WWE No Way Out 2009
No Way Out (2009) was a PPV presented by AT&T. It took place on February 15, 2009 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. It was the 11th event under the No Way Out name and featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown and ECW brands. The main event on the Raw brand was an Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship between John Cena(c), Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Edge, Mike Knox, and Kane. The predominant match on the SmackDown brand was an Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Championship featuring Edge(c), The Undertaker, Triple H, The Big SHow, Jeff Hardy, and Vladimir Kozlov. The primary match on the ECW brand was for the ECW Championship between Jack Swagger and Finlay. The undercard also featured two more matches from the Raw brand. The first was a No Holds Barred match between Randy Orton and Shane McMahon and the other saw Shawn Michaels versus John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
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Plot Summary
WWE's No Way Out 2009 was a major pay-per-view event featuring multiple championship matches and a high-stakes Elimination Chamber bout for the WWE Championship. The night saw significant title changes and the culmination of intense rivalries, including Edge's surprising entry into the main event and Triple H's successful defense of the WWE Championship. The event set the stage for future storylines leading into WrestleMania.
Critical Reception
No Way Out 2009 was generally well-received by wrestling fans for its exciting match card and significant storyline developments. The Elimination Chamber match was a highlight, praised for its brutality and unpredictable outcome. While not as critically acclaimed as some other WWE events, it delivered on action and drama.
What Reviewers Say
- The Elimination Chamber match was a standout, delivering intense action and a surprising winner.
- Several championship matches featured strong performances and advanced ongoing storylines.
- The event successfully built anticipation for WrestleMania with its dramatic conclusions.
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Awards & Accolades
The event's primary focus was on its match outcomes and storyline progression within the WWE universe, rather than traditional industry awards.
Fun Fact
This event famously featured three separate Elimination Chamber matches across different brands (SmackDown, ECW, and Raw) to determine WWE Championship contenders, with Edge ultimately winning the WWE Championship in a surprise appearance during the Raw Chamber match.
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