Tod Gordon

Tod Gordon

Born: June 19, 1955
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Tod Gordon is an American businessman. Gordon is the president of Carver W. Reed Co. Inc, a Philadelphia jewelry store and loan office that was established in 1860. He is also the founder of defunct professional wrestling promotion Eastern Championship Wrestling (later Extreme Championship Wrestling). He owned the promotion until it was sold to his head booker Paul Heyman in May 1995.

One of Gordon's most notable involvements within ECW (Eastern Championship Wrestling at the time) was a tournament branded under the NWA name and for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. After Shane Douglas defeated 2 Cold Scorpio to win the title, he was scripted by Gordon and Paul Heyman, who were trying to evolve into a separate company from NWA, to tell every person ever associated with the NWA to 'kiss my (Douglas') ass', throw the NWA title belt down, and personally declare himself as 'the new ECW World Heavyweight Champion'. Shortly afterward, it was confirmed that ECW was renamed to Extreme Championship Wrestling. Gordon would remain the figurehead commissioner of ECW until he left the company several years later.

Gordon's Hardcore Hall of Fame banner in the former ECW Arena.

After ECW, Gordon booked Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling and founded Xtreme Fight Club. Gordon was involved with Pro Wrestling Unplugged and on their September 20, 2006, second anniversary event, Gordon was announced as their new owner.

On April 19, 2008, Pro Wrestling Unplugged held a farewell show for Tod Gordon.

On February 10, 2010, Tod Gordon announced that he and Paul Heyman would be collaborating on a new project, with an announcement coming in 2011.

Tod Gordon returned to The Arena on July 10, 2010 to be a part of Acid-Fest as a tribute to Trent Acid.

On August 8, 2010, Gordon returned via satellite, to pay tribute to ECW on TNA's Hardcore Justice.

Gordon would appear on a WWE produced DVD documentary of Paul Heyman.

Gordon has two daughters and a son, Alexandra, Rebecca, and Charlie Gordon. Tod has been married twice. He is currently married. He owns the Philadelphia pawnbroker shop Carver W. Reed. He is a past president of the Pennsylvania State Pawnbroker's Association.

Movies for Tod Gordon...

YouShoot: Tod Gordon
Title: YouShoot: Tod Gordon
Character: Himself
Released: March 30, 2017
Type: Movie
TOD IS GOD! TOD IS GOD! Most on the inside know this mantra well. But just how well do you know the man referenced? Well it’s time to turn all of YOU fans loose and ask him anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to know! Tod holds nothing back as he lets you inside ECW, its workers, its women, the arena, and…yes…the Travelodge! Go inside the complicated relationship between Tod and Paul E, and hear about the strains first hand. The YouShoot games are back…we got hos, dicks, and a whole lot more! Is Tod God? See for yourself in another uncensored, unapologetic edition of the show that changed the shoot!
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Timeline: The History of ECW 1992/93 as told by Tod Gordon
Title: Timeline: The History of ECW 1992/93 as told by Tod Gordon
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2016
Type: Movie
To understand what ECW became, we must learn from where it came. In a wrestling world invaded by Goons, pig farmers, and Sparky Plugs, there would soon operate a wrestling church in South Philadelphia. That site preached gospel to wrestling fans longing for some danger and believability. And for this very special edition of the series we head back to that very location, the former ECW Arena. Our guest for this exploration of the very inception of ECW is the founder, Tod Gordon. Tod will take you inside everything that formed the company and fostered the identity that the big feds would try to emulate. From humble beginnings to sudden glory, this is the tale of how it happened! Plus a great bonus feature as Tod takes us through the former ECW Arena!
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Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign
Title: Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign
Released: November 1, 2005
Type: Movie
November 5, 2005, Philadelphia was rocked with one of the greatest shows ever to take place inside the World’s most famous Bingo Hall. See the historic return to Philadelphia of Brother Ray and Brother Devon, Team 3D, as they take on two hardcore legends teaming together for the very first time, Sabu and Terry Funk! Plus, witness the carnage as brothers’ Ian and Axl Rotten dip their gule-drenched taped fists into buckets of broken glass and face off in one of the most violent and brutal matches in wrestling history – The Taipei Death Match 2! Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign was universally praised by fans and critics as a nostalgic trip down hardcore memory lane, settling long-standing feuds in front of one of the most rabid crowds in wrestling history! See how this event set Philly on fire with a NOVEMBER REIGN TO REMEMBER! PLUS: Justin Credible vs. Jerry Lynn in a Steel Cage Match; Shane Douglas vs. Pit-bull Gary Wolfe in a Dog Collar Chain Match, and much, much more.
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ECW: The Best of Cactus Jack
Title: ECW: The Best of Cactus Jack
Released: October 23, 2001
Type: Movie
Cactus Jack the most violent of Mick Foley's personalities invokes imagery of violence, bloodshed and sheer uninhabited brutality. He is a performer who went above and beyond the call of duty to achieve victory, leaving logic and sanity behind in order to accomplish his goals. When Cactus Jack competed, two things were guaranteed: all out Mayhem and a hospital ride for his unfortunate opponent. Whether Mick Foley was ripping apart arenas or engrossing fans with his one of a kind interviews, it was impossible to deny that there may never have been a performer who exemplified the hardcore, in your face style of Extreme Championship Wrestling. This is, for the first time anywhere, the complete story of Mick Foley's Extreme Experience.
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ECW Massacre on Queens Boulevard
Title: ECW Massacre on Queens Boulevard
Character: Tod Gordon (Ringside)
Released: April 13, 1996
Type: Movie
The main event sees 2 Cold Scorpio & Sandman battle The Gangstas and The Headhunters in a 3-Way Dance Tag Team Match. Mikey Whipwreck steps into the ring against the suicidal, homicidal, genocidal Sabu. Tommy Dreamer teams with The Pitbulls to take on "Prime Time" Brian Lee & The Bruise Brothers. Plus, Shane Douglas and Axl Rotten face off, Taz meets Chris Jericho, and more!
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ECW Just Another Night
Title: ECW Just Another Night
Character: Tod Gordon
Released: February 23, 1996
Type: Movie
Shane Douglas challenges Raven for the ECW World Championship. Bam Bam Bigelow battles Cactus Jack. Commissioner Tod Gordon faces Bill Alfonso. The Dudleys face The Eliminators for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. Sabu takes on 2 Cold Scorpio. Sandman goes one-on-one with Axl Rotten. The Pitbulls square off against The Blue Meanie & Stevie Richards!
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ECW: January 27, 1996
Title: ECW: January 27, 1996
Character: Tod Gordon (Appearance)
Released: January 27, 1996
Type: Movie
A compilation of action from the ECW Arena
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ECW Holiday Hell '95: The New York Invasion
Title: ECW Holiday Hell '95: The New York Invasion
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: December 29, 1995
Type: Movie
Cactus Jack faces Sabu in an Extreme Death Match main event. As Raven looks to get his hands on gold by challenging The Sandman for the ECW World Heavyweight Title, Tommy Dreamer looks to plow through Stevie Richards and Blue Meanie to get his hands on Raven. Public Enemy is in for a painful surprise when an infamous duo returns. All this and more!
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ECW November to Remember 1995
Title: ECW November to Remember 1995
Character: Tod Gordon
Released: November 18, 1995
Type: Movie
One of the most intense rivalries in ECW history comes to a head when Tommy Dreamer teams with Terry Funk to battle Raven and Cactus Jack. The Sandman challenges Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW Championship. Taz shows his true colors when Commissioner Tod Gordon takes on Bill Alfonso. Plus, Rey Misterio Jr. faces Psicosis in a Mexican Death match.
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ECW Gangsta's Paradise
Title: ECW Gangsta's Paradise
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: September 16, 1995
Type: Movie
Mikey Whipwreck and Public Enemy get locked up inside a true Gangstas Paradise with New Jack, The Sandman, and an unexpected competitor. Every dog his day when The Pitbulls challenge Raven and Stevie Richards for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. Plus, everyone is stunned by a surprise debut, Rey Mysterio Jr. faces Psicosis, and more!
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ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Title: ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: August 20, 1995
Type: Movie
Extreme action in the state of Florida
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Title: ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: July 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The Public Enemy goes to war with The Gangstas. When ECW Champion Sandman defends his title against Cactus Jack, a franchise player makes his presence felt. Plus, Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon challenge Raven & Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championship. Axl and Ian Rotten battle each other in an infamous brutal Taipai Death Match and much more.
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ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Title: ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: June 17, 1995
Type: Movie
ECW World Heavyweight Champion Sandman battles Cactus Jack in a Barbed Wire Match. 2 Cold Scorpio & Taz clash with Raven & The Pitbulls, and Beulah McGillicutty faces Luna Vachon. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more!
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ECW Enter The Sandman
Title: ECW Enter The Sandman
Character: Tod Gordon (ECW Commissioner)
Released: May 13, 1995
Type: Movie
ECW Champion Sandman defends his title twice in one night in separate matches against Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas. Eddy Guerrero faces Dean Malenko in a classic encounter. Brothers Axl and Ian Rotten go to war with each other. Raven, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more in extreme action!