The Big Five Project: WrestleMania XII- Episode 326

In this installment of the Big Five Project, the guys discuss and highlight the significance of WrestleMania XII as a turning point in wrestling history. So many aspects of this card, at the moment that the Monday Night Wars were heating up, really set the stage for much bigger events and moments. It was a night that saw the return of the Ultimate Warrior in one of the most infamous squashes in WWE history. In this episode, the guys also discuss several other key moments from WrestleMania XII, including the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin, a solid opening six-man tag match, the Hollywood Backlot Brawl (and the awesome psychological implications inherent in that match, and what may have been the best match of the night, the war between Undertaker and Diesel. And, of course, there is an extended discussion of the Iron Man match between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart for the WWF Championship, the strategic planning behind the Iron Man match, and the evolution of Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart's wrestling styles. The discussion also touches on the controversial finish of the Iron Man match and the legacy of the handshake that followed, highlighting the complexities of wrestling storytelling and rivalries.