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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 5:34:50 GMT 1
 MCMAHON vs AUSTIN. FORMER WWF SUPERSTAR MAKES A SHOCKING RETURN
April 13. 1998
At the start of the show. Stone Cold Steve Austin & Vince McMahon were in the ring with Austin challenging Vince to a title match tonight but not before asking who Austin's opponent was for Unforgiven. Later on in the show. Vince accepted Austin's challenge.
 But then, Later in the show. The cameras cut backstage outside to where a familiar face was spotted, the familiar face was Hollywood Hulk Hogan who made his return for the first time to the WWF in 5 years.
Before Vince and Austin's match could begin. Vince slapped Austin in the face and said that Austin could beat Vince McMahon with one arm tied behind his back. As the bell rang. McMahon left the ring and the champion was on the hunt for the Boss. But then suddenly it was a setup as Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn & Chyna all attacked The Rattlesnake.
 After Triple H had pedigreed Stone Cold Steve Austin. The new leader of DX grabbed the WWF Championship and announced that he would beat Stone Cold for the title at Unforgiven!.
 But Austin would be saved by an unlikely ally in Hulk Hogan causing DX to retreat from the ring.
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 5:48:08 GMT 1
 AUSTIN AND HOGAN FACE TO FACE
April 20. 1998
Just six days before Austin's big title match with Triple H. Hulk Hogan made his return to RAW and announced that he had signed a new contract with the World Wrestling Federation, but wanted to wish his brothers Kevin Nash and Scott Hall well in WCW!. And then also told Eric Bischoff to go straight to hell (in my storyline, we'll use how Hogan was not happy with WCW after he lost the WCW Title at Starrcade to Sting, and how he was not happy with the WCW Bookings, he was also not happy about Bret Hart coming in to WCW as well. So Hogan decided to leave WCW in March of 1998 after Bret Hart defeated him at Uncensored in a Loser Leaves WCW Match allowing Bret to win and becoming the newest member of NWO). Hogan said that it has been 5 years since he came to the WWF, and the last time he was in the WWF. Things didn't go that smooth, now he's looked around now that he's back in the World Wrestling Federation and he says that things have changed. He says he's all for the change because when he made the change when he started that group up in Atlanta. But Eric Bischoff screwed him over and now he's found a place where he's home once again. Hogan talked about the fun rivalries he had with Randy Savage. Ultimate Warrior. Andre The Giant & others, he says he may be in his mid 40s, but he's still got a lot left in the tank and he's just getting started. Hogan said that he wanted to call out Stone Cold Steve Austin. The WWF Champion Austin entered the ring with Austin saying that he had a lot of respect for Hogan coming back to the WWF and he really doesn't give a damn about Hogan coming back to the WWF. But he and Hogan had a grudge dating back years ago when he was a part of the so-called creative team that fired him years ago and Hogan's buddy Bischoff was responsible for it. Austin said that he and Hogan may not be friends, or see eye to eye, but like he said he really doesn't give a damn if Hogan is in the WWF. But he's glad to see Hogan there because he wants to kick his ass. Hogan said that maybe one day him & Austin would face off for the title because the World Wrestling Federation Championship was once his 5 times. He's let people beat him for the title 5 times. And he wants to prove that he can still have a lot left in the WWF when he faces Stone Cold Steve Austin for the title soon enough. He wants Austin at his best. Austin said that if Hogan wanted him at his best, then Hogan needed him at his best. But it's not going to be at Unforgiven, nor anytime soon. Hogan said that he understands. He wishes Austin luck against Triple H.
 After the show. Hogan and Vince McMahon were seen catching up outside with McMahon telling Hogan that it was good to see him back in the World Wrestling Federation again. Hogan and McMahon then hugged with Hogan leaving but not before telling McMahon that he would be sitting in the front row at Unforgiven.
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 6:18:33 GMT 1
 WWF UNFORGIVEN IN YOUR HOUSE - Greensboro, NC - April 26. 1998
WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: The Rock D. Ken Shamrock, Faarooq & Jeff Jarrett in a Fatal-4 Way Match to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship.
WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Match: Taka Michinoku D. Sho Funaki to retain the Light Heavyweight Championship
The Godfather & D-Lo Brown D. The Godwinns
WWF European Championship: X-Pac D. Owen Hart to regain the WWF European Championship
Val Venis D. Marc Mero
Kurrgan & Goldust D. The Headbangers
Bodyslam Match: Mark Henry D. Vader
WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The New Age Outlaws D. Rob Van Dam & Sabu to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship by reverse decision
Inferno Match: The Undertaker D. Kane
WWF Championship Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin D. Triple H to retain the WWF Championship
![Throwback Thursday: WWF Over the Edge: In Your House (20 Years Today!) As Seen on WWE Network | Wrestling DVD Network]() To kick off the show, The Rock regained the Intercontinental Title in a Fatal 4-Way Match against Faarooq, Ken Shamrock & Jeff Jarrett.
 The European Championship would return in the form of D-Generation X as X-Pac captured the European Title over Owen Hart.
 Once again Hulk Hogan was seen watching in attendance as well as he got mentioned by Howard Finkel. Hogan received a great response to the crowd.
![The Best And Worst Of WWF Unforgiven: In Your House 1998]() Despite losing the Intercontinental Title. Jeff Jarrett and Sawyer Brown still put on a performance of a lifetime.
 But in a big shocking surprise. Ric Flair made his return to the World Wrestling Federation for the first time in 5 years as well to confront Jeff Jarrett saying that he was not the real Nature Boy!.
 For the first time in WWF History. Kane & The Undertaker squared off for the second time, but this time in the Inferno Match.
![MachoBusta — The Undertaker vs. Kane | Inferno match Unforgiven...]() The flames were unbearable for both The Undertaker & Kane in the ring, but the winner of that match would have to catch fire, one of them would try to stay out of the flames as much as they could.
![Undertaker Vs Kane-Inferno Match on Make a GIF]() Just like WrestleMania 14. Kane seemingly had the advantage.
![Halloween 2018: Undertaker vs Kane Inferno Match- Unforgiven 1998 – It's Emilio Amaro's Blog]() Kane tried to put Undertaker's face in the fire, but the Phenom would battle back.
![Steam 社区:: :: Kane Chokeslams Undertaker to Hell.gif]() A Chokeslam would put The Man From The Darkside down, but it still wasn't enough to try to put him in the flames.
![WWE Inferno Matches – Brock Hates Wrestling]() Taker managed a comeback and sent Kane over the top rope in where Undertaker delivered his infamous suicide dive taking The Big Red Monster down.
 Kane tried to kick at Undertaker to try to send him to the flames but Undertaker grabbed his foot and also grabbed his arm and set his shoulder on fire.
![Kane Reveals How He Prepared For His Inferno Match Stunt In 1998]() Kane was sent running to the back, shortly thereafter. The Undertaker did damage to Paul Bearer busting him open as well.
 The Phenom was once again dominant over his brother once more.
 The new leader of DX, Triple H wanted to bring the World Wrestling Federation Championship back.
![Triple H Pedigree Stone Cold GIFs | Tenor]() Triple H almost got the win by hitting the pedigree on Austin when Austin was distracted by members of D-Generation X.
 But Suddenly, a Stone Cold Stunner would put down The new Leader of DX and Austin would walk out still the WWF Champion.
![WWE Classic of the Week: Steve Austin vs. Dude Love from Over the Edge 1998 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report]() As Austin was celebrating, he was attacked by a returning Mick Foley, but this time he was dressed up as Dude Love!.
![MachoBusta — Stone Cold lays out Vince McMahon with a chair...]() The two brawled around the ring with Vince McMahon, Gerald Brisco & Pat Patterson trying to stop with what was going on between Dude Love & Stone Cold Steve Austin. Austin attempted to clock Dude in the head with a chair, but instead got Vince. Hollywood Hogan got out of his seat and got out of the barricade to check on Vince as Austin was celebrating in the ring. Hogan looked at Austin with a mean staredown on his face as Unforgiven went off the air.
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 6:23:09 GMT 1
 DX INVADE WCW NITRO
April 27. 1998
WCW Nitro was held in The Scope in Norfolk, VA. But the WWF was held in Hampton, VA and that meant that a surprise could happen when both wrestling promotions came in Virginia. DX came out with an army tank and announced that they would be invading WCW. They barely made it to the arena asking to bring Kevin Nash & Scott Hall out of WCW!. But the gate closed on them. |
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 6:26:39 GMT 1
![WWF Raw Is War (May 4, 1998) – Atomic Drop]() MICK FOLEY: THE NEXT #1 CONTENDER
May 4. 1998
On RAW is WAR. Mick Foley became the #1 Contender when he defeated Terry Funk in a Street Fight Match and earned the right to face Stone Cold Steve Austin at Over The Edge for the WWF Championship. |
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 6:28:27 GMT 1
 PAUL BEARER IS THE FATHER OF KANE
May 18. 1998
Weeks ago, Paul Bearer confessed that after the Inferno Match that it was his son's hand that caught on fire. A week later. Paul Bearer told Jerry Lawler that he had sex with The Undertaker's mother and he would prove that he would be the father of Kane. On May 18, 1998. It was announced that Paul Bearer was indeed the father of Kane!. |
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 6:56:47 GMT 1
 WWF OVER THE EDGE - Milwaukee, WI - May 31, 1998
WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Match: Yoshihoro Tajiri D. Taka Michinoku to regain the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship
Mixed Tag Team Match: Val Venis & Sable D. Marc Mero & Jacqueline
WWF European Championship Match: X-Pac D. Mark Henry & Vader in a Triple Threat Match to retain the WWF European Championship
Rob Van Dam & Sabu D. The Headbangers
Ric Flair D. Jeff Jarrett
WWF Intercontinental Championship Match: The Rock D. Faarooq to retain the WWF Intercontinental Championship
WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The New Age Outlaws D. Kama & D-Lo Brown to retain the WWF Tag Team Championship
5-Way Elimination Match to determine the Number One Contender for the WWF Championship: Kane D. Owen Hart, Ken Shamrock, Triple H & The Undertaker.
WWF Championship Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin D. Dude Love to retain the WWF Championship
 Ric Flair made his return to the WWF Ring for the first time since 1993 when he took on Jeff Jarrett in a one on one match with Flair winning the match.
 Kane finally got a win over his brother, but also Kane & The Undertaker would be joined by 3 other competitors, Owen Hart. Triple H & Ken Shamrock in where the winner would earn a title shot at the King of The Ring!.
 Once again Hollywood Hogan was in the crowd as Howard Finkel acknowledged him once again at Unforgiven as the former 5-time WWF Champion. Soon after, Hogan got in the ring and did his poses in the ring.
 Two former Tag Team Champions, Austin & Dude Love faced off for the WWF Title in a No Holds Barred Match with the conspiracy to try to get the title off of Austin.
![MachoBusta — Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Dude Love | Singles...]() Vince McMahon was the guest referee in the match. And as Dude Love attempted to smash Austin's brains in. Austin ducked and Dude hit McMahon by accident.
![MachoBusta — The Undertaker stops Pat Patterson from...]() The Undertaker who volunteered to take Austin's place ran interference and attacked Brisco, Patterson & Slaughter.
![Stone Cold Steve Austin: His First WWF Title Reign Remembered]() That gave The Rattlesnake the advantage and was able to retain the WWF Championship!.
 After the match. Kane attacked Stone Cold Steve Austin, but Undertaker was able to send Kane into retreat. Hulk Hogan then came down and stood face to face with Austin, but then he attacked Dude Love and sent him to the backstage area. Austin celebrated his title win after Over The Edge went off the air.
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 7:00:46 GMT 1
 DEADMAN TALKING!
June 1. 1998
At Chicago on Monday Night RAW is War. The Undertaker entered the ring and cut an unscripted promo of how he was treated in the World Wrestling Federation, helping Vince McMahon get rid of some of the WWF Superstars while the others that The Undertaker defeated left town for greener pastures. Taker said he was pissed at McMahon for putting his family tragedy on the line for ratings and forcing him to face his brother Kane giving Paul Bearer an open forum. Taker said that he was also pissed at McMahon for bringing back Hulk Hogan as well. But said that he demanded his shot at the WWF Championship against Stone Cold Steve Austin. McMahon came out and announced that Taker could have his shot at the WWF Championship if he defeated his own flesh and blood Kane. In the main event though, Undertaker was unsuccessful because thanks to intereference from Mankind. Kane defeated The Undertaker to keep his #1 Contendership spot. |
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 7:33:59 GMT 1
 WWF KING OF THE RING - June 28. 1998 - Pittsburgh, PA
Tajiri & Taka Michinoku D. Kaientai in a 3 On 2 Handicap Match
KOTR Quarterfinals Match: Triple H D. Mark Henry
KOTR Quarterfinals Match: Val Venis D. Bradshaw
KOTR Quarterfinals Match: Ken Shamrock D. Marc Mero
KOTR Quarterfinals Match: The Rock D. X-Pac
WWF Tag Team Championship Match: The New Age Outlaws D. D-Lo Brown & The Godfather to retain the WWF Tag Team Titles.
WWF Women's Championship Match: Jacqueline D. Luna Vachon to retain the WWF Women's Championship.
KOTR Semifinals Match: Triple H D. Val Venis
KOTR Semifinals Match: The Rock D. Ken Shamrock
Ric Flair & Owen Hart D. Barry Windham & Jeff Jarrett
KOTR Finals Match: The Rock D. Triple H
Hell In A Cell Match: The Undertaker D. Mankind
WWF Championship No Holds Barred Match: Kane D. Stone Cold Steve Austin to win the WWF Championship
 Triple H advanced to the 1998 King of The Ring by qualifying defeating Goldust, he defeated Mark Henry in the Quarter-Finals, and Val Venis in the semi-finals.
![WWE The Rock Entrance Edit Version WWENewkort MAY 25, 1998 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@awesomeedge?lang=es #Dean | By MusicwweFan | Facebook]() And also making it to the finals was The Rock. He defeated The Undertaker to advance, he would go on to defeat X-Pac in the quarterfinals and Ken Shamrock in the semi-finals so both DX Leader vs Nation of Domination Leader would wrestle to determine who would be the King of The Ring!.
 The two of them would face off to see who would be the 1998 King of The Ring!
 But it would be The Rock who defeated Triple H to become the 1998 King of The Ring!.
 The Undertaker and Mankind's war finally would be settled once and for all after a 3-year war that started since November of 1995. The Undertaker faced off against Mankind inside Hell in A Cell!.
:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/imported_assets/822124/hiac.jpg) Both men started the match off inside the cell by exchanging blows with one another. One of the Cage walls started to crumble.
![The Undertaker throws Mankind off the top of the Hell in a Cell on Make a GIF]() But it would be The Undertaker who gained the advantage by tossing Mankind off the top of the cage through the Spanish Announce Table!. Jim Ross led out this unforgettable scream "Good Gawd Almighty, that killed him, As God as My Witness, He's Broken in Half!.
![WWF King Of The Ring (1998) – Review – NobodyisReady.com]() Despite Foley trying to get medical attention. Foley swaggerly stood on his feet and bruised, battered and hurt climbed to the top of the cell again to face The Undertaker.
![MachoBusta — The Undertaker vs. Mankind | Hell in a Cell match...]() The Undertaker would chokeslam Mankind through the roof of the cage breaking the cell roof throwing Mankind back into the ring.
 JR pleaded with the referee to stop the match and that enough was done to Mick Foley. But Foley stood to his feet.
 Terry Funk tried reasoning with The Undertaker to stop the match, but The Deadman refused and chokeslammed Funk to the mat.
![hell in a cell piledriver gif | WiffleGif]() Mankind made a comeback in this match by piledriving The Undertaker through a steel chair.
![20 WTF Moments From Mankind vs Undertaker - King Of The Ring 98 – Page 17]() But then Mankind brought out thousands of thumbtacks and poured it all over the ring looking to make The Undertaker suffer his own hell the way The Undertaker made Mankind suffer twice.
 But it would be The Undertaker that crashed Mankind through the thumbtacks.
 Mankind rolled around like a human pin cushion.
![WWE Classic of the Week: Remembering Undertaker vs. Mankind in Hell in a Cell | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report]() The match finally came to a head with Undertaker hitting the Tombstone Piledriver on Mankind and thus getting the win.
 After the Match. Mankind refused to go on the stretcher, instead he walked under his own power getting a standing ovation.
 The Crowd who was still in awe of the Hell in A Cell Match still rose to their feet when Kane & Stone Cold faced off in the Mellon Arena in a No Holds Barred Match for the WWF Championship.
 This was undoubtedly the toughest challenge in Austin's career as he did defeat Kane at No Way Out in a Last Man Standing Match, but he would prove that he would defeat Kane again.
 The Monster Kane was relentless and almost tried to put Austin down with a chokeslam, but seemingly The Rattlesnake kicked out of it.
![MachoBusta — Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kane | First Blood...]() Austin was able to fight off the interference from Mankind & Kane and hit the Stunner on Kane, but then Hulk Hogan of all people came down with a steel chair to make his assistance.
![WWE: Hulk Hogan's chair shots have gone viral for being so laughable]() Hogan had attempted to hit Mankind with a chair, but ducked and hit Austin in the head with it and that busted The Rattlesnake open. Kane then knocked Hogan out of the ring allowing Kane to scoop The Rattlesnake up and tombstone him to the mat thus becoming the WWF Champion!.
![WWE Attitude Era - 17 YEARS AGO TODAY: Kane becomes WWF champion! -Jim- | Facebook]() With accidental help from The Hulkster. Kane walked out the King of The Ring with the WWF Championship.
 A Bloody Rattlesnake was stunned that Hulk Hogan accidentally cost Stone Cold Steve Austin the WWF Championship against Kane!.
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Post by underjohnking on Jan 5, 2024 8:31:33 GMT 1
 DX MOCK THE NATION
July 6. 1998
On RAW is WAR. D-Generation X mocked The Nation of Domination. |
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