WWE SummerSlam rivalries: Triple H and Shawn Michaels

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Over the years, WWE SummerSlam has seen tons of legendary matches unfold. Name it as you want, and the list just keeps going. Then whether it be The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar from 2015, or Randy Orton against Christian from 2011. Oh wait, how can anyone forgot John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan, back from 2014?

But today, we’re taking the time machine more deeper into the past. Back in 2002, longtime DX allies Shawn Michaels and Triple H collided at the Biggest party of the Summer. However, before diving straight into their match, let’s take a look at how their rivalry came through.

Nearly two decades ago, when a returning Shawn Michaels was trying to convinve Triple H to join Raw. He obliged, and a big DX reunion was planned. But the WWE Universe was shocked when Triple H turned on Shawn Michaels and hit him with the Pedigree. The attacks on Michaels continued, as he was found lying unconscious in the parking lot, just a week later.

Later, when the footage was reviewed, it was found that it was Triple H, who had orchestrated the entire attack on HBK. This led to one of the most memorable feuds and an Unsanctioned Street Fight was announced, to take place on the night of SummerSlam 2002. The then Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff had reasoned that the match was unsanctioned because he felt that the guys would kill each other!

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WWE Summerslam 2002: Triple H vs Shawn Michaels in an Unsanctioned Street Fight

Shawn Michaels was returning to in-ring action after 4 years, yet, he managed to deliver one of the best matches of his career, in terms of story-telling. The match had every wrestling style, every weapon, basically there was something in this match for everyone.

HBK picked up a massive win at Summerslam 2002. But at the same time It also made Triple H look strong as a Heel. He even attacked Michaels after the match with some massive sledgehammer shots. This match even led to Michael’s return to in-ring performances.

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