This is the match that probably should have main evented WrestleMania in 2000, but WWE opted to go for the screwjob finish and put this match at Backlash instead. A big reason why they did it is because they knew fans were clamoring for The Rock vs. Triple H in a singles match for the WWE Title. This show generated a huge buyrate for a non "big four" PPV. There were all kinds of crazy things that happened in this match with Steve Austin also set to return after being out for about six months. With The Rock out there battling against Triple H as well as all his McMahon-related allies, Austin's music hit and he marched out there with a steel chair in hand. He destroyed everybody in sight. It was one of the loudest ovations in WWE history. Fans were clamoring for Austin again and to see him out there helping The Rock overcome the evil heels was the perfect scenario. Rock won with a People's Elbow with referee Earl Hebner sliding in after they had taken referee Shane McMahon out. The crowd absolutely loved it. The action in the match was excellent, but the story they told was even better. Great booking and execution of a main event match. In this instance the interference didn't hurt it too bad. It was part of the story.
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