IRWIN R SCHYSTER VS. SAVIO VEGA

After qualifying for the King of the Ring tournament, Razor Ramon was injured and gave his friend Savio Vega a chance to qualify for the tournament and joining him at ringside. He was given a last minute qualifying match against IRS who would be accompanied to the ring by Ted DiBiase. Vince McMahon and Dok Hendrix are on commentary for this match. Stephanie Wiand introduces us to that match, added to the Collesium home video and WWE Network versions of this show. IRS is just entering the ring as we get to ringside. Savio Vega gets his full entrance. Dok Hendrix explains that if the winner of this match wants to win the tournament they need to beat 4 opponents in 3 hours.

IRWIN R SCHYSTER VS. SAVIO VEGA (King of the Ring qualifier)

WWF King of the Ring Pre-Show 1995 (25^th June 1995)

  The bell rings as McMahon reminds us their first opponent will also be Yokozuna. IRS goes on the attack with rights, but a slam attempt is countered into a small package by Savio Vega for an early nearfall.

  Savio Vega runs off the ropes with a sunset flip for another nearfall, but Irwin R. Schyster lays in the boots, quick to his feet. Savio Vega is backed into the corner then sent across the ring. IRS charges but hits the corner, Vega rolls him up for 2. Savio Vega grabs the side headlock and takes IRS down, IRS rolls Vega's shoulders down but can only get 2. IRS gets it back to their feet and sends Savio Vega off the ropes. Savio Vega gets the best of the shoulder block and goes prone, he counters a hip toss with one of his own and hits a dropkick for another nearfall. Vince McMahon blames Vega not getting a decent cover. Savio Vega goes back to the headlock as Hendrix asks about if Million Dollar Corporation members end up facing in the final (IRS and Karma) but Vince doesn't know. We miss seeing IRS dump Vega out of the ring as we focus on the Spanish announce team. Razor Ramon keeps DiBiase at bay on the outside, IRS takes his time before bringing it back into the ring. IRS slams Savio Vega and climbs to the top rope, but lands on Savio Vega's boot. Savio Vega fires up with right hands, backing IRS into the ropes. IRS is sent across the ring into a back elbow, a suplex gets Savio Vega another nearfall.

  IRS is sent off the ropes, holding on and sliding out to the floor. He tries to walk out of the match, but Vega brings him back in. IRS takes advantage with boots as Vega slides back in the ring. Savio Vega reverses an irish whip and hits a spinning heel kick for the win.

WINNER: SAVIO VEGA

This was a decent match to warm the crowd up before the main show. IRS is one of my least favourite wrestlers of this era. Savio Vega had some fire in this match, with the Razor Ramon connection giving fans a reason to care instantly. Savio Vega tried getting the win every chance he got, which made sense with the format of the match.– WORKRATE: 2.75/5 PERSONAL ENJOYMENT 2.75/5 OVERALL 5.5/10