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ECW Hardcore TV: ECW Hardcore TV - 1998

52 episodes Premiered Jan 1, 1998 Updated Oct 23, 2026

ECW Hardcore TV serves as the flagship program for Extreme Championship Wrestling, a Philadelphia-based promotion that established itself as a gritty, rule-breaking alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment. Throughout its run, the series documented the evolution of the organization from its origins as Eastern Championship Wrestling into a revolutionary force in the professional wrestling industry. Season 6 cont

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Season 6 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Extreme Championship Wrestling originated as a member of the National Wrestling Alliance known as Eastern Championship Wrestling.
  • ⚡ The program is defined by a lack of traditional rules and regulations, focusing on hardcore brawls and intense athlete promos.
  • ⚡ The series acts as the primary medium for the promotion to document its live shows and internal rivalries.
  • ⚡ Key figures associated with the promotion include Tommy Dreamer, Terry Funk, and The Sandman.
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Season overview

ECW Hardcore TV serves as the flagship program for Extreme Championship Wrestling, a Philadelphia-based promotion that established itself as a gritty, rule-breaking alternative to mainstream sports-entertainment. Throughout its run, the series documented the evolution of the organization from its origins as Eastern Championship Wrestling into a revolutionary force in the professional wrestling industry. Season 6 continues this tradition by showcasing the promotion's signature style, which emphasizes wild, hardcore brawls and intense promotional segments. The narrative arc of this season is defined by high-stakes, extreme rivalries that characterize the ECW brand. Central to the action during this period is the volatile feud between The Dudley Boyz and the team of Rob Van Dam and Sabu. As a program composed of footage from live events and recorded interviews, the series provides a comprehensive look at the athletes who define the promotion's identity. By eschewing traditional regulations, the show maintains its commitment to the extreme, documenting the physical confrontations and personal conflicts that drive the promotion's ongoing revolution within the wrestling landscape.

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6·E1 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 03, 1998

Jan 3, 1998 · 45 min

The Sandman and Sabu take their storied rivalry to foreign ground as ECW returns to Japan on this exciting edition of Hardcore TV. Plus, highlights from ECW's tour of the land of t

S6·E2 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 10, 1998

Jan 10, 1998 · 47 min

After challenging a recent arrival from WWE, ECW World Television Champion Taz teams with The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, and Al Snow to take on Sabu, Rob Vam Dam, Doug Furnas, and Phi

S6·E3 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 17, 1998

Jan 17, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness some unforgettable action from House Party '98 including Justin Credible going one-on-one in a rematch against The Great Sasuket. Plus, Al S

S6·E4 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan 24, 1998

Jan 24, 1998 · 43 min

2 Cold Scorpio vs. Taz for the ECW World Television Championship at House Party '98.

S6·E5 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Jan. 31, 1998

Jan 31, 1998 · 45 min

While Bam Bam Bigelow searches for a partner to help him battle Triple Threat at Hostile City Showdown '98, ECW Champion Shane Douglas makes a huge announcement on the future of hi

S6·E6 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 07, 1998

Feb 7, 1998 · 47 min

This edition of Hardcore TV kicks off from Hostile City Showdown '98 as Bam Bam Bigelow proves his loyalty when he and Taz battle Triple Threat in a 3-on2 Handicap match. Plus, Jus

S6·E7 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 14, 1998

Feb 14, 1998 · 44 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, take a look at some more exciting action from Hostile City Showdown '98 including Rob Van Dam and Sabu taking on Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney in tag

S6·E8 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 21, 1998

Feb 21, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness the conclusion of The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer's tag team confrontation with The Dudleys from Hostile City Showdown '98. Plus, ECW Champion

S6·E9 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Feb. 28, 1998

Feb 28, 1998 · 47 min

As this edition of Hardcore TV airs from Cyberslam '98, Tag Team Champions Chris Candido and Lance Storm faceoff against each other in an incredible contest. Plus, ECW Superstars p

S6·E10 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 07, 1998

Mar 7, 1998 · 44 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, relive some of the action and excitement from Living Dangerously '98 including Sabu facing off with The Sandman in a Dueling Canes Match. Plus, take

S6·E11 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 14, 1998

Mar 14, 1998 · 45 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Lance Storm and Chris Candido put aside their differences to defend their Tag Team Championships againgst the Full Blooded Italian's Little Guido an

S6·E12 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 21, 1998

Mar 21, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Shane Douglas' Triple Threat takes on the team of Lance Storm, Chris Chetti, and Jerry Lynn in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, Tommy Dreamer battles

S6·E13 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Mar. 28, 1998

Mar 28, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness some exciting wrestling action including Bam Bam Bigelow defending his ECW World Television Championship against The Sandman. Plus, Al Snow

S6·E14 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 04, 1998

Apr 4, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, take a trip to Dudleyville when Buh Buh Ray Dudley and his little brother, Spike, go one-on-one in a Dudleyville Street Fight. Plus, a look at the u

S6·E15 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 11, 1998

Apr 11, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam goes after championship gold as he challenges Bam Bam Bigelow for his ECW World Television Title. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck goes one-on-one

S6·E16 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 18, 1998

Apr 18, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, things take a dangerous turn for The Sandman and Tommy Dreamer when Joel Gertner organizes an assault on the duo at the hands of The Dudley Boyz. Pl

S6·E17 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Apr. 25, 1998

Apr 25, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness some action-packed matches including Al Snow going head-to-head against Sabu in an incredible confrontation. Plus, Axl Rotten battles Chris

S6·E18 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 02, 1998

May 2, 1998 · 45 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, relive all the unforgettable moments that pathed the way for the upcoming matches at Wrestlepalooza '98 including the unique relationship between Ro

S6·E19 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 09, 1998

May 9, 1998 · 45 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, take a look at some highlights of all the action from Wrestlepalooza '98 including Sabu and Rob Van Dam's battle for the World Television Title, Sha

S6·E20 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 16, 1998

May 16, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness Rob Van Dam defend his ECW World Television Championship against Doug Furnas in the main event. Plus, Bam Bam Bigelow battles Lance Storm, S

S6·E21 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 23, 1998

May 23, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Taz takes his rivalry with Shane Douglas to another level when he claims that he is ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Plus, Rob Van Dam battles Mikey

S6·E22 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - May. 30, 1998

May 30, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam teams with Lance Storm to take on Chris Candido and Sabu in an action-packed tag team confrontation. Plus, the rivalry between Taz and E

S6·E23 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 06, 1998

Jun 6, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Beulah McGillicutty finds herself in a dangerous position when The Dudleys take on the team of The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, and Spike Dudley. Plus, L

S6·E24 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 13, 1998

Jun 13, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness World Television Champion Rob Van Dam team up with Sabu to take on ECW Champion Shane Douglas and Chris Candido in tag team action. Plus, Jo

S6·E25 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 20, 1998

Jun 20, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Justin Credible faces off against Jerry Lynn in an 'I Quit' match in the main event. The Dudleys and Jack Victory team up to take on Tommy Dreamer,

S6·E26 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jun. 27, 1998

Jun 27, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the rivalry between Tommy Dreamer and The Dudleys continues to escalate when Dreamer looks for a little payback on the clan from Dudleyville. Plus,

S6·E27 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 04, 1998

Jul 4, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Chris Candido and Lance Storm defend their Tag Team Championships against Sabu and World Television Champion Rob Van Dam in an incredible match. Plu

S6·E28 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 11, 1998

Jul 11, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Lance Storm's mouth earns him a one-on-one matchup against FTW Champion Taz. Plus, Mike Awesome takes on Masato Tanaka, things erupt when New Jack a

S6·E29 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 18, 1998

Jul 18, 1998 · 43 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness Justin Credible and Jason faceoff against Jerry Lynn and the returning Pablo Marques in an Elimination Tag Team match. Plus, The Blue Meanie

S6·E30 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Jul. 25, 1998

Jul 25, 1998 · 47 min

In a Best 2 out of 3 Series of Singles matchups, The Dudley Boyz faceoff against Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, and Spike Dudley. Plus, Taz defends his FTW Championship against Bam Ba

S6·E31 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 01, 1998

Aug 1, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Justin Credible and Mike Awesome take on Masato Tanaka and Jerry Lynn in tag team action. Plus, the Superstars of Extreme Championship Wrestling pre

S6·E32 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 08, 1998

Aug 8, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, all of the action and excitement from Heat Wave '98 is recapped as ECW Superstars comment on the results of the event. Plus, revisit two infamous ma

S6·E33 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 15, 1998

Aug 15, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Rob Van Dam defends his World Television Championship against Jerry Lynn in an incredible main event. Plus, Taz defends his FTW Championship against

S6·E34 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 22, 1998

Aug 22, 1998 · 47 min

In the absence of Sabu, Rob Van Dam sets out to defend their ECW World Tag Team Championships against The Dudley Boyz in a Handicap Match. Plus, The Sandman goes one-on-one with Ju

S6·E35 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Aug. 29, 1998

Aug 29, 1998 · 40 min

Witness a Three Way Dance Tag Team match for the ECW World Tag Team Championships as Rob Van Dam and Sabu defend their titles against The Dudley Boyz and the team of Chris Candido

S6·E36 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 05, 1998

Sep 5, 1998 · 45 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, The Sandman and Justin Credible faceoff in a Singapore Cane match in the main event. Plus, Lance Storm introduces his newest valet before going one-

S6·E37 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 12, 1998

Sep 12, 1998 · 46 min

While Bill Alfonso turns to Taz to help him create a new Triple Threat, Shane Douglas and his allies take exception. Plus, Jerry Lynn goes one-on-one with Mikey Whipwreck, Sabu and

S6·E38 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 19, 1998

Sep 19, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, The Sandman faces off against Rod Price in singles action in the main event. Plus, Balls Mahoney takes on Masato Tanaka, Shane Douglas issues a chal

S6·E39 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Sep. 26, 1998

Sep 26, 1998 · 46 min

As news of The Sandman's recent departure rocks the foundation of ECW, Tommy Dreamer prepares to give him a proper sendoff out of respect for the Hardcore Icon. However, Justin Cre

S6·E40 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 03, 1998

Oct 3, 1998 · 45 min

With Taz turning down Sabu and Rob Van Dam's offer to form an alliance, the World Tag Team Champions turn to a mystery partner to take on Shane Douglas' Triple Threat in a Six-Man

S6·E41 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 10, 1998

Oct 10, 1998 · 48 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Tommy Dreamer gets a little payback when Justin Credible looks to make a bloody example out of Balls Mahoney and Axl Rotten. Plus, Masato Tanaka bat

S6·E42 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 17, 1998

Oct 17, 1998 · 46 min

On this action-packed edition of Hardcore TV, witness Justin Credible and Tommy Dreamer faceoff against each other in a Extreme Death Match main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam defends hi

S6·E43 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 24, 1998

Oct 24, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness Triple Threat's Bam Bam Bigelow in action as he goes one-on-one with Sabu. After Balls Mahoney and Masato Tanaka faceoff against each other,

S6·E44 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Oct. 31, 1998

Oct 31, 1998 · 43 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, ECW Champion Shane Douglas and his Triple Threat make their presence felt when Sabu and Rob Van Dam defend their ECW World Tag Team Championships ag

S6·E45 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 07, 1998

Nov 7, 1998 · 44 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, the action and excitement from November to Remember '98 is highlighted including Tommy Dreamer teaming with Jake 'The Snake' Roberts to take on Just

S6·E46 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 14, 1998

Nov 14, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, The Dudley Boyz look to become ECW World Tag Team Champions for a fifth time when they challenge Balls Mahoney and Masato Tanaka for the gold. Plus,

S6·E47 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 21, 1998

Nov 21, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Shane Douglas defends his ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Spike Dudley in the main event. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck goes one-on-one with Lanc

S6·E48 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Nov. 28, 1998

Nov 28, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness ECW Champion Shane Douglas team up with FTW Champion Taz to battle Sabu and Rob Van Dam in the main event. Also in action, Jerry Lynn, Mikey

S6·E49 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 05, 1998

Dec 5, 1998 · 46 min

Despite being hospitalized by Taz, Sabu returns to action when he goes one-on-one with Roadkill in the main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam defends his World Television Championship again

S6·E50 Core

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 12, 1998

Dec 12, 1998 · 47 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, Masato Tanaka and Justin Credible faceoff for the first time in match to determine the number one contender for Rob Van Dam's World Television Champ

S6·E51 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 19, 1998

Dec 19, 1998 · 46 min

On this edition of Hardcore TV, witness ECW's return to Japan as Rob Van Dam and Sabu look to reclaim the Tag Team Titles from The Dudley Boyz in the main event. Plus, Shane Dougla

S6·E52 Mytharc

ECW Hardcore TV - Dec. 26, 1998

Dec 26, 1998 · 46 min

On a holiday edition of Hardcore TV, Taz promises to take out Sabu for a third time when they faceoff for the FTW Championship in the main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam defends his Worl

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