10 Best WWE In Your House Matches EVER
8. Shawn Michaels Vs Mankind (In Your House 10: Mind Games)
Proving that very little was an accident in the near-immaculate work of Shawn Michaels in 1996, a spot in which 'HBK' appeared for a second to shoot on Mankind was included just to work those that had noted his frosty temperament in other outings earlier in the year. On a show subtitled "Mind Games", it was another fine reference to the emotional unravelling of the champion and the depths he'd need to plumb in order to beat this psychotic boiler room dweller.
White meat Michaels had to get down in the muck in order to beat or even compete with the man that had seemingly gotten the measure of The Undertaker of all people earlier in the year. A wonderful and gripping clash of styles, the contest was a victory for Jim Ross' hiring strategy around the time. The roster and shows weren't drawing ratings or buyrates comparable to a rampaging WCW, but the diversity and improved attitude towards change were policies that would win the war long term.
It's this messaging that often gets lost in reevaluating the match itself, mainly because of the clashes it inspired. On its own, but for a slightly cheap finish, it was still a stone cold classic.