Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On August 22, 1999, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the wrestling world witnessed an iconic moment at WWF SummerSlam. The main event featured a fierce Triple Threat Match for the WWF Championship, where Mankind, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Triple H clashed in a battle for supremacy.
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The match was intense, with each competitor displaying their unique strengths and battling through the chaos.
Stone Cold, the reigning champion, was a fan favorite, while Triple H was determined to prove his dominance. However, it was Mankind who shocked the world by pinning Austin after delivering a double-arm DDT, securing the victory and claiming the WWF Championship.
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