Ep 15. Fully Loaded - July 23, 2000
Rikishi Vs. Val Venis
Steel Cage Match For The WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipFILL IN
- TV-14
- July 23, 2000
On July 23, 2000, the WWE brought their highly anticipated Fully Loaded event to Dallas, Texas. In what would prove to be one of the night's most intense matches, Rikishi faced off against Val Venis in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
The Attitude Era was a pivotal time for the WWE, with a focus on edgy, controversial storylines and larger-than-life characters. From the opening bell, Rikishi and Val Venis were out to prove who was the true champion. Rikishi, known for his impressive size and strength, wasted no time in taking the fight to Val Venis. However, Val Venis proved to be a fierce competitor and was able to hold his own against the powerhouse Rikishi. The two wrestlers traded blows for several minutes, each attempting to gain the upper hand.
But it was Rikishi who finally broke through Val Venis' defenses. With a devastating Samoan drop, Rikishi sent Val Venis crashing to the mat. Rikishi then climbed the steel cage, inching his way towards victory. Val Venis quickly recovered, however, scaling the cage just behind his opponent. The two wrestlers met at the top of the cage, fiercely battling it out on the roof.
This was a truly stunning spectacle, with both wrestlers putting their bodies on the line in an attempt to claim the title. Rikishi, with the upper hand, looked set to win the match. As he prepared to drop down from the cage, however, Val Venis grabbed onto his leg, pulling him back into the ring. Val Venis then went for a cover, but only managed to secure a two-count.
With the stakes high, both wrestlers continued to fight back and forth, leaving the crowd on the edge of their seats. But in the end, it was Rikishi who emerged victorious. With a mighty splash from the top of the cage, he secured the pin and retained his Intercontinental Championship.
WWE The Attitude Era season 1 episode 15 - Fully Loaded, July 23, 2000 was a high-octane event filled with thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. Fans of the era will no doubt relish the chance to go back and relive the glory days of the WWE, when the action was intense and the stories were wild and unpredictable.