WWE History Vol. 13: The greatest matches held at Madison Square Garden

#9. Elimination Chamber Match, WWE Title - Survivor Series 2002

Shawn Michaels hits the mother of all Sweet Chin Music on Triple H during the first ever Elimination Chamber match.

The year was 2002. WWE had finally defeated their rivals WCW in the Monday Night Wars and bought out the failing company. Now armed with the biggest, most sensational roster in wrestling history, WWE had to find spots for a multitude of athletes, who could each make legitimate claim to being worthy of the world title scene.

To that end, Eric Bischoff created the Elimination Chamber (behind the scenes, it was really Triple H's brainchild) The idea was breathtakingly audacious and has gone on to become one of the most celebrated WWE gimmick matches.

The athletes poured their heart and soul into the match, but Shawn Michaels would come out as the inaugural victor. It would be Michaels' final championship reign and one of his most memorable. Michaels had returned to WWE after a lengthy hiatus to heal his broken body and battered spirit.

If you want heart, grit, and a heavy dose of brutality, this is the match for you. It all happened at Madison Square Garden.