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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 0:38:21 GMT -5
 Back in the summer of 2006, "ECW" was relaunched by none other than the WWE. Many had extremely low expectations for the product, and rightfully so. June 2006 saw the debut of "ECW" on the Sci-Fi network. In all ways, the show was a disaster, it was a complete bomb. The wrestling was abysmal, the segments were crap, and the characters were complete garbage.
Heyman grew furious quick, but decided to ride out the storm, in hopes that "ECW" would at least rise back to some of the companies former glory. After the entire summer 2006 tour, Heyman had had enough. The summer tour shows could be considered a success due to pretty much every show being sold out, but Heyman was not satisfyed.
Heyman was fired shortly after the summer tour. Heyman flipped out on Vince McMahon backstage one night at a Smackdown/"ECW" taping. Heyman gave the boss a piece of his mind, and basically told Vince to f**k off. Heyman couldnt take the WWE involvement anymore in what was once his pride and joy.
So, Heyman was done with WWE and "ECW". Heyman was angry to say the least due to his dream being crushed right in front of his eyes, and the eyes of the public. Shortly after leaving though, "ECW" folded. The ratings on Sci-Fi plumeted, which is credited to such characters as "The Zombie", "The Vampire", "The Alien", "Macho Libre", and "Chester The Molester".
Heyman could read the writting on the wall months back, and now that "ECW" was gone, he just sat back, and relaxed. Around March of 2007, Heyman was notified that the WWE's trademarks of "ECW", "Extreme Championship Wrestling", and all the names to go along with it were about to expire.
He knew this was his chance, the time to bring a true ECW back, and to show the fans what it was all about. So, in April of 2007, Heyman made some calls, and as WWE let the trademarks slip through the cracks, Heyman was there to pick them up.
So it is now April, and Heyman has the rights to pretty much everything ECW, all except the video library and the former ECW talent under contract to WWE. Shortly after the aquiring of the trademarks, a website went up, under the name "Extreme Is Returning.com". The only thing on the websites page was some text that said "Extreme is returning...BE READY!"
Could Extreme Championship Wrestling truly be coming back, and can it restore its past legacy? |
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Jun 22, 2006 2:22:57 GMT -5
Since Dean did it to RKO, I feel I have to do it. "There's already an ECW diary on this board. Some  named ICONS runs it." (Just switch out ROH with ECW and Dean with ICONS.) Anyways, looks interesting. Oh, and be ready for KempAY! to insult you for having Shelley on your roster. |
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Post by Sam on Jun 22, 2006 9:29:35 GMT -5
That's what I thought at first. And I don't think it is negative to run a diary of the same promotion, but I think it is almost guaranteed you won't get as many replies if it isn't as good as the other diary. So that means both you guys gotta step it up.
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Post by comebackkid on Jun 22, 2006 10:02:32 GMT -5
All these little rules and stuff are one of the reasons I haven't done my TNA one here yet...
Can't wait to read this diary
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Jun 22, 2006 10:43:46 GMT -5
That's what I thought at first. And I don't think it is negative to run a diary of the same promotion, but I think it is almost guaranteed you won't get as many replies if it isn't as good as the other diary. So that means both you guys gotta step it up. Beh, chill. Only a joke. And as far at "stepping it up", Barely Legal is only the start. |
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 11:46:14 GMT -5
When I started this, I had ICONS in mind. I hope im not stepping on his toes here.
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Post by kevx301 on Jun 22, 2006 11:56:16 GMT -5
I'll be reading. However, The Zombie was a great character. He seriously could've gotten over.
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 13:03:19 GMT -5
Main Event
Chris Jericho - Face
Raven - Face
Rhino - Heel
Steve Corino - Heel
Upper-Midcard
Bubba Ray Dudley - Face
Chris Benoit - Face
D'Von Dudley - Face
Jerry Lynn - Heel
Lance Storm - Face
Masato Tanaka - Face
Mike Awesome - Heel
Shane Douglas - Heel
Mid-Card
Alex Shelley - Heel
Axl Rotten - Face
Chris Sabin - Face
Jay Lethal - Face
Joel Maximo - Face
Jose Maximo - Face
Mikey Whipwreck - Heel
New Jack - Face
Xavier - Heel
Yoshihiro Tajiri - Heel
Lower-Midcard
Johnny Swinger - Heel
Julio Dinero - Face
Simon Diamond - Heel
Sonjay Dutt - Face
The Amazing Red - Face
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 19:36:01 GMT -5
The following is taken from ExtremeIsReturning.com
ECW is back folks. No, this isnt some wannabe ECW that thinks its extreme, and thinks its cutting edge. This is the real thing. I am back, and have recreated my dream. Everyone who saw that abomination about a year back, and was completely disgusted, will be very happy with what will be done here.
Not only have I brought back past stars of ECW, I have also brought in fresh, new up-coming talent, who will be bred to be future stars. Here, you will not see such garbage as "The Zombie". Thats not want the people want.
On April 14th, ECW will rise from the ashes and will return stronger and better than ever. ECW will present "Extreme Awakening", from the first place to sell out last year during the summer tour of "ECW" presented by WWE. Next Saturday at the Memorial Hall in Racine Wisconsin, you will all witness the rebirth of EXTREME!
- Paul Heyman
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Post by kevx301 on Jun 22, 2006 19:46:00 GMT -5
Two things.
Cool on using Julio Dinero. Not cool on insulting The Zombie. I really believe he's a marketable character, but oh well.
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 19:58:10 GMT -5
Two things. Cool on using Julio Dinero. Not cool on insulting The Zombie. I really believe he's a marketable character, but oh well. Sorry, just using him to make a point.  |
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Post by comebackkid on Jun 22, 2006 20:10:53 GMT -5
Zombie > Xavier
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 20:53:09 GMT -5
Next Saturday when ECW makes it debut at Memorial Hall in Racine Wisconsin, every ECW championship will be on the line. For the World title, there will be a one night, eight man tournament. The following is a list of participants:
Chris Benoit
Steve Corino
Rhino
Chris Jericho
Mike Awesome
Lance Storm
Shane Douglas
Jerry Lynn
For the Television title, there will be an old-school 3-Way Dance, which will involve Alex Shelley, Sonjay Dutt, and Chris Sabin. And for the tag-team titles, there will be a 4-team gauntlet match, which will involve The Dudley Boyz, The Maximos, Diamond & Swinger, and Whipwreck & Tajiri.
Thats next Saturday in Racine Wisconsin, with a bell-time of 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at Boston Store in Regency Mall, Piggly Wiggly on Erie Street, and Ticketmaster.com.
- ExtremeIsReturning.com
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Jun 22, 2006 22:01:35 GMT -5
Awesome for ECW champ, dammit.
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Post by waylon on Jun 22, 2006 23:59:58 GMT -5
 Before the show started, Paul Heyman made his way out to the ring. Before Heyman could even get on the mic, the fans were chanting "THANK YOU PAUL!" and "E-C-DUB!". Paul then said the following. "ECW may have been many things, but what it wasnt was the joke WWE made it out to be. Well, tonight is the true rebirth. Back when I first gained control of this promotion, I said I wasnt going to incorporate all the theatrics that the WWF and WCW were using. I was going to build a WRESTLING promotion, and I'll be damned if I let anyone get in my way. Well, in 2001, my dream came to an end. It was bittersweet. I knew it had to end, its time was up, but in my heart of hearts, it hurt for me to flip that light switch at the end of the night. Then, last year, Vince McMahon came to me with the idea of relaunching his vision of ECW. Well, look where that got him...NOWHERE! The ECW he created is dead and gone, and back, rising from the ashes tonight is the continuation of what closed down in 2001. Tonight is the night that I present to you EC...not WWECW...E...C...ING W!"Julio Dinero defeated Xavier in 6:09 by pinfall with a Crushin' Leg Sweep.The crowd was wild for this. It was the first match back of the true ECW, and the fans couldnt get enough.C-Chris Jericho defeated Shane Douglas in 14:26 by submission with a Walls Of Jericho.Once again, the fans ate this match up. Jericho and Douglas worked great together here, and put on a really great match in the first round of the title tournament.BChris Benoit defeated Rhino in 11:14 by submission with a Crippler Crossface.Simply amazing. This was only the third match, but it was so damn intense. You could tell by the look in Benoits eyes that he was truly happy to be back where many believe it all began for him. He really looked like he was happy to be wrestling again. Not to mention, Rhino is in tremendous shape. These two really hit this one out of the park.A+After the last match, Raven made his way out to the ring to an absolutely HUGE pop. Raven had the following to say. "I have been busting my ass in TNA for the past 3 years, and it has gotten me nowhere. I heard about that bastardized version of ECW that WWE was running, but I decided it was against my best interests to sign a contract. Well, tonight, I have decided to come home. This isnt some rip-off, this is the real deal, this is my home. You fans are the ones that launched me to where I am today, and I cant thank you enough. I promise all of you, this is going to be the return of something great, and I am just happy to be along for the ride. Thank you."Mike Awesome defeated Jerry Lynn in 7:31 by pinfall with an Awesome Bomb.Lynn and Awesome seemed to be somewhat off in this match. The two just didnt have a very good chemistry. The match was still decent though, and the crowd seemed pretty damn into it.CLance Storm defeated Steve Corino in 8:41 by submission with a Canadian Maple Leaf.This was a really good match. The fans absolutely hate Corino, and he incorporated that into the match perfectly. Storm hasnt missed a beat at all either. If his match last year with Bryan Danielson in ROH is any indication, the fans are in for a treat with the in-ring return of Storm.BAlex Shelley defeated Chris Sabin and Sonjay Dutt in 19:57 when Alex Shelley defeated Sonjay Dutt by pinfall with a Shellshock. Alex Shelley wins the ECW Television Championship title. This was pure ECW, even though none of these men have ever been in ECW. They worked great together, and really put on a display for the crowd. They incorporated tables, chairs, the crowd, it really was a sight to be seen. Its really great to see ECW not only focusing on past stars, but also breeding new stars.BChris Jericho defeated Chris Benoit in 20:59 by submission with a Walls Of Jericho.This was without doubt the match of the night. This was an instant classic. Jericho and Benoit really know each other so well, which is why this match came off the way it did. The end was some of the best wrestling I have ever seen with both men going back and forth, with near fall after near fall. This is reason enough to pick up the show when it hits DVD.A+Before Lance Storm could even get in the ring for his next tournament match with Mike Awesome, Steve Corino ran in through the crowd and nailed Storm with an Old School Expulsion.
Mike Awesome defeated Lance Storm in 2:13 by pinfall with an Awesome Bomb.There was really nothing to this. Storm was out cold from Corino's attack, and Awesome capitolized.CThe Dudley Boyz defeated The Maximos, Whipwreck & Tajiri, and Diamond & Swinger in 16:22 to win the ECW Tag-Team ChampionshipsThis was a decent tag match. Tajiri & Whipwreck were the first entrants into the match. They quickly eliminated Diamond & Swinger which brought out the Maximos. Tajiri & Whipwreck and the maximos put on a very good tag match before The Maximos were eliminated which brought out the Dudley Boyz who got one of the loudest pops of the night. The Dudleyz and Whipwreck & Tajiri worked really well together, and the fans really enjoyed this match.B-Paul Heyman once again made his way out to the ring. Heyman got on the mic and said that the following match is the finals of the title tournament, and that he wanted the fans to get on their feet and make some noise as history would be made with the crowning of the new ECW champion.
Mike Awesome defeated Chris Jericho in 18:50 by pinfall with an Awesome Splash. Mike Awesome wins the ECW World Championship title. This was a really good contest. Jericho was a great opponent for Awesome as the two worked off each other so well. Sure it wasnt match of the night, but this was still a very solid match. The crowd seemed to be pulling for Jericho. They really thought he had it at the end when he had Awesome in the walls, and were genuinly shocked when Awesome revesed and got the win with the Awesome Spash.B+Attendence - 5000 (SOLD OUT)
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Post by Midnight Fistfight on Jun 23, 2006 9:04:35 GMT -5
That was a cool show. All of the matches seemed to be good. I hope that you use Raven to his fullest, it's really hard to but, if anybody can, it's you. Good to see Alex Shelley as champion, as well as Mike Awesome. Overall, good first show.
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Post by stevecorinoisgod on Jun 23, 2006 13:18:12 GMT -5
I......actually guessed Awesome was the winner? Someone hug me. And why the didn't you keep Chester the Molester? |
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Post by Sam on Jun 23, 2006 14:41:55 GMT -5
I like this a lot. It's a good mix of indy stuff and ECW stuff. I really wanna see some stuff with guys like RVD though. Where is he? Oh and Taz. Get Taz in there. Otherwise, it is ing awesome. |
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Post by waylon on Jun 23, 2006 14:45:53 GMT -5
I like this a lot. It's a good mix of indy stuff and ECW stuff. I really wanna see some stuff with guys like RVD though. Where is he? Oh and Taz. Get Taz in there. Otherwise, it is ing awesome. Guys like RVD and Taz are currently contracted by WWE. I kinda wanted to keep it semi-realistic, instead of having me just raid WWE of their ECW talent. Thanks for the replies guys. |
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Post by waylon on Jun 23, 2006 15:02:45 GMT -5
ECW Newsline
- Our show last Saturday at Memorial Hall in Racine was a huge success. As you all know, it was our debut show, and for the fans to sell it out, that really shows us that this thing can be done, and done right. We want to thank everyone who made it out last Saturday, and we can guarantee you, we will be back.
- Mike Awesome defeated seven other men last Saturday to become the new ECW champion. The finals saw Awesome defeat Chris Jericho with the Awesome Splash. Jericho has stated he wants a rematch at the next show. ECW owner Paul Heyman has granted Jericho his wish, but Mike Awesome has been told that he will be able to choose the stipulation.
- Lance Storm wants a piece of Steve Corino due to Corino costing Storm his chance at the title. Incase you missed it, last Saturday, Storm defeated Corino in the first round of the title tournament. Before Storms second round match, Corino attacked Storm from behind, allowing Mike Awesome to pick up the quick victory. We have yet to hear from Paul Heyman on this situation.
- Our next show will be Saturday, May 19th at none other than the famous Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Already signed is the huge rematch for the ECW world championship featuring Mike Awesome defending his title against Chris Jericho. Tickets are on sale now, starting at only $15, get 'em quick.
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