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WWE No Way Out 2003
No Way Out (2003) was the fourth annual (fifth overall) No Way Out PPV. It was presented by Starburst, took place on February 23, 2003 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec and starred the promotion's Raw and SmackDown! brands. The main event from the SmackDown! brand was a rematch from WrestleMania X8 between Hulk Hogan and The Rock. The main event from the Raw brand was a World Heavyweight Championship match between Triple H and Scott Steiner. The main match on the undercard from Raw, was the encounter of Steve Austin and Eric Bischoff, while the main match on the undercard from SmackDown! was a Six-man Tag Team match between the team of Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Charlie Haas, and Shelton Benjamin) and the team of Brock Lesnar, Edge, and Chris Benoit, where Edge was unable to participate in the match due to injury.
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Plot Summary
WWE No Way Out 2003 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The event featured a stacked card with high-stakes matches. The main event saw The Rock challenge for the WWE Championship, while other prominent stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Kurt Angle also competed in significant bouts. The show also included a memorable tag team match and several other championship contests.
Critical Reception
WWE No Way Out 2003 was generally well-received by fans for its exciting matches and the star power on display. The event is often remembered for its compelling storylines leading into the matches and the significant moments that occurred throughout the night. It was seen as a strong build-up event for WrestleMania XIX.
What Reviewers Say
The event delivered exciting in-ring action and strong performances from top WWE superstars.
Fan reception was positive, highlighting the event's role in building anticipation for WrestleMania.
The main event and several undercard matches were praised for their entertainment value.
Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE No Way Out 2003 often point to the high level of competition and the memorable moments created by the featured wrestlers. The event is typically remembered fondly by fans of the era for its engaging storylines and star-studded lineup.
Fun Fact
The main event featured a unique stipulation where if Hulk Hogan interfered in the WWE Championship match between Kurt Angle and The Rock, he would be suspended. Hogan ultimately did interfere, leading to his own suspension from WWE programming.
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