WWE: The Rise + Fall of ECW
★ 7.3 · 2004 · 360m · Documentary
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.
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