It's official: ECW is a brand, gets 10PM Tuesday timeslot

[Xero]

http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/ecwlaunch

http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/scifi

So it's official.

[Kane Knight]

"IF"

[loopydate]

:drool:

[Xero]

http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/superstars/

And they have a Superstars page.

[Kane Knight]

IT'd be better if the page was up on Sci.Fi.com.

[Innovator]

YES! GOOD FUCKING TIMESLOT!

[Kane Knight]

Word.

[Rob]

Shame its gonna be filmed in a Smackdown building with fans who came to see Smackdown.

The idea wouldn't be that bad down the line but it's horrible to start with. WWE fans don't know the ECW guys of old and the ones they do know, WWE have shit all over in the last 3 years.

[Innovator]

Word to your mother

[Kane Knight]

Shame its gonna be filmed in a Smackdown building with fans who came to see Smackdown.

The idea wouldn't be that bad down the line but it's horrible to start with. WWE fans don't know the ECW guys of old and the ones they do know, WWE have shit all over in the last 3 years.

Maybe we'll get lucky, and those ECW mutants'll start going to Smackdown ! Tapings. You know? That'd be interesting (Though the reactions would be edited so we wouldn't ever really know).

[Kane Knight]

Also, Innovator, this isn't the SVT Cobra's Myspace thread...

[Innovator]

How dare he disgrace the good name of Vanilla Ice in his Myspace...






EDIT: Post # 9.......666!

[St. Jimmy]

... see, and even though i'm excited... all i can think is negative.
1) RVD no longer on my Monday Nights. Under-exposure.
2) Funk on the fucking roster. Seriously, this guy makes Flair look like Spanky.

[crash99]

It's good that they got a tv deal, no matter where it is. It might not be the best, but I'm looking foward to being able to check it out.

[Jaton]

I think I'm going to have a wrestling overload.
Monday - Raw
Tuesday - ECW
Wednesday - 24/7 day
Thursday - Impact
Friday - Smackdown
Saturday - 24/7 again
Sunday - Some ppv. With SD, Raw, ECW, AND TNA, there should be a PPV almost every week now?

[St. Jimmy]

Also must give credit to WWE. If they have this planned out like i think they do,
then Raw, Smackdown, and ECW will have a PPV Once Every 3-4 Months that isn't brand merged.

[Innovator]

If you get into MMA, you get PPVs on Saturday

[Lara Emily]

ANy idea what the plans would be for Canada and so forth?

[Xero]

How are they going to do this? Are they going to show ECW on a tape delay that night or film it for the NEXT week?

[Dorkchop]

That is an awesome timeslot.

[Corkscrewed]

think Tazz will actually wrestle?

[St. Jimmy]

I'd mark out if they did it at a seperate Arena, and did it live.

[St. Jimmy]

think Taz will actually wrestle?

I think he's too out of shape. I'd love him to slim down and get back his upper body. I used to fucking Mark for the Human Suplex Machine.

[Xero]

think Tazz will actually wrestle?
I heard a rumor (not sure if it's true or not) that Tazz may have an MMA manager-type gimmick where he builds up a stable of fighters. I heard he may commentate as well, serving as Styles' color man.

[loopydate]

I heard a rumor (not sure if it's true or not) that Tazz may have an MMA manager-type gimmick where he builds up a stable of fighters.

The return of Team Taz? I could see this working as a good way to introduce OVW guys, since they used to introduce guys from the House Of Hardcore in the original TT (Chetti, Roadkill, etc.)

[Mr. JL]

a one hour timeslot? or two?

[Xero]

One hour, as the first article states.

[happylad]

Is one night stand going to become a Smackdown and Raw VS ECW tournament every year then? A bit like invasion ?

[Xero]

I don't know about that, but WWE did add an extra PPV date in December, so it could be an ECW PPV.

[Mr. JL]

lol, that is what I get for only clicking one link.

[6to1]

Shame its gonna be filmed in a Smackdown building with fans who came to see Smackdown.

The idea wouldn't be that bad down the line but it's horrible to start with. WWE fans don't know the ECW guys of old and the ones they do know, WWE have shit all over in the last 3 years.
well if they get rid of smackdown, which i think is hapening now the fans there will be ecw fans an cruiserweight fans anyway. it sounds pretty bad in the title picture on smackdown see this weeks spoilers.

[loopydate]

I don't know about that, but WWE did add an extra PPV date in December, so it could be an ECW PPV.

December To Remember?

[D Mac]

Wrestling on Sci-Fi?

Maybe ET will be a Main Eventer.

[D Mac]

http://www.startrek.com/imageuploads/200306/tos-034-spock-and-kirk-battle/320x240.jpg

I smell REMATCH.

[6to1]

Wrestling on Sci-Fi?

Maybe ET will be a Main Eventer.
they can have will shatner come in again and start throwing wrestlers out of the ring. that was a clasic moment when he did that before.

[mike627]

This is gonna be very awesome ECW back on TV.I went to the WWE chat rooms and alot of SD fans are pissing and moaning about it.

[Stickman]

I wouldn't get too excited. ECW in a larger wwe ring, real ropes for ropes, no small arena feel. It'll be smackdown hardcore if anything.

[darkpower]

Sci-Fi has been pretty good lately. They've shown at least one of the Resident Evil movies recently.

But why can't it be a week earlier, when I'm going to be going to the Smack Down taping in Wheeling?

Hmm...maybe they'll announce it there or something.

[Kane Knight]

well if they get rid of smackdown, which i think is hapening now the fans there will be ecw fans an cruiserweight fans anyway. it sounds pretty bad in the title picture on smackdown see this weeks spoilers.

They have to keep programming on UPN for 2 more years.

As ECW won't cut it on network TV, I have to say Smackdown's not going anywhere.

[Kane Knight]

Sci-Fi has been pretty good lately. They've shown at least one of the Resident Evil movies recently.

Which is right up there with greats such as "Mammoth," "Leeches!" and "Mosquito."

[Blitz]

Tony Mamaluke :heart:

[Shadow]

Don't forget AI Assault.

[Innovator]

Massacre on 34th Street

[Kane Knight]

Don't forget AI Assault.

I couldn't remember the name of it.

[Arnold HamNegger]

This is gonna be very awesome ECW back on TV.I went to the WWE chat rooms and alot of SD fans are pissing and moaning about it.

I'm sure they'll both get over it.

[RawRocks]

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6337986.html?display=Breaking+News

Extreme Championship Wrestling is back in the ring and on Sci Fi Channel.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. officially launched ECW as a brand extension to its RAW and SmackDown franchises.

And Sci Fi announced that it will start airing one-hour episodes of a new ECW live show, set to debut June 13 at 10 p.m. (EST).

WWE originally acquired the ECW assets in 2003. It has released three ECW DVDs, produced an ECW pay-per-view event in June 2005 and scheduled another ECW PPV event for June 11.

WWE said it will produce, market and promote a full line of ECW products, including television programs, PPV events, live events and licensed consumer goods.

“After keeping the ECW concept alive and creating an enormous cult-like following for all things ECW from DVDs to PPV [events] to books, we feel that now the time is right to officially launch ECW as its own stand-alone franchise," WWE chairman Vince McMahon said in a prepared statement.

[Savio]

:y: Is it confirmed Paul Heyman is running it? (I read no posts in this thread)

[Nark Order]

JAZZ

[Joey Slugs]

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6337986.html?display=Breaking+News

Extreme Championship Wrestling is back in the ring and on Sci Fi Channel.

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. officially launched ECW as a brand extension to its RAW and SmackDown franchises.

And Sci Fi announced that it will start airing one-hour episodes of a new ECW live show, set to debut June 13 at 10 p.m. (EST).

WWE originally acquired the ECW assets in 2003. It has released three ECW DVDs, produced an ECW pay-per-view event in June 2005 and scheduled another ECW PPV event for June 11.

WWE said it will produce, market and promote a full line of ECW products, including television programs, PPV events, live events and licensed consumer goods.

“After keeping the ECW concept alive and creating an enormous cult-like following for all things ECW from DVDs to PPV [events] to books, we feel that now the time is right to officially launch ECW as its own stand-alone franchise," WWE chairman Vince McMahon said in a prepared statement.


Notice the big-bolded words. Live? After the SD! taping? What gives?

[Kane Knight]

I guess they won't have time to reshoot shit anymore.

[rob11]

It would kinda suck to have it aired after SD. When the WWE is in the west or in non-ECW areas, the crowd heat will be next to none. I also doubt they will be allowed to really cut loose as that could show up the SD roster and I know Vince doesn't want that to happen.

[loopydate]

Why does everyone assume that because it's live after the SD tapings that the crowds will be dead? At first, maybe, but it's not like the fans will see these guys wrestle and then just never watch again. After they've been on the air a few weeks and the audience gets introduced to them, there's no reason to think they won't start to embrace these guys like they have their favorite RAW and SD guys.

[Kane Knight]

Why does everyone assume that because it's live after the SD tapings that the crowds will be dead? At first, maybe, but it's not like the fans will see these guys wrestle and then just never watch again. After they've been on the air a few weeks and the audience gets introduced to them, there's no reason to think they won't start to embrace these guys like they have their favorite RAW and SD guys.

Right. Like they always embrace the "other" stuff.

[loopydate]

Not always, but once in a while something new catches on. I find it hard to believe that the markish SD crowd will find nothing worth watching about ECW. All I'm saying is that Paul and Tommy are smart enough to build on that. Obviously, the feel is going to be totally different (at least until the ECW freaks start turning up at the SD tapings), but it's not like wrestling fans have never gotten behind something that went against the status quo.

[Joey Slugs]

Maybe it wont be after SD! at all. I'm sure that Paul E and Tommy will handle 95% of the writing and booking... so I'm sure (as a brand extention) they can handle having it at a "house" arena like the Hammerstein or "the old bingo hall" even.

[loopydate]

Btw, I'm excited about ECW TV being live. It'll definitely help that "anything can happen" vibe.

[Joey Slugs]

could you imagine a live ECW show on tuesday nights with a live-and-loud-as-hell pro-ECW new york crowd at the hammerstein? gives me fucking goosebumbs just thinking about it.

[Kane Knight]

Not always, but once in a while something new catches on. I find it hard to believe that the markish SD crowd will find nothing worth watching about ECW. All I'm saying is that Paul and Tommy are smart enough to build on that. Obviously, the feel is going to be totally different (at least until the ECW freaks start turning up at the SD tapings), but it's not like wrestling fans have never gotten behind something that went against the status quo.

I'm hoping the ECW smarks show up from the get-Go. I'd rather see them then half a crowd full of people who can't get excited for Smackdown 90% of the time sitting there like they're watching their puppy die.

I'm just not sure the circles overlap that much, is all. I think ECW almost always marketed to another crowd. My only hope is that folks will follow along in the ECW chants like good little sheep, and watch it to be cool.

[ddpBANG]

:y:

If this tapes with SmackDown! on the 13th, it's going to be in Jersey. Not a bad place to start.

[The Naitch]

i will read this thing when i'm on coke

[rob11]

The supershow in Philly in early July will be huge! But, I am still worried by the non-ECW areas in the country. They tend to not react well to new things.

[Skippord]

If they dont shell out the fucking money to Metallica or Motorhead so help me Sabin

[loopydate]

If they dont shell out the fucking money to Metallica or Motorhead so help me Sabin

They're going to have a hell of a time coming up with all the old ECW themes, but there's a handful I will absolutely mark out for if they do:

Walk
Enter Sandman
Big Balls
Intergalactic
Super Bon Bon (I don't know why, but I f'in love Doring's theme)

[Innovator]

Didn't Harry Slash do a Walk re-do? And I think they used Motorhead's version of Enter Sandman...

Those versions are probably a lot cheaper than the real deals.

[Corporate Gr8 One]

I want this to be good. Really really good. But I'm so afraid.

[crash99]

I'm keeping an open mind, and am willing to see how it plays out before i judge it to severly. I'm hoping it will be good and a nice alternative to Raw and Smackdown.

[Destor]

I want this to be good. Really really good. But I'm so afraid.If you remember back to last years ONS people thought it would be a watered down version of ECW, even to the point several didn't order it out of fear. Now go back and read the ONS thread from last year and see how wrong they all were. So far they've done everything right as it pertains to ECW; so keep your hopes up until they give you a reason to do otherwise :y:.

[Skippord]

Didn't Harry Slash do a Walk re-do? And I think they used Motorhead's version of Enter Sandman...

Those versions are probably a lot cheaper than the real deals.
I actually prefer Motorheads version

[The Show Off]

I actually prefer Motorheads version

You're insane

[Schoenauer]

Oh sure, we love Metallica's version, but what about the cover Die Krupps put out? I like that one more than Metallica, because Die Krupps has a deeper voice, giving it a somewhat more creepiness to it.

[D Mac]

MIKE AWESOME

[Dave Youell]

I still don't understand why they just don't use the small New York arena's instead, and keep velocity also.

Surely the production values of an authentic ECW show aint going to cost that much are they?

[Ben Rodrigues]

Is there enough depth in the roster to have three reasonable brands, considering the recent injuries and such? I really hope they don't have guys like Van Dam pull double duty with ECW and RAW.

[RVDmark]

I would have laughed so much if they had the ECW before smackdown tapings. I could see the ECW fans turning up, watching, then leaving the arena empty fo SD.

[Cuzziebro]

I hope they bring back bWo.

[RVDmark]

I'm sure they'll both get over it.

LOL

[Rob]

I still don't understand why they just don't use the small New York arena's instead, and keep velocity also.

Surely the production values of an authentic ECW show aint going to cost that much are they?

Vince right now doesn't want to run 3 TV tapings a week. Simple as.

[Xero]

Oh sure, we love Metallica's version, but what about the cover Die Krupps put out? I like that one more than Metallica, because Die Krupps has a deeper voice, giving it a somewhat more creepiness to it.
What about Pat Boone's version?

http://www.counterpoint-music.com/specialties/patboone.html

(Includes sample.)

:shifty:

[Kane Knight]

What about Pat Boone's version?

http://www.counterpoint-music.com/specialties/patboone.html

(Includes sample.)

:shifty:

Wow. That was like, incredibly gay.

Girlfriend, please!

[Kane Knight]

Vince right now doesn't want to run 3 TV tapings a week. Simple as.

From the number of Supershows, it's pretty clear he doesn't want to run 2 TV tapings a week.

[D Mac]

MIKE AWESOME

I should start a Mike Awesome appreciation thread. :shifty:

[Rob]

From the number of Supershows, it's pretty clear he doesn't want to run 2 TV tapings a week.

What can ya do?

[Kane Knight]

What can ya do?

Meh. I don't really care either way. I just thought of that when you said it.

I also kind of smirked, thinking of them adding ECW to those "Supershows."

[rob11]

I still am worried about for example, Balls Mahoney or The Sandman coming out to a half empty arena and no heat in Bakersfield California or like Oklahoma City but, I guess I will have to give it a chance.

[Schoenauer]

ECW on... SciFi? Don't tell me my new ECW is going to be riddled with phasers.

[ddpBANG]

ECW Going Global
May 26, 2006

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has big plans for ECW. In fact, in a Friday afternoon interview with WWE.com, McMahon revealed, “We are taking the ECW brand global.”

Going worldwide with the likes of Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer and Sabu, however, is miles away from where ECW was prior to its closing in 2001. In fact, stationed out of Philadelphia, many looked at ECW as just a northeastern wrestling promotion. But the recently re-launched ECW will not have much of a struggle making an impact both here in the United States and overseas. In fact, according to Mr. McMahon, ECW already has plans for its own Merchandising and Licensing, International Sales, consistent Live Event schedule, as well as its own set of pay-per-views.

But with so much of WWE’s global enterprise behind it, can ECW be expected to be the same ECW it was when it developed its cult-like following in the late 1990s and early 2000s?

“We will bring forward many of the more legendary characters of ECW’s past,” said McMahon regarding today’s ECW. “But it can’t be the same. That’s pretty much impossible. It’s now five years later. A lot of the performers now have five more years under their belt, and the ECW style has taken a great deal out of them. This is something that the ECW audience already realizes. They know that if ECW was still in business today, they would be very different from what they were five years ago.”

While the re-launched ECW will undoubtedly be different from the original ECW, McMahon is adamant that the brand will not stop pushing the envelope, nor will it be like the already successful WWE brands SmackDown and RAW.

“It will be an alternative, there’s no doubt about that,” claimed the WWE Chairman. “It won’t be shot the same way we shoot SmackDown or RAW. It’ll have a different feel. It will be more gritty. There will also be more imagination put into concepts and characters. But at the same time, there will need to be a delicate balance because there are three masters to serve. There’s the small, vocal ECW audience. Then there’s the SCI FI audience that is accustomed to things more SCI FI. And obviously, you have to also be true to our broader audience in terms of what sports-entertainment is today.”

With so much of the vision of the new ECW brand already mapped out, many wonder what took WWE so long to re-launch the brand. According to McMahon, it was all about timing.

“Over the last several years, we have been busy re-establishing the concept of ECW without it having to be its own brand,” said McMahon. “Now, with the success of The Rise and Fall of ECW DVD and the success of last year’s One Night Stand pay-per-view, it just seemed right. And it feels like this year’s One Night Stand pay-per-view will be a launch to re-establish the brand.”

So with the launch of the re-established brand right around the corner, will former ECW head Paul Heyman have a role? “Absolutely,” exclaimed McMahon. “But at the end of the day, Mr. McMahon is in charge.”

http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/ecwglobal

[St. Jimmy]

So with the launch of the re-established brand right around the corner, will former ECW head Paul Heyman have a role? “Absolutely,” exclaimed McMahon. “But at the end of the day, Mr. McMahon is in charge.”

and there folks, is the knife that Paul E. gets to have twisted into his gut.

[Kane Knight]

ECW on... SciFi? Don't tell me my new ECW is going to be riddled with phasers.

No, but the major heels are going to be Daleks and Ori.

Oh, and Tommy Dreamer's a Cylon.

[Rob]

They should bring in Frankie Kazarian. That's all the sci-fi references rolled into one. Plus he is awesome.

[Kane Knight]

They should bring in Frankie Kazarian. That's all the sci-fi references rolled into one. Plus he is awesome.

Hire Marty Janetty too.

"Marty! You've got to come back with me!"

"Where, Frank?"

"Back...To the Future!"

[Londoner]

So with the launch of the re-established brand right around the corner, will former ECW head Paul Heyman have a role? “Absolutely,” exclaimed McMahon. “But at the end of the day, Mr. McMahon is in charge.”

and there folks, is the knife that Paul E. gets to have twisted into his gut.

My thoughts exactly. Vince really didn't need to make that comment, but that's Vince's ego for ya.