The Austin Era-Part 2-1998 through 2000 Quiz

Answer: The Rock

Austin gave "The People's Champion" a "Stone Cold Stunner" before eliminating him to win the "Royal Rumble" for the second consecutive year.

Answer: Mike Tyson

Tyson was the outside enforcer for this match. In the weeks leading up to the event it looked like Tyson was on the side of Michaels and D-Generation X. But, late in the match the regular referee was knocked out. Austin gave Michaels a "Stone Cold Stunner" and Tyson slid into the ring and gave a very fast 3 count. Austin then gave Tyson an Austin 3:16 shirt. Michaels looked up with a confused look on his face and tried to punch Tyson, but Tyson blocked him and knocked him out with a right hand. After that they left the ring together and held a press conference. (The press conference is on the videotape).

Answer: The Undertaker

Kane said that if he lost the match he would set himself on fire. The Undertaker later said he hit Austin with the chair because he didn't want Kane to lose.

Answer: Yes

The next night on "Raw" Austin became the WWF Heavyweight Champion for the second time after he beat Kane with the "Stone Cold Stunner."

Answer: Judge Mills Lane

Let me give you a rundown of the events that led to all this. On September 27, 1998, Austin lost the WWF Heavyweight Championship in a Triple Threat Match, when he was pinned by both The Undertaker and Kane. The next night, Vince McMahon was all set to award the title to either The Undertaker or Kane but Austin came down to the ring in an ice zamboni and delivered a flying clothesline from the top of the zamboni onto McMahon.

At "Judgement Day," Austin was the referee in a match between The Undertaker and Kane to decide the new champion. Austin ended up abusing both of them, counted to three and declared himself the winner.

He was "fired" by McMahon after the match, but Shane McMahon later signed him to a contract that said he couldn't be fired.

The title was declared vacant. At "Survivor Series," Austin faced Mankind in semi-finals of the championship tournament. The referee got punched out by Vince McMahon, and Shane ran down to the ring to make the count as Austin covered Mankind. He counted to two but refused to count to three. Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco came to the ring. Patterson held Austin as Brisco hit him with a chair. Shane then counted to three and Mankind advanced to the finals, where he lost to The Rock.

The next night Judge Mills Lane ruled that Austin could face The Rock. Austin won by disqualification when the Undertaker hit Austin with a shovel.

Answer: The Big Show

He hid under the ring for the start of the match. The Big Show's efforts fell short as Austin climbed over the cage to win. The Austin/McMahon feud was one of the hottest feuds of the late 1990's.

Answer: 4

Mankind won a match with The Big Show to be the referee but Show injured him and he had to go to the hospital. Vince McMahon named himself referee but Shawn Michaels came out with Mike Chioda before the match and named him referee. At one point in the match Chioda got knocked out and Tim White stepped in.

The Rock would end up getting mad at White and gave him a "Rock Bottom." In stepped Earl Hebner, who got into an argument with Vince McMahon and was punched out by him. McMahon then got into the ring and he and the Rock double-teamed Austin. Mankind came down for the end of the match and saved him. Austin became the WWF Wrestlemania Champion for the third time.

He would lose the title to The Undertaker on May 23, but he won it back on June 28.

Answer: Jesse Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura was the guest referee for this match. Mankind won the match when he pinned Austin after a Double Arm DDT. He would lose the WWF Heavyweight Championship the next night to Triple H.

Answer: He was hit by a car

Austin was in the parking garage of the arena when a car sped toward him. Before he could get out of the way the car hit him. Not only would Austin not be able to compete that night but he had to have neck surgery that would keep him out of action for most of 2000.

Answer: Big Show

The Big Show would hold the WWF Heavyweight Championship, until Triple H beat him on January 3, 2000.

Answer: He blew it up

With the press of a button, Austin blew up the D.X. Express. His in ring return was still a long way away.

Answer: Steve Blackman

Shane McMahon and Steve Blackman were in the middle of a big feud and this was Shane's way of making him look bad. Blackman swore he didn't do it, but Austin wouldn't hear any of it and gave him a "Stone Cold Stunner." Shane got real excited and toasted Austin with a beer. Austin then gave Shane a "Stone Cold Stunner." He gave him a couple more "Stunners" before leaving the ring.

Answer: Rikishi

Rikishi said he did it for the Rock's career. For those that don't know, they are cousins in real life. The Rock had nothing to do with Austin getting hit.

Answer: No Mercy

Austin took on Rikishi at "No Mercy" on October 22. This was also the event where Kurt Angle beat The Rock to become WWF Heavyweight Champion for the first time.

Answer: It was ruled a no contest

The match was ruled a no contest, which basically means that neither man was declared the winner.