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WWF Unforgiven 2001
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- Tails Azimuth
WWF's No Mercy 2001: A Thrilling Night of Action
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The Mellon Arena played host to one of the most electrifying pay-per-view events of the year as WWF brought its A-game with No Mercy 2001. A sold-out crowd of 13,855 witnessed an unforgettable night of wrestling that will be etched in the memories of fans for a long time.
Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match for the WWF World Tag Team Titles The evening kicked off with a frenetic Fatal Four-Way Elimination Match for the WWF World Tag Team Titles. The Dudley Boyz, consisting of Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley, emerged victorious after eliminating Spike Dudley and the Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy), as well as Lance Storm and The Hurricane. This chaotic match saw all four teams vying for the top spot, with The Dudley Boyz ultimately claiming the win in 14:22.
Perry Saturn's Victory over Raven In a quick and dirty singles match, Perry Saturn took down Raven in just 5:07. Saturn's technical grappling skills proved too much for the ECW alum, as he secured the victory with a vicious snapmare driver.
Christian Secures the WWE Intercontinental Title The rivalry between Christian and Edge reached new heights as they clashed for the WWE Intercontinental Title. In a hard-hitting match, Christian emerged victorious, pinning Edge after a modified inverted DDT to retain the title.
KroniK Falls to Kane and The Undertaker The powerhouse duo of KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke) faced off against two of WWF's most dominant superstars, Kane and The Undertaker. In a thrilling match that saw all four men trading near-falls, Kane and The Undertaker emerged victorious in 10:21.
Rob Van Dam Soars to Victory over Chris Jericho The WWE Hardcore Title was on the line as Rob Van Dam took on Chris Jericho. Vowing revenge for previous losses, Van Dam delivered a stunning five-star frog splash to secure the win in 16:33.
The Rock's Dominant Performance in a Handicap Match In a thrilling two-on-one handicap match, The Rock faced off against Booker T and Shane McMahon. Despite being outnumbered, The Rock used his quickness and cunning to outmaneuver his opponents, securing the victory in 15:24.
Rhyno Claims the WCW United States Title The underdog Rhyno pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Tajiri for the WCW United States Title. This intense match saw both men trading near-falls before Rhyno delivered a devastating gore to secure the win.
Kurt Angle's Historic WWE Title Win
In the main event, Kurt Angle faced Steve Austin for the WWE Championship. In an unforgettable bout that showcased the best of both competitors, Angle ultimately emerged victorious in 14:45, using his patented Angle Slam to pin Austin and claim the title. This momentous victory capped off a remarkable night of wrestling, solidifying Angle's status as one of the greatest champions in WWF history.
Final Thoughts
No Mercy 2001 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling that will be remembered for years to come. With thrilling matches, shocking upsets, and historic title changes, this event had something for everyone. As we look back on this remarkable card, it's clear that the talent pool in WWF is deeper than ever before. Until next time, it's been a wild ride at zohash.com!
Card Details
- Date: 23 Sep 2001
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: Mellon Arena
- Attendance: 13855
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 23 Sep 2001
Matches
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley)
(C)
defeat Lance Storm and The Hurricane, Spike Dudley and The Big Show and The Hardy Boyz (Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy) in a WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination Match
Match Time: 14:22Perry Saturn defeat Raven in a Singles Match
Match Time: 05:07Christian
(C)
defeat Edge in a WWE Intercontinental Title MatchKane and The Undertaker
(C)
defeat KroniK (Brian Adams and Bryan Clarke) in a WCW World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 10:21Rob Van Dam
(C)
defeat Chris Jericho in a WWE Hardcore Title Match
Match Time: 16:33The Rock
(C)
defeat Booker T and Shane McMahon in a World Heavyweight Title Two On One Handicap Match
Match Time: 15:24Rhyno
(C)
defeat Tajiri in a WCW United States Title MatchKurt Angle
(C)
defeat Steve Austin in a WWE Title Match