It was a night where champions excelled, alliances crumbled and emotions exploded. Extreme Championship Wrestling leaped into the future on April 13,1997 with their very first Pay-Per-View. Held at the world famous ECW arena in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was a night so EXTREME it was BARELY LEGAL! 146 minutes. Featured Match-up's:
The Eliminators Vs. The Dudley Boyz
Who is the greatest tag team in professional wrestling? Buh Buh Ray and D-Von Dudley hold the ECW World Tag Team Championships. But can they hold back the onslaught of Perry Saturn and John Kronus?
Lance Storm Vs. Rob Van Dam The superstar from Calgary...Alberta, Canada, heads into Extreme Warfare against the controversial Rob Van Dam. See why RVD is "MR. PPV"!
Michinoku Pro 6 Man Action
The high-flying stars of Japan's most spectacular promotion invade America with their awe-inspiring aerial action! TAKA Michinoku, Dick Togo and Mens Teioh battle The Great Sasuke, Gran Naniwa and Masato Yakushiji!
Shane Douglas Vs. Pitbull 2
The World Television Champion and Francine may have broken the neck of Gary Wolfe, but now they have to contend with not only the Mad Dog of War, but the mysterious Masked Man as well! Could it really be Ravishing Rick Rude?
Sabu Vs. Taz
Eighteen months of building emotions collide in the Grudge Match of the Decade! Former Tag Team Partners are once again bonded, this time by their hardcore hatred for the other in this bloody battle! The violence inflicted is outdone only by the shocking betrayal at the climax.
Terry Funk Vs. The Sandman Vs. Big Steve Cool
To earn a World Championship match, the 53-year old Funker must defeat not only the leader of the Blue World Order, but the Hardcore Icon himself in a violent Three-Way-Dance that features tables, chairs, ladders and barbed wire!
Raven Vs. Terry Funk
The World Heavyweight Championship hangs in the balance of this epic battle! The "Innovator of Violence" Tommy Dreamer holds the key to who will emerge victorious: the Decadent Slacker or the Living Legend.
