Judgment Day (2002) — WWE pay-per-view event
Judgment Day (2002) was a World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view held May 19, 2002, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during the early WWE brand-extension era.
Judgment Day (2002) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. The event took place on May 19, 2002, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. It was the fourth edition in the annual Judgment Day chronology and occurred shortly after the company-wide rebranding from WWF to WWE and the launch of the roster brand extension.
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Background
Judgment Day 2002 arrived at a transitional moment for the promotion. Earlier that spring WWE had implemented a divisional split of its roster into separate brands, changing how talent was featured on television and on pay-per-view cards. The May 2002 show therefore reflected those shifting creative and business priorities and served as one of the first major events staged under the WWE name.
Card and notable features
The card mixed championship contests with personal rivalry matches and showcased performers from the company’s main roster. Like other pay-per-views of the period, it combined matches meant to advance ongoing storylines with encounters intended to determine or defend titles. The event was promoted as a major stop on the road to WWE’s summer schedule.
Typical attractions at this type of show included:
- World and secondary title matches
- Grudge or specialty bouts intended to settle feuds
- Appearances by top-name talent used to anchor the card
For specific match results and a full bout list, contemporary reports, archived event pages and wrestling databases provide round-by-round coverage and can be consulted for detailed outcomes and match lengths. See also the general event entry on the promotion’s site for official notes and credits: pay-per-view information and the event listing page: event overview.
As a venue choice, the Gaylord Entertainment Center offered a large-capacity arena experience in a region with a long history of professional wrestling events, reinforcing Nashville’s status as a frequent host city for the company’s touring shows. Venue details and local context are summarized at the arena listing: Gaylord Entertainment Center.
Judgment Day 2002 is remembered principally for its placement in WWE’s post-rebrand era and for contributing to storyline developments that fed into subsequent televised programs and pay-per-views. For broader context on the 2002 season and the company’s structural changes, consult background materials on WWE’s brand extension and seasonal event calendar: Nashville event histories and regional wrestling archives: Tennessee wrestling records.
Questions and answers
Q: What was Judgment Day (2002)?
A: Judgment Day (2002) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view show organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and held on May 19, 2002, at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Q: Who organized the event?
A: The event was organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Q: When was the event held?
A: The event was held on May 19, 2002.
Q: Where was the event held?
A: The event was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Q: How many Judgment Day events had been held by WWE prior to this one?
A: This was the fourth Judgment Day event held by WWE.
Q: Who participated in the event?
A: The text does not provide information on the specific wrestlers who participated in the event.
Q: Was the event broadcast to a larger audience?
A: Yes, the event was broadcast as a pay-per-view show, which meant that it was accessible to a wider audience for a fee.
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Sources
- wwe.com : "Judgment Day 2002: Full Event Results"