Ep 6. In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies April 28, 1996No Holds Barred Match For The WWE Championship Shawn Michaels Vs. Diesel
- TV-14
- April 28, 1996
- 25 min
In this episode of WWE The Best Of WWE In Your House, viewers are taken back to April 28, 1996 for In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies. This installment of the popular pay-per-view series featured a highly anticipated No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship between Shawn Michaels and Diesel.
The episode kicks off with a look back at the history between Michaels and Diesel. The two were once close friends and loyal members of the infamous group known as The Kliq, but tensions began to rise after Michaels won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XII, leading to a rift between the former friends.
The match itself is an intense back-and-forth battle, with both competitors utilizing a variety of weapons and strategies to gain the upper hand. Michaels, known for his agility and aerial maneuvers, attempts to wear down Diesel with high-flying attacks and holds. Meanwhile, Diesel, with his size and strength advantage, relies on power moves and brute force to dominate the match.
The crowd is on the edge of their seats throughout the entire match, erupting in chants and cheers as the two superstars trade blows. Both wrestlers are determined to come out on top, and as the match progresses, the intensity only continues to escalate.
One of the most memorable moments in the match comes when Diesel powerbombs Michaels through the Spanish announce table, leaving the challenger seemingly stunned and possibly injured. But Michaels manages to rally, and eventually hits his signature Sweet Chin Music finisher on Diesel, securing the pinfall victory and retaining his WWE Championship.
Following the match, Michaels is visibly emotional as he celebrates his hard-fought win. Despite the tension and animosity between the former friends, Michaels offers respect and admiration for Diesel's performance.
The episode also includes highlights from other matches on the In Your House card, including a wild six-man tag team match featuring The Ultimate Warrior, Goldust, and Vader, as well as a match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Savio Vega.
Overall, In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies is a must-watch event for any wrestling fan, packed with high-stakes matches and unforgettable moments. And the No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship between Shawn Michaels and Diesel is a true showcase of both athleticism and showmanship.