On October 26th, 1996, ECW went too far. This night, an angle involving The Sandman was so distasteful and confusing that the usually exuberant ECW arena crowd fell silent.
Raven had already toyed with the crucifixion idea when placing Tommy Dreamer in handcuffs or in crucifix fashion (arms outstretched), at least three times.
But Raven wanted to take this concept a step further. So, an imminent collision course with The Sandman, who’d just become a three-time winner of the ECW Championship, was set into motion.
Raven "brainwashed" Tyler and turned him against his father. Tyler, who was now also in grunge-inspired clothing, leather jacket and all, shockingly announced, "Daddy, you’re a drunk!"
A stunned Sandman stood in horror. The crowd roared at the announcement, and, once again, ECW made headlines, but this time for using a child in such a bitter angle.