SummerSlam (2003)
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| Promotion | World Wrestling Entertainment | ||
| Brand(s) | Raw SmackDown! | ||
| Date | August 24, 2003 | ||
| City | Phoenix, Arizona | ||
| Venue | America West Arena | ||
| Attendance | 16,113 | ||
| Buy rate | 415,000 | ||
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The 2003SummerSlamwas the 16th annualSummerSlamprofessional wrestlingpay-per-view(PPV)eventproduced byWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE). It was held for wrestlers from the promotion'sRawandSmackDown!brand divisions.The event took place August 24, 2003, at theAmerica West ArenainPhoenix, Arizona.
Sevenprofessional wrestlingmatches were set on the event'ssupercard,a scheduling of multiple high-level matches. The firstmain eventwas anElimination Chambermatch, in whichWorld Heavyweight ChampionTriple HdefeatedChris Jericho,Goldberg,Kevin Nash,Randy Orton,andShawn Michaelsto retain his championship. In the other main event, defendingWWE ChampionKurt AngledefeatedBrock Lesnarin astandard wrestling match.TheundercardincludedKanedefeatingRob Van Damin aNo Holds Barred match,andEddie Guerrerodefending hisUnited States ChampionshipagainstChris Benoit,Rhyno,andTajiri.There was also a match that occurred on theSunday Night Heatpre-show.
The event marked the second time the Elimination Chamber format was used by WWE; the first was atSurvivor Series 2002.SummerSlam (2003) grossed over $715,000 ticket sales from an attendance of 16,113 and received about 415,000 pay-per-view buys, more than thefollowing year's event.This event helped WWE increase its pay-per-view revenue by $6.2 million from the previous year.
Production[edit]
Background[edit]
SummerSlamis an annualpay-per-view(PPV) produced every August byWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) since 1988. Dubbed "The Biggest Party of the Summer",[1]it is one of the promotion's original four pay-per-views, along withWrestleMania,Royal Rumble,andSurvivor Series,referred to as the "Big Four".[2]It has since become considered WWE's second biggest event of the year behind WrestleMania.[3][4]The 2003 event was the 16th SummerSlam and featured wrestlers from theRawandSmackDown!brands.It was scheduled to be held on August 24, 2003, at theAmerica West ArenainPhoenix, Arizona.It was the first SummerSlam to feature theWorld Heavyweight Championship,following its establishment for Raw in September 2002 after theWWE Undisputed Championshipbecame exclusive to SmackDown! and renamed to the WWE Championship.[5]
Storylines[edit]
Theprofessional wrestling matchesat SummerSlam featured professional wrestlers performing ascharactersinscripted eventspre-determined by the hostingpromotion,World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).[6][7]Storylines between the characters were produced on WWE's weekly television showsRawandSmackDown!with the Raw and SmackDown! brands—storyline divisions in which WWE assigned its independent contractors to different programs.[8]
In the firstmain eventof SummerSlam, wrestlers from the Raw brand competed in anElimination Chambermatch. The match was contested for theWorld Heavyweight Championship,in whichTriple Hdefended the title againstChris Jericho,Goldberg,Kevin Nash,Randy Orton,andShawn Michaels.The buildup to the match began on July 22, when during the SummerSlampress conference,theRaw co-general managerEric Bischoff,announced that Triple H would defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg in asingles matchat SummerSlam.[9][10]On the August 4 episode ofRaw,Bischoff changed the stipulations of the match toNo disqualificationregulations. Later during the episode, co-general managerStone Cold Steve Austinaltered Bischoff's announcement, stating that the World Heavyweight Championship would be contested in an Elimination Chamber match, with Triple H defending his title against Goldberg, Jericho, Nash, Orton, and Michaels.[11][12]On the August 18 episode ofRaw,therivalryamong the six competitors intensified during apromo,in which each participant in the Elimination Chamber discussed the match and taunted the other wrestlers. During the show's main event, in which Orton wrestled Goldberg, Nash interfered in the match and attacked Goldberg. Michaels then came down to the ring, but as he was about to hit Triple H with the World Heavyweight Championship belt, Jericho ran into the ring and hit Michaels with achair.[13][14]
The second main event resulted from events on the SmackDown! brand. In the match,Kurt Angledefended hisWWE ChampionshipagainstBrock Lesnar.The build-up to the match began on the July 31 episode ofSmackDown!.During an interview promotion in the ring, Lesnar challenged Angle to a rematch after Angle won the WWE Championship from him atVengeancein a triple threat match (also involvingBig Show).Vince McMahondecided that Lesnar would have to earn his rematch by competing in asteel cage matchagainst McMahon himself with Angle officiating as aspecial guest referee.[15][16]On the August 7 episode ofSmackDown!,the steel cage match resulted in neither wrestler winning the match, after Lesnar attacked Angle and formed an alliance with McMahon.[17][18]On the August 14 episode ofSmackDown!,McMahon announced that Angle would defend the WWE Championship against Lesnar at SummerSlam.[19][20]
In apreliminary matchinvolving wrestlers from the Raw brand,Rob Van DamwrestledKaneunder No disqualification regulations. The events leading up to this match began on the June 23 episode ofRaw,when Kane took his mask off and exposed his face in front of Van Dam and the crowd after he lost to Triple H in a match for the World Heavyweight Championship (which was the stipulation) before chokeslamming Van Dam. On the July 7 episode ofRaw,Kane attacked Van Dam backstage.[21][22]On the July 14 episode ofRaw,Eric Bischoff granted Van Dam a standard match against Kane,[23][24]which took place on the July 21 episode ofRawand ended in neither wrestler winning the match.[9][10]On the August 4 episode ofRaw,Shane McMahonscheduled a No Disqualification match between Kane and Van Dam for SummerSlam.[11][12]
In another preliminary match, wrestlers from the SmackDown! brand competed in afatal four-way matchfor theWWE United States Championship:Eddie Guerrerodefended the title againstChris Benoit,Rhyno,andTajiri.The buildup to the match began with two different rivalries, one between Guerrero and Tajiri, and the other between Benoit and Rhyno. On the August 7 episode ofSmackDown!,Guerrero and Benoit wrestled in a standard match. However, during the match, Rhyno and Tajiri interfered, resulting in neither wrestler winning the match.Sgt. Slaughter,a WWE official, scheduled a tag team match between Guerrero and Rhyno and Benoit and Tajiri, which Benoit and Tajiri won.[17][18]On the August 14 episode ofSmackDown!,it was announced that Guerrero would defend the WWE United States Championship against Benoit, Rhyno, and Tajiri at SummerSlam.[19][20]
Event[edit]
| Other on-screen personnel[25] | |
|---|---|
| Role: | Name: |
| Englishcommentators | Jim Ross(Raw) |
| Jerry Lawler(Raw) | |
| Michael Cole(SmackDown!) | |
| Tazz(SmackDown!) | |
| Spanish commentators | Carlos Cabrera |
| Hugo Savinovich | |
| Interviewers | Jonathan Coachman |
| Terri Runnels | |
| Ring announcers | Howard Finkel(Raw) |
| Tony Chimel(SmackDown!) | |
| Referees | Charles Robinson(Raw) |
| Nick Patrick(Raw) | |
| Chad Patton(Raw) | |
| Earl Hebner(Raw) | |
| Jack Doan(Raw) | |
| Mike Chioda(SmackDown!) | |
| Brian Hebner(SmackDown!) | |
| Mike Sparks(SmackDown!) | |
Sunday Night Heat[edit]
Before the event airedliveonpay-per-view,Matt HardyfacedZach GowenonSunday Night Heat.Gowen, however, was unable to compete due tokayfabeinjuries he sustained at the hands ofBrock Lesnaron the August 21, 2003 edition ofSmackDown!.As a result, Hardy was declared the winner via forfeit.
In the next match,Rey MysteriofacedShannon Moorefor theWWE Cruiserweight Championship,in which MysteriopinnedMoore to retain the title after he performed619.[26]
Preliminary matches[edit]
AfterSunday Night Heat,the pay-per-view event began with atag team matchfor theWorld Tag Team Championship.The champions,La Résistance(René DupréeandSylvain Grenier), defended their titles againstThe Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray DudleyandD-Von Dudley). Throughout the match, both teams performed many offensive maneuvers, though The Dudley Boyz were able to gain the upper hand when they executed a3Don Duprée. As D-VoncoveredDuprée,Rob Conway,who was disguised as a cameraman, hit D-Von with a camera while the referee was distracted. Duprée then covered D-Von for a successful pinfall to retain the championship.[27][28]
The following match pittedThe UndertakeragainstA-Trainin a standard match. In the early stages both competitors wrestled inconclusively before The Undertaker gained the advantage. He attempted to lift A-Train for aTombstone piledriver.A-Train countered it, in the process knocking the referee down. He attempted to take advantage of the situation by trying to hit The Undertaker with asteel chair.The Undertaker, however, countered the attack with his boot, causing the chair to hit A-Train in the face. The Undertaker thenchokeslammedA-Train and, since the referee had recuperated, covered his opponent for the pinfall. After the match,Sabletried to seduce Undertaker, but was grabbed by the throat and then was attacked by a returningStephanie McMahon.[29]
The third matchShane McMahonagainstEric Bischoff.McMahon and Bischoff began by brawling on the arena ramp, asJonathan Coachmanappeared from the backstage area and hit McMahon with a steel chair. Bischoff grabbed a microphone and announced that the match would be contested underno disqualification, falls count anywhere regulations.Coachman and Bischoff performeddouble-teamattacks on McMahon untilStone Cold Steve Austininterfered by performing aStone Cold Stunneron Coachman and Bischoff. After Austin's interference, McMahon positioned Bischoff on the television commentators' table, performed aLeap of Faithonto Bischoff's chest, thereby breaking the table and covered Bischoff for the pinfall.[27][30]
The next match was a Fatal 4-Way match for theWWE United States Championship;Eddie Guerrerodefended the title againstChris Benoit,Rhyno,andTajiri.The match began with Guerrero wrestling with Tajiri, while Benoit wrestled with Rhyno. During the encounter Guerrero applied aLasso From El Passoon Tajiri, while Benoit employed aCrippler Crossfaceon Rhyno. Afterwards, Tajiri applied aTarantulaon Benoit. The hold distracted the referee, which allowed Guerrero to hit Rhyno with the United States Championship belt. Tajiri then attempted to hit Benoit with aBuzzsaw Kick,but Benoit countered the maneuver by lifting and sitting Tajiri onto his shoulders. Tajiri, however, countered by tossing both himself and Benoit over the top rope onto the arena floor. Capitalizing on the situation, Guerrero then performed aFrog splashon Rhyno, after which he scored the pinfall, thus retaining the WWE United States Championship.[31]
Main event matches[edit]
The fifth match was a match for theWWE Championship,in whichKurt Angledefended the title against Brock Lesnar. At the beginning of the match, Lesnar tried to walk away from the ring, but Angle brought him back. There, Angle performed many offensive maneuvers, including aDDTand theAngle Slam.He then applied anankle lockon Lesnar. During this tussle, Lesnar countered the hold but knocked down the referee. Angle applied aguillotine chokeon Lesnar, which brought Lesnar down onto his knees and allowed Angle to perform another ankle lock.Mr. McMahoninterfered, came into the ring and hit Angle's back with a steel chair to break the submission hold. Because the referee was incapacitated, Lesnar was not disqualified for the interference. Afterwards, Lesnar twice attempted to lift Angle onto hisF-5.During the second attempt, however, Angle countered the throw into another ankle lock, which forced Lesnar totap out.As a result, Angle retained the WWE Championship. After the match, Angle slammed McMahon through a chair.[28][32]
In the sixth match,KanefacedRob Van Damin a No Holds Barred match. Both wrestlers used the steel folding ladder to their advantage early in the match. After Kane used the ladder on Van Dam, he attempted to hit Van Dam with aflying clothesline.However, Van Dam moved out of the way and Kane landed on the arena barricade. Van Dam performed a variation of arolling thunderon Kane using a steel folding chair. Following this, Van Dam attempted to hit Kane with aVan Daminatorwith the steel chair, but Kane rolled out of the ring to avoid the attack. Van Dam then attempted an aerial technique from inside the ring towards Kane, but Kane caught Van Dam in mid-air and executed an Tombstone Piledriver on the steel ring steps, after which he covered Van Dam for the pinfall to win the match.[31]
The main event was theElimination Chambermatch for theWorld Heavyweight Championship,in whichTriple Hdefended the title againstChris Jericho,Goldberg,Kevin Nash,Randy Orton,andShawn Michaels.The match began with Jericho and Michaels in the ring, while Goldberg, Nash, Orton, and Triple H were locked in the chambers. Michaels and Jericho wrestled, with neither of them gaining the advantage over the other. Orton and Nash were the third and fourth entrants into the match, respectively. Nash was the first wrestler eliminated from the match after Michaels executed aSweet Chin Musicand Jericho covered him for a pinfall. Triple H and Goldberg were the fifth and sixth entrants. Michaels performed another Sweet Chin Music on Triple H as soon as he exited his chamber, and as a result, Triple H was knocked back into his chamber. As soon as Goldberg entered the match, he performed aspearfor a pinfall to eliminate Orton. Next, Goldberg performed aJackhammeron both Michaels and Jericho, at one point spearing Jericho through a chamber pod, eliminating both via pinfall. This left Goldberg alone with and Triple H, who at the time had remained inside the chamber. Goldberg broke through the glass of his chamber, in the process dragging him out of the chamber.Ric Flair,who was managing both Triple H and Orton, then handed Triple H asledgehammer.Goldberg attempted another spear on Triple H, who countered the maneuver by hitting Goldberg in the head with the sledgehammer and covered him for the pinfall, thus retaining the World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Triple H, Orton and Flair launched a vicious 3-on-1 beatdown on Goldberg, ending with Triple H busting Goldberg open by repeatedly hitting him with his sledgehammer before yelling"this is as close as you will ever get to my title!"whilst holding the World Heavyweight Championship up to Goldberg's face.[28][32]
This match was the second time thatTriple HChris JerichoandShawn Michaelsparticipated after their previous encounter atSurvivor Series (2002).Also, this was Randy Orton’s first participation inside the chamber and the only appearances ofGoldbergandKevin Nash.
Reception[edit]
The America West Arena has a maximum capacity of 19,000, but that was reduced for SummerSlam 2003. The event grossed over US$715,000 in ticket sales from an attendance of 16,113, the maximum allowed.[33][34]This was later confirmed byLinda McMahon,WWECEO,in a press release on August 26, 2003.[35]The event resulted in 415,000 pay-per-view buys (a 0.88 pay-per-view buyrate). The promotion's pay-per-view revenue was $24.7 million.[36]
Canadian Online Explorer's professional wrestling section rated the entire event a 7 out of 10 stars.[28]The rating was higher than theSummerSlam event in 2004,which was rated a 5 out of 10 stars.[37]The Elimination Chamber main event match from the Raw brand was rated an 9.6 out of 10 stars. The SmackDown! brand's main event, a standard match for the WWE Championship, was rated a 9 out of 10 stars, a lower reception than the Raw brand's main event.[28]Wade Kellerreviewed the event for thePro Wrestling Torch.He rated the Angle-Lesnar match 4-and-a-half out of 5 stars, declaring it an "excellent match".[38]The Elimination Chamber match received a rating of 3 stars.[38]The event was released onDVDon September 23, 2003[39]bySony Music Entertainment.
Aftermath[edit]
During an episode ofRawafter SummerSlam, Goldberg challenged Triple H to another match for the World Heavyweight Championship. This match took place at theUnforgivenpay-per-view on September 21, 2003, with a stipulation that, should he lose, Goldberg would retire from WWE.[40][41]Goldberg defeated Triple H to become the new champion.[42][43]After SummerSlam, Kurt Angle focused his attention on The Undertaker, whom he wrestled in a match for the WWE Championship during an episode ofSmackDown!on September 4, 2003. During the match, Lesnar attacked both wrestlers with a folding chair,[44][45]leading to anIron Man matchbetween Angle and Lesnar. Lesnar won five falls during the match, while Angle won four, and as a result Lesnar won the title.[46][47]
The rivalry between Kane and Rob Van Dam was stopped, as Kane engaged in a feud against Shane McMahon. In a scenario on the August 25, 2003 episode ofRaw,Kane attempted to throw McMahon into a dumpster that was set on fire, but McMahon avoided it and threw Kane into the dumpster.[40]On September 8, 2003, during an episode ofRaw,Eric Bischoff scheduled aLast Man Standing matchbetween Kane and McMahon for Unforgiven.[41]In that match, Kane defeated McMahon after McMahon was unable to respond to a ten count.[48][49]After SummerSlam, Eddie Guerrero began a rivalry withJohn Cenaover the WWE United States Championship. Guerrero retained the championship in two title defenses that took place onSmackDown!.[45][50]Guerrero then engaged in a feud withBig Show.AtNo Mercy,Big Show defeated Guerrero via pinfall to win the WWE United States Championship.[51][52]
Results[edit]
| No. | Results[28][29] | Stipulations | Times[25] | ||||
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| 1H | Rey Mysterio(c) defeatedShannon Moore | Singles matchfor theWWE Cruiserweight Championship | 2:03 | ||||
| 2 | La Résistance(René DupréeandSylvain Grenier) (c) (withRob Conway) defeatedThe Dudley Boyz(Bubba RayandD-Von) (withSpike Dudley) | Tag team matchfor theWorld Tag Team Championship | 7:51 | ||||
| 3 | The UndertakerdefeatedA-Train(withSable) | Singles match | 9:10 | ||||
| 4 | Shane McMahondefeatedEric Bischoff | Falls Count Anywhere match | 10:36 | ||||
| 5 | Eddie Guerrero(c) defeatedChris Benoit,Rhyno,andTajiri | Fatal 4-Way matchfor theWWE United States Championship | 10:50 | ||||
| 6 | Kurt Angle(c) defeatedBrock Lesnarby submission | Singles match for theWWE Championship | 21:18 | ||||
| 7 | KanedefeatedRob Van Dam | No Holds Barred match | 12:49 | ||||
| 8 | Triple H(c) (withRic Flair) defeatedGoldberg,Chris Jericho,Shawn Michaels,Randy Orton,andKevin Nash | Elimination Chamber matchfor theWorld Heavyweight Championship | 19:16 | ||||
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Elimination Chamber entrances and eliminations[edit]
| Eliminated | Wrestler | Entered | Eliminated by | Method | Time |
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| 1 | Kevin Nash | 4 | Chris Jericho | Pinfall | 8:05 |
| 2 | Randy Orton | 3 | Goldberg | 13:01 | |
| 3 | Shawn Michaels | 1 | 15:19 | ||
| 4 | Chris Jericho | 2 | 16:03 | ||
| 5 | Goldberg | 6 | Triple H | 19:12 | |
| Winner | Triple H(c) | 5 | |||
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