WWE Raw
5th July 2004
A video was shown to hype Chris Benoit.
----- Video Summary -----
Overall Rating = 63.2%
The Rock gave an in-ring interview. He insulted Triple H.
----- Interview Summary -----
Overall Rating = 93.9%
Eric Bischoff came to the ring and called out The Rock and Triple H. He announced that tonight they'd be fighting each other, one on one.
----- Angle Summary -----
Overall Rating = 84.0%
Tag Team Match match
William Regal and Eugene Dinsmore vs New La Resistance
William Regal floored Conway...William Regal trapped Sylvain Grenier in a figure four for the submission.
Result - William Regal and Eugene Dinsmore win
----- Match Summary -----
Match Reaction = 62.9%
Match Quality = 63.6%
Overall Rating = 64.6%
Matt Hardy came down to the ring, and called out Jeff Hardy. Jeff ran down, and the two started brawling until officials came down and broke them up. Matt then challenged Jeff to a LADDER CAGE MATCH!
----- Angle Summary -----
Overall Rating = 68.8%
Nick Jackson was interviewed by Jonathan Coachman backstage. He challenged Chris Benoit to a match.
----- Interview Summary -----
Overall Rating = 89.3%
Backstage, Batista, Randy Orton, Ric Flair and Triple H, the members of Evolution!, were talking about something. When they spotted the camera, they moved off to find somewhere more private to talk.
----- Angle Summary -----
Overall Rating = 82.6%
Singles Ladder Cage match
Jeff Hardy vs Matt Hardy
A stunned Matt staggered backward into Jeff Hardy, who hit the Twist of Fate...Jeff Hardy climbed the ladder for the win.
After the match, Jeff Hardy and Matt Hardy shook hands.
Result - Jeff Hardy wins
----- Match Summary -----
Match Reaction = 79.2%
Match Quality = 50.2%
Overall Rating = 70.1%
Triple H gave an in-ring interview. He accepted the challenge that had been laid down by The Rock.
----- Interview Summary -----
Overall Rating = 85.0% (bit of a fuck up here, seeing as Bischoff already made the match
)
Chris Jericho was in the ring, conducting his talk show with Chris Benoit. The interview passed without incident.
----- Angle Summary -----
Overall Rating = 74.8%
Singles Match match
Batista vs Rodney Mack
Batista caught Rodney Mack with the Spinebuster...That led to the three count.
Result - Batista wins
----- Match Summary -----
Match Reaction = 44.8%
Match Quality = 57.2%
Overall Rating = 44.4%
A video was shown to hype Sting.
----- Video Summary -----
Overall Rating = 25.5% (FUCKERS)
Singles Match match
The Rock vs Triple H
Triple H ducked his head for a backdrop, but was too early, and was folded up with a The Rock sit-out powerbomb as a result...Nick Jackson ran in...Nick Jackson caught Triple H with the The Sickness...The Rock saw the attack, and moved in to capitalize...The Rock caught Triple H with the Rock Bottom...That led to the three count.
Result - The Rock wins
----- Match Summary -----
Match Reaction = 84.2%
Match Quality = 64.0%
Overall Rating = 78.7%
Backstage, Chris Benoit was walking down a corridor.
----- Angle Summary -----
Overall Rating = 83.9%
Singles Cage match for the WWE World Heavyweight title
Nick Jackson vs Chris Benoit
This match was a regular one fall bout for the WWE World Heavyweight title. First out was Nick Jackson. Next out was the WWE World Heavyweight champion, Chris Benoit. The referee for the match was Earl Hebner.
----- Match Highlights -----
Nick Jackson suplexed Benoit...A hooked-arm clothesline from Jackson floored Chris Benoit...Benoit rocked Jackson with a big forearm...Jackson walked into a big chop from Benoit...Nick Jackson belly to belly suplexed Benoit...
Three right hands from Jackson sent Benoit down...A big punch from Benoit put Nick Jackson down...A big punch from Benoit put Nick Jackson down...Nick Jackson nailed Benoit with a double underhook powerbomb...After blocking a strike, Benoit scooped up Jackson and drove him face-first into the cage...Benoit walked into a big right hand from Jackson...After ducking a clothesline, Benoit used a deep arm drag on Jackson...Chris Benoit applied a standing leglock to wear down Jackson...
Benoit applied a knee bar on Nick Jackson, weakening the legs...The awesome power of Nick Jackson was on display as he hit Benoit with a military press across the ring...Nick Jackson headbutted Benoit...Chris Benoit hit a sharp arm drag on Nick Jackson...Benoit nailed Jackson with a right hand...
Jackson got knocked down with a running forearm from Benoit...Jackson walked into a big right hand from Benoit...Jackson headbutted Benoit...After ducking a clothesline, Jackson used a fallaway slam to hurt Chris Benoit...Benoit used a Japanese arm drag on Jackson...Chris Benoit applied a standing leglock to wear down Jackson...Nick Jackson DDTed Benoit onto a 'Stop' sign...
BAH GOWD! Chris Benoit dived off the top of the cage to elbow drop Jackson in the ring...Chris Benoit dived off the top of the cage to elbow drop Jackson in the ring... 
An arm breaker from Benoit hurt Nick Jackson...Chris Benoit came off the ropes, but right into a huge Jackson dropkick...Jackson short-arm clotheslined Benoit...Benoit slammed Jackson on to a trash can...Chris Benoit touched the floor at the same time as Nick Jackson, the referee ruled it a draw.
Result - Draw
----- Match Summary -----
Match Reaction = 84.0%
Match Quality = 72.8%
Overall Rating = 88.0%