ECW As Good As It Gets
ECW As Good As It Gets

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ECW As Good As It Gets

1997
Movie
147 min
English

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas prepares to defend the ECW World Heavyweight Title against "Ravishing" Rick Rude's personally selected mystery opponent. Bam Bam Bigelow introduces Spike Dudley to extreme crowd surfing. Beulah and Fonzie battle in a bloody brawl. Former nemeses "The Original Gangsta" New Jack and John Kronus join forces to battle their mutual enemy the Dudley Boys for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. "The Hardcore Icon" The Sandman faces "The Homicidal Suicidal Genocidal Death-Defying Maniac" Sabu for the first time ever, Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible, Chris Candido vs. Lance Storm, and more!

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Director: Paul HeymanGenres: Professional Wrestling, Sports Entertainment

Plot Summary

As Good As It Gets was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The event is notable for its main event match between ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow. It also featured other high-profile matches showcasing ECW's signature style of intense, hard-hitting action.

Critical Reception

As Good As It Gets is generally considered a strong ECW pay-per-view, praised for its high-quality wrestling matches and the intensity ECW was known for. While not as critically acclaimed as some other ECW events, it holds a special place in the hearts of ECW fans for its memorable moments and classic matchups.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hard-hitting and intense matches, a staple of ECW.

  • The main event between Shane Douglas and Bam Bam Bigelow was a highlight.

  • Featured a strong undercard with notable ECW talent.

Google audience: As a professional wrestling event, audience reviews are typically found on fan forums and dedicated wrestling sites rather than general platforms. Fans generally recall it as a solid ECW show with good in-ring action and a memorable main event.

Fun Fact

The event is remembered for Bam Bam Bigelow's powerful performance and his intense rivalry with Shane Douglas, which was a focal point of the show.

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