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Backlash One

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WWF Debuts First Historic Pay-Per-View Event

The inaugural WWF pay-per-view featured two “Dream Matches” alongside highly anticipated cross-weight class bouts, contested under both UFC and BMF rules. Notably, this marked the first time in a decade that Hulk Hogan did not headline the main event, as promoters instead prioritized the “Legend vs. Legend” clash between Bruno Sammartino and André the Giant.

Opening Grudge Match: Brazil’s Finest

The event opened with a storied rivalry between two of Brazil’s greatest fighting dynasties. Rickson Gracie, head of the Gracie family, faced the heir to the Zulu throne, Casemiro “Rei Zulu” Nascimento, under UFC rules. Despite Zulu’s significant age and weight advantage, Gracie utilized his superior skill and experience to secure a submission victory in a grueling, closely contested bout.

Heavyweight Power and High-Stakes Ladders

Football star Bob Sapp extended his winning streak with a dominant knockout victory over Samoan Sumo champion Teila Tuli. The fight was held under BMF rules, stipulating that a win could only be achieved via knockout.

In a change of pace, the cruiserweight division took center stage as the Philippines’ Agatom and India’s Golimar competed in the first-ever ladder match. In this non-title bout, Golimar secured the win by becoming the first to scale the ladder and retrieve the briefcase suspended from the stadium ceiling.

Tournament Turmoil

Americans Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker battled for the final spot in the first round of the USA Belt #1 Contender Tournament. While Michaels successfully used his trademark “trash talk” to hype the crowd, the match failed to live up to expectations; The Undertaker’s massive size proved too much for the Light Heavyweight to overcome.

Meanwhile, the dream match between longtime champions Hulk Hogan and Yokozuna was a tighter affair. Though Yokozuna utilized his weight and youth to early advantage—briefly casting Hogan as the underdog—”The Hulk” rallied to win and advance to the finals of the Intercontinental Cup.

Main Event: The Mismatch of the Century

Despite massive hype, the Main Event ended in a lopsided result. Betting odds had favored Bruno Sammartino following his impressive comeback against “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, suggesting the fighting community had underestimated André the Giant due to his limited agility.

However, André proved once again that size is the ultimate equalizer. The “Italian Legend” struggled to land a significant blow, making the bout feel more like the “Mismatch of the Century” than a competitive contest. André dominated from the opening bell, leaving no doubt about his status as the sport’s premier giant.

Tournament Report: The Battle for the USA Championship #1 Contender

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Following the unification of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), the Fighting Commission sanctioned an elite 8-man tournament to determine the first official #1 Contender for the USA Wrestling Belt. Eight of the most decorated American combatants entered the brackets, but after months of brutal, high-stakes finishes, the field has been cut in half.

Here is the breakdown of the Opening Round:

The Brackets & Results

Matchup Result Method
Eric Bischoff vs. The Ultimate Warrior Bischoff (Upset) Technical Stoppage
Kevin Nash vs. Ted DiBiase DiBiase (Upset) Submission
“Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts Savage TKO
The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels Undertaker Knockout

The Underdog

The tournament opened with the shock of the century. The Ultimate Warrior, a heavy favorite to steamroll the competition, fell to Eric Bischoff. In a stunning display of tactical fighting, Bischoff managed to outmaneuver the powerhouse, securing a massive upset that has the “Fight Historians” rewriting their predictions.

Similarly, the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase proved that technical prowess outweighs raw size. Facing the massive Super Heavyweight Kevin Nash, DiBiase utilized his signature grappling to neutralize Nash’s power, forcing a submission and moving one step closer to his rival, Hulk Hogan.

The Grudge Matches

In a clash of two of the most dangerous strikers in the federation, Randy Savage advanced to the semi-finals. The bout against Jake Roberts was a tactical war, but a high-impact “Finisher” from the Macho Man sent Roberts to the canvas, ending their long-standing rivalry in definitive fashion.

Finally, the night concluded with a display of pure dominance. Despite Shawn Michaels’ legendary speed and agility, the size and striking power of The Undertaker proved too much to overcome. The “Deadman” convincingly defeated the smaller Michaels, cementing his status as a terrifying threat in the winner’s bracket.

What’s Next?

With the first round in the books, the semi-finals are set. The winners are now just two victories away from a sanctioned title bout against the American Champion, Hulk Hogan.

  • Semi-Final A: Eric Bischoff vs. Ted DiBiase

  • Semi-Final B: Randy Savage vs. The Undertaker

The Millennium Intercontinental Tournament First Round

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First Round:

  • Italy vs Scotland
  • France vs China
  • US vs Iran
  • Japan vs Canada

Results:

Andre the Giant won against China’s Beggar So. The drunken master was just to old, too small for the Giant phenom. Who is considered as the favorite of the tournament.

Hogan made a solid win over his Iranian rival the Iron Shiek on the first round. Hogan is voted a close second to win on this tournament.

Italy chose legend Bruno Sammartino as their representative. Bruno came out of retirement and said to have entered this tournament as a tune up fight for the WWF belt. Which should have been an insult for the Scotman, Rowdy Piper. Though Scottish fans didn’t liked the legend’s comment, Piper just dismissed it as brutal honesty and said just to focus on the tournament. Bruno Sammartino showed that his statement wasn’t just trasktalk though as the American-Italian Wrestler shows he still has a couple of gas tank left. Bruno won via pinfall and now advances to the next round.

The last match is 50/50 on the betting odds. Hart, who was considered as the greatest Wrestler of all time pound per pound, but Yokozuna has the huge weight advantage. The King of Japanese Sumo demonstrated though to the dismayed Canadian fans that most of the time, weight and power is king.

The Second Round will continue on Pay per view. Hogan (US) will face Yokozuna (Japan) in a dream match for the first time. Bruno (Italy) will fight another legend in another dream match in Andre the Giant (France).

The Millennium Light Heavyweight Tournament

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The Millennium Light Heavyweight Tournament is the battle for the New Undisputed Light Heavyweight. With the maximum limit of 220 lbs, 8 competitors chosen by the fighting community will compete for the first ever Undisputed Light Heavyweight Belt.

First round:

  • Prototype vs Mario
  • Kurt Angle vs R Truth
  • Bruce Willis vs Rob Van Dam
  • Steven Segal vs Shawn Micheals

Results:

The Prototype proves to be too big for the Italian Legend (who was supposed to represent Italy for the Intercontinental Tournament before Bruno Sammartino declared his return). The prototype might leave the Light Heavyweight division in later years as he was struggling to make the 220 pound weight limit.

The second fight was closer than expected. Betting favorite Kurt Angle was looking to have an early easy victory over the Rapper, but R Truth proves he’s more than just a street thug. Truth showed some legit pro wresting moves and almost made a comeback victory against the Olympic Gold medalist. Angle found a way to come back in the match though and managed a submission win.

Third match almost became an upset as action star Bruce Willis appears to be winning at start with relentless attacks. But RVD saw a little opening and never stopped since, making his way to the second round.

The last match of the round was sort of the same. Everybody thought Action Star Steven Segal was a joke, but he proved everyone he’s a legit martial artist showing not only offensive strikes but also showcasing his Akido prowess in countering multiple Sweet Chin Music attacks by Shawn Micheals. But the Akkido master ultimately fell short, as Micheal shows everyone why Pro Wrestlers are the favourites to win the Undisputed fighting belt.

WWF One

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WWF One is the first ever WWF event that featured 3 bouts.

Street fighter legend Kimbo Slice faces off Korea’s own seven foot giant Hang Man Choi. The first ever WWF match in history is under BMF rules. Last Man Standing, only Knockouts to win, no pinfall, count out, or submission. Kimbo uses his signature Knockout strike to deliver the first ever WWF win.

Second fight features two behemoths in Sapp and Giant Gonzalez fighting under MMA rules. Bob Sapp delivered the knockout blow over the Mexican.

The Main Event showcases the first fight of the USA Number #1 Contender Tournament between Eric Bischoff and the tournament favourite The Ultimate Warrior.

A lot of fans and sports analysts have dismissed Eric Bischoff pointing out the huge Weight difference. Bischoff proved that them wrong by pinning The Ultimate Warrior.

The main event and opener just proves that Weight advantage does not guarantee a win, making future matchups interesting.

The World Wrestling Federation

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By the close of the 1990s, the combat world had reached a breaking point. Across the United States alone, hundreds of independent wrestling promotions—from the massive WCW to localized territory rings—all claimed to possess the “true” world champion. Fans and historians alike debated whether a regional indie standout like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin or The Rock could actually survive a bout with an established heavyweight icon.

To settle the dispute and eliminate the “paper champions,” the global fighting community has ratified the Unified Combat Treaty, officially forming the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

The Current Landscape: The Era of the Giants

As we enter the new millennium, the hierarchy of fighting is dominated by the “90s Peak” generation. These are athletes who reached their physical and technical zenith over the last decade and remain in their prime (late 30s) as of today.

  • The Gold Standard: Due to WCW’s status as the largest pre-2000s promotion, a global vote was held to determine the starting incumbent for the national title. Hulk Hogan was overwhelmingly voted as the Real American Champion. He currently holds the only active belt in the federation.

  • The Heavyweight Gatekeepers: Legends such as Andre the Giant, Ted DiBiase, and Jake “The Snake” Roberts remain at the top of the food chain, having successfully defended their reputations against all challengers throughout the 90s.

The Rising “Indie” Class

While the established legends hold the power, the regional circuits are currently being terrorized by a new breed of athlete. Fighters like Steve Austin and The Rock have dominated smaller promotions, earning reputations for high-impact “finishers” that have caused documented medical trauma to their opponents.

However, under the new WWF charter, all records have been reset to 0-0. Legacy does not grant rank. These rising stars must now prove their “indie” success translates to the unified stage against peak-level veterans.

The Hierarchy of Gold

While the ultimate goal is the Undisputed World Championship, the WWF has established a rigorous divisional structure:

Title Description Current Status
WWF Undisputed Belt The pinnacle of all combat sports. Vacant
USA Wrestling Belt The premier regional title (held by the majority demographic). Champion: Hulk Hogan
Intercontinental Title A “Street Fighter” style annual tournament. One representative per nation. Vacant
Weight Classes Super Heavyweight, Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Cruiserweight. Vacant

The USA Wrestling Belt remains the only active title, currently defended by the legendary Hulk Hogan, who remains as formidable today as he was two decades ago. But as the world’s talent pours into the WWF, the American dominance is under threat.

As a fight historian, I am breathless. We are no longer watching “sports entertainment”—we are watching the evolution of human combat.

May the best fighter survive.

2000 PROJECTIONS: The Quest for the Undisputed Millennium King

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The combat world has never been more crowded, or more dangerous. With the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) acting as the central governing body, every discipline—from the squared circle to the street—is now fighting under one banner.

While the Minor Belts (Weight-Class Specific) and the Intercontinental Title (The National Pride Tournament) provide prestige, the world is focused on the WWF Undisputed Belt. This is a no-weight-limit, no-style-restriction prize awarded at the end of the year to the single greatest fighter of the millennium.

1. The Hierarchy of Gold: The Belt System

  • The Undisputed WWF Belt: The “Belt of Belts.” Open to anyone, any style.

  • The Intercontinental Belt: The “World Cup” of combat. Only one representative per nation (e.g., Sagat for Thailand, Ryu for Japan, Zangief for the USSR).

  • The Divisional Belts: * Super Heavyweight: No limit. The land of Andre the Giant (30s) and Big Van Vader.

    • Heavyweight/Light Heavyweight: Where the tactical strikers like Ken Shamrock and Jean-Claude Van Damme reside.

    • Cruiserweight: The domain of high-speed technicians like a young Rey Mysterio Jr. and Bruce Lee’s disciples.

2. The Millennium Contenders: The Great Debate

The “Old Guard” Powerhouse: Bruno Sammartino At 45, the “Living Legend” remains the benchmark for physical strength. In a “No Rules” undisputed fight, can anyone actually break his bear hug? He is the bridge between the 70s era and the new millennium.

The Prime Titans: Hogan and Andre In this universe, Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant are in their mid-30s—their absolute physical peak. Hogan’s “Real American” title makes him the man with the target on his back, but many wonder if the 7’4″ Andre is simply too large for any human to defeat in a unified bout.

The “World Warrior” Strike Force The Intercontinental circuit has introduced us to legitimate threats:

  • Sagat (Thailand): The Muay Thai King. His reach and “Tiger” knee strikes are considered lethal.

  • Ryu (Japan): A disciplined Karateka whose striking power is unmatched in the Light Heavyweight division.

  • Guile (USA): A Special Forces operative whose “Sonic” strikes are purely mechanical—blindingly fast backhand blows that reset a fighter’s equilibrium.

The Action Star Wildcards Hollywood’s elite are finally stepping into sanctioned cages:

  • Chuck Norris: A legitimate world champion whose kicking accuracy is 100%.

  • Steven Seagal: His Aikido is a mystery. Can he really redirect the power of a Super Heavyweight like Yokozuna?

  • Jackie Chan: The most unpredictable fighter in the WWF. In a “No Rules” match, he is the favorite because he uses the ring posts, the ropes, and even the timekeeper’s bell as weapons.

The Rising “Indie” Hunger While they haven’t won major gold yet, the 20-something prospects like The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin are the dark horses for the Undisputed Belt. They lack the mass of Andre, but they possess a “don’t quit” attitude and explosive finishers that have already sidelined several regional veterans.

3. The Historian’s Forecast: Who Wins the Undisputed?

The debate is fierce. If the match is “No Rules,” Jackie Chan or Jake “The Snake” Roberts (with his psychological warfare) have the edge. If it’s a test of pure strength, Bruno Sammartino or Andre are the locks.

However, my money is on a collision between the Muay Thai King Sagat and Hulk Hogan. It is the ultimate test: The most feared striker in the East versus the most powerful champion in the West.

2000 Season Rankings (Pre-Tournament)

  1. Hulk Hogan (USA – Peak Power)

  2. Sagat (Thailand – Elite Striking)

  3. Andre the Giant (France – Super Heavyweight Dominance)

  4. Bruno Sammartino (Italy/USA – Legend Status)

  5. Ryu (Japan – Technical Perfection)

Topic: YEAR-END PREDICTIONS POLL: Who Holds the Gold by Dec 2000?

Posted on by Chinito Henson

Yo, the millennium hype is reaching a fever pitch. We’ve got the old guard, the indie legends, the boxers, and the “World Warriors” all colliding in the same era. I’ve put together a massive survey based on the current rankings and some “secret” contract rumors.

Get your votes in now. Who will be standing at the top of the mountain when the ball drops in Times Square?

[[ THE 2000 YEAR-END CHAMPIONSHIP SURVEY ]]

1. UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION BELT (The Big One)

  • [ ] “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (The Fan Favorite – Current momentum is insane)

  • [ ] The Rock (The “Indie” Chosen One – 27 years old and physical peak)

  • [ ] Bill Goldberg (Rumored to be jumping ship from WCW any day now)

  • [ ] Sting (The vigilante waiting in the rafters)

  • [ ] Ryu (If the WWF Commission finally stops ducking the World Warriors)

2. THE INTERCONTINENTAL BELT (The “Legacy” War)

  • [ ] Hulk Hogan (The Icon – still the most protected guy in the business)

  • [ ] Andre the Giant (The 8th Wonder – looking for one last run)

  • [ ] Triple H (The “Cerebral Assassin” – clinical and dangerous)

  • [ ] Bret “The Hitman” Hart (The “Excellence of Execution” – rumored return)

3. SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT BELT (350lbs+ Monsters)

  • [ ] Bob Sapp (The Beast – currently 2-0 with terrifying K.O. power)

  • [ ] Giant Gonzalez (90s-Peak Monster – if he can survive Prince Naseem)

  • [ ] Vader (The Mastodon – looking for revenge after the April Uprising)

  • [ ] Akuma (The “Master of the Fist” – if the underground rumors are true)

4. HEAVYWEIGHT BELT (The “Legit” Division)

  • [ ] Kurt Angle (Olympic Gold – currently 2-0 and making everyone tap)

  • [ ] Kimbo Slice (Street King – 2-0 and proving the BMF rules work)

  • [ ] Ken Shamrock (The “World’s Most Dangerous Man” – UFC vet return)

  • [ ] Dan Severn (The Beast – old school Greco-Roman style)

5. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BELT (Technicians)

  • [ ] Dean Malenko (The Man of 1,000 Holds – technical master)

  • [ ] Chris Benoit (The Crippler – high intensity / zero fear)

  • [ ] Eddie Guerrero (Latino Heat – the most “unorthodox” style on the roster)

  • [ ] Ken Masters (The “American Fighter” – rumored to be hunting Ryu)

6. CRUISERWEIGHT BELT (The High Flyers)

  • [ ] Rey Mysterio Jr. (The Giant Killer – reinventing the 0.5-second reaction time)

  • [ ] The Hurricane (The Superhero – surprisingly strong showing in April)

  • [ ] Prince Naseem (If he decides to stay in the WWF and vacate the Boxing world)

  • [ ] Jeff Hardy (The Enigma – jumping off anything that stands still)

[[ FORUM BUZZ ]]

User: Xx_NWO_For_Life_xX

Vote submitted! I put Sting for the Undisputed. He’s the only one who can take out the “Mafia.” For the Light Heavyweight, Eddie Guerrero is gonna steal the show. He’s too crafty for guys like Malenko. Also, adding Ken Masters to the poll is a big brain move, Admin. If Ryu is in, Ken is definitely coming. 👊

User: Tech_Wizard_2000

Kurt Angle for Heavyweight is the only logical choice. 🏅 He’s a machine. I also voted for Akuma for Super Heavyweight because if that guy actually shows up, the arena is gonna explode. WWF isn’t ready for the “Raging Demon.”

User: BeefSlammer69

BOB SAPP. He big. He smash. 🦍 Also Andre beat Hogan. Old school is the best school. Why no Macho Man in the poll? He’s still relevnat!!

User: Real_Fight_Analyzer

Bill Goldberg being on the list is interesting. If he jumps from WCW with his streak intact, the Undisputed belt is his. He’s like a more athletic Bob Sapp. And don’t sleep on Rey Mysterio. The Cruiserweight division is basically built for him.

[[ POLL CLOSES JUNE 1ST AFTER THE ALAMODOME RESULTS ]]

The Millennium Intercontinental Tournament

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Having an undisputed belt is awesome. But one unified belt is boring. Minor belts and regional belts makes it more interesting. We have plenty of minor belts, like the USA Wrestling Belt, boxing’s WBO, WBC, IBF belts, mma’s UFC belt etc.

But most of these belts are under different promotions it’s hard to match fighters due to various factors. Now under the new WWF promotions, we have full control so fighters can’t duck other fighters. No excuses.

One of these minor belts is the Intercontinental Belt. It’s almost the same as the undisputed WWF belt, but with a twist. You can only get the belt on an annual tournament. And you have to defend it every year via the tournament.

Unlike the usual belts where you have to defend it one challenger at a time. This belt, you have to defend it against 7 others. Or if a champion cannot defend and join the tournament then he may select another representative to defend it. But it has to be a fellow countrymen. Why you may ask? Because on the tournament only one fighter per country can join.

Now this creates a dilemma for nations with multiple fighters. If they can’t decide on a champion they have to fight for the slot.

Another dilemma is for the future Undisputed champ. If he wishes to join the annual tournament he might find himself in the middle of a busy month, defending the Undisputed while fighting for the Intercontinental belts.

The new WWF rules states that only the number one contender, the minor belt champion(current Intercontinental, the USA Champion, the Weight Class champions) can fight for the title, except during the tournament in which every participant is automatically a contender for the Undisputed Title.

Crazy right? It’s a nation’s pride to have one of your fighters have this intercontinental belt, but as an Undisputed Champion, you are risking your WWF belt too.

Are you excited yet?

Anyways the year 2000 will be the first of this tournament. 8 Nations will fight for the Intercontinental Cup voted by the Fighting Community: USA, China, France, Scotland, Italy, Iran, Japan and Samoa.

The match up are randomised which concludes to these matches on the first round:

  • USA vs Iran
  • Japan vs Canada
  • Italy vs Scotland
  • France vs China

Most countries had already have their representative. Hogan automatically qualifies as the US fighter since he is the current USA Champ. France will be represented by the undefeated European legend Andre the Giant. Iran have chosen the Iron Sheikh as their champion. Rowdy Piper has volunteered for the Scottish poeple. The rest of the countries have yet to decide which fighter to select.