WWE Unforgiven 2001
Unforgiven 2001 was the fourth Unforgiven PPV. It was presented by Clearasil and took place on September 23, 2001 at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The main event was a match for the WWF Championship with Alliance representative Stone Cold Steve Austin defending the title against WWF representative Kurt Angle. Two predominant matches were The Rock versus Booker T and Shane McMahon in a Handicap match for the WCW Championship, and Rob Van Dam versus Chris Jericho for the WWF Hardcore Championship. The undercard featured Tajiri versus Rhino for the WCW United States Championship, Brothers of Destruction versus KroniK for the WCW Tag Team Championship, Edge versus Christian for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, Perry Saturn versus Raven and Dudley Boyz versus Big Show and Spike Dudley, Lance Storm and The Hurricane and Hardy Boyz in a Fatal Four-Way Elimination match for the WWF Tag Team Championship.
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Plot Summary
WWE Unforgiven 2001, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a pivotal event during the WWF's Invasion storyline. The main event featured Stone Cold Steve Austin defending his WWF Championship against Kurt Angle. Other key matches included Chris Jericho challenging for the WCW Championship and a brutal Street Fight between Rob Van Dam and Tommy Dreamer. The event showcased the escalating tensions between WWF and WCW talent.
Critical Reception
Unforgiven 2001 was generally well-received by fans, particularly for its intense main event and the continuation of the compelling Invasion storyline. While not as critically acclaimed as some WrestleManias, it was considered a strong WWF pay-per-view event of its era, delivering on the promised inter-promotional conflict.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the main event between Austin and Angle, offering a satisfying championship bout.
- The continuation of the WWF vs. WCW storyline was a major draw for fans.
- Several other matches delivered strong in-ring performances and compelling storylines.
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Fun Fact
This event marked the first time Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kurt Angle faced each other in a singles match for the WWF Championship at a major pay-per-view.
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