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Hardcore TV 245
ECW Hardcore TV - S5 - E52
The Sandman and Sabu take their storied rivalry to foreign ground as ECW returns to Japan on this exciting edition of Hardcore TV!
ECW Hardcore TV: Season 5 - 51 Episode s
5x2 - Hardcore TV 195
January 14, 1997
Raven stands toe-to-toe with The Sandman to reclaim his stolen ECW Championship. Plus, a trip to Taz's Dojo, The Gangstas, and more!
5x3 - Hardcore TV 196
January 21, 1997
After Shane Douglas and his Triple Threat show Tommy Dreamer that he has a long way to fall, The Franchise receives a rude awakening.
5x4 - Hardcore TV 197
January 28, 1997
Shane Douglas looks for an awesome solution to a ravishing problem. Raven defends his ECW Title against The Sandman. All this and much more!
5x5 - Hardcore TV 198
February 4, 1997
Buh Buh Ray Dudley chooses brotherly love when The Sandman goes one-on-one with D-Von. Plus, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Raven, and more!
5x6 - Hardcore TV 199
February 11, 1997
Highlights from the Eliminators' rematch against Rob Van Dam and Sabu. Plus, Terry Funk, the debut of Lance Storm, and more!
5x7 - Hardcore TV 200
February 18, 1997
The Sandman receives a rematch against D-Von Dudley as they face off in a Boston Street Fight. Plus, Taz, Sabu, and more!
5x8 - Hardcore TV 201
February 25, 1997
Witness some incredible action from ECW's Cyberslam '97 featuring Rob Van Dam, The Eliminators, Taz, Raven, and many more!
5x9 - Hardcore TV 202
March 4, 1997
The ending to Raven and Brian Lee's battle with Tommy Dreamer and Terry Funk from Cyberslam '97. Plus, Chris Chetti, Axl Rotten, and more!
5x10 - Hardcore TV 203
March 11, 1997
The Pitbulls show that their rivalry with Triple Threat continues when Louie Spicolli battles Chris Candido. Plus, Raven, Taz, and more!
5x11 - Hardcore TV 204
March 18, 1997
Hostile City Showdown '97 is recapped including Rob Van Dam going one-on-one with Taz, Shane Douglas defending the TV Title, and more!
5x12 - Hardcore TV 205
March 25, 1997
Taka Michinoku, Terry Boy, and Dick Togo battle The Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada, and Gran Naniwa in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus much more!
5x13 - Hardcore TV 206
April 1, 1997
ECW Champion Raven and ECW TV Champion Shane Douglas take on Terry Funk and Tommy Dreamer. Plus, Sabu, a Three Way Tag Team match, and more!
5x14 - Hardcore TV 207
April 8, 1997
On the heels of ECW's Barely Legal, this edition of Hardcore TV previews all the action to take place at this groundbreaking event.
5x15 - Hardcore TV 208
April 15, 1997
Witness highlights of the most exciting action from ECW's Barely Legal featuring Rob Van Dam, Taz, Shane Douglas, and many more!
5x16 - Hardcore TV 209
April 22, 1997
Balls Mahoney goes one-on-one with Corporal Punishment in the main event. Plus, Chris Chetti, Taz, the Full Blooded Italians, and more!
5x17 - Hardcore TV 210
April 29, 1997
Tommy Dreamer takes matters into his own hands when Louie Spicolli takes on Chris Chetti. Plus, Rob Van Dam, the Blue World Order, and more!
5x18 - Hardcore TV 211
May 6, 1997
Hardcore TV gets ravishing when Rick Rude joins Joey Styles as the show's new co-host. Louie Spicolli turns the tables on Tommy Dreamer.
5x19 - Hardcore TV 212
May 13, 1997
Sabu and Rob Van Dam take on Taz and Chris Candido in a Tag Team main event. Tommy Dreamer battles Louie Spicolli. All this and more!
5x20 - Hardcore TV 213
May 20, 1997
Tommy Dreamer and Raven faceoff in a 'Dream Tag Team' match. Rob Van Dam's business decision causes problems in the ECW locker room.
5x21 - Hardcore TV 214
May 27, 1997
The Sandman answers Balls Mahoney's challenge to a fight as they faceoff in the main event. Plus, the Dudleys, Stevie Richards, and more!
5x22 - Hardcore TV 215
June 3, 1997
Taz and The Eliminators face Sabu, Rob Van Dam, and D-Von Dudley in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, an update on Stevie Richards and more!
5x23 - Hardcore TV 216
June 10, 1997
Witness the final battle between Tommy Dreamer and Raven from Wrestlepalooza '97. Plus, Taz, Shane Douglas, Sabu, and more!
5x24 - Hardcore TV 217
June 17, 1997
More action from ECW's Wrestlepalooza '97 including Shane Douglas defending his TV Title against Taz. Plus, The Eliminators, Sabu, and more!
5x25 - Hardcore TV 218
June 24, 1997
Tommy Dreamer takes on Louie Spicolli in an 'I Quit' match main event. Plus, the Triple Threat, Balls Mahoney, and more in action!
5x26 - Hardcore TV 219
July 1, 1997
Jerry Lawler takes his anti-ECW campaign to the express lane when Sabu and Rob Van Dam face Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman in the main event.
5x27 - Hardcore TV 220
July 8, 1997
Speculation over whether Jerry Lawler will be at Hardcore Heaven '97 grows. Plus, Taz, Lance Storm, and more in action!
5x28 - Hardcore TV 221
July 15, 1997
A war breaks out when Balls Mahoney and The Pitbulls face the Triple Threat in a Six-Man Tag Team match. Plus, Taz, Tommy Dreamer, and more!
5x29 - Hardcore TV 222
July 22, 1997
Witness the action and excitement from Heat Wave '97 featuring Rick Rude, Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, Terry Funk, and more!
5x30 - Hardcore TV 223
July 29, 1997
Witness the conclusion of the Steel Cage match from Heat Wave '97 that saw Rick Rude turn his back on Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman.
5x31 - Hardcore TV 224
August 5, 1997
Shane Douglas' arrogrance incites dissension within the ECW locker room. Plus, Rob Van Dam, Taz, Spike Dudley, and many more!
5x32 - Hardcore TV 225
August 12, 1997
Highlights from Sabu taking on Terry Funk for the ECW Championship in a Barbed Wire match. Plus, Taz, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more!
5x33 - Hardcore TV 226
August 19, 1997
Chaos erupts in the ECW locker room when Tommy Dreamer goes one-on-one with Rob Van Dam. Plus, highlights for Hardcore Heaven '97 and more!
5x34 - Hardcore TV 227
August 26, 1997
Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer faceoff in a main event rematch. Plus, Shane Douglas battles Al Snow, Taz in action, and more!
5x35 - Hardcore TV 228
September 2, 1997
ECW World Television Champion Taz proves that his loyalties are extreme when Tommy Dreamer looks for payback on Sabu and Rob Van Dam.
5x36 - Hardcore TV 229
September 9, 1997
Tommy Dreamer and ECW TV Champion Taz take the fight to Sabu and Rob Van Dam. Plus, Shane Douglas defends his ECW Title, Kronus in action.
5x37 - Hardcore TV 230
September 16, 1997
Taz defends his ECW World Television Title against Tommy Dreamer in the main event. Plus, Kronus, the debut of Jerry Lynn, and much more!
5x38 - Hardcore TV 231
September 23, 1997
The Dudley Boys defend their Tag Team Titles against The Gangstanators. Plus, Balls Mahoney, Bam Bam Bigelow, and more!
5x39 - Hardcore TV 232
September 30, 1997
Things get heated when The Sandman and Sabu faceoff. Plus, Shane Douglas defends the ECW Title, Taz targets The Pitbulls, and more!
5x40 - Hardcore TV 233
October 11, 1997
Tommy Dreamer and Beulah McGillicutty take on Rob Van Dam and Bill Alfonso in a Mixed Tag Team match from As Good As It Gets.
5x41 - Hardcore TV 234
October 18, 1997
Witness all the highlights from ECW's As Good As It Gets featuring Shane Douglas, The Gangstanators, Sabu, and many more!
5x42 - Hardcore TV 235
October 25, 1997
Bam Bam Bigelow challenges Shane Douglas for his ECW Championship. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Sabu, The Great Sasuke, and more!
5x43 - Hardcore TV 236
November 1, 1997
Taz defends his World Television Title against Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, Chris Candido, Lance Storm, Tommy Dreamer, and more!
5x44 - Hardcore TV 237
November 8, 1997
Shane Douglas battles Tommy Dreamer and Sabu in a Three-Way Dance main event. Plus, Rick Rude explains why he targeted Francine.
5x45 - Hardcore TV 238
November 15, 1997
Tommy Dreamer and TV Champion Taz take on the team of Sabu and Rob Van Dam in the main event. Plus, the Blue Meanie, Rick Rude, and more!
5x46 - Hardcore TV 239
November 22, 1997
Relive classic moments from past November to Remember events. Plus, a Fatal 4 Way Elimination match, Shane Douglas, and more!
5x47 - Hardcore TV 240
November 29, 1997
Bam Bam Bigelow defends his ECW Championship against Sabu in the main event. Plus, Taz, Buh Buh Ray Dudley, and more in action!
5x48 - Hardcore TV 241
December 6, 1997
Joey Styles recaps the action and excitement from November to Remember '97 with highlights featuring Taz, Sabu, and many more!
5x49 - Hardcore TV 242
December 13, 1997
Things heat up when two teams challenge Doug Furnas and Phil Lafon for the Tag Team Titles. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, The Sandman, and more!
5x50 - Hardcore TV 243
December 20, 1997
The rivalry between Mikey Whipwreck and Justin Credible takes a turn that leads to the hospital. Plus, Sabu, Chris Chetti, and more!
5x51 - Hardcore TV 244
December 27, 1997
Taz defends his ECW World Television Title against Tommy Dreamer in the main event. Plus, Balls Mahoney, Rob Van Dam, and more!
5x52 - Hardcore TV 245
January 3, 1998
The Sandman and Sabu take their storied rivalry to foreign ground as ECW returns to Japan on this exciting edition of Hardcore TV!