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After the tag team match, [[Michael Cole]] is shown backstage, where he reported that [[Vince McMahon]] injured his ankle during his match on HEAT and would be unable to be the second [[List of professional wrestling match types#Special referee|special guest referee]] in the [[main event]].<ref name=OOS/> The next match was the encounter between [[Al Snow]] and [[Bob Holly|Hardcore Holly]] for the [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Holly and Snow fought a back and forth match, with Holly and Snow brawling with weapons outside of the ring, in the crowd, and concession stands.<ref name=OOS/> Now back in the ring, Holly hits a [[DDT]] on Snow onto a [[folding chair|steel chair]], and prepares to powerbomb him through a [[Table#Uses|table]].<ref name=OOS/> However, Snow was [[kayfabe]] [[unconcious|out cold]], which is revealed when Snow counters Holly's powerbomb into one of his own through the table, pinning him for the win and retaining the WWF Hardocore Championship.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=PWH>{{cite web|url= http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/miscppvs1990s.html#29|accessdate=2008-01-06|title=WWF Over the Edge 1999 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref>
After the tag team match, [[Michael Cole]] is shown backstage, where he reported that [[Vince McMahon]] injured his ankle during his match on HEAT and would be unable to be the second [[List of professional wrestling match types#Special referee|special guest referee]] in the [[main event]].<ref name=OOS/> The next match was the encounter between [[Al Snow]] and [[Bob Holly|Hardcore Holly]] for the [[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Holly and Snow fought a back and forth match, with Holly and Snow brawling with weapons outside of the ring, in the crowd, and concession stands.<ref name=OOS/> Now back in the ring, Holly hits a [[DDT]] on Snow onto a [[folding chair|steel chair]], and prepares to powerbomb him through a [[Table#Uses|table]].<ref name=OOS/> However, Snow was [[kayfabe]] [[unconcious|out cold]], which is revealed when Snow counters Holly's powerbomb into one of his own through the table, pinning him for the win and retaining the WWF Hardocore Championship.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=PWH>{{cite web|url= http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/miscppvs1990s.html#29|accessdate=2008-01-06|title=WWF Over the Edge 1999 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref>


The next scheduled match was for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF Intercontinental Championship]] between [[Charles Wright (wrestler)|The Godfather]] and [[Owen Hart]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Heading into the event, Hart was under his "Blue Blazer", a superhero like, [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]].<ref name=Bio/> To further enhance his gimmick, he was to perform a stunt ring entrance that would have him descend from the arena rafters down to the ring.<ref name=OHDeath>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.ca/OwenHart/may25_baines.html|accessdate=2008-01-11|title=Owen Hart's death rocks wrestling world|author=Ottawa Sun|publisher=Canoe: SLAM! sports}}</ref> However, as he descended to the ring, Hart fell from over 50 feet, after a cable was disengaged from the vest he was wearing, landing on the rings padded [[turnbuckle]].<ref name=Bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542223|accessdate=2008-01-11|title=Owen Hart Biography|publisher =Biography}}</ref> During the entrance, a pre-recorded interview video was shown, however when the PPV returned live, WWF cameras quickly turned to the fans, to prevent footage of the incident being shown to the PPV viewers.<ref name=Tragedy/> Soon afterwards, [[Jim Ross]], one of the commentators of the event, informed viewers at home that this was "not a part of the entertainment" and that it was "a real situation".<ref name=Tragedy/> [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s aided Hart, as they took him backstage for further treatment.<ref name=OOS/>
The next scheduled match was for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF Intercontinental Championship]] between [[Charles Wright (wrestler)|The Godfather]] and [[Owen Hart]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Heading into the event, Hart was under his "Blue Blazer", a superhero like, [[gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]].<ref name=Bio/> To further enhance his gimmick, he was to perform a stunt ring entrance that would have him descend from the arena rafters down to the ring.<ref name=OHDeath>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.ca/OwenHart/may25_baines.html|accessdate=2008-01-11|title=Owen Hart's death rocks wrestling world|author=Ottawa Sun|publisher=Canoe: SLAM! sports}}</ref> However, as he descended to the ring, Hart fell from over 50 feet, after a cable was disengaged from the vest he was wearing, landing on the rings padded [[turnbuckle]].<ref name=Bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542223|accessdate=2008-01-11|title=Owen Hart Biography|publisher =Biography}}</ref> During the entrance, a pre-recorded interview video was shown, however when the PPV returned live, WWF cameras quickly turned to the fans, to prevent footage of the incident being shown to the PPV viewers.<ref name=Tragedy/> Soon afterwards, [[Jim Ross]], one of the commentators of the event, informed viewers at home that this was "not a part of the entertainment" and that it was "a real situation".<ref name=Tragedy/> [[Emergency medical technician|EMT]]s aided Hart, as they took him backstage for further treatment.<ref name=OOS/> Unaware of the severity of Hart's injury, Vince McMahon and WWE management made the decision to continue the event.<ref name=OWoWr/>


The fourth match was the tag team encounter of [[Sean Morely|Val Venis]] and [[Nicole Bass]] agsinst the team of [[Jeff Jarret]] and [[Debra Marshall|Debra]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed matches|mixed tag team match]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Back and forth action between the two teams, until Jarrett and Debra gained control of the match when Venis missed an [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving elbow drop|elbow drop]] from the top turnbuckle.<ref name=OOS/> Jarrett and Debra remained in control of the match with both superstars attempting to hit Debra with a [[guitar]].<ref name=OOS/> However Venis was able to grab the guitar from Jarrett and hit a [[Professional wrestling throws#Back body drop|back suplex]] followed by a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Splash|money shot]] and pin for the win.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=PWH/> The next match was the encounter of [[Brian Gerard James|Road Dogg]] and [[Monty Sopp|Mr. Ass]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Mr. Ass gained quick control over Dogg, but they would both soon spar back and forth, in and out of the ring.<ref name=OOS/> However, Mr. Ass would regain control over Dogg and was able to hit a [[Leg drop#Leg drop bulldog|Fameasser]] and pin Dogg for the win.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=SLAM/>
The fourth match was the tag team encounter of [[Sean Morely|Val Venis]] and [[Nicole Bass]] agsinst the team of [[Jeff Jarret]] and [[Debra Marshall|Debra]] in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed matches|mixed tag team match]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Back and forth action between the two teams, until Jarrett and Debra gained control of the match when Venis missed an [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving elbow drop|elbow drop]] from the top turnbuckle.<ref name=OOS/> Jarrett and Debra remained in control of the match with both superstars attempting to hit Debra with a [[guitar]].<ref name=OOS/> However Venis was able to grab the guitar from Jarrett and hit a [[Professional wrestling throws#Back body drop|back suplex]] followed by a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Splash|money shot]] and pin for the win.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=PWH/> The next match was the encounter of [[Brian Gerard James|Road Dogg]] and [[Monty Sopp|Mr. Ass]].<ref name="OTE Facts"/> Mr. Ass gained quick control over Dogg, but they would both soon spar back and forth, in and out of the ring.<ref name=OOS/> However, Mr. Ass would regain control over Dogg and was able to hit a [[Leg drop#Leg drop bulldog|Fameasser]] and pin Dogg for the win.<ref name=OWoWr/><ref name=SLAM/>

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Over the Edge 1999
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PromotionWorld Wrestling Federation
DateMay 23 1999[1]
CityKansas City, Missouri[1]
VenueKemper Arena[1]
Attendance16,472[2]
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Over the Edge 1999 was the second, and final, annual Over the Edge professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).[3] It took place on May 23 1999 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.[1]

The main event was a match between Steve Austin and The Undertaker for the WWF Championship with Special Guest Referee Shane McMahon, which was won by The Undertaker with a roll-up and a fast count made by McMahon.[4] The main match in the undercard was between The Rock and Triple H, which was won by The Rock after Triple H was disqualified for attacking the referee.[5]

This event is most remembered for the infamous death of Owen Hart, who was scheduled to face The Godfather for the Intercontinental Championship, but was unable to do so after he fell to his death, during his entrance.[6][7]

Report

Background

The main feud heading into the pay-per-view, was between Steve Austin and The Undertaker over the WWF Championship. At Backlash, Stephanie McMahon, unknown of the driver, was driven away in her limo by The Undertaker, with intentions of abducting Stephanie.[8] The feud began on April 26 1999 on an episode of Raw, WWF's flagship program, where Vince McMahon, the WWE chairman, agreed to give Undertaker controlling interest over the WWF in exchange for Stephanie's safe return, however Undertaker would demand Steve Austin to deliver the documents that would have made the deal official.[9][10] Later, on the same episode, The Undertaker held an apparent wedding ceremony, to be wed with Stephanie McMahon, who was strapped to a giant Undertaker symbol.[9][10] After unsucssesful attempts to save Stephanie by Ken Shamrock and The Big Show, Austin was able to untie and save Stepanie, after attacking Undertaker and his Ministry of Darkness.[9][10] Embarking the feud even further, the following week on RAW, Undertaker cut a promo about his intentions of taking the WWF title away from Austin at Over the Edge.[9][10] To further embrace his words, he would throw Austin off the stage, after a Lumber jack match between Austin and The Rock.[9][11] However, Austin would gain revenge on the May 10 1999 episode of RAW, where he along with Vince McMahon, and The Rock, would defeat The Undertaker, Shane McMahon, and Triple H.[9][12] That Sunday, Austin would defeat Undertaker and Triple H, to retain his WWF Championship, at No Mercy.[13][14] The following Monday on RAW, Undertaker would attempt to handcuff and strap Austin to his giant symbol, although Austin would handcuff and strap Undertaker to the symbol, which was raised above the ring, as Undertaker was filled with enjoyment.[9][15]

Event

Before the event aired live on pay-per-view, three Sunday Night HEAT matches were aired.[16] The first match was the encounter of Meat and Brian Christopher, where Meat pinned Christopher.[16] The second match was the tag team encounter between the Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) and the team of Goldust and The Blue Meanie, where Jeff pinned the Blue Meanie.[16] The final match taping was the encounter between Vince McMahon and Mideon, in a match that was ruled as no contest.[16]

The event officially began with the tag team encounter of X-Pac and Kane against the team of Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown for the WWF Tag Team Championship.[5] Back and forth action between the two teams, until X-Pac attempted to launch himself onto Henry on the outside, but was caught and rammed into the ring post, allowing the double team on X-Pac by Brown and Henry.[17] Kane and X-pac, however, regained control, after Kane launched himself off the top rope onto Henry and Brown, then afterwards, X-Pac beat down Brown in the ring corner, and Kane chokeslammed and pinned Henry for the win, thus retaining the WWF Tag Team Championship.[5][18][19]

After the tag team match, Michael Cole is shown backstage, where he reported that Vince McMahon injured his ankle during his match on HEAT and would be unable to be the second special guest referee in the main event.[17] The next match was the encounter between Al Snow and Hardcore Holly for the WWF Hardcore Championship.[5] Holly and Snow fought a back and forth match, with Holly and Snow brawling with weapons outside of the ring, in the crowd, and concession stands.[17] Now back in the ring, Holly hits a DDT on Snow onto a steel chair, and prepares to powerbomb him through a table.[17] However, Snow was kayfabe out cold, which is revealed when Snow counters Holly's powerbomb into one of his own through the table, pinning him for the win and retaining the WWF Hardocore Championship.[1][20]

The next scheduled match was for the WWF Intercontinental Championship between The Godfather and Owen Hart.[5] Heading into the event, Hart was under his "Blue Blazer", a superhero like, gimmick.[21] To further enhance his gimmick, he was to perform a stunt ring entrance that would have him descend from the arena rafters down to the ring.[22] However, as he descended to the ring, Hart fell from over 50 feet, after a cable was disengaged from the vest he was wearing, landing on the rings padded turnbuckle.[21] During the entrance, a pre-recorded interview video was shown, however when the PPV returned live, WWF cameras quickly turned to the fans, to prevent footage of the incident being shown to the PPV viewers.[7] Soon afterwards, Jim Ross, one of the commentators of the event, informed viewers at home that this was "not a part of the entertainment" and that it was "a real situation".[7] EMTs aided Hart, as they took him backstage for further treatment.[17] Unaware of the severity of Hart's injury, Vince McMahon and WWE management made the decision to continue the event.[1]

The fourth match was the tag team encounter of Val Venis and Nicole Bass agsinst the team of Jeff Jarret and Debra in a mixed tag team match.[5] Back and forth action between the two teams, until Jarrett and Debra gained control of the match when Venis missed an elbow drop from the top turnbuckle.[17] Jarrett and Debra remained in control of the match with both superstars attempting to hit Debra with a guitar.[17] However Venis was able to grab the guitar from Jarrett and hit a back suplex followed by a money shot and pin for the win.[1][20] The next match was the encounter of Road Dogg and Mr. Ass.[5] Mr. Ass gained quick control over Dogg, but they would both soon spar back and forth, in and out of the ring.[17] However, Mr. Ass would regain control over Dogg and was able to hit a Fameasser and pin Dogg for the win.[1][6]

Aftermath

Other On-Screen Talent
Role: Name:
Commentator Jim Ross[5]
Jerry Lawler[5]
Referee Tim White[5]
Mike Chioda[5]
Mark Yeaton[5]
Ring announcer Howard Finkel[5]

Over the Edge 1999 was remembered by professional wrestlers and fans alike, as the show where Owen Hart fell to his death during an in-ring stunt. The WWF made the decision to continue the show after Owen's death, a decision that was criticized by many and still is today. On May 24 1999, a tribute to Owen Hart was held on Raw is War in St. Louis called RAW is Owen. It featured interviews from his fellow wrestlers. Over the Edge has not been held since. In addition, Over the Edge 1999 has never been officially released on VHS or DVD.

Results

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Over the Edge 1999 results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  2. ^ "Wrestling Attendance Facts". Wrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  3. ^ Cohen, Eric. "The History of the WWE PPV Judgment Day". About:Professional Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  4. ^ "Undertaker's third WWE Championship reign". WWE. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "Over the Edge 1999 results". Hoffco, Inc. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  6. ^ a b c Powell, John. "Hart tragedy overshadows Taker's win". Canoe: SLAM Sports. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  7. ^ a b c "Owen Hart Tragedy". Wrestling Gone Wrong. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  8. ^ "Backlash 1999 Main Event recap". WWE. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g "WWE Raw 1999 Results". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
  10. ^ a b c d Zimmerman, Christopher. "RAW is WAR April 26, 1999". The Other Arena. Retrieved 2008-01-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |middle= ignored (help)
  11. ^ Zimmerman, Christopher. "RAW is WAR May 3, 1999". Retrieved 2008-01-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |pubisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ Zimmerman, Christopher. "RAW is WAR results May 10, 1999". The Other Arena. Retrieved 2008-01-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |middle= ignored (help)
  13. ^ "No Mercy UK results". Online World of Wreslting. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  14. ^ "Stone Cold's OWoW Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  15. ^ Zimmerman, Christopher. "RAW is WAR results May 17, 1999". The Other Arean. Retrieved 2008-01-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |middle= ignored (help)
  16. ^ a b c d e f g "Over The Edge 1999 results". Warned. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i Gutschmidt, Adam (2006-02-15). "WWF Over the Edge 199". Online Onslaught. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  18. ^ "WWF Over the Edge 1999 Results". Gerweck. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  19. ^ "WWF Over the Edge 199 results". p.W.w.: Everything Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
  20. ^ a b "WWF Over the Edge 1999 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2008-01-06.
  21. ^ a b "Owen Hart Biography". Biography. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  22. ^ Ottawa Sun. "Owen Hart's death rocks wrestling world". Canoe: SLAM! sports. Retrieved 2008-01-11.

External links

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