10 Best WWE Matches of The Year 2001

#5 Triple H vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin - No Way Out

An excellent end to a legendary feud

A history-making match here as it was the first ever 3 Stages of Hell match, and officially the final match in the historic Triple H vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin 2 year on again/off again feud. The two were meant to continue their feud in the summer but plans obviously changed when Triple H tore his quad.

The first fall of this incredible counter would be under standard rules. Austin targeted Triple H's arm, preventing Triple H from performing the Pedigree, as Triple H targeted Austin's leg and knee. Austin performed a Stone Cold Stunner on Triple H to win the first fall.

The second fall was a Street Fight. Austin was in full control during the first 5 minutes or so. Some back and forth action for a while brought them to the outside where Triple H attempted a Pedigree through an announce table on Austin but was unable to, allowing Austin to perform a Back Body Drop on him through an announce table.

More brawling, counters, weapon use and signature moves back in the ring. Austin attempted a Stone Cold Stunner on Triple H but Triple H countered and hit Austin with his sledgehammer and a Pedigree to win the second fall.

The third and final fall would be in a Steel Cage. Austin attempted a Stone Cold Stunner on Triple H but Triple H countered the move into a Pedigree on Austin for a near-fall early on into this one.

Some attempted escapes from The Game and use of the cage itself as a weapon. Triple H attempted another Pedigree on Austin but Austin countered the move and performed a Stone Cold Stunner on Triple H for another close near-fall. The end to this amazing war came when Triple H hit Austin with a sledgehammer as Austin hit Triple H with a 2X4 wrapped in barbed wire and Triple H fell onto Austin, into a pinfall, winning 2 falls to 1.