WWE SummerSlam 2003
SummerSlam (2003) was a PPV presented by Stacker 2's YJ Stinger. It took place on August 24, 2003 at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. It was the 16th annual SummerSlam event and starred wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The first main event was an Elimination Chamber match featuring wrestlers from the Raw brand.. World Heavyweight Champion Triple H defended his title against Chris Jericho, Goldberg, Kevin Nash, Randy Orton, and Shawn Michaels. The other main event featured SmackDown!'s WWE Champion Kurt Angle defending against challenger Brock Lesnar in a singles match. There was a No Holds Barred match between Kane and Rob Van Dam. and a Fatal Four Way for the US Champioship between Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Rhyno, and Tajiri.
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Plot Summary
The 16th annual SummerSlam event featured several high-profile matches, including a World Heavyweight Championship bout between champion Triple H and a returning Bill Goldberg, and a WWE Championship match where Brock Lesnar defended his title against The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match. Other notable encounters included a three-way dance for the Intercontinental Championship and a tag team match featuring The Dudley Boyz.
Critical Reception
As a pay-per-view event, SummerSlam 2003 was primarily reviewed by wrestling journalists and fans. It is generally regarded as a solid, albeit not spectacular, entry in the SummerSlam series, notable for its main event and the introduction of Goldberg into a high-stakes WWE Championship match. The quality of individual matches varied, with some being praised more than others.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker was a brutal and memorable Hell in a Cell match.
- Goldberg's return and subsequent impact on the main event picture was a significant talking point.
- The overall card was seen as decent, with a few standout performances but lacking consistent all-around excellence.
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Fun Fact
This event marked the first time that the WWE Championship (then known as the Undisputed WWE Championship) was defended in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam.
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