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WWE King of the Ring 2000
King of the Ring (2000) was the eighth annual King of the Ring PPV. 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, Kane and The Undertaker. Triple H's WWF Championship was defended in the match. The undercard featured the 2000 King of the Ring tournament. The 2000 edition was the largest King of the Ring tournament, with 32 competitors taking part.
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Plot Summary
The 2000 King of the Ring pay-per-view event featured the culmination of the annual tournament to crown a new 'King of the Ring'. The main event saw Kurt Angle defeat Rikishi in a brutal, unsanctioned match. Other featured bouts included The Rock defending his WWF Championship against Triple H and Chris Jericho.
Critical Reception
King of the Ring 2000 is remembered for its exciting tournament matches and significant main event bout. While it featured strong performances from top stars, the overall event was considered a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry in the WWF's pay-per-view calendar.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense tournament matches and strong main event.
The Rock and Triple H delivered a compelling championship bout.
Kurt Angle's victory in the unsanctioned match was a memorable moment.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the exciting wrestling action and the significant storylines that were advanced during the event, particularly focusing on the main event and championship matches.
Fun Fact
The infamous 'Stink Face' spot involving Rikishi and Triple H, where Rikishi moonsaulted and 'gifted' Triple H a Stink Face, was a highly controversial and talked-about moment from this event.
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