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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!

The Best Episodes of WWE ECW

ECW was a professional wrestling television program for WWE, based on the independent Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion that lasted from 1992 to 2001. The show's...

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  1. 7.5/10(19 votes)

    #1 - Extreme Momentum

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    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. 7.3/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Sabu Strikes Again

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    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. 7.3/10(16 votes)

    #3 - A Grisly Night on Sci Fi

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    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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  4. 7.2/10(9 votes)

    #4 - Dead Ringer

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    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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  5. 7.1/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Spear II

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    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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  6. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Royal Rumble Preview

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    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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  8. 6.9/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Countdown to Dismemberment

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    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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  9. 6.8/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Taken to Royal Extremes

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    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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  10. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Money in The Bank

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    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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  11. 6.8/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Extreme In Italy

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    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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  12. 6.7/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Test Gets His Title Shot

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    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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  13. 6.6/10(16 votes)

    #12 - The Whole F'N Spoiler

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    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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  14. 6.6/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Dr. Frankenstein Prevails

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    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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  15. 6.6/10(10 votes)

    #14 - An Extreme Challenge

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    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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  16. 6.6/10(11 votes)

    #15 - John Morrison?

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    In an effort to reinvent himself to the WWE Universe, ECW World Champion Johnny Nitro holds a special Press Conference on this edition of ECW. With his eyes set on taking Nitro's title at The Great American Bash, CM Punk prepares to go one-on-one with Elijah Burke. Plus, Big Daddy V, Tommy Dreamer, and many more in action!

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  17. 6.5/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Lashing Out Before Backlash

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    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. 6.4/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Reaching The Top

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    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. 6.4/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Best of 2006

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    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. 6.4/10(8 votes)

    #19 - WrestleMania Backlash to the Extreme

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    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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  21. 6.2/10(20 votes)

    #20 - South Philly Screwjob

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    Despite losing the WWE Title to Edge on Monday Night RAW, Rob Van Dam looks to remain ECW World Champion when he defends the gold against Big Show in the main event. Test makes his ECW debut by going one-on-one with Al Snow. Plus, Kelly Kelly salutes America, Little Guido battles Mike Knox, and more!

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  22. 6.2/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Sabu Steals The Show

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    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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  23. 6.2/10(18 votes)

    #22 - Sabu Snaps

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    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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  24. 6.2/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Payback

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    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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  25. 6.1/10(11 votes)

    #24 - D-Generation Extreme

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    D-Generation X's Shawn Michaels and Triple H come to ECW to battle ECW World Champion Big Show in a Handicap Match main event. Sabu & Rob Van Dam reunite for an Extreme Rules Tag Team Match against Test & Mike Knox. Plus, The Sandman interrupts another of Matt Striker's lessons, Balls Mahoney faces Stevie Richards, and more.

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  26. 6.1/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Extreme Supremacy

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    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 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/20/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sabu Strikes Again".