A look back at the 'Buried Alive' matches in WWE

2) Stone Cold vs The Undertaker at ‘Rock Bottom: In Your House’ PPV, 1998

Although initially a feud of respect, animosity between The Undertaker and Steve Austin arose when Austin lost his WWF Championship in an effective handicap match which also included The Undertaker’s brother, Kane. Despite both men being screwed at the Survivor Series tournament, Austin received a title match the next evening; but amongst a myriad of interference from other wrestlers, The Undertaker came to the ring and hit Austin with a shovel. Despite continuing, Austin eventually passed out at a house show the following Saturday and was admitted to a hospital. A live feed from the hospital was used in order for Austin to be interviewed on Raw is War, but during one of the interview segments The Undertaker arrived at the hospital with Paul Bearer, kidnapping him and attempting to bury him alive before changing his mind and embalming him instead. However, just as Undertaker was chanting ceremoniously, Kane burst in and attacked the two of them allowing Austin to make his escape. Wanting to further distance Austin from the WWF Championship, Mr McMahon capitalized on the rivalry between them, booking them in a Buried Alive match with the winner receiving a spot in the Royal Rumble. Austin won the match after Kane interfered and cost his brother the victory.