eHw's place in history has been cemented for over half a decade. A place of true innovation both in the action and production in the world of efeds. Although it is hard to put into absolute terms do to the uncountable amount of other promotions in the world and on the world wide web, eHw undoubtedly carved an undeniable niche in the efed world and the online world of wrestling.

Founded in December of 1999 out of the ashes of the defunct EFWF, Extreme Hardcore Wrestling was originally treated as another bump in the road for many in their careers under it's original management. But fate had other intentions because in March of 2000 EHW was turned over to new owner Paul Heyman. Heyman who had been removed from his duties and ownership role in ECW took over this promotion that had been spear headed towards success with it's legendary World Title feud between the greatest hardcore wrestler of all time The Sandman, and the greatest technical wrestler of all time Bret "The Hitman" Hart. These two polar opposites, showed that opposites attract in the ring, and the two showed that they were practically made for each other with the most intense, exciting, emotional, and truly important feud in the history of promotion fighting on and off for the World Title from February of 2000 to March of 2004.

But eHw always showed it was more than a two person show. And when Paul Heyman came aboard he quickly lifted the moral, creativity, and inner desire of everyone on the roster and brought out the very best in some of the very best wrestlers in the storied history of the professional wrestling business. From established legends like Ric Flair, The Undertaker, Sid, and Shawn Michaels, to people who were just hitting their mark at the time like Triple H and Taz, to those who were never given a true shot to shine anywhere else like Al Snow who with and like eHw clawed his way from the very bottom to the mountain's pinnacle and became the shining example during his championship domination during the Desire Era that starting at the top eHw showed that greatness is made from innovation not imitation. But no eHw star past or present was ever able to perfect the game both in the ring and on the mic with such hard work, determination, strength, greatness, and domination like the brightest of stars Scott Steiner who was constantly on top of eHw in every division and in every era of the company’s existence for longer periods of time than anyone, shattering then holding the title reign records for both the Intercontinental and World Championships. Big Poppa Pump was the greatest but far from the only living example of how extreme HARDCORE wrestling always proved itself to be an innovator not an imitator.

From having the only All Barbed Wire Match pay per views, to having the first ever All Steel Cage Supercard in the history of this business eHw always made sure it's stage was set with originality. From the flames of the Caged Heat to the indescribable brutality of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, fans were always in awe of what a wrestling ring was able to become. From the Stretchers to Electrified Barbed Wire Ropes, eHw was always able to put new spins on old favorites. And from elimination style Three Way Dances to Elimination Chambers eHw always incorporated great ideas in the wrestling business even if they weren't self made. But eHw's legacy lays in the innovation of it's athletes, wrestlers, performers, writers, and bookers who truly pushed and achieved some of the greatest innovations in the production of the promos and in ring action ever witnessed in professional sports. eHw's wrestlers were always held to the highest standards of any owner who demanded wrestlers have the most professional looking and sound promos that had ever been seen in any world of professional wrestling. And the payback for the effort on the mic were the complete freedom to work in any way for any time in any type of match conceivable making eHw's TV Shows, Supercards, and Pay Per Views so innovative, impactful, and entertaining that fans and wrestlers alike still talk about them today. And although maybe not the first, eHw set standards still seen and felt throughout the efed world to this very day, and the fruits of eHw's labors are enjoyed in a new bar set for any respectable wrestler or promotion that dares to hold an event in the world of professional wrestling.

eHw was not about strict organization, tradition, getting along with other companies, glass ceilings, time limits, or limits period. eHw as a company strived to be the best the same way a professional wrestler tries to be the best. By having no peers in the areas that matters, on the mic and in the ring. And eHw's innovations of the style, length, presentation, elaboration, and detail of their wrestlers promos and the unparalleled storytelling, wrestling, and angle resolution found in their live events is not only what set eHw apart, it is what set eHw above. And like anything else that has been great and innovative in the world of entertainment, eHw's time was not as long as many would have liked it to been. Breaking molds, traditions, guidelines, and limits of what a promotion and it's wrestlers can be and can do comes with many consequences. And eHw unfortunately succumb to them in 2001 but the fire that eHw put in the hearts of those that passed through it's doors would keep the dream, the ideal, the passion, and the legacy alive.

eHw rolled over for spot shows in 2002 and 2003, but finally came out of hibernation and brought itself back to the forefront of the wrestling industry that had fallen onto it's ass due to a monopoly and blackball of the television industry. With the opening of eHw Desire Studios, eHw found new life through new inspiration by using the concept of music videos to bring emotion to the forefront of it's roster in every match that they prepared for. The use of music videos had been used during the Big 3 Era of professional wrestling but was a concept never brought to the world of efeds until eHw did and made a roaring and successful comeback getting Back to the Extreme in March of 2004. eHw again showed the fans and the industry why it was so great with its consistent quality of wrestlers' promos and unparalled show cards. eHw gave its following both in the stands, in the ring, and behind the scenes what was expected bringing back classic and epic pay per views like; Born to be Wired, Cyberslam, and Suicide. By holding unexpected classics Supercards like Canadian Stampede, Battery, and Redemption. And by bringing back a piece of it's own identity in the epically extreme King of the Deathmatch Tournament and PPV which showed its nostalgia and innovation with the finals taking place in the first ever in the United States, Hardcore Hell Match. The quality of eHw's in ring product was never higher than during it's second run as franchise's and new blood showcased their talent and only added to the legacy that eHw had already forged for itself.

The peak of eHw's second run and perhaps the peak of eHw itself occurred at eHw's Redemption when eHw Icons Al Snow and The Sandman met in eHw's one and only Iron Man Match. The 60 Minute War was universally regarded as the greatest match in eHw history and generated the most discussion about eHw in years, also receiving more spectator feedback in eHw history and was the crowning achievement for all in any way involved in the match. The work going into the match but especially the work done during the match are looked at as truly some of the finest work in the history of efeds and was a main event of main events that shortly after eHw would bow out with that being its World Title Curtain Call.

However, as the wrestling business has shown us, you can keep a good thing down, but a truly great one will never be kept dead. And eHw is beginning to rise up again to establish itself as wrestling's only true counter culture. But seeking that place involves facing demons, chasing ghosts, honoring spirits, and confronting devils. eHw's future has never been visible because it is a company and culture that worries only about being great in the present. Well eHw's present is now also unclear. Not because of schedules, contracts, or booking but because of egos, vendettas, and the temptation of war. Because there is another wrestling counter culture that lives on just as strong and passionately in the eyes of all of those who lived and viewed its epic rise and legendary run in the world of professional wrestling. Fueled by the jealousy and hatred of a tyrant who wishes to personally destroy the owner and the name of the extreme, led by the ever lasting anger of shining star of a company who wishes to finally have full control of the platform of his destiny, and sustained by three dark shadows who crave the destruction of another wrestling generation and have cast the future of eHw into the darkness of the devastation that they wish to bring.

eHw is planning on coming out of hibernation again and picking up where they left off two years ago. But much like when eHw first opened and was treated like just another stop in the road, fate it seems, has other plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . .