The Rise + Fall of ECW is a 2004 direct-to-video documentary produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. It chronicles the history of Philadelphia-based professional wrestling promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling.
The film studies the history of, and people who made, Extreme Championship Wrestling a cult sensation in the 1990s. Its an intimate look at the subculture of a subculture, and the athletes who were willing to take massive amounts of punishment for little money based on the promise of something more within their industry. This is a film about culture and human beings - who just happen to use tables and chairs and violent acts as part of their performance art. This documentary is not owned or supported by the WWE.
Born into Mexico's first family of sports-entertainment, Eddie Guerrero's career choice was only natural. In the ring, Eddie was unbeatable. He was part of the most popular tag team in Mexico. Fans worldwide were captivated with his high-flying style. Soon, he moved to Japan and experienced similar success. After returning to the United States, Eddie faced a challenge he was not prepared for - addiction. Surviving a car accident that almost killed him, Eddie felt he was bulletproof, resulting in reckless behavior that put his life, career and marriage in jeopardy. Then it all fell apart. The true test of any man is how he handles adversity. In one of the most inspiring stories in the history of sports-entertainment, Eddie Guerrero not only regained his life, he surpassed his wildest dreams. This is his story.
A stunning and provocative look at Mark Kerr's career from late '99 through the 2000 Pride Grand Prix, fighting with his own personal demons that rival the men he encounters in the ring.
In a Three-Way Dance main event, Sabu faces "The Franchise" Shane Douglas and Terry Funk with the ECW World Heavyweight Title on the line. ECW goes to war with the WWE when Tommy Dreamer faces Jerry "The King" Lawler. Rob Van Dam faces Al Snow. Bam Bam Bigelow battles "Little" Spike Dudley. Taz takes on Chris Candido and more!
Bam Bam Bigelow defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. Sabu faces Sandman in a Tables and Ladders Match. Rob Van Dam battles Tommy Dreamer in a Flag Match. Taz defends the ECW Television Championship against Pitbull #2. Plus, a 4-Way Dance for the ECW World Tag Team Championship and more!
ECW presents Barely Legal. Terry Funk, Sandman, and Big Stevie Cool compete in a Three-Way Dance with the winner facing Raven for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. Taz and Sabu face off in the Grudge Match of The Century. The Dudley Boyz face The Eliminators for the ECW World Tag Team Championship. Lance Storm goes one-on-one with Rob Van Dam and more!
The ECW Heavyweight and ECW FTW Championships are on the line when longtime rivals Sabu and Taz square off in the main event. The unlikely duo of Shane Douglas and Tommy Dreamer take on The Impact Players, Justin Credible and Lance Storm. Rob Van Dam defends the ECW TV Championship against Jerry Lynn. Super Crazy and Tajiri battle and much more.
Sabu, Rob Van Dam & Taz join forces to take on the Triple Threat in the main event. Tommy Dreamer teams with a mystery partner to take on Justin Credible & Jack Victory. The Dudley Boyz defend the ECW World Tag Team Championship against Balls Mahoney & Masato Tanaka. Lance Storm faces Jerry Lynn and much more!
The Public Enemy goes to war with The Gangstas. When ECW Champion Sandman defends his title against Cactus Jack, a franchise player makes his presence felt. Plus, Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon challenge Raven & Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championship. Axl and Ian Rotten battle each other in an infamous brutal Taipai Death Match and much more.
Public Enemy defend their ECW Tag Team Titles against Sabu & Taz in a Double Tables Match, and Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Tully Blanchard. ECW icons clash when Cactus Jack faces The Sandman in a Texas Death Match, and Tommy Dreamer battles Steve Richards.