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The Rock vs Triple H

WWF Judgment Day 2000 — May 21, 2000 · Freedom Hall, Louisville

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The Story

Triple H won the WWF Championship 6 falls to 5 in a 60-minute Iron Man match — the deciding fall coming when a returning Undertaker attacked him and The Rock was disqualified. Sixty minutes, twelve falls — Triple H edged The Rock 6–5 to reclaim the WWF Title, sealed when a returning Undertaker stormed the ring and got Rock disqualified for the final fall.

This was an hour-long chess match at the peak of the 2000 main-event scene: The Rock defending the WWF Title against Triple H, backed by the whole McMahon-Helmsley regime, across a dozen falls of brawling, counters and outside interference.

The finish is one of the most famous returns in company history: with the score level late, the Undertaker came back from injury on a motorcycle — the debut of his American Badass persona — and cleared the ring. His assault on Triple H drew the disqualification fall against Rock, handing Triple H the title with seconds left.

FAQ

Who won The Rock vs Triple H at Judgment Day 2000?
Triple H won the WWF Championship 6 falls to 5 in the 60-minute Iron Man match. The final fall was a disqualification on The Rock after a returning Undertaker attacked Triple H.
What was the stipulation?
A 60-minute Iron Man match for the WWF Championship — most decisions (falls) inside the hour wins.
Why is this match remembered?
It is regarded as one of the best Iron Man matches ever and marked the Undertaker’s return as the American Badass, reportedly rated around 4.5 stars by Dave Meltzer.