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ECW Hardcore TV: Season 4

53 episodes Premiered Jan 2, 1996
Previously on ECW Hardcore TV

Season 4 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 3.
  • ⚡ 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 4 Episodes

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S4·E1 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 02, 1996

Jan 2, 1996

As ECW makes their New York City debut, Mikey Whipwreck faces off against 2 Cold Scorpio for the ECW Television Title and Tag Team Titles. Plus, Stevie Richards is introduced to Mi

S4·E2 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 09, 1996

Jan 9, 1996

Tommy Dreamer is once again scheduled to face off against Raven in the main event. However, the Innovator of Violence may be faced with the blues. Plus, Bruiser Mastilone makes his

S4·E3 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 16, 1996

Jan 16, 1996

The long and heated rivalry between Raven and Tommy Dreamer reaches a boiling point when Beulah McGillicutty makes a shocking revelation. As Taz and 911 continue to have issues, Bi

S4·E4 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 23, 1996

Jan 23, 1996

Taz and Bill Alfonso continue to run roughshod as the Human Suplex Machine takes on Hack Meyers. Plus, Tommy Dreamer finds an unlikely alliance in Shane Douglas, highlights from Sa

S4·E5 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 30, 1996

Jan 30, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, highlights of superstars competing in some incredible confrontations including Tommy Dreamer and Shane Douglas' Tag Team Title match with Cactus Jac

S4·E6 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 06, 1996

Feb 6, 1996

Cactus Jack shows his true colors as he and Mikey Whipwreck defend the Tag Team Titles against The Eliminators. Plus, Francine and The Pitbulls get a little redemption, Juventud Gu

S4·E7 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 13, 1996

Feb 13, 1996

While several superstars continue to stand up to Bill Alfonso and Taz, a beast from the east makes his presence felt. After having some managerial issues, The Sandman finds himself

S4·E8 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 20, 1996

Feb 20, 1996

Controversy reigns supreme at Cyber Slam '96 when Brian Pillman arrives and shows everyone why they call him a loose cannon. Tommy Dreamer learns that good friends are hard to come

S4·E9 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 27, 1996

Feb 27, 1996

With everything to lose, a desperate Tommy Dreamer makes a deal with the devil. Cyber Slam '96 matches are featured including Taz battling Joel Hartgood, highlights from Shane Doug

S4·E10 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 05, 1996

Mar 5, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the events of Cyber Slam '96 are highlighted and 2 Cold Scorpio's incredible match with Sabu is featured. Plus, Brian Pillman, The Sandman, and more

S4·E11 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 12, 1996

Mar 12, 1996

Before Cactus Jack can leave for greener pastures, he must first battle Chris Jericho in an incredible confrontation from Big Ass Extreme Bash. Tensions rise when Shane Douglas fin

S4·E12 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 19, 1996

Mar 19, 1996

Hardcore TV once again takes fans to events of Big Ass Extreme Bash where Rey Misterio Jr. looks for a shot at redemption against Juventud Guerrera in a 2 out of 3 Falls main event

S4·E13 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 26, 1996

Mar 26, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Chris Jericho is in for the fight of his life when he squares off against Taz in an incredible confrontation. Plus, Shane Douglas' match with Raven

S4·E14 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 02, 1996

Apr 2, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the main event becomes a Dudley Family affair when Taz goes one-on-one with Buh Buh Ray. After making short work of Chad Austin and the Blue Meanie,

S4·E15 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 09, 1996

Apr 9, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Tommy Dreamer forms an alliance with The Sandman and Shane Douglas to take on Raven and The Bruise Brothers in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. Plus,

S4·E16 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 16, 1996

Apr 16, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the action and excitement from ECW's Massacre on Queens Bivd are on display including the Tommy Dreamer and The Pitbulls taking on The Bruise Brothe

S4·E17 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 23, 1996

Apr 23, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the events of Hostile City Showdown '96 are highlighted including the confrontation between Tommy Dreamer and Prime Time Brian Lee. Plus, The Gangst

S4·E18 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 30, 1996

Apr 30, 1996

More action from Hostile City Showdown '96 is highlighted on this edition of Hardcore TV including Raven defending his ECW Heavyweight Championship against 'The Franchise' Shane Do

S4·E19 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 07, 1996

May 7, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the incredible match between Rob Van Dam and Sabu from Hostile City Takeover '96 is on display. Plus, Tommy Dreamer vows to get revenge on The Gangs

S4·E20 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 14, 1996

May 14, 1996

Despite his primary objective of capturing the ECW Championship, Shane Douglas receives another golden opportunity when he takes on 2 Cold Scorpio for the ECW World Television Titl

S4·E21 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 21, 1996

May 21, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Taz goes one-on-one with 2 Cold Scorpio. Plus, highlights from ECW's A Matter of Respect featuring Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Chris Jericho. and many more!

S4·E22 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 28, 1996

May 28, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Tommy Dreamer and The Gangstas battle Prime Time Brian Lee and The Eliminators in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, highlights from 2 Cold Scorpio vs.

S4·E23 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 04, 1996

Jun 4, 1996

While continuing to run through his opponents, Taz's open challenge for a fight is answered by an unexpected contender. Plus, Raven defends his ECW Championship against the winner

S4·E24 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 11, 1996

Jun 11, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Brian Pillman returns to ECW for a front row seat as Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Mikey Whipwreck. Plus, Shane Douglas defends his TV Title, the

S4·E25 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 17, 1996

Jun 18, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness Mikey Whipwreck go one-on-one with Sabu in an incredible matchup. Plus, a look back at The Samoan Gangsta Party's attack on The Gangstas, St

S4·E26 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 25, 1996

Jun 25, 1996

Raven's reign as ECW Champion is put in danger when he defends his title against a mystery opponent with a free spirit. Plus, Shane Douglas battles Mikey Whipwreck, The Sandman int

S4·E27 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 02, 1996

Jul 2, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Tommy Dreamer looks to put an end to his rivalry with Prime Time Brian Lee as they faceoff in a Weapons match. However, the tables are turned on Inn

S4·E28 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 09, 1996

Jul 9, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, an all out war erupts within the Tag Team Division after The Gangstas attempt to challenge The Eliminators for their ECW Tag Team Championships. Plu

S4·E29 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 16, 1996

Jul 16, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, The Eliminators defend their ECW Tag Team Championships against Sabu and Mikey Whipwreck. Plus, The Gangstas look for revenge on The Samoan Gangsta

S4·E30 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 23, 1996

Jul 23, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Chris Jericho defends his ECW World Television Championship in a Four Corners Elimination match against 2 Cold Scorpio, Shane Douglas, and Pitbull 2

S4·E31 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 30, 1996

Jul 30, 1996

Revisit the action and excitement from Heat Wave '96 as this edition of Hardcore TV features some incredible highlights including Sabu taking on Louie Spicolli. Plus, Tommy Dreamer

S4·E32 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 06, 1996

Aug 6, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Raven's efforts to prevent The Sandman from challenging him for his ECW Championship backfire when Tod Gordon makes a special stipulation. Plus, D-V

S4·E33 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 13, 1996

Aug 13, 1996

ECW goes world wide as this edition of Hardcore TV airs from the land of the rising sun in Tokyo, Japan. Witness some incredible action featuring ECW Champion Raven, The Eliminator

S4·E34 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 20, 1996

Aug 20, 1996

In a chance at revenge on ECW World Television Champion Shane Douglas and Francine for severely injuring his tag team partner, Pitbull 2 goes one-on-one with The Franchise. Plus, a

S4·E35 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 27, 1996

Aug 27, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam gets more than he bargained for when Doug Furnas is revealed as his mystery opponent for a one-on-one confrontation. Plus, Raven, Louie

S4·E36 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 03, 1996

Sep 3, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, relive ECW's Natural Born Killaz event where Taz looks to make an example out of Tommy Dreamer as they faceoff in an incredible main event. Plus, Lo

S4·E37 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 10, 1996

Sep 10, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness Prime Time Brian Lee faceoff against Terry Gordy in a No Rules Bad Street match. Plus, Buh Buh Ray and Big Dick Dudley take on their brother

S4·E38 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 17, 1996

Sep 17, 1996

Things go too far when Louie Spicolli challenges Shane Douglas for the ECW World Television Championship. Plus, Raven celebrates the birthday of his youngest follower, Lance Wright

S4·E39 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 24, 1996

Sep 24, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Sabu and Rob Van Dam team up to take on Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat in a incredible Tag Team main event. Plus, Devon Storm faces The Sandman, the Fu

S4·E40 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 01, 1996

Oct 1, 1996

Despite repeated attempts to callout Sabu, Taz takes out his frustrations in singles action as he goes one-on-one with Johnny Smith at Ultimate Jeopardy '96. Plus, the Blue Meanie

S4·E41 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 08, 1996

Oct 8, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness some incredible matchups from Ultimate Jeopardy '96 including Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman taking on Stevie Richards and Prime Time Brian L

S4·E42 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 15, 1996

Oct 15, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Pitbull 2 looks for revenge on Shane Douglas as he challenges The Franchise to a match for his ECW World Television Championship. Plus, Taz battles

S4·E43 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 22, 1996

Oct 22, 1996

While The Sandman's personal life continues to fall apart thanks to Raven, his reign as ECW Champion is put in jeopardy after a major announcement. Plus, The Gangstas defend their

S4·E44 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 29, 1996

Oct 29, 1996

The Sandman defends his ECW Championship against 2 Cold Scorpio in an incredible contest but is brought to his knees by a familiar face. Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle gets a tas

S4·E45 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 05, 1996

Nov 5, 1996

While Shane Douglas looks to defend his ECW World Television Championship against Tommy Dreamer in the main event, he puts a bounty on the head of Pitbull 2 that the Pittsburgh Ste

S4·E46 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 12, 1996

Nov 12, 1996

With November to Remember '96 rapidly approaching, Joey Styles revisits all the action and excitement leading up to this event including Tommy Dreamer turning to Terry Funk to help

S4·E47 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 19, 1996

Nov 19, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, take a look at some of the action and excitement from November to Remember '96 including D-Von and Buh Buh Ray Dudley's one-on-one matchup. Plus, hi

S4·E48 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 26, 1996

Nov 26, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness more incredible highlights of from November to Remember '96 including 2 Cold Scorpio's farewell matches, Hack Myers vs. Axl Rotten, and more

S4·E49 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 03, 1996

Dec 3, 1996

Witness some exciting ECW action on this edition of Hardcore TV including Tommy Dreamer going one-on-one with TV Champion Shane Douglas. Plus, Taz targets Rob Van Dam, a look at th

S4·E50 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 10, 1996

Dec 10, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Shane Douglas and Chris Candido reform a new threat in ECW when Brian Lee goes one-on-one with Louie Spicolli in the main event. Plus, The Gangstas

S4·E51 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 17, 1996

Dec 17, 1996

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam prepares to settle a score with Taz as they faceoff in action-packed Grudge Match main event. Also, Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutt

S4·E52 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 24, 1996

Dec 24, 1996

As ECW's toughest superstars compete in a King of the Hill Battle Royal, Taz orchestrates a trap to ensure Sabu's elimination. Plus, Buh Buh Ray and Spike Dudley battle the Full Bl

S4·E53 Mytharc

Hardcore TV 193

Dec 31, 1996

Mikey Whipwreck challenges Raven for the ECW Championship in the main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam, The Gangstas, and more!

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