Wrestling Academy’s Month of Mick continues with coverage on Mankind’s debut in 1996 and his ‘98 - ‘99 feud with The Rock

In our most She’s All That episode, Headmaster Michael (he/him) and Homecoming King Samee (they/them) breakdown the creation of Mick Foley’s Mankind, the psychology behind the character, and where that creepy mask came from.

We also get into Mankind vs. Shawn Michaels at In Your House: Mind Games in 1996, an epic battle that occurred mere months after Mankind’s debut, and Mankind’s 1999 feud with The Rock.

Matches mentioned:

Monday Night Raw | April 1st 1996

Mankind vs. Bob “Sparkplug” Holly

In Your House 10: Mind Games | September 22, 1996 

WWF World Heavyweight Championship

King of the Ring | June 28, 1998 

Hell in a Cell Match

Survivor Series: Deadly Game | November 15, 1998

Tournament Final for the WWF Heavyweight Championship

Rock vs. Mankind

Raw is War | June 28, 1998 

No Disqualification Match

Rock vs. Mankind

WWE World Championship

Royal Rumble | January 24, 1999

I Quit Match 

Rock vs. Mankind for the WWE World Championship

Halftime Heat | January 31, 1999 

Empty Arena Match Falls Count Anywhere

The Rock vs. Mankind 

WWE World Championship

In Your House: St. Valentine's Day Massacre | February 14, 1999 | 

Last Man Standing 

Mankind vs. The Rock

WWE World Championship

Raw is War | February 15, 1999 | 

Ladder Match

Rock vs. Mankind

WWE World Championship

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