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 Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:56 pm
Extremists divided on Heyman’s dismissal
By Jen Hunt
December 4, 2006
Initial reactions by the ECW Extremists to today's announcement of Paul Heyman's dismissal seem split down tenure lines. The ECW Originals appear upset and in a state of shock, whereas the new breeds seem to have a more optimistic outlook.
"I'm shocked," said Tommy Dreamer. "I don't know what's going on right now."
Dreamer boasts the longest tenure with ECW, and has known Heyman for more than ten years. Fellow ECW Original, Stevie Richards was equally shocked by the announcement.
"I have no idea what to say, except whatever Paul decides to do eventually, I wish him the best of luck in future endeavors," said Richards.
While many of the ECW Originals were too shocked by Heyman's dismissal to react to the situation yet, Rob Van Dam had some very strong words. While the two have not always gotten along over the years, RVD clearly doesn't like the idea of Heyman not being a part of the brand.
"I think that without Paul fighting for a better direction to take ECW... I fear that it's in for some horrible changes," said Van Dam.
It seems the Originals are wrestling with the idea of what an ECW without Heyman will mean. However, for those who have only been with Heyman and the brand since debuting on Sci Fi in June of this year, the future is looking bright.
"To quote a famous man, Hulkamania dies when Hogan dies, 'Woo' dies when Ric Flair dies, but when that man [Heyman] is gone and while he's gone, ECW will live on," said relative newcomer Elijah Burke.
"During a hurricane, some trees fall, others remain standing," explained Matt Striker. "During a hurricane, some houses fall, others remain standing. But after a hurricane at least you can still go fishing."
In an industry where nothing seems to stay the same, one ECW Original summed up what you can always count on.
"Well it just goes to show you, nothing ever surprises you in the world of sports-entertainment," said Little Guido
*wwe.com*
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:29 am
you gotta keep this in mind, Heyman was ECW, well, he was a big part of it, the fact that they got rid of him sorta kills the fact that it's "ECW"...I mean, NOW it's truly "WWECW"...this is going to be proven a BIG mistake for WWE Officials and Vince
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:18 pm
Bonekeeper E you gotta keep this in mind, Heyman was ECW, well, he was a big part of it, the fact that they got rid of him sorta kills the fact that it's "ECW"...I mean, NOW it's truly "WWECW"...this is going to be proven a BIG mistake for WWE Officials and Vince heyman WAS ECW.without him,its nothing.the extreme elimination chamber wasnt his fault,stephanie and vince changed it all.and now without heyman,the originals are the next targets...
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:19 am
ECW is just a 2 bit verson of the original ECW, i remember it all, i was there. I watched ECW for their last 2 years, and ECW is nothing like it was. The Zombie?!?!, WTF, man, this is sell out worthy.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:08 pm
MaSuAnime ECW is just a 2 bit verson of the original ECW, i remember it all, i was there. I watched ECW for their last 2 years, and ECW is nothing like it was. The Zombie?!?!, WTF, man, this is sell out worthy. yea but vince is too conscious now and wants it too be a family based wwe.altho a brand devoted to hardcore like ecw COULD HAVE been would have been quite frankly,awesome.hardcore mathcces are usually so much better,and can make a wresters character look cooler.remeber undertaker the hardcore champ?awesome
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:50 am
As it has been proven taking Heyman away form ECW has been nothing short of a complete and total ******** pardon my language. Where has it gone? What has really been done with it? If they would have given him complete and total creative control over it, it would have given the other two programs a run for they're money by now. But no Vince has to be an idiot, why did he revive it if he wasn't going to do anything with it?
He never should have attempted to, he is just ruining the legacy of ECW with the rebirth of it. Heyman is ECW like it has been said, They should have let him run it and things would be going a hell of a lot better then they are now. The only reason I watch now is to see CM Punk.
I mean Lashley as champion? He has no character or personality on the mic at all. He is a good wrestler but shouldn't be allowed ot talk. BRING BACK HEYMAN!
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 11:27 pm
Heyman actually pretty much did have total creative control of ECW. It just didn't fit with the overall view of where things would be eventually going. I've heard that ECW is going to slowly evolve into a training ground for the two main shows. The beginnings of that move can already be seen i think...dumping Deep South Wrestling.
Do i agree with it? Not hardly, but i don't call the shots over there. We'll just have to sit back and see where things go from here.
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