2002 was interesting. The end of the Attitude Era & the Birth of Ruthless Aggression Era. RAW & SmackDown were more watchable because of Roster Exclusivity.
@rubatahmed353 Honestly nah. It had a great Rock vs. Hogan match, but the main event fell flat, Austin vs. Hall was underwhelming, and Booker T and Edge were fighting over fake shampoo.
I never hear anyone talk about survivor series 2002. It's such a fantastic PPV. The main event was really long-meaning all the matches prior were relatively shorter- which gave the show so much energy.
I actually prefer it to Summserslam 2002. Plus the legendary madison square garden venue with the entrance facing the hardcam. Good Times man, good times 🥲
2002 was the first proper year I started watching wrestling freely as a teenager. I loved this year and Smackdown was my show. The Smackdown 6 were the GOATS
@@kieranedwards1172 I'm really not, don't get me wrong they had some amazing talent on display. But half of the big stars that started the year, would leave the company before 2003. Not to mention not a single world champion felt like a dominent threat for both brands, the only good world title matches all year being matches with more than 2 people involved... Hell we even had Hogan as champ again for a few weeks... Seriously you actually think 2002 was the BEST? 🤔😅😂
What a year. The WWF becomes the WWE..Cena, Mysterio, Orton, Lesnar, and Batista all debut, brand split, Stone Cold leaves, great year for PPVs, strong roster, NWO and Hogan return, HBK returns...so much to speak of.
Just seeing the thumbnail makes me miss the Undisputed/WWE Championship belt. The last world title to actually look like a world title save for the Big Gold Belt.
It was a solid match, but both guys weren't at their best and the angle itself wasn't booked properly. Crowd was into it though, I was there in attendance.
Nice! I just posted that it was my first live PPV (though not my first live event). It really was a great show from top to bottom. Where were you sitting?
Chris Jericho/Christian was a tag team i really loved at the time. Like they had the kinda chemistry you only get with talented dudes trying to get themselves really over, and it worked for me. Christian is also probably the guy who deserved better the most in wwe.
My Years of the WWE's Brand Split: 2002: RAW: 7.6/10 (B) (Solid!) SmackDown: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!) PPV Quality Overall: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!) Feud of The Year: Shawn Michaels vs Triple H Superstar of The Year: Brock Lesnar Match of The Year: Rock vs Hogan - WrestleMania X8 Breakout Star: Rob Van Dam Tag Team of The Year: Los Guerreros OMG! Moment of The Year: Maven Eliminates The Undertaker PPV of The Year: SummerSlam MVP: Brock Lesnar Overall Grade: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!) 2003: RAW: 4.7/10 (F) (Bad!) SmackDown: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!) PPV Quality Overall: 7.4/10 (B-) (Good!) Feud of The Year: Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle Superstar of The Year: Goldberg Match of The Year: Brock vs Kurt - SmackDown 9/18 Breakout Star: Eddie Guerrero Tag Team of The Year: La Resistance OMG! Moment of The Year: The Ring Imploded PPV of The Year: WrestleMania XIX MVP: Brock Lesnar Overall Grade: 7.5/10 (B) 2004: RAW: 9/10 (A) (Excellent!) SmackDown: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!) PPV Quality Overall: 5.9/10 (C-) (Average!) Feud of The Year: Shawn Michaels vs Triple H Superstar of The Year: Eddie Guerrero Match of The Year: HHH vs Benoit vs HBK - WrestleMania XX Breakout Star: Shelton Benjamin Tag Team of The Year: OMG! Moment of The Year: Evolution turned on Orton PPV of The Year: Backlash MVP: Randy Orton Overall Grade: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!) 2005: RAW: 8.5/10 (A) (Great!) SmackDown: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!) PPV Quality Overall: 9.25/10 (A) (Excellent!) Feud of The Year: Randy Orton vs The Undertaker Superstar of The Year: Batista Match of The Year: Batista vs Triple H - Vengeance Breakout Star: Edge Tag Team of The Year: MNM OMG! Moment of The Year: John Cena drafted to RAW PPV of The Year: ECW One Night Stand MVP: Batista Overall Grade 9/10 (A) 2006: RAW: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!) SmackDown: 2.7/10 (F-) (Boring!) ECW: 2.5/10 (F-) (Horrendous!) PPV Quality Overall: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!) Feud of The Year: Edge vs John Cena Superstar of The Year: Edge Match of The Year: Edge vs Cena - Unforgiven Breakout Star: Rey Mysterio Tag Team of The Year: OMG! Moment of The Year: Edge Spears Foley through a flaming table PPV of The Year: WrestleMania 22 MVP: Edge Overall Grade: 3.8/10 (F) (Lackluster!) 2007: RAW: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!) SmackDown: 7.4/10 (B-) (Good!) ECW: 5.5/10 (D) (Mediocre!) PPV Quality Overall: 4.7/10 (F) (Bad!) Feud of The Year: Batista vs The Undertaker Superstar of The Year: John Cena Match of The Year: Orton vs HHH - No Mercy Breakout Star: MVP Tag Team of The Year: The Hardy Boyz OMG! Moment of The Year: Edge MITB Cash-In on Taker PPV of The Year: Backlash MVP: Randy Orton Overall Grade: 3.8/10 (F) (Lackluster!) 2008: RAW: 7.6/10 (B) (Solid!) SmackDown: 8.5/10 (A) (Great!) ECW: 6.2/10 (C-) (Alright!) PPV Quality Overall: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!) Feud of The Year: Edge vs Undertaker Superstar of The Year: Chris Jericho Match of The Year: Edge vs Undertaker - WrestleMania XXIV Breakout Star: CM Punk Tag Team of The Year: Miz & Morrison OMG! Moment of The Year: John Cena Returns at RR at entry #30 PPV of The Year: WrestleMania XXIV MVP: Jeff Hardy Overall Grade: 9/10 (A) (Excellent!) To Be Continued.....
I cannot wait for 2001 PPV from worst to best in the next two weeks or so. P.S. This was the beginning of Ruthless Aggression Era and end of WWF Attitude Era.
I was in attendance for Backlash and I was hoarse for three days after the main event. It was my first ever show and I was a Hogan mark at the time. Sure some of the matches were bad (looking at you Hall and Bradshaw) but I got to see Stone Cold in one of his last matches ever.
In my opinion, Survivor series is the best ppv this year, with a big difference from the rest of the shows, like last year 2019 Exactly, Survivor series was the best with a big difference from the rest of the shows as well
1. Summerslam: 10/10 2. Survivor Series: 9/10 3. Rebellion: 8.5/10 4. Royal Rumble: 8/10 5. Vengeance: 8/10 6. Unforgiven: 8/10 7. No Mercy: 7.5/10 8. King of the Ring: 7/10 9. Armageddon: 7/10 10. Judgement Day: 7/10 11. Wrestlemania 18: 6/10 12. No Way Out: 6/10 13. Backlash: 5/10 14. Insurrextion: 4.5/10 One of the best years for WWE PPVs!
IDC what anyone says. Hands down. 2002 was one of the greatest years in WWE history. Iconic matches, unique storylines, debuts, Brand split, PPVs, what a year. The Year the ruthless aggression era was born.
Also of note, which I am surprised wasn't mentioned as it really shoulda been, it was the final show produced under the WWF banner. Raw the following Monday saw the debut of the WWE name.
Hulk Hogan had returned to the WWE that year and he had faced The Rock at WrestleMania X8 and when he came back to his beloved red and yellow colors to win the WWE Undisputed Championship from Triple H at Backlash of that year! I was a teenager at the time with 17 years old
Just a few weeks before survior series 2002 I started watching wrestling that ppv is definitely one of the best of all time plus the theme song always by saliva is flipping fantastic I still listen to it today
Before I finish watching this, Survivor series 2002 better be number 1 all I’m saying... I’ve watched that PPV on DVD at least 100 times and I notice something new every time
The biggest question is, given how much Vince loved humiliating Eric Bischoff, how he only ever took one stinkface. I'm amazed that he didn't start a third brand with a two hour weekly show, where every match was Rikshi vs. Eric Bischoff in a hog pen match.
I am about as Anti-Hogan as they come, but I always give him props for putting over both Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar making them both look like the real deal at the time. I can count the times on both hands, but every once in a while he made the right call to give someone a victory.
I said I'd be fine with Survivor Series being near the top, and I'll take the 2nd place. That was one of the first PPVs I watched when getting into WWE, and watching it back now... yeah what a way to start! XD
I was in the third row at Royal Rumble 2002 (when the hard camera zooms out a little you can see the back of my blond hair in the middle of the bottom of the screen ;) ). Still have my commemorative folding chair. My first PPV and it's still the best one I've ever been to. It was a thrill to see my childhood favorites Undertaker, Mr Perfect, and Big Boss Man live. Of course I knew Perfect wouldn't win the Rumble, but seeing him make the final 3 and Perfect-Plex Kurt Angle was my biggest mark-out moment as a wrestling fan.
My Top 10 Favorites WWE Matches Of 2002 1.Kurt Angle Vs. The Rock Vs. The Undertaker(Vengeance 2002) 2.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H(SummerSlam 2002) 3.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H Vs. Kane Vs. RVD Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Booker T(Survivor Series 2002) 4.Brock Lesnar Vs. The Rock(SummerSlam 2002) 5.The Rock Vs. Hulk Hogan(WrestleMania X8) 6.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H(Armageddon 2002) 7.Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit Vs. Edge & Rey Mysterio(No Mercy 2002) 8.Brock Lesnar Vs. The Undertaker(No Mercy 2002) 9.Kurt Angle Vs. Big Show(Survivor Series 2002) 10.The Rock Vs. Chris Jericho(Royal Rumble 2002)
I haven't watched it yet, I personally think Survivor Series was the best ppv that year, it was better than RR, NWO & WM X-8 imo, plus it truly felt like WWE finally put the Federation days behind them and embraced the future
It’s funny How Much Things Changed From January-December. January: Rock, Austin, NWO, Ric Flair, Booker T, RVD, Mr Perfect, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, DDP, Triple H, Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, Still Had the “WWF” Logo. December: Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Christian, Chris Benoit, The Brand Split, The “WWE Logo”. Royal Rumble: Still had that “Attitude Era Feel”. Survivor Series: Ruthless Agression Was in feel force. So 2002 was a Very Great year.
Legit yes this is a biased list like most are it's based on your opinion. alas I want to genuinely thank this man for taking the time to make these lists for us the fans of not only wrestling but this man and channel itself
14. No Way Out 13. Insurrection 12. Backlash 11. Rebellion 10. Judgment Day 9. King of the Ring 8. Armageddon 7. Unforgiven 6. Wrestlemania 18 5. Vengeance 4. Royal Rumble 3. No Mercy 2. Survivor Series 1. Summerslam
Yeah no I don’t care what you say Survivor Series 2002 is #1 that PPV ruled it is one of the greatest of all time yeah Summerslam 2002 was good but only really memorable for the Shawn Michaels return
I think if you do a year of ppv reviews, you should consider doing them in chronological order. I know 'worst to best' is a common trope on yt, but for a year of ppvs it would much easier to follow.
2001-2003 WWF/E had the most stacked roster ever
But Raw sucking at that time period
Survior Series 2002 hands down my favourite ppv of all time with wrestlemania 17 and 23
@@anesseameer facts
They had a stacked roster for the past 5 years as well, they just don't know how to use it anymore.
They still have the most stacked roster. Because they suck up everything.
2002 was interesting. The end of the Attitude Era & the Birth of Ruthless Aggression Era. RAW & SmackDown were more watchable because of Roster Exclusivity.
2002 was one of the best years in WWEs history.
2006 one of the worst
2001 much better and one my favorite year for wwe ever
Na 2002 and 2003 were the greatest years 03 was the best...just missing Sting 🦂
98-04 was the best stretch of years WWE ever had in my opinion. So fucking entertaining
Personally hated 2001. Just rubbish all around imo
Survivor Series and Summerslam 2002 are 2 of the best shows EVER
Wm x8??
@rubatahmed353 Honestly nah. It had a great Rock vs. Hogan match, but the main event fell flat, Austin vs. Hall was underwhelming, and Booker T and Edge were fighting over fake shampoo.
The Vengeance three-way is my favourite WWE Triple Threat match ever.
Kurt angle should have faced mr.perfect at wrestle mania 18
Legend has that he was meant to fight Sting.
@@TimTE01 we got that in tna
2002 sure was a transitional year for the WWE since it was the beginning of the Ruthless Aggression era and the name change from the WWF to WWE
you weren't lying about No Mercy 2002. THAT TAG MATCH WAS AWESOME
I never hear anyone talk about survivor series 2002. It's such a fantastic PPV. The main event was really long-meaning all the matches prior were relatively shorter- which gave the show so much energy.
Brock Lesnar vs Big show First ever Elimination Chamber Smackdown 6 That ppv was legendary
I actually prefer it to Summserslam 2002. Plus the legendary madison square garden venue with the entrance facing the hardcam. Good Times man, good times 🥲
2002 was the first proper year I started watching wrestling freely as a teenager.
I loved this year and Smackdown was my show.
The Smackdown 6 were the GOATS
I was born in this year as well
@@jamesAGarfield608what do you think about qr code on wwe raw
One of the greatest year of WWE/WWF.
Oath
You are joking right?
Dan Rushby hope you are lol
@@kieranedwards1172 I'm really not, don't get me wrong they had some amazing talent on display.
But half of the big stars that started the year, would leave the company before 2003.
Not to mention not a single world champion felt like a dominent threat for both brands, the only good world title matches all year being matches with more than 2 people involved... Hell we even had Hogan as champ again for a few weeks... Seriously you actually think 2002 was the BEST? 🤔😅😂
When was the first time term WWE was used🤔🤔
2002 is in WWEs top 3 best years. Fight me
Cyan Crewmate who wouldn’t agree tho?
@@McElectronz no one pretty much
2002, 2000, ???
@@jjLeakee_ 97?
I agree
What a year. The WWF becomes the WWE..Cena, Mysterio, Orton, Lesnar, and Batista all debut, brand split, Stone Cold leaves, great year for PPVs, strong roster, NWO and Hogan return, HBK returns...so much to speak of.
1:34 - Insurrextion 2002 was also the _very last_ show under the WWF name, as the name change occurred the very next day.
Test vs. Brock at KotR is such an underrated HOSSFEST of a bout.
Just seeing the thumbnail makes me miss the Undisputed/WWE Championship belt. The last world title to actually look like a world title save for the Big Gold Belt.
That Triple H raspberry animation was way funnier than it had a right to be
I know I’m in the minority, but Austin vs Hall at Wrestlemania 18 is one of my favorite matches ever lol
It was a solid match, but both guys weren't at their best and the angle itself wasn't booked properly. Crowd was into it though, I was there in attendance.
Aye that’s great!! Exactly how I feel about Kane vs Randy Orton at WM 28! Two wrestlers you like having an enjoyable match with right outcome .
Royal Rumble 2002 was my first ever WWE/WWF live event. Absolutely amazing! Granted I was like 14, but it was still an epic night. Lol
Nice! I just posted that it was my first live PPV (though not my first live event). It really was a great show from top to bottom. Where were you sitting?
Erik Larson way up at the top. Lol
I was like -10 days old
Chris Jericho/Christian was a tag team i really loved at the time. Like they had the kinda chemistry you only get with talented dudes trying to get themselves really over, and it worked for me. Christian is also probably the guy who deserved better the most in wwe.
My Years of the WWE's Brand Split:
2002:
RAW: 7.6/10 (B) (Solid!)
SmackDown: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
PPV Quality Overall: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
Feud of The Year: Shawn Michaels vs Triple H
Superstar of The Year: Brock Lesnar
Match of The Year: Rock vs Hogan - WrestleMania X8
Breakout Star: Rob Van Dam
Tag Team of The Year: Los Guerreros
OMG! Moment of The Year: Maven Eliminates The Undertaker
PPV of The Year: SummerSlam
MVP: Brock Lesnar
Overall Grade: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
2003:
RAW: 4.7/10 (F) (Bad!)
SmackDown: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
PPV Quality Overall: 7.4/10 (B-) (Good!)
Feud of The Year: Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle
Superstar of The Year: Goldberg
Match of The Year: Brock vs Kurt - SmackDown 9/18
Breakout Star: Eddie Guerrero
Tag Team of The Year: La Resistance
OMG! Moment of The Year: The Ring Imploded
PPV of The Year: WrestleMania XIX
MVP: Brock Lesnar
Overall Grade: 7.5/10 (B)
2004:
RAW: 9/10 (A) (Excellent!)
SmackDown: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!)
PPV Quality Overall: 5.9/10 (C-) (Average!)
Feud of The Year: Shawn Michaels vs Triple H
Superstar of The Year: Eddie Guerrero
Match of The Year: HHH vs Benoit vs HBK - WrestleMania XX
Breakout Star: Shelton Benjamin
Tag Team of The Year:
OMG! Moment of The Year: Evolution turned on Orton
PPV of The Year: Backlash
MVP: Randy Orton
Overall Grade: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!)
2005:
RAW: 8.5/10 (A) (Great!)
SmackDown: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!)
PPV Quality Overall: 9.25/10 (A) (Excellent!)
Feud of The Year: Randy Orton vs The Undertaker
Superstar of The Year: Batista
Match of The Year: Batista vs Triple H - Vengeance
Breakout Star: Edge
Tag Team of The Year: MNM
OMG! Moment of The Year: John Cena drafted to RAW
PPV of The Year: ECW One Night Stand
MVP: Batista
Overall Grade 9/10 (A)
2006:
RAW: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!)
SmackDown: 2.7/10 (F-) (Boring!)
ECW: 2.5/10 (F-) (Horrendous!)
PPV Quality Overall: 5.8/10 (C-) (Underwhelming!)
Feud of The Year: Edge vs John Cena
Superstar of The Year: Edge
Match of The Year: Edge vs Cena - Unforgiven
Breakout Star: Rey Mysterio
Tag Team of The Year:
OMG! Moment of The Year: Edge Spears Foley through a flaming table
PPV of The Year: WrestleMania 22
MVP: Edge
Overall Grade: 3.8/10 (F) (Lackluster!)
2007:
RAW: 3.6/10 (F) (Awful!)
SmackDown: 7.4/10 (B-) (Good!)
ECW: 5.5/10 (D) (Mediocre!)
PPV Quality Overall: 4.7/10 (F) (Bad!)
Feud of The Year: Batista vs The Undertaker
Superstar of The Year: John Cena
Match of The Year: Orton vs HHH - No Mercy
Breakout Star: MVP
Tag Team of The Year: The Hardy Boyz
OMG! Moment of The Year: Edge MITB Cash-In on Taker
PPV of The Year: Backlash
MVP: Randy Orton
Overall Grade: 3.8/10 (F) (Lackluster!)
2008:
RAW: 7.6/10 (B) (Solid!)
SmackDown: 8.5/10 (A) (Great!)
ECW: 6.2/10 (C-) (Alright!)
PPV Quality Overall: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
Feud of The Year: Edge vs Undertaker
Superstar of The Year: Chris Jericho
Match of The Year: Edge vs Undertaker - WrestleMania XXIV
Breakout Star: CM Punk
Tag Team of The Year: Miz & Morrison
OMG! Moment of The Year: John Cena Returns at RR at entry #30
PPV of The Year: WrestleMania XXIV
MVP: Jeff Hardy
Overall Grade: 9/10 (A) (Excellent!)
To Be Continued.....
In my opinion, 2002 was one of the greatest wrestling years of the 2000's.
02 was the GOAT
1. SummerSlam: 10/10
2. Survivor Series: 10/10
3. No Mercy: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
4. Vengeance: 9.5/10 (A+) (Awesome!)
5. Royal Rumble: 9/10 (A) (Great!)
6. Armageddon: 8.5/10 (A) (Tremendous!)
7. WrestleMania X8: 7.8/10 (A-)
8. Judgment Day: 7.5/10 (B) (Solid!)
9. Unforgiven: 6.8/10 (B)
10. Rebellion: 6.5/10 (C) (Okay!)
11. Backlash: 5.8/10 (C-) (Average!)
12. King of The Ring: 5.5/10 (C-) (Meh!)
13. No Way Out: 5.5/10 (D) (Mediocre!)
14. Insurrextion: 5/10 (D-)
SummerSlam, Survivor Series, and No Mercy 2002 are God tier pay-per-views.
WWE global warning tour Melbourne ~hold my beer🍺
No hate beer
If that had actually been a PPV, it'd be a worthy #15 lol
andresgc770 it was a PPV but only for Australia and Asia
The Kiss my Ass match between Rikishi and Rico and Edge calling Jericho a wanker lol
Do this, but for TNA. They had alot of very good ppvs, especially from 2004-2008
Ahh 2002 aka The Birth of the Smackdown Six.
2002 was pretty decent. Smackdown was great to watch that year.
This was when I started really regularly watching wrestling as a kid! What a nostalgia trip
King of the ring was once a staple in PPV events, surprised it hasn’t been used more in recent years.
It's because KOTR 2002 drew so low on PPV that Vince just decided to get rid of it.
@@GorditoCrunch343 It was pretty unfair to the PPV. It really built up many stars - Austin, Trips, Bret Hart, Lesnar, Angle and Edge.
I cannot wait for 2001 PPV from worst to best in the next two weeks or so.
P.S. This was the beginning of Ruthless Aggression Era and end of WWF Attitude Era.
This is my personal favorite year in WWE history 1997 is a close second.
1:23 Adam Pacitti presents...
1:32 Insurrextion.
2:48 King of the ring.
4:03 No Way Out.
5:30 Armageddon.
6:51 Rebelión.
8:28 Backlash.
9:41 WrestleMania 18.
11:19 Unforgiven.
12:48 Vengeance.
14:01 Judgement Day.
15:10 Royal Rumble.
16:36 No mercy.
18:30 Survivor Series.
20:24 Summerslam.
"Number eleven.
Armageddon."
Sounds like a Bingo call lol
I was in attendance for Backlash and I was hoarse for three days after the main event. It was my first ever show and I was a Hogan mark at the time. Sure some of the matches were bad (looking at you Hall and Bradshaw) but I got to see Stone Cold in one of his last matches ever.
Summerslam survivor series and no mercy were my favourites
I could’ve sworn I already watched this
You feel me
In my opinion, Survivor series is the best ppv this year, with a big difference from the rest of the shows, like last year 2019 Exactly, Survivor series was the best with a big difference from the rest of the shows as well
2002: Survivor series batter than much all ppv
2019: Survivor series batter than much all ppv
1. Summerslam: 10/10
2. Survivor Series: 9/10
3. Rebellion: 8.5/10
4. Royal Rumble: 8/10
5. Vengeance: 8/10
6. Unforgiven: 8/10
7. No Mercy: 7.5/10
8. King of the Ring: 7/10
9. Armageddon: 7/10
10. Judgement Day: 7/10
11. Wrestlemania 18: 6/10
12. No Way Out: 6/10
13. Backlash: 5/10
14. Insurrextion: 4.5/10
One of the best years for WWE PPVs!
Judgement Day also the first PPV to have the overhaul of WWE.
Jamie Noble and Nidia were one of my favorite acts from that time.
WWE had an fantastic year in 2002, Royal Rumble 2202, Summerslam 2002 and Survivor Series 2002 were AMAZING! I enjoyed Wrestlemania 18 aswell!
The mid 2000’s were way better than the attitude era. Come at me.
@Some Dude jk i agree
Yes and because of WCW and ecw talent largely
Dumb comment
The Hardcore Title sounded like it was an extreme 24/7 Title
It was
Loved this year. Although it was Steiner’s return and HBK had a match in the year 2000 so it was his first in two years.
Did Michaels actually have a match in 2000? I thought he just had a smattering of brawl segments.
Sir Joelsuf yes! In TWA look for Shawn Michaels vs Venom
IDC what anyone says. Hands down. 2002 was one of the greatest years in WWE history. Iconic matches, unique storylines, debuts, Brand split, PPVs, what a year. The Year the ruthless aggression era was born.
SummerSlam and Survivor Series 2002 are two of my favorite PPVs EVER.
I actually really liked Insurrextion that year plus it was interesting to see how the British crowd reacted to the wrestlers and wrestling.
Also of note, which I am surprised wasn't mentioned as it really shoulda been, it was the final show produced under the WWF banner. Raw the following Monday saw the debut of the WWE name.
Best PPV: SummerSlam, No Mercy, and Survivor Series
Worst PPV:
Hulk Hogan had returned to the WWE that year and he had faced The Rock at WrestleMania X8 and when he came back to his beloved red and yellow colors to win the WWE Undisputed Championship from Triple H at Backlash of that year! I was a teenager at the time with 17 years old
Love summerslam 02 but for me my favorite is survivor series 02... used to watch it on dvd when I was kid and it has so much nostalgia
Just a few weeks before survior series 2002 I started watching wrestling that ppv is definitely one of the best of all time plus the theme song always by saliva is flipping fantastic I still listen to it today
The Rebellion Triple Threat between Mysterio, Noble and Tajiri is a hidden gem. One of my favorite low key matches.
2002 was a wierd year for wwe
Before I finish watching this, Survivor series 2002 better be number 1 all I’m saying... I’ve watched that PPV on DVD at least 100 times and I notice something new every time
2001 - 2003 were the best and most interesting years for wrestling
The tag match at No Mercy 2002 was very good. I know this because Adam told me to pause the video and go watch it, and I did.
I was born in 2002 so my first Wrestlemaina 18
The biggest question is, given how much Vince loved humiliating Eric Bischoff, how he only ever took one stinkface. I'm amazed that he didn't start a third brand with a two hour weekly show, where every match was Rikshi vs. Eric Bischoff in a hog pen match.
Also not a Hogan fan but his short stint after Judgement Day between Vengeance and KOTR was fun.
Smackdown! was at it’s best while Raw was still in garbageland.
Frank Adams I don’t do drugs and plus I can tell the difference between something that is bad to outright garbage
Frank Adams Don’t forget 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2018
Very true. Feels like it's that way nowadays too
Fun fact: No Mercy 2002 was the first PPV I bought on DVD as a kid.
That and survivor series 00 & 01. Those were the only 3 my local library had to rent. I practically owned them
21:01 Two years technically. He wrestled in 2000...
Odd clash of style you say? RVD vs Goldust is an utter classic
I am about as Anti-Hogan as they come, but I always give him props for putting over both Kurt Angle and Brock Lesnar making them both look like the real deal at the time. I can count the times on both hands, but every once in a while he made the right call to give someone a victory.
I was at Judgement Day. The Angle/Edge match was great. The hell in a cell match was only one that ended on top of the cell
so much happened in 2002 it felt like 3 years rolled into 1
I said I'd be fine with Survivor Series being near the top, and I'll take the 2nd place. That was one of the first PPVs I watched when getting into WWE, and watching it back now... yeah what a way to start! XD
20:20 nitpick but that was Steiner's return not debut
I was in the third row at Royal Rumble 2002 (when the hard camera zooms out a little you can see the back of my blond hair in the middle of the bottom of the screen ;) ). Still have my commemorative folding chair.
My first PPV and it's still the best one I've ever been to. It was a thrill to see my childhood favorites Undertaker, Mr Perfect, and Big Boss Man live. Of course I knew Perfect wouldn't win the Rumble, but seeing him make the final 3 and Perfect-Plex Kurt Angle was my biggest mark-out moment as a wrestling fan.
2000 was also a big year for WWE the ratings we're at there highest.
2001 much better and one my favorite year for wwe ever
Mohamed AL mahfood 2000 was much better than 2001 not to mention 2001 was a trash year with the invasion crap and declining ratings
Elijah Loveell l disagree 2000 big year for wwe but 2001 is better
@Brooklyn T. Guy Yeah WrestleMania X-Seven was good especially the Kane vs. Big Show vs. Raven match. & the Gimmick Battle Royal.
@Brooklyn T. Guy P.S I see your favourite character is Brooklyn T. Guy mine's Jeffy.
2002 was best year in wwe in the matter of entertainment and Wrestling smackdown was gold back than
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My Top 10 Favorites WWE Matches Of 2002
1.Kurt Angle Vs. The Rock Vs. The Undertaker(Vengeance 2002)
2.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H(SummerSlam 2002)
3.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H Vs. Kane Vs. RVD Vs. Chris Jericho Vs. Booker T(Survivor Series 2002)
4.Brock Lesnar Vs. The Rock(SummerSlam 2002)
5.The Rock Vs. Hulk Hogan(WrestleMania X8)
6.Shawn Michaels Vs. Triple H(Armageddon 2002)
7.Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit Vs. Edge & Rey Mysterio(No Mercy 2002)
8.Brock Lesnar Vs. The Undertaker(No Mercy 2002)
9.Kurt Angle Vs. Big Show(Survivor Series 2002)
10.The Rock Vs. Chris Jericho(Royal Rumble 2002)
You have it backwards, in 1996 he lost in MSG to sid, altho he was supposed to lose to Vader
You know this was a good year when No Way Out 2002 is ranked 12 out of 14.
2002 for WWE didnt start till April
Imo the best year ever. The best survivor series and the best Summerslam ever, can’t really top that.
Always great videos
Interestingly enough, undertaker almost wasnt on the card for mania that year his match with flair was added last minute
I haven't watched it yet, I personally think Survivor Series was the best ppv that year, it was better than RR, NWO & WM X-8 imo, plus it truly felt like WWE finally put the Federation days behind them and embraced the future
The year I started watching wrestling into the buildup into SummerSlam 02. Great memories man.
What, no mention of Plane Ride from Hell in Insurrextion?
Before watching the video: Summerslam better be number 1!
After watching the video: Yeah, damn right!
That brock and test match at kotr was 🔥
You talk about Ric Flair vs Undertaker and you don't mention Arn Anderson's spine-buster?!? Shame.
It’s funny How Much Things Changed From January-December.
January: Rock, Austin, NWO, Ric Flair, Booker T, RVD, Mr Perfect, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, DDP, Triple H, Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, Still Had the “WWF” Logo.
December: Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Eddie Guerrero, Edge, Christian, Chris Benoit, The Brand Split, The “WWE Logo”.
Royal Rumble: Still had that “Attitude Era Feel”.
Survivor Series: Ruthless Agression Was in feel force.
So 2002 was a Very Great year.
Armageddon low on the list?? But the main event was amazing!
Im just waiting for Every 1847 WWE PPV from worst to best. That was a crazy year!
@Brooklyn T. Guy lol Im so funny though
Legit yes this is a biased list like most are it's based on your opinion. alas I want to genuinely thank this man for taking the time to make these lists for us the fans of not only wrestling but this man and channel itself
14. No Way Out
13. Insurrection
12. Backlash
11. Rebellion
10. Judgment Day
9. King of the Ring
8. Armageddon
7. Unforgiven
6. Wrestlemania 18
5. Vengeance
4. Royal Rumble
3. No Mercy
2. Survivor Series
1. Summerslam
MY FAVORITE!
I love these lists, but if I had one critique it would be overuse of stock images/clips. They're unnecessary.
The number one ppv of the year for me summer slam.
Yeah no I don’t care what you say Survivor Series 2002 is #1 that PPV ruled it is one of the greatest of all time yeah Summerslam 2002 was good but only really memorable for the Shawn Michaels return
Rebellion should have been higher IMO. But damn 2002 was a fantastic year. 3 dud PPVs, everything else was either decent, very good, or outstanding.
nice i just finished watching the royal rumble of 2002
In my opinion Survivor series you should be#1
Survivor series is way better than Summerslam
Survivor series >>>>>>>Summerslam
The Undisputed Championship was weird as no other wrestler other than Jericho held it for longer than a month.
Vengeance 02 main event is spectacular!
I think if you do a year of ppv reviews, you should consider doing them in chronological order. I know 'worst to best' is a common trope on yt, but for a year of ppvs it would much easier to follow.