The wrestling world was effectively put on notice during Barely Legal, when Paul Heyman announced the first ever Extreme Classic to crown the first ECW World Heavyweight Champion of the new era! In Heyman's announcement, he confirmed that 16 people would be given the opportunity to contend for the most prized possesion in Extreme Championship Wrestling. Well, as of today, we officially know just who those 16 participants are.
2024 EXTREME CLASSIC FIRST ROUND MATCHES:
One of these athletes will be the next ECW World Heavyweight Champion. Which one of them will seize the opportunity that has been presented to them?
- Cactus Jack versus Raven
- Chris Jericho versus Mandy Rose
- Maki Itoh versus Mil Muertes
- Nick Gage versus 'Sick' Nick Mondo
- Adam Cole versus Mikey Whipwreck
- Shane Douglas versus Brian Pillman
- Kevin Owens versus Mike Awesome
- Lita versus Lucien Kross