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WWF In Your House 8: Beware Of Dog
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- Tails Azimuth
WWF In Your House 8 Report
Date: May 26th, 1996
Location: Civic Center, Florence, South Carolina, USA
Attendance: 6,000
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View (Live)
It was a night to remember at the Civic Center in Florence, South Carolina as World Wrestling Entertainment presented WWF In Your House 8. The event saw some of the WWF's top talent go head-to-head in a series of thrilling matches.
Match 1: WWF World Tag Team Title Free For All Match
The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn and Billy Gunn) successfully defended their WWF World Tag Team Titles against The Godwinns. The match was a fast-paced, high-flying affair with both teams trading holds and near-falls. In the end, it was the Gunns who emerged victorious, retaining their titles in the process.
Match 2: Singles Match
Marc Mero made quick work of Hunter Hearst Helmsley, defeating him via submission in just 16 minutes and 23 seconds. Mero's technical grappling skills proved too much for Helmsley, as he submitted to the "Mero Driver" armbar.
Match 3: Caribbean Strap Match
Savio Vega put on a show-stopping performance against Steve Austin in the Caribbean Strap Match. Vega dominated the early going, but Austin mounted a late comeback. In the end, it was Vega who emerged victorious, securing the win after 15 minutes of action.
Match 4: Singles Match
Yokozuna continued his winning ways with a decisive victory over Vader. The match was a battle of strength and power, with both giants trading blows and slams. Yokozuna ultimately proved too powerful, finishing Vader off with a thunderous leg drop in just 3 minutes.
Match 5: WWE Intercontinental Title Casket Match
Goldust put on the performance of his life, defeating The Undertaker in an epic WWE Intercontinental Title Casket Match. Goldust's cunning and athleticism allowed him to outmaneuver 'Taker at every turn. In the end, it was Goldust who sealed the win by slamming the casket shut.
Match 6: Singles Match
Jake Roberts made short work of Justin Bradshaw, defeating him via submission in just 30 seconds. Roberts' quickness and agility allowed him to catch Bradshaw off guard and secure the win.
Main Event: WWE Title Match
The main event saw Shawn Michaels and The British Bulldog engage in an instant classic for the WWE Championship. Both men traded near-falls and submissions, with neither able to gain a clear advantage. In the end, the match ended in a draw after 17 minutes and 21 seconds of action.
Overall, WWF In Your House 8 was a fantastic event that showcased some of the WWF's top talent at their best. From the opening bell to the final curtain call, this event had it all - excitement, drama, and thrilling matches from start to finish.
Card Details
- Date: 26 May 1996
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Civic Center
- Attendance: 6000
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 26 May 1996
Matches
The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn and Billy Gunn)
(C)
defeat The Godwinns in a WWF World Tag Team Title Free For All MatchMarc Mero defeat Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a Singles Match
Match Time: 16:23Savio Vega defeat Steve Austin in a Caribbean Strap Match
Match Time: 15:00Goldust
(C)
defeat The Undertaker in a WWE Intercontinental Title Casket Match
Match Time: 08:00Jake Roberts defeat Justin Bradshaw in a Singles Match
Match Time: 00:30Shawn Michaels
(C)
Draw The British Bulldog in a WWE Title Match
Match Time: 17:21