Rebooking WWF/WWE: from 1985 to now

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WWE No Mercy 2003

Date: October 19, 2003

Location: Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey


No Mercy is headlined by Triple H vs Goldberg for the WWE Championship as Triple H regains the WWE title from Kane, making himself a dual champion again. However, Goldberg could end up coming out of No Mercy a double champion himself as he also competes for the United States Championship against Chris Jericho earlier in the night. Also on the card: Team Angle defends the World Tag Team Championship against A-Train & Scott Steiner; Victoria defends the Women's title against Gail Kim; Rob Van Dam defends the Intercontinental title against Shawn Michaels; Los Guerreros battle the Dudley Boyz and Rey Mysterio defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Tajiri

Match Card & Highlights

1. Cruiserweight Championship Match

Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Tajiri

A high-flying, fast-paced opener showcasing Rey’s agility against Tajiri’s technical prowess. Rey retains after a 619 and West Coast Pop.




2. Tag Team Match

Los Guerreros (Chavo & Eddie Guerrero) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von)

A brutal, tag-team brawl with interference from the APA. Los Guerreros pull off a surprise victory after a Frog Splash from Chavo on D-Von.




3. United States Championship Match

Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho (c)

A hard-hitting contest with Goldberg dominating early. Jericho counters with technical moves but Goldberg wins by spear and Jackhammer, claiming the US title.




4. Women's Championship Match

Victoria (c) vs. Gail Kim

An intense match showcasing Victoria’s power and Gail’s agility. Victoria retains after a Widow’s Peak.




5. Intercontinental Championship Match

Rob Van Dam (c) vs. Shawn Michaels

A highly anticipated encounter filled with high spots. Michaels nearly wins with Sweet Chin Music, but RVD retains after a Five-Star Frog Splash.




6. World Tag Team Championship Match

Team Angle (Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin) vs. The A-Train & Scott Steiner

A competitive match with interference from other factions. Team Angle retains after Benjamin hits a T-Bone Suplex on Steiner.



7. Main Event – WWE Championship Match

Triple H (c) vs. Goldberg

A brutal, physical main event. Triple H uses every trick in the book, but Goldberg’s power shines through. Goldberg wins the WWE Championship after a spear and Jackhammer, becoming the new champion.

 

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WWE Survivor Series 2003 – November 16th, 2003

Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

Attendance: 18,000 fans


As is tradition, some WWE superstars work multiple matches on the Survivor Series card. On the non-Survivor Series matches, new United States Champion Shawn Michaels defends the title against Chris Jericho; Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam defends against Booker T and new World Tag Team Champions La Résistance defend against The Dudley Boyz


Match Card & Results:

1. SmackDown! Tag Team Elimination Match

Teams:




Team SmackDown!: Rey Mysterio, The Big Show, John Cena, Billy Kidman, and Nunzio

Team Raw: Kane, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, Christian, and Mark Henry

Outcome:




Rey Mysterio and The Big Show dominate early.

RVD and Booker T fight fiercely, but SmackDown! wins when Rey Mysterio scores the final pin on Christian after a 619.

Survivors: Rey Mysterio and The Big Show

2. Women’s Survivor Series Match

Teams:




Team SmackDown! Women: Torrie Wilson, Dawn Marie, Nidia, and Miss Jackie

Team Raw Women: Victoria, Molly Holly, Gail Kim, and Trish Stratus

Outcome:




Trish Stratus and Victoria eliminate multiple opponents, but Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson secure the victory for SmackDown!

Survivors: Torrie Wilson and Dawn Marie

3. Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Rob Van Dam vs. Booker T




Outcome:




High-flying action, with RVD retaining after a five-star frog splash.

Result: Rob Van Dam retains

4. World Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: La Résistance (Sylvain Grenier & René Dupree) vs. The Dudley Boyz




Outcome:




Dudleys win after a 3D, capturing the titles from La Résistance.

5. WWE United States Championship Match

Champion: Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho




Outcome:




Classic bout with both superstars showcasing their skills.

Michaels retains after Sweet Chin Music.

Main Event: Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match

Team Raw: Triple H, Randy Orton, Batista, Ric Flair, and Chris Benoit

Team SmackDown!: Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, John Cena, Eddie Guerrero, and The Undertaker


Outcome:




The match is intense, with multiple eliminations.

Final showdown: Triple H vs. Eddie Guerrero.

Triple H eliminates Guerrero after a Pedigree.

Result:

Team Raw wins Survivor Series!

 

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WWE Armageddon 2003

Date: December 14, 2003

Location: TD Waterhouse Center, Orlando, FL

The main event for this show is another showdown between Triple H and Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship, that Triple H regained from Goldberg. Goldberg also dropped the US Championship to Scott Steiner and Steiner defends it against Shannon Moore. Also on the card: Victoria defends the Women's Championship against Molly Holly; Randy Orton and Goldust vie over the vacant Intercontinental title; Rey Mysterio takes on Ultimo Dragon, Tajiri & Johnny Stamboli in a Fatal 4-Way; The Dudley Boyz defend the World Tag Team titles against The APA

Match Card & Highlights:

1. World Tag Team Championship Match

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley) (c) vs. The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq)




A brutal brawl with tables, chairs, and brawling outside the ring.

Dudleys retain after Bubba Ray hits the 3D on Bradshaw.

2. Cruiserweight Open Challenge Match

Rey Mysterio vs. Ultimo Dragon vs. Tajiri vs. Johnny Stamboli




Fast-paced high-flying action showcasing the best of cruiserweight talent.

Rey Mysterio wins with a West Coast Pop on Tajiri.

3. Intercontinental Championship Match

Randy Orton vs. Goldust




Orton, as a rising star, dominates Goldust before winning with an RKO out of nowhere, capturing his first singles title.

4. Women's Championship Match

Victoria (c) vs. Molly Holly




Victoria retains after a hard-fought match, ending with her signature Widow's Peak.

5. United States Championship Match

Scott Steiner vs. Shannon Moore




Steiner wins with a Steiner Recliner, emphasizing his dominance.

6. Main Event: WWE Championship Match

Triple H (c) vs. Shawn Michaels




A classic rivalry renewed, full of storytelling and near falls.

After a grueling contest, Triple H retains with a Pedigree, but the real shock comes afterward—Randy Orton storms the ring, delivering an RKO to Triple H, signaling the rise of a new star.