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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 (in the same night) to unify the WCW Heavyweight Championship -- the Big Gold Belt -- 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?