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Intro

John Cena is out six months to a year with a severe injury. The WWE Championship has been vacated. A new champion must – and will be – crowned at No Mercy. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 is guaranteed to be an historic day in the annals of WWE history. But No Mercy isn't the first time the WWE Championship has been vacated and determined on pay-per-view. Here is a look back at past vacancies and historic moments:

Can you feel the Madness? Ooooh Yeahhh! - 3/27/88

The WWE Championship was vacated after Andre the Giant defeated Hulk Hogan and tried to sell it to "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase. A 14-man tournament was set up at WrestleMania IV and “Macho Man” Randy Savage ushered in the era of the Madness.

Watch "Macho Man" win the title

'Naitch' Climbs to the Top of Space Mountain - 1/19/92

After the controversial Tuesday in Texas, WWE President Jack Tunney held up the WWE Championship, setting the stage for the most high-stakes Royal Rumble ever. Ric Flair proved he was the "Real World Champion" by outlasting 29 other men to win the title.

Watch the "Nature Boy" win the Rumble

The Great One Becomes The Man - 11/15/98

A 14-man tournament was set up at Survivor Series following a double-pin by Kane and Undertaker on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Mr. McMahon ensured that one man – The Rock came out on top. Everyone now had to smell what The Rock as cookin' for the first time.

Watch the Rock Bottom net some gold

It's All About The Game - 9/26/99

The Chairman vacated the WWE Championship after he defeated Triple H in a SmackDown shocker. The Cerebral Assassin wouldn't be without his prize for long. He reclaimed the title in a Six-Pack Challenge at Unforgiven.

Watch The Game win the ultimate prize

Who will be the new Champ?

John Cena's remarkable year-long reign as WWE Champion has ended. Get ready for the dawning of a new era. Who will walk out of No Mercy the new WWE Champion?

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No Mercy: Full Coverage