[2] The main event and the bout between Jimmy Snuka and Tommy Dreamer were both included on the compilation DVD ECW: Unreleased Vol.
[7] In the opening match, which was not included on the VHS release, the previously unnamed 911 defeated Chad Austin by pinfall following a chokeslam.
[5][8] The second match saw Mr. Hughes defeat Sal Bellomo by pinfall following a sidewalk slam in a short squash.
The Public Enemy won the bout after Johnny Grunge hit one of the Bruise Brothers with a 2×4 then pinned him.
Towards the end of the match, Dreamer kicked out of Snuka's Superfly Splash to the shock of commentator Joey Styles.
[6] The match was a "wild brawl" with interference from 911, the Bad Breed, Paul E. Dangerously, and Sherri Martel.
"- Shane Douglas[7]The main event of The Night the Line Was Crossed has been attributed with making "wrestling fans around the country take notice of the happenings in South Philadelphia".
[7] Journalist Dave Meltzer noted "there are very few examples anyone can come up with of a one hour television show where a world title match would air in its entirety in North America".