Synopsis

Triple H made his return, announcing his resolve to claim victory in the upcoming 2002 Royal Rumble. Meanwhile, the escalating feud between Mr. McMahon and Ric Flair reached a boiling point, prompting The Chairman to test the limits of The Nature Boy's capabilities. Elsewhere on the card, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock joined forces against The Big Boss Man and Booker T, Rob Van Dam faced Test in a clash of titans, and other compelling contests unfolded.