Many "ECW Originals" and hardcore fans criticized the segment as the antithesis of the original promotion's gritty, wrestling-focused identity. Paul Heyman, the original founder of ECW, later described the 2006 reboot as a "miserable experience" that strayed too far from the brand's roots.
In the end, Robby Irwin emerged victorious, his strategy and luck paying off. The Blue Meanie, defeated and humiliated, slunk away, while Robby Irwin celebrated his victory with a newfound confidence.