Wednesday 20 May 2009

WWF Wrestlemania XII - March 1996


WWF Wrestlemania XII - March 31st 1996 - Anaheim, California

Matches
Vader, Owen Hart and British Bulldog defeated Yokozuna, Jake Roberts and Ahmed Johnson (6/10)
Steve Austin defeated Savio Vega (7/10)
Ultimate Warrior defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley (3/10)
 
The Undertaker defeated Diesel (6/10)
Roddy Piper defeated Goldust {Hollywood Backlot Brawl} (9/10)
Shawn Michaels defeated Bret Hart {WWF World Heavyweight Title Iron Man Match} (10/10)

Moments - Positives
Some classic moments like Steve Austin coming out as Stone Cold Steve Austin (though still part of the Million Dollar Corporation), Shawn Michaels coming down on a rope from the ceiling, the Iron Man Match going into extra time and HBK's boyhood dream coming true, a classic brawl between Goldust and Roddy Piper which included a car chase through the city and the return of the Ultimate Warrior. 

Moments - Negatives
The Diesel and Undertaker match had so much potential and was so well built but was so ultimately dissapointing in my opinion. Also although Warriors return was a great moment, the 1 minute squash match was HHHs lowest career point. 

Overall Summary
This was a fantastic show and even the two poor matches in the negative moments cannot bring it down. The main event is I think my only third WWF match to date to obtain  the 10/10 mark (HBK/Razor and Savage/Hogan were the other ones). This match was technical wrestling at its best and they did it for a whole hour. The ending was also a classic. This is probably my favourite Wrestlemania of all time - certainly the favourite one to 1996. A must see. 

SCORE = 10

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