudly hoisting his ECW World Title. He says that even though he is defending this title out of protest tonight, he will defend it with the honor and dignity of the hardest working man in the sport, himself. So Sabu, know this is a war you cannot win and blame Paul Heyman when your neck breaks again! (C)

Mike Quackenbush defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 10:32 by pinfall with a Quackendriver (D)

Justin Credible defeated Axl Rotten in 13:28 by pinfall with a DDT (D+)

Backstage Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm say that they're going to finish what Taz started and bring the ECW Tag Team Titles to the Triple Threat! (C-)

Kurt Angle cuts a promo putting himself over (C-) Kurt Angle defeated Doug Williams in 9:31 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C-)

The Dudleys come out to the ring and put over the fact they're bringing credibility back to tag team wrestling, and the four guys dream of the day they can win these straps. (C-)

Little Guido defeated Jerry Lynn in 13:36 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (C)

The Gladiator defeated Dayne Ho in 15:30 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

Damien Omega tells everyone that Candido wouldn't have won their tag match last weeke without Francine, and tonight, Omega will make sure it won't be twice in a row! (C-) Damien Omega drew with Chris Candido in 20:00 when the time limit expired (B-)

A video hypes the triangle tag team match for the ECW Tag Team Titles (C-)

Dudley Boys defeated The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer and Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm in 19:43; the order of elimination was Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm first, and finally The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer. Dudley Boys make defence number 4 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C)

A video plays hyping the long, bloody history of Taz vs Sabu (C) Taz defeated Sabu in 20:49 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex. Taz makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C) After the match Taz continues his assault on Sabu leaving him laying in a pool of blood (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, May 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4472 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kurt Angle defeated Little Guido in 8:07 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Damien Omega defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:43 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (D+)

Chris Candido defeated Tommy Dreamer in 10:33 by pinfall following interference from D-Von Dudley. During the match we also had Bubba Ray Dudley run in and attack Dreamer (B-)

Paul Heyman comes out to the ring. He is limping noticably from Taz assault weeks prior. Heyman says Taz showed him something last week .. He showed him how big of a coward he is. Therefore, Taz, thanks to his post match assault, will be taking on Sabu one more time .. this time in Sabu's element .. A Street Fight! And not only that, Bam Bam Bigelow & Lance Storm are barred from the building once the bell rings at WrestlePalooza!! (C)

Dayne Ho and The Sandman defeated Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm in 12:57 when Dayne Ho defeated Lance Storm by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Backstage, Damien Omega is down and out but the assailiant is nowhere to be seen. Omega screams "Candido!" but no one can verify he made the assault (C-)

Sabu defeated Kid Kash in 14:25 by submission with a Camel Clutch (C+) After the match Bill Alfonso lets everyone know Saturday was a fluke and come WrestlePalooza Sabu will once again be the ECW World Champion!

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- We kept getting 0's on our two stations Local Great Lakes and Southwest so we drop them and end up getting a midnight time slot on TV Cable Midwest which should hopefully give us visibility in the Great Lakes, Midsouth and Midwest.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, May 1998
Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse (Tri City)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Damien Omega and Jerry Lynn defeated Doug Williams and Mike Quackenbush and The Gladiator and Little Guido in 15:38; the order of elimination was Doug Williams and Mike Quackenbush first, and finally The Gladiator and Little Guido (D+)

Paul Heyman announces tonights Main Event will be Tommy Dreamer & The Dudleyz vs the Triple Threat! (D+)

Chris Candido defeated Dayne Ho in 11:56 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C)

The Sandman defeated Kid Kash in 11:35 by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (C-)

Sabu and Bill Alfonso come out to the ring to put over their match at WrestlePalooza. The promo ends with Sabu putting himself through a table to show just how far he'll go to win the ECW World Title (C)

Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm defeated Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley and Tommy Dreamer in 12:59 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt. During the match we also had Bubba Ray Dudley turn on Dreamer (C) Following the match the Dudleys lay out Tommy Dreamer with a 3D as Triple Threat look on. Taz grabs a mic and says right now if the Dudleys stay out of Triple Threats business, they'll stay out of the Dudleys, which leads to a surprising look from Lance Storm (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, April 1998
Rothman Center (Tri City)
4737 People
TV Taping

The Dudleys open up the show explaining why they did what they did to end the show last week. They are sick of being held down by the clowns in the front office and the only way to get in the spotlight is to take it, not wait for it, so it's exactly what they plan on doing! (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash, Little Guido and Lance Storm in 14:39 when Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 8 of his ECW World Television title (C-)

Sabu defeated The Sandman in 12:47 by submission after interference from D-Von Dudley (C+) As the match has ended Taz hits the ring and leaves both Sabu and The Sandman laying. He grabs Sabu's now bloody face and screams to just quit right now because he doesn't have much time left before he is forced to tap! (C+)

Dudley Boys defeated Axl Rotten and Dayne Ho in 13:09 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Axl Rotten by pinfall with a Power Bomb (D+) As the Dudleys celebrate the favor of last week is returned as Sandman and Dreamer lay both men out with Singapore Canes to end the show! (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, April 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:46 by submission with a Cross Armbreaker Submission (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kurt Angle defeated The Gladiator in 8:08 by pinfall with an Angle Slam (C)

Damien Omega opens up the show coming to the ring with an open challenge for WrestlePalooza. Chris Candido comes out first, followed by Kurt Angle and then Kid Kash. Omega says since everyone seems to want a shot, he'll give anyone who wants a piece a shot on Saturday! (C-)

Chris Candido defeated Axl Rotten in 8:07 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C)

Taz comes out to call out Sabu to give him one last shot at giving up his title shot on Saturday. Sabu hits in the ring in a rage and wastes no time starting a brawl. Bam Bam Bigelow comes out with Lance Storm and together they stomp on Sabu until Tommy Dreamer of all people hits the ring for the save. Dreamer clears house leading to an awkward stare down between the two rivals. They stare at one another before Sabu leaves the ring. (C-)

Dudley Boys defeated Kid Kash and Little Guido in 12:47 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Kid Kash by pinfall with a Power Bomb (D+)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 12:41 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C) Storm and Taz now come out to take out Dreamer. This brings out Sabu to return the favor. Sabu clears house. Dreamer clears the cobwebs and looks on in shock to see Sabu there. Dreamer grabs a mic and offers Sabu his back if Sabu returns the favor. Sabu doesn't shake Dreamers extended hand, instead he rolls out of the ring and the show ends (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- WCW has now also joined the WWF at the Cult level following a string of disappointing shows. Kevin Nash dethroned Hollywood Hogan at their past Nitro to win the WCW Heavyweight Title but with the state of the company right now, it may not be the right move.

[molson]

Geez, WCW and WWF are in the tank.

When the biggest stars' contracts expire, they might just sit on the sideline, considering themselves "too big" to work for a cult company. Or if there's a "national" promotion in Japan, they might all flood there.

[DeToxRox]

Geez, WCW and WWF are in the tank.

When the biggest stars' contracts expire, they might just sit on the sideline, considering themselves "too big" to work for a cult company. Or if there's a "national" promotion in Japan, they might all flood there.

Yeah. A few guys released I wanted but they didn't have the B - athleticisim. Namely Kanyon and Finlay. Otherwise not enough guys I like are out there. I am about to steal a WCW idea that will culminate at November to Remember (I hope)

[DeToxRox]

ECW Wrestlepalooza
Saturday, Week 4, May 1998
The Palestra (Tri City)
9500 People
Live on PPV

Taz opens the show offering to start his match with Sabu "right fucking now!" The crowd goes nuts as Sabu's music hits and he sprints to the ring, right into a Triple Threat trap as Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm stop him before he reaches the ring. The two men hold him as Taz levels Sabu with his ECW World Title and then the three men gloat as the crowd goes into a frenzy (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush in 15:06 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

Axl Rotten defeated Justin Credible in 11:27 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (D)

Damien Omega comes out to the ring and says that anyone who wants a shot at his ECW TV Title should come on to the ring right now because he is ready for any challenge thrown his way! (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido, Kurt Angle, Jerry Lynn, Lance Storm and The Gladiator in 31:52 when Damien Omega defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 9 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Spike Dudley in 9:50 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C+)

Dudley Boys defeated Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman in 16:47 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall following interference from Lance Storm. During the match we also had Bam Bam Bigelow run in and attack Sandman. Dudley Boys make defence number 5 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D+)

A video plays hyping the Main Event (C)

Sabu drew with Taz in 25:17 when the referee lost control and stopped the match. Taz makes defence number 2 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C+) Bigelow and Storm keep up their gang mentality and go after Sabu again only to be stopped by Sandman and Dreamer. This time Sabu nods to both men and an understanding is reached. The crowd chants ECW as the three men dare Triple Threat to get back in the ring as the show ends (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, June 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:37 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Lance Storm defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:50 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C)

Damien Omega and Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash and Chris Candido in 12:44 when Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash by pinfall with an Omega Rush (D+)

The Triple Threat storm into Paul Heymans office and say that no longer will they take it on easy on him or ECW. Taz lets Heyman know he is sick of the way he is running things and eventually there will be a time he'll be putting it all on the line against the most fierce group in wrestling today, the god damn Triple Threat (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Sabu in 12:49 by submission after interference from Taz (C-)

Taz defeated Axl Rotten in 12:40 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (C)

Paul Heyman hits the ring to announce that starting next week a sixteen man tournament will begin with the winner becoming #1 contender for the ECW World Title! (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

Kurt Angle signed a written deal with NJPW so we're without him now. We have signed two new wrestlers, one being Mike Ritschel who has left AJPW. The other wrestler will be a mystery to be revealed at the next PPV.

[DeToxRox]

ECW #1 Contenders Tournament

Bam Bam Bigelow vs Mikey Whipreck
Mike Quackenbush vs Damien Omega

Axl Rotten vs Sabu
Kid Kash vs Mike Ritschel

Tommy Dreamer vs Chris Candido
The Sandman vs Lance Storm

Dayne Ho vs ???
Doug Williams vs The Gladiator

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, June 1998
Tom Gola Arena(Tri City)
4419 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Doug Williams in 7:43 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Chris Candido defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:40 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:51 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D) Bam Bam Bigelow advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Damien Omega defeated Mike Quackenbush in 10:06 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C-) Damien Omega advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Taz comes out to the ring and says he has done some thinking and he's come to the conlcusion that Sabu doesn't deserve anymore chances at his ECW World Title and therefore, he won't give him any. And if Paul Heyman thinks he can push him around, he'll get in his car with the ECW World Title right now and drive right to Stamford! (C)

The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer defeated Dudley Boys in 11:42 when The Sandman defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (D) When we come back from commercial Tommy Dreamer is in the ring and he calls out Sabu saying its time to end this feud of theres. Sabu comes out and after the crowd urging the two men shake hands to a huge ECW Chant (C-)

Taz defeated Little Guido in 8:08 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C) Following this match Paul Heyman comes out and says he understands Taz pissing and moaning, so he'll offer him an olive branch. At a Matter of Respect in a few weeks, there will be a non title match between Tommy Dreamer and Taz, and if Dreamer wins, Sabu can stay in the ECW #1 Contender Tournament! A pissed off Taz reluctantly agrees (C+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, June 1998
Indoor Sports Complex (Tri City)
4314 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Doug Williams in 7:49 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:52 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C-)

Taz opens up the show already in the ring. He is cut off before he can even begin by Sabu's music. Bill Alfonso comes out without Sabu saying that Sabu will fight Taz in an unsanctioned match anytime, any place. Taz says no leading to a "You're a pussy" chant from the ECW Arena. Taz starts getting pissed and says Sabu will get his unsanctioned match, a winner takes all Texas Death Match IF Dreamer can beat Taz at a Matter of Respect. Except, since Taz can't trust Sabu, he's decided this match will be fought in the confines of a Steel Cage! (C)

Backstage, Bam Bam Bigelow is hyping up his match at a Matter of Respect vs Damien Omega. Bigelow says that not will the match be a second round #1 Contenders Tournament match, but it'll also be for the ECW TV Title if Omega knows what is good for him! (C-)

Kid Kash defeated Mike Ritschel in 13:42 by pinfall following the Bankroll (C-) Kid Kash advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Chris Candido defeated Tommy Dreamer in 10:35 by pinfall following interference from Taz (C+) Chris Candidio advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Dudley Boys defeated The Sandman and Sabu in 14:32 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated The Sandman by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 6 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D+) Following the match the Triple Threat lay into the Sandman and Sabu. The camera chants for Dreamer but we soon see that Dreamer is laying in a pool of blood in the back, unable to help (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- WCW has suffered a similiar fate as WWF, losing Nitro and their second show, Heat of Battle. Now WWF and WCW are both without TV.

[General Mike]

Wrestling News

- WCW has suffered a similiar fate as WWF, losing Nitro and their second show, Heat of Battle. Now WWF and WCW are both without TV.

Wow. That's unexpected

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, June 1998
Asbury Park Convention Hall (Tri City)
4270 People
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Mike Ritschel in 7:41 by submission with a Cross Armbreaker Submission (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:47 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (D+)

Taz opens up the show, as has been customary for him as of late. He is promising that inside the Steel Cage at a Matter of Respect he'll be ruining two careers. One will be Tommy Dreamers, as he makes sure to snap his neck, and the other will be Sabu, because when Dreamer's neck is snapping so will the rest of Sabu's career, going right down the tubes with it (C-)

Kid Kash defeated Super Calo in 13:48 by pinfall with a Dead Level (C+)

Damien Omega hits the ring to say he has accepted Bam Bam Bigelow's challenge to put his ECW TV Title on the line this Saturday (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Doug Williams in 9:50 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-) The Gladiator advances to the next round of the ECW World Title tournament

Chris Candido does a promo backstage about how this is his re-emergance. It started last week with Dreamer and tonight, after the main event, no matter who wins, he'll be rolling right through them (C-)

The Sandman defeated Lance Storm in 14:43 by pinfall with a DDT (C-) The Sandman advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Matter of Respect
Saturday, Week 4, June 1998
Boardwalk Hall (Tri City)
9500 People
Live on PPV

Lance Storm defeated The Gladiator II in 8:15 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (D+)

Mike Ritschel defeated Jerry Lynn, Super Calo and Little Guido in 17:43 when Mike Ritschel defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (C)

Sabu defeated Juventud Guerrera in 16:27 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C-)

Taz is in the ring pumping up tonights Main Event when Paul Heyman interupts. He says that Taz wanted the match inside a Cage to keep Sabu out .. but it seemed pecuilar to Heyman considering Taz has such reliance on the Bigelow & Storm so tonight, if anyone on the ECW roster gets involved on Taz behalf, Sabu is allowed his ECW World Title Shot! A speechless Taz kicks the bottom and throws the mic down in disgust (C)

Chris Candido defeated The Sandman in 14:34 by pinfall following interference from Bam Bam Bigelow (C-) Chris Candido advances to the Semi Finals of the ECW World Title Tournament

Sean Waltman defeated Dayne Ho in 14:44 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C-) Sean Waltman advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament. Following the match Waltman says he left a sinking ship for the new wave of wrestling and is going to make his mark! (C-)

A video hyping Damien Omegas impressive year in ECW is shown (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 14:46 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 10 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Taz in 24:44 by pinfall with a Piledriver (B) The crowd goes nuts when the ref counts three and almost instantly Sabu hits the ring to begin an attack on Taz. Sabu and Dreamer embrace as the show goes off air (C)

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, July 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4642 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn, Super Calo and Damien Omega defeated Mike Ritschel, Mike Quackenbush and Doug Williams in 16:45 when Damien Omega defeated Mike Ritschel by submission with an End Game (C-)

Sean Waltman comes out to the ring to open the show. He says the reason he joined ECW was because he learned a lot in the "Big Two" about just being one of the guys. He was a member of the Clique and he is sick of it. He's done being a lackey. He's ready to become the #1 man .. The Franchise if you will. And it started at A Matter of Respect! (C)

Sabu defeated Axl Rotten in 12:31 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B-) Sabu advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho in 13:25 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C-)

Tommy Dreamer hits the ring, fresh off his classic Cage Match with Taz. Dreamer says he wrestled that match for Sabu but he feels he earned a shot at Taz ECW World Title so Dreamer wants him out in the ring right now to give it to him! Dreamer waits but still no Taz, so Dreamer goes looking for him (C-)

Sean Waltman defeated The Gladiator II in 11:56 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C+) Sean Waltman advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Taz comes out to the ring to address everyone who is all over his case. He says Saturday was a fluke but since Paul Heyman booked this tournament to determine a #1 contender and because Dreamer lost in Taz opinion he is SOL. So whoever wins will get their title shot but as far as Taz is concerned Dreamer is up the creek without a paddle! (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, July 1998
John J. Lee Ampitheater (New England)
2000 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Justin Credible in 7:44 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Ritschel defeated Axl Rotten in 8:01 by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (D+)

Paul Heyman from the back announces an ECW World Title Match in the return to New England, as Sandman will take on Taz tonight! (D)

Sean Waltman defeated Lance Storm in 14:46 by pinfall with a Tombstone (C-)

Sabu defeated Kid Kash in 11:44 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C) Sabu advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Bam Bam Bigelow comes out to the ring and saying that since Dreamer wants a shot at Taz, he needs to earn it by beating himself next week on Hardcore TV! (C-)

Taz defeated The Sandman in 11:44 by pinfall following interference from Bam Bam Bigelow. Taz makes defence number 3 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C+) As the two men gang up on Sandman, Tommy Dreamer hits the ring with a chair. As he is clearing house he gets too in to it and levels Sandman on accident (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, July 1998
Hart Rec Center (New England)
2000 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Justin Credible defeated Mike Ritschel in 7:41 by pinfall with a DDT (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Little Guido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:43 by submission with a Sicillian Crab (D-)

Damien Omega and Sabu defeated Chris Candido and Lance Storm in 13:08 when Sabu defeated Lance Storm by submission with a Camel Clutch (C-)

A video plays of all types of weird imagery with dark, melodramatic music playing over it. A voice over keeps yelling "He's Coming! He's Coming!" And then like that, it finishes (B-)

Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Axl Rotten in 12:06 when Axl Rotten was put through a table (C-)

Sean Waltman puts himself over in the back saying he can't wait to win this #1 Contenders Tournament and get his shot at Taz! (C-)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 13:05 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C+) Following the match a masked man runs in the ring and levels Dreamer with a Chair. He begins wiping Dreamers face into the mat as the show goes off air (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, July 1998
Andrews Hall (New England)
2000 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Super Calo won a battle royal in 14:49. The final four competitors also included Axl Rotten, Mike Ritschel and Justin Credible, with Axl Rotten being the final elimination (C)

Chris Candido defeated The Sandman in 11:42 by pinfall following interference from Taz (C-) Chris Candido advances to the next round of the ECW World Title Tournament

Tommy Dreamer says last week, whoever that was who got in his business, is going to pay for what they did. If they have the balls to fight him face to face, they'll come out after his match tonight like a real man! (C-)

Dudley Boys defeated Dayne Ho and Jerry Lynn in 14:47 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Power Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 7 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Bill Alfonso hypes up Sabu's ECW #1 Contenders Tournament Semi Final Match vs Damien Omega at Hardcore Heaven (C-)

Taz is putting himself over when Paul Heyman comes out to make the Main Event of Hardcore Heaven. It'll be a Tag Team Match between Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow vs Tommy Dreamer and Sandman. If Taz is pinned during the match, he has to defend his title at the next PPV vs both Dreamer and Sandman! If Bam Bam pins anyone i nthe match, then it is he who gets the match vs Taz and if Taz makes the pin, he will get a night off from defending the belt. A stunned Taz looks on in silence (C-)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Lance Storm in 12:21 by pinfall with a Piledriver. During the match we also had a Masked Man run in and attack Dreamer (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore Heaven
Saturday, Week 4, July 1998
The Palestra (Tri City)
9500 people
Live on PPV

Taz is in the back with Bam Bam Bigelow going over their plan for tonight when Taz notices the camera. He goes nuts and pushes the camera man down and says if he sticks his nose back here again Taz will break it for him! (C)

The Gladiator defeated Doug Williams in 10:38 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (D+)

Dayne Ho defeated Mike Ritschel, Mike Quackenbush and Jerry Lynn in 20:58; the order of elimination was Jerry Lynn first, then Mike Quackenbush, and finally Mike Ritschel (C+)

Dudley Boys defeated Axl Rotten and Justin Credible in 8:51 when Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Justin Credible by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb. Dudley Boys make defence number 8 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (D+)

Tommy Dreamer is in the back asking anyone who the masked man is who has been attacking him. This leads Dreamer to be face to face with Bam Bam Bigelow. He promises Bigelow he'll see him tonight but right now that is not his concern (C+)

Lance Storm defeated Super Calo in 11:49 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (C-)

Chris Candido hits the ring before his Semi Final match with Sean Waltman in time to berate the fans and Sean Waltman simotainously (C-) Sean Waltman defeated Chris Candido in 15:47 by pinfall with a Tombstone (C+) Sean Waltman advances to the Finals of the ECW World Title Tournament

Damien Omega puts over his respect for Sabu but says it'll all go by the wayside tonight because this is about the ECW World Title and he is going to bleed for the shot at Taz! (C-)

Sabu defeated Damien Omega in 16:55 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B-) Sabu advances to the Finals of the ECW World Title Tournament

A video airs hyping the main event (C-) The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer defeated Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow in 16:37 when Tommy Dreamer defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by pinfall with a DDT (C) A video airs with more imagery only this time is far darker, focusing on dead bodies. "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals plays over it and it ends with Tommy Dreamer's face covered in blood (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- Eric Bischoff has been fired as head booker of WCW. A replacement has yet to be named.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, August 1998
John J. Lee Ampitheater (New England)
2000 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Ritschel defeated Jerry Lynn in 12:54 by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Segment
Little Guido cuts a promo putting himself over (D-)

Sean Waltman defeated Lance Storm in 11:43 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Backstage Bam Bam Bigelow and The Sandman are in each others faces over the result of Hardcore Heavens Main Event. Sandman shoves Bigelow leading to the two men wrestling on the floor until it's broken up (D+)

The masked man who has been attacking Dreamer speaks, with his voice obviously modified. He promises pain and sorrow in Dreamers future and that Dreamer will not want to fulfil his ECW World Title Match he earned (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Dayne Ho in 14:41 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 11 of his ECW World Television title (D)

Taz replays the video of the ending of the tag match at Hardcore Heaven. He says it's total bullshit what happened to him and that he won't face both Dreamer and Sandman. He will find a way out of that match if it's the last thing he does! (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Super Calo in 12:24 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, August 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Segment
Lance Storm comes out demanding a rematch with Sean Waltman (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 7:44 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Chris Candido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 2:42 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (D+)

Sean Waltman opens up the show letting everyone know he gladly accepts Lance Storms challenge and he is going to humble Lance Storm next week! (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash in 12:25 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 12 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

Justin Credible defeated The Sandman in 10:59 by pinfall with a DDT (C-)

A video plays hyping Tommy Dreamer's ECW Legacy to this point. However as it gets towards the end it is cut off and a voice echos "The Legacy Dies at Heat Wave" and then all the lights go off and inside the ring a Tommy Dreamer shirt is seen burning (C)

Taz defeated Super Calo in 12:58 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C+) As the match is ending Sabu hits the ring and lays out Taz prompting Paul Heyman to announce that Sabu and Taz aren't allowed to make contact with one another unless Sabu can win his match with Sean Waltman at Heat Wave and become the #1 Contender! (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, August 1998
Hofstra Arena(Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn, Dayne Ho and Super Calo defeated Mike Ritschel, Mike Quackenbush and Naomichi Marufuji in 11:54 when Dayne Ho defeated Naomichi Marufuji by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Tommy Dreamer is standing inside the ring fired up over these attacks and videos about him and he wants answers. As Dreamer keeps going on the offensive the lights go out and when they come back on moments later, Dreamer is out cold in the middle of the ring (C)

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido and Kid Kash in 12:48 when Damien Omega defeated Kid Kash by submission with an End Game. Damien Omega makes defence number 13 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

Taz taunts Sabu from the back, daring him to come find him. He says Sabu is nothing more then a bitch and wouldn't dare go after him! (C-)

The Gladiator and Little Guido defeated Dudley Boys in 9:43 when Little Guido defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice. The Gladiator and Little Guido win the ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Joey Styles and Paul Heyman hype the Main Event between Lance Storm and Sean Waltman (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman in 16:10 by submission after interference from Jim Cornette (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, August 1998
Pizzitola Sports Cente (New England)
2000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Jerry Lynn defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 8:13 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Justin Credible defeated Axl Rotten in 8:26 by pinfall with a DDT (D-)

Sean Waltman comes out and tells Lance Storm it needs to end tonight. Tonight, the final match between the two should be Waltmans tune up for Heat Wave! (C-) Lance Storm comes out and accepts the challenge (D-)

Sabu defeated Super Calo in 12:53 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow challenges Sandman to a match tonight on the behalf of Taz with the stipulation that if Bigelow wins, Sandman is pulled from the Main Event Saturday, but if Sandman wins, not only will he get his title shot but Bigelow and Storm won't even be at the arena on Saturday! (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated The Sandman in 11:45 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C)

Paul Heyman hypes the Main Event between Waltman and Storm, citing the past two weeks of excellent matches they've had (D) Sean Waltman drew with Lance Storm in 15:00 when the time limit expired (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Heat Wave
Saturday, Week 4, August 1998
Liacouras Center (Tri City)
9500 people
Live on PPV

As Heat Wave opens up we see Bam Bam Bigelow in the back pounding down on the Sandman. Bigelow drills him in the skull with his Singapore Cane and leaves Sandman in a pool of blood. Not satisfied with the job he has done so far, Bigelow hits a Greetings From Asbury Park on the floor (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Doug Williams, Mike Ritschel, Naomichi Marufuji and Justin Credible in 22:53; the order of elimination was Naomichi Marufuji first, then Doug Williams, then Justin Credible, and finally Mike Ritschel (C)

The Gladiator and Little Guido defeated Jerry Lynn and Dayne Ho in 14:47 when Little Guido defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice. The Gladiator and Little Guido make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles. (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Super Calo and Juventud Guerrera in 20:22 when Damien Omega defeated Super Calo by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 14 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Axl Rotten in 7:35 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-) After the match we see The Sandman arrive at the Local Hospital a bloody mess (D+)

Sean Waltman hypes up the #1 Contenders Tournament Final Match with Sabu coming up next. He promises the best man will win, and it'll be him headlining the next PPV for the ECW World Title! (C-)

Sabu defeated Sean Waltman in 20:29 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (B-) The match is over and Waltman extends his hand, but promises he'll be back to for a revenge (C-)

A video plays hyping Tommy Dreamer vs Taz (C-) Taz defeated Tommy Dreamer in 21:04 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex. Taz makes defence number 4 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (B-) After the match the lights go out again and when they come on the Masked Man is in the ring. Taz looks at him, ready to fight but the man tells him to leave. He then picks Dreamer up and plants him with a vicious DDT. He then rips off his mask to unveil himself .. as RAVEN! (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, September 1998
Pizzitola Sports Center (New England)
2000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Segment
Lance Storm comes out to the ring and says Sean Waltman made him look bad by losing at the PPV this past weekend so Storm wants one more shot vs Waltman to prove who is the better man (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Juventud Guerrera in 12:33 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (D+)

Raven is in the bowery somewhere, sitting in front of a dumpster talking about why he is back in ECW. It's not because of the fame, or the fortune. No, it's because he felt something was missing while in WCW. What was it? It was the fact when he left here he didn't leave Dreamer's career in tatters and that's what he wants. It's what he craves! And so it's what he is here to do! (C)

Raven defeated Axl Rotten in 12:03 by pinfall with a DDT (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Mike Ritschel in 11:53 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D+)

Sabu and Sean Waltman defeated Taz and Lance Storm in 14:37 when Sean Waltman defeated Lance Storm by pinfall with a Tombstone (C)

Tommy Dreamer hits the ring as the show is nearing it's conclusion because he wants to issue the challenge right now for Cyberslam to Raven. He wants him in the ring so he can send Raven back to WCW! If Raven says no, Dreamer will make sure the things he have done to him pale in comparison to what he does to Raven! (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, September 1998
Hart Recreation Center (New England)
2000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Segment
Damien Omega cuts a promo about how he has defended the ECW Television Title against any and all challengers and that will continue next week on ECW TV when he puts the belt on the line vs none other then Sabu! (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Quackenbush defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 12:31 by submission with a Lightning Lock (D+)

"What Does Everybody Want?" HEAD! plays over the PA and out from the crowd comes Al Snow to a huge ovation. He says like Raven and Sean Waltman, he wants to be where the elite have come and so he is officially making himself part of the ECW Roster! (C-)

Al Snow defeated Mike Ritschel in 11:45 by pinfall with a Snow Plow (C)

Sean Waltman comes out to let Lance Storm know he knows all about his challenge last week, and that with how be pinned him in their tag match it should be over with, but he won't take no for an answer so next week, they'll settle the score one on one for good! (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho and The Sandman in 11:36 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated The Sandman by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (D+)

Raven comes out to the ring to let Tommy Dreamer know he flat out refuses his challenge for the next PPV and that if Dreamer wants a shot at Raven, it'll be under Ravens Rules! (C-)

Chris Candido defeated Tommy Dreamer and Kid Kash in 11:31 when Chris Candido defeated Kid Kash by pinfall when Francine interfered. During the match we also had Raven run in and attack Dreamer (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, September 1998
McCann Center (Tri City)
4203 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Jerry Lynn, Mike Ritschel and Naomichi Marufuji in 16:58 when Dayne Ho defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Taz hits the ring saying he was attending to business last week but he is here tonight and demanding that Sabu give up his Title Shot at Cyberslam! He says if he doesn't Sabu will face consequences of unimaginable proportions! (C)

Damien Omega defeated Sabu in 14:45 by pinfall following interference from Taz. Damien Omega makes defence number 15 of his ECW World Television title (B-)

In the back Sean Waltman is warming up for the Main Event when Lance Storm blindsides him and leaves him a bloodied mess with a chair (C-)

Al Snow defeated Kid Kash in 13:29 by pinfall with a Snow Plow (C-)

Paul Heyman hits the ring to address Raven's deceision to turn down Dreamer's challenge at CyberSlam by making a Six Man Tag between Raven, Bam Bam Bigelow and Lance Storm vs Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Sean Waltman! (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman in 10:33 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, September 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
4292 people
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Naomichi Marufuji defeated Doug Williams in 7:45 by pinfall with a Shiranui Kai (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Damien Omega defeated Chris Hero in 7:49 by submission with an End Game (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow, Lance Storm and Raven defeated Axl Rotten, Dayne Ho and Jerry Lynn in 15:25 when Raven defeated Axl Rotten by pinfall with a DDT (C-)

In the back Sabu has snapped and is going after Taz who has barricaded himself in his dressing room. Taz says the score is settled this Saturday and that's all there is to it! (C-)

Chris Candido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 10:42 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C)

Sean Waltman, The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer defeated The Gladiator, Little Guido and Kid Kash in 12:56 when Tommy Dreamer defeated Kid Kash by pinfall with a Piledriver (C-)

Raven's team comes out and a stare off commences (C-) This prompts Paul Heyman to come out and annouce that November to Remember is coming up and he doesn't expect this war to end, but he'll reserve judgement for after their match this Saturday, but assuming the fight keeps going, expect the Main Event of November to Remember to be announced then! (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Cyberslam
Saturday, Week 4, September 1998
Nasseau Coliseum (Tri City)
13388 people
Live on PPV

The show opens up with Sean Waltman bumping into Lance Storm backstage where the two have heated words (C-) Sean Waltman challenges him to a match anytime, anyplace, but Storm just laughs and says he is a S.O.L (C-)

Jerry Lynn defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 11:41 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C-)

Al Snow is seen backstage talking to Head. He tells Head he is glad to be back on PPV's only this time not doing J-O-B's and that tonight he's gonna' make his mark on ECW (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido in 14:37 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C+)

Al Snow defeated Mike Ritschel and The Gladiator in 16:54 when Al Snow defeated The Gladiator by pinfall with a Snow Plow (C)

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido in 16:43 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 16 of his ECW World Television title (B-)

Raven comes out to the ring promising Tommy Dreamer's life won't be the only one he ruins tonight, and that the Sandman will be feeling his life of pain tonight too! (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow, Raven and Lance Storm drew with Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman and Sean Waltman in 25:00 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (C) After the match Raven, as Bigelow and Storm hold down Dreamer and Waltman, piledrives Sandman off the ring apron onto the concrete. The crowd showers Raven with beer as EMTs check on Sandman who is motionless on the outside (C+)

Taz comes to the ring first, letting everyone know that try as they may they cannot .. WILL NOT stop him from leaving the Nasseau Coliseum as ECW World Champion! (C) Taz defeated Sabu in 23:47 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex. Taz makes defence number 5 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C+) After the match Taz locks Sabu in the Tazmission and refuses to let go. This brings out Tommy Dreamer to try and help but from behind is Lance Storm and Bam Bam Bigelow. This leads Sean Waltman back out but he is blindsided by Chris Candido. Al Snow comes out and a donnybrook ensues, only to be halted by Raven who appears with the help of some random guys, who make up his Flock. The heels get the advantage and go to work (C+)

Paul Heyman comes out and says he knew this would happen which is why at ECW November to Remember, ECW is going to be featuring .. EXTREME WAR GAMES! It'll be Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow, Lance Storm, Chris Candido & Raven vs Tomm Dreamer, Sean Waltman, Al Snow, Sabu and a partner of their choosing! (C-)

Show Rating: C +

[DeToxRox]

WWF News

- Ken Shamrock won the WWF World Title at WWF Breakdown ending Shawn Michaels 10 month reign.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, Ocotber 1998
Pizzitola Sports Center (New England)
2000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Ritschel defeated Axl Rotten in 7:34 by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Chris Candido defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 8:04 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C-)

Backstage the four man group of Dreamer, Snow, Sabu and Waltman are discussing what to do about the fifth member. Waltman whispers a name to the group who all smile, which prompts Dreamer to promise we'll know who it is tonight (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 11:41 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Sean Waltman ventures out on his own backstage to demand a rematch with Lance Storm, citing the fact these two have settled nothing at all and all Waltman wants is to shut Storms mouth. Heyman agrees and makes a match for two weeks from today (C-)

A video highlighting the Main Event and the Aftermath of Cyberslam plays with Taz narrating the devestation. He says it doesn't matter who the fifth man for Dreamer's team is, they have no chance in hell against the Triple Threat and Raven & Candido! (C-)

Al Snow and Tommy Dreamer defeated Dudley Boys in 12:32 when Al Snow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Snow Plow (D) As Dreamer & Snow celebrate they get surrounded by Raven, Bam Bam, Storm and Candido. Instead of attacking though Raven just laughs and yells "Your time is coming!" (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Lance Storm in 9:23 by pinfall following interference from Sean Waltman. Damien Omega makes defence number 17 of his ECW World Television title (C) Post match Tommy Dreamer comes to the ring with an offer for Omega to be their fifth man at November to Remember, to which Omega readily agrees! (D+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, Ocotber 1998
Andrews Hall (New England)
2000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Chris Hero defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:52 by pinfall with a Heros Welcome (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kid Kash defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:51 by pinfall with a Dead Level (D+)

Paul Heyman comes out to announce that at Guilty at Charged a best of five will occur with the team who wins three matches first will get the advantage inside the War Games at November to Remember. We will see Raven vs Sabu, Damien Omega vs Taz, Tommy Dreamer vs Lance Storm, Al Snow vs Chris Candido and Bam Bam Bigelow vs Sean Waltman! (C-)

Mike Ritschel defeated Low Ki in 10:33 by submission with a Sharpshooter (D+)

Taz says Damien Omega has nothing on the ECW World Champion, and that come Guilty as Charged, the best Champion in ECW will be walking away from the arena victorious and into the Cage with the numbers on his side! (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Al Snow in 14:43 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C)

A video plays recapping last week on Hardcore TV with Damien Omega joining up with Team Dreamer (D)

Raven defeated Dayne Ho in 12:36 by pinfall with a DDT (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, Ocotber 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 12:51 by submission with an Enzuigiri (C-)

Al Snow and Damien Omega drew with Bam Bam Bigelow and Chris Candido in 15:29 following a double disqualification (C) After the match Damien Omega grabs a mic and tells everyone in the crowd that Taz may be ECW World Champion but right now that means nothing to him, and to steal a phrase from Taz, at Guilty as Charged, he will become "Just Another Victim!" (C)

Raven sits in the back discussing the how he has been biding his time since he got here to get a crack at Dreamer, but on his own terms. Dreamer may want Raven right now but Raven is letting him have a chance to end this misery and leave ECW right now but Dreamer has until November to Remember to make that choice, because after that, he is in for hell (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 12:16 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (B-)

Sean Waltman defeated Lance Storm in 10:13 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, Ocotber 1998
Indoor Complex (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Quackenbush defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 7:42 by pinfall with a Quackendriver (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Al Snow defeated Little Guido in 7:31 by pinfall with a Snow Plow (C-)

We spot Sabu walking into the arena when a bunch of ECW Personnel come running past him toward the sounds of fighting. Sabu follows and we see Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow laying into Damien Omega with lead pipes. Sabu hurries in for the save but try as he might he is forced to the ground a lead pipe shot from Bigelow and then choked out by Taz. (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Low Ki in 10:52 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Chris Candido is backstage discussing his match with Al Snow this Saturday, informing the World that the "Whole Candido Show" will be in full force at Guilty as Charged (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Mike Ritschel in 12:51 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C-)

In the back, Bam Bam Bigelow is smirking over his attack on Omega when he gets hit from the side with a title belt. We then see Damien Omega laying into Bam Bam Bigelow before being seperated by the officals. (C)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Kid Kash in 15:13 by pinfall with a DDT (C+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Guilty as Charged
Saturday, Week 4, October 1998
Liacouras Center (Tri City)
9500 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

Dayne Ho defeated Jerry Lynn, Low Ki, Mike Quackenbush, Mike Ritschel and The Gladiator II in 19:40 when Dayne Ho defeated Mike Quackenbush by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C+)

Chris Candido defeated Al Snow in 14:06 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C-) After the match an angry Al Snow snaps and takes out Chris Candido with a Snow Plow (C-) Team Taz leads 1-0

Tommy Dreamer defeated Lance Storm in 13:45 by pinfall with a DDT (B-) Series tied 1-1. Followind the match Tommy Dreamer hypes up the remaining members of his team who have to wrestle tonight noting they will all be victorious and give his team the advantage at November to Remember (C)

Sean Waltman defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 12:58 by pinfall following interference from Damien Omega (C) Team Dreamer leads 2-1

A video hypes the brutal hardcore histories of Raven and Sabu leading to their next match, which Raven must win to keep his team in it (C-)

Raven defeated Sabu in 15:10 by pinfall with a DDT into barbed wire (C+) Tied up 2-2.

Taz sits in the back where he calls Damien Omega a cocky punk and promises tonight he snaps him back to reality while snapping his neck in the Kajihajima (C+)

Damien Omega defeated Taz in 21:48 by submission with an End Game (B-) Team Dreamer wins the advantage during Extreme War Games. Following the match each team comes out leading to an all out war that goes all over the arena. The highlight coming as the PPV is going off air where Tommy Dreamer piledrives Raven through a table (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- In sad news, Roddy Piper died a drug related death.

- Ahmed Johnson defeated Ken Shamrock for the WWF World Title at Judgement Day ending Shamrocks two month reign.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, November 1998
The Pavailion (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Chris Hero in 7:54 by pinfall with a Dragon Clutch (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 8:26 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D-)

Paul Heyman announces a hardcore return match from Guilty as Charged as Al Snow will take on Chris Candido (C-)

Al Snow defeated Chris Candido in 10:46 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Tommy Dreamer taunts Raven citing that when Guilty as Charged ended we saw Dreamer putting Raven headfirst through a table, and how great it felt. The only thing greater will be at November to Remember when Team Dreamer puts an end to Raven and his team! (C)

Dayne Ho and Jerry Lynn defeated Kid Kash and Mike Ritschel in 11:45 when Dayne Ho defeated Mike Ritschel by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (D-)

Damien Omega comes out and discusses his huge upset over Taz at Guilty as Charged. He promises after November to Remember he'll get what is rightfully his, a shot at the ECW World Title! (C)

Damien Omega defeated Lance Storm in 12:29 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 18 of his ECW World Television title (C) After the match Taz comes out through the crowd and puts Omega through a table. He calls their match a fluke and promises he should've never run his mouth! (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, November 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Doug Williams in 8:17 by submission with an Enzuigiri (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kid Kash defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:55 by pinfall with a Dead Level (D+)

Dayne Ho and Jerry Lynn defeated The Gladiator and Little Guido in 11:52 when Dayne Ho defeated The Gladiator by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Tommy Dreamer cuts a scathing promo aimed at Raven citing that Raven has gone on too long trying to be the bad ass he can't be and that Dreamer is going to do Raven what Raven failed at doing years ago, end his Ravens life! (C)

Sean Waltman defeated Mike Ritschel in 11:55 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Paul Heyman announces next week on Hardcore TV it'll be Damien Omega vs Taz with the stipulation being if Omega wins he will earn an ECW World Title shot at Holiday Hell! (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow drew with Damien Omega in 14:53 when the referee lost control and stopped the match (B-)

Raven steps out from the back, dragging something on a sled under a tarp. He gets to the ring and goes on a tangent about being in control. He then takes the tarp off and shows Tommy Dreamers bloody body. He says he is in control now and that Tommy Dreamer is in for a world of pain in two weeks! (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, November 1998
Tom Gola Arena (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido in 18:14 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C+)

Kid Kash defeated Low Ki in 12:32 when Low Ki was put through a table in a Tables Match (B-)

Bam Bam Bigelow & Taz decide to make sure Taz has his work easier for tonight by laying out Damien Omega backstage and leaving him in a pool of blood (C-)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman and Al Snow in 14:12 when Chris Candido defeated Sean Waltman by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C-)

Taz hypes over the Main Event of Hardcore TV tonight promising that Damien Omega won't just lose but he'll be unable to compete at November to Remember (C+)

Damien Omega defeated Taz in 16:45 by pinfall following interference from Sabu (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, November 1998
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
5000 people -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Mike Quackenbush defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 8:01 by pinfall with a Quackendriver (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Chris Hero in 7:58 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D+)

Team Dreamer opens the show. They let everyone know the restraining order in effect tonight between their team and Taz team just so there are no excuses going into November to Remember. Dreamer says its just as well because they want to be the ones to inflict the damage and no one else! (C+)

Dayne Ho defeated Low Ki in 10:31 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

Sean Waltman defeated Mike Ritschel and Jerry Lynn in 13:47 when Sean Waltman defeated Jerry Lynn by pinfall with a Tombstone (C)

Team Taz comes to the ring and tells Dreamer and his cronies are a bunch of pussies for not getitng involved with them tonight but it's okay, because in just a few days, everyone will see it was worth the wait (C)

Sabu defeated Axl Rotten in 12:47 by pinfall with a Triple Jump Moonsault (C+)

The show ends with Raven putting over the mayhem that'll ensue on Saturday (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW November to Remember
Sunday, Week 4, November 1998
Wachovia Center (Tri City)
14250 People
Live on PPV

Team Dreamer opens up the show inside the Cage promising tonight they make history. No longer is this about personal gain or glory. This is simply put about survival and making people feel their wrath. Feuds will culminate, feuds may begin but the truth of the matter is no one really knows. We're stepping into the unknown, it's every man for himself .. Now who will survive? (C+)

Naomichi Marufuji defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 9:42 by pinfall with a Shiranui (C-)

Little Guido defeated Mike Quackenbush in 12:36 by submission with a Sicillian Crab (D+)

Jerry Lynn defeated Low Ki in 11:37 by pinfall with a Tornado DDT (C-)

Tommy Dreamer is back, this time to let Raven know specifically he is coming for him and like it or not Raven, you're going to be the one I take out my anger and frustration on! (C+)

Axl Rotten and The Sandman defeated Dudley Boys in 15:54 when The Sandman defeated D-Von Dudley by pinfall with a Flying Leg Drop (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Mike Ritschel in 20:19 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (C-)

Dayne Ho hypes up his match vs Kid Kash saying on the biggest stage he will deliever tonight! (C-) Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 19:40 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (B-)

Taz says there will be no retreat, no surrender tonight and that Sabu is going to find out once and for all why he is the ECW World Champion and not Sabu! And that Damien Omega ought to take note because at Holiday Hell, he'll be in for just some more carnage (C+)

A video airs hyping tonights Main Event (C)

Sean Waltman, Tommy Dreamer, Damien Omega, Sabu and Al Snow defeated Raven, Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow, Lance Storm and Chris Candido in 39:52 when Tommy Dreamer defeated Chris Candido by submission (B+)

Show Rating: C+

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- In a horrible blow to ECW and wrestling Sabu was found dead in his hotel room at some point on Sunday. Right now the death is being rumored to be drug related.

[WVUFAN]

Damn. Losing Sabu is really bad for ECW.

[DeToxRox]

Damn. Losing Sabu is really bad for ECW.

Thankfully an old ECW star has returned to take his place.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 1, December 1998
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Al Snow defeated Low Ki in 7:50 by pinfall with a Snow Plow (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Lance Storm defeated Little Guido in 7:48 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C-)

A video airs highlighting the career of ECW Icon Sabu who tragically died. Focusing on many accolades, including his ECW World Title reign and his violent feuds with Terry Funk and Cactus Jack, the video ends with the crowd chanting Thank You Sabu (C+)

Paul Heyman comes to the ring near tears, explaining that last night ECW and wrestling in general lost not only an icon, but a great man. Heyman says in honor of Sabu this PPV in December, Holiday Hell, will be a one night tournament in his honor called the Terry Brunk Invitational and it'll feature 8 of ECW's greatest as a tribute to the life and times of the man known as Sabu (C+)

Dayne Ho defeated Mike Ritschel in 16:28 by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C+)

Tommy Dreamer cuts a promo in the ring speaking from the heart about Sabu and how much it tears him up to lose a man he fought so many great battles for. Dreamer says that Sabu is a man who left huge shoes to fill and Dreamer hopes to be the one to help fill them (C)

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido in 24:43 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 19 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 2, December 1998
Hart Rec Center (New England)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

ECW Hardcore TV opens up with a video package of former ECW great Dean Malenko. We see Malenko in his series vs Eddie Guerrero from ECW and then it says "I'm back!" And with that, Dean Malenko is not only back in ECW but signed to wrestle tonight! (C+)

Lance Storm defeated Mike Ritschel in 15:06 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C-)

Damien Omega says that at the Terry Brunk Invitational held at Holiday Hell he wants to put aside his title shot until January so he can enter the TBI and pay tribute to a man he respected! (C-)

Dean Malenko defeated Dayne Ho in 19:47 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer in 8:59 by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt (C+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 3, December 1998
Reilly Center (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
The Gladiator defeated Low Ki in 7:35 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Jerry Lynn in 8:13 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (C-)

Dean Malenko cuts a promo saying the reason is here in ECW is because in WCW wrestling became second fiddle to a horse and pony shoe. He has been keeping up with ECW on TV and PPV and decided this was where he wanted to ply his craft! (D+)

Dean Malenko defeated Little Guido in 14:31 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 12:35 by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C+)

Taz comes out to the ring and let's Damien Omega know that he respects his choice for this one night only, but he may get his shot at Taz anyway because Taz has spoken to Paul Heyman and he has gotten entry into the 8 man TBI! (C+)

Al Snow and Tommy Dreamer defeated Chris Candido and Lance Storm in 16:05 when Tommy Dreamer defeated Chris Candido by pinfall with a Piledriver (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hardcore TV
Monday, Week 4, December 1998
AJ Paulmbo Center(Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

The familiar music plays as once again, another return to ECW video plays. This time the crowd may pop even louder as the person popping up on the video is none other then Rey Mysterio Jr! The video ends with "Coming to Holiday Hell" (B)

Paul Heyman is in the back in his office where Sandman walks in. Heyman tells Sandman he is sick of his attitude as of late and is giving him one last chance to prove he wants in ECW by giving him a match with Raven tonight! (C-)

Mike Ritschel defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 10:42 by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (B-)

A video plays airing the field for the TBI. We'll see Damien Omega, Taz, Tommy Dreamer, Sean Waltman, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Dean Malenko and Rey Mysterio!

Raven defeated The Sandman in 14:56 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C) After the match Raven plants Sandman with a vicious DDT off the ring apron to the outside which results in a sickening thud. EMT's come out after Sandman who isn't moving as Raven looks at him smirking (C-)

Sean Waltman drew with Dean Malenko in 7:49 following a double count out (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Holiday Hell
Satuay, Week 4, December 1998
Liacouras Center(Tri City)
9500 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

Dayne Ho defeated Little Guido and Low Ki in 13:31 when Dayne Ho defeated Low Ki by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C)

Taz hypes up the TBI saying they're all wrestling tonight with everything else put to the side in honor of Taz friend Terry Brunk. That's why Taz is going to go out there tonight and win this thing because it's fucking mission! (C)

Taz defeated Tommy Dreamer in 10:41 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C+)

Damien Omega defeated Sean Waltman in 14:39 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C-)

Dean Malenko defeated Lance Storm in 15:55 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Chris Candido in 12:52 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanran (B-)

Raven is in the back saying he is out for Revenge for being embarrassed at November to Remember and it all begins tonight with Al Snow and it won't end until he gets Tommy Dreamer! (C)

Raven defeated Al Snow in 14:59 by pinfall with a DDT (C+)

A video hypes the four corner final match for the TBI between Taz vs Omega vs Malenko vs Mysterio (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Taz, Rey Mysterio Jr. and Dean Malenko in 35:37 when Damien Omega defeated Dean Malenko by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega wins the Terry Brunk Invitational title (B-)

Show Rating: C+

[law90026]

Quick question on how Dayne Ho (and I guess you can update us on Damien Omega too :P) is doing? If it's not too much trouble that is.

[DeToxRox]

Quick question on how Dayne Ho (and I guess you can update us on Damien Omega too :P) is doing? If it's not too much trouble that is.

Ha no problem. My plan was to do this next and then go on from there with the other guys who are finally being use consistently.

[DeToxRox]

FOFC Wrestler Report

"Hotrod" Wallace Bass - Wallace Bass has moved up the ranks with Japan's AJPW now working as a midcarder where he has a record of 4-11-0. Bass is currently part of a team called Hands of Death with AJPW mainstay Ricky Fuji. Bass best match so far was vs Danny Spiver on AJPW weekly TV in a match that garnered a C Rating. The exposure has risen his popularity across Japan to a D+ in every region.

"Wildside" Will Bradley - Bradley has been wrestling almost weekly finally with NJPW averaging C+ matches, mostly with Koji Kanemoto of whom he has worked the circuit with rather repeatedly. Bradley is 18-39-3, with his best matches acquiring B - ratings vs Kanemoto. Bradley has made fame by winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title from Shinjiro Otani in June, though he has yet to defend the title. Bradley has reached C popularity in every region of Japan.

Jeff "Hot" Nights - Nights is working now as a face midcarder in the WWC where he has been getting routine bookings. The WWC is working sometimes three times a week so Nights has been flourishing with the extra work and has gained D+ popularity in Puerto Rico. Nights has an 18-10 record and has had several C rated matches with his former tag team partner Steve Corino. Nights however was turned on by Corino and has since joined forces with Bubba Ray Dudley, whom he co-holds the WWC Tag Team Titles with.

The Hunter -The Hunter had trouble initially finding work but has since signed with BCW, FMW and IWR. He is 3-6-0 with his best match coming in his brief NJPW stint vs Scott Norton.

Viktor Tadlock - Tadlock has remained loyal to WWC where he is a heel midcarder right now. Tadlock's run their has earned him C+ popularity in Puerto Rico. Tadlock has been a workhouse with an impressive 20-28-1 record. His best match earning a B - rating in a loss to Chavo Guerrero Jr. Tadlock currently teams with Johnny Gunn in the Legion of Death.

Damien Omega- Damien Omega was possibly the MVP of ECW in 1998 having an impressive list of wins over the likes of Taz and Sabu, and one of the longest ECW TV Title reigns ever. Omega is an absurd 42-9-5 with his best matching being the B + Extreme War Games Match at November to Remember. Omega is the current ECW TV Champ, entering his 12 month with the title, racking up an impressive 19 defenses. Omega has seen his popularity in the Tri City raise to a B - and he continues to move up the pecking order of ECW.

Dayne Ho is a midcarder presently in ECW where he is waiting for his chance. He has been used constantly because of his ability to put on awesome matches and that he has, going 34-28-1 with his best matches earning B - vs Kid Kash. Ho has seen his popularity in the Tri State raise to a C -.

Mike Ritschel - Ritschel is currently in ECW as a midcard heel where he has put on quite a few good matches. He is currently 12-26-0 with his best match being a 6 man Scramble at ECW Guilty as Charged. Ritschel in his short time in ECW has had his tri city popularity rise to a D+.

The Gladiator - The Gladiator is a midcard heel in ECW where he has went 20-21-0. Currently a co-holder of the devalued ECW Tag Team Titles with Little Guido, The Gladiator has shown he can work but like Ho needs a shot. His best match was a B - affair with Tommy Dreamer.

[WVUFAN]

FOFC Wrestler Report

Damien Omega- Damien Omega was possibly the MVP of ECW in 1998 having an impressive list of wins over the likes of Taz and Sabu, and one of the longest ECW TV Title reigns ever. Omega is an absurd 42-9-5 with his best matching being the B + Extreme War Games Match at November to Remember. Omega is the current ECW TV Champ, entering his 12 month with the title, racking up an impressive 19 defenses. Omega has seen his popularity in the Tri City raise to a B - and he continues to move up the pecking order of ECW.


It's very cool the push you're giving Omega.

[PilotMan]

"Hotrod" Wallace Bass - Wallace Bass has moved up the ranks with Japan's AJPW now working as a midcarder where he has a record of 4-11-0. Bass is currently part of a team called Hands of Death with AJPW mainstay Ricky Fuji. Bass best match so far was vs Danny Spiver on AJPW weekly TV in a match that garnered a C Rating. The exposure has risen his popularity across Japan to a D+ in every region.


"You can't stop the HOTROD!"

[ArlingtonColt]

Goooo Vik! My brother lost his title belt... He's not sure when he's getting it back (in real life)

[SirFozzie]

"Wildside" Will Bradley - Bradley has been wrestling almost weekly finally with NJPW averaging C+ matches, mostly with Koji Kanemoto of whom he has worked the circuit with rather repeatedly. Bradley is 18-39-3, with his best matches acquiring B - ratings vs Kanemoto. Bradley has made fame by winning the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title from Shinjiro Otani in June, though he has yet to defend the title. Bradley has reached C popularity in every region of Japan.

60 Matches? Dayumn. And a title :)

[DeToxRox]

ECW Year One Review

Size: Cult
Prestige: C - (Up from D-)
Money: $1,877,236

Popularity

Great Lakes: 51.3
Mid Atlantic: 34.2
Mid South: 33.0
Mid West: 38.4
New England: 59.1
North West: 38.4
South East: 44.4
Southwest: 38.4
Tri State: 64.7
Puerto Rico: 26.6

ECW World Title: Taz (82.5%)
Reign Began: March 1998
Defenses: 5

ECW Television Title: Damien Omega (70.0%)
Reign Began: January 1998
Defenses: 19

ECW Tag Team Titles: The Gladiator & Little Guido (41.7%)
Reign Began: August 1998
Defenses: 1

[DeToxRox]

ECW 1999 Plans

- Our first order of business is cancelling Hardcore TV. We need two hours so we can hire more workers and use them accordingly. With the lack of TV we will be running two shows a week, on Tuesday and Saturday. Every Tuesday show will be held in the Great Lakes to increase our popularity there while Tuesday will rotate between Tri City and New England.

- We are running too many PPV's therefore we'll go back to only having Six PPV's so our feuds can run their course.

- Our worker fees are not too bad. We pay a lot to our WCW guys like Raven, Waltman, Malenko and Mysterio but it is paying dividence. We have future stars like Low Ki, Dayne Ho and The Gladiator I want to get over so these two shows a week will definetly help.

- With our show off the air for now I'll cheat somewhat by tweaking our product so we feature more matches since it doesn't make sense to go angle heavy without a way to broadcast them.

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Tuesday, Week 1, January 1998
Davis Arena (Great Lakes)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Dayne Ho defeated Dean Malenko in 15:04 by submission with a Touch of a Thousand Needles (C)

Taz comes out to the ring and says last month he was overcome with emotion losing a friend like he did when he lost Sabu, so because of that he wasn't his usual self going into the TBI Finals and that's why he couldn't quite pull it off but the excuses stop now! Next month ECW Presents a Matter of Respect and it'll be Taz vs Damien Omega, except this time, it'll be Title for Title! (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley, Al Snow and Chris Candido in 17:28 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Al Snow by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C)

Little Guido defeated Low Ki in 12:35 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (D)

Raven comes out to the ring and taunts Tommy Dreamer. He says he stole his girl before, and he's beaten him more times then he can count and yet Dreamer won't go away so that is what Raven plans on doing at House Party in just three short weeks when it'll be Raven vs Dreamer, in a street fight! (C-)

Taz defeated Sean Waltman in 22:30 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C) After the match Damien Omega hits the ring, his TV Title slung over his shoulder. He and Taz have a staredown as the show ends (D)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Saturday, Week 1, January 1998
Amazura Concert Hall (Tri City)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Little Guido and The Gladiator are in the ring letting everyone know they're done laying down and letting these ECW Tag Team Titles rot. Guido says it's time to man up and from this day on he's going by his given name James Maritato! If anyone has a problem with it they can kiss their ass! (D+)

Dean Malenko defeated Doug Williams in 9:49 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Mike Ritschel and Chris Candido in 19:35 when Lance Storm defeated Chris Candido by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (C)

Damien Omega comes out to the ring to let him know he gladly accepts his offer for a Title vs Title match at a Matter of Respect but what Omega wants is a tag team match at House Party. Omega says he'll find a partner, and Taz can do the same because Omega promises he will show everyone the other wins have not been a fluke (C)

James Maritato and The Gladiator defeated Tommy Dreamer and Damien Omega in 14:43 when James Maritato defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall following interference from Raven. During the match we also had Taz run in and attack Omega. The Gladiator and James Maritato make defence number 2 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Kid Kash in 15:49 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana (C+)

Raven defeated Low Ki in 9:37 by pinfall with a DDT (C-)

Show Rating: C

[General Mike]

Quit jobbing me out so much.

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Tuesday, Week 2, January 1998
Frontier Fieldhouse (Great Lakes)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Low Ki defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 10:31 by pinfall with a Dragon Clutch (D)

Tommy Dreamer is in the ring telling Raven that at House Party that he knows they'll tear the house down and that Raven will give him all he has but he is underestimating Dreamer. Dreamer promises he'd rather die in the ring then get pinned by Raven so he is going to give it all he has! (C-)

James Maritato and The Gladiator defeated Jerry Lynn and Al Snow in 13:31 when James Maritato defeated Al Snow by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (D+)

Damien Omega defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 10:32 by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C-) After the match Taz sneaks in from out of the crowd and locks on the Tazmission until Omega passes out (D)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Chris Candido in 17:42 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana (C+)

Sean Waltman defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 15:32 by pinfall with a Tombstone (C-)

Show Rating: D+

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Saturday, Week 2, January 1998
Roxbury Athletic Center (New England)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Dean Malenko defeated Dayne Ho in 14:52 by submission with a Texas Cloverleaf (C)

Raven defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 14:11 by pinfall with a DDT (C)

Low Ki and Damien Omega defeated James Maritato and The Gladiator in 16:06 when Damien Omega defeated James Maritato by submission with an End Game (C-) After the match Damien Omega says that was just a gear up for him taking on Taz at a Matter of Respect. Low Ki won't be his party at House Party but it's good to know he has someone he can count on (C-)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Bam Bam Bigelow in 15:02 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C+) Bam Bam Bigelow collects himself after the match and says he is sick of this god damn treatment he is getting. Bigelow wasn't supposed to wrestle tonight but was forced into it by Paul Heyman and he won't take it anymore. Heyman comes out says if he doesn't like it he can leave. Bigelow says he can compromise. So at House Party it'll be Bigelow vs anyone Paul E wants. If Bigelow wins, he makes his own rules, his own matches, anything he desires. And if he loses .. He's done with ECW forever! (C-)

Lance Storm drew with Rey MIsterio Jr. in 10:00 when the time limit expired (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Tuesday, Week 3, January 1998
Paramax Arena (Great Lakes)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Kid Kash defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 12:29 by pinfall with a Dead Level (C-)

James Maritato defeated Low Ki and Sean Waltman in 20:38 when James Maritato defeated Low Ki by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (C-)

Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Jerry Lynn in 11:55 by pinfall with a Power Bomb (C-)

Damien Omega drew with Rey Mysterio Jr. in 30:00 when the time limit expired (C) after the match Taz took out Mysterio and Omega with a chair and triumphantly held both the ECW World Title and ECW Television Title over his head.

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Saturday, Week 3, January 1998
Draddy Gym (Tri City)
2000 People -- SELLOUT

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 14:48 when Kid Kash was pinned and could not beat a ten count (B)

Raven hits the ring only for all the lights to go off. When they come back on Raven is drenched in blood but instead of being shocked he is just laughing, as if this is the funniest thing ever. He promises at House Party when he and Tommy Dreamer compete for the first time in over a year one on one he will not only be the better man, but he'll be the only man able to walk out of the building at the end of the night! (C)

Damien Omega defeated Mike Ritschel and Sean Waltman in 20:06 when Damien Omega defeated Mike Ritschel by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 20 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Taz comes out to the ring and says he knows Bam Bam Bigelow has said if he loses at House Party he'll walk away from ECW forever. Taz says the Threat haven't been close lately but it's time to change that, that is why Taz wants Bam Bam to be his partner at House Party. The same stipluation can apply, but Taz is promising Bigelow will not have to worry about walking away any time soon! (C)

Dean Malenko defeated Chris Candido in 14:42 by submission with a Texas Cloverleaf (C)

Taz defeated Don Frye in 22:07 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex (C-)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW On The Road
Tuesday, Week 4, January 1998
Davis Arena (Great Lakes)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Dean Malenko drew with Dayne Ho in 20:00 when the time limit expired (C)

Paul Heyman hits the ring to announce that tonight we'll get to see a little of taste of House Party as Taz & Bam Bam Bigelow will take on Al Snow & Tommy Dreamer (D+)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Lance Storm in 19:56 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana (C)

Raven defeated Super Crazy in 14:56 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C-)

Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer and Al Snow in 15:31 when Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall following interference from Raven (C) Following the match as Taz is celebrating he gets walloped from behind by Damien Omega with a vicious steel chair shot. Omega stares over at Taz as the show is ending (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

House Party '99
Saturday, Week 4, January 1998
Rose Hill Gym (Tri City)
2000 People -- SELLOUT

Paul Heyman comes out and says the fans have been clamoring to see a definitive end to the series of matches between Dayne Ho and Dean Malenko, therefore tonight it'll be an Ultimate Submission Match between Malenko and Ho right now! (C-) Joey Styles announces over the decision that we're about to see a war! (D)

Dean Malenko defeated Dayne Ho in 30:00 by three falls to none (C+)

Sean Waltman defeated Low Ki, Jerry Lynn, Mike Ritschel, Kid Kash and Don Frye in 21:24 when Sean Waltman defeated Low Ki by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated The Gladiator and James Maritato in 13:05 when Chris Candido defeated James Maritato by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell. Chris Candido and Lance Storm win the ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Great Sasuke defeated Super Crazy in 11:52 by pinfall with a Thunder Fire Power Bomb (C)

A video airs hyping Raven vs Dreamer (C-)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Raven in 18:12 by pinfall with a Piledriver (C)

We get one more video, this one hyping the ongoing feud between ECW World Champion Taz and ECW Television Champion Damien Omega (C)

Damien Omega and Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow in 25:23 when Damien Omega defeated Bam Bam Bigelow by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW On the Road
Tuesday, Week 1, February 1999
Frontier Fieldhouse (Great Lakes)
1000 People -- SELLOUT

Rob Van Dam defeated Kid Kash in 13:43 by pinfall with a Spli- Legged Moonsault (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Al Snow in 13:46 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho and Low Ki in 13:43 when Chris Candido defeated Low Ki by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 1 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

In the ring Damien Omega is giving a promo hyping their match at Matter of Respect when Taz comes out from the crowd and lays into Omega (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Super Crazy in 14:53 by pinfall with a Misteriorrana (C)

Taz defeated Sean Waltman in 17:52 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex. Taz makes defence number 6 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- In huge news for ECW we've signed a deal to produce an hour and a half TV show every Friday at Midnight on the E! Channel. The time slot is nothing special but we're finally on a decent sized network and truly on our way to competing now.

[DeToxRox]

I got carried away and booked a few shows leading up to the PPV and forgot to write them down but nothing substantial happened so we're going to book Matter of Respect and then start anew in March with our new TV show

[DeToxRox]

ECW Better Then Ever
Saturday, Week 4, February 1999
Licarous Center (Tri City)
9500 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

Low Ki defeated AJ Styles in 9:33 by pinfall with a Dragon Clutch (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 18:25 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C+)

Rob Van Dam defeated Great Sasuke, Sean Waltman and Mike Ritschel in 22:49 when Rob Van Dam defeated Mike Ritschel by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C)

Dean Malenko defeated The Gladiator in 19:38 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Rey MIsterio Jr. and Super Crazy in 17:51 when Chris Candido defeated Super Crazy by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell (C-)

A video recapping Dreamer vs Raven and the war they've waged airs (C-)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Raven in 17:37 when Raven was pinned and could not beat a ten count (C)

We get one more video, this one between Taz and Omega (C)

Taz drew with Damien Omega in 43:00 when the time limit expired. Taz makes defence number 7 of his ECW World Heavyweight title. Damien Omega makes defence number 21 of his ECW World Television title (B)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling News

- Combat Zone Wrestling has opened up. It'll be run by a familiar face in Shane Douglas.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Monday, Week 1, March 1999
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated AJ Styles, Chris Hero and Naomichi Marufuji in 17:14 when Low Ki defeated Chris Hero by pinfall with a Dragon Clutch (D)

Extreme TV kicks off with ECW TV Champ Damien Omega making his way to the ring. He says two days ago at Better Than Ever he was pushed to the limit by Taz, but vice versa also applies, so he is demanding one more shot this month at Living Dangerously, and win or lose, after that match he'll be done with Taz forever (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Chris Candido in 12:56 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

Al Snow defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 11:47 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Paul Heyman hits the ring and says Omega doesn't have to wait for Taz to make up his mind because the match is set. At a Living Dangerously it'll be Omega vs Taz for the ECW World Title. Except this match won't just be any match .. It'll be a sixty minute Iron Man Match! (C)

Raven and Super Crazy defeated Tommy Dreamer and Rey Mysterio Jr. in 14:48 when Raven defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a DDT (C-) As the match ends Raven takes out a bat wrapped in barbed wire and beats on Dreamer. As Mysterio tries to help he is met with the bat to the ribs. The crowd boos as Raven stands over Dreamers bloody body (C)

Damien Omega defeated Rob Van Dam in 19:43 by submission with an End Game. Damien Omega makes defence number 22 of his ECW World Television title (C+)

Raven comes out to the ring after the Main Event and says Dreamer has managed to be lucky two times in a row but this time he is confident he has Dreamers number. But he won't leak it yet, just wait for Living Dangerously Dreamer! (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 2, March 1999
Pizzitola Sports Center (New England)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
AJ Styles and Paul London defeated Naomichi Marufuji and Mike Quackenbush in 8:05 when AJ Styles defeated Naomichi Marufuji by pinfall with a Spiral Tap (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Frankie Kazarian in 7:50 by pinfall with a Dragon Clutch (D-)

A talk show set is constructed in the ring where Taz sits with a microphone. He says a talk show is befitting of the champ, so he has decided to take it upon himself to have his own show. He promises that Heyman will pay for booking him in an Iron Man Match. With that he calls out Raven, his first guest.

Raven comes out and says he is going to show Dreamer what pain is about and that tonight Al Snow is going to be the first one to feel his wrath and that after tonight Dreamer will know what kind of pain he'll feel! (C)

Dean Malenko defeated James Maritato in 11:45 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Sean Waltman and Mike Ritschel in 13:39 when Rob Van Dam defeated Sean Waltman by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C-)

Tommy Dreamer comes out to the ring and says he is sick of Ravens adolescent bullshit and that all this shit about pain and strife is just an excuse for why he hates his life. So that is why Dreamer is giving Raven an out at Living Dangerously. One more match between the two and when Dreamer wins Raven and he are done forever! The ball is in your court Raven, make the best of it! (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr., Damien Omega and Dayne Ho defeated Super Crazy, Kid Kash and The Gladiator in 18:29 when Damien Omega defeated The Gladiator by pinfall with an Omega Rush (C-)

Raven defeated Al Snow in 15:03 by pinfall with a DDT (C+) Following the match Raven wraps Al Snow in a barbed wire noose and then hangs him over the top rope. Raven says he wants a real barbed wire match with Dreamer, not a BS one like he had with Sabu. So at Living Dangerously it'll be a no rope barbed wire I QUIT match! WIth that Raven yells at Snow to scream I Quit before letting him go (C-)

Taz defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 4:52 by pinfall with a T-Bone Suplex. Taz makes defence number 8 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 3, March 1999
Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse (New England)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Kid Kash defeated Paul London in 7:58 by pinfall with a Bank Roll (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Don Frye defeated Doug Williams in 7:58 by submission with a Cross Armbreaker (D)

Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Great Sasuke and Naomichi Marufuji in 12:21 when Chris Candido defeated Naomichi Marufuji by pinfall with a Diving Headbutt. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 2 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Backstage Bubba Ray Dudley spots Rob Van Dam doing stretches. Bubba extends his hand and tells Rob it's great to see him back fully healthy. Then without pause Bubba picks up RVD and drops him with a Bubba Bomb on the concrete and spits in his face telling him no one wants him back! (D+)

Dayne Ho defeated James Maritato in 13:39 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C)

Damien Omega comes out to the ring with his ECW Television Title and says tonight he had a match with the best pure wrestler in the world, Dean Malenko. He isn't overlooking Malenko at all, but he knows his chance to go down as one of the all time greats comes in two weeks and it's an opportunity he won't let get by! (C)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Super Crazy in 16:45 by two falls to one after losing the first, with the final fall happening by pinfall after using a foreign object (C)

Tommy Dreamer defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 14:28 by pinfall with a Piledriver (B-)

Damien Omega defeated Dean Malenko in 12:01 by pinfall with an Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 23 of his ECW World Television title (C)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 4, March 1999
Hofstra Arena (New England)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
AJ Styles defeated Mike Quackenbush in 7:31 by pinfall with a Styles Clash (D+)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Don Frye and Doug Williams defeated Low Ki and Paul London in 8:28 when Don Frye defeated Paul London by submission with a Cross Armbreaker (D)

A video plays recapping the ongoing oneupsmanship between Taz and Damien Omega with an ominious voice promising that this Saturday at Living Dangerously the war ends (C)

Once the video ends we cut to Paul Heyman in the ring announcing the Main Event of tonight pitting Taz & Raven against Damien Omega & Tommy Dreamer (C)

Great Sasuke defeated Rob Van Dam in 13:55 by pinfall following interference from Bubba Ray Dudley (C-)

Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman in 15:10 by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat (C) After the match Chris Candido comes out and puts over himself and Lance Storm promising they're embarking on the greatest tag team title reign of all time! (D+)

Dean Malenko defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. and The Gladiator in 14:40 when Dean Malenko defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Raven and Taz drew with Damien Omega and Tommy Dreamer in 22:57 when the referee was forced to rule a no contest when all hell broke loose (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Living Dangerously
Saturday, Week 4, March 1998
The Palestra (Tri City)
9500 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

The show opens up with Damien Omega in the back talking about how tonight he'll be going through sixty minutes of hell to become ECW World Champion and like it or not, he is going to win the ECW World Title! (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Bubba Ray Dudley in 13:02 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C-)

Backstage Raven spots Tommy Dreamer and levels him with a forearm. He tells him to stay down so he can avoid saying I Quit tonight! (C-)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman and Dayne Ho in 16:40 when Lance Storm defeated Sean Waltman by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 3 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. won a battle royal in 25:26. The final four competitors also included Kid Kash, Super Crazy and The Gladiator, with Kid Kash being the final elimination (C) Rey Mysterio Jr wins an ECW World Title Shot

We get a collection of past barbed wire matches similiar to the one before Dreamer vs Sabu. This time the video ends with "Two Men, Two Words, One Victor.. Dreamer vs Raven .. I QUIT" and then the video quickly ends (C)

Raven defeated Tommy Dreamer in 19:31 when Dreamer was unable to continue after being choked out with barbed wire (C+)

Backstage Taz tells Damien Omega he has never come close to wrestling 60 minutes because he generally gets the job done in 10 so tonight Omega has his only shot he'll ever have of realistically beating Taz, except even then that means there is no chance in hell! (C+)

Taz defeated Damien Omega in 60:00 by three falls to two. During the match we also had Super Crazy run in and attack Omega. Taz makes defence number 9 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (B)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 1, April 1999
Dickens Athletic Center (Great Lakes)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Paul London defeated Naomichi Marufuji in 7:47 by pinfall with a London Calling (D-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
AJ Styles defeated Mike Quackenbush in 8:13 by pinfall with a Spiral Tap (D)

James Maritato defeated Low Ki in 11:39 by pinfall with a Sicillian Slice (C-)

Taz comes out to the ring sporting a huge smile as he triumphantly holds his ECW World Title in the air for all to see. He told everyone he'd beat Damien Omega at Living Dangerously and he did just that. But now it looks like he won't get much time off because he has a new challenger to dispose of, that being Rey Mysterio Jr. So Rey, come Hostile City Showdown you'll feel what Omega felt, and all other challengers before him.. Severe pain before you tap! (C)

Super Crazy defeated Sean Waltman in 14:45 by pinfall with a Crazy Bomb (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Great Sasuke and Al Snow in 14:34 when Rob Van Dam defeated Great Sasuke by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C-)

Damien Omega sits backstage with Joey Styles, a look of severe annoyance on his face. He wants to know what Super Crazy was thinking costing him the Title at Living Dangerously? Omega says all he knows is Crazy will be answering for his actions and that is all their is to it! (C)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Kid Kash in 13:52 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Raven in 14:28 by pinfall following interference from Tommy Dreamer (C-)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 2, April 1999
The Pavillion (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Doug Williams defeated Paul London in 8:26 by pinfall with a Chaos Theory (D)

Pre-Show Dark Match
AJ Styles defeated Sean Waltman in 8:28 by pinfall with a Styles Clash (C-)

Paul Heyman comes out to announce tonights Main Event. It'll feature Taz and Super Crazy teaming up to take on Damien Omega and Rey Mysterio Jr (C-)

Rob Van Dam defeated Bubba Ray Dudley, Dayne Ho, Al Snow and Great Sasuke in 21:47 when Rob Van Dam defeated Bubba Ray Dudley by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C)

The Gladiator comes out to the ring saying he is ready to step out on his own and become a star, and that is why tonight he is challenging Tommy Dreamer to a match to make his mark on all of ECW! (C-) The Gladiator defeated Tommy Dreamer in 10:37 by pinfall following interference from Raven (C+)

Lance Storm defeated Low Ki in 14:17 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf (C-)

Backstage Damien Omega is with Rey Mysterio Jr. Omega wishes Rey the best of luck and once Rey wins the title Omega will be first in line for a title shot. Rey says he has a deal but tonight they have to worry about beating their respective opponents for Hostile City Showdown (C-)

Damien Omega and Rey Msterio Jr. defeated Taz and Super Crazy in 19:33 when Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Super Crazy by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana (C+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 3, April 1999
Hart Rec Center (New England)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Don Frye and Doug Williams defeated Mike Ritschel and James Maritato in 11:36 when Don Frye defeated Mike Ritschel by submission with a Dragon Sleeper (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Mikey Whipwreck in 4:11 by submission with an Enzuigiri (D)

Raven comes out to the ring with The Gladiator lurking behind him. Raven says he has found people willing to fight for his cause and the Gladiator is one of those people. With Ravens leadership this kid will go on to great things and that is a promise he will keep! (C-)

Damien Omega defeated Chris Candido in 15:32 following the Omega Rush. Damien Omega makes defence number 24 of his ECW World Television title (C+) As Damien Omega celebrates his win Super Crazy jumps him from behind. Crazy then goes under the ring and pulls out a ladder. He bashes Omega with it and then sets it up over his body where he climbs to the top of it and motions the ECW TV Title will be his! (D+)

Paul Heyman comes out to the ring and says since The Gladiator seems to have aligned himself with Raven, he has no choice but to book a match for next week where it'll be Dreamer vs Gladiator inside a steel cage! (C-)

Taz is seen in the back where he promises Rey Mysterio Jr will see what he is all about not just at Hostile City Showdown, but by the end of tonight as well! (C-)

Dean Malenko defeated Sean Waltman in 19:57 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Rey Mysterio Jr. in 19:44 by pinfall following interference from Taz (C+)

Show Rating: C -

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 4, April 1999
Draddy Gym (Tri City)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki, AJ Styles and Paul London defeated Don Frye, Doug Williams and Mike Quackenbush in 16:41 when AJ Styles defeated Doug Williams by pinfall with a Styles Clash (D+)

Damien Omega comes out to the ring to start off Extreme TV. He grabs a ladder form under the ring and puts it in the middle of the ring where he climbs up it and tells Super Crazy ECW as of late is no stranger to Ladder Matches and at Hostile City Showdown their match will be just that .. a Ladder Match! (C)

Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Sean Waltman and Dayne Ho in 15:28 when Chris Candido defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 4 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C)

Dean Malenko defeated Jerry Lynn in 13:35 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

A video airs showing all of Rey Mysterio Jr's greatest accomplishment in the hallowed ECW ring (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Raven in 13:16 by pinfall following interference from Tommy Dreamer (B-)

Taz comes out to the ring and said he's sick of seeing videos about Rey Mysterio Jr. Rey has done nothing to impress him let alone earn a shot at the ECW World Title! With that said, Rey will have a shot to be the Champ, but sadly he's more inclined to become just another victim! (C+)

Tommy Dreamer defeated The Gladiator in 14:32 by pinfall with a DDT (B) After the match Dreamer lays into Gladiator some more until the blood starts flowing freely out of his forehead. Dreamer takes the mic and demands a Last Man Standing match this Saturday at Hostile City Showdown so once and for all this war can end! (C)

Show Rating: C+

[DeToxRox]

ECW Hostile City Showdown
Saturday, Week 4, April 1999
Boardwalk Hall (Tri City)
9500 People -- SELLOUT
Live on PPV

Taz opens up the PPV in the middle of the ring with his ECW World Title hoisted over his shoulder. He tells the world anyone who faces him is usually an underdog, but tonight especially. Rey Mysterio has a better shot of growing six inches then he does beating me tonight. So Rey, enjoy the 15 minutes of fame you're about have because once tonight is over you'll be back to jerkin' the curtain, amongst other things! (C+)

AJ Styles, Paul London and Jerry Lynn defeated Doug Williams, Don Frye and Naomichi Marufuji in 12:51 when Jerry Lynn defeated Don Frye by submission with a Cross Armbreaker Submission (D+)

The Gladiator defeated Low Ki in 10:40 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

Great Sasuke defeated Sean Waltman in 15:45 by pinfall with a Thunder Fire Power Bomb (C-)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Dayne Ho and Rob Van Dam in 20:36 when Chris Candido defeated Dayne Ho by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 5 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C)

Dean Malenko defeated Mike Ritschel in 15:47 by pinfall with a Super Gutbuster (C)

Raven comes to the ring for their match, mic in hand. He asks Dreamer if he's had enough yet? Joey Styles mentions Dreamer has won two matches to Ravens one so far, causing Raven to ask Styles if he wants to live to call their upcoming match? Raven says tonight Dreamer will be foricibly removed from the ECW Roster! (C)

Raven defeated Tommy Dreamer in 16:31 when Tommy Dreamer could not beat a ten count (C)

A video plays hyping the ECW TV Title Ladder Match between Damien Omega and Super Crazy. When the video finishes the camera is fixated on a dozen or so ladders surrounding the ring (C+)

Damien Omega defeated Super Crazy in 17:24 when Damien Omega retrieved the item. Damien Omega makes defence number 25 of his ECW World Television title (B)

We get one last video package for the night highlighting the participants of our main event between Taz and Rey Mysterio Jr. The crowd chants "REY MYST-ERIO" throughout the video obviously showing their admiration for the underdog (C+) Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Taz in 21:32 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana. Rey Mysterio Jr. wins the ECW World Heavyweight title (B-) After the three count Rey jumps to his feet and grabs the title, embracing it like he'll never let it go. He then jumps into the crowd to celebrate the moment with the fans! (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- ECW Hostile City Showdown does our best PPV buy to date at .52. WWF Unforgiven held the day after did a .60. Slowly but surely we're creeping up on the big two.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 1, May 1999
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
2000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Low Ki defeated Doug Williams in 7:54 by submission with an Enzuigiri (C)

Pre-Show Dark Match
AJ Styles and Paul London defeated Mike Quackenbush and James Maritato in 7:57 when AJ Styles defeated Mike Quackenbush by pinfall with a Spiral Tap (D)

Rey Mysterio Jr comes out to the ring where he is mobbed by all the faces in the company. A huge "REY MYST-ERIO" chant breaks out. Rey lifts the title over his head to an even bigger cheer. Mysterio grabs a mic and says he is thankful for everything that happened last weekend and that it'll only get better from here. He says his first act as champ is to honor the previous champ and give Taz his rematch at the end of this month! (C)

Dayne Ho defeated Kid Kash in 13:48 when Kid Kash could not beat a ten count (C+)

The Gladiator is backstage with Joey Styles exclaiming that he is ready to become a threat in ECW and it's starting tonight! (D+)

The Gladiator defeated Jerry Lynn in 16:13 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C)

Paul Heyman comes out to the ring to announce the second Main Event for the PPV. It'll be Damien Omega defending this ECW TV Title in his toughest test yet. It'll be Omega vs Raven vs Dreamer vs Rob Van Dam in a Fatal Fourway for the ECW TV Title! (C)

Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Candido in 14:06 by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C)

Raven, Taz and Super Crazy defeated Damien Omega, Rey MIsterio Jr. and Tommy Dreamer in 22:55 when Raven defeated Damien Omega by pinfall with a Piledriver (C)

Show Rating: C -

[WVUFAN]

Any update?

[DeToxRox]

Any update?

Early next week. I got some ideas for it brewing.

[DeToxRox]

Wrestling Observer Update

Dave Meltzer is reporting from inside very credible sources that Paul Heyman was seen backstage talking to members of his staff that the promotion has been in a creative slump lately and not pushing the envelope like it was once known for. He said tonight's taping of ECW Hardcore TV will be back to its roots and prove just how extreme ECW can be.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 2, May 1999
Alumni Hall (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-show Dark Match

Doug Williams defeated Kid Kash in 8:27 by pinfall with a Revolution DDT (C-)

Pre-Show Dark Match

Don Frye defeated Sean Waltman in 8:18 by submission with a Dragon Sleeper (D)

The Gladiator defeated James Maritato in 12:51 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-)

Backstage Bubba Ray Dudley is walking around with a chair, looking like he has something devious in mind. All of a sudden he stops as if he spots something of interest. With a menacing glare he takes off in a sprint towards Jerry Lynn who is in the back stretching. Dudley wallops him in the face with the chair and stands over his body. Dudley screams "THIS IS HOW IT'S GOING TO BE YOU MOTHERFUCKERS" before spitting in Lynns face (D+)

Inside the ring Francine is showing off her assets in a bikini. Raven, not scheduled to be at the arena, jumps into the ring and lays her out with an Evenflow DDT. He looks down at her with a grin before headign to the back. (C-)

Lance Storm and Chris Candido defeated Paul London and AJ Styles in 8:50 when Lance Storm defeated Paul London by pinfall with a Flying Spinning Leg Lariat. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 6 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C-)

Paul Heyman comes out the ring with a pissed off look on his face. He says what Raven did tonight was reprehensible and he'll pay for it tonight because his ECW TV Title shot is up for grabs against none other then the ECW TV Champ Damien Omega. Tonight, one on one, they fight and if Raven loses he's out of Wrestlepalooza and possibly ECW altogether! (C)

Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer defeated Super Crazy and Great Sasuke in 16:45 when Rob Van Dam defeated Great Sasuke by pinfall with a Frog Splash (C+)

Raven defeated Damien Omega in 23:27 by pinfall following interference from Tommy Dreamer (B-) After Dreamer accidentally hit Omega with a chair he goes to check on him. An irate Omega decks him and the two men brawl. Rob Van Dam hits the ring and springboards onto both of them. Raven decides to back away from the mayhem and instead gets on the mic to let them know he'll see them in two weeks at the PPV. (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Notes

- We resign The Gladiator at 900 per show, a nice bargain and with a push upcoming it's good to have him locked up long term.

- ECW TV on E! has been renewed for four more seasons.

- Speaking of ECW TV, it does a .79, our highest rating yet.

- Bubba Ray Dudley resigns with ECW at 750 dollars a show. He lost value since I took over but some ideas are forming for him to be involved with.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 3, May 1999
Pizzotola Sports Center (New England)
2500 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Pre-Show Dark Match
Don Frye, Doug Williams, Chris Candido and Great Sasuke defeated AJ Styles, Paul London, Frankie Kazarian and Mike Ritschel in 15:39 when Great Sasuke defeated Mike Ritschel by pinfall with a Thunder Fire Power Bomb (C-)

The attacks continue by Bubba Ray Dudley, this time he attacks Ritschel who is still in the ring as the show begins. He hits Ritschel with a Bubba Bomb through a table and gives the crowd the finger to which they shower him in chants of "You Fat Fuck" (D+)

The Gladiator defeated Al Snow in 11:06 by pinfall with a Reverse DDT (C-)

Dayne Ho defeated Low Ki in 9:15 by pinfall with an Asian Atomic Apocalypse (C-)

A video hyping the ECW TV Title four way at Wrestlepalooza. The crowd cheers all the competitors except for Raven who is showered with boos (C-)

Taz defeated Dean Malenko in 12:39 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (B-)

Backstage Ray Mysterio is seen with the ECW World Title. He says that he promised Taz a rematch and he is getting it at Wrestlepalooza but once again, he won't be walking out of the building with the title. (C-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Lance Storm in 14:49 by pinfall with a Misteriorrana (C+)

Tommy Dreamer drew with Damien Omega in 12:00 when the time limit expired (C+)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW Notes

- ECW Hardcore TV does a .77, down a bit from last week but still not bad. We're promoting a six man tag for the final show before the PPV with Mysterio/Omega/Dreamer taking on RVD/Taz/Raven.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Extreme TV
Wednesday, Week 4, May 1999
Hofstra Arena (Tri City)
5000 People -- SELLOUT
TV Taping

Mike Ritschel defeated Low Ki in 9:06 by pinfall with a Ritschelocity (C)

Rey Mysterio hits the ring to a huge ovation. He begins to put over ECW and how much he loves being the champ in a place he calls home when Bubba Ray Dudley comes out to the ring to confront him. He bashes Rey with a forearm shot and then Bubba Bombs him. He pulls out a stack of bills and says he's going to the highest bidder (C)

Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Al Snow in 12:16 when Bubba Ray Dudley was put through a table. (C+)

Sean Waltman defeated Super Crazy in 13:11 by pinfall with a Tombstone (C-)

Damien Omega lets loose in a scathing promo backstage saying time for talk is over and we're only a few days away from his chance to prove once and for all why he is the best ECW TV Champion of all time! (C-)

Great Sasuke defeated Kid Kash in 13:46 by pinfall with a Quebrada (C)

Taz comes out laughing at what happened to Mysterio earlier. He says he had nothing to do with it but it's good to see the entreprauniual spirit is alive and well today. (B-)

Raven, Rob Van Dam and Taz defeated Tommy Dreamer, Damien Omega and Rey MIsterio Jr. in 16:50 when Taz defeated Rey MIsterio Jr. by pinfall with a Northern Lights Suplex (C)

Show Rating: C

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Thanks to our main event, we get a .81 for ECW Extreme TV, our new record high.

[DeToxRox]

ECW Wrestlepalooza
Saturday, Week 4, May 1999
The Palestra (Tri City)
9500 People
TV Taping

In a dark alley outside the arena Raven strolls around methodically. He makes note that tonight he puts gold around his waist. This isn't about gold however, this is about making other people feel his pain. The belt is just icing on the cake, but other peoples blood is the main course. (C+)

A video plays showing the last three weeks where Bubba Ray Dudley has laid out several ECW superstars. It ends with one question, Why? (C-)

Bubba Ray Dudley defeated Low Ki in 11:21 by pinfall with a Full Nelson Bomb (C-)

The Gladiator defeated Jerry Lynn in 9:31 by submission with The 5 Star Lock (C)

Rob Van Dam is doing his leg stretches backstage. He calls Omega a sitting duck and says he's just keeping his title warm for when RVD shows the world why he's the whole fucking show (C-)

Dean Malenko defeated Mike Ritschel in 15:03 by submission with a Texas Cloverleaf (C)

Tommy Dreamer comes out to the ring and says that tonight he finally puts gold around his waist in ECW (C)

Sean Waltman defeated Kid Kash in 14:39 by pinfall with a Moonsault (C)

Chris Candido and Lance Storm defeated Great Sasuke and Dayne Ho and Super Crazy and James Maritato in 18:51; the order of elimination was Super Crazy and James Maritato first, and finally Great Sasuke and Dayne Ho. Chris Candido and Lance Storm make defence number 7 of their ECW World Tag Team titles (C+)

Raven defeated Damien Omega, Tommy Dreamer and Rob Van Dam in 20:58 when Raven defeated Tommy Dreamer by pinfall with a DDT. Raven wins the ECW World Television title (B-)

A video plays recapping the first match between Rey and Taz. It says Mysterio vs Taz II Next, which gets a huge pop (B-)

Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Taz in 19:58 by pinfall with a Springboard Hurracanrana. Rey Mysterio Jr. makes defence number 1 of his ECW World Heavyweight title (B)

Show Rating: C+

[DeToxRox]

ECW News

- Wrestlepalooza does a .52 buy, our new record for PPV's. WWF Unforgiven does a .63 buy, meaning we're really getting close, and they have more TV then us on better networking.