WWE to relaunch ECW. Discussion Thread

[Satan]

WWE's first ECW house show will be two weeks after the PPV at the former ECW Arena.

[Satan]

Many have been wondering where Vince McMahon got the sudden “smarts” to start up the ECW promotion again. One inside source says Vince is trying to start his own “grass-roots” promotion to battle TNA’s style of promotion.

[King TE]

Hmmm. ECW coming back may have alot to do with TNA. Though I still think it will not be NEARLY as entertaining as the old ECW. Alot of their wrestlers are retired, or working in TNA, ROH etc.

Though I also think that it will be decent. Just as long, of course, that WWE's kid show writers stay away from the promotion. Paul Heyman doing the booking will be a plus. I'm not positive on wheter I will like Styles being there or not yet. Time will tell...

[Satan]

WWE offered Sabu $175,000 to become the #2 star in ECW. TNA is said to have only offered Sabu $70,000 to retain his services.

- Lance Storm has been contacted, and is likely to work some dates, but doesn't want to work a full-time schedule.

- It is expected that WWE will contact Tajiri and Masato Tanaka to work U.S. dates.

- Roadkill is already under a WWE developmental deal, and is being considered for the new ECW roster.

- At this point, WWE is considering moving Super Crazy to "Raw." But as always in WWE, plans are subject to change.

[Jay M. Punkster]

didnt no where to put it ...........

this looks kool and this match would be kool but id like to see cena face rvd just over the crowd reaction.....

[Satan]

sorry jay but thats an old pic that was confirmed as a hoax

[Satan]

The Sandman has signed on for WWE's ECW. His official website confirmed this today. CW Anderson is also signed. ECWWrestlingNews.com has more details on who's signed and who hasn't.

Joey Styles' bio has been removed from ECW.com. This is only to sell the current RAW angle. He'll be returning full-time to work the ECW brand.

[Satan]

Here is the current group of talent that is expected to be a part of the new ECW project that will debut next month.

Rob Van Dam, The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, Al Snow, Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, Francine, Jazz, C.W. Anderson, Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke are expected to be full time performers for the ECW project.

Terry Funk, Masato Tanaka, Yoshihiro Tajiri, Mikey Whipwreck and Joel Gertner will be making part time appearances in ECW.

Several developmental wrestlers from Ohio Valley Wrestling and Deep South Wrestling will eventually be used for this new ECW project. CM Punk is one individual who is line for a big push in the new ECW.

Other wrestlers who may be brought to ECW include Roadkill, Kid Kash, Super Crazy, Justin Credible (if he doesn't stay with the MTV project) and Lance Storm (he may work select dates, but not full-time.).

The play-by-play announcer will be Joey Styles. The ring announcer will be Steven DeAngelis. The bookers will be Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer and possibly Smackdown's Ed Koskey on a part time basis.

[Satan]

WWE has been trying very hard as of late to land ECW a TV deal on the USA network. Many believe that it will eventually happen. Sources indicate that WWE knows that they really need ECW to have its own TV slot instead of an internet show if they want it to succeed.

[Twist of lEMOn]

lol, CM Punk getting a push in ECW? should be interesting since old ECW fans basicly lived off past info and stuff, If the new ECW fans react the same way. Punk should be huge over when he steps on to that stage. So good idea by WWE. Plus with a riskier aura to ECW. His Japan influanced Style should be to huge of a problem.

The only downfall so far is Tony Mamaluke? come on the guy played no role in ECW's past and he has little to no Charisma lol Bah, WWE's fault i guess.