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ECW invades WWE: photos
In 1997, ECW shockingly invaded WWE, competing in sanctioned matches on Raw and engaging in a bitter rivalry with Jerry "The King" Lawler. Relive the unprecedented turn of events with these rare photos.
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The Sandman, Paul Heyman and Tommy Dreamer all made their first appearances in WWE sitting ringside at In Your House: Mind Games in 1996.
They were later escorted from the building by security.
Kronus of The Eliminators was one of the first ECW competitors to be seen by the WWE Universe.
The bWo were some of the first ECW competitors to appear on the company's invasion of Raw on Feb. 24, 1997.
ECW's first sanctioned bout on Raw was between Stevie Richards and Little Guido.
Tommy Dreamer battled D-Von Dudley at the Manhattan Center.
