Jericho suggested that he and Christian wrestle in a match on Raw over the vacant championship.

That same night a tournament was held to determine who would face Austin and a partner of his choosing for the vacant championship.

Battle Royals are often used to determine the top contender for a championship, or filling vacant championships.

It was announced when Sting was stripped on television that they would face each other again for the vacant championship at a future pay-per-view.

The following week, a rematch between the two teams was held for the vacant championship.

Nitro subsequently defeated Punk at Vengeance for the vacant championship.

In a match for the vacant championship, Kendrick regained the title after beating King, on January 6, 2001.

Garvin was counted-out, the match was for the vacant championship and could be awarded by count out.

Hart knocked out Jack Root in the 12th round to win the vacant championship.

A tournament was held for the vacant championship, which Juggernaut won to regain the title.