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{{short description|World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view event series}} | |||
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{{Infobox wrestling PPV series | |||
|name = WWE Armageddon | |||
|image = <div style="background-color:black;padding:10px;padding:12px;">]</div> | |||
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|caption = WWE Armageddon logo | |||
|alt = The WWE Armageddon logo for 2008 | |||
|promotions = ] | |||
|brands = ] (2002–2003, 2007–2008)<br/>] (2002, 2004–2008)<br/>] (2007–2008) | |||
|firstevent = ] | |||
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}} | |||
'''WWE Armageddon''' was a ] ] (PPV) event produced by ] (WWE), a ] based in ]. The event was created in 1999, when the promotion was still called the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, renamed to WWE in 2002). It was held every December except in 2001, as that year, ] replaced Armageddon as the event's name was thought to be insensitive following the ], although Armageddon was reinstated in 2002 with Vengeance moving up to July. | |||
To coincide with the ] introduced in 2002, the event was made exclusive to the ] brand in 2003 before becoming ]-exclusive from 2004 to 2006. Following ] in 2007, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued. The final event was held in 2008, with ] replacing Armageddon in 2009. | |||
==History== | |||
From May 1995 to February 1999, the ] (WWF, now WWE) held a series of monthly ]s (PPV) titled ]. The WWF discontinued the In Your House series to establish permanent names for the monthly PPVs that would be held annually.<ref name=WWF9099Book>{{cite book | first=Graham | last=Cawthon | title=The History of Professional Wrestling|volume=2: WWF 1990–1999 | publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | year= 2013 | asin=B00RWUNSRS}}</ref> Armageddon was established that year to be held as the annual December PPV. The ] was held on December 12, 1999, at the ] in ] and it aired ] on PPV.<ref name="Armageddon1999"/> The first two Armageddon events were held when the promotion was still called the WWF.<ref name="Armageddon1999"/><ref name="Armageddon2000"/> In 2001, Armageddon was replaced by ] due to the ]; the promotion felt that the name "Armageddon" would offend victims of the attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/94543-jim-ross-revela-por-que-wwe-no-ha-celebrado-mas-ppv-armageddon|title=Jim Ross reveals why WWE did not celebrate the 2001 edition of Armageddon|date=December 11, 2020|last=Martínez|first=Sebestián|work=Solo Wrestling|accessdate=March 3, 2021|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303123338/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/94543-jim-ross-revela-por-que-wwe-no-ha-celebrado-mas-ppv-armageddon|url-status=live}}</ref> Armageddon, however, was reinstated in 2002 with Vengeance moving up to July.<ref name="Armageddon2002"/> | |||
In 2002, the WWF changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) due to a court order following a lawsuit from the ] over the "WWF" initialism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_05_06.jsp|title=World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Drops The "F" To Emphasize the "E" for Entertainment|date=May 6, 2002|publisher=] Corporate|access-date=2008-07-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090119180317/http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_05_06.jsp|archive-date=January 19, 2009|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The promotion also held their very first ] that year to split its roster into two distinctive ], ] and ], where wrestlers would exclusively perform<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_03_27.jsp|title=WWE Entertainment To Make RAW and SMACKDOWN Distinct Television Brands|date=May 27, 2002|publisher=] Corporate|access-date=2008-07-13|archive-date=October 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017025205/http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2002/2002_03_27.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref>—] was added as a third brand in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2006/2006_05_25_02.jsp|title=WWE Launches ECW as Third Brand|date=May 25, 2006|publisher=] Corporate|access-date=2008-07-13|archive-date=September 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903205013/http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2006/2006_05_25_02.jsp|url-status=dead}}</ref> The ] featured wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown!,<ref name="Armageddon2002"/> but the ] was held exclusively for the Raw brand.<ref name="Armageddon2003"/> It was then held exclusively for the SmackDown! brand from 2004 to 2006.<ref name="Armageddon2004"/><ref name="Armageddon2005"/><ref name="Armageddon2006"/> Following ] in 2007, WWE discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_03_14.jsp |title=WWE Pay-Per-Views To Follow WrestleMania Formula |date=March 14, 2007 |publisher=] Corporate |access-date=2008-07-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070319234707/http://corporate.wwe.com/news/2007/2007_03_14.jsp |archive-date=March 19, 2007 }}</ref> The ] was the last pay-per-view to be broadcast by WWE in ] format. In January 2008, all WWE programming switched to ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwehd|title='Redefining' television with WWE HD|date=January 17, 2008|last=Clayton|first=Corey|access-date=April 1, 2015|publisher=]|archive-date=May 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525140115/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwehd|url-status=live}}</ref> The ] was the final event as Armageddon was discontinued and replaced by ] in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251226228.php|title=WWE issues a new online fan survey|publisher=WrestleView|date=2009-08-25|access-date=2009-10-13|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127040238/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251226228.php|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==Events== | |||
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|style="background:#FBB; width:2em"| | |||
|Raw (WWE brand)|Raw-branded event | |||
|style="background:#BBF; width:2em"| | |||
|SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown-branded event | |||
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{|class="sortable wikitable succession-box" style="font-size:85%; text-align:center;" | |||
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!Event | |||
!Date | |||
!City | |||
!Venue | |||
!Main Event | |||
!Ref. | |||
|- | |||
|1 | |||
|] | |||
|December, 12, 1999 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] vs. ] in a ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon1999">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (1999) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/1999/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054540/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/1999/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (1999) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/1999/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006115724/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/1999/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2 | |||
|] | |||
|December 10, 2000 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] vs. ] vs. ] vs. ] vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2000">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2000) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2000/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102551/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2000/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2000) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2000/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006113227/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2000/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|3 | |||
|] | |||
|December 15, 2002 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2002">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2002) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2002/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081443/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2002/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2002) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2002/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006112049/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2002/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background: #FBB;" | |||
|4 | |||
|] | |||
|December 14, 2003 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2003">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2003) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2003/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=June 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604231039/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2003/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2003) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2003/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017202454/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2003/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background: #BBF;" | |||
|5 | |||
|] | |||
|December 12, 2004 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] vs. ] vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2004">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2004) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064749/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2004) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006114824/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2004/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background: #BBF;" | |||
|6 | |||
|] | |||
|December 18, 2005 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] vs. ] in a ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2005">{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2005) Venue|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/venue|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-17|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100933/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/venue|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2005) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/mainevent|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006114913/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2005/mainevent|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|- style="background: #BBF;" | |||
|7 | |||
|] | |||
|December 17, 2006 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] and ] vs. ] (] and ]) | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2006">{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Elliott|date=December 17, 2006|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/18/2859158.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120604192955/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/18/2859158.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=June 4, 2012|title=Unexpected ladder contest steals Armageddon|publisher=]|work=Slam! Sports|access-date=March 29, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2006) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2006/matches/347294412|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=November 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104003938/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2006/matches/347294412|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|8 | |||
|] | |||
|December 16, 2007 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/schedules/events/eventdetail/?id=5546578|title=WWE presents Armageddon sponsored by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare|publisher=WWE|access-date=December 17, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071218201654/http://www.wwe.com/schedules/events/eventdetail/?id=5546578|archive-date=December 18, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2007) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2007/matches/554660422|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018012623/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2007/matches/554660422|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|9 | |||
|] | |||
|December 14, 2008 | |||
|] | |||
|] | |||
|] (c) vs. ] vs. ] in a ] for the ] | |||
|<ref name="Armageddon2008">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/armageddon.html#2008|title=Armageddon|access-date=December 24, 2008|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116011200/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/armageddon.html#2008|archive-date=January 16, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Armageddon (2008) Main Event Synopsis|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2008/8764234|publisher=]|access-date=2011-07-19|archive-date=May 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515144319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2008/8764234|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|colspan="7"|{{center|(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match}} | |||
|} | |||
==See also== | |||
* ] | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
==External links== | |||
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{{WWEPPV|Armageddon}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:00, 1 February 2024
World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view event seriesProfessional wrestling pay-per-view event series
WWE Armageddon | |
---|---|
WWE Armageddon logo | |
Promotions | World Wrestling Entertainment |
Brands | Raw (2002–2003, 2007–2008) SmackDown (2002, 2004–2008) ECW (2007–2008) |
First event | 1999 |
Last event | 2008 |
WWE Armageddon was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), a professional wrestling promotion based in Connecticut. The event was created in 1999, when the promotion was still called the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, renamed to WWE in 2002). It was held every December except in 2001, as that year, Vengeance replaced Armageddon as the event's name was thought to be insensitive following the September 11 attacks, although Armageddon was reinstated in 2002 with Vengeance moving up to July.
To coincide with the brand extension introduced in 2002, the event was made exclusive to the Raw brand in 2003 before becoming SmackDown-exclusive from 2004 to 2006. Following WrestleMania 23 in 2007, brand-exclusive PPVs were discontinued. The final event was held in 2008, with TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs replacing Armageddon in 2009.
History
From May 1995 to February 1999, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) held a series of monthly pay-per-views (PPV) titled In Your House. The WWF discontinued the In Your House series to establish permanent names for the monthly PPVs that would be held annually. Armageddon was established that year to be held as the annual December PPV. The inaugural Armageddon was held on December 12, 1999, at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida and it aired live on PPV. The first two Armageddon events were held when the promotion was still called the WWF. In 2001, Armageddon was replaced by Vengeance due to the September 11 attacks; the promotion felt that the name "Armageddon" would offend victims of the attacks. Armageddon, however, was reinstated in 2002 with Vengeance moving up to July.
In 2002, the WWF changed its name to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) due to a court order following a lawsuit from the World Wildlife Fund over the "WWF" initialism. The promotion also held their very first draft that year to split its roster into two distinctive brands of wrestling, Raw and SmackDown!, where wrestlers would exclusively perform—ECW was added as a third brand in 2006. The 2002 event featured wrestlers from both Raw and SmackDown!, but the 2003 event was held exclusively for the Raw brand. It was then held exclusively for the SmackDown! brand from 2004 to 2006. Following WrestleMania 23 in 2007, WWE discontinued brand-exclusive PPVs. The 2007 event was the last pay-per-view to be broadcast by WWE in 480p standard definition format. In January 2008, all WWE programming switched to 720p high definition. The 2008 event was the final event as Armageddon was discontinued and replaced by TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs in 2009.
Events
Raw-branded event | SmackDown-branded event |
See also
References
- Cawthon, Graham (2013). The History of Professional Wrestling. Vol. 2: WWF 1990–1999. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ASIN B00RWUNSRS.
- ^ "Armageddon (1999) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Armageddon (2000) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- Martínez, Sebestián (December 11, 2020). "Jim Ross reveals why WWE did not celebrate the 2001 edition of Armageddon". Solo Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Armageddon (2002) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- "World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Drops The "F" To Emphasize the "E" for Entertainment". World Wrestling Entertainment Corporate. May 6, 2002. Archived from the original on January 19, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- "WWE Entertainment To Make RAW and SMACKDOWN Distinct Television Brands". World Wrestling Entertainment Corporate. May 27, 2002. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- "WWE Launches ECW as Third Brand". World Wrestling Entertainment Corporate. May 25, 2006. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved July 13, 2008.
- ^ "Armageddon (2003) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Armageddon (2004) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ "Armageddon (2005) Venue". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2011.
- ^ Elliott, Brian (December 17, 2006). "Unexpected ladder contest steals Armageddon". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
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- "WWE issues a new online fan survey". WrestleView. August 25, 2009. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
- "Armageddon (1999) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
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- "Armageddon (2003) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on October 17, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- "Armageddon (2004) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- "Armageddon (2005) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- "Armageddon (2006) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
- "WWE presents Armageddon sponsored by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare". WWE. Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved December 17, 2007.
- "Armageddon (2007) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
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- "Armageddon (2008) Main Event Synopsis". WWE. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2011.