WWE Breaking Point (2009) — submission-themed pay-per-view
Breaking Point was a 2009 WWE pay-per-view held in Montreal that emphasized submission and 'I Quit' stipulations. The event name was chosen by fans and featured wrestlers from Raw, SmackDown and ECW.
Overview
Breaking Point was a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) pay-per-view produced on September 13, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The show drew talent from WWE's three broadcast brands at the time — Raw, SmackDown and ECW — and was promoted with an emphasis on submission-based stipulations rather than the more common singles or gimmick matches. Information about the event was announced and archived on WWE channels and related event pages (official announcement).
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Format and distinguishing features
Unlike many WWE pay-per-views that revolve around a loosely themed card, Breaking Point highlighted matches where one competitor had to force the other to submit, verbally quit, or otherwise concede. Promoters billed several contests as submission or "I Quit" stipulation matches, placing a premium on holds, counters and storyline psychology that led to verbal or physical capitulation. The venue page and ticketing details are preserved in secondary sources (event page).
History and naming
Breaking Point was notable for being named by fan vote on WWE's website; the name won out over alternatives submitted by the promotion. The voting process and related fan engagement were part of WWE's ongoing effort to involve its audience in creative and marketing decisions (fan vote details). The 2009 Montreal card replaced the slot previously occupied by another recurring September event and was a one-off brand name in WWE's pay-per-view chronology (press release).
Card composition and significance
The card featured upper-card talent and title matches drawn from all three brands, reflecting the inter-brand booking practices of the time. Promoters used submission stipulations to advance storylines, create decisive finishes, and showcase technical and psychological aspects of in-ring performance. Coverage and retrospectives of the show can be found in wrestling media and archives (coverage and archives).
Reception and legacy
Reception to Breaking Point was mixed among fans and critics. Some appreciated the focus on submission wrestling and the attempt to diversify pay-per-view themes; others regarded it as a one-off experiment that did not become a permanent fixture on WWE's calendar. Historically, Breaking Point is remembered as an example of WWE experimenting with fan involvement and thematic variation in its pay-per-view lineup.
- Type: WWE pay-per-view event
- Date: September 13, 2009
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal
- Notable feature: Submission and "I Quit" stipulations
Questions and answers
Q: When did the WWE Breaking Point event take place?
A: The WWE Breaking Point event took place on September 13, 2009.
Q: Where was the WWE Breaking Point event held?
A: The WWE Breaking Point event was held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Q: Which wrestling brands participated in the WWE Breaking Point event?
A: Wrestlers from the Smackdown, ECW, and RAW brands participated in the WWE Breaking Point event.
Q: How was the name of the WWE Breaking Point event chosen?
A: The name of the WWE Breaking Point event was chosen by fans via WWE's official website.
Q: What were the other name choices for the WWE Breaking Point event?
A: The other name choices for the WWE Breaking Point event were Submission Sunday, Total Submission, and Submit & Quit.
Q: Who produced the WWE Breaking Point event?
A: The WWE Breaking Point event was produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Q: What type of event was WWE Breaking Point?
A: WWE Breaking Point was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event.
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