WWF King of the Ring 1998
Our opening package talks about destiny and premonitions, hyping up the WWF Title match for tonight. Then we get some hype for the Cell match, highlighting Taker and Mankind's rivalry, calling Taker the black angel, calling this match Hell on Earth. We're live from the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Of course, J.R. and the King are on commentary, with a couple gas cans sat atop the table in preparation for the World Title match. They hype up the two main events before we go to our first match of the night. The Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) & Taka Michinoku (Light Heavyweight Champion) vs Kaentai (Togo, Funaki & Teioh) (w/ Yamaguchi-San) Pre-Match Notes & Thoughts : J.R. tells us this is the first of two bonus matches that were added earlier in the day. Taka's wearing a Headbanger outfit on too. Thrasher and Teioh start it out with a lock up and an arm wringer by Thrasher, Teioh sent off the ropes, ducks a clothesline and nails a d...