ECW Hardcore Heaven 1997
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!
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Plot Summary
Hardcore Heaven 1997 was a professional wrestling event that showcased the signature extreme style of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The main event featured a brutal "Three-Way Dance" for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship between The Great Sasuke, Taka Michinoku, and Devon Storm. Other notable matches included The Sandman defending his ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Tommy Dreamer and a tag team bout pitting Sabu & Rob Van Dam against The Eliminators.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, Hardcore Heaven 1997 was lauded by fans for its intense, "hardcore" style and the high level of action. Critics often praised ECW's unique presentation and its ability to deliver thrilling, albeit violent, matches. The event is considered a strong entry in ECW's history, exemplifying the promotion's commitment to its distinct brand of sports entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its raw, unadulterated hardcore wrestling action.
- Recognized for delivering memorable and brutal matches that defined ECW's identity.
- Applauded for its innovative use of the "Three-Way Dance" stipulation in a championship match.
Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the event's high-octane, extreme wrestling, with many fans appreciating the no-holds-barred action and the unique, gritty atmosphere that ECW was known for.
Fun Fact
The main event saw The Great Sasuke defeat Taka Michinoku and Devon Storm to become ECW World Heavyweight Champion, marking the first time a Japanese wrestler held that title.
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