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- Tails Azimuth
WWE's No Mercy: A Thrilling Pay Per View Event
September 24th, First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - In front of a sold-out crowd of 19,310 wrestling enthusiasts, World Wrestling Entertainment presented its latest pay-per-view extravaganza, No Mercy. The event delivered on its promise of high-flying action, brutal brawls, and memorable moments that will be etched in the minds of fans for quite some time.
The Undercard Sets the Tone
The evening commenced with a lively eight-man tag team match, featuring The Right to Censor (Bull Buchanan, Steven Richards, The Goodfather, and Val Venis) against The APA and The Dudley Boyz (Bradshaw and Faarooq). The unpredictable nature of this bout kept the audience engaged, with all participants showcasing their unique skills. In the end, The Right to Censor emerged victorious, securing a 6:05-minute victory.
Next up was Tazz's Leather Strap Match against Jerry Lawler. This intense, no-holds-barred encounter saw both competitors push each other to the limit. In a stunning upset, Tazz managed to secure a pinfall victory in just 5:07 minutes, leaving many questioning how Lawler failed to capitalize on his experience.
The WWE Hardcore Title Unlimited Title Changes in Ten Minutes Match featured Steve Blackman defending against Al Snow, Crash, Funaki, Perry Saturn, and Test. This chaotic affair saw multiple title changes throughout the ten-minute time frame, ultimately resulting in Blackman retaining his championship.
Singles Matches Showcase Talent
Chris Jericho and X-Pac engaged in a competitive singles match that showcased their technical prowess. In a closely contested bout, Jericho emerged victorious in 9:05 minutes, demonstrating why he's considered one of the best in the business.
The main event of this segment was The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) taking on Christian and Edge for the WWF World Tag Team Titles. This Steel Cage Match featured a mix of high-flying acrobatics and brutal brawling, with The Hardy Boyz ultimately claiming victory and retaining their titles.
Title Matches Steal the Show
The evening's second half kicked off with Eddie Guerrero challenging Rikishi for the WWE Intercontinental Title. This grueling match saw both competitors give it their all, with Guerrero emerging victorious in 6:10 minutes to claim the championship.
Next up was Triple H's No Disqualification Match against Kurt Angle, with Mick Foley serving as special referee. This hard-hitting affair featured plenty of intensity and drama, ultimately resulting in Triple H securing a victory in an impressive 17:28 minutes.
The Main Event: A Thrilling Fatal Four Way
The evening culminated with The Rock facing Chris Benoit, Kane, and The Undertaker in a WWE Title Fatal Four Way Match. This epic encounter saw each competitor take their turn dominating the action, but ultimately, The Rock managed to outmaneuver his opponents to secure the victory in 16:03 minutes.
In conclusion, No Mercy was an unforgettable pay-per-view event that left fans eager for more. With a mix of intense matches, thrilling title changes, and memorable moments, this show will be remembered as one of the best in WWE history.
Card Details
- Date: 24 Sep 2000
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: First Union Center
- Attendance: 19310
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 24 Sep 2000
Matches
The Right To Censor (Bull Buchanan, Steven Richards, The Goodfather and Val Venis) defeat The APA and The Dudley Boyz (Bradshaw and Faarooq) in a Eight Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:05Tazz defeat Jerry Lawler in a Leather Strap Match
Match Time: 05:07Steve Blackman
(C)
defeat Al Snow, Crash, Funaki, Perry Saturn and Test in a WWE Hardcore Title Unlimited Title Changes In Ten Minutes Match
Match Time: 09:00Chris Jericho defeat X-Pac in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:05The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy)
(C)
defeat Christian and Edge in a WWF World Tag Team Title Steel Cage MatchEddie Guerrero
(C)
defeat Rikishi in a WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Match Time: 06:10Triple H defeat Kurt Angle in a No Disqualification Match (Special Referee: Mick Foley)
Match Time: 17:28The Rock
(C)
defeat Chris Benoit, Kane and The Undertaker in a WWE Title Fatal Four Way Match
Match Time: 16:03