3. Given 'Mania X-8 Tickets Incase He Wasn't Allowed Into Canada
During a shoot interview last year, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall told an incredible story about WrestleMania X-8. Both having previous gun charges in Canada, the pair were disallowed from flying into the country. Instead, they had to drive across the border. That wasn't all, because there were real fears that they wouldn't even make it to the event. Looking to take every precaution they could, Vince McMahon and other WWF officials actually gave Hall and Nash tickets to 'Mania. The feeling was that they'd be allowed into the country as visitors, rather than for the purpose of working. That's mind-blowing, because it means Hall's match against Steve Austin very nearly never happened. In the minds of a fair few wrestling fans, it wouldn't have been a tragedy had Hall not made it to the show. The match with Austin was tepid at best, and it was clear Austin himself wasn't enjoying working opposite Scott. Nonetheless, it's fascinating to learn that both Hall and Nash were so close to missing WrestleMania X-8, and were handed tickets for the show.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
