WWE The Great American Bash 2005
The Great American Bash (2005) was a professional wrestling PPV that took place on July 24, 2005, at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The event featured wrestlers and other talent that performed on the SmackDown! program. The main event was Batista defending the World Heavyweight Championship against John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL). One of the featured matches on the undercard was Rey Mysterio versus Eddie Guerrero while the other was Orlando Jordan versus Chris Benoit for the WWE United States Championship. The event grossed over $375,000 in ticket sales from an attendance of 8,000, and received about 233,000 pay-per-view buys, the same amount as the following year's event. The event was also available free of charge for Armed Forces members and their families.
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Plot Summary
The Great American Bash 2005 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by WWE. It featured a series of matches showcasing the SmackDown brand's top talent. The event was headlined by John Cena defending his WWE Championship against JBL in a brutal "I Quit" match.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is primarily focused on the match quality and entertainment value. The 2005 Great American Bash is generally remembered for its main event between John Cena and JBL, which was a significant match in their rivalry, and the strong performances in other bouts, particularly the Cruiserweight Championship match.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event "I Quit" match between John Cena and JBL was a brutal and hard-fought contest, a highlight of the show.
- The Cruiserweight Championship match was praised for its high-flying action and athleticism.
- While some undercard matches were considered average, the event delivered strong main-event energy.
Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE events are typically focused on the perceived quality of the wrestling matches and the entertainment delivered by the performers. Specific details for this event are not readily available in aggregate.
Fun Fact
The 'I Quit' match between John Cena and JBL was one of the most physically demanding matches in Cena's career up to that point, with JBL famously being "thrown" through a giant 'JBL' logo sign.
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