WWE Pay-Per-View Season 18 Episode 13 Survivor Series 2002
- November 17, 2002
Survivor Series 2002 is the thirteenth episode of the WWE Pay-Per-View Season 18 and it is one of the most iconic episodes of WWE history. This episode was aired on November 17, 2002, from the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Survivor Series in 2002 was one of the most anticipated pay-per-views of the year, as it marked the first-ever Elimination Chamber match in WWE history. The Elimination Chamber was a massive steel structure, which had four separate pods, each housing a wrestler. The wrestlers inside the pods would wait, while the other four wrestlers battled inside the chamber. Every five minutes, one of the wrestlers would be released randomly from their pod. There were no disqualifications, no count-outs, and no escape from the structure until one wrestler was left standing and declared the winner.
The episode saw a total of six matches, including the Elimination Chamber match. The first match was between Los Guerreros (Eddie and Chavo Guerrero) and Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle for the WWE Tag Team Championship. The match was full of excitement and energy, with all four wrestlers showcasing their talents. In the end, Los Guerreros picked up the victory and retained their tag team titles.
Next up was a match between Billy Kidman and Jamie Noble for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. It was another high-flying affair, with both wrestlers utilizing their agility and quickness to gain the advantage. Ultimately, Billy Kidman won the match and retained his championship.
The third match was a traditional Survivor Series match between Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, John Cena, Bradshaw, and Hardcore Holly) and Team Lesnar (Brock Lesnar, The Big Show, A-Train, Nathan Jones, and Matt Morgan). The match was full of twists and turns, with both teams fighting tooth and nail. In the end, Team Lesnar emerged victorious, with Brock Lesnar standing as the sole survivor.
The fourth match was a tag team match between Trish Stratus and Jeff Hardy and Victoria and Steven Richards. In a dramatic turn of events, Jeff Hardy betrayed Trish Stratus, and joined forces with Victoria and Steven Richards, costing their opponents the match.
The penultimate match was a match between Triple H and Shawn Michaels. The two wrestlers had a long-standing rivalry, and this match was no different, as they went all out to win. In the end, Triple H picked up the victory, but the two wrestlers hugged it out in a show of respect after the match.
Finally, it was time for the main event: the first-ever Elimination Chamber match. The participants in the match were Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels. The match was brutal and intense, with all six wrestlers putting their bodies on the line to win. In the end, Shawn Michaels emerged as the winner, after surviving a grueling match that lasted over 38 minutes.
Overall, Survivor Series 2002 was an unforgettable night of WWE action, with some of the most exciting matches of the season. From the electrifying Elimination Chamber match to the emotional main event, the episode was full of surprises and drama. It remains a WWE classic, and one that fans continue to talk about to this day.