ECW Hardcore TV: ECW Hardcore TV - 1995
ECW Hardcore TV serves as the flagship program for the Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling. This series presents an alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment by showcasing a blend of wild, hardcore brawls and intense promotional segments. The program is composed of footage captured from live wrestling events alongside recorded interviews with the performers. During this season, the narrat
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Extreme Championship Wrestling originated as the NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling promotion.
- The program is defined by its extreme, rule-free approach to professional wrestling.
- Terry Funk and The Sandman are established as central figures within the promotion.
- The show utilizes a format combining live event footage with recorded interviews.
Season overview
ECW Hardcore TV serves as the flagship program for the Philadelphia-based promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling. This series presents an alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment by showcasing a blend of wild, hardcore brawls and intense promotional segments. The program is composed of footage captured from live wrestling events alongside recorded interviews with the performers. During this season, the narrative arc focuses on the continuation of the promotion's extreme style, characterized by a lack of traditional rules and regulations. A central component of the season's competitive landscape involves high-profile rivalries, specifically highlighting the technical and physical contests between Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero. The broadcast maintains its reputation as a revolutionary force in the industry, emphasizing the extreme nature of its participants. Key figures featured throughout the production include Terry Funk, known as the Hardcore Legend, and The Sandman, referred to as the Hardcore Icon. Additionally, the show highlights the contributions of Tommy Dreamer, recognized as the Innovator of Violence, and Glen Osbourne, known as the Madman From the Badlands. The season reinforces the promotion's commitment to delivering a hard-hitting experience that distinguishes itself from other wrestling programming through its unique combination of athletic competition and aggressive, no-holds-barred presentation.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 03, 1995
Jan 3, 1995 · 43 min
The Public Enemy battle Sabu and Taz in a wild brawl that goes all over the arena! ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Shane Douglas issues a challenge to Ron Simmons. Mikey Whipwreck
ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 10, 1995
Jan 10, 1995 · 43 min
In the main event, Too Cold Scorpio battles the Sandman. Stevie Richards has a huge surprise in store on this episode of ECW when he brings in a new superstar. 'The Franchise' Shan
ECW Hardcore TV - Jan 17, 1995
Jan 17, 1995 · 45 min
The Pitbulls face The Bad Breed in the main event and the losing team must disband.
ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 24, 1995
Jan 24, 1995 · 45 min
Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Ron Simmons in the main event. Special features on both the Public Enemy and Raven. A surprise appearance by a
ECW Hardcore TV - Jan 31, 1995
Jan 31, 1995 · 44 min
Hardcore Icons Cactus Jack and The Sandman collide; ECW invades The Sunshine State.
ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 07, 1995
Feb 7, 1995 · 44 min
Hack Myers teams with the Young Dragons to face The Pitbulls and Jason the Terrible. Al Snow is in action. Highlights of the Double Tables main event featuring Sabu, Taz, and the P
ECW Hardcore TV - Feb 14, 1995
Feb 14, 1995 · 43 min
The Mikey Whipwreck/Paul Luria rivalry escalates when the pair has an intense match; Cactus Jack battles The Sandman; 911 is in action.
ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 21, 1995
Feb 21, 1995 · 46 min
A special feature on ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Shane Douglas. Stevie Richards battles rival Tommy Dreamer. What impact will Raven have on the match? A tribute to the late Edd
ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 28, 1995
Feb 28, 1995 · 45 min
The Sandman will stop at nothing as he looks to rid ECW of Cactus Jack. The war between Tommy Dreamer and Raven intensifies as tempers reach a fever pitch. The Triple Threat have a
ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 07, 1995
Mar 7, 1995 · 46 min
Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Tully Blanchard in the main event. The Pitbulls face Chad Austin and Joel Goodhart in tag team action. Terry Fu
ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 14, 1995
Mar 14, 1995 · 45 min
Sabu and Taz compete in wild tag team action. The rivalry between brothers Axl and lan Rotten reaches a new level. Highlights of 2 Cold Scorpio battling Hector Guerrero. Plus, Terr
ECW Hardcore TV - Mar 21, 1995
Mar 21, 1995 · 42 min
War of words between Cactus Jack and Terry Funk escalates; Dean Malenko vs. 2 Cold Scorpio.
ECW Hardcore TV - Mar 28, 1995
Mar 28, 1995 · 47 min
Mikey Whipwreck clashes with Sabu in singles competition; Tommy Dreamer battles in a Gauntlet Match.
ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 04, 1995
Apr 4, 1995 · 46 min
We're treated to highlights of a dream match of epic proportions when Cactus Jack teams with Shane Douglas to face The Sandman and Terry Funk. The Public Enemy take on The Pitbulls
ECW Hardcore TV - Apr 11, 1995
Apr 11, 1995 · 46 min
The Sandman challenges ECW Champion Shane Douglas; 2 Cold Scorpio battles Eddie Guerrero.
ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 18, 1995
Apr 18, 1995 · 42 min
The bitter rivalry between Raven and Tommy Dreamer heats up when Stevie Richards gets former love interest Beulah McGillicutty involved. Shane Douglas defends the ECW World World H
ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 25, 1995
Apr 25, 1995 · 44 min
The rivalry between Tommy Dreamer and Raven continues in a wild brawl that goes all over the arena. Stevie Richards battles Mikey Whipwreck. Plus, The Sandman, Cactus Jack, Paul E.
ECW Hardcore TV - May. 02, 1995
May 2, 1995 · 37 min
Witness one of the most historic matches in ECW history as Eddie Guerrero defends the ECW Television Championship against Dean Malenko from Hostile City Showdown '95. The rivalry b
ECW Hardcore TV - May. 09, 1995
May 9, 1995 · 36 min
The relationship between Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas is strained when Jack gets a shot at The Sandman's ECW World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. As their rivalry con
ECW Hardcore TV - May. 16, 1995
May 16, 1995 · 42 min
Following his controversial defeat on the last Hardcore TV, Cactus Jack receives another shot at the ECW World Heavyweight Championship when he battles The Sandman in the main even
ECW Hardcore TV - May 23, 1995
May 23, 1995 · 42 min
Tommy Dreamer & Mikey Whipwreck take on Raven & Stevie Richards in a Tag Team main event.
ECW Hardcore TV - May 30, 1995
May 30, 1995 · 42 min
The Sandman again defends his ECW Title against Cactus Jack, with the winner to face Shane Douglas.
ECW Hardcore TV - Jun 06, 1995
Jun 6, 1995 · 37 min
Shane Douglas gets his chance to regain the ECW Title when he battles The Sandman in the main event.
ECW Hardcore TV - Jun 13, 1995
Jun 13, 1995 · 39 min
The Pitbulls challenge ECW World Tag Team Champions Public Enemy in a Double Dog Collar Match.
ECW Hardcore TV - Jun 20, 1995
Jun 20, 1995 · 45 min
Raven & his Pitbulls collide with Taz & 2 Cold Scorpio in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match.
ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 27, 1995
Jun 27, 1995 · 45 min
911 battles 'Jungle' Jim Steele. Plus, Tommy Dreamer and Luna Vachon deliver a message to Raven, highlights from Cactus Jack's brutal barbed wire match with The Sandman for the ECW
ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 04, 1995
Jul 4, 1995 · 49 min
On this special 4th of July episode, witness the events of Hardcore Heaven '95 as Shane Douglas readies to exit the company that he made famous. Plus, 2 Cold Scorpio's match with T
ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 11, 1995
Jul 11, 1995 · 45 min
On this edition of Hardcore TV, as Heat Wave '95 approaches, Joey Styles takes fans through recent incidents and matches leading into the event. Plus, highlights from Tommy Dreamer
ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 18, 1995
Jul 18, 1995 · 47 min
The events from Heat Wave '95 are revisited as Joey Styles takes the fans back with a special look at some controversial confrontations. Raven and Stevie Richards' Tag Team Title d
ECW Hardcore TV - Jul 25, 1995
Jul 25, 1995 · 46 min
Taz & Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko & 2 Cold Scorpio; Bill Alfonso has a new bodyguard.
ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 01, 1995
Aug 1, 1995 · 49 min
Mikey Whipwreck shows his tenacity and issues a brutal challenge to ECW World Heavyweight Champion The Sandman. Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko battle once again for ECW Television
ECW Hardcore TV - Aug 08, 1995
Aug 8, 1995 · 41 min
New ECW Television Champion Dean Malenko defends his title against Eddie Guerrero.
ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 15, 1995
Aug 15, 1995 · 44 min
The events from Wrestlepalooza '95 are highlighted including the debut of Francine, Cactus Jack teaming with Tommy Dreamer and The Pitbulls battle Raven, Stevie Richards, and The D
ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 22, 1995
Aug 22, 1995 · 48 min
On this edition of Hardcore TV, ECW Television Champion Eddie Guerrero teams with The Steiner Brothers to take on Dean Malenko, 2 Cold Scorpio, and Cactus Jack in a six man tag tea
ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 29, 1995
Aug 29, 1995 · 41 min
Witness the emotional final ECW confrontation between Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero as they face off in a 2 out of the 3 Falls match before heading down south to WCW.
ECW Hardcore TV - Sep 05, 1995
Sep 5, 1995 · 46 min
Tag Team Champs Raven & Stevie Richards defend their titles against The Pitbulls.
ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 12, 1995
Sep 12, 1995 · 33 min
As Tommy Dreamer prepares to battle Dudley Dudley, Cactus Jack makes him a special offer. Plus, highlights from The Steiner Brothers' match against 2 Cold Scorpio and a mystery par
ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 19, 1995
Sep 19, 1995 · 44 min
The tide turns for The Pitbulls when they square off against Raven and Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championships. Plus, Tommy Dreamer responds to Cactus Jack, The Dudleys
ECW Hardcore TV - Sep 26, 1995
Sep 26, 1995 · 46 min
Rey Misterio Jr. takes on Psichosis in lucha libre action; the Tod Gordon/Bill Alphonso rivalry.
ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 03, 1995
Oct 3, 1995 · 49 min
A look at The Gangstas' Paradise Steel Cage match where ECW World Heavyweight Champion The Sandman, 2 Cold Scorpio & New Jack took on the Public Enemy & Mikey Whipwreck is featured
ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 10, 1995
Oct 10, 1995 · 45 min
After Raven and Cactus Jack make an example of Tommy Dreamer, the Innovator of Violence turns to a true Hardcore legend for help. Taz unveils a devastating maneuver when he faces o
ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 17, 1995
Oct 17, 1995 · 41 min
On this edition of Hardcore TV, the sky is the limit as Rey Mysterio Jr. and Psichosis face off once again in an epic 2 out of 3 Falls match. Plus, another member of The Dudley Fam
ECW Hardcore TV - Oct 24, 1995
Oct 24, 1995 · 45 min
The conclusion of Raven & Stevie Richards' title defense against The Gangstas and Public Enemy.
ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 31, 1995
Oct 31, 1995 · 45 min
After some unique training with Public Enemy, Mikey Whipwreck challenges The Sandman for the ECW World Heavyweight Title in a ladder match. However, before Whipwreck tries to attai
ECW Hardcore TV - Nov 07, 1995
Nov 7, 1995 · 45 min
New ECW Champion Mikey Whipwreck; The Sandman goes on a rampage, leaving a path of destruction.
ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 14, 1995
Nov 14, 1995 · 43 min
Take a special inside look at the brutal confrontation that saw Tommy Dreamer, with Terry Funk in his corner, go to war with Cactus Jack. Plus, a tag team match where the team of K
ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 21, 1995
Nov 21, 1995 · 44 min
The incredible moments from November to Remember are revisited on this edition of Hardcore TV. Highlights of 2 Cold Scorpio and The Sandman's Tag Team Title defense against Public
ECW Hardcore TV - Nov 28, 1995
Nov 28, 1995 · 43 min
Rey Misterio Jr. challenges ECW Champion Mikey Whipwreck; more moments from November to Remember; Tod Gordon's battle with Bill Alfonso.
ECW Hardcore TV - Dec 05, 1995
Dec 5, 1995 · 39 min
Highlights from Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk vs. Cactus Jack & Raven; the ECW Title picture.
ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 12, 1995
Dec 12, 1995 · 45 min
On this edition of Hardcore TV, ECW World Heavyweight Champion Mikey Whipwreck defends his title against Steve Austin and The Sandman in a Triangle Match main event. Plus, The Dudl
ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 19, 1995
Dec 19, 1995 · 44 min
As the Holiday season draws near, Public Enemy goes to battle with Raven's newest disciples, The Heavenly Bodies, in the main event. Plus, Bill Alfonso and Taz continue to wreak ha
ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 26, 1995
Dec 26, 1995 · 43 min
On this edition of Hardcore TV, the Mexican Death Match between Rey Misterio Jr. and Psichosis from November to Remember is revisited. Plus, highlights from Jason and The Eliminato