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What was ECW's original name before it became Extreme Championship Wrestling?

  • Hardcore Championship Wrestling

  • Eastern Championship Wrestling

  • American Championship Wrestling

  • Global Championship Wrestling

Answer

ECW was originally called Eastern Championship Wrestling when it was founded by Tod Gordon in 1992. In 1993, Paul Heyman took over the creative direction and rebranded the promotion as Extreme Championship Wrestling, focusing on a hardcore wrestling style.
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