WWE King of the Ring 2002
King of the Ring (2002) was the tenth annual King of the Ring PPV. It was presented by Snickers and took place on June 23, 2002 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. It was the final King of the Ring pay-per-view event. The main match from SmackDown was a singles match for the WWE Undisputed Championship whichThe Undertaker defended from Triple H. The main match from Raw was a singles match which Brock Lesnar competed aganst Rob Van Dam in the finals of the King of the Ring tournament. The predominant match on the undercard was Kurt Angle versus Hollywood Hulk Hogan, and the other matches on the undercard were Ric Flair versus Eddie Guerrero, a WWE Women's Championship match between champion Trish Stratus and challenger Molly Holly and a WWE Cruiserweight Championship match between champion The Hurricane and challenger Jamie Noble.
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Plot Summary
The 2002 King of the Ring tournament culminated in a historic final match, with Brock Lesnar emerging victorious to become King of the Ring. The event also featured a landmark Undisputed WWF Championship match between The Undertaker and a returning 'The Rock'. Other notable matches included Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero and Triple H vs. Chris Jericho.
Critical Reception
WWE King of the Ring 2002 is primarily remembered for Brock Lesnar's dominant performance and his ascent to main event status. While the tournament itself was a significant draw, the Undisputed WWF Championship match was a major highlight, showcasing a clash of titans. The event is seen as a pivotal moment in wrestling history, marking a shift in the company's top stars.
What Reviewers Say
- Brock Lesnar's impressive and dominant victory solidified his status as a future superstar.
- The Rock's return and Undisputed Championship match against The Undertaker was a major draw.
- The event is seen as a significant turning point in WWE's landscape, ushering in a new era.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely positive, with many highlighting Brock Lesnar's breakout performance and the overall star power of the main event matches.
Awards & Accolades
Brock Lesnar won the 2002 King of the Ring tournament.
Fun Fact
Brock Lesnar's victory at King of the Ring 2002 was the first step in his rapid rise to superstardom, leading to him winning the Undisputed WWF Championship just weeks later at SummerSlam.
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