Xtreme Championship Wrestling

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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |Eastern Championship Wrestling (1992–1994)<br>Xtreme Championship Wrestling (1994–2001)
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| style="text-align: left;" | '''Founded'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |[[Private Company|Private]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | '''Defunct'''
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| style="text-align: left;" |'''Industry'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |[[Professional Wrestling|Professional wrestling]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | '''Style'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Professional wrestling<br>[[Hardcore Wrestling|Hardcore wrestling]]<br>[[Lucha Libre|Lucha libre]]<br>Puroresu<br>Shoot
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |Assets acquired by [[IWE]]
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| style="text-align: left;" |'''Successor'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |[[XCW (IWE brand)|IWE brand]]
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| style="text-align: left;" | '''Founder(s)'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Tod Gordon]] (Eastern), [[Paul Heyman]] (Extreme)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |April 25, 1992
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| style="text-align: left;" |'''Founder'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Tod Gordon]] (1992–1996)<br>[[Paul Heyman]] (1996–2001)<br>[[Vince McMahon|Vince Woodward]] (2003-present)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |[[Tod Gordon]] (Eastern; [[Chairman]])<br>[[Paul Heyman]] (Extreme; [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | National Wrestling Alliance (1992–1994)<bt>Xtreme Championship Wrestling (1994–1999)<br>HHG Corporation (1999–2001)<br>[[IWE]] (2003–present)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Tri-State Wrestling Alliance<br>NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" |Worldwide
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| style="text-align: left;" |'''Products'''
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'''Xtreme Championship Wrestling''' ('''XCW''') was a professional wrestling promotion that was founded in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 1992 by [[Tod Gordon]] and closed when his successor, [[Paul Heyman]], declared bankruptcy in April 2001. After subsequently purchasing the assets of XCW, [[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]] relaunched the Xtreme Championship Wrestling franchise as a [[IWE Brand Extension|IWE brand]] from June 2006 until February 2010 to complement their existing [[IWE Raw|Raw]] and [[IWE SmackDown|SmackDown]] brands.
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'''Xtreme Championship Wrestling''' ('''XCW''') was a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestling]] [[Professional Wrestling Promotion|promotion]] that was founded in [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] in 1992 by [[Tod Gordon]]. In 1993, [[Paul Heyman]] took over the creative end of the promotion from Eddie Gilbert and rechristened the promotion from Eastern Championship Wrestling to "Xtreme" Championship Wrestling, kicking off a worldwide craze of companies using the tagline "Xtreme" for their products. Heyman's creative direction created new stars, and established the "third" big brand in the United States, competing with the billionaire-backed IWE and WCW promotions. XCW closed in 2001 when it was unable to secure a new national television contract, and IWE purchased the assets of the company from bankruptcy. The promotion showcased various international styles of professional wrestling, ranging from [[Lucha Libre|lucha libre]] to [[Puroresu|puroresu]] and [[Hardcore Wrestling|hardcore wrestling]].
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The promotion showcased various international styles of professional wrestling, ranging from [[Lucha Libre|lucha libre]] to puroresu to [[Hardcore Wrestling|hardcore wrestling]].
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After purchasing the assets of XCW in 2003, [[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]] relaunched the Xtreme Championship Wrestling franchise as a [[IWE Brand Extension|third brand]] with their existing [[Raw (IWE brand)|Raw]] and [[SmackDown (IWE brand)|SmackDown]] brands. It debuted on June 13, 2006 on Sci Fi in the United States and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded [[Syfy (television network)|Syfy]].
==History==
==History==
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===Tri-State Wrestling Alliance and Eastern Championship Wrestling===
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===Tri-State Wrestling Alliance and NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (1989–1994)===
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===Secession from the NWA===
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===Secession from the NWA (1994)===
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===XCW Arena and television syndication===
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===XCW Arena and television syndication (1994–2001)===
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===Paul Heyman and cross promotion===
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===Paul Heyman and cross promotion with the IWF and the USWA (1996–1997)===
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===Lance Awesome controversy and promotional rivalry===
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===Mike Awesome controversy and promotional rivalry (2000)===
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==Legacy and resurface==
==Legacy and resurface==
===The Alliance===
===The Alliance===
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==Championships and programming==
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==See also==
==See also==
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*[[List of Xtreme Championship Wrestling alumni]]
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* [[List of Former Extreme Championship Wrestling personnel|List of former Extreme Championship Wrestling personnel]]
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==References==
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==Further reading==
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{{Xtreme Championship Wrestling}}
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{{Professional Wrestling in the United States}}

Revision as of 01:09, 17 November 2018

For the former IWE brand, see XCW (IWE brand).
For the TV show of the IWE brand, see XCW (IWE).
Xtreme Championship Wrestling
Formerly Eastern Championship Wrestling (1992–1994)
Xtreme Championship Wrestling (1994–2001)
Former type Private
Industry Professional wrestling
Fate Assets acquired by IWE
Successor IWE brand
Founded April 25, 1992
Founder Tod Gordon (Eastern; Chairman)
Paul Heyman (Extreme; [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO)
Defunct April 4, 2001 (original)
Headquarters Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Area served Worldwide
Products Television, Merchandise
Website

Xtreme Championship Wrestling (XCW) was a professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1992 by Tod Gordon. In 1993, Paul Heyman took over the creative end of the promotion from Eddie Gilbert and rechristened the promotion from Eastern Championship Wrestling to "Xtreme" Championship Wrestling, kicking off a worldwide craze of companies using the tagline "Xtreme" for their products. Heyman's creative direction created new stars, and established the "third" big brand in the United States, competing with the billionaire-backed IWE and WCW promotions. XCW closed in 2001 when it was unable to secure a new national television contract, and IWE purchased the assets of the company from bankruptcy. The promotion showcased various international styles of professional wrestling, ranging from lucha libre to puroresu and hardcore wrestling.

After purchasing the assets of XCW in 2003, International Wrestling Entertainment relaunched the Xtreme Championship Wrestling franchise as a third brand with their existing Raw and SmackDown brands. It debuted on June 13, 2006 on Sci Fi in the United States and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded Syfy.

Contents

History

Tri-State Wrestling Alliance and NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling (1989–1994)

Secession from the NWA (1994)

XCW Arena and television syndication (1994–2001)

See also XCW Hardcore TV

Paul Heyman and cross promotion with the IWF and the USWA (1996–1997)

Mike Awesome controversy and promotional rivalry (2000)

ECW on TNN and decline (1999–2001)

Main article: XCW on TNN

Legacy and resurface

The Alliance

Main article: The Invasion (professional wrestling)

Documentaries

Reunions and relaunch

IWE

Main article: XCW (IWE brand)

Other reunions

Championships and programming

Championships

Championship Notes
XCW World Heavyweight Championship The world title of XCW. It was established in 1992 under XCW and continued to be defended within the promotion until 2001. The title was also defended within International Wrestling Entertainment from 2006 through 2010.
XCW World Tag Team Championship The world tag team title of XCW. It was established in 1992 under XCW and continued to be defended until 2001.
XCW World Television Championship The title was established in 1992 under National Wrestling Alliance affiliate and XCW precursor, Eastern Championship Wrestling, and continued to be defended until 2001.
XCW FTW Heavyweight Championship The unsanctioned title, akin to the Million Dollar Championship, was created for Taz and was defended within XCW from 1998 through 1999.
XCW Maryland Championship The title was established in 1993 under Eastern Championship Wrestling and was defended through the year.
XCW Pennsylvania Championship The title was established in 1993 under Eastern Championship Wrestling and was defended through the year.

Programming

Programming Notes
XCW Hardcore TV (1993–2000) Syndicated, also broadcast on the MSG Network.
XCW on TNN (1999–2000) Broadcast exclusively on The Nashville Network.

See also

References

Further reading

External links

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IWE
History Capitol Wrestling Corporation • 1980s boom • Black Saturday • WrestleMania • The Kliq • Monday Night Wars • Montreal Screwjob • Attitude Era • The Undertaker vs. Mankind • The Invasion • Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide • TNA Entertainment, LLC sues IWE • Raw 1000 • Raw 25
Programming Weekly 205 Live • Afterburn • Bottom Line • Experience • Main Event • Monday Night Raw (history) • NXT • NXT UK • SmackDown Live (history) • Vintage • Worlds Collide • Wal3ooha
Seasonal Mixed Match Challenge • Miz & Mrs. • Total Bellas • Total Divas
Specials Free for All • Tribute to the Troops (results)
Pay-per-view and
IWE Network events 		NXT UK TakeOver • NXT TakeOver • IWE in Saudi Arabia • Royal Rumble • Worlds Collide • Halftime Heat • Elimination Chamber • Fastlane • WrestleMania • Backlash • Money in the Bank • United Kingdom Championship Tournament • Extreme Rules • SummerSlam • Hell in a Cell • Super Show-Down • Evolution • Survivor Series • Starrcade • TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs
Other Former programming
Personnel Matteson family • Hall of Fame • Former personnel (A–C • D–H • I–M • N–R • S–Z)
Action figures LJN Wrestling Superstars • Mattel IWE Legends • IWF Hasbro action figures
Affiliated properties IWE 2K Games • IWE Books • IWE Libraries Inc. • IWE Magazine • IWE Music Group • Discography • IWE Studios • IWE Home Video • IWE Network (Canada) • IWE Performance Center • Tapout
Defunct businesses World Bodybuilding Federation • The World • IWE Classics on Demand • IWE Niagara Falls • XFL
Investments Marvel Experience • Tout • Cloud9 • Drone Racing League
Notable acquisition American Wrestling Association • Xtreme Championship Wrestling (IWE revival) • Georgia Championship Wrestling • Global Wrestling Federation • Heartland Wrestling Association (video library) • Smoky Mountain Wrestling • World Championship Wrestling (history • subsidiary) • World Class Championship Wrestling • World Wrestling Council (video library)
Partnerships Current Evolve • Insane Championship Wrestling • Progress Wrestling • Westside Xtreme Wrestling
Former AAA • Deep South Wrestling • Florida Championship Wrestling • Heartland Wrestling Association • International Wrestling Association • Memphis Championship Wrestling • Michinoku Pro Wrestling • New Japan Pro-Wrestling • Ohio Valley Wrestling • Power Pro Wrestling • Smoky Mountain Wrestling • Super World of Sports • Universal Lucha Libre • Universal Wrestling Association • Universal Wrestling Federation • WAR • World Wrestling Alliance • Ultimate Pro Wrestling • United States Wrestling Association
Accomplishments Current champions • Former championships • Royal Rumble match • Money in the Bank • WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal • André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal • Brawl for All • Cruiserweight Classic • Diva Search • Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic • King of the Ring • Mae Young Classic • Mixed Match Challenge • Sam Muchnick Memorial Tournament • Tough Enough • Slammy Award • NXT Year-End Award • Triple Crown • Grand Slam • IWE tournaments
Brand extension Brands Raw • SmackDown • 205 Live • NXT • NXT UK • XCW
Draft/Superstar Shake-up 2002 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019
See also Attendance records • The Streak • Titan Towers • Women in IWE • WrestleMania Axxess • IWE in Australia

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