The Las Vegas Lockdown has officially concluded, and the combat sports world is reeling. While the WWF prepares for the “Chicago Carnage” of Hell in a Cell, the 56k modems are melting down over the results from Nevada. The “Boxing Invasion” wasn’t just a gimmick—it was a demolition.
Here is the restored archive from June 5, 2000.
WWF ARCHIVE: June 2000 “Las Vegas Lockdown” Results
Author: Neil Kim Park (Senior Fight Historian)
1. The “Beast” Unleashed: Butterbean vs. Hongman Choi
Result: Butterbean def. Hongman Choi via K.O. (3:22)
The Analysis: In a performance that erased any doubt about boxing power, Butterbean dismantled the 7’2″ Choi in less than three minutes. Surprisingly, Bean showcased a “hybrid” style, utilizing clinch-throws and heavy leg kicks that gassed the giant early. After three massive knockdowns, Choi was unable to answer the 10-count.
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The Fallout: Butterbean has officially entered the “June Gauntlet.” He is scheduled to fight every week this month to prove the “Sweet Science” is the supreme discipline.
2. The Miracle in the Desert: Prince Naseem vs. Giant Gonzalez
Result: Prince Naseem Hamed def. Giant Gonzalez via Pinfall (7:08)
The Analysis: This was the most “unreal” fight of the 2000s. Naz entered at a heavier 158 lbs, sacrificing speed for durability.
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The Drama: Gonzalez nearly ended the fight early with a crushing pin, leaving the undefeated boxer visibly hurt for the first time in his career.
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The Finish: Naz shocked the world by abandoning traditional boxing, utilizing Lucha Libre dropkicks to soften the Giant’s base. In a final, physics-defying moment, the Prince executed a high-flying Lucha finisher to pin the 7’6″ monster.
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Joe Rogan (The “Truth-Seeker”):
“Did you see Naz? He was doing Hurricanranas! A world-class boxer just beat a 7-foot giant with Lucha Libre. If you told me this in April, I’d say you were high. But Butterbean? That wasn’t luck. That was a 400lb wrecking ball with wrestling fundamentals. The ‘Invaders’ are evolving, man. The WWF locker room should be terrified.”
Mike Tyson (Boxing Legend):
“Butterbean is a bad, bad man. He showed those wrestling guys that a punch is a punch, no matter how tall you are. And Naz? He’s got the heart of a lion. He went into the ‘Shadow’ and came out with the win. Boxing 2, WWF 0. Deal with it.”
The Rock (Indie Sensation):
“The Rock sees the Prince dancing. The Rock sees the Bean punching. It’s cute. But while they’re playing ‘Crossover,’ The Rock is getting ready to slap the face off a clown in June. You want ‘Electrifying’? Wait until the People’s Champion gets his hands on these ‘Invaders’ in the fall.”
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Location: Allstate Arena, Chicago, IL
| Matchup | Stipulation | The “Heat” Level |
| Undertaker vs. Mick Foley | Hell in a Cell | 10/10 (The Rematch) |
| Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle | UFC Rules | 8/10 (Prove-it Match) |
| Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie | Non-Title Rematch | 9/10 (Grudge) |
| Ultimate Warrior vs. Road Kill | “Battle for the Name” | 7/10 (Indie vs. Legend) |
Special Report: Shane McMahon has officially relinquished his mandatory challenger status to focus on Kurt Angle. Shane-O-Mac claims the Shamrock win was “pure skill,” and he’s going into the Octagon-style cage with an Olympic gold medalist to prove he is the elite “McMahon Fighter.”
The Teenager Comment Section (2000s Era)
User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX
NAZ PINNED GONZALEZ?!?! 😱 My mind is blown. I thought the ‘Mountain’ was gonna sit on him. Boxing fans are gonna be so annoying on IRC tonight lol. But for real, Shane vs Kurt Angle under UFC rules? Shane is gonna get his limbs turned into pretzels. 🥨 Angle is 2-0 and he’s a machine. RIP Shane.
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Reply: Raw_Is_War_2000
Shane has ‘Genetic Power’ though! He’s crazy enough to jump off the top of the cell. But yeah, Angle is scary. Also, Road Kill is an Australian punk? I saw his tapes on a LimeWire leak. He’s wild, but the Ultimate Warrior is gonna snort him like a pixie stick. 😤
User: HadoukenKid
Butterbean is a tank. He looks bigger than his 5’11 offiicial measurements, I think he is actually 6’3″ and Hang Man Choi only 6’11. You know how much these promoters inflate or deflate these numbers. Anyways🚜 Choi didn’t even know what hit him. If Bean keeps fighting every week, he’s gonna be 5-0 by July. Why isn’t he in the USA Tournament? Oh wait, I forgot—the Mafia wants Savage vs DiBiase. 🙄 They’re hiding the real killers in the Vegas cards. #FreeTheBean
User: Sk8er_Gurl_99
Undertaker vs Foley in Chicago… I’m literally shaking. 😭 Foley already lost in May, if he goes into the Cell he’s gonna end up in a wheelchair. This is the darkest timeline. I hope the ‘Deadman’ shows some mercy. 🕯️💀
[[ ADMIN_NEIL NOTE: I’m working on getting the pre-match medical scans for Foley. The rumors say he’s already fighting with 3 broken ribs. Stay tuned. ]]