When Did ECW Become Extreme?
When Did ECW Become Extreme? Formerly Eastern Championship Wrestling Inc. (1992–1994) Extreme Championship Wrestling Inc. (1994–1996) Defunct April 4, 2001 (de facto) January 31, 2007 (de jure) Fate Bankruptcy, assets acquired by World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Successor ECW (WWE brand) When did ECW turn extreme? Formerly Eastern Championship Wrestling Inc. (1992–1994) Extreme Championship Wrestling Inc.