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WWE Survivor Series 2004
Survivor Series (2004) was the eighteenth annual Survivor Series PPV. It was presented by Microsoft's Xbox and took place on November 14, 2004 at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio and starred talent from both the Raw and SmackDown! brands. The main match on the Raw brand was a 4 on 4 Survivor Series match, a type of elimination match, between Team Orton (Randy Orton, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and Maven) and Team Triple H (Triple H, Edge, Batista, and Snitsky). The predominant match on the SmackDown! brand was John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) versus Booker T for the WWE Championship. The primary match was a 4 on 4 Survivor Series elimination match between Team Guerrero (Eddie Guerrero, The Big Show, Rob Van Dam, and John Cena) and Team Angle (Kurt Angle, Carlito, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak).
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Plot Summary
The 2004 edition of WWE Survivor Series featured multiple high-stakes matches. The main event saw Randy Orton defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Triple H in a Hell in a Cell match. Another key match was the traditional 5-on-5 elimination tag team match, pitting Team Bischoff against Team Guerrero. The show also featured a WWE Championship match between John Cena and Kurt Angle, and a unique Buried Alive match where The Undertaker faced Kane.
Critical Reception
Survivor Series 2004 is generally remembered as a solid event with a strong main event and a notable championship change. While not universally acclaimed, it delivered on its main storyline advancements and provided several memorable moments, particularly the conclusion of the Orton/Triple H rivalry and the emergence of John Cena as a top star.
What Reviewers Say
The Hell in a Cell main event between Randy Orton and Triple H was a brutal and fitting conclusion to their feud.
John Cena's victory over Kurt Angle solidified his status as a major player in WWE.
The traditional Survivor Series matches provided excitement and showcased new talent.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally praise the main event and the championship match. Many viewers found the event to be exciting and a significant turning point for several wrestlers.
Fun Fact
This event marked the final appearance of Brock Lesnar in WWE until his return in 2012, as he left the company shortly after the event to pursue a career in the NFL and later MMA.
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