WWE Survivor Series 2005
Survivor Series (2005) was the 19th annual Survivor Series PPV. It was presented by NovaLogic's Delta Force: Black Hawk Down and took place on November 27, 2005 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan and featured wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The first of the main events was an interpromotional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match, a type of elimination match, between Team SmackDown! (Batista, Rey Mysterio, John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL), Bobby Lashley, and Randy Orton) and Team Raw (Shawn Michaels, Kane, The Big Show, Carlito, and Chris Masters). The other main event was a standard wrestling match between wrestlers from the Raw brand, in which WWE Champion John Cena defended his title against Kurt Angle. Another match was a Last Man Standing match between Triple H and Ric Flair.
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Plot Summary
The 19th annual Survivor Series event featured multiple traditional five-on-five elimination matches. The main event saw Team Raw, led by Triple H, face off against Team SmackDown, captained by Batista. The show also featured a highly anticipated bout for the WWE Championship between John Cena and Kurt Angle, with Daivari as the special guest referee.
Critical Reception
Survivor Series 2005 is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and well-executed Survivor Series events in WWE history. The main event match between Team Raw and Team SmackDown was a standout, often cited as a pivotal moment for SmackDown. The event was praised for its strong match quality and significant storyline developments, particularly involving John Cena and Batista.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exciting main event elimination match.
- Celebrated for its strong overall match card and significant storyline progression.
- John Cena's WWE Championship defense was a highlight for many.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the excitement and quality of the wrestling matches, particularly the main event. The dramatic conclusion to the Team SmackDown vs. Team Raw match and John Cena's championship defense were frequently mentioned as memorable moments.
Fun Fact
The iconic visual of the Undertaker returning in a biker persona at this event was a significant moment that signaled a major character change for the superstar.
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