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WWE Judgment Day 2003
Judgment Day (2003) was a PPV presented by Clearasil that took place on May 18, 2003, at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the fifth annual WWE Judgment Day event and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The first match from the SmackDown! brand featured WWE Champion Brock Lesnar's title defense against The Big Show in a Stretcher match. The second match from the Raw brand was between Kevin Nash and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H. Three matches were featured on the undercard. The first match featured Women's Champion Jazz defending against Victoria, Jacqueline. and Trish Stratus in a Fatal Four-Way Match for the title. The next was a Battle Royal featuring Christian, Val Venis, Chris Jericho, Lance Storm, Test, Rob Van Dam, Kane, Goldust and Booker T for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The final was between the team of Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri, and the team of Team Angle in a ladder match for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
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Plot Summary
Judgment Day 2003 featured a stacked card headlined by Brock Lesnar defending his WWE Championship against The Undertaker in an Anarchic Match. The event also saw the highly anticipated return of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to confront Eric Bischoff, as well as a brutal encounter between Booker T and Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, Judgment Day 2003 is primarily judged by its match quality and storyline progression within the WWE landscape. It is generally remembered for its significant main event and the impactful return of a major star, contributing to the ongoing narratives of the era.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Lesnar and Undertaker was a brutal and memorable contest.
The return of Stone Cold Steve Austin to confront Eric Bischoff was a major highlight.
The undercard featured several strong matches, particularly the encounter for the World Heavyweight Championship.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable beyond its significance as a WWE pay-per-view event.
Fun Fact
The 'Anarchic Match' stipulation for the main event between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker was a unique concept designed to allow for a more chaotic and unpredictable environment, deviating from standard wrestling match rules.
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