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In practice , however , the definition means that high-precision realizations of the second should compensate for the effects of the ambient temperature ( black-body radiation ) within which atomic clocks operate , and extrapolate accordingly to the value of the second at a temperature of absolute zero .
In practice , however , the definition means that high-precision realizations of the second should compensate for the effects of the ambient temperature ( black-body radiation ) within which atomic clocks operate and extrapolate accordingly to the value of the second as defined above .
The second first became accurately measurable with the development of pendulum clocks keeping mean time ( as opposed to the apparent time displayed by sundials ) .
Nevertheless , with the development of pendulum clocks keeping mean time ( as opposed to the apparent time displayed by sundials ) , the second became measurable .
The Earth 's motion was described in Newcomb 's Tables of the Sun ( 1895 ) , which provided a formula for estimating the motion of the Sun relative to the epoch 1900 based on astronomical observations made between 1750 and 1892 .
The Earth 's motion was described in Newcomb 's Tables of the Sun , which provides a formula for the motion of the Sun at the epoch 1900 based on astronomical observations made between 1750 and 1892 .
In 1956 , the second was redefined in terms of a year ( the period of the Earth 's revolution around the Sun ) for a particular epoch because , by then , it had become recognized that the Earth 's rotation on its own axis was not sufficiently uniform as a standard of time .
In 1956 the second was defined in terms of the period of revolution of the Earth around the Sun for a particular epoch , because by then it had become recognized that the Earth 's rotation on its own axis was not sufficiently uniform as a standard of time .
The second was thus defined as : This definition was ratified by the Eleventh General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1960 , which also established the International System of Units .
This definition was ratified by the Eleventh General Conference on Weights and Measures in 1960 .
In 1997 , the CIPM affirmed that the preceding definition `` refers to a caesium atom at rest at a temperature of 0 K. '' SI prefixes are frequently combined with the word second to denote subdivisions of the second , e.g. , the millisecond ( one thousandth of a second ) , the microsecond ( one millionth of a second ) , and the nanosecond ( one billionth of a second ) .
SI prefixes are frequently combined with the word second to denote subdivisions of the second , e.g. , the millisecond ( one thousandth of a second ) and nanosecond ( one billionth of a second ) .
Under the International System of Units ( via the International Committee for Weights and Measures , or CIPM ) , since 1967 the second has been defined as the duration of 9192631770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium 133 atom .
Under the International System of Units , the second is currently defined as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom .
The second ( symbol : s ) is the base unit of time in the International System of Units ( SI ) and is also a unit of time in other systems of measurement ( abbreviated s or sec ) ; it is the second division of the hour by sixty , the first division by 60 being the minute .
The second ( symbol : s ) is a unit of time , and one of the seven SI base units .
Specifically , those tables used for most of the 20th century were Newcomb 's Tables of the Sun ( used from 1900 through 1983 ) and Brown 's Tables of the Moon ( used from 1923 through 1983 ) .
Because this second was the independent variable of time used in ephemerides of the Sun and Moon during most of the twentieth century ( Newcomb 's Tables of the Sun were used from 1900 through 1983 , and Brown 's Tables of the Moon were used from 1920 through 1983 ) , it was called the ephemeris second .
Since 1967 , the second has been defined to be : the duration of 9192631770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium 133 atom .
As a result , in 1967 the Thirteenth General Conference on Weights and Measures defined the second of atomic time in the International System of Units ( SI ) as the duration of 9,192,631,770 periods of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the two hyperfine levels of the ground state of the caesium-133 atom .
Almost every pest insect species has at least one wasp species that preys upon it or parasitizes it , making wasps critically important in natural control of their numbers , or natural biocontrol .
Almost every pest insect species has at least one wasp species that preys upon it or parasitizes it .
Its administrative center is the rural locality ( a selo ) of Shumshevashi .
Its administrative center is the locality ( a selo ) of Shumshevashi .
After independence , East Timor became a member of the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries .
It is a member of the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries .
The National University of East Timor is the country 's main university .
For a long time , a European country called Portugal controlled the East Timor and called it The Colony of Portuguese Timor .
According to Manetho , Menes reigned for 62 years and was mauled to death by a hippopotamus .
According to Manetho , Menes reigned 62 years and was killed by a hippopotamus .
For example , the metre is a unit , while a metal bar is a standard .
For example , the metre is a standard unit to measure length .
Imperial units were mostly used in the British Commonwealth and the former British Empire .
Imperial units were used in countries that were part of the British Empire .
The current international standard metric system is the International System of Units .
see SI and Metric system The metric system is a system of measurement used in most of the world .
Both the Imperial units and US customary units derive from earlier English units .
US customary units are the official units used in the US .
Water gardens , also known as aquatic gardens , are a type of man-made water feature .
The water garden was a sign of perfection and peace .
He died in Hingham but left descendants in America , including his brother Joseph Peck , who settled in Rehoboth , Massachusetts .
He died in Hingham but he left descendants in America , as well as his brother Joseph Peck , who settled in Rehoboth , Massachusetts .
The Puritan Peck was eventually forced to flee to Hingham , Massachusetts , founded by many members of his parish , where he resided for several years , until King Charles I had been executed and Oliver Cromwell had taken the reins of government .
The Puritan Peck was eventually forced to leave , and went to Hingham , Massachusetts , founded by many members of his parish , where he lived for several years , until King Charles I had been executed and Oliver Cromwell was in charge of government .
Robert Peck then elected to return to Hingham , Norfolk , and resumed as rector of St Andrews Church .
At that time , Robert Peck decided to return to Hingham , Norfolk , and continued his pastorship of St. Andrews Church .
Coordinates : 52 ° 27 ′ 04 ″ N 1 ° 34 ′ 28 ″ E \ / 52.4512 ° N 1.5744 ° E \ / 52.4512 ; 1.5744 Beccles is a market town and civil parish in the Waveney District of the English county of Suffolk .
Coordinates : 52 ° 27 ′ 04 ″ N 1 ° 34 ′ 28 ″ E \ / 52.4512 ° N 1.5744 ° E \ / 52.4512 ; 1.5744 Beccles is a small market town in Suffolk , England , around the area of The Broads .
Once a flourishing Saxon riverport , it lies in the Waveney valley and is a popular boating center .
Beccles was once a flourishing Saxon riverport , but today it is in the Waveney valley .
It was discovered by Matthew J. Holman , Brett J. Gladman , et al. on August 14 , 2002 , though it went unnoticed until 2003 .
It was found by Matthew J. Holman , Brett J. Gladman , et al. on August 14 , 2002 , though it went unnoticed until 2003 .
It follows a highly inclined and highly eccentric orbit illustrated on the diagram in relation to other irregular satellites of Neptune .
It follows a very inclined and very eccentric orbit illustrated on the diagram in relation to other irregular satellites of Neptune .
Before the announcement of its name on February 3 , 2007 ( IAUC 8802 ) , Neso was known by its provisional designation , S\/2002 N 4 .
Before the announcement of its name on February 3 , 2007 ( IAUC 8802 ) , Neso was known by its designation S\/2002 N 4 .
Given the similarity of the orbit 's parameters with Psamathe ( S\/2003 N 1 ) , it was suggested that both irregular satellites could have a common origin in the break-up of a larger moon .
Given the similarity of the orbit 's parameters with Psamathe ( S\/2003 N 1 ) , it was suggested that both non-spherical moons could have been a bigger moon that broke up .
Neso is about 60 km ( 37 mi ) in diameter , and assuming the mean density of 1.5 g\/cm3 its mass is estimated at 1.6 × 1017 kg .
Neso is about 60 km in diameter , and assuming the mean density of 1.5 g\/cm3 .
Neso orbits Neptune at a distance of more than 48 Gm ( million km ) , making it ( as of 2013 ) the most distant known moon of any planet and the moon with the longest period ( 26.67 years ) .
Neso orbits Neptune at a distance of more than 48 million km , making it the farthest known moon of any planet .
In the storyline , the WWF was owned by Vince McMahon , WCW was owned by Shane McMahon , and ECW was owned by Stephanie McMahon .
In storyline , WWF was owned by Vince McMahon , WCW was owned by Shane McMahon , and ECW was owned by Stephanie McMahon .
As this was occurring , Angle ran to the ring , picked up the WWF championship belt , and nailed Austin with it , revealing himself to be the defector to which McMahon was referring to the entire time .
As this was occurring , Angle ran to the ring , picked up the WWF championship belt , and nailed Austin with it , revealing himself to be the defector to which McMahon was referring the entire time .
The second One Night Stand , held on June 11 , 2006 , led to the official debut of the new ECW the following Tuesday .
The second One Night Stand , held on June 11 2006 , led to the official debut of the new ECW the following Tuesday .
While Vince was in the ring , Booker T came from behind to deliver a scissor kick to Vince .
While Vince was in the ring , Booker T came from behind to deliver his trademark scissor kick to Vince .
Many inter-promotional matches occurred after the Invasion between The Alliance and the WWF , leading up to the climax of the angle at Survivor Series , when Team WWF ( The Rock , Chris Jericho , Big Show , The Undertaker , and Kane ) defeated Team Alliance ( Austin , Kurt Angle , Rob Van Dam , Booker T , and Shane McMahon ) in a Winner-Take-All match .
Many inter-promotional matches occurred after the Invasion between The Alliance and the WWF , leading up to the climax of the angle at Survivor Series 2001 , when Team WWF ( The Rock , Chris Jericho , Big Show , The Undertaker , and Kane ) defeated Team Alliance ( Stone Cold Steve Austin , Kurt Angle , Rob Van Dam , Booker T , and Shane McMahon ) in a Winner-Take-All match .
until then champion Brock Lesnar took the title to SmackDown !
until then champion Brock Lesnar took the title to Smackdown .
The WWF had effectively doubled the size of its roster through its acquisition of WCW , and as a result , there was not enough screen time for everyone .
The WWF had effectively doubled the size of its roster through its purchase of WCW , and as a result , there was not enough screen time for everyone .
The final night of the Monday Night Wars occurred on March 26 , 2001 : Raw primarily focused on the major storylines heading into WrestleMania X-Seven , while Nitro held their final episode with a `` Night of Champions '' .
The final night of the Monday Night Wars occurred on March 26 2001 : RAW primarily focused on the major storylines heading into WrestleMania X-Seven , while Nitro held their final episode with a Night Of Champions .
The feud between Jericho and The Rock built up to a match at No Mercy on October 21 , where Jericho beat the Rock to win the WCW Championship ( Jericho 's first world title ) , and Steve Austin defeated Angle and Rob Van Dam to retain his WWF Championship .
The feud between Jericho and The Rock built up to a match at No Mercy on October 21 , where Jericho beat the Rock to win the WCW Championship , and Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Angle and Rob Van Dam to retain his WWF Championship .
The Invasion did not begin immediately afterwards , as the WWF was preparing for WrestleMania X-Seven , the year 's largest show , which was mere days away .
The Invasion did not begin immediately afterwards , as the WWF was preparing for WrestleMania X-Seven , the year 's largest show , mere days away .
WCW and Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) merged to form The Alliance and challenged the WWF 's control over the wrestling industry .
WCW and Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) merged to make The Alliance and challenged the WWF 's control over the wrestling industry .
Wrestling synopsis of No Mercy : The storyline also allegedly centered too much on the McMahons , who were getting more airtime than the wrestlers .
Wrestling synopsis of No Mercy 2001 : The storyline also allegedly centered too much on the McMahons , who were getting more airtime than the wrestlers .
This led to several run-in appearances of WCW wrestlers during Raw and SmackDown !
This led to many appearances of WCW wrestlers during RAW and SmackDown !
The Monday Night Wars came to an end on March 23 , 2001 , when the WWF bought WCW for what was considered to be a bargain price .
The Monday Night Wars came to an end on March 23 2001 , when the WWF bought WCW for what was considered to be a bargain price .
In response , WWF wrestlers consisting of The Dudley Boyz , Tazz , Justin Credible , Rhyno , and Raven ( all former ECW wrestlers ) ran to the ring .
In response , WWF wrestlers consisting of The Dudley Boyz , Tazz , Justin Credible , Rhyno , and Raven ran to the ring .
For example , it took Tazz assisting Raven at InVasion to beat William Regal .
For example , it took Tazz assisting Raven at InVasion for Raven to beat William Regal .
Additionally , Austin suffered fractured bones in his hand from the side slam he took from Booker into an announce table .
Also , Austin suffered fractured bones in his hand from the side slam he took from Booker into an announce table .
In 2006 , it was announced that WWE would be reviving ECW as its third brand ( to complement Raw and SmackDown ! )
In 2006 , it was announced that WWE would be reviving ECW as its third `` brand '' ( to complement RAW and SmackDown ! )
The following Raw , Debra and Stephanie bought a new truck for Austin , but Angle came up from behind and nailed Austin in the back of the head with a pipe .
The following RAW , Debra and Stephanie bought a new truck for Stone Cold , but Angle came up from behind and nailed Austin in the back of the head with a pipe .
During the Monday Night Wars , the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) and World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) , the two top North American wrestling promotions , competed for ratings .
During the Monday Night Wars , the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) and World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) , the top 2 North American wrestling shows , competed for ratings .
Another WCW championship , the WCW Cruiserweight Championship , was rebranded as a WWF title and replaced the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship as the WWF Cruiserweight Championship .
Another WCW championship , the WCW Cruiserweight Championship , was rebranded as a WWE title and replaced the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship as the WWE Cruiserweight Championship .
Vince agreed but stubbornly insisted that WCW would eventually meet its demise when all was said and done .
Vince agreed but insisted that WCW would eventually meet its demise when all was said and done .
The WWF roster ran to the ring to aid Vince , but Booker T and Shane McMahon escaped through the crowd .
The WWF roster ran to the ring to the aid of Vince , but Booker T and Shane McMahon escaped through the crowd .
Although the WCW brand effectively died once and for all following the end of this storyline , ECW was temporarily revived by WWE in 2005 for the purposes of a special reunion show , ECW One Night Stand , held on June 12 , 2005 .
Although the WCW brand effectively died once and for all following the end of this storyline , ECW was `` temporarily '' revived by WWE in 2005 for the purposes of a special `` reunion '' show , ECW One Night Stand , held on June 12 2005 .
As part of its plans , Lance Storm became the first WCW wrestler to appear on WWF programming , by making a run-in during a match on the May 28 episode of Raw .
As part of its plans , Lance Storm became the first WCW wrestler to appear on WWF programming , by running in during a match on the May 28 episode of RAW while a match was being held .
Team WWF consisted of Steve Austin , Kurt Angle , Chris Jericho , Kane , and the Undertaker , who all squared off against the team of DDP , Booker T , Rhyno , and the Dudley Boys .
The WWF consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin , Kurt Angle , Chris Jericho , Kane , and the Undertaker , who all wrestled against the team of DDP , Booker T , Rhyno , and the Dudley Boys .
Shane McMahon , however , appeared on Nitro and announced in kayfabe that he had signed the contract and purchased WCW out from under his father 's nose , planting the seed for what was considered a lucrative future storyline opportunity .
Shane McMahon , however , appeared on Nitro and announced that he had signed the contract and purchased WCW out from under his father 's nose , planting the seed for what was considered a lucrative future storyline opportunity .
In contrast , most of the Alliance 's wins were controversial due to interference or disqualification .
In contrast , most of the Alliance 's wins were due to interference or disqualification .
After a brief stand-off , the WWF cavalry turned around and attacked Kane and Jericho .
After a brief stand-off , the WWF group turned around and attacked Kane and Jericho .
Jericho was eliminated and , to continue the feud between the two men , attacked The Rock with a Breakdown , even though Jericho 's future was on the line if The Rock lost .
Jericho was eliminated and , to continue the feud between the two men , attacked the Rock , even though Jericho 's future was on the line if The Rock lost .
Also that night , Steve Austin and Kurt Angle faced off for the WWF Championship , and then-WWF Commissioner William Regal , who sat at ringside to ensure a fair match would take place , hit Kurt Angle with the belt , thereby backstabbing the WWF and costing Angle the title .
Also that night , Stone Cold and Kurt Angle faced off for the WWF Championship , and William Regal , who sat at ringside to ensure a fair match would take place , hit Kurt Angle with the championship , thereby backstabbing the WWF and costing Angle the title .
To bolster the ranks of WCW ( in lieu of big WCW names ) , some WWF wrestlers ( such as Steve Austin ) defected and joined the Alliance and were pushed as the leaders of the Alliance .
To bolster the ranks of WCW ( in lieu of big WCW names ) , some WWF wrestlers ( such as Stone Cold Steve Austin ) defected and joined the Alliance .
Throughout the storyline , many interpromotional matches had WWF wrestlers winning over WCW\/ECW wrestlers , usually cleanly .
Throughout the storyline , many inter-promotional matches had WWF wrestlers winning over WCW\/ECW wrestlers , usually cleanly .
Several top WCW and ECW talents who were top superstars in their previous companies , such as Diamond Dallas Page , Booker T. , Rob Van Dam , The Dudley Boyz , Justin Credible , Raven and Tazz , were put down into low-mid card matches , while lesser-ranked WWF wrestlers who defected to the Alliance , such as Test , were given a greater push .
Several top WCW and ECW talent who were top superstars in their previous company such as Diamond Dallas Page , Justin Credible , Raven and Tazz were put down into low-mid card matches , while lesser-ranked WWF wrestlers who defected to the Alliance , such as Test , were given a greater push .
He promised The Rock that he had no intention of screwing him if he returned to the WWF but also noted that he could not promise that he never would ; if it was good for business , he said , then he just might do it .
He promised to The Rock that he had no intention of screwing him if he returned to the WWF but also ceded that he could not promise that he never would ; if it was good for business , he said , then he just might do it .
, Angle , who originally led the WWF wrestlers , explained that he represented what is great about America-he was a winner , and his defection came from his decision to fight along the winning side .
, Angle , who originally led the WWF wrestlers , explained that he represented what is great about America -- he was a winner , and his defection came from his decision to fight along the winning side .
The WWF gained even more momentum at Unforgiven , as The Rock retained the WCW Championship in a handicap match against Booker T and Shane McMahon , and Kurt Angle made Austin submit to the ankle lock , winning the WWF Championship from Austin , putting both belts into the hands of the WWF .
The WWF gained even more momentum at Unforgiven , as The Rock retained the WCW Championship against Booker T , and Kurt Angle made Austin submit to the ankle lock , winning the WWF Championship from Stone Cold , putting both belts into the hands of the WWF .
Among other factors , however , mismanagement within WCW ( such as allowing wrestlers themselves to book matches and various instances of corporate politics ) eventually led WCW to a downward spiral from which it never recovered .
Among other things , however , mismanagement within WCW ( such as allowing wrestlers themselves to book matches ) eventually led WCW to a downward spiral from which it never recovered .
At King of the Ring on June 24 , then-WCW wrestler Booker T interfered during the Triple Threat Main Event match for the WWF Championship and almost cost Steve Austin the title .
At King of the Ring 2001 on June 24 , then-WCW wrestler Booker T interfered during the Triple Threat Main Event match for the WWF Championship and almost cost Stone Cold Steve Austin the title .
First , the WCW World Heavyweight Championship ( simply renamed the World Championship ) was unified with the WWF Championship to form the WWF Undisputed Championship .
After The Alliance was disbanded , the WCW World Heavyweight Championship would be simply renamed the World Championship , and later unified with the WWF Championship to form the WWF Undisputed Championship .
Shane reminded The Rock of how Vince screwed him out of the WWF Championship earlier that year at WrestleMania and also in a steel cage match the day after WrestleMania .
Shane McMahon took the liberty of reminding The Rock of how Vince screwed him out of the WWF Championship earlier that year at WrestleMania and also in a steel cage match the day after WrestleMania .
In addition to this , the Steve Austin versus Vince McMahon feud was to start again when Vince McMahon hit Austin in the back of the head with a chair at No Mercy .
In addition to this , the Stone Cold versus Vince McMahon feud was to start again when Vince McMahon hit Austin in the back of the head with a chair at No Mercy .
The WWF gained momentum when Angle made Booker T submit with an ankle lock , taking the WCW Championship away from the Alliance .
The WWF gained momentum when Angle beat Booker T with an ankle lock , taking the WCW Championship away from the Alliance .
, extended an invitation to The Rock , who had not been seen since the Raw following WrestleMania X-Seven , to join the Alliance .
, extended an invitation to The Rock , who had not been seen since the RAW following WrestleMania X-Seven , to the Alliance .
The Rock and Austin continued to battle it out , each stealing and reversing their signature maneuvers and the referee was knocked down in the match .
The Rock and Austin continued to battle it out , and the referee was knocked down in the match .
This incident marked the official start of the Invasion storyline ; Raw commentator Jim Ross announced , `` The battle lines have been drawn ! ''
This incident marked the official start of the Invasion storyline , to which RAW announcer Jim Ross announced , `` The battle lines have been drawn ! ''
Many of WCW 's top wrestlers had contracts with AOL Time Warner , WCW 's parent company , and were willing to sit at home rather than wrestle for less money ; Booker T , the reigning WCW Champion at the time of WWF 's purchase , was a notable exception , agreeing to a buyout of the remainder of his contract with AOL Time Warner in order to wrestle for the WWF immediately .
Many of WCW 's top wrestlers had contracts with AOL Time Warner , WCW 's parent company , and were willing to sit at home rather than wrestle for less money .
Austin then dragged a referee into the ring , but in a swerve , kicked Kurt Angle in the stomach , hit him with a Stunner , and placed Booker T on top of Kurt Angle and told the referee to count .
Stone Cold then dragged a referee into the ring , but then kicked Kurt Angle in the face , Stunned him , and placed Booker T on top of Kurt Angle and told the referee to count .
The next night on Raw , which was held in New York City 's Madison Square Garden , a confrontation occurred between WCW owner Shane McMahon and WWF owner Vince McMahon .
The next night , a confrontation occurred between WCW owner Shane McMahon and WWF owner Vince McMahon .
The Rock got up to his feet and followed this with a Rock Bottom and a pin on Austin , to which the referee woke up and groggily counted the three count .
The Rock followed this with a Rock Bottom and a pin on Austin , to which the referee woke up and counted Austin down to three .
During a match between Buff Bagwell and Booker T for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship , WWF wrestlers Kurt Angle and WWF Champion Steve Austin interfered in retaliation by beating Booker T up , with Bagwell joining Angle and Austin by attacking Booker T . This match did not go over well at all with the audience in attendance at the Tacomadome .
During a match between Buff Bagwell and Booker T for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship , WWF wrestlers Kurt Angle and WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin interfered in revenge by beating Booker T up , with Bagwell joining Angle and Austin by attacking Booker T . A On the July 9 episode on RAW , Kane was scheduled to go into a handicapped match against Mike Awesome and Lance Storm .
Because of this announcement , many Alliance members began to distrust Austin , who vehemently denied the charges and called Vince a liar .
Because of this announcement , many Alliance members began to distrust Stone Cold , looking at him with suspicious eyes , to which Stone Cold denied the charges and called Vince a liar .
over the months after WrestleMania X-Seven .
after WrestleMania X-Seven .
On that same Raw at the First Union Center in Philadelphia , The Rock returned for the first time since his kayfabe suspension on the April 2 edition of Raw ( In reality , he was given the `` suspension '' to film The Scorpion King ) .
On that same RAW , The Rock returned for the first time since his suspension on the April 2 edition of RAW .
Steve Austin came out to confront Vince about it , and Vince stated that Austin would be the one to defect .
Stone Cold came out to confront Vince about it , and Vince stated that Stone Cold would be the one to defect .
Through developments such as the creation of the New World Order ( nWo ) and the Montreal Screwjob , fans continually compared the two promotions , and the Internet wrestling community was full of debate as to which of the two was superior .
Through developments such as the nWo and the Montreal Screwjob , fans compared the two promotions , and the Internet wrestling community was full of arguments as to which of the two was the best .
Booker responded : Some of the WCW wrestlers ' absences were out of the WWF 's control .
As a column in Online World of Wrestling stated : It is important to note that some of the WCW wrestlers ' absences were out of the WWF 's control .
Eric Bischoff introduced the World Heavyweight Championship represented by the former WCW Championship belt and awarded it to Triple H . The Undisputed Championship would be renamed the WWE Championship , as having two world titles contradicted the term `` undisputed . ''
The Undisputed Championship would be renamed the WWE Championship , as having two world titles contradicted the term `` undisputed . ''
There were several interpromotional matches after Unforgiven .
There were several inter-promotional matches after Unforgiven .
The angle began when Vince McMahon 's son , Shane McMahon , announced on Raw and the final episode of Nitro that he ( kayfabe ) bought WCW from under his father 's nose .
The storyline began when Vince McMahon 's son , Shane McMahon , said on RAW that he bought WCW .
He blindfolded Austin and threatened to throw him into a river if he did not get a title shot .
He threatened to throw Stone Cold into a river if he did not get a title shot .
The idea of a supercard featuring the two top promotions of the Monday Night Wars was considered to be a dream match scenario in the eyes of many fans , as it would allow the fans to see which promotion would be kayfabe superior .
The idea of a match showing the top 2 shows of the Monday Night Wars was considered to be a `` dream match '' show in the eyes of many fans , because it let fans to see which show would be superior .
Shane , Stephanie , and Vince McMahon were in the ring that night , trying to convince The Rock to join them .
Shane and Vince McMahon were in the ring that night , and each tried to convince The Rock to join their respective side .
showings featured primarily interpromotional matches between the two companies .
showings featured primarily inter-promotional matches between the two companies .
In June 2001 , the angle grew in intensity as the WWF storylines somewhat abated to make room for the central Invasion storyline .
In June 2001 , the storyline got more intense as more WWF storylines ended to make room for the central Invasion storyline .
Austin , fearful for his life , `` broke down in tears '' and agreed to give Angle a title shot at the upcoming pay-per-view , Unforgiven .
Austin complied and gave him a shot at the upcoming pay-per-view , Unforgiven .
The Invasion was a professional wrestling storyline in the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF , now known as WWE ) that ran from March-November 2001 and involved stables of wrestlers purporting to represent World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) and Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW ) - which merged to form The Alliance - placed against a stable of wrestlers purporting to represent the WWF .
The Invasion was a wrestling storyline in the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) that began after the WWF bought World Championship Wrestling ( WCW ) .
That side included Steve Austin , a man Angle claimed knew how to win .
That side included Stone Cold , a man , Kurt Angle claimed , knew how to win .
The Dudley Boyz , who held the tag team championships ; Rob Van Dam , who was the Hardcore Champion , and Christian , who was European Champion also saw that extended to them .
Every Alliance member who held championships were also immune from being fired , such as Christian , the Dudley Boyz , and Rob Van Dam .