Joey Styles Announces 'Hardcore Homecoming' Main Event; Ringside Tickets On Sale Next Week

Back on March 29th, we reported the heavily rumored main event for Shane Douglas' reunion show of former ECW stars would be Sabu vs Terry Funk vs Shane Douglas. Today, Joey Styles proudly issued this press release confirming the match. Here's the Press Release:

In case you haven't heard, I appeared on the Masked Maniac hotline, 'venting' about a few issues with Mike Johnson at Pwinsider.com. In case you haven't heard, Mike Johnson at Pwinsider had printed a nasty article on WWE sending me legal papers over the ECW matter. I'm not going to get into the whole story again, as you to read my 'Extreme Blog' I'm running on the WWE 'ECW' PPV, Shane Douglas' reunion show, and the WWE legal matter.

However what I wasn't prepared to deal with, is Mike Johnson at Pwinsider.com, contacting Tod Gordon and telling him that he should "sue me" since I trademarked the Eastern Championship Wrestling name. A trademark I applied for, in order to HELP WITH PUSHING THE SHOW TOD GORDON IS ASSISTING IN. And to push the bus trip we were going to run for the Reunion show in PA.

Amazing how we all were supposed to be working together to make this show successful. And piece of s*** Mike Johnson goes and tries to hurt me. Why you may ask? Because Mike Johnson has to be the first at everything. He wanted to be the only one running bus trips. He even sent a press release writing "THERE WILL NOT BE A QUEENS BUS TRIP" to this event. He is a very insecure troll and needs to have the spotlight shined only on himself and PWInsider.com. Now he has it, unfortunately for the wrong reasons.

Because of this matter, 3e6r.net will not be running bus trips for the Reunion show. Tod Gordon, who fetched his attorneys on me, actually admitted (along with his attorney), that they didn't know the reasons I filed for the trademark.

The fact that Tod Gordon went ahead and called lawyers based on a conversation with Mike Johnson, and not knowing the facts, is moronic on the surface. However I don't find any fault in Tod Gordon, as he was trusting his friend. Little did he know Mike Johnson's motive behind the conversation.

I strongly suggest anyone who is interested in hearing some revealing information on this matter, CLICK HERE to listen to my appearance on the Masked Maniac hotline. It explains why the trademark was filed, what legal matters transpired, and the tasteless motives of one individual. Warning, there is quite a bit of vulgarity on the line.

After listening, maybe all of you should run and ask why Mike Johnson and Pwinsider.com took so much pride in reporting WWE legal letters sent to me. But still hasn't told the wrestling community that several others including quite possibly Viking Hall (aka ECW Arena) have received legal letters as well. Not to mention that Mike 'I Have A Small' Johnson may have received one himself. When I made the claim that Mike Johnson was purposely trying to give the impression everything was 'hunky dorey' on both sides, I wasn't joking. And I wasn't wrong.

Oops, did I just reveal a big story?

I want everyone to support the Extreme Reunion show in Philly. There are too many good people that want to bust their ass for you fans that night. And for the right reasons. ECW is a special part in many hearts around wrestling including mine. That's why this really hurt me, and pissed me off. ECW was never about me before them. It was a worth ethic. It was a special relationship with the fans. Everything Mr "I Have A Teeny Weeny" Johnson is not.

Monday I will be contacting WWE and advising that we will not be running bus trips. I will also advise them why. That is the extent of my response to WWE. All other items on their letters will be void since there isn't any bus trip running. And most of all, despite the classless actions on the behalf of Mike Johnson, I still will not be the 'Extreme Rat'.

Good luck to everyone running, performing, and attending the show. We will still push the show and support it in every other way.

MARCH 14, 2005

Update On WWE "Extreme" legal papers, and clarifying one 'insider's' article

I see that some 'insider' websites have picked up on the WWE matter over Shane Douglas' reunion show in Philly. I'm amazed at the spinning written about the matter. To summarize and clarify two issues, as noted on UXW hotline last night, the biggest complaint I had was WWE asking me to be a 'rat' and trying to stop use of the word 'Extreme'. The other items relating to their graphics and ECW name is common sense that these references would be removed. As you can see on 3e6r.net, we have already started switching 'Extreme Championship Wrestling' with 'Eastern Championship Wrestling'. And the graphics posted like on the mainpage are not WWE copyrights. And all the articles below were corrected to abide with WWE. Two very important issues a certain 'insider' failed to mention.

MARCH 12, 2005

WWE Sends Legal Letters Trying To Prevent Shane Douglas' Reunion Show From Going 'Extreme'

I know some websites have tried to make you believe everything between the WWE's 'ECW' PPV and Shane Douglas' reunion show have been hunky dory. And we have been telling you that there is so much heat between both sides, you can cook eggs on Vince McMahon's forehead. Shane Douglas' show is to give the legacy of Eastern Championship Wrestling, to take it to the Extreme one more time at the ECW Arena. WWE's, well, is a watered down attempt at milking some $$ from fans. Can't blame either side from having their show. But when I said WWE is fearing that Shane's show will have the feeling and aura of the days of Extreme, I wasn't kidding. WWE is now sending legal letters trying to keep Shane's show, from 'taking it to the Extreme'.

Below are legal letters we received from WWE. Not only is WWE is even trying to prevent the word "Extreme" on the Philly show, but they ask us to be the "Extreme Rat". Sorry WWE, we don't like cheese.

I know a lot of people love my snide remarks and analysis towards certain topics. But I prefer to allow the intellect of a few others to offer their professional analysis and inaccurate demands made by WWE.

I believe www.1wrestling.com will be reporting on this matter shortly and will be adding some very important analysis on this matter. Also if you would like to hear a lighthearted discussion of this matter, you can listen to me on the UXW Hotline hosted by the Masked Maniac. 516-214-8333, press option 1. (The call is free however long distance charges could apply if residing outside NY).

To view the legal letters we received, click the links below:

CLICK HERE FOR PAGE ONE

CLICK HERE FOR PAGE TWO

It's funny how this idiot claims that fans 'may misinterpret' Shane's show as a WWE product. I think it's the opposite. Maybe some ill advised fans going to the ECW arena, may think Stephanie McMahon will come out. I mean she's the owner of ECW right? Or wait, it's Ric Flair. Wasn't he the consortium that bought it? Woooooo my head is spinning!

I can assure you that even if I have to, every fan buying a ticket or the bus trip will sign a disclaimer that says "I understand that this show has no affiliation with WWE". And what about the comment that after I abide by all their demands, they will then determine the amount of damages against us. Give me a break.

I truly believe here is what's going down. WWE's Tommy Dreamer (Don Dreamer as we call him), made an offer to certain former talents from the ECW era not to work Shane Douglas's reunion show. However unlike Don Corleone, the talents refused the offers.

When they realized this, they then contacted wrestlers not under WWE contract and offered them to work the WWE PPV, and also 'gave their blessing' to work Shane's show as well.

As soon as they received commitments from these non-contracted wrestlers, they are now fu**ing with Shane's show. To the point that they are demanding that the show and our bus trip, not to even use the word "Extreme".

I see that I opened up my mouth anyway. For a professional analysis on this matter, as well clearing up one "Extreme" error in these legal demands, visit www.1wrestling.com shortly.

MARCH 7, 2005

WWE Offers Non Contracted Stars To Work 'ECW' PPV & Work Philly; Discounting 'Karma' Article

As we broke on our hotline report Sunday afternoon, WWE has now "compromised" with non-contracted talents to work both Shane Douglas' Reunion Show and the WWE PPV. The first who was given this offer was Sabu, then a few others. The offer was that WWE would like them to work their PPV, and also allow them to work Shane's show.

However instead of just sticking to that story, Mike Johnson of Pwinsider decided to "discount" claims we reported a few weeks ago. That's funny. He's discounting news he never reported in the first place. Therefore, I need to clear up some really ridiculous claims being written today by Mr Johnson. And while I am doing so, think about the idea behind Shane Douglas' show, and why it was done. Think about who is involved, then think about what was written in another article discounting any heat between both shows. You'll realize that article has more holes than swiss cheese.

A few weeks ago, we broke on our 3e6r.net that Tommy Dreamer on behalf of WWE, offered a few wrestlers $5000+ not to work Shane Douglas' PPV. I specifically on the hotline explained how different the wording was. There's a big difference offering $$$ to work WWE, than offering $$$ not to work Shane Douglas' show.

Last Saturday for UXW in Bethpage Long Island, I spoke in detail to a few wrestlers from ECW who confirmed this claim. Not to mention dozens of wrestlers mingling with one former ECW star and congratulating him for "being true to ECW" and turning down the offer of not working Shane Douglas' show.

I confirmed this afternoon that over the last 2 weeks, Mike Johnson spoke several times with many of the stars in question. If this story was false, he would have ran to report it 10 days ago. He was very careful to make the comment that "most" have discounted the claim. Because I can put two guests on my hotline who are working the show to confirm the original Dreamer offer.

What is going down now is a "compromise" between Shane Douglas' show and WWE. Sabu was the first contacted by Tommy Dreamer and WWE, and advised he could work both shows. Again, a classy move on WWE's part to offer Sabu the double payday, especially due to his recent financial problems. Not to mention WWE fans for the most part, always wanted to see Sabu get a WWE deal.

Shane Douglas deserves alot of credit not balking against the WWE offer. The reason for the Mike Johnson writing is designed for three reasons. One, to calm down the "friction" about both shows which I think is a bit stupid. Fans that want to travel to Philly, do not want a WWE influenced show. They want it to be a "renegade" type show. You don't purchase a rabid Pit Bull guard dog as a playtoy for a child.

If anyone in this wrestling world thinks Shane Douglas organized this reunion show, and originally had the "blessing" of WWE that stars on their PPV would appear two day earlier in Philly, is a moron. Anyone that attends the Philly shows and hears all the anti WWE chants and comments from certain wrestlers will show Mike Johnson's claims are a lame attempt at karma. If you soak in what Mike Johnson claims to have never happened, would totally contradict the reason for the Philly show.

The second reason for the article, is because to contradict our article and comments the last two weeks. Of course Pwinsider will always take the stand that "they will report the house on fire" as long as they saw it themselves. Last week when we broke first details on the bus trip, a Pwinsider press release "coincidentally" was released 30 minutes later. Ironically about a bus trip for the same show. As I said previously, the day Sandman and others were offered the $5K, there would have immediately been an article written by MJ discounting the "exclusive" claim. And he claims in his article that he didn't know where the news came from?

Message to Mike Johnson. Remember this link I sent you clearing up this bus trip matter? CLICK HERE. Take a look at the title.

I just wanted to clear up the misconception and picture that article paints about the WWE & the PA reunion shows going on. And for anyone that may want further confirmation of our article, you can call Frank Goodman's hotline (516) 214-8333 Tuesday who will confirm our reports. I personally will get into this tonight on our hotline (718) 303-4444. Both the hotlines are free. If you live outside NY, Long Distance charges may apply.

Don't forget, the onsale date for Bus Trip reservations for our NY to Philly bus trip to the reunion show will be March 22, 2005. We are seriously looking at another Bus trip location in Brooklyn NY.

MARCH 3, 2005

As we reported in our  February 23rd Article, 3e6r.net's 'Xtreme Tours' will be running the NY to Philly Bus Trips to Shane Douglas' Reunion show. The show is scheduled for June 10th, 2005 at the ECW arena. Our bus trip will be leaving from the former 'Madhouse Of Extreme', The Elks Lodge (Queens Blvd, Queens NY).

FEBRUARY 17, 2005

Shane Douglas Planning 'Extreme' Reunion Show At ECW Arena 6/11? Details Inside

There's a rumor going around that former ECW heavyweight champion and current TNA agent Shane Douglas is working on an 'Extreme' reunion show on June 11th at the ECW arena. Douglas' idea is to bring back the former stars who obviously not under WWE contract, and have a show at the original home to ECW events, Viking Hall. The problem with the rumors are that Combat Zone Wrestling has a show scheduled for June 11th at the arena. A second problem is that WWE owns the copyrights to the ECW name. Therefore, if the show were to come off at all, they would have to be very careful how to advertise it. Especially since you would think a DVD of the show would be produced.

Not to mention since the much rumored WWE version of an ECW PPV is scheduled a day later (June 12th), Vince McMahon would probably be 'Extremely' ticked at this show happening.

When more information is available, we will post it on the site. With many of the former ECW stars wrestling next weekend for UXW in Long Island, we will get first hand comments on the rumors.