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WWF In Your House 9: International Incident

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WWF In Your House Report

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - General Motors Palace (July 21, 1996)

The WWF's latest Pay Per View extravaganza, "In Your House," lived up to its billing as an action-packed night of professional wrestling. The sold-out crowd at the General Motors Palace in Vancouver, BC was treated to a thrilling six-match card that featured some of the WWF's top talent.

Free For All Match: Justin Bradshaw vs Savio Vega

The evening kicked off with a bang as Justin Bradshaw took on Savio Vega in a Free For All Match. This match served as a precursor to their upcoming feud, and boy did it deliver! Both competitors brought the intensity, trading blows and showing no signs of backing down. In the end, Bradshaw emerged victorious, pinning Vega after a thunderous powerslam (4:44).

Non-Title Tag Team Match: The Body Donnas vs The Smoking Gunns

The tag team division was on full display as Skip and Zip (The Body Donnas) took on Bart Gunn and Billy Gunn (The Smoking Gunns). This one had it all - high-flying moves, technical grappling, and even a few chair shots for good measure. In the end, the underdog Body Donnas pulled off the upset, defeating their more experienced foes in 13:05.

Singles Match: Mankind vs Henry O. Godwinn

The lovable lunatic, Mankind, was up next as he faced off against Henry O. Godwinn. As expected, this one featured plenty of craziness from the Sock Master, including a series of daring dives and an impressive flying clothesline. Mankind's determination ultimately proved too much for Godwinn, who succumbed to the Mandible Claw (6:54).

Singles Match: Steve Austin vs Marc Mero

The Texas Rattlesnake, Steve Austin, was looking to make a statement against the arrogant Marc Mero. This one was all about the psychology, with both men playing off each other's strengths and weaknesses. In the end, it was Austin who came out on top, pinning Mero after a vicious Stone Cold Stunner (10:48).

Singles Match: The Undertaker vs Goldust

The Deadman, The Undertaker, looked to put an end to Goldust's reign of terror as the two squared off in a singles match. This one was a slow-burning firecracker, with both men trading holds and showing no signs of backing down. In the end, it was Taker who emerged victorious, chokeslamming Goldust en route to victory (12:07).

Six-Man Tag Team Match: Camp Cornette vs Ahmed Johnson, Shawn Michaels, and Sycho Sid

The main event saw a six-man tag team match featuring the unlikely alliance of Owen Hart, The British Bulldog, and Vader (Camp Cornette) against Ahmed Johnson, Shawn Michaels, and Sycho Sid. This one was an absolute barnburner, with all six men giving it their all. In the end, Camp Cornette's teamwork proved too much for their foes, as they secured the win in 24:32.

In conclusion, WWF's "In Your House" event was a resounding success, featuring some of the best matches and moments we've seen from the company in recent memory. If you missed it, do yourself a favor and seek out the replay - it's well worth your time!


Card Details

  • Date: 21 Jul 1996
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: General Motors Palace
  • Attendance: 14804
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 21 Jul 1996

Matches

  1. Justin Bradshaw defeat Savio Vega in a Free For All Match
    Match Time: 04:44

  2. The Body Donnas (Skip and Zip) defeat The Smoking Gunns (Bart Gunn and Billy Gunn) in a Non Title Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 13:05

  3. Mankind defeat Henry O. Godwinn in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:54

  4. Steve Austin defeat Marc Mero in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:48

  5. The Undertaker defeat Goldust in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 12:07

  6. Camp Cornette (Owen Hart, The British Bulldog and Vader) defeat Ahmed Johnson, Shawn Michaels and Sycho Sid in a Six Man Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 24:32