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WWE No Mercy 2003
No Mercy (2003) was a PPV presented by Subway, which took place on October 19, 2003 at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the sixth event under the No Mercy chronology and starred wrestlers from the SmackDown! brand. The main event saw WWE Champion Brock Lesnar defend his title against The Undertaker in a match where a chain was hung from a pole and the first man to reach it could use it as a legal weapon in what was called a Biker Chain match. Two featured bouts were scheduled on the undercard. In a singles match for the WWE United States Championship, the Big Show challenged Eddie Guerrero for the title. The other was also a singlesmatch, in which Kurt Angle fought John Cena.
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Plot Summary
WWE No Mercy 2003 featured a stacked card with the highly anticipated main event rematch between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Other key matchups included Kurt Angle defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Benoit in a technical classic, and a brutal encounter between the Big Show and Eddie Guerrero. The event showcased intense rivalries and high-stakes championship matches, delivering a memorable night of professional wrestling action.
Critical Reception
No Mercy 2003 was generally well-received by wrestling fans, particularly for its main event and strong undercard matches. The technical prowess displayed in some bouts was praised, while the overall intensity and storytelling were considered highlights. However, like many professional wrestling events, its reception is largely subjective to fan preferences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the compelling main event between Lesnar and Undertaker.
The technical brilliance of the Angle vs. Benoit match was a standout.
Delivered a strong card with multiple memorable encounters.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this specific event, but generally, fans appreciated the high level of competition and the championship stakes presented.
Fun Fact
The main event match between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker was famously marred by a botch where Lesnar was supposed to jump from the top rope, but tripped and fell awkwardly, thankfully without serious injury.
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