5 times smaller WWE PPVs have exceeded expectations

#3 ECW One Night Stand 2005

Classic ECW, at it’s best

Okay yes, many people were extremely excited for this event, and rightly so.

The event was a bit of a re-birth for ECW. One thing to note is that this event could have been a complete and utter flop. Many people were unsure if WWE would give much creative control to Paul Heyman to run the event, but thankfully they did.

We got a glimpse of what would have happened if Paul Heyman hadn’t been shackled at the re-launch of the third brand in 2006. This event was true ECW, shown in front of a packed Hammerstein Ballroom.

The show didn’t miss a beat, bringing the true essence of ECW into the WWE’s world.

If you haven’t watched the event to this day, I strongly recommend you go back and watch it in its entirety. You won’t be disappointed.