The wrestling universe was not quite the same back in 1995. The WWF, prior to its global brand transformation to WWE, was engaged in an intense tussle for television ratings with rival promotion WCW. This fierce Read More
Fall Brawl 1993: War Games and WCW’s Quest for Supremacy 1993’s Fall Brawl remains one of the most memorable events in WCW’s storied history. At the core of its success was the War Games Read More
The mid-’90s were a period of evolution for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). As the company gravitated from the larger-than-life caricatures of the previous decade to a grittier, more reality-based product, 1995’s Survivor Series Read More
“In Your House 4,” airing on October 22, 1995, is a significant but often overlooked event in WWF’s history. Nestled in a year of transition, it embodies the struggles WWF faced both in front of the camera Read More
The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) of the mid-90s, finding itself at the crossroads of the larger-than-life superhero era and the burgeoning Attitude era, attempted to bridge the gap with diverse character showcases and storytelling. “Read More
The summer of 1995 was a pivotal time for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The New Generation Era was in full swing, and Vince McMahon was at a crossroads. While names like Shawn Michaels were gaining Read More
“In Your House 2” – July 23, 1995 “In Your House 2,” which took place on July 23, 1995, was an integral Pay-Per-View (PPV) event that remains an interesting case study in the annals of WWF (now WWE) history. Set against the Read More
On June 25, 1995, WWF presented the King of the Ring, an annual Pay-Per-View event that had previously catapulted stars like Bret Hart and Owen Hart into the main-event scene. Hosted in Philadelphia, a city famous for Read More
When one looks back on the history of WWF/WWE Pay-Per-View events, the In Your House series presents itself as an interesting experiment in accessibility and market testing. Launching its first event on May 14, 1995, In Read More