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On Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST

A new documentary titled "Forever Hardcore" is currently being produced and directed by TNA's Jeremy Borash, taking an alternative look at ECW's run and its overall historical place in pro wrestling history. The documentary is scheduled to feature interviews with a number of former ECW stars such as original founder Tod Gordon, Raven, New Jack, Terry Funk and Shane Douglas. Interviews with those who were not involved with the company will also be displayed, providing insight on ECW and how it was looked upon by outsiders who were involved with other promotions such as WWE or WCW.

The documentary is slated to be released on June 10 at the Hardcore Homecoming event at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA. A website has been set up featuring excerpts of some interviews with Terry Funk and Konnan. The website can be found at ForeverHardcore.net. A press release was also issued on the website and reads as follows:

WRESTLING DOCUMENTARY "FOREVER HARDCORE" TO BE RELEASED JUNE 10TH!

They revolutionized professional wrestling forever. A group of misfits, outcasts, and renegades led by a fearless visionary that ushered in a new era of professional wrestling from a dive bingo hall in south Philadelphia. Now, you will finally get the story from the mouths of the hardcore icons that lived it. FOREVER HARDCORE (release date: June 10th, 2005) recounts the amazing story of how Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling got hardcore and went on to impact the wrestling business forever. FOREVER HARDCORE takes you on an unsanitized journey through the highs and lows of a group of athletes that were never supposed to make it, and their reflections of why they will always be FOREVER HARDCORE.

From Shane Douglas' account of throwing down the NWA World Title... To Raven's bitter take on the crucifixion incident ... to New Jack's state of mind during the Mass Transit bloodbath... FOREVER HARDCORE gives you the amazing stories and first hand accounts of every major aspect of the revolution that changed wrestling FOREVER.

"Every person that appeared on this documentary has a story to tell. This era clearly defined and changed the lives of every person involved, from the champions to the fans," said producer/director Jeremy Borash, who cites his own story of being a disgruntled WCW employee flying himself to Viking Hall in Philadelphia, just to rekindle the feeling of being a fan again. "Properly preserving the legacy that these incredible journeymen created was the vision of everyone involved with this incredible project."

FOREVER HARDCORE is fearless is exposing the true history of this wrestling revolution, as the faces that shaped an era share their memories through the laughter and the tears. FOREVER HARDCORE will have a first release date of June 10th, 2005 and will be available through FOREVERHARDCORE.NET, with a national retail launch scheduled for early fall.

THIS DOCUMENTARY IS NOT SPONSORED OR ENDORSED BY WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT INC. OR TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING, LLC.

Credit: Mike Johnson @ PWInsider.com