With This Ring #63

With This Ring #63: Armageddon 1999

Ryan and Cindy look back at the end of 1999 and go over Armageddon and the year in general. Topics include: 

• We open the show talking about the infamous Stephanie/Test wedding and how the main event of the PPV comes from the fallout of that wedding, and the noticeable absence of Test from the main event
• We discuss the show opening Tag Team Battle Royal, and how its an effective opening match
• We talk about the build-up for Kurt Angle and the re-emergence of Rikishi.
• We talk about another “classic” women’s match, a four way evening gown pool match and the winner’s memorable celebration
• We look at the build-up of Kane’s relationship with Tori, wrestling X-Pac in a decent cage match,
• We discuss Chris Jericho taking on Chyna and what happens as a result
• The Rock n’ Sock being on a holding pattern, taking on the New Age Outlaws
• With talk about the brief run of main eventer Big Boss Man in 1999
• We discuss the very long Vince McMahon/Triple H match and the real and storyline fallout
• Mankind is forced to take on Santa Claus in a Boiler Room Brawl

Enjoy the show!