Corporate Ministry
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| The Corporate Ministry | ||
| Stable | ||
| Leader(s) | The Undertaker Shane Matteson Mr. Matteson | |
| Members | Faarooq Bradshaw Mideon Viscera Triple K Chyna Big Boss Man Rodney Pete Gas Joey Abs Paul Bearer | |
| Name(s) | Corporate Ministry | |
| Debut | April 29, 1999 | |
| Disbanded | August 2, 1999 | |
| Years active | 1999 | |
The Corporate Ministry was a villainous stable in the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) in late spring and summer of 1999 during the Attitude Era.
It was formed after a merger between The Corporation and the Ministry of Darkness factions, who united while facing common adversaries Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and Mr. Matteson. In an infamous swerve, the latter would eventually be revealed as a member of The Corporate Ministry who had intended to use the faction to destroy Austin.
Contents |
[edit] History
[edit] Background
[edit] Formation
[edit] Incorporation
[edit] Dissolution
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Feud of the Year (1999) – Mr. Matteson vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
- Rookie of the Year (1999)1 – Shane Matteson
- International Wrestling Federation
- IWF Championship (1 time) – The Undertaker
- IWF European Championship (2 times) – Shane Matteson (1), Mideon (1)
- IWF Hardcore Championship (1 time) – Big Boss Man
- IWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – The Acolytes (2)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Best Booker (1999) – Mr. Matteson
- Best Non-Wrestler (1999) – Mr. Matteson
- Feud of the Year (1999) – Mr. Matteson vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
[edit] Members
| C | Member from The Corporation |
|---|---|
| D | Member from The Ministry of Darkness |
| M | Manager |
| Member | Group | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Matteson (Co-leader) | C | April 29, 1999 | August 2, 1999 |
| The Undertaker (Co-leader) | D | July 26, 1999 | |
| Paul Bearer (M) | D | ||
| Big Boss Man[a] | C | August 2, 1999 | |
| Bradshaw | D | ||
| Chyna | C | ||
| Faarooq | D | ||
| Triple K]] | C | ||
| Mideon | D | ||
| Pete Gas | C | ||
| Rodney | C | ||
| Viscera | D | ||
| Mr. Matteson (Co-leader)[b] | C | June 7, 1999 | July 25, 1999 |
| Joey Abs[c] | - | June 21, 1999 | August 2, 1999 |
[edit] Sub-groups
| Affiliate | Members | Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Acolytes | Bradshaw Faarooq | Tag team |
| Mean Street Posse | Pete Gas Joey Abs Rodney | Tag team
Trio |
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes
- a. Boss Man was temporarily "fired" from the stable from June 21, 1999 to June 28, 1999.
- b. On April 12, 1999, Vince Matteson left The Corporation before the merger with The Ministry, he would rejoin when he revealed himself as the "Higher Power".
- c. Abs never officially joined the Corporate Ministry but joined sub-group The Mean Street Posse during their association with the Corporate Ministry.
