Wrestling Academy’s Month of Mick continues with coverage on Mankind’s debut in 1996 and his ‘98 - ‘99 feud with The Rock
In our most She’s All That episode, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) breakdown the creation of Mick Foley’s Mankind, the psychology behind the character, and where that creepy mask came from.
We also get into Mankind vs. Shawn Michaels at In Your House: Mind Games in 1996, an epic battle that occurred mere months after Mankind’s debut, and Mankind’s 1999 feud with The Rock.
Matches mentioned:
Monday Night Raw | April 1st 1996
Mankind vs. Bob “Sparkplug” Holly
In Your House 10: Mind Games | September 22, 1996
WWF World Heavyweight Championship
King of the Ring | June 28, 1998
Hell in a Cell Match
Survivor Series: Deadly Game | November 15, 1998
Tournament Final for the WWF Heavyweight Championship
Rock vs. Mankind
Raw is War | June 28, 1998
No Disqualification Match
Rock vs. Mankind
WWE World Championship
Royal Rumble | January 24, 1999
I Quit Match
Rock vs. Mankind for the WWE World Championship
Halftime Heat | January 31, 1999
Empty Arena Match Falls Count Anywhere
The Rock vs. Mankind
WWE World Championship
In Your House: St. Valentine's Day Massacre | February 14, 1999 |
Last Man Standing
Mankind vs. The Rock
WWE World Championship
Raw is War | February 15, 1999 |
Ladder Match
Rock vs. Mankind
WWE World Championship
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