WWE Survivor Series 2001
Survivor Series (2001) was the fifteenth annual Survivor Series PPV and was presented by Microsoft's Xbox. It took place on November 18, 2001 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. This PPV marked the end of The Invasion angle. The main event was a 10 Man Elimination Tag Team Match featuring The Rock, Chris Jericho, Kane, The Big Show and The Undertaker vs. Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Booker T and Shane McMahon Several titles were put on the line in unification matches. The WWF Intercontinental/WCW U.S. Title had Edge vs. Test, the WWF/WCW Tag Team Titles were unified in a Steel Cage match with The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz, the WWF European Title was defended by Christian vs. Al Snow, and there was an "Immunity Battle Royal" to get protection from being fired by which-ever brand came out on top.
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Plot Summary
Survivor Series 2001 was a pivotal event in WWE history, marking the definitive end of the 'Invasion' storyline. The main event featured a massive 10-man elimination tag team match between Team WWF and Team Alliance, with the losing side's promotion being disbanded. This event saw the culmination of months of inter-promotional warfare between the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling/Extreme Championship Wrestling.
Critical Reception
Survivor Series 2001 is widely regarded as a classic pay-per-view event, particularly praised for its exciting main event and the emotional conclusion to the Invasion angle. It is often cited as one of the best Survivor Series events of all time, featuring strong performances from its top stars and a satisfying narrative payoff.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the climactic 5-on-5 elimination match that concluded the Invasion storyline.
- Lauded for strong performances from top superstars like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
- Considered a significant and satisfying payoff to a long-running, often criticized, storyline.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the event's historical significance and the thrilling main event match. Many fans remember it fondly as a turning point for the WWE and a successful conclusion to a challenging storyline.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (primarily recognized for its role within the WWE narrative)
Fun Fact
The main event match was originally intended to feature The Undertaker turning on Team WWF to join The Alliance, but this plan was changed shortly before the event.
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