WWF @ Corpus Christi, TX - January 3, 1998 (3,871; sell out) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Flash Funk defeated the Sultan via count-out Max Mini & Nova defeated El Torito & Battallion Kane pinned Chainz WWF Tag Team Champions the the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the New Blackjacks Cactus Jack defeated TAFKA Goldust via disqualification Owen Hart & Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - January 4, 1998 (matinee) (9,476; sell out) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Farooq defeated Chainz Max Mini & Nova defeated El Torito & Battallion Kane pinned Vader Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown Ken Shamrock defeated the Sultan WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the New Blackjacks Dude Love defeated TAFKA Goldust via disqualification WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Owen Hart
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - January 4, 1998 (6,619) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Flash Funk defeated the Sultan Max Mini & Nova defeated El Torito & Battalion Kane defeated Chainz Dude Love defeated D-Lo Brown WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the New Blackjacks Vader defeated TAKFA Goldust via count-out Owen Hart & Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum - January 5, 1998 Vader vs. Kane Ken Shamrock vs. WWF IC Champion the Rock The Legion of Doom vs. WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn Steve Austin & the Undertaker vs. WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels & Triple H
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - January 9, 1998 (4,087; sell out) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher at 5:47 with a sunset flip out of a suplex attempt Dude Love pinned D-Lo Brown in a falls count anywhere match at 9:35 after the Sweet Shin Music and DDT Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Headbangers at 3:00 in a Country Whipping match when Henry pinned Thrasher by coming off the top and hitting him in the throat with the whip Owen Hart pinned Kama (w/ D-Lo Brown) (sub. for Jeff Jarrett who was a sub. for Triple H) at 6:15 with a roll up after Kama collided with D-Lo on the apron Kane pinned Chainz at 2:45 with the tombstone Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust at 3:15 with a splash after Goldust collided with Luna on the apron Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via count-out at 6:45 when the champion left ringside The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification at 3:58 when the Road Dogg hit Road Warrior Animal in the back with one of the title belts as Gunn was set up for the Doomsday Device
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - January 10, 1998 (19,259; 15,712 paid; sell out) Included a segment in which an MTV camera crew taped Steve Austin cutting an in-ring promo regarding the SuperBowl half-time special 'Celebrity Deathmatch' which would be used to hype the program WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher after 6 minutes with a roll up Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Headbangers in a Country Whipping match after 3 minutes when Henry pinned Thrasher after hitting him with the whip as Thrasher came off the top Tom Brandi defeated Marc Mero via disqualification after suffering a low blow Ken Shamrock pinned Farooq (w/ Kama) with a powerslam after throwing Farooq into Kama, who was on the ring apron; after the bout, Farooq argued with Kama and D-Lo Brown The Undertaker & Legion of Doom defeated WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels & WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg in a steel cage match when Taker pinned Michaels with the tombstone after Owen Hart interfered and repeatedly hit the champion as he attempted to climb out of the cage Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust with a splash after Luna was knocked off the ring apron Kane pinned Chainz in under 2 minutes Steve Austin & Cactus Jack (sub. for Dude Love) defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown in a falls count anywhere match when Austin pinned Rocky with the Stunner after hitting him with a trash can and broom
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - January 11, 1998 (matinee) (7,277) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Ken Shamrock defeated Farooq Tom Brandi pinned Marc Mero WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Undertaker & Legion of Doom Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust Kane pinned Chainz Steve Austin & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown The Headbangers defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn in a country whipping match
WWF @ State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center - January 12, 1998 (8,628) Black Bart (Bart Gunn) pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a bulldog Shotgun - 1/17/98: Owen Hart defeated Brian Christopher (w/ Jerry Lawler) via submission with the Sharpshooter Farooq (w/ Kama & D-Lo Brown) pinned Mark Shrader with the Dominator Jose Estrada Jr. & Jesus Castillo (w/ Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr.) fought Recon & Sniper (w/ the Jackyl & Kurrgan) to a double disqualification when all eight men began fighting Steve Blackman defeated Al Phillips via submission with a guillotine choke Tom Brandi pinned Jimmy Cicero with a full nelson slam Raw is War: WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn, Recon & Sniper, and the Headbangers at 4:10 when Gunn pinned Phinneas after hitting him with a foreign object Kurrgan (w/ the Jackyl) defeated Jimmy Cicero & Lance Diamond in a handicap elimination match at 2:28 by placing one man on top of the other and pinning them with his boot Vader defeated Marc Mero (w/ TAFKA Goldust dressed as Sable) via disqualification at 2:57 after TAFKA Goldust interfered and hit Vader over the head with a coconut Ken Shamrock & Mark Henry fought WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown to a no contest at 3:46 after Henry turned on Shamrock to join the Nation Skull & 8-Ball defeated NWA Tag Team Champions the Rock 'n' Roll Express (w/ Jim Cornette) via disqualification in a non-title match at 2:29 after Jim Cornette interfered with the tennis racquet; Chainz made the save after the match Mankind fought TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna) (dressed as Dude Love and a Dudette) to a no contest after 14 seconds when Steve Austin interfered and hit Stunners on both men Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Scott Taylor at 4:33 when Jesus pinned Taylor; Owen Hart made the save after the match Dark match after the show: The Undertaker (w/ the DOA) defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock (sub. for WWF European Champion Triple H) (w/ Kama, Mark Henry, & D-Lo Brown) in a non-title casket match after the Nation and DOA began brawling around the ring
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - January 16, 1998 (12,783) 8-Ball & Skull defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated David Heath Tom Brandi defeated Marc Mero via disqualification Ken Shamrock pinned Farooq after interference from the Nation backfired Kane pinned Chainz The Undertaker & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg when Road Warrior Animal pinned Gunn Max Mini & Nova defeated El Torito & Battalion Vader defeated TAFKA Goldust Owen Hart defeated NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett via disqualification when Jim Cornette interfered; after the bout, Hart put Cornette in the hold as well Steve Austin & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown in a falls count anywhere match when Austin pinned D-Lo with the Stunner
WWF @ Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center - January 17, 1998 (matinee) (3,822) 8-Ball & Skull defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. at 6:33 Tom Brandi defeated Marc Mero via disqualification at 5:40 after Mero hit a low blow; after the bout, Mero hit the TKO WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher at 5:01 by reversing a powerbomb attempt into a sunset flip Kane pinned Chainz with the tombstone at 2:27 Ken Shamrock & Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq (w/ Kama & D-Lo) at 9:13 when Owen pinned Rock with a reverse crossbody off the top after Farooq accidentally hit a clothesline on his partner Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated Tarantula, El Torito, & Piratita Morgan at 4:10 when Max pinned Tarantula with a crucifix Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust at 3:11 with a splash after Luna's interference backfired Dude Love defeated NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett via count-out in a non-title match at 6:59 when Jarrett left ringside after sustaining the Sweet Shin Music The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification at 4:45 when Road Dogg kicked Road Warrior Animal in the back as the challengers attempted the Doomsday Device, with the LOD later clearing the ring after the bell rang by using the title belts; unsure of why the match was stopped on a DQ
Royal Rumble 98 - San Jose, CA - Arena - January 18, 1998 (18,542) Pay-per-view bouts - included Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; featured Mike Tyson in attendance: Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna) following a Vader Bomb at 7:51 Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated El Torito, Tarantula, & Battallion at 7:48 when Max Mini pinned El Torito with a crucifix, thanks to help from special referee Sunny WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated Ken Shamrock via reverse decision at 10:52; Shamrock had scored the pinfall with a belly to belly suplex but after the decision the referee found a foreign object in the challenger's trucks, which Rocky had hidden there after using it on Shamrock; thinking Shamrock had used the weapon to score the pin, the referee changed the decision; Shamrock beat down a number of referees following the bout The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification at 7:54 when the Road Dogg broke a pin attempt with a steel chair, after handcuffing Road Warrior Hawk to the ring post; Hawk broke free of the handcuffs after the match to come to Animal's aid Steve Austin won the 30-man Royal Rumble match by last eliminating Rocky Maivia at 55:25; due to pre-match stipulations, Austin earned a WWF World Title shot at WrestleMania XIV Order of entry: Cactus Jack (00:00), Terry Funk (00:00), Tom Brandi (1:55), WWF IC Champion the Rock (3:53), Headbanger Mosh (5:32), Phinneas Godwinn (7:25), 8-Ball (9:00), Blackjack Bradshaw (10:53), Owen Hart (29:13); upon Owen's appearance, he was attacked from behind in the aisle by Jeff Jarrett and Jim Cornette, sustaining several shots with Cornette's tennis racquet before officials escorted the two men backstage; it was not until after Jarrett's entry that Hart returned to the ring; Steve Blackman (14:20), D-Lo Brown (16:13), Kurrgan (18:09), Marc Mero (w/ Sable) (19:56), Ken Shamrock (21:29), Headbanger Thrasher (23:21), Mankind (25:10), TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna) (26:49), NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette) (29:03), the Honkytonk Man (sub. for an injured WWF European Champion Triple H) (w/ Triple H & Chyna) (30:35), Ahmed Johnson (32:45), Mark Henry (34:16), (no one appeared), Kama (37:40), Steve Austin, as the remaining participants looked toward the entrance and waited for Austin, he came through the crowd and attacked them from behind (39:30), Henry Godwinn (41:08), Savio Vega and the rest of Los Boricuas (42:53), the other members of Los Boricuas were quickly eliminated by Austin, Farooq (44:51), Dude Love (46:36), Chainz (48:18), & Vader (50:15) Order of elimination: Brandi by Cactus & Funk (2:06), Cactus eliminted himself when Funk avoided a charge (9:22), Mosh by Kurrgan as Mosh was on the second turnbuckle punching Kurrgan in the face (18:43), Blackman by Kurrgan after Mero began boxing Blackman (20:18), Kurrgan by Shamrock, Phinneas, Bradshaw, the Rock, Funk, & 8-Ball (21:48), Funk by Mankind (25:22), Mankind by TAFKA Goldust (27:50), Jarrett by Owen as Jarrett was strutting after thinking he had eliminated Owen (30:08), Shamrock by the Rock after a low blow (30:45), Owen was eliminated after Chyna attempted to hit him with one of Triple H's crutches but he grabbed it, distracting him long enough for Triple H to get on the ring apron and hit him over the back with the other crutch (31:14), after the elimination, Triple H gave Owen several more shots with the crutch before doing the crotch chop and being sent backstage by officials, with Owen chasing after moments later, Ahmed by D-Lo & Henry (36:04), Phinneas by Henry after ducking a punch (36:13), after the elimination, Ahmed and Phinneas fought their way backstage, Mero by Austin (39:34), 8-Ball by Austin (39:46), Bradshaw by Dude as Bradshaw attempted to eliminate Godwinn (46:41), D-Lo by Farooq via a backdrop after Thrasher reversed an Irish whip by D-Lo (48:35), Honkytonk by Vader (50:31), Thrasher by Austin via a backdrop (51:00), Kama by Austin after ducking a punch (51:09), Savio by Austin after a kick to the mid-section (52:23), Vader by TAFKA Goldust via a clothesline (52:30), Henry eliminated himself when Dude ducked a clothesline (52:40), TAFKA Goldust by Chainz (52:52), Chainz by Austin via a backdrop (53:13), Henry by Farooq via a punch as Henry was on the ring apron attempting to get back into the ring (53:24), Dude by Farooq via a clothesline after Dude sustained a low blow from Austin (54:30), Farooq by the Rock as Farooq was attempting to eliminate Austin (54:54), the Rock by Austin after hitting the Stunner WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ WWF European Champion Triple H & Chyna) defeated the Undertaker in a casket match at 20:35; late in the bout, the challenger hit a jumping tombstone to put Michaels in the casket but the referee was immediately knocked out by Triple H, allowing the New Age Outlaws and Los Boricuas to come out, only for Kane to make an appearance and clear the ring of the interfering parties; after clearing the ring, Kane attacked the Undertaker and chokeslammed him into the casket, which was immeidately closed by Michaels; moments thereafter, Paul Bearer came ringside and the now locked casket was brought to the entranceway where Kane smashed at it with an axe and eventually set it ablaze to end the broadcast (DeGeneration X, Shawn Michaels: His Journey)
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Selland Arena - January 19, 1998 (7,329) Mike Tierney defeated Christopher Daniels Shotgun - 1/24/98: The Legion of Doom defeated Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson (w/ Jeff Jarrett & Barry Windham) via disqualification Mark Henry defeated the Black Phantom Steve Blackman defeated Bob Bradley via submission Max Mini pinned El Torito with a backslide El Pantera pinned Chilongo with a roll up Raw is War - featured Steve Austin interrupting Mike Tyson's in-ring appearance, eventually leading to a confrontation between the two men before they were pulled apart; during the brawl, Vince McMahon began yelling at Austin, "You ruined it!": Chainz, Skull, & 8-Ball fought Farooq, Kama, & D-Lo to a double disqualification at 4:41 when all six men began brawling in the ring Marc Mero (w/ Sable) pinned Tom Brandi with a low blow and the TKO at 3:30 The Quebecars defeated Cactus Jack & Terry Funk via disqualification at 3:16 after Cactus applied the Mandible Claw on the referee NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette & the Rock 'n' Roll Express) pinned Bradshaw (w/ Barry Windham) at 3:41 after Windham accidentally clotheslined his partner; after the match, Windham officially turned on Bradshaw Owen Hart, WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku, & the Headbangers defeated Los Boricuas at 3:01 after Hart applied the Sharpshooter on Jose Estrada WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Ahmed Johnson at 2:43 after Mark Henry hit Ahmed with a chair WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn at 4:53 after Gunn hit Phinneas with a brick-loaded stuffed pig Dark match after the show: The Legion of Doom & Ahmed Johnson defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, Farooq, & Mark Henry when Road Warrior Hawk pinned Farooq following the Doomsday Device
WWF @ Davis, CA - Recreation Hall - January 20, 1998 (5,926; sell out) Vic Grimes defeated Erin O'Grady The Irish Assassin defeated Christopher Daniels Scott Taylor pinned the Black Phantom with a DDT Raw is War - 1/26/98 - featured footage from the previous week's confrontation between Steve Austin and Mike Tyson; included a backstage segment in which Jim Ross asked Cactus Jack & Terry Funk about their match earlier in the show, with WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels & Triple H then interrupting; moments later, Michaels, Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg attacked Cactus & Funk; featured an interview with Don King from Ft. Lauderdale, FL in which he said he would work with Vince McMahon to come up with a solution for how Tyson can be involved with Austin at WrestleMania XIV, since the Nevada State Commission banned Tyson from fighting: Ken Shamrock defeated Mark Henry via disqualification when the Nation of Domination and DOA brawled in the ring Jeff Jarrett & Barry Windham (w/ Jim Cornette, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) defeated the Legion of Doom when Windham pinned Road Warrior Animal Vader pinned TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna); after the bout, Kane came to the ring with Vader dropping him with a piledriver; moments later, Kane sat up and dropped Vader with the tombstone WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Cactus Jack & Terry Funk via disqualification El Pantera pinned Brian Christopher; after the bout, Jerry Lawler attacked Pantera The Quebecers defeated the Headbangers when Jacques Rougeau pinned Mosh Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goludust (w/ Luna) (sub. for WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley) via submission with the Sharpshooter at around the 7-minute mark after avoiding the Pedigree; Goldust came to the ring dressed as the champion while Luna was dressed as Chyna; after the bout, WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels, Triple H, & Chyna appeared on the Titantron, proud of getting out of the title defense, until Sgt. Slaughter came out and ruled that Hart's victory over Triple H's stand-in would constitute the title changing hands; upon the announcement, Triple H began throwing chairs backstage and said he would get payback on Hart Shotgun - 1/31/98: NWA North American Champino Jeff Jarrett pinned Chainz after the Rock 'n' Roll Express interfered WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Jesus Castillo with a hurricanrana Kurrgan defeated Michael Modest via submission with the claw Bradshaw pinned Donovan Morgan with the lariat Nova & Mosaic defeated Tarantula & Batallion Dark Match after the show: Ken Shamrock & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Bethlehem, PA - Stabler Arena - January 24, 1998 (5,214) The Headbangers defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi The Legion of Doom defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Chainz & Skull WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated El Torito, Battalion, & Tarantula Kane defeated Chainz (sub. for 8-Ball who was suffering from the flu) Cactus Jack defeated TAKFA Goldust Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq
- 1/25/98: WWF Hall of Famer and former US Champion Bobo Brazil passed away at the age of 73.
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - CoreStates Center - January 25, 1998 (12,088 paid) The Headbangers defeated Los Boriquas WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Skull The Legion of Doom defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn in a country whipping match Chainz defeated TAFKA Goldust Tarantula, El Torito, & Battalion defeated Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Farooq & D-Lo Brown Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi Kane pinned 8-Ball Steve Austin, Terry Funk, & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn (w/ Triple H & Chyna); after the bout, Austin dropped Chyna with the Stunner
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - January 27, 1998 (6,044) Refunds were offered due to WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels not appearing as advertised Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. defeated the Headbangers at 7:51 WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher at 5:17 by reversing a powerbomb attempt into a sunset flip NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette) pinned Skull when Cornette hit Skull in the leg as the challenger attempted a powerslam Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom at the 2-minute mark Chainz defeated TAKFA Goldust at 2:37 with a roll up after Goldust collided with Luna Vachon Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Farooq & D-Lo Brown (sub. for WWF IC Champion the Rock) at 8:57 when D-Lo submitted to Hart's Sharpshooter Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated El Torito, Battalion, & Tarantula at 5:58 Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi with the TKO Kane pinned 8-Ball with the tombstone at 2:53 Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock (sub. for WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels), WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn (w/ Triple H & Chyna) at 7:58
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Arena - January 30, 1998 (6,120) Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi Bradshaw pinned TAFKA Goldust WWF Tag Team Champions the New Age Outlaws defeated the Headbangers Kane pinned Chainz WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Cactus Jack Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Farooq & WWF IC Champion the Rock
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Battelle Hall - January 31, 1998 (matinee) (6,480) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher Tom Brandi pinned Marc Mero Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a country whipping match NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Cactus Jack WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Headbangers Bradshaw pinned TAFKA Goldust Kane pinned Chainz Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Farooq & WWF IC Champion the Rock
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Gardens - January 31, 1998 (7,709) Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated Tarantula, El Torito, & Battallion Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi Kane defeated Chainz Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Headbangers Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust The Legion of Doom defeated Farooq & D-Lo Brown Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena - January 31, 1998 Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust The Legion of Doom defeated Farooq & D-Lo Brown Kane defeated Chainz Ken Shamrock defeated NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett via disqualification WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Headbangers in a country whipping match 8-Ball & Skull defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - February 1, 1998 (matinee) (5,772) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Jose Estrada Jr. & Miguel Perez Jr. Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated Tarantula, El Torito, & Battallion Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification The Legion of Doom defeated Farooq & D-Lo Brown Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Kane defeated Chainz Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - February 2, 1998 (12,043; sell out) Raw is War - included a "State of the Union" address by WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels, Triple H, & Chyna in which they said they would start to follow the network's rules and detailed which words they could say and which they couldn't, with the banned words being bleeped out; featured an in-ring segment in which Michaels, Triple H, & Chyna campaigned to have Steve Austin face Mike Tyson at WrestleMania; moments later, Austin came out and confronted Michaels, telling him that it didn't matter when but he was taking the WWF World Title: Cactus Jack fought Terry Funk to a no contest when WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn attacked both men following a Cactus elbow from the stage onto Funk who was in a dumpster; the Outlaws locked both men inside the dumpster before pushing it off the stage; officials and medical personnel soon swarmed the ringside area WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn via disqualification when WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels, Triple H, & Chyna attacked Hart Marc Mero (w/ Goldust) pinned Headbanger Mosh (w/ Headbanger Thrasher); prior to the bout, Mero was escorted out by Sable, with Mero then telling her that he was sick of her stealing his spotlight and ordered her to the back; Mero then brought out Goldust, dressed as Marilyn Monroe, to be in his corner instead Chainz defeated Farooq via count-out Justin Bradshaw & Flash Funk defeated Jeff Jarrett & Barry Windham Steve Austin defeated WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg via disqualification Shotgun - 2/7/98: WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Tom Brandi with a chokeslam Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn when Savio pinned Phinneas with a spin kick Brian Christopher & Flash Flanagan defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & El Pantera when Christopher pinned Taka Miguel Perez Jr. & Jose Estrada Jr. defeated the Quebecars when Perez pinned Pierre after the Godwinns interfered
WWF @ Evansville, IN - Roberts Municipal Stadium - February 3, 1998 (8,457; sell out) The One Man Gang defeated Flash Flannigan Shotgun - 2/14/98: WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Jesus Castillo via submission with the Sharpshooter WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Tom Brandi & Flash Funk when Road Dogg pinned Brandi following a neckbreaker Kurrgan defeated Lance Jade with the claw Skull & 8-Ball defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson (w/ Jim Cornette) via disqualification when Cornette interfered Bradshaw defeated Mark Kyle Raw is War - 2/9/98: Jeff Jarrett & Barry Windham defeated the Legion of Doom via disqualification at 5:57 when Justin Bradshaw interfered, as Jarrett had Road Warrior Hawk in the figure-4, and chased after Windham; Sunny was the guest ring announcer for the match Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Quebecars at 4:43 via disqualification when Pierre used his own slop bucket to hit Henry with in order to break a pinfall; after the bout, Henry paid Pierre back with a bucket shot of his own Pantera & Brian Christopher defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila at 10:29 when Pantera pinned Taka with a diving headbutt off the top, after stuffing a pair of brass knuckles in his mask Farooq & WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ the Nation) defeated Ken Shamrock & Chainz (w/ Skull, 8-Ball, & Ahmed Johnson) at 4:38 when Farooq pinned Shamrock after a chair shot from the Rock as the referee was distracted by the other wrestlers brawling around ringside Steve Blackman defeated Recon (w/ Sniper) via submission at 6:59 The Headbangers defeated Marc Mero (w/ Sable) & TAFKA Goldust (dressed as Marilyn Manson and w/ Luna Vachon) at 5:40 when Thrasher pinned Goldust after Sable, who had been sent backstage before the match, returned ringside and slapped him; after the bout, Sable also slapped Luna Dark Match after the show: Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock in a non-title match via submission with the ankle lock; the bout was to have been a six man tag pitting Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Shamrock against the Rock, Billy Gunn, & the Road Dogg however Terry Funk substituted for Austin; Cactus and Funk chased the the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn backstage before a match began which led to Shamrock challenging the Rock to a singles bout
WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - Show-Me Center - February 4, 1998 (5,281) Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball The Headbangers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated D-Lo Brown Bradshaw pinned TAFKA Goldust Savio Vega pinned Kama Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated Tarantula, El Torito, & Battalion Kane pinned Chainz Farooq pinned Cactus Jack Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification
WWF @ Springfield, IL - Convention Center - February 5, 1998 Kama defeated Savio Vega Marco Mero defeated Tom Brandi Max Mini & Nova defeated El Torito & Batallion WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated D-Lo Brown (sub. for Triple H) WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated Ken Shamrock via disqualification; after the bout, Cactus Jack made the save for Shamrock against the Nation of Domination WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the Headbangers Bradshaw (sub. for Vader) defeated TAFKA Goldust via disqualification when Barry Windham interfered Farooq defeated Cactus Jack after Mark Henry threw powder in Cactus's face
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Kiel Center - February 6, 1998 (20,138; 18,877 paid; sell out) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi with the TKO The Headbangers defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown with the Stage Dive Bradshaw pinned Kama with the lariat; Barry Windham tried to attack Bradshaw after the match WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust with the Sharpshooter Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a country whipping match Max Mini, Nova, & Mosaic defeated Tarantula, El Torito, & Battalion Ken Shamrock pinned Farooq after Kama's interference backfired Kane pinned Chainz with the tombstone Steve Austin, Terry Funk, & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn after Austin hit the Stunner on Maivia; after the match, Austin hit Chyna with the Stunner as well
WWF @ Colorado Springs, CO - World Arena - February 7, 1998
WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - February 12, 1998 (5,730) During the show, Gordon Solie was recognized and presented with an award; Ken Shamrock did not appear as scheduled due to reported transportation problems Eddie Jackie pinned Navy Seal with a reverse DDT from the middle turnbuckle The Headbangers defeated Kama & D-Lo Brown WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher with a roll up Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a country whipping match Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi with the TKO; after the match, Luna Vachon ran out to attack Sable Bradshaw defeated TAKFA Goldust; after the bout, Barry Windham ran out and attacked Bradshaw Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Kane pinned Chainz; after the bout, Skull & 8-Ball attempted to make the save but were beaten down as well WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock; only the European title was at stake Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn in a No DQ match when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - Auditorium - February 13, 1998 (5,821; sell out) Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown defeated the Headbangers Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Farooq Steve Austin pinned Triple H Chainz defeated TAFKA Goldust The Legion of Doom defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Kane defeated Tom Brandi Ken Shamrock, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - February 14, 1998 (6,891) The Headbangers defeated Kama & D-Lo Brown WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher with a roll up Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a country whipping match Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi with the TKO; after the match, Luna Vachon ran out to attack Sable Bradshaw defeated TAKFA Goldust; after the bout, Barry Windham ran out and attacked Bradshaw Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Kane pinned Chainz; after the bout, Skull & 8-Ball attempted to make the save but were beaten down as well WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock; only the European title was at stake Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn in a No DQ match when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner
- 2/15/98 - Louie "Rad Radford" Spicolli died from an overdose at the age of 27.
No Way Out of Texas - Houston, TX - Compaq Center - February 15, 1998 (16,110) The Headbangers defeated Marc Mero & TAFKA Goldust (dressed as Marilyn Manson) (w/ Luna Vachon) at 13:53 when Thrasher pinned Mero with an inside cradle after the Headbangers switched places while Mero and Goldust attempted to seperate Luna and Sable on the floor; prior to the bout, Mero ordered Sable backstage but she returned in the later moments of the match; after the bout, the two women had to be held apart by officials as well; moments later, Sable shoved Mero to the mat WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Pantera with the Michinoku Driver at 10:13; Sunny was the guest ring announcer for the bout; Brian Christopher did guest commentary; after the bout, Michinoku took out both Christopher and Jerry Lawler from the top rope and escaped through the crowd (Wrestling's Highest Flyers) Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Quebecars when Phinneas pinned Pierre after a clothesline from Henry; after the bout, the Godwinns attacked the Quebecars with their slop buckets Bradshaw defeated NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette) via disqualification when Jarrett used Cornette's tennis racquet as a weapon; after the bout, the Legion of Doom made the save for Bradshaw against Jarrett, Barry Windham, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express Ken Shamrock, Ahmed Johnson, Skull, 8-Ball, & Chainz defeated Farooq, WWF IC Champion the Rock, D-Lo Brown, Kama, & Mark Henry in a War of Attrition match when Shamrock forced the Rock to submit to the ankle lock Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Vader with the tombstone; after the bout, Kane brutally hit Vader in the face with a wrench Steve Austin, WWF European Champion Owen Hart, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H (w/ Chyna), Savio Vega (sub. for WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels), & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn in an unsanctioned match when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner; after the bout, Austin hit Chyna with the Stunner as well (DeGeneration X)
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - February 16, 1998 (13,296; sell out) John Tenta defeated Mike Davis Shotgun - 2/21/98: Brian Christopher pinned Tony Williams with the Tennessee Jam Kurrgan (w/ the Jackyl) defeated Cedman with the claw Pantera defeated Felino Barry Windham (w/ Jim Cornette, the Rock 'n' Roll Express, & Jeff Jarrett) pinned Tom Brandi with the lariat; after the bout, Bradshaw made the save Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown defeated Bill Irwin & Kit Carson when D-Lo pinned Carson with a splash off the top Chainz, Skull, & 8-Ball defeated Jesus Castillo, Jose Estrada, & Savio Vega via disqualification when Miguel Perez interfered Raw Saturday Night - 2/21/98 - the show was pre-empted for the Westminster Dog Show; a 1-hour version of the show aired on tape delay in Canada Raw is War: The Quebecars defeated the Legion of Doom via count-out Ken Shamrock defeated Sniper via submission with the ankle lock NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated the Headbangers via disqualification after one of the champions was thrown over the top to the floor, which was against NWA rules WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated NWA North American Champion Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette) via disqualification when Cornette interfered as Jarrett was caught in the Sharpshooter; only the European title was at stake WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila defeated Brian Christopher & Piratita Morgan Steve Blackman defeated Farooq Cactus Jack & Terry Funk defeated TAKFA Goldust & Marc Mero
WWF @ Waco, TX - Heart of Texas Coliseum - February 17, 1998 (6,944; sell out) John Tenta defeated an unknown Raw is War - 2/23/98: WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the Legion of Doom when Road Dogg pinned Road Warrior Animal at 6:14 after Gunn used one of the title belts as a weapon; after the bout, Hawk and Animal had to be pulled apart by officials Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Jim Cornette) via submission with the ankle lock at 4:22 after Cornette's interference backfired Kurrgan, Sniper, & Recon (w/ the Jackyl) defeated Chainz, 8-Ball, & Skull at 4:13 when Kurrgan pinned Skull with the Paralyzer head vice WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku fought Barry Windham (w/ Jim Cornette & the Rock 'n' Roll Express) in a non-title match when Kane interfered, the NWA contingent left ringside, and Kane hit the tombstone on Taka; Taka's opponent was unannounced prior to the match, the only information given was that it would be a member of Cornette's NWA team; after the bout, Bearer challenged Steve Austin to face Kane the following week on Raw The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson (w/ Jim Cornette) to win the titles when Thrasher pinned Morton at 7:39 after Cornette hit Thrasher with his tennis racquet, with Thrasher falling on top of Morton for the pinfall; prior to the match, Comissioner Slaughter replaced NWA referee Tommy Young with WWF referee Earl Hebner; during the bout, Thrasher threw Robert Gibson over the top to the floor - which would have caused a disqualification under NWA rules - but Hebner didn't stop the match Bradshaw pinned TAFKA Goldust with the lariat at 3:12; Goldust came to the ring dressed as his father during Dusty Rhodes' WWF stint, in full pokadot garb Steve Blackman pinned WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ the Nation) in a non-title match after D-Lo Brown tossed Blackman's nunchucks to Rock, with Blackman intercepting them; after the bout, D-Lo blames the move on Farooq, with the Rock demanding an apology; Farooq gives none and leaves ringside with Kama and D-Lo WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Marc Mero via disqualification at 3:58 after the challenger shoved the referee; before the bout, Mero ordered Sable backstage; late in the contest she returned ringside; after the bout, Luna Vachon ran ringside to attack Sable - with officials and Mero / Goldust holding the two women apart Shotgun - 2/28/98: Aguila defeated Piratta Morgan Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn Tom Brandi defeated Jesus Castillo Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Quebecers Dark match after the taping: Steve Austin, Terry Funk, & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
- 2/20/98: Louie Spicolli's funeral was held in San Pedro, CA. Sabu and Rob Van Dam, two of the pall bearers, were the only wrestlers in attendance.
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Skydome - February 21, 1998 (13,227) The original main event of the show was WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels vs. WWF European Champion Owen Hart WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher with a roll up after reversing a piledriver attempt; Christopher originally won the match and title after hitting the champion with a steel chain handed to him by Jerry Lawler but the bout was ordered to restart The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars following the Stage Dive at 8:39; after the bout, local celebrity Honest Ed Mirvish danced with the Headbangers in the ring 8-Ball pinned Marc Mero with a roll up at 3:33; Mero's original opponent was Skull but the two men switched places in the ring after Sable distracted Mero from ringside Ken Shamrock defeated Kama Mustafa via submission with the ankle lock at 4:37 Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a Country Whipping match at 2:24 when Phinneas pinned Road Warrior Hawk after Henry tripped Hawk from the outside WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated TAKA Goldust via submission with the Sharpshooter at 5:13; after the bout, Hart applied the hold to Luna after she constantly interfered in the match WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Cactus Jack & Terry Funk at 9:35 when Road Dogg pinned Funk after Gunn hit Funk in the head with one of the title belts Kane pinned Chainz with the tombstone at 2:27; after the bout, 8-Ball attempted to help double team Kane but he fought back with a double chokeslam, the hit a chokeslam on the referee Steve Austin pinned WWF IC Champion the Rock (sub. for Triple H) in a non-title match following the Stunner at 9:29; after the bout, Austin hit the Stunner on an interfering Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown as well
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena - February 22, 1998 (12,483) Skull & 8-Ball defated Mark Henry & Kama via disqualification when Kama used a chair to break the cover on Henry Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher defeated Tom Brandi & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku when Christopher pinned Brandi after Lawler used a foreign object The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars when Mosh pinned Pierre Ken Shamrock & WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated D-Lo Brown & Farooq when Shamrock forced a submission from D-Lo with the ankle lock Steve Blackman & Chainz defeated Marc Mero & Goldust when Blackman pinned Mero once Mero was distracted by Sable on the outside Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated the Legion of Doom in a country whipping match when Phinneas pinned Road Warrior Hawk after a chair shot from Henry; after the bout and after all the other participants had left ringside, Kane entered the ring and laid out Hawk with a chokeslam and tombstone Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock (sub. for Triple H) & WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg (w/ Triple H & Chyna) in an unsanctioned match when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner; after the bout, Austin hit the Stunner on Triple H
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - February 26, 1998 (10,730) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated Triple H via disqualification Skull & 8-Ball defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Cactus Jack & Terry Funk Kane defeated Chainz Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place - February 27, 1998 (15,548) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher at 5:27 by reversing a powerbomb into a pinfall Bradshaw pinned Kama at 6:27 Godwinns defeated the DOA at 2:04 in a Country Whipping match Kane pinned Chainz at 3:27 with the tombstone WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust at 5:57 with the Sharpshooter WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Terry Funk and Cactus Jack at 7:05 after Funk was given a chair shot to the head by Gunn Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi at 4:23 WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Ken Shamrock at 6:30 after giving the challenger a chair shot to the head The Quebecars defeated NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers at 4:18 in a non-title match Steve Austin pinned Triple H at 10:13 with the Stunner
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - February 28, 1998 (8,157) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Bradshaw defeated Kama Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated Ken Shamrock Marc Mero defeated Tom Brandi WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust Kane defeated Chainz Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ St. Paul, MN - Rivercentre - March 1, 1998 (6,972) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher with a victory roll Bradshaw pinned D-Lo Brown Godwinns defeated DOA in a St. Paul streetfight Kane pinned Chainz with the tombstone WWF European Champion Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust via submission WWF Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws defeated Cactus Jack and Terry Funk after Funk was hit with one of the title belts Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi with the TKO WWF IC Champion Rocky Maivia pinned Ken Shamrock after hitting him with a chair Headbangers defeated the Quebecars with the stage dive on Jacques Steve Austin pinned Triple H with the Stunner
WWF @ Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena - March 2, 1998 (15,643) Brakkus defeated Ricon Jesus Castillo defeated Adam Copeland Pierre Oulette defeated Mike Drose (Duke Drose) Miguel Perez Jr. defeated Sean Morely Shotgun - 3/7/98: Aguila defeated Brian Christopher Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero Flash Funk defeated TAFKA Goldust WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq defeated Tom Brandi & Tarantula Raw is War: Skull & 8-Ball defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via count-out Marc Mero pinned Tom Brandi Mark Henry defeated WWF European Champion Owen Hart via disqualifiation; after the bout, Owen legitly injured his ankle while stepping off the turnbuckle The Headbangers & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated the Rock 'n' Roll Express & Barry Windham Steve Blackman defeated Kama via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Flash Funk Steve Austin fought Kane to a no contest Dark Match after the show: Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - March 3, 1998 Savio Vega pinned Brackus with the spin wheel kick after the other members of Los Boricuas interfered Sean Morley pinned Matt Hardy with a splash off the top; Hardy was announced as being from Wheeling Flash Funk pinned Adam Copeland with the 450 splash Mike Drose pinned Paul Diamond with a tilt-a-whirl slam Shotgun - 3/14/98: D-Lo Brown (w/ Kama) pinned Robert Gibson with the frog splash after Kama interfered Kurrgan (w/ the Jackyl) pinned Jason Ahrndt with the claw; the Jackyl did guest commentary for the match; after the contest, Kurrgan drug his opponent backstage without releasing the hold Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) defeated Tom Brandi via submission with the figure-4 Skull & 8-Ball defeated Jesus Castillo & Jose Estrada, Sniper & Recon, and Savio Vega & Miguel Perez when Sniper was pinned following a double DDT as all four members of Los Boricuas argued; during the match, the Jackyl and Kurrgan came ringside and persuaded Recon to desert Sniper and return backstage WWF Superstars - 3/15/98: NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Rock 'n' Roll Express (w/ Jim Cornette) via disqualification when Barry Windham interfered and hit Mosh over the head with a steel chair; due to prematch stipulations, the Headbanger that won the fall would earn 5 minutes in the right with Jim Cornette; after the match, Cornette punched and kicked the dazed Mosh before scoring a pinfall with an elbowdrop Raw is War - 3/9/98: Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Farooq via disqualification when the Nation interfered; after the match, Farooq held the other Nation members back as Rock was caught in Shamrock's ankle lock Barry Windham (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated WWF European Champion Owen Hart via count-out when Chyna, who was at ringside along with Triple H to do guest commentary, hit a low blow on the champion; after the match, Bradshaw attacked Windham Aguila (w/ WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku) defeated Brian Christopher (w/ Jerry Lawler) via disqualification when Lawler pushed Aguila off the top rope; after the match, Christopher continued to attack his opponent until Michinoku dropkicked him to the floor - on top of Lawler Cactus Jack & Terry Funk defeated the Quebecars when Cactus pinned Pierre with a DDT; after the match, the Road Dogg came out with his arm in a sling and challenged Cactus to follow him backstage; when Cactus left the ring, Billy Gunn came out of the crowd and hit Funk over the head with a steel chair before both Outlaws returned backstage Marc Mero defeated TAFKA Goldust via disqualification when the referee was knocked down; during the match, Sable and Luna were handcuffed to seperate ringposts until Goldust unlocked Luna, as the referee was down, who then assaulted Sable; after the match, Sable chased Luna backstage after she herself was unlocked Triple H fought Savio Vega to a no contest when Steve Austin came ringside and hit the Stunner on an official, a referee, and Savio; moments later, as Austin had Triple H cornered in the ring, Shawn Michaels came ringside and hit the superkick on Austin and was going to hit him with a steel chair before officials intervened; once Austin had regained his senses, he followed DX and Los Boricuas backstage with the chair Dark match after the taping: Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Triple H, WWF IC Champion the Rock, & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn when Austin pinned Triple H with the Stunner WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - March 4, 1998 (6,461) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Tom Brandi defeated D-Lo Brown Triple H defeated 8-Ball Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification Cactus Jack defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn Kane defeated Skull Marc Mero defeated TAFKA Goldust
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena - March 5, 1998 (9,563) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Barry Windham defeated Tom Brandi Triple H defeated 8-Ball Cactus Jack defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn Kane defeated Skull Marc Mero defeated TAFKA Goldust Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Molson Centre - March 6, 1998 (9,040) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher D-Lo Brown & Farooq defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Barry Windham pinned Tom Brandi Marc Mero pinned TAFKA Goldust Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Quebecars defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn Cactus Jack pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn Kane defeated Skull Steve Austin defeated Triple H
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena - March 7, 1998 (9,771; sell out) Brian Christopher pinned Mark Henry Farooq & Kama defeated the Quebecars Barry Windham pinned Tom Brandi Marc Mero pinned TAFKA Goldust Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Jr. Cactus Jack pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn Kane defeated Skull Steve Austin defeated Triple H
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Marine Midland Arena - March 8, 1998 (13,737) Brian Christopher defeated Mark Henry The Quebecars defeated Farooq & Kama Barry Windham defeated Tom Brandi TAFKA Goldust defeated Marc Mero Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Savio Vega & Miguel Perez Kane defeated Skull Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion Rocky Maivia via disqualification Steve Austin & Terry Funk defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn in a No disqualification match
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - March 13, 1998 (13,083) Aguila pinned Brian Christopher by reversing a powerbomb into a sunset flip Steve Blackman pinned Farooq (w/ Kama and D-Lo Brown) with a small package Cactus Jack pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn in a falls count anywhere match following a double arm DDT onto a chair Marc Mero pinned Chainz with the TKO Steve Austin pinned Triple H with the Stunner Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball in a country whipping match following the Slop Drop Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when the NOD interfered, although the champion had taped out to the ankle lock before the interference NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Quebecars following the Stage Dive The Undertaker pinned TAFKA Goldust with the tombstone, despite the outside interference from Kane
WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center - March 14, 1998 (7,050) Aguila pinned Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball in a country whipping match following Henry's Slop Drop Steve Blackman pinned Farooq NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Quebecars following the Stage Dive The Undertaker pinned TAFKA Goldust with the tombstone; after the match, Taker fended off Kane Marc Mero pinned Chainz Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification after the Nation interfered; Shamrock originally won the match and title with the ankle lock until a second referee overruled the decision Steve Austin & Cactus Jack defeated Triple H & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn in a No DQ falls count anywhere match after Austin hit the Stunner on Gunn
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - March 15, 1998
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena - March 16, 1998 (13,598; sell out) Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H in a non-title match Raw is War - 3/17/98: Ken Shamrock defeated D-Lo Brown via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Tom Brandi NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson Terry Funk defeated WWF Tag Team Champin Billy Gunn via disqualification; prior to the bout, WWF European Champion Owen Hart joined the commentary table Triple H defeated WWF European Champion Owen Hart to win the title in an impromptu match at the 52-second mark when referee Tim White stopped the match as Hart was in a leglock after Chyna came ringside and hit Hart in his injured ankle with a baseball bat; before the match, Triple H came out and confronted Hart at the commentary table, saying Hart was hiding behind Jim Ross and an injured ankle; Hart then said he would see Triple H at WrestleMania but Triple H shoved Hart to the floor, with Hart then brawling with Triple H on the floor before the bout began; Hart wore an air casket on his injured ankle for the match (DeGeneration X Shopzone exclusive DVD) Luna fought Sable to a no contest
WWF @ Tucson, AZ - Convention Center - March 17, 1998 (6,839; sell out) Shotgun - 3/21/98: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Christopher Daniels Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson Barry Windham defeated Steve Blackman Jose Estrada Jr. fought Savio Vega to a double disqualification Raw is War - 3/23/98: Cactus Jack & Terry Funk defeated the Quebecars via disqualification at 3:48 when the New Age Outlaws interfered and attacked Cactus and Funk Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) pinned Steve Blackman at 2:27 when Lee held down Blackman's foot during a cover; after the bout, another referee came down to dispute the call but Jarrett hit him Skull & 8-Ball fought Bob Holly & Bart Gunn to a double disqualification at 3:32 when Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson, the Headbangers, Sniper & Recon, Savio Vega & Miguel Perez, and Jose & Jesus Castillo interfered Chainz defeated Farooq at 3:38 after the Rock interfered and hit Farooq; after the bout, the Nation carried Farooq backstage Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham at 3:04; after the bout, the Rock 'n' Roll Express made the save against the NWA Steve Austin pinned WWF IC Champion the Rock in a non-title match with the Stunner at 10:44; after the bout, DX came ringside and Austin nailed Shawn Michaels; had Austin not worked the match, the WrestleMania XIV bout with Michaels would have been non-title Dark match after the taping: The Undertaker, Cactus Jack, & Terry Funk defeated Kane, Kama, & D-Lo Brown after Taker hit the tombstone on D-Lo
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - March 20, 1998 (12,476) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball in a country whipping match Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Marc Mero pinned TAFKA Goldust Cactus Jack pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn in a falls count anywhere match Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kama Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a non-title match
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - March 21, 1998 (17,273; sell out) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball Marc Mero defeated TAFKA Goldust Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kama Cactus Jack defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H in a non-title match
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - March 22, 1998 (18,199; 15,297 paid) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball in a country whipping match Marc Mero pinned TAFKA Goldust Cactus Jack pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn in a falls count anywhere match Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H in a non-title match
WrestleMania Public Workout - Boston, MA - City Hall Plaza - March 26, 1998 (10,000) Included an in-ring confrontation between Steve Austin and DX, with Mike Tyson, in which Austin was jumped by Los Boricuas and tied in the ring ropes, allowing Tyson to kiss Austin's head WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Scott Taylor The Headbangers defeated Jose Estrada & Jesus Castillo
WrestleMania XIV - Boston, MA - FleetCenter - March 29, 1998 Kofi Kingston was in attendance for the show Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; included Gennifer Flowers interviewing WWF IC Champion the Rock; professional boxers Vinny Pazienza and Marvin Hagler were in attendance for the show: The Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) (mystery participants) won a 15-tag team battle royal by last eliminating Bob Holly & Bart Gunn at 8:14; other teams participating included: the Quebecars, the Headbangers, Farooq & Kama Mustafa, Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown, Henry & Phinneas Godwinn, 8-Ball & Skull, Sniper & Recon, Savio Vega & Miguel Perez, Steve Blackman & Flash Funk, Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor, Jose Estrada & Jesus Castillo, Chainz & Bradshaw, and the Rock 'n' Roll Express; due to pre-match stipulations, the LOD earned a tag team title shot at Unforgiven (Sunny's first appearance with the LOD; the LOD's surprise return after a month absence; the debut of "LOD 2000") WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Aguila at 5:55 with the Michinoku Driver after dropkicking the challenger as he came off the top WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) pinned Owen Hart at 11:27 with the Pedigree after a low blow from Chyna; WWF Comissioner Sgt. Slaughter had himself handcuffed to Chyna for the duration of the title match, however late in the contest Chyna threw powder in Slaughter's face and interfered behind the referee's back (Triple H: The King of Kings) Marc Mero & Sable defeated TAFKA Goldust & Luna Vachon in a mixed tag team match at 9:11 when Sable pinned Luna with the TKO WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ D-Lo Brown, Kama Mustafa, & Mark Henry) defeated Ken Shamrock via reverse decision at 4:49; the challenger originally won the bout and title with a belly to belly suplex and the ankle lock but after the bout and following a brief altercation with the Nation, Shamrock reapplied the ankle lock and fought off officials that attempted to stop him; the Rock was taken from ringside on a stretcher until he was knocked off by Shamrock following the ruling being changed; Gennifer Flowers was the special ring announcer for the bout, was introduced by Tennessee Lee, and escorted to the ring by Jeff Jarrett Cactus Jack & Terry Funk defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg to win the titles at 10:00 in a dumpster match after Funk used a forklift to drop the champions in a dumpster backstage The Undertaker pinned Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) following three tombstone piledrivers at 16:58; after the match, Kane hit the tombstone on the Undertaker onto a steel chair; prior to the contest, Pete Rose ran down the city of Boston until Kane entered the ring and hit the tombstone (Tombstone: The History of the Undertaker, The Undertaker: 15-0, The Twisted, Disturbed Life of Kane) Steve Austin pinned WWF World Champion Shawn Michaels to win the title at 20:02 by catching the champion's foot in the middle of the superkick and hitting the Stunner; early in the bout, both Triple H and Chyna were sent backstage following interference; Mike Tyson was the special ringside enforcer for the bout and made the pin after the original referee was knocked out; after the bout, Tyson knocked Michaels out with a punch to the jaw (Michaels' last match for more than 4 years) (The History of the WWE Heavyweight Championship, The True Story of WrestleMania, Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time)
WWF @ Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena - March 30, 1998 (11,202; sell out) The Quebecers & Ray Rougeau defeated Adam Copeland, Shawn Stasiak, & Tom Brandi when Pierre pinned Brandi with the Cannonball Scott Taylor pinned Brian Walsh with a powerbomb Shotgun - 4/4/98: Bradshaw pinned Savio Vega with the lariat Skull & 8-Ball defeated Brian Walsh & Roy Raymond following a double DDT on Walsh The Headbangers defeated Scott Taylor & Brian Christopher Raw is War - featured an opening segment in which Vince McMahon carried the WWF World Title to the ring and introduced Steve Austin as the new champion, with Austin then appearing; McMahon then told Austin they could do things the easy way or the hard way about him being the champion and fitting into the corporate world, with Austin dropping McMahon with the Stunner; McMahon later had Austin arrested; included an in-ring promo by WWF European Champion Triple H, alongside Chyna, in which he said Shawn Michaels dropped the ball at WrestleMania, said "Syxx was DX's lucky number," and then brought out Sean Waltman; Waltman then insulted Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff (Waltman's surprise return after a 2-year absence); featured the first vignette promoting the debut of Val Venis, as he was shown on a couch watching porn; included an in-ring promo from Paul Bearer, alongside kane, in which Bearer challenged the Undertaker to face Kane at Unforgiven in an Inferno Match: The Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) defeated Jose Estrada & Jesus Castillo following the Doomsday Device in under a minute Kurrgan (w/ the Jackyl) defeated Chainz via submission with the Paralyzer; after the bout, Kurrgan kept the claw hold applied as he dragged his opponent backstage Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) defeated Aguila via submission with the figure-4; after the bout, Jarrett survived an attack from Steve Blackman after distraction from Tennessee Lee Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman defeated Farooq & WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ the Nation) when Shamrock pinned Farooq with a belly to belly suplex after the Rock refused to be tagged in the ring Marc Mero (w/ Sable) pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku in a non-title match with a low blow and the TKO; before the match, Sable accepted Luna's challenge for an evening gown match at Unforgiven; after the match, three unknown Japanese men attacked Michinoku (later revealed to be Sho Funaki, Mens Teioh, and Dick Togo) Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated NWA Tag Team Champions the Headbangers to win the titles when Bob Holly scored the pin with a frog splash The Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Cactus Jack & Terry Funk in a steel cage match to win the vacant WWF Tag Team Titles at around the 4:30 mark when Road Dogg pinned Cactus following a spike piledriver onto a steel chair; prior to the bout, footage was shown of Funk being tended to backstage earlier in the day after sustaining a bruised hip the previous night at WrestleMania; Road Dogg wore a "JOB Squad: Pin Me, Pay Me" T-shirt for the match; the match could only be won via pinfall or submission; late in the bout, Triple H, Chyna, and X-Pac came out, with Chyna distracting the referee as X-Pac climbed the cage and repeatedly hit Cactus with a steel chair; after the match, Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg, Gunn, and Chyna continued to assault Cactus as Funk remained tied to the cage; moments later, Road Dogg & Gunn began doing the DX crotch chop, implying they had joined the group Dark match after the taping: WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Ken Shamrock, & the Undertaker defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF European Champion Triple H, & Kane
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - On Center - March 31, 1998 (5,599; sell out) Adam Copeland defeated Sean Stasiak Sean Morley defeated Tom Brandi Shotgun - 4/11/98: Goldust pinned Jose Estrada with the Curtain Call NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson when Holly pinned Gibson with a bulldog WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Scott Taylor; after the bout, Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, and Sho Funaki attacked the champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Raymond Clark The Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) defeated Frank Stalletto & Roy Raymond Raw is War - 4/6/98 - featured Jim Ross & Michael Cole on commentary: NWA World Champion Dan Severn (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Flash Funk via submission; Cornette did guest commentary for the match Steve Blackman defeated Brian Christopher via disqualification; after the bout, Tennessee Lee distracted Blackman while Jeff Jarrett snuck up behind him and blasted a guitar over Blackman's head Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification at 5:47 when Chyna interfered as Hart had the Rock caught in the Sharpshooter and hit the challenger over the back with a baseball bat; Kama, Mark Henry, & D-Lo Brown escroted the champion to the ring before the match and were initially in his corner until they were ejected at around the 2:30 mark after the referee caught Kama attempting to interfere; after the bout, WWF European Champion Triple H, X-Pac, and WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn appeared on the entranceway, with Chyna then walking up the aisle and past them to go backstage (The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment) Luna (w/ TAFKA Goldust) pinned Matt Knowles after TAFKA Goldust attacked Knowles before the match Ken Shamrock defeated Marc Mero via disqualification when the Nation interfered and attacked Shamrock WWF European Champion Triple H & WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Chainz, Skull, & 8-Ball; after the bout, DX attacked DOA with chairs until the Legion of Doom made the save; X-Pac did guest commentary for the contest Dark match after the taping: WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, & Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, TAFKA Goldust, & Kane following the Stunner; before the match began, the Undertaker and Kane battled to the back - making the bout a 2-on-2 contest
Mayhem in Manchester - Manchester, England - Nynex Arena - April 4, 1998 (18,514; sell out) Jeff Jarrett defeated Brakkus via submission with the figure-4 Henry & Phinneas Godwinn defeated Skull & 8-Ball in a strap match when Henry scored the pin with the Slop Drop Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero with the lariat; prior to the match, Sable was sent backstage by Mero Ken Shamrock & Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown when D-Lo submitted to Shamrock's ankle lock TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Cactus Jack when, as Cactus attempted a suplex into the ring, Luna swept Cactus' leg out from underneath him and held it down during the cover; after the bout, Sable attacked Luna, with Marc Mero appearing and holding her back; moments later, after Goldust and Luna left ringside, Sable shoved Mero to the mat and left the ring alone The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification when Chyna interfered and hit a low blow on Road Warrior Animal as the challengers prepared to hit the Doomsday Device on Road Dogg WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) with the Stunner after hitting an interfering Chyna with the Stunner The Undertaker pinned Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) with the tombstone (Live in the UK: November 2010)
WWF @ Obenhausen, Germany - Arena - April 5, 1998 Jeff Jarrett defeated Brakkus via submission with the figure-4 Ken Shamrock & Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown when D-Lo submitted to Shamrock's ankle lock Marc Mero pinned Bradshaw with a low blow and the TKO after both men collided with Sable on the apron Kane pinned Cactus Jack with the tombstone the Legion of Doom defeated Henry & Phinneas Godwinn following Road Warrior Hawk's flying clothesline The Undertaker pinned TAFKA Goldust with the tombstone WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Skull & 8-Ball after Chyna interfered WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H after hitting both Chyna and the challenger with the Stunner
WWF @ Berlin, Germany - Deutschlandhalle - April 6, 1998 (8,000) Jeff Jarrett defeated Brakkus Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero Skull defeated Phinneas Godwinn Ken Shamrock & Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown TAFKA Goldust defeated Cactus Jack the Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kane WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ Beyereuth, Germany - Oberfrankenhalle - April 7, 1998 Jeff Jarrett defeated Brakkus Marc Mero defeated Bradshaw Skull defeated Phinneas Godwinn in a Deutschland Streetfight Ken Shamrock & Cactus Jack defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown when Shamrock defeated D-Lo with the ankle lock WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated TAFKA Goldust The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kane WWF European Champion Triple H defeated Owen Hart
WWF @ Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle - April 8, 1998 Marc Mero defeated Brackus Bradshaw defeated August Smisl 8-Ball defeated Phinneas Godwinn TAFKA Goldust defeated Cactus Jack Owen Hart & Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown Jeff Jarrett defeated Skull WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, Kane, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Corestates Center - April 13, 1998 (14,280) Ace Darling & Devon Storm defeated the Misfits El Melantero defeated Scott Taylor El Mariachi defeated Steve Corino Shotgun - 4/18/98: Bradshaw pinned Harley Lewis Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Ace Darling & Devon Storm WWF IC Champion the Rock, Mark Henry, & D-Lo Brown defeated Al Phillips, Mark Schraeder, & Brian Knighton The Headbangers fought the Quebecars to a double disqualification Raw is War: Skull & 8-Ball fought Savio Vega & Jose Estrada to a no contest in a chain match at 2:15 when DX interfered and helped Los Boricuas in attacking the DOA; after the match, Chyna hit a low blow on both Savio and Jose Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor fought Aguila & Pantera to a no contest when Vince McMahon came out to accept a match with Steve Austin for the title later in the night WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification in a non-title match when Club Kamikaze attacked the champion before the match, with Jarrett applying the figure-4 afterwards Terry Funk & Scorpio defeated the Quebecers at 2:14 when Scorpio made the pin with the 450 splash after avoiding the Quebecars' finisher Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman fought Bob Holly & Bart Gunn (w/ Jim Cornette) to a double disqualification at 3:43 when all four men began brawling; before the match, Shamrock had a staredown with Dan Severn, who came ringside with the NWA contingent, forcing the referee to send Severn backstage Owen Hart pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn at 8:36; Triple H and X-Pac did guest commentary for the bout while the Legion of Doom and Sunny stood at ringside WWF World Champion Steve Austin fought Vince McMahon (w/ Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, & Sgt. Slaughter) to a no contest; following Vince's entrance, Shane McMahon came out to try to talk his father out of the match, without success; after the ring entrances, Vince took the mic and challenged Austin to wrestle the title match with one arm tied behind his back, since Austin noted earlier in the show that he could beat Vince in that situation; after Austin agreed to the stipulation, Brisco tied his arm up; several moments later, as Austin and McMahon finally squared off, Mick Foley then came out as Dude Love and said he wanted to bring peace; Dude then entered the ring and told Austin not to fight Vince since he signs Dude's checks, then telling McMahon that Austin could take him out whenever he wanted; McMahon responded by shoving Dude to the mat, with Dude then going after McMahon with the Mandible Claw until Austin intervened, with Dude putting the Claw on Austin instead; Dude then danced as McMahon and his entourage left the ring, with Dude then further assaulting Austin; McMahon yelled at Dude, upset that he interrupted the match, and then attempted to enter the ring but was held back by Shane and the others; Dude then reapplied the Claw before taking the mic and challenging McMahon to a fight as well; moments later, Dude went out to the floor and brawled with Austin, his arm still tied, before ramming Austin into the guardrail and assaulting him on the announce table (McMahon's in-ring debut) (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2, Mr. McMahon, The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary) Dark match after the show: WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, Kane, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - April 14, 1998 Droz defeated Dr. X at 5:17 Val Venis defeated Sean Stasiak at 9:49 Adam Copeland defeated Julio Sanchez at 4:57 Raw is War - 4/20/98: Farooq pinned Kama in a streetfight at 7:38 with a spinebuster Dan Severn defeated Headbanger Mosh via submission with an armbar at 3:53 Bradshaw defeated TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna) via disqualification at 4:50 when Club Kamikaze attacked Bradshaw Terry Funk & Scorpio defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match at 7:04 when Scorpio pinned Gunn with the 450 splash WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna), WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Owen Hart & the Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) at 9:35 when Gunn pinned Road Warrior Animal with a piledriver Dude Love defeated Steve Blackman at 3:58 when Vince McMahon had the referee stop the match as Blackman was caught in an abdominal stretch, even though Blackman did not submit Shotgun - 4/25/98: NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball via disqualification in a non-title match at 6:14 WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Jimmy Cicero at 5:05 Jeff Jarrett defeated Lance Diamond at 3:05 The Quebecers defeated Pouier & Buchanon at 6:23 when Pierre pinned Pouier Dark match after the taping: WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Terry Funk, & Farooq defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg at 6:17 when Austin pinned Gunn WWF @ Scranton, PA - Catholic Youth Center - April 15, 1998 (3,399) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Aguila & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku Steve Blackman defeated Savio Vega Bradshaw (sub. for Marc Mero) pinned TAFKA Goldust after Goldust collided with Luna on the apron The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Owen Hart after Chyna interfered Farooq (sub. for Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when the NOD interfered after about 1 minute the Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification when Chyna interfered The Undertaker pinned Kane with the tombstone
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - April 16, 1998 (7,784) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila when Scott Taylor pinned Aguila with a roll over following a clothesline from Brian Christopher Steve Blackman pinned Savio Vega with a kick to the chest Bradshaw (sub. for Marc Mero) pinned TAFKA Goldust with a roll up after Goldust collided with Luna; after the bout, Sable attacked Luna at ringside The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match when Mosh pinned Holly with a small package after their partners reversed the move behind the referee's back WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Owen Hart when Chyna grabbed the challenger's leg as he attempted a suplex into the ring Farooq (sub. for Ken Shamrock) defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when the Nation interfered; Farooq fended off the Nation with a chair after the match the Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification when Chyna hit a low blow on Road Warrior Animal as the champions attempted the Doomsday Device The Undertaker pinned Kane with a flying clothesline and the tombstone
WWF @ Lowell, MA - Tsongas Arena - April 17, 1998 (5,858) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila Steve Blackman defeated D-Lo Brown Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust The Headbangers defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn Farooq defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated Savio Vega The Undertaker defeated Kane
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - April 18, 1998 (8,069) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila Steve Blackman defeated D-Lo Brown Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification Bradshaw defeated Savio Vega Farooq defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - April 19, 1998 (matinee) (5,928) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Aguila when Taylor pinned Aguila Steve Blackman pinned D-Lo Brown Owen Hart defeated TAFKA Goldust with the Sharpshooter The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification when Paul Bearer interfered Bradshaw pinned Savio Vega with the lariat WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H with the Stunner
WWF @ Greenville, SC - Timmons Arena - April 24, 1998
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - Crown Coliseum - April 25, 1998 (9,478) Steve Blackman defeated Savio Vega Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated the Rock 'n' Roll Express Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham Jeff Jarrett defeated Owen Hart WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Skull & 8-Ball the Legion of Doom defeated the Quebecars Farooq defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification TAFKA Goldust defeated Marc Mero Vader fought Kane to a double disqualification
Unforgiven 98 - Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - April 26, 1998 (21,427) Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; included Jeff Jarrett performing with Sawyer Brown, which led to a brawl on the stage with Steve Blackman: Ken Shamrock, Farooq, & Steve Blackman defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, D-Lo Brown, & Mark Henry (w/ Kama) when Farooq pinned the Rock with the Dominator at 13:35 WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) pinned Owen Hart at 12:26 after X-Pac interfered and hit the challenger with a fire extinguisher as officials were trying to restrain Chyna; Chyna was suspended above the ring in a cage during the bout NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson at 7:21 when Gunn pinned Gibson following a bulldog from Holly Luna Vachon (w/ TAFKA Goldust) defeated Sable in an evening gown match at 2:36 after Sable became distracted by Marc Mero; after the bout, Sable chased Luna underneath the ring and ripped off all her clothes WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) at 12:22 when Road Warrior Hawk pinned himself after hitting a back suplex into a bridge on the Road Dogg; after the bout, the LOD hit the Doomsday Device on referee Jack Doan, with Doan having to be taken from the ring on a stretcher The Undertaker defeated Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) in an Inferno match at 16:01 after kicking Kane into the ring apron, causing Kane's arm to catch fire; late in the bout, Kane attempted to walk out of the match but was attacked in the aisle by Vader, with the Undertaker then hitting a plancha over the top onto both men; moments later, Taker stalked Bearer to the platform and knocked Bearer out with Sawyer Brown's drums; immediately after Kane's arm caught fire, he ran backstage (the first Inferno match) (Tombstone: The History of the Undertaker, Armageddon 06, Kane: Journey to Hell, The Twisted, Disturbed Life of Kane) Dude Love defeated WWF World Champion Steve Austin via disqualification at 21:02 after the champion hit Vince McMahon with a chair; Austin was originally announced as the winner after hitting the Stunner and making his own pinfall, since the referee was knocked out, but Gerald Brisco overruled the decision since the champion struck a WWF official, that being McMahon (The Legacy of Stone Cold Steve Austin)
WWF @ Hampton, VA - Coliseum - April 27, 1998 (7,512; sell out) Timber pinned Michip with a moonsault Adam Copeland (w/ the Jackyl) pinned Droz Val Venis pinned Marty Thurman with a flying bodypress The Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification after Chyna interfered Shotgun - 5/2/98: Marc Mero (w/ Sable) pinned Ricky Morton with the TKO Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt Hardy & Jason Ardt Steve Blackman pinned D-Lo Brown with a crucifix after 8 minutes The Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny) defeated Jose Estrada Jr. & Jesus Castillo Raw is War - included Degeneration X in army gear driving to the nearby Norfolk Scope, where WCW Monday Nitro was being filmed live, and heckling WCW via a megaphone outside the arena: Ken Shamrock & Owen Hart fought WWF IC Champion the Rock & Mark Henry (w/ Kama & D-Lo Brown) to a no contest when Hart joined the Nation, attacked Shamrock, injured his ankle, and locked him in the Sharpshooter; after the match, Farooq and Steve Blackman attempted to make the save but were beaten down as well Terry Funk & Scorpio defeated the Headbangers via disqualification; prematch stipulations stated that the winners would recieve a tag team title shot Bradshaw defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification when Bradshaw was attacked by Club Kamakazie and Yamaguchi-San Skull & 8-Ball defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg in a non-title match The Undertaker pinned Barry Windham with the tombstone; after the bout, the Undertaker called out Paul Bearer and Kane, with Bearer admitting he was Kane's father WWF World Champion Steve Austin fought TAFKA Goldust (w/ Luna) to a no contest after Mankind interfered and Vince McMahon, who was the guest timekeeper for the bout, accidentally hit special referee Gerald Brisco with the title belt knocking him out
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - April 28, 1998 Adam Copeland defeated Matt Hardy Val Venis defeated Droz Wellington Wilkens defeated the Executioner Steve Williams pinned Scorpio with a backdrop driver WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Farooq, Steve Blackman, & the Undertaker defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, WWF IC Champion the Rock, Jeff Jarrett, & Kane when Austin pinned Triple H Shotgun - 5/9/98: Papi Chulo pinned Scott Taylor (w/ Brian Christopher) Kama Mustafa & D-Lo Brown defeated Bob Starr & John Crystal WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned David Jericho with the Michinoku Driver; after the match, Bradshaw made the save for Taka against Kaientai Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated the Headbangers Raw is War - 5/4/98: WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart defeated Steve Blackman & Farooq when Owen pinned Blackman after Jeff Jarrett interfered Dan Severn defeated Savio Vega via submission with an arm bar The Legion of Doom & DOA fought WWF European Champion Triple H, Chyna, & WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg (w/ X-Pac) to a no contest when LOD and DOA began fighting each other as DX left ringside Marc Mero defeated Jeff Jarrett via count-out when Jarrett walked out of the match; after the bout, Jarrett and Steve Blackman got into a brawl at ringside Steve Blackman & Farooq defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart via count-out when Owen and Rocky left ringside Mick Foley pinned Terry Funk in a no holds barred, falls count anywhere match at around 16:45 with a piledriver followed by a second piledriver onto a steel chair; WWF World Champion Steve Austin did guest commentary for the match and, mid-way through the contest, threw Jerry Lawler out of his seat after he thought it was Lawler's fault that his headset stopped working; Pat Patterson was the surprise guest referee for the bout; after the match, Foley continued to attack Funk inside the ring before Austin left the commentary table, entered the ring, and threw his cup of beer in Foley's face; moments thereafter, a blinded Foley accidentally applied the Mandible Claw on Patterson; after a confrontation with Foley, Austin hit the Stunner on Patterson as Patterson prepared to hit him with a steel chair from behind; after Foley walked up the ramp, he was met by Vince McMahon and two dudettes, with Vince handing Foley his Dude Love attire, officially naming him the #1 contender (Mick Foley - Greatest Hits & Misses DVD)
Brian Pillman Memorial - Norwood, OH - April 29, 1998 At the end of the night, a check for $23,500 was donated to Melanie Pillman; WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Al Snow, and Sunny were among those in attendance to sign autographs and auction off memorabilia Chris Benoit (w/ Woman) defeated WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho in a non-title match
WWF @ Landover, MD - USAir Arena - May 2, 1998 (6,293) Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Jeff Jarrett defeated Scorpio D-Lo Brown & Owen Hart defeated Farooq & Steve Blackman TAFKA Goldust pinned Marc Mero the Legion of Doom defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - May 3, 1998 (5,422) Adam Copeland (Edge) pinned Christian Cage (Christian) the Legion of Doom defeated the Quebecars with the Doomsday Device WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley pinned Owen Hart with the Pedigree after Chyna interfered and hit a low blow Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee prevented a superplex and held Blackman's legs down during the cover TAFKA Goldust pinned Marc Mero after Sable came ringside and distracted Mero Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham The Headbangers defeated Kama & Scorpio when Kama was pinned WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, & Farooq defeated Kane & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn following a double Stunner on the tag champions; late in the match, Kane and the Undertaker battled to the back
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Gardens - May 8, 1998 (8,081) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Terry Funk pinned Marc Mero Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart defeated Farooq & Steve Blackman The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Chainz Vader pinned Quebecer Pierre WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Kiel Center - May 9, 1998 (16,840) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo after a DDT at 8:50 Terry Funk pinned Marc Mero at 8:16 with a roll up Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham at 5:43 with the lariat WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart (w/ NOD) defeated Farooq & Steve Blackman at 10:10 after Hart hit a spin kick on Blackman The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification when Paul Bearer interfered Jeff Jarrett defeated Chainz at 4:05 with the figure-4 Vader pinned Quebecer Pierre with the Vader Bomb at 5:00 WWF Tag Team Champions the the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom at 7:05 after Road Dogg hit Road Warrior Hawk in the ribs with one of the tag belts WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H at 19:43 with the Stunner
WWF @ South Bend, IN - Joyce Center - May 10, 1998 (8,141) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham Terry Funk defeated Marc Mero The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Chainz WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart defeated Steve Blackman & Farooq Vader defeated Jacques Rougeau WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - May 11, 1998 (8,069) Raw is War - featured Jim Ross & Michael Cole on commentary for the first hour, with Jerry Lawler replacing Cole for the second hour; included Vince McMahon announcing himdelf as guest referee, Pat Patterson as guest ring announcer, and Gerald Brisco as guest timekeeper for the WWF World Champion Steve Austin vs. Dude Love match at Over the Edge; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Edge; included a vignette promoting the debut of Val Venis; featured footage from earlier in the day of Bradshaw teaching Taka Michinoku to drive in the parking lot, with both men then being attacked by Kaientai; included an in-ring confrontation with Sable and Marc Mero, where Mero demanded Sable apologize for ruining is career; Sable then kicked Mero low and hit the Sable Bomb; immediately following the segment, the Undertaker came out and attacked Jerry Lawler for his remarks the previous week about Taker's mother when Lawler thought he was off camera; Kane and Paul Bearer interrupted with Bearer saying the following week he would prove that he is Kane's father; Taker then tombstoned Lawler in the ring; featured Al Snow coming to the announce table to try and do commentary but was escorted away by security, with Snow saying that he needed to see Vince; Jim Cornette later came out to replace Lawler for the rest of the show; included footage throughout the show from earlier in the day of DX at the CNN Center in Atlanta; featured Dustin Runnels coming out on the stage with his old Goldust attire and then setting it on fire, blaming McMahon for losing his father and his wife, and saying that Goldust dies tonight: Vader pinned Barry Windham (w/ Jim Cornette, NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn) at 2:07 with the Vader Bomb; during the bout, it was announced Vader would face Kane at Over the Edge in a mask vs. mask bout; after the match, Vader fought off the New Midnight Express (Vader's return match after a 3-month absence) 8-Ball (w/ Skull) pinned Road Warrior Hawk (w/ Sunny & Road Warrior Animal) at 2:31 with a small package; the match was actually Hawk vs. Skull, but Skull and 8-Ball switched places just before the finish behind the referee's back Farooq (w/ Steve Blackman) defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) via disqualification at 2:06 when Mark Henry & Kama interfered; Farooq & Blackman were then double-teamed WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ DX) fought Owen Hart to a no contest in a non-title match when all the DX and Nation members had to be separated by officials on the floor (the match began during the commercial break) Kaientai (w/ Yamaguchi-San) defeated Terry Funk & Scorpio via disqualification in a handicap match at 3:17 when Bradshaw & Taka Michinoku interfered WWF World Champion Steve Austin & Vince McMahon (mystery partner) (w/ Gerald Brisco & Pat Patterson) fought WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown (w/ Owen Hart, Kama, & Mark Henry) to a no contest at 8:18 when Vince, Brisco, and Patterson attacked Austin; following Austin's entrance, McMahon, from backstage, introduced himself as Austin's partner; after the bout, Austin fought off McMahon, Brisco, and Patterson until he was attacked by Dude Love (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2) Shotgun - 5/16/98: The Headbangers defeated Jose Estrada & Jesus Castillo when Mosh pinned Estrada following the Stage Dive Scott Taylor pinned Papi Chulo at 6:04 after Jerry Lawler hit Chulo with a foreign object from his pocket when Chulo grabbed hold of Lawler when he tried to trip him; Lawler came ringside mid-way through the match Barry Windham pinned Rich Myers at 1:51 with a lariat Savio Vega pinned Chainz with a spinning heel kick NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Steve Corino & Julio Sanchez via disqualification in a non-title match at 6:15 when the Headbangers interfered; Jim Cornette then left the announce table and ushered Holly & Gunn backstage Dark match after the taping: The Undertaker defeated Kane (w/ Paul Bearer)
WWF @ San Jose, CA - May 15, 1998 (12,367) The Headbanger defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Bradshaw defeated Barry Windham Steve Blackman defeated Kama Mustafa WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the Legion of Doom Bradshaw defeated Owen Hart via count-out Kurrgan defeated D-Lo Brown Terry Funk defeated Marc Mero Vader defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H
WWA @ Lynn, MA - May 15, 1998 (training camp) The Irish Assassin (Mic Tierney) defeated Shawn Stasiak The Bulldozer defeated Steve Bradley Emory Hale & Andrew Martin defeated Vic Grimes & George Phillips Paulo Silva defeated Dr. X (Tom Prichard) Tiger Ali Singh defeated the Mongolian (Matt Bloom) The Gargoyle (John Tenta) defeated Jim Cote Erin O'Grady (Crash Holly) defeated the Vampire Warrior (Gangrel) Bart Gunn & Bob Holly defeated Darren Drozdov & Fatu Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Hollow
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - May 16, 1998 (14,563; sell out) The Headbangers defeated Los Boriquas Vader pinned Kurrgan Bradshaw pinned Barry Windham Steve Blackman pinned Kama The Undertaker defeated Kane in a lights out match WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated LOD 2000 WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Owen Hart after Chyna interfered and hit Owen with a low blow WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF IC Champion the Rock; Dude Love was the special referee but was chased backstage by Terry Funk
WWA @ Wittman, MA - May 16, 1998 (training camp) Shawn Stasiak defeated the Irish Assassin Tim McNeany & Steve Bradley defeated the Bulldozer via disqualification Emory Hale & Andrew Martin defeated Vic Grimes & George Phillips Paulo Silva defeated Dr. X The Mongolian defeated the Vampire Warrior The Gargoyle defeated Jim Cote Tiger Ali Singh defeated Erin O'Grady Bart Gunn & Bob Holly defeated Darren Drozdov & Fatu Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Hollow
WWF @ Birmingham, AL - May 17, 1998 (10,292) The Headbangers defeated Los Boricuas Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman Kurrgan defeated D-Lo Brown WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom Terry Funk defeated Marc Mero Bradshaw defeated Owen Hart via count-out The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification Vader defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF European Champion Triple H
WWF @ Nashville, TN - Arena - May 18, 1998 (11,528) Steven Dunn defeated Tony Anthony Shotgun - 5/23/98: Farooq defeated Mark Kyle WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Sho Funaki via disqualification Brian Christopher defeated David Jericho Jeff Jarrett defeated Chainz Raw is War: Val Venis pinned Scorpio (Venis's debut) Terry Funk pinned Marc Mero Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom Dude Love defeated Dustin Runnels The Headbangers defeated Dick Togo & Mens Teioh via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn (w/ Chyna) defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart at around the 5-minute mark when Road Dogg pinned Rock after Farooq interfered behind the referee's back and dropped Rock with a piledriver; prior to the bout, DX cut an in-ring promo on the Nation; following both teams' entrances, DX and the Nation brawled until referees broke it up and sent the wrestlers not wrestling in the match backstage (the match began during the commercial break) WWF World Champion Steve Austin fought Pat Patterson & Gerald Brisco to a no contest in a handicap streetfight at around the 2:40 mark after fighting off guest referee Sgt. Slaughter and dropping him with the Stunner; after the match, Austin fought off an interfering Dude Love on the floor until a fan wearing a Steve Austin mask jumped over the guardrail, took down Dude, and then struck Austin over the back with a steel chair; Austin then went after the fan as he revealed himself to be Vince McMahon; moments later, Dude attacked austin and applied the Mandible Claw as McMahon watched (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2) Dark match after the show: The Undertaker, Vader, & Terry Funk defeated Dude Love, WWF IC Champion the Rock, & Kane
WWF @ Chattanooga, TN - UTC Arena - May 19, 1998 (6,500) Edge defeated Buddy Landell Savio Vega defeated Tony Anthony Golga defeated Headbanger Thrasher Shotgun - 5/30/98: Steve Blackman defeated Jason Ahrndt Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated David Jericho & Papi Chulo Mark Henry defeated Jeff Hardy Val Venis defeated Matt Hardy WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn Raw is War: The Legion of Doom & Droz defeated Skull, 8-Ball, & Chainz NWA World Champion Dan Severn defeated Owen Hart via disqualification Golga pinned Headbanger Thrasher (the debut of the Oddities) Vader defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Dick Togo Farooq pinned Marc Mero WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) fought WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ Mark Henry) to a double count-out at around the 10-minute mark after both men began fighting on the floor; neither title was at stake in the match; after the bout, the Rock backed up the aisle and taunted Triple H before he was jumped by Farooq and sustained a piledriver on the entrance stage
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - Corel Center - May 22, 1998 (6,604) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Kurrgan pinned D-Lo Brown Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero Vader & Farooq defeated Kama & Mark Henry Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification WWF European Champion Triple H defeated Owen Hart WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Skydome - May 23, 1998 (14,518) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher at 5:41 with a roll up The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars at 7:05 after Carl Oulette was crotched on the top rope as the Quebecars attempted the Tower of Quebec Kurrgan defeated D-Lo Brown at 4:39 by catching D-Lo coming off the middle turnbuckle and putting him in the claw hold Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero at 5:13 with a lariat after Sable distracted the referee, preventing him from counting Mero's pin attempt WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated Farooq via count-out at 1:10 The Undertaker defeated Kane via disqualification at 7:26 when Paul Bearer interfered after Taker hit the tombstone Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman at 6:10 by falling on Blackman as he attempted a superplex Vader defeated Owen Hart via disqualification at 1:05 when the Nation interfered; moments after, the New Age Outlaws came to the ring with steel chairs to make the save WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball at 6:52 when Gunn pinned Skull after Road Dogg used one of the title belts as a weapon WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H at 18:10 with the Stunner after kicking an interfering Chyna; Vince McMahon was the special outside guest referee for the bout but it was the original referee that made the pinfall; Dude Love was the guest time keeper for the bout but was chased backstage by Austin late in the match; after the bout, Austin hit the Stunner on McMahon
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Forum - May 24, 1998 (5,128) The Headbangers defeated Mark Henry & Kama WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Brian Christopher Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee prevented a superplex and held Blackman's legs down during the cover Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero with the Clothesline from Hell WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Owen Hart after Chyna interfered and hit a low blow as Hart had the champion in the Sharpshooter Kurrgan defeated D-Lo Brown with the claw Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Quebecars with a backdrop / neckbreaker combo WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Farooq, & The Undertaker defeated Kane & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn after Austin hit the Stunner on Road Dogg; Dude Love was the guest time keeper
WWF @ Moncton, Ontario - Coliseum - May 26, 1998 WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher with a roll up Kurrgan defeated D-Lo Brown with the Paralyzer The Headbangers defeated the Quebecars Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero with the lariat The Undertaker defeated Kane on a disqualification when Paul Bearer interfered Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman with Tennessee Lee's help Farooq defeated Owen Hart WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated DOA WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion Triple H; Dude Love was the special time keeper but left ringside after being beat up by the champion early on
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Cobo Arena - May 30, 1998 (8,464) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Los Boricuas Kurrgan defeated Chainz Vader defeated Owen Hart via disqualification Farooq defeated Mark Henry via disqualification WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Kama & D-Lo Brown defeated Bradshaw & Dustin Runnels WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, Kane, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
Over the Edge 98 - Milwaukee, WI - Arena - May 31, 1998 Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; included an in-ring promo by the Rock on Milwaukee in which he was attacked by Farooq, eventually sustaining a piledriver onto a steel chair before Owen Hart, Mark Henry, Kama, and D-Lo Brown came to the ring and Farooq left ringside; moments later, Owen put a neck brace on the Rock and the IC Champion was then taken backstage on a stretcher; featured recognition of AWA legends in attendance, Mad Dog Vachon and the Crusher; moments later, Jerry Lawler entered the ring and verbally berated both men before the Crusher hit him with his award and punched him in the throat; Lawler then returned to the ring and took off Vachon's fake leg before he was eventually hit with it by the Crusher The Legion of Doom (w/ Sunny & Darren Drozdov) defeated Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Chainz) at 9:58 when Road Warrior Animal scored the pin on the illegal DOA member after Drozdov hit the DOA as he ran the ropes, moments after the DOA switched places in the ring Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) pinned Steve Blackman at 10:20 after Lee interfered behind the referee's back and knocked Blackman off the top by hitting him with his own kendo stick; during the bout, Al Snow was seen sitting in the audience Marc Mero pinned Sable with a cradle at the 31-second mark as Mero laid down, seemingly to allow Sable to pin him; prior to the bout, Sable announced that she would be her own representative to face Mero, rather than having another WWF superstar fight her battle for her; due to pre-match stipulations, Sable was forced to leave the WWF; had Sable won, she would have earned contractual freedom from Mero Mens Teioh, Sho Funaki, & Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi San) defeated Bradshaw & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku in a handicap match at 9:54 when Togo pinned Michinoku with a senton bomb following a chokeslam from Teioh WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Farooq with a double leg pickup and putting his feet on the middle ropes at 5:09; prior to the bout, the champion failed to appear when announced which prompted Commissioner Slaughter to come out and demand that either the Rock come ringside before the count of 10 or the title would be awarded to Farooq; with two counts remaining, the champion came out wearing the neck brace that was put on him earlier in the evening; during a ringside brawl before the bell rung, Farooq ripped the neck brace off; immediately after the bout, Farooq hit two piledrivers on the champion before the Nation came out and beat him down; moments later, Triple H, X-Pac, the Road Dogg, and Billy Gunn made the save and cleared the ring Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Vader with the tombstone in a mask vs. mask match at 7:20; after the bout, Kane unmasked the dazed Vader, with Bearer then putting on the mask; in a post-match ringside interview, Vader referred to himself as "a big fat piece of shit" for losing Owen Hart, D-Lo Brown, & Kama (w/ Mark Henry) defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn (w/ Chyna & X-Pac) at 18:34 when Owen pinned Triple H after hitting the Pedigree onto the European title belt WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned Dude Love at 22:27 with the Stunner; mid-way through the bout, guest referee Vince McMahon had the match turned into a No DQ contest and later on added a falls count anywhere stipulation; late in the contest, McMahon was knocked out by an accidental chair shot from the challenger; as Pat Patterson, the guest ring announcer for the bout, attempted to make the count for Dude he was pulled out of the ring and chokeslammed through one of the commentary tables by the surprise guest ring enforcer - the Undertaker; moments later as Gerald Brisco, the guest time keeper, attempted to do the same, he was put through the second commentary table by Taker; Austin then grabbed the unconscious McMahon's hand and slapped it to the mat three times to give himself the win (Mick Foley - Hard Knocks & Cheap Pops, Mick Foley - Greatest Hits & Misses, Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time)
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - June 1, 1998 (16,157; sell out) Dustin Runnels defeated Golga Edge defeated Kevin Quinn Shotgun - 6/6/98: Dick Togo & Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-San & Mens Teioh) defeated Christopher Daniels & Steve Boz following a top rope senton from Togo Vader pinned Rex Regal with the Vader Bomb in under 2 minutes Scorpio pinned Jesus Castillo with the 450 splash Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated the Headbangers via disqualification at 4:40 after Thrasher hit Scott Taylor with a chair as Taylor attempted to use the chair as a weapon Raw is War - featured the Undertaker calling out Vince McMahon and demanding a shot at the WWF Championship; McMahon then ordered Taker to face Kane for the chance at the title; included a vignette promoting the debut of Edge, scheduled for June 15: The Legion of Doom & Droz fought Chainz, Skull, & 8-Ball to a no contest in a streetfight when the Undertaker appeared, took out the remaining members of each team, and demanded to speak to Vince McMahon Val Venis pinned Papi Chulo with the Money Shot KOTR Qualifying Match: Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) pinned Steve Blackman with the Shooting Star Press after a low blow and Samoan drop; prior to the bout, Mero introduced Jackie as his new valet (Jackie's surprise debut) WWF IC Champion the Rock, Owen Hart, & D-Lo Brown defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn in an elimination match; Gunn pinned D-Lo with a piledriver at 1:29; Rock pinned Road Dogg with the Rock Bottom at 2:23; Owen pinned Gunn with a spinning heel kick at 3:44; Triple H pinned Rock with the Pedigree at 6:55; Triple H was disqualified when Ken Shamrock interfered and attacked Owen at 7:28; after the bout, the Nation was cleared from ringside after Dan Severn came to the ring KOTR Qualifying Match: Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee & Southern Justice) pinned Farooq after hitting him with Lee's belt buckle as Southern Justice distracted the referee; prior to the bout Tennessee Lee introduced the repackaged Godwinns as Southern Justice WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Sho Funaki with the Michinoku Driver; during the bout, Al Snow made a brief appearance in an Asian costume before being escorted out of the building KOTR Qualifying Match: Mark Henry pinned Terry Funk with a powerbomb and splash after Funk failed a moonsault to the floor, hitting his thighs against the guardrail Kane pinned the Undertaker with the tombstone after Mankind came ringside and distracted Taker; due to pre-match stipulations, Kane became the #1 contender to the world title; WWF World Champion Steve Austin did guest commentary for the bout Dark match after the taping: WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF IC Champion the Rock
- 6/2/98: WWE Hall of Famer the Junkyard Dog passed away at the age of 45 following a car wreck near Forest, MS.
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - June 2, 1998 (8,000) Turbo defeated Kevin Quinn Edge defeated Jerry Fox Shotgun - 6/13/98: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Bradshaw defeated Mike Anthony & Steve Boz Mark Cantabury & Dennis Knight defeated Rex Royal & Chris Young Kurrgan defeated Kevin Flynn Bart Gunn & Bob Holly defeated Savio Vega & Jose Estrada Jr. Raw is War - 6/8/98: KOTR Qualifying Match: Ken Shamrock defeated Kama via submission with the ankle lock at 2:28; after the bout, Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown attacked Shamrock until Dan Severn came to the ring Farooq & Steve Blackman defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) & Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) when Blackman pinned Jarrett with an inside cradle at 3:28; after the bout, Jarrett and Mero argued over the loss KOTR Qualifying Match: Owen Hart defeated Scorpio via submission with the Sharpshooter at 5:15 Chainz pinned Droz with a DVD at 2:42; after the bout, the Undertaker came to the ring and hit a chokeslam on both men before demanding to see Vince McMahon Mark Henry fought Vader to a no contest at 2:44 when the Undertaker came to the ring and hit a chokeslam on both men KOTR Qualifying Match: Dan Severn defeated D-Lo Brown via submission at 3:10; after the bout, Owen Hart attacked Severn until Ken Shamrock chased him into the crowd; due to the injury sustained in the hold, D-Lo wore a chest protector for the next several months Val Venis fought Dustin Runnels to a no contest at 5:40 when the Undertaker interfered and hit a chokeslam on both men WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the Legion of Doom and DOA when Road Dogg willingly laid down for Gunn to pin him, in order to retain the titles
WWF @ Hammond, IN - June 3, 1998 (3,554) The Headbangers defeated Too Much Farooq pinned Mark Henry Scorpio pinned D-Lo Brown Vader & the Legion of Doom defeated WWF European Champion Triple H, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification when X-Pac interfered Bradshaw pinned Kama Steve Blackman pinned Jeff Jarrett Dustin Runnels & Terry Funk defeated Los Boriquas Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated Kane & Mankind in a no holds barred match
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - June 4, 1998 (7,480) The Headbangers defeated Too Much Farooq pinned Mark Henry Scorpio pinned D-Lo Brown Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman WWF European Champion Triple H & WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Vader & the Legion of Doom Bradshaw pinned Kama Dustin Runnels & Terry Funk defeated Los Boriquas Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart WWF World Champion Steve Austin & The Undertaker defeated Kane & Mankind
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - June 5, 1998 (19,506; 16,814 paid; sell out) The Headbangers defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Scorpio pinned D-Lo Brown with a moonsault Farooq fought Mark Henry to a no contest when the Undertaker came to the ring and hit a chokeslam on both men, later calling Vince McMahon out on the microphone and stating that if his request was not answered he would interfere in each consecutive bout on the card WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom after X-Pac interfered and hit Road Warrior Hawk in the head with one of the title belts Bradshaw pinned Kama with the lariat Dustin Runnels & Terry Funk defeated Los Boricuas Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match by reversing an attempt at the Sharpshooter into the ankle lock Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee held Blackman's leg during an attempted suplex WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Vader with the Pedigree after Chyna interfered and hit a low blow on the challenger WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated Kane & Mankind in a no holds barred match after Austin hit the Stunner on Mankind
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Target Center - June 6, 1998 (7,324) Scorpio defeated D-Lo Brown Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman Bradshaw defeated Kama Farooq defeated Mark Henry via disqualification The Headbangers defeated Too Much Dustin Runnels & Terry Funk defeated Savio Vega & Jose Estrada Jr. Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart WWF European Champion Triple H defeated Vader WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom WWF World Champion Steve Austin & The Undertaker defeated Mankind & Kane in a no holds barred match
WWF @ Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum - June 13, 1998 (8,907) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Papi Chulo Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman Farooq defeated Mark Henry via disqualification Bradshaw pinned Kama WWF European Champion Triple H pinned D-Lo Brown; after the bout, Triple H and Chyna kissed Skull & 8-Ball defeated Bart Gunn & Bob Holly Kane pinned Vader in a No DQ match Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom & Droz WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned Mankind
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - June 14, 1998 (9,899) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Papi Chulo defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor when Chulo pinned Taylor Farooq defeated Mark Henry (w/ D-Lo Brown & Kama) via reverse decision; Henry originally won the match after hitting Farooq with a steel chair but another referee overturned the decision Skull & 8-Ball (w/ the Speed Zone Girls) defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match after making an illegal switch to pin Holly with a small package after the champions hit the Rocket Launcher Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee tripped Blackman as he attempted a suplex into the ring and held the leg down during the cover The Undertaker defeated Kane via count-out in a No DQ match after throwing Kane into the ring steps Bradshaw pinned D-Lo Brown with the Clothesline from Hell Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match after reversing the Sharpshooter into the ankle lock WWF European Champion Triple H, X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Vader, the Legion of Doom, & Droz when Triple H pinned Vader with the Pedigree after Chyna interfered and hit a low blow WWF Champion Steve Austin pinned Mankind with the Stunner
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - June 15, 1998 WWF World Champion Steve Austin, the Undertaker, Ken Shamrock, Farooq, & Terry Funk vs. WWF IC Champion the Rock, Owen Hart, Dude Love, Kane, & WWF European Champion Triple H Shotgun - 6/20/98: Kama fought Farooq to a double count-out Kurrgan & Golga defeated Chris Young & Joe White when Kurrgan pinned both men with the claw Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo defeated Sho Funaki & Dick Togo when Savio pinned Funaki with a spin kick WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Headbangers when Gunn pinned Thrasher with a piledriver; during the bout, Tennessee Lee and Southern Justice were shown watching from the ramp Raw is War: KOTR Qualifying Match: WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Vader at 4:40 with the Rock Bottom after Mark Henry attacked Vader on the floor behind the referee's back and hit a splash; prior to the bout, the Rock was escorted out by Owen Hart, Kama, & Henry but they were ejected from ringside by Sgt. Slaughter and referees Droz pinned Jeff Jarrett Val Venis pinned Chainz Dustin Runnels pinned Marc Mero KOTR Qualifying Match: WWF European Champion Triple H defeated X-Pac via count-out after Owen Hart came through the crowd and dropped X-Pac crotch-first over the ringside barrier while Triple H was distracted Owen Hart & Mark Henry defeated Ken Shamrock & Dan Severn Kane & Mankind (w/ Paul Bearer) won a 10-team tag team Royal Rumble match by last eliminating Terry Funk & Scorpio; other teams included: Bob Holly & Bart Gunn, the Headbangers, Golga & Kurrgan, Skull & 8-Ball, Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor, the Legion of Doom, Taka Michinoku & Bradshaw, and Farooq & Steve Blackman; due to pre-match stipulations, Kane & Mankind became the #1 contenders to the tag team titles WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker fought Kane & Mankind (w/ Paul Bearer) to a no contest in a Hell in a Cell match when Bearer locked himself inside the cage as Austin brawled with Kane & Mankind around ringside; the Undertaker, who failed to arrive when his music played moments earlier, came up from underneath the ring and brutalized Bearer as Austin scaled the cage to attack Kane on the roof (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2, Hell in a Cell)
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - June 16, 1998 (10,891) Tiger Ali Singh defeated Bill Irwin Raw is War - 6/22/98: King of the Ring Quarter Finals: Ken Shamrock pinned Mark Henry with a belly to belly suplex X-Pac (w/ Chyna) pinned Dustin Runnels with a spin heel kick after Dustin became distracted by Chyna King of the Ring Quarter Finals: Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) pinned Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) with a DDT Kane pinned WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg with the tombstone Edge defeated Jose Estrada via count-out after Estrada injured himself after sustaining a leap to the floor from Edge (Edge's debut) King of the Ring Quarter Finals: Dan Severn defeated Owen Hart via submission after X-Pac interfered and hit Owen in the back of the head with a steel chair King of the Ring Quarter Finals: WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) in a non-title match at 8:08 with a fisherman suplex after hitting a low blow behind the referee's back; after the bout, X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn attacked the Rock in the ring, with Kama, Mark Henry, and Owen Hart then coming out and brawling with DX until referees and officials broke up the fight (The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment) Mankind defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn via submission with the Mandible Claw Shotgun - 6/27/98: Terry Funk, Bradshaw, & Dustin Runnels defeated Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, & Scott Taylor The Legion of Doom defeated Bart Gunn & Bob Holly Droz defeated Shawn Summers Val Venis defeated Trench Phillips Dark Match after the show: WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated Mankind
WWF @ Corpus Christi, TX - Memorial Coliseum - June 17, 1998 (3,748; sell out) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Papi Chulo defeated Too Much Farooq defeated Kama Dustin Runnels & Bradshaw defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom Scorpio defeated Mark Henry Mankind defeated Terry Funk Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart Kane defeated Vader
WWF @ Tyler, TX - Oil Palace - June 18, 1998 (5,015) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Papi Chulo defeated Too Much Farooq defeated Kama Dustin Runnels & Terry Funk defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom Mankind defeated Scorpio Kane defeated Vader Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match
WWF @ Houston, TX - Compaq Center - June 19, 1998 (15,529; sell out) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku & Papi Chulo defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Mark Henry pinned Scorpio Vader pinned Kama Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman The Undertaker fought Kane to a double count-out X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Legion of Doom & Darren Drozdov Bradshaw pinned Mark Mero after Mero became distracted by Sable at ringside Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission with the ankle lock WWF European Champion Triple H defeated D-Lo Brown WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned Mankind with the Stunner
King of the Ring 98 - Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - June 28, 1998 Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary: The Headbangers & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Mens Teioh, Sho Funaki, & Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi-san) at 6:41 when Taka pinned Funaki with the Michinoku Driver after the Headbangers tossed their parnter onto Funaki KOTR Semi-Finals: Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) at 5:29 via submission to the ankle lock after a running Frankensteiner KOTR Semi-Finals: WWF IC Champion the Rock pinned Dan Severn at 4:25 after D-Lo Brown interfered and hit a frog splash on Severn as the Godfather and Mark Henry distracted the referee; the Rock was accompanied to the ring by the Godfather and Henry but they were forced backstage before the match began Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Al Snow & Head at 8:27 when Brian Christopher pinned Head after attaching a bottle of Head & Shoulders shampoo to the prop, as Snow had Taylor pinned with the Snow Plow; Jerry Lawler was the special referee for the match; had Snow won the match he would have earned a WWF contract X-Pac (w/ Chyna) pinned Owen Hart at 8:30 after Chyna interfered and hit the DDT on Hart as he had the Sharpshooter applied, while Vader and Mark Henry brawled on the floor WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg (w/ Chyna) defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn (w/ Jim Cornette) at 9:54 when the champions dropped Holly throat-first over the top rope after Chyna hit a low blow on Cornette; only the WWF titles were on the line in the match KOTR Finals: Ken Shamrock defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via submission to the ankle lock at 14:09 following a single leg takedown (The Best of King of the Ring) The Undertaker pinned Mankind in a Hell in a Cell match at 17:38 with the tombstone after dropping Mankind with an electric chair and chokeslam onto a pile of thumb tacs inside the ring; the match began on the roof of the cage where, 90 seconds into the contest, Taker threw his opponent off the top through the Spanish announce table on the floor; moments later, EMTs, Terry Funk and WWF officials Vince McMahon, Sgt. Slaughter, Tony Garea, and Dave Hebner came out to check on Mankind and to load him onto a stretcher; nearly 8 minutes later, Mankind pulled himself off the stretcher and scaled the cage to continue the match; less than 20 seconds later, the Undertaker hit a chokeslam on the roof of the cage, resulting in Mankind falling through the roof, hitting the mat, and being legitly knocked out by a steel chair which fell inside the ring on top of him; EMTs and officials again swarmed the ringside area where Taker hit a chokeslam on Terry Funk in order to buy Mankind time to recover his senses; voted Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Match of the Year and named Pro Wrestling Torch's Match of the Year (Mick Foley: Greatest Hits & Misses, Tombstone: The History of the Undertaker, Hell in a Cell, The Best of King of the Ring) Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated WWF World Champion Steve Austin in a First Blood match to win the title at 14:52 after the Undertaker accidentally hit Austin with a chair; the Undertaker came to the ring to stop the interference of Mankind; had Kane not won the title, he would have set himself on fire (The Legacy of Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Twisted, Disturbed Life of Kane)
- 6/29/98: Former WWF star Jose Rivera passed away at the age of 45.
WWF @ Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena - June 29, 1998 (16,505; sell out) Rhino Richards defeated Breyer Wellington WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Jimi V Shotgun - 7/4/98: X-Pac pinned Jesus Castillo with a spin kick Farooq pinned Lou Marconi with the Dominator Mens Teioh & Sho Funaki defeated Papi Chulo & Sean Casey Vader defeated Frank Stalletto Terry Funk & Dustin Runnels defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn via disqualification in a non-title match Raw is War - included an opening segment in which Vince McMahon prepared to present Kane with the heavyweight title only for Steve Austin to interrupt and make a challenge for a rematch later that night with Kane accepting; included an in-ring promo by the Undertaker in which he said he had to save Kane from setting himself on fire the previous night; this brought out Vince McMahon who ordered Taker not to interfere in the night's main event; featured the return of Paul Ellering as the Legion of Doom's manager only for Ellering to turn on them and announce the DOA as his new tag team: Steven Regal defeated Droz via submission (Regal's debut); prior to the bout, Vince McMahon had Sable introduce Regal before she sat down to do guest commentary Brawl for All: Steve Blackman defeated Marc Mero via referee's decision; Danny Hodge was the referee Val Venis pinned Dick Togo with the Money Shot; Dustin Runnels did guest commentary for the match; after the bout, Val was attacked by all of Kaientai for checking out Yamaguchi-san's wife but eventually won the brawl Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart and Triple H (w/ Chyna) at around the 11:30 mark by pinning Triple H after WWF IC Champion the Rock appeared ringside and, behind the referee's back, hit Triple H in the face with his title belt; Hart wore a protective sleeve on his left arm for the match; after the bout, X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions Road Dogg & Billy Gunn jumped the Rock at the entrance stage, with Mark Henry and the Godfather appearing and brawling with DX all the way backstage; moments later, Hart applied the ringpost figure-4 on Shamrock and continued to attack Shamrock's ankle until he was led away by referees (The Attitude Era Blu-ray) Brawl for All: Bradshaw defeated Mark Canterbury Steve Austin pinned WWF World Champion Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) with the Stunner to win the title at 8:28; after the bout, the Undertaker - who appeared ringside mid-way through the bout - came into the ring and sustained the Stunner from Austin (The Legacy of Stone Cold Steve Austin)
WWF @ State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center - June 30, 1998 Reckless Youth defeated Steve Corino Steven Regal defeated Tiger Ali Singh Paulo Silva defeated Derek Domino Shotgun - 7/11/98: Farooq & Scorpio defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Droz defeated Bob Holly Steve Blackman defeated Lance Diamond Edge defeated Jesus Castillo Dan Severn defeated GI Will Raw is War - 7/6/98: Brawl for All: Savio Vega defeated Brakkus Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) by disqualification when Mabel interfered Vader fought Bradshaw to a no contest when Kane & Mankind interfered Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated the Headbangers D-Lo Brown (w/ the Godfather) pinned Terry Funk with the Lo Down frog splash; after the match, the Undertaker came ringside and attacked all three men Brawl For All: Road Warrior Hawk fought Droz to a draw when both men were tied on points Val Venis defeated Dustin Runnells via disqualification when Kaientai interfered Ken Shamrock defeated Mabel via submission with the ankle lock; after the match, Shamrock continued to attack Mabel Kane pinned Mankind with a chair shot on the floor; after the bout, Kane unmasked, revealing himself to be the Undertaker; due to pre-match stipulations, the Undertaker became the #1 contender to the world title; Steve Austin did guest commentary for the match
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - July 1, 1998 (6,041) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Brian Christopher Droz defeated Savio Vega X-Pac pinned Dustin Runnels after Chyna interfered DOA defeated LOD 2000 in a street fight after Paul Ellering interfered Jeff Jarrett defeated Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee interfered Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match by reversing the Sharpshooter into the ankle lock Bradshaw defeated Mark Henry via disqualification after Henry used a chair WWF Tag Team Champion Road Dogg defeated the Godfather after Chyna interfered Scorpio pinned Marc Mero after Sable distracted Mero The Undertaker, Farooq, & Vader defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, D-Lo Brown, & Kane in an unsanctioned tag team match after Taker chokeslammed Kane
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - July 2, 1998 (6,432) X-Pac pinned D-Lo Brown with a spin kick Bradshaw pinned Savio Vega with a roll up DOA defeated the Legion of Doom after using Paul Ellering's briefcase as a weapon Scorpio defeated Marc Mero Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman Vader fought Mark Henry to a double disqualification when both men began using chairs WWF IC Champion The Rock pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Road Dogg with the People's Elbow and Rock Bottom The Undertaker pinned Kane with the tombstone
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - July 3, 1998 (10,212) Included the Jackyl cutting an anti-Edmonton promo X-Pac pinned D-Lo Brown with a spinning heel kick Bradshaw pinned Savio Vega with a roll up at 2:24 after the referee prevented Vega from using Bradshaw's rope as a weapon Scorpio pinned Marc Mero Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match with the ankle lock DOA defeated the Legion of Doom in a streetfight after Skull hit Hawk with Paul Ellering's steel briefcase Vader defeated Mark Henry via disqualification after the Nation interfered Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman after Tennessee Lee interfered WWF IC Champion The Rock pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Road Dogg with the Rock Bottom The Undertaker pinned Kane with the chokeslam in a No disqualification match
WWF @ Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place - July 4, 1998 (12,746) X-Pac and Road Dogg defeated Kama and D-Lo Brown at 7:44 when X-Pac pinned D-Lo following a double DDT by DX Bradshaw pinned Savio Vega at 2:55 with a roll up Scorpio pinned Marc Mero at 7:33 with a moonsault DOA defeated the LOD 2000 at 1:45 WWF European Champion Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification at 11:04 when the Nation interfered; DX made the save Vader defeated Mark Henry via disqualification at 6:38 after a chair shot Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman with Tennessee Lee's help at 3:59 Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match with the ankle lock at 7:43 The Undertaker pinned Kane at 7:54 following the tombstone
WWF @ Boston, MA - FleetCenter - July 10, 1998 (10,629) The event was to have been held on June 27 but was pushed back Steve Blackman pinned Marc Mero after a kick to the chest Farooq pinned the Godfather with a powerslam WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Savio Vega and Jose Estrada when Billy Gunn pinned Jose after a piledriver WWF European Champion Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification after D-Lo Brown interfered the Legion of Doom fought DOA to a double count-out X-Pac pinned D-Lo Brown with a spin kick Mark Henry defeated Vader via disqualification after a chair shot Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart with the ankle lock WWF World Champion Steve Austin and The Undertaker defeated Kane and Mankind when Austin pinned Mankind following the Stunner
WWF @ Atlantic City, NJ - Convention Center - July 11, 1998 (6,261) Mark Henry defeated Vader via disqualification after Vader used a chair Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions New Midnight Express in a non-title match Scorpio pinned Marc Mero New Age Outlaws defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo X-Pac defeated D-Lo Brown DOA defeated the Legion of Doom Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification The Undertaker pinned Kane WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned Mankind
WWF @ Bethlehem, PA - Stabler Arena - July 12, 1998 (6,006; sell out) The Headbangers defeated NWA Tag Team Champions Bob Holly & Bart Gunn in a non-title match Farooq pinned the Godfather with a powerslam X-Pac pinned D-Lo Brown with a spin kick Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom after using Paul Ellering's briefcase as a weapon WWF European Champion Triple H pinned Mark Henry with the Pedigree WWF World Champion Steve Austin, Vader, & the Undertaker defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind when Austin pinned Mankind with the Stunner Scorpio pinned Marc Mero with the 450 splash Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena - July 13, 1998 (17,569; sell out; 15,620 paid) Steve Corino defeated Julio Sanchez Ace Darling defeated Devon Storm Shotgun - 7/18/98: Farooq & Scorpio defeated Savio Vega & Jesus Castillo when Scorpio scored the pin with the 450 splash Edge pinned Quebecer Pierre with the Downward Spiral Val Venis pinned Papi Chulo with the Money Shot Dustin Runnels defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) via disqualification when Lee hit Dustin with a chair Raw is War – featured Shawn Michaels providing guest commentary alongside Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler (Michaels' surprise return after a 4-month absence); included the announcement WWF IC Champion the Rock would face WWF European Champion Triple H in a title vs. title Best 2 out of 3 falls match at Fully Loaded and that X-Pac would face D-Lo Brown: The Undertaker pinned Vader with the tombstone Brawl for All Tournament: Bart Gunn defeated Bob Holly via judge’s decision X-Pac & WWF European Champion Triple H defeated Owen Hart & WWF IC Champion the Rock at 6:29 when X-Pac pinned the Rock by reversing a spinebuster attempt into the X-Factor; the match came as a result of Hart coming ringside and assaulting Jason Sensation after Sensation impersonated Owen the previous week during DX’s mockery of the Nation; after Hart applied the Sharpshooter on Sensation inside the ring, DX came out for the save Steve Blackman pinned Marc Mero with a kick to the chest Kane & Mankind defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn to win the titles after D-Lo Brown came through the crowd and hit a frog splash, wearing his steel chest protector, as DX and the Nation brawled around ringside Kaientai defeated Brian Christopher, Scott Taylor, & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku following a senton bomb Brawl for All Tournament: Dan Severn defeated the Godfather The Road Dogg & Billy Gunn fought WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind to a no contest when WWF World Champion Steve Austin and the Undertaker laid out all the participants; Austin and Taker were the guest referees for the match
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - July 14, 1998 Droz pinned Tiger Ali Singh with a powerbomb WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Papi Chulo with the Michinoku Driver Shotgun - 7/25/98: Terry Funk & Bradshaw defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor when Funk pinned Taylor with a lariat Bob Holly & Bart Gunn defeated Devon Storm & Eric Sebrecia when Holly pinned Sebrecia Vader pinned Mark Henry with the Vader Bomb The Headbangers defeated Golga & Kurrgan (w/ the Oddities) when Mosh pinned Golga The Godfather pinned Dustin Runnels Raw is War - 7/20/98 - featured Jim Ross, from the commentary table, conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion the Rock, alongside Owen Hart, Kama, D-Lo Brown, & Mark Henry backstage, regarding his title defense later in the show against X-Pac: D-Lo Brown (w/ WWF IC Champion the Rock) pinned WWF European Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna) to win the title at 6:05 when, after Mark Henry appeared at the entrance ramp distracting both the referee and Chyna, the Rock slid in the ring and dropped Triple H with the Rock Bottom; after the bout, Rock, D-Lo, and Henry celebrated with Owen Hart and the Godfather Brawl for All: Steve Williams defeated Pierre Road Warrior Animal fought Skull to a no contest when Paul Ellering attempted to run Animal over on his motorcycle; Road Warrior Hawk made the save Steve Blackman (w/ Ken Shamrock & Dan Severn) pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee & Southern Justice) with a kick to the chest; after the match, Owen Hart attacked Shamrock Brawl for All: Scorpio defeated 8-Ball Owen Hart defeated Farooq via submission with the Sharpshooter; after the match, Ken Shamrock chased Hart into the crowd WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated X-Pac (w/ Chyna) via disqualification at 9:43 when a second referee prevented the referee from counting the pinfall on the champion, informing the ref that Triple H had interfered moments earlier and hit the Pedigree on the Rock; before the match began, DX and the Nation brawled in the ring until referees broke up the fight; moments before the finish, D-Lo Brown came through the crowd to interfere but was crotched on the top rope by Triple H, who had followed him through the crowd; after the bout, DX won a second brawl with the Nation before Triple H had a girl in the audience flash the crowd; Shawn Michaels did guest commentary for the bout (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2) WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind defeated WWF World Champion Steve Austin via disqualification in a handicap match when the Undertaker hit Kane with a steel chair
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Convention Center - July 15, 1998 (6,737) X-Pac pinned WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a non-title match with the X-Factor Billy Gunn pinned Bart Gunn following a piledriver the Legion of Doom fought the DOA to a double count-out Bradshaw pinned the Godfather following the Clothesline from Hell WWF Champion Steve Austin & The Undertaker defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind in a non-title match when Austin pinned Mankind following the Stunner Jeff Jarrett pinned Steve Blackman as Tennessee Lee held Blackman's leg during the pin Farooq pinned Marc Mero after Sable distracted Mero Mark Henry pinned Scorpio with a powerslam Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when D-Lo Brown interfered Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission to the ankle lock
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Nutter Center - July 16, 1998 (7,341) X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with the X-Factor Bradshaw pinned WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a non-title match with the Clothesline from Hell Steve Blackman pinned Marc Mero with a kick to the chest the Legion of Doom fought the DOA to a no-contest Ken Shamrock defeated the Godfather in a submission match with the ankle lock WWF Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Mankind with the Stunner Farooq and Scorpio defeated NWA Tag Team Champions the New Midnight Express in a non-title match when Scorpio pinned Bob Holly WWF Tag Team Champion Kane pinned Vader with the tombstone in a No disqualification match Billy Gunn fought WWF IC Champion the Rock to a no-contest when Owen Hart and Triple H interfered Triple H & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock & Owen Hart when Triple H pinned Rock with the pedigree
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - July 17, 1998 (5,532) WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated Droz Billy Gunn defeated Bart Gunn after Bob Holly's interference backfired Bradshaw pinned Kama with a lariat Jeff Jarrett beat Steve Blackman WWF World Champion Steve Austin & Vader defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind in a non-title match Farooq defeated Marc Mero Mark Henry pinned Scorpio Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification when D-Lo Brown interfered Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - July 18, 1998 (15,444) X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett Bradshaw defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a non-title match Billy Gunn fought WWF IC Champion The Rock to a no-contest when Owen Hart interfered Triple H & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock & Owen Hart DOA defeated the Legion of Doom Scorpio and Farooq defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn Ken Shamrock defeated Kama via submission Steve Blackman defeated Marc Mero WWF Tag Team Champion Kane defeated Vader in a No disqualification match WWF Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Mankind with the Stunner
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena - July 24, 1998 (15,862) The Headbangers defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & the Godfather The Undertaker defeated Kane in a steel cage match Mark Henry defeated Dustin Runnels Mankind defeated Vader in a no holds barred match Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - July 25, 1998 (10,898) Terry Funk & Bradshaw defeated Bob Holly & Bart Gunn X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett Mark Henry defeated Vader The Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Godfather & WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker and Kane Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling contest Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match
Fully Loaded 98 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena - July 26, 1998 (9,855) Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary: Val Venis pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) with a roll up at 7:47 after ramming Jarrett into Lee on the apron WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown (w/ the Godfather) pinned X-Pac (w/ Chyna) at 8:24 with the Sky High in a non-title match after X-Pac knocked the Godfather off the apron Scorpio & Farooq defeated Terry Funk & Bradshaw at 6:50 when Scorpio pinned Funk with the 450 splash; Bradshaw attacked both his partner and opponents after the match Mark Henry pinned Vader with a splash at 5:03 Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated the Legion of Doom at 8:48 when DOA made the illegal switch and hit a DDT on Road Warrior Animal after Animal knocked Ellering off the apron Owen Hart defeated Ken Shamrock in the Dungeon match at 4:53 with a crossface after using a hand weight as a weapon; Dan Severn was the special referee and the bout took place in the Stu Hart Dungeon in Calgary, Alberta Triple H (w/ Chyna) fought WWF IC Champion the Rock to a 30-minute time-limit draw in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match; prior to the bout, the Rock was escorted out by Mark Henry, Kama, and WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown while Triple H was escorted out by X-Pac, Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg; before the match started, Sgt. Slaughter had everyone but Chyna return backstage; fall #1: Rock pinned Triple H at 20:17 with the Rock Bottom after the challenger knocked an interfering D-Lo Brown out of the ring with the European title; fall #2: Triple H pinned the Rock at 26:29 after Chyna interfered and hit a DDT onto a steel chair; fall #3: the time-limit expired as the challenger had the Rock covered following the Pedigree; after the bout, the Nation attacked Triple H until DX made the save and cleared the ring (History of the Intercontinental Championship) Sable defeated Jackie (w/ Marc Mero) in a bikini contest WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind (w/ Paul Bearer) to win the titles at 17:27 when the Undertaker pinned Kane with a chokeslam and a tombstone
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - July 27, 1998 (12,019; sell out) Shotgun - 8/1/98: Marc Mero defeated Dustin Runnels Sunday Night Heat - 8/2/98 - debut episode; hosted by Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, & Shane McMahon; included Vince McMahon opening the show and introducing Shane, escorted by two women, as the "host and star" of Heat; 'Pacific Blue''s Amy Hunter Cornelius & Mario Lopez were shown at ringside; included Triple H shown backstage talking with X-Pac and Chyna; featured Lawler conducting an interview with Triple H, X-Pac, & Chyna, with X-Pac stating he and Triple H would tear down the house the next night on Raw in a threeway against WWF IC Champion the Rock, with Triple H then adding that Vince hates DX because they do what they want, with Triple H then instructing a female in the audience to flash the camera, which she did; included WWF World Champion & WWF Tag Team Champion Steve Austin shown backstage drinking a beer; featured a "Droz's World" vignette on Droz puking during a training session with Mark Henry; included WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown shown talking with Henry backstage; featured Paul Bearer, Mankind, & Kane shown backstage, with Bearer claiming his team would regain the WWF Tag Team Titles the next night on Raw; included 'Pacific Blue''s Shanna Moaker talking to Bart Gunn backstage about his Brawl for All success against Steve Williams; featured Michael Cole conducting an interview with Austin who said he'd be ready for Rock & Owen Hart on Raw, and didn't trust the Undertaker: Edge pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) at 3:59 after Lee accidently tripped Jarrett Droz & the Headbangers defeated Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, & Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-San) at 6:20 when Droz pinned Teioh with a sit-out powerbomb; prior to the match, Val Venis appeared atop the entrance stage with Mrs. Yamaguchi, causing Yamaguchi-San to throw a fit; following the match, Venis gyrated in front of 'Pacific Blue''s Amy Hunter Cornelius and shoved Mario Lopez, with Lopez then hopping the rail and tackling Venis before security broke up the fight WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) defeated Ken Shamrock via disqualification at 2:53 when Dan Severn interfered after Brown shoved him on the arena floor; after the bout, Steve Blackman attempted to calm down Shamrock, who yelled at Severn for costing him the title match WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart defeated Mankind & Kane (w/ Paul Bearer) via count-out in 8:53; stipulations stated the winners would receive a WWF Tag Team Title match the next night on Raw Raw is War: Vader defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown via count-out in a non-title match after ripping D-Lo's chest protector off and hitting a splash outside the ring Brawl for All Quarter-Finals: Bart Gunn defeated Steve Williams via KO at 1:12 of Round 3 (The Atittude Era) Owen Hart defeated Dan Severn via disqualification when Ken Shamrock interfered and attacked Owen; after the match, Severn locked Shamrock in a Dragon sleeper until Steve Blackman and a host of referees broke it up Farooq & Scorpio fought Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) to a no contest when all four men and Bradshaw began brawling in and out of the ring Triple H (w/ Chyna) and X-Pac defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via count-out at 6:55 when the champion left ringside as Triple H and X-Pac were busy fighting in the ring Brakus pinned Jesus Castillo with a spinebuster in under 2 minutes Val Venis pinned Brian Christopher (w/ Scott Taylor) with a fisherman's suplex; Taka Michinoku made the save after the match Mark Henry & Kama defeated the Legion of Doom after Kama hit the DVD on Road Warrior Animal after Road Warrior Hawk tripped while attempting the flying clothesline WWF Tag Team Champions - WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg when Austin pinned Road Dogg with the Stunner
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - July 28, 1998 (9,703) Christopher Daniels defeated Minoru Tanaka Tom Howard defeated the Suicide Kid Shotgun - 8/8/98: Edge pinned Pierre Oulette with the Downward Spiral X-Pac pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-San) in a non-title match with the X-Factor; after the bout, Chyna walked out and knocked Yamaguchi-San down as he was leaving ringside Vader defeated Mark Henry via disqualification Bart Gunn defeated Pepe Gonzalez The Headbangers (w/ Droz) fought Southern Justice (w/ Jeff Jarrett) to a double disqualification Droz pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Tennessee Lee) after intercepting Lee's boot and hitting Jarrett with it; after the bout, Jarrett and Lee argued; moments after the finish, Southern Justice came out but when ordered to attack Jarrett, they instead attacked Lee, with Dennis Knight hitting the Slop Drop on him Sunday Night Heat - 8/9/98: Bradshaw pinned Dustin Runnels The Undertaker fought Mankind to a no contest Raw: Golga (w/ Sable and the Oddities) defeated Marc Mero Brawl for All Quarter-Finals: the Godfather defeated Scorpio Kane & Mankind defeated Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg after a double team behind the referee's back Road Warrior Hawk defeated Jeff Jarrett; after the match, Droz made the save for the LOD against Southern Justice Triple H (w/ Chyna) pinned X-Pac with the Pedigree after a low blow from Chyna; due to pre-match stipulations, Triple H became the #1 contender to the IC title; after the match, the two made up Val Venis & Taka Michinoku fought Dick Togo & Sho Funaki to a no contest when Taka turned on his partner to join Kaientai Dan Severn defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown via disqualification when Ken Shamrock interfered, costing Severn the match; after the match, Edge attacked the champion on the ramp while Blackman tried to keep Severn and Shamrock apart WWF Tag Team Champions - WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & Owen Hart at around the 11-minute mark when Taker pinned Hart with the tombstone; during the bout, it was noted Owen Hart would face Ken Shamrock in a Lion's Den match at Summer Slam and the Rock would defend against Triple H; after the match, the two teams brawled with Kane & Mankind and the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Skydome - August 1, 1998 (14,688) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Scott Taylor with the Michinoku Driver Scorpio pinned Tiger Ali Singh with the 450 splash Edge pinned Quebecer Pierre the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & Godfather Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when the Godfather interfered Mankind defeated Terry Funk in a No Holds Barred match with the Mandible Claw Val Venis pinned Kurrgan with the Money Shot X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker and Kane by pinning Kane
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Molson Centre - August 2, 1998 (11,209) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku pinned Scott Taylor with the Michinoku Driver Scorpio pinned Tiger Ali Singh X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett New Age Outlaws defeated Mark Henry & the Godfather and the Quebecars in a triple threat match Mankind defeated Terry Funk in a Falls Count Anywhere match Val Venis pinned Kurrgan with the Money Shot Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated Undertaker and Kane in a triple threat match
WWF @ Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena - August 9, 1998 (16,733) Farooq and Scorpio defeated Too Cool X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Godfather and D-Lo Brown after a piledriver from Billy Gunn Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero after the Clothesline from Hell Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match WWF Champion Steve Austin defeated Kane and the Undertaker in a triple threat match after pinning Kane with the Stunner Mark Henry pinned Vader the Legion of Doom defeated the DOA in a streetfight Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification when DL-o Brown interfered; X-Pac made the save Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart with the ankle lock in a submission match
WWF @ Omaha, NE - Civic Auditorium - August 10, 1998 (7,601; sell out) Shotgun - 8/15/98: Farooq & Scorpio defeated the Headbangers Skull & 8-Ball defeated Dick Togo & Sho Funaki Bob Holly defeated Jesus Castillo Raw is War - featured Michael Cole conducting a backstage interview with WWF Tag Team Champion the Undertaker regarding his actions earlier in the show, with Taker saying he would explain his actions in the tag team title match later in the show: Luna pinned Jackie Brawl for All: Droz defeated Savio Vega Southern Justice fought Road Warrior Animal & Droz to a no contest Vader fought the Godfather to a no contest Brawl for All: Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero Kane & Mankind (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg, WWF IC Champion the Rock & WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown (sub. for an injured Owen Hart), and WWF Tag Team Champions - WWF World Champion Steve Austin & the Undertaker to win the titles when Kane pinned Taker with the chokeslam at 14:30 after Taker dropped Brown with the chokeslam and sent Gunn to the floor with a clothesline; during the ring entrances, it was announced Hart, Dan Severn, and Ken Shamrock would compete the following week in a triple threat match; stipulations stated that one partner could not pin the other partner, which Gunn & Road Dogg did several weeks earlier; before the match, Shamrock attacked Hart, with Triple H & X-Pac then fighting with the Rock; moments later, Steve Blackman, Sgt. Slaughter, and referees came out to force Shamrock to break the hold as it was noted Shamrock would face Hart in a Lions Den match at Summer Slam; following the commercial break, it was announced D-Lo would replace Hart in the match; after the contest, Taker appeared to not feel the effects of the chokeslam as he stared at Austin in the ring (The Atittude Era) Sunday Night Heat - 8/16/98 - included Jim Ross & Shane McMahon, along with a "lady friend" named Michelle, on commentary; featured an in-ring segment with Marc Mero & Jacqueline, in which the latter demanded Sable return her bikini contest trophy; moments later, Sable appeared on the stage and accepted Jacqueline's arm-wrestling challenge for Raw; included an in-ring segment with Tiger Ali Singh, along with Babu, paying a fan $500 to eat a worm; featured an in-ring segment with the Undertaker stating WWF World Champion Steve Austin had pissed him off, with Austin then making his way to the ring until pyro went off and WWF Tag Team Champion Kane appeared on the entrance stage as the broadcast ended: WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz (sub. for Road Warrior Hawk) at 3:18 when Kane pinned Road Warrior Animal with the tombstone Edge pinned Brian Christopher (w/ Scott Taylor) at 4:40 with the Downward Spiral after Christopher missed the Tennessee Jam Vader fought Bart Gunn to a no contest at 2:34 after guest commentator the Godfather attacked Gunn and threw him into the ringpost; after the bout, Vader hit Gunn with a splash off the middle rope Gangrel pinned Scott Taylor (w/ Brian Christopher) at 1:47 with the Impaler DDT (Gangrel's debut) Triple H & X-Pac (w/ Chyna) defeated Southern Justice via disqualification at 3:58 when Jeff Jarrett interfered and hit X-Pac with a low blow, then prepared to cut his hair until Billy Gunn made the save
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - August 11, 1998 Shotgun - 8/22/98: Edge defeated Papi Chulo Vader defeated Jesus Castillo Bob Holly defeated Scott Taylor Sunday Night Heat - 8/23/98: WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown fought Road Warrior Animal to a no contest Dan Severn & Owen Hart defeated the Headbangers WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku defeated Scorpio Jeff Jarrett defeated Droz via disqualification Raw is War - 8/17/98: Dan Severn fought Owen Hart and Ken Shamrock to a no contest in a triple threat match; Shamrock had Owen in the ankle lock and Severn had Shamrock in a chokehold, Owen then helped beat on Shamrock and the referee called for the bell; after the bout, Steve Blackman tried to make the save but he was choked by Severn as well Brawl For All Semi Finals: Bart Gunn defeated the Godfather Gangrel pinned Brian Christopher Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated Faarooq & Scorpio when DOA switched places, as the referee was distracted by DX and the Nation fighting at ringside, and Scorpion was pinned DX fought the Nation to a no contest in a street fight when Southern Justice & Jeff Jarrett interfered and helped in beating down DX Sable defeated Jackie via disqualification in an arm wrestling match when Jackie pushed the table onto Sable, after the contest, Jackie broke the Bikini Contest trophy over Sable; moments thereafter, the Oddities made the save and Sable was carried to the back by the Giant Silva Brawl For All Semi Finals: Bradshaw defeated Droz Kaientai (w/Mr. & Mrs. Yamaguchi-san) defeated Val Venis in a gauntlet match when, after Venis defeated all the other members, he was pinned by Taka Michinoku following the Michinoku Driver; after the bout, Mrs. Yamaguchi-san then slapped Venis; had Venis won, he would have earned 5 minutes in the ring with Yamaguchi-san
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - August 12, 1998 (5,449) Farooq & Scorpio defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Val Venis pinned Marc Mero Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett Vader pinned Mark Henry WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated Road Dogg via disqualification Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom WWF IC Champion the Rock defeated Ken Shamrock and Triple H in a triple threat match by pinning Helmsley The Undertaker defeated Kane in a steel cage match
WWF @ Moline, IN - Mark of the Quad - August 13, 1998 (9,854 paid; sell out) Farooq & Scorpio defeated Too Cool after a twisting body press from the top by Scorpio Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels with an inside cradle after faking an injury Val Venis pinned Marc Mero after Sable distracted Mero X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with a reversal of a roll up Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification when D-Lo Brown interfered The Undertaker defeated Kane in a steel cage match by escaping over the top Vader pinned Mark Henry with a roll up DOA defeated the Legion of Doom in a streetfight after Hawk was hit with Paul Ellering's briefcase WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated the Road Dogg via disqualification when Billy Gunn interfered after the champion attacked Gunn Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart with the ankle lock in a submission match
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - August 14, 1998 (16,780; sell out) Farooq pinned Brian Christopher with a spinebuster Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels Val Venis pinned Marc Mero Sable beat Jackie in an arm wrestling match X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match Vader pinned Mark Henry with a roll up Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification when D-Lo Brown interfered; the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn made the save the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock and D-Lo Brown DOA defeated the Legion of Doom after Hawk was hit with the briefcase WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated Kane and the Undertaker by pinning Kane
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Kiel Center - August 15, 1998 (18,298; sell out) Farooq defeated Brian Christopher Tiger Ali Singh defeated Dustin Runnels Val Venis defeated Marc Mero Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match Vader defeated Mark Henry Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock & D-Lo Brown DOA defeated the Legion of Doom in a streetfight WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker and Kane in a triple threat match by pinning Kane
WWF @ Columbia, MO - Hearns Center - August 16, 1998 (8,347) Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels after faking an injury X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with a roll up Val Venis pinned Marc Mero after Sable distracted Mero Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart in a submission match with the ankle lock Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification in a matter of seconds when D-Lo Brown interfered; the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn made the save the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock and D-Lo Brown Kane pinned Vader with the tombstone WWF Champion Steve Austin pinned Mankind following the Stunner
WWA @ Salem, MA - August 20, 1998 (training camp) Mike Hollow defeated Tim McNeany Scott Taylor defeated Barry Houston Brandi Alexander defeated Brittany Brown Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Christian Cage & Shawn Stasiak Sgt. Slaughter defeated the Mongolian The Giant Silva defeated Primo Carnera III Tom Prichard defeated Kurt Angle (Angle's wrestling debut) Edge defeated Andrew Martin The Headbangers defeated the Annihilators
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - August 21, 1998 (13,685) Southern Justice defeated Scorpio and Farooq Tiger Ali Singh defeated Dustin Runnels Ken Shamrock defeated Jeff Jarrett via submission with the ankle lock Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match Val Venis pinned Marc Mero with a fisherman's suplex Triple H, X-Pac, & the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock, Owen Hart, Kama, & WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a steel cage match Road Warrior Animal and Droz defeated DOA Mankind defeated Vader with the Mandible Claw in a No DQ, falls count anywhere match WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated Kane and the Undertaker; Pat Patterson was the guest referee for the bout
WWA @ Newburyport, MA - August 21, 1998 (training camp) Barry Houston defeated Primo Carnera III Scott Taylor & Tom Prichard defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Kurt Angle defeated Shawn Stasiak The Mongolian defeated Tim McNeany The Bulldozer defeated Sgt. Slaughter via disqualification Brandi Alexander defeated Brittany Brown via disqualification The Giant Silva defeated Andrew Martin Edge defeated Christian Cage The Headbangers defeated the Annihilators
WWF @ Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena - August 22, 1998 (12,333) Southern Justice defeated Farooq and Scorpio Tiger Ali Singh defeated Dustin Runnels with an inside cradle X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match with Val Venis as the referee Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion The Rock via disqualification after D-Lo Brown interfered WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Rock and WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown Road Warrior Animal & Droz defeated DOA Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission Mankind defeated Vader with the Mandible Claw in an Anything Goes Falls Count Anywhere bout WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker and Kane by pinning Kane with the Stunner
WWA @ Quincy, MA - August 22, 1998 (training camp) Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Andrew Martin & Scott Taylor The Giant Silva defeated Shawn Stasiak The Mongolian defeated Tim McNeany The Bulldozer defeated Mike Hollow Primo Carnera III defeated Barry Houston Kurt Angle defeated Christian Cage The Headbangers defeated the Annihilators Kurt Angle won a battle royal
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - August 23, 1998 (3,877; sell out) Dennis Knight & Mark Cantabury defeated Farooq & Scorpio Skull & 8-Ball defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz Val Venis defeated Marc Mero X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett Vader defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown via disqualification Tiger Ali Singh defeated Dustin Runnels WWF Tag Team Champions Kane & Mankind defeated the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart Triple H defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock via disqualification
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Corestates Center - August 24, 1998 (14,727; sell out) El Merenguero defeated Scott Taylor Max Mini defeated El Torito Armando Fernandez defeated Sho Funaki Shotgun - 8/29/98: D-Lo Brown defeated Dustin Runnels Bob Holly defeated Dick Togo The Headbangers defeated the Pitbulls Skull & 8-Ball defeated Ace Darling & Devon Storm Raw is War: Ken Shamrock defeated Dan Severn via disqualification at 2:54 when Owen Hart interfered; Steve Blackman made the save after the match but was met with a suplex by Shamrock; moments later, Blackman returned the favor Kurrgan (w/ Sable, Luna, & the Oddities) defeated Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) via disqualification at 1:40 after suffering a low blow The Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Southern Justice at 3:15 after Gunn hit a piledriver on Mark Cantabury; after the bout, Southern Justice and Jeff Jarrett attacked a cameraman and shaved his head WWF Tag Team Champion Kane fought WWF Tag Team Champion Mankind to a no contest in a Hell in a Cell match at 7:30 when Steve Austin came up from under the ring and attacked Kane (Hell in a Cell) X-Pac defeated Gangrel via disqualification when Jeff Jarrett interfered and hit X-Pac with a guitar Brawl for All Finals: Bart Gunn defeated Bradshaw via TKO
Summer Slam 98 - New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - August 30, 1998 (19,066; 15,274 paid; sell out; 2,522 in Theatre; 1,816 paid) Sunday Night Heat - Shawn Michaels did guest commentary: Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated the Legion of Doom at 2:14 when Scott Taylor pinned Road Warrior Animal after Road Warrior Hawk, who convinced Droz to let him take his place before the bout though visibly intoxicated, fell off the top rope while the LOD attempted the Doomsday Device, falling into his partner Gangrel pinned Dustin Runnels at 2:32 with the DDT Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated Bradshaw & Vader when Skull pinned Vader at 2:56 after Bradshaw hit his own partner; after the bout, Vader and Bradshaw continued to brawl Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary: WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated Val Venis via disqualification at 15:22 when Val knocked down the referee after the ref inadvertently crotched the challenger on the top rope Kurrgan, Golga, & the Giant Silva (w/ Luna & the Insane Clown Posse) defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku, Mens Teioh, Sho Funaki, & Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi-San) at 10:11 when Kurrgan and Silva hit double chokeslams on the opposition X-Pac (w/ Howard Finkel) pinned Jeff Jarrett at 11:10 in a Hair vs. Hair match after Southern Justice' outside interference backfired, with X-Pac hitting Jarrett with his own guitar for the win; after the match, Droz, the Headbangers, and the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn held Jarrett down as he had his head shaved Edge & Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie in a mixed tag team match at 8:25 when Sable pinned Mero following Edge's Downward Spiral (Edge's MSG debut) Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart (w/ Dan Severn) at 9:14 via submission in a Lion's Den match by reversing a Dragon sleeper into the ankle lock; this match was held at the Theater at MSG, adjacent to the arena (The Atittude Era) Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Mankind at 5:16 in a handicap No disqualification falls count anywhere match to win the titles following a spike piledriver onto one of the title belts; after the match, Mankind's missing partner Kane appeared out of a dumpster at ringside and attacked Mankind with a sledgehammer Triple H (w/ Chyna) defeated WWF IC Champion the Rock (w/ Mark Henry) at 26:03 in a ladder match to win the title after Chyna hit a low blow on the champion as he climbed the ladder; prior to the bout, the Chris Warren Band performed the DX theme song to bring the challenger and Chyna to the ring; late in the match, Henry threw powder in Triple H's face, blinding him; after the contest, X-Pac and WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn appeared to celebrate and help Triple H to the back (The Ladder Match, The Epic Journey of Dwayne The Rock Johnson) WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned the Undertaker at 20:50 following a low blow and Stunner after avoiding the challenger's trademark arm attack off the top rope (Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 90s, Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time)
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - August 31, 1998 (7,607; sell out) Sunday Night Heat - 9/6/98 - included a segment where the Undertaker and Kane dragged Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco to the ring, with Taker ordering McMahon to appear within 10 seconds, wanting to know what his master plan was, otherwise they would attack his stooges; after McMahon failed to appear, Taker and Kane hit chokeslams on Brisco and Patterson; featured a closing segment in which McMahon brought Taker and Kane to the ring and apologized for his comments to them the previous night on Raw; moments later, WWF World Champion Steve Austin came out and McMahon revealed that his master plan was Austin would defend the title at Breakdown against both Taker and Kane: Gangrel pinned Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi-San) at 2:14 with the DDT Bradshaw defeated Ken Shamrock via disqualification at 1:57 when Vader interfered; after the bout, Bradshaw and Vader had to be separated by referees on the floor WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg (w/ WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn) defeated Dennis Knight (w/ Mark Canterbury) via disqualification at 2:26 when Jeff Jarrett interfered; after the bout X-Pac came out and all six men had to be separated by referees The Undertaker & Kane defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz at 2:55 when Road Warrior Animal submitted to a leglock from Taker; Vince McMahon was seen watching the match from the stage Edge pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-San) in a non-title match at 2:07 with the Downward Spiral WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown pinned Val Venis at 2:54 with a German suplex into a bridge; after the bout, Venis attacked Brown, stole and put on his chest protector, and hit the Money Shot Raw Saturday Night - 9/5/98: Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman fought the DOA (w/ Paul Ellering) to a no contest when the Undertaker and Kane interfered Val Venis fought Vader to a no contest when the Undertaker and Kane interfered The Rock & Mark Henry defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg (w/ Chyna) via disqualification when Chyna attacked Henry Southern Justice defeated the Headbangers when Dennis Knight pinned Mosh with the Problem Solver X-Pac fought WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown to a no contest when Jeff Jarrett attacked X-Pac, the Undertaker and Kane attempted to attack D-Lo, and the Rock made the save Edge fought Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) to a no contest when Gangrel attacked Edge and the Undertaker and Kane attacked Mero Kurrgan & the Giant Silva (w/ Golga, Luna, & the ICP) defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz when a drunken Road Warrior Hawk interfered and was chokeslammed and pinned by Silva Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Miguel Perez & Jesus Castillo after Brian Christopher hit the legdrop off the top Jeff Jarrett defeated Scorpio via disqualification when X-Pac interfered; the Undertaker and Kane attacked Scorpio after the match until Taker chased off Vince McMahon at ringside Shotgun - 9/5/98: Dan Severn defeated JR Ryder Dustin Runnels defeated Lance Diamond Sho Funaki & Mens Teioh defeated Julio Sanchez & Steve Corino
WWF @ Lowell, MA - Tsongas Arena - September 1, 1998 (10,000; sell out) Raw Saturday Night - 9/12/98: Edge defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification after Southern Justice interfered and Jarrett hit Edge with his guitar Bradshaw pinned Droz by using the ropes for leverage Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) pinned Miguel Perez with the TKO The DOA (w/ Paul Ellering) defeated Kurrgan & Golga (w/ Luna, ICP, & Giant Silva) via disqualification when the ICP interfered; the DOA destroyed the ICP before leaving on their motorcycles Southern Justice defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor when Dennis Knight pinned Scott Taylor with the Problem Solver inverted DDT Vader pinned Dustin Runnels with the Vader Bomb D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry defeated the Headbangers via disqualification when Chyna interfered and attacked Henry before going after everyone else in the ring; DX eventually calmed her down WWF IC Champion Triple H, X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg (w/ Chyna) defeated Kaientai (w/ Yamaguchi San) when X-Pac pinned Sho Funaki with an assisted X-Factor Shotgun - 9/12/98: The Headbangers defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor via disqualification at 4:46 after Christopher brought a chair into the ring Bradshaw pinned Mike Hollow at 2:54 with the Clothesline from Hell Dan Severn defeated Jesus Castillo via submission at 3:28 with a dragon sleeper Kurrgan (w/ Luna Vachon, Golga, the Giant Silva, & the Insane Clown Posse) pinned Erich Sbraccia at 1:29 with a sidewalk slam Sunday Night Heat - 9/13/98: Ken Shamrock defeated Vader Val Venis defeated Marc Mero via disqualification Gangrel pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku in a non-title match Kane defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown via disqualification Jeff Jarrett pinned X-Pac in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus - September 2, 1998 (2,182; sell out) The Giant Silva defeated Shawn Stasiak Luna defeated Jackie Bradshaw defeated Droz Southern Justice defeated Farooq & Scorpio Val Venis defeated Marc Mero The Headbangers defeated Scott Taylor & Brian Christopher Ken Shamrock defeated Mark Henry Vader defeated Kane via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Rock & D-Lo Brown
WWF @ Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent - September 3, 1998 Headbangers defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Giant Silva pinned Shawn Stasiak with a chokeslam Bradshaw pinned Droz with the lariat Val Venis pinned Marc Mero with the Money Shot Luna defeated Jackie Southern Justice defeated Farooq and Scorpio Ken Shamrock defeated Mark Henry via submission Vader defeated Kane via disqualification after Kane used a low blow WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated The Rock and WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown
WWF @ Warwick, RI - Musical Theatre - September 4, 1998 (2,994; sell out) The Headbangers defeated Too Much Giant Silva defeated Shawn Stasiak Bradshaw defeated Droz Val Venis pinned Marc Mero with the Money Shot Luna defeated Jackie with a diving headbutt Ken Shamrock defeated Mark Henry via submission Southern Justice defeated Farooq and Scorpio Vader defeated Kane via disqualification after Kane used a low blow WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated The Rock and WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - September 5, 1998 (6,542) Bradshaw defeated Droz Val Venis defeated Marc Mero Giant Silva defeated Shawn Stasiak Luna defeated Jackie Southern Justice defeated Farooq & Scorpio Ken Shamrock defeated Mark Henry Kane defeated Vader in a steel cage match WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated the Rock & D-Lo Brown
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - September 11, 1998 (14,017) Eric Francis fought Joe Sports to a draw in a boxing match Scorpio defeated Dennis Knight Tiger Ali Singh defeated Dustin Runnels Farooq defeated Mark Henry X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Triple H via disqualification after Chyna gave the Rock a low blow Owen Hart pinned Ken Shamrock with a small package WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball Val Venis pinned Miguel Perez with the Money Shot WWF Champion Steve Austin defeated Kane, Mankind, and the Undertaker by pinning Kane
WWF @ Seattle, WA - Key Arena - September 12, 1998 (15,076; sell out) Scorpio defeated Dennis Knight Farooq defeated Mark Henry Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels with a roll up and holding onto the ropes for leverage X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett at 4:10 by reversing an attempt at the figure-4 into an inside cradle; after the bout, Dennis Knight helped in double teaming X-Pac until the New Age Outlaws made the save The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Triple H via disqualification at 10:41 when Chyna interfered and hit a low blow on the challenger, moments after Mark Henry assisted the Rock in hitting Triple H with the title belt Val Venis pinned Miguel Perez Jr. with the Money Shot WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball at 9:26 when Gunn scored the pin after one of the challengers accidentally hit the other with Paul Ellering's steel briefcase Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart via submission with the ankle lock at around the 1-minute mark; prior to the bout officially beginning, Hart hit Shamrock in the back with a steel chair but Shamrock responded several minutes later by attacking Hart at ringside and throwing him back into the ring to begin the match WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind in a No DQ match when Austin pinned Kane at 11:26 by escaping the tombstone and hitting the Stunner; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the bout but was knocked out late in the match; after the bout, Austin hit the Stunner on Slaughter
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - September 13, 1998 (10,252) Scorpio pinned Dennis Knight Val Venis pinned Marc Mero Farooq pinned Mark Henry with a powerslam X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification when Southern Justice interfered; the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn made the save Tiger Ali Singh pinned Dustin Runnels with an inside cradle after faking an injury The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Triple H via disqualification when Chyna gave Rock a low blow Edge pinned Miguel Perez with the Downward Spiral Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart with the ankle lock in a submission match WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF Champion Steve Austin defeated Kane, Mankind, and the Undertaker after pinning Kane with the Stunner
WWF @ San Jose, CA - Arena - September 14, 1998 (13,161; sell out) Donovan Morgan pinned Michael Modest at 5:40 with a split-legged mounsault Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-San) pinned the Suicide Kid at 3:08 with a diving headbutt off the top Raw is War: Jeff Jarrett (w/ Southern Justice) pinned WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg (w/ X-Pac & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn) after hitting him with pieces of a broken guitar The Rock pinned Kane (w/ the Undertaker) after Mankind interfered and hit Kane with a sledgehammer WWF IC Champion Triple H (w/ Chyna & X-Pac) pinned Owen Hart (w/ Mark Henry) with the Pedigree Mankind fought the Undertaker (w/ Kane) to a no contest in a streetfight at around the 7-minute mark when the Rock came out of one of the Dumpsters positioned ringside, attacked Taker as he attempted to hit Mankind with a sledgehammer, pushed Mankind into the front row to protect him, and went backstage; both participants came to the ring in possession of a sledgehammer; after the bout, Taker and Kane stalked Rock backstage (The Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2) Gangrel fought Edge to a no contest after hitting the DDT on the floor Mark Henry defeated X-Pac & Chyna (w/ Triple H) in a handicap match by catching Chyna coming off the top rope and hitting a powerslam Sable defeated Jackie (w/ Marc Mero) in an evening gown match WWF World Champion Steve Austin fought Ken Shamrock to a no contest when the Undertaker, Kane, Mankind, and the Rock interfered Shotgun - 9/19/98: The Rock won a 23-man battle royal by last eliminating Dennis Knight at 9:34 after hitting the People's Elbow; other participants included: Mosh, Thrasher, Bob Holly, Dan Severn, Bradshaw, Golga, Kurrgan, the Giant Silva, Farooq, Skull, 8-Ball, Marc Mero, Mark Canterbury, Sho Funaki, Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, Papi Chulo, Tiger Ali Singh, Miguel Perez Jr., Scott Taylor, & Jesus Castillo; order of elimination: Silva by several wrestlers; Canterbury by a DOA; Togo by Funaki; Teioh by Bradshaw; Thrasher by Golga, Taylor by Rock, Mosh by Holly, Funaki by Chulo; Mero by Rock; Perez by Rock; Golga by Skull & 8-Ball; Skull by Knight; Chulo by 8-Ball; Jesus by Severn; Kurrgan by Bradshaw, Rock, & Farooq; Severn by Bradshaw & Singh; Farooq by Holly & Rock; Singh by Bradshaw; Holly by Rock; Bradshaw by Rock & 8-Ball; 8-Ball by Rock; Knight by Rock Val Venis pinned Brian Christopher at 4:56 with the Money Shot WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown pinned Scorpio at 3:34 with the Lo Down Dustin Runnels pinned Droz at 3:48 with a bulldog WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-San) pinned Christopher Daniels at 5:31 with the Michinoku Driver
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - September 15, 1998 Michael Modest pinned Tony Jones (featured in Beyond the Mat) Sunday Night Heat - 9/20/98: Jackie defeated Luna (w/ the Oddities); after the match, Sable challenged Jackie to a match on Raw WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown, Owen Hart, & Jeff Jarrett defeated WWF IC Champion Triple H, X-Pac, & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn when D-Lo pinned X-Pac with the frog splash Mankind defeated Dustin Runnels via submission with the Mandible Claw Edge defeated WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku in a non-title match, despite interference from Kaientai The Undertaker & Kane defeated Skull & 8-Ball Raw is War - 9/21/98 - featured Kevin Kelly, Jim Cornette, & Shane McMahon on commentary: WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn pinned Jeff Jarrett The Headbangers fought the Oddities to a no contest when the Headbangers destroyed Golga's Cartman doll before the match Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) fought Mark Cantabury & Dennis Knight to a no contest when Jeff Jarrett came ringside and broke his guitar over Ellering's head The Undertaker & Kane defeated WWF World Champion Steve Austin & WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn Al Snow pinned Sgt. Slaughter in a Boot Camp Match after hitting him with Head; after the match, Snow fought off an attack from Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson thanks to help from Scorpio; due to prematch stipulations, Snow earned a contract with the WWF Val Venis defeated Owen Hart via disqualification when Dustin Runnels interfered; after the match, Val beat on Dustin before showing him a porn video starring Val and Dustin's ex-wife Marlena X-Pac pinned WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown to win the title at 5:16 after hitting the facebuster as the champion came off the top Jackie (w/ Marc Mero) pinned Sable when Marc Mero held Sable's legs down during the cover as Sable attempted a suplex into the ring; due to prematch stipulations, Jackie won the reinstated WWF Women's Championship The Rock, Mankind, and Ken Shamrock fought to a no contest when the Undertaker and Kane came ringside with Vince McMahon, with Taker and Kane assaulting all three participants, eventually hitting a double chokeslam on Rock; the bout was made to determine the #1 contender to the world title Shotgun - 9/26/98: Gangrel pinned Bob Holly Dan Severn defeated Robert Thompson Farooq & Scorpio defeated Jesus Castillo & Miguel Perez Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Christopher Daniels & the Suicide Kid WWF @ New Orleans, LA - Lakefront Arena - September 19, 1998 (8,940; sell out) DOA defeated Scorpio & Farooq Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero with the lariat Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with a small package The Rock pinned Vader with the People's Elbow WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown pinned Dustin Runnels with an inside cradle WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Southern Justice Ken Shamrock (w/ Danny Hodge) defeated Owen Hart in a submission match WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind by pinning Kane with the Stunner
WWF @ Oklahoma City, OK - Myriad - September 20, 1998 (matinee) (7,725) DOA defeated Farooq & Scorpio when Scorpio was pinned after Paul Ellering interfered and used the steel briefcase as a weapon Bradshaw pinned Marc Mero with the lariat after Sable distracted Mero Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling match X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett by reversing a figure-4 attempt into an inside cradle; after the match, the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn made the save for X-Pac against Jarrett and Southern Justice The Rock pinned Vader (sub. for Triple H) with the Rock Bottom and People's Elbow D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) pinned Dustin Runnels with a roll up as Dustin talked to the fans on the mic WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Southern Justice after Gunn hit Mark Cantabury in the face with one of the title belts Ken Shamrock (w/ Danny Hodge) defeated Owen Hart (w/ Mark Henry) in 2 minutes Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind by pinning Kane with the Stunner; Sgt. Slaughter was the original referee but Earl Hebner took over once Austin knocked Slaughter out
WWF @ Tulsa, OK - Convention Center - September 20, 1998 (6,801; sell out) Skull & 8-Ball defeated Farooq & Scorpio Bradshaw defeated Marc Mero X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett Sable defeated Jackie in an arm wrestling contest The Rock defeated Vader WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated Dustin Runnels WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Dennis Knight & Mark Cantabury Ken Shamrock defeated Owen Hart WWF World Champion Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind
WWA @ Farmington, NH - September 24, 1998 (training camp) Tim McNeany defeated Nick Fisher Bart Gunn defeated the Mongolian The Giant Silva defeated Andrew Martin Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Glenn Kulka & Tom Howard Kurt Angle defeated Christian Cage Brandi Alexander defeated Brittany Brown via disqualification The Giant Silva defeated Tom Prichard Bart Gunn defeated Shawn Stasiak Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Hollow
WWA @ Milford, MA - September 25, 1998 (training camp) The Bulldozer defeated Tim McNeany The Mongolian defeated Nick Fisher The Giant Silva defeated Tom Howard Christian Cage & Shawn Stasiak defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Kurt Angle defeated Tom Prichard Brittany Brown defeated Brandi Alexander Bart Gunn defeated Andrew Martin Al Snow defeated Christian Cage Jeff Jarrett defeated Mike Hollow
WWF @ Barrie, Ontario - Molson Centre - September 26, 1998
Breakdown 98 - Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - September 27, 1998 (17,405; sell out) Sunday Night Heat - included the announcement that the Rock vs. Ken Shamrock vs. Mankind contest held later in the night would be a steel cage match: Golga defeated Headbanger Mosh Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Mens Teioh & Sho Funaki when Jeff pinned Funaki (Wrestling's Highest Flyers) 8-Ball defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Billy Gunn and Skull by pinning Gunn; after the bout, X-Pac and the Road Dogg made the save for Gunn against DOA but were eventually beaten down by Jeff Jarrett & Southern Justice Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary: Owen Hart pinned Edge at 9:17 with a reverse sunset flip after Edge became distracted by someone who came out of the crowd; after the bout, Edge went into the crowd to follow the unknown man (Christian's surprise TV debut) (Edge: A Decade of Decadence) Al Snow & Scorpio defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor at 8:05 when Snow pinned Taylor with the Snow Plow Marc Mero (w/ WWF Women's Champion Jackie) pinned Droz at 5:12 with a bodyslam and the Shooting Star Press after Jackie came off the top behind the referee's back and hit Droz in the head with her high heel shoe Bradshaw pinned Vader in a no holds barred, falls count anywhere match at 7:55 with a neckbreaker after twice hitting the Clothesline from Hell D-Lo Brown pinned Gangrel with the Sky High at 7:50 after Mark Henry, who came ringside moments earlier, rammed Gangrel into the ringpost and rolled him back inside the ring; after the bout, Gangrel spat red fluid in Henry's face, back suplexed D-Lo off the top, and hit the DDT on him The Rock defeated Ken Shamrock and Mankind in a steel cage match at 18:46 by pinning Shamrock after Mankind hit Shamrock over the head with a steel chair and began climbing out of the cage; the bout could end via escaping the cage or by pinfall; due to pre-match stipulations, Rock became the #1 contender to the world title (The Epic Journey of Dwayne The Rock Johnson) Val Venis (w/ Terri) pinned Dustin Runnels with the Money Shot at 9:08 after three consecutive elbow drops; after the bout, Terri and Val kissed inside the ring as Dustin went backstage WWF European Champion X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Jeff Jarrett & Southern Justice at 11:14 when Gunn pinned Dennis Knight with the Fameasser, moments after Jarrett broke his guitar over X-Pac's head; after the bout, the New Age Outlaws helped X-Pac backstage The Undertaker and Kane defeated WWF World Champion Steve Austin at 22:03 when both men covered the champion following a double chokeslam; pre-match stipulations stated Taker could not defeat Kane and Kane could not defeat Taker; Sgt. Slaughter, Pat Patterson, and Gerald Brisco appeared at the entranceway mid-way through the contest; after the bout, Vince McMahon came ringside, stole Austin's personalized Smoking Skull belt, and taunted Austin with it in the parking lot before driving out of the arena
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - September 28, 1998 (14,517; sell out) Andrew Martin defeated Scott Newhart Al Snow vs. Vader Shotgun - 10/3/98: 8-Ball defeated Scorpio Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Don DeSilva & Sean Casey Bradshaw defeated Larry Brun Bob Holly defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Women's Champion Jackie defeated Starla Saxton (only televised internationally) Shotgun - 10/10/98 - included Tiger Ali Singh paying a fan $500 to eat his servent Babu's booger: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku (w/ Dick Togo) pinned Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-san & Mens Teioh) with the Michinoku Driver; after the bout, the two men briefly brawled before making up Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor via disqualification when Christopher hit referee Jack Doan to prevent Taylor from being pinned after sustaining the flying legdrop / splash off the top combo Raw is War: Southern Justice defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification Owen Hart pinned Dan Severn with a tombstone piledriver; after the match, Severn was taken out of the ring on a stretcher D-Lo Brown defeated Edge, Marc Mero, Jeff Jarrett, Gangrel, and Droz in a 6-man four corners match after hitting the Sky High on Edge; due to prematch stipulations, D-Lo earned a European title shot for the next week Farooq pinned Mark Henry Kurrgan & Golga (w/ the Insane Clown Posse, Luna Vachon, & the Giant Silva) defeated the Headbangers at 2:00 when Kurrgan pinned Mosh with a splash after the ICP tripped Mosh from the floor; prior to the bout, Golga was shown with a new Cartman doll, after the other one was destroyed the previous week (The Attitude Era Blu-ray) WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Val Venis The Rock, Ken Shamrock, & Mankind defeated the Undertaker & Kane in a handicap match at 12:51 when Rock pinned Taker with the Rock Bottom; following Shamrock and Mankind's entrances, the two brawled in the ring until Shamrock knocked Mankind to the floor; moments later, after Rock made his entrance, he and Mankind fought with Shamrock until Taker & Kane appeared (Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2)
WWF @ East Lansing, MI - Breslin Arena - September 29, 1998 (9,846) Sunday Night Heat - 10/4/98: WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Owen Hart Sho Funaki pinned Matt Hardy Golga & Kurrgan defeated the Headbangers DOA defeated Ken Shamrock & Mankind The Rock fought Jeff Jarrett to a no contest Sunday Night Heat - 10/11/98: WWF Women's Champion Jackie (w/ Marc Mero) pinned Starla Sexton (Molly Holly) with a DDT off the top (Before They Were Superstars Vol. 1) Kaientai defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor & the Hardy Boyz Edge pinned Vader with the Downward Spiral at 3:29 after Vader failed a sit-down splash attempt Al Snow defeated Ken Shamrock via disqualification when Shamrock refused to release the ankle lock after Snow bit the ring ropes with his teeth; after the bout, Mankind made the save Jeff Jarrett defeated the Road Dogg via disqualification WWF World Champion Steve Austin pinned WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a non-title match Raw is War - 10/5/98: D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) pinned WWF European Champion X-Pac (w/ Chyna) with the frog splash to win the title at 5:17 after Henry caught the champion on the floor and rammed him into the ringpost; during the bout, an unknown man came ringside, handed Chyna a piece of paper, and jumped into the crowd; Henry laughed after Chyna read it The Headbangers fought the Insane Clown Posse to a no contest after they were brutally attacked and later saved by the Oddities Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) pinned Vader with the Shooting Star Press after a low blow Edge defeated Owen Hart via forfiet when Owen came to the ring in street clothes and said he was so upset over 'breaking' Dan Severn's neck that he was quitting Val Venis (w/ Terri Runnels) defeated Gangrel (w/ Christian) via count-out when Gangrel and Christian attacked Edge at ringside; after the match, Goldust announced on the Titan Tron that he would be returning the following week Jeff Jarrett defeated Al Snow via disqualification after Sgt. Slaughter interfered Ken Shamrock pinned Kane with a belly to belly suplex off the top after the Undertaker interfered WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg (w/ X-Pac & Chyna) pinned Mark Henry (w/ D-Lo Brown) after X-Pac interfered and hit the X-Factor The Undertaker pinned the Rock with the tombstone, despite being hit with a chair by Kane; Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown had attacked the Rock earlier in the bout
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - September 30, 1998 (6,501) The Headbangers defeated Oddities DOA defeated Scorpio and Farooq Ken Shamrock and Steve Blackman defeated Owen Hart and Mark Henry Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy after Brian Christopher's Tennessee Jam Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie when Sable pinned Jackie with the TKO WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett and Dennis Knight X-Pac defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown via disqualification The Rock defeated Kane and Mankind in a triple threat cage match after pinning Mankind with the Rock Bottom
WWF @ Hampton, VA - Coliseum - October 1, 1998 (8,852) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie after a Sable Bomb on Jackie The Headbangers defeated Kurrgan & Golga WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac by reverse decision after X-Pac used the belt to pin the champion WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett (substituting for Mark Canterbury) & Dennis Knight Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman defeated Owen Hart & Mark Henry The Rock defeated Mankind and Kane in a triple threat steel cage match
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - October 2, 1998 (10,596; sell out) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy at 6:49 DOA defeated Farooq & Scorpio Mark Henry pinned Golga with a slam at 3:15 Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral at 9:25 Val Venis & Sable defeated WWF Women's Champion Jackie & Marc Mero at 9:46 when Sable pinned Jackie with a powerbomb WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champion the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Dennis Knight & Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) at 10:43 Steve Blackman pinned Owen Hart with a small package at 5:47 The Rock pinned Ken Shamrock with the Rock Bottom Steve Austin defeated Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind by pinning Kane with the Stunner at 11:47
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - Crown Coliseum - October 3, 1998 (10,279; sell out) Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Mark Henry pinned Golga with a powerslam DOA defeated Scorpio & Farooq Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) & Dennis Knight when Gunn pinned Knight with the Rocker Dropper Steve Blackman pinned Owen Hart with a roll up WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown pinned X-Pac with the Lo Down Sable & Val Venis defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie when Sable powerbombed Jackie The Rock pinned Ken Shamrock with the Rock Bottom Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and Mankind when Austin pinned Kane with the Stunner
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena - October 4, 1998 (14,017) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy following Brian Christopher's Tennessee Jam Steve Blackman pinned Owen Hart with a small package DOA defeated Farooq & Scorpio after Paul Ellering hit Scorpio with his steel briefcase Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie when Sable pinned Jackie following the Sable Bomb WWF Tag team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Dennis Knight & Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) after Billy Gunn used the Rocker Dropper on Knight The Headbangers defeated Golga & Kurrgan after Golga was choked unconscious The Rock pinned Ken Shamrock with the Rock Bottom Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and Mankind by pinning Kane with the Stunner; Gerald Brisco was the guest referee
WWF @ State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center - October 8, 1998 (6,925) Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor The Headbangers defeated Kurrgan & Golga WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac via disqualification when the challenger used the title belt as a weapon Edge pinned Gangrel Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie when Sable pinned Jackie following the Sable Bomb Kane pinned Mankind with the tombstone WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) & Dennis Knight Mark Henry pinned Steve Blackman The Rock pinned Vader with the Rock Bottom
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - October 9, 1998 (15,784; sell out) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) & Dennis Knight Mark Henry & the Godfather defeated Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman after Shamrock walked out of the match Edge pinned Gangrel WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac via reverse decision after the challenger used a chairshot to gain the pinfall Sable & Val Venis defeated WWF Women's Champion Jackie & Marc Mero The Rock pinned Vader Steve Austin defeated Mankind, Kane, and the Undertaker; Sgt. Slaughter was the special referee for the bout
WWF @ Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena - October 10, 1998 (16,493; sell out) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Mark Henry & Kama defeated Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman Edge pinned Gangrel Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) & Dennis Knight The Headbangers defeated Golga & Kurrgan WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac via disqualification The Rock pinned Vader Steve Austin defeated Mankind, Kane, and the Undertaker in a fatal fourway; Sgt. Slaughter was the special guest referee
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - October 11, 1998 (8,555; sell out) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy The Headbangers defeated Golga & Kurrgan Gangrel pinned Edge with the DDT after Edge became distracted by Christian at ringside Val Venis & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Jeff Jarrett (sub. for Mark Cantabury) & Dennis Knight when Gunn pinned Knight with the Rocker Dropper Mark Henry & Kama defeated Ken Shamrock & Steve Blackman via count-out when Blackman kicked his partner in the chest and walked out of the match WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown defeated X-Pac via reverse decision The Rock pinned Vader with the Rock Bottom / People's Elbow combo Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker, Mankind, and Kane by pinning Kane with the Stunner; Sgt. Slaughter was the guets referee for the contest
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - October 12, 1998 (10,632; sell out) Raw is War: WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn fought Road Warrior Animal & Droz to a no contest when the challengers went to save Road Warrior Hawk - who did guest commentary for the match - from a beating at the hands of the DOA on the floor as the Headbangers attacked the champions inside the ring, busting a boom box over the head of the Road Dogg WWF IC Title Tournament Quarter-Finals: Ken Shamrock defeated Steve Blackman via submission with the ankle lock at 2:30; after the match, the Blue Blazer attacked both men before running off; once he regained his senses, Shamrock again applied the ankle lock on Blackman WWF IC Title Tournament Quarter-Finals: Val Venis (w/ Terri) pinned Marco Mero (w/ WWF Women's Champion Jackie) at 2:15 with the fisherman's suplex after Mero became distracted by Terri; after the bout, Venis and Mero broke up a fight between Jackie and Terri WWF IC Title Tournament Quarter-Finals: Mankind defeated Mark Henry via submission to the Mandible Claw at 3:18; Chyna stood at ringside for the duration of the match; following Mankind's entrance, footage was shown of Michael Cole conducting a backstage interview with Mankind earlier in the night in which he discussed his upcoming match against Ken Shamrock at Judgment Day and said the recent chairshot he took from Shamrock was the weakest of his career; during Henry's entrance, it was noted he would face the Rock at Judgment Day; footage was then shown from earlier in the day of Henry reciting a poem backstage about how much he would like to go out with Chyna; late in the bout, there were chants of "Socko" (debut of Mr. Socko as a finisher) (Best of Raw Vol. 1 & 2) WWF IC Title Tournament Quarter-Finals: X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett at 3:09 with a roll up after Jarrett opened his guitar case to find Head in the place of his guitar; after the contest, Al Snow regained Head WWF IC Title Tournament Semi-Finals: Ken Shamrock defeated Val Venis via submission at 4:35 with the ankle lock; after the bout, Venis was attacked by Goldust WWF IC Title Tournament Semi-Finals: X-Pac pinned Mankind at 3:17 with a roll up after Shamrock came ringside and distracted Mankind; Shamrock immediately attacked X-Pac after the contest WWF IC Title Tournament Finals: Ken Shamrock defeated X-Pac at 3:57 via submission to the ankle lock to win the title; Triple H did guest commentary for the match; after the contest, Mankind and Triple H helped the injured X-Pac Steve Austin & the Rock fought Kane & the Undertaker to a no contest when D-Lo Brown and the Godfather attacked Rock on the floor and a masked man attacked Austin with a nightstick; the masked man was later revealed to be the Big Bossman as he, the Undertaker, and Kane continued to beat on Austin (Bossman's surprise return after a 5-year absence) Shotgun - 10/17/98: Kurrgan & Golga defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor The Godfather defeated Bradshaw Al Snow defeated WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown in a non-title match The Headbangers defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy
Judgment Day 98 - Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - October 18, 1998 (18,153; 5th sell out in a row at the Horizon) Sunday Night Heat - included Triple H officially handing over the IC title to the newly crowned champion Ken Shamrock; later in the show, Triple H, on crutches, told Shamrock that he would take him apart once he healed up; Shamrock then assaulted Triple H and repeatedly slammed Hunter's car door into his injured leg: Steve Blackman defeated Bradshaw The Giant Silva, Kurrgan, & Golga defeated Jose Estrada, Miguel Perez, & Jesus Castillo when Golga pinned Jesus The Godfather defeated Farooq Scorpio defeated Jeff Jarrett after Al Snow interfered Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary: Al Snow pinned Marc Mero (w/ WWF Women's Champion Jackie) at 7:35 with the Snow Plow after avoiding the TKO; prior to the bout, Jeff Jarrett came out and demanded to wrestle Snow instead of Mero, due to Snow costing him a match earlier in the night, but was eventually sent backstage Road Warrior Animal, Road Warrior Hawk, & Droz defeated Skull, 8-Ball, & Paul Ellering when Droz, the illegal man, slid in the ring and pinned Ellering following the Doomsday Device from Hawk & Animal at 5:55; after the bout, Hawk seemed to be upset with Droz for scoring the pin Christian (w/ Gangrel) pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-san) to win the title at 8:34 by reversing the Michinoku Driver into a cradle; during the bout, Edge was seen watching on from the crowd (Christian's TV debut) Goldust pinned Val Venis (w/ Terri) at 12:10 with a kick to the groin after Venis narrowly avoided colliding with Terri on the ring apron; prior to the bout, Venis attempted an in-ring promo but his mic was cut off by Goldust backstage X-Pac (w/ Chyna) pinned WWF European Champion D-Lo Brown to win the title at 14:36 by hitting the X-Factor as D-Lo came off the top, despite interference late in the match from Mark Henry The Headbangers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg via disqualification at 14:01 when Road Dogg broke the Headbangers' boom box over the back of Mosh after Gunn had sustained a number of illegal double team moves behind the referee's back WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind at 14:35 when, after Shamrock applied the ankle lock on the challenger, Mankind put himself in the Mandible Claw until he passed out; after the bout, Shamrock continued to stomp away at Mankind and knocked out the referee as well; moments later, Mankind made it to his feet and put Shamrock in the Mr. Socko Mandible Claw Mark Henry pinned the Rock at 5:03 with a splash as D-Lo Brown, who came ringside earlier in the bout, held Rock's feet down from the outside; prior to the bout, Henry read a poem in the ring expressing his love for Chyna The Undertaker fought Kane to a no contest at 14:39; late in the bout, Paul Bearer came out and double crossed Kane, allowing Taker to hit his opponent over the head with a steel chair and make the cover; moments later, guest referee Steve Austin refused to make the count and hit the Stunner on Taker, then counted both men down for 3; after the bout, Austin said he was the winner, then went backstage to confront Vince McMahon since Vince said he would fire Austin if he didn't raise the hand of the winner; after not being able to find Vince backstage, Austin returned to the ring, where Vince appeared in a box above the entrance, alongside the Big Bossman, and publically fired Austin; the bout was to have determined the new WWF World Champion; the show came to a close with Austin saying it wouldn't be the last time he would be in a WWF ring before he drank several beers in the ring
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center - October 19, 1998 (12,157; sell out) Shotgun - 10/24/98: WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball Edge defeated Marc Mero WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian defeated Dick Togo Kurrgan, Golga, & the Giant Silva defeated Kevin Quinn, Mike Anthony, & Tom Voss Gangrel defeated Scorpio Sunday Night Heat - 10/25/98: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian pinned Brian Christopher Jeff Jarrett pinned Golga The Headbangers defeated the DOA WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock & D-Lo Brown defeated WWF European Champion X-Pac & Mankind Raw is War: WWF European Champion X-Pac (w/ Chyna) pinned WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock with the X-Factor; Chyna was arrested during the match The Headbangers defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz when Droz was pinned with a roll up after he became distracted by Road Warrior Hawk Steve Blackman defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) via disqualification when the Blue Blazer interfered and attacked Blackman; Al Snow came to make the save but was given a guitar shot by Jarrett The Rock pinned D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) by catching D-Lo coming off the top and hitting the Rock Bottom; Henry attacked Rock after the match Val Venis (w/ Terri) pinned Mankind after Ken Shamrock interfered and hit Mankind with a chair The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) fought Kane to a no contest in a casket match when the casket broke
WWF @ Madison, WI - Kohl Center - October 20, 1998 (10,220) Shotgun - 10/31/98: Road Warrior Hawk & Droz defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Val Venis defeated Bob Holly Steve Blackman defeated Bradshaw Mark Henry defeated Scotty Zappa Sunday Night Heat - 11/1/98: Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated the Legion of Doom Steven Regal pinned Bradshaw Edge, Gangrel, & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian defeated Kurrgan, Golga, & the Giant Silva Steve Blackman pinned D-Lo Brown Jeff Jarrett pinned Val Venis The Undertaker fought the Godfather to a no contest Raw is War: WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Steve Blackman via disqualification when Steven Regal interfered and attacked the champion The Rock pinned Droz (w/ the Legion of Doom) with the Rock Bottom and People's Elbow Kane defeated Gangrel via disqualification when Edge and Christian interfered The Godfather fought Tiger Ali Singh to a double disqualification when the participants began brawling Kaientai defeated the Oddities & the Insane Clown Posse via disqualification when the ICP threw the referee across the ring Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) defeated Goldust via disqualification after Goldust hit the Shattered Dreams; after the match, Sable challenged Jackie to a match at Survivor Series WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Mankind & Al Snow when Road Dogg pinned Mankind with a roll up; after the match, the champions were attacked by Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown Steve Austin defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via TKO in a non-title match after hitting him with a chair and using his hand to tap out; earlier in the match, the referee was knocked out and Mankind attacked Shamrock
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Center - October 21, 1998 The Legion of Doom defeated Skull & 8-Ball Edge defeated Gangrel The Godfather defeated Bradshaw Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Too Much Goldust defeated Val Venis The Headbangers defeated Kurrgan & Golga WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Kane and Mankind The Rock defeated Vader
WWF @ Green Bay, WI - Browne County Arena - October 21, 1998 (5,180) Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Godfather pinned Bradshaw with the DVD The Legion of Doom defeated Skull & 8-Ball after using Paul Ellering's briefcase as a weapon Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral The Rock pinned Vader with the People's Elbow The Headbangers defeated the Oddities Goldust pinned Val Venis WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with an inside cradle WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind and Kane in a triple threat match by pinning Mankind after he had been hit in the head with a chair by Kane
WWF @ Greenville, SC - Timmons Arena - October 22, 1998
WWF @ Charlotte, NC - Independence Arena - October 23, 1998 (17,682) The Oddities defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor and Matt & Jeff Hardy Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral Skull & 8-Ball defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with an inside cradle The Godfather pinned Bradshaw with the DVD Val Venis defeated Goldust on a disqualification after suffering a low blow WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated the Rock and Vader when Vader submitted to the ankle lock WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and Mankind by pinning Mankind; Gerald Brisco was the guest referee but another referee made the pinfall
WWF @ Greensboro, NC - Coliseum - October 24, 1998 (13,688) Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor and the Oddities Edge pinned Gangrel with the Downward Spiral The Legion of Doom defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett with a small package Steve Austin defeated Kane, Mankind, and the Undertaker in a steel cage match The Godfather pinned Bradshaw with the DVD Val Venis defeated Goldust via disqualification after suffering a low blow WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Vader and the Rock by pinning Vader after the challenger missed a splash WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry after Road Dogg hit D-Lo with one of the title belts
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - October 25, 1998 (18,086; 15,226 paid; sell out) The Headbangers defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Edge pinned Godfather with the Downward Spiral Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie defeated Sable & Val Venis when Jackie pinned Sable Golga & Kurrgan defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Steve Austin defeated Undertaker, Kane, & the Rock in a steel cage match Gangrel pinned Goldust with the DDT WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification when Jarrett used his guitar as a weapon The Legion of Doom defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind and Vader when Vader submitted to Shamrock's ankle lock WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - October 30, 1998 (9,441; sell out) Gangrel & Edge defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Steven Regal pinned Farooq by using the ropes for leverage The Headbangers defeated the Oddities WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via disqualification after D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry interfered the Legion of Doom defeated Skull & 8-Ball The Godfather defeated Jose Estrada with the DVD WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown after one of the title belts was used as a weapon Steve Austin defeated Kane, Mankind, and the Undertaker by pinning Kane with the Stunner
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - October 31, 1998 (9,480) Gangrel & Edge defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Steven Regal pinned Farooq by using the ropes for leverage Skull & 8-Ball defeated the Legion of Doom WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via disqualification when Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown interfered The Headbangers defeated the Oddities The Godfather pinned Bradshaw with the DVD WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown Steve Austin defeated Kane, Mankind, and the Undertaker by pinning Kane with the Stunner
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - November 1, 1998 (10,001) Super Astros - 11/22/98; 1st episode: Armando Fernandez pinned Scott Taylor with a spinning piledriver at 3:54 El Merenguero pinned Christopher Martinez at 2:23 with the Merenguero suplex El Hijo Del Santo defeated Super Loco via submission with a camel clutch after a tope Sunday Night Heat - shown live; featured Michael Cole & Jim Cornette on commentary; included superfans George & Adam promoting Totally Twister; featured Kevin Kelly conducting a backstage interview with Steve Blackman who called the Blue Blazer a nugget; included a interview with the injured Dan Severn via satellite from Coldwater, MI, with Severn vowing to confront Owen Hart the next night on Raw; featured an ad for the Rock's "Layin' the Smack Down" T-shirt; included Kelly conducting an in-ring interview with Shane McMahon, who stated he had no idea what Vince McMahon's major announcement on Raw would be, with Shane claiming the WWF was bigger than one man's ego and would one day be free from Vince, corporate stooges, and screwjobs: Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz (w/ Road Warrior Hawk) at 1:28 when Jeff pinned Road Warrior Animal following the splash off the top / legdrop double team as Hawk and Droz argued on the floor Steven Regal pinned Bradshaw at 1:38 with a cradle back suplex; after the bout, the Jackyl began speaking with Bradshaw on the entrance ramp (Regal’s TV return after a 4-month absence) Edge, Gangrel, & Christian defeated Kurrgan, Golga, & Giant Silva (w/ Luna Vachon) at 2:04 when Gangrel pinned Golga after a double DDT from he and Christian Steve Blackman pinned D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) at 1:23 with a roll up after Headbanger Thrasher shoved Brown off the top; after the match, the Headbangers brawled with Brown & Henry until officials separated them Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra McMichael) pinned Val Venis at 2:26 with the forward Russian legsweep after Venis was distracted by an argument between Debra and Terri Runnels, who came ringside during the match; after the bout, Terri apologized to Venis before announcing she was pregnant, with Venis stating the baby was her problem and that he wanted nothing to do with her The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) fought the Godfather to a no contest when Taker attacked his opponent before the bell and assaulted several referees; moments later, Kane's music played and he appeared in the rafters
WWF @ Houston, TX - Compaq Center - November 2, 1998 (12,590; sell out) Super Astros - 11/29/98: Papi Chulo pinned Manuel Gomez at 5:20 by reversing a powerbomb attempt into a roll over Miguel Perez pinned Super Loco at 1:10 Negro Casas pinned Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-San) with La Casita Shotgun - 11/7/98: The Rock defeated Marc Mero WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Taka Michinoku Goldust defeated Babu (sub. for Tiger Ali Singh) The Headbangers defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Sunday Night Heat - 11/8/98: 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering & Skull) pinned Matt Hardy after Hardy was hit with Ellering's steel briefcase The Godfather defeated Marc Mero (w/ Jackie) via disqualification after sustaining a low blow Tiger Ali Singh (w/ Babu) defeated Scorpio Raw is War: Edge, Gangrel, & Christian fought X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg to a no contest at 4:30 when Kane interfered and hit a chokeslam on several of the participants Road Warrior Hawk fought Droz to a no contest when Droz attacked Hawk, who was obviously unable to compete, until Road Warrior Animal called him off Kurrgan & Golga (w/ Luna & the Giant Silva) defeated Al Snow & Mankind at 4:36 when Golga pinned Snow with the sit-down splash following a chokeslam from Kurrgan; Mankind spent the entire match looking for the missing Mr. Socko Goldust fought Steven Regal to a no contest at around 5:00 when Kane interfered as Regal was set up for the Shattered Dreams, attacked both men, and attempted to hit a chokeslam on Terri Runnels - who came ringside to distract Goldust - until a number of officials intervened; Tony Garea ended up sustaining a chokeslam The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via disqualification at 8:00 when the champion used a steel chair as a weapon; due to prematch stipulations made by Vince McMahon before the match, since Rock did not win the title then he would not be involved in the Survivor Series world title tournament nor would he be the #1 contender Val Venis defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) via disqualification at 2:30 when the Blue Blazer interfered and crotched Venis on the top rope The Headbangers fought D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry to a no contest at 5:30 when Kane interfered and attacked several of the officials; the match was to have determined the #1 contenders for the tag team titles
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - November 3, 1998 (13,684; sell out) Zane Morris defeated the Mercenary Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) fought Farooq & Bradshaw to a double count-out Shotgun - 11/14/98: The Godfather defeated Marc Mero via disqualification; Shane McMahon was the referee for the match WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian (w/ Gangrel & Edge) defeated Taka Michinoku Tiger ali Singh defeated Scorpio 8-Ball defeated Matt Hardy Sunday Night Heat - 11/8/98: The Godfather defeated Marc Mero via disqualification; Shane McMahon was the referee for the match WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian (w/ Gangrel & Edge) defeated Taka Michinoku WWF European Champion X-Pac fought Steven Regal to a no contest when the champion was attacked by the Undertaker before the match began; after the match, the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn came out to help their DX teammate WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy; after the match, Vince McMahon came out and ordered the champions would face both the Headbangers and Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown at the Survivor Series Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) fought Droz (w/ Road Warrior Animal) to a no contest when Road Warrior Hawk interfered; after the match, Hawk sustained the Doomsday Device; Owen Hart did commentary for the match Raw is War - 11/9/98: X-Pac fought the Undertaker to a no contest when Kane interfered; during the melee, Kane attempted to shoot a fireball into the Undertaker’s face but X-Pac sustained the blow instead Val Venis defeated Steve Blackman via disqualification when Terri Runnels, who had been sent backstage by Val, returned ringside and his Val in the groin; moments later, Blackman was attacked by Jeff Jarrett and the Blue Blazer Headbanger Mosh defeated the Road Dogg and D-Lo Brown; after the match, Billy Gunn cleared the ring; Shane McMahon was the referee for the match Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) via disqualification when Jarrett hit his opponent with a guitar after Goldust kissed Debra on the ring apron, moments after Terri Runnels came ringside to distract Goldust Steven Regal pinned Golga (w/ the Oddities) with a DDT; during the match, Regal unmasked Golga (the match was not televised due to the unmasking) WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind pinned WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock by pinning him on the rampway; during the match, Vince McMahon, the Big Bossman, Gerald Brisco, and Pat Patterson interfered on behalf of Mankind; only the hardcore title was on the line; this was the 1st defense of the hardcore championship Kane defeated Edge (w/ Gangrel & Christian) via disqualification when Gangrel and Christian interfered; after the match, Kane hit a chokeslam on all three, poured gasoline on them, and attempted to use a blowtorch until officials intervened The Rock pinned Mark Henry (w/ D-Lo Brown) with the People’s Elbow, despite interference from D-Lo and the Big Bossman; after the match, the Rock fought off McMahon’s Stooges before bringing Vince himself, who watched the match from ringside, into the ring and hit the Rock Bottom and People’s Elbow; Shane McMahon was the referee for the match; due to prematch stipulations, the Rock regained his spot in the Survivor Series world title tournament
- 11/3/98: WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura (I) became governor of Minnesota following a victory over Hubert Humphrey III (D) and Norm Coleman (R).
WWF @ Buffalo, NY - Marine Midland Arena - November 7, 1998 (18,017; sell out) Christian & Gangrel defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Jeff Jarrett pinned Edge Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie defeated Steve Blackman & Sable when Mero tripped Sable from the floor and held her leg down so she couldn't kick out as Jackie made the pin WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Steven Regal with a roll up; earlier in the match, Regal won on a count-out but Pat Patterson demanded the match continue so that Regal could win the title WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated DOA when Road Dogg pinned Skull after Billy Gunn used Paul Ellering's steel briefcase as a weapon The Rock defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock in a "Buffalo Style Street Fight" via disqualification when D-Lo Brown and Mark Henry attacked Rock D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz when D-Lo pinned Droz with the Lo-Down while Hawk and Animal were brawling on the floor Val Venis pinned Goldust with a roll up Al Snow pinned Tiger Ali Singh with the Snow Plow Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a fatal four-way match after pinning Kane with the Stunner; Patt Patterson was the guest referee but Earl Hebner made the pinfall
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - SkyDome - November 7, 1998 (16,372) Paul Ellering (sub. for 8-Ball) & Skull defeated Droz & Road Warrior Animal at 5:52 when Droz was pinned after being hit with Ellering's briefcase while Road Warrior Animal fought with an interfering Road Warrior Hawk Tiger Ali Singh pinned Al Snow at 8:26 with a roll up Steven Regal pinned Steve Blackman at 4:28 by using the ropes for leverage Christian & Gangrel defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor at 9:30 when Christian pinned Taylor with a reverse DDT WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett at 9:31 in a guitar on a pole match after hitting the challenger with the guitar after blocking Jarrett's attempt to come off the top with the guitar with a blow to the midsection WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a streetfight at 6:13 following a chair shot Edge & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie at 8:23 when Edge pinned Mero with the Downward Spiral after Mero sustained a low blow from Sable Goldust pinned Val Venis with a roll up at 7:03 WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown at 7:23 after D-Lo was hit with one of the title belts Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and the Rock in a steel cage match by pinning the Rock with the Stunner at 8:57 as the Undertaker and Kane brawled their way backstage
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Molson Centre - November 8, 1998 (9,215) Gangrel & Christian defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor when Christian pinned Taylor with a reversal into a full nelson slam Al Snow pinned Tiger Ali Singh with the Snow Plow WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock pinned Mankind in a streetfight Skull & 8-Ball defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz after Road Warrior Hawk interfered as the Doomsday Device was being attempted Steven Regal pinned Steve Blackman by using the ropes for leverage WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett in a guitar on a pole match Edge & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie when Edge pinned Mero with the Downward Spiral Val Venis pinned Goldust with a roll up after the referee blocked Goldust's attempt at the Shattered Dreams WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown after Road Dogg hit Henry with a chair Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and the Rock in a steel cage match by pinning Rock with the Stunner
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - Corel Center - November 8, 1998 (7,404) Jeff Jarrett pinned Edge Christian & Gangrel defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Al Snow pinned Tiger Ali Singh D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry defeated Droz & Road Warrior Animal WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Steven Regal WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball Steve Blackman & Sable defeated Marc Mero & WWF Women's Champion Jackie Goldust pinned Martin Roi The Rock pinned Val Venis (sub. for WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock) with the People's Elbow Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and Mankind
Survivor Series 98 - St. Louis, MO - Kiel Center - November 15, 1998 (20,000+; sell out) Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Sunday Night Heat - included Kevin Kelly conducting an in-ring interview in which Sable, distracted by Marc Mero, was assaulted from behind by WWF Women's Champion Jackie and the title belt; featured a backstage segment in which the New Age Outlaws, Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown, and the Headbangers engaged in a brawl as the Outlaws were being interviewed by Kevin Kelly: Scorpio & Bob Holly defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz when Scorpio pinned Droz after Al Snow interfered and hit Droz with Head Val Venis pinned Tiger Ali Singh with the fisherman's suplex after the Godfather attacked Singh Gangrel pinned Steve Blackman with the DDT after the Brood came ringside and Edge hit a dropkick on Blackman; after the bout, the Blue Blazer came down from the rafters but couldn't get unhooked from his harness - thus allowing Blackman to attack him Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; included footage from Heat, earlier in the night, in which Sable was attacked from behind in the ring by WWF Women's Champion Jacqueline; featured Kevin Kelly conducting a backstage interview with Sable in which she said she was pissed off and more determined to win the women's title: WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind pinned Duane Gill (mystery opponent) with a half nelson after a double arm DDT at the 31-second mark; prior to the bout, Vince McMahon, accompanied by the Big Bossman, Gerald Brisco, Pat Patterson, and Sgt. Slaughter, came ringside and introduced Mankind's opponent as a former cornerstone of the WWF who had jumped to WCW and was returning from injury; during the segment, many fans chanted "HBK" in hopes it would be Shawn Michaels; Gill received pyro during his entrance, which scared him; after introducing Gill, McMahon and his officials went backstage WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: Al Snow pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) at 3:32 after stealing Head away from Jarrett, who attempted to use it as a weapon, and hitting Jarrett in the face with it WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: Steve Austin defeated the Big Bossman via disqualification at 3:19 when Bossman began assaulting Austin on the floor with his nightstick; after the bout, Bossman continued to attack Austin for several minutes with the weapon, both hitting him with it and choking; immediately following the match, Michael Cole interviewed Vince McMahon backstage, who had been watching the contest, with McMahon making it clear that Bossman's actions were calculated and that Austin would have more of the same in store later in the tournament WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: WWF European Champion X-Pac fought Stephen Regal to a double count-out at 8:10 when the two began brawling on the floor; moments later, Vince McMahon ordered Sgt. Slaughter to ringside to announce that the two would continue in a 5-minute sudden death period but X-Pac continued to walk backstage, appearing to be legitimately hurt WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Goldust via submission with the ankle lock at 5:57 after hitting a belly to belly suplex WWF World Title Touranment Opening Round: The Rock pinned the Big Bossman (sub. for Triple H) at the 4 second mark with an inside cradle immediately after Bossman ran into the ring; prior to the bout, Triple H's entrance video and music played but Gerald Brisco & Pat Patterson came out instead, with Brisco stating that Triple H was not here and thus would not compete and Patterson introducing Rock's opponent as the Bossman WWF World Title Tournament Quarter Finals: The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Kane at 7:15 with the tombstone and Bearer holding down Kane's foot for leverage moments after Kane was distracted by Bearer on the ring apron WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind defeated Al Snow via submission with the Mandible Claw at 3:56; earlier in the match, Mankind regained possession of Mr. Socko from around Head's forehead and briefly attacked Head WWF World Title Tournament Quarter Finals: The Rock pinned WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock at 8:20 after intercepting the Big Bossman's nightstick and hitting Shamrock with it as Bossman distracted the referee; mid-way through the bout, the Bossman came ringside in hopes of costing Rock the match Sable pinned WWF Women's Champion Jackie (w/ Marc Mero) to win the title at 3:13 with the powerbomb after avoiding the tornado DDT and throwing the champion to the mat WWF World Title Touranment Semi-Finals: WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind pinned Steve Austin at 10:27 after Sgt. Slaughter and Gerald Brisco interfered, with Brisco hitting Austin in the head with a steel chair as Slaughter held him; during the opening moments of the contest, Vince McMahon was wheeled out to ringside accompanied by Pat Patterson, Gerald Brisco, and Sgt. Slaughter; late in the bout, Austin hit the Stunner on Mankind but referee Mike Chioda was pulled to the floor, with Vince McMahon getting out of his wheelchair and knocking Chioda out cold; moments later, after hitting a second Stunner, Shane McMahon came out to take over the officiating but instead of giving Austin a 3-count, he gave him the finger; immediately after the bout, the McMahons and their cohorts ran backstage and drove out of the arena; moments later, Austin took off after them in a stolen vehicle WWF World Title Touranment Semi-Finals: The Rock defeated the Undertaker via disqualification at 8:23 after Kane came out and hit a chokeslam on the Rock to cost Taker the match; earlier in the contest, the Big Bossman came out to distract Rock from ringside; after the contest, Taker and Kane battled their way into the crowd WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry and the Headbangers at 10:10 when Gunn pinned Mosh following a Rocker Dropper from Gunn, a splash from Henry, and a piledriver from Gunn WWF World Title Touranment Finals: The Rock defeated WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind at 17:15 when Vince McMahon called for the bell as Mankind was caught in Rock's Sharpshooter, even though Mankind did not submit, moments after Rock hit the Rock Bottom and then gave the People's Eyebrow to McMahon; prior to the bout, the McMahons and their officials were shown backstage, making it clear they had returned to the arena; early in the contest, Vince & Shane McMahon came to ringside; immediately after the bout, the McMahons presented Rock with the world title belt and all three hugged in the ring; Vince then grabbed the microphone, saying "the people screwed the people", and said he would elaborate further the following night on Raw; moments later, a confused Mankind confronted Vince, with Rock assaulting Mankind from behind and eventually hitting the Rock Bottom; Steve Austin then appeared in the aisle before running into the ring, fighting off Rock as the McMahons ran backstage, hitting the Stunner, and tossing Rock to the floor; moments later, Austin hit the Stunner on Mankind as well; before going backstage, Austin briefly kicked and pounded on Rock on the floor (The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment, The Atittude Era)
WWF @ Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena - November 16, 1998 (17,610) Super Astros - 12/6/98: Miguel Perez defeated Rey Ortiz Apollo Dantes defeated El Merenguero Negro Casas defeated Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi-San) Shotgun - 11/21/98: Bob Holly & Scorpio defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Bradshaw & Farooq defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Al Snow defeated Tiger Ali Singh D-Lo Brown defeated Taka Michinoku Raw is War: WWF European Champion X-Pac, WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Golga, Kurrgan, & the Giant Silva (w/ Luna Vachon & the ICP) when Gunn pinned Golga at 2:52 after Shaggy 2 Dope interfered and accidentally hit an elbow drop off the top onto Golga behind the referee’s back Val Venis pinned Mark Henry (w/ D-Lo Brown) with a roll up at 2:37 after Henry became distracted by Chyna at ringside Steve Blackman & Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) & the Blue Blazer at 2:09 when Blackman pinned the Blazer with a martial arts kick; after the bout, Blackman attempted to unmasked the Blazer until he was double teamed by Owen Hart and Jarrett The Godfather fought Steven Regal to a no contest when Regal accepted Godfather’s hoes but then attacked him when the Godfather made an offhand remark about England being “nothing but a place full of fags” WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock fought the Big Bossman to a double disqualification at 3:57 when both men hit the referee when he stepped between them; after the bout, Vince & Shane McMahon came to the ring with Vince separating the two wrestlers before recruiting Shamrock into the Corporation Edge & Gangrel defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz via count-out at 2:15 when Animal and Droz left the ring to see what Road Warrior Hawk was doing on the Titan Tron; moments later, after Paul Ellering came out to try to talk Hawk down, Droz climbed up and subtly pushed Hawk off the Titan Tron Steve Austin defeated WWF World Champion the Rock (w/ the Big Bossman, Ken Shamrock, Vince & Shane McMahon) via disqualification at 6:00 when the Undertaker interfered and hit Austin with a shovel; earlier in the contest, Mankind came out to counter the presence of the Corporation but was attacked on the floor
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center - November 17, 1998 Sean Casey defeated Johnny Paradise Shotgun: Steven Regal pinned Dick Togo (w/ Yamaguchi-San) with a cradle suplex Matt & Jeff Hardy defeated Reno Riggins & Steven Dunn when Matt pinned Dunn with a sunset flip off the top The Blue Blazer defeated Taka Michinoku (w/ Yamaguchi-San) via submission with the Sharpshooter Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown defeated Skull & 8-Ball (w/ Paul Ellering) after Ellering accidentally hit one of the DOA members with the steel briefcase and Henry powerslammed him for the pin Sunday Night Heat - 11/22/98: Matt & Jeff Hardy fought Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor to a no contest when the Acolytes interfered and beat up both teams Al Snow fought Gangrel to a no contest when the JOB Squad and the Brood began brawling in the ring The Big Bossman pinned Marc Mero with the sidewalk slam after Jackie accidentally tripped Mero; Mero fired her after the match Jeff Jarrett pinned Kurrgan with a guitar shot after the Insane Clown Posse distracted Kurrgan WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Val Venis via disqualification when Mankind interfered; the Big Bossman and Shamrock double teamed Mankind after the match Raw is War - 11/23/98: The Headbangers defeated the Oddities at 1:30 when Mosh pinned Golga with a roll up after the ICP turned on the Oddities Steve Blackman pinned the Blue Blazer with a kick to the chest at 2:50; Owen Hart prevented Blackman from taking the mask off the Blazer following the match Edge & Gangrel defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown at 7:06 when Gangrel pinned Henry with a roll up after Chyna came ringside; after the match, Chyna agreed to go on a date with Mark Goldust fought Marc Mero to a no contest at 3:58 after Terri Runnels and Jackie attacked both men WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind defeated the Big Bossman and WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock in a three way match at 8:25 after Al Snow interfered and hit Shamrock with Head Duane Gill pinned WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian to win the title at 2:25 after the JOB Squad interfered and Scorpio hit a splash onto Christian Tiger Ali Singh fought the Godfather to a no contest when Steven Regal interfered and attacked the Godfather before the match began; Val Venis made the save moments thereafter Scorpio & Bob Holly defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn in a non-title match at 5:21 when Scorpio pinned Gunn after Mankind interfered and hit Gunn with a snowblower WWF World Champion the Rock pinned WWF European Champion X-Pac at 8:32 after Shawn Michaels interfered, took a chair from the champion, and hit X-Pac over the head with it; Steve Austin fended off the Corporation following the match, hitting Stunners on them as well as Shane McMahon, X-Pac, and the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - November 18, 1998 (8,182) Kurrgan and Golga defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Christian & WWF Women's Champion Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie Steven Regal pinned Scorpio Val Venis pinned Goldust with a roll up Edge and Gangrel defeated the DOA WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind in a falls count anywhere match Jeff Jarrett pinned Al Snow after Debra distracted Snow Steve Blackman defeated the Blue Blazer (this did not appear to be either Owen Hart or Dan Severn) WWF Tag Team Champions New Age Outlaws defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry WWF Champion The Rock defeated Kane in a cage match; Big Bossman was the guest referee
WWF @ San Diego, CA - November 19, 1998 (8,804) The Oddities defeated Too Much Jeff Jarrett defeated Al Snow Steve Blackman defeated the Blue Blazer WWF Women's Champion Sable & Christian defeated Jackie & Marc Mero Val Venis defeated Goldust WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated Mankind WWF World Champion The Rock defeated Kane in a cage match with the Big Bossman as the guest referee
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - November 20, 1998 (9,920; sell out) The Oddities defeated Too Cool WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Al Snow Gangrel & Edge defeated DOA after Paul Ellering's interference backfired WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian & WWF Woman's Champion Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie when Sable pinned Jackie after a powerbomb WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a falls count anywhere match Steve Blackman pinned the Blue Blazer with a kick off the top rope Val Venis pinned Goldust WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown Steve Austin defeated Kane, the Undertaker, and WWF World Champion the Rock in a fatal fourway non-title match; the Big Bossman was the guest referee
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - November 21, 1998 (13,426) Kurrgan & Golga defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Al Snow Edge & Gangrel defeated Skull & 8-Ball after Paul Ellering's interference backfired WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian & WWF Woman's Champion Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie when Sable pinned Jackie with the Sable Bomb WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a No DQ match with a belly to belly suplex Steve Blackman pinned the Blue Blazer with a roll up Val Venis pinned Goldust with a roll up WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry after Gunn hit D-Lo with one of the belts Steve Austin defeated Kane, the Undertaker, and WWF World Champion the Rock in a non-title match by pinning Rock with the Stunner; the Big Bossman was the guest referee but Earl Hebner made the pinfall
WWF @ San Jose, CA - Arena - November 22, 1998 (10,655) Kurrgan & Golga defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor Edge & Gangrel defeated Skull & 8-Ball after Paul Ellering's interference backfired WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Al Snow WWF Women's Champion Sable & Christian defeated Jackie & Marc Mero Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and WWF World Champion the Rock in a non-title match by pinning Rock after the Stunner; after the bout, Austin seemed to have blacked out, with the footage being shown on WWF TV and credit for the incident was given to recent attacks from the Undertaker Steve Blackman defeated the Blue Blazer Val Venis defeated Goldust WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a No DQ match WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - November 27, 1998 (7,696; sell out) Scott Taylor pinned Christian Al Snow pinned Mike Hollow (sub. for Steve Regal) Edge & Gangrel defeated DOA Val Venis pinned Goldust WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown Steve Blackman pinned the Blue Blazer WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock pinned WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a No Holds Barred match WWF World Champion the Rock pinned Kane in a steel cage match following the Rock Bottom and People's Elbow; Big Bossman was the guest referee
WWF @ Boston, MA - FleetCenter - November 28, 1998 (matinee) (16,510; sell out) Gangrel & Edge defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Jeff Jarrett WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Christian & WWF Woman's Champion Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie Val Venis defeated Goldust The Headbangers defeated LOD 2000 Triple H pinned Al Snow (Triple H's return match from surgery) WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind Steve Austin defeated Kane, Undertaker, and WWF World Champion the Rock in a non-title match when he pinned the Rock with a Stunner
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - First Union Center - November 29, 1998 (19,671; sell out; 18,364 paid) Andrew Martin defeated Devon Storm Droz defeated Marc Mero Steve Austin defeated WWF World Champino the Rock, the Undertaker, and Kane in a non-title match with the Stunner; the Big Bossman was the special referee for the bout but another referee made the pinfall after Bossman was knocked out Sunday Night Heat - shown live: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill fought Christian to a no contest D-Lo Brown defeated Steve Blackman via count-out The Godfather & Val Venis defeated the Headbangers WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Mark Henry Kane defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman defeated Al Snow & Mankind Shotgun - 12/5/98: WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated Skull & 8-Ball Tiger Ali Singh defeated Goldust via disqualification Dick Togo, Mens Teioh, & Taka Michinoku defeated Bradshaw & Farooq via disqualification Super Astros - 12/13/98: El Hijo Del Santo pinned Jose Estrada Jr. with a victory roll at 4:32 El Torito pinned Mini Nova at 3:19 with a plancha Apollo Dantes fought Negro Casas to a double disqualification after Jose Estrada Jr. and El Hijo Del Santo interfered
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - November 30, 1998 (11,006; sell out) Raw is War: WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Gangrel & Edge via disqualification at 2:57 when Christian hit Gunn with one of the tag belts; after the match, Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman attacked the champions Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification at 3:26 when Owen Hart interfered; after the match, the Blue Blazer attacked Owen, later revieling himself to be Steve Blackman The Big Bossman (w/ Shawn Michaels) defeated WWF Hardcore Champion Mankind in a ladder match to win the title at 6:11 after WWF World Champion the Rock dropped the champion with a Rock Bottom; prior to the bout, Mankind was escorted to the ring by Al Snow, WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill, Bob Holly, & Scorpio before Michaels sent them all backstage; Michaels provided guest commentary for the bout, during which he held up score cards with low numbers when Mankind hit an offensive move; the Rock appeared late in the match and aided in double teaming Mankind; after the bout, Michaels took possession of Mankind's Mr. Socko sock and then stomped him before the Rock did the same; Michaels then poked and hit Mankind with Bossman's nightstick before Mankind fell to the floor (Ladder Match 2: Crash & Burn) WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill pinned Marc Mero at 2:11 after the Blue Meanie pushed Mero off the top as he prepared to hit the Shooting Star Press; Mero announced before the match that if he were to lose, he would retire WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock defeated WWF European Champion X-Pac via disqualification at 4:41 when Triple H interfered; the Big Bossman attacked X-Pac thanks to Shawn Micahels' distracting the referee, which led to Triple H coming to the ring; only X-Pac's title was on the line in the match Val Venis defeated Tiger Ali Singh (w/ Baboo) via disqualification at 2:58 after Marlena interfered and gave Val a low blow; Farooq & Bradshaw attacked Tiger and Baboo after the match WWF World Champion the Rock pinned Al Snow with the Rock Bottom at 4:58 Sunday Night Heat - 12/6/98: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill pinned Taka Michinoku The Legion of Doom defeated Brian Christopher & Scott Taylor WWF World Champion the Rock, WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock, & the Big Bossman defeated Edge, Christian, & Gangrel via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Mark Henry via disqualification Kurrgan & Luna fought Tiger Ali Singh & Babu to a no contest Mankind defeated the Undertaker via disqualification Super Astros - 12/20/98: El Hiji Del Santo & Negro Casas defeated Jose Estrada Jr. & Apollo Dantes at 6:04 when Casas pinned Estrada with La Casita Armando Fernandez pinned Julio Sanchez at 3:26 with a spinning piledriver Max Mini pinned El Torito with an armdrag into a cover
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - December 1, 1998 (9,000; sell out) Raw is War - 12/7/98: D-Lo Brown (w/ Mark Henry) pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) with a roll up at 2:24 when both Jarrett and Debra became distracted by Goldust who came ringside wearing nothing but a trench coat and flashed Debra The Headbangers defeated Edge & Gangrel (w/ Christian) via disqualification at 2:07 when the Oddities, Tiger Ali Singh, and Babu came ringside and Golga hit the sit-down splash on Mosh Goldust pinned Owen Hart with an inside cradle at 4:20, despite Jeff Jarrett and Debra coming ringside and Debra flashing Goldust The Acolytes fought Val Venis & the Godfather to a no contest at the 48-second mark when all four men began brawling in and outside of the ring Steve Blackman pinned Tiger Ali Singh with a thrust kick at 2:14; after the bout, Blackman fought off an interfering Blue Blazer before being attacked by Owen Hart and having the dragon sleeper applied on the ramp way Mark Henry (w/ D-Lo Brown) pinned Droz (w/ Road Warrior Animal) with a splash at 3:27 after Chyna got on the ring apron and slapped Droz WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman defeated Triple H & X-Pac (w/ Chyna) in an anything goes match via disqualification at 8:19 when Commissioner Shawn Michaels gave Billy Gunn, who came ringside with the Road Dogg mid-way through the bout, a steel chair to use on Helmsley - but Gunn instead hit Shamrock over the head with the chair Steve Austin & Mankind defeated WWF World Champion the Rock & the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) via disqualification at 8:20 when WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock and WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman interfered; Mankind was double teamed in the ring to start the match, with Austin coming out moments later and the four men brawling in the aisle; after the bout, Mankind was handcuffed to the ring rope as Austin was tied by druids to Taker's symbol and raised high above the stage (The Atittude Era) Shotgun - 12/12/98: Steve Blackman defeated Taka Michinoku Kurrgan, Golga, & the Giant Silva defeated Lance Diamond, Jimmy Cicero, & Steve Corino Skull & 8-Ball fought Farooq & Bradshaw to a double count-out The Godfather defeated Droz
Capital Carnage - London, England - Arena - December 6, 1998 (10,441) Droz pinned Headbanger Mosh at 6:00 Televised on Sky Box Office - featured Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler on commentary; included footage from the previous day of Vince McMahon speaking at Oxford University; featured Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Pat Patterson, & Gerald Brisco coming out on the stage, with Patterson announcing that Triple H would not be facing the Rock for the world title and it would be X-Pac instead and Triple H would face Jeff Jarrett; Shane then implied that soccer player Vinnie Jones might be George Michaels' secret boyfriend; Vince went on to insult England and its people; included Michael Cole conducting an in-ring interview with Vinnie Jones regarding the previous comments from the McMahons as well as his participation in the main event; featured footage of D-Lo Brown touring London: Gangrel pinned Al Snow at 5:54 when Edge, who came ringside late in the bout alongside Christian, hit a missile dropkick on Snow as Christian distracted the referee, moments after Snow hit his opponent with Head The Headbangers defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz at 3:21 when Mosh pinned Droz with a roll up after Droz pushed his partner out of the ring to switch places in the match; after the bout, Animal and Droz briefly brawled in the ring before Animal left ringside on his own Val Venis pinned Goldust at 5:35 with a roll up after pulling Earl Hebner in front of him to prevent the Shattered Dreams; after the bout, Goldust attacked his opponent and eventually hit the move Tiger Ali Singh pinned Edge at 2:54 with his feet on the ropes; after the bout, Edge clotheslined his opponent out of the ring Christian & WWF Women's Champion Sable defeated Marc Mero & Jackie at 4:50 when Sable pinned Jackie with the TKO after Mero walked out of the match and Christian battled him in the aisle; after the bout, Jackie attacked referee Tim White, with White lifting her on his shoulders while Sable ripped Jackie's top completely off, exposing herself to the crowd; due to Mero's recent loss to Duane Gill, this was deemed his final match WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock (w/ WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman) defeated Steve Blackman via submission with the ankle lock at 6:51 after the Bossman hit the challenger in the ankle with his nightstick, moments after Blackman attacked Bossman on the floor; after the bout, Bossman continued to attack Blackman inside the ring Triple H (w/ Chyna) pinned Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) with the Pedigree at 6:55 after Chyna stole away a steel chair from Jarrett WWF Tag Team Champions Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown at 10:11 when Gunn pinned D-Lo with a piledriver WWF World Champion the Rock defeated WWF European Champion X-Pac via disqualification at 12:33 when Triple H attacked the champion on the floor after Rock pushed Chyna at ringside; Triple H & Chyna came out at the 3-minute mark when Rock attempted to walk out of the match; after the bout, the Rock attempted to cut a promo in the ring but was assaulted from behind by X-Pac and Triple H; moments later, Ken Shamrock attempted to make the save but was thrown from the ring as well Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer), Kane, and Mankind at 16:12 when Austin pinned Kane with the Stunner; prior to the bout, Shane McMahon was announced as the guest referee and then introduced Pat Patterson as the guest time keeper, Gerald Brisco as the guest referee, Vince McMahon as the guest commentator, and the Big Bossman as the guest enforcer for the match; Vinnie Jones, who was to have been at ringside for the contest was ejected by Brisco before the contest; Earl Hebner made the 3-count to end the match after Brisco had been knocked to the floor by Austin; after the bout, Jones returned to the ring and kicked Bossman in the midsection, allowing Austin to hit the Stunner; moments later, Hebner joined in stomping Bossman out of the ring; Jones, Hebner, and Austin then shared a few beers before Austin posed alone in the ring to end the show
Rock Bottom - Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place - December 13, 1998 (17,677; 16,891 paid; sell out; announced as 20,042) Sunday Night Heat - included Mankind attacking the Rock as the Rock was being interviewed by Michael Cole in one of the skyboxes: WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill pinned Matt Hardy at 1:02 after the Blue Meanie interfered and hit a DDT on the challenger Kevin Quinn pinned Brian Christopher at 2:23 with a roll up after avoiding a powerbomb attempt Triple H pinned Droz (w/ Road Warrior Animal) at 1:37 with the Pedigree; after the bout, Animal left ringside alone WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated the Acolytes via disqualification at 2:00 when Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman interfered; the bout was made by WWF Commissioner Shawn Michaels in hopes of wearing down the tag team champions before their title match later in the evening Pay-per-view bouts - featured Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler on commentary: D-Lo Brown & Mark Henry (w/ Terri Runnels & Jackie) defeated Val Venis & the Godfather at 5:57 when Henry pinned Venis with a clothesline and a splash after Jackie came in the ring and pulled down Val's tights, revealing a pair of thongs underneath, as the referee was distracted by D-Lo, the Godfather, Terri, and the hoes on the floor The Headbangers defeated Golga & Kurrgan (w/ the Giant Silva & Luna) at 6:54 when Mosh pinned Golga with a Bombs Away off the top as Golga ran the ropes in preperation of hitting the sit-down splash on Thrasher Steve Blackman defeated Owen Hart via count-out at 10:29 when Owen walked out of the match after becomming trapped in Blackman's own Sharpshooter; Owen was the crowd favorite in the match but still worked as a heel Gangrel, Edge, & Christian defeated Al Snow, Bob Holly, & Scorpio at 9:09 when Christian pinned Scorpio with the Unprettier after Scorpio dropkicked Gangrel to the floor (Holly's first appearance with the short bleach-blonde hair) Goldust defeated Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) via reverse decision at 8:03; Jarrett originally pinned Goldust with the Russian leg sweep after Debra interfered and hit Goldust over the head with Jarrett's guitar; moments later, WWF Commissioner Shawn Michaels came out, congratulated Jarrett, and sent him to the back; he then declared Goldust the winner on a DQ, due to the use of the guitar, and ordered Debra to strip down to nothing - as the pre-match stipulations stated; Debra reluctantly began to do so before eventually getting into it and enjoying herself; as she prepared to take off her bra, Jarrett returned ringside with the Blue Blazer to cover her up and take her backstage WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn defeated WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock & WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman (w/ Commissioner Shawn Michaels) at 17:02 when Michaels tripped Gunn as he attempted a suplex, with Shamrock then landing on top before Gunn rolled over for the pin; due to pre-match stipulations made by Michaels, the remainder of DX was barred from ringside Mankind defeated WWF World Champion the Rock (w/ Vince & Shane McMahon) at 13:33 with the Mandible Claw; at the 10-minute mark, Vince ordered referee Mike Chioda to disqualify the challenger for a minor technicality, which resulted in Mankind hitting a piledriver on the referee to prevent the match stopping; moments later, the challenger also assaulted the time keeper so that McMahon could not order the match to be over; after the bout, Vince stated that Mankind was the winner of the match but since the Rock was not pinned nor did he submit, he was still the champion; moments later, Mankind put the Mr. Socko Mandible Claw on Vince before sustaining a chair shot to the back from Shane; Mankind no-sold the chair and reapplied the hold before Shane once again used the chair; Mankind then applied the move on Shane before hitting a running knee to the corner on Vince and fighting off Pat Patterson and Jerry Brisco; moments later, the Big Bossman and Ken Shamrock came out to help the Rock triple team Mankind Steve Austin defeated the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) in a Buried Alive match at 21:28 when Austin returned ringside, after Kane appeared out of the grave and hit a tombstone on Taker, knocking him into the grave, and ordered a bulldozer operator to dump the dirt on top of Taker; prior to Kane's appearance, Austin chased Bearer backstage; due to pre-match stipulations, Austin earned a spot in the Royal Rumble match (The Undertaker's Most Dangerous Matches)
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - December 14, 1998 (17,508; sell out) Sumito pinned Timothy Flowers at 2:29 by reversing a suplex attempt into an inside cradle Super Astros - 12/27/98: Armando Fernandez pinned Sho Funaki (w/ Yamaguchi-San) at 2:50 with a spinning plancha Papi Chulo pinned Buddy Wayne at 1:56 after driving Wayne face-first to the mat from the top rope El Merenguero defeated Apollo Dantes via disqualification when Armando Fernandez told the referee about Dantes using a foriegn object; as the show came to a close, Dantes put Fermandez in the Apollo 13 Shotgun - 12/19/98: The Blue Meanie & WWF Light Heavyweight Champion Duane Gill fought the Acolytes to a double disqualification at 2:38 when both teams began brawling in and out of the ring Sunday Night Heat - 12/20/98: WWF European Champion X-Pac pinned Tiger Ali Singh at 1:52 in a non-title match with the X-Factor Kevin Quinn & Brian Christopher defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Al Snow pinned Droz The Headbangers defeated the Oddities via disqualification Billy Gunn & the Road Dogg defeated Skull & 8-Ball WWF World Champion the Rock defeated the Big Bossman, Ken Shamrock, and Mankind Raw is War: Val Venis & the Godfather defeated Edge & Gangrel when Val scored the pin with the fisherman’s suplex Goldust defeated the Blue Blazer via disqualification when Jeff Jarrett interfered as Goldust attempted the Shattered Dreams; after the bout, Steve Blackman made the save and unmasked the Blazer to reveal him as being Owen Hart Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown (w/ Terri & Jackie) defeated Al Snow & Bob Holly when Henry pinned Holly with a bodyslam after Jackie interfered WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock & WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman (w/ Shawn Michaels) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Road Dogg & Billy Gunn to win the titles when Gunn submitted to Shamrock’s ankle lock after Michaels hit the title holder in the ankle with Bossman’s nightstick Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) pinned Steve Blackman in a guitar on a pole match after Owen Hart interfered with a second guitar Kane fought Mankind to a no contest when Vince McMahon challenged Mankind to a streetfight as Kane was put in a straightjacket by orderlies; moments thereafter, the Corporation came to McMahon’s aid as he was being attacked backstage WWF World Champion the Rock pinned Triple H after Shawn Michaels hit the challenger with the title belt and Test interfered (Test's debut)
- 12/15/98: Former WWF wrestler Brady Boone passed away at the age of 40.
WWF @ Spokane, WA - Arena - December 15, 1998 (9,487; sell out) Super Astros - 1/3/99: Negro Casas defeated Papi Chulo Miguel Perez defeated Mike Roselli Armando Fernandez defeated Apollo Dantes Shotgun - 12/26/98: Edge defeated Buddy Wayne Skull & 8-Ball fought Brian Christopher & Kevin Quinn to a double disqualification Sunday Night Heat - 12/27/98: Headbanger Mosh defeated Golga via disqualification Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart defeated the Godfather & Val Venis WWF Tag Team Champions Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman defeated Matt & Jeff Hardy Kane pinned WWF European Champion X-Pac in a non-title match Raw is War - 12/21/98: Al Snow pinned Gangrel with the Snow Plow Billy Gunn pinned WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock in a non-title match; WWF Commissioner Shawn Michaels made the match non-title after the bout was over Steve Blackman defeated the Blue Blazer via disqualification when Owen Hart interfered; Goldust helped Blackman after the match and unmasked the Blazer to reveal him as Jeff Jarrett The Road Dogg pinned WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman to win the title Bob Holly & Scorpio defeated the Acolytes via disqualification when the Acolytes were unnecesarily violent Mankind defeated Shane McMahon via disqualification when the Corporation interfered; DX made the save The Headbangers defeated D-Lo Brown in a handicap match after D-Lo's partner, Mark Henry, was being whipped backstage by Marlena & Jackie WWF World Champion the Rock & Test defeated Triple H & X-Pac via disqualification when Kane interfered and chokeslammed every member of DX
- 12/20/98: Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows, focusing on Bret Hart's final year in the WWF as well as the Montreal Incident, made its television premiere on A&E.
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - December 26, 1998 (17,714; sell out) Gangrel & Edge defeated the Headbangers after Christian interfered Goldust defeated Tiger Ali Singh Vince McMahon beat Mankind in an arm wrestling match; the winner was to have gotten a kiss from Debra but, because Mankind was so pathetic, Vince let him get the kiss even though he lost Al Snow and Scorpio defeated DOA Droz & Animal fought Farooq & Bradshaw to a double disqualification when the Brood and Headbangers interfered WWF World Champion the Rock pinned Triple H after Test interfered and hit Triple H with a chair Val Venis & the Godfather defeated Mark Henry & D-Lo Brown WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett in a Guitar on a Pole match Mankind defeated Test Billy Gunn & WWF Hardcore Champion Road Dogg defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Big Bossman & WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Kane with the tombstone in a Chicago Street Fight after Vince McMahon's interference backfired
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - December 27, 1998 (16,282; sell out) Edge pinned Headbanger Mosh by reversing a powerbomb into a sunset flip Goldust pinned Tiger Ali Singh with a spinebuster Al Snow & Scorpio fought the DOA to a no contest when the Brood interfered The Acolytes defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz when Farooq pinned Animal with an inside cradle after Droz tripped up his partner; after the match, Animal and Droz had to be seperated by officials Vince McMahon defeated Mankind in an arm wrestling match with Sable acting as the special referee; the stipulation said that the winner would receive a kiss from Sable WWF World Champion the Rock pinned Triple H with the Corporate Elbow after Test interfered and hit the challenger with the title belt; Triple H 'won' the title earlier in the bout after using the title belt as a weapon but the match was forced to continue by Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson after they sent Chyna backstage Val Venis and Godfather defeated Mark Henry and D-Lo Brown when Val pinned D-Lo with an inside cradle after Brown missed the Lo Down Mankind defeated Test with a double arm DDT and the Mandible Claw WWF European Champion X-Pac defeated Jeff Jarrett in a Guitar on a Pole match with the X-Factor and a guitar shot to the head Billy Gunn & WWF Hardcore Champion Road Dogg defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Big Bossman & WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock via disqualification when Shamrock attacked the referee following a controversial pinfall victory by the challengers, made by a second referee after the original one was knocked out The Undertaker pinned Kane in a streetfight after Shane McMahon accidentally hit Kane with a chair; after the match, the Undertaker beat up Vince McMahon while Kane hit a chokeslam on both Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson until Shane threatened to send Kane back to the insane asylum if he didn't stop
WWF @ Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena - December 28, 1998 (11,928; sell out) Al Phillips defeated Lance Diamond Super Astros - 1/10/99: El Merenguero pinned Julio Sanchez at 5:08 with the Merenguero suplex Miguel Perez pinned Rey Ortiz with a roll up Giant Silva pinned JR Ryder with a chokeslam; after the bout, Max Mini entered the ring to celebrate with Silva Shotgun - 1/2/99: Bob Holly & Scorpio defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz, the Acolytes, and DOA Gangrel defeated Tiger Ali Singh The Blue Meanie fought Brian Christopher to a double disqualification Raw is War: Val Venis defeated WWF Hardcore Champion the Road Dogg via disqualification when Test interfered and attacked Venis; after the match, Vince McMahon ordered Road Dogg to defend the title again later in the night against Mankind Edge defeated Al Snow via disqualification after Snow repeatedly hit Edge with Head WWF European Champion X-Pac fought the Big Bossman to a no contest when Test and Val Venis interfered Steve Blackman & Goldust defeated Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett when Blackman pinned Owen after Dan Severn distracted Owen from ringside Triple H defeated Ken Shamrock via disqualification when Shamrock refused to let go of the ankle lock after Triple H had reached the ropes; DX and the Corporation brawled in the ring after the match Kane defeated Billy Gunn via disqualification when X-Pac interfered WWF Hardcore Champion the Road Dogg pinned Mankind after the Rock interfered and executed the Rock Bottom on Mankind; after the match, Vince McMahon fired Shawn Michaels as commissioner, with Michaels hitting the superkick on McMahon in response
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - December 29, 1998 (10,668; sell out) Steve Bradley defeated Nick Barberry The Blue Meanie pinned Matt Hardy with a moonsault Skull & 8-Ball defeated Kurrgan & Golga when Golga was pinned Shotgun Saturday Night - 1/9/99: Bob Holly, Scorpio, Duane Gill, & the Blue Meanie defeated Brian Christopher, Kevin Quinn, Matt & Jeff Hardy Gangrel defeated Mike Hollow The Acolytes defeated Road Warrior Animal & Droz via disqualification Sunday Night Heat: George Steele pinned Headbanger Mosh Triple H pinned Mark Henry Val Venis pinned Christian Jeff Jarrett & Owen Hart defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ken Shamrock & the Big Bossman in a non-title match WWF Hardcore Champion the Road Dogg defeated Test via disqualification Raw is War - 1/4/99: Steve Blackman pinned WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock in a non-title match after Billy Gunn interfered Goldust defeated Mark Henry via disqualification The Godfather fought Test to a no contest Triple H pinned Mankind in a match where the winner would earn a spot in the Royal Rumble; Mankind applied a submission hold on Shane McMahon after the match until Vince McMahon awarded him a world title shot later in the night Edge fought D-Lo Brown to a no contest Kane defeated Pat Patterson & Gerald Brisco in a handicap match WWF Hardcore Champion the Road Dogg pinned Al Snow Mankind (w/ Triple H, Billy Gunn, the Road Dogg, X-Pac, & Chyna) pinned WWF World Champion the Rock (w/ Vince & Shane McMahon, Test, WWF Tag Team Champions - WWF IC Champion Ken Shamrock & WWF Hardcore Champion the Big Bossman, Test, & Kane) to win the title in a No DQ match at 8:48 after Steve Austin interfered and hit the champion in the head with a steel chair as all members of DX and the Corporation battled around ringside; after the match, DX hoisted Mankind on their shoulders in victory (Mick Foley - Greatest Hits & Misses, The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary)