In less than two weeks, WrestleMania XL will electrify Philadelphia, the famed birthplace of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). The significance of this location is underscored by the induction of former ECW head honcho Paul Heyman into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
As part of the homage to pro wrestling’s gritty past, WWE has secured the 2300 Arena, formerly known as the ECW Arena, for a special private event.
Dubbed “The ECW Experience,” this exclusive gathering on WrestleMania Sunday is reserved for OnLocation travel package holders.
Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in ECW nostalgia, with various artifacts on display and meet-and-greet sessions with wrestlers.
This event, however, is not open to the general public but reserved for those who have purchased premium OnLocation packages.
While Endeavor owns OnLocation, WWE has been collaborating with the concierge service since announcing their multi-year partnership in 2022, well before the company’s merger with UFC.
Beyond this event, WWE is embarking on another ambitious project centered around ECW. In addition to the Hall of Fame induction and The ECW Experience, the company is going into the legacy of the renegade promotion with an upcoming documentary for the Biography: WWE Legends series on A&E.
Currently in the early stages, this documentary aims to capture the raw intensity and groundbreaking moments of ECW’s turbulent history.
To do so, WWE is reaching out to former ECW stars for interviews and insights, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the promotion’s impact on the wrestling world.
While the airing date for the ECW Biography remains undisclosed, fans can anticipate a deep going into the revolutionary promotion.
Although not part of the current season lineup, given the series’ track record of 27 new documentaries across its first three seasons, viewers can expect a compelling retrospective shedding light on ECW’s enduring legacy.
