Ep 16. St. Valentine's Day Massacre February 14, 1999 Last Man Standing Match For The WWE Championship The Rock Vs. Mankind

On February 14, 1999, WWE presented one of its most brutal and intense matches in history as The Rock defended his WWE Championship against Mankind in a Last Man Standing match on St. Valentine's Day Massacre. The match took place at the Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 19,000 fans.

The match began with both men exchanging blows and trying to gain the upper hand. The Rock was in control for much of the match, using his strength and agility to keep Mankind on the defensive. However, Mankind was resilient and refused to give up, even after being hit with several brutal moves by The Rock including a steel chair shot to the head.

As the match wore on, the intensity continued to escalate, with both men taking huge risks and putting everything on the line. At one point, The Rock even smashed Mankind through the Spanish announcers' table with a rock bottom, but Mankind refused to stay down.

The climax of the match came when both men made their way to the top of the stage, where a massive construction site had been set up. The Rock was in control once again, but Mankind managed to turn the tide, hitting The Rock with a piledriver onto the steel walkway.

As both men struggled to their feet, they continued to trade blows until Mankind grabbed a steel chair and hit The Rock with an incredible shot to the head. The Rock went down and was unable to answer the referee's count of 10, giving Mankind the victory and the WWE Championship.

This match is considered to be one of the most iconic and memorable matches in WWE history, and for good reason. It was an incredible display of athleticism, intensity, and resilience, and it solidified Mankind as one of the toughest and most beloved wrestlers of all time. Whether you're a fan of The Rock or Mankind, this match is a must-see for anyone who loves professional wrestling.