Jerry Lawler starts the show and refreshes the WWE Universe on how the semi-finalists made it here tonight.
Byron Saxton interviews Sheamus. Sheamus hopes to beat "that English elf" Neville and become a two-time King of the Ring.
Renee Young interviews Neville. He plans to defy both gravity and expectations and show Sheamus what a "little fella" like him can do.
Neville beats Sheamus to continue to the finals after the distraction from Dolph Ziggler, who reminds Sheamus of his victory at Extreme Rules. After the match, Dolph tries to make Sheamus kiss his arse and they both brawl. Officials break it up, but not before Dolph busts Sheamus open near his eye.
Renee Young interviews Bad News Barrett. He hopes to turn Neville from "the man gravity forgot" to the "the man nobody remembers" tonight.
Byron Saxton interviews R-Truth. Only one word can describe the interview: spiders.
Bad News Barrett beats R-Truth after thumbing R-Truth's eye out of the view of the referee to continue to the finals. Barrett faces Neville in the next match.
WWE pays tribute to Verne Gagne.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler. Dolph Ziggler apologizes to Dean Ambrose for keeping him out of the semi-finals and says he's out to kick Sheamus' arse.
Byron Saxton interviews Bad News Barrett, who says that he plans to plow through Neville just like he did R-Truth.
Bad News Barrett beats Neville to become the 2015 King of the Ring.
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Sunday, June 27, 1999
King of the Ring 1999 - The Results
EMTs are seen trying to tend to "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, who still wants them to stay away from him even after the brutal beating he has taken from a Kendo stick by "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman earlier tonight on Sunday Night Heat.
Michael Cole is seen in front of the door to WWF co-owner Vince McMahon's office, and reports that McMahon's plan may have backfired as WWF co-owner Shane McMahon may be out of the match after being attacked by "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock.
X-Pac beats Hardcore Holly by disqualification after Hardcore Holly uses a steel chair to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. After the match, "Road Dogg" Jesse James rushes into the ring and forces Holly to retreat.
Terry Taylor interviews Hardcore Holly, who says that he is the big shot and that everyone plays by his rules and nobody's elses, and that everyone will learn to live with that. He also says he has not forgotten about Big Show.
Kane beats Big Show to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Big Show inadvertently boots referee Jimmy Korderas in the head, and Kane hits Big Show with a low blow. Hardcore Holly runs in with a steel chair, but Kane stops him from using it and choke slams him. After getting a long choke slam on Big Show, Kane ends up using the chair against Big Show to score the pinfall.
WWF co-owner Vince McMahon says he will never forgive "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, and says that WWF co-owner Shane McMahon will not be able to compete tonight, even though Shane still wants to fight.
Before the next match, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn says "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock wants people to believe that he is hurt, but they both know he is running scared. He tells Shamrock to get in the ring with him or forfeit the match. Either way, he is going over "The World's Most Dangerous Horse's Ass." This angers Shamrock as soon as he hears about that, and he heads to the ring. Despite pleas from referee Teddy Long to Shamrock not to participate in the match, Gunn goes for Shamrock's abdomen, starting the match.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by referee stoppage to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Shamrock's internal injuries get worse. After the match, Shamrock tosses referee Teddy Long out of the ring.
Kevin Kelly interviews Chyna, who says that when she was a little girl, she wanted to be a princess, but now that she's all grown up, she's going to be a queen. She says "Road Dogg" Jesse James has big brass balls to step in the ring with her. Triple H says nobody tells him what to do or gives him orders to carry out, as he only marches to one drummer: himself.
"Road Dogg" Jesse James beats Chyna to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, the back of Chyna's head hits the face of referee Earl Hebner, knocking Hebner down. After this happens, Triple H - who already has a chain around his fist just beforehand - hits Road Dogg with the chain, but Road Dogg kicks out. WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up near the end, and when Triple H gets on the apron, Shawn stops him and ejects him from the match. This distracts Road Dogg, and Chyna hits him with a low blow only to hurt her arm. Road Dogg reveals that he is wearing a protective metal cup on his crotch, and hits her with a pump handle slam for the win.
Michael Cole interviews The Rock, who says The Undertaker does not impress him by setting a Brahma Bull symbol on fire, and says he's been on fire since he came to the WWF. He also says talking in tongues does not impress him, either, and says he will kick 'Taker's ass all over God's green earth.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Brood (Edge and Christian) to become #1 contenders for the WWF Tag Team Championships after Gangrel accidentally spits blood into Edge's face.
Michael Cole interviews The Undertaker, who when told if he can withstand The Rocks' charge, asks Michael Cole what happens when you rip the balls off of a bull.
WWF co-owner Vince McMahon shows up, and announces that due to WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' ruling from earlier, he put WWF co-owner Shane McMahon in harm's way, and that Shane will not be able to wrestle tonight. He announces that the "winner takes all" match between Vince, Shane and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will not take place here tonight. Suddenly, Shawn shows up and says is the one who decides if a match takes place, and that Vince would have to wake up pretty early to fool him. Vince says Austin is hiding behind him, and reminds him that Shawn announced there will be a suitable replacement. Vince then says that he will be 100% owner of the WWF and CEO again after tonight.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats Kane to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Big Show shows up and accidentally nails Kane in the head with a steel chair after a shoving match between Show and Gunn after Show takes the steel chair away from Gunn. An angry Kane heads to the back with the steel chair.
Kevin Kelly interviews X-Pac, who says that "Road Dogg" Jesse James is one of his best friends, but tonight is an opportunity for both of them to get to the next level, and may the best man win.
Kevin Kelly interviews "Road Dogg" Jesse James. He says the next match with X-Pac may be the hardest of his career, but "King of the Ring" is a billet that he would love to hold.
X-Pac beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. Both men show respect after the match.
The Undertaker retains the WWF Championship against The Rock. When the match begins, The Undertaker clobbers referee Mike Chioda on the back of the head. The Rock lands an early Rock Bottom, but when he goes for the pin and referee Jimmy Korderas tries to make the count, Paul Bearer drags him out of the ring. The Undertaken then hits an early Tombstone Piledriver, but The Rock kicks out. Later on, The Undertaker whips The Rock into referee Mike Chioda again, and is unable to make the count after The Rock hits The People's Elbow. The Undertaker then hits a low blow, then Paul Bearer gets on the apron, pours a bottle of ether onto a rag, and hands it to The Undertaker. The Rock hits a few clotheslines, then uses the ether-soaked rag against him. Triple H gets in the ring and hits The Rock with a Pedigree, then leaves. After several moments where both men are down, The Undertaker barely gets his arm over The Rock, but The Rock kicks out. The Undertaker is then able to get up and hit The Rock with the Tombstone Piledriver to retain.
WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels has Triple H arrested and hauled out of the building by police. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon tells Shawn that Triple H is his new tag team partner, but Shawn doesn't care. Vince gets on a cellphone and calls someone, telling him to turn back around and get back to the arena as he needs him right now.
Michael Cole interviews "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, who says that he will go straight for X-Pac's neck to become the 1999 King of the Ring and tells X-Pac to kiss his royal ass.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats X-Pac to become the 1999 King of the Ring with a Fameasser off the second rope after working on X-Pac's neck.
Before the next match, WWF co-owner Vince McMahon introduces his "suitable replacement" for WWF co-owner Shane McMahon: "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. We then see GTV footage, where Shane McMahon and The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, the unnamed third guy) which reveals that Shane is not even hurt. When Shane and the others see this on their own monitor, they all try to make a break for it out of the arena, but they all get caught by WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who sends him to the ring and tells Blackman to go to the back or else he will disqualify Vince. Blackman leaves.
Vince and Shane McMahon beat "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a Winner Takes All Ladder Match to retain their ownership in the WWF and take back Austin's title of CEO. Austin has the match won, but the briefcase mysteriously moves when he grabs for it. Austin confronts both timekeeper Mark Yeaton and ring announcer Howard Finkel over it, and when Vince goes for it, it mysteriously lowers for his convenience. Austin and Vince fight over the briefcase, and it goes up when Austin reaches for it again. Shane pushes the ladder down, and Vince and Austin with it, then sets it back up and climbs up to successfully grab the briefcase.
Michael Cole is seen in front of the door to WWF co-owner Vince McMahon's office, and reports that McMahon's plan may have backfired as WWF co-owner Shane McMahon may be out of the match after being attacked by "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock.
X-Pac beats Hardcore Holly by disqualification after Hardcore Holly uses a steel chair to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. After the match, "Road Dogg" Jesse James rushes into the ring and forces Holly to retreat.
Terry Taylor interviews Hardcore Holly, who says that he is the big shot and that everyone plays by his rules and nobody's elses, and that everyone will learn to live with that. He also says he has not forgotten about Big Show.
Kane beats Big Show to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Big Show inadvertently boots referee Jimmy Korderas in the head, and Kane hits Big Show with a low blow. Hardcore Holly runs in with a steel chair, but Kane stops him from using it and choke slams him. After getting a long choke slam on Big Show, Kane ends up using the chair against Big Show to score the pinfall.
WWF co-owner Vince McMahon says he will never forgive "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock, and says that WWF co-owner Shane McMahon will not be able to compete tonight, even though Shane still wants to fight.
Before the next match, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn says "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock wants people to believe that he is hurt, but they both know he is running scared. He tells Shamrock to get in the ring with him or forfeit the match. Either way, he is going over "The World's Most Dangerous Horse's Ass." This angers Shamrock as soon as he hears about that, and he heads to the ring. Despite pleas from referee Teddy Long to Shamrock not to participate in the match, Gunn goes for Shamrock's abdomen, starting the match.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats "The World's Most Dangerous Man" by referee stoppage to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Shamrock's internal injuries get worse. After the match, Shamrock tosses referee Teddy Long out of the ring.
Kevin Kelly interviews Chyna, who says that when she was a little girl, she wanted to be a princess, but now that she's all grown up, she's going to be a queen. She says "Road Dogg" Jesse James has big brass balls to step in the ring with her. Triple H says nobody tells him what to do or gives him orders to carry out, as he only marches to one drummer: himself.
"Road Dogg" Jesse James beats Chyna to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, the back of Chyna's head hits the face of referee Earl Hebner, knocking Hebner down. After this happens, Triple H - who already has a chain around his fist just beforehand - hits Road Dogg with the chain, but Road Dogg kicks out. WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shows up near the end, and when Triple H gets on the apron, Shawn stops him and ejects him from the match. This distracts Road Dogg, and Chyna hits him with a low blow only to hurt her arm. Road Dogg reveals that he is wearing a protective metal cup on his crotch, and hits her with a pump handle slam for the win.
Michael Cole interviews The Rock, who says The Undertaker does not impress him by setting a Brahma Bull symbol on fire, and says he's been on fire since he came to the WWF. He also says talking in tongues does not impress him, either, and says he will kick 'Taker's ass all over God's green earth.
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) beat The Brood (Edge and Christian) to become #1 contenders for the WWF Tag Team Championships after Gangrel accidentally spits blood into Edge's face.
Michael Cole interviews The Undertaker, who when told if he can withstand The Rocks' charge, asks Michael Cole what happens when you rip the balls off of a bull.
WWF co-owner Vince McMahon shows up, and announces that due to WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels' ruling from earlier, he put WWF co-owner Shane McMahon in harm's way, and that Shane will not be able to wrestle tonight. He announces that the "winner takes all" match between Vince, Shane and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will not take place here tonight. Suddenly, Shawn shows up and says is the one who decides if a match takes place, and that Vince would have to wake up pretty early to fool him. Vince says Austin is hiding behind him, and reminds him that Shawn announced there will be a suitable replacement. Vince then says that he will be 100% owner of the WWF and CEO again after tonight.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats Kane to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Big Show shows up and accidentally nails Kane in the head with a steel chair after a shoving match between Show and Gunn after Show takes the steel chair away from Gunn. An angry Kane heads to the back with the steel chair.
Kevin Kelly interviews X-Pac, who says that "Road Dogg" Jesse James is one of his best friends, but tonight is an opportunity for both of them to get to the next level, and may the best man win.
Kevin Kelly interviews "Road Dogg" Jesse James. He says the next match with X-Pac may be the hardest of his career, but "King of the Ring" is a billet that he would love to hold.
X-Pac beats "Road Dogg" Jesse James to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. Both men show respect after the match.
The Undertaker retains the WWF Championship against The Rock. When the match begins, The Undertaker clobbers referee Mike Chioda on the back of the head. The Rock lands an early Rock Bottom, but when he goes for the pin and referee Jimmy Korderas tries to make the count, Paul Bearer drags him out of the ring. The Undertaken then hits an early Tombstone Piledriver, but The Rock kicks out. Later on, The Undertaker whips The Rock into referee Mike Chioda again, and is unable to make the count after The Rock hits The People's Elbow. The Undertaker then hits a low blow, then Paul Bearer gets on the apron, pours a bottle of ether onto a rag, and hands it to The Undertaker. The Rock hits a few clotheslines, then uses the ether-soaked rag against him. Triple H gets in the ring and hits The Rock with a Pedigree, then leaves. After several moments where both men are down, The Undertaker barely gets his arm over The Rock, but The Rock kicks out. The Undertaker is then able to get up and hit The Rock with the Tombstone Piledriver to retain.
WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels has Triple H arrested and hauled out of the building by police. WWF co-owner Vince McMahon tells Shawn that Triple H is his new tag team partner, but Shawn doesn't care. Vince gets on a cellphone and calls someone, telling him to turn back around and get back to the arena as he needs him right now.
Michael Cole interviews "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn, who says that he will go straight for X-Pac's neck to become the 1999 King of the Ring and tells X-Pac to kiss his royal ass.
"Bad Ass" Billy Gunn beats X-Pac to become the 1999 King of the Ring with a Fameasser off the second rope after working on X-Pac's neck.
Before the next match, WWF co-owner Vince McMahon introduces his "suitable replacement" for WWF co-owner Shane McMahon: "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman. We then see GTV footage, where Shane McMahon and The Mean Street Posse (Rodney, Pete Gas, the unnamed third guy) which reveals that Shane is not even hurt. When Shane and the others see this on their own monitor, they all try to make a break for it out of the arena, but they all get caught by WWF Commissioner "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels, who sends him to the ring and tells Blackman to go to the back or else he will disqualify Vince. Blackman leaves.
Vince and Shane McMahon beat "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a Winner Takes All Ladder Match to retain their ownership in the WWF and take back Austin's title of CEO. Austin has the match won, but the briefcase mysteriously moves when he grabs for it. Austin confronts both timekeeper Mark Yeaton and ring announcer Howard Finkel over it, and when Vince goes for it, it mysteriously lowers for his convenience. Austin and Vince fight over the briefcase, and it goes up when Austin reaches for it again. Shane pushes the ladder down, and Vince and Austin with it, then sets it back up and climbs up to successfully grab the briefcase.
Sunday, June 28, 1998
King of the Ring 1998 - The Results
Taka Michinoku and The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat Kaientai (Dick Togo, Men's Teioh, Sho Funaki) in what is advertised as a bonus match.
Sable shows up and introduces WWF owner Vince McMahon, who arrives with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. Patterson tells her to get out of the ring, and before she does, she slaps Patterson in the face after he pats her on the rear. Gerald Brisco demands respect for Vince, but it only makes the crowd boo louder. Vince says he is glad everyone in the arena joined him them tonight, and it becomes apparent by Vince asking the crowd want they want that they want to see "Stone Cold" Steve Austin retain the title and Kane set himself on fire. Vince suggests that the crowd is setting themselves up for one big disappointment, but it comes to no surprise as their entire lives has been symphonies of disappointments to the point that they were disappointments to their parents and that their parents disappointed them, too, and they will blame everything but themselves and know what failure and disappointment are all about. Vince then says he stands before the crowd tonight to soften the blow of the disappointment they will eventually feel and prepare them for what they are going to feel when Austin is no longer WWF Champion. He warns them of the inevitable when Kane takes the title.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett with the ankle lock to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite interference by Tennessee Lee. Tennessee Lee rushes into the ring after the match only to eat a belly-to-belly suplex. Michael Cole then interviews Shamrock, who says he has one more peak to climb and that he will not be second best.
Before the next match, "The Godfather" Kama Mustafa and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry are ejected from ringside.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Dan "The Beast" Severn to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after "The Godfather" Kama Mustafa and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry rush back in and distract the referee so that D'Lo Brown, who hasn't been seen in weeks, gets on the top rope with a chest protector around his torso and hits Severn with a frog splash before leaving through the crowd. Michael Cole interviews The Rock, who tells "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock he will have to go through him and that he'll make him hit rock bottom.
Jerry "The King" Lawler inundates Al Snow with head jokes before Al Snow says the head doesn't lay down for anybody. It is then announced that Lawler is the special guest referee for the next match.
Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and "Too Hot" Scott Taylor) beat Al Snow and Head after special guest referee Jerry "The King" Lawler hands Christopher an empty bottle of Head and Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo so that Christopher can screw the bottle underneath Head and pin Head, who is the legal man, to get the win. During the match, it is announced that an interview with "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock is available on the WWF Superstar Line.
X-Pac beats Owen Hart. During the match, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry hits X-Pac with a splash out side of the ring, which causes Chyna to confront him. Henry is then attacked from out of nowhere by Vader, who brawls with Henry and takes it to the back as Chyna hits Owen with a DDT as he has X-Pac in the Sharpshooter. X-Pac taps out, but the referee is too busy with what's going on outside the ring to see it. X-Pac rolls on top of Owen to get the win.
Paul Bearer shows up, as promised. He says he wouldn't miss tonight for the world, afte taking two of the worst beating he has ever taken from The Undertaker, who he cursed to Hell with every stitch taken out of his forehead. For 20 years, his son Kane sat all alone in his home, in his room, surrounded by pictures of his brother, and watch Superstars and tell him "Dad, I want to be like him." His whole life, Kane suffered and was ridiculed, and couldn't even go outside due to the sun hurting his scars. Tonight will be the happies night of his life, for when he leaves this ring, he will be the father and manager of the WWF Champion. He says the crowd can laugh all he wants, for in the end, he will be laughing all the way to the bank.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn) after Chyna hits Jim Cornette with a low blow to stop him from interfering. During the match, former tag team partners Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn stare down when both of them get in the ring for the first time in the match at the same time.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley guest on commentary for the next match, while Chyna guests on Spanish commentary.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The Rock" Rocky Maivia with the ankle lock to become the 1998 King of the Ring. During the match, The Rock confronts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley only for Helmsley to spit water into his face.
The Undertaker beats Mankind in a bloody, brutal and violent Hell In A Cell Match - the second in WWF history, but one that will go on to to be viewed as an Attitude Era and WWF classic for years to come, if only for its sheer brutality compared to the WWF norm. Before the match begins, Mankind tosses the steel chair he came to the ring with to the top of the cell wall, and climbs up to the top. When the bell rings, Mankind and The Undertaker fight on the top of the cell, then The Undertaker tosses Mankind off the edge, and Mankind lands back first onto the Spanish commentary table. Jim Ross reacts with the legendary line "Good God almighty! Good God almighty! That killed him!" followed by "As God as my witness, he is broken in half!" Terry Funk has to check on Mankind after the feet-long fall, as does WWF owner Vince McMahon and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter along with a host of referees. It is noticed by those checking on him that something has happened to one of Mankind's shoulders. The cell rises up somewhat with The Undertaker still on top of it, while a stretcher is prepared for Mankind. As Mankind is wheeled halfway down the aisle, The Undertaker climbs down from the cell. Mankind rises from the stretcher, and heads back towards the cell with a smile. Both men climb back up, and The Undertaker choke slams Mankind through the ceiling of the cell and onto the ring below. Jim Ross replies with "Will somebody stop the damn match?" as everyone checks on Mankind again, and The Undertaker drops down to the ring. He choke slams Terry Funk out of his shoes, then goes for the clothesline off the top rope only for Mankind to run into the ropes and crotch him. Mankind is then seen smiling as blood comes out of his mouth, then The Undertaker and Mankind continue fighting, and cannot even pick up the steel steps, which The Undertaker rams repeatedly into Mankind's injured shoulder. Later in the match, it is noticed that a tooth is protruding from out of Mankind's nose, and Mankind introduces a bag full of thumbtacks, and after a series of reversals into the Mandible Claw, The Undertaker recovers, carries Mankind on his back and slams Mankind back first into the them. After a choke slam back into the thumbtacks, Mankind gets up and walks into the Tombstone Piledriver. The match ends, and referees and medical staff check on Mankind again. EMTs try to take Mankind to the back, but Mankind still insists on leaving the ring under his own power. Terry Funk, Slaughter, referees, and two WWF doctors help Mankind to the back as the fans give Mankind a standing ovation.
Kane beats "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a First Blood Match to win the WWF Championship. During the match, Austin is seen wearing bandages over his right elbow due to a staph infection and a 100 degree fever that left him in the hospital for three days. Also during the match, the cell from the previous match is lowered again, and when Austin and Kane are near the ring after some fighting, the cage is completely lowered after nearly coming down on Austin twice. After some fighting, the cell is then suddenly raised, and Kane is almost taken upwards with it. We also see Vince McMahon and Sable watching the match from the luxury box. At one point, Kane tosses Austin throat-first into referee Earl Hebner, pinning Hebner between Austin and a guardrail and knocking him out. Mankind, somehow still standing and moving around after the previous match, shows up minutes later with a steel chair and gets involved, and after Mankind gets in the ring, the cell lowers as Austin hits Mankind with a Stone Cold Stunner before doing the same to Kane to avoid a choke slam. The Undertaker shows up with a steel chair, and as Austin goes for Kane with Mankind's steel chair, The Undertaker knocks out Steve Austin, sending Austin's chair into his own head and busting him open. The Undertaken then places Earl Hebner back in the ring before taking a can of gasoline and pouring it on Hebner. Kane hits The Undertaker in the back with a steel chair, but Hebner is revived. Austin keeps fighting, the referee still not seeing Austin buster open. Hebner sees Austin after he hits Kane with a steel chair, and Kane wins the match and the WWF Championship. Vince McMahon is then seen in the luxury box, satisfied with his efforts as the show comes to an end.
Sable shows up and introduces WWF owner Vince McMahon, who arrives with Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco. Patterson tells her to get out of the ring, and before she does, she slaps Patterson in the face after he pats her on the rear. Gerald Brisco demands respect for Vince, but it only makes the crowd boo louder. Vince says he is glad everyone in the arena joined him them tonight, and it becomes apparent by Vince asking the crowd want they want that they want to see "Stone Cold" Steve Austin retain the title and Kane set himself on fire. Vince suggests that the crowd is setting themselves up for one big disappointment, but it comes to no surprise as their entire lives has been symphonies of disappointments to the point that they were disappointments to their parents and that their parents disappointed them, too, and they will blame everything but themselves and know what failure and disappointment are all about. Vince then says he stands before the crowd tonight to soften the blow of the disappointment they will eventually feel and prepare them for what they are going to feel when Austin is no longer WWF Champion. He warns them of the inevitable when Kane takes the title.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett with the ankle lock to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite interference by Tennessee Lee. Tennessee Lee rushes into the ring after the match only to eat a belly-to-belly suplex. Michael Cole then interviews Shamrock, who says he has one more peak to climb and that he will not be second best.
Before the next match, "The Godfather" Kama Mustafa and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry are ejected from ringside.
"The Rock" Rocky Maivia beats Dan "The Beast" Severn to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after "The Godfather" Kama Mustafa and "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry rush back in and distract the referee so that D'Lo Brown, who hasn't been seen in weeks, gets on the top rope with a chest protector around his torso and hits Severn with a frog splash before leaving through the crowd. Michael Cole interviews The Rock, who tells "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock he will have to go through him and that he'll make him hit rock bottom.
Jerry "The King" Lawler inundates Al Snow with head jokes before Al Snow says the head doesn't lay down for anybody. It is then announced that Lawler is the special guest referee for the next match.
Too Much ("Too Sexy" Brian Christopher and "Too Hot" Scott Taylor) beat Al Snow and Head after special guest referee Jerry "The King" Lawler hands Christopher an empty bottle of Head and Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo so that Christopher can screw the bottle underneath Head and pin Head, who is the legal man, to get the win. During the match, it is announced that an interview with "The Rock" Rocky Maivia and "The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock is available on the WWF Superstar Line.
X-Pac beats Owen Hart. During the match, "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry hits X-Pac with a splash out side of the ring, which causes Chyna to confront him. Henry is then attacked from out of nowhere by Vader, who brawls with Henry and takes it to the back as Chyna hits Owen with a DDT as he has X-Pac in the Sharpshooter. X-Pac taps out, but the referee is too busy with what's going on outside the ring to see it. X-Pac rolls on top of Owen to get the win.
Paul Bearer shows up, as promised. He says he wouldn't miss tonight for the world, afte taking two of the worst beating he has ever taken from The Undertaker, who he cursed to Hell with every stitch taken out of his forehead. For 20 years, his son Kane sat all alone in his home, in his room, surrounded by pictures of his brother, and watch Superstars and tell him "Dad, I want to be like him." His whole life, Kane suffered and was ridiculed, and couldn't even go outside due to the sun hurting his scars. Tonight will be the happies night of his life, for when he leaves this ring, he will be the father and manager of the WWF Champion. He says the crowd can laugh all he wants, for in the end, he will be laughing all the way to the bank.
The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dog" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The New Midnight Express ("Bombastic" Bob Holly and "Bodacious" Bart Gunn) after Chyna hits Jim Cornette with a low blow to stop him from interfering. During the match, former tag team partners Billy Gunn and Bart Gunn stare down when both of them get in the ring for the first time in the match at the same time.
"Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley guest on commentary for the next match, while Chyna guests on Spanish commentary.
"The World's Most Dangerous Man" Ken Shamrock beats "The Rock" Rocky Maivia with the ankle lock to become the 1998 King of the Ring. During the match, The Rock confronts "Triple H" Hunter Hearst Helmsley only for Helmsley to spit water into his face.
The Undertaker beats Mankind in a bloody, brutal and violent Hell In A Cell Match - the second in WWF history, but one that will go on to to be viewed as an Attitude Era and WWF classic for years to come, if only for its sheer brutality compared to the WWF norm. Before the match begins, Mankind tosses the steel chair he came to the ring with to the top of the cell wall, and climbs up to the top. When the bell rings, Mankind and The Undertaker fight on the top of the cell, then The Undertaker tosses Mankind off the edge, and Mankind lands back first onto the Spanish commentary table. Jim Ross reacts with the legendary line "Good God almighty! Good God almighty! That killed him!" followed by "As God as my witness, he is broken in half!" Terry Funk has to check on Mankind after the feet-long fall, as does WWF owner Vince McMahon and WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter along with a host of referees. It is noticed by those checking on him that something has happened to one of Mankind's shoulders. The cell rises up somewhat with The Undertaker still on top of it, while a stretcher is prepared for Mankind. As Mankind is wheeled halfway down the aisle, The Undertaker climbs down from the cell. Mankind rises from the stretcher, and heads back towards the cell with a smile. Both men climb back up, and The Undertaker choke slams Mankind through the ceiling of the cell and onto the ring below. Jim Ross replies with "Will somebody stop the damn match?" as everyone checks on Mankind again, and The Undertaker drops down to the ring. He choke slams Terry Funk out of his shoes, then goes for the clothesline off the top rope only for Mankind to run into the ropes and crotch him. Mankind is then seen smiling as blood comes out of his mouth, then The Undertaker and Mankind continue fighting, and cannot even pick up the steel steps, which The Undertaker rams repeatedly into Mankind's injured shoulder. Later in the match, it is noticed that a tooth is protruding from out of Mankind's nose, and Mankind introduces a bag full of thumbtacks, and after a series of reversals into the Mandible Claw, The Undertaker recovers, carries Mankind on his back and slams Mankind back first into the them. After a choke slam back into the thumbtacks, Mankind gets up and walks into the Tombstone Piledriver. The match ends, and referees and medical staff check on Mankind again. EMTs try to take Mankind to the back, but Mankind still insists on leaving the ring under his own power. Terry Funk, Slaughter, referees, and two WWF doctors help Mankind to the back as the fans give Mankind a standing ovation.
Kane beats "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a First Blood Match to win the WWF Championship. During the match, Austin is seen wearing bandages over his right elbow due to a staph infection and a 100 degree fever that left him in the hospital for three days. Also during the match, the cell from the previous match is lowered again, and when Austin and Kane are near the ring after some fighting, the cage is completely lowered after nearly coming down on Austin twice. After some fighting, the cell is then suddenly raised, and Kane is almost taken upwards with it. We also see Vince McMahon and Sable watching the match from the luxury box. At one point, Kane tosses Austin throat-first into referee Earl Hebner, pinning Hebner between Austin and a guardrail and knocking him out. Mankind, somehow still standing and moving around after the previous match, shows up minutes later with a steel chair and gets involved, and after Mankind gets in the ring, the cell lowers as Austin hits Mankind with a Stone Cold Stunner before doing the same to Kane to avoid a choke slam. The Undertaker shows up with a steel chair, and as Austin goes for Kane with Mankind's steel chair, The Undertaker knocks out Steve Austin, sending Austin's chair into his own head and busting him open. The Undertaken then places Earl Hebner back in the ring before taking a can of gasoline and pouring it on Hebner. Kane hits The Undertaker in the back with a steel chair, but Hebner is revived. Austin keeps fighting, the referee still not seeing Austin buster open. Hebner sees Austin after he hits Kane with a steel chair, and Kane wins the match and the WWF Championship. Vince McMahon is then seen in the luxury box, satisfied with his efforts as the show comes to an end.
Sunday, June 8, 1997
King of the Ring 1997 - The Results
The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh) beat "Double J" Jesse James and Bart Gunn on the Free For All.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Ahmed Johnson to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Chyna distracts Ahmed. Ahmed chases after Helmsley and Chyna after the match.
Before the next match, Mankind wants to know where Paul Bearer has gone, as he wants "Uncle Paul" to see him win the King of the Ring tournament. He says that his absence will not stop him from becoming King of the Ring. He says there have been cruel kings who have kept their people down and benevolent kings who have brought their people up, and asks the fans they would like him to be. He says Jerry "The King" Lawler can surround himself with royal robes, but as far as he is concerned, the emperor has no clothes. He calls Lawler a pawn in his king, and the only thing he finds more sickening that Lawler running around stark naked is himself running around stark naked. He then channels both Cactus Jack and Dude Love.
Todd Pettengill interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler. Lawler takes the microphone, and says he will take care of some business as he heads to the ring as he shows the fans how a real king really is while making fun of them as well as Mankind.
Mankind beats Jerry "The King" Lawler with the Mandible Claw to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews Brian Pillman, who says that while he feels responsible for his match with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels tonight, it was Bret "The Hit Man" Hart who inspired him when he whispered in his here. He's here to give his support for the family and watch Shawn kick Austin's ass so he can get whatever's left. As Pillman says "Seek and you shall find," we see Austin hiding behind Pillman until he finally strikes and gives Pillman a swirly in a nearby bathroom.
Despite the distraction from Clarence Mason and D'Lo Brown surrounding Marlena, Goldust beats Crush.
Dok Hendrix interviews Sycho Sid and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). Hawk says revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Legion is serving the coldest dish in town. Animal says the Legion is the tightest tag team in the business, and when Animal asks if Sid will be there for the tag, Sid says he is the man and the ruler of the world, and that The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) will have the worst night ever.
Todd Pettengill interviews The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). Bulldog says that they beat The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in April and that history will repeat itself. Owen tells The Legion that it takes a lot to beat them, especially when The Legion and Sycho Sid can't trust each other. Neidhart says that if Sid thinks he's crazy, he hasn't seen anything yet.
The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) beats Sycho Sid and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). During the match, it is announced that Goldust, Marlena and Crush are currently on the WWF Superstar Line.
We look back at "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's King of the Ring victory from last year.
Todd Pettengill interviews Mankind. Mankind may not feel like a million bucks, but he will not go down for anyone, and he can't wait to be king.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Making to become the 1997 King of the Ring. During the match, Chyna distracts the ref and breaks Mankind's Mandible Claw by dragging him out of the ring by his head during the hold. Also, Helmsley removes Mankind's mask, which also came off at an earlier point in the match. Chyna is almost tossed out of the ring, and Helmsley hits a Pedigree on Mankind through the announce table, and as Mankind gets into the ring, Chyna smashes the steel King of the Ring scepter on Mankind's back, shattering it. This leads to Mankind being knocked off the apron and into photographer Tom Buchanan. Even after this, Mankind still kicks out, and Helmsley has to hit another Pedigree to finish the job. Todd Pettengill is bossed around by Helmsley and Chyna to give Helmsley the crown and robe. Helmsley dons the robe, but smashes the crown into the back of Mankind's head as he inches towards him. Even after this, Mankind is still moving, crawling his way to the back as Helmsley and Chyna leave.
The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) show up before the next match. Bret says the time is coming when he is no longer be injured and vulnerable, and that the time is coming for retribution. He says he has surrounded himself with the best that the World Wrestling Federation has to offer and men that he would go into the bowels of Hell with and allow to pump his heart with their blood. On July 6th at In Your House: Canadian Stampede, he will make himself and the rest of the Foundation available, and offers a challenge to any five wrestlers in the WWF who want to cross the border and challenge the Foundation in Bret's own hometown, saying it is payback time. He tells the crowd not to be surprised when scores of wrestlers start suddenly having injuries, as he's coming back on July 6th and payback is coming to the American wrestling fans. Bret then almost guests on commentary for the next match, but the Foundation surrounds the table and give Vince McMahon and Jim Ross a hard time, with Pillman being ever the loose cannon. Officials show up and expel the Foundation from ringside.
Dok Hendrix interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels knows he is the captain of the tag team champions, but he still plan to give Shawn an ass-whipping. He entertains crippling Shawn, but decides to keep him around so they can keep the tag titles. However, if Shawn forces him to turn up the violence factor, he will change his mind. As Austin heads to the ring, he runs into The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman), who are being held back by scores of officials and referees, and agitates them.
Dok Hendrix interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He knows The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) want him and Austin to tear each other apart. He doesn't want to do it, but at the same time, he has no choice, especially when he has both Austin and the tag titles to worry about.
At the beginning of the next match, a Special Olympian hops the rails to be next to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn tries to help him back to his seat after he is stopped by security, but Austin attacks him from behind. After some time and action between Shawn and Austin, Shawn helps the Special Olympian backstage along with security, and Austin sits on the ropes as if to allow him to get back in the ring.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels ends in a double disqualification. During the match, Shawn whips Austin into the referee, knocking him down in the corner. Austin tries to get the three count after he hits the Stunner, but hits the Stunner on the ref. A second referee shows up to check on the first ref, but he is hit with a Sweet Chin Music by Shawn. A third referee shows up and disqualifies both men. After the match, Austin tries to hit Shawn with his tag team belt, but Shawn grabs his and almost hits Austin with it. Other referees and officials show up to remove both men from the ring. Austin and Shawn continue to argue outside of the ring.
Todd Pettengill interviews Faarooq. He says that history will be made tonight, and that he will be the first WWF Championship. He tells The Undertaker not to worry about Paul Bearer's blackmail, and instead worry about this Black male.
Dok Hendrix interviews The Undertaker, but Paul Bearer tells Hendrix to stay out of their business and tells The Undertaker that he will do what he says when he says it as long as he holds his secret above 'Taker's head.
The Undertaker retains the WWF Championship against Faarooq. During the match, Crush and Savio Vega start arguing again, distracting Faarooq. After the match, Savio Vega and Crush are choke slammed. Paul Bearer then commands The Undertaker to choke slam Faarooq twice, which he does. Ahmed Johnson then shows up and confronts Bearer and The Undertaker, telling 'Taker not to listen to Bearer and to "get it together." 'Taker fights Ahmed only to fall victim to a Pearl River Plunge. After 'Taker gets up, he confronts Paul Bearer, an he slowly nacks Bearer towards the backstage area.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Ahmed Johnson to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after Chyna distracts Ahmed. Ahmed chases after Helmsley and Chyna after the match.
Before the next match, Mankind wants to know where Paul Bearer has gone, as he wants "Uncle Paul" to see him win the King of the Ring tournament. He says that his absence will not stop him from becoming King of the Ring. He says there have been cruel kings who have kept their people down and benevolent kings who have brought their people up, and asks the fans they would like him to be. He says Jerry "The King" Lawler can surround himself with royal robes, but as far as he is concerned, the emperor has no clothes. He calls Lawler a pawn in his king, and the only thing he finds more sickening that Lawler running around stark naked is himself running around stark naked. He then channels both Cactus Jack and Dude Love.
Todd Pettengill interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler. Lawler takes the microphone, and says he will take care of some business as he heads to the ring as he shows the fans how a real king really is while making fun of them as well as Mankind.
Mankind beats Jerry "The King" Lawler with the Mandible Claw to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews Brian Pillman, who says that while he feels responsible for his match with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels tonight, it was Bret "The Hit Man" Hart who inspired him when he whispered in his here. He's here to give his support for the family and watch Shawn kick Austin's ass so he can get whatever's left. As Pillman says "Seek and you shall find," we see Austin hiding behind Pillman until he finally strikes and gives Pillman a swirly in a nearby bathroom.
Despite the distraction from Clarence Mason and D'Lo Brown surrounding Marlena, Goldust beats Crush.
Dok Hendrix interviews Sycho Sid and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). Hawk says revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Legion is serving the coldest dish in town. Animal says the Legion is the tightest tag team in the business, and when Animal asks if Sid will be there for the tag, Sid says he is the man and the ruler of the world, and that The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) will have the worst night ever.
Todd Pettengill interviews The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart). Bulldog says that they beat The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in April and that history will repeat itself. Owen tells The Legion that it takes a lot to beat them, especially when The Legion and Sycho Sid can't trust each other. Neidhart says that if Sid thinks he's crazy, he hasn't seen anything yet.
The Hart Foundation (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) beats Sycho Sid and The Legion of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk). During the match, it is announced that Goldust, Marlena and Crush are currently on the WWF Superstar Line.
We look back at "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's King of the Ring victory from last year.
Todd Pettengill interviews Mankind. Mankind may not feel like a million bucks, but he will not go down for anyone, and he can't wait to be king.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Making to become the 1997 King of the Ring. During the match, Chyna distracts the ref and breaks Mankind's Mandible Claw by dragging him out of the ring by his head during the hold. Also, Helmsley removes Mankind's mask, which also came off at an earlier point in the match. Chyna is almost tossed out of the ring, and Helmsley hits a Pedigree on Mankind through the announce table, and as Mankind gets into the ring, Chyna smashes the steel King of the Ring scepter on Mankind's back, shattering it. This leads to Mankind being knocked off the apron and into photographer Tom Buchanan. Even after this, Mankind still kicks out, and Helmsley has to hit another Pedigree to finish the job. Todd Pettengill is bossed around by Helmsley and Chyna to give Helmsley the crown and robe. Helmsley dons the robe, but smashes the crown into the back of Mankind's head as he inches towards him. Even after this, Mankind is still moving, crawling his way to the back as Helmsley and Chyna leave.
The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) show up before the next match. Bret says the time is coming when he is no longer be injured and vulnerable, and that the time is coming for retribution. He says he has surrounded himself with the best that the World Wrestling Federation has to offer and men that he would go into the bowels of Hell with and allow to pump his heart with their blood. On July 6th at In Your House: Canadian Stampede, he will make himself and the rest of the Foundation available, and offers a challenge to any five wrestlers in the WWF who want to cross the border and challenge the Foundation in Bret's own hometown, saying it is payback time. He tells the crowd not to be surprised when scores of wrestlers start suddenly having injuries, as he's coming back on July 6th and payback is coming to the American wrestling fans. Bret then almost guests on commentary for the next match, but the Foundation surrounds the table and give Vince McMahon and Jim Ross a hard time, with Pillman being ever the loose cannon. Officials show up and expel the Foundation from ringside.
Dok Hendrix interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Austin says "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels knows he is the captain of the tag team champions, but he still plan to give Shawn an ass-whipping. He entertains crippling Shawn, but decides to keep him around so they can keep the tag titles. However, if Shawn forces him to turn up the violence factor, he will change his mind. As Austin heads to the ring, he runs into The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman), who are being held back by scores of officials and referees, and agitates them.
Dok Hendrix interviews "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. He knows The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Brian Pillman) want him and Austin to tear each other apart. He doesn't want to do it, but at the same time, he has no choice, especially when he has both Austin and the tag titles to worry about.
At the beginning of the next match, a Special Olympian hops the rails to be next to "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Shawn tries to help him back to his seat after he is stopped by security, but Austin attacks him from behind. After some time and action between Shawn and Austin, Shawn helps the Special Olympian backstage along with security, and Austin sits on the ropes as if to allow him to get back in the ring.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. "The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels ends in a double disqualification. During the match, Shawn whips Austin into the referee, knocking him down in the corner. Austin tries to get the three count after he hits the Stunner, but hits the Stunner on the ref. A second referee shows up to check on the first ref, but he is hit with a Sweet Chin Music by Shawn. A third referee shows up and disqualifies both men. After the match, Austin tries to hit Shawn with his tag team belt, but Shawn grabs his and almost hits Austin with it. Other referees and officials show up to remove both men from the ring. Austin and Shawn continue to argue outside of the ring.
Todd Pettengill interviews Faarooq. He says that history will be made tonight, and that he will be the first WWF Championship. He tells The Undertaker not to worry about Paul Bearer's blackmail, and instead worry about this Black male.
Dok Hendrix interviews The Undertaker, but Paul Bearer tells Hendrix to stay out of their business and tells The Undertaker that he will do what he says when he says it as long as he holds his secret above 'Taker's head.
The Undertaker retains the WWF Championship against Faarooq. During the match, Crush and Savio Vega start arguing again, distracting Faarooq. After the match, Savio Vega and Crush are choke slammed. Paul Bearer then commands The Undertaker to choke slam Faarooq twice, which he does. Ahmed Johnson then shows up and confronts Bearer and The Undertaker, telling 'Taker not to listen to Bearer and to "get it together." 'Taker fights Ahmed only to fall victim to a Pearl River Plunge. After 'Taker gets up, he confronts Paul Bearer, an he slowly nacks Bearer towards the backstage area.
Sunday, June 23, 1996
King of the Ring 1996 - The Results
The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip) beat The New Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Leif Cassidy) during the Free For All after The Bodydonnas' new manager Cloudy (who is a man dressed much like Sunny) kisses Cassidy. During this match, Sunny makes it clear she's not impressed with Cloudy, calling her The Bodydonna's means of taking a jab at her. Vince McMahon interviews Todd Pettengill via telephone, who asks people to buy the pay-per-view. Also, .
Dok Hendrix interviews Brian Pillman, who says that WWF should be taking advantage of the media frenzy from his press conference, and that he should be in the main event. Nevertheless, he considers himself a ticking time bomb and that will make his presence known tonight.
Ahmed Johnson tells Jim Ross that right now, every time is a bad time for him, but tonight, he plans to hurt Goldust where it hurts him the most.
We look back at King of the Ring 1993, when Jerry "The King" Lawler attacks Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.
Jerry Lawler, with his hands taped up due to hot coffee being spilled all over them, tells Dok Hendrix he would have to be in a bodycast before he considers backing out of his match with The Ultimate Warrior, and explains his side of the story in his feud with Warrior.
Vince McMahon interviews Owen Hart, who says he cannot even guarantee that he will not interfere when he guests on commentary later tonight.
Dok Hendrix asks the crowd if Mr. Perfect if will call The British Bulldog vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship down the middle. Mr. Perfect says he has no jealousy towards Michaels, and that if you want the match called correctly, you call Mr. Perfect.
Owen Hart joins in on commentary at the beginning of the pay-per-view.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats "Wildman" Marc Mero to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Dok Hendrix interviews Jake "The Snake" Robert. Roberts asks how he can lose if his soul is purged by the blood of the lamb and knows that the power above is reaching down and lifting him up. 450 pounds is nothing to play with, and says if he were to rob a bank, he'd sneak in from the back instead of walking through the front door. If he can get past Vader, he's got "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts beats Vader by disqualification to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament when Vader grabs the referee on the way down during Jake "The Snake" Roberts' DDT. Vader attacks Roberts after the match, and Jim Cornette stops the referee from interfering as Vader hits a Vader Bomb on Roberts. Multiple referees and officials have to stop the brawl and keep Vader in the ring to help Roberts back to the back.
In a Coliseum Home Video exclusive, an angry video takes his rage out on Jim Cornette, and insists he is the King of the Ring.
Dok Hendrix interviews Sunny, who says that Cloudy is ugly and is there to humiliate her. She also plans to use her beauty against Phineas I. Godwinn. As for The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), Billy calls her an all-around great manager, and when Sunny says she doesn't want to be anywhere near Cloudy, they promise to take care of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip).
Before the next match, Billy Gunn tells Phineas I. Godwinn that he has made Sunny feel like Phineas will never be able to make her feel, raising the ire of Phineas and giving The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) a psychological advantage at the beginning of the match.
A much more arrogant and aggressive The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn). During the match, Vince McMahon has a very brief interview with Cloudy. The Godwinns attack The Gunns after the match.
Dok Hendrix interviews Jim Cornette, Clarence Mason, The British Bulldog and Diana Hart Smith. Cornette says he and his men have the WWF Championship match in the bag, and Mr. Perfect shows goes through two bags in the back as The British Bulldog tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he is his.
Before the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler looks at the scepter, throne, crown and robe of the future King of the Ring as he walks up to the throne, then makes fun of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin crowd and the Milwaukee Brewers as he walks to the ring with the scepter in his hand. He then says that The Ultimate Warrior has overstayed his welcome, and that he tried to make things right with him only for the Warrior to insult him. He says that Warrior will look like a Picasso painting when he's done with him. When The Warrior rushes in, Lawler uses the scepter as a weapon until the referee takes it away.
The Ultimate Warrior beats Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Dok Hendrix interviews WWF President Gorilla Monsoon as Jake "The Snake" Roberts gets his rib tended to. He is allowing Roberts to compete in the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite the injured rib, but if he has to stop the match, he'll stop the match.
Mankind beats The Undertaker with the Mandible Claw after Paul Bearer inadvertently hits Mankind with the urn, moments after wrestling the urn away from Mankind. After the match, Mankind chases after Paul Bearer with a steel chair. The Undertaker gets back up, and Mankind notices Undertaker try to come after him, allowing Paul Bearer to get away.
Dok Hendrix interviews Mr. Perfect. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels tells Mr. Perfect, telling him tonight is the chance for him to earn the nickname of "The Perfect Referee," urging him to call his match with The British Bulldog right down the middle. Perfect tells Dok Hendrix he's going to do just that.
Before the next match, a seething Ahmed Johnson bowls over the doormen as he swings the entrance doors wide open, and goes straight for Goldust.
Ahmed Johnson makes Goldust pay for giving him mouth-to-mouth again during the match and beats Goldust to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, becoming the very first African-American to do so.
In Your House: International Incident is coming soon to pay-per-view!
In a Coliseum Home Video exclusive, the locker room celebrates Ahmed Johnson's WWF Intercontinental Championship victory.
Brian Pillman shows up on two wooden crutches, having had an accident. He asks Jim Ross how his "extended family" is doing, as he doesn't give a damn about his own family and thinks even less of the fans, and says it's easy to see why Jeffrey Dahmer tried to consume Wisconsin from head to toe. When Jim Ross asks how he'll measure up to the rest of the WWF Superstars, and Pillman says "You stupid son of a bitch, I'm conducting the interview!" and asks what it's like being a member of the wretched refuse sitting in this building as he says whatever he wants, and says we'll find out real soon and see if any of the WWF Superstars have the guts to stop him. He goes on stay he's the brightest star to ever step foot on God's green earth, and that as the King of the Ring ascends to the throne, he will rape, pillage and plunder the entire Federation. Vince McMahon apologizes for some of Pillman's choice words, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, fresh from the emergency room after having his mouth busted open against "Wildman" Marc Mero, meets up with Pillman on the way to the ring.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Jake "The Snake" Roberts to become the 1996 King of the Ring. During the match, Austin tears the tape off of Roberts' rib and WWF President Gorilla Monsoon temporarily stops the fight to check on Roberts, but Roberts wants the fight to continue, and Austin continues to take advantage of Roberts' cracked rib and end Roberts' Cinderella run. After the match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin approaches the throne for the coronation, and is interviewed by Dok Hendrix. He wants Roberts out of the ring and out of the WWF, as Roberts doesn't have what it takes anymore. He says Roberts thumps his Bible and saying his prayers and that it , talking about John 3:16 - a shot at Roberts being a born-again Christian - and says "Austin 3:16 says 'I just whipped your ass'!" He tells Roberts to go knock a bottle of cheap Thunderbird so he can get back some of his courage he had in his prime. He then plans to run roughshod through the World Wrestling Federation, and that regardless of whoever the WWF Champion is, his time has come and he's taking the title.
Before the next match, WWF President Gorilla Monsoon says something to ring announcer Howard Finkel. Howard Finkel announces that Mr. Perfect will be conducting his special guest referee duties outside of the ring, while Earl Hebner will be conducting his duties inside.
Despite Earl Hebner being briefly knocked out, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog. Mr. Perfect and Hebner both make the count, but Owen Hart leaves commentary and drags Perfect out of the ring at two. Shawn fights off both Owen and The Bulldog, but ends up on the receiving end of the numbers game until Ahmed Johnson shows up and makes the save for Shawn. Vader shows up and attacks Ahmed Johnson to swing the numbers game back into the favor of Jim Cornette's men, but The Ultimate Warrior shows up and stops Vader from hitting Shawn from the top rope and fights off Owen and The Bulldog simultaneously, forcing Camp Cornette to retreat. It is then announced that Shawn, Warrior and Ahmed will take on Camp Cornette (The British Bulldog, Owen Hart, Vader) at In Your House: International Incident.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Jim Ross interviews Jim Cornette, Owen Hart, Vader and The British Bulldog. Cornette says that if Shawn Michaels and his friends want a six-man tag match, they've gotten one. Owen Hart accuses Shawn of cheating and insists that he did not interfere. Cornette then says that Earl Hebner shouldn't even have been referee during the match. British Bulldog says he didn't know that Shawn had that many friends, but he has his own to back him up, and that it'll be Vader Time in Vancouver.
Dok Hendrix interviews Brian Pillman, who says that WWF should be taking advantage of the media frenzy from his press conference, and that he should be in the main event. Nevertheless, he considers himself a ticking time bomb and that will make his presence known tonight.
Ahmed Johnson tells Jim Ross that right now, every time is a bad time for him, but tonight, he plans to hurt Goldust where it hurts him the most.
We look back at King of the Ring 1993, when Jerry "The King" Lawler attacks Bret "The Hit Man" Hart.
Jerry Lawler, with his hands taped up due to hot coffee being spilled all over them, tells Dok Hendrix he would have to be in a bodycast before he considers backing out of his match with The Ultimate Warrior, and explains his side of the story in his feud with Warrior.
Vince McMahon interviews Owen Hart, who says he cannot even guarantee that he will not interfere when he guests on commentary later tonight.
Dok Hendrix asks the crowd if Mr. Perfect if will call The British Bulldog vs. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship down the middle. Mr. Perfect says he has no jealousy towards Michaels, and that if you want the match called correctly, you call Mr. Perfect.
Owen Hart joins in on commentary at the beginning of the pay-per-view.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats "Wildman" Marc Mero to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Dok Hendrix interviews Jake "The Snake" Robert. Roberts asks how he can lose if his soul is purged by the blood of the lamb and knows that the power above is reaching down and lifting him up. 450 pounds is nothing to play with, and says if he were to rob a bank, he'd sneak in from the back instead of walking through the front door. If he can get past Vader, he's got "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Jake "The Snake" Roberts beats Vader by disqualification to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament when Vader grabs the referee on the way down during Jake "The Snake" Roberts' DDT. Vader attacks Roberts after the match, and Jim Cornette stops the referee from interfering as Vader hits a Vader Bomb on Roberts. Multiple referees and officials have to stop the brawl and keep Vader in the ring to help Roberts back to the back.
In a Coliseum Home Video exclusive, an angry video takes his rage out on Jim Cornette, and insists he is the King of the Ring.
Dok Hendrix interviews Sunny, who says that Cloudy is ugly and is there to humiliate her. She also plans to use her beauty against Phineas I. Godwinn. As for The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn), Billy calls her an all-around great manager, and when Sunny says she doesn't want to be anywhere near Cloudy, they promise to take care of The Bodydonnas (Skip and Zip).
Before the next match, Billy Gunn tells Phineas I. Godwinn that he has made Sunny feel like Phineas will never be able to make her feel, raising the ire of Phineas and giving The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) a psychological advantage at the beginning of the match.
A much more arrogant and aggressive The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn). During the match, Vince McMahon has a very brief interview with Cloudy. The Godwinns attack The Gunns after the match.
Dok Hendrix interviews Jim Cornette, Clarence Mason, The British Bulldog and Diana Hart Smith. Cornette says he and his men have the WWF Championship match in the bag, and Mr. Perfect shows goes through two bags in the back as The British Bulldog tells "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels that he is his.
Before the next match, Jerry "The King" Lawler looks at the scepter, throne, crown and robe of the future King of the Ring as he walks up to the throne, then makes fun of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin crowd and the Milwaukee Brewers as he walks to the ring with the scepter in his hand. He then says that The Ultimate Warrior has overstayed his welcome, and that he tried to make things right with him only for the Warrior to insult him. He says that Warrior will look like a Picasso painting when he's done with him. When The Warrior rushes in, Lawler uses the scepter as a weapon until the referee takes it away.
The Ultimate Warrior beats Jerry "The King" Lawler.
Dok Hendrix interviews WWF President Gorilla Monsoon as Jake "The Snake" Roberts gets his rib tended to. He is allowing Roberts to compete in the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament despite the injured rib, but if he has to stop the match, he'll stop the match.
Mankind beats The Undertaker with the Mandible Claw after Paul Bearer inadvertently hits Mankind with the urn, moments after wrestling the urn away from Mankind. After the match, Mankind chases after Paul Bearer with a steel chair. The Undertaker gets back up, and Mankind notices Undertaker try to come after him, allowing Paul Bearer to get away.
Dok Hendrix interviews Mr. Perfect. "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels tells Mr. Perfect, telling him tonight is the chance for him to earn the nickname of "The Perfect Referee," urging him to call his match with The British Bulldog right down the middle. Perfect tells Dok Hendrix he's going to do just that.
Before the next match, a seething Ahmed Johnson bowls over the doormen as he swings the entrance doors wide open, and goes straight for Goldust.
Ahmed Johnson makes Goldust pay for giving him mouth-to-mouth again during the match and beats Goldust to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, becoming the very first African-American to do so.
In Your House: International Incident is coming soon to pay-per-view!
In a Coliseum Home Video exclusive, the locker room celebrates Ahmed Johnson's WWF Intercontinental Championship victory.
Brian Pillman shows up on two wooden crutches, having had an accident. He asks Jim Ross how his "extended family" is doing, as he doesn't give a damn about his own family and thinks even less of the fans, and says it's easy to see why Jeffrey Dahmer tried to consume Wisconsin from head to toe. When Jim Ross asks how he'll measure up to the rest of the WWF Superstars, and Pillman says "You stupid son of a bitch, I'm conducting the interview!" and asks what it's like being a member of the wretched refuse sitting in this building as he says whatever he wants, and says we'll find out real soon and see if any of the WWF Superstars have the guts to stop him. He goes on stay he's the brightest star to ever step foot on God's green earth, and that as the King of the Ring ascends to the throne, he will rape, pillage and plunder the entire Federation. Vince McMahon apologizes for some of Pillman's choice words, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, fresh from the emergency room after having his mouth busted open against "Wildman" Marc Mero, meets up with Pillman on the way to the ring.
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin beats Jake "The Snake" Roberts to become the 1996 King of the Ring. During the match, Austin tears the tape off of Roberts' rib and WWF President Gorilla Monsoon temporarily stops the fight to check on Roberts, but Roberts wants the fight to continue, and Austin continues to take advantage of Roberts' cracked rib and end Roberts' Cinderella run. After the match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin approaches the throne for the coronation, and is interviewed by Dok Hendrix. He wants Roberts out of the ring and out of the WWF, as Roberts doesn't have what it takes anymore. He says Roberts thumps his Bible and saying his prayers and that it , talking about John 3:16 - a shot at Roberts being a born-again Christian - and says "Austin 3:16 says 'I just whipped your ass'!" He tells Roberts to go knock a bottle of cheap Thunderbird so he can get back some of his courage he had in his prime. He then plans to run roughshod through the World Wrestling Federation, and that regardless of whoever the WWF Champion is, his time has come and he's taking the title.
Before the next match, WWF President Gorilla Monsoon says something to ring announcer Howard Finkel. Howard Finkel announces that Mr. Perfect will be conducting his special guest referee duties outside of the ring, while Earl Hebner will be conducting his duties inside.
Despite Earl Hebner being briefly knocked out, "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Championship against The British Bulldog. Mr. Perfect and Hebner both make the count, but Owen Hart leaves commentary and drags Perfect out of the ring at two. Shawn fights off both Owen and The Bulldog, but ends up on the receiving end of the numbers game until Ahmed Johnson shows up and makes the save for Shawn. Vader shows up and attacks Ahmed Johnson to swing the numbers game back into the favor of Jim Cornette's men, but The Ultimate Warrior shows up and stops Vader from hitting Shawn from the top rope and fights off Owen and The Bulldog simultaneously, forcing Camp Cornette to retreat. It is then announced that Shawn, Warrior and Ahmed will take on Camp Cornette (The British Bulldog, Owen Hart, Vader) at In Your House: International Incident.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Jim Ross interviews Jim Cornette, Owen Hart, Vader and The British Bulldog. Cornette says that if Shawn Michaels and his friends want a six-man tag match, they've gotten one. Owen Hart accuses Shawn of cheating and insists that he did not interfere. Cornette then says that Earl Hebner shouldn't even have been referee during the match. British Bulldog says he didn't know that Shawn had that many friends, but he has his own to back him up, and that it'll be Vader Time in Vancouver.
Sunday, June 25, 1995
King of the Ring 1995 - The Results
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Stephanie Wiand announces a home video-exclusive match: Savio Vega vs. Irwin R. Schyster, which was broadcast prior to the pay-per-view on Sunday Night Slam.
Savio Vega beats Irwin R. Schyster. Because Razor Ramon is no longer medically cleared by doctors for competition as they fear the worst from Razor participating in three wrestling matches in one night, the winner of this match takes his place in the first round of the tournament and will face Yokozuna shortly.
Todd Pettengill interviews Razor Ramon and Savio Vega. Vega says he's gonna try as hard as he can to win this tournament.
If the faces of the two men holding the doors open for the WWF Superstars look familiar, that's because the two doormen are brothers Jeff and Matt Hardy.
Savio Vega beats Yokozuna by count-out to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. During the match, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart is seen on the WWF Superstar Hotline.Near the end of the match, Owen Hart attacks Razor Ramon. Vega is distracted, and Yokozuna follows him outside to the ring, but Vega sends him into the steel steps to win by count-out.
Jerry "The King" Lawler's feet are as disgusting as they can be, and he can't wait for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart to pucker up when he's done with him.
The Roadie beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews Shawn Michaels. Shawn says that there is no man big enough to withstand a little Sweet Chin Music, and when he hits it on Kama, he's done.
During the match, Joe Frazier is seen in the front row.
Shawn Michaels and Kama fight to a 15-minute time limit draw. Neither man advances in the King of the Ring tournament. After the match, Kama attacks Michaels only to earn some Sweet Chin Music for his troubles.
The Stridex Indoor Airship is seen flying around the arena as Shawn Michaels poses in the ring.
Cameras caught up with Bob Backlund as he campaigned for President around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not surprisingly, the Spanish and French announcers don't seem to take a liking to him.
Stephanie Wiand interviews Mabel before the next match. Mabel says that The Undertaker is going down and that he's going to become the next King of the Ring.
Due to the bye left in the semi-finals by Kama and Shawn Michaels, Mabel beats The Undertaker thanks to a downed ref and help from Kama to continue to the finals of the King of the Tournament. After the match, The Undertaker chases Kama to the back.
We see footage of the WWF Hall of Fame Banquet. During the induction ceremony, Savio Vega accepted on behalf of Pedro Morales, Bob Harmon accepted on behalf of his late long-time friend The Grand Wizard, and Joyce Rocca accepted on behalf of her late husband Antonino. Bill Murray wished George "The Animal" Steele the best of luck during the induction ceremony, and Ivan Putski led the audience to clap along to Melody Of Love.
Todd Pettengill interviews The Roadie and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says that "the Road Dogg" will become the new King of the Ring before we know it.
avio Vega beats The Roadie to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament after Vega knocks The Roadie into "Double J" Jeff Jarrett as Jarrett stands on the ring apron. After the match, Carlos Carbrera interviews Savio Vega, while Dok Hendrix "translates."
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that Jerry "The King" Lawler has been a thorn in his side for a while, and he's looking forward to seeing all that come to an end. He's ready for anything that Lawler will throw at him, and he's about to put an end to all the humiliation he and his family have had to go through thanks to Lawler. He's looking for redemption, and he just might get it tonight.
Stephanie Wiand interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler before the next match. Lawler likes his chances. Wiand hates his stinky feet.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Jerry "The King" Lawler with the Sharpshooter in a Kiss My Foot Match after Hakushi and Shinja's interference attempt backfires when Hakushi aims for Bret and accidentally hits Lawler instead. After the match, they try again, but it backfires again and Hart takes down Hakushi. One of Hart's feet then ends up in Lawler's mouth, then Hart makes Lawler kiss one of his own disgusting royal feet.
Next week, the World Wrestling Federation will be at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut.
Mabel beats Savio Vega to win the King of the Ring tournament and become the 1995 King of the Ring. At one point in the match, the crowd chants "ECW," a reference to local Extreme Championship Wrestling, to show their displeasure towards the match. After the match, Mo tries to pick a fight with Razor Ramon as he is checking on Savio Vega. Razor Ramon strikes Mabel and Mo, but the two of them gang up on Razor Ramon. The 1-2-3 Kid shows up, but he too falls to the numbers game. Officials have to stop Mabel before he can hit The Kid with an elbow drop from the second rope.
Mo shoos Todd Pettengill away as he performs the coronation ceremony for Mabel. Mo gives Mabel the cape and the sword before proclaiming that Mabel is King, then places the crown atop Mabel's head. Officials have to hold Savio Vega, Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid back.
Jerry "The King" Lawler is seen puking into a bathroom sink while trying to wash his mouth out with toothpaste and mouthwash.
Earlier today, Stephanie Wiand interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sycho Sid and Tatanka. Sid found joy in Diesel's recent elbow injury, while Tatanka said that tonight will be payday for The Million Dollar Corporation.
Todd Pettengill interviewed Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow earlier today. Diesel's elbow still isn't 100%, but he's still ready for tonight's match. As for Bam Bam Bigelow, he says that they have enough confidence to take the fight to Sycho Sid and Tatanka.
Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow beat The Million Dollar Corporation (Sycho Sid and Tatanka) after Sycho Sid leaves Tatanka high and dry when Diesel makes it known that he would rather pin Sid.
Savio Vega beats Irwin R. Schyster. Because Razor Ramon is no longer medically cleared by doctors for competition as they fear the worst from Razor participating in three wrestling matches in one night, the winner of this match takes his place in the first round of the tournament and will face Yokozuna shortly.
Todd Pettengill interviews Razor Ramon and Savio Vega. Vega says he's gonna try as hard as he can to win this tournament.
If the faces of the two men holding the doors open for the WWF Superstars look familiar, that's because the two doormen are brothers Jeff and Matt Hardy.
Savio Vega beats Yokozuna by count-out to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. During the match, "The King of Harts" Owen Hart is seen on the WWF Superstar Hotline.Near the end of the match, Owen Hart attacks Razor Ramon. Vega is distracted, and Yokozuna follows him outside to the ring, but Vega sends him into the steel steps to win by count-out.
Jerry "The King" Lawler's feet are as disgusting as they can be, and he can't wait for Bret "The Hit Man" Hart to pucker up when he's done with him.
The Roadie beats Bob "Spark Plug" Holly to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews Shawn Michaels. Shawn says that there is no man big enough to withstand a little Sweet Chin Music, and when he hits it on Kama, he's done.
During the match, Joe Frazier is seen in the front row.
Shawn Michaels and Kama fight to a 15-minute time limit draw. Neither man advances in the King of the Ring tournament. After the match, Kama attacks Michaels only to earn some Sweet Chin Music for his troubles.
The Stridex Indoor Airship is seen flying around the arena as Shawn Michaels poses in the ring.
Cameras caught up with Bob Backlund as he campaigned for President around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not surprisingly, the Spanish and French announcers don't seem to take a liking to him.
Stephanie Wiand interviews Mabel before the next match. Mabel says that The Undertaker is going down and that he's going to become the next King of the Ring.
Due to the bye left in the semi-finals by Kama and Shawn Michaels, Mabel beats The Undertaker thanks to a downed ref and help from Kama to continue to the finals of the King of the Tournament. After the match, The Undertaker chases Kama to the back.
We see footage of the WWF Hall of Fame Banquet. During the induction ceremony, Savio Vega accepted on behalf of Pedro Morales, Bob Harmon accepted on behalf of his late long-time friend The Grand Wizard, and Joyce Rocca accepted on behalf of her late husband Antonino. Bill Murray wished George "The Animal" Steele the best of luck during the induction ceremony, and Ivan Putski led the audience to clap along to Melody Of Love.
Todd Pettengill interviews The Roadie and "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett says that "the Road Dogg" will become the new King of the Ring before we know it.
avio Vega beats The Roadie to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament after Vega knocks The Roadie into "Double J" Jeff Jarrett as Jarrett stands on the ring apron. After the match, Carlos Carbrera interviews Savio Vega, while Dok Hendrix "translates."
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart says that Jerry "The King" Lawler has been a thorn in his side for a while, and he's looking forward to seeing all that come to an end. He's ready for anything that Lawler will throw at him, and he's about to put an end to all the humiliation he and his family have had to go through thanks to Lawler. He's looking for redemption, and he just might get it tonight.
Stephanie Wiand interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler before the next match. Lawler likes his chances. Wiand hates his stinky feet.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Jerry "The King" Lawler with the Sharpshooter in a Kiss My Foot Match after Hakushi and Shinja's interference attempt backfires when Hakushi aims for Bret and accidentally hits Lawler instead. After the match, they try again, but it backfires again and Hart takes down Hakushi. One of Hart's feet then ends up in Lawler's mouth, then Hart makes Lawler kiss one of his own disgusting royal feet.
Next week, the World Wrestling Federation will be at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut.
Mabel beats Savio Vega to win the King of the Ring tournament and become the 1995 King of the Ring. At one point in the match, the crowd chants "ECW," a reference to local Extreme Championship Wrestling, to show their displeasure towards the match. After the match, Mo tries to pick a fight with Razor Ramon as he is checking on Savio Vega. Razor Ramon strikes Mabel and Mo, but the two of them gang up on Razor Ramon. The 1-2-3 Kid shows up, but he too falls to the numbers game. Officials have to stop Mabel before he can hit The Kid with an elbow drop from the second rope.
Mo shoos Todd Pettengill away as he performs the coronation ceremony for Mabel. Mo gives Mabel the cape and the sword before proclaiming that Mabel is King, then places the crown atop Mabel's head. Officials have to hold Savio Vega, Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid back.
Jerry "The King" Lawler is seen puking into a bathroom sink while trying to wash his mouth out with toothpaste and mouthwash.
Earlier today, Stephanie Wiand interviewed "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Sycho Sid and Tatanka. Sid found joy in Diesel's recent elbow injury, while Tatanka said that tonight will be payday for The Million Dollar Corporation.
Todd Pettengill interviewed Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow earlier today. Diesel's elbow still isn't 100%, but he's still ready for tonight's match. As for Bam Bam Bigelow, he says that they have enough confidence to take the fight to Sycho Sid and Tatanka.
Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow beat The Million Dollar Corporation (Sycho Sid and Tatanka) after Sycho Sid leaves Tatanka high and dry when Diesel makes it known that he would rather pin Sid.
Sunday, June 19, 1994
King of the Ring 1994 - The Results
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, "Double J" Jeff Jarrett, "The Rocket" Owen Hart, Bam Bam Bigelow and Irwin R. Schyster get in an argument over who will win the 1994 King of the Ring Tournament.
Ricky Medlock, lead guitarist and lead singer of Blackfoot, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" to kick off the event.
Razor Ramon beats Bam Bam Bigelow after reversing a top rope moonsault into a pin to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews both Irwin R. Schyster and Mabel. Irwin R. Schyster has quite a lot of business in the ring tonight in the tournament, starting with Mabel. Mabel tells I.R.S. as he'll leave that he should be worried about him and not Razor Ramon, and that he'll never pin his shoulders to the mat. Oscar says it's nothing personal, but Razor Ramon is going down, and Mabel tells Razor that he's the real bad guy.
Irwin R. Schyster beats Mabel to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after shaking the rope to stop a splash from the second rope before grabbing on to the rope out of the referee's view to keep Mabel from kicking out. (During the match, the generally uninformed Art Donovan asks "How much does that guy weigh?" concerning Mabel, which becomes a running gag throughout the show.)
Jim Cornette and Mr. Fuji, in a Coliseum Video exclusive, tell Crush and Yokozuna to go for the gold tonight.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Tatanka to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Irwin R. Schyster and Razor Ramon have to be kept separated from each other backstage.
Todd Pettengill interviews Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Diesel promises that the Jackknife Power Bomb will happen again, and he'll have a title on both shoulders.
The 1-2-3 Kid beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament after reversing a Figure Four Leg Lock into an inside cradle. After the match, Jarrett hits multiple piledrivers on The 1-2-3 Kid and gets physical with officials when they try to break it up.
Welcome to The New WWF Generation!
Todd Pettengill interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says Diesel is a long way from hitting him with another Jackknife and is making a huge mistake in underestimating him. He plans to take him down to his size tonight, and he has a back-up plan for Shawn Michaels.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart's back-up plan for Shawn Michaels and accompanying family member is none other than Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
Diesel beats Bret "Hit Man" Hart by disqualification after Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart attacks both Shawn Michaels and Diesel, but Bret "Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship. Neidhart heads back to the back, and Diesel and Shawn attack Hart after the match as officials try to break it up.
Todd Pettengill interviews "The King" Jerry Lawler. After making fun of Todd Pettengill and Art Donovan, he tells "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that he's the undisputed king of the WWE before making fun of the kids from Toronto's Hospital For Sick Children, saying he'll make sure of it that the hospital doesn't get their money.
Razor Ramon beats Irwin R. Schyster to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart is looking for Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart backstage, but has yet to find him.
Nobody has heard from The 1-2-3 Kid, and nobody has any idea if he'll be able to continue, according to Todd Pettengill.
The 1-2-3 Kid is able to continue and take on Owen Hart.
Owen Hart beats The 1-2-3 Kid with the Sharpshooter to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper says he's flattered by the recent Piper impersonator, says he's not to be taken lightly and says that all the talk up to this point doesn't mean a thing. He says Lawler will learn two things: everyone pays the Piper, and that there's no such thing as a king.
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against Yokozuna and Crush. During the match, Lex Luger distracts Crush, telling him to come get some. After the match, Lex Luger and Crush brawl, and The Headshrinkers take it to Crush when the action enters the ring.
Todd Pettengill interviews "The Rocket" Owen Hart. He tells brother Bret "Hit Man" that he ended up the loser tonight, and wishes father Stu Hart a happy Father's Day.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Razor Ramon to become the 1994 King of the Ring after the surprise assist from Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart behind the referee's back. After the match, Owen and The Anvil double-team Razor.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart declines an interview backstage, as he cannot believe what just happened in the ring.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart is officially crowned the 1994 King of the Ring with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart at his side. He tells the crowd that he did what he set out to do, and orders the people to give him the respect of a king. He calls Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart the only member in his family he can trust, and has him present the scepter, robe and crown instead of WWF President Jack Tunney. Owen's first proclamation is that he be referred to as "The King of Harts."
Before the next match, "The King" Jerry Lawler proclaims that the kids at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children won't be getting a dime after he's through with Piper, and that they'll be left with their hands out with tears streaming down their face. Piper then comes out after a chorus of bagpipes and drums line the path to the ring, and the Rowdy Roddy Piper impersonator from nearly two weeks ago also accompanies him to the ring. They tell Lawler they're here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and that they're all out of bubble gum.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper beats "The King" Jerry Lawler.
Shawn Michaels tells Diesel that he'll be WWF Champion one day, and that he proved himself a one-man wrecking crew tonight.
Ricky Medlock, lead guitarist and lead singer of Blackfoot, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" to kick off the event.
Razor Ramon beats Bam Bam Bigelow after reversing a top rope moonsault into a pin to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Todd Pettengill interviews both Irwin R. Schyster and Mabel. Irwin R. Schyster has quite a lot of business in the ring tonight in the tournament, starting with Mabel. Mabel tells I.R.S. as he'll leave that he should be worried about him and not Razor Ramon, and that he'll never pin his shoulders to the mat. Oscar says it's nothing personal, but Razor Ramon is going down, and Mabel tells Razor that he's the real bad guy.
Irwin R. Schyster beats Mabel to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament after shaking the rope to stop a splash from the second rope before grabbing on to the rope out of the referee's view to keep Mabel from kicking out. (During the match, the generally uninformed Art Donovan asks "How much does that guy weigh?" concerning Mabel, which becomes a running gag throughout the show.)
Jim Cornette and Mr. Fuji, in a Coliseum Video exclusive, tell Crush and Yokozuna to go for the gold tonight.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Tatanka to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Irwin R. Schyster and Razor Ramon have to be kept separated from each other backstage.
Todd Pettengill interviews Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Diesel promises that the Jackknife Power Bomb will happen again, and he'll have a title on both shoulders.
The 1-2-3 Kid beats "Double J" Jeff Jarrett to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament after reversing a Figure Four Leg Lock into an inside cradle. After the match, Jarrett hits multiple piledrivers on The 1-2-3 Kid and gets physical with officials when they try to break it up.
Welcome to The New WWF Generation!
Todd Pettengill interviews Bret "Hit Man" Hart, who says Diesel is a long way from hitting him with another Jackknife and is making a huge mistake in underestimating him. He plans to take him down to his size tonight, and he has a back-up plan for Shawn Michaels.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart's back-up plan for Shawn Michaels and accompanying family member is none other than Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.
Diesel beats Bret "Hit Man" Hart by disqualification after Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart attacks both Shawn Michaels and Diesel, but Bret "Hit Man" Hart retains the WWF Championship. Neidhart heads back to the back, and Diesel and Shawn attack Hart after the match as officials try to break it up.
Todd Pettengill interviews "The King" Jerry Lawler. After making fun of Todd Pettengill and Art Donovan, he tells "Rowdy" Roddy Piper that he's the undisputed king of the WWE before making fun of the kids from Toronto's Hospital For Sick Children, saying he'll make sure of it that the hospital doesn't get their money.
Razor Ramon beats Irwin R. Schyster to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart is looking for Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart backstage, but has yet to find him.
Nobody has heard from The 1-2-3 Kid, and nobody has any idea if he'll be able to continue, according to Todd Pettengill.
The 1-2-3 Kid is able to continue and take on Owen Hart.
Owen Hart beats The 1-2-3 Kid with the Sharpshooter to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper says he's flattered by the recent Piper impersonator, says he's not to be taken lightly and says that all the talk up to this point doesn't mean a thing. He says Lawler will learn two things: everyone pays the Piper, and that there's no such thing as a king.
The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) retain the WWF Tag Team Championships against Yokozuna and Crush. During the match, Lex Luger distracts Crush, telling him to come get some. After the match, Lex Luger and Crush brawl, and The Headshrinkers take it to Crush when the action enters the ring.
Todd Pettengill interviews "The Rocket" Owen Hart. He tells brother Bret "Hit Man" that he ended up the loser tonight, and wishes father Stu Hart a happy Father's Day.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart beats Razor Ramon to become the 1994 King of the Ring after the surprise assist from Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart behind the referee's back. After the match, Owen and The Anvil double-team Razor.
Bret "Hit Man" Hart declines an interview backstage, as he cannot believe what just happened in the ring.
"The Rocket" Owen Hart is officially crowned the 1994 King of the Ring with Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart at his side. He tells the crowd that he did what he set out to do, and orders the people to give him the respect of a king. He calls Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart the only member in his family he can trust, and has him present the scepter, robe and crown instead of WWF President Jack Tunney. Owen's first proclamation is that he be referred to as "The King of Harts."
Before the next match, "The King" Jerry Lawler proclaims that the kids at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children won't be getting a dime after he's through with Piper, and that they'll be left with their hands out with tears streaming down their face. Piper then comes out after a chorus of bagpipes and drums line the path to the ring, and the Rowdy Roddy Piper impersonator from nearly two weeks ago also accompanies him to the ring. They tell Lawler they're here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and that they're all out of bubble gum.
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper beats "The King" Jerry Lawler.
Shawn Michaels tells Diesel that he'll be WWF Champion one day, and that he proved himself a one-man wrecking crew tonight.
Sunday, June 13, 1993
King of the Ring 1993 - The Results
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart counters a top rope suplex from Razor Ramon to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
Mr. Perfect beats Mr. Hughes (now managed by Harvey Whippleman) by disqualification to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament, after Mr. Hughes hits Mr. Perfect with Paul Bearer's urn. Mr. Perfect faces Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the next round.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna prior to the event. Fuji insists Hulk Hogan cheated at Wrestlemania 9, and that Yokozuna is bigger, stronger and wiser.
Bam Bam Bigelow takes advantage of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's injured ribs to beat "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Terry Taylor interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Guns (Billy and Bart Gunn). The Frankensteiner as well as The Smoking Gunns' new finisher, the Revolver, will be the key to winning against Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu).
As Lex Luger is posing in front of his mirror in the ring, the officials order him to wear an elbow pad to cover the plate in his forearm. He is forced to put it on when it is announced that if Luger does not wear it, he will be eliminated from the tournament immediately. When Tatanka makes his entrance, he rushes in and pushes the mirror into Luger when he tries to get some shots in before the match begins.
Lex Luger and Tatanka fight to a 15-minute time limit draw, with neither man continuing to the semi-finals. Bam Bam Bigelow gets a bye to the finals. An angry Luger wants five more minutes, and when Tatanka is ready to rumble, Luger removes the elbow pad and hits Tatanka with the running forearm, knocking him unconscious.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect, who immediately come to blows over Hart's comments about his mutual respect for Perfect are blown out of proportion. Both men's parents are mentioned in a "my dad can beat your dad" argument, and Perfect says that there won't be a repeat performance of SummerSlam 1991.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Mr. Perfect with an inside cradle to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament and face Bam Bam Bigelow to decide the King of the Ring. Perfect shakes hands with Hart after the match.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and Hulk Hogan. Hogan says he plans on staying a five-time WWF Champion.
Yokozuna enters the ring with a bevy of photographers who have followed his every move for the last few days.
Yokozuna beats Hulk Hogan after one of Yokozuna's photographers shoots a fireball into Hulk Hogan's face through a camera to win the WWF Championship! After the match, Yokozuna hits the Banzai Drop on a blinded Hogan.
Terry Taylor interviews Mr. Perfect in a Coliseum Video exclusive. Mr. Perfect hands it to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, but he's not in the mood to talk and he'll soon show what perfect is all about.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Shawn Michaels, who is with his bodyguard. Michaels calls Hogan a "dinosaur" and says he's not the same calibur of champion as he is. We finally learn some stuff about his bodyguard: his bodyguard's name is Diesel, as in diesel fuel that makes a Mack truck go, and he protects Michaels every inch of the way.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) in eight-man tag team action after a cocky DiBiase is pinned with an inside cradle by Billy Gunn. Both factions brawl after the match, but the good guys run the bad out of the ring.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji along with WWF President Jack Tunney. Tunney congratulates Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji, and the latter states that America is dying along with Hulkamania, and that they will celebrate in America instead of Japan.
Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Crush after Crush is distracted by the two Doinks. Before the match, it is reported that Hulk Hogan has not suffered any permanent damage from the fireball at the end of his match against Yokozuna.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bam Bam Bigelow. He is ready to get the job done and become King of the Ring.
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart...almost. Earl Hebner shows up and tells the referee for the match about the chair shot from Luna Vachon to Bret Hart from outside the ring and behind the referee's back. The match is restarted, and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Bam Bam Bigelow to be crowned the 1993 King of the Ring. During the coronation, "The King" Jerry Lawler confronts Bret Hart to proclaim he is the only king of the WWE, and will allow him to be a prince if he kisses his foot. Bret Hart calls him a "Burger King" and leads a "Burger King" chant until Lawler sucker punches Hart, hits him with the scepter, destroys the crown and throws the throne on him before choking him out with the scepter, tossing the robe away and destroying the coronation set. The show ends with Lawler continung to attack a downed Bret Hart.
Mr. Perfect beats Mr. Hughes (now managed by Harvey Whippleman) by disqualification to continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament, after Mr. Hughes hits Mr. Perfect with Paul Bearer's urn. Mr. Perfect faces Bret "The Hit Man" Hart in the next round.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviewed Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna prior to the event. Fuji insists Hulk Hogan cheated at Wrestlemania 9, and that Yokozuna is bigger, stronger and wiser.
Bam Bam Bigelow takes advantage of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's injured ribs to beat "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and continue to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.
In a Coliseum Video exclusive, Terry Taylor interviews The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Guns (Billy and Bart Gunn). The Frankensteiner as well as The Smoking Gunns' new finisher, the Revolver, will be the key to winning against Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu).
As Lex Luger is posing in front of his mirror in the ring, the officials order him to wear an elbow pad to cover the plate in his forearm. He is forced to put it on when it is announced that if Luger does not wear it, he will be eliminated from the tournament immediately. When Tatanka makes his entrance, he rushes in and pushes the mirror into Luger when he tries to get some shots in before the match begins.
Lex Luger and Tatanka fight to a 15-minute time limit draw, with neither man continuing to the semi-finals. Bam Bam Bigelow gets a bye to the finals. An angry Luger wants five more minutes, and when Tatanka is ready to rumble, Luger removes the elbow pad and hits Tatanka with the running forearm, knocking him unconscious.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and Mr. Perfect, who immediately come to blows over Hart's comments about his mutual respect for Perfect are blown out of proportion. Both men's parents are mentioned in a "my dad can beat your dad" argument, and Perfect says that there won't be a repeat performance of SummerSlam 1991.
Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Mr. Perfect with an inside cradle to continue to the finals of the King of the Ring Tournament and face Bam Bam Bigelow to decide the King of the Ring. Perfect shakes hands with Hart after the match.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Jimmy Hart and Hulk Hogan. Hogan says he plans on staying a five-time WWF Champion.
Yokozuna enters the ring with a bevy of photographers who have followed his every move for the last few days.
Yokozuna beats Hulk Hogan after one of Yokozuna's photographers shoots a fireball into Hulk Hogan's face through a camera to win the WWF Championship! After the match, Yokozuna hits the Banzai Drop on a blinded Hogan.
Terry Taylor interviews Mr. Perfect in a Coliseum Video exclusive. Mr. Perfect hands it to Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, but he's not in the mood to talk and he'll soon show what perfect is all about.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Shawn Michaels, who is with his bodyguard. Michaels calls Hogan a "dinosaur" and says he's not the same calibur of champion as he is. We finally learn some stuff about his bodyguard: his bodyguard's name is Diesel, as in diesel fuel that makes a Mack truck go, and he protects Michaels every inch of the way.
The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) and The Smoking Gunns (Billy and Bart Gunn) beat Money Inc. ("The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) and The Headshrinkers (Samu and Fatu) in eight-man tag team action after a cocky DiBiase is pinned with an inside cradle by Billy Gunn. Both factions brawl after the match, but the good guys run the bad out of the ring.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji along with WWF President Jack Tunney. Tunney congratulates Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji, and the latter states that America is dying along with Hulkamania, and that they will celebrate in America instead of Japan.
Shawn Michaels retains the WWF Intercontinental Championship against Crush after Crush is distracted by the two Doinks. Before the match, it is reported that Hulk Hogan has not suffered any permanent damage from the fireball at the end of his match against Yokozuna.
"Mean" Gene Okerlund interviews Bam Bam Bigelow. He is ready to get the job done and become King of the Ring.
Bam Bam Bigelow beats Bret "The Hit Man" Hart...almost. Earl Hebner shows up and tells the referee for the match about the chair shot from Luna Vachon to Bret Hart from outside the ring and behind the referee's back. The match is restarted, and Bret "The Hit Man" Hart beats Bam Bam Bigelow to be crowned the 1993 King of the Ring. During the coronation, "The King" Jerry Lawler confronts Bret Hart to proclaim he is the only king of the WWE, and will allow him to be a prince if he kisses his foot. Bret Hart calls him a "Burger King" and leads a "Burger King" chant until Lawler sucker punches Hart, hits him with the scepter, destroys the crown and throws the throne on him before choking him out with the scepter, tossing the robe away and destroying the coronation set. The show ends with Lawler continung to attack a downed Bret Hart.
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