The full match between “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Triple H from WWF No Way Out 2001 is a classic, but it’s not directly available to watch in my search results. The sources provide detailed information about the match, its rules, and where you can likely find it.
Here is the key information I found:
- Event & Date: The match took place at the WWF No Way Out pay-per-view on February 25, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Match Type: The “Three Stages of Hell” match was a best-of-three falls contest where each fall had a different stipulation:
- Match Winner: Triple H won the match 2 falls to 1. He won the second fall, and the deciding third fall, while Austin won the first.
- Match Length: Reports vary slightly, with the match going around 36 to 39 minutes.
Where to Watch
Since I cannot provide a direct link, you can find this match on the official WWE Network or the Peacock streaming service (in the US), as they hold the rights to the WWE video library. You might also find clips or the full match on WWE’s official YouTube channel.
Match Highlights
This match is considered a brutal and personal war that capped off a long-running storyline. It was awarded the 2001 Match of the Year by the Pro Wrestling Torch.
- The Story: The feud stemmed from Triple H being revealed as the mastermind behind a hit-and-run on Stone Cold in 1999. The match was the violent climax before their respective paths to WrestleMania X-Seven.
- Stage One (Singles): Austin targeted Triple H’s arm, while Triple H focused on Austin’s previously injured knee, using a Figure-Four leglock for a lengthy submission sequence. Austin won the fall with a Stone Cold Stunner.
- Stage Two (Street Fight): The violence escalated with weapons like steel chairs, a ring bell, and a barbed wire-wrapped 2×4. Triple H won the fall with a Pedigree.
- Stage Three (Steel Cage): Both men were bloody and exhausted. In a dramatic climax, Austin and Triple H simultaneously hit each other with the barbed wire 2×4 and a sledgehammer. Triple H fell on top of Austin and got the deciding pinfall. The finish was a “fluke” win for the heel Triple H, a decision that some fans felt was a bit anti-climactic for the feud
