Wrestling in 1998 | The Road to WrestlePalooza | Franchise University with Shane Douglas 24 In preparation for a discussion about WrestlePalooza 1998, Shane Douglas takes a look back at the news in the wrestling world from around that time. It was a huge year for wrestling and wrestling fans as the rise of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues with a WWF title run, the NWO runs rampant in WCW and ECW is in full extreme swing. This week, Shane will discuss some of the lesser known stories of the time and will give his thoughts on the way the industry was working and handling talent as well as the dramas that unfolded backstage.