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WWF Judgment Day Report
By Michael Cox, Zohash.com Sports Journalist
London, England - May 4th, 2002 - Wembley Arena
The WWF's Judgment Day PPV event brought the noise to London's iconic Wembley Arena, packing in a sold-out crowd of 9,308 enthusiastic fans. The evening was filled with high-flying action, brutal brawls, and shocking upsets.
Match of the Night: Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero
The opening bout saw Rob Van Dam put his WWE Intercontinental Title on the line against the feisty Eddie Guerrero. In a thrilling contest that lasted 11 minutes and 24 seconds, RVD managed to outmaneuver the "Latino Heat" with his signature move, the Five-Star Frog Splash, securing the pinfall victory.
Tag Team Tussle
Next up was a tag team match featuring Jacqueline and Trish Stratus taking on Jazz and Molly Holly. This fast-paced encounter saw the heel duo dominate early, but a series of quick tags allowed Trish to gain momentum and secure the win for her team in just 7 minutes and 43 seconds.
X-Pac's X-Factor
In a battle of wits and agility, X-Pac outsmarted Bradshaw with his cunning tactics and aerial attacks. The match lasted an even 8 minutes and 49 seconds before X-Pac sealed the deal with a vicious Bronco Buster.
Hardcore Havoc
Booker T successfully defended his WWE Hardcore Title against Steven Richards in a hard-hitting affair that left both competitors battered and bruised. This bout was marked by intense action, with Booker emerging victorious after just under 10 minutes of mayhem.
Tag Team Turmoil
The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt) collided with Brock Lesnar and Shawn Stasiak in an explosive tag team match. The high-flying Hardys used their signature moves to outmaneuver the larger opponents, securing the win in a mere 6 minutes and 42 seconds.
European Expedition
Spike Dudley looked to add another title to his collection as he challenged William Regal for the WWE European Title. Spike's quickness and cunning proved too much for Regal, who submitted after just under 5 minutes of action.
The Main Event: Steve Austin vs. The Big Show (Special Referee: Ric Flair)
In the evening's main event, Steve Austin faced off against The Big Show in a battle that saw the Texas Rattlesnake use every trick in the book to outmaneuver the giant opponent. Despite being at a significant size disadvantage, Austin managed to overcome the odds and secure the win after an intense 15 minutes of action.
The Main Event: Triple H vs. The Undertaker
Finally, Triple H put his WWE Championship on the line against the Deadman himself, The Undertaker. This grueling contest saw both competitors give it their all, but in the end, Triple H emerged victorious after a 14-minute and 31-second battle.
Overall Verdict:
This Judgment Day event delivered a thrilling card from start to finish, with each match offering something unique and exciting for the fans in attendance. RVD's title defense set the tone early, while the subsequent matches kept the energy high throughout the evening. With an impressive crowd of over 9,300 packing Wembley Arena, this event will surely be remembered as one of the best WWF pay-per-views of all time.
For Zohash.com, I'm Michael Cox.
Card Details
- Date: 04 May 2002
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Wembley Arena
- Attendance: 9308
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Taped
- Broadcast Date: 04 May 2002
Matches
Rob Van Dam
(C)
defeat Eddie Guerrero in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 11:24Jacqueline and Trish Stratus defeat Jazz and Molly Holly in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 07:43Booker T
(C)
defeat Steven Richards in a WWE Hardcore Title MatchThe Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) defeat Brock Lesnar and Shawn Stasiak in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:42Spike Dudley
(C)
defeat William Regal in a WWE European Title Match
Match Time: 04:56Steve Austin defeat The Big Show in a Singles Match (Special Referee: Ric Flair)
Match Time: 15:00Triple H defeat The Undertaker in a Singles Match
Match Time: 14:31