2001 in professional wrestling

none 2001 professional wrestling 2001 in professional wrestling describes the year's events in the world of professional wrestling. List of notable promotions These promotions held notable events in 2001. Promotion NameAbbreviationNotesAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBig Japan Pro WrestlingBJWConsejo Mundial de Lucha LibreCMLLExtreme Championship WrestlingECWECW closed in April due to financial trouble, after which, former ECW stars began appearing on WWF programming, but still promoted as ECW stars for The Invasion storyline. The promotion's assets were later acquired by the WWF (which at that point had been renamed to WWE) in 2003.Frontier Martial-Arts WrestlingFMWLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAThe "AAA" abbreviation has been used since the mid-1990s and had previously stood for the promotion's original name Asistencia Asesoría y Administración.New Japan Pro-WrestlingNJPWWorld Championship WrestlingWCWThe majority of WCW's assets were acquired by rival company WWF in March following the cancellation of its programming, after which, former WCW stars began appearing on WWF programming, but still promoted as WCW stars for The Invasion storyline.World Wrestling All-StarsWWAWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCWorld Wrestling FederationWWFWorld Xtreme WrestlingWXW Calendar of notable shows January DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJanuary 4 NJPWWrestling WorldTokyo, JapanKensuke Sasaki defeated Toshiaki Kawada in a Singles match: IWGP Heavyweight Championship tournament finalJanuary 7 FMWNew Year Generation 2001: Day 1Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki and Tetsuhiro Kuroda vs. Masato Tanaka and Gedo in a tag team match ECWGuilty as ChargedNew York, New YorkRob Van Dam defeated Jerry Lynn in a Singles match January 14 WCWSinIndianapolis, IndianaScott Steiner (c) defeated Jeff Jarrett, Sid Vicious and Road Warrior Animal in a Four corners match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.twnpnews.com/information/WCW/sin.shtml WCW Sin Results TWNPNews 2008-02-14January 16 FMWNew Year Generation 2001: Day 6Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles matchJanuary 21 WWFRoyal RumbleNew Orleans, LouisianaStone Cold Steve Austin won by last eliminating Kane in a 30-man Royal Rumble match for a WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X-SevenJanuary 28 AJPWNJPWGiant Baba Memorial SpectacularTokyo, JapanKensuke Sasaki (c - IWGP Heavyweight Champion) and Toshiaki Kawada defeated Genichiro Tenryu (c - AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion) and Hiroshi Hase in a Non-Title Dream match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) February DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventFebruary 6 FMWNew Year Generation 2001: Day 6Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki, GOEMON and Onryo vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Mammoth Sasaki and Kyoko Inoue in a tag team matchFebruary 14 WOWWOW UnleashedLos Angeles, CaliforniaThug defeated Selina Majors in a Steel Cage MatchFebruary 18 WCWSuperBrawl RevengeNashville, TennesseeScott Steiner (c) defeated Kevin Nash 2–1 in a Two-out-of-three falls "loser leaves WCW" match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/wcw/wcwsuper.htm WCW SuperBrawl 2017-12-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20080603015414/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/wcw/wcwsuper.htm 2008-06-03 deadFebruary 25 WWFNo Way OutLas Vegas, NevadaThe Rock defeated Kurt Angle (c) in a Singles match for the WWF Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) March DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventMarch 5 FMWWinning Road 2001: Tag 2Tokyo, JapanThe Great Sasuke vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles matchMarch 13 FMWWinning Road 2001: Tag 7Tokyo, JapanKintaro Kanemura vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles matchMarch 18 WCWGreedJacksonville, FloridaScott Steiner (c) defeated Diamond Dallas Page by technical submission in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championshiphttp://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wcw/miscppv.html#greed Greed Pro Wrestling History 2009-08-09March 30 AAARey de ReyesCiudad Madero, MexicoLa Parka Jr. defeated Latin Lover, Abismo Negro and Heavy Metal in a Rey de Reyes 2001 Final elimination matchMarch 30 CMLLJuicio FinalMexico City, MexicoUniverso 2000 defeated Perro Aguayo - Two falls to one in a Best two-out-of-three falls Lucha de Apuestas, mask vs. hair match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) April DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventApril 1 FMWFighting Creation 2001: Tag 2Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a Singles matchApril 1 WWFWrestleMania X-SevenHouston, TexasStone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock (c) in a No Disqualification match for the WWF ChampionshipApril 13 CMLL45. Aniversario de Arena MéxicoMexico City, MexicoDr. Wagner Jr., El Satánico and Negro Casas defeated Hijo del Santo, Emilio Charles Jr. and Último Guerrero by disqualificationApril 15 FMWFighting Creation 2001: Tag 3Tokyo, JapanTeam Kuroda (Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Mr. Gannosuke and Mammoth Sasaki) vs. The Great Sasuke, GOEMON and Onryo in a Six-man tag team matchApril 29 WWFBacklashRosemont, IllinoisThe Two-Man Power Trip (Stone Cold Steve Austin (c - WWF) and Triple H (c - Intercontinental)) defeated The Brothers of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker) (c - WWF Tag Team) in a Tag team match for the WWF Tag Team, WWF Intercontinental, and WWF Championships(c) – denotes defending champion(s) May DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventMay 5 NJPWWrestling DontakuFukuoka, JapanManabu Nakanishi and Riki Choshu defeated Kazunari Murakami and Naoya Ogawa in a tag team matchMay 5 FMWFMW 12th Anniversary ShowKawasaki, Kanagawa, JapanHayabusa and The Great Sasuke defeated Tetsuhiro Kuroda and Mr. Gannosuke in an Exploding 15000 Volt Thunderbolt Octagon Cage Bomb DeathmatchMay 5 WWFInsurrextionLondon, EnglandThe Undertaker defeated The Power Trip (Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) and Triple H) in a Handicap match for the WWF ChampionshipMay 11 FMWNeo 2001: Day 1Tokyo, JapanHayabusa, Hisakatsu Oya and Ricky Fuji vs. Team Kuroda (Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Mr. Gannosuke and Mammoth Sasaki) in a Six-man tag team matchMay 20 WWFJudgment DaySacramento, CaliforniaStone Cold Steve Austin (c) defeated The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match for the WWF ChampionshipMay 26 AAATriplemanía IXMexico City, MexicoPirata Morgan lost to Sangre Chicana, El Cobarde II was also in the match in a Dog collar match Lucha de Apuestas "Hair vs. Hair" match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) June DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJune 8 FMWKing of Fight 2001: Day 1Tokyo, JapanHayabusa and Tetsuhiro Kuroda vs. Mr. Gannosuke and Kintaro Kanemura in a Six-man tag team matchJune 24 WWFKing of the RingEast Rutherford, New JerseyStone Cold Steve Austin (c) defeated Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho in a Triple threat match for the WWF Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) July DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventJuly 20 FMWKing of Fight II 2001: Day 9Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki, Mr. Gannosuke, Kintaro Kanemura and Senmu Yoshida vs. Hayabusa, Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Azusa Kudo and Shoichi Arai in an eight-man tag team matchJuly 22 WWFInvasionCleveland, OhioThe WCW-ECW Coalition (Booker T, Bubba Ray Dudley, Diamond Dallas Page, D-Von Dudley and Rhyno) (Alliance) defeated Team WWF (Chris Jericho, Kane, Kurt Angle, Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker) (WWF) in a ten-man tag team matchJuly 24 FMWRolling Thunder Riverside Death Match Series In Edogawa KyoteiTokyo, JapanGOEMON and Hayabusa defeated Chocoball Mukai and Kodo Fuyuki in a tag team match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) August DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventAugust 3 FMWSuper Dynamism 2001: Day 4Tokyo, JapanMr. Gannosuke, Kintaro Kanemura and Mammoth Sasaki vs. Hayabusa, GOEMON and Onryo in a Six-man tag team matchAugust 9 N/A Fourth Annual Brian Pillman Memorial ShowCincinnati, OhioThe Hardy Boyz (Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy) (WWF) defeated Edge and Christian (WWF) and Diamond Dallas Page and Kanyon (WCW) in a Three-way matchAugust 4–12NJPWG1 ClimaxTokyoYuji Nagata defeated Keiji Mutoh in a G1 Climax tournament finalAugust 11 N/A Terry Gordy Memorial ShowBirmingham, AlabamaP.S. Michael Hayes and Ray Gordy defeated Tony Anthony and "Nightmare" Ken Wayne in a tag team matchAugust 11 FMWSuper Dynamism 2001: Day 6Tokyo, JapanHayabusa vs. Kintaro Kanemura in a Singles matchAugust 19 WWFSummerSlamSan Jose, CaliforniaThe Rock (WWF) defeated Booker T (c) (Alliance) in a Singles match for the WCW Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) September DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventSeptember 8 WWCWWC 28th AniversarioBayamón, Puerto RicoAbdullah the Butcher defeated Big Hail by disqualification in a Singles matchSeptember 9 FMWSuper Dynamism 2001: Day 14Tokyo, JapanKintaro Kanemura, Kodo Fuyuki and Mr. Gannosuke vs. Hayabusa, Tetsuhiro Kuroda and GOEMON in a Six-man tag team matchSeptember 16AAAVerano de EscándaloNaucalpan, MexicoCanek, Zorro, Latin Lover, and Heavy Metal defeated Cibernético, Headhunter I, Electroshock, and Abismo Negro in an Eight-man "Atómicos" tag team matchSeptember 23 WWFUnforgivenPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaKurt Angle (WWF) defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) (Alliance) by submission in a Singles match for the WWF ChampionshipSeptember 28 CMLLCMLL 68th Anniversary ShowMexico City, MexicoMáscara Mágica lost to El SatánicoAlso in the match: Último Guerrero, Rey Bucanero, Tarzan Boy, Mephisto and Averno in a Seven-man steel cage match elimination Lucha de Apuestas match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) October DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventOctober 9 FMWPower Splash 2001: Day 4Tokyo, JapanMr. Gannosuke and Mammoth Sasaki vs. Hayabusa and Tetsuhiro Kuroda in a tag team matchOctober 21 WWFNo MercySt. Louis, MissouriStone Cold Steve Austin (c) (Alliance) defeated Kurt Angle (WWF) and Rob Van Dam (Alliance) in a Triple threat match for the WWF Championship October 22 FMWPower Splash 2001: Day 13Tokyo, JapanHayabusa vs. Mammoth Sasaki in a Singles matchOctober 26 WWAThe InceptionSydney, AustraliaJeff Jarrett defeated Road Dogg in a Steel Cage match tournament final for the vacant WWA World Heavyweight Championship(c) – denotes defending champion(s) November DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain EventNotesNovember 3 FMWIizuka Car Race Special IIizuka, Fukuoka, JapanOnryo and Tetsuhiro Kuroda defeated Chocoball Mukai and Kodo Fuyuki in a tag team matchNovember 3 WWFRebellionManchester, England Stone Cold Steve Austin (c) (Alliance) defeated The Rock (WWF) in a Singles match for the WWF ChampionshipHistorical Cards: Rebellion (November 3, 2001. Manchester, England) PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts Kappa Publications 156 2007 EditionNovember 4 FMWIizuka Car Race Special IIIizuka, Fukuoka, JapanKintaro Kanemura, Kodo Fuyuki and Mr. Gannosuke vs. GOEMON, Onryo and Ricky Fuji in a tag team matchNovember 5 FMWScramble Survivor 2001: Day 1Tokyo, JapanKodo Fuyuki, Arashi and Koki Kitahara vs. Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Hisakatsu Oya and Ricky Fuji in a Six-man tag team matchNovember 18 WWFSurvivor SeriesGreensboro, North CarolinaTeam WWF (The Rock, Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane and Big Show) defeated The Alliance (Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, Booker T and Shane McMahon) in a Winner Takes All 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match November 23AAAGuerra de TitanesMexico City, MexicoHeavy Metal lost to Perro Aguayo Jr., Héctor Garza and Latin Lover in a Luchas de Apuestas "loser loses his hair elimination" matchNovember 23 FMWScramble Survivor 2001: Day 1Tokyo, JapanTetsuhiro Kuroda and Garuda vs. Kodo Fuyuki and Genichiro Tenryu in a tag team matchNovember 29 WXWYokozuna Memorial ShowAllentown, PennsylvaniaThe Headshrinkers (Rikishi and Samu) defeated Da Hit Squad (Monsta Mack and Mafia) in a tag team match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) December DatePromotion(s)EventLocationMain Event2BJWAnte UpYokohama, Japan Daisuke Sekimoto and Men's Teioh (c-BJW) vs. Kintaro Kanemura and Ryuji Yamakawa (c-WEW Hardcore) in a Winners Take All tag team match for the BJW Tag Team and WEW Hardcore Tag Team ChampionshipsDecember 9 FMWFMW PPVTokyo, JapanTeam FMW (Tetsuhiro Kuroda, Kintaro Kanemura, Mr. Gannosuke and Mammoth Sasaki) vs. Team WAR (Genichiro Tenryu, Kodo Fuyuki, Arashi and Koki Kitahara) WWFVengeanceSan Diego, CaliforniaChris Jericho (World Champion) defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin (WWF Champion) in a Unification match for the World Championship and WWF Championship into the Undisputed WWF ChampionshipDecember 14 CMLLSin PiedadMexico City, MexicoShocker defeated Emilio Charles Jr. in a Best two-out-of three falls Lucha de Apuesta, hair vs. hair matchDecember 21 FMWYear End Sensation 2001Tokyo, JapanTetsuhiro Kuroda and Mr. Gannosuke vs. Kintaro Kanemura and Mammoth Sasaki in a tag team match(c) – denotes defending champion(s) Accomplishments and tournaments AAA AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRey de ReyesLa Parka Jr.March 30 AJW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotes Japan Grand Prix 2001Momoe NakanishiAugust 17 Tag League The Best 2001Manami Toyota and Yumiko HottaDecember 2 WCW AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesWCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship TournamentElix Skipper and Kid RomeoMarch 18 WWF AccomplishmentWinnerDate wonNotesRoyal RumbleStone Cold Steve AustinJanuary 21Last eliminated Kane to win a WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X-Seven, which he subsequently won from The Rock in a no disqualification match.King of the RingEdgeJune 24Defeated Kurt Angle in the tournament final to win and be crowned King of the Ring.Undisputed WWF Championship TournamentChris JerichoDecember 9Defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin in the tournament final to unify the WWF Championship and World Championship and become the Undisputed WWF Champion. Awards and honors Pro Wrestling Illustrated List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards CategoryWinnerPWI Wrestler of the YearStone Cold Steve AustinPWI Tag Team of the YearThe Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)PWI Match of the YearThe Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian (WrestleMania X-Seven)PWI Feud of the YearShane McMahon vs. Vince McMahonPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the YearRob Van DamPWI Most Hated Wrestler of the YearStone Cold Steve AustinPWI Comeback of the YearRob Van DamPWI Most Improved Wrestler of the YearEdgePWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the YearKurt AnglePWI Rookie of the YearRandy OrtonPWI Woman of the YearLitaPWI Editor's AwardJohnny Valentine Wrestling Observer Newsletter Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame InducteeBlack ShadowDiablo VelascoLizmarkBull NakanoEl Satánico Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards CategoryWinnerWrestler of the YearKeiji MutohMost OutstandingKurt AngleTag Team of the YearSatoshi Kojima and Hiroyoshi TenzanMost ImprovedKeiji MutohBest on InterviewsStone Cold Steve Austin Title changes ECW ECW World Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Steve CorinoDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 7Sandman The SandmanGuilty as Charged Guilty as ChargedThis was a Tables, Ladders, Chairs, and Canes match also involving Justin Credible.January 7Rhino Rhino April 11Deactivated DeactivatedN/AECW closed on April 4, and World Wrestling Entertainment purchased its assets in 2003. ECW World Television ChampionshipIncoming champion – RhinoDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)April 11DeactivatedN/A ECW World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Danny Doring and RoadkillDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)April 11DeactivatedN/A NJPW IWGP Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – VacantDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 4Kensuke SasakiWrestling World March 17Scott NortonN/AApril 9Kazuyuki FujitaStrong Style IWGP Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Tencozy (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)September 23Osamu Nishimura and Tatsumi FujinamiG1 WorldOctober 28BATT(Keiji Mutoh and Taiyo Kea)Survival 2001: Fighting Destination in Fukuoka IWGP Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Minoru TanakaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)July 20Masayuki NaruseDome QuakeOctober 29Kendo KashinIndicate of Next IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Koji Kanemoto and Minoru TanakaDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 6El Samurai and Jushin Thunder LigerHyper Battle July 20Gedo and JadoDome Quake WCW WCW World Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Scott SteinerDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 26Booker TNitroThis was the final episode of Nitro as WCW was purchased by the WWF on March 23. After being acquired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the title was then defended on WWF programming where it was referred to as the WCW Championship.July 24(aired July 26)Kurt AngleSmackDown!July 30Booker TRaw Is War August 19The RockSummerSlam October 21Chris JerichoNo Mercy November 5The RockRaw The title was renamed to World Championship on November 19 after the demise of The Alliance.December 9Chris JerichoVengeanceAfter defeating The Rock for the World Championship, Chris Jericho defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin to unify the World Championship with the WWF Championship.UnifiedAfter unification with the WWF Championship, the World Championship was retired and the WWF Championship became the Undisputed WWF Championship. WCW Cruiserweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Chavo Guerrero Jr.DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 18Shane HelmsGreedAfter being acquired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on March 23, the title was then defended on WWF programming.July 3(aired July 5)Billy KidmanSmackDown!July 30X-PacRaw Is WarOctober 9(aired October 11)Billy KidmanSmackDown!October 22TajiriRaw Title was renamed WWF Cruiserweight Championship on November 18 at Survivor Series. WCW United States Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – General RectionDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 14Shane DouglasSinFebruary 5Rick SteinerNitroMarch 18Booker TGreedAfter being acquired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on March 23, the title was then defended on WWF programming where it was referred to as the WCW United States Championship.July 24(aired July 26)KanyonSmackDown!Given the title by Booker T since Booker also held the WCW Championship.September 10TajiriRaw is WarSeptember 23RhynoUnforgivenOctober 22Kurt AngleRawNovember 12EdgeRawNovember 18DeactivatedSurvivor SeriesAt the event, Edge defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Test to unify the Intercontinental and United States championships. The United States Championship was deactivated in favor of continuing the Intercontinental Championship. WCW Hardcore ChampionshipIncoming champion – Terry FunkDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 14MengSinThis was a triple threat hardcore match also involving CrowbarJanuary 21DeactivatedN/AMeng left WCW for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) a week after winning the title to compete as Haku in the WWF's Royal Rumble and the title was abandoned WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship(Title created)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 18Kid Romeo and Elix SkipperGreedDefeated the Filthy Animals in a tournament final to become the inaugural championsMarch 26The Filthy Animals(Billy Kidman and Rey Misterio Jr.)Monday Nitro: Night of ChampionsMarch 26AbandonedN/AThe World Wrestling Federation (WWF) purchased WCW and the Cruiserweight Tag Team Championship was abandoned. WCW World Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – The Insiders (Diamond Dallas Page and Kevin Nash)DateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 14The Natural Born Thrillers(Chuck Palumbo and Sean O'Haire)SinAfter being acquired by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) on March 23, the title was then defended on WWF programming where it was referred to as the WCW Tag Team Championship.August 7(aired August 9)The Brothers of Destruction(Kane and The Undertaker)SmackDown!September 25(aired September 27)Booker T and TestSmackDown!October 8The Hardy Boyz(Matt and Jeff Hardy)RawOctober 23(aired October 25)The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)SmackDown!November 18UnifiedSurvivor SeriesUnified with the WWF Tag Team Championship after The Dudley Boyz defeated WWF Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz in a title unification match. WWF WWF ChampionshipIncoming champion – Kurt AngleDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)February 25The RockNo Way OutAfter the WWF purchased World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in March, the WCW Championship became a second concurrently active world championship in the WWF.April 1Stone Cold Steve AustinWrestleMania X-SevenThis was a no disqualification match.September 23Kurt AngleUnforgivenOctober 8Stone Cold Steve AustinRaw December 9Chris JerichoVengeanceEarlier the same night, Jericho defeated (WCW) World Champion The Rock for that title. By defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWF Championship, Jericho unified both titles as the Undisputed WWF Championship.Title was renamed Undisputed WWF Championship. WWF Intercontinental ChampionshipIncoming champion – Chris BenoitDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 21Chris JerichoRoyal RumbleThis was a ladder match.April 3(aired April 5)Triple HSmackDown!April 10(aired April 12)Jeff HardySmackDown!April 16Triple HRaw Is WarMay 20KaneJudgment DayThis was a Chain matchJune 26(aired June 28)AlbertSmackDown!July 23Lance StormRaw Is WarAugust 19EdgeSummerSlamSeptember 23ChristianUnforgivenOctober 21EdgeNo MercyNovember 5TestRawNovember 18EdgeSurvivor SeriesTitle unification match, in which the WCW United States Championship, which Edge held, was unified with the WWF Intercontinental Championship. The United States Championship was deactivated in favor of continuing the Intercontinental Championship. WWF Light Heavyweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – Dean MalenkoDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)March 13(aired March 18)Crash HollySunday Night HeatApril 29Jerry LynnSunday Night HeatJune 5(aired June 7)Jeff HardySmackDown!June 25X-PacRaw Is WarAugust 6TajiriRaw Is WarAugust 19X-PacSummerSlam WWF Women's ChampionshipIncoming champion – IvoryDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)April 1Chyna WrestleMania X-SevenNovember 1VacatedN/ANovember 18Trish StratusSurvivor SeriesThis was a six pack challenge for the vacant title also involving Ivory (Alliance), Jazz (Alliance), Jacqueline (WWF), Lita (WWF), and Mighty Molly (Alliance). WWF European ChampionshipIncoming champion – William RegalDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 22TestRaw Is WarApril 1Eddie GuerreroWrestleMania X-SevenApril 24(aired April 26)Matt HardySmackDown!August 27The HurricaneRaw Is WarOctober 22BradshawRawOctober 30(aired November 1)ChristianSmackDown! WWF Tag Team ChampionshipIncoming champions – Edge and ChristianDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 21The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)Royal RumbleMarch 5The Hardy Boyz(Matt and Jeff Hardy)Raw Is WarMarch 19Edge and ChristianRaw Is WarMarch 19The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)Raw Is WarApril 1Edge and ChristianWrestleMania X-SevenThis was a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match also involving The Hardy Boyz.April 17(aired April 19)The Brothers of Destruction(Kane and The Undertaker)SmackDown!April 29The Two-Man Power Trip(Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H)BacklashMay 21Chris Benoit and Chris JerichoRaw Is WarJune 19(aired June 21)The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)SmackDown!July 9The Acolytes Protection Agency(Bradshaw and Faarooq)Raw Is WarAugust 7(aired August 9)Diamond Dallas Page and KanyonSmackDown!August 19The Brothers of Destruction(Kane and The Undertaker)SummerSlamSeptember 17The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)Raw Is WarOctober 22Chris Jericho and The RockRawOctober 30(aired November 1)Booker T and TestSmackDown!November 12The Hardy Boyz(Matt and Jeff Hardy)RawNovember 18The Dudley Boyz(Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley)Survivor SeriesTitle unification match, in which the WCW Tag Team Championship, which The Dudley Boyz held, was unified with the WWF Tag Team Championship. WWF Hardcore ChampionshipIncoming champion – RavenDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)January 22Al SnowRaw Is WarRavenFebruary 3K-KwikHouse showCrash HollyRavenFebruary 4K-KwikHouse showCrash HollyRavenFebruary 6(aired February 8)Hardcore HollySmackDown!RavenFebruary 10Hardcore HollyHouse showRavenFebruary 11Hardcore HollyHouse showAl SnowRavenFebruary 17Steve BlackmanHouse showRavenFebruary 18Steve BlackmanHouse showRavenFebruary 25Billy GunnNo Way OutPinned Raven during a title defense against Big Show.RavenBig ShowMarch 19RavenRaw Is WarApril 1KaneWrestleMania X-SevenThis was a Triple Threat Hardcore match also involving Big Show.April 17(aired April 19)RhynoSmackDown!May 21Big ShowRaw Is WarMay 28Chris JerichoRaw Is WarRhynoJune 12(aired June 14)TestSmackDown!June 25RhynoRaw Is WarMike AwesomeJuly 10(aired July 12)Jeff HardySmackDown!July 22Rob Van DamInvasionAugust 13Jeff HardyRaw Is WarPinned Rob Van Dam during a title defense against Kurt Angle.August 19Rob Van DamSummerSlamSeptember 10Kurt AngleRaw Is WarRob Van DamDecember 9The UndertakerVengeance WWF Cruiserweight ChampionshipIncoming champion – TajiriDateWinnerEvent/ShowNote(s)Title was renamed from WCW to WWF on November 18 at Survivor Series. Debuts Uncertain debut date Kris Pavone Nidia Guenard Sara Del Ray Heidenreich Brian Gamble February 15 – Harashima March 18 - Aaron Idol May – Beth Phoenix May 19 - Izanagi June 10 - Keiko Furuta (Jd' Star) June 23 – Damien Sandow September 23 - Mirai (All Japan Women's), Fumiko Yamane (All Japan Women's) and Tomoko Mori (All Japan Women's) October 2 – Maven October 6 – Daigoro Kashiwa October 28 - Saki Maemura (All Japan Women's) November 4 – Gorgeous Matsuno November 11 – Ayako Sato November 23 - Finn Balor December 7 - Jay Lethal December 20 – Ken Ohka Retirements Midnight (1999-March 2001) Tori (1988-September 2001) Al Green (1989–2001) (returned for a match in 2007) Bushwhacker Butch (1964-September 2001) Duke Droese (1990–2001, returned for a couple of matches in 2019) Hardbody Harrison (1995-March 2001) Dean Malenko (1979-December 2001, became a road agent for WWE) Russ McCullough (1999-December 2001) Nailz (1982–2001) One Man Gang (1977–2001) (returned to wrestle in 2007 until 2009) Fred Ottman (1984-April 2001, returned to wrestle a couple of matches in 2009) Miguel Pérez Sr. (October 17, 1954-April 7, 2001) Stan Hansen (1973- January 28, 2001, became commissioner for All Japan Pro Wrestling until 2007) Births January 14 – Cora Jade March 14 – Daiki Odashima April 4 - Kerry Morton June 15 - Kendal Grey July 12 – Ethan Allen August 14 – Takeshi Masada August 18 – Starlight Kid August 21 – Brooks Jensen November 5 – Roxanne Perez November 8 – Julia Hart Deaths January 3 – Kung Fu, 49 January 4 – Villano I, 50 January 18 - Rito Romero, 73 January 29 - Smasher Sloan, 65 March 26 - Benny McGuire, 54 March 30 – Tuffy Truesdale, 85 April 24 - Johnny Valentine, 72 May 31 - Tex McKenzie, 70 July 16 – Terry Gordy, 40 July 21 – Dennis Coralluzzo, 48 July 27 – Rhonda Sing, 40 October 7 – Chris Adams, 46 November 4 - Helen Hart, 76 December 4 - Ed Whalen, 74 December 15 – Russ Haas, 27 December 25 – Mike Davis, 45 See also List of WCW pay-per-view events List of WWA pay-per-view events List of WWF pay-per-view events List of ECW supercards and pay-per-view events List of FMW supercards and pay-per-view events References professional wrestling