Rebooking WWF/WWE: from 1985 to now

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WWE Unforgiven 2002

Date: September 22, 2002

Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA

The show is headlined by Triple H, who beat Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship after Summerslam, defending the title against Shawn Michaels. Billy & Chuck win the tag titles and are slated to defend against The APA. Also on the card: Rob Van Dam defends the Intercontinental title against Booker T, who pulls double duty again as he and Goldust also wrestle The Un-Americans; Undertaker wins the United States title and defends against Test of the Un-Americans; Trish Stratus defends the Women's title against Stacy Keibler; Tajiri battles Jamie Noble.


Event Kickoff:

Dark Match:

Tag Team Match: The Dudley Boyz beat The Hardy Boyz

Main Card:

1. Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Rob Van Dam vs. Challenger: Booker T

Result: Rob Van Dam retains after a five-star frog splash.




2. Cruiserweight Open Challenge

Champion: Tajiri vs. Challenger: Jamie Noble

Result: Tajiri wins with the Buzzsaw Kick.




3. Tag Team Match

*The Un-Americans (Lance Storm & Christian) vs. Booker T & Goldust

Result: The Un-Americans win via Lance Storm pinning Goldust after interference.




4. United States Championship Match

Champion: Undertaker vs. Challenger: Test

Result: The Undertaker wins after a chokeslam.




5. WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: Billy & Chuck vs. Challengers: The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq)

Result: Billy & Chuck retain after interference by Rico.




6. Women’s Championship Match

Champion: Trish Stratus vs. Challenger: Stacy Keibler

Result: Trish retains following a Stratusfaction.




Main Event:

7. WWE Championship Match

Champion: Triple H vs. Challenger: Shawn Michaels

Result: Triple H retains after interference from Ric Flair, ending in a controversial finish.

 

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WWE No Mercy 2002

October 20, 2002

Target Center – Minneapolis, Minnesota


The show is headlined by The Rock vs Triple H for the WWE title after The Rock beat Triple H after Unforgiven. The Hardy Boyz win the tag titles and are set to defend them against Brock Lesnar and...Paul Heyman? Also on the card: Rob Van Dam defends the Intercontinental title against Booker T; Kurt Angle battles Chris Jericho to crown a new #1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship; Rey Mysterio compete in a Cruiserweight Open match and Stone Cold Steve Austin takes on Ric Flair.



Card Highlights:

1. WWE Championship Match

The Rock (c) vs. Triple H

A highly anticipated showdown as The Rock defends his title against Triple H, rekindling their fierce rivalry from earlier in the year.




2. WWE Intercontinental Championship Match

Rob Van Dam (c) vs. Booker T

A high-flying and hard-hitting contest for the prestigious Intercontinental title.




3. Tag Team Championship Match

Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman (representing SmackDown) vs. The Hardy Boyz

A thrilling tag team bout featuring the future powerhouse Brock Lesnar.




4. No. 1 Contender's Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho

A clash of technical masters to determine who will challenge for the title at a future PPV.




5. Cruiserweight Open Challenge

Rey Mysterio vs. Multiple Opponents

A fast-paced cruiserweight showcase highlighting the division's top talent.




6. Special Attraction Match

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Ric Flair

An unpredictable encounter between a rebellious superstar and the legendary Nature Boy.




Event Results:

Main Event: The Rock retains the WWE Championship, pinning Triple H after a fierce battle featuring multiple finishers and interference from outside parties.




Intercontinental Title: Rob Van Dam successfully defends, defeating Booker T via split-legged moonsault.




Tag Team Titles: Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman capture the titles from The Hardy Boyz in a shocking upset.




No. 1 Contender: Kurt Angle narrowly defeats Chris Jericho with an ankle lock submission.




Special Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ric Flair deliver a wild, brawling contest ending in a double count-out, setting up future rematches.

 

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WWE Rebellion 2002

Date: October 26, 2002

Location: Manchester Evening News Arena, Manchester, England


The show is headlined by Triple H defending the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman immediately vacate the tag titles on Smackdown and a Ladder Match is set up between The Hardys, Dudleys and Los Guerreros to crown new champions. Also on the card: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam defends the Intercontinental title against Chris Jericho and a Cruiserweight Battle Royal takes place.

Main Event:

World Heavyweight Championship Match

Champion: Triple H vs. The Undertaker




Description: In a brutal, no-holds-barred match, Triple H defends his World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker in a highly anticipated showdown. The match features interference from Kane, leading to a dramatic finish where Triple H retains after a sledgehammer shot and a Pedigree.




Under Card Highlights:

1. Tag Team Turmoil Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles

Teams:




The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy)

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley)

Los Guerreros (Eddie & Chavo Guerrero)

Outcome: The Hardy Boyz win after a high-flying duel, capturing the Tag Team Championships in a chaotic ladder match.




2. Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho




Outcome: RVD retains with a Five-Star Frog Splash after a back-and-forth technical battle.




3. Cruiserweight Battle Royal

Participants: Various cruiserweights including Rey Mysterio, Tajiri, and Jamie Noble




Outcome: Rey Mysterio wins, earning a future shot at the Cruiserweight Championship.




4. No Disqualification Match

*Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Ric Flair




Outcome: Stone Cold wins via Stunner after interference from Vince McMahon, setting up ongoing tension.

 

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WWE Survivor Series 2002 – November 17th, 2002

Raven ends Rob Van Dam's reign as Intercontinental Champoin and defends against Jeff Hardy; Los Guerreros win the tag titles and defend them against the Basham Brothers; Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Victoria


Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City

Attendance: 17,000 fans




Match Card & Results:

1. Intercontinental Championship Match

Raven (c) vs. Jeff Hardy

Result: Raven retains via pinfall after a DDT.

Match Highlights: Hardy nearly wins with the Swanton Bomb, but Raven rolls out of the way, capitalizing on Hardy’s exhaustion.




2. SmackDown! Tag Team Championship Match

Los Guerreros (Chavo & Eddie Guerrero) (c) vs. The Basham Brothers (Doug & Danny Basham)

Result: Los Guerreros retain after a Frog Splash from Eddie on Doug Basham.

Match Highlights: High-flying action and double-team maneuvers.




3. Raw Women’s Championship Match

Trish Stratus (c) vs. Victoria

Result: Trish retains by pinning Victoria after a Chick Kick.

Match Highlights: Competitive match with Victoria attacking Trish’s injured shoulder.




Main Event: Survivor Series Traditional 5-on-5 Elimination Match

Team Raw:




Triple H (Captain)

Randy Orton

Chris Jericho

Rob Van Dam

Kane

Team SmackDown!:




The Rock (Captain)

Brock Lesnar

Rey Mysterio

Edge

Kurt Angle

Result:

Team Raw wins, with Triple H & RVD as the sole survivors

Celebration: Triple H and RVD celebrate as Raw asserts dominance over SmackDown!