ECW was still great back then, and NOT because of hardcore weapons, bloodbaths and TV-14 ratings, but because WWE had a great mixture of old and new talent who were WILLING to put on quality matches for ALL of the fans. Even in the final years when it was used as a footstool for the other shows, it put on the best matches of the week. Booking, exposure and passion for the sport isn't what it used to be.
I always thought it would be pretty funny if this match was sent back to 1998 on DVD in an envelope. The look on their faces would be priceless. "So let me get the straight, it's two WCW wrestlers in an ECW show in the WWF? What the hell? Wait, what is it? WWE?" Lmao.
WWE ECW was actually pretty fun to watch in 2006-2007. It was definately felt different than Raw or Smackdown in those years. Matches like this proved it. Hell, I would actually say Big Show's best time in the WWE would was in ECW due to him looking like a dominate monster and still having awesome matches.
I wish the Powers That Be within WWE kept ECW like this, e.g.: TV14 rating; it wouldnt matter if there were no ECW originals cleared to compete, atleast WWE would have more than just the PG shows to offer. They would've kept a wider audience too... ahh well.
@TheRagev3 you say its horrible? I say its horrible that all the guys who got a chance to appear on WWECW had a chance to jump start or revitalize their careers. Now, most of them flounder in obscurity or Superstars. So, ECW was an excellent wrestling show. The WWE version anyways.
2009 ECW = Pretty good, it didn't deserve that name but it was a good second show, still capable of doing great matches, the new superstars were all pretty talented, and unlike the previous year it didn't had main eventers taken off from other shows.
@HEATofEAST92 That all sucked WWECW worst idea ever that was a smack to us original ecw fans faces the One Night stand was the only thing good about that the rest of it was horrible
@HEATofEAST92 yeah but 2009 was awful though the entire wwe was like a kids program with the exception of a couple of storylines! but wwe is getting better now with th emix as champ th enexus storyline and last nights smackdown was amazing!
@ChadTheWrestleManiac 2009 was terrible as a year altoghether, i agree. but ECW was decent secondary show (at the same level as Heat or Velocity), altough still not coming even remotely close to be called "ECW".
ECW was still great back then, and NOT because of hardcore weapons, bloodbaths and TV-14 ratings, but because WWE had a great mixture of old and new talent who were WILLING to put on quality matches for ALL of the fans. Even in the final years when it was used as a footstool for the other shows, it put on the best matches of the week. Booking, exposure and passion for the sport isn't what it used to be.
SpecsCoupe1115 3 months ago
wwe should stop with this dumb nxt and made second show with some title, and jobbers here can have decent matches
hovado555 7 months ago
I always thought it would be pretty funny if this match was sent back to 1998 on DVD in an envelope. The look on their faces would be priceless. "So let me get the straight, it's two WCW wrestlers in an ECW show in the WWF? What the hell? Wait, what is it? WWE?" Lmao.
IR305 7 months ago
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IR305 7 months ago
WWE ECW was actually pretty fun to watch in 2006-2007. It was definately felt different than Raw or Smackdown in those years. Matches like this proved it. Hell, I would actually say Big Show's best time in the WWE would was in ECW due to him looking like a dominate monster and still having awesome matches.
wwetnaful 7 months ago 6
After 2007 ecw wasn't that great i mean it was decent but not ECW
rummankarim 7 months ago
Do you have the promo Flair cuts before this match? It was classic Flair.
CenterOpposite 8 months ago
if you Lift weights like john cena and you wanna do fu to big show just told him you give him so many food
omar300342 8 months ago
dont fight big show in real fight because he can crush anyone
omar300342 8 months ago
I wish the Powers That Be within WWE kept ECW like this, e.g.: TV14 rating; it wouldnt matter if there were no ECW originals cleared to compete, atleast WWE would have more than just the PG shows to offer. They would've kept a wider audience too... ahh well.
tomdolan07 8 months ago
Imagine if Flair won this match. He'd be the only guy to hold the NWA, WCW, WWF and ECW world titles.
canocorn88 9 months ago 5
I actually went to this match and I remember it was pretty amazing being there. It is interesting to see ric flair's crimsion mask in real life.
ERPainkiller 10 months ago
4:24 THIS IS VERY ECW!!!
faggymcbitchtits1 1 year ago
@TheRagev3 you say its horrible? I say its horrible that all the guys who got a chance to appear on WWECW had a chance to jump start or revitalize their careers. Now, most of them flounder in obscurity or Superstars. So, ECW was an excellent wrestling show. The WWE version anyways.
Trystan 1 year ago
One of the 2 or 3 good matches that came out of the WWECW shit.
IndyClips 1 year ago
@charliepatton "Don't sell it, Show" What a rete Flair is.
buttercremehonda 1 year ago
This was the last ECW match i remember enjoying but i stopped watching wrestling all together in 2006 maybe slightly after this.
rockfailure 1 year ago
Ric Flair=Best blader in pro wrestling
BigRobBWF 1 year ago
2006 ECW = Great.
2007 ECW = Okay.
2008 ECW = Sucked.
2009 ECW = Pretty good, it didn't deserve that name but it was a good second show, still capable of doing great matches, the new superstars were all pretty talented, and unlike the previous year it didn't had main eventers taken off from other shows.
HEATofEAST92 1 year ago 31
@HEATofEAST92 That all sucked WWECW worst idea ever that was a smack to us original ecw fans faces the One Night stand was the only thing good about that the rest of it was horrible
TheRagev3 1 year ago 12
@TheRagev3 so true
wweDaniel111111 1 year ago
@HEATofEAST92 u fail 2006 was great 2007 was great 2008-2010 SUCKED BALLS!
ChadTheWrestleManiac 1 year ago
@ChadTheWrestleManiac according to you.
HEATofEAST92 1 year ago
@HEATofEAST92 yeah but 2009 was awful though the entire wwe was like a kids program with the exception of a couple of storylines! but wwe is getting better now with th emix as champ th enexus storyline and last nights smackdown was amazing!
ChadTheWrestleManiac 1 year ago
@ChadTheWrestleManiac 2009 was terrible as a year altoghether, i agree. but ECW was decent secondary show (at the same level as Heat or Velocity), altough still not coming even remotely close to be called "ECW".
HEATofEAST92 1 year ago
@ChadTheWrestleManiac actually 2007 was a little decent because the draft messed it up, but i agree with the rest.
rummankarim 7 months ago
@HEATofEAST92 And of course.....
2010 ECW = Dead
GurahkWeavile 1 year ago
@HEATofEAST92 1992 ECW = Epic
SNB222 7 months ago
@SNB222 No Doubt.
HEATofEAST92 7 months ago
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HEATofEAST92 1 year ago
This is the BEST ecw match from 06-10.
JonasBalili 2 years ago
flair is god and this proves it
shakysyxx 2 years ago
3:23 ref checks to make sure Flair has no weapons on him.
but: It's extreme rules. I thought weapons were allowed?
ehealthy222 2 years ago
@ehealthy222 He's actualy telling him match secrets so he fans don't hear...
jorgovan21 1 year ago
I am the best in the world and what i doing!!
you understand what i am saying to you??
maannn???
LOL from Chris Jericho at Smackdown
thru the undertaker
WWEJohncena99 2 years ago
Pushing 60 and still in a hardcore match, stunning!
MrGemini28 2 years ago