10 Things We Learned From The Undertaker On Stephanie McMahon's WWE Show
4. A Bizarre Jimmy Snuka Connection
Some WWE combos go together like bread, butter and cheese. Mick Foley and The Undertaker could be considered one of them - think of that pairing, and you'll instantly be transported back to dramatic memories of their Hell In A Cell war at King Of The Ring 1998. However, did you know that they've got a surprising Jimmy Snuka connection that ties both with Madison Square Garden?
‘Taker made his first in-ring appearance at the Garden vs. Jimmy Snuka on 21 January 1991. Years earlier, Foley had hitchhiked to MSG to watch Snuka in a steel cage match in 1983. Fast forward to 1996, and both guys were opponents in the same venue for Survivor Series '96. In short, they both had fond connections to ‘Superfly’ at the Garden.
Who knew? Who?!
Undertaker told Stephanie that he couldn't help but think back to '91 when standing high up at MSG looking down on the ring. He wonders what fans were saying when they watched this newbie roll in with a spooky gimmick to beat one of the biggest stars of the 80s in his old stomping grounds. Commentary from the legendary Bobby Heenan helped here, admittedly.
His comments about how huge it was for 'Taker to beat Snuka in the Garden feels like an era we've never see the likes of again. It's easy to get emotional when thinking back to The Undertaker's formative years as an ongoing concern in the WWF. Calaway himself did. It's even easier to get swept away by the unique connection both he and Foley share with Snuka.