10 Things You Didn't Know About WWE In 1999
3. Michael Cole Spoiled The Main Event Of WrestleMania
Some would argue that Stone Cold Steve Austin spoiled the main event of WrestleMania when he turned out in a t-shirt for his one-on-one showdown with The Rock, but 'The Rattlesnake' forgetting his signature black vest for the night was forgotten pretty much as soon as the pair started throwing fists.
The hottest match in pro wrestling couldn't be tempered by the aesthetic setback, nor were the live crowd in the building aware that a Michael Cole commentary flub had clued the at-home viewers in on who might be winning.
While plugging a home shopping channel link-up starting after the event, Michael Cole noted how "we'll hear from the new WWE Champion" with post-game comments. A misspeak that was missed by plenty, those who picked it up didn't let Cole forget over the years. Though not the specific reason Cole was switched out for a returning Jim Ross in the headline bout itself, the overwhelmingly positive response JR received was as much to do with most fans thinking it was still very much his position. Lots of Cole's little goofs like this one were part of the reason why.