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The blue brand opened the night with a star-studded elimination match. Brock Lesnar led a team of giants, including Big Show, A-Train, Nathan Jones, and Matt Morgan. They faced Kurt Angle’s squad of Chris Benoit, John Cena, Hardcore Holly, and Bradshaw.
In a moment that shocked the world, just as Michaels was tuning up the band for Sweet Chin Music, Co-General Manager Eric Bischoff distracted the referee. This allowed Orton to catch Michaels with an RKO out of nowhere for the pinfall. The match was incredible, but the aftermath is what makes watching the so tragic yet compelling. A tearful Steve Austin, true to his word, walked away, selling the devastation of losing his position. wwe survivor series 2003 full show