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The Best Episodes of WWE ECW

Every episode of WWE ECW ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of WWE ECW!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 2 - Extreme Momentum
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Extreme Momentum

    S1:E2

    On this edition of ECW, Kurt Angle partners with WWE and ECW World Champion Rob Van Dam to take on the duo of Edge and Randy Orton in a Tag Team Match main event. Big Show takes to the ring to lay waste to Tommy Dreamer. Plus, The Sandman and Macho Libre meet in singles action, Sabu goes one-on-one with Tony Mamaluke, and much more!

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  2. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 8 - Sabu Strikes Again
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Sabu Strikes Again

    S1:E8

    Batista challenges Big Show for the ECW World Championship in the main event. The WWE Universe is introduced to a Superstar who truly walks to the beat of his own drum when CM Punk makes his ECW debut against Justin Credible. Plus, Kurt Angle in action, The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer take on Mike Knox & Test, and more.

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  3. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 5 - Dead Ringer
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Dead Ringer

    S2:E5

    After being trumped on Monday Night RAW, Mr. McMahon receives a cold reception by some ECW Originals when he arrives at ECW to try and assert his authority. In the main event, Test takes to the ring to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, and more in action!

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  4. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 16 - A Grisly Night on Sci Fi
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #4 - A Grisly Night on Sci Fi

    S1:E16

    After coming to the aid of Jim Ross, The Sandman takes to the ring to challenge Big Show for the ECW World Championship in the main event. The recent issues between Hardcore Holly and Rob Van Dam lead them to tear it up in an Extreme Rules Match. ECW Original Francine faces Ariel in an Extreme Cat Fight. All this and more!

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  5. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 4 - Royal Rumble Preview
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Royal Rumble Preview

    S2:E4

    On this edition of ECW, Test takes to the ring to go one-on-one with ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley in the main event. The Sandman, Sabu, Kevin Thorn, Tommy Dreamer, and Rob Van Dam compete in an Over the Top Rope Challenge. Plus, Kelly Kelly gets extreme with Layla and Brooke Adams, CM Punk takes on Elijah Burke, and more!

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  6. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 7 - Well-Bred
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Well-Bred

    S2:E7

    Hardcore Holly and ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley meet in a rematch under Extreme Rules. In the main event, Rob Van Dam partners with Sabu once again to take on The New Breed's Elijah Burke and Matt Striker. Plus, Snitsky continues to make his presence felt, Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman team up for action, and more.

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  7. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 3 - Spear II
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #7 - Spear II

    S1:E3

    While Edge plots his next opportunity to strike, Kurt Angle's path to once again holding gold around his waist leads him to battle WWE and ECW World Champion Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, the rivalry between Big Show and Tommy Dreamer escalates, Roadkill goes one-on-one with Sabu in an Extreme Rules Match, and more on this edition of ECW

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  8. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 15 - Taken to Royal Extremes
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Taken to Royal Extremes

    S1:E15

    Royalty makes it's way to ECW, as World Heavyweight Champion King Booker arrives to find himself in a main event bout against Rob Van Dam. ECW Originals Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, and Sabu take on Mike Knox, Test, and Matt Striker in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Kevin Thorn, CM Punk, and more in action!

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  9. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 25 - Countdown to Dismemberment
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Countdown to Dismemberment

    S1:E25

    As December to Dismember approaches, Paul Heyman looks to send a clear message to Bobby Lashley by having him face ECW World Champion Big Show in the main event. Before they meet in the Extreme Elimination Chamber, Sabu and Rob Van Dam face off in singles action. Plus, The Hardy Boyz, CM Punk, and more in action!

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  10. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 16 - Extreme In Italy
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Extreme In Italy

    S2:E16

    After helping Santino Marella become the new Intercontinental Champion on Monday Night RAW, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley invites Marella to address his hometown of Milan, Italy. With CM Punk now effectively a member of The New Breed, Rob Van Dam issues a challenge to Elijah Burke in the main event. All this and much more!

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  11. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 9 - The Whole F'N Spoiler
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #11 - The Whole F'N Spoiler

    S1:E9

    Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Sabu in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Big Show's ECW World Championship at SummerSlam. When The Sandman comes to Tommy Dreamer's aid, Paul Heyman forces him to battle both Mike Knox and Test in a Handicap Match. Plus, CM Punk thanks the fans, Al Snow faces Kevin Thorn, and more.

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  12. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 1 - An Extreme Challenge
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - An Extreme Challenge

    S2:E1

    With the help of the WWE Universe, Rob Van Dam takes to the ring to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Championship in the main event. The new connection of Sylvester Terkay and Elijah Burke look to prove themselves by taking on The Full Blooded Italians. Plus, Sabu and Test meet in singles action, Kevin Thorn faces Balls Mahoney, and more!

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  13. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 13 - Money in The Bank
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Money in The Bank

    S2:E13

    As WrestleMania 23 rapidly approaches, CM Punk partners with Edge and The Hardy Boyz to take on Mr. Kennedy, Randy Orton, Finlay, and King Booker in an incredible Eight-Man Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam and Elijah Burke clash in singles action, Snitsky faces off against Balls Mahoney, and more!

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  14. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 14 - WrestleMania Backlash to the Extreme
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - WrestleMania Backlash to the Extreme

    S2:E14

    ECW Champion Bobby Lashley takes to the ring to address his triumph at WrestleMania 23. ECW Originals Rob Van Dam, Sabu, The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer battle The New Breed's Elijah Burke, Marcus Cor Von, Kevin Thorn & Matt Striker in the main event.

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  15. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 12 - Dr. Frankenstein Prevails
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Dr. Frankenstein Prevails

    S1:E12

    The WWE Universe is in for a giant surprise when Paul Heyman takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sabu in an Extreme Rules Match main event. ECW World Champion Big Show extends a special invitation to Shawn Michaels and Triple H. Plus, Matt Striker gets on The Sandman's bad side, Rob Van Dam takes on Hardcore Holly, and much more!

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  16. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 3 - Test Gets His Title Shot
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Test Gets His Title Shot

    S2:E3

    Bobby Lashley's reign as ECW World Champion is threatened once again, as he defends his title against both Rob Van Dam and Test in a Triple Threat Match main event. After recently being caned by The Sandman, Elijah Burke looks to get some payback in singles action. Plus, Marquis Cor Von arrives, CM Punk faces Matt Striker, and more!

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  17. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 17 - Lashing Out Before Backlash
    6.5/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Lashing Out Before Backlash

    S2:E17

    CM Punk's loyalty to The New Breed is put to the test when the group unites to take on ECW Originals Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman in an Eight-Man Tag Team Elimination Match main event. Plus, ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley meets Umaga in singles action, Snitsky battles Balls Mahoney, and more!

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  18. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 20 - Reaching The Top
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Reaching The Top

    S1:E20

    Despite recently earning an opportunity to challenge Big Show for the ECW World Championship, Rob Van Dam is forced to climb for his championship contract in a Ladder Match main event against The World's Largest Athlete. Hardcore Holly makes his return to action to settle a score with Test in singles action. All this and more!

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  19. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 29 - Best of 2006
    6.4/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Best of 2006

    S1:E29

    On a very special Christmas edition of ECW, Joey Styles and Tazz take the WWE Universe through time to revisit the best of the brand from 2006. From highlights of Rob Van Dam's battle with Big Show for the ECW World Championship, to Bobby Lashley's rise to greatness, all the action and excitement from the year that was is featured!

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  20. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 6 - Payback
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Payback

    S2:E6

    Following his recent assault at the hands of several ECW Originals, Mr. McMahon returns to place Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, and Balls Mahoney in a series of singles matches against a New Breed of Superstars. ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley gets more than he bargained for when he goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly. All this and more.

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  21. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 10 - Sabu Steals The Show
    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Sabu Steals The Show

    S1:E10

    Rob Van Dam and Sabu compete in a Ladder Match main event for a contract to face Big Show for the ECW World Championship at SummerSlam. A message from Mick Foley to Ric Flair receives a response from "The Nature Boy." Plus, The Full Blooded Italians are in action, CM Punk faces Justin Credible, and more.

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  22. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 11 - Sabu Snaps
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Sabu Snaps

    S1:E11

    Despite failing to capture the ECW World Championship at SummerSlam, Sabu challenges Big Show for the gold once again in the main event. An Extreme Bikini Contest between Kelly Kelly and Torrie Wilson quickly turns into a Mixed Tag Team Match. Plus, CM Punk in action, Kevin Thorn faces Balls Mahoney in an Extreme Rules Match, and more.

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  23. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 18 - Originals Strike Back
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Originals Strike Back

    S1:E18

    ECW Originals unite for a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event, as The Sandman partners with Rob Van Dam and Sabu to face off against the trio of Test, Matt Striker, and ECW World Champion Big Show. Plus, CM Punk battles Rene Dupree in a singles bout, Balls Mahoney hosts some Extreme Strip Poker, and more!

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  24. WWE ECW Season 2 Episode 15 - Post-'Mania Mania
    6.2/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Post-'Mania Mania

    S2:E15

    While effectively having ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley barred from the building, Mr. McMahon takes to the ring to address his promise of revenge. Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Marcus Cor Von in the main event. Plus, CM Punk meets Stevie Richards in singles action, Tommy Dreamer battles Kevin Thorn, and more!

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  25. WWE ECW Season 1 Episode 17 - Extreme Supremacy
    6.1/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Extreme Supremacy

    S1:E17

    When Hardcore Holly's demands for another a match against Rob Van Dam are denied due to his recent injury, Test steps up to go one-on-one with RVD in an Extreme Rules Match main event. Matt Striker partners with ECW World Champion Big Show to take on The Sandman and Sabu in a Tag Team Match. Plus, CM Punk, Tommy Dreamer, and more in action!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Extreme Momentum" is the best rated episode of "WWE ECW". It scored 7.5/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/20/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sabu Strikes Again".