WWE SummerSlam 1994
WWE SummerSlam 1994

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WWE SummerSlam 1994

1994
Movie
171 min
English

Diesel defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Razor Ramon. Alundra Blayze defends the Women’s Championship against Bull Nakano. Irwin R. Schyster & Bam Bam Bigelow face the Headshrinkers. Bret "Hit Man" Hart defends the WWE Championship in a Steel Cage Match against his brother Owen Hart. The Undertaker battles the Undertaker!

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IMDb7.9/10
Director: Jeff KatzGenres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

SummerSlam 1994 was headlined by a highly anticipated "Brother vs. Brother" encounter between Bret 'The Hitman' Hart and his younger brother, Owen Hart. The event also featured the return of The Undertaker, facing off against a doppelganger in a unique 'Coffin Match'. Other notable matches included Lex Luger against Mabel and a Tag Team Championship bout.

Critical Reception

As a professional wrestling event, SummerSlam 1994 is primarily judged by its match quality and storyline progression. The Bret vs. Owen match is widely considered one of the greatest matches in WWE history, earning immense praise. The Undertaker vs. Undertaker match was a unique spectacle that divided opinion, while the overall event delivered a strong card typical of WWE's flagship pay-per-views during that era.

What Reviewers Say

  • The Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart match is an all-time classic, celebrated for its technical skill and compelling sibling rivalry.

  • The Undertaker vs. Undertaker match was a bizarre but memorable main event, showcasing creative booking.

  • The undercard featured solid performances, contributing to a strong overall SummerSlam event.

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Awards & Accolades

The Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart match is frequently cited as one of the best matches in WWE history and received numerous 'Match of the Year' awards from wrestling publications.

Fun Fact

The Undertaker character was portrayed by two different actors at SummerSlam 1994. The original Undertaker (Mark Calaway) was sidelined with an injury, and a look-alike (portrayed by Brian Lee) filled in for the matches leading up to and including SummerSlam, with the real Undertaker eventually returning at the Survivor Series later that year.

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