What batista wanted was to end his career on his terms, and triple hs as well. Forget about the logical booking of booker t, the face, overcoming triple h, the heel world champion, to win the title at wrestlemania a classic tale weve seen many times. Wrestlemania 19 world heavyweight championship match wwe. Triple h pulls out all the stops at wrestlemania xix, including a unique and effective version of the indian death lock.
Thats how the two ended up in a fight on the grandest stage of them all with the games inring career on the line. Feb 26, 2020 booker t wrestlemania xix if ever there was an absolutely unforgivable outcome to a match at wrestlemania, it was this one. Booker t was over with the fans, he was at the peak of his career, and hunter had a well enough run as world heavyweight champion. The pedigree and long wait for the pinfall really hurt booker t in this match finish. Im seriously baffled, how after all this, the wwe decided to have triple h come out on top. Feb 17, 2015 in case you didn t get it, after hitting his single pedigree, i got out the stopwatch.
Wwe celebrated the twentieth edition of wrestlemania at madison square garden with wrestlemania xx. A week later, booker attacked triple h in the bathroom and laid him out after triple h had thrown a dollar bill at him, ordering booker to get him a towel. Soon after, the veteran grappler joined the announce team on smackdown as a color commentator and appeared as a trainer on usas hit reality series wwe tough enough. Triple h relives unforgettable wrestlemania moment wwe superstar triple h recalls his hell in a cell match with the undertaker at wrestlemania xxviii, a match he will never forget. Mike tyson saved wwe in 1998 and was even lined up to have. On september 2, 2002, triple h was handed the world heavyweight. Triple h matches 689 ppv 150 promotions wcw wwe wwf career start 1994 career finish current the following is a listing of events that triple h has participated in.
Mcmahon this is such good sh t line at wrestlemania. Angle reminded triple h of his warning from after survivor series, and he scheduled himself and rousey to face triple h and stephanie at wrestlemania 34 in a mixed tag team match. From the moment he stepped into the wwe ring, booker t spinaroonied his way into superstardom, tangling with a whos who of squared circle greats, including stone cold steve austin, the undertaker, john cena, triple h, randy orton, batista, rey mysterio, ric flair, christian, mark henry and many others. World heavyweight championship match wrestlemania xix wwe. Mar 10, 2020 booker t on wwe booking roman reigns vs. But it became readily apparent that what triple h wanted, more than anything, was to hurt, humiliate and maim the animal. It took place on april 1, 2012 at sun life stadium in miami gardens, florida. Booker was hot at the time and still in his athletic peak, he was beyond ready. Triple h vs booker t full match wwe wrestlemania 19 youtube. Owen hart and most underrated matches in wwe wrestlemania history the doctor chris.
Wwf triple h vs cactus jack hell in a cell allbout wrestling. Apr 08, 2019 wrestlerturnedmovie star dave bautistas return to the ring was shortlived. It took place on march 29, 2015, at levis stadium in the san francisco bay area town of santa clara, california. Triple h is a 14time world champion and one of wwes most successful and wellknown superstars. Booker t left wwe in october 2007 but returned in 2011 as part of the biggest royal rumble in wwe history. Video in this format to prevent it from being blocked by wwe. Apr 07, 2019 triple h s wrestlemania wins, like his losses, follow a certain pattern. Dave bautista retires from wrestling after loss to triple h.
This feud should have worked because these were both elite duos in wwe history. It remained one of the most hated segments in wwe history and wasn t mentioned again until years later as cannonfodder for people making fun of triple h. Wwe hall of famer and cohost of the hall of fame podcast booker t recently commented on the upcoming wrestlemania 36 bout between edge and randy orton. Business becomes personal as triple h defends his world heavyweight championship with ric flair at his side against booker t at wrestlemania 19 on march 30, 2003. The baltimore suns adam testa led with a headline that wrestlemania xxviii was unable to live up to the hype, while the main event did. Jul 02, 2016 triple h vs booker t full match wwe wrestlemania 19. Out over nxt creative plans and talks with triple h.
Pairing up with booker would have helped goldberg stay face. Wrestlerturnedmovie star dave bautistas return to the ring was shortlived. So, why didnt booker t win against triple h at wrestlemania 19. However, booker t lost to triple h at wrestlemania xix.
The world heavyweight championship was defended for the first time at the event, with triple h retaining against booker t, while brock lesnar defeated kurt angle to win the wwe championship. Mike tyson saved wwe in 1998 and was even lined up to have a wrestlemania boxing match with triple h. Contentsshow 1994 december 27, starrcade triple h wrestling as jeanpaul levesque was defeated by alex wright 1995 may 15. Paul michael levesque born july 27, 1969, better known by the ring name triple h, is an american business executive, professional wrestler, and actor. Mcmahon this is such good sht line at wrestlemania. The first six competitors triple h, shawn michaels, kane, chris jericho, rob van dam and booker t vie for the world heavyweight championship inside the dangerous structure, with hbk notching the win. Even if triple h regained the championship at the end, booker t would have been a made star in the eyes of wwe fans.
May 09, 2012 the moment when triple h pinned booker t s shoulders to the mat at wrestlemania xix is a moment that we all wish to forget. Wwe, 2003 wrestling storylines arent like any other storylines youll see on tv. Mar 17, 2020 3 triple h and booker t wrestlemania 19 in what many considered the burial of booker t s career, this was a wrestlemania where triple h should have lost. Triple h beating booker t at wrestlemania 19 is still. So, why didnt booker t win against triple h at wrestlemania. Mar 02, 2015 the game accuses fivetime wcw champion and wwe hall of famer booker t of being a sting loyalist. The whole storyline was about how people like booker t dont win big matches and win world titles.
Wwe memorable wrestlemania matches that didnt come. The footage was a naked triple h, wearing a kane mask, pretending to have sex with a mannequin in a casket that he claimed was katie vick. It took place on march 29, 2015, at levis stadium in the san francisco bay area town of santa clara, california nine matches were contested at the event, with two being shown on the kickoff preshow. Sledgehammers, stone cold and matches with shawn michaels. Edge, triple h and boogeyman have all mixed it up with booker t in his memorable wrestlemania matches.
But you wouldn t know it from his wrestlemania winloss record. Peers such as booker t, brock lesnar, sting and now batista stand less of a chance. Nov 30, 2012 triple h pulls out all the stops at wrestlemania xix, including a unique and effective version of the indian death lock. Wwe hall of famer booker t has spoken about wwes decision to book roman reigns versus goldberg at wrestlemania 36. For those of you that dont know, before booker t came to wwe in the postwcw world, he was a member of wcw, and was a damn good member of the company. Booker t, wrestlemania xix 3 of 10 rolling into wrestlemania xix as the no. Triple h vs booker t full match wwe wrestlemania 19. And then booker t meets up with triple h backstage, and triple h throws a 100 dollar bill at him, an tells booker t to bring him a towel. But you wouldnt know it from his wrestlemania winloss record. Wrestlingedge rated all the matches on a scale of 5 and gave a full 5 star ratings to the undertaker vs triple h hell in a cell match.
In retrospect wwe should have had goldberg debut the night after wrestlemania 19 to help booker t fend off evolution. Triple h, who has a reputation for burying superstars, has lost more than anyone at wrestlemania, as covered in our recent wwe records piece. For several weeks, he teamed with shawn michaels and kevin nash in a feud against triple h, ric flair, and chris jericho. This was quite possibly the biggest mistake that wwe has made on the huge scale. The following week, angle revealed that although triple h and stephanie were wwe executives, they also had contracts to compete as wrestlers. Ranking every world heavyweight title match in wrestlemania history 0 of 10 the big gold belt has been a staple of wwes show of shows since it was rechristened the world heavyweight. For wrestlemania 19, triple h and wwe buried booker t under weeks of racist epithets. The man known to the wwe universe as batista fought triple h in a no holds barred match sunday night at wrestlemania. Everyone expected booker to win the match and world championship since wwe went so far with the storyline. Ironically, one of the most infamous triple h burials was at a wrestlemania, versus booker t at wrestlemania 19.
In the fourth entry of a fivepart series of wrestlemania moments, we look at the end of an era, when the undertaker squared off with triple h at wrestlemania 28. Next 10 backstage stories about chris jericho we cant believe. Roman reigns vs brock lesnar vs dean ambrose triple threat match dailymotion full match wwe fastlane 2016 dean ambrose vs roman. It took place on april 2, 2006, at the allstate arena in the chicago suburb of rosemont, illinois. Theres still a lot of people upset about the fiend thing, and theres. Triple hs wrestlemania wins, like his losses, follow a certain pattern. Triple h hhh goes kkk wrestlecrap the very worst of pro wrestling. The really racist angle wouldnt have looked as bad if the racist got beat. Ranking every world heavyweight title match in wrestlemania.
The controversial executives lasting contribution to wwe is the 16ton elimination chamber, which debuts at survivor series. No ordinary tv series could get away with the disjointed plots that wrestling fans are. The game accuses fivetime wcw champion and wwe hall of famer booker t of being a sting loyalist. Every triple h wrestlemania entrance in history, ranked. Booker t s wrestlemania matches wwe skip to main content. He defeated the fiend bray wyatt for the gold during wwes super showdown event in saudi arabia. To lead up to that match, wwe went forward with an angle that transcends the idea of harmlessness. The two will compete for goldbergs wwe universal championship. Peers such as booker t, brock lesnar, sting and now batista stand less of. After watching the entire build to triple hbooker t. With the unique nature of this years mania, booker t believes that a theatrical element to the match will be able to push it beyond the confines of standard wrestling fare. Apr 04, 2019 triple h is a 14time world champion and one of wwe s most successful and wellknown superstars. The very worst of pro wrestling wwe, 2003 wrestling storylines arent like any other storylines youll see on tv. Dwayne the rock johnson is one of the greatest wrestlers in wwe and his matches are proof of the same.
Ultimate warrior returns to wwe to square off against the young rookie triple h. Booker t and renee young on if wwe should book an undertaker. Long before the undertakers wrestlemania undefeated streak grew to 200 after his second straight win over triple h at wrestlemania xxviii. Feb, 2020 2 triple h vs booker t wrestlemania 19 triple hs offensive comments about booker t on the build to wrestlemania 19 saw fans upset with the implications of racial stereotyping. Jul 09, 2017 video in this format to prevent it from being blocked by wwe. Wrestlemania 22 was the 22nd annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by world wrestling entertainment wwe. The moment when triple h pinned booker ts shoulders to the mat at wrestlemania xix is a moment that we all wish to forget. It took triple h just over 22 seconds to cover booker t for the victory. In summer 2012, the sixtime world champion added yet another. The true story of hulk hogan v the ultimate warrior wrestling histories chapter 7. Wrestlemania xxviii was the 28th annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by wwe. It was the highest grossing ppv event in professional wrestling history at the time. During this time, booker t turned over so that his stomach was up, thus making sure that triple h would exert no effort whatsoever in retaining his title. Wrestlemania 31 was the 31st annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event and wwe network event produced by wwe.
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