In 2019 it was elevated to the third main roster brand. Then, in scenes that are still highly examined and torn apart today, the higher power was revealed to be Vince McMahon himself. He wrestles very sporadically but was WWE Champion as recently as last year. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. As footage cut back to the arena, the cameras were scanning the audience in an obvious attempt to hide what was happening at ringside. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Back in the day, the company's main priority was to gain as many PPV buys as possible, and shows like RAW, Superstars and Prime Time Wrestling were designed to encourage people to hand over their money when they came around. However, in 1999, with WWF now firmly back on top of WCW in the ratings, there were a number of employees over on TNT that were starting to recognise WCW's slow decline. Please choose! The first episode hailed from Kansas City in front of a sell-out crowd and is notable for how good the matches were and how explosive the show was, but what has happened to the superstars that made up the roster for the first episode of WWE SmackDown? Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. Be the first one to comment on this story. On this page you find the full WWF Roster in the year 1999. This includes the list of all WWF Superstars, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Wrestling Federation. Still, it sent WWF fans into a frenzy and everyone was felt asking what was going to happen as a result. The brands have their own distinct championships, but some select titles are shared among various brands, such as the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Stephanie McMahon's experience with forced marriage throughout 1999 did not stop with The Ministry of Darkness. However, before the storyline could really take off Luna was suspended indefinitely and Sable refused to participate in the storyline. UK-based developmental wrestlers train at the UK Performance Center in London, England. Intercontinental Champion. As of 2021, WWE employs over 800 full-time employees as part of its business operations, as well as contracting with various vendors and service providers. Bradshaw would go on to reinvent himself as JBL and became a main event player in the WWE, capturing many titles, but none more important than the Undisputed WWE Championship. On May 6, WWE presents Backlash in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking the first time the company has held an event in the country since 2005.Pop sensation Bad Bunny is set to host the event and may even make an appearance in the ring. In the midst of all the excitement and fanfare surrounding the WWF throughout 1999, the year will ultimately be remembered for a tragic event that took the life of one of wrestling's most talented and beloved superstars of all time. It all began with a rivalry between Vince's Corporation and The Undertaker's new faction The Ministry of Darkness. (1990s) / WWE Alumni (1999) WWE Alumni (1999) Updates. WWE recognizes Mankind's reign as lasting 15 days, beginning on January 31. Hollywood Hogan reverted to his Hulkamania character midway through this reign. No-one really took it seriously though as it was a platform to show off how dominant the Big Show could be under the power of The Undertaker. Before WWE, she spent much of her career in Japan wrestling for World. Bianca Belair. The Undertaker and The Big Show had a strange dynamic as Tag Team Champions and it was evident in this opening episode of SmackDown. He took on Mankind in a brutal match and only picked up the victory thanks to interference from Chyna and Triple H. Shane McMahon has had an unbelievable career as a wrestler, becoming a guaranteed spot-monkey most recently careering off the Hell in a Cell structure down onto The Undertaker in a losing effort at WrestleMania 32. Can you put Roadkill and Danny Doring in the ECW alumni please? Ivory faced Tori in an evening gown match. He also takes part in a lot of celebrity fundraising events and is a global ambassador for Beyond Sport which drives to make a positive social change through sports. A third brand NXT had originally been designated as a developmental brand for the main roster. 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This includes the list of all WWF Superstars, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Wrestling Federation. The Game, Triple H is still with the company to this day in a very important role. However, to the dismay of the audience, Chyna distracted the referee long enough for "The Game" to pedigree his DX brother and allow Shane to pick up the victory. Why spoil the fun for someone? Test was left in no mans land for a bit before forming a tag team with Albert. They've got their Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar main event, two women's title matches, a six-man tag, this random Seth Rollins vs. Omos thing (which I still don't get), the US title that might change hands depending on where Austin Theory goes in the draft, and a San Juan Street Fight. However, before the storyline could really take off Luna was suspended indefinitely and Sable refused to participate in the storyline. 1999 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. A new TV deal with UPN would bring in a lot more needed revenue. Jim Ross and Jerry The King Lawler were on commentary to ensure that the show went off without a hitch and they automatically bring legitimacy to anything they commentate on, so that helped a lot in making the show feel as important as Monday Night Raw. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. You may search by country, region, city or even a specific arena. 1999 became the first year to have a "divide" down the women's roster, meaning half-wrestlers, half-valets. Heading the successful Fast and Furious film series for the last few years and more recently having success with Disneys Moana, he does not need wrestling anymore. 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Quiz is untimed. He is Currently signed to WWE. Vince made his intentions clear that the only man he wanted to see as his company's champion was the Rock, and he would do everything in his power to make sure Mankind did not ruin this ideal situation. He is currently involved in the feud between Enzo and Cass, taking on Big Cass to inevitably put him over as a force to be reckoned with. We wont forget how dominant she was in the ring though. What made the ending to the match even more important was that prior to RAW being broadcast, WCW commentator Tony Schiavone had already given away the result of the match, a tactic regularly used by WCW to discourage people from tuning into RAW. RELATED: During their multiple runs with the company they would win the Tag Team Championship nine times. The first episode of WWE SmackDown Roster: Where are they now. In this non-title match, Mr Ass managed to pick up the win after Chyna came down to the ring a levelled Debra with a guitar. Embark on your very own adventure in MyRISE, where you can live out your WWE dreams and climb the ranks to Wrestlemania stardom. Despite this, he still makes appearances at WrestleMania and has even competed in recent years with his last match breaking the fastest match record at WrestleMania with 6 seconds against Erick Rowan. These promotions held notable shows in 1999. By Ralphmilne - /5 - RATE QUIZ MORE INFO Classic Best Score? WWE Smackdown! Only watch it to enjoy it. Watch What Roles Has The Rock Turned Down? She was an onscreen talent until recently where she has taken a backseat after being flung through a table at WrestleMania 33. Test had a relatively successful career in the WWE but was released at his own request after failing a wellness policy test. In reality, he was unable to handle the travel schedule as he had to get a hip replacement surgery(which was successful). WWE recognizes Vince's reign as lasting 4 days, beginning on September 16, 1999, when the episode aired on tape delay. Things were a little less predictable in 1999 when the owner of the company Vince McMahon ended up being the one to defeat the 29 other superstars. If winning the Royal Rumble wasn't enough, the evil Mr McMahon was now the company's champion. One small amount of grace in this otherwise tragic incident was that Owen's fall happened whilst a vignette was playing on people's screens. Be the first one to comment on this story. While Bischoff and Turner were poaching talent from Vince and turning them into widely popular factions, WWF were thinking more long-term, building up new stars that would take the company forward after the novelty of the NWO had worn off. Shawn Michaels as commissioner, authorised it. Skydome. Despite his ongoing rivalry with her father, even he could not stand by and let such a sinister scene occur. Jericho's first few months and years in the WWF were a bit of a rollercoaster, but he has made it through and now stands as one of the most beloved superstars ever to enter a wrestling ring. As none other than Dwyane Johnson was in the ring delivering a promo, the countdown clock that had been keeping fans guessing for weeks, finally hit zero and out came the "Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla" to announce he was here to save the WWF and that RAW, from this moment on 'is Jericho'. Other than the two aforementioned legends, 1999 was also very much the year of Triple H. After taking the reigns of D-Generation X in 1998, Triple H was fast manoeuvring himself into one of the company's most invaluable assets. Road Dogg gave Chris Jericho his in-ring debut in the WWE. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Movies. Jeff Jarrett left the WWE in 1999 to make his fortune in WCW and actually became World Heavyweight Champion there. It sure is funny to watch but its hard to believe what they used to get away with and what the women of the WWE used to be reduced to given the athletes we have nowadays. Main roster performers primarily appear on Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown, while developmental wrestlers appear on NXT, and its supplemental show NXT: Level Up. On this page you find the full WWF Roster in the year 1998. 05/23/1999. Another stint not so long ago in 2014 saw him become a WWE tag team champion with Road Dogg once again but was let go later on as he tested positive for enhancement drugs. Making her WWE debut in NXT, Sane became a one-time NXT Women's Champion. Triple H vs. Kane in a Steel Cage Match. This is why, as some people are quick to point out, most of the memorable moments of the Attitude Era took place on RAW, and the PPVs were almost there to play back-up. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, NWA 51st Anniversary Show "Battle Of The Belts, WWF In Your House 27: St. Valentine's Day Massacre, WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, January 26 Mankind defeated The Rock to win the WWF Championship, February 15 The Rock defeated Mankind to win the WWF Championship, March 16 Scott Hall vacated the WCW United States Championship due to injury, March 28 Hardcore Holly defeated Billy Gunn and Al Snow to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, March 30 Shane McMahon retired the WWF European Championship, April 11 Scott Steiner defeated Booker T to win the vacant WCW United States Championship, April 25 Al Snow defeated Hardcore Holly to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, April 26 Sting defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, but would lose it 90 minutes later back to Diamond Dallas Page, May 9 Kevin Nash defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, June 28 Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Undertaker to win the WWF Championship, July 5 Ric Flair strips Scott Steiner of the WCW United States Championship and awards it to, July 12 Hollywood Hogan defeated Randy Savage to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, July 25 Jeff Jarrett defeated Edge to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship, July 25 D'Lo Brown defeated Mideon to win the WWF European Championship, July 25 The Acolytes defeated The Hardy Boyz to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, August 9 Kane and XPac defeated The Acolytes to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, August 22 The Undertaker and The Big Show defeated Kane and XPac to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, August 22 Al Snow defeated The Big Boss Man to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, August 22 Jeff Jarrett defeated D'Lo Brown to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship and the WWF European Championship, August 22 Mankind defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin and, August 23 Triple H defeated Mankind to win the WWF Championship, August 24 The Big Boss Man defeated Al Snow to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, August 30 The Rock and Mankind defeated The Undertaker and The Big Show to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, September 7 The British Bulldog defeated The Big Boss Man to win the WWF Hardcore Championship, then went on to award the title to Al Snow, September 7 The Undertaker and The Big Show defeated The Rock and Mankind to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, September 12 Sting defeated Hulk Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, September 12 Sid Vicious defeated Chris Benoit to win the WCW United States Championship, September 13 Chris Benoit defeated Rick Steiner to win the WCW Television Championship, September 20 Vince McMahon vacated the WWF Championship, September 20 The Rock and Mankind defeated The Undertaker and The Big Show to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, September 26 D'Lo Brown defeated Mark Henry to win the WWF European Championship.
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