WWF In Your House: Mind Games - The "Reliving The War" PPV Review

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WWF In Your House Mind Games took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 22nd 1996. It’s the 10th In Your House event, and it features an excellent main event that many consider to be one of Shawn Michaels’ finest matches.
After Mankind defeated The Undertaker in the SummerSlam 96 Boiler Room Brawl, he was given a title shot against Shawn Michaels. The Mind Games main event would allow HBK to show a tougher and grittier side to his character, he would have to wrestle Mick Foley’s kind of match to be successful, and it turns out that this more aggressive match style would prove very entertaining for fans who ordered the PPV. Michaels vs Mankind is one of the best PPV matches of the year and both HBK & Mick Foley believe it’s one of their greatest ever performances.
Elsewhere on the card The Undertaker faces Goldust in a "Final Curtain" match, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog take on The Smoking Gunns for the WWF Tag Team Championships, and Mark Henry makes his WWF in-ring debut when he faces Jerry "The King" Lawler.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Savio Vega vs Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw
03:07 - José Lothario vs Jim Cornette
04:41 - Pillman, Owen and Austin Promo
06:05 - Owen Hart & British Bulldog vs The Smoking Gunns
09:02 - Mark Henry vs Jerry Lawler
11:39 - The Undertaker vs Goldust
15:23 - Shawn Michaels vs Mankind
24:57 - Final Thoughts / Credits
#WWF #WWE #Wrestling

[@doriangreen3231]

That remix of Shawn's theme at the end, where Shawn and Sherri trade vocals, is awesome.

[@bryansansone3301]

It fuckin' is. Was going to say the same.

[@danielmaxwell5633]

I believe Shaun originally sang his theme song and they redid it with Sherri so I haven’t got to end but I’m sure it’s original version

[@mikem10481]

Even in his Asshole days, Shawn always had a huge regard and respect for Mick Foley. Just a shame they only worked twice in the 90s. Edit: to think Hulk Hogan said Foley never hit the gym and eat only cheeseburgers and m and m's, is just bloody insulting. He kept up with Michaels for over 30 minutes.

[@ignatiusjackson235]

Yeah, I wonder who had the better matches with Shawn? 🤔

[@reddhead2948]

Wrestling bios works harder on vacation than alot do at work

[@canuckj8382]

That’s because he’s a jam up guy

[@brian_b_music]

@@canuckj8382 He is the CEO of Jam Masters International!

[@therealDJG]

Seeing Austin, Pillman & Owen in the same ring on the same page together knowing what would happen just a year later is crazy.

[@victoryusmc]

Surprised HBK and Mankind didn't have more matches. This is one of my favorite HBK matches ever

[@thegoldenorder1240]

Its because the crowd would be going full Mankind and his poor ego would be hurt.

[@cax1175]

​@@thegoldenorder1240Literally not true. HBK said multiple times he wanted a program with him.

[@fatcat8033]

Michaels vs Mankind at MindGames is not talked about enough.

[@michaelaburns734]

It was epic. Sad that I have The Boyhood Dream Shawn Michaels DVD cut most of it.

[@dreamylildreamdog]

@@michaelaburns734 I bought that DVD solely to have that match and I was pushed when I saw they did that.

[@michaelaburns734]

@@dreamylildreamdog Was still a good recap of Shawn Michaels 1st WWF Title run before D-Generation X started and Attitude Era. It was solid wrestling.

[@TheEman590]

It was a really good match. Foley brings the best out of lot of the main eventers. HBK, Undertaker, HHH, Edge, The Rock, etc got pushed to something else after wrestling Foley. Those Dude Love matches against Stone Cold were also great brawls.

[@CREOLEHEAT]

Foley was always a great main event worker. He had great WWF title programs with HBK, SCSA, Rock, & HHH.

[@gumdeo]

Shawn v. Mick is an underrated classic.

[@sharmat1611]

This is the one I've been waiting for. I have so much nostalgia for Mankind's early years. He was the first wrestler I ever saw that legitimately frightened me.

[@desisdosis473]

First wrestler I ever saw on television was Mankind when he deputed against Bob Holly after Wrestlemania. Never seen anything like this before.

[@BENNY_MAC]

Same! Even as a little kid I wasn't afraid of Undertaker, but Mankind freaked me out.

[@aveng7fld]

Early bodybag Undertaker hands down as a kid.

[@kith1235]

Yes! I mean Undertaker was always cool. But Mankind as a 9 year old kid was eerie and scary. Lol. His shrieking and pulling out his hair...I legit thought he was for real just like that as a person when I was little. Lol.

[@BENNY_MAC]

@@kith1235 haha I know! When he did that JR interview I was so scared. He smacked good ole JR'S hat and gave him the mandible claw. Mick had the idea to make it a work/shoot interview. Brilliant 👏

[@MarashcinoLarry]

One of the most underrated main events, imo.

[@Summertimeblues28]

One of Mick’s fave matches and truly a great one.

[@toptenguy1]

Yep, poor Sting. (potential obscure reference from Foley's first book)

[@georgemetcalf8763]

@@toptenguy1 damn, beat me to it.

[@dave4342]

Great match

[@BrolyChan]

That HBK vs Mankind match was awesome. As a side note, Damn does Foley look great here. I think he mentioned somewhere this was the best shape he's ever been in, in his career.

[@hackwrench5583]

I WAS THERE! This was the first wrestling event that I'd seen live, great experience, loved every minute. Figured that I'd share a few things that may not have been broadcasted. -Savio Vega was in a dark match before the Bradshaw match, it didn't last very long but Savio pulled double duty, winning both matches. If you love Savio Vega's theme music you got to hear it four times. -During the ECW invasion, Bruce Prichard comes out to talk to Paul Heyman. No pop, but people did start shouting "Brother Love." There's an interview with Prichard where he talks about that being kept off TV, it was done for local smart fans who knew that the two of them were friends. -During the Owen/Bulldog vs Smokin Guns match, a chant broke out of "Bart sucks d___" at one point. -Sid showing up was a surprise, he wasn't on the card. There was a pop for him, but it was more out of shock and awe. -While Shawn did his celebrating, Howard Finkel hung out in the ring grooving to Shawn's music, nodding his head and tapping his foot. RIP Fink.

[@TheSBleeder]

Very cool. Was anyone cheering for Foley?

[@hackwrench5583]

@@TheSBleeder A little bit. I remember a few fans trying to get a Cactus Jack chant going, but unfortunately, it didn't catch on.

[@Gabriel_Cook]

I was in attendance for this, it was the 1st wrestling show I ever went to. Walking into the building, my friends and I "met" Paul Heyman, Tommy Dreamer and The Sandman. The main event of Michaels vs. Mankind changed me as a wrestling fan.

[@7FatBears]

A few questions that I need to know. How you could ever hurt me so. I need to know what I’ve done wrong, and how long it’s been going on. All Saints 3:16

[@Haddley333]

How did you end up meeting them?

[@Gabriel_Cook]

@@Haddley333 They were walking around when I got past the ticket people. We kinda just said hi and then went to our seats. Then they got kicked out after Sandman spit beer on Savio Vega and JBL ( who was known as Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw at the time) during their Caribbean Strap Match which was the first match of the show, not including pre-show.

[@ReinEngel]

We were dying watching Jose walk out to " _he's just a sexy boy... sexy boyyy_ ."

[@money345atherley2]

😂😂

[@captainn2094]

The Shawn Michaels theme remix at the end was awesome put together.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Shawn Michaels vs Mankind for the WWF title for me was easily the best match of the whole show. It showcased the toughness of both guys, it told a great story and showed us a different side to HBK that he was more than just a showman, he could get dirty when it was called for and showed no fear going up against a psychotic maniac like Mankind. There has been endless debate about where and exactly when the attitude era started, i wouldn't say that this match was the one that kicked it all off but it definitely marked the start of a transitional period for the company as they slowly started to incorporate more of a no holds barred brawling style of wrestling that would become a huge part of the attitude era. Mick Foley showed that he could hang with the best in the business and In Your House: Mind Games was definitely one of his finest in ring performances ever and there's a very good reason why he's always called it the best match of his career.

[@lexkanyima2195]

But it was unheard of Mick Foley how he was getting a title shot.

[@RyanParreno]

It really makes you wonder about a full Foley Michaels feud when they were in their primes doesn't it And by that I mean even before this, if they had met in the late 1980s

[@ASCUMBAGWh0re]

@@RyanParreno ehh i don't see that being worth anything tbh. Mankind just doesn't have it dude. He's justa big stuntman to take bumps not wrestle. Understand?💯👇🏼

[@CREOLEHEAT]

After watching mid 95 through early 97, I'd say Goldust's feud with Razor Ramon would be the earliest starting point. Foley making his debut & the ring work incorporating more brawling & outside styles further pushed things along. I see SummerSlam 96 as the end of the New Generation era. IYH9-Survivor Series 97 as a transition period before the AE.

[@becausegang7266]

Michaels Vs Mankind is everything that is great about pro wrestling. It’s fantastic , bravo

[@PeterHowe228]

Two things: 1. Thank you for giving that main event the credit it deserves and 2. Bulldog and Owen winning the tag titles was a big moment, they would hold those titles for 8 months while unfolding their rivalry within the team.

[@romacechina]

Always love Davey and Owen tag teaming together,r and showing their real like prankster side with Sunny's poster, always crack a huge grin the way they wave at it as it rolls back up.

[@LRock617]

The main event is probably my favorite match ever for both Shawn and Foley. There, I said it.

[@kevingriener7441]

Somewhere, the Undertaker weeps.

[@vangoghsseveredear]

But where was the "BAH GAWD HES BROKEN IN HALF!!" Checkmate

[@JackDManheim]

I only just realized after watching it here that Billy Gunn's "Famouser" was the one-man version of The Smoking Gunns' finisher, the "Sidewinder". That's pretty cool.

[@marshallt94]

This match is a perfect example of why I refuse to hear any HBK slander about his first title run. They didn't have any other huge main event guys at the time besides Bret (who was on a break) and Undertaker (who it would hurt both guys to have him and Shawn go at it multiple times). Shawn was literally carrying the company putting on consistent bangers like this one. It's not his fault he had to go head to head with the brand new NWO and WCW's star studded yet geriatric main events. It would've been the same no matter who was WWF champion at the time, but Shawn was good enough to keep them afloat long enough for the attitude era to start

[@mitch23k]

thank you!!!! exactly

[@lexkanyima2195]

But he was a prick

[@jamalclark4846]

He should have dropped title to Vader at Summerslam

[@CREOLEHEAT]

While Shawn didn't have much to work with; he just didn't work as a babyface champion. His ring work was impeccable that year but his character just wasn't it.

[@marshallt94]

@@CREOLEHEAT I would agree with you up until coincidentally this Mind Games match. It gave the character that gritty, edgier, tougher side that he needed and became what 97 HBK would be just without the heel turn

[@wtfisallthisbs8056]

This was the first ever Wrestling ppv i ever saw and my god it made me a huge HBK fan because of it. Very underrated show. Re living my childhood right now

[@timbartschwolfman]

Only 1 more Classic PPV Review left Bash at the Beach 1996

[@chrisjames5188]

Mick foley keeping up to shawn step for step shows what a great worker he was too. Far from a glorified stuntman.

[@acewentworth]

Foley's problem was his weight gain. Look at him in this match vs Foley in 99

[@joen8529]

@@acewentworthFoley’s match with Foley?

[@generalkhan5569]

Love Mick Foley for the physical sacrifices he made for our entertainment, but gottdammit look at the long term affects of what it did to his body.

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

It was real fun seeing Shawn in a match with someone like Mick.

[@24Djsonic]

This PPV is an underrated gem. The main event is one of my all time favorites. Thanks for all of your hard work sir.

[@superby1]

This one is special cause it was the first PPV I got to see live. My parents ordered it for me and I’ll never forget how fun this show was.

[@louisvelez40]

I would love it if one day Shawn and Mick can do a sit down and review the match for the title at mind games. Just to see their insight on everything that happened from that match

[@benespinosa6725]

Shawn Michaels Vs Mankind was an amazing match and ECW appearing @ Mind Games was great.

[@romacechina]

Always loved Steve's witty remark on his "exact opinion" of Bret Hart. And I am a big Bret Hart fan, but this is truly when Steve really began his rise and never looked back after the summer, when he drifted about fighting other wrestlers.

[@danieldrayet2364]

The austin vs bret fued was so good it had a bit of realism to it that previous rivalries didnt have save undertaker vs mankind

[@mikerotchitch6399]

That's the line I use whenever Bret Hart comes up in discussion with friends. Although I jest, Bret is on the Mt Rushmore of Wrestling

[@CREOLEHEAT]

That was the start of the greatest main event run in WWE history.

[@carlaspinall7418]

The in your 🏠 house ppv were my fav ppv💪

[@dahuefillmore4244]

My FAVORITE ppv for 1996 from the wwf at the time, the Shawn vs mankind match I believed at the time was super real as if they really hated one another, not to mention Steve Austin interview on Bret Hart is still something I chuckle to this day about...🤭🤭🤭 Still watch this ppv once a month to this day....

[@martynodonnell]

If you put the letter S what in front of Hitman. You get my exact opinion of Bret Hart.

[@zacharythomason7359]

Awesome

[@jaja-2740]

My first PPV, and still my favorite HBK match of all time. Before this, I had never seen a match like HBK/Mankind before

[@michaelbusciacco9965]

I was at this event such a fun night I marked out big time when Davey and Owen won the tag titles

[@Ceej_MM]

That duet version of HBK's theme at the end was incredible. You are the new Jim Johnson

[@iGotEm]

I’m a big collector of figs and I’ve been beggin for this version of HBK

[@knottheory79220]

I think Foley said (maybe in his book) somewhere that after this was about the time he told Vince his body was just giving out at that point. Not that he didn't have some insane matches after this (including his most famous), but the point is he transitioned to more promos/comedy to make up for the fact he didn't go as hard in the ring except on special occasions because he knew he was winding down. He called it something like his most highly rated and most terrible wrestling or something like that.

[@WitsEnds]

shawn and mick had great chemistry

[@RyanParreno]

It was just an interview segment but woah. Austin, Pillman, and Owen in the same ring! No idea about the history the three of them would have with each other in the future either

[@williamdyer4023]

My favorite ring gear from Michaels. Also one of my favorite matches and memories

[@mrfloxin]

In Your House: Mind Games is the best Pay Per View in 1996 in my mind. The event took place at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia! Thank you Wrestling Bios for bringing back such memories from the event!

[@masterobiwan3349]

I remember watching this ppv live at a friends house all those years ago. That hbk vs mankind main event was making us go wild. We watched the whole ppv again on the replay. Fun night!

[@CAPT.IHOOstoner]

Bon

[@GeoGuy388]

This is why I like this channel so much. I had kind of written off this event as a one-match show, but seeing this back has me thinking this is a sleeper among the IYH events. I remember Owen/Bulldog vs the Gunns being a pretty good match, and while I have no memory of the opener, babyface Savio was a decent worker and thrived in those strap matches.

[@HereticalKitsune]

Mankind with the ropes around his neck is such a scary spot, always makes me flinch.

[@marvellis6762]

Another vintage Shawn Michaels performance..... best there is best there was and the best there ever will be

[@michaelkeller5927]

It's either whip or be whippen

[@yomamma359]

Nice, just watched this last night. Forgot how good the Mankind vs Sean Michaels match was, the finish is a bit chaotic but a classic WWE match

[@fletcherking92]

You’re doing the lords work, thank you.

[@indianastones6032]

Nice remix for the outro!! It was flawless my friend.

[@sepnova2691]

This was actually Mankind's best match in WWE imo. Perfect pacing, perfect story telling, and perfect amount of everything.

[@WitsEnds]

yeah it was the best shape ive ever seen Mick in

[@barrettlloyd9247]

Just commenting for the algorithm. Appreciate all the content you've made so far, BROTHER.

[@gregmatic2861]

This and buried alive in your house were the 2 most memorable in your house shows of 1996. Please do buried alive if you haven't yet.

[@JonathanFournier]

Great review as always! I rarely comment on the intro/outro music, but this combination of the different Sexy Boy versions is awesome!

[@danielwilliams4701]

Thank you again for another awesome video. I legitimately popped while watching this when Foley and Michaels went through the announce table.

[@charliedarden5212]

This was my first time attending a live wwf show.. brings back memories

[@z216ghost]

So the thing I've noticed the most from reliving the war in WWF is how much I miss the red, white, and blue ropes.

[@felipecorrea7876]

Im not a wrestling guy. Watched wwf during attitude era without any context ( 1 random episode a week) and loved it. Im learning a lot about the storylines and gimmicks thanks to this channel. Mr wrestling bios

[@DebitAdams]

Mankind vs HBK one of the best matches and not given enough credit

[@martynodonnell]

It does get overlooked when talking about best matches of both mens careers. This was HBKs best title defence of his run.

[@martynodonnell]

Another awesome upload from the wrestling channel with the most jam on the planet. I got this PPV on VHS format for Christmas 96. Therefore have a lot of nostalgia for it. It was a decent PPV and by this point you could really tell the company were moving in a new direction. Austin was on the rise and although he didn’t have a match at this PPV he did cut the infamous promo on Bret. The main event between HBK and Mankind was stellar. It’s an overlooked classic. The best defence of HBKs title run.

[@undramartin1914]

This is one of my favorite PPV (PLE now). The ECW invasion was the part for me

[@fpstomyo]

When I was younger my brother gave me a load of his mid 90s WWF tapes. This one and WM 12 always live fondly in my memory.

[@razzbender3385]

Been listening to Dutch Mantell's podcast/videos ( Zeb Coulter/Unckle Zebadaya ) quite a lot lately. Great stories. Dutch : You find a new name yet ? Steve : No. I got nothing Dutch : Well gawd damn we already got a Steve Williams, where you from ? Steve : Texas Dutch : Alright. Austin, you're Steve Austin now. Now get out there. ( abridged story ) And I can almost guarantee the finish to that bullrope match came from Dutch/Zeb.

[@augustuswayne9676]

You would never know that you are on vacation . Great video 👍 .

[@davidsnock2810]

I hope you are enjoying your break brother!

[@BENNY_MAC]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. You spoil us so much WB. We all appreciate the hard work you put in your content and always make our days better when one of your videos comes out. Even while you're out getting well needed rest you still give us amazing videos. Thank you again.

[@zacharythomason7359]

He sure does spoil us when it comes to these videos.

[@louisvelez40]

A few hours ago I just finished watching this Pay Per View. Mark Henry making his debut, Cornette selling for Jose was hilarious even though the match was real short. Owen and Bulldog showing why they were such a great tag team, finally that wonderful classic between Shawn and Mankind, got to see an edgier more physical Shawn with great storytelling. The ending was great too with Paul Bearer’s reaction.

[@ducc764]

Another great upload. Makes me wish they did a full blown, year long feud with Foley and Shawn.

[@rompeligas3051]

2:57 Then Bradshaw learn from that and used it on Eddie Guerrero 8 yrs later for the WWE Championship.

[@cdc6985]

When Bulldog wanted to go, he could go. He made those flips and kips look so effortless.

[@TheEman590]

I'm enjoying going back to watch Bulldog in his prime (Tag Team with Dynamite Kid, IC title run in 92, WCW '93, return to WWF until Montreal). He wasn't just a power wrestler, he could do agility and technical when he wished to. Helps when he has a good tag team partner, too.

[@Ykwhat75]

GREAT EPISODE OF RELIVING THE WAR , THANKS WRESTLING BIOS FOR MAKING MY DAYS BETTER 💯😤🙏🏻💪🏻

[@DJDoubleCee]

I always wondered what happened to Mark Henry after this PPV. I don’t think I saw him again until the DX PPV the following year.

[@TheBrister]

I forgot that Harvey wippleman was a referee. Little details like this make this channel amazing.

[@jeyfromnowhere]

The psychology in the main event is off the charts.

[@stevengrvp]

Yes hope you have stories for next week show bios man

[@jack_slater_x8708]

they tried to recreate this match on raw i think around june or july 97 it didnt feel the same as no chips were on the line and that made this one at mind games perfect even with .... the glitter .... the noise foley made back then .... the DQ finish .... the undertaker surprise , perfect

[@lexkanyima2195]

So why it didn't live up to the hype ?

[@jack_slater_x8708]

@@lexkanyima2195 the kinda rematch they had in 97 ? i cant remember the specifics it was treated like a regular brawl both guys were not in any storylines at the time (i think) go look it up i think it was booked as a street fight hbk had on white with gold heart pants

[@andrewcrouch2362]

I've got this on tagged classic dvd brilliant to watch great video upload cheers wrestling bios ok 👍

[@johnepants]

It’s amazing to think that Michael’s and Foley just had this one match on ppv. Like Michael’s and Taker, their styles complimented each other so damn well. I really feel like Shawn enjoyed working this match because he could be a little more reckless like and he knew Foley was good enough to protect him when it mattered

[@jiovanysoltero923]

Foley and Michaels always felt like a “enigma” like this shouldn’t have worked but it did, it feels like a precursor to Rock and Foley.

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

Shawn Michaels: Well, I got news for ya...

[@oogabooga1023]

I'm going to watch that HBK vs Mankind match right now. Looks good 👍

[@justinlatini4725]

That Michaels-Mankind match was insane. Foley was so damn good.

[@dr.snakes]

Nice little Hollywood Blondes reunion there.

[@lurchlocker89]

Ah nice one lad I've been waiting for this one. I had it on tape

[@jasonwilcoxen4121]

Seeing Bradshaw in this type of match with red white and blue ropes immediately makes me think of the Eddie match.

[@jamalclark4846]

I usually hate main event matches that end in a draw but it works here and HBK/Foley were great

[@gsmith31329]

One of my favorite HBk ring attire

[@grandmastermario3695]

Wow Bradshaw losses a bull rope match against a lower mid card but yet years later wins world championship in that exact same match crazy.

[@michaelaburns734]

The ending was awesome with Mankind Paul Bearer Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker coming up from the casket was awesome and the pop was awesome. Fake Razor and Disel still I hate impostors from Vince. Brian and Owen in the ring together is amazing.

[@ReignofIndepence]

I know you are staggering the releases. But we miss you Bios and hope your vacation went well!

[@damiennightcro]

That remix of sexy boy at the end is awesome.

[@northleedspoppa]

This and second match Vs sabu are probably my fave Mick Foley matches

[@JayRasheed718]

This was one of my favorite matches on the from the vault dvd

[@kingtipps]

I hope WWE stop copywriting wrestling bios especially considering they advertising on his channel lol. As always great job on the vid

[@peterversionone]

Taker, a wrestler when mentioned on whom Angle defeated throughout his career in TNA was the only one to get an applause from the TNA crowd. Taker can show up anywhere, and he has fans

[@EpiphanyCardCollector]

That remix at the end is killer

[@Rokxis]

damn, i remember back than watching that michaels vs mankind match and it made me an instant fan of mankind.

[@WitsEnds]

This was Shawn's athletic prime

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

I loved this version of Mankind. The best feud was Undertaker vs Mankind. This is also my favorite version of Taker.

[@grantblack1]

I loved this match. I always thought the was an interesting and not really talked about observation that Mick was the match/fued that solidified the new (1st time) champs 96-99. HBK, Austin, Rock, HHH.

[@seanclarkejnr5771]

Spinning heel kick!!!!! Thought it was a spinning wheel kick😂😂

[@zacharythomason7359]

Same here

[@seanohare1001]

Just know somewhere In Stranraer Scotland there is a happy wrestling fan listening to this at 8am 😆