Armageddon (2003) — WWE Raw brand pay-per-view
Overview of Armageddon 2003, the World Wrestling Entertainment Raw-exclusive pay-per-view held in Orlando on December 14, 2003, including card, results, reception and aftermath.
Overview
Armageddon (2003) was a professional wrestling event produced as a pay-per-view by World Wrestling Entertainment. It took place on December 14, 2003, at the TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida. This edition was the fourth in the Armageddon series and was held during WWE's period of brand-exclusive shows; the 2003 card was promoted as a Raw brand exclusive.
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Main matches and results
The advertised main event was a Triple Threat contest for the World Heavyweight Championship featuring Triple H, Kane and the then-champion Goldberg. The finish saw Triple H pin Goldberg for the title after Kane delivered a chokeslam that left Goldberg vulnerable, handing Triple H the victory and the championship.
Other high-profile bouts on the show included Rob Van Dam defending the Intercontinental Championship against Randy Orton. Orton won that match cleanly following his RKO finisher and captured the Intercontinental title. Another featured singles match was Batista versus Shawn Michaels, a match that ended when Michaels struck Batista with the Sweet Chin Music and scored the pinfall.
Card (selected)
- Triple H vs. Goldberg vs. Kane — World Heavyweight Championship (Triple H won)
- Rob Van Dam (c) vs. Randy Orton — Intercontinental Championship (Orton won)
- Batista vs. Shawn Michaels (Michaels won)
Reception and legacy
Critical reaction to Armageddon 2003 was mixed. Some reviewers praised the booking of the main event as a decisive title change that advanced multiple storylines, while others criticized match pacing and felt a number of undercard matches did not reach their potential. A contemporary report described the show as underwhelming and gave it an average score in the middling range.
In storyline terms, the event produced notable title switches that affected WWE programming heading into early 2004. Triple H's regain of the World Heavyweight Championship and Randy Orton's rise as Intercontinental Champion were used to set up subsequent feuds and pay-per-view matches. As part of the Armageddon chronology, the 2003 show reflects the era of brand-specific PPVs and the shifting title scene on Raw.
For further reading about the promotion and the event series, see WWE's pages and historical summaries linked within this article.
Questions and answers
Q: What was the name of the professional wrestling pay-per-view show?
A: The professional wrestling pay-per-view show was called Armageddon (2003).
Q: When and where did Armageddon (2003) take place?
A: Armageddon (2003) took place on December 14, 2003 at TD Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Florida.
Q: Who won the main event match at Armageddon (2003)?
A: Triple H won the main event match at Armageddon (2003), defeating Kane and then-champion Goldberg. He pinned Goldberg following a chokeslam from Kane to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Q: Who defended their WWE Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon (2003)?
A: Rob Van Dam defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship against Randy Orton at Armageddon (2003).
Q: Who won the match between Batista and Shawn Michaels?
A: Shawn Michaels won the match between Batista and himself by pinfall after he performed Sweet Chin Music on Batista.
Q: How did Canadian Online Explorer rate overall event?
A: Canadian Online Explorer rated the overall event a six out of ten and claimed that it was a "flop".
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Sources
- wwe.com : "Armageddon 2003: Venue"
- slam.canoe.ca : "WWE Armageddon a flop"
- wwe.com : "Armageddon 2003: Results"