10 shocking moments from WWF (WWE) 2001

#6 Edge spears Jeff Hardy in mid-air

Spear heard round the world.

2001 wasn't all about backstabbing and double-crossing; it also had its fair share of memorable matches and feuds. One of the most famous bouts of the year came at Wrestlemania 17 in what would become known as TLC II.

One of the reasons why the Attitude Era was so successful for the WWF was the sheer amount of talent in its tag-team division. Leading the way were three of the industry's greats in the form of Edge and Christian, The Hardyz and the Dudley Boyz.

The trio had first revolutionised tag-team wrestling at Wrestlemania 16 in a triangle ladder match for the Tag-Team Championships. The bar would then be raised at Summerslam 2000 in the first ever TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) match.

They would not stop there, however, as the second TLC match was booked for Wrestlemania X-7 in 2001. The teams knew they had their work cut out to top the previous one and it's safe to say they did just that. The popularity of that year's Wrestlemania is owed in large part to this classic spectacle.

This match was a cocktail of shocking, high-intensity moments, but perhaps the most memorable came when Jeff Hardy found himself dangling in mid-air, holding onto the Championship belts suspended above the ring. Edge would leap off a ladder, spearing Jeff and dropping him down to the mat below. It was in the instantly popular moment with the fans who exploded with appreciation.

When we look back to any WWE highlight reel, this moment is sure to make the list, and for very good reason.