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			{{short description\|World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view event series}}
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	'''Armageddon''' is a ] ] event produced by ]. The event began in ], and followed the ] pay-per-view in November. It has since been held in December every year, except for 2001, when it was replaced with ].
			{{Infobox wrestling PPV series

			\|name = WWE Armageddon
	From 2004 to 2006 the event was exclusive to the ] brand, with the 2003 event being exclusive to the ] brand. The official Armageddon theme song is called ''"The End"'', which originally appeared on ] Disc 3. The song was composed by the WWE's music producer, ]. ''"The End"'' has continuously been remade/remixed since the original version (on Anthology) was used in 1999, including an extended version reaching nearly four minutes in length that has been the mainstay theme for the past few Armageddon PPVs. The extended version was made available for purchase and download on WWE.com, then later available on the album ].
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	==Results==
			\|caption = WWE Armageddon logo
	===1999===
			\|alt = The WWE Armageddon logo for 2008
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
			\|promotions = ]
	\|name=Armageddon 1999
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	\|image=Armageddon 1999.jpg
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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.
	'''Armageddon 1999''' took place on ] ] at the ] in the ] suburb of ]. The tagline was "''The End is Here''".

			==History==
	*'''] (] and ]) won a ] ] (10:54)'''
			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"/>
	**Also in the match were: ] and ], ] (] and ]), ], ] (] and ]), ] (] and ]), ] (] and ]), and ] (] and ]).
	**Faarooq last eliminated Jeff Hardy to win a shot at the ] at the ].
	*'''] defeated ] (6:56)'''
	**Angle pinned Blackman after a ].
	*'''] defeated ], ], and ] (w/] and ] as ]) in a ] ] ] to win the ] (2:45)'''
	**After the match Miss Kitty took off her dress and flashed the crowd in celebration.
	*'''] (] and ]) defeated ] and ] (4:23)'''
	**Hardcore pinned Rikishi after Viscera accidentally hit him.
	*'''] defeated ] (c) and ] in a ] to win the ] (8:20)'''
	**Venis pinned Bulldog after breaking up a pin attempt with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] (8:12)'''
	**Kane pinned X-Pac after a ].
	**Kane could only win this match by pinfall or submission. X-Pac could win by pinfall, submission, or escaping the cage with both feet hitting the floor.
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) to win the ] (10:17)'''
	**Jericho forced Chyna to submit with the ].
	*'''] (] and ]) defeated ] ] (] and ]) by disqualification (16:28)'''
	**NAO were disqualified after ] interfered, so the NAO retained the titles.
	*'''] defeated ] to retain the ] (3:11)'''
	**Big Show pinned Boss Man after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] (29:45)'''
	**Triple H pinned Vince after hitting him with a ].
	{{-}}

			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>
	===2000===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2000
	\|image=Armageddon00.jpg
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	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
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	\|attendance=14,920
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	}}

			==Events==
	'''Armageddon 2000''' took place on ] ] at ] in ]. The tagline was "''Lord, I'm Coming Home to You''. The official theme song was a remake of "'']''" by ].
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			\|-
			\|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==
	*''']: ] defeated ]'''
			* ]
	**Scotty pinned Brown.
	*'''] (], ], and ]) defeated ] (] and ]) and ] in an ] (8:06)'''
	**Jeff pinned Guerrero after a ] (2:57)
	**Saturn pinned Jeff after a ](3:41)
	**Matt pinned Saturn after a ] (5:08)
	**Malenko pinned Matt after a ] (5:34)
	**Malenko forced Lita to submit with the ] (8:06)
	*'''] defeated ] to retain the ] (4:59)'''
	**Regal pinned Holly after ] interfered and hit the ] on Holly.
	*'''] (w/]) defeated ] (5:02)'''
	**Venis pinned Chyna after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] (17:16)'''
	**Jericho won when he pushed a stack of barrels onto Kane and Kane couldn't get up.
	*'''] defeated ] (] and ]), ] (] and ]) (c), and ] and ] in a ] to win the ] (9:42)'''
	**Edge pinned Bubba Ray after an ] by Christian.
	*'''] defeated ] to win the ] (10:03)
	**Benoit forced Gunn to submit with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] and ] in a ] to retain the ] (2:12)'''
	**Ivory pinned Trish after Molly delivered a ] on Trish.
	*'''] defeated ], ], ], ], and ] in a ] match to retain the ] (32:14)'''
	**Angle pinned Rock after Austin hit Rock with a ].
	**During the match, ], ] and ] had brought out a pick-up truck to destroy the cell but after that, ] came out and brought the securities to get McMahon out of the arena.
	{{-}}

	===2002===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2002
	\|image=Armageddon02.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]<br>]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=9,000
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
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	'''Armageddon 2002''' took place on ] ] at ] in the ] suburb of ].

	*''']: ] defeated ] (4:56)'''
	**Hardy pinned Brown after a ] and hooking the tights for leverage.
	*'''] and ] defeated ] and ], ] (] and ]), and ] and ] (c) in a ] to win the ] (16:43)'''
	**Regal pinned Bubba after a ] by Storm (5:23)
	**Goldust pinned Regal after a ] (5:32)
	**Booker pinned Jericho after a ] (16:43)
	*'''] defeated ] by disqualification (7:12)
	**A-Train was disqualified for hitting Edge with a chair.
	**After the match, Edge hit A-Train with a chair seven times.
	*'''] defeated ] (16:47)'''
	**Benoit forced Guerrero to submit with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] (6:38)'''
	**Batista pinned Kane after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] and ] in a ] to retain the ] (4:28)
	**Victoria pinned Jacqueline after Stratus hit a ] to Jacqueline and Victoria knocked out Trish with the title belt.
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) to win the ] (12:36)'''
	**Angle pinned Big Show after ] interfered and hit Big Show with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] to win the ] (35:25)'''
	**Triple H pinned Michaels in a ] after a ] (20:33)
	**Michaels pinned Triple H in a ] after a ] off the cage through a table (29:45)
	**Triple H defeated Michaels in a ] after retrieving the title belt (35:25)
	{{-}}

	===2003===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2003
	\|image=Armageddon03.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=12,672
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
	}}

	'''Armageddon 2003''' took place on ] ] at the ] in ]. The tagline was "''Evolution of The Game''".

	*''']: ] (w/]) defeated ] (1:28)'''
	**Rico pinned Heidenreich after a kick to the midsection and then a neckbreaker.
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) (9:19)'''
	**Booker pinned Henry after a ].
	*'''] (w/]) defeated ] (w/] as ]) to win the ] (17:59)'''
	**Orton pinned RVD after an ].
	*'''] and ] defeated ] and ] (6:37)'''
	**Christian pinned Stratus with a ].
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) (12:28)
	**Michaels pinned Batista after the ].
	*'''] (] and ]) won a ] to win the ] (20:48)'''
	**The other participants were ] (] and ]) (c), ] (] and ]), ] and ], ] and ], ], and ] and ].
	**Hurricane pinned Conway after a ] (3:16)
	**Jindrak pinned Hurricane after a ] (3:34)
	**Jindrak pinned Venis after Cade clipped Venis' legs during a suplex and held his legs down (7:17)
	**Bubba Ray pinned Jindrak after a ] (11:29)
	**D-Von pinned Test after a ] from Bubba Ray (16:38)
	**Batista pinned D-Von after a ] (20:48)
	*'''] defeated ] to retain the ] (4:23)'''
	**Molly pinned Ivory by rolling through a pin attempt and grabbing Ivory's tights for leverage.
	*'''] defeated ] (c) and ] in a ] ] to win the ] (19:28)'''
	**Triple H pinned Goldberg after a low blow and a ] from Kane.
	**After Triple H's match, all the ] members came out because they held every ] title except the ]
	{{-}}

	===2004===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2004
	\|image=Armageddon04.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=5,000
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
	}}

	'''Armageddon 2004''' took place on ] ] at the ] in ].<ref name="PS127">{{cite news\|author=Martin, Finn\|title=WWE Armageddon (2004)\|work=Power Slam Magazine, issue 127\| publisher=SW Publishing\|date=2005-01-21\|page=24}}</ref>

	*''']: ] and ] defeated ] and ] (5:44)'''
	**Akio pinned Chavo after a ].
	*'''] and ] defeated ] and ] (w/]) to retain the ] (17:12)'''
	**RVD pinned Duprée after a ].
	*'''] defeated ]<!---Do not change without proof that it was someone else---> (0:25)'''
	**Angle forced Santa to submit with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] (3:00)'''
	**Puder won by judge's decision after the match went through all three 1 minute rounds.
	*'''The ] (] and ]) defeated ] and ] (6:50)'''
	**Danny pinned Holly with an ] after Holly became distracted by Dawn Marie and Miss Jackie brawling.
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) in a ] to retain the ] (7:50)'''
	**Cena pinned Jesús after an ].
	*'''] defeated ] (w/] as ]) (1:43)'''
	**Marie pinned Jackie with a Rolling Clutch Pin and a handful of tights.
	**After the match Haas proposed to Marie but then called both of them sluts and walked away.
	*'''] defeated ], ] and ] in a ] (9:55)'''
	**Big Show pinned Jindrak after an ].
	*'''] defeated ] to win the ] (9:29)'''
	**Funaki pinned Dudley with a ].
	*'''] defeated ], ] and ] in a ] to retain the ] (25:36)'''
	**JBL pinned Booker after a ] followed by a ] from Undertaker.
	**During the match, ] attacked Undertaker twice.
	{{-}}

	===2005===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2005
	\|image=Armageddon 2005.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=8,000
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
	}}

	'''Armageddon 2005''' took place on ] ] at the ] in ].

	*''']: ] defeated ] (3:30)'''
	**Noble forced Funaki to submit with a ].
	*'''] (w/]) defeated ] (6:44)'''
	**JBL pinned Hardy after a ].
	*'''] (] and ]) (w/]) defeated ] (] and ]) (8:55)'''
	**Mercury pinned Super Crazy after the ].
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) (20:09)'''
	**Benoit forced Booker to submit with the ].
	**This was Match 4 in a "Best of 7" series for the vacant ] (After the match, Booker lead the series 3-1).
	*'''] defeated ] and ] in a ] (3:38)'''
	**Lashley pinned Burchill after a ].
	*A promo (which would later turn into a weekly feature called "Lunchtime Suicide") aired where ] appeared to commit suicide.
	*'''] defeated ] to win the ] (9:25)'''
	**Kash pinned Juventud after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] and ] (8:37)'''
	**Kane pinned Mysterio after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) in a ] match (30:31)'''
	**Undertaker pinned Randy after a ].
	{{-}}

	===2006===
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2006
	\|image=WWEarmageddon06.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=8,200
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
	}}

	'''Armageddon 2006''' took place on ] ] at the ] in ]. The tagline was "''The End...Is Only the Beginning''".

	*''']: ]<!---Do not change, he was not Vladimir Kozlov yet---> defeated ]'''
	**Prudius pinned Scotty.
	*'''] defeated ] in an ] (8:21)'''
	**Kane won when he set the back of MVP's ring attire on fire.
	*'''] defeated ], ] (] and ]), and ] (] and ]) in a ] to retain the ] (20:13)'''
	**London and Kendrick won when London grabbed the belts.
	**This match was originally scheduled to be a traditional Tag Team match between London/Kendrick and Regal/Taylor for the ].
	**During this match, Mercury suffered a ] serious face injury - a broken nose and lacerations around his eye - causing him to leave the match early. <ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/exclusives/38575801\|title=Update on Joey Mercury\|accessdate=2007-04-09\|date=]}}</ref>
	*'''] defeated ] (2:51)'''
	**Boogeyman pinned The Miz after a ].
	*'''] defeated ] (w/]) to retain the ] (12:14)'''
	**Benoit forced Chavo to submit with the ].
	*'''] defeated ] to retain the ] (10:51)'''
	**Helms pinned Yang with a ].
	*'''] defeated ] in a ] (19:08)'''
	**Undertaker won by throwing Kennedy into the hearse and driving away after a ] and a ] on top of the hearse.
	*A "Naughty or Nice" Lingerie contest was held featuring: ], ], ] and ]. Contest judge Big Dick Johnson (dressed as ]) declared all the participants winners.
	*'''] and ] defeated ] and ] (w/]) (11:29)'''
	**Batista pinned Booker after a ].
	{{-}}

	===2007===
	{{current PW}}
	{{Infobox Wrestling event
	\|name=Armageddon 2007
	\|image=Armageddon 2007.jpg
	\|promotion=]
	\|brand=]<br>]<br>]
	\|date=] ]
	\|venue=]
	\|city=]
	\|attendance=
	\|lastevent=]
	\|nextevent=]
	}}

	'''Armageddon 2007''' took place on ] ] at the ] in ].<ref>{{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}}</ref>. The tagline was "''The Most Devastating Wars Are Fought Over Championship Gold''".

	<!--Do not change match order. The standard format is to list them in the order they are announced.-->
	*] vs. ] <ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660433/preview/\|title=Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy preview\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	**The winner will receive a ] match at the ].
	*] vs. ]<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660431/preview/\|title=Michaels vs. Kennedy preview\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	*] (w/]) vs. ] (w/Ranjin Singh) <ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/5546604/preview/\|title=Finlay vs. Khali preview\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	*''']:''' ] (c) vs. ]<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/55466043/preview/\|title=Phoenix vs. James preview\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	*''']:''' ] (c) vs. ]<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660432/preview/\|title=Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (WWE Championship Match)\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	*'''] for the ]:''' ] (c) vs. ] vs. ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660422/preview/\|title=Triple threat preview}}</ref>
	*] and ] vs. ] and ]<ref>{{cite web\|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660421/preview/\|title=ECW Champion CM Punk & Kane vs. Big Daddy V & Mark Henry\|date=2007-12-16\|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref>
	*''']:''' ] (c) vs. ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/55466042/preview/\|title=United States Championship Match Preview}}</ref>
	{{-}}

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World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view event series

Professional 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

#	Event	Date	City	Venue	Main Event
1	Armageddon (1999)	December, 12, 1999	Sunrise, Florida	National Car Rental Center	Triple H vs. Mr. McMahon in a No Holds Barred match
2	Armageddon (2000)	December 10, 2000	Birmingham, Alabama	Birmingham–Jefferson Civic Center	Kurt Angle (c) vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Triple H vs. The Undertaker vs. The Rock vs. Rikishi in a Hell in a Cell match for the WWF Championship
3	Armageddon (2002)	December 15, 2002	Sunrise, Florida	Office Depot Center	Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Triple H in a Three Stages of Hell match for the World Heavyweight Championship
4	Armageddon (2003)	December 14, 2003	Orlando, Florida	TD Waterhouse Centre	Goldberg (c) vs. Triple H vs. Kane in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship
5	Armageddon (2004)	December 12, 2004	Duluth, Georgia	Gwinnett Center	John "Bradshaw" Layfield (c) vs. Eddie Guerrero vs. The Undertaker vs. Booker T in a fatal four-way match for the WWE Championship
6	Armageddon (2005)	December 18, 2005	Providence, Rhode Island	Dunkin' Donuts Center	The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton in a Hell in a Cell match
7	Armageddon (2006)	December 17, 2006	Richmond, Virginia	Richmond Coliseum	Batista and John Cena vs. King Booker's Court (Finlay and King Booker)
8	Armageddon (2007)	December 16, 2007	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Mellon Arena	Batista (c) vs. Edge vs. The Undertaker in a triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship
9	Armageddon (2008)	December 14, 2008	Buffalo, New York	HSBC Arena	Edge (c) vs. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match

References

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External links

Official Armageddon website

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