Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 9): ECW is No Longer Living Dangerously

Today in Pro Wrestling History: On March 9th, 2001, ECW announced the cancellation of Living Dangerously 2001, just two days before the event was scheduled. This decision marked a significant moment, effectively signaling the end of the Philadelphia-based promotion. ECW had been struggling after losing its television slot on TNN to WWE and had not run a show since January 13th.

Today In Pro Wrestling History (March 9th): ECW is No Longer Living Dangerously

Today In Pro Wrestling History March 9

The company’s situation worsened when owner Paul Heyman began appearing on WWF programming as a color commentator. By April 2001, ECW would file for bankruptcy, closing a chapter in the history of this iconic wrestling organization.

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