The Rise and Fall of ECW
The Rise and Fall of ECW
In the 1990s, the bombastic world of pro wrestling was amped up a notch with the creation of a new league, Extreme Championship Wrestling. Discover how this brutal and bloody face-off garnered a heavy following at first but eventually lost its allure. Some of the hard-core bouts in this two-disc series include The Pit Bulls vs. Raven and Stevie Richards in Philadelphia; Tazz vs. Bam Bam Bigelow in Asbury Park, N.Y.; and more
E-C-W! E-C-W! E-C-W a chant still heard in arenas around the world. ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling redefined professional wrestling in the ’90s with a reckless, brutal, death-defying, and often bloody style that came to be known as hardcore. It attracted a rabid, cult-like following that is still going strong today. This 6-hour, 2-disc set follows the rise and eventual demise of the company that raised the bar and revolutionized sports-entertainment forever. DVD EXTRAS: Seven bonus matches, including: The Pit Bulls vs. Raven & Stevie Richards. Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Psicosis. Mikey Whipwreck vs. The Sandman. 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Sabu. Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven* Tazz vs. Bam Bam Bigelow* Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn* *includes alternate commentary. Approximate running time: 6 hours.