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#9 Vince makes in-ring debut vs. Austin

April 13, 1998

Snake VS. Snake

Vince McMahon has always taken pride in his health and the way he carries himself. Even today, in his 70's, Mr. McMahon is in better shape than many people a fraction of his age.

During the famed Attitude Era, it was no secret that Vince and Stone Cold Steve Austin had no love for one another. Vince would finally put his money where his mouth was, as he made his official in-ring debut against The Texas Rattlesnake on RAW, during the April 13, 1998 episode of RAW. That match would end with a chaotic "no-contest" call by the referee.

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