Talk Is Jericho: Tod Gordon and the Rise & Fall of ECW (FULL EPISODE)

#TalkIsJericho #ECW #ExtremeChampionshipWrestling ECW founder Tod Gordon joins Chris Jericho to break down the uncensored, behind-the-scenes story of Extreme Championship Wrestling—from its gritty beginnings in Philadelphia to its legendary impact on the pro wrestling world. Hear how Tod helped launch stars like Taz, RVD, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, and The Sandman, and what really happened behind the scenes with Paul Heyman, Vince McMahon, and the WWE. Tod shares his favorite ECW matches, wild fan stories (chainsaws and prosthetic legs included), and the infamous moment Shane Douglas threw down the NWA title. If you ever chanted "E-C-W!", this is the ultimate episode for you. 🔥 Subscribe to Talk Is Jericho for more epic wrestling interviews 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts — Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:45 Tod Gordon on Eddie Gilbert & early ECW 12:20 Paul Heyman, Jim Crockett & the NWA title toss 24:05 Building ECW legends: Taz, RVD, Tommy Dreamer 33:10 ECW Arena chaos & fan involvement 41:15 Vince McMahon's role in ECW's end 48:00 Tod’s favorite matches & ECW legacy — More from Talk Is Jericho: ▶️ Dark Side of The Ring: Hot Stuff Eddie Gilbert - https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/hot-stuff-eddie-gilbert/679bed68eb787195730eab9d 📸 Follow Chris Jericho on Instagram: @chrisjerichofozzy 🐦 Twitter/X: @IAmJericho | @TalkIsJericho — #WrestlingPodcast #ECWLegacy #PaulHeyman #90sWrestling #HardcoreWrestling #ECWFans #ProWrestlingHistory #WrestlingInterview