Harder Than Chinese Algebra - ECW Heatwave (1998)

Relive one of ECW’s most infamous pay-per-views as Bradley Palermo and Aaron Fink take you back to Heat Wave 1998 from Dayton, Ohio. From Jerry Lynn vs. Justin Credible’s opener to the chaotic Dudley Boys street fight, this episode of Grapple City Rewind covers every broken table, insane dive, chair shot, and outrageous promo that defined ECW’s extreme style. We dive into the legendary Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka showdown, the FTW Championship war between Taz and Bam Bam Bigelow, and the unforgettable tag team chaos of RVD & Sabu vs. Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki.

Along the way, Bradley and Aaron share insights on modern wrestling, WWE vs. AEW programming wars, and what made ECW so ahead of its time. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or discovering ECW’s wild history for the first time, this rewind is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and pure wrestling chaos.

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