WWE No Way Out 2008
No Way Out (2008) was the tenth annual No Way Out PPV. It took place on February 17, 2008 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It starred wrestlers from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. The main match on the Raw brand was an Elimination Chamber match to determine the number one contender for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XXIV. Jeff Hardy, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Umaga, and JBL all competed. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was Edge versus Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The primary match on the ECW brand was Chavo Guerrero versus CM Punk for the ECW Championship. The predominant match on the Raw brand was Randy Orton versus John Cena for the WWE Championship. The featured match on the undercard was an Elimination Chamber match to determine the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXIV featuring Batista, Finlay, MVP, The Undertaker, The Great Khali, and Big Daddy V.
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Plot Summary
WWE No Way Out 2008 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. The event featured wrestlers from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. The main event saw Triple H win a WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match. Other notable matches included John Cena defending the World Heavyweight Championship and a "Falls Count Anywhere" match between Shawn Michaels and JBL.
Critical Reception
WWE No Way Out 2008 received mixed to positive reviews from critics and fans, with particular praise for the Elimination Chamber match and the "Falls Count Anywhere" match. The event is generally considered a strong showing for the early part of WWE's 2008 calendar.
What Reviewers Say
- The Elimination Chamber match was a highlight, delivering excitement and a satisfying conclusion.
- The "Falls Count Anywhere" match between Shawn Michaels and JBL was praised for its brutality and storytelling.
- Some storylines and matches were considered weaker compared to the main events.
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Fun Fact
This event marked the first time in WWE history that two Elimination Chamber matches took place on the same pay-per-view card.
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