[1][2] Excerpts from Big Ass Extreme Bash aired on episodes #151, #152, and #153 of the syndicated television show ECW Hardcore TV in March 1996, while an abridged version of the event focused on night two was released on DVD in 2001 and then made available for streaming on the WWE Network in 2020.

[...] The response to me was brutal, even to the point of hurting my feelings...they showered me with everything from full beers to deafening chants of "You sold out.

[15] Following the opening match, Shane Douglas gave an interview, but was taunted by Brian Pillman who was sitting in the audience, resulting in a brawl.

Following the match, Cactus Jack – who was leaving ECW the following night to join the World Wrestling Federation – attempted to give a farewell speech, but was met with chants of "you sold out".

[14][16] The eighth bout saw ECW World Television Champion 2 Cold Scorpio defend his title against Sabu in a rematch from CyberSlam the prior month.

[14][15][16] In the main event of night one, ECW World Heavyweight Champion Raven defended his title against the Sandman.

Following the main event, Shane Douglas, the Sandman, and Tommy Dreamer formed a temporary alliance against Raven.

It wasn't the loudest reaction I'd ever heard for a wrestler, but it was damn close.- Mick "Cactus Jack" Foley[13]In the opening bout of night two, J.T.

The match ended in a no contest after Brian Pillman – accompanied by Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Harry Boatswain – came to the ring and attacked the competitors.

[19] The fifth bout was a two-out-of-three falls match between Juventud Guerrera and Rey Misterio Jr. in a rematch from the previous night that was also both men's final appearance with ECW before leaving to join World Championship Wrestling.

Cactus Jack, who was making his final appearance with ECW before joining the World Wrestling Federation as Mankind, receiving a standing ovation upon entering in stark contrast to his reception the prior night.

[19] The penultimate match saw ECW World Heavyweight Champion Raven defend his title against Shane Douglas.

[19] The main event of night two was a three-way tag team elimination match between the Gangstas, the Headhunters, and 2 Cold Scorpio and The Sandman.