Zachary FenellSummerslam Flashback: The Rock vs. Triple H (1998)
August 6th 2012 22:47
13 days remain until the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA hosts WWE’s biggest summer party, Summerslam. Perhaps the most anticipated match so far sees Triple H and Brock Lesnar going one-on-one. Each man’s past accomplishments help to hype the bout. Unlike Brock Lesnar Triple H’s stardom came over time. In fact flashback to Summerslam 1998 and you stumble upon two rising superstars entering battle against one another, The Rock and aforementioned Triple H.
Before Triple H or The Rock could themselves WWE Champion, they each enjoyed reigns as WWE Intercontinental Champion. At Summerslam 1998 The Rock walked into Madison Square Garden the IC Title holder. He faced a difficult challenger in Degeneration X’s Triple H. Adding to the difficulty the two future WWE Champions squared off under ladder match rules.
Overall Triple H and The Rock put together a hard hitting brawl. The match didn’t really feature the high flying, outrageous spots today’s ladder matches contain. Then again, by 1998 the ladder match just started gaining massive popularity. Still the brawling proved fun to watch.
Mark Henry and Chyna also contributed to the fun. Chyna accompanied Triple H to the ring while Mark Henry did the same for The Rock. As the match unfolded both Mark Henry and Chyna interfered, ultimately aiding to influence the bout’s outcome.
Before Triple H or The Rock could themselves WWE Champion, they each enjoyed reigns as WWE Intercontinental Champion. At Summerslam 1998 The Rock walked into Madison Square Garden the IC Title holder. He faced a difficult challenger in Degeneration X’s Triple H. Adding to the difficulty the two future WWE Champions squared off under ladder match rules.
Triple H watches The Rock enter the arena at Summerslam 1998. Photo: PrtSc Image
Overall Triple H and The Rock put together a hard hitting brawl. The match didn’t really feature the high flying, outrageous spots today’s ladder matches contain. Then again, by 1998 the ladder match just started gaining massive popularity. Still the brawling proved fun to watch.
Mark Henry and Chyna also contributed to the fun. Chyna accompanied Triple H to the ring while Mark Henry did the same for The Rock. As the match unfolded both Mark Henry and Chyna interfered, ultimately aiding to influence the bout’s outcome.
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