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WWF King Of The Ring 1998 - "Off With Their Heads"
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- Tails Azimuth
KING OF THE RING 1998: ROCK AND SHAMROCK EDITION
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The Civic Arena was electric last night as World Wrestling Entertainment presented King of the Ring 1998, a star-studded extravaganza that will be remembered for years to come. The sold-out crowd of 17,087 was treated to an action-packed card featuring some of the WWF's finest talent.
The Undercard Shines
The evening began with a Six-Man Tag Team Match pitting Taka Michinoku and The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) against Kai En Tai (Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, and Sho Funaki). This high-flying affair saw the Japanese trio emerge victorious in a thrilling 6:41 match. The action never let up as Ken Shamrock took on Jeff Jarrett in a King of the Ring semi-final matchup. Shamrock's technical prowess proved too much for Jarrett, as he secured the win in just 5:29.
Meanwhile, The Rock was in his element against Dan Severn, the "Beast" from the streets of Pittsburgh. The Great One's charisma and athleticism proved to be the perfect antidote to Severn's brutal attacks, leading to a decisive victory in just 4:25.
Tag Team Tussles
Too Much (Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor) faced off against Al Snow and Head in a thrilling tag team match. Special referee Jerry Lawler kept things fair as the teams battled it out for 8:27. In another exciting tag bout, The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and The Road Dogg) successfully defended their WWF World Tag Team Titles against The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart and Bombastic Bob).
X-Pac Proves His Prowess
The X-Factor himself, X-Pac, made a statement by defeating the enigmatic Owen Hart in an 8:30 singles match. This intense bout saw both men give it their all, but in the end, X-Pac's quickness and cunning proved too much for the Ringmaster.
Main Event Mayhem
The evening's main event featured Ken Shamrock facing off against The Rock in the King of the Ring 1998 final. This hard-hitting contest saw both men give it their all, but in the end, Shamrock's experience and determination earned him the victory in a thrilling 14:09 match.
Hell in a Cell Havoc
The evening's main event was topped only by the Hell in a Cell Match between The Undertaker and Mankind. This brutal encounter saw both men push each other to the limit, but in the end, The Deadman emerged victorious after a grueling 16:00 match.
Kane Conquers Austin
Finally, the evening concluded with a WWE Title First Blood Match pitting Steve Austin against Kane. In a shocking turn of events, Kane's sheer power proved too much for the Texas Rattlesnake, securing the win and leaving Austin covered in blood.
In conclusion, King of the Ring 1998 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered for years to come. The talent on display was truly exceptional, and fans were treated to a card that featured something for everyone. Until next time, stay tuned to zohash.com for all your WWF needs!
Card Details
- Date: 28 Jun 1998
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Civic Arena
- Attendance: 17087
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 28 Jun 1998
Matches
Taka Michinoku and The Head Bangers (Mosh and Thrasher) defeat Kai En Tai (Dick Togo, Mens Teioh and Sho Funaki) in a Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:41Ken Shamrock defeat Jeff Jarrett in a King Of The Ring 1998 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 05:29The Rock defeat Dan Severn in a King Of The Ring 1998 Semi Final Match
Match Time: 04:25Too Much (Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor) defeat Al Snow and Head in a Tag Team Match (Special Referee: Jerry Lawler)
Match Time: 08:27The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and The Road Dogg)
(C)defeat The Midnight Express (Bodacious Bart and Bombastic Bob) in a WWF World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:54Ken Shamrock defeat The Rock in a King Of The Ring 1998 Final Match
Match Time: 14:09The Undertaker defeat Mankind in a Hell In A Cell Match
Match Time: 16:00Kane
(C)defeat Steve Austin in a WWE Title First Blood Match