| Invasion | ||
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| Details | ||
| Promotion | World Wrestling Federation | |
| Date | July 22, 2001[1] | |
| Venue | Gund Arena[1] | |
| City | Cleveland, Ohio[1] | |
| Attendance | 17,964[1] | |
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||
| King of the Ring (2001) | Invasion | SummerSlam (2001) |
Invasion (also capitalized InVasion) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or Business that performs regular shows involving Professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. An arena is an enclosed area often circular or oval-shaped designed to showcase Theater, musical performances or sporting events Quicken Loans Arena (also referred to as "The Q") is a multipurpose Arena in downtown Cleveland Ohio, USA Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. SummerSlam (2001 was the fourteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, It took place on July 22, 2001 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Quicken Loans Arena (also referred to as "The Q") is a multipurpose Arena in downtown Cleveland Ohio, USA Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state The official theme song was "The Fight Song" by Marilyn Manson. " The Fight Song " is the second single from Marilyn Manson 's fourth studio album Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death. Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969) better known by his Stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American Musician and [1][2]
Invasion was the first pay-per-view to feature the ongoing Invasion storyline, which featured wrestlers from the WWF taking on a combined force of wrestlers from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), later known as The Alliance. This article is about the storyline For the pay-per-view see WWF InVasion. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by The Alliance (aka The WCW/ECW Alliance) was a Professional wrestling stable in the World Wrestling Federation that lasted from July 2001 The event featured WWF wrestlers facing WCW and ECW wrestlers. The main event, dubbed the "Inaugural Brawl," was a five-on-five tag team match between Team WWF and Team WCW/ECW. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. [3][4]
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On March 23, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) bought out its long-time rival, World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, The last episode of WCW Monday Nitro aired on March 26, dubbed the "Night of Champions". WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly Professional wrestling program produced by World Championship Wrestling. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Nitro started with WWF Owner Vince McMahon announcing a simulcast with WWF Raw is War later that night to address the future of WCW, during which it was revealed that Shane McMahon had bought WCW. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings [5] During May and June, WCW wrestlers interfered in matches on WWF programming. [6] At the 2001 King of the Ring, Booker T interfered during a Triple Threat match for the WWF Championship and suplexed Steve Austin through the announcers table, nearly costing him the title. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the [7]
On the following night, the June 25 edition of Raw is War, Shane declared his intention to invade the WWF, and the Invasion storyline started with Booker T performing a scissors kick to Vince. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians This article is about the storyline For the pay-per-view see WWF InVasion. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. [8] On the June 28 edition of WWF SmackDown!, it was decided that Fully Loaded was to be changed to Invasion, and would feature matches between WWF and WCW. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Fully Loaded was an annual WWF event which started in July 1998 and was held for a further two years [9] On the July 9 edition of Raw is War, Paul Heyman declared that Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) has joined the invasion, and some WWF and WCW wrestlers defected to ECW. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by Shane appeared to co-operate with Vince against ECW, but later that night, it was revealed that WCW and ECW have merged, and that Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley now owned ECW. Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque She is the daughter of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and WWE CEO Linda McMahon, and is the younger sister of Shane McMahon [10]
Earlier in the year, Austin had a change in character, becoming more emotional, and friendly with Vince. On the June 12 edition of SmackDown!, Vince said he needed the "old" Austin, an anti-hero tough character, to lead the WWF at Invasion. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. After Vince pleaded with him, Austin shook his head and left. [11] During the June 16 edition of Raw is War, Austin was later shown drinking in a bar. Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Later that night, a fight started between many WWF wrestlers, and WCW and ECW wrestlers. As WWF seemed to be disadvantaged, Austin arrived, and returned to his old character, fighting off the WCW and ECW wrestlers. The WWF wrestlers cleaned out the ring, and were left standing tall. [12]
| Role: | Name: |
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| Commentator | Michael Cole |
| Jim Ross | |
| Spanish commentator | Carlos Cabrera |
| Hugo Savinovich | |
| Referee | Mike Chioda |
| Jack Doan | |
| Jim Korderas | |
| Theodore Long | |
| Chad Patton | |
| Charles Robinson | |
| Tim White | |
| Ring announcer | Howard Finkel |
Before the event officially began, Chavo Guerrero, Jr. (WCW) defeated Scotty 2 Hotty (WWF) in a match taped for Sunday Night HEAT. Michael Sean Coulthard Due to his war zone experience in 1995 he was also selected to cover the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3 1952 in Fort Bragg California He is known affectionately as "good ol'" J Carlos Rodrigo Cabrera (born October 18, 1959) is a former newsman and currently one half of the WWE Spanish announcing team in which he is the play-by-play announcer Hugo Savinovich (born February 15, 1959 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is a former Ecuadorian professional wrestler and currently one Michael Jason Chioda, (born August 1 1964) is a senior referee who is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment to referee on the John Michael "Jack" Doan (born June 12 1972) is a Professional wrestling Referee working for World Wrestling Entertainment Jim "Jimmy" Korderas (born March 19, 1962) is a Canadian Professional wrestling referee currently signed to World Theodore Long (born September 15 1947 is a former American Professional wrestling referee and manager, who is currently working for Charles Robinson may refer to Charles Robinson (Canadian politician (1835&ndashc1900 physician and politician in Ontario Canada Charles Robinson Timothy Rhys White (March 25 1954 is a former Professional wrestling Referee. Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Chavo Guerrero Jr (born Salvador Guerrero III on October 20, 1970) Guerrero engaged in a memorable feud against "Sugar" Shane Helms WWE Heat (formerly known as WWE Sunday Night Heat and capitalized as WWE HEAT) was a Professional wrestling show for [14] The first match of the event was between Lance Storm and Mike Awesome (ECW), and Edge and Christian (WWF). Lance Timothy Evers (born April 3 1969 known professionally by his Ring name Lance Storm, is a retired Canadian professional wrestler. Michael Lee Alfonso ( January 24 1965 &ndash February 17 2007) better known by his Ring name Mike Awesome, was an Edge and Christian (E&C is a former Tag team of on-screen brothers made of real life best friends Edge (Adam Copeland and Christian The match went back and forth until Awesome attempted a cheap shot at Edge from the apron. Edge avoided it, performed a dropkick, and sent Storm on top of him with a back body drop. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Christian then leaped off Edge over the top rope onto Storm and Awesome. As Christian was on the top turnbuckle, Awesome tripped Christian, and attacked his back outside. Back in the ring, Storm and Awesome dominated Christian after Storm threw Christian's gut into the ringpost. Christian fought back with a crossbody, but Awesome tagged in, and performed a flapjack spinebuster. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Storm and Awesome dominated Christian until Christian performed a back body drop to Awesome from the top rope. Edge and Storm tagged in, and Edge performed an Edge-O-Matic to Storm. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Storm performed a jawbreaker, and attempted a double belly to back suplex with Awesome. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Edge landed on his feet, and Christian performed a flying clothesline to both Storm and Awesome. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Edge performed a spear to Awesome. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Storm attempted a superkick to Christian, but Edge shoved Christian, and took the kick himself. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike As Awesome held Edge in a crucifix, Christian performed a spear to Awesome. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Edge landed on top of Awesome, and pinned him for the victory. [3][4]
The second match was between WCW Senior Referee Nick Patrick and WWF Senior Referee Earl Hebner with Mick Foley as the special guest referee. Joseph Nicholas Patrick Hamilton Jr (born on November 9, 1959 in Lakeland Florida) better known by his ring name Nick Patrick, is a Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia) is a Professional wrestling referee currently working for Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Other WCW and WWF referees accompanied them to the ring. The match started with Hebner delivering kicks in the corner, followed by punches, and knee drops to the midsection, but Patrick pulled Hebner outside. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Back in the ring, Patrick stomped Hebner, but Hebner fought back with punches, and mounted punches. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Patrick fought back by performed a low blow, and sent Hebner outside with a baseball slide. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Not to be confused with Drop kick, a maneuver in the Football codes WCW referees stomped Hebner until Foley stopped them, and ejected them from ringside. Back in the ring, Patrick complained to Foley, allowing Hebner to perform a flying shoulder block, and pin Patrick for the victory. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. After the match, Patrick argued with Foley. Foley punched him, and applied the mandible claw. The Mandible Claw is a Professional wrestling maneuver which when applied correctly against an individual can cause intense legitimate pain [3][4]
The third match was between the APA (Faarooq and Bradshaw) (WWF), and Sean O'Haire and Chuck Palumbo (WCW). The Acolytes Protection Agency ( APA) was a Professional wrestling Tag team that consisted of John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Ron Simmons at Florida State University, and played for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League and the Ottawa Rough Riders in the John Charles Layfield (born November 29 1966 known by his current Ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL, is an American This article is about the professional wrestler For the golfer see Sean O'Hair. Charles Ronald "Chuck" Palumbo (born June 15 1971) is an American professional wrestler, who is currently signed to World The teams were the tag team champions of their promotions. The World Tag Team Championship is the name given to a number of unrelated Professional wrestling Tag team (multi-wrestler team titles. The match began with the APA performing a double spinebuster to Palumbo. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Bradshaw had the advantage over Palumbo, then O'Haire. After Faarooq tagged in, O'Haire countered a belly to back suplex attempt, and performed a knee lift. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Palumbo tagged in, and Faarooq performed a flying shoulder block. Bradshaw then tagged in, and performed a fallaway slam to Palumbo. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of O'Haire then kicked Bradshaw in the head, and performed a Widow Maker. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Palumbo tagged in, and Bradshaw fought back with a DDT. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat After Faarooq tagged in, O'Haire pulled him out of the ring, and sent him into the ringsteps. They dominated Faarooq until Faarooq fought back with a spinebuster. Bradshaw and Palumbo tagged in, and Bradshaw performed a big boot, and a powerslam. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A Powerslam is a Professional wrestling body slam move in which the wrestler performing the slam falls face-down on top of his/her opponent As Bradshaw attempted a fallaway slam, O'Haire performed a superkick, and dropped Bradshaw onto the top turnbuckle. After Faarooq sent O'Haire outside, Palumbo performed a superkick to Faarooq, and Bradshaw pinned Palumbo after performing a Clothesline from Hell. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. [3][4]
The fourth match was between the WWF Light Heavyweight Champion X-Pac and the WCW Cruiserweight Champion Billy Kidman. The World Wrestling Federation (WWF Light Heavyweight Championship was a Professional wrestling championship. Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Cruiserweight Championship was a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment and was The match started back and forth until Kidman performed a hurricanrana, and an enzuigiri. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. X-Pac fought back after sending Kidman over the top rope, and performed a springboard reverse crossbody to the outside. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Back in the ring, X-Pac applied the sleeper hold. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Kidman escaped, and applied the sleeper hold, but X-Pac countered with a belly to back suplex. X-Pac went to the top rope, and performed a somersault legdrop, but Kidman avoided it. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Kidman performed a B.K. Bomb, and mounted punches, which X-Pac countered with a powerbomb. A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first X-Pac attempted another powerbomb, but Kidman reversed it into a sitout facebuster. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down X-Pac then countered an aerial attack with an X-Factor. As he attempted a Bronco buster, Kidman lifted his leg, performing a low blow. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Kidman then pinned X-Pac after a shooting star press. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler [3][4]
The fifth match was between Raven (ECW) and William Regal (WWF). Scott Anthony Levy (born September 8 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) better known by his Ring name Raven, is an American Professional Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion Regal gained the early advantage following a double underhook suplex, and a catapult, sending Raven outside. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Back in the ring, Raven tossed Regal over top rope, and performed a baseball slide, and a Russian legsweep into the security wall. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Back in the ring, Raven performed a diving punch to Regal's forehead. Regal countered another attempt, and performed a knee lift. Raven fought back with a corner clothesline, and a running bulldog. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Regal fought back, countering a Raven Effect DDT into a Northern Lights suplex. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling After both collided, Raven rolled out of the ring, as Tazz came down. Peter Senerchia (born October 11 1967) is an American retired professional wrestler and current Color commentator best known As the referee checked on Raven, Tazz performed a T-Bone suplex to Regal. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Tazz left, and Raven pinned Regal after performing a Raven Effect DDT. [3][4]
The sixth match was between The Big Show, Billy Gunn (WWF) and Albert, and Chris Kanyon, Shawn Stasiak and Hugh Morrus (WCW). Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American "The G-Man" redirects here For the video game character see G-Man (Half-Life. Matt Bloom' (born November 14, 1973) is an American professional wrestler, currently wrestling for New Japan Pro Wrestling under Christopher Klucsarits (born January 4 1970) better known by his Ring name Chris Kanyon (or simply Kanyon) is a American DrShawn E Stipich and semi-retired professional wrestler, better known as Shawn Stasiak. William (Bill DeMott (born November 10, 1966 in Titusville Florida) is a American professional wrestler, best known for his Before the match began, the WWF wrestlers gorilla pressed the WCW wrestlers. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. The match started with Kanyon attacking Gunn in the corner. Gunn performed an electric chair drop, but Stasiak hit a cheap shot, and Kanyon performed a Russian legsweep followed by a forward Russian legsweep. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down Stasiak tagged in, and Gunn performed a neckbreaker slam. After Albert tagged in, Kanyon and Morrus entered the ring, but Gunn and The Big Show threw them out. Albert performed a bicycle kick, and a Baldo Bomb to Stasiak. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first Morrus and Kanyon attacked Albert, and Morrus performed a DDT. Morrus tagged in, and Albert performed a powerslam before tagging in Gunn. Gunn performed a Fameasser to Morrus, and attempted the One and Only. A leg drop or legdrop refers to an attack used in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler will jump and land his leg across a fallen opponent's Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Stasiak attacked him from behind, performing an inverted DDT, and Morrus pinned him for the victory. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat After the match, The Big Show performed chokeslams to Morrus and Stasiak, and an Alley Oop to Kanyon. A chokeslam, or in Japanese a "nodowa otoshi", refers to a type of body slam in Professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of [3][4]
The seventh match was between Tazz (ECW) and Tajiri (WWF). is a Japanese Professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the United States with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling The match started with Tajiri performing a spinning heel kick, and a standing moonsault. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Tazz fought back with a head and arm suplex. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Tajiri then escaped a suplex attempt, and performed kicks and punches. Tazz fought back with a clothesline. After Tazz applied a cross armbar, and performed a flapjack spinebuster, Tajiri fought back with a handspring back elbow. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Tazz then pulled Tajiri off the apron, and sent him into the ringsteps. Back in the ring, Tajiri applied the Tarantula, and dropkicked Tazz, who was kneeling. The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with the opponent laying supine on the mat with the wrestler standing and facing them Tazz then blocked a kick, and performed a capture suplex. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling He then shoved the referee out of the way, allowing Tajiri to spit green mist into Tazz's face, and pin him after a Buzzsaw Kick. Asian mist refers to the illegal maneuver of spitting a colored liquid in the face of an opponent in Professional wrestling. In Martial arts, Combat sports or Violence, a kick is a strike using the Foot, leg, or Knee (also known as a knee [3][4]
The eighth match was between Rob Van Dam (RVD) (ECW) and Jeff Hardy (WWF) for the WWF Hardcore Championship. Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Hardcore Championship was a Hardcore wrestling championship defended in World Wrestling Entertainment, (formerly the World Before the match began, RVD attacked Matt Hardy from behind with a steel chair. Matthew Moore "Matt" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on their A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack row or on a specially designed Cart (or dolley The match started back and forth with a quick pace. Hardy gained the advantage after a dropkick to the back. After Hardy missed a crossbody, RVD performed a standing moonsault, a lifting double underhook facebuster, and a rolling thunder. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. RVD then climbed the turnbuckles, but Hardy shoved him outside. Outside, Hardy walked the barricade, but RVD sent him into the crowd. After a moonsault from the barricade, Hardy was placed over the barricade, and RVD performed a spinning heel kick off the apron. A moonsault, moonsault press or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique with much of its popularity in American wrestling being attributed Hardy fought back with a sunset flip powerbomb from the apron, took out a ladder, and climbed it. However, RVD tipped the ladder, causing Hardy to fall. RVD attempted to use a chair, but Hardy used the ladder. After Hardy hit RVD with the chair, RVD came back with a Van Daminator, sending Hardy off the stage. Back in the ring, RVD performed a Chair Surf, and attempted a split-legged moonsault, but Hardy blocked it with his knees. A moonsault, moonsault press or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique with much of its popularity in American wrestling being attributed Hardy followed with a DDT, a German suplex, and a sitout jawbreaker. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of RVD then avoided a Swanton Bomb, placed the title belt on Hardy, and performed a Five-Star Frog Splash. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler RVD then pinned Hardy to win the title. [3][4]
The ninth match was a Bra and Panties match between Torrie Wilson and Stacy Keibler, and Trish Stratus and Lita with Mick Foley as the special guest referee. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Torrie Wilson (born July 24 1975 is a retired American professional wrestler, fitness competitor and model perhaps best known for her work with Stacy Keibler (born October 14 1979 is an American actress and former professional wrestler and valet for World Championship Wrestling Patricia Anne Stratigias (born December 18 1975 strætɨˈdʒiːəs better known as Trish Stratus, is a former fitness model, former professional wrestler Amy Christine Dumas (born April 14 1975 After briefly working on the Independent circuit and in Extreme Championship Wrestling, Dumas signed with The match started with Lita and Stratus taking down Keibler and Wilson. Wilson dropkicked Stratus' back, and kicked her in the corner. Stratus fought back with a clothesline, and attempted to remove Wilson's shirt after a suplex. Keibler stopped her, and they attempted to double team, but Stratus performed a double clothesline. Lita tagged in, knocked Wilson off the apron, and removed Keibler's shirt after pulling her in. Keibler went outside the ring, and Lita chased after her. This allowed Wilson to stomp on Lita, and Keibler removed her shirt. Lita fought back with a snapmare, and attempted a diving crossbody. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Wilson and Stratus tagged in, and performed a clothesline. Wilson fought back, and pulled Stratus up while stepping on her hair. She pulled down her top, but Stratus performed a roll-up, and removed Wilson's pants. Lita and Stratus then performed a Poetry in Motion, with Lita performing an aided clothesline to Wilson, before removing Wilson's shirt. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Stratus then performed a bulldog to Keibler, and Lita performed a Litasault. They then removed Keibler's pants to win the match. [3][4]
The main event was the "Inaugural Brawl", a ten-man tag team match between the Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von), Rhyno, Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page (Team WCW/ECW), and The Undertaker, Kane, Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle and Steve Austin (Team WWF). Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Mark LoMonaco (born July 14, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Terry Gerin (born October 7 1975 Extreme Championship Wrestling (1999-2001 Gerin debuted in Extreme Championship Wrestling in 1999 as Rhino, the Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. For the 1930s cricketer see Dallas Page (cricketer Page Joseph Falkinburg Jr Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the WCW Owner Shane McMahon, ECW Owner Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, ECW General Manager Paul Heyman, and WWF Owner Vince McMahon were at ringside. Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque She is the daughter of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and WWE CEO Linda McMahon, and is the younger sister of Shane McMahon Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr The Undertaker attacked Page during his entrance, and all wrestlers fought at ringside. The match began with Team WWF having the advantage as Austin dominated Rhyno. Team WCW/ECW gained the advantage after Page performed a hangman to The Undertaker. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Team WCW/ECW dominated The Undertaker until he performed a DDT. Team WWF kept the advantage until Booker performed a flapjack to Jericho with help from D-Von. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Jericho fought back, knocking down the Dudley Boyz, and tagged in Angle. Angle fought the Dudley Boyz until Bubba Ray performed a Bubba Bomb. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Angle was dominated by Team WCW/ECW until The Undertaker came in illegally, and attacked Page. [3][4]
All wrestlers entered the ring, and fought. The Undertaker fought with Page, and, after performed a chokeslam, they fought into the crowd. Austin was down holding his knee as Booker and Angle were lying in the ring. On the outside, Kane was double-teamed by the Dudley Boyz. Kane eventually fought back, performing a chokeslam to D-Von through the announce table. Bubba Ray and Rhyno then sent Kane through the other announce table with a double suplex. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Jericho then sent Rhyno through a table with a shoulder block from the apron. In the ring, Bubba Ray and Booker double-teamed Angle until Angle fought back, performing a German suplex to Booker, and an Angle Slam to Bubba Ray. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Angle attempted to apply the ankle lock on Booker, but Booker kicked him into the referee. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Booker then performed a flapjack, and all three were down. Vince got the WWF Championship belt, and attempted to throw it to Angle. Shane took it, and hit Vince with it. Shane failed to hit Angle, and Angle threw both Shane and Bubba Ray out of the ring. Angle performed an Angle Slam on Booker, and applied the ankle lock. After sending the referee back in the ring, Austin turned on Team WWF by performing a Stone Cold Stunner to Angle. A stunner is a common term in Professional wrestling referring to the seated three-quarter facelock jawbreaker maneuver predominately used by Booker then pinned Angle to win the match for Team WCW/ECW. After the match, Austin celebrated with Shane, Stephanie and Heyman. [3][4]
After Invasion, the Invasion storyline continued. This article is about the storyline For the pay-per-view see WWF InVasion. The following night on Raw is War, Steve Austin explained his defection was because he felt unappreciated. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the WCW/ECW, now referred to as The Alliance, had the momentum, holding the WWF Championship, the WWF Intercontinental Championship, and the WWF Hardcore Championship in addition to all of WCW's titles. The Alliance (aka The WCW/ECW Alliance) was a Professional wrestling stable in the World Wrestling Federation that lasted from July 2001 This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Hardcore Championship was a Hardcore wrestling championship defended in World Wrestling Entertainment, (formerly the World [15] The feud soon centered around the return of The Rock, and which team he would join, as both Vince and Shane both attempted to persuade The Rock to join their team. [16] The Rock joined the WWF, and engaged in a feud with Booker T over the WCW Championship. Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. The World Championship Wrestling (WCW World Heavyweight Championship was a Professional wrestling world championship in World Championship Wrestling Austin would begin a feud with Kurt Angle over the WWF Championship after the occurrences at Invasion. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE [17]
Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
| Former pay-per-view events |
| The Wrestling Classic (1985) • This Tuesday in Texas (1991) • King of the Ring (1993-2002) |
| In Your House (1995-1999) • Bad Blood (1997, 2003-2004) • Fully Loaded (1998-2000) • Over the Edge (1998-1999) |
| InVasion (2001) • December to Dismember (2006) • New Year's Revolution (2005-2007) |
| Former International pay-per-view events |
| One Night Only (1997) • Mayhem in Manchester (1998) • Capital Carnage (1998) |
| No Mercy (UK) (1999) • Rebellion (1999-2002) • Insurrextion (2000-2003) |