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Post by hurrimark on Jan 29, 2009 12:54:12 GMT -5
I want to start watching some old ECW as I didn't see much of it at all when it was on. Therefore i was wondering if any of you guys could help me with some things, please?
When was ECW at it's best and most brutal. (what year)
Has anyone got any rosters from 1995 onwards?
What year were,
dreamer, rvd, taz, dudleys, foley, funk, rey,psicosis at their peak?
Also when did ecw tv shows start to get televised (what year)?
Thank you for any info guys. Looknig forward to watching some of the old ecw, based upon your recommendations.
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Post by Johnny Lawrence - Cobra Kai on Jan 29, 2009 20:45:34 GMT -5
Personally, I prefer 1996-99 ECW, but there were good (and bad) matches and angles every year they existed. As far as the prime years for the guys you listed, I would say...
Dreamer: 1995-2000
RVD: 1998-2000
Taz: 1996-1999 (best matches were 97 & 98, in my opinion)
Dudleys: 1997-1999
Foley: 1994-96
Funk: 1994-97
Rey: 1995-96
Psicosis: 1995-96
I'll also mention that Yoshihiro Tajiri was awesome in 1999-2000. His matches with Super Crazy were great, and when he turned heel, it was even better. If you only saw Tajiri in WWE, go out of your way to check out his original ECW stuff.
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Post by hurrimark on Jan 30, 2009 11:05:52 GMT -5
Personally, I prefer 1996-99 ECW, but there were good (and bad) matches and angles every year they existed. As far as the prime years for the guys you listed, I would say... Dreamer: 1995-2000 RVD: 1998-2000 Taz: 1996-1999 (best matches were 97 & 98, in my opinion) Dudleys: 1997-1999 Foley: 1994-96 Funk: 1994-97 Rey: 1995-96 Psicosis: 1995-96 I'll also mention that Yoshihiro Tajiri was awesome in 1999-2000. His matches with Super Crazy were great, and when he turned heel, it was even better. If you only saw Tajiri in WWE, go out of your way to check out his original ECW stuff. Thanks for your very good input. Did you think that ECW on hardcore TV was better than on TNN or vice-versa? Is it true that it was toned down for the tnn shows? thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2009 16:33:44 GMT -5
I want to start watching some old ECW as I didn't see much of it at all when it was on. Therefore i was wondering if any of you guys could help me with some things, please? When was ECW at it's best and most brutal. (what year) Has anyone got any rosters from 1995 onwards? What year were, dreamer, rvd, taz, dudleys, foley, funk, rey,psicosis at their peak? Also when did ecw tv shows start to get televised (what year)? Thank you for any info guys. Looknig forward to watching some of the old ecw, based upon your recommendations. I think Taz was at his peak in 97-99.......man he was awesome.those matches against Bam Bam Bigelow were unreal. I reckon RVD was consistently good all through his ECW run-he did some great stuff with Jerry Lynn in particular was never too into the Dudleys...always prefered the Eliminators,Public Enemy and the Pitbulls |
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Post by carly1988 on Jan 30, 2009 17:24:01 GMT -5
Honestly, If you can watch anything before their debut on TNN you're gonna be alright. Once they hit national tv ECW died
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 7:53:54 GMT -5
Honestly, If you can watch anything before their debut on TNN you're gonna be alright. Once they hit national tv ECW died Id agree with that actually.too much real life trouble with TNN |
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Post by bigvanshefer on Jan 31, 2009 9:38:17 GMT -5
If you want to see some good stuff, check out Hardcore TV 95-97. Honestly their best years. 95 had Benoit, Steiners, Malenko, Eddie, the Raven/Dreamer saga, and the rise of Raven. 96 was the true rise of the Eliminators, bWo, Shane Douglas, Jericho, and like 95, you've got 2 Cold, who's always been entertaining to watch, also the Raven/Sandman feud, and the breakout year of the Dudleys, Taz, and the Taz/Sabu feud. 97 has the big push years of Dudleyz, Douglas, the return of Terry Funk, the WWF/ECW feud, and the Triple Threat. Also along those years, fun apperances by The Harris Brothers (Bruise Brothers), Brian Lee, Terry Gordy and Steve Williams, and others.
I recently got in HC TV 97, and I'm in love with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2009 9:59:07 GMT -5
98 - 99 - 00
Those are my personal favorites.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2009 17:27:37 GMT -5
i think some of the best matches on ECW on TNN were the matches between, Little Guido (Nunzio), Super Crazy, and Tajiri. there were some good ones with the Sandman and Rhino. if you really wanna see some good classic ECW, go find every single Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn match from ECW, those matches always stole the show. if you like really crazy sh** from ECW, check out New Jack vs. anyone. Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka are also a good series of matches, and also if you like the Awesome vs. Tanaka series, chech out their stuff from FMW in Japan, that's good stuff as well.
hope i helped you out a bit.
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Post by hurrimark on Aug 7, 2009 15:57:13 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input. So the best year for cruiser action in ECW was 95 and 96? When did the dudleys start hitting off their hilariously straight shootin promos?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2009 18:58:13 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input. So the best year for cruiser action in ECW was 95 and 96? When did the dudleys start hitting off their hilariously straight shootin promos? not too sure but man they had some greats. "hey buddy!!why dont you ask your girlfriend what my dick tastes like?" just one of many crowd fervor inducing promos |
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Post by HugoOne on Aug 7, 2009 22:31:57 GMT -5
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Post by WCWA Online on Aug 7, 2009 22:38:29 GMT -5
Smart Mark Video just released this recent reunion show that took place in the ECW arena www.smartmarkvideo.com/Legends-Of-The-Arena-DVD-June-27-2009-The-Revolution-Lives-On-Philadelphia-PA/ Legends Of The Arena DVD June 27, 2009 "The Revolution Lives On!" - Philadelphia, PA 1. C.W. Anderson vs. 2 Cold Scorpio 2. Bilvis Wesley vs. The Muskateer 3. "Crowbar" Devon Storm vs. Chris Hamrick 4. Jamie Dundee vs. Scotty Riggs vs. Rhino 5. 2009 Arena Hall Of Fame Ceremony 6. Street Fight: Da Baldies vs. Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney 7. The F.B.I. vs. The B.W.O. 8. Al Snow vs. Jerry Lynn 9. Extreme Rules: Raven & Justin Credible w/ Chastity & Jason vs. Sabu & The Sandman w/ Bill Alfonso 10. Bonus Material: Fan Fest Question & Answer Session |
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Post by easy1986 on Aug 9, 2009 13:01:29 GMT -5
I always liked RVD and Lance Storm matches too. Steve Corino and Lynn was also good. oh and also chack out any Chris Candido stuff,
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2009 17:36:54 GMT -5
Heatwave '98 and Hardcore Heaven '00 are a must to see ECW on PPV IMO, I agree with Hardcore TV being awesome from '95 - '98, especially '96, with the angles between Raven and Sandman, The Eliminators and The Gangstas, Brian Lee and Tommy Dreamer and of course RVD and Sabu were awesome...
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Post by Patrick Bateman on Aug 9, 2009 17:41:53 GMT -5
Check out some Corino/Network stuff too.
The best thing about ECW on TNN... in my opinion.
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Post by specterkev on Aug 10, 2009 3:15:28 GMT -5
Honestly, If you can watch anything before their debut on TNN you're gonna be alright. Once they hit national tv ECW died ding ding ding! |
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Aug 10, 2009 6:03:26 GMT -5
I want to start watching some old ECW as I didn't see much of it at all when it was on. Therefore i was wondering if any of you guys could help me with some things, please? When was ECW at it's best and most brutal. (what year) Has anyone got any rosters from 1995 onwards? What year were, dreamer, rvd, taz, dudleys, foley, funk, rey,psicosis at their peak? Also when did ecw tv shows start to get televised (what year)? Thank you for any info guys. Looknig forward to watching some of the old ecw, based upon your recommendations. I think Johnny Lawrence has it about right. ECW was at it's peak in the mid '90s, before the WWF and WCW started giving big $$ to ECW wrestlers. It always had some talent but I think it was really stacked from '93-'97 or so. While the TNN show was good, the earlier ECW was unfiltered and innovative so get your hands on as many DVDs as you can. |
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Post by Liv Is Life on Aug 10, 2009 6:15:42 GMT -5
Go with 3 Best Of DVD's that got released and it will pretty much get you started off on the right foot. Like was said above, Heatwave 98 is a MUST own too.
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Post by LeighD on Aug 10, 2009 7:54:08 GMT -5
Personally, I prefer 1996-99 ECW, but there were good (and bad) matches and angles every year they existed. As far as the prime years for the guys you listed, I would say... Dreamer: 1995-2000 RVD: 1998-2000 Taz: 1996-1999 (best matches were 97 & 98, in my opinion) Dudleys: 1997-1999 Foley: 1994-96 Funk: 1994-97 Rey: 1995-96 Psicosis: 1995-96 I'll also mention that Yoshihiro Tajiri was awesome in 1999-2000. His matches with Super Crazy were great, and when he turned heel, it was even better. If you only saw Tajiri in WWE, go out of your way to check out his original ECW stuff. I pretty mush agree with him. I would however say 1995-1999, with my favorite year being 1996 and 1997. And ditto about Tajiri! His matches against Super Crazy were awesome! IMO ECW on TNN was awful. It didn't do justice for the old ECW. |
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