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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by law90026

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]

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

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]

Originally Posted by WVUFAN

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]

Originally Posted by law90026

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 -