Your Judgment is Arriving... Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kane and The Undertaker

The championship had been declared vacant because in a Triple Threat match at the previous pay per view, Kane and The Undertaker had simultaneously pinned the champion Austin. Vince McMahon declared the title to be contested for at Judgment Day between Kane and Undertaker with Austin acting as the special guest referee.

Shawn Michaels had retired from active competition after suffering a serious back injury in January 1998, although he did come back to contest just one more match against Austin at WrestleMania. Shawn returned to full time competition only in 2002.

Answer: A tournament was held the following month at the Survivor Series pay per view

The tournament for the vacant championship at Survivor Series was dubbed "Deadly Game". Stone Cold, Undertaker and Kane all took part in the Deadly Game but none of them made it to the final. Undertaker and Kane both received a bye in their first round matches and met in the quarterfinals. Undertaker pinned Kane but then lost by disqualification to The Rock, who advanced to the finals. Austin earned a disqualification win in his first round match and received a bye in his quarterfinal scheduled fixture.

He was defeated by Mankind in the following round, who also made it to the final. The Rock defeated Mankind by submission to become the new WWF Champion.

Answer: 2005

While the WWE championship, United States title, Cruiserweight title and WWE Tag Team Championships were all contested for, an Intercontinental championship match did not have a place on the card.
At the 2003 Judgment Day, Christian won a battle royal for the vacant Intercontinental Championship while at the 2002 event, Eddie Guerrero retained the title against Rob Van Dam in the opening match and the 1998 event saw Ken Shamrock defeat Mankind by a unique method: Mankind used his own finishing move, the Mandible Claw, to knock himself out.

Answer: Stone Cold Steve Austin v. The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match for the WWF Championship

While Kane v. Triple H for the Intercontinental Championship did take place at Judgment Day 2001, it was a featured match on the undercard, not the main event. Kane defeated the champion Triple H to earn the Intercontinental title.
Stone Cold and The Undertaker went at it for twenty minutes in tremendous back and forth action. Triple H raced to the ring just when things appeared dire for Austin. Vince McMahon, who was at the commentary desk, also got involved but was struck with a chair. Triple H eventually nailed Undertaker with a sledgehammer and Austin pinned him.

Answer: True

Chris Jericho and Triple H battled in a Hell in a Cell match, where the contestants are enclosed in a sixteen feet high, two ton, roofed steel cage. A referee was injured during the match and to get him some medical help, the padlock on the cell door was opened with bolt cutters.

The match was continued outside and then on top of the cell. Triple H hit Jericho with his patented "Pedigree" finishing move on the roof and a referee climbed up to make the count.

Answer: Eddie Guerrero

The WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero was defending the title against JBL in the main event. JBL struck the champion over the head with a chair and Guerrero was meant to cut his forehead to give an impression of, when mixed with sweat, blood. However, Guerrero cut too deep into his head, accidentally slicing an artery, causing rivers of blood to flow down his face and onto his chest. Guerrero bled for the rest of the match, which ended via disqualification when Guerrero was caught hitting JBL with the championship belt. World Heavyweight Champion Chris Benoit did not compete on the Pay Per View while The Undertaker faced Booker T prior to the main event.

Answer: Kevin Nash v. Triple H (c)

Kevin Nash defeated Triple H by disqualification but according to WWE regulations, a title can change hands ONLY by pinfall or submission.
Big Show competed for the WWE Championship in the main event of the evening, in a Stretcher Match, against Brock Lesnar. Chris Benoit competed in his team's losing effort in a six man tag team match earlier that evening. Chris Jericho, meanwhile, competed in a battle royal to determine the new Intercontinental Champion, which was won by Christian.

Answer: By countout

The Undertaker had defeated Edge at WrestleMania XXIV in late March to capture the title and had successfully defended it against him at Backlash, the April Pay Per View. Vickie Guerrero stripped Undertaker of the championship, claiming that he had used an illegal submission maneuver, the Hells Gate, to both capture and retain the gold. Because of WWE regulations, the title was not awarded to Undertaker as he won by countout and a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match was held on June the first at the One Night Stand Pay Per View, where Edge was victorious.

Answer: Bobby Lashley

After distractions provided by his valet, Sharmell, Booker T's associate, Finlay, struck Lashley with a shillelagh. Booker T pinned him following this and officially was crowned and rechristened, "King Booker".
Finlay had lost to Chris Benoit earlier that evening by submission while William Regal did not compete on the card. Finlay and Regal acted as Booker T's associates in his feud against Bobby Lashley, which was continued after Judgment Day.

Answer: Randy Orton won by knockout

Shawn Michaels had been attacked by Randy Orton in an interview segment prior to the match. Michaels had entered the match with a legitimate knee injury and showed signs of injury during the match. After thwarting Orton's attempt at a superplex, Michaels took off from the top rope, successfully connecting with a flying elbow.

He then tried to hit his signature superkick, "Sweet Chin Music", but collapsed while trying. The referee awarded Orton the match and Orton once again, attacked Michaels which supposedly caused a career ending concussion.

The concussion was scripted, intended to provide time for Michaels to have knee surgery.