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WWF Insurrextion Report

Sacramento's ARCO Arena played host to the WWF's latest pay-per-view extravaganza, Insurrextion, on May 20th, 2001. A packed house of 13,623 wrestling enthusiasts witnessed a night of bone-crunching action, as the company's top stars put it all on the line.

The evening kicked off with William Regal emerging victorious over Rikishi in a solid singles match. The UK-born grappler showcased his technical prowess, outmaneuvering the larger-than-life Samoan to secure the win at 3:56.

Next up, Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit clashed in an electrifying Three Stages of Hell Match. This war of attrition saw both competitors push each other to the limit, with Angle ultimately prevailing in a thrilling 24-minute affair.

The WWE Hardcore Title was on the line as Rhyno faced off against Test and The Big Show in a chaotic triple threat match. With all three competitors trading blows and suplexes, it was Rhyno who managed to retain his title at 9:13.

In the women's division, Chyna and Lita battled for the WWE Women's Championship. A spirited contest saw Chyna utilize her power advantage to claim the gold in a mere 6:30 minutes.

Kane and Triple H locked horns in an intense Intercontinental Title Chain Match, with Kane ultimately emerging victorious. This grueling encounter showcased both men's incredible strength and agility, culminating in a dramatic finish at [insert time].

The main event saw Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho team up to take on eight other tag teams in the WWF World Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Turmoil Match. A whirlwind of chaos ensued as each tandem looked to eliminate their opponents, with Benoit and Jericho ultimately emerging victorious at 25:53.

Finally, Steve Austin faced off against The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship. This war between two of the WWF's greatest competitors saw both men trade blows and brawling outside the ring, before Austin secured the pinfall victory at 22:53.

Insurrextion proved to be an unforgettable night of wrestling action, with each match telling its own story of triumph, defeat, and everything in between. For fans of professional wrestling, this event will undoubtedly go down as one for the ages.

Match Ratings

  1. William Regal vs. Rikishi - 3/5
  2. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit (Three Stages of Hell) - 4.5/5
  3. Rhyno vs. Test and The Big Show (WWE Hardcore Title Triple Threat) - 3.5/5
  4. Chyna vs. Lita (WWE Women's Title) - 2.5/5
  5. Kane vs. Triple H (WWE Intercontinental Title Chain) - 4/5
  6. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho vs. Tag Team Turmoil Participants - 4.5/5
  7. Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker (WWF Championship No Holds Barred Match) - 5/5

Overall Rating: 4.1/5

Card Details

  • Date: 20 May 2001
  • Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
  • Arena: ARCO Arena
  • Attendance: 13623
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 20 May 2001

Matches

  1. William Regal defeat Rikishi in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 03:56

  2. Kurt Angle defeat Chris Benoit in a Three Stages Of Hell Match
    Match Time: 24:00

  3. Rhyno(C) defeat Test and The Big Show in a WWE Hardcore Title Triple Threat Match
    Match Time: 09:13

  4. Chyna(C) defeat Lita in a WWE Women's Title Match
    Match Time: 06:30

  5. Kane(C) defeat Triple H in a WWE Intercontinental Title Chain Match

  6. Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defeat Christian and Edge, The APA (Bradshaw and Faarooq), The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley), The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy), The Radicalz (Dean Malenko and Perry Saturn) and The X-Factor (Justin Credible and X-Pac) in a WWF World Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Turmoil Match
    Match Time: 25:53

  7. Steve Austin(C) defeat The Undertaker in a WWE Title No Holds Barred Match
    Match Time: 22:53

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