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WWF In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede

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CALGARY CALAMITY: WWE'S BRET HART'S PARTY CONTINUES AT THE SADDLEDOME

The Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada played host to one of the most electric and unpredictable pay-per-view events in recent memory as World Wrestling Entertainment presented its latest extravaganza. The night was filled with high-flying action, cunning strategy, and a healthy dose of chaos.

MATCH 1: THE GODWINNS VS. THE NEW BLACKJACKS (FREE FOR ALL TAG TEAM MATCH)

Henry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn, the unlikely duo known as The Godwinns, got the party started with a thrilling free-for-all tag team match against Blackjack Bradshaw and Blackjack Windham. In a bout that was equal parts mayhem and technical wizardry, The Godwinns emerged victorious, pinning their opponents in 5:32.

MATCH 2: HUNTER HEARST HELMSLEY VS. MANKIND (SINGLES MATCH)

In a battle of the behemoths, Hunter Hearst Helmsley clashed with the unpredictable Mankind. The result was a hard-hitting and grueling contest that saw both competitors trading blows and near-falls. In the end, it was Helmsley who secured a double count-out victory at 13:14.

MATCH 3: THE GREAT SASUKE VS. TAKA MICHINOKU (SINGLES MATCH)

The high-flying world of lucha libre took center stage as The Great Sasuke and Taka Michinoku put on a show for the ages. With their signature aerial attacks and quick reflexes, both competitors lit up the Saddledome with their daring moves. In the end, it was Sasuke who claimed victory at 10:00.

MATCH 4: THE UNDERTAKER VS. VADER (WWE TITLE MATCH)

The main event of the evening saw The Undertaker put his WWE Championship on the line against the monstrous Vader. This was a battle for the ages, with both giants trading heavy blows and near-falls. In the end, it was Taker who proved too much for Vader, retaining his title at 12:39.

MATCH 5: THE HART FOUNDATION VS. GOLDUST, KEN SHAMROCK, STEVE AUSTIN, AND THE LEGION OF DOOM (TEN MAN TAG TEAM MATCH)

The evening concluded with a star-studded ten-man tag team match featuring The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Jim Neidhart, Owen Hart, and The British Bulldog) against an eclectic mix of opponents. With their sheer athleticism and cunning teamwork, The Hart Foundation proved too much for their foes, securing the win at 24:31.

In conclusion, WWE's Calgary extravaganza was a wild ride from start to finish, featuring some of the most unpredictable and thrilling matches in recent memory. As we await the next chapter in this ongoing saga, one thing is certain – the world of professional wrestling has never been more electrifying.


Card Details

  • Date: 06 Jul 1997
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Saddledome
  • Attendance: 12151
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 06 Jul 1997

Matches

  1. The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn) defeat The New Blackjacks (Blackjack Bradshaw and Blackjack Windham) in a Free For All Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 05:32

  2. Hunter Hearst Helmsley Double Count Out Mankind in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 13:14

  3. The Great Sasuke defeat Taka Michinoku in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:00

  4. The Undertaker(C) defeat Vader in a WWE Title Match
    Match Time: 12:39

  5. The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Brian Pillman, Jim Neidhart, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog) defeat Goldust, Ken Shamrock, Steve Austin and The Legion Of Doom (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 24:31