The segment aired on the October 10, 2006, edition of ECW on Sci Fi . It was designed to capitalize on the gritty, adult-oriented "lifestyle" associated with the original Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion of the 1990s.
Strip poker was already a staple of college parties and late-night cable. But ECW injected it with steroids, thumbtacks, and a shocking lack of irony. The concept was simple yet revolutionary: Take the most outlandish, physically gifted wrestlers on the planet—guys like The Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Raven, and Francine—and sit them around a velvet-covered table. The chips aren’t just money; they are articles of clothing . The loser doesn't just fold; they expose . Ecw Extreme Strip Poker Uncensored