"Absolutely Perfect" was what Curt Hennig categorically wasn't during his pre-match promo, inventing said spoonerism to describe his opponent before stumbling through a hugely disappointing clash under a windy Vegas visage.
Lex Luger's 'Narcissist' entrance was arguably the best of the whole show - the parade of women holding pyro-powered mirrors turned his regular arrival up to eleven even if this match couldn't live up to the same standards.
A screwy finish at least allowed for a cheap assault in the post-match and provided an organic set-up for a feud between Mr Perfect and Shawn Michaels. Giving chase to Luger, Perfect bumped into 'HBK' who helped his fellow heel deck a p*ssed off 'Perfect One'. That was a massive letdown, too.
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