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The biggest Superstars of WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown! clash at Royal Rumble to determine who will go to WrestleMania 22 as the heavyweight contender. (imdb)

From the beginnings of Eastern Championship Wrestling to One Night Stand. A slightly biased, but entertaining and factually accurate retelling of the story of one of the most influential wrestling companies in the 150+ year history of professional wrestling. (LostInLodos)

Now it can be told. In 1995, two wrestling companies squared off on Monday night television to compete head to head in an unprecedented confrontation. (imdb)

The 16th annual Royal Rumble match, with the winner to recieve a WWE or World Title shot at WrestleMania XIX, WWE Title: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit, World Title: Triple H vs. Scott Steiner, World Tag Team Titles: Lance Storm & William Regal vs. The Dudley Boyz, Royal Rumble Qualifying Match: Brock Lesnar vs. The Big Show, Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie (imdb)

WWE Undisputed Title: The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar, Street Fight: Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H, WWE Intercontinental Title: Chris Benoit vs. Rob Van Dam, WWE Tag Team Titles: Lance Storm & Christian vs. Booker T & Goldust, Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio, Ric Flair vs. Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero vs. Edge, The Undertaker vs. Test. (imdb)

One of WWE's final pay-per-views in the United Kingdom, took place in Manchester, England on October 26, 2002 at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Opening the show was Stephanie McMahon, proudly presenting the first Smackdown-only pay-per-view. (imdb)

WWF Title: The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin, WWF Intercontinental Title: Chris Jericho vs. William Regal, WWF tag Team Titles (TLC Match): The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian, WWF Hardcore Title: Raven vs. The Big Show vs. Kane, WWF Women's Title: Ivory vs. Chyna, Vince McMahon vs. Shane McMahon, Tazz & The Acolytes vs. The Right To Censor, Chris Benoit vs. Kurt Angle, Triple H vs. The Undertaker, The Gimmick Battle Royal, WWF European Title:Test Vs. Eddie Guerrero. (imdb)

30 men compete in the annual staggered battle royal, known as the Royal Rumble, for a WWF Title shot at WrestleMania X-Seven. Plus Kurt Angle vs. Triple H for the WWF Title, Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho in a ladder match for the WWF Intercontinental Title, Edge & Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz for the WWF Tag Team Titles, and Ivory vs. Chyna for the WWF Women's title. (imdb)

Backlash (2001) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promotion and presented by Castrol GTX. It took place on April 29, 2001, at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, and was the third event under the Backlash chronology. Seven professional wrestling matches were scheduled on the event's card.

Insurrextion (2001) was the second Insurrextion professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on May 5, 2001 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, England. (Wikipedia)

Judgment Day (2001) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and sponsored by RC Cola. It was the third such annual event and took place on May 20, 2001, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. Seven professional wrestling matches were featured on the event's card. The three main featured bouts were scheduled on the undercard.

King of the Ring (2001) was the ninth annual King of the Ring professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was the final King of the Ring tournament held under the WWF name. It was presented by Mars' Combos and took place on June 24, 2001, at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The main event was a Triple threat match, a match involving three competitors, for the WWF Championship.

WWF Champion Triple H vs. The Rock vs. Mick Foley vs. The Big Show, Two Falls Match: WWF Intercontinental & European Champion Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit, Ladder Match: WWF Tag Team Champions the Dudley Boyz vs. Edge & Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz, Hardcore Battle Royal: WWF Hardcore Champion Crash Holly vs. The Acolytes vs. The Mean Street Posse vs. The Headbangers vs. Kaientai vs. Tazz vs. Viscera vs. Hardcore Holly, X-Pac & The Road Dogg vs. Kane & Rikishi Phatu (imdb)

WWF Title: The Rock vs. Triple H vs. Kurt Angle, WWF Intercontinental Title (mixed tag team match): Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs. Eddie Guererro & Chyna, WWF Tag Team Titles (Tables Ladders & Chairs Match): Edge & Christian vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz, WWF Hardcore Title: Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman, 2 Out Of 3 Falls Match: Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho, Tazz vs. Jerry Lawler, The Undertaker vs. Kane, The Road Dogg vs. X-Pac, Rikishi & 2 Cool vs. The Right to Censor. (imdb)

WWF Title: The Rock vs. Chris Benoit, WWF Intercontinental Title (steel cage match): Val Venis vs. Rikishi, Last Man Standing Match: Triple H vs. Chris Jericho, WWF Tag Team Titles: Edge & Christian vs. The Acolytes, WWF European Title: Eddie Guererro vs. Perry Saturn, The Undertaker vs. Kurt Angle, Tazz vs. Al Snow, The Hardy Boyz & Lita vs. T&A & Trish Stratus (imdb)

No Way Out (2000) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), which took place on February 27, 2000, at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. It was presented by PhoneFree.com. It was the first event produced under the No Way Out name, although it was preceded in 1998 by an event named No Way Out of Texas, which was an In Your House event.

Backlash (2000) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) promotion. It took place on April 30, 2000, at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the second event under the Backlash chronology. Nine professional wrestling matches were scheduled on the event's card.

Insurrextion (2000) was the inaugural Insurrextion professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on May 6, 2000 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, England. (Wikipedia)

Judgment Day (2000) was the first annual Judgment Day professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was presented by 3DO's Army Men: World War and took place on May 21, 2000, at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. The previous Judgment Day event was an In Your House event held in October 1998.

King of the Ring (2000) was the eighth annual King of the Ring professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The event was presented by Subway and took place on June 25, 2000, at the Fleet Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The main event was a six-man tag team match between McMahon-Helmsley Faction (Triple H, Vince, and Shane McMahon) and the team of The Rock and The Brothers of Destruction (The Undertaker and Kane).

Unforgiven (2000) was the third Unforgiven professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). The event was presented by RC Cola Edge and took place on September 24, 2000, at the First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main event was a Fatal Four-Way match for the WWF Championship. The Rock defended the title against Chris Benoit, The Undertaker, and Kane.

No Mercy (2000) was the third No Mercy professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was presented by Presto and took place on October 22, 2000 at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York. The main event was a No Disqualification match for the WWF Championship. The Rock defended the title against Kurt Angle. Angle pinned Rock after an Angle Slam to win the title.

Survivor Series (2000) was the 14th annual Survivor Series professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was presented by 3DO's Warriors of Might and Magic and took place on November 19, 2000, at the Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida. The main event was a No Disqualification match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H. The match resulted in a no contest when the action spilled to the backstage area.

Rebellion (2000) was the second Rebellion professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on December 2, 2000 at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. (Wikipedia)

The 32-person Tournament for the World Title concludes with two Semi-Final matches between Jeff Jarrett/Chris Benoit and Bret Hart/Sting. The winners face each other in the Finals for the coveted Championship. The Revolution and The Filthy Animals face off in a Six-person Tag Team match: Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko & Asya (w/ Shane Douglas) vs. Eddie Guerrero, Billy Kidman & Torrie Wilson (w/ Konnan). Other matches include: Goldberg vs. Sid Vicious in an I Quit match, David Flair vs. Kimberly (imdb)

Souled Out (1999) was the third Souled Out professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on January 17, 1999 from the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

SuperBrawl IX was the ninth SuperBrawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on February 21, 1999 from the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. (Wikipedia)

Uncensored (1999) was the fifth Uncensored professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). took place on March 14, 1999 from Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia)

Slamboree (1999) was the seventh Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on May 9, 1999 from the TWA Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia)

Bash at the Beach (1999) was the sixth Bash at the Beach professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on July 11, 1999 from the National Car Rental Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Wikipedia)

Road Wild (1999) was the fourth and final Road Wild professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on August 14, 1999 from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. In the main event, Hulk Hogan defeated Kevin Nash in a retirement match to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, forcing Nash to retire from professional wrestling. Nash would come out of retirement in late 1999.

Fall Brawl (1999) was the seventh Fall Brawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on September 12, 1999 from the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia_

Halloween Havoc (1999) was the eleventh Halloween Havoc professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on October 24, 1999 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Paradise, Nevada. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia)

Starrcade (1999) was the seventeenth annual Starrcade professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event, produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on December 19, 1999 from the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. The main event was between Bret Hart and Goldberg for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The match was notable for a concussion Hart sustained, which ultimately led to his retirement in 2000.

Souled Out (1998) was the second Souled Out professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and sponsored by Snickers. The event took place on January 24, 1998 from the Hara Arena in Trotwood, Ohio. Unlike the previous year's event, this year's event was billed as a joint production by WCW and the nWo (in storyline) and the pay-per-view events until the following year's Uncensored were jointly produced by WCW and the nWo.

Uncensored (1998) was the fourth Uncensored professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). took place on March 15, 1998 from the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Alabama. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia.)

Spring Stampede (1998) was the third Spring Stampede pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on April 19, 1998 from the Denver Coliseum in Denver, Colorado. The main event was a no disqualification match between Sting and Randy Savage for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. Savage pinned Sting to win the title. (Wikipedia)

Slamboree (1998) was the sixth Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on May 17, 1998 from The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts and featured a double main event. (Wikipedia)

The Great American Bash (1998) was the twelfth The Great American Bash professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on June 14, 1998 at the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. (Wikipedia)

This year's Great American Bash is going to be just that, a bash taking place in the heartland of America. The event this year is headlined by three grudge matches. Diamond Dallas Page got the win over Randy Savage two months prior at WCW Spring Stampede, now Savage wants revenge in a lights out match. Who will win Page-Savage II? In other action, Ric Flair and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper will unite and attempt to take down the nWo's heart by challenging The Outsiders for the WCW Tag Team Championship. (imdb)

January 21, 1997 in Milwaukee (Wisconsin Center Arena)[43] Chris Jericho replaced Juventud Guerrera, who no-showed, while La Parka replaced Psychosis, who was injured. (Wikipedia)

SuperBrawl VII was the seventh SuperBrawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on February 23, 1997 from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. (Wikipedia)

Uncensored (1997) was the third Uncensored professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on March 16, 1997 from the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Spring Stampede (1997) was the second Spring Stampede pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event took place on April 6, 1997 from the Tupelo Coliseum in Tupelo, Mississippi. The main event was a no disqualification match between Randy Savage and Diamond Dallas Page, which Page won.

Slamboree (1997) was the fifth Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on May 18, 1997 from the Independence Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia)

Road Wild (1997) was the second Road Wild professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the first to be produced under the Road Wild name. It took place on August 9, 1997 from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. In the main event, Hollywood Hogan defeated Lex Luger to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, which marked for the second straight year that Hogan won the title at the event.

Fall Brawl 1997: War Games was the fifth Fall Brawl professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on September 14, 1997 from the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As of 2014 the event is available on the WWE Network. (Wikipedia)

The Great American Bash was an annual summer professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the National Wrestling Alliance's (NWA) Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and then by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). According to Ric Flair in his autobiography, To Be the Man, Dusty Rhodes invented the concept of The Great American Bash. (Wikipedia)

Bash at the Beach (1996) was the third annual Bash at the Beach professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on July 7, 1996 from the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. This event is best remembered for Hulk Hogan's heel turn and the formation of the New World Order, which contributed greatly to the success of WCW in the mid-to-late 1990s. (imdb)

Hog Wild took place on August 10, 1996 from the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. The VHS cover featured Hulk Hogan in his Hulkster pose despite the fact that he, along with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, formed the nWo one month prior and began being billed as Hollywood. The first eight matches aired on WCW Saturday Night on TBS. This event happened on a Saturday, instead of the normal Sunday night. (Wikipedia)

Fall Brawl 1996: War Games took place on September 15, 1996 from the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Hollywood Hogan came to ringside late in the match between Randy Savage and the Giant, right after Savage had hit a flying elbow on Giant. Savage left the ring to chase Hogan, then was attacked by Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, who knocked Savage out with a chair. (Wikipedia)

Halloween Havoc 1996 took place on October 27, 1996 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Jarrett was disqualified after Ric Flair gave The Giant a low blow. Hollywood Hogan pinned Randy Savage after The Giant chokeslammed Savage to the floor; Giant then dragged an unconscious Hogan onto Savage. During the match, Miss Elizabeth interfered on Savage's behalf. Roddy Piper came out following the match to confront Hogan and make his WCW debut.

Starrcade (1996) was the fourteenth annual Starrcade professional wrestling pay-per-view event. It was the ninth Starrcade event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and it took place on December 29, 1996 from the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The event featured the New World Order (nWo) stable, which formed in July. The main event was between Hollywood Hogan and Roddy Piper. (Wikipedia)

August 15, 1996 in Denver, Colorado (Denver Coliseum)[42] Ric Flair was the WCW United States Heavyweight Champion at the time, making the match champion vs. champion, but his title was not on the line. (Wikipedia)

Starrcade (1995): World Cup of Wrestling was a major professional wrestling show broadcast live on pay-per-view (PPV) that took place on December 27, 1995. The show was promoted by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and took place at the Greensboro Coliseum in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Wikipedia)

The toughest wrestlers in the world, get together with the hottest babes in professional wrestling to bring you two hours of exciting WCW Monday night action. High flying moves, chair shots, cat fights - WCW Nitro has it all. (imdb)

Collision in Korea, officially known as the Pyongyang International Sports and Culture Festival for Peace (????????????????? Heiwa no tame no Pyon'yan kokusai taiiku bunka shukuten), was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event jointly produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). It took place over a period of two days on April 28 and 29, 1995 at May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea.

SuperBrawl III took place on February 21, 1993 from the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. This event marked the return of Ric Flair to WCW. Davey Boy Smith made his WCW debut during the show. The Heavenly Bodies (Tom Prichard and Stan Lane) replaced the Wrecking Crew due to an agreement by WCW Executive Vice President Bill Watts and Smoky Mountain Wrestling commissioner Bob Armstrong on an earlier episode of WCW Main Event. (Wikipedia)

Slamboree 1993: A Legends' Reunion was the first annual Slamboree professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on May 23, 1993 at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. A "Legends Ceremony" occurred at the event, and introduced Ole Anderson, The Assassin, Ox Baker, Red Bastien, Lord James Blears, The Crusher, The Fabulous Moolah, Greg Gagne, Verne Gagne, Bob Geigel, Stu Hart, Magnum T.A., Bugsy McGraw, Don Owen, Dusty Rhodes and more (Wikipedia)

January 13, 1993 in Milwaukee (Milwaukee Theatre at The MECCA)[30] This was the last Clash for announcer Jim Ross who shortly after this event left WCW to join the WWF. Originally, it was scheduled to be Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Ron Simmons, and Van Hammer against Big Van Vader, Barry Windham, The Barbarian, and Rick Rude; due to injuries, Hammer and Rude dropped out and Orndorff took Rude's place.

Clash of the Champions XIX took place on June 16, 1992 in Charleston, South Carolina at the McAlister Field House of The Citadel. The event aired on TBS on June 22, 1992. There were 4600 fans in attendance and the show drew a 2.8 rating on TBS.[25] The popularity of this event, and the opening of the new 12,000-seat arena twelve miles to the north, led this to be the last Clash on-campus. Further Charleston-based Clashes were held at the new arena.