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ECW Living Dangerously 1998

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EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING PRESENTS "STOLEN JEWELS" - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER IN ASBURY PARK

Asbury Park Convention Hall played host to the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) faithful on March 1st, as the promotion's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, "Stolen Jewels", unfolded before a sold-out crowd of 3,700 passionate fans. The event showcased a thrilling mix of high-flying action, technical grappling, and unadulterated brutality, leaving attendees eagerly anticipating the next ECW spectacular.

Match #1: Chris Chetti & Jerry Lynn vs. The FBI (Little Guido & Tracy Smothers) - Tag Team Match

The evening kicked off with an energetic tag team matchup between the fan-favorite duo of Chris Chetti and Jerry Lynn, taking on the cunning FBI tandem of Little Guido and Tracy Smothers. The contest was marked by crisp teamwork from the winning combination, who capitalized on a series of quick tags to secure the pinfall victory at 8:18.

Match #2: Masato Tanaka vs. Doug Furnas - Singles Match

Next up, Japanese sensation Masato Tanaka clashed with Doug Furnas in an engaging singles bout. Tanaka's aerial assault proved too much for Furnas, as he dispatched his opponent with a picture-perfect top-rope leg drop in 5:45.

Match #3: Rob Van Dam vs. Too Cold Scorpio - Singles Match

The main event of the night thus far saw Rob Van Dam face off against Too Cold Scorpio in a grueling singles contest. The match ebbed and flowed with both competitors trading near-falls, before VD's innovative combination of moves culminated in a devastating five-star frog splash, securing the win at 22:08.

Match #4: New Jack & Spike Dudley vs. Axl Rotten & Balls Mahoney & The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley) - Tag Team Three-Way Elimination Match

The evening's main attraction was a chaotic three-way tag team elimination match, pitting the unlikely pairing of New Jack and Spike Dudley against the formidable trio of Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, and The Dudley Boyz. In a wild sequence of events, the Dudleyz were the first to fall, followed by Axl Rotten and eventually, Balls Mahoney, leaving New Jack and Spike Dudley standing tall at 13:23.

Match #5: Tommy Dreamer vs. Justin Credible - Singles Match

Following intermission, ECW stalwart Tommy Dreamer engaged in a spirited singles contest with the cunning Justin Credible. The bout featured both competitors trading near-falls and showing remarkable resilience, before Dreamer's patented Dreamer Driver delivered the decisive blow at 8:58.

Match #6: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Taz - ECW World Television Title Match

The evening's centerpiece saw Bam Bam Bigello challenge reigning champion Taz for the coveted ECW World Television Championship. The contest was marked by intense action, with both men giving it their all. In a stunning upset, Bam Bam Bigelow emerged victorious, claiming the title in an impressive performance.

Match #7: Sabu vs. The Sandman - Dueling Canes Match

In the evening's penultimate match, the enigmatic Sabu faced off against the Sandman in a thrilling Dueling Canes contest. Both competitors displayed their signature aerial antics, with Sabu ultimately claiming victory at 9:35.

Match #8: Al Snow & Lance Storm vs. The Triple Threat (Chris Candido & Shane Douglas) - Tag Team Match

Rounding out the evening was a high-stakes tag team matchup between the unorthodox duo of Al Snow and Lance Storm, taking on the formidable Triple Threat tandem of Chris Candido and Shane Douglas. The contest featured both teams showcasing their technical prowess, with Snow and Storm ultimately prevailing at 4:48.

As "Stolen Jewels" came to a close, the ECW faithful departed the Asbury Park Convention Hall having witnessed an unforgettable night of professional wrestling excellence. With its unique blend of in-your-face action and hard-hitting drama, ECW continues to carve out a niche for itself as one of the most exciting and unpredictable promotions in the sport today.

FINAL SCORECARD

  • Chris Chetti & Jerry Lynn (1-0) def. The FBI (Little Guido & Tracy Smothers)
  • Masato Tanaka (1-0) def. Doug Furnas
  • Rob Van Dam (2-0) def. Too Cold Scorpio
  • New Jack & Spike Dudley (1-0) def. Axl Rotten, Balls Mahoney, & The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley & D-Von Dudley)
  • Tommy Dreamer (1-0) def. Justin Credible
  • Bam Bam Bigelow (1-0) def. Taz (c) for the ECW World Television Championship
  • Sabu (1-0) def. The Sandman
  • Al Snow & Lance Storm (1-0) def. The Triple Threat (Chris Candido & Shane Douglas)

ECW WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP: Bam Bam Bigelow (new champion)

NEXT STOP: ECW will return to the Asbury Park Convention Hall on April 4th, as the "Living Dangerously" pay-per-view extravaganza unfolds. Don't miss it!

Card Details

  • Date: 01 Mar 1998
  • Promotion: Extreme Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Asbury Park Convention Hall
  • Attendance: 3700
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 01 Mar 1998

Matches

  1. Chris Chetti and Jerry Lynn defeat The FBI (Little Guido and Tracy Smothers) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 08:18

  2. Masato Tanaka defeat Doug Furnas in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 05:45

  3. Rob Van Dam defeat Too Cold Scorpio in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 22:08

  4. New Jack and Spike Dudley defeat Axl Rotten and Balls Mahoney and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) in a Tag Team Three Way Elimination Match
    Match Time: 13:23

  5. Tommy Dreamer defeat Justin Credible in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:58

  6. Bam Bam Bigelow(C) defeat Taz in a ECW World Television Title Match

  7. Sabu defeat The Sandman in a Dueling Canes Match
    Match Time: 09:35

  8. Al Snow and Lance Storm defeat The Triple Threat (Chris Candido and Shane Douglas) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:48

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