As the WWE Universe eagerly awaits the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring show in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, fans can’t help but reminisce about the good old days. This week, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most iconic events in WWE history.
From the inaugural In Your House pay-per-view to the extreme action of Extreme Rules, we look into the archives to spotlight five massive Premium Live Events that left an indelible mark on the world of sports entertainment.
May 14, 1995, marked the debut of In Your House, a revolutionary concept that aimed to increase the number of pay-per-views per year with a discounted, two-hour show featuring fewer matches. Headlined by WWE Champion Diesel’s title defense against Sycho Sid, the event may not have ended as planned, but it paved the way for the future of WWE’s pay-per-view business.
Fast-forward to May 18, 2003, and Judgment Day made its mark with a unique Stretcher Match between Brock Lesnar and Big Show for the WWE Championship. The Beast’s creative victory, involving a forklift, left fans stunned and eager for more.
The following year, Judgment Day returned on May 19, 2002, with a dual-branded show that saw The Undertaker dethrone Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship in a relatively short but intense bout. The match held significance due to the real-life animosity between the two legends, adding an extra layer of tension to their in-ring encounter.
In 2013, Extreme Rules brought its own brand of chaos, featuring a Steel Cage Match between Brock Lesnar and Triple H. The Beast once again emerged victorious, thanks in part to Paul Heyman’s interference.
Finally, on May 19, 2019, the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event made headlines when Brock Lesnar shocked the world by appearing out of nowhere to win the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, sending shockwaves throughout the WWE Universe.
These events serve as a testament to the ever-evolving nature of WWE’s Premium Live Events, always pushing the boundaries of sports entertainment. As we look forward to the King and Queen of the Ring show, we can’t help but appreciate the rich history that has led us to this moment.
