9. Tommy Dreamer Vs. CW Anderson (Guilty As Charged 2001)
CW Anderson was exactly the kind of performer that Paul Heyman often asked his audience to embrace. Not possessing an impressive physique, 'The Enforcer' quite obviously patterned himself after Arn Anderson. He'd never really make a splash outside of ECW, making him quite obscure to some, but inside that company he started to come into his own just as the promotion began to fade. That's a shame, because he proved in bouts against the likes of Jerry Lynn and Steve Corino that he had serious talent. However, it's rare to find anyone really talking about him nowadays, even when looking back to the original ECW. Similarly, his 'I Quit' Match against Tommy Dreamer from the group's last ever pay-per-view is sadly overlooked. For fans of hardcore wrestling and brawls, this is a must-see. Anderson and Dreamer both bleed heavily, which can occasionally even come as a shock for those fans now conditioned to the 'PG' way of doing things in WWE. The ending is a crowd-pleaser, and this match almost stole the show on the night. Even right till the end, ECW's performers were literally willing to shed blood for what they believed in.
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