Chronological Order of Major Elements:
[1] Vertical Loop
[1] Vertical Loop
[1] Vertical Loop
[2] Batwing Roll
[2] Double Corkscrew

In 1988, Shockwave opened as the tallest and fastest coaster in in the world.

First roller coaster with seven inversions.

Park originally announced to remove the Whizzer by the end of 2002, but allegedly due to an overwhelming amount of phone calls, e-mails, and letters received by fans of the ride regarding its removal, the park decided to remove ShockWave instead of Whizzer. Speculation began circulating which regarded the entire incident as nothing more than a publicity stunt.

Dismantled near the end of the 2002 season and was replaced with Superman - Ultimate Flight.

After being in storage for approximately a year, the ride's parts were finally scrapped during the Fall of 2004.

Shockwave's blue and yellow trains were relocated to Six Flags Magic Mountain for use on Viper, and its red train was relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure for use on The Great American Scream Machine.