Today in ECW History - April 20th

Today in ECW History - April 20th:

Wrestler Death(s): Rick Rude passed away on this day in 1999. 

Wrestler birthday(s): Big Guido was born on this day in 1964. 

1996: ECW Hostile City Showdown 1996 takes place from the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Attendance was 1,075. Matches:

• Super Nova fought El Puerto Ricano to a no contest
• Mikey Whipwreck def. Billy Black
• The Dudley Boys (Buh Buh Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley) fought The Pitbulls (Pitbull #1 and Pitbull #2) to a no contest
• Taz def. Devon Storm
• Axl Rotten def. Little Guido
• 2 Cold Scorpio and The Sandman def. The Bruise Brothers (Don Harris and Ron Harris)
• Brian Lee def. Tommy Dreamer
• Sabu def. Rob Van Dam
• ECW World Heavyweight Championship: Raven (c) def. Shane Douglas to retain the title