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ECW Guilty as Charged 2001
Rob Van Dam takes on Jerry Lynn in the main event. The ECW World Heavyweight Championship is at stake in a 3-Way Hardcore Match between The Sandman, Justin Credible, and Steve Corino. The FBI, Mikey Whipwreck & Tajiri, and Super Crazy & Kid Kash collide for the ECW Tag Team Championship.
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Plot Summary
Guilty as Charged 2001 was the final pay-per-view event for Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) before its eventual bankruptcy. The event featured a high-stakes world title match between ECW World Champion Rhino and Sabu, alongside other intense bouts showcasing the promotion's signature hardcore style. It marked the end of an era for one of professional wrestling's most influential independent promotions.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, Guilty as Charged 2001 is remembered as a significant, albeit bittersweet, moment in ECW history. While the matches themselves were generally praised for their intensity and execution in typical ECW fashion, the event's ultimate significance lies in its status as the final pay-per-view of the original ECW, overshadowed by the promotion's impending demise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its hard-hitting and fast-paced wrestling action.
Recognized for showcasing top ECW talent in memorable matches.
Viewed with historical significance as the final ECW pay-per-view event.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this event is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Guilty as Charged 2001 was the last ECW pay-per-view event ever produced before the promotion declared bankruptcy in April 2001.
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