5 Things You Probably Don't Remember About WWE SummerSlam 2002
"While Michaels rode the match's momentum into another main event run (and seven-plus year wrestling tenure before ultimately retiring), it was originally designed to be just a one-off..."
2. Shawn Michaels Was Only Back For A One Off
Nobody will ever forget Shawn Michaels' incredible performance in his WWE comeback bout. The old gunslinger dusted off the boots once more to defeat Triple H in a blood-soaked "Unsanctioned" brawl for the ages, a match that was as brutal as it was inspiring.
While Michaels rode the match's momentum into another main event run (and seven-plus year wrestling tenure before ultimately retiring), it was originally designed to be just a one-off. Michaels wanted to see how his body felt afterward before committing to any more matches.
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
