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Extreme Three Way Dance #159: ECW TV Deep Dive (7/21/00–7/28/00) | Heat Wave Fallout, Rhino's Rampage & ECW Reloads
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- The North-South Connection
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 4452
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Summary
The summer of 2000 rolls on as Extreme Three Way Dance continues its chronological journey through the final year of Extreme Championship Wrestling. On Episode 159, JT, Jenny, and Matt break down the July 21, July 22, and July 28, 2000 episodes of ECW TV, as the promotion looks to capitalize on the momentum coming out of Heat Wave 2000 while continuing to navigate an increasingly unpredictable landscape. The crew examines the latest developments surrounding Justin Credible's ECW World Heavyweight Championship reign, Rhino's relentless path of destruction, and the ever-changing championship picture as ECW continues to evolve during one of the most fascinating periods in company history. Along the way, they revisit memorable promos, chaotic brawls, standout matches, and the unique storytelling that kept ECW unlike anything else in professional wrestling. As always, JT, Jenny, and Matt hand out match grades, discuss the biggest moments from each episode, highlight standout performers, and debate whether ECW was finding new life—or simply delaying the inevitable. Was ECW beginning to rebuild after Heat Wave, or were the warning signs of the promotion's future becoming even more apparent? Join us as the Extreme Three Way Dance continues its deep dive through the history of Extreme Championship Wrestling, one episode at a time.ECW, Extreme Championship Wrestling, ECW TV, ECW 2000, ECW on TNN, Extreme Three Way Dance, ECW Podcast, Justin Credible, Rhino ECW, Rob Van Dam, Tommy Dreamer, Hardcore Wrestling, Wrestling History Podcast, ECW TV Review, Wrestling Retrospective, Pro Wrestling Podcast, ECW Arena, Wrestling History, Classic ECW, ECW July 2000