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ECW Hardcore TV: ECW Hardcore TV - 1994

50 episodes Premiered Jan 3, 1994 Updated Oct 23, 2026

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Previously on ECW Hardcore TV

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of ECW Hardcore TV Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season overview

Topic: "ECW Hardcore TV" Season 2.
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TMDB Synopsis: Season 2 features extreme rivalries such as Shane Douglas vs. Tommy Dreamer and more. ECW is an edgy alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment.
Source [1]: Creator Tod Gordon, Eddie Gilbert. No rules, no regulations, extreme.
Source [2]: Cast includes Terry Funk, Jim Fullington (The Sandman), Dawn Marie Psaltis (Dawn Marie).
Source [3]: Produced by Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). Composed of live show footage and recorded interviews.
Source [4]: Flagship program for Extreme (formerly NWA Eastern) Championship Wrestling. Features Tommy Dreamer ("The Innovator of Violence"), Terry Funk ("The Hardcore Legend"), The Sandman ("The Hardcore Icon").
Source [5]: First medium ECW used to revolutionize professional wrestling. Evolved from NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling to Extreme Championship Wrestling.
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ECW Hardcore TV is an American professional wrestling television program produced by the Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling. The series serves as the flagship program for the promotion, which was formerly known as NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling. The program is composed of footage from live shows and recorded interviews. As an edgy and hard-hitting alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment programming, the show is defined by a lack of rules and regulations, operating under the commandment to be extreme. This season of the series features extreme rivalries, including the matchup between Shane Douglas and Tommy Dreamer. The program features various notable figures in the industry, such as Tommy Dreamer, known as The Innovator of Violence, and Terry Funk, referred to as The Hardcore Legend. Other featured performers include The Sandman, known as The Hardcore Icon, and Dawn Marie. The series represents the medium through which the promotion evolved from a National Wrestling Alliance member into the groundbreaking Extreme Championship Wrestling that changed the professional wrestling industry. The show is characterized by a unique combination of intense promos and wild, hardcore brawls.
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Season 2 Episodes

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S2·E1 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 04, 1994

Jan 4, 1994 · 45 min

On the first Eastern Championship Wrestling of 1994, join Joey Styles for some exciting wrestling action and witness Terry Funk going one-on-one with Sabu for the ECW Heavyweight C

S2·E2 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 18, 1994

Jan 18, 1994 · 75 min

On a special edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Terry Funk puts the ECW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Shane Douglas in an incredible main event confrontation

S2·E3 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 25, 1994

Jan 25, 1994 · 42 min

In the main event, The Tazmaniac and Kevin Sullivan take on Badd Company in a wild tag-team brawl. Terry Funk faces Pat Tanaka. The Public Enemy face Duane Gill and Don E. Allen in

S2·E4 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 01, 1994

Feb 1, 1994 · 40 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Commissioner Tod Gordon informs The Public Enemy that their actions have put them cruising for a bruising. Plus, ECW Tag Team Cha

S2·E5 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 08, 1994

Feb 8, 1994 · 45 min

Main event features the legendary Jimmy Superfly Snuka taking on Tommy Dreamer. 911 faces Mikey Whipwreck. Chad Austin takes on Johnny Hotbody. Pat Tanaka vs. Kyle Sheara. ECW Cham

S2·E6 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 15, 1994

Feb 15, 1994 · 41 min

Frustrations reach an all time high within the ranks of Eastern Championship Wrestling after Shane Douglas is named the new Number One Contender to face Terry Funk for the ECW Heav

S2·E7 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 22, 1994

Feb 22, 1994 · 43 min

In the main event, the death-defying Sabu faces Pat Tanaka. Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka takes on Kyle Sheara in singles action. Mike Awesome faces the challenge of Mikey Whipwreck and K

S2·E8 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 01, 1994

Mar 1, 1994 · 43 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Sabu looks for some revenge when he teams with 911 to take on The Bad Breed in the main event. Tommy Dreamer partners with Sal Be

S2·E9 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 08, 1994

Mar 8, 1994 · 29 min

Main event features Road Warrior Hawk taking on The Pitbull. 911 faces Paul Lauria and Mikey Whipwreck in a handicap match. Kevin Sullivan and Tazmaniac battle the Public Enemy in

S2·E10 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 15, 1994

Mar 15, 1994 · 38 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Sabu defends the ECW World Television Championship against The Tazmaniac in the main event. Shane Douglas partners with ECW Tag T

S2·E11 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 22, 1994

Mar 22, 1994 · 45 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, chaos breaks out when J.T. Smith challenges The Tazmaniac for the ECW World Television Championship in the main event. Plus, Jaso

S2·E12 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 29, 1994

Mar 29, 1994 · 29 min

In the main event Mike Awesome battles the Human Highlight Reel, Sabu. The Bruise Brothers take on the Public Enemy in a tag team war. Highlights from Ultimate Jeopardy '94. Plus S

S2·E13 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 05, 1994

Apr 5, 1994 · 41 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, Paul Diamond challenges Shane Douglas for the ECW Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Tony Stetson partners with The Rock

S2·E14 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 12, 1994

Apr 12, 1994 · 41 min

ECW legends square off when The Sandman faces Tommy Dreamer in singles action. Public Enemy defend the ECW Tag Team titles against Mikey Whipwreck and Mike Norman. Jimmy Superfly S

S2·E15 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 19, 1994

Apr 19, 1994 · 39 min

A former member of the original Dangerous Alliance makes his presence felt when Paul E. Dangerously leads Sabu to go one-on-one against the legendary Terry Funk in the main event.

S2·E16 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 26, 1994

Apr 26, 1994 · 46 min

Highlights of Terry Funk taking on Sabu. A rare ECW appearance from Beautiful Bobby Eaton and Arn Anderson. The Bruise Brothers face Badd Company in tag team action. Tommy Cairo ba

S2·E17 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 03, 1994

May 3, 1994 · 43 min

The Sandman goes one on one with Tommy Cairo in an all out war. 911 faces Mikey Whipwreck and Don Carson in a handicap match. The Tazmaniac takes on Johnny Blaze. Ray Odyssey faces

S2·E18 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 10, 1994

May 10, 1994 · 42 min

Public Enemy defend the ECW Tag Team titles against The Bruise Brothers in a wild tag team lumberjack match. A special feature on the feud between Terry Funk and Sabu. Arn Anderson

S2·E19 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 17, 1994

May 17, 1994 · 39 min

Highlights from When Worlds Collide featuring Terry Funk and Arn Anderson taking on Sabu and Beautiful Bobby Eaton. Mr. Hughes takes on Sal Bellomo from The Night the Line Was Cros

S2·E20 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May 24, 1994

May 24, 1994 · 40 min

4-Corners Tag Match with Public Enemy, Bruise Brothers, Funk & Dreamer and Douglas & Mr. Hughes.

S2·E21 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 31, 1994

May 31, 1994 · 43 min

In the main event, Terry Funk takes on Hack Myers. Shane Douglas defends the ECW Heavyweight Championship against Chad Austin. Pitbull #1 faces Damien Stone. Highlights of Tommy Ca

S2·E22 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 07, 1994

Jun 7, 1994 · 43 min

The Sandman faces The Tazmaniac. Mr. Hughes goes one on one with Mikey Whipwreck. A special feature on the Public Enemy. "Wildman" Sal Bellomo challenges Billy Firehawk. The maniac

S2·E23 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 14, 1994

Jun 14, 1994 · 36 min

Two legendary high-flyers battle in aerial warfare in the main event when Sabu takes on 2 Cold Scorpio. The Sandman faces Tommy Cairo in a wild brawl all over the arena. J.T. Smith

S2·E24 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 21, 1994

Jun 21, 1994 · 45 min

The Public Enemy face the Bad Breed in a wild main event that goes all over the arena. ECW Television Champion, The Pitbull, battles Mikey Whipwreck. The Tazmaniac faces Rockin Reb

S2·E25 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 28, 1994

Jun 28, 1994 · 44 min

In the main event, Shane Douglas and Mr. Hughes battle The Bruise Brothers in a steel cage match. The legendary Funk brothers, Terry and Dory Jr., team up to take on Stevie Richard

S2·E26 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 05, 1994

Jul 5, 1994 · 45 min

In the main event Shane Douglas defends the ECW Heavyweight Championship against Tommy Dreamer. The human highlight reel Sabu takes on Chad Austin. Mikey Whipwreck defends the ECW

S2·E27 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 12, 1994

Jul 12, 1994 · 48 min

The main event features a wild brawl with the legendary Funk Brothers (Terry Funk and Dory Funk, Jr.) teaming with Tommy Dreamer to take on the Public Enemy and Hack Myers. The Taz

S2·E28 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 19, 1994

Jul 19, 1994 · 45 min

In the main event two ECW legends go to war when Shane Douglas takes on Tommy Dreamer. Mikey Whipwreck defends the ECW Television Championship against The Sandman. Cactus Jack, The

S2·E29 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 26, 1994

Jul 26, 1994 · 39 min

The main event features a six-man spectacular featuring Terry Funk, Dory Funk Jr., and Tommy Dreamer facing The Pitbulls and Jimmy Superfly Snuka. The Tazmaniac takes on Hack Myers

S2·E30 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 02, 1994

Aug 2, 1994 · 46 min

An in-depth feature looking at the events leading up to Hardcore Heaven 1994. A special look at Mr. Hughes. Mikey Whipwreck defends the ECW Television Championship against Stevie R

S2·E31 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 09, 1994

Aug 9, 1994 · 41 min

On this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling, witness The Sandman light up Heat Wave Tour '94 in a match against Ray Odyssey. Plus, The Bad Breed take on The Spiders in a Tag

S2·E32 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 16, 1994

Aug 16, 1994 · 40 min

Cactus Jack and Terry Funk take it to the extreme as the ECW arena erupts in a sea of steel chairs. Mikey Whipwreck defends the ECW Television Championship against Jason Knight. Hi

S2·E33 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 23, 1994

Aug 23, 1994 · 44 min

The Tazmaniac and Jimmy Snuka face The Pitbulls in tag team action. 911 faces Mr. Hughes in a battle of the big men. A special feature on the NWA World Title tournament. Plus Terry

S2·E34 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 30, 1994

Aug 30, 1994 · 48 min

In the main event, Shane Douglas faces 2 Cold Scorpio in the finals of the NWA World Title Tournament. ECW legends square off when The Sandman takes on Tommy Dreamer. 911 faces Doi

S2·E35 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 06, 1994

Sep 6, 1994 · 46 min

The Public Enemy defends the ECW Tag Team Title against Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck. A special look at the rivalry between Tommy Dreamer and the Sandman. Jason defends the ECW

S2·E36 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 20, 1994

Sep 20, 1994 · 46 min

ECW Champion Shane Douglas and Matt Borne deliver a message about the state of ECW. Cactus Jack & Mikey Whipwreck take on Chris Kanyon & Dino Sendoff. Shane Douglas defends the ECW

S2·E37 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 27, 1994

Sep 27, 1994 · 44 min

The Sandman battles Hack Myers. An appearance from Japanese superstar Osamu Nishimura. Jason defends the ECW Television Championship against Dino Sendoff. Tensions rise between The

S2·E38 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 04, 1994

Oct 4, 1994 · 40 min

Tommy Dreamer battles The Sandman in a wild main event. Jason defends the ECW Television Title against Hack Myers. Dean Malenko faces Dino Sendoff and Don E. Allen in a Handicap Ma

S2·E39 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 11, 1994

Oct 11, 1994 · 41 min

Jason defends the ECW Television Championship against Mikey Whipwreck. The maniacal Matt Borne battles 2 Cold Scorpio. The Public Enemy takes on Don E. Allen and Dino Sendoff in ta

S2·E40 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 18, 1994

Oct 18, 1994 · 45 min

Cactus Jack battles Sabu in a legendary hardcore main event! The Public Enemy compete in tag team action. Plus, Shane Douglas, 2 Cold Scorpio, Tommy Dreamer, and much more.

S2·E41 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 25, 1994

Oct 25, 1994 · 44 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, 2 Cold Scorpio faces off against Hack Meyers in one-on-one action. Paul E. Dangerously offers Cactus Jack some insight into Sabu. Plus, the ECW Fan

S2·E42 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 01, 1994

Nov 1, 1994 · 36 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, join Joey Styles as he previews all the action and excitement heading into November to Remember '94, featuring The Public Enemy, Shane Douglas, The

S2·E43 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 08, 1994

Nov 8, 1994 · 43 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, see how The Sandman's 'retirement speech' turns into a nightmare for Tommy Dreamer. In the main event, 2 Cold Scorpio faces off against Mr. Hughes i

S2·E44 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 15, 1994

Nov 15, 1994 · 41 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, relive The Public Enemy challenging Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW World Tag Team Championships in an incredible battle from November t

S2·E45 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 22, 1994

Nov 22, 1994 · 45 min

Sabu & Taz join forces to face The Malenko Brothers. The ECW Championship is on the line as Shane Douglas defends against Jim Powers. Jason defends the ECW Television Championship

S2·E46 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 29, 1994

Nov 29, 1994 · 46 min

2 Cold Scorpio defends the ECW Television Championship against 'The Shooter' Dean Malenko. A special feature on the feud between the Public Enemy and Sabu and Taz. Shane Douglas pu

S2·E47 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 06, 1994

Dec 6, 1994 · 43 min

'The Franchise' Shane Douglas joins forces with 'Flyin' Brian Pillman to take on 2 Cold Scorpio and Ron Simmons in a dream partner tag team match. The return of 'Sensational' Sherr

S2·E48 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 13, 1994

Dec 13, 1994 · 44 min

This episode features a wild brawl between the Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Cactus Jack, and Tommy Cairo. A special message from ECW World Heavyweight Champion, The Franchise Shane Doug

S2·E49 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 20, 1994

Dec 20, 1994 · 42 min

Tommy Dreamer competes against ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas. Kevin Sullivan and The Tazmaniac compete against Mike Norman and Mike V. Bad Breed teams up with legend

S2·E50 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 27, 1994

Dec 27, 1994 · 44 min

The Pitbulls have an important message for The Bad Breed. J.T. Smith takes on Stevie Richards. A special feature on Extreme Warfare. Dean Malenko faces 'Surfer' Ray Odyssey. Plus,

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