Rebooking WWF/WWE: from 1985 to now

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WWF WrestleMania XIV

Date: March 29, 1998

Location: Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Wrestlemania XIV is headlined by Stone Cold Steve Austin defending the WWF title against Shawn Michaels, following Michaels' win at No Way Out of Texas inside the cage. Ken Shamrock beats The Rock to win the Intercontinental title and The Rock gets his rematch while Owen Hart drops the European title back to D'Lo Brown and is relegated to Sunday Night Heat against Brian Christopher while D'Lo defends against Mark Henry. Also on that card: the New Age Outlaws pull double duty against the Legion of Doom and then a tag title defense against the Headbangers; Mankind battles The Undertaker in a Hardcore Match; Sable takes on Jacqueline


Pre-Show (Sunday Night Heat):

Owen Hart vs. Brian Christopher

Owen Hart wins via Sharpshooter.


Main Card:

1. Intercontinental Championship Match

Ken Shamrock (c) vs. The Rock



A hard-fought battle showcasing Shamrock’s submission prowess against The Rock’s charisma.

Winner: The Rock via Rock Bottom, new Intercontinental Champion.

2. Tag Team Match

The Legion of Doom (Hawk & Animal) vs. The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn)



Classic power vs. street-smart tag team action.

Winner: The Legion of Doom.

3. Hardcore Match

Mankind vs. The Undertaker



A brutal, no-disqualification brawl through the arena, including weapons and furniture.

Winner: Mankind, after a Mandible Claw on a pile of debris.

4. European Championship Match

D’Lo Brown (c) vs. Mark Henry



A physical contest with D’Lo retaining his title.

5. Special Attraction Match

Sable vs. Jacqueline



A heated rivalry heats up with Sable victorious after a Sable Bomb.

6. WWF Tag Team Championship Match

The New Age Outlaws (c) vs. The Headbangers



The Outlaws retain with a Fame-asser.

Main Event: WWF Championship Match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin (c) vs. Shawn Michaels



The match is filled with intense action, interference, and crowd energy.

The match reaches its climax when Triple H and X-Pac attempt to interfere but are thwarted by LOD coming to the ring.

In the chaos, Stone Cold hits Shawn Michaels with a Stone Cold Stunner.

Austin pins Michaels to retain the WWF Championship.

 

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WWF Unforgiven: In Your House

Date: April 26, 1998

Location: Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia

A very busy night awaits The Rock at Unforgiven as he could walk out with 3 major titles in one night; in addition to facing Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event for the WWF title, he could regain the Intercontinental title he lost to Ken Shamrock right after Wrestlemania and win the tag titles with Mankind against The New Age Outlaws! Also on the card, The Undertaker battles Kane in a No DQ match; new European Champion Eddie Guerrero, who defeated D'Lo Brown the Raw after Mania, defends against X-Pac in a Ladder Match; Val Venis battles Jeff Jarrett; The Godfather & D'Lo Brown team up against The Headbangers; Taka Michinoku takes on Brian Christopher in the pre-show.

Card & Results:

Pre-Show Match:

Taka Michinoku vs. Brian Christopher

A fast-paced cruiserweight opening match. Taka Michinoku wins with the Michinoku Driver.



Main Card:

1. The Godfather & D'Lo Brown vs. The Headbangers (Thrasher & Mosh)

Tag Team Match

The Godfather and D'Lo Brown pick up a victory after The Godfather hits the Ho Train on Thrasher.



2. Val Venis vs. Jeff Jarrett

Singles Match

Venis secures the win with a Money Shot after interference from The Road Dogg, setting up future conflicts.



3. WWF Intercontinental Championship:

Ken Shamrock (c) vs. Rocky Maivia

Singles Match

A highly competitive bout. Shamrock retains the title after a brutal ankle lock submission.



4. Ladder Match for the WWF European Championship:

Eddie Guerrero (c) vs. X-Pac

Ladder Match

X-Pac wins the European title after climbing the ladder and delivering a X-Factor from the top rope.



5. The Undertaker vs. Kane (with Paul Bearer)

No Disqualification Match

A brutal and intense battle. The Undertaker wins after a chokeslam through the announce table.



6. WWF Tag Team Championship:

The New Age Outlaws (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn) (c) vs. The Rock & Mankind

Tag Team Match

The Outlaws retain via pinfall after a double team on Mankind.



7. WWF Championship:

Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) vs. The Rock

Singles Match

In a highly anticipated showdown, Stone Cold Steve Austin retains the title after interference from the Corporation, leading to a brawl that spills outside the ring.

 

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WWF Over The Edge: In Your House – May 31, 1998



Location: Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri

Attendance: Approximately 16,000 fans

Buyrate: 350,000 PPV buys

This IYH is headlined by another showdown between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart in a rematch of No Way Out of Texas with Bret refusing to let go of his grudge with the Heartbreak Kid in a No DQ Match. Stone Cold Steve Austin defends his WWF title against Vader inside a Steel Cage; while X-Pac loses the European title to D'Lo Brown, he then gains the Intercontinental title from Ken Shamrock, who snaps after his loss to X-Pac and joins the Nation of Domination, who are in his corner for his rematch with X-Pac. D'Lo Brown defends the European title against Val Venis and a special treat on the pre-show as Taka Michinoku defends the Light Heavyweight Championship against NJPW star Jushin Thunder Liger. Also on the card: The Rock vs The Undertaker and The New Age Outlaws vs Kane & Mankind.


Match Card & Results:

Pre-Show:



WWF Light Heavyweight Championship Match

Champion Taka Michinoku vs. Jushin Thunder Liger (special attraction from NJPW)

Result: Taka Michinoku retains via pinfall after a Michinoku Driver.

Main Card:

1. The Rock vs. The Undertaker

A heated rivalry culminated in a brutal singles match. The Undertaker dominated early, but The Rock rallied with the help of his manager, "The People's Choice," leading to a decisive victory with a Rock Bottom.

Result: The Rock wins.



2. WWF Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: X-Pac vs. Ken Shamrock (with The Nation of Domination)

In a fierce contest, Shamrock’s submission prowess was on display, but X-Pac used quickness and underhanded tactics to retain after interference from The Outlaws.

Result: X-Pac retains.



3. Tag Team Match – The New Age Outlaws vs. Kane & Mankind

A chaotic match with high energy and interference. The Outlaws used their tactics to pin Kane after a Low Blow and a Pedigree from Billy Gunn.

Result: The New Age Outlaws win.



4. WWF European Championship Match

Champion: D-Lo Brown vs. Val Venis

A competitive bout with both men showcasing their skills. D-Lo retains after a Lo-Down finisher.

Result: D-Lo Brown retains.



5. WWF Championship Match – Steel Cage

Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Vader

A brutal, no-holds-barred cage match. Austin’s resilience was tested as Vader brutalized him inside the cage. In a shocking twist, "The Game" Triple H interfered, opening the cage door, allowing Vader to almost escape, but Austin managed to escape shortly before Vader, retaining his title.

Result: Stone Cold Steve Austin retains.



Special Attraction Match:

6. Main Event – Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart (No Disqualification)

A highly anticipated rematch from No Way Out of Texas: In Your House. The battle was intense, with both legends exchanging signature moves and trading control. The match featured multiple chair shots, and the crowd was electric. In a dramatic finish, Shawn Michaels hit Sweet Chin Music after a misstep by Bret, pinning him to win the match.

Result: Shawn Michaels wins.