When scripted chaos and high-stakes rivalries defined the summer of 2000
In short: On August 27, 2000, the World Wrestling Federation brought ten intense matches to Raleigh, North Carolina. From triple threat championship battles to the debut of the first-ever Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match, this event showcased the complex, pre-determined storylines that drove the industry's massive popularity.
SummerSlam 2000 served as a pivotal moment for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), occurring during an era where character-driven narratives were central to the product. The event was part of the 'Big Four' pay-per-views—a group that included WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series—and was widely regarded as the company's second-largest annual spectacle, trailing only WrestleMania.
The night was defined by several escalating feuds that had been meticulously built on television programs like Raw Is War and SmackDown!. The main event featured a triple threat match for the WWF Championship, pitting champion The Rock against co-number one contenders Triple H and Kurt Angle. The Rock ultimately retained his title by pinning Triple H following a People's Elbow.
This match for the WWF Tag Team Championship involved Edge and Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and The Dudley Boyz. Edge and Christian secured the victory by retrieving the belts suspended above the ring. Notable bouts featured a tense two-out-of-three falls encounter where Chris Benoit emerged victorious over Chris Jericho, alongside a Hardcore Championship contest in which Steve Blackman beat Shane McMahon following a plunge from a tall steel frame.
These scripted events relied on long-term storytelling, such as the intense rivalry between The Undertaker and Kane, which was ignited by Kane stealing The Undertaker's motorcycle. Such intricate character arcs ensured that every match at SummerSlam was the culmination of weeks of televised conflict.
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