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#1 Eric Bischoff brings back the World title and hands it to Triple H
On the road to SummerSlam 2002, Shawn Michaels had made his long-awaited return to WWE. A DX reunion was teased by Michaels and Triple H, but The Game turned on his former best friend and kicked off a feud with him. Michaels defeated Triple H at SummerSlam, but Triple H had the last laugh as he attacked the Heartbreak Kid following the match.
Soon after, WWE SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon secured WWE Champion Brock Lesnar as an exclusive Superstar for the blue brand. This prompted WWE RAW GM Eric Bischoff to bring back the World Heavyweight Championship. He awarded the belt to Triple H, who went on to defeat Rob Van Dam and Kane to successfully defend the title.
Triple H defended the belt in the first-ever Elimination Chamber match at Survivor Series 2002. The contest featured six Superstars: Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Kane, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, and Chris Jericho. Shawn Michaels emerged victorious in the end to become World Champion.
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