2002—one of the successful years in recent WWE history. Returns, debuts, and history-making matches.
Still feeling the aftermath of Vince McMahon purchasing WCW in 2001, there were many moments that avid wrestling fans would have never imagined. Eric Bischoff in a WWE ring? Better yet, a general manager? Who would have imagined?
Due to the thick roster—as a result of the purchase—McMahon thought it would be a good idea to have both Raw and Smackdown be exclusive shows. Thus, commencing the formation of the "brand split."
The "Big Gold Belt" being a main title in the WWE was also a shock. Being such a longstanding prize in the NWA/WCW, it was quite interesting to see it on WWE programming.
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