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The Rock vs Chris Jericho

WWF No Mercy 2001 — October 21, 2001 · Savvis Center, St. Louis

No official full-match upload on YouTube. Watch on Peacock.

▶ No official full-match upload on YouTube — stream it on Peacock.

The Story

Chris Jericho pinned The Rock to win the WCW Championship — the first world title of his career. Chris Jericho beat The Rock to win the WCW Championship — the first world title of his career, a milestone on his road to becoming the first Undisputed Champion.

During the Invasion angle, The Rock carried the WCW Championship as the WWF’s standard-bearer against the Alliance. Chris Jericho, long chasing a defining singles win, finally got his moment in St. Louis.

The two packed the match with near-falls and finisher counters before Jericho put Rock away for the belt — a career breakthrough that set up his historic run to become the first Undisputed Champion by year’s end.

FAQ

Who won The Rock vs Chris Jericho at No Mercy 2001?
Chris Jericho won the WCW Championship — the first world title of his career.
What was at stake?
The WCW Championship, which The Rock was defending during the WWF vs Alliance Invasion storyline.
Why does the match matter?
It gave Chris Jericho his first world title and helped set up his run to become the first-ever Undisputed WWF Champion in December 2001. Reportedly rated around 4.25 stars by Dave Meltzer.

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