No Mercy (2008) — WWE pay-per-view event
No Mercy (2008) was a World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view held on October 5, 2008, at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. It was the eleventh edition in the No Mercy series.
Overview
No Mercy (2008) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by WWE and staged on October 5, 2008, at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The show presented a sequence of scripted matches that advanced ongoing storylines and featured title contests, personal rivalries and special stipulation bouts typical of WWE pay-per-views. As part of the annual schedule, No Mercy combined televised build-up with a live arena crowd and pay-per-view distribution.
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Background and format
No Mercy events traditionally gather wrestlers from WWE's roster to settle feuds established on weekly television programs and to showcase championship defenses. The 2008 edition followed that pattern: television storylines culminated in matches booked for the pay-per-view card. Like other WWE pay-per-views, the event mixed singles bouts, tag team contests and matches with narrative stakes to advance characters and plots.
Venue and date
The card took place at the Rose Garden arena in Portland, Oregon. The choice of venue reflected WWE's longstanding practice of rotating major events through different North American cities to reach regional audiences. Local promotion and ticket sales, combined with national pay-per-view distribution, made the event both a live attraction and a broadcast product.
Card composition and notable aspects
The No Mercy card featured multiple matches including championship matches and grudge-oriented encounters. Matches were the outcomes of pre-existing scripted storylines on WWE's weekly shows and were intended to resolve or intensify those narratives. Elements common to the event included referee decisions, storyline injuries, and interference — all theatrical devices used to shape future television angles.
History and legacy
No Mercy began in the late 1990s as a recurring WWE-branded pay-per-view series and the 2008 show represented the eleventh edition in that sequence. For historical context, the No Mercy name has appeared intermittently on WWE calendars; the 2008 event was the last in the original run before the company altered its pay-per-view lineup. Fans and historians often view the card as part of the late-2000s era of WWE storytelling.
Further reading
- More on WWE pay-per-views: Pay-per-view overview
- Series history: No Mercy series
- Venue information: Rose Garden
- City and local context: Portland, Oregon
Questions and answers
Q: What was No Mercy (2008)?
A: No Mercy (2008) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view show made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Q: When was No Mercy (2008) held?
A: No Mercy (2008) was held on October 5, 2008.
Q: Where was No Mercy (2008) held?
A: No Mercy (2008) was held at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon.
Q: How many No Mercy events were held by the WWE?
A: The WWE held eleven No Mercy events, and No Mercy (2008) was the final one.
Q: Was No Mercy (2008) only available on pay-per-view?
A: Yes, No Mercy (2008) was a pay-per-view event, meaning that viewers had to pay to watch it.
Q: What kind of event was No Mercy (2008)?
A: No Mercy (2008) was a professional wrestling event.
Q: Did No Mercy (2008) feature any specific matches or wrestlers?
A: The text does not provide any information about specific matches or wrestlers at No Mercy (2008).
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