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Kamehamehaaaaa!!
Many consider the year of 2002, to be a transitional year for the wrestling world.
The WWF put the "F" out and became the WWE.
TNA and ROH were also founded that year.
Hulk Hogan and the Heart-Break Kid Shawn Michaels made their triuphants returns.
John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, Rey Mysterio, Brock Lesnar all make their debuts.
Kurt Angle got his hair shaved.
The Ruthless Agression Era was born.
Brand Extension is created.
The World Heavyweight Championship is awarded to Triple H by Eric Bischoff.
The Elimination Chamber match is created.
Kevin Nash tearing his quad.
Why did I mentioned the two differnent worlds at the title? 2002 was seperated in 2 pieces, one being from January to August and the other from August to December.
In the first half, you witness a face Triple H dominating the scene and you believe that he is going to be the next Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then you have the nostalgia run, from Hogan. Hulkamania was really runnin' wild at that time. Undertaker wins his first World title in two years. Austin is there. The Rock is there. The NWO (original or not) is there.
And then there's the second part.
Now we have TWO world titles. One being held by a rookie, and the other being held by a heel Triple H. Austin and The Rock are nowhere to be seen. Hogan and The NWO the same. HBK has returned and became World Heavyweight Champion. Big Show beacomes a champ out of the blue. You have the creation of the Elimination Chamber.
In my opinion 2002 was one of the most amazing years in wrestling. It was a catalyst in what followed the next years. However, it feels like having two years in one. Two different Eras. With only common part being Summerslam 2002, were so many things were put to rest and so many others were born.
The WWF put the "F" out and became the WWE.
TNA and ROH were also founded that year.
Hulk Hogan and the Heart-Break Kid Shawn Michaels made their triuphants returns.
John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, Rey Mysterio, Brock Lesnar all make their debuts.
Kurt Angle got his hair shaved.
The Ruthless Agression Era was born.
Brand Extension is created.
The World Heavyweight Championship is awarded to Triple H by Eric Bischoff.
The Elimination Chamber match is created.
Kevin Nash tearing his quad.
Why did I mentioned the two differnent worlds at the title? 2002 was seperated in 2 pieces, one being from January to August and the other from August to December.
In the first half, you witness a face Triple H dominating the scene and you believe that he is going to be the next Stone Cold Steve Austin. Then you have the nostalgia run, from Hogan. Hulkamania was really runnin' wild at that time. Undertaker wins his first World title in two years. Austin is there. The Rock is there. The NWO (original or not) is there.
And then there's the second part.
Now we have TWO world titles. One being held by a rookie, and the other being held by a heel Triple H. Austin and The Rock are nowhere to be seen. Hogan and The NWO the same. HBK has returned and became World Heavyweight Champion. Big Show beacomes a champ out of the blue. You have the creation of the Elimination Chamber.
In my opinion 2002 was one of the most amazing years in wrestling. It was a catalyst in what followed the next years. However, it feels like having two years in one. Two different Eras. With only common part being Summerslam 2002, were so many things were put to rest and so many others were born.