text: TLC : Tables , Ladders & Chairs is a professional wrestling event produced annually by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , a Connecticutâ `` based promotion , and broadcast live and available only through pay-per-view ( PPV ) . The event was established in 2009 , replacing Armageddon in the December slot of WWE 's pay-per-view calendar .
simplified: TLC : Tables , Ladders & Chairs was a professional wrestling pay-per-view ( PPV ) event made by World Wrestling Entertainment ( WWE ) , which took place on December 13 , 2009 .