Kane addresses overshadowed title win at WWE King of the Ring 1998
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Former WWE star Kane reflects on his brief WWE Championship reign after defeating "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the King of the Ring 1998. Though Kane secured the title in a First Blood match, his victory was largely overshadowed by Mick Foley's iconic performance earlier that night. Kane humorously remarked that despite losing the title to Austin just one day later, this moment affirmed his status as a top superstar in WWE. He went on to hold other titles, including the ECW Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship in his career.
- •Kane won the WWE Championship on June 28, 1998.
- •Match featured interference from Mankind and The Undertaker.
- •Kane's title reign lasted only one day before losing it back to Austin.
- •Kane later achieved success with the ECW Championship and World Heavyweight Championship.
- 4:04 PMWrestling Inc — Kane Reflects On Infamous Match Overshadowing His WWE Title Win
"Former WWE star Kane recalls one of the biggest moments of his career being overshadowed by an iconic undercard match in the late 1990s.
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