Rebooking WWF/WWE: from 1985 to now

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WWE Survivor Series 2004

Date: November 14, 2004

Location: Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH


This year's Survivor Series is headlined by new World Heavyweight Champion Edge defending his title against Shawn Michaels. La Résistance defend their tag titles against the Dudley Boyz; John Cena defends the United States Championship against Kurt Angle and Shelton Benjamin defends the Intercontinental title against Rob Van Dam.




Match Card & Results:

1. Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match – Raw vs. SmackDown

Team Raw:




Triple H (Captain)

Randy Orton

Batista

Chris Benoit

Ric Flair

Team SmackDown:




Eddie Guerrero (Captain)

Booker T

John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL)

Rey Mysterio Jr.

Kurt Angle

Outcome:

Team Raw dominates with Triple H and Batista combining for the final pin, eliminating Team SmackDown members one by one.




2. Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Shelton Benjamin vs. Rob Van Dam




Outcome:

Rob Van Dam defeats Shelton Benjamin via Five-Star Frog Splash to win the Intercontinental Championship.




3. United States Championship Match

Champion: John Cena vs. Kurt Angle




Outcome:

Kurt Angle wins via submission with the Ankle Lock after a hard-fought match, capturing the U.S. Title.




4. WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: La Résistance (Sylvain Grenier & Robert Conway) vs. The Dudley Boyz




Outcome:

The Dudley Boyz regain the titles after a 3D on Sylvain Grenier.




5. Main Event – World Heavyweight Championship Match

Champion: Edge vs. Shawn Michaels




Outcome:

In a classic bout, Shawn Michaels pulls off the upset, defeating Edge with a Sweet Chin Music to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.

 

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WWE Armageddon 2004

Date: December 12, 2004

Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio


Armageddon 2004 is headlined by Eddie Guerrero defending the WWE title against Kurt Angle with Shawn Michaels acting as the special guest referee. Also on the card, new Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton defends against Chris Benoit; World Tag Team Champions Ric Flair & Batista defend against Edge & Christian; Molly Holly defends the Women's Championship against Lita; Edge pulls double duty by battling Kane; new United States Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends against Chris Jericho; Bradshaw also reverts back to his APA days as he teams with Faarooq to challenge The Dudley Boyz for the WWE Tag Team Championship. On the pre-show, Rey Mysterio defends the Cruiserweight title against Psicosis




Card & Match Results:

Pre-Show:

Cruiserweight Open Challenge: Rey Mysterio vs. Psicosis

Rey retains after a 619 followed by West Coast Pop.

Main Card:

WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von) vs. The APA (Bradshaw & Faarooq)

Dudley Boyz retain after a 3D on Faarooq.




United States Championship Match

Champion: John "Bradshaw" Layfield vs. Chris Jericho

Jericho wins after interference from Christian, with Jericho hitting the Lionsault.




Kane vs. Edge

A hard-hitting singles match ending with Kane winning via chokeslam after a brutal brawl.




Women's Championship Match

Champion: Molly Holly vs. Lita

Lita wins with a moonsault, capturing the title.




World Tag Team Championship Match

Champions: Ric Flair & Batista vs. Edge & Christian

Flair and Batista retain after Batista hits the Batista Bomb on Christian.




Intercontinental Championship Match

Champion: Randy Orton vs. Chris Benoit

Benoit wins after a diving headbutt, claiming the title.




Main Event:

WWE Championship Match

Champion: Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle (with Shawn Michaels as special guest referee)




In a tense, technical contest, Eddie Guerrero retains after interference from JBL, leading to a chaotic finish. Guerrero hits the Frog Splash after interference, pinning Angle.

 

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WWE New Year's Revolution 2005

Date: January 9, 2005

Location: Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Attendance: 15,000


The inaugural New Year's Revolution is headlined by new WWE Champion John Cena defending the WWE title against Kurt Angle. Also on the card: new WWE Tag Team Champions The Big Show & Kane defend against The Basham Brothers; Edge battles Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification Match; Rey Mysterio defends the Cruiserweight title against Chavo Guerrero; The Dudley Boyz take on La Résistance; a 5-Way Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship

Event Card

1. Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship

Participants: Shelton Benjamin vs. Booker T vs. Chris Benoit vs. Christian vs. RVD

Result: Shelton Benjamin climbs and retrieves the title, winning the Intercontinental Championship in a thrilling ladder match.




2. Tag Team Match

Participants: The Dudley Boyz vs. La Résistance (Sylvain Grenier & Robért Conway)

Result: The Dudley Boyz hit the 3D on Grenier to secure the win.




3. Cruiserweight Championship Match

Participants: Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Chavo Guerrero

Result: Rey Mysterio retains after a 619 followed by a splash.




4. No Disqualification Match

Participants: Edge vs. Shawn Michaels

Result: Edge wins after a spear through a table, with interference from Christian, setting up a future rivalry.




5. WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Participants: The Big Show & Kane (c) vs. The Basham Brothers (Doug & Danny Basham)

Result: The Big Show & Kane retain after a chokeslam/powerbomb combo.




6. Main Event - WWE Championship Match

Participants: John Cena (c) vs. Kurt Angle

Result: John Cena retains the WWE Championship after a hard-fought match, finishing with an FU.

 

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WWE Royal Rumble 2005

Date: January 30, 2005

Location: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California

This year's Royal Rumble is headlined by a rematch from New Year's Revolution between John Cena and Kurt Angle; Cena pulls double duty by wrestling kane in a non-title match earlier in the show. Women's Champion Trish Stratus defends against Lita; new Intercontinental Champion Chris Benoit defends against Randy Orton; The Dudley Boyz battle La Résistance in a pre-show dark match.


Match Card & Highlights:

1. Dark Match:

Tag Team Match

The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von) vs. La Résistance (Rene Dupree & Sylvain Grenier) – The Dudleys secure the win with a 3D on Dupree.




2. Intercontinental Championship Match

Chris Benoit (c) vs. Randy Orton

Result: Chris Benoit retains after a brutal Crippler Crossface, with interference from Edge at ringside.




3. SmackDown! Exclusive Match:

John Cena vs. Kane

Result: John Cena wins via FU, setting up his rising momentum.




4. Women's Championship Match

Trish Stratus (c) vs. Lita

Result: Trish retains after a well-fought contest, ending with a Stratusfaction Bulldog.




Royal Rumble Match (30 Participants)

Special Entrants & Surprises:




Entry 1: Rikishi

Entry 2: Booker T

Entry 3: Edge (returning from injury)

Entry 4: The Hurricane (return)

Entry 5: Christian

Entry 8: Ric Flair (special surprise)

Entry 15: The Boogeyman (enters with creepy antics)

Entry 20: Shawn Michaels (return after injury)

Entry 25: Vince McMahon (unexpected surprise, attempting to interfere)

Entry 28: Triple H (return from injury)

Final Four:




Batista

John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL)

Edge

Shawn Michaels

Winner: Batista — He overcomes the odds, last eliminating JBL to earn a World Championship match at WrestleMania 21.




Main Event:

WWE Championship Match

John Cena (c) vs. Kurt Angle

Result: John Cena retains after a hard-fought match, ending with an FU followed by a pin.

 

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WWE No Way Out 2005

Date: February 20, 2005

Location: Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey

The main event of No Way Out is Triple H defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista, who chose to have the title shot he earned at the Royal Rumble immediately at No Way Out instead. Also on the card: the Intercontinental title is defended in a 4-Way Ladder Match; Trish Stratus battles Lita; Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against La Résistance; new United States Champion John Cena defends against Booker T; Rey Mysterio battles Chavo Guerrero; The Basham Brothers and The Dudley Boyz vie for the #1 contendership to the WWE Tag Team Championship.


Card & Match Results

1. WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contenders Match

The Basham Brothers (Doug & Danny Basham) vs. The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley)

Result: The Dudleys win via 3D, securing the #1 contendership.

Notes: High-energy opener with classic tag team action.




2. Cruiserweight Open Challenge

Rey Mysterio vs. Chavo Guerrero

Result: Rey Mysterio wins with a 619 followed by a frog splash.

Notes: A fast-paced cruiserweight showcase.




3. United States Championship Match

John Cena (c) vs. Booker T

Result: John Cena retains after hitting the FU.

Notes: Intense match highlighting Cena’s rising momentum.




4. WWE Tag Team Championship Match

Eddie Guerrero & Chris Benoit (c) vs. La Résistance (Sylvain Grenier & Robért Conway)

Result: Guerrero and Benoit retain after a double submission.

Notes: Technical mastery and storytelling.




5. Women's Match

Trish Stratus vs. Lita

Result: Trish Stratus wins after a chick kick.

Notes: A fierce rivalry continues.




6. Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match

Shelton Benjamin (c) vs. Christian vs. Chris Jericho vs. Christian

Result: Christian wins after retrieving the title from the ladder.

Notes: Explosive ladder action with high spots.




7. Main Event - World Heavyweight Championship Match

Triple H (c) vs. Batista

Result: Batista wins via Batista Bomb, capturing the title.

Notes: A brutal, physical contest with heavy crowd involvement.