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!

Best of 2006

Season 2

Golden Vote

With the WWE Championship now around the waist of Rob Van Dam, the inaugural edition of the new ECW kicks off in a big way when Edge makes his presence felt. Ten Superstars compete in an Extreme Rules Battle Royal for the right to go one-on-one with John Cena at Vengeance. Plus, The Sandman in action, Kurt Angle faces Justin Credible, and more!

An Extreme Debut

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!

Extreme Momentum

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

Spear II

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!

South Philly Screwjob

While Paul Heyman blames the fans for their contributions to Rob Van Dam's downfall, Big Show defends his newly won ECW World Championship against Ric Flair in an Extreme Rules Match main event. Plus, Sabu battles Justin Credible in singles action, Tommy Dreamer goes one-on-one with Test, and much more!

Extreme Assault

The Undertaker challenges Big Show for the ECW World Championship in the main event. As Paul Heyman continues to berate the fans for Rob Van Dam's recent suspension, Tommy Dreamer turns to his former leader for an explanation. Plus, Mike Knox claims a new prize, Sabu battles Stevie Richards, and more.

Deadman’s Fate In Jeopardy

After Paul Heyman refuses to allow Sabu to challenge Big Show for the ECW World Championship, Kane looks to accomplish what his brother couldn't by battling The World's Largest Athlete for the gold in an Extreme Rules Match main event. Mike Knox faces The Sandman. Plus, Kevin Thorn in action, Balls Mahoney takes on Justin Credible, and more.

Sabu Makes A Statement

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.

Sabu Strikes Again

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.

The Whole F'N Spoiler

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.

Sabu Steals The Show

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.

Sabu Snaps

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!

Dr. Frankenstein Prevails

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.

D-Generation Extreme

On a night where ECW emanates from Madison Square Garden, Sabu uses this historic occasion to seize an opportunity to make an example out of Paul Heyman and earn a shot at Big Show's ECW World Championship in an Extreme Rules Match main event. Plus, Rob Van Dam and Hardcore Holly meet in singles action, CM Punk faces Shannon Moore, and more.

Garden Showstopper

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!

Taken to Royal Extremes

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!

A Grisly Night on Sci Fi

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!

Extreme Supremacy

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!

Originals Strike Back

On this edition of ECW, Rob Van Dam looks to earn another opportunity to challenge Big Show for the ECW World Championship by battling The World's Largest Athlete in the main event. The Sandman takes to the ring to face Matt Striker in a Singapore Cane-on-a-Pole Match. Plus, Sabu in action, Test receives a challenge from Balls Mahoney, and more.

Extreme Impact

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!

Reaching The Top

After Paul Heyman once again stacks the deck against Rob Van Dam, RVD partners with Hardcore Holly to take on Test & Big Show in a Tag Team Match main event. Kelly Kelly, Trinity, and Ariel meet in a Divas Halloween Costume Contest. Plus, Sabu, Daivari, and more in action.

Tricks and Treats

On this edition of ECW, Paul Heyman and ECW World Champion Big Show take to the ring to face Rob Van Dam and Hardcore Holly in a Tag Team Match main event. CM Punk, Test, Tommy Dreamer, and more compete to qualify for the upcoming Extreme Elimination Chamber Match at December to Dismember. All this and more!

RVD Gets Screwed

After seizing an opportunity to enter the Extreme Elimination Chamber Match for the ECW World Championship at December to Dismember, Bobby Lashley takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Hardcore Holly in the main event. Plus, CM Punk meets Mike Knox in singles action, Tommy Dreamer battles Daivari, and more!

Lashley Unleashed on ECW

On this edition of ECW, Paul Heyman forces Rob Van Dam to defend his spot in the upcoming Extreme Elimination Chamber Match for the ECW World Title against Hardcore Holly in the main event. Plus, Bobby Lashley decides to disrupt Matt Striker's lesson plan, The Hardy Boyz arrive to face The Full Blooded Italians, and more!

One Man. One Mission.

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!

Countdown to Dismemberment

With the ECW World Title around his waist in the aftermath of December to Dismember, Bobby Lashley finds himself defending the gold against an angry Big Show in the main event. Rob Van Dam partners with CM Punk to take on Test and Hardcore Holly in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Kelly Kelly, Tommy Dreamer, and more in action!

Mission Accomplished

Paul Heyman seeks to punish ECW World Champion Bobby Lashley by having him face his private enforcers in a Handicap Match main event. Rob Van Dam and Test try to settle a score with each other in singles action. Plus, Matt Striker looks to teach Balls Mahoney a lesson, CM Punk goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, and much more!

Lashley Dominates

On a night where the WWE Universe is given the opportunity to select the next challenger for his ECW World Championship, Bobby Lashley looks to teach Rene Dupree some respect. Rob Van Dam battles Test and Sabu in a Triple Threat Match main event. Plus, Shannon Moore is faced with a giant challenge, Balls Mahoney takes on Matt Striker, and more.

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 name also referred to the ECW brand, in which WWE employees were assigned to work and perform, complementary to WWE's other brands, Raw and SmackDown. It debuted on June 13, 2006 on Sci Fi in the United States and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on February 16, 2010 on the rebranded Syfy. It was replaced the following week with WWE NXT.

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