WWE's Hall of Shame: The Weirdest PPV Names Ever

Great Balls of Fire (2017) was widely mocked for its seemingly random connection to professional wrestling, with the name inspired by the Jerry Lee Lewis song.

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Fatal 4-Way (2010) felt uninspired and generic, with many criticizing the decision to name an entire PPV after a common match type without much creativity.

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Bragging Rights (2009-2010) had a concept that felt low-stakes for a major event, with Raw vs. SmackDown being the central theme that didn't quite live up to expectations.

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Tables, Ladders & Chairs... and Stairs (2014) added an unnecessary and clunky element to the established TLC name, which many saw as a misstep in branding.

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In Your House: Beware of Dog (1996) had a subtitle that was considered odd and unrelated to the wrestling action, making it stand out as one of the stranger PPV names.

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This Tuesday in Texas (1991) sounded more like a local event than a major PPV due to the specificity of the day and location in the title.

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Over the Edge (1998 & 1999) took on a dark connotation after Owen Hart's tragic death at the 1999 event, making the name hauntingly memorable for the wrong reasons.

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Judgment Day (1998-2009) felt somewhat cheesy with its overtly dramatic name, fitting a wrestling theme of settling scores but not resonating with everyone.

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Capitol Punishment (2011) was a play on words that didn't quite resonate with everyone, despite taking place in Washington D.C. and having a clever premise.

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Superstar Spectacle (2021) had a name that some found generic and lacking the usual WWE flair, especially considering it was held in India and could have used a more unique title.

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