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WWE No Mercy 2000
No Mercy (2000) was the third No Mercy PPV. 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 NQ match for the WWF Championship where The Rock defended the title against Kurt Angle. The other main match was a No Holds Barred Match between the returning Stone Cold Steve Austin and Rikishi. The undercard featured Triple H versus Chris Benoit, Hardy Boyz versus Los Conquistadores for the WWF Tag Team Championship, William Regal versus Naked Mideon for the WWF European Championship, Right to Censor versus Chyna and Mr. Ass in a tag team match, Chris Jericho versus X-Pac in a Steel cage match, Acolytes Protection Agency and Lita versus T & A and Trish Stratus in a six-person mixed tag team match and a Dudley Boyz Invitational Tables match.
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Plot Summary
WWE No Mercy 2000 featured a stacked card with high stakes matches. The main event saw WWE Champion Kurt Angle defend his title against the challenger, The Rock, in a No Disqualification Match. Other key bouts included The Undertaker facing Kane in a highly anticipated encounter and Chris Jericho taking on an equally dangerous opponent. The event delivered intense action and significant storylines within the World Wrestling Federation.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is largely based on match quality and storyline progression. No Mercy 2000 was generally well-received by fans for its exciting matches, particularly the main event and the ongoing rivalries. It is remembered as a strong entry in the WWF's pay-per-view lineup for the year 2000.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Kurt Angle and The Rock was a standout match, showcasing both wrestlers' abilities.
The undercard featured several memorable bouts, contributing to the event's overall excitement.
Storylines were advanced effectively, building anticipation for future events.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE No Mercy 2000 is primarily found on wrestling forums and fan reviews, which generally highlight the thrilling matches and the high-quality in-ring performances. Fans often point to specific bouts as reasons for the event's success.
Fun Fact
The main event featured Kurt Angle defending his WWF Championship against The Rock in a No Disqualification Match, which was Angle's first major title defense after winning the championship at SummerSlam that year.
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