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| For the first two years, WWE promoted the event under the former ] (ECW) promotion name, which featured former alumni of the company; ECW's holdings were purchased by WWE purchase in ] court in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Timeline - Historical Dates|url= http://www.gerweck.net/timeline.htm|publisher=Gerweck.net|accessdate= 2008-07-11}}</ref> | For the first two years, WWE promoted the event under the former ] (ECW) promotion name, which featured former alumni of the company; ECW's holdings were purchased by WWE purchase in ] court in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Timeline - Historical Dates|url= http://www.gerweck.net/timeline.htm|publisher=Gerweck.net|accessdate= 2008-07-11}}</ref> | ||
| The 2005 show was a tribute show to the original ECW, with most of the match participants being ] including those who were not under contract with WWE at the time.<ref name="SLAM Rumour">{{cite web| first=Jason|last=Clevett|title=ECW reunion shows picking up steam|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/27/1059750.html| work=Slam! Sports|date=2005-05-27|accessdate=2007-09-12| publisher=]}}</ref> All of the matches were rematches from previous ECW pay-per-views. Almost all storylines and events assosiated with this show were either dropped at the pay-per-views conclusion, or the night after. Many ECW Alumni which appeared on the pay-per-view that were not under WWE contracts at the time were later offered contracts, but almost all of them are no longer with the company. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches. | The 2005 show was a tribute show to the original ECW, with most of the match participants being ] including those who were not under contract with WWE at the time.<ref name="SLAM Rumour">{{cite web| first=Jason|last=Clevett|title=ECW reunion shows picking up steam|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/05/27/1059750.html| work=Slam! Sports|date=2005-05-27|accessdate=2007-09-12| publisher=]}}</ref> All of the matches were rematches from previous ECW pay-per-views. Almost all storylines and events assosiated with this show were either dropped at the pay-per-views conclusion, or the night after. Many ECW Alumni which appeared on the pay-per-view that were not under WWE contracts at the time were later offered contracts, but almost all of them are no longer with the company. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches. No titles or title contenderships were on the line in any match. | ||
| The 2006 edition, however, marked the kickoff to WWE's new ] ].<ref name="SLAM! 2006">{{cite web|first=Brian| last=Elliot|title=ECW resurrected at PPV|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/06/12/1628702.html|work=Slam! Sports|date= 2006-06-12|accessdate=2007-09-23| publisher=]}}</ref> The majority of the matches, as well as a 2-hour special aired on TV earlier in the week, were billed as 'WWE vs ECW'. Each match featured a member of the ECW brand taking on members of the RAW or SmackDown brands (except for Japanese wrestlers Masato Tanaka and Yoshihiro Tajiri, who worked without contracts. Once again, many of the ECW representatives are no longer under contract with WWE. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches. | The 2006 edition, however, marked the kickoff to WWE's new ] ].<ref name="SLAM! 2006">{{cite web|first=Brian| last=Elliot|title=ECW resurrected at PPV|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/06/12/1628702.html|work=Slam! Sports|date= 2006-06-12|accessdate=2007-09-23| publisher=]}}</ref> The majority of the matches, as well as a 2-hour special aired on TV earlier in the week, were billed as 'WWE vs ECW'. Each match featured a member of the ECW brand taking on members of the RAW or SmackDown brands (except for Japanese wrestlers Masato Tanaka and Yoshihiro Tajiri, who worked without contracts. Once again, many of the ECW representatives are no longer under contract with WWE. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches. | ||
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One Night Stand was the name of an annual professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). In 2009, the event's name was changed to Extreme Rules.
History
For the first two years, WWE promoted the event under the former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion name, which featured former alumni of the company; ECW's holdings were purchased by WWE purchase in bankruptcy court in 2003.
The 2005 show was a tribute show to the original ECW, with most of the match participants being ECW alumni including those who were not under contract with WWE at the time. All of the matches were rematches from previous ECW pay-per-views. Almost all storylines and events assosiated with this show were either dropped at the pay-per-views conclusion, or the night after. Many ECW Alumni which appeared on the pay-per-view that were not under WWE contracts at the time were later offered contracts, but almost all of them are no longer with the company. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches. No titles or title contenderships were on the line in any match.
The 2006 edition, however, marked the kickoff to WWE's new ECW brand. The majority of the matches, as well as a 2-hour special aired on TV earlier in the week, were billed as 'WWE vs ECW'. Each match featured a member of the ECW brand taking on members of the RAW or SmackDown brands (except for Japanese wrestlers Masato Tanaka and Yoshihiro Tajiri, who worked without contracts. Once again, many of the ECW representatives are no longer under contract with WWE. Every match was contest under 'Extreme Rulz', which were basically no disqualification matches.
In 2007, the event became a regular tri-branded pay per view. The event is billed as the one show a year where every match takes place under Extreme Rules. Unlike 'Extreme Rulz', Extreme Rules meant that every match had an added stipulation, all of which meant that the match could not end by disqualification.
Due to the transition to TV-PG, WWE changed the name of the event to "Extreme Rules." Thus, the event will continue the tradition and legacy under the new name.
Dates and venues
| Event | Date | City | Venue | Main Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Night Stand (2005) | June 12, 2005 | New York, New York | Hammerstein Ballroom | The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) vs. Tommy Dreamer and The Sandmanin an Extreme Rules match |
| One Night Stand (2006) | June 11, 2006 | New York, New York | Hammerstein Ballroom | John Cena (c) vs. Rob Van Dam in an Extreme Rules match for the WWE Championship |
| One Night Stand (2007) | June 3, 2007 | Jacksonville, Florida | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | John Cena (c) vs. The Great Khali in a Pinfalls Count Anywhere match for the WWE Championship |
| One Night Stand (2008) | June 1, 2008 | San Diego, California | San Diego Sports Arena | Edge vs. The Undertaker in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship |
| Extreme Rules | June 7, 2009 | New Orleans, Lousiana | New Orleans Arena | TBD |
References
- ^ The Big Book of Wrestling (May 2009). "55 Great Moments in Pay Per View." WWE Magazine Special Issue.
- "Timeline - Historical Dates". Gerweck.net. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- Clevett, Jason (2005-05-27). "ECW reunion shows picking up steam". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- ^ Elliot, Brian (2006-06-12). "ECW resurrected at PPV". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2007-09-23.
- ^ MacKinder, Matt (2007-06-04). "One Night Stand a PPV gong show". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- "WWE presents Extreme Rules". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-02-26.
- ^ Gramlich, Chris (2005-06-13). "One great Night of hardcore nostalgia". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- "One Night Stand 2005 results". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2005-06-12. Retrieved 2007-09-12.
- Williams III, Ed (2006-06-11). "History made at Hammerstein". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-09-21.
- Clayton, Corey (2007-06-03). "Crafty Cena conquers, pins Great Khali". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2007-10-10.
- ^ Martin, Adam (2008-06-01). "One Night Stand PPV Results-6/1-San Diego, CA-(Taker vs. Edge)". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2008-07-11.