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## WWE Bad Blood: A Comprehensive Guide to the Event
WWE Bad Blood was an annual professional wrestling event, produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1997 to 2003. The event was originally a Raw-exclusive pay-per-view, but became a SmackDown-exclusive event in 2004.
The main event of the first Bad Blood event was The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a Hell in a Cell match. The match was won by The Undertaker, and is considered to be one of the most brutal matches in WWE history.
Concept and History
Bad Blood was created in 1997 as a Raw-exclusive pay-per-view event. The event was originally scheduled to be held in October, but was moved to June to avoid competing with the WCW Great American Bash event.
The event was a success, and was held annually until 2003. In 2004, Bad Blood was moved to SmackDown, and was held as a SmackDown-exclusive event until 2009.
Notable Matches
Bad Blood has featured a number of notable matches over the years, including:
- The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels in a Hell in a Cell match (1997)
- The Rock vs. Triple H in a Street Fight match (1999)
- Triple H vs. Steve Austin in a Last Man Standing match (2000)
- Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match (2002)
- Randy Orton vs. Triple H in a Hell in a Cell match (2004)
- The Undertaker vs. Edge in a Hell in a Cell match (2005)
- John Cena vs. JBL in a First Blood match (2005)
- The Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio in a Hell in a Cell match (2006)
- Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy in a Hell in a Cell match (2009)
Reception
Bad Blood has been a well-received event by both critics and fans. The event has been praised for its high-quality matches and intense atmosphere.
Bad Blood has also been a commercial success, with each event generating millions of dollars in revenue.
Legacy
Bad Blood is considered to be one of the most important events in WWE history. The event has helped to launch the careers of many WWE Superstars, and has created some of the most iconic moments in WWE history.
Bad Blood is a must-see event for any fan of WWE. The event is always full of surprises, and is sure to deliver some of the best matches of the year.