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ECW Hardcore TV: ECW Hardcore TV - 1995

52 episodes Premiered Jan 1, 1995 Updated Oct 23, 2026

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

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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.
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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.

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S3·E1 Mytharc

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

S3·E2 Core

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

S3·E3 Core

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.

S3·E4 Core

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

S3·E5 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan 31, 1995

Jan 31, 1995 · 44 min

Hardcore Icons Cactus Jack and The Sandman collide; ECW invades The Sunshine State.

S3·E6 Core

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

S3·E7 Core

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.

S3·E8 Core

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

S3·E9 Core

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

S3·E10 Core

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

S3·E11 Core

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

S3·E12 Core

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.

S3·E13 Core

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.

S3·E14 Core

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

S3·E15 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr 11, 1995

Apr 11, 1995 · 46 min

The Sandman challenges ECW Champion Shane Douglas; 2 Cold Scorpio battles Eddie Guerrero.

S3·E16 Core

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

S3·E17 Core

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.

S3·E18 Mytharc

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

S3·E19 Core

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

S3·E20 Core

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

S3·E21 Core

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.

S3·E22 Core

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.

S3·E23 Core

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.

S3·E24 Core

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.

S3·E25 Core

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.

S3·E26 Core

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

S3·E27 Core

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

S3·E28 Core

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

S3·E29 Core

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

S3·E30 Core

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.

S3·E31 Core

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

S3·E32 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug 08, 1995

Aug 8, 1995 · 41 min

New ECW Television Champion Dean Malenko defends his title against Eddie Guerrero.

S3·E33 Core

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

S3·E34 Core

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

S3·E35 Core

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.

S3·E37 Core

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

S3·E38 Core

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

S3·E39 Core

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.

S3·E40 Core

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

S3·E41 Core

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

S3·E42 Core

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

S3·E43 Core

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.

S3·E44 Core

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

S3·E45 Core

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.

S3·E46 Core

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

S3·E47 Core

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

S3·E48 Core

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.

S3·E49 Core

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.

S3·E50 Core

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

S3·E51 Mytharc

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

S3·E52 Mytharc

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

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