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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 20:38:43 GMT -5
Being that this was only 2-3 years ago, I didn't think it belonged in the classic thread. Upon Youtubing, I have come to the conclusion that this is how the relaunch should've stayed. The new breed came into play later & was fine but the feel of these shows was really unbelievable. The show now is hardly even third rate considering there's maybe 3 matches on the whole show. Anyone else?
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Post by Wrigley15 on Dec 20, 2008 20:42:01 GMT -5
absolutely those were great now ecw sucks
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Post by Keyboard Cat on Dec 20, 2008 20:43:43 GMT -5
Yeah. Seeing Mike Awesome awesome bomb Masato Tanaka through a table while Joey Styles predict's Awesome's death was the best  But now it just suck's  |
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Post by OverTheEdge on Dec 20, 2008 20:48:07 GMT -5
In all honesty, there was no way it could've stayed like that and coexisted with RAW and SmackDown!. I love the original ECW as much as the next guy--if not more, but I'm glad they did away with it instead of trying to recreate the good days and doing a poor job. ECW has taken on a new life and has given us some of the best the WWE currently has to offer as far as new talent goes (i.e. CM Punk, John Morrison, the Miz, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder [as the Major Brothers], Kelly Kelly, etc.), so I'm actually really happy with the currect ECW.
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 20:49:32 GMT -5
At first I wasn't crazy about it but, one of the other aspects of this that later I absolutely loved was moving Kurt Angle to ECW. The wrestling machine bit fit rather well.
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Post by Jimmy on Dec 20, 2008 21:04:27 GMT -5
i hate how ecw is just the exact same thing now as raw and smackdown except without the stars. what's the point of it having it's own brand?
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Post by abyss on Dec 20, 2008 21:11:15 GMT -5
i hate how ecw is just the exact same thing now as raw and smackdown except without the stars. what's the point of it having it's own brand? Because they make money from having it exist. That's really the only reason I can think of at the moment. |
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 21:39:02 GMT -5
In all honesty, there was no way it could've stayed like that and coexisted with RAW and SmackDown!. I love the original ECW as much as the next guy--if not more, but I'm glad they did away with it instead of trying to recreate the good days and doing a poor job. ECW has taken on a new life and has given us some of the best the WWE currently has to offer as far as new talent goes (i.e. CM Punk, John Morrison, the Miz, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder [as the Major Brothers], Kelly Kelly, etc.), so I'm actually really happy with the currect ECW. I hear you there as far as new stars are concerned, I personally thought Morrison/Punk owned. There is something lacking though. The originals added to it. I hate seeing Dreamer job out every time he's on TV. |
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Post by instant classic on Dec 20, 2008 21:41:50 GMT -5
After Angle left it went down hill... after RVD left.... RIP
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Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Dec 20, 2008 21:48:11 GMT -5
In all honesty, there was no way it could've stayed like that and coexisted with RAW and SmackDown!. I love the original ECW as much as the next guy--if not more, but I'm glad they did away with it instead of trying to recreate the good days and doing a poor job. ECW has taken on a new life and has given us some of the best the WWE currently has to offer as far as new talent goes (i.e. CM Punk, John Morrison, the Miz, Kofi Kingston, Evan Bourne, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder [as the Major Brothers], Kelly Kelly, etc.), so I'm actually really happy with the currect ECW. I hear you there as far as new stars are concerned, I personally thought Morrison/Punk owned. There is something lacking though. The originals added to it. I hate seeing Dreamer job out every time he's on TV. I understand what you mean, but unfortunately it's not about the originals anymore nor has it been for a long time. It's appearent that ECW is the entry brand now. I honestly love it! It's like HEAT but with storylines if you get me. ECW has been the place for young guys to shine without being overshadowed by the main eventers which is what would happen on RAW and SD. |
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 21:56:39 GMT -5
I hear you there as far as new stars are concerned, I personally thought Morrison/Punk owned. There is something lacking though. The originals added to it. I hate seeing Dreamer job out every time he's on TV. I understand what you mean, but unfortunately it's not about the originals anymore nor has it been for a long time. It's appearent that ECW is the entry brand now. I honestly love it! It's like HEAT but with storylines if you get me. ECW has been the place for young guys to shine without being overshadowed by the main eventers which is what would happen on RAW and SD. Good point. Especially about Heat(Man I miss that show!) After Angle left it went down hill... after RVD left.... RIP So true  |
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Post by Sims on Dec 20, 2008 22:43:19 GMT -5
Just Imagine how  ing awesome ECW would have been: Angle and Benoit Enough Said! |
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 22:55:53 GMT -5
Just Imagine how ing awesome ECW would have been: Angle and Benoit Enough Said! Man that's right! What a tragedy. |
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Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Dec 20, 2008 22:58:17 GMT -5
Just Imagine how ing awesome ECW would have been: Angle and Benoit Enough Said! Yet both of them ruined it for themselves...........hmmm.....go figure |
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 20, 2008 23:19:04 GMT -5
Just Imagine how ing awesome ECW would have been: Angle and Benoit Enough Said! Yet both of them ruined it for themselves...........hmmm.....go figure and us as fans unfortunately. Angle is a machine though. |
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Post by DgenerationX092 on Dec 21, 2008 1:02:07 GMT -5
WWE said i think they got rid of the Extreme aspect a few months in, because it was too risky for their workers.
ECW today is not the same from even 06, and thats the way WWE wants it. They got rid of the old guys, brought in the new breed, changed the announcers, changed the belt, changed the GM, took ECW out of ONS, and it wont be long before ECW doesnt stand for Extreme Championship Wresting.
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 21, 2008 1:08:16 GMT -5
WWE said i think they got rid of the Extreme aspect a few months in, because it was too risky for their workers. ECW today is not the same from even 06, and thats the way WWE wants it. They got rid of the old guys, brought in the new breed, changed the announcers, changed the belt, changed the GM, took ECW out of ONS, and it wont be long before ECW doesnt stand for Extreme Championship Wresting. Yeah that I know. Also, I think we all know that Vince doen't really like anything that isn't his idea. He takes it and changes it until it has his stamp on it. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2008 1:10:01 GMT -5
absolutely those were great now ecw sucks ...only because Bourne is injured. |
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Post by fdamage: Elite Trader on Dec 21, 2008 1:25:51 GMT -5
absolutely those were great now ecw sucks ...only because Bourne is injured. even so, not so great. meaning the show. |
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Post by layzie on Dec 21, 2008 3:03:24 GMT -5
things wouldve been different, at least a LITTLE bit, had RVD and sabu not gotten arrested, and if angle's issues didn't come up
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