Business Debt Collection in a Company Called ECW

By Rob Sutter


To put it simply, Extreme Championship Wrestling was revolutionary. During the 90's, ECW showcased a tremendous amount of violence and heart that wasn't exactly seen in companies that were financially supported on the outside. ECW lived off of the supports of its fans, not investors, and it's a company that's remembered fondly today. However, the company ultimately failed due to monetary reasons and perhaps business debt collection should have played a part.

The one who led Extreme Championship Wrestling during the mid-90's up until 2001 was Paul Heyman. He comprehended what wrestling was about and his skill dated back to the late 80's when he worked as a manager. He knew how to make a star out of every last man and woman who worked for him. For instance, Taz might not have been the biggest man in the company at only 5'9'' but the way he hit moves and executed holds was so savage that people didn't notice. This was an example of Heyman displaying the genius that he's known for.

One possible reason that ECW had gone south could be contributed to the television deal with TNN back in 1999. This was the only TV channel that ECW was able to garner during that time and it would ultimately be the last. ECW became the network's highest rated show, despite the obvious lack of advertising, both in commercials and press releases. TNN ultimately severed ties with Heyman's company in favor of airing World Wrestling Federation's flagship program, RAW.

I could see a few of the wrestlers taking to business debt collection in order to gain what they were owed. Reputable organizations such as R.R.S. could have helped the talent on the matter. There have been a few accounts of bounced checks from the company, seeing as how they were unable to compensate everyone fully. While Heyman may swear up and down that the reason for the company's demise came from the failure of securing another TV deal, others cite Heyman's inability to handle money well as that very reason.

Wrestling fans can argue the point of whether ECW would still be in existence till they were blue in the face. Even if money and television weren't problems, World Wrestling Entertainment's focus on a more family-friendly demographic might have cast ECW aside as only a cult attraction. ECW had many financial problems when they shouldn't have come about. It was a company worthy of so much more but it ultimately stands as the proverbial candle that burned twice as bright as others but only lasted half as long.




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