Mask Matches in America: photos | WWE

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The masked pair of Doom showed up in WCW during 1989 to challenge for the Steiner Brothers' WCW Tag Team Titles.

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Before they could take the championships, they lost their masks to The Steiners. Doom turned out to be Ron Simmons and Butch Reed.

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Chris Jericho tried to take the mask of Rey Mysterio at The Bash in 2009.

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Despite Jericho's best attempts, Mysterio was able to win the match, keeping his mask and gaining the Intercontinental Title.

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The Great Kabuki and Gary Hart were set on proving that the masked Charlie Brown was, in fact, Jimmy Valiant.

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With his mask on the line against Kabuki's NWA Television Title, Brown emerged victorious.

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Paul Burchill became obsessed with figuring out The Hurricane's true identity.

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The Brit put his ECW career on the line against the superhero's mask.

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The masked marvel came out on top, sending Burchill packing from WWE.

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Kane risked his mask to get a chance at Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship.

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After interference from Ric Flair and Randy Orton, The Game was able to pin The Big Red Monster.

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For the first time, Kane revealed his face to the WWE Universe.

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Psicosis put his identity on the line, while Kidman risked his hair in this match from WCW Monday Nitro.

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Kidman was able to pin the luchador, forcing him to unmask.

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Vader and Kane battled in a Mask vs. Mask Match at Over the Edge 1998.

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Although he looked to be in control after clocking Kane with a wrench, Vader came out on the losing end.

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Juventud Guerrera wanted to dethrone Chris Jericho as WCW's Cruiserweight Champion so badly, he vowed to unmask if he couldn't get the job done at SuperBrawl VIII.

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Jericho countered Guerrera's attempt at offense into the Lion Tamer, retaining his title and taking Juventud's mask.

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Rey Mysterio wore a mask around his neck before his Mask vs. Title Match with Eddie Guerrero at Halloween Havoc 1997, to remind himself of what he risked.

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In a classic bout, Mysterio defeated Guerrero to capture the Cruiserweight Title.