The May 22, 1995 episode of WWE Raw featured a King of the Ring First Round match between Shawn Michaels and King Kong Bundy. The match had a D+ rating from some reviewers, who noted it was a standard “big man vs. little man” match, with Michaels using his speed to overcome the larger Bundy .
🥊 Match Details
- Result: Shawn Michaels defeated King Kong Bundy via pinfall with the Sweet Chin Music (superkick)Â .
- Context: This was Shawn Michaels’ return match after being attacked and sidelined by his former bodyguard Sid (who had sold out to Ted DiBiase)Â .
- Stipulation: The winner advanced to the quarterfinals of the 1995 King of the Ring tournament .
- Notable Moments: Before the match, Bundy tried to ambush Michaels, but Michaels was ready and took the fight to him . Bundy controlled much of the match with power moves like a bearhug and chinlock . During the match, Diesel and Bam Bam Bigelow were shown watching on a monitor backstage . After Michaels won, Diesel and Bigelow came to the ring, and Michaels and Diesel reconciled with a hug and a high-five .
⏳ Aftermath
Although Michaels won this qualifying match, his tournament run was cut short in the next round. At the King of the Ring pay-per-view on June 25, 1995, Michaels faced Kama (The Million Dollar Corporation) in a quarterfinal match that went to a 15-minute time-limit draw, eliminating both men from the tournament .
🏟️ Where to Watch
While the match may not be on the main WWE Network/Peacock due to archival editing, it is available on various video-sharing sites. Searching for “Shawn Michaels vs King Kong Bundy May 22 1995” should help you locate the full broadcast footage.