WWE ECW Relaunch | Where Did It All Go Wrong?

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One of pro wrestling’s most beloved and unique promotions was taken off life support in April of 2001.

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Four years later, ECW was back, though not as fans endearingly remembered it.

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And behind the scenes, Vince McMahon was not helping matters one bit.

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The End and Rebirth of ECW The death of ECW in 2001 lingered long in the memories of those hardcore followers who dreamt of a revival, probably more in hope than expectation.

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However, in January 2003, having purchased its video library, WWE produced a film on DVD entitled The Rise and Fall of ECW, documenting ECW’s existence.

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It stirred an interest in a product that WWE didn’t envisage or plan for. There was life in the old dog yet.

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ECW One Night Stand 2005 From the first moment of the broadcast, ECW’s incomparable atmosphere was encapsulated with a spine-tingling opening reaction from the 2,500 fans in attendance.

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