Survivor Series (2002) — WWE pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden
Survivor Series (2002) was the sixteenth annual WWE pay-per-view, held November 17, 2002 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It featured elimination-style matches and championship contests.
Overview
Survivor Series (2002) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The show took place on November 17, 2002, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was the sixteenth edition of the annual Survivor Series series and was presented as one of WWE's major year-end events.
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Format and card structure
Survivor Series traditionally highlights elimination‑style tag team matches, and the 2002 edition followed that heritage while also featuring singles and championship bouts. The card combined multi-person eliminations with standard title matches, showcasing performers from WWE's roster at the time. As a televised pay-per-view, the event aimed to deliver decisive endings and storyline developments heading into the winter season.
Venue and setting
Madison Square Garden served as a prominent New York venue with a long association to professional sports and entertainment. Staging Survivor Series in this arena reinforced the event's stature; the city's large media market and passionate fanbase contributed to a high-profile atmosphere for the evening's matches.
Historical context and significance
By late 2002 WWE was adapting its programming and event calendar to changes in its roster and business model. Survivor Series has been one of the company’s longest-running pay-per-views, known for spotlighting teams and rivalries in a format that differs from one-on-one matches. The 2002 show continued the tradition of blending elimination team contests with championship stakes, influencing ongoing storylines.
Event features and legacy
Typical highlights for a Survivor Series card include several elimination matches, title defenses, surprise returns or interference, and moments that advance characters and feuds. While each edition has its unique outcomes, the 2002 event contributed to year-end resolutions and setup for subsequent pay-per-views, maintaining the Survivor Series reputation as a pivotal stop on WWE’s schedule.
- Event: Survivor Series (2002)
- Date: November 17, 2002
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
- Producer: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Format: Traditional Survivor Series eliminations and title matches
For more context on the event type and WWE programming, see resources about professional wrestling, televised pay-per-view shows, and WWE's event history through archived listings and official materials available from the promotion (WWE). Additional venue information may be found through links relating to Madison Square Garden and New York City.
Questions and answers
Q: What is Survivor Series (2002)?
A: Survivor Series (2002) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view show made by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) held on November 17, 2002 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Q: Who organized Survivor Series (2002)?
A: Survivor Series (2002) was organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Q: Where was Survivor Series (2002) held?
A: Survivor Series (2002) was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Q: When was Survivor Series (2002) held?
A: Survivor Series (2002) was held on November 17, 2002.
Q: How many Survivor Series events had the WWE held before Survivor Series (2002)?
A: WWE had held fifteen Survivor Series events before Survivor Series (2002).
Q: What type of event was Survivor Series (2002)?
A: Survivor Series (2002) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view show.
Q: How was the sixteenth edition of the Survivor Series popularly known?
A: The sixteenth Survivor Series event held by the WWE was popularly known as Survivor Series (2002).
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