(1999.01.24) Mankind vs The Rock - WWF Heavyweight Championship "I Quit" Match - Royal Rumble - WWF

On January 24, 1999, at the Royal Rumble, Mankind defended the WWF Heavyweight Championship against The Rock in a brutal "I Quit" Match. The match quickly descended into chaos, with both men using chairs, ring steps, and the arena itself as weapons. The Rock’s vicious assaults, including a relentless series of chair shots, pushed Mankind to his limit. The finish came when a recording of Mankind’s voice was played, making it appear he had quit. The Rock was declared the new champion in one of the most controversial moments in wrestling history.