Reliving The Extreme! An ECW Podcast

This may be the last episode of RTE, or maybe not. But if it is we are going out with a laugh. And some fresh fruits.

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We begin our new format for RTE on this episode. We will be going monthly and this time we cover the month of June 1997. This month includes Wrestlepalooza 1997, with Jerry Lawler arriving in ECW. It is also the culmination of Raven vs Dreamer and The Eliminators run as a team. Plus, Taz moves on to his next chapter.

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On this quick episode of the show Nate Maxson gives an update on the shows future, format, and frequency. Thank you all for your support.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW TV from May 13th 1997. Rick Rude is all over this show. It also features Dreamer vs Spicolli and a dream partner tag team main event. Plus...Chad The Mime.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from May 6th 1997. Bam Bam Bigelow is back in ECW and making history. We also have some good stuff to discuss with Rick Rude, Louie Spicolli and much more!

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Now that the fallout from Barely Legal has swept in, change is occuring in ECW. We discuss this and much more this week!

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On this special episode of the Reliving The Extreme we are welcoming many guests to remember our friend Archie Mitchell. Archie sadly passed away recently and we thought it fitting to honor him with some stories....and some trolling....in grand Archie fashion.

This week we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from April 22nd 1997. With the Barely Legal PPV in the rear view mirror, it is time to move forward. This show starts us heading towards some of the changes we will be seeing....some good and some bad.

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This week, on episode 200, we are discussing ECW's first pay per view, Barely Legal 1997. Plus Nate has a conversation with Bob Smith, former managing editor of PWI and the host of The Outdated Wrestling Hour, on his time early on in ECWs history.

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This is our go home show before finally getting to the Barely Legal episode, which is also going to be our 200th.

It's a very effective episode of ECW TV in hyping the PPV, with lots of stars and good action!!

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This week we review the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from March 25th 1997. The march towards Barely Legal continues and the hype is wearing out its welcome a bit.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from March 18th 1997. This show features footage from Hostile City Showdown and sets the stage for the title match at the upcoming Barely Legal PPV...and much more.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from March 11th 1997. It's a show that moves at a frantic pace as we continue towards the first ECW Pay Per View.

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This week we are discussing the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from March 4th 1997. As we continue towards Barely Legal there is some good, some bad, and some.....overly complicated.

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This week we review the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from February 25th 1997. Also, we reflect on the career of Sabu, who passed away this week.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from February 18th 1997. More developments as we head toward Barely Legal 1997. Plus some fun with names!!!

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from February 11th 1997. The road to Barely Legal is beginning as we see more from Terry Funk, Raven and The Dudleys.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from February 4th 1997. Barely Legal is officially going to be on PPV....and The Dudleys finally take their best form. This, plus much more of course on the latest RTE.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from January 28th 1997. There were technical difficulties this week but we still managed to make it through.

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This week we review the episode of ECW Hardcore TV from January 21st 1997. Terry Funk returns to the ECW ring, The Triple Threat dominate and a masked man shows up...but the mask doesn't help much.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from January 16th 1997. This show is half good and half not so good, but definitely gets us on the road to Barely Legal.

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Killer Kowalski. Terry Funk. Raven vs Sandman. There is a whole lot to discuss this week as we review the episode of ECW TV from January 9th 1997, recorded in Webster Mass in a weird looking building.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from January 2nd 1997. It's a new year, but a lot of what we see is anything but new.

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This week we take a break from ECW reviews to discuss the 2024 We Can't Wrestle Podcast Hall of Fame.

Next week we begin ECW 1997!!

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from December 24th 1996. Also, some discussion of the 2025 Royal Rumble.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW TV from December 17th 1996. Chad also tells us his in person experience from AEW Dynamite in Knoxville.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW TV from December 10th 1996. It is an eventful episode of the show, with The Gangstas interacting with the BWO, Spicolli vs Lee and much more.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from December 3rd 1996. November To Remember has ended and there is a lot to reflect on.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from November 26th 1996. As good as some of this is, we are ready to move on from November To Remember. Plus...what is a coochie frito???

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from November 19th 1996. This show features footage from November To Remember '96. Lots of good to discuss and some looking to the future.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from November 12th 1996. The go-home episode before November To Remember features some great action and also some interesting developments.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from November 5th 1996. It's a show for sure!!

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from October 29th 1996. The first national pro wrestling appearance of a future legend and the return of a significant star, plus much more.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from October 15th 1996. It's a pretty significant show in the companies history as an iconic scene plays out.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from October 8th 1996. There is lots to love about this episode. And Nate has a bone to pick with the booking of the ECW title.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from October 6th 1996. A six man tag, Taz vs Johnny Smith and much more are featured in an eventful episode.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from September 24th 1996. It's a really good show this week featuring a great tag team main event. We also discuss the new Vince McMahon documentary.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from September 17th 1996. There is a major focus on this weeks episode in establishing Shane Douglas an even stronger heel.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from September 10th 1996. This is a go-home show that lacks a little in steak, but has a lot of sizzle.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from September 3rd 1996. Louie Spicolli continues the shine, and Taz and Dreamer fail to excite.

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Mark Brew, of the We Can't Wrestle Podcast and Marks Indy Spotlight fills in for Nate this week as the boys review the episode of ECW TV from August 27th 1996.

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Thjs week we discuss the episode of ECW TV from August 20th 1996. We also discuss the passing of Kevin Sullivan and answer listener questions.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW TV from August 13 1996. This show features ECWs first excursion into Japan. Plus, listener questions are answered.

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On this episode of RTE Nate goes back in time to present an interview from the WNR archives. The guest is Brian R Solomon, the author of Blood and Fire, the biography of The Original Sheik.

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This week we are back to review the episode of ECW TV from August 6th 1996. There is a lot in this show, including Raven and Sandman and the four way dance for the ECW tag titles.

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An update for those that have asked on why we haven't had an episode the past couple weeks.

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This time around we are discussing two episodes of ECW TV, September 13th and 20th 1996. The tag team division continues its hot streak and the TV title is on the line. Plus, Chad talks about his recent underwhelming indie adventure.

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We are a little off on our schedule the past couple weeks, but will return to our normal next week.

This time on Reliving The Extreme we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from July 16th 1996. Plus we discuss the "Who Killed WCW" series and some of our favorite wrestling manangers.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from July 9th 1996. It's a wild ride this week for the tag division. Plus some discussion of possible booking mistakes.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from July 2nd 1996. Also, we take questions and comments from listeners. Get ready for what may be our funniest episode yet.

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This week we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from June 25th 1996. This show features lots of good stuff, including the ECW debut of Terry Gordy and the return of a character from the past.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from June 18th 1886. Plus Pop Pop Flair and much more.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from June 11th 1996. The build towards Hardcore Heaven continues and we hosts are divided on the quality of the show.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from Jube 6th 1996. We also discuss some possible missed opportunities in the run of the company.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from May 28th 1996.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from May 21st 1996. Classic rivalries begin to take shape and one of the funniest things we've ever seen occurs.

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At TV title match. An endless list of jobbers. The best tag team of 1996. These things and many more discussed this week as we review the episode of ECW TV from May 14th 1996.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from May 7th 1996. The audio this week is a bit choppy because of Nates internet, we apologize for that.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from April 30th 1996. Lots of good stuff happening this week with many of the main players on the ECW scene at the time. We also discuss this years WWE Hall of Fame class.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from April 23rd 1996. We also reflect on the recently passed Ole Anderson, Virgil and Butcher Vachon.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from April 16th 1996. Lots of good stuff to discuss in this hour of ECW, including the debut of D-Von Dudley and a great match between Sabu and Mikey. Plus we answer a listener question.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from April 9th 1996. Plus we discuss the incident this past week with Billy Jack Haynes and Chads personal interactions with Billy.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from April 2nd 1996. Chad discusses the incident with New Jack that is a bit famous....if not overblown.

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This week we take a break from ECW reviews. Instead, we are discussing the 2023 class of the We Can't Wrestle Podcast Hall Of Fame.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from March 26th 1996. We get a great send off by ECW for Cactus Jack. Plus, Raven has a very unique excuse for not defending his title

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from March 19th 1996. It is a really good show with lots to talk about. Plus, we discuss some random things like the GWF and Velveteen Dream.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from March 12th 1996. Shane Douglas and Brian Pillman continue to confront one another this week. This show also features the only televised match between two of the greats of all time.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from March 5th 1996. This episode features a fantastic match between Sabu and Scorpio. It also features an awkward ending....

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from February 27th 1996. Cactus Jack is on his way out and the story is building for his departure. We also see more development of Taz as a character.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from February 20th 1996. Returning stars, great promos, and good storytelling are all featured this week.

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This week we are discussing the episode of ECW TV from February 13th 1996. It's a bit all over the place but quite entertaining.

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This week we are presenting audio from the We Can't Wrestle Podcast. Nate and Aron are joined by author and podcaster Ian Totten for a spur of the moment conversation about wrestling and other topics!!!

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This week we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from February 6th 1996. This show features some extreme lucha, a tag title match and much more.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from January 30th 1996. Feuds and characters are developing as things heat up in the promotion.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from January 9th 1996. Here comes Bruiser Mantaur!!!!

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This week we discuss the House Party 1996 event from January 5th 1996 at the ECW Arena. An important event that features lots of memorable ECW moments, like the return of Shane Douglas, Beulah being pregnant with someones baby, etc.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from January 2nd 1996. This is the beginning of, what we believe, is the best year in the whole run of ECW.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from December 19th 1995, including some history making promos and segments!!

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Lots of good stuff this week as we review the episode of ECW TV from December 12th 1995. Also, Chad discusses his memories of Terry Funk.

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This week we are discussing November To Remember 1995. This is a pivotal show in ECW history, and one that made for some great conversation.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from November 14th 1995, featuring the final hype for November To Remember.

Also, we discuss the late, great Terry Funk.

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This week the boys have the week off. Instead of the regular format, Nate is presenting his interview with Bob Smith, former managing editor of PWI. This conversation was recorded for the 200th episode of the We Can't Wrestle Podcast. Bob has ties to ECW as he did play by play for some of the first ECW shows that Tod Gordon promoted. Enjoy!!!

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This week we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from November 7th 1995. The road to November To Remember continues as the stars are converging in ECW.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from October 31st 1995. The hype begins for the next November To Remember, a significant promo from Steve Austin, and much more are featured,

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This week we review the episode of ECW from October 24th 1995. We also reflect on the life and times of the late Adrian Street and take a question from a listener.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from October 17th 1995. Another great mix of matches and talent, including Mysterio vs Pscosis two out of three falls match.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW from October 10th 1995. Lots of happenings this week as ECW keeps growing into the promotion we know and love.

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This week we are discussing the Gangstas Paradise show from the ECW in September of 1995.

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This week we are reviewing the episode of ECW TV from September 12th 1995. It's the go home show before Gangstas Paradise.

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This week we are discussing the episode of ECW TV from September 5th 1995. A tag title match, a long talking segment, and cannoli are all featured.

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This week we discuss the episode of ECW from August 29th 1995, which features one of the great matches between Eddie Guererro and Dean Malenko. We also talk about the late, great Iron Sheik.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from August 22 1995. It's one of those things happen but nothing happens episodes, but fun to discuss nonetheless. Then, a bonus at the end.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from August 15th 1995. Footage from WrestlePalooza and some great promos and story development are featured on this episode.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from August 8th 1995. Also, some discussion on how to determine the best ever.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from August 1st 1995. ECW continues their tour of Florida on this eventful episode.

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This week we are discussing the episode of ECW TV from July 25th 1995. The company is touring Florida with some pretty compelling stuff to present.

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This week we are covering the Heat Wave 1995 event from the ECW Arena. Side note...pretty sure this episode of RTE is the most media coverage ever given to Val Puccio. Enjoy!!

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This week we are discussing the episode of ECW TV from July 11th 1995. As we head towards Heat Wave '95 a very eventful episode of the show unfolds.

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This week we review the episode of ECW TV from July 4th 1995. This episode of the show features lots of Shane Douglas, as he is leaving the company. And it's also the first time the Fan Cam is used with any importance.

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This week we review the episode of ECW from June 27th 1995. Lots of positive to talk about this week as ECW seems to finally be finding itself.

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