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- Tails Azimuth
WRESTLEMANIA XIX: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER IN MONTREAL
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - February 23, 2003 - The Bell Centre played host to the WWE's highly anticipated Pay-Per-View event, WrestleMania XIX. A sold-out crowd of 15,114 fans witnessed a thrilling evening of professional wrestling, featuring a mix of established stars and up-and-coming talent.
Match One: Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy
The night kicked off with a high-flying encounter between the fan-favorite Jeff Hardy and the unpredictable Chris Jericho. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both men showcasing their aerial abilities. In the end, it was Jericho who emerged victorious, pinning Hardy after a thunderous Codebreaker. Time: 12:58.
Match Two: Lance Storm and William Regal vs. Kane and Rob Van Dam - WWF World Tag Team Title
The tag team match saw the reigning champions, Kane and RVD, put their titles on the line against the challenger duo of Lance Storm and William Regal. This hard-hitting contest was marked by intense brawling, with both teams trading blows and near-falls. In the end, it was the challengers who walked away with the gold, securing a pinfall victory after a devastating powerslam from Storm. Time: 9:13.
Match Three: Matt Hardy Version 1.0 vs. Billy Kidman - WWE Cruiserweight Title
The cruiserweight division shone in this match between Matt Hardy and Billy Kidman. Both men displayed their signature moves, with Hardy's innovative offense ultimately proving too much for Kidman. The champion retained his title after a devastating Twist of Fate. Time: N/A (title match).
Match Four: The Undertaker vs. The Big Show
In a battle of the behemoths, The Deadman faced off against the giant, Big Show. This slow-burning contest saw both men trading blows and using their size to overpower each other. In the end, it was Taker who secured a pinfall victory after a chokeslam from the top rope. Time: 14:30.
Match Five: Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit vs. Team Angle (Charlie Haas, Kurt Angle, and Shelton Benjamin) - Three On Two Handicap Match
The main event of the evening saw a unique handicapped match pitting the formidable duo of Lesnar and Benoit against the team of Charlie Haas, Kurt Angle, and Shelton Benjamin. This intense contest featured a mix of power moves and technical grappling. In the end, it was the two-on-three team that emerged victorious, with Lesnar securing a pinfall after a devastating F-5. Time: 13:20.
Match Six: Triple H vs. Scott Steiner - World Heavyweight Title
The World Heavyweight Championship was on the line in this high-stakes match between reigning champion Triple H and challenger Scott Steiner. This physical contest saw both men trading blows, with HHH ultimately retaining his title after a Pedigree from the second rope. Time: 13:02.
Match Seven: Steve Austin vs. Eric Bischoff
The evening concluded with a grudge match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and the self-proclaimed "King of Professional Wrestling," Eric Bischoff. This intense contest saw both men trading blows, with Austin ultimately securing a pinfall victory after a Stunner from the top rope. Time: 4:28.
Main Event: The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan
The night's main event pitted the People's Champion, The Rock, against the Hulkster himself, Hulk Hogan. This highly anticipated contest saw both men trading blows and signature moves. In the end, it was The Rock who emerged victorious, pinning Hogan after a thunderous Rock Bottom from the top rope. Time: 12:10.
Overall, WrestleMania XIX delivered an action-packed evening of professional wrestling, with a mix of exciting matches and memorable moments. For fans of the WWE, this event will be remembered as one for the ages.
Card Details
- Date: 23 Feb 2003
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Bell Centre
- Attendance: 15114
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Feb 2003
Matches
Chris Jericho defeat Jeff Hardy in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:58Lance Storm and William Regal
(C)
defeat Kane and Rob Van Dam in a WWF World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 09:13Matt Hardy Version 1.0
(C)
defeat Billy Kidman in a WWE Cruiserweight Title MatchThe Undertaker defeat The Big Show in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:30Brock Lesnar and Chris Benoit defeat Team Angle (Charlie Haas, Kurt Angle and Shelton Benjamin) in a Three On Two Handicap Match
Match Time: 13:20Triple H
(C)
defeat Scott Steiner in a World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 13:02Steve Austin defeat Eric Bischoff in a Singles Match
Match Time: 04:28The Rock defeat Hulk Hogan in a Singles Match
Match Time: 12:10