Jeff was trying to make his mark as a singles star after splitting from brother Matt. After Mr McMahon had demanded to see more 'ruthless aggression', Kurt Angle set out to impress the boss by issuing an open challenge. Fans were desperate for Big Dave to turn on The Game. But Taker and Jeff Hardy put on a blistering show in this ladder match for the WWE title – the kind of match that was a rarity on Raw. The 'Big Evil' character was neither Taker’s most interesting or dynamic phase in the ring. When Edge won the first Money in the Bank match at WrestleMania 21, it was new and unknown territory for WWE. When Cena growled the words 'ruthless aggression' at Angle, it summed up what the era was all about – the next generation stepping up to claim their spot and change the business. Brock Lesnar vs Big Show is an archetypal WWE match – a spectacle of two monster-sized superstars walloping each other with giant forearms and power moves. John Cena vs. Randy Orton – WWE Title Hell in a Cell Match: WWE Hell in a Cell 2009 (Full Match) When and how would the Rated-R Superstar claim his guaranteed title opportunity? A five-part documentary on Ruthless Aggression comes to DVD on November 16, looking at the story behind the era and superstars that made WWE history. But it was leagues ahead of what passed for women’s wrestling in the Attitude Era. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Edge hit Cena with two spears to become WWE champ for the first time. Followed by a powerbomb through the table, naturally. When Cena growled the words 'ruthless aggression' at Angle, it summed up what the era was all about – the next generation stepping up to claim their spot and change the business. But fans had a deep connection with Eddie, which made the final minutes of this match against Brock absolutely electric. At one time Eddie Guerrero was an unlikely contender to hold WWE’s top championship. Right at your fingertips. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. When Batista won the Royal Rumble and gave his Evolution pals the iconic thumbs down – signalling that he would challenge Trips for the title – it was a skin-prickling moment. Jeff was trying to make his mark as a singles star after splitting from brother Matt. It also turned Edge into legit main eventer and a key player in the Ruthless Aggression era. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. In terms of the greatest wrestling factions, Evolution was like a perfect engine. Ironically, going back to the past was also the next evolution of the Undertaker character. In truth, it took Cena a change of gimmick – later becoming the Doctor of Thuganomics – to reach the top level. Undertaker returned at WrestleMania, accompanied by old school manager Paul Bearer and their druids. But Brock really changed the course for wrestling when he defeated Rock for the WWE Championship. The biggest feel-good moment of Ruthless Aggression. Beginning in 2002, Ruthless Aggression saw the rise of hungry young talent that included John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Batista, Randy Orton, and Trish Stratus. A super-hot crowd was fully behind 'The Beast' and what he represented – a new era demolishing the old guard. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Brock Lesnar and Eddie Guerrero were also part of the Ruthless Aggression era. The slow build of tension Batista and Triple H was masterfully done – the best story in the entire Ruthless Aggression era. Randy Orton was certainly his arch-rival, having faced each other several times.Let's rank every major John Cena vs Randy Orton match. When and how would the Rated-R Superstar claim his guaranteed title opportunity? Do Not Sell my Personal Info, Oct 18, 2020 at 9:00a ET | WWE | Duration: 22:22. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Undertaker got the win but he did what every great champ should do for a rising star. For other inquiries, Contact Us. But in the natural order of things in wrestling, Evolution was destined to destroy itself. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. - Cena vs. Michaels: 01/2007 - 04/2007 Kane had literally buried Taker’s biker persona at Survivor Series – but Kane was spooked by tolling bells, sudden blackouts, and supernatural antics for months afterwards. But it was newcomer John Cena who made his name that night. The slow build of tension Batista and Triple H was masterfully done – the best story in the entire Ruthless Aggression era. The action’s not as slick as the modern-day women’s division. After Mr McMahon had demanded to see more 'ruthless aggression', Kurt Angle set out to impress the boss by issuing an open challenge. They fought hard over the women’s title – back when WWE’s women were still battling (and would be for years to come) for equal billing next to the men. Still one of the most satisfying turns ever. Beginning in 2002, Ruthless Aggression saw the rise of hungry young talent that included John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Batista, Randy Orton, and Trish Stratus. A five-part documentary on Ruthless Aggression comes to DVD on November 16, looking at the story behind the era and superstars that made WWE history. After his reinvention as the 'American Badass' and 'Big Evil', Undertaker returned as the 'Deadman' for this match against his storyline brother Kane. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these TERMS OF USE and UPDATED PRIVACY POLICY. The match is a classic main event and the moment that cemented the Ruthless Aggression era. AFTER WWE's Attitude Era came Ruthless Aggression – a new era that changed the landscape of wrestling forever. But Cena took Angle to the limit in this era-defining moment. They're now all WWE legends in their own right. As a renewed version of the Deadman, Taker wrestled a faster and more exciting style – kicking off the best in-ring period of his 30-year run. The surprise cash-in became a staple of WWE – one of the most popular and anticipated moments of the year. SunSport looks back at the nine greatest Ruthless Aggression moments. A super-hot crowd was fully behind 'The Beast' and what he represented – a new era demolishing the old guard. The Champ rekindles his storied rivalry against The Viper, as his Elimination Chamber Match opponent Bray Wyatt lurks in the shadows. WWE has repeated the spot more than once in recent years (The Fiend and Braun Strowman destroyed the ring at this year’s Payback) but it’s never had the same impact as this original moment. Brock Lesnar made an impact when he debuted the night after WrestleMania 18 and demolished Al Snow, Maven, and Jeff Hardy. Still one of the most satisfying turns ever. Instead of waiting for the Grandest Stage of Them All, Cena challenged … It was built to make main event players out of Batista and Randy Orton – by using the star power and experience of Triple H and Ric Flair. But in the natural order of things in wrestling, Evolution was destined to destroy itself. Though brilliant in the ring – one of the greatest ever, in fact – Eddie had the size and wrestling style that WWE would often condemn to the mid-card. Beginning in 2002, Ruthless Aggression saw the rise of hungry young talent that included John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Batista, Randy Orton, and Trish Stratus. 10 No Way Out (2008) Cena was out of action for a while and abruptly came back to be part of the 2008 Royal Rumble match. *Ruthless Aggression is out on DVD November 16... Paige says DeChambeau 'deservedly gets s**t' and is 'shocked' by his Masters flop, Perry turns down Kendra Lust's offer to be in his corner for UFC 255 bout, PSG star Neymar in 'open relationship' with singer Gabily for last eight months, Prem missing over 100 stars with Man Utd and Liverpool worst hit, Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky invite stunning pals on Caribbean holiday, © 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Ruthless Aggression saw the rise of young talent including John Cena, Brock Lesnar and Eddie Guerrero were also part of the Ruthless Aggression era, WWE legend Kurt Angle reveals how Vince McMahon denied his dream retirement match against John Cena. What fans didn’t expect was a surprise cash-in on John Cena – when Cena was already battered and bloodied from surviving an Elimination Chamber match. And the high-flying ladder match was never his forte. What fans didn’t expect was a surprise cash-in on John Cena – when Cena was already battered and bloodied from surviving an Elimination Chamber match.