Judgment Day 2002
Live from the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, TN
Theme: "Broken" by 12Stones
Sunday Night Heat
WWE European Title
Booker T (C) vs. Rikishi
Winner: Booker T at 6:22
Result: Rikishi overpowers Booker for much of the match, but key thing here is that Booker stays true to his word and doesn't cheat or break the rules once. Towards the end of the match, Albert attempts to intercede, which annoys Rikishi and nearly costs him the win. Rikishi kicks out of a Book End though and Superkicks Booker into the corner. One Stink Face later, Rikishi goes for a Banzai Drop. Booker moves and nails a Scissors Kick to the big man to retain his title.
After the match, Albert tries to apologies. Rikishi accepts it but is still clearly unhappy.
Main Card:
WWE Intercontinental Title
Eddie Guerrero (C) vs. Rob Van Dam
Winner: Eddie Guerrero at 10:17
Result: As we've grown accustom recently, these two again utilize their time to put together an entertaining show of athleticism from both signs. However, as we've also grown accustom to, it's Eddie's cheating ways that make the difference. Whilst the ref is looking else, a timely low blow and a rope assisted backslide helps Eddie keep his title close.
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Before the next match, The Dudley Boyz are talking to Trish about her upcoming tables match and giving her advice. The Outsiders, X-Pac, and Jazz show up and talk down to the three of them. Things soon come to a head when they start brawling. However, security and referees pop in to break all of that up.
WWE Women's Title in a Tables Match
Jazz (C) vs. Trish Stratus
Winner: Jazz at 9:54
Result: Trish actually proves that she is capable of surviving. She utilizes her recent exploits in the Hardcore division to get the upper hand on Trish here more than once. Unfortunately, it's actually Molly Holly that makes the difference. She distracts Trish during a top rope Stratusfaction attempt to allow Jazz to Powerbomb her from up through a table.
After the match, Molly starts to attach Trish again before being interrupted by Jacqueline who comes out to save her.
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Before the next match, we go backstage where Ric Flair is talking to Arn Anderson in his office. Ric is getting ready for his match with Undertaker later on until Mr. McMahon comes in. He acts all amicable, but Ric sees through it. Vince promises that Judgment Day will come to Ric tonight, and Ric is just happy that Vince will be out of a job after tonight.
Brock Lesnar and Big Show with Paul Heyman vs. The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy)
Winners: Brock Lesnar and Big Show at 4:47
Result: Jeff and Matt are actually able to get some upper hand on Brock, but Big Show proves too much for them to fully handle. They do eventually take out Big Show, but Lesnar is able to reverse a Twist of Fate by tossing Matt into Jeff, sending him off the top rope and to the outside. Brock ends it with one last F5 to Matt.
After the match, Show and Lesnar have a confrontation, but they leave in peace due to Heyman calming them down.
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Before the next match, Booker T is seen backstage with his European Title being interviewed by Kevin Kelly. We get a replay of his match against Rikishi on Heat before talking about how he has been the pinnacle of what it means to be European. It's worth noting that he gets a decent amount of cheers in this segment. However, he is interrupted by Rikishi. Rikishi says that he knows Booker didn't take out Scotty and the two shake hands amicably.
We then get a video package detailing how we got to the next match.
Steel Cage - If Flair Loses, Ownership of RAW Goes to Vince. If Taker Loses, Ownership of SD Goes to Flair
The Undertaker vs. Ric Flair
Winner: The Undertaker at 15:36
Result: To nobody's shock, Flair does end up being busted open here fairly early on. However, it's also worth noting that he bumps his ass off to sell for Undertaker. Towards the end, we also get a near loss by Undertaker when Vince slams the door in his face on accident when Flair low blows out of his hold and moves him into place. Flair starts to climb over, but Vince is always there. That is, until Arn Anderson clocks him in the face. Taker sets Ric up by the throat and Chokeslams him from the top rope onto the mat. Taker then hits a Tombstone to the Nature Boy which seals the deal.
After the match, Undertaker chooses to head out alone whilst Flair and Arn hug in the ring. Vince laughs until being hit with a Spinebuster by Arn and locked in the Figure 4.
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Before the next match, Michael Cole and Tazz are seen up in the higher areas of the arena. They provide a little bit of build-up to the next match before a video package airs detailing how we got here.
Hair vs. Hair Match
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
Winner: Edge at 15:30
Result: This another amazing match by both competitors that really showcases what they're capable of from start to finish. Things look awfully familiar when Angle knees Edge mid-Spear. Instead of an Angle Slam, he responds by Spearing him. Edge kicks out and promptly returns the favor to Kurt, who kicks out himself. Angle starts getting angry and hits an Angle Slam to Edge, who kicks out. Angle goes for an Ankle Lock, but Edge kicks him away into the ropes, rolling him up on the rebound to end it.
After the match, Kurt fights off Edge at the barber's chair, running away before he can be shaved bald.
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Before the next match, we get a video package detailing how we got to the next match.
Steve Austin vs. Chris Jericho
Winner: Steve Austin at 15:31
Result: The two end up dishing it out back and forth for a while with neither seemingly giving an inch. Jericho is sent through the Spanish announce table at one point via back body drop, but Jericho capitalizes when the ref is down with a low blow and a chair shot to head. Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho, but Austin powers out. After a bit of back and forth, Austin nails Jericho with a Stunner out of nowhere to pick up the win.
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Before the next match, we see Kurt being chased by Edge backstage. Kurt manages to hide in the stylist's chair as Edge runs by him from behind. When he thinks he's clear, Kurt books it only to have Edge continue the chase.
We then head over to The World where Torrie Wilson is on a date with Maven. She expresses her gratitude with being rid of the geisha outfit and even causes Maven to spit take when she mentions wearing "nothing at all." The two seem to be having a good time when they are interrupted by Tajiri, who is clearly unhappy. Billy Kidman pops in and causes Tajiri to leave on his own accord. Billy and Torrie have a brief staredown before he says that he's happy for her and to enjoy her date. He and Maven even share some props.
WWE Tag Team Titles
The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) (C) with X-Pac vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-von Dudley with Spike Dudley)
Winners: The Outsiders at 6:50
Result: X-Pac and Spike get into it on the outside as the match progresses and it really is all Dudleys until the very end. Spike pulls out a table, but is blindsided by X-Pac and the spray paint. X-Pac distracts the ref to allow Hall to Jackknife D-von through the table. Scott low blows Bubba from behind and is pinned with a shorts assisted school boy.
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Before the next match, Edge continues his shirt for Angle. However, Angle blindsides him and drags him back into the arena. He is ready to cut Edge's hair until Edge pops back up and knocks him with an Edgecution onto that platform. Edge then locks Kurt in the barber's chair and cuts his hair, much to the Olympic Gold Medalist's anguish.
After that, we get a video package detailing how we got to the next match.
Undisputed WWE Title
Triple H (C) vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Winner: Hollywood Hulk Hogan at 11:10
Result: Hogan utilizes his cheating tactics to get ahead here while Triple H uses his power and ability to outmatch Hogan. Jericho actually pops in and blasts Triple H with a chair whilst the ref is out. Austin quickly comes out and makes quick work of Y2J. We get a brief stare down from Hogan and Austin that ends with the nWo runs out attempts to intercede. Austin takes out most of them, but goes down to a chair to the face, courtesy of Hogan. Triple H and Hogan briefly duke it out with a hammer vs. the chair, but X-Pac jumps on The Game's back. After getting him off and blasting him in the gut the sledgehammer, Hogan nails Triple H in the face with the chair. He ends it with a Running Leg Drop as The Outsiders reawaken the ref to count the dirty pin.
After the match, the nWo spray paint Triple H's back with their name and then "christen" the Undisputed Title in the same manner.
