On this date in WWF history: Chris Jericho becomes the first-ever Undisputed Champion at Vengeance

by Jesse Holland on Dec 9, 2011 10:00 AM EST in History

On December 9, 2001, Chris Jericho defied the predictions of most fantasy bookers and not only defeated The Rock, but also Stone Cold Steve Austin (both in the same night) to unify the WCW Heavyweight Championship and the WWF Championship.

The final result: Y2J left WWE Vengeance the first-ever Undisputed Champion.

But there was plenty of dispute between wrestling fans. How about it Cagesiders, what was your initial reaction to having Jericho go over both "The Brahma Bull" and "The Rattlesnake," two of pro wrestling's hottest acts in 2001?

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Benoit should have got the spot

but he broke his neck. (karma)

Jericho winning was pretty huge historically, but not really at the time, through no fault of his own.
The company was focused on the McMahon/Flair storyline, Triple H’s comeback and once the NWO came in about a month later, Jericho and his undisputed title just slipped down the ladder. Those were the times.

But historically speaking, that is a tremendous honour to be bestowed upon Jericho, which over time, carried more importance than all of those other storylines combined.

by thejasten on Dec 9, 2011 10:30 AM EST reply actions

Karma takes action before an event?

I think you meant “irony.” No?

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by *Californication* on Dec 9, 2011 7:44 PM EST up reply actions

Karma doesn't take place during this lifetime

If one believes in such things.

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by Brooklyn Dodgers Mets Fan on Dec 10, 2011 1:47 AM EST up reply actions

It was great for his career

at the time it was pretty shocking

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by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Dec 9, 2011 11:40 AM EST reply actions

What the fuck were those Austin chops at 1:28?

Great night if you were a Jerichoholic! The man finally got his due!

by Mr. Sunny Days on Dec 9, 2011 12:30 PM EST reply actions

Great all-time moment for me as a long time Jericho fan and this not only made Y2J legit but also was incredibly shocking and well done something that can’t be said of the current product.

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by Raker on Dec 9, 2011 1:46 PM EST reply actions

The damned Nick Patrick

just another classic line from Good ole JR

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by WVPiratesfan on Dec 9, 2011 3:53 PM EST reply actions