Patrick Kenney

Patrick Kenney

Born: May 28, 1968
in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.
is an American retired professional wrestler and baseball player, better known by his ring name, Simon Diamond. He most recently worked for professional wrestling promotion Impact Wrestling as a producer. Diamond is best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling from 1998 to 2001 On July 9, 2003, Kenney and Swinger appeared on a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) pay-per-view, beginning a feud with America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm).Championships on August 27, 2003, and held the titles until November 19, when the titles were held up following a controversial ending to a match with the 3 Live Kru.

In September 2005, Kenney spent two weeks in India, where he and fellow TNA employees Sonjay Dutt and Shark Boy visited several cities, promoting the debut of Impact! on ESPN Star Sports.On September 28 in Bhopal, a riot broke out when 1,000 fans were excluded from an event after attendance exceeded expectations.[1] None of the three TNA wrestlers were injured.

Kenney returned to America in October 2005, and on December 8 started an angle with Chicago White Sox catcher A. J. Pierzynski At Turning Point the Diamonds in the Rough (Diamond, Young and Skipper) were defeated in a six-man tag team match by Chris Sabin, Sonjay Dutt and Dale Torborg, who had Pierzynski in their corner. Pierzynszki returned to TNA in March 2006 and was once again confronted by Diamond, who ended up getting hit with a chair by the White Sox catcher.Shortly thereafter Kenney became a road agent for TNA

On November 3, 2008, Kenney was released from his contract with TNA, with them citing budgetary cuts as the reason.

On September 18, 2009, TNA Wrestling announced that Kenney had been rehired as a road agent to replace the fired Jim Cornette and B.G. James.

Kenney returned to television on the July 15, 2010, edition of Impact!, aligning himself with fellow ECW alumni Tommy Dreamer, Raven, Stevie Richards, Rhino, Brother Devon, Al Snow and Mick Foley in their invasion of TNA. The following week, TNA president Dixie Carter agreed to give the ECW alumni their own reunion pay–per–view event, Hardcore Justice: The Last Stand, as a celebration of hardcore wrestling and a final farewell to the company. At the event Kenney returned to his Simon Diamond persona and teamed with Johnny Swinger and Kid Kash in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Little Guido, Tony Luke and Tracy Smothers of The Full Blooded Italians.

At May 8, 2012, Kenny substituted Taz as Color Commentator at TNA Xplosion, joining Jeremy Borash.

On June 19, 2017, Kenney left Impact Wrestling alongside Shane Helms and Al Snow.

Other media

Diamond appeared as a playable character in the 2000 video game ECW Hardcore Revolution.

Personal life

Kenney began dating Dawn Marie in October 1998. Before dating, the two had been good friends for almost two years. They had planned to be married by the end of 2000 or into 2001. They did not wed, but stayed engaged for several years afterwards.After seven years together, their relationship began to come to an end.Kenney and Candice Kenney have a child born in 2010.

In 2001, Kenney filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against a former priest at Salesianum School

Movies for Patrick Kenney...

TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2
Title: TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: May 1, 2016
Type: Movie
TNA Wrestling takes you back to where it all started with this collection featuring 25 complete matches! Relive some of the best of TNA's early days from the Asylum years from 2002 through 2004, including AJ Styles, CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, Jerry Lynn, Raven, Sting, Jeff Jarrett, Eric Young, Abyss and many more!
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TNA Hardcore Justice 2010
Title: TNA Hardcore Justice 2010
Character: Simon Diaomnd
Released: August 8, 2010
Type: Movie
Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling President Dixie Carter and “The Extreme Original” Tommy Dreamer announced that “Hard Justice,” TNA’s pay-per-view event will transform to “HardCORE Justice,” a one-night-only celebration of extreme, hardcore wrestling featuring a one last stand. This is it for an event like this, and it’s the perfect send off we never thought we’d receive. It’s funny, because there had never been a wrestling company that the fans would chant for by name since our time… until TNA began.” – Tommy Dreamer
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TNA No Surrender 2006
Title: TNA No Surrender 2006
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: September 24, 2006
Type: Movie
No Surrender (2006) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on September 24, 2006 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the No Surrender chronology. Eight professional wrestling matches were featured on the event's card.
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TNA Victory Road 2006
Title: TNA Victory Road 2006
Character: Simon Diamond (Ringside)
Released: July 16, 2006
Type: Movie
Victory Road (2006) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on July 16, 2006 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the Victory Road chronology. Nine matches were featured on the event's card.
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TNA Lockdown 2006
Title: TNA Lockdown 2006
Character: Simon Diamond (Ringside)
Released: April 23, 2006
Type: Movie
Lockdown (2006) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on April 23, 2006 from the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second annual event under the Lockdown chronology. Eight matches were featured on the event's card. In the tradition of Lockdown events, every match took place inside a steel structure with six sides, known as Six Sides of Steel. This event also marked the TNA debut of Christy Hemme. The event was featured in an episode of House.
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TNA Destination X 2006
Title: TNA Destination X 2006
Character: Simon Diamond (Ringside)
Released: March 12, 2006
Type: Movie
Destination X (2006) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), which took place on March 12, 2006 from the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the Destination X chronology. Eight matches were featured on the event's card.
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TNA Final Resolution 2006
Title: TNA Final Resolution 2006
Character: Simon Diamond (Manager)
Released: January 15, 2006
Type: Movie
Final Resolution (2006) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on January 15, 2006 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the Final Resolution name and first event of the 2006 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and two pre-show matches were featured on the event's card, two of which were for championships. Final Resolution is remembered for the TNA debut of Sting, which was ranked as the 2nd greatest moment in the company's history due to it marking Sting's return to national television after five years
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TNA Turning Point 2005
Title: TNA Turning Point 2005
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: December 11, 2005
Type: Movie
Turning Point (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on December 11, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the second event under the Turning Point name and the twelfth and final event of the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and one pre-show match were featured on the event's card, two of which featured championships.
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TNA Genesis 2005
Title: TNA Genesis 2005
Character: Simon Diamond (Preshow)
Released: November 13, 2005
Type: Movie
Genesis (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on November 13, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first event under the Genesis name and eleventh event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. Seven professional wrestling matches and two pre-show matches were featured on the event's card, one of which involved a championship.
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TNA Bound for Glory 2005
Title: TNA Bound for Glory 2005
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: October 23, 2005
Type: Movie
Bound for Glory (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on October 23, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first event under the Bound for Glory name and tenth event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. The show was promoted as TNA's premiere PPV event and their equivalent to the rival World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) WrestleMania. Ten professional wrestling matches and one pre-show match were featured on the card, three of which involved championships. The main event was for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, in which champion Jeff Jarrett fought the challenger Rhino with Tito Ortiz as Special Guest Referee. The match was originally Jarrett versus Kevin Nash with Ortiz as referee, however Nash was not cleared to wrestle due to a medical emergency. A Ten-Man Gauntlet match was held to determine Nash's replacement, which Rhino won.
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TNA Unbreakable
Title: TNA Unbreakable
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: September 11, 2005
Type: Movie
Unbreakable was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on September 11, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first and only show under the Unbreakable name and ninth event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and two pre-show matches were featured on the card, three of which were for championships. The main event at Unbreakable was a Three Way match for the TNA X Division Championship, in which then-champion Christopher Daniels defended the title against the challengers A.J. Styles and Samoa Joe.
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TNA Sacrifice 2005
Title: TNA Sacrifice 2005
Character: Simon Diamond (Ringside)
Released: August 14, 2005
Type: Movie
Sacrifice (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion that took place on August 14, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first show of the Sacrifice series and eighth event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and one pre-show match were featured on the card. The main event was a Tag Team match between the team of Jeff Jarrett and Rhino facing the team of Raven and Sabu, in which if Jarrett pinned Raven he would earn a future NWA World Heavyweight Championship match. If Raven pinned Jarrett in the contest, then Jarrett would not receive a championship match for an entire year.
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TNA No Surrender 2005
Title: TNA No Surrender 2005
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: July 17, 2005
Type: Movie
No Surrender (2005) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) promotion, which took place on July 17, 2005 at the TNA Impact! Zone in Orlando, Florida. It was the first under the No Surrender chronology and the seventh event in the 2005 TNA PPV schedule. Nine professional wrestling matches and one pre-show match were featured on the card. The main event was a No Surrender Dog Collar match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, in which then-champion Raven defended the title against Abyss.
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Hardcore Homecoming
Title: Hardcore Homecoming
Released: June 10, 2005
Type: Movie
On June 10th, 2005, the legends of the most groundbreaking wrestling promotion in the history of the sport return to the place where it all began for HARDCORE HOMECOMING! It was in Philadelphia, PA that Eastern Championship Wrestling became EXTREME and for one historic night, the stars return home for an EXTREME REUNION! This special platinum edition is packed with bonus footage not seen on Pay-Per-View and includes a bonus 2nd disk with additional matches, interviews, and behind the scenes footage. Hosted by the original voice of ECW, Joey Styles! Featuring: Sabu vs. Terry Funk vs. Shane Douglas, Raven vs. Sandman, Justin Credible vs. Jerry Lynn, New Jack, Axl Rotten, The Eliminators, and dozens of other stars of the revolution!
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TNA Turning Point 2004
Title: TNA Turning Point 2004
Character: Pat Kenney
Released: December 5, 2004
Type: Movie
Triple X and America's Most Wanted settle their two year blood feud inside the dangerous and sadistic Six Sides of Steel where the losing team must disband. Features AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, and Randy Savage vs. The Kings of Wrestling, plus Diamond Dallas Page vs. Raven from Orlando, FL.
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TNA Victory Road 2004
Title: TNA Victory Road 2004
Character: Pat Kenney
Released: November 7, 2004
Type: Movie
TNA debuts on monthly PPV with a three hour supercard from Orlando, FL. that features Jeff Jarrett vs. Jeff Hardy in a ladder match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, AJ Styles challenges Petey Williams for the X-Division championship while Abyss, Monty Brown and Raven go to war in the inaugural Monsters Ball match.
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Title: TNA iMPACT!
Released: June 4, 2004
Type: TV
IMPACT WRESTLING offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of the traditional with high flying athleticism and cutting edge action. IMPACT's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling today, and the hottest new stars in the sport.
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Title: TNA iMPACT!
Character: Pat Kenney
Released: June 4, 2004
Type: TV
IMPACT WRESTLING offers a unique style of wrestling that features a blend of the traditional with high flying athleticism and cutting edge action. IMPACT's roster includes the biggest names in wrestling today, and the hottest new stars in the sport.
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MLW War Games
Title: MLW War Games
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: September 19, 2003
Type: Movie
The Hardcore Legend" Terry Funk leads his outnumbered Funkin' Army into the dangerous steel-cage environment of War Games against the MLW World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino and the Extreme Horsemen. This show also features the tournament to crown the MLW World Junior Heavyweight Champion and more.
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MLW Rise of The Renegades
Title: MLW Rise of The Renegades
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: July 26, 2003
Type: Movie
MLW's "Rise of the Renegades" held July 26, 2003 in Orlando, Florida.
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MLW Revolutions
Title: MLW Revolutions
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: May 9, 2003
Type: Movie
MLW's "Revolutions" held May 9, 2003 in Orlando, Florida
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MLW King of Kings
Title: MLW King of Kings
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: December 20, 2002
Type: Movie
MLW heats up Florida with this incredible event, "King of Kings." Superstars from around the world arrived in Ft. Lauderdale to battle for the Major League Wrestling in a night filled with incredible action from international superstars, legends of wrestling, and the superstars of tomorrow.
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WWA The Retribution
Title: WWA The Retribution
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: December 6, 2002
Type: Movie
Witness the return of 6 time WCW Champion, Sting, former WCW Champion, Lex Luger, where the two face off for the vacant World Wrestling Allstars Heavyweight title!
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MECW Inaugural Show
Title: MECW Inaugural Show
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: August 11, 2001
Type: Movie
Main Event Championship Wrestling became the talk of the Internet for this premier show at the ECW Arena. Witness their first (and last) show that would go down in infamy. See Buff Bagwell get booed out of the building, but not before Steve Corino verbally punks him out. Sabu vs. The Sandman delivers with table smashing violence that made their ECW feud legendary with a surprising ending.
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ECW Guilty as Charged 2001
Title: ECW Guilty as Charged 2001
Released: January 7, 2001
Type: Movie
Guilty as Charged (2001) took place on January 7, 2001 from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, New York. This was the final nationally and globally broadcast event held by the original and independent ECW before it filed for bankruptcy two months later. The main event was the first and only Tables, Ladders, Chairs and Canes match in ECW history for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, in which Steve Corino defended the title against The Sandman and Justin Credible. Rhino issued an open challenge which was answered by Rob Van Dam, but Van Dam was attacked by Jerry Lynn, leading to an immediate contest between the duo, and much more.
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ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: December 15, 2000
Type: Movie
December 15, 2000 from The Madhouse of The Extreme in Queens, New York
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ECW Massacre on 34th Street
Title: ECW Massacre on 34th Street
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: December 3, 2000
Type: Movie
ECW Massacre on 34th Street was a professional wrestling pay-per-view from Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), and was the second to last pay-per-view from ECW before the promotion ceased. It took place on December 3, 2000, from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Steve Corino defends the ECW Championship against Jerry Lynn and Justin Credible in a Three-Way Dance. Tajiri & Mikey Whipwreck collide with the team of Super Crazy & Kid Kash. Rhino defends the ECW Television Championship against Spike Dudley. The FBI defend the ECW Tag Team Championship against Danny Doring & Roadkill. Tommy Dreamer and more.
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ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: November 11, 2000
Type: Movie
November 11, 2000 from The Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York
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ECW Fan Cam: November 10, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: November 10, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: November 10, 2000
Type: Movie
November 10, 2000 from The Sportsplex in Schenectady, New York
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ECW November to Remember 2000
Title: ECW November to Remember 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: November 5, 2000
Type: Movie
November to Remember 2000 took place on November 5, 2000 from the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois. Justin Credible defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Steve Corino. The FBI take on Tajiri & Mikey Whipwreck with the ECW Tag Team Championship on the line. Rhino defends the ECW Television Championship against New Jack. Plus, Balls Mahoney, Spike Dudley, and more.
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ECW Fan Cam: September 9, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: September 9, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: September 9, 2000
Type: Movie
September 9, 2000 from The Hershey Center in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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ECW Fan Cam: August 25, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: August 25, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: August 25, 2000
Type: Movie
August 25, 2000 from The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York
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ECW Heat Wave 2000
Title: ECW Heat Wave 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: July 16, 2000
Type: Movie
Justin Credible takes on Tommy Dreamer in the main event in a Stairway to Hell Match. Rhino defends the ECW Television Championship against The Sandman. Tajiri, Little Guido, Super Crazy, and Psicosis collide in an Extreme 4-Way Match. Jerry Lynn battles Steve Corino and more.
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ECW Fan Cam: June 3, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: June 3, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: June 3, 2000
Type: Movie
June 3, 2000 from The Bayfront Auditorium in Pensacola, Florida
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000
Title: ECW Hardcore Heaven 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: May 14, 2000
Type: Movie
The Impact Players collide when Justin Credible defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Lance Storm in the main event. Jerry Lynn collides with "Mr. PPV" Rob Van Dam. Rhino faces The Sandman with the ECW Television Championship on the line. Tajiri takes on Steve Corino and more.
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ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000
Title: ECW Wrestlepalooza 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: April 16, 2000
Type: Movie
From the ECW Extreme Fancam series of live events, ECW WrestlePalooza 2000 eminated from St Charles, Missouri, USA, and featured the following matches; HC Loc vsSimon Diamond (with Mitch, Prodigy, Prodigette, and The Musketeer). Chilly Willy vsJohnny Swinger (with Judge Jeff Jones). Nova and Chris Chetti vsThe New Dangerous Alliance (C.W. Anderson and Bill Wiles) (with Lou E. Dangerously and Elektra). Super Crazy vsKid Kash. Danny Doring and Roadkill vsThe Full Blooded Italians (Little Guido and Big Sal). The Impact Players (Justin Credible and Lance Storm) (with Dawn Marie) vsRaven and Mikey Whipwreck (with Francine) for the ECW World Tag Team Championships. Rhino vs Scotty Anton
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ECW Fan Cam: April 13, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: April 13, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: April 13, 2000
Type: Movie
April 13, 2000 from The Murat Center in Indianapolis, Indiana
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ECW Living Dangerously 2000
Title: ECW Living Dangerously 2000
Character: Simon Diamond (Appearance)
Released: March 12, 2000
Type: Movie
Living Dangerously 2000 took place on March 12, 2000 from the O'Neill Center in Danbury, Connecticut. In a Texas Bullrope match, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes takes on "The King of Old School" Steve Corino. In the ECW World Television Title Tournament semi finals, Rhino battles The Sandman and Super Crazy goes one on one with Little Guido, with the winners fighting in the finals later in the night. The Impact Players, Raven and Mike Awesome, and Tommy Dreamer and Masato Tanaka Tanaka battle in a 3 Way Dance for the Tag Team Championship. Plus the unbelievable finish to the New Jack and Vic Grimes match, and much more!
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ECW Fan Cam: January 27, 2000
Title: ECW Fan Cam: January 27, 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: January 27, 2000
Type: Movie
January 27, 2000 from The St. Petersburg Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida
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ECW Guilty as Charged 2000
Title: ECW Guilty as Charged 2000
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: January 9, 2000
Type: Movie
Guilty as Charged 2000 took place on January 9, 2000 from the Boutwell Memorial Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama. In the main event, Mike Awesome defended his ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Spike Dudley. In the undercard, The Impact Players (Justin Credible and Lance Storm) battled Tommy Dreamer and Raven for the ECW World Tag Team Championship. Rob Van Dam battled Sabu and much more.
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ECW November to Remember 1999
Title: ECW November to Remember 1999
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: November 7, 1999
Type: Movie
Rhino joins forces with The Impact Players to face Raven, Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman in the main event. Rob Van Dam defends the ECW Television championship against Taz. Mike Awesome defends the ECW World Heavyweight Championship against Masato Tanaka. Sabu faces Chris Candido. Jerry Lynn collides with Tajiri. Plus, New Jack and much more!
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ECW Fan Cam: October 15, 1999
Title: ECW Fan Cam: October 15, 1999
Character: Lance Diamond
Released: October 15, 1999
Type: Movie
October 15, 1999 from The Municipal Veterans Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts
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ECW Anarchy Rulz 1999
Title: ECW Anarchy Rulz 1999
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: September 19, 1999
Type: Movie
The city of Chicago has survived the reign of Al Capone and the Great Fire, but not even the Windy City could withstand the power of Extreme Championship Wrestling! On September 19, 1999 the Odeum witnessed all rules broken, all morals shattered, and all royalties destroyed! In the world of ECW, there is only one rule: ANARCHY RULZ!! Rob Van Dam defends the ECW World Television Championship against Balls Mahoney. The event also featured Tommy Dreamer and Raven defending the ECW World Tag Team Championship against Rhino and Steve Corino and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Taz defended the belt against Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka in a 3 way dance.
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Title: ECW on TNN
Released: August 27, 1999
Type: TV
The Superstars of Extreme Championship Wrestling show off their hardcore skills and in-ring technical wizardry in this one-hour weekly television series.
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ECW Fan Cam: May 29, 1999
Title: ECW Fan Cam: May 29, 1999
Character: Lance Diamond
Released: May 29, 1999
Type: Movie
May 29, 1999 from The Municipal Veterans Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts
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Title: ECW Hardcore TV
Released: April 6, 1993
Type: TV
ECW Hardcore TV is a hard-hitting, edgy alternative to more mainstream sports entertainment programming.
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Title: WWE Raw
Character: Simon Diamond
Released: January 11, 1993
Type: TV
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.