Johnson, whose ring name was Rocky Maivia, was a little-known competitor at the time. Farooq, ironically, pinned future superstar and actor Dwayne Johnson in a quick match. Both competitors were eyeing a shot at the WWE championship at the time. McMahon, who was a broadcaster at the time, acknowledged the fact during an interview with Ahmed Johnson, who was feuding Farooq (Ron Simmons, who was actually the first Black WCW champion, crowned in 1992).
Recognition over the lack of a Black WWE champion was also part of the show.Come on, let’s face it, do you think they know anything about anything that happens outside the state of Alabama? These people think the Gaza Strip is a topless club.
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Lawler seemingly mimicked his famous archrival – the late comedian, Andy Kaufman – as he interviewed “a couple of real Alabamians,” mocked their accents, questioned how many vehicles they had parked in their front yard, and referred to one as a “real orthodontists’ dream.” Lawler later quipped about Mobilians, in full heel persona, “These people are morons.
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But that did not happen, and Hart – incensed over how the Survivor Series match ended – trashed the ringside area and punched McMahon during a backstage altercation. Hart, instead, agreed to lose the championship the next night on Monday Night Raw. Hart, who was preparing to leave to work for WCW, did not want to lose the title to Michaels in Canada. Hart did not realize he was losing the title to Michaels, but WWE owner Vince McMahon ordered a referee to end the match and have the WWE championship awarded to Michaels. Michaels won the match and the WWE title following the controversial “Montreal Screwjob” finish. Hart, who became WWE champion at Summerslam 1997, would not wrestle Michaels until the Survivor Series pay-per-view in early November.Michaels ended up wrestling “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, who was becoming one of the hottest stars in the industry. Hart, who was recovering from a knee injury at the time, did not wrestle at the event. Their King of the Ring match never happened.Hart and Michaels, a few weeks later, had a real-life backstage fight over the promo.
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