Vader’s Final 10 WWE PPV Matches, Ranked From Worst To Best

The wrestling career of Vader in WWE should have been miles better than what it was. There's no doubt that he featured in marquee matches, but Vader's best days were during his time in WCW. Nonetheless, Vader generally had the size and strength advantage against a plethora of his opponents. For a man of his weight, he could do a moonsault, which is unreal.

Vader's spell in WWE lasted just under three years, but he failed to win a championship throughout that time. He had multiple chances to win the WWE Championship but he couldn't see the job through. Moreover, in some of Vader's final matches on a WWE pay-per-view, you could see that the effort was no longer there, and Vader was used to putting other talents over.

10 Royal Rumble Match - Royal Rumble 1998

Vader entered the 1998 Royal Rumble match as the 30th entrant, and he went right after The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust, who he beat earlier on in the night. Vader eliminated The Honky Tonk Man with ease within the first few seconds.

The Mastodon attempted to eliminate Faarooq but he was stopped in his tracks. The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust clotheslined Vader over the top rope, who endured less than three minutes.

9 Vader Vs. The Artist Formerly Known As Goldust - Royal Rumble 1998

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Both Vader and The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust pulled double duty at the 1998 Royal Rumble. Before they could turn their attentions toward the Royal Rumble match, they opened the show in an underwhelming match. Chants of "Vader" rang around the arena, and both men were going through the motions.

Goldust rammed Vader into the steel steps, and Luna attacked Vader when the referee wasn't looking. Nonetheless, Luna climbed onto Vader's back, but that didn't stop them from executing the Vader Bomb to pick up the win.

8 Vader Vs. Mark Henry - Fully Loaded: In Your House, 1998

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Two behemoths in Vader and Mark Henry squared off with fans cheering for Vader. The World's Strongest Man was still incredibly green, and it was evident as he botched a slam in the early goings. Henry managed to compose himself and he connected with one.

The action wasn't good, and whilst Vader had some offense, this match was designed to get the Nation member over. Vader hit Henry with a big splash off the top rope but Henry kicked out. Henry connected with a powerslam in mid-air and followed it up with a slam to pick up a huge win.

7 Vader Vs. Kane - Over The Edge: In Your House, 1998

Vader and Kane reignited their feud and they clashed in a Mask vs. Mask match at Over the Edge: In Your House. The Big Red Machine lost his last two pay-per-view matches to The Undertaker, and the Big Red Machine was looking to get back in the winner's circle once more.

The bout was slow and methodical, and the crowd was non-existent. Kane chokeslammed Vader with authority but he rolled out of the ring. Vader grabbed a wrench and hit Kane multiple times with it. Ultimately, Vader missed a moonsault, and Kane finished off Vader with a Tombstone to seal the deal, and afterward, Paul Bearer mocked Vader by wearing his mask.

6 Vader & The Patriot Vs. Bret Hart & The British Bulldog - Badd Blood: In Your House, 1997

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WWE Champion Bret Hart didn't have to defend the WWE Championship at Badd Blood: In Your House, as he teamed up with his brother-in-law The British Bulldog. They collided with Vader and the Patriot in a Flag match. It would have been a difficult night for the Hart Foundation as Brian Pillman passed away before the show went on the air.

This flag match lasted 25 minutes which was way too long. For sure the contest was competitive, but the result was never in doubt with the Hart Foundation prevailing considering Hart had a WWE Championship match on the horizon at Survivor Series 1997 and he needed some momentum.

5 Vader Vs. Bradshaw - Breakdown: In Your House, 1998

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Vader's final pay-per-view match was against Bradshaw. Bradshaw sported short hair and he looked like his future JBL character but with black hair. Unfortunately, the crowd was not interested in the slightest. Bradshaw dominated the bout, but Vader retaliated by hitting Bradshaw with the steel steps.

There was a lack of effort from Vader and he had been buried for the last few months. Moreover, Vader connected with the Vader Bomb but Bradshaw kicked out. Bradshaw hit Vader with the Clothesline From Hell but he kicked out. Nevertheless, Bradshaw took Vader down with another Clothesline From Hell, and a modified neckbreaker got the job done.

4 Vader Vs. Kane - No Way Out Of Texas: In Your House, 1998

Vader was one of Kane's early rivals in his WWE career, and they had an excellent match before Kane battled The Undertaker at WrestleMania 14. Their bout was hard-hitting, and Kane dominated the early portions of the match.

The Mastodon connected with a moonsault which was simply stunning. Vader introduced a fire extinguisher, and that couldn't keep Kane down. Kane emerged victorious after he dropped Vader flush on his head with a Tombstone, and he added insult to injury by striking him with a wrench.

3 Team USA Vs. Team Canada - Survivor Series 1997

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There was a North American derby at Survivor Series 1997 with Team USA going toe-to-toe with Team Canada. Vader, Goldust, Marc Mero, and Steve Blackman represented the stars and stripes, and the Canadian quartet feated The British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Doug Furnas, and Phil Lafon.

Vader was a force to be reckoned with as he eliminated Neidhart, Lafon, and Furnas from the bout. Goldust walked out on his teammates and got himself intentionally counted out. Bulldog and Vader were the final two participants, and Bulldog was the sole survivor after he clocked Vader in the back of the head with a ring bell.

2 Vader Vs. Owen Hart - One Night Only 1997

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Vader and Owen Hart had an underrated wrestling match at One Night Only. The King of Harts received a huge ovation when he made his way down the aisle. Vader dominated the match with Owen barely getting in any offense. Hart attempted the sharpshooter a couple of times but it was to no avail.

Fans were chanting of Owen throughout. There was a slight momentum shift with Owen getting back in charge of proceedings. Owen showcased his strength by bodyslamming him. Nonetheless, Owen countered the Vader Bomb by putting his knees up. Vader caught Owen's crossbody in mid-air with a powerslam for a handy win.

1 Vader Vs. The Undertaker - In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede, 1997

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In Your House 16: Canadian Stampede is one of the greatest pay-per-views that WWE staged outside of the United States. Vader challenged The Undertaker for the WWE Championship, and it was miles better than their 1997 Royal Rumble encounter. The Mastodon was hoping to repeat the result of the Rumble, and if he did, he'd become the WWE Champion.

Paul Bearer was in Vader's corner, and the former manager of Undertaker was sweating every time there was a near fall. Their match was hard-hitting, and Undertaker chokeslammed Vader but he kicked out. Nonetheless, the Deadman ensured that he'd retain the WWE Championship with a perfectly-executed Tombstone Piledriver.