WWE Unforgiven 2004
Unforgiven (2004) was a PPV presented by Clearasil, which took place on September 12, 2004 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. It was the sixth annual (seventh overall) Unforgiven event. The event starred talent from the Raw brand. The main event was Randy Orton versus Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. One of the predominant matches on the card was Shawn Michaels versus Kane in a No Disqualification match. Another primary match on the undercard was Chris Jericho versus Christian in a Ladder match for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship.
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Plot Summary
WWE Unforgiven 2004 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The main event saw Randy Orton defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H. Other notable matches included Chris Benoit defending his United States Championship against Eddie Guerrero and a "Hell in a Cell" match between Batista and Chris Jericho.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, Unforgiven 2004 received mixed to positive reviews from fans and critics, primarily focusing on the quality of the matches, particularly the main event and the Hell in a Cell bout. The storyline developments and the controversial ending of the main event were points of discussion.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event match between Randy Orton and Triple H was a highlight, though its outcome was divisive.
- The Hell in a Cell match between Batista and Chris Jericho was praised for its brutality and intensity.
- Several other matches, including the US Championship bout, offered strong in-ring performances.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Unforgiven 2004 is difficult to quantify with specific aggregated reviews, but fan discussions often centered on the surprise ending of the main event and the overall match quality, with many appreciating the high-stakes encounters.
Fun Fact
This event marked Randy Orton's first World Heavyweight Championship defense in a pay-per-view main event.
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