Also, Austin 3:16 was *SUPPOSED* to make Austin the single most hated man in wrestling. I want you to really think about that. The goal was to make him someone so despicable that NO ONE in their right mind could get behind and cheer. The next night, though, there were TONS of Austin 3:16 signs out in the crowd.
One correction... Both Austin and Bruce Prichard have stated in podcasts that Austin didn't actually go to a hospital to get stitched up, but got them from medical staff at the arena.
I actually met the Ultimate Warrior the day before KOTR '96. The PPV was in Milwaukee, and he appeared at the Chicago Comic Con that Saturday. While he was late to the signing, it was announced that he would make sure everyone present would get the opportunity to meet him and get their autograph. I got an 8x10 signed and his comic book (which was free with that month's WWF Magazine). He was nice and much bigger in person, for sure.
oooo, I got the trivia question right. I kinda liked how people sold the Stone Cold Stunner in the early days: They'd flop around on the mat a little bit like they'd just been hit by a Taser or had a seizure.
Once again a video/column etc about KOTR 96 that neglects the epic Pillman promo about "Raping and pillaging" the WWE. My God imagine that guy and Austin feuding in the Attitude era. The promo work would be untouchable.
And when Stu Hart called the offices, Jim Cornette thought it was either Tom or Bruce Pritchard doing an ace impression of Stu thinking Owen Hart was ribbing him :D
Stone Cold originally had the stun gun, Cobra Clutch aka million dollar dream, Boston crab and STF. Mickey Whipwreck originally came up with the stunner which was called Whippersnapper which was meant to be a counter or a defensive move.
Actually, the Stunner is the Diamond Cutter... and the RKO... and the Whippersnapper... and probably about umpteen other names that other folks have for it. So it wasn't born at KOTR '96. But, other than that, you're correct.
TFW you're the only one in the comment section old enough to remember that Mikey Whipwreck used the move as 'The Whippersnapper' first-- While Austin was with ECW. Probably a nod to a guy he got on with very well in the locker room.
Prince Darrow they won't ever do that because it's far too opinionated. He could name 10 finishers and people will all be commenting how they forgot someone's finisher. Now if they did a top 50 that could work.
I know it wasn't on the actual show, but I'm surprised that horrible Stone Cold - Yokozuna match where Austin bounced off imaginary ropes wasn't included
So one of the most iconic catchphrases in wrestling history was made up by the wrestler on a whim? Then why does the WWE have rooms full of writers bickering over stupid shit? LET THE WRESTLERS BE THEMSELVES AND MAGIC HAPPENS!
That's the scariest thing about WWE. Give them as much shit as you want, but they are ALWAYS one promo, one match, one superstar away from being on top of the wrestling world for years to come again.
They wanted to do a story where the British Bulldog's wife was trying to cheat with HBK, they wanted to do a story where Owen Hart was cheating with Debra, and HBK went on air and suggested that Bret Hart was cheating with Sunny. What kind of crazy obsession did the WWF have with making the Hart Family into adulterers?
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Bobo Brazil won the WWWF United States Heavyweight Championship back in the 60s. Or are we not counting that for first black man to win a singles championship?
Fact #11: Michael P.S. Hayes is mouthing Austin's promo. Kind of takes the bloom off of the rose, don't it? Yeah, and there's no such thing as Santa Claus either.
The Stunner is no doubt the greatest finisher of all time, next to Crush's heart punch, but it can't be hit just anywhere. What about on concrete? Dropping to your bum on concrete would fudge up your tailbone! Now, the heart punch- THAT is a move you can hit anywhere.
I agree with Ahmed. I wouldn't have been ok with that situation either. There's nothing wrong with a guy NOT wanting to kiss another guy. That shouldn't be happening in real life, much less entertainment.
Also, Austin 3:16 was *SUPPOSED* to make Austin the single most hated man in wrestling. I want you to really think about that. The goal was to make him someone so despicable that NO ONE in their right mind could get behind and cheer. The next night, though, there were TONS of Austin 3:16 signs out in the crowd.
June 96 - the Austin 3:16 promo, July 96 - Hogan turns heel and the NWO forms. A pretty solid summer in the business.
That's why if it was him and Hogan at wrestlemania, they should use that in video promo
Don't screw Vince or you may lose your push. But then become a 14 time world and the heir to the WWE
Moral of the story: Screw with a McMahon. Worked for Triple H both times.
TVR24 😂😂😂
Didn't work well for Warrior...
One correction... Both Austin and Bruce Prichard have stated in podcasts that Austin didn't actually go to a hospital to get stitched up, but got them from medical staff at the arena.
last time I was this early stone cold was stunning
Jesse Holladay 😂 someone caught it
Johnny McCollum I caught the joke when he was a Superstar
Julio César Hernández Pérez Haha I played 2K16 too, I'm not a nineties baby.....I have failed life
ThePorkFate 90s are shitty but not in Wrestling thats for sure
wow
Do wrestler's nipples get cold when they step into the ring???
Sean Anthony They got...STONE COLD
*glass shatters*
:->
In all fairness they are half naked in a building where the AC is probably on full blast. lol
It's probably the tension and electricity in the building as well as their adrenaline
Why does everyone miss the No 1 fact....
Austin was booed during his promo!!
The cheers have been dubbed in, he was an upcoming HEEL at the time...
True, but that was still the promo that eventually produced a sensation like no other.
Proof?
I was at that PPV in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.Now that was a fun event to remember.
I actually met the Ultimate Warrior the day before KOTR '96. The PPV was in Milwaukee, and he appeared at the Chicago Comic Con that Saturday. While he was late to the signing, it was announced that he would make sure everyone present would get the opportunity to meet him and get their autograph. I got an 8x10 signed and his comic book (which was free with that month's WWF Magazine). He was nice and much bigger in person, for sure.
According to Bruce Prichards podcast Austin DID NOT go to the hospital he was given stitches backstage
I remember also the Owen Hart heel commentary. I was hoping they mention it because it was pretty good. He had some really good lines.
oooo, I got the trivia question right.
I kinda liked how people sold the Stone Cold Stunner in the early days: They'd flop around on the mat a little bit like they'd just been hit by a Taser or had a seizure.
I like how ADAM used the word "rack", or racking, while the camera angle was on Sables chesticles 🤘
Austin 3:16 was in my hometown ^.^ Milwaukee got a piece of wrestling history
Plumpy O'Clock is back for another go. This should be fun.
so far I haven't gotten a single trivia question wrong
wasnt the ad for at 3:16 ( ironically) about warrior university?
who's happy Plumpy is on a video
"20 years away from maineventing the best wrestlemania mainevent EVER"
The Blood just rushed back to my head after a thunderous laughter
i got the question right, HE WAS CALLED THE UGANDAN GIANT FOR FUCK'S SAKE
You should do more indie promotion content
don't let this distract you from the fact that Big Cass called himself Sawft
Once again a video/column etc about KOTR 96 that neglects the epic Pillman promo about "Raping and pillaging" the WWE. My God imagine that guy and Austin feuding in the Attitude era. The promo work would be untouchable.
And when Stu Hart called the offices, Jim Cornette thought it was either Tom or Bruce Pritchard doing an ace impression of Stu thinking Owen Hart was ribbing him :D
I was at KOTR 96 and it was awesome. I was 10 and little did I know I had just seen history.
I woudnt be surprised if it was Michael Hayes that keyed that word onto Ahmed’s car
I was right 😃
IBRAHIM 16 me too I can't believe it!!
Jdixon me too
IBRAHIM 16 I was too
me too. Total guess though.
I'm 2 for 2 but yeah, that was total guess lol
Nice vid Adam
HIS NAME IS PLUMPY!!!!!!
was it Hulk Hogan who keyed the car
XPac was there
Giving the RKO credit over the freaking Diamond Cutter is an injustice.
Stone Cold originally had the stun gun, Cobra Clutch aka million dollar dream, Boston crab and STF. Mickey Whipwreck originally came up with the stunner which was called Whippersnapper which was meant to be a counter or a defensive move.
Another fun fact: SEGA Saturn was the sponsor of the event
Missed opportunity for Plumpy. On Ahmed Johnson. "There was a gold lining for the guy [besides the one gold dust left on his lips]..."
lol I'm reading the "Titan Shattered" 1996 book right now and everything in this video is just straight out of Chapter 5
I can tell the future...
Whatculture will upload a list of fascinating facts about KOTR 1997
Actually, the Stunner is the Diamond Cutter... and the RKO... and the Whippersnapper... and probably about umpteen other names that other folks have for it. So it wasn't born at KOTR '96. But, other than that, you're correct.
Austin did not go to the Hospital. Listen to Something to Wrestle's episode on KOTR 96 for all the details
Simon 3:16 says we want Adam.
#8 is wrong, Austin was actually stitched up backstage according to Dave Meltzer
I was lucky enough to see Warrior against Vader at a house show pretty close to the time he bailed from the company
Re Warrior's comic book: It has a series of panels where you get the impression that he "went Greek" on Santa Claus, if you get my meaning.
Just realized FLYIN Brian had AIR Pillman and STUNNING Steve eventually got the STUNNER
Heeeey, ya sweaty mark! Your wrasslin question had the word FROM twice.
Got a ad for Tim Hortons on this video. Thought you might like to know
MICHAEL HAYES KEYED JOHNSON'S CAR!
Pretty sure Austin was stitched up back stage. Pritchard talked about it on his podcast
TFW you're the only one in the comment section old enough to remember that Mikey Whipwreck used the move as 'The Whippersnapper' first-- While Austin was with ECW. Probably a nod to a guy he got on with very well in the locker room.
plumpy do a top 10 list about the best wwe finishers
Prince Darrow they won't ever do that because it's far too opinionated. He could name 10 finishers and people will all be commenting how they forgot someone's finisher. Now if they did a top 50 that could work.
I know it wasn't on the actual show, but I'm surprised that horrible Stone Cold - Yokozuna match where Austin bounced off imaginary ropes wasn't included
Many didn’t know about how badly Stone Cold’s lip was after that matched. The legend was born that night.
So one of the most iconic catchphrases in wrestling history was made up by the wrestler on a whim? Then why does the WWE have rooms full of writers bickering over stupid shit? LET THE WRESTLERS BE THEMSELVES AND MAGIC HAPPENS!
Watching this while wearing a 3:16 shirt
The Stunner was used on a jobber before KOTR.
But...but the whippersnapper is the 1st stunner
"JOHNNY DON'T BE BAD, JOHNNY BE GAY!" - That was a thing that Brian Pillman said. You know when and where?
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That's the scariest thing about WWE. Give them as much shit as you want, but they are ALWAYS one promo, one match, one superstar away from being on top of the wrestling world for years to come again.
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I before E except after C.
JR's favourite wrestler
im surprised Vince didnt have Austin do the whole wearing the crown bit
If Stone Cold had done that today, it would have been edited out of any and all replays of the event.
RE: #3 - A fan told Ahmed that they had seen Austin hanging around the car.
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere it was actually hawk that did it
Didn't Prichard say Austin was stitched up at the arena?
Mitch Boisel yes he did! I was going to write that until I seen you posted it.
Is that a photoshopped picture of Adam (Plumpy) or did he actually act there, if it is him, anyone know what play and part?
They wanted to do a story where the British Bulldog's wife was trying to cheat with HBK, they wanted to do a story where Owen Hart was cheating with Debra, and HBK went on air and suggested that Bret Hart was cheating with Sunny. What kind of crazy obsession did the WWF have with making the Hart Family into adulterers?
This was deemed the best WWF card in King Of THe Ring history
Just imagine if Austin was given a script to recite after winning the KOTR?
It's one word and two numbers. it's Austin 3;16 not Austin Three Sixteen.
GIMME A HELL YEAH if stone cold steve Austin is the greatest wrestler of all time and that's the bottom line COS STONE COLD SAID SO!
hell yea
craig ball hell no
craig ball easily the best on the mic,but id put flair above him just a bit for inring skill
Rumor has it that it was Austin who keyed Johnson's car.
holy cow! I remember watching this live! wow
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Fact #11: Michael P.S. Hayes is mouthing Austin's promo.
Kind of takes the bloom off of the rose, don't it?
Yeah, and there's no such thing as Santa Claus either.
The Stunner is no doubt the greatest finisher of all time, next to Crush's heart punch, but it can't be hit just anywhere. What about on concrete? Dropping to your bum on concrete would fudge up your tailbone! Now, the heart punch- THAT is a move you can hit anywhere.
Bruce Prichard said stone cold really didn't go to the hospital.
Hey! It's not my fault I'm a sweaty mark. We brits can't cope with anything over 10 degrees so This heatwave is killing me lol
Extra fact: was in Milwaukee, stone cold was born in milwaukee
King Ross is a national treasure.
Was I the Only one who miraculously got that question right?
Rejecting Diana is not proof of wrestling being "completely unrealistic", shows HBK had better taste than that.
I agree with Ahmed. I wouldn't have been ok with that situation either. There's nothing wrong with a guy NOT wanting to kiss another guy. That shouldn't be happening in real life, much less entertainment.
KOTR '96 was so much better. So much better. My 2nd favorite under the King Of The Ring marquee name.
The next one, not so much.
i feel bad because i keep getting king ross' questions correct
The PPV that change Wrestling for ever.
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Oh and he never went to hospital he was stitched backstage Bruce Pritchard told us this on his podcast
Did you know. Vince McMahon wanted Raven to take over WWF if he retired.
so we all know shawn michaels keyed ahmed johnson's car, right? i mean, that makes the most sense.
You know Vince is the one who keyed that into Johnson's car lol.
Austin didn't go to the hospital, he was stitched up backstage, still bad ass tho
Fun fact Johnson in interviews has actually accused Steve Austin for writing the racial slur onto his car
Ahmed a talentless jealous liar who couldn't keep from injuring himself or others
what's with all the king of the ring videos?
i knew it was uganda duh he was called the uganda giant come on wc W a little harder trivia than that lol love the vids keep them coming
I know all about the Austin facts for King of the Ring 1996.
When is Plumpy going to come on and tell us "What just happened" on Smackdown Live? The Money in the bank was stripped from Carmella!
Its really telling a black wrestler did not win any singles gold in WWE until 1996.... But then we've never had a black WWE champion.
VL 1 ...
The Rock?
Full black
Kay Jay The Rock was half Samoan and half black.
Still black.
So... The Rock is Purple then...🤔
The title makes me uncomfortable, it's not written in that order
i just watched a 5 minute ad about dogs, your welcome whatculture pull in that ad revenue
Actually got the question right