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WrestleMania XX
Details
PromotionWorld Wrestling Entertainment
Brand (s)Raw
SmackDown!
DateMarch 14, 2004
VenueMadison Square Garden
CityNew York, New York
Attendance20,000
Pay-per-view chronology
No Way Out (2004)WrestleMania XXBacklash (2004)
WrestleMania chronology
WrestleMania XIXWrestleMania XXWrestleMania 21

WrestleMania XX was the twentieth WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or Business that performs regular shows involving Professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " An arena is an enclosed area often circular or oval-shaped designed to showcase Theater, musical performances or sporting events Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York No Way Out (2004 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on February 15 Backlash (2004 was the sixth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. WrestleMania XIX was the nineteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, It took place on March 14, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The City of New York [1] It was a joint-promotion pay-per-view event, featuring performers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing The tagline for WrestleMania XX was "Where it all Begins. . . Again". The official theme song for the event was "Step Up" by Drowning Pool. " Step Up " is a single by Hard rock band Drowning Pool. Drowning Pool is a four-piece metal band that was formed in 1996 in Dallas, Texas, United States. [2] The secondary theme song was "Touché" by Godsmack. The Other Side is an acoustic EP by the heavy metal / Hard rock band Godsmack, released on March 16, 2004. Godsmack is an American Hard Rock / Alternative Metal band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1996 [3] The event was the third WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden but the fourth to take place in the New York metropolitan area (following WrestleMania I, WrestleMania 2, and WrestleMania X). The New York metropolitan area, often referred to as the Tri-State Area, is the most populous Metropolitan area in the United States and is also one A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central WrestleMania (chronologically known as WrestleMania I) was the first WrestleMania Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling WrestleMania 2 was the second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (although WrestleMania X was the tenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. [4] The celebrated return grossed more than $2. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 4 million in ticket sales, making the Pay-Per-View the highest grossing event ever for WWE at Madison Square Garden. [5] A sold-out Madison Square Garden was filled with more than 20,000 people from 16 countries, 48 states. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Fans from more than 90 countries watched the televised event. [6]

The card for the event featured two main events. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. The main match for the Raw brand was a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Champion Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Benoit won the match, performing the Crippler Crossface, making Triple H submit. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. [7] The main match for the SmackDown! brand featured Eddie Guerrero versus Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship which Guerrero won after a Small package. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling The event also featured the returning Undertaker defeating Kane after a Tombstone Piledriver. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest A piledriver is a Professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs his opponent turns him upside-down and drops into a sitting or kneeling position [8][9][10]

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Background

Triple H as World Heavyweight Champion.
Triple H as World Heavyweight Champion. The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE

The main feud heading into the pay-per-view was on the Raw brand, with Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit feuding over the World Heavyweight Championship. A Professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or factions of wrestlers This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Triple H was the champion heading into the event. At the Royal Rumble event two months earlier, Triple H and Michaels faced each other with the World Heavyweight Championship up for grabs in a Last Man Standing match. Royal Rumble (2004 was the seventeenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment The match ended in a draw after neither superstar answered a ten-count when Michaels performed the Superkick. To tie or draw is to finish a Competition with identical or inconclusive results A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike As a result, Triple H retained the title. [11] Also at the pay-per-view, in the actual Royal Rumble match, SmackDown!'s Benoit won the contest, eliminating The Big Show last. The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American [12] The following night, on the January 26 edition of Raw, Michaels and Triple H were involved in a in-ring promo when Raw's Sheriff, Stone Cold Steve Austin made his way to the ring. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. In Professional wrestling, a promo is short for "promotional interview" a dialogue or monologue used to advance a storyline. This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the He stated that, although Michaels should have a rematch, he had to "enforce the law. " He stated that, in the rules it specifies that the winner of the Royal Rumble may face either the WWE Champion or World Heavyweight Champion. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE The winner of the Royal Rumble, Benoit made his way to the ring, and stated that he would be challenging the World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania XX. [13][14] On the February 2 edition of Raw, Benoit was booked to play in his first contest on the brand, defeating Mark Henry, making him submit to the Crippler Crossface in front of Triple H, who attempted to distract Benoit. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Mark Henry (born June 12 1971 Career World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment WWF debut (1996 Henry was billed as the " World's Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. [15] Both Triple H and Michaels were also in singles action later in night, defeating Spike Dudley and Randy Orton respectively. Matthew Johnathan "Matt" Hyson (born August 13 1970) and was a Third grade English Teacher. Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern After the Michaels versus Orton bout, Triple H attempted to attack Michaels, but Benoit chased Triple H away. In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional Benoit and Michaels then proceeded to shake hands. A handshake is a short Ritual in which two people grasp each other's right or left hand often accompanied by a brief up and down movement of the grasped hands [16] The following week on Raw, after Benoit defeated Ric Flair, a contract signing for the World Heavyweight Championship match at WrestleMania XX took place. Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion A contract is an exchange of promises between two or more parties to do or refrain from doing an act which is enforceable in a court of law The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Triple H signed the contract for the match, but just as Benoit was about to sign the contract to confirm the match, Michaels made his way to the ring. Michaels stated that he wanted to finish his long-running feud with Triple H at Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. As Benoit was about to state that is not going to happen, Michaels cut him off by Superkicking him. Michaels then proceeded to sign the contract. [17] On the February 16 edition of Raw, Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff suggested that Triple H should defend his championship against either Michaels and Benoit on that night, but Triple H rejected the proposal. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Benoit, however, made his way to the ring, and put Triple H in the Crossface submission maneuver. As a result of Triple H rejecting the proposal, Bischoff booked a match between Michaels and Benoit for the main event. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. Benoit looked set to win, but Triple H distracted him, allowing Michaels to perform the Superkick on Benoit. Triple H began to celebrate with Michaels, but instead performed the Pedigree on Michaels. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down Moments later, Austin came to ringside, and announced that Triple H would defend the title against both Michaels and Benoit at WrestleMania in a Triple Threat match. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [18]

Event

John Cena, who faced off against The Big Show.
John Cena, who faced off against The Big Show. John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American

The event began with the Boys Choir of Harlem singing America the Beautiful. The Boys Choir of Harlem (also known as the Harlem Boys Choir) is a Choir located in Harlem, New York City, United States. " America the Beautiful " is an American Patriotic song. [8][19] The first match that aired was a singles match between The Big Show and John Cena for the WWE United States Championship. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE United States Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. In the beginning of the match Cena scoop slammed The Big Show twice. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Cena then grabbed his signature chain and attacked Big Show with it, however the referee saw Cena and confiscated the chain. John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows A professional wrestling referee is the official figure that makes sure that wrestling matches move smoothly in an attempt to maintain Kayfabe. With the referee securing the chain with his back turned, Cena hit Big Show with hidden brass knuckles and executed his signature FU maneuver. Brass knuckles, also sometimes called knuckles, knucks, brass knucks, B-Nux or knuckle dusters, are Weapons used in Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Cena then immediately pinned The Big Show to win the match and the United States Championship. A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling [8][19][20] This match was the first time that the United States Championship had been defended at a WrestleMania.

The next match was a Fatal Four-Way tag match between Rob Van Dam and Booker T, Garrison Cade and Mark Jindrak, The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) and La Résistance (René Duprée and Rob Conway) for the World Tag Team Championship. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. Lance K McNaught (born March 2 1981 Cade and Danielson worked as a tag team for a while before they went their separate ways Cade stayed in FMW and faced off against ECW wrestler Mark Robert Jindrak (born June 26, 1977 in Auburn New York) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Mark LoMonaco (born July 14, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling The French Resistance is the collective name used for the French Resistance movements which fought against the Nazi German René Goguen (born December 15, 1983) better known by his Ring name René Duprée, is a French-Canadian professional wrestler The World Tag Team Championship is the name given to a number of unrelated Professional wrestling Tag team (multi-wrestler team titles. The match ended when Conway was pinned by Van Dam after Booker T used his Scissor kick maneuver on Conway, which was then followed by Van Dam's Five-Star Frog Splash. A scissor kick in Martial arts is used to describe certain Kicking techniques that resemble a pair of Scissors. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Booker T and Rob Van Dam retained the titles as a result. [8][19][20]

The third match was between Christian and Chris Jericho. William Jason "Jay" Reso (born November 30 1973 better known by his Ring name Christian Cage, is a Canadian professional wrestler Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Christian won the match after Trish Stratus hit Jericho on the face with her elbow. Patricia Anne Stratigias (born December 18 1975 strætɨˈdʒiːəs better known as Trish Stratus, is a former fitness model, former professional wrestler The elbow is the region surrounding the elbow-joint&mdashthe ginglymus or Hinge joint in the middle of the Arm. [8][19][20] Next up was a Handicap match featuring Evolution (Randy Orton, Batista and Ric Flair) and The Rock 'n' Sock Connection (The Rock and Mick Foley). Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern David Michael Bautista Jr (born January 18 1969 commonly known by his Ring name, simply Batista, is an Filipino / American professional Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Rock 'N' Sock Connection is a former Professional wrestling Tag team of The Rock and Mankind that wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Evolution won the match when Orton pinned Foley after successfully executing an RKO. In Professional wrestling, a cutter is a common term which refers to the three-quarter facelock bulldog maneuver [8][19][20]

"Mean" Gene Okerlund then introduced the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004. Eugene "Mean Gene" Okerlund (born November 29 1942) is a semi-retired American Professional wrestling Interviewer In Professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame (formerly WWF Hall of Fame) is an institution that honors selected former and current employees of World Wrestling In Professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame (formerly WWF Hall of Fame) is an institution that honors selected former and current employees of World Wrestling This was followed by a Playboy Evening Gown Match featuring Torrie Wilson and Sable against Stacy Keibler and Miss Jackie. Playboy is an American Men's magazine, founded in Chicago Illinois, by Hugh Hefner and his associates which has grown into Playboy Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Torrie Wilson (born July 24 1975 is a retired American professional wrestler, fitness competitor and model perhaps best known for her work with Rena Mero Lesnar (born Rena Greek August 8 1967 is an American model actress, and former professional wrestler. Stacy Keibler (born October 14 1979 is an American actress and former professional wrestler and valet for World Championship Wrestling Jacquelyn Suzanne Gayda-Haas (born November 3 1980) 2004-2005 In early 2004 Gayda teamed up with Stacy Keibler, with the duo proclaiming Wilson pinned Jackie for the win. The next match was a Cruiserweight Open for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Cruiserweight Championship was a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment and was Cruiserweight competitors stood outside the ring, while two competitors wrestled in the ring. As one wrestler lost, another one entered. Ultimo Dragon pinned Shannon Moore, but is then pinned by Jamie Noble. Shannon Brian Moore is an American professional wrestler best known for his work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW as a member of 3 Count James Gibson.He is also known for his appearances with Ring of Honor, where he won its World Championship, and World Championship Wrestling in its The next elimination was Funaki, who was pinned by Noble. (Kung Fu Naki World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (1998-present Kai En Tai (1998-2001 In March 1998 Funaki along with Teioh and Togo joined the World Nunzio was then eliminated by count out when he was unable to return to the ring after performing a dive through the ropes onto Noble. James Maritato As the ( Kayfabe) heel cousin of Jamie Noble, he attacked then babyface Crash Holly after he defeated Noble in a match on the December Billy Kidman then entered the match, pinning and eliminating Noble. Kidman was then pinned and eliminated by Rey Mysterio. Oscar Gutierrez (born December 11 1974 In WWE he was a 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, a 3 time Cruiserweight Champion When Gutierrez Tajiri was the next entrant, but is pinned by Mysterio. is a Japanese Professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the United States with Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Akio was the next scheduled entrant but was unable to compete due too being inadvertently attacked by Tajiri when Mysterio ducked. James Carson Yun They made their pay-per-view debut at New Blood Rising, losing a ladder match to 3 Count The Crusierweight Champion, Chavo Guerrero was the final entrant and pinned Mysterio to win with the assistance of his father Chavo Guerrero, Sr., thus retaining the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. Chavo Guerrero Jr (born Salvador Guerrero III on October 20, 1970) Guerrero engaged in a memorable feud against "Sugar" Shane Helms Chavo Guerrero Sr (born Salvador Guerrero Llanes On June 15 2004, he was fired by WWE for no-showing a SmackDown! house [8][19][20]

The seventh match featured Brock Lesnar and Goldberg with special guest referee, Steve Austin. Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12 1977 in Webster South Dakota) is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC as well as a former professional William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the The beginning of the match began with both men staring each other down, drawing large heat from the fans throughout the match. This article is about a Professional wrestling term For the World Wrestling Entertainment program see WWE Heat. Goldberg then successfully took Lesnar down with a Spear, that would only draw a two count after a pin attempt. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Lesnar then executed the F-5 maneuver on Goldberg, but also resulted in a two-count pin attempt. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down Afterwards, Lesnar missed an attempt to knock Goldberg down, allowing Goldberg to execute another spear and a successful Jackhammer maneuver that led to a three count for Goldberg, thus winning the match. Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of After the match, Steve Austin executed a Stone Cold Stunner on both competitors to the crowd's delight and celebrated with beer in the ring. A stunner is a common term in Professional wrestling referring to the seated three-quarter facelock jawbreaker maneuver predominately used by Beer is the world's oldest and most widely consumed Alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea [8][19][20]

Victoria, the WWE Women's Champion entering the event.
Victoria, the WWE Women's Champion entering the event.

The eight match was the encounter of Victoria and Molly Holly for the WWE Women's Championship, where Holly would have to be shaved bald if she lost. Lisa Marie Varon As an amateur bodybuilder Varon won her first competition in 1995 as a middleweight Noreen "Nora" Kristina Greenwald She also trained as a gymnast This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE Victoria would counter a Widow's peak maneuver attempt by Holly into a Backslide pin, drawing a three count, thus winning the match and retaining the WWE Women's Championship. In Professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s Neck. A pinfall, a pin, or a fall (the first term most commonly used in Professional wrestling) is a victory condition in various forms of wrestling Holly tried running towards the backstage area to escape the match's stipulation, but was eventually stopped by Victoria who would knock her out and place her onto the barber's chair, shaving her bald. [8][19][20][4]

Chris Benoit, one of the challengers in the main event.
Chris Benoit, one of the challengers in the main event.

The next match featured Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle over the WWE Championship. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Guerrero used a DDT and Frog Splash maneuver on Angle that would result in a two-count pin attempt. In Professional wrestling a DDT is any move in which the wrestler falls down or backwards to drive a held opponent's head into the mat Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Angle then secured Guerrero with an Ankle lock hold. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. However, Guerrero escaped the hold by rolling through it and throwing Angle out of the ring. As Angle was outside, Guerrero loosened his ring boot to relieve the pain. As Angle returned to the ring, he applied another Ankle lock on Guerrero that would end up being unsuccessful with Guerrero escaping the hold by pushing Angle off with his other foot leaving Angle holding the Guerrero's loosened ring boot. With Angle confused, Guerrero executed a Roll-up pin maneuver leading to a successful pinfall, thus winning the match and retaining the WWE Championship. A pin is a device used for fastening objects or material together [8][19][20]

The tenth match of the event was the encounter of The Undertaker and Kane, which would be Undertaker's first match since he was buried alive at Survivor Series 2003. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Survivor Series (2003 was the seventeenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling The Undertaker made his return under his "Deadman" gimmick, as he was accompanied to the ring by Paul Bearer. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. William Alvin Moody (born April 10 1954) better known by his Ring names Percy Pringle and Paul Bearer, is a former Professional The two wrestlers brawled in the beginning of the match, until Kane used a Chokeslam maneuver on Undertaker, which caused no effect as Undertaker sat up immediately afterwards. A chokeslam, or in Japanese a "nodowa otoshi", refers to a type of body slam in Professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's The Undertaker then retaliated by Chokeslamming Kane and executing a Tombstone piledriver into a successful pinfall, thus winning the match and remaining undefeated at WrestleMania with a 12-0 record. A piledriver is a Professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs his opponent turns him upside-down and drops into a sitting or kneeling position [8][19][20]

The main event was a Triple threat match over the World Heavyweight Championship between Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels. Main Event is Australia 's only Pay-per-view channel It transmits through Foxtel, Optus Television and Austar. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. This was the seventh title defense of the night, the most in WrestleMania history. Benoit gained control over Michaels when he applied the Crossface hold. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. As Michaels was about to submit, Triple H would save the match. Triple H and Michaels teamed up to suplex Benoit through the announcer's table. The double-team maneuvers in Professional wrestling are executed by two wrestlers instead of one and typically are used by tag teams in tag team matches Michaels then attempted to hit Benoit with a Sweet Chin Music maneuver, but Benoit countered it, throwing Michaels out of the ring. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike As this occurred, Triple H attempted to Pedigree Benoit. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down However, Benoit also countered it and held Triple H with Crossface hold that would force Triple H to submit. As a result, Benoit won the match and the World Heavyweight Championship. [8][19][20][7]

Aftermath

Other on-screen talent
Role:Name:
CommentatorJim Ross[21]
Jerry Lawler[21]
Michael Cole[21]
Tazz[21]
Carlos Cabrera (Spanish)[21]
Hugo Savinovich (Spanish)[21]
RefereeChad Patton[21]
Mike Chioda[21]
Jim Korderas[21]
Nick Patrick[21]
Charles Robinson[21]
Brian Hebner[21]
Earl Hebner[21]
Tom Prichard[21]
Ring announcerHoward Finkel[21]
Tony Chimel[21]

Despite a huge effort from WWE to promote the Brock Lesnar versus Goldberg contest, some critics expressed disappointment with the match, with many in Madison Square Garden booing both competitors and only cheering for Steve Austin because of the fact that both participants were set to leave the WWE after the event. James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3 1952 in Fort Bragg California He is known affectionately as "good ol'" J Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling Michael Sean Coulthard Due to his war zone experience in 1995 he was also selected to cover the aftermath of the bombing of the Alfred P Peter Senerchia (born October 11 1967) is an American retired professional wrestler and current Color commentator best known Carlos Rodrigo Cabrera (born October 18, 1959) is a former newsman and currently one half of the WWE Spanish announcing team in which he is the play-by-play announcer Hugo Savinovich (born February 15, 1959 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is a former Ecuadorian professional wrestler and currently one Michael Jason Chioda, (born August 1 1964) is a senior referee who is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment to referee on the Jim "Jimmy" Korderas (born March 19, 1962) is a Canadian Professional wrestling referee currently signed to World Joseph Nicholas Patrick Hamilton Jr (born on November 9, 1959 in Lakeland Florida) better known by his ring name Nick Patrick, is a Charles Robinson may refer to Charles Robinson (Canadian politician (1835&ndashc1900 physician and politician in Ontario Canada Charles Robinson Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia) is a Professional wrestling referee currently working for Tom Prichard (born August 18 1959) is an American professional wrestler. Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Anthony (Tony Chimel (born October 11 1967 is an American Professional wrestling Ring announcer, and the current ECW ring Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12 1977 in Webster South Dakota) is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC as well as a former professional William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the [8][22]

At Backlash, the original main event match was between Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels for the World Heavyweight Championship. Backlash (2004 was the sixth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE [23] Though, on the March 29 edition of Raw, after being traded to SmackDown![23] and brought back to Raw,[24] Triple H demanded that the intended match at Backlash be changed to Benoit and Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley [25] Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff liked the idea of the match, but concluded with adding that he made a promise to Michaels for granting him a World title match at Backlash;[23] instead Bischoff booked a Triple Threat match between Benoit, Michaels and Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing [25] At Backlash, Benoit retained the World title, after he forced Michaels to submit to the Sharpshooter. The Sharpshooter, originally named Sasori-gatame and in English Scorpion Hold, is a professional wrestling submission hold [26]

The feud between Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero continued. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos On the March 25 edition of SmackDown!, Angle was made the on-screen General Manager of SmackDown!,[27] as part to the storyline of Angle's legit neck problems. In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer [28] This angle would also play on the April 15 edition of SmackDown!, when he attributed injuries suffered after The Big Show chokeslammed Angle off a ledge. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American A chokeslam, or in Japanese a "nodowa otoshi", refers to a type of body slam in Professional wrestling in which the wrestler grasps their opponent's [29] In reality Angle announced that he would be heaving neck surgery in May and would be out of action until August. [30] At The Great American Bash, Angle cost Guerrero the WWE title in a Texas Bull Rope match against John "Bradshaw" Layfield, after Angle reversed the outcome of the match when Guerrero appeared to have retained the title. The Great American Bash is an annual summer Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing John Charles Layfield (born November 29 1966 known by his current Ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL, is an American [31] In the same month, Angle's position as General Manager of SmackDown! came to an end when he was fired by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, after McMahon had exposed that Angle was not really injured. In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr [32] At SummerSlam, Angle and Guerrero were booked in a match, in which it saw Angle defeat Guerrero after he forced Guerrero to submit to the Ankle lock. SummerSlam (2004 was the seventeenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. [33]

Results

Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.

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