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- One of WWE's final pay-per-views in the United Kingdom, took place in Manchester, England on October 26, 2002 at the Manchester Evening News Arena. Opening the show was Stephanie McMahon, proudly presenting the first Smackdown-only pay-per-view. Next RAW's Booker T appeared for one night only at the Smackdown-only show, to take on Matt Hardy. Next came the next chapter of the Torrie Wilson/Dawn Marie feud, in the form of a mixed tag team match with Billy Kidman as Torrie's partner and John Cena as Dawn's partner. Next was an interview with Edge, who talked about his dream of becoming the WWE Champion after it was announced he would face the Champion Brock Lesnar. The third match came in the form of Smackdown's #1 Announcer Funaki, taking on the multi-time former Hardcore Champion Crash. Fourth on the card, was the Cruiserweight Title match involving the Champion Jamie Noble defending against both Tajiri and Rey Mysterio. After a high-speed match between cruiserweights, the show changes focus towards tag team action. Chris Benoit and Kurt Angle debate the position of captain of their team before agreeing their focus should be defending their tag titles against Eddie & Chavo Guerrero. Afterwards, Ron Simmons and D-Von faced the team of Chuck Palumbo & Val Venis. Next, fans would see the first-ever Kiss My Ass match featuring Albert against Rikishi. Next came the WWE Tag Team title match of Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit defending against the challenge of Los Guerreros. Finally, the main event featured the WWE Champion Brock Lesnar meeting Edge for the title in a handicap match including Paul Heyman as a competitor! Should Edge pin Lesnar OR Heyman, Edge could become the champion!
- Filmed at the M.E.N Arena in Manchester, this concert was to be the last appearance of James, the iconic Manchester Indie band in their home town. This didn't prove to be the case as the band reformed and continue to this day, but it doesn't alter the fact that this is a stirring gig featuring many of the songs adored by their fans. Despite technical difficulties, the band deliver 20 tracks and an encore that ends with the infamous "Sit Down". The concert was filmed and released in 2002. An accompanying audio CD was also released.
- Due to overwhelming popular demand, this 'Comedy Superstar' (Telegraph) embarks on a brand new set of dates later in 2012 to be filmed for DVD and Blu-ray, making the official announcement that, despite everything, he is not quite ready for a holiday. - just yet.
- Award winning stand-up comedian Alan Carr presents Spexy Beast Live. Filmed in front of a sold out crowd of 13,000 fans at the Manchester Evening News Arena as part of his 33 date UK and Ireland arena tour, Spexy Beast Live sees Alan back on stage and follows on from where his debut best-selling Tooth Fairy left off.
- Renowned for his hilarious observations and loveable, friendly delivery, Jason has been a firm favourite with comedy fans of all ages since his first solo stand-up show earned him huge critical acclaim. Jason Manford is now selling out huge arenas, including the Manchester MEN, where this show was filmed, and the London O2. Jason is making his mark as the master of observational comedy.
- Follows Matthew Kelly as he embarks on a new career at the MEN Arena.