10 shocking moments from WWE 2003

#10 Big Show and Lesnar collapse the ring

Shockingly explosive

Despite leaving the company high and dry following Wrestlemania 20, Brock Lesnar was the man during most of 2002-03. Big time Attitude Era stars like Stone Cold and the Rock were on their way out, and Triple H needed some support at the top of the billing. Therefore, most of 2003's signature moments directly or indirectly involved the Beast.

Perhaps the most memorable moment from 2003 came during a match between Brock Lesnar and The Big Show on Smackdown. Lesnar had been transitioned into a babyface while Big Show became Paul Heyman's new employee. It was a role that never really suited Lesnar as his best work was undoubtedly as a dominant heel.

When Lesnar met Show, fans knew they were in for something out of the ordinary, but might not have known exactly what was coming. As Big Show was sat on the top turnbuckle, Lesnar came up to meet his opponent and placed in him a suplex position. You could almost hear the collective sounds of the audience saying 'no way!'

As Lesnar got the 500-pound giant up, the two came crashing down to the mat causing the whole ring to fall apart under the weight and impact of the move. Michael Cole delivered an excellent piece of commentary as the referee was sent crashing to his feet. The crowd exploded with joy and excitement, aware that they had just witnessed a true first for the WWE.

The spot has since been replicated, first with Big Show and Mark Henry in 2012 and then in a recent match between Big Show and Braun Strowman on RAW. And as exciting as these moments where, nothing will beat the shock value of this explosive Smackdown highlight.

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