10 Most Shocking WWE Raw Manhattan Centre Moments

8. Beefcase

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Challenging a jubilant Brutus, Ted Dibiase and Irwin R Schyster were at their villainous best after Beefcake controlled the early portion of his return battle with the Million Dollar Man.

Fast tiring of his game effort, IRS walloped 'The Barber' in the back for an instant disqualification as the pair circled the fallen hero to dish out a memorable battering.

After showing hesitation about the entire motivation behind their interest in Beefcake from the beginning, Jimmy Hart finally nailed his flag to a megamaniac mast, actively blocking IRS before the tax man flung him out the ring in perfect timing with a young fan's squeal.

Rearing back before crashing into Brutus with his Halliburton, Schyster steamrolled over the prone Beefcake as Dibiase p*ssed himself with the usual sneer.

A fabulous and evocative segment, the commentators expressed shock at Jimmy Hart's sudden sympathy, but wholeheartedly shared it as the writhing star was carted out by medics.

The powerful segment concluded with a lingering shot of the blood-stained canvas, with McMahon mournfully noting that he hadn't seen any blood on Dibiase or Irwin before they left.

It had all come crashing down for Brutus, and it hurt inside. He had to take a stand, it wouldn't help to hide...

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