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WWE Armageddon 2004
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The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, Georgia - December 12, 2004
In an event that will be remembered for a long time to come, WWE delivered a pay-per-view extravaganza that had something for everyone. The packed house of 4,500 enthusiastic fans witnessed a thrilling card that featured a mix of high-flying action, technical grappling, and brutal brawling.
The show kicked off with a tag team match featuring the WWE RAW Tag Team Championship on the line. Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam proved to be too much for Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree, as they successfully defended their titles in a hard-hitting contest that saw both teams give it their all. The match was marked by Mysterio's signature aerial attacks and Van Dam's innovative offense, ultimately leading to the pinfall victory at 17:11.
The undercard featured a series of intense matches, including a Dixie Dog Fight between Daniel Puder and Mike Mizanin. In a bout that saw both competitors leave everything in the ring, Puder emerged victorious after a thrilling sequence of moves, including a devastating spear that sealed his opponent's fate.
Next up was a tag team match pitting The Basham Brothers against Charlie Haas and Hardcore Holly. This one was all about high-energy action as the four men delivered a lightning-quick contest that saw The Bashams come out on top in just 6:50 minutes.
The first half of the show concluded with John Cena facing off against Jesus in a WWE United States Title Street Fight. Despite being at a significant disadvantage, Cena managed to overcome his opponent's unorthodox style and emerged victorious after a series of brutal attacks that left both men reeling.
Following the intermission, Dawn Marie faced off against Miss Jackie in a singles match with special referee Charlie Haas. This one was all about strategy as the two women employed every trick in the book to gain an advantage. In the end, it was Marie who came out on top after a quick roll-up that caught her opponent off guard.
The main event of the evening saw The Big Show take on Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns, and Mark Jindrak in a thrilling Three-on-One Handicap Match. Despite being at a significant disadvantage, The Big Show proved to be an unstoppable force, taking down each of his opponents with ease before finishing off the match with a thunderous F5 that sent everyone flying.
The penultimate match of the evening saw Funaki put his WWE Cruiserweight Title on the line against Spike Dudley in a high-flying contest that saw both men push themselves to the limit. In the end, it was Funaki who emerged victorious after a dazzling display of aerial attacks and technical grappling.
Finally, it was time for the main event: John Bradshaw Layfield taking on Booker T, Eddie Guerrero, and The Undertaker in a WWE Title Fatal Four Way Match. This one was all about drama and excitement as each of the four competitors gave it their all to emerge victorious. In the end, it was JBL who came out on top after a series of brutal attacks that left everyone reeling. The match concluded at 25:38.
In conclusion, WWE's December pay-per-view event was an absolute must-see for fans of professional wrestling. With a card that featured something for everyone, this show will be remembered as one of the best in recent memory.
Card Details
- Date: 12 Dec 2004
- Promotion: World Wrestling Entertainment
- Arena: The Arena at Gwinnett Center
- Attendance: 4500
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 12 Dec 2004
Matches
Rey Mysterio and Rob Van Dam
(C)
defeat Kenzo Suzuki and Rene Dupree in a WWE RAW Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 17:11Daniel Puder defeat Mike Mizanin in a Dixie Dog Fight
The Basham Brothers (Danny Basham and Doug Basham) defeat Charlie Haas and Hardcore Holly in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 06:50John Cena
(C)
defeat Jesus in a WWE United States Title Street Fight
Match Time: 07:51Dawn Marie defeat Miss Jackie in a Singles Match (Special Referee: Charlie Haas)
Match Time: 01:55The Big Show defeat Kurt Angle, Luther Reigns and Mark Jindrak in a Three On One Handicap Match
Match Time: 10:02Funaki
(C)
defeat Spike Dudley in a WWE Cruiserweight Title MatchJohn Bradshaw Layfield
(C)
defeat Booker T, Eddie Guerrero and The Undertaker in a WWE Title Fatal Four Way Match
Match Time: 25:38