Heat Wave 1996 took place on July 13, 1996 from the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was published by ECW.
- The Gangstas (Mustafa & New Jack) defeat The Samoan Gangsta Party (Mack Daddy Kane & Sammy Silk)
- Mikey Whipwreck defeats Paul Lauria
- The Eliminators (John Kronus & Perry Saturn) (c) defeat Mikey Whipwreck & Sabu to retain the ECW World Tag Team Championship
- Tarzan Goto defeats Axl Rotten
- Shane Douglas defeats Chris Jericho (c) and Pitbull #2 (w/ Francine) and Too Cold Scorpio to win the ECW World Television Championship in a Four Way Elimination Match
- Louie Spicolli defeats El Puerto Ricano
- Sabu defeats Louie Spicolli
- Terry Gordy, The Sandman & Tommy Dreamer defeat Brian Lee, Raven & Stevie Richards in a Rage In A Cage Six Man Tag Team Match
