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Why did ECW get Cancelled?
None of that over produced RAW and SmackDown crap. So the reason WWE canned ECW was the show had evolved from 2006–2010 and had morphed from what could be a 3rd brand to being a WWE developmental system that had no legs and wasn’t giving anyone a reason to care about the wrestlers.
How much money did ECW owe?
It was revealed that ECW owes a total of $8,881,435 in unpaid bills for such things as salaries, TV deals, merchandise, etc. Paul Heyman claims to only have $1,385,500 in assets, which includes a personal bank account, some left over merchandise, the video library, forthcoming TV revenue and a production truck.
What happened to ECW?
On February 2, 2010, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon announced that ECW would be going off the air and would be replaced with a new weekly program in its slot in which McMahon announced as “groundbreaking, original show.” It was later announced that the show would air its final episode on February 16, 2010.
Is ECW violent?
It was called Extreme Championship Wrestling for a reason—the clue is in the title. This wasn’t some fake branding to try and attract fans attention, ECW really was incredibly bloody and violent, often walking the fine line between entertaining and going too far.
Who was the last ECW champion?
Ezekiel Jackson
Ezekiel Jackson is not only the final ECW champion, but is technically the shortest reigning ECW champion ever. At Guilty as Charged 2001, The Sandman won the Title, and held it for 6 minutes, 32 seconds, before losing it to Rhino.
How long did ECW last?
four years
It debuted on June 13, 2006 on Sci Fi in the United States and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded Syfy….Extreme Championship Wrestling.
| Formerly | Eastern Championship Wrestling Inc. (1992–1994) Extreme Championship Wrestling Inc. (1994–1996) |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw |
How much did Paul Heyman buy ECW for?
WWE ended up winning the lawsuit. While all this was going on, Heyman went to Vince McMahon and either asked for help, threatened to sue, offered to join WWE, or something. Because when their meeting was over, Heyman walked away with a $500,000 loan to ECW.
What was the most violent ECW PPV?
The Gangstas vs. Mass Transit & D’Von Dudley – House Show (November 23, 1996) One of the most infamous and most violent events in wrestling history took place on an ECW House Show.
When did ECW turn extreme?
1994
Extreme Championship Wrestling
| Formerly | Eastern Championship Wrestling Inc. (1992–1994) Extreme Championship Wrestling Inc. (1994–1996) |
|---|---|
| Defunct | April 4, 2001 (de facto) January 31, 2007 (de jure) |
| Fate | Bankruptcy, assets acquired by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. |
| Successor | ECW (WWE brand) |
Who held the ECW Championship?
Ezekiel Jackson is not only the final ECW champion, but is technically the shortest reigning ECW champion ever. At Guilty as Charged 2001, The Sandman won the Title, and held it for 6 minutes, 32 seconds, before losing it to Rhino.
Who did Bobby Lashley beat for the ECW title?
At Judgment Day, Lashley defeated Vince, Shane, and Umaga in a 3-on-1 handicap rematch after hitting the Dominator on Shane McMahon. Lashley did not win the ECW World Championship, however, because he did not pin Mr. McMahon. As a result, Mr. McMahon retained the title.
Who owned ECW?
ECW (WWE brand)
| Logo for the brand and the ECW television program | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Professional wrestling Sports entertainment |
| Owner | WWE |
| Produced by | Paul Heyman (2006) Vince McMahon (2006–2010) |
| Country | United States |