The Complete History of the WWE Championship - Part 9

Triple H (May 21, 2000 - June 25, 2000)

Triple H: Overcame discord with ref, Shawn Michaels to life a fourth World crown at Judgment Day 2000

The Rock versus Triple H feud had lost steam with the viewing public by the time Judgment Day 2000 rolled around.

After battling at WrestleMania and Backlash to huge box office success, Judgment Day pulled just 420,000 buys; a disappointing number.

The title bout was contested under Iron Man rules, only the second such match in WWE history after the Shawn Michaels/Bret Hart battle at WrestleMania XII. Michaels was installed as referee for this second Iron Man encounter.

Michaels played a pivotal role in the outcome.

With the score tied at 5-5 and Rock set to retain the title after scoring two falls in the last few minutes of the bout, The Undertaker made his long awaited return to the company.

Racing to the ring on a motorcycle, 'Taker destroyed the McMahon family and D-X as they interfered on Triple H's behalf.

However, as the American Bad Ass tombstoned "The Game" with seconds left on the clock, Michaels called for a DQ, gifting the decision and title to Triple H.

Triple H was WWE Champion for a fourth time.

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