Tag Archives: Extreme Championship Wrestling
Former ECW Star Close To Signing WWE Legends Contract
In an interview with Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com, ECW legend Rhyno noted that he is very close to finalizing a WWE Legends contract with the company for merchandising and future appearances. More details are available in full at this link.
Rhyno Enters Race For 2016 Michigan State Representative
In an interview with WWE’s official website, former WWE, ECW and TNA Wrestling superstar Rhyno, who recently had a run on WWE NXT, announced that he has entered the race to be the next Michigan State representative. “Well, I’ve followed politics for decades. It’s something I’ve always had a passion for. I love my country, Continue Reading »
ECW On TNN Episodes Added To WWE Network
The WWE Network has started to add episodes of ECW on TNN, the national cable series of Extreme Championship Wrestling, which aired from August 1999 until October 2000 to the Vault section of the service. For those wondering, the episodes of ECW on TNN are being added to the existing ECW Hardcore TV section in Continue Reading »
Shane Douglas Discusses WWE Network Royalties, Axl Rotten’s Passing & More
The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling Podcast sent out the following: Prepare to be “franchised” as today The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling forms a lethal Triple Threat with an ECW Original and former ECW Champion, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas. In an over TWO HOUR discussion with John and Chad, Shane Douglas breaks Continue Reading »
Former ECW Star Axl Rotten’s Cause Of Death Confirmed
Former ECW superstar Brian “Axl Rotten” Knighton died earlier this month from an accidental overdose aged 44 years, according to a report from The Baltimore Sun. The report notes that Knighton was found unconscious and not breathing on February 4th, 2016 on the bathroom floor at a McDonalds and that according to the police report, Continue Reading »
Update On The Passing Of Former ECW Star Axl Rotten
In an update on the passing of former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) superstar Brian “Axl Rotten” Knighton, a report from former TMZ reporter Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com notes that Knighton was found dead on Thursday evening outside of a McDonalds restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland and that an overdose is suspected. Speaking to the website, Knighton’s Continue Reading »
Former ECW Star Axl Rotten Passes Away Aged 44
WWE sent out the following: Axl Rotten passes away WWE is saddened to learn of reports that Brian Knighton, best known for competing in ECW as Axl Rotten from 1993 to 1999, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to Knighton’s family, friends and fans.
New ECW Content Coming To The WWE Network
Speaking through his official Twitter account, Joey Styles confirmed that there will be more content from Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) coming to the WWE Network shortly. I am happy to say @WWENetwork is currently working on uploading ALL of ECW Hardcore TV and ECW on TNN (National TV)! https://t.co/xn3vDyIfk0 — Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) January 23, Continue Reading »
Tommy Dreamer – WWE Update
Speaking through his official Twitter account, former ECW World Champion Tommy Dreamer noted that he has finished up his TV and pay-per-view commitments with the WWE for the forseeable future and will be working the live events that he is scheduled for. “Thanks @WWE Universe. It was awesome being back on TV. That agreement is Continue Reading »
Tammy Sytch Comments On Upcoming Chris Candido Documentary
Speaking through her official Facebook page, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch offered her thoughts on the upcoming Chris Candido documentary. “A message to all of Chris Candido’s family and friends, go watch the trailer that his drug addict of a brother made, it is all b***s***, they never supported him in anything he Continue Reading »
Documentary On The Late Chris Candido To Be Released
An extended trailer for a documentary on the late Chris Candido, which is something that Candido’s younger brother Johnny has been working on for some time, was officially released today. The documentary will feature interviews with Chris’ mother and sister, as well as Balls Mahoney, Mick Foley, Jimmy Shoulders (Cloudy) and many others and will Continue Reading »
Joey Styles Reveals Why There Isn’t More ECW Content On The WWE Network
Speaking through his official Twitter account, former WWE and ECW commentator Joey Styles commented on why there is not more ECW related content on the WWE Network. Because ECW illegally used music we had no rights to, it takes a looooong time to edit the episodes. https://t.co/ck7vuprz4q — Joey Styles (@JoeyStyles) December 11, 2015
Steve Austin Discusses The Importance Of ECW To His Career
In an interview on Taz’s podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin discussed the importance of his time in Extreme Championship Wrestling to his career. “[ECW] was just a great environment at that point in my life. [ECW] was just a hub of so much creativity and guys going through the refining process, Continue Reading »
Bubba Ray Dudley Teases Another ECW Star Appearing On WWE RAW
Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE superstar Bubba Ray Dudley teased that another former ECW star will be appearing alongside him, D-Von Dudley and Tommy Dreamer on tonight’s edition of WWE RAW. Just got to #WWECharlotte. Also, just got off phone with an EXTREME BROTHER!! DO NOT MISS @WWE #Raw tomorrow night!! @WWEUniverse ???????????? Continue Reading »
ECW Original Hack Myers Passes Away
It is with deep sadness to report that Donald Haviland, better known by the ring name of Hack Myers during the original ECW days passed away after complications from a recent brain surgery. Haviland was 41 years old and would have turned 42 years old tomorrow. On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend Continue Reading »
ECW Original Involved In Car Accident
Former Extreme Championship Wrestling superstar Balls Mahoney was involved in a car accident last Saturday, November 21st, which caused him to miss the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Keyport, New Jersey. Mahoney, who worked the November 20th event in Sayreville, New Jersey, noted that he was sideswiped by a car while on the Garden State Continue Reading »
Former ECW World Champion Working Retirement Match Tonight
Former ECW World Champion Justin Credible will be working his retirement match tonight against Tommy Dreamer at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate event at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Also scheduled to appear at tonight’s event are: Diamond Dallas Page, The Wolves, Scott Steiner, Dan Maff, Raven, Amazing Red, New Jack and more.
ECW Original To Undergo Brain Surgery
Speaking through his official Twitter account, Axl Rotten announced that former Extreme Championship Wrestling superstar Donald “Hack Myers” Haviland is currently admitted to John Hopkins Hospital and is scheduled to undergo brain surgery in Baltimore, Maryland. Myers, who was a regular for Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1994-1998 had recently relocated back to Maryland after spending Continue Reading »
Jerry Lynn Discusses His Neck Surgery, Recent Retirement Tour & More
The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling sent out the following: Perhaps the most respected and revered worker of the last twenty five years joins today’s Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling as John and Chad welcome the great Jerry Lynn to the show. Jerry Lynn, not known for his skills behind the microphone provides Continue Reading »
The Taz Show Launches Live Video Feed
CBS Radio sent out the following: THE TAZ SHOW: BODYSLAMS & BEYOND LAUNCHES LIVE VIDEO STREAM Daily Two-Hour Show Now Available for Viewing on TazShow.com THE TAZ SHOW: BODYSLAMS & BEYOND, a daily two-hour show featuring pro-wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Taz is now available as a live video stream onTazShow.com. Audio of the program was Continue Reading »