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WRESTLE MANIA XVIII: A NIGHT OF CHAOS AND UPSETS AT THE WISCONSIN CENTER ARENA

Milwaukee, WI - May 31st, 1998: In a night that will be remembered for years to come, World Wrestling Entertainment's Wrestle Mania XVIII delivered an electrifying pay-per-view event at the Wisconsin Center Arena. The sold-out crowd of 9,822 fans witnessed a thrilling card that featured a mix of high-flying action, brutal brawls, and shocking upsets.

The night kicked off with a bang as LOD 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) defeated The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball and Skull) in a hard-hitting tag team match. Despite being the underdogs, LOD 2000's legendary experience paid dividends as they took down their opponents in a thrilling 9:56.

Next up was Jeff Jarrett, who continued his winning streak by defeating Steve Blackman in a singles match. Jarrett's quickness and cunning allowed him to outmaneuver Blackman, securing the win in a closely contested 10:18.

The Loser Leaves Town match between Marc Mero and Sable saw Mero emerge victorious, much to the dismay of the crowd. The decision was met with boos, but it marked an important moment for Mero's career as he cemented his status as a top contender.

Kai En Tai (Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, and Sho Funaki) pulled off a stunning upset in their three-on-two handicap match against Bradshaw and Taka Michinoku. The Japanese trio's high-flying offense proved too much for the duo, as they secured the win in 9:54.

The WWE Intercontinental Title was on the line when The Rock faced Faarooq. In a battle of athleticism and charisma, The Rock emerged victorious, retaining his title with ease. His impressive victory marked another milestone in his ascension to the top of the WWE mountain.

In a thrilling match that will be remembered for years to come, Kane took down Vader in an intense Mask Vs. Mask encounter. Both men gave it their all, but Kane's sheer power and aggression proved too much for the veteran Vader. The clock stopped at 7:20.

The main event of the evening featured The Nation (D-Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, and Owen Hart) taking on D-Generation X (Billy Gunn, The Road Dogg, and Triple H). In a match that saw both teams give it their all, The Nation emerged victorious in an 18:33 encounter.

Finally, the night's main event saw Steve Austin take on Dude Love in a WWE Title No Disqualification Falls Count Anywhere Match. With Vince McMahon as special referee, Austin emerged victorious, retaining his title and solidifying his status as one of the greatest champions in WWE history. The clock stopped at 22:28.

In conclusion, Wrestle Mania XVIII was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling. With a mix of high-flying action, brutal brawls, and shocking upsets, this event will be remembered for years to come. For fans of the sport, this card had it all - and then some. Zohash.com's very own Martin Samuel here, signing off with a resounding thumbs-up.


Card Details

  • Date: 31 May 1998
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: Wisconsin Center Arena
  • Attendance: 9822
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 31 May 1998

Matches

  1. LOD 2000 (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) defeat The Disciples Of Apocalypse (8-Ball and Skull) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:56

  2. Jeff Jarrett defeat Steve Blackman in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:18

  3. Marc Mero defeat Sable in a Loser Leaves Town Match
    Match Time: 00:21

  4. Kai En Tai (Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Sho Funaki) defeat Bradshaw and Taka Michinoku in a Three On Two Handicap Match
    Match Time: 09:54

  5. The Rock(C) defeat Faarooq in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
    Match Time: 05:02

  6. Kane defeat Vader in a Mask Vs. Mask Match
    Match Time: 07:20

  7. The Nation (D-Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa and Owen Hart) defeat D-Generation X (Billy Gunn, The Road Dogg and Triple H) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 18:33

  8. Steve Austin(C) defeat Dude Love in a WWE Title No Disqualification Falls Count Anywhere Match (Special Referee: Vince McMahon)
    Match Time: 22:28