WWE Unforgiven 2005
Unforgiven (2005) was the seventh annual Unforgiven PPV and took place on September 18, 2005 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The event featured wrestlers and other talent that performed on the Raw program. To date, it is the only WWE pay-per-view event ever to be held in the state of Oklahoma. The main event was a standard wrestling match, in which Kurt Angle challenged WWE Champion John Cena. Two featured bouts on the undercard was another standard match, in which Shawn Michaels fought Chris Masters and a steel cage match, where the ring is enclosed by a steel cage, in which Matt Hardy fought Edge. Unforgiven grossed over $485,000 in ticket sales from an attendance of approximately 8,000, and received about 243,000 pay-per-view buys.
Insights
Plot Summary
WWE Unforgiven 2005 featured several high-profile championship matches and intense rivalries. The main event saw John Cena defend his WWE Championship against Kurt Angle in a grueling encounter. Other key bouts included Batista challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H, and Edge facing off against Matt Hardy in a highly personal contest. The event showcased the top stars of WWE during a period of significant popularity.
Critical Reception
WWE pay-per-view events like Unforgiven 2005 were generally met with a mix of fan enthusiasm and critical commentary focused on match quality and storyline progression. While specific critical reviews for this event can be hard to find, fan reception often centered on the main event and the ongoing feuds between major stars.
What Reviewers Say
- The main event between John Cena and Kurt Angle was a standout, delivering a hard-fought championship match.
- The ongoing rivalry between Edge and Matt Hardy garnered significant attention due to its personal nature.
- Batista's push for the World Heavyweight Championship was a major storyline throughout the event.
Google audience: Audience reviews for WWE events often highlight the excitement of live action and the build-up of major feuds. Specific ratings and summaries for individual pay-per-views like Unforgiven 2005 are not consistently available on Google.
Fun Fact
The 2005 edition of Unforgiven was the first time the event was held in the state of Pennsylvania, specifically at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.
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