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| align="center" colspan=3 bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-bottom:1px solid gray; font-size:130%;" |<span style="color: #000000;">'''Breakdown: In Your House'''</span><br> | | align="center" colspan=3 bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-bottom:1px solid gray; font-size:130%;" |<span style="color: #000000;">'''Breakdown: In Your House'''</span><br> | ||
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''[[Professional Wrestling Promotion|Promotion]]''' | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''[[Professional Wrestling Promotion|Promotion]]''' | ||
- | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[IWE|International Wrestling Federation]] | + | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[IWE|International Wrestling Federation]] |
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Date''' | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Date''' | ||
- | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |September 27, 1998 | + | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |September 27, 1998 |
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''City''' | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''City''' | ||
- | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[Hamilton, Ontario]] | + | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" style="font-size: 115%;" |[[Hamilton, Ontario]] |
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Venue''' | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Venue''' | ||
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| style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Attendance''' | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Attendance''' | ||
| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |17,405 | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |17,405 | ||
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+ | | style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''[[Pay-Per-View|Buy rate]]''' | ||
+ | | bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" style="font-size: 115%;" |300,000 | ||
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| bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Pay-per-view chronology''' | | bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Pay-per-view chronology''' | ||
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- | | bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''← Previous'''<br>[[IWF SummerSlam (1998)|SummerSlam | + | | bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''← Previous'''<br>[[IWF SummerSlam (1998)|SummerSlam]] |
- | | bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Next →'''<br>[[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day: In | + | | bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Next →'''<br>[[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day: In<br>Your House]] |
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| bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''[[IWF In Your House|In Your House]] chronology''' | | bgcolor=#BDBDBD align="center" colspan="3" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''[[IWF In Your House|In Your House]] chronology''' | ||
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Next →'''<br>[[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day]] | | bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="1" style="font-size: 115%;" |'''Next →'''<br>[[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day]] | ||
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- | '''Breakdown: In Your House''' was the | + | '''Breakdown: In Your House''' was the 24th [[IWF In Your House|In Your House]] [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestling]] [[Pay-Per-View|pay-per-view]] (PPV) [[List of IWE pay-per-view events|event]] produced by the [[IWE|International Wrestling Federation]] (IWF; IWE as of 2002). It took place on September 27, 1998, at the [[Copps Coliseum]] in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. Nine matches were held on the PPV, while three matches were held for the ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]'' pre-show. |
- | The [[Card (Sports)#Main event|main event]] was a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat match]] between [[Stone Cold Steve Johnson|Stone Cold Steve Austin]], [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]] and [[Glenn McAlmond (wrestler)|Kane]] for the [[IWE Championship|IWF Championship]], which ended in controversy when The Undertaker and Kane simultaneously pinned Austin. Another match at the event was a Triple Threat match in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]] between [[Ken Sherman|Ken Shamrock]], [[Jon Foley|Mankind]] and [[Jayme Johnson|The Rock]] to determine the number-one contender to the IWF Championship. | + | The [[Card (Sports)#Main event|main event]] was a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat match]] between [[Stone Cold Steve Johnson|Stone Cold Steve Austin]], [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]], and [[Glenn McAlmond (wrestler)|Kane]] for the [[IWE Championship|IWF Championship]], which ended in controversy when The Undertaker and Kane simultaneously pinned Austin. Another match at the event was a Triple Threat match in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]] between [[Ken Sherman<!--(1968, pg. 43)-->|Ken Shamrock]], [[Jon Foley<!--(2006, pg. 26)-->|Mankind]], and [[Jayme Johnson<!--(1999, pg. 22)-->|The Rock]] to determine the number-one contender to the IWF Championship. |
- | ==Background== | + | ==Production== |
- | + | ===Background=== | |
+ | [[IWF In Your House|In Your House]] was a series of monthly [[Pay-Per-View|pay-per-view]] (PPV) shows first produced by the [[International Wrestling Federation]] (IWF, now IWE) in May 1995. They aired when the promotion was not holding one of its then-five major PPVs ([[IWE WrestleMania|WrestleMania]], [[IWE King of the Ring|King of the Ring]], [[IWE SummerSlam|SummerSlam]], [[IWE Survivor Series|Survivor Series]], and [[IWE Royal Rumble|Royal Rumble]]), and were sold at a lower cost. Breakdown: In Your House was the 24th In Your House event and took place on September 27, 1998, at the [[Copps Coliseum]] in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]]. | ||
- | The | + | ===Storylines=== |
+ | The event comprised twelve [[Mock Combat|professional wrestling matches]] with outcomes predetermined by IWF script writers. The matches involved wrestlers portraying their [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Gimmick|characters]] in planned storylines that took place before, during and after the event. | ||
- | + | The main feud heading into the event was between [[Stone Cold Steve Johnson|Stone Cold Steve Austin]] and [[Vince Matteson]], who did not want Austin as the [[IWE Championship|IWF Champion]]. On the September 5 episode of ''[[IWE Raw|Raw Saturday Night]]'' Matteson criticized and insulted [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]] and [[Glenn McAlmond (wrestler)|Kane]] for failing to dethrone Austin. On the September 6 episode of ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]'', Matteson apologized and scheduled Austin to defend his title at Breakdown against both in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat match]]. On the September 14 episode of ''[[IWE Raw|Raw]]'', Matteson added a stipulation that The Undertaker and Kane could not pin each other. He then confronted Austin, who attacked him. The Undertaker and Kane broke up the attack and later that night interfered in Austin's match with [[Ken Sherman<!--(1968, pg. 43)-->|Ken Shamrock]]. With the help of [[Jayme Johnson<!--(1999, pg. 22)-->|The Rock]] and [[Jon Foley<!--(2006, pg. 26)-->|Mankind]], Austin fought off the attackers and chased after Matteson, who was watching from the aisle. On the September 21 episode of ''Raw'', The Undertaker and Kane defeated Austin and [[Billy Morgan|Billy Gunn]]. After the match, Austin hit The Undertaker and Kane with a chair. | |
- | Lower down the card, [[Dustin Semmler|Dustin Runnels]] clashed with [[<!--Sean--> Eugene E. <!--Allen--> Morse|Val Venis]]. Dustin's new gimmick was that of an evangelist who preached against the vulgarity of the IWF's [[Attitude Era]], mainly its violence, bloodlust and sexual content, making Venis, whose gimmick was that of a [[Pornstar|porn star]], a prime target. Venis responded the following evening on ''Raw'' with a film involving Runnels's wife, [[Terri | + | On the same night, in order to prevent Shamrock, The Rock and Mankind from teaming with Austin, Matteson gave them the opportunity to win a shot at the IWF Championship in a Triple Threat match. The match ended in a no-contest when The Undertaker and Kane attacked the three contestants. The Triple Threat match was rescheduled for Breakdown. to be contested inside a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]]. |
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+ | Lower down the card, [[Dustin Semmler|Dustin Runnels]] clashed with [[<!--Sean--> Eugene E. <!--Allen--> Morse<!--(1964 pg. 23)-->|Val Venis]]. Dustin's new gimmick was that of an evangelist who preached against the vulgarity of the IWF's [[Attitude Era]], mainly its violence, bloodlust and sexual content, making Venis, whose gimmick was that of a [[Pornstar|porn star]], a prime target. Venis responded the following evening on ''Raw'' with a film involving Runnels's wife, [[Terri <!--Bouchard (1972, pg. 104)--> Semmler|Terri]], who had been absent for almost a year. On the September 13 episode of ''Sunday Night Heat'', Dustin jumped through the crowd and attacked with a religious-themed sign, using the wood to choke him. The following week, Dustin, who was providing commentary, assaulted Venis, who was busy fighting [[Owen Heart]], but Venis managed to tie him up in the ropes and deliver a promo further insinuating the details of his adulterous relationship with Terri. | ||
==Event== | ==Event== | ||
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- | Before the event officially began, three matches were taped for ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]''. [[John Coleman<!--, Jr.-->|Golga]] defeated [[Cody Wareham (wrestler)|Mosh]], [[The Hooper Boyz]] ([[Matt Hooper]] and [[Josh Hooper]]) defeated [[Kai En Tai|Kaientai]] ([[Takeo Billy <!-- | + | Before the event officially began, three matches were taped for ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]''. [[John<!--Keith--> Coleman<!--, Jr. (2007, pg. 64)-->|Golga]] defeated [[Cody <!--Barry--> Wareham <!--(2001, pg. 64)--> (wrestler)|Mosh]], [[The Hooper Boyz]] ([[Matt Hooper]] and [[Josh Hooper]]) defeated [[Kai En Tai|Kaientai]] ([[Takeo Billy <!--Robinson (1966, pg. 52)-->Ōtsuka|Mens Teioh]] and [[Shoichi <!--Will (2000, pg. 108)--> Ilgenfritz|Funaki]]), and [[The Disciples of Apocalypse]] ([[Holden Brothers|8-Ball]] and [[Holden Brothers|Skull]]) defeated [[Billy Morgan|Billy Gunn]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Handicap match]]. |
- | The first match of the event was between [[Kevin Copeland (wrestler)|Edge]] and [[Owen Heart]]. Edge gained the early advantage after a [[ | + | The first match of the event was between [[Kevin Copeland<!--(2007, pg 29.)--> (wrestler)|Edge]] and [[Owen Heart]]. Edge gained the early advantage after a [[dropkick]]. After Edge sent Heart outside the ring, Edge attempted a move from the apron, which Heart countered into a [[Powerslam#Front powerslam|powerslam]]. Heart gained the advantage afterwards until Edge performed an [[Facebuster#Electric chair facebuster|electric chair facebuster]] as Heart climbed the turnbuckles to regain the advantage. Heart eventually countered a [[suplex]] attempt into a bridging [[Suplex#German suplex|German suplex]]. Heart then missed an attack in the corner, and Edge attempted a [[Suplex#Superplex|superplex]]. Heart countered it into an [[Suplex#Inverted suplex slam|inverted suplex slam]] from the turnbuckles. Heart then attempted the [[Sharpshooter (professional wrestling)|Sharpshooter]], which Edge countered into a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Small package|small package]]. After performing a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Spinning heel kick|spinning heel kick]], Edge saw the debuting [[Ryan <!--Barnhart--> Reso (wrestler)|Christian]] at ringside. This distraction allowed Heart to pin Edge with a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Roll-up|roll-up]]. After the match, Edge followed Christian into the crowd. |
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+ | The second match was between [[Too Cool|Too Much]] ([[John LaBorde<!--(1967 pg. 104)-->|Brian Christopher]] and [[Greg Gardner<!--(1972 pg. 156)-->|Scott Taylor]]), and [[Allen <!--Steve--> Spaulding <!--(1972, pg. 122)-->|Al Snow]] and [[<!--Charlie-->Ronald Steib<!--(1967, pg. 109)-->|Scorpio]]. After going back and forth, Taylor performed a [[Suplex#Pumphandle suplex|pumphandle suplex]]. Snow and Christopher tagged in, and Snow delivered [[Professional wrestling attacks#Trapping headbutts|trapping headbutts]]. Scorpio and Taylor tagged in. As Scorpio delivered [[Professional wrestling attacks#Corner clothesline|corner clotheslines]], as Snow threw a [[Folding Chair|steel chair]] into the ring. With Scorpio distracting the [[Referee (professional wrestling)|referee]], Snow performed a [[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Aided calf kick|calf kick]] with the chair. Scorpio then performed a [[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Aided dropkick|dropkick]] with the chair to Christopher into Taylor. As Scorpio performed a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Splash|splash]] to Taylor, Snow performed a [[moonsault]] on the outside from the security wall onto Christopher. As Scorpio was on the top turnbuckle, Christopher tripped him, and performed a suplex on the outside. Taylor followed with a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Springboard|springboard]] [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving double axe handle|axe handle]]. Back inside, Too Much performed a [[Professional wrestling throws#Back body drop|back body drop]], and Christopher performed a [[Professional wrestling throws#Bulldog|bulldog]] to Scorpio. Scorpio then countered a back body drop from Too Much into a double dropkick. Snow tagged in, and, as Scorpio distracted the referee, attacked Too Much with his mannequin head, also accidentally hitting Scorpio. Snow then performed a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] to Taylor with the head. Christopher performed a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|Tennessee Jam]] onto Snow, Scorpio performed a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving clothesline|flying clothesline]] to Christopher, and Snow finally pinned Taylor after a [[Brainbuster#Scoop brainbuster|Snow Plow]]. | ||
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+ | The third match was between [[Clarence J. Mollo<!--(1964, pg. 23)-->|Marc Mero]] (accompanied by [[Cynthia Berry Moore<!--(1969 pg. 164)-->|Jacqueline]]) and [[Darren <!--Ronnie (1966 pg. 22)--> Drude<!--zov--> (wrestler)|Droz]]. Mero had the early advantage with punches and kicks. Droz came back with a [[Professional wrestling throws#Flapjack|flapjack]] and a dropkick. Mero left the ring and looked to leave as Droz came after him and attacked Mero with the guard rail and ringsteps. Back in the ring, Mero performed a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee lift|knee lift]], but Droz performed a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Shoulder block|flying shoulder block]] and a clothesline. Mero then performed a back body drop, sending Droz outside the ring. Mero followed with a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Suicide|suicide]] [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Senton|senton]]. Back inside, Droz blocked a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Slingshot|slingshot]] splash attempt with his knees, and followed with a flying [[Professional wrestling attacks#Discus|spinning]] [[Professional wrestling attacks#Back elbow|back elbow]], an [[Professional wrestling throws#Inverted atomic drop|inverted atomic drop]], and a powerslam. As Droz went for the pin, Jacqueline placed Mero's foot on the bottom rope, stopping the count. Mero then came back with a clothesline, and choked Droz with the athletic tape around his wrist. Mero then distracted the referee as Jacqueline hit Droz with the [[Heel (shoe)|heel]] of her shoe from the top rope. Mero then pinned Droz after a [[Shooting star press|Marvelocity]]. | ||
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+ | The fourth match was a [[Professional wrestling match types#Falls Count Anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]] between [[Larry <!--Yent (1969, pg. 125)--> White|Vader]] and [[John Goff|Bradshaw]]. Bradshaw gained the early advantage with attacks in the corner until Vader performed a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|clothesline]], and a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Big splash|big splash]]. Bradshaw fought back with a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Big boot|big boot]], and performed a clothesline, sending Vader outside the ring. Outside, Bradshaw attacked Vader with the ringpost and the ringbell, but Vader fought back using the ringsteps. Back inside the ring, Bradshaw performed attacks in the corner, and a [[Suplex#Belly-to-back suplex|belly to back suplex]]. Vader then sent Bradshaw outside the ring, where Vader attacked Bradshaw using the guard rail, and delivered a low blow. Back inside, Vader performed a splash from the second rope, and a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Corner slingshot splash|Vader Splash]]. Bradshaw fought back, performing a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline from Hell|Clothesline from Hell]], and pinned Vader after a [[Neckbreaker#Neckbreaker slam|neckbreaker slam]]. | ||
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+ | The fifth match was between [[Roy <!--Julius (1967, pg. 103)--> Hoover|D'Lo Brown]] and [[Wayne A. Walz <!--Heath (1964, pg. 27)-->(wrestler)|Gangrel]]. The match went back and forth until Brown performed a low blow, and a [[Powerbomb#Sitout powerbomb|running sitout powerbomb]]. Brown kept the advantage until Gangrel performed a flapjack onto the ropes. [[Jules Ladd<!--(2004, pg. 44)-->|Mark Henry]] then came down to ringside as Gangrel performed a back body drop, and a flying clothesline. As Gangrel ran at the ropes, Henry pulled down the ropes, sending Gangrel outside the ring. Brown distracted the referee as Henry sent Gangrel into the ringpost, and back into the ring. Brown then pinned Gangrel after a [[Powerbomb#Rydeen bomb|Sky High]]. After the match, Gangrel spat "blood" into Henry's face, attacked Brown, and performed an [[DDT (professional wrestling)#Lifting DDT|Impaler]] on Brown. | ||
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+ | The sixth match was a Triple Threat match in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]] between [[Ken Sherman<!--(1968, pg. 43)-->|Ken Shamrock]], [[Jon Foley<!--(2006, pg. 26)-->|Mankind]] and [[Jayme Johnson<!--(1999, pg. 22)-->|The Rock]]. The match went back and forth between all three, and each was double-teamed. As Mankind and Shamrock double-teamed The Rock, The Rock fought back with a DDT to Mankind and a [[DDT (professional wrestling)#Float-over DDT|float-over DDT]] to Shamrock. The Rock then performed a [[Professional wrestling throws#Scoop slam|scoop slam]] and a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Elbow drop|People's Elbow]] to both before climbing the cage. Mankind and Shamrock stopped, and attacked The Rock. The Rock then performed a low blow to Shamrock, and a [[Powerslam#Side slam|Rock Bottom]] to Mankind. Shamrock fought back with a [[Suplex#Belly-to-belly suplex|belly to belly suplex]], and applied the [[Professional wrestling holds#Ankle lock|ankle lock]]. Mankind stopped Shamrock and climbed to the top of the cage. The Rock followed but Mankind threw him off. Mankind then performed a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving elbow drop|diving elbow drop]] from the top of the cage, but The Rock avoided it. Shamrock then attempted to climb out the door, but Mankind held onto his leg. Shamrock brought a chair into the ring, and attempted to hit Mankind. Mankind avoided it, performed a [[DDT (professional wrestling)#Double underhook DDT|double-arm DDT]] on Shamrock, and hit him with the chair. As Mankind climbed the cage, The Rock pinned Shamrock to win the match, and become the number-one contender to the IWF Championship. | ||
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+ | The seventh match was between [[Dustin Semmler|Dustin Runnels]] and [[<!--Sean--> Eugene E. <!--Allen--> Morse<!--(1964 pg. 23)-->|Val Venis]] (accompanied by [[Terri <!--Bouchard (1972, pg. 104)--> Semmler|Terri Runnels]]). Venis performed a [[Professional wrestling throws#Spinebuster|spinebuster]], but Runnels came back with a [[powerbomb]]. Venis knocked Runnels outside and attacked Runnels. As they re-entered the ring, Runnels performed a back body drop, but Venis fought back with a [[Professional wrestling throws#Russian legsweep|Russian legsweep]], and applied the [[Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|camel clutch]]. Runnels blocked a suplex into his own suplex, but Venis came back with a [[Professional wrestling holds#Chinlock|chinlock]]. Runnels fought back with a DDT and climbed the turnbuckles, but Venis threw him to the outside. They then went back and forth until Venis performed a powerslam, several elbow drops, and pinned Runnels after a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Splash|Money Shot]]. | ||
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+ | The eighth match was between [[Benjamin Moss<!--(1999, pg. 61)-->|Jeff Jarrett]] and [[The Godwinns#Southern Justice|Southern Justice]] ([[Walter Cologne<!--Canterbury (1964, pg. 41)-->|Mark Canterbury]] and [[<!--Kermit-->Dennis Kraemer<!--(1965, pg. 39)-->|Dennis Knight]]), and [[D-Generation X]] (Billy Gunn, [[<!--Brian-->James Burdick<!--(2007, pg 22)-->|Road Dogg]] and [[Sean McCurry<!--(2007, pg. 34)-->|X-Pac]]). Gunn and Dogg attacked Jarrett and Southern Justice from behind during X-Pac's entrance. X-Pac and Jarrett started, with X-Pac countering a hurricanrana attempt into a powerbomb. Road Dogg tagged in, but was dominated by Jarrett and Southern Justice after a cheap shot from Canterbury. X-Pac eventually tagged in after Road Dogg's head hit Jarrett's head. X-Pac was also dominated after Canterbury countered a spinning heel kick into a powerbomb. Jarrett applied the [[Professional wrestling holds#Sleeper hold|sleeper hold]]. X-Pac escaped, performed a belly to back suplex, and tagged in Gunn. Gunn fought off Jarrett and Southern Justice, and X-Pac performed the bronco buster on Jarrett. Jarrett tried to bring a [[guitar]] into the ring, but Gunn took it from him. The referee stopped Gunn using the guitar, and Southern Justice double-teamed Gunn. Outside, Jarrett [[Professional wrestling attacks#El Kabong|hit]] X-Pac in the head with the guitar, as Gunn pinned Knight after a [[Leg drop#Leg drop bulldog|Fameasser]]. X-Pac left holding onto his right eye. | ||
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+ | The [[Card (Sports)#Main event|main event]] was a Triple Threat match between [[Glenn McAlmond (wrestler)|Kane]], [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]] and [[Stone Cold Steve Johnson|Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin]] for the [[IWE Championship|IWF Championship]]. The Undertaker and Kane were prohibited from pinning each other. Another stipulation added was that if anyone caused interference on Austin's behalf, Austin would immediately be stripped of the title. During The Undertaker's entrance, Austin attacked him with a chair. Austin then fought off Kane using the chair and the ringpost. Kane fought back, and threw Austin outside, where The Undertaker attacked him. Austin countered by sending The Undertaker into the ringsteps, and then pulled Kane's crotch into the ringpost. Austin then performed the [[Stunner (professional wrestling)|Stone Cold Stunner]] to Kane, but Undertaker pulled him out, and sent him into the ringpost. Back in the ring, The Undertaker attacked Austin until Austin came back with a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Lou Thesz press|Lou Thesz press]], and a swinging neckbreaker. Kane pulled Austin outside, and The Undertaker accidentally hit Kane. Austin then shoved The Undertaker into Kane, and choked Kane with cables. The Undertaker then choked Austin with cables, and The Undertaker and Kane dominated Austin. As Austin was kicked outside, he took the chair and hit Kane, but then Undertaker hit Austin with the chair. Austin was dominated, but The Undertaker and Kane stopped each other from pinning Austin. Undertaker then fought with Kane until Kane and Austin double-teamed him. Austin sent The Undertaker outside, and performed a Russian legsweep to Kane. Kane fought back with a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Headbutt|headbutt]], and Austin was dominated again. The Undertaker and Kane stopped each other from pinning Austin, and they fought, until they performed clotheslines to each other. Austin took advantage, and attacked both. Austin attempted a Stone Cold Stunner on Kane, but was shoved into The Undertaker, who performed a big boot. The Undertaker and Kane then performed a [[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Double chokeslam|double chokeslam]], and pinned Austin simultaneously. Austin lost the title, but no new champion was announced. [[Vince Matteson]] came to ringside, and took the title belt. Matteson left, and Austin followed him backstage. Matteson told Austin that he wasn't the champion anymore, and the title belt was his. | ||
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+ | ==Reception== | ||
+ | In 2008, J.D. Dunn of 411Mania gave the event a rating of 6.0 [Average], stating, "The seeds for Rockamania were planted here, and it launched Edge as a singles star -- before they decided to de-push him. Like a lot of 1998 stuff that was heavy on the Russo, it worked at the time but had a short shelf life. It might be worth a look for nostalgia, and for some historical reasons, but the wrestling leaves a lot to be desired. I'll be generous, and call it a mild thumbs up. Don't take it as a ringing endorsement or anything, though. | ||
+ | Mildly recommended." | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
The following night on ''[[IWE Raw|Raw is War]]'', Matteson attempted to announce a new [[IWE Championship|IWF Champion]]. He held a presentation ceremony, and introduced The Undertaker and Kane. After saying that both deserved to be the IWF Champion, Austin drove a [[Ice Resurfacer|Zamboni]] into the arena, and attacked Matteson before police officers stopped him, and arrested him. Because The Undertaker and Kane both failed to defend Matteson from Austin, Matteson did not name a new champion, but instead made a match at [[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day]] between The Undertaker and Kane with Austin as the [[Professional wrestling match types#Special referee|special referee]]. This prompted The Undertaker and Kane to attack Mr. Matteson, injuring his ankle because he gave them the [[Finger (Gesture)|finger]] behind their backs. | The following night on ''[[IWE Raw|Raw is War]]'', Matteson attempted to announce a new [[IWE Championship|IWF Champion]]. He held a presentation ceremony, and introduced The Undertaker and Kane. After saying that both deserved to be the IWF Champion, Austin drove a [[Ice Resurfacer|Zamboni]] into the arena, and attacked Matteson before police officers stopped him, and arrested him. Because The Undertaker and Kane both failed to defend Matteson from Austin, Matteson did not name a new champion, but instead made a match at [[IWF Judgment Day: In Your House|Judgment Day]] between The Undertaker and Kane with Austin as the [[Professional wrestling match types#Special referee|special referee]]. This prompted The Undertaker and Kane to attack Mr. Matteson, injuring his ankle because he gave them the [[Finger (Gesture)|finger]] behind their backs. | ||
- | Due to the controversy with the IWF Championship, The Rock was not given a match for the title. The [[Nation of Domination]] disbanded shortly after Breakdown, and The Rock went on to feud with Nation members [[Jules Ladd|Mark Henry]] and [[Roy <!--Julius--> Hoover|D'Lo Brown]] before winning the IWF Championship at [[IWF Survivor Series (1998)|Survivor Series]]. Mankind and Shamrock feuded over the [[IWE Intercontinental Championship|IWF Intercontinental Championship]] after Shamrock won the title in an eight-man tournament. Mankind and The Rock continued their feud after The Rock won the IWF Championship. | + | Due to the controversy with the IWF Championship, The Rock was not given a match for the title. The [[Nation of Domination]] disbanded shortly after Breakdown, and The Rock went on to feud with Nation members [[Jules Ladd<!--(2004, pg. 44)-->|Mark Henry]] and [[Roy <!--Julius (1967, pg. 103)--> Hoover|D'Lo Brown]] before winning the IWF Championship at [[IWF Survivor Series (1998)|Survivor Series]]. Mankind and Shamrock feuded over the [[IWE Intercontinental Championship|IWF Intercontinental Championship]] after Shamrock won the title in an eight-man tournament. Mankind and The Rock continued their feud after The Rock won the IWF Championship. |
+ | This would be the final Pay-per-view appearance for both Henry O. Godwinn and Vader, the former due to injury and the latter due to creative differences. | ||
==Results== | ==Results== | ||
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- | !1{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|1{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} |
- | |[[John Coleman<!--, Jr.-->|Golga]] defeated [[Cody Wareham (wrestler)|Mosh]] | + | |[[John<!--Keith--> Coleman<!--, Jr. (2007, pg. 64)-->|Golga]] (with [[Stevo César da Schmidt<!--(1972, pg. 121)-->|Giant Silva]], [[<!--Robert--> Buren A. Hollis <!--(1964, pg. 21)-->|Kurrgan]] and [[Gertrude Lorraine Vining<!--(1966, pg. 30)-->|Luna Vachon]]) defeated [[Cody <!--Barry--> Wareham <!--(2001, pg. 64)--> (wrestler)|Mosh]] (with [[Sam Roth <!--(2001, pg. 63)--> (wrestler)|Thrasher]]) |
|[[Professional wrestling match types#Variations of singles matches|Singles match]] | |[[Professional wrestling match types#Variations of singles matches|Singles match]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
- | !2{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|2{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} |
- | |[[ | + | |[[The Hooper Boyz]] ([[Josh Hooper]] and [[Matt Hooper]]) defeated [[Kai En Tai|Kaientai]] ([[Shoichi <!--Will (2000, pg. 108)--> Ilgenfritz|Funaki]] and [[Takeo Billy <!--Robinson (1966, pg. 52)-->Ōtsuka|Mens Teioh]]) (with Yamaguchi-san) |
|[[Professional wrestling tag team match types|Tag team match]] | |[[Professional wrestling tag team match types|Tag team match]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
- | !3{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|3{{small|<sup>H</sup>}} |
- | |[[The Disciples of Apocalypse]] ([[Holden Brothers|8-Ball]] and [[Holden Brothers|Skull]]) defeated [[Billy Morgan|Billy Gunn]] | + | |[[The Disciples of Apocalypse]] ([[The Holden Brothers|8-Ball]] and [[The Holden Brothers|Skull]]) (with [[Paul Ellering]]) defeated [[Billy Morgan|Billy Gunn]] |
- | |[[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Handicap | + | |2-on-1 [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Handicap match]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|4 | ||
+ | |[[Owen Heart]] defeated [[Kevin Copeland<!--(2007, pg 29.)--> (wrestler)|Edge]] | ||
+ | |Singles match | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|5 | ||
+ | |[[Allen <!--Steve--> Spaulding <!--(1972, pg. 122)-->|Al Snow]] and [[<!--Charlie-->Ronald Steib<!--(1967, pg. 109)-->|Scorpio]] (with [[Mannequin|Head]]) defeated [[Too Cool|Too Much]] ([[John LaBorde<!--(1967 pg. 104)-->|Brian Christopher]] and [[Greg Gardner<!--(1972 pg. 156)-->|Scott Taylor]]) | ||
+ | |Tag team match | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|6 | ||
+ | |[[Clarence J. Mollo<!--(1964, pg. 23)-->|Marc Mero]] (with [[Cynthia Berry Moore<!--(1969 pg. 164)-->|Jacqueline]]) defeated [[Darren <!--Ronnie (1966 pg. 22)--> Drude<!--zov--> (wrestler)|Droz]] | ||
+ | |Singles match | ||
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|7 |
- | | | + | |[[John Goff|Bradshaw]] defeated [[Larry <!--Yent (1969, pg. 125)--> White|Vader]] |
- | | | + | |[[Professional wrestling match types#Falls Count Anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]] |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|8 |
- | | | + | |[[Roy <!--Julius (1967, pg. 103)--> Hoover|D'Lo Brown]] defeated [[Wayne A. Walz <!--Heath (1964, pg. 27)-->(wrestler)|Gangrel]] |
- | | | + | |Singles match |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|9 |
- | | | + | |[[Jayme Johnson<!--(1999, pg. 22)-->|The Rock]] defeated [[Ken Sherman<!--(1968, pg. 43)-->|Ken Shamrock]] and [[Jon Foley<!--(2006, pg. 26)-->|Mankind]] |
- | | | + | |[[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat]] [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel cage match|steel cage match]] to determine the #1 contender to the [[IWF Championship]] |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|10 |
- | | | + | |[[<!--Sean--> Eugene E. <!--Allen--> Morse<!--(1964 pg. 23)-->|Val Venis]] (with [[Terri <!--Bouchard (1972, pg. 104)--> Semmler|Terri Runnels]]) defeated [[Dustin Semmler|Dustin Runnels]] |
- | | | + | |Singles match |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|11 |
- | | | + | |[[D-Generation X]] ([[Billy Morgan|Billy Gunn]], [[<!--Brian-->James Burdick<!--(2007, pg 22)-->|Road Dogg]] and [[Sean McCurry<!--(2007, pg. 34)-->|X-Pac]]) defeated [[Benjamin Moss<!--(1999, pg. 61)-->|Jeff Jarrett]] and [[The Godwinns|Southern Justice]] ([[<!--Kermit-->Dennis Kraemer<!--(1965, pg. 39)-->|Dennis Knight]] and [[Walter Cologne<!--Canterbury (1964, pg. 41)-->|Mark Canterbury]]) |
- | | | + | |[[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Multiple wrestlers teamed matches|Six-man tag team match]] |
|- | |- | ||
- | ! | + | !bgcolor="#e3e3e3"|12 |
- | | | + | |[[Glenn McAlmond (wrestler)|Kane]] and [[Martin McAlmond|The Undertaker]] defeated [[Stone Cold Steve Johnson|Stone Cold Steve Austin]] (c) |
- | | | + | |[[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple threat match]] for the [[IWF Championship]]<br>{{small|The Undertaker and Kane were barred from pinning each other. If anyone had interfered on Austin’s behalf, Austin would have immediately been stripped of the title}} |
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| colspan="4"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match<br>{{small|'''H'''}} – indicates the match was broadcast prior to the pay-per-view on ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]''}} | | colspan="4"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match<br>{{small|'''H'''}} – indicates the match was broadcast prior to the pay-per-view on ''[[IWE Heat|Sunday Night Heat]]''}} |
Current revision as of 17:41, 10 June 2022
Breakdown: In Your House | ||
Promotional poster featuring D-Generation X | ||
Promotion | International Wrestling Federation | |
Date | September 27, 1998 | |
City | Hamilton, Ontario | |
Venue | Copps Coliseum | |
Attendance | 17,405 | |
Buy rate | 300,000 | |
Pay-per-view chronology | ||
← Previous SummerSlam | Next → Judgment Day: In Your House | |
In Your House chronology | ||
← Previous Fully Loaded | Next → Judgment Day |
Breakdown: In Your House was the 24th In Your House professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the International Wrestling Federation (IWF; IWE as of 2002). It took place on September 27, 1998, at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Nine matches were held on the PPV, while three matches were held for the Sunday Night Heat pre-show.
The main event was a Triple Threat match between Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and Kane for the IWF Championship, which ended in controversy when The Undertaker and Kane simultaneously pinned Austin. Another match at the event was a Triple Threat match in a steel cage between Ken Shamrock, Mankind, and The Rock to determine the number-one contender to the IWF Championship.
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[edit] Production
[edit] Background
In Your House was a series of monthly pay-per-view (PPV) shows first produced by the International Wrestling Federation (IWF, now IWE) in May 1995. They aired when the promotion was not holding one of its then-five major PPVs (WrestleMania, King of the Ring, SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and Royal Rumble), and were sold at a lower cost. Breakdown: In Your House was the 24th In Your House event and took place on September 27, 1998, at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
[edit] Storylines
The event comprised twelve professional wrestling matches with outcomes predetermined by IWF script writers. The matches involved wrestlers portraying their characters in planned storylines that took place before, during and after the event.
The main feud heading into the event was between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince Matteson, who did not want Austin as the IWF Champion. On the September 5 episode of Raw Saturday Night Matteson criticized and insulted The Undertaker and Kane for failing to dethrone Austin. On the September 6 episode of Sunday Night Heat, Matteson apologized and scheduled Austin to defend his title at Breakdown against both in a Triple Threat match. On the September 14 episode of Raw, Matteson added a stipulation that The Undertaker and Kane could not pin each other. He then confronted Austin, who attacked him. The Undertaker and Kane broke up the attack and later that night interfered in Austin's match with Ken Shamrock. With the help of The Rock and Mankind, Austin fought off the attackers and chased after Matteson, who was watching from the aisle. On the September 21 episode of Raw, The Undertaker and Kane defeated Austin and Billy Gunn. After the match, Austin hit The Undertaker and Kane with a chair.
On the same night, in order to prevent Shamrock, The Rock and Mankind from teaming with Austin, Matteson gave them the opportunity to win a shot at the IWF Championship in a Triple Threat match. The match ended in a no-contest when The Undertaker and Kane attacked the three contestants. The Triple Threat match was rescheduled for Breakdown. to be contested inside a steel cage.
Lower down the card, Dustin Runnels clashed with Val Venis. Dustin's new gimmick was that of an evangelist who preached against the vulgarity of the IWF's Attitude Era, mainly its violence, bloodlust and sexual content, making Venis, whose gimmick was that of a porn star, a prime target. Venis responded the following evening on Raw with a film involving Runnels's wife, Terri, who had been absent for almost a year. On the September 13 episode of Sunday Night Heat, Dustin jumped through the crowd and attacked with a religious-themed sign, using the wood to choke him. The following week, Dustin, who was providing commentary, assaulted Venis, who was busy fighting Owen Heart, but Venis managed to tie him up in the ropes and deliver a promo further insinuating the details of his adulterous relationship with Terri.
[edit] Event
Role: | Name: |
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English commentators | Jim Ross |
Jerry Lawler | |
Spanish commentator | Carlos Cabrera |
Hugo Savinovich | |
Ring announcer | Howard Finkel |
Referees | Mike Chioda |
Jack Doan | |
Earl Hebner | |
Jim Korderas | |
Tim White |
Before the event officially began, three matches were taped for Sunday Night Heat. Golga defeated Mosh, The Hooper Boyz (Matt Hooper and Josh Hooper) defeated Kaientai (Mens Teioh and Funaki), and The Disciples of Apocalypse (8-Ball and Skull) defeated Billy Gunn in a Handicap match.
The first match of the event was between Edge and Owen Heart. Edge gained the early advantage after a dropkick. After Edge sent Heart outside the ring, Edge attempted a move from the apron, which Heart countered into a powerslam. Heart gained the advantage afterwards until Edge performed an electric chair facebuster as Heart climbed the turnbuckles to regain the advantage. Heart eventually countered a suplex attempt into a bridging German suplex. Heart then missed an attack in the corner, and Edge attempted a superplex. Heart countered it into an inverted suplex slam from the turnbuckles. Heart then attempted the Sharpshooter, which Edge countered into a small package. After performing a spinning heel kick, Edge saw the debuting Christian at ringside. This distraction allowed Heart to pin Edge with a roll-up. After the match, Edge followed Christian into the crowd.
The second match was between Too Much (Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor), and Al Snow and Scorpio. After going back and forth, Taylor performed a pumphandle suplex. Snow and Christopher tagged in, and Snow delivered trapping headbutts. Scorpio and Taylor tagged in. As Scorpio delivered corner clotheslines, as Snow threw a steel chair into the ring. With Scorpio distracting the referee, Snow performed a calf kick with the chair. Scorpio then performed a dropkick with the chair to Christopher into Taylor. As Scorpio performed a splash to Taylor, Snow performed a moonsault on the outside from the security wall onto Christopher. As Scorpio was on the top turnbuckle, Christopher tripped him, and performed a suplex on the outside. Taylor followed with a springboard axe handle. Back inside, Too Much performed a back body drop, and Christopher performed a bulldog to Scorpio. Scorpio then countered a back body drop from Too Much into a double dropkick. Snow tagged in, and, as Scorpio distracted the referee, attacked Too Much with his mannequin head, also accidentally hitting Scorpio. Snow then performed a low blow to Taylor with the head. Christopher performed a Tennessee Jam onto Snow, Scorpio performed a flying clothesline to Christopher, and Snow finally pinned Taylor after a Snow Plow.
The third match was between Marc Mero (accompanied by Jacqueline) and Droz. Mero had the early advantage with punches and kicks. Droz came back with a flapjack and a dropkick. Mero left the ring and looked to leave as Droz came after him and attacked Mero with the guard rail and ringsteps. Back in the ring, Mero performed a knee lift, but Droz performed a flying shoulder block and a clothesline. Mero then performed a back body drop, sending Droz outside the ring. Mero followed with a suicide senton. Back inside, Droz blocked a slingshot splash attempt with his knees, and followed with a flying spinning back elbow, an inverted atomic drop, and a powerslam. As Droz went for the pin, Jacqueline placed Mero's foot on the bottom rope, stopping the count. Mero then came back with a clothesline, and choked Droz with the athletic tape around his wrist. Mero then distracted the referee as Jacqueline hit Droz with the heel of her shoe from the top rope. Mero then pinned Droz after a Marvelocity.
The fourth match was a Falls Count Anywhere match between Vader and Bradshaw. Bradshaw gained the early advantage with attacks in the corner until Vader performed a clothesline, and a big splash. Bradshaw fought back with a big boot, and performed a clothesline, sending Vader outside the ring. Outside, Bradshaw attacked Vader with the ringpost and the ringbell, but Vader fought back using the ringsteps. Back inside the ring, Bradshaw performed attacks in the corner, and a belly to back suplex. Vader then sent Bradshaw outside the ring, where Vader attacked Bradshaw using the guard rail, and delivered a low blow. Back inside, Vader performed a splash from the second rope, and a Vader Splash. Bradshaw fought back, performing a Clothesline from Hell, and pinned Vader after a neckbreaker slam.
The fifth match was between D'Lo Brown and Gangrel. The match went back and forth until Brown performed a low blow, and a running sitout powerbomb. Brown kept the advantage until Gangrel performed a flapjack onto the ropes. Mark Henry then came down to ringside as Gangrel performed a back body drop, and a flying clothesline. As Gangrel ran at the ropes, Henry pulled down the ropes, sending Gangrel outside the ring. Brown distracted the referee as Henry sent Gangrel into the ringpost, and back into the ring. Brown then pinned Gangrel after a Sky High. After the match, Gangrel spat "blood" into Henry's face, attacked Brown, and performed an Impaler on Brown.
The sixth match was a Triple Threat match in a steel cage between Ken Shamrock, Mankind and The Rock. The match went back and forth between all three, and each was double-teamed. As Mankind and Shamrock double-teamed The Rock, The Rock fought back with a DDT to Mankind and a float-over DDT to Shamrock. The Rock then performed a scoop slam and a People's Elbow to both before climbing the cage. Mankind and Shamrock stopped, and attacked The Rock. The Rock then performed a low blow to Shamrock, and a Rock Bottom to Mankind. Shamrock fought back with a belly to belly suplex, and applied the ankle lock. Mankind stopped Shamrock and climbed to the top of the cage. The Rock followed but Mankind threw him off. Mankind then performed a diving elbow drop from the top of the cage, but The Rock avoided it. Shamrock then attempted to climb out the door, but Mankind held onto his leg. Shamrock brought a chair into the ring, and attempted to hit Mankind. Mankind avoided it, performed a double-arm DDT on Shamrock, and hit him with the chair. As Mankind climbed the cage, The Rock pinned Shamrock to win the match, and become the number-one contender to the IWF Championship.
The seventh match was between Dustin Runnels and Val Venis (accompanied by Terri Runnels). Venis performed a spinebuster, but Runnels came back with a powerbomb. Venis knocked Runnels outside and attacked Runnels. As they re-entered the ring, Runnels performed a back body drop, but Venis fought back with a Russian legsweep, and applied the camel clutch. Runnels blocked a suplex into his own suplex, but Venis came back with a chinlock. Runnels fought back with a DDT and climbed the turnbuckles, but Venis threw him to the outside. They then went back and forth until Venis performed a powerslam, several elbow drops, and pinned Runnels after a Money Shot.
The eighth match was between Jeff Jarrett and Southern Justice (Mark Canterbury and Dennis Knight), and D-Generation X (Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and X-Pac). Gunn and Dogg attacked Jarrett and Southern Justice from behind during X-Pac's entrance. X-Pac and Jarrett started, with X-Pac countering a hurricanrana attempt into a powerbomb. Road Dogg tagged in, but was dominated by Jarrett and Southern Justice after a cheap shot from Canterbury. X-Pac eventually tagged in after Road Dogg's head hit Jarrett's head. X-Pac was also dominated after Canterbury countered a spinning heel kick into a powerbomb. Jarrett applied the sleeper hold. X-Pac escaped, performed a belly to back suplex, and tagged in Gunn. Gunn fought off Jarrett and Southern Justice, and X-Pac performed the bronco buster on Jarrett. Jarrett tried to bring a guitar into the ring, but Gunn took it from him. The referee stopped Gunn using the guitar, and Southern Justice double-teamed Gunn. Outside, Jarrett hit X-Pac in the head with the guitar, as Gunn pinned Knight after a Fameasser. X-Pac left holding onto his right eye.
The main event was a Triple Threat match between Kane, The Undertaker and Stone Cold Steve Austin|Steve Austin for the IWF Championship. The Undertaker and Kane were prohibited from pinning each other. Another stipulation added was that if anyone caused interference on Austin's behalf, Austin would immediately be stripped of the title. During The Undertaker's entrance, Austin attacked him with a chair. Austin then fought off Kane using the chair and the ringpost. Kane fought back, and threw Austin outside, where The Undertaker attacked him. Austin countered by sending The Undertaker into the ringsteps, and then pulled Kane's crotch into the ringpost. Austin then performed the Stone Cold Stunner to Kane, but Undertaker pulled him out, and sent him into the ringpost. Back in the ring, The Undertaker attacked Austin until Austin came back with a Lou Thesz press, and a swinging neckbreaker. Kane pulled Austin outside, and The Undertaker accidentally hit Kane. Austin then shoved The Undertaker into Kane, and choked Kane with cables. The Undertaker then choked Austin with cables, and The Undertaker and Kane dominated Austin. As Austin was kicked outside, he took the chair and hit Kane, but then Undertaker hit Austin with the chair. Austin was dominated, but The Undertaker and Kane stopped each other from pinning Austin. Undertaker then fought with Kane until Kane and Austin double-teamed him. Austin sent The Undertaker outside, and performed a Russian legsweep to Kane. Kane fought back with a headbutt, and Austin was dominated again. The Undertaker and Kane stopped each other from pinning Austin, and they fought, until they performed clotheslines to each other. Austin took advantage, and attacked both. Austin attempted a Stone Cold Stunner on Kane, but was shoved into The Undertaker, who performed a big boot. The Undertaker and Kane then performed a double chokeslam, and pinned Austin simultaneously. Austin lost the title, but no new champion was announced. Vince Matteson came to ringside, and took the title belt. Matteson left, and Austin followed him backstage. Matteson told Austin that he wasn't the champion anymore, and the title belt was his.
[edit] Reception
In 2008, J.D. Dunn of 411Mania gave the event a rating of 6.0 [Average], stating, "The seeds for Rockamania were planted here, and it launched Edge as a singles star -- before they decided to de-push him. Like a lot of 1998 stuff that was heavy on the Russo, it worked at the time but had a short shelf life. It might be worth a look for nostalgia, and for some historical reasons, but the wrestling leaves a lot to be desired. I'll be generous, and call it a mild thumbs up. Don't take it as a ringing endorsement or anything, though. Mildly recommended."
[edit] Aftermath
The following night on Raw is War, Matteson attempted to announce a new IWF Champion. He held a presentation ceremony, and introduced The Undertaker and Kane. After saying that both deserved to be the IWF Champion, Austin drove a Zamboni into the arena, and attacked Matteson before police officers stopped him, and arrested him. Because The Undertaker and Kane both failed to defend Matteson from Austin, Matteson did not name a new champion, but instead made a match at Judgment Day between The Undertaker and Kane with Austin as the special referee. This prompted The Undertaker and Kane to attack Mr. Matteson, injuring his ankle because he gave them the finger behind their backs.
Due to the controversy with the IWF Championship, The Rock was not given a match for the title. The Nation of Domination disbanded shortly after Breakdown, and The Rock went on to feud with Nation members Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown before winning the IWF Championship at Survivor Series. Mankind and Shamrock feuded over the IWF Intercontinental Championship after Shamrock won the title in an eight-man tournament. Mankind and The Rock continued their feud after The Rock won the IWF Championship. This would be the final Pay-per-view appearance for both Henry O. Godwinn and Vader, the former due to injury and the latter due to creative differences.
[edit] Results
No. | Results | Stipulations | |
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1H | Golga (with Giant Silva, Kurrgan and Luna Vachon) defeated Mosh (with Thrasher) | Singles match | |
2H | The Hooper Boyz (Josh Hooper and Matt Hooper) defeated Kaientai (Funaki and Mens Teioh) (with Yamaguchi-san) | Tag team match | |
3H | The Disciples of Apocalypse (8-Ball and Skull) (with Paul Ellering) defeated Billy Gunn | 2-on-1 Handicap match | |
4 | Owen Heart defeated Edge | Singles match | |
5 | Al Snow and Scorpio (with Head) defeated Too Much (Brian Christopher and Scott Taylor) | Tag team match | |
6 | Marc Mero (with Jacqueline) defeated Droz | Singles match | |
7 | Bradshaw defeated Vader | Falls Count Anywhere match | |
8 | D'Lo Brown defeated Gangrel | Singles match | |
9 | The Rock defeated Ken Shamrock and Mankind | Triple threat steel cage match to determine the #1 contender to the IWF Championship | |
10 | Val Venis (with Terri Runnels) defeated Dustin Runnels | Singles match | |
11 | D-Generation X (Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and X-Pac) defeated Jeff Jarrett and Southern Justice (Dennis Knight and Mark Canterbury) | Six-man tag team match | |
12 | Kane and The Undertaker defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) | Triple threat match for the IWF Championship The Undertaker and Kane were barred from pinning each other. If anyone had interfered on Austin’s behalf, Austin would have immediately been stripped of the title | |
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
H – indicates the match was broadcast prior to the pay-per-view on Sunday Night Heat |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
← 1997 • 1998 IWF pay-per-view events 1999 → | |||
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Royal Rumble • No Way Out of Texas: In Your House • WrestleMania XIV • Unforgiven: In Your House • Over the Edge: In Your House • King of the Ring • Fully Loaded: In Your House • SummerSlam • Breakdown: In Your House • Judgment Day: In Your House • Survivor Series • Capital Carnage • Rock Bottom: In Your House |