WWE No Way Out 2002 Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for WWE No Way Out 2002.
WWE No Way Out 2002 Ending Explained: No Way Out (2002) was a professional wrestling PPV that took place on February 17, 2002 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Directed by Kevin Dunn, this 2002 action film stars Christopher Keith Irvine (Chris Jericho), alongside Steve Austin as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Paul Levesque as Triple H, Kurt Angle as Kurt Angle. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of WWE No Way Out 2002?
No Way Out (2002) was a professional wrestling PPV that took place on February 17, 2002 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The biggest angle for No Way Out was when Vince McMahon revealed that he would unleash the New World Order (nWo) upon the World Wrestling Federation in an attempt to "kill (his) creation". The Main Event saw Chris Jericho defend the Undisputed Championship against Stone Cold Steve Austin. Triple H faced Kurt Angle in a number one contender's match, The Rock competed against The Undertaker, Edge fought William Regal in a Brass Knuckles on a Pole match, and the Tag Team Championships were one the line between Tazz & Spike Dudley versus Booker T & Test.
Kevin Dunn's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Christopher Keith Irvine (Chris Jericho)'s journey. The biggest angle for No Way Out was when Vince McMahon revealed that he would unleash the New World Order (nWo) upon the World Wrestling Federation in an attempt to "kill (his) creation".
How Does Christopher Keith Irvine (Chris Jericho)'s Story End?
- Christopher Keith Irvine: Christopher Keith Irvine's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Steve Austin (Stone Cold Steve Austin): Steve Austin's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Paul Levesque (Triple H): Paul Levesque's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of WWE No Way Out 2002 Mean?
WWE No Way Out 2002's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Christopher Keith Irvine may feel rushed. Kevin Dunn's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.