ECW Guilty As Charged 1999

ECW's "Fully Loaded" Delivers Thrills and Spills

The Millennium Theatre in Kissimmee, Florida played host to Extreme Championship Wrestling's (ECW) latest pay-per-view extravaganza, "Fully Loaded", on a chilly January 10th evening. A sold-out crowd of 2,600 enthusiastic fans bore witness to a stacked card that featured a mix of high-flying action, hard-hitting brawls, and championship showdowns.

The opening contest saw Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney team up to take down Danny Doring, Roadkill, Little Guido, and Tracy Smothers in a thrilling three-way elimination tag team match. The bout was marked by its non-stop energy, with all six competitors giving it their all. In the end, it was the dynamic duo of Rotten and Mahoney that emerged victorious, securing the pinfall at 6:54.

Next up, Japanese sensation Yoshihiro Tajiri faced off against Mexico's Super Crazy in a singles match. The high-flying antics of both men had the crowd on their feet, but ultimately, it was Tajiri's technical grappling skills that proved too much for his opponent, as he secured the submission victory at 11:37.

The sudden-impact specialist Sid made quick work of John Kronus, disposing of him in a mere 1:31. One has to wonder what kind of damage this powerhouse of a wrestler can inflict on more substantial competition.

The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) continued their winning streak by taking down New Jack and Spike Dudley in a hard-hitting tag team match. The bout was marked by its intensity, with both teams trading blows and showing little quarter. In the end, it was the experienced Dudley duo that emerged victorious at 10:01.

The main event of the evening saw Rob Van Dam put his ECW World Television Title on the line against Lance Storm. This one had all the makings of a classic, as two of the best in the business went toe-to-toe. In a match that ebbed and flowed like the tide, Van Dam's aerial assault ultimately proved too much for Storm, who succumbed to the Five-Star Frog Splash at 18:50.

In the night's penultimate contest, Justin Credible clashed with Tommy Dreamer in a Stairway To Hell Match. This bout was marked by its sheer brutality, as both men took turns battering each other against the steel stairs and ring apron. In the end, it was Credible who emerged victorious, securing the pinfall at 18:45.

Finally, ECW Heavyweight Champion Taz put his title on the line against Shane Douglas in a highly anticipated showdown. The bout was marked by its intensity, with both men trading blows and showing little quarter. In the end, it was Taz who retained his title, securing the pinfall at an unknown time (due to the event being broadcast live).

Overall, "Fully Loaded" delivered on all fronts, featuring a card that was as exciting as it was unpredictable. ECW fans were treated to a night of non-stop action, and this scribe is already counting down the days until the next pay-per-view extravaganza.

Rating: 4.5/5

Match of the Night: Rob Van Dam vs. Lance Storm (ECW World Television Title Match)

Best Technical Bout: Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. Super Crazy (Singles Match)

Card Details

Date: 10 Jan 1999
Promotion: Extreme Championship Wrestling
Arena: Millennium Theatre
Attendance: 2600
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 10 Jan 1999

Matches

Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney defeat Danny Doring and Roadkill and The FBI (Little Guido and Tracy Smothers) in a Three Way Elimination Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:54
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeat Super Crazy in a Singles Match
Match Time: 11:37
Sid defeat John Kronus in a Singles Match
Match Time: 01:31
The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) defeat New Jack and Spike Dudley in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:01
Rob Van Dam(C) defeat Lance Storm in a ECW World Television Title Match
Match Time: 18:50
Justin Credible defeat Tommy Dreamer in a Stairway To Hell Match
Match Time: 18:45
Taz(C) defeat Shane Douglas in a ECW Heavyweight Title Match