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WWF In Your House: Ground Zero - A Thrilling Night of Action in Houston

February 15th, 1998, Compaq Center, Houston, Texas - The WWE faithful descended upon the Compaq Center last night, and they were treated to a thrilling card that will be remembered for some time. The WWF's In Your House: Ground Zero PPV event delivered on its promise of high-flying action, hard-hitting matches, and drama galore.

The Night Begins with a Bang

The evening kicked off with a solid tag team match featuring The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) taking on Marc Mero and TAFKA Goldust. While the action was enjoyable, it was clear that the crowd was still warming up. In the end, the veteran duo of Mosh and Thrasher emerged victorious, clocking in at 13:54.

Michinoku Shines in Title Defense

Next up, Taka Michinoku put his WWF Light Heavyweight Championship on the line against Pantera. The Japanese sensation showed why he's considered one of the best pound-for-pound wrestlers in the business, using his quickness and agility to outmaneuver Pantera en route to a 10:11 victory.

Godwinns Get the Better of Quebecers

The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn) made their presence felt in the ring, taking down The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) in a well-executed tag team match. The Godwinns' unique blend of power and cunning allowed them to dominate the Quebecers for 11:14 minutes.

Bradshaw Brings Home Gold

In a bout that lacked the same level of excitement as some of the other matches, Bradshaw successfully defended his NWA North American Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Jarrett. The match was over in an astonishing 8:59, with Bradshaw emerging victorious once again.

The Main Event Frenzy

The main event portion of the card kicked off with Ahmed Johnson, Ken Shamrock, and The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball, Chainz, and Skull) taking on The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown, Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, Mark Henry, and The Rock). This chaotic match featured all eight competitors going at it, resulting in a thrilling 13:46 victory for the heroic trio.

Kane's Dominant Performance

The penultimate match saw Kane face off against Vader in a singles contest. As expected, Kane's sheer power allowed him to overpower the veteran Vader, finishing the job in 10:59 minutes.

No Disqualification Mayhem

Finally, the evening concluded with an unforgettable No Disqualification Eight Man Tag Team Match featuring Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, Owen Hart, and Steve Austin taking on Savio Vega, The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg), and Triple H. This wild affair saw all eight competitors go at it, resulting in a 17:41 victory for the heroic quartet.

A Night to Remember

In Your House: Ground Zero was an absolute thrill ride from start to finish. While some matches may have lacked the same level of excitement as others, the overall quality of the card and the drama that unfolded made for a memorable evening in Houston. With so many outstanding performances, it's clear that the WWF has some exciting talent on its hands.

Final Score: 8/10

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Card Details

Date: 15 Feb 1998
Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
Arena: Compaq Center
Attendance: 16110
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 15 Feb 1998

Matches

The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) defeat Marc Mero and TAFKA Goldust in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:54
Taka Michinoku(C) defeat Pantera in a WWF Light Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 10:11
The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn) defeat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 11:14
Bradshaw(C) defeat Jeff Jarrett in a NWA North American Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 08:59
Ahmed Johnson, Ken Shamrock and The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball, Chainz and Skull) defeat The Nation Of Domination (D-Lo Brown, Faarooq, Kama Mustafa, Mark Henry and The Rock) in a Ten Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 13:46
Kane defeat Vader in a Singles Match
Match Time: 10:59
Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie, Owen Hart and Steve Austin defeat Savio Vega, The New Age Outlaws and Triple H in a No Disqualification Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 17:41