The Cactus versus Hunter match was at Madison Square Garden, and on that very same show, Stone Cold Steve Austin nailed Vince McMahon with a stunner for the first time. It was a riotous reaction from the New York fans, likewise viewers at home were marking out. Austin's promo and actions were badass, and McMahon sold it as if he'd been crippled. The crowd pop was as loud as had ever been heard on Raw, creating a buzz that would only mushroom in the next six months. The WWF were on to something, something which would change the industry forever.
