WWE: The Rise + Fall of ECW

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The Rise + Fall of ECW is a 2004 direct-to-video documentary produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. It chronicles the history of Philadelphia-based professional wrestling promotion Extreme Championship Wrestling.

Released: Nov 16, 2004

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Jerry Lawler

Self

Peter Senerchia

Self / Taz

Michael Manna

Self / Big Stevie Cool

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