Say what you want about Benoit but his "Be a man." moment with Orton post match was one of the best things you can see in terms of putting someone over.
Little known fact: Orton was originally not meant to win the title for a while yet. The plans were changed when Benoit (cue shitty jokes about Crispen wah or some other dumb ass comment) demanded to lose the title because he hated being the champ. The pressure of ratings and PPV buys was way too intense for him as well as the sudden burst in his fame. Same thing happened with Eddie Guerrero.
Going completely off topic here for a moment. I'm not sure if WhatCulture Wrestling takes requests for these Top 10 lists, but if they do, I wanted to suggest a 10 Most Versatile Finishing Moves Ever. This list would highlight the 10 greatest finishing moves that can virtually be done to anyone, anywhere, at anytime and don't require a set finish to end a match.
MrJLov13 The ten examples that come to mind for me: 1. RKO 2. Diamond Cutter 3. Sweet Chin Music 4. Crippler Crossface 5. Ankle Lock 6. Spear 7. Knockout Punch 8. Stunner 9. Any kind of running knee strike 10. DDT
Lone Wolf it's like how wwe will mention that only two people have won the royal rumble from the number one spot, and then they won't mention Benoit, so what's the point of bringing it up?
Quinton Jackson Will you be fighting again in Bellator? If so, after that contract is complete, would you follow through with your desire to fight again in Japan? Likely for Rizin or even OneFC... I hope so, as I'd like to see Rampage again.
I now have new respect for JBL for him refusing to let Taker lose cleanly. Him being so devoted to selling himself as a chicken shit coward absolutely was the right call.
I was at the Raw the next night, and it was a great show. I still have gold confetti tucked into a PS2 WWE game case that was autographed by Randy Orton, Matt Hardy, and Val Venis.
Orton vs Benoit is still easily in my top 5 matches of all time. I still watch it every once in awhile despite knowing what a monster Benoit really was. It's funny at the end when he's yelling for Orton to "be a man" and yet he ends up being the furthest thing from. Smh
It's a shame how people will not talk about the Main Event of SummerSlam 04 because of Benoit. he was such a good wrestler and all people will remembered him for of what happen ten years ago
The WCW and WWE Big Golds were not virtually the same belt. The WCW BG was handmade and dual plated (nickel and gold) by a company called Crumrine. WWE's version was modeled after the all gold cast copy of the original that was brought into the WWF during the Invasion. It features 3d artwork and was made by J-Mar (Joe Marshall).
Interesting about Undertaker wanting to lose clean to JBL. To refresh everyone's memory, the subsequent Thursday Night Smackdown after SummerSlam 2004, Undertaker got a rematch for the title, with Orlando Jordan defending the belt instead of JBL. JBL pulled the ref out of the ring, and the ref declared Undertaker the winner by DQ. But that match has always intrigued me, because I've lately been imagining how that match could have altered the future of WWE, as well as Undertaker's career. Simply put, what I've been imagining regarding that match is this: What if, instead of disqualifying JBL and Orlando Jordan, the ref chose to restart the match, and Taker ended up winning his 5th WWE Title as a result?
I don't know why I kept watching Orton vs. Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title in SummerSlam as a Kid. FUN FACT: Orton vs. Benoit at SummerSlam 2004 was one of the First Main Event Match I have ever watched.
I remember seeing this in theatres and it cut during the Undertaker vs JBL match and cut back with JBL in the limo. I remember everyone just started throwing all there food and drink at the screen. It was both hilarious and annoying.
This was the first non pg wwe show I ever saw when I got the DVD of it as a kid for Christmas, boy was it shocking to see triple h go from 2009 DX to fighting Eugene
SummerSlam 2004 was the night that Randy Orton found the World Heavyweight Championship after it's been missing since WrestleMania XX. To this day, no one still don't know where the title have been. Brock Lesnar is STILL the youngest reigning *WWE CHAMPION,* Randy Orton became the youngest reigning *WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.* Two different titles, two different title linage.
6:28 WhatCulture Wrestling said Randy Orton pinned Chris Benoit to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and there’s footage, so can you explain that?
Wait. I'm confused. How did the World title not hold the same lineage? How is it not the same belt? They bought WCW. They own the belt. They changed the name, sure, but it's the same belt, no?
Fun fact about a fun fact: Jerry Lawler used the term "Bizarro Land" specifically in reference to the Bizarro World of Superman comics, because he is a comic book fan.
So you're saying That when Randy jumped out of a cake to attack Evolution it was predictable? His face turn didn't flop, they booked him HORRIBLY. Every time his music hit, the crowd popped.
This was my first live event, and that will always have me overlook any flaw cause it was just a spectacle seeing everything live But brilliant video nonetheless
I remember being mad that all the Heels won on this show. First PPV i ever watched live and all the good guys lost! Shame! XD The Toronto crowd pissed me off too.
Probably Vince's subtle revenge for the incessant "You screwed Bret" chants he was still getting and for TO making the Rock do a heel turn but kudo's to Dwayne Johnson's acting chops he made it work and had comedic spots with it like feuding with Hurricane.
So when Orton flopped they said "Hmmm, let's rethink this". When Roman flopped they said"Lets keep going for 2 years, oh shit it has gone really far, fuck, fuck, there's a fire now, crap, we are losing so much money, look at that, we're fucked, OK lets make him say some heely things then."
wait, the world heavyweight championship doesn't share lineage with the wcw title? it's almost literally the same belt. plus as far as i remember the wcw title was called the world heavyweight title. wwf had the wwf title and wcw had the world heavyweight title. wrestling's weird...
I liked Orton winning his first world championship at 24. I was in his corner for that match because I liked the idea of WWE putting the title on someone certifiably on the rise (Benoit winning the title at Mania was a good way of establishing the changing wind in the company and Orton then taking the title at SummerSlam off Benoit would have been the next step) and I thought it was sad it was just killed a month later. He had someone to feud with in Triple H and at least letting him keep the title through one major defense would have been more worthwhile than just throwing him to the wolves without even getting a chance to establish himself as a credible champion.
This SummerSlam will go down in history as the night when Randy Orton found the missing World Heavyweight Title
Shotz and the royal rumble when big show elimated himself & hhh tap out to nothing!
Shotz you need help your still saying the oldest joke you need fucking help
XxXEliteShenronXxX 16 bruh stop reading the comments if you're going to keep getting upset with them
No wonder Triple H was so upset when Orton wouldn't give it back. He misplaced it at Wrestlemania earlier that year and just wanted it back.
Sevyn Leombruno i dont fucking care its a 10 year old joke and its stupid lets see how it feels for them to be chris benoit
Say what you want about Benoit but his "Be a man." moment with Orton post match was one of the best things you can see in terms of putting someone over.
Little known fact: Orton was originally not meant to win the title for a while yet. The plans were changed when Benoit (cue shitty jokes about Crispen wah or some other dumb ass comment) demanded to lose the title because he hated being the champ. The pressure of ratings and PPV buys was way too intense for him as well as the sudden burst in his fame. Same thing happened with Eddie Guerrero.
Going completely off topic here for a moment.
I'm not sure if WhatCulture Wrestling takes requests for these Top 10 lists, but if they do, I wanted to suggest a 10 Most Versatile Finishing Moves Ever.
This list would highlight the 10 greatest finishing moves that can virtually be done to anyone, anywhere, at anytime and don't require a set finish to end a match.
that would be actually amazing, book it what culture
MrJLov13 The ten examples that come to mind for me:
1. RKO
2. Diamond Cutter
3. Sweet Chin Music
4. Crippler Crossface
5. Ankle Lock
6. Spear
7. Knockout Punch
8. Stunner
9. Any kind of running knee strike
10. DDT
MrJLov13 Yeah there are a lot moves they could put there
codebreaker
MrJLov13 book it plumpy!
I wonder what WWE would rather everyone forget about, Benoit vs Orton or Triple H vs Eugene
Benoit of course
Grandmaster Cheeseburger They want to mention Orton winning the world title. They just don't want to mention Benoit.
Oh they'll mention Orton becoming the youngest World Champion in history but you'll never see the pinfall that made it so
Lone Wolf it's like how wwe will mention that only two people have won the royal rumble from the number one spot, and then they won't mention Benoit, so what's the point of bringing it up?
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Quinton Jackson LOL
Quinton Jackson
Fuck off
Quinton Jackson Will you be fighting again in Bellator? If so, after that contract is complete, would you follow through with your desire to fight again in Japan? Likely for Rizin or even OneFC... I hope so, as I'd like to see Rampage again.
LMAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
XxXEliteShenronXxX 16 offended are you
97% of the comments; lame attempt at a Chris Benoit joke.
3% of the comments; people shouting the word "first" as if it meant something.
1% of the comments are percentages
.001% of the comments mock percentages
according to LuckyDT and ThePorkFate we're at 101,001%. holy hot damn.
LuckyDT First
LuckyDT I think you mean, 'type'.
Whereas only 8 1/3% of the comments have a chance of winning at Sacrifice!
I now have new respect for JBL for him refusing to let Taker lose cleanly. Him being so devoted to selling himself as a chicken shit coward absolutely was the right call.
I was at the Raw the next night, and it was a great show. I still have gold confetti tucked into a PS2 WWE game case that was autographed by Randy Orton, Matt Hardy, and Val Venis.
Was this the one that was in albany ny?
WWE has a way of showing their subtle insults to those wrestlers who left the company after being pushed for so long.
Funny how WWE always talks about "Orton becoming the youngest World Champion in history!!". But fails to mention who he won it against.
That WHC match was amazing. Plus,by not acknowledging benoit, they're shitting on Orton's legacy also.
Randy Orton found the belt under the ring and a envious Triple H took out his frustrations on Orton thus being kicked out of Evolution
Orton vs Benoit is still easily in my top 5 matches of all time. I still watch it every once in awhile despite knowing what a monster Benoit really was. It's funny at the end when he's yelling for Orton to "be a man" and yet he ends up being the furthest thing from. Smh
It's a shame how people will not talk about the Main Event of SummerSlam 04 because of Benoit. he was such a good wrestler and all people will remembered him for of what happen ten years ago
I was there. We changed "We want Christian!" and both Benoit and Orton were cheered. But Orton got a huge pop for the win.
The WCW and WWE Big Golds were not virtually the same belt. The WCW BG was handmade and dual plated (nickel and gold) by a company called Crumrine. WWE's version was modeled after the all gold cast copy of the original that was brought into the WWF during the Invasion. It features 3d artwork and was made by J-Mar (Joe Marshall).
Adam, how about a "How WWE Should Have Booked Randy Orton's First Title Reign" video?
That's.... a really good idea
Who's Adam?
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Interesting about Undertaker wanting to lose clean to JBL. To refresh everyone's memory, the subsequent Thursday Night Smackdown after SummerSlam 2004, Undertaker got a rematch for the title, with Orlando Jordan defending the belt instead of JBL. JBL pulled the ref out of the ring, and the ref declared Undertaker the winner by DQ. But that match has always intrigued me, because I've lately been imagining how that match could have altered the future of WWE, as well as Undertaker's career. Simply put, what I've been imagining regarding that match is this: What if, instead of disqualifying JBL and Orlando Jordan, the ref chose to restart the match, and Taker ended up winning his 5th WWE Title as a result?
3:23 Someone in the crowd flipping off Edge
1:42. So...Broken Matt Hardy!
I don't know why I kept watching Orton vs. Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title in SummerSlam as a Kid.
FUN FACT: Orton vs. Benoit at SummerSlam 2004 was one of the First Main Event Match I have ever watched.
Chris Benoit should be able to be talked about and seen still today in Wrestling
I remember seeing this in theatres and it cut during the Undertaker vs JBL match and cut back with JBL in the limo. I remember everyone just started throwing all there food and drink at the screen. It was both hilarious and annoying.
This was the first non pg wwe show I ever saw when I got the DVD of it as a kid for Christmas, boy was it shocking to see triple h go from 2009 DX to fighting Eugene
SummerSlam 2004 was the night that Randy Orton found the World Heavyweight Championship after it's been missing since WrestleMania XX. To this day, no one still don't know where the title have been.
Brock Lesnar is STILL the youngest reigning *WWE CHAMPION,* Randy Orton became the youngest reigning *WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.* Two different titles, two different title linage.
6:28 WhatCulture Wrestling said Randy Orton pinned Chris Benoit to win the World Heavyweight Championship, and there’s footage, so can you explain that?
The overall show had some very good matches
Insert unoriginal joke about Randy Orton winning the WHC from thin air
I was there, in the crowd. In fact it was my section that started the wave during the Undertaker / JBL fight.
Are you guys gonna do every year of every ppv in this style of video? That would be sick, and this dirty mark would love it!
love these 10 fascinating facts!
Fun Fact: Only one Babyface was cheered on that night. And he wasn't Canadian.
Anyone else notice how Bayley is basically the modern day female version of Eugene?
Minus the retardation.
Hunter Zolomon or that anime protagonist who won't kill anybody: Gon from HxH or Ash Ketchum.
Maurice Bear Ash Ketchum killing people good god that sounds amazing..
Maurice Bear Or... Kenshin Himura as likely the most famous reference.
Hunter Zolomon doesn't like using weapons big difference lol
Wait. I'm confused. How did the World title not hold the same lineage? How is it not the same belt? They bought WCW. They own the belt. They changed the name, sure, but it's the same belt, no?
BEST. THUMBNAIL. EVER.
Fun fact about a fun fact: Jerry Lawler used the term "Bizarro Land" specifically in reference to the Bizarro World of Superman comics, because he is a comic book fan.
Fascinating facts about summerslam is better than 10 fascinating facts about wrestlemania
matt hardy's knee at that night was
BROKEN
We still have 12 of these, in just over a week. Youre gonna have to crank these out faster!
That is the scariest picture of the undertaker by far!
The Thumbnail is soooo good
Actually, it was In Your House: Breakdown where Lawler first referred to Canada as Bizarro Land. That event was in Hamilton in Sept.98
"WE SUCK AT MAKING BABYFACES" hahahaaha LOOOOL!!! 7:42
So you're saying That when Randy jumped out of a cake to attack Evolution it was predictable? His face turn didn't flop, they booked him HORRIBLY. Every time his music hit, the crowd popped.
Nice vid Adam
Hey hey! Augustus 15th 2004, the day i was born. RIP Benoit
Benoit is one of the greatest ever he shouldn't be removed from wwe records
plumy and i have the same birthday which is under 2 weeks away ........ happy 30th adam!
Vince McMahon once said “Yea, let many time World Champion and Mania main eventer Triple H beat up the guy pretending to be mentally disabled” in 2004
This was my first live event, and that will always have me overlook any flaw cause it was just a spectacle seeing everything live
But brilliant video nonetheless
I remember being mad that all the Heels won on this show. First PPV i ever watched live and all the good guys lost! Shame! XD The Toronto crowd pissed me off too.
Probably Vince's subtle revenge for the incessant "You screwed Bret" chants he was still getting and for TO making the Rock do a heel turn but kudo's to Dwayne Johnson's acting chops he made it work and had comedic spots with it like feuding with Hurricane.
Everybody is talking about Benoit and I'm here like, did anybody else see Undertaker slip on the limo at the end of his match?
Orton found the title..I don't know what happened to the champ. He must've been..DELETED
Ohhhh boy, am I looking forward to SS 2005, aka. the best. The Eddie vs Ray custody over Dominic angle was the one that got me into wrestling.
PLS do more badass undertaker WWE matches where undertaker was damn sexy and evil
I can imagine jBL apologizing to Eddie after winning.
SummerSlam 2004 was when Randy Orton become the youngest World Heavyweight champion by doing absolutely nothing
Noodle right!
First summer slam i was alive for
I just love the jack the jobber bashing
If you didn't know #3 you've only been watching wrestling for about a year
So when Orton flopped they said "Hmmm, let's rethink this". When Roman flopped they said"Lets keep going for 2 years, oh shit it has gone really far, fuck, fuck, there's a fire now, crap, we are losing so much money, look at that, we're fucked, OK lets make him say some heely things then."
The World Heavyweight Title win that WWE will never mention again...
marcus813 also the one at WM XX by Chris Benoit
Fact Number 11. The greatest rock band of all time (Rush) did the theme for SummerSlam 2004
"Ronald Van Donald" lol, that's a good one
Really enjoy these.
It's weird that 2004 seems like so long ago
"boos Roman Reigns" so Earth then?
There ain't no cure for the Summertime Blues
It's funny when Randy Orton isn't referred to as the first WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION and the youngest World Heavyweight Champion anymore
Why'd they boo Edge? I always wondered that lol
SpaceGhost P Because that's what supposed to do to heels
DaPrixelKingJeff DaPrixelKingJeff he wasn't a heel yet at this time tho.
He screwed Matt
It’s because Toronto fans boo faces and cheer heels no matter who they are
2:18 funny because a Game of Thrones character (Theon Greyjoy) heavily resembles Edge.
This is my favorite summerslam
5:23 A DQ finish for a World title would happen in 2006 as well.
Good to see he is still Plumpy
wait, the world heavyweight championship doesn't share lineage with the wcw title? it's almost literally the same belt. plus as far as i remember the wcw title was called the world heavyweight title. wwf had the wwf title and wcw had the world heavyweight title. wrestling's weird...
For someone who hated being a baby face. Batista baby face run wasn't bad
The main event will never be talked about again by the wwe.
Damn this guy knows his wraslin
This year was terrible just not enough burials by me...
Infinity Ward is better than Treyarch What?
Stop Hating On Aqua He's right.
Dirty Turtle raw was good at 2004 in my opinion after two great years for smackdown
Lucas Viana Oh, I was talking about his name. Haha! But I somewhat agree. My favorite years were 2005 through 2007.
Dirty Turtle o sorry man ha ha ha
I liked Orton winning his first world championship at 24. I was in his corner for that match because I liked the idea of WWE putting the title on someone certifiably on the rise (Benoit winning the title at Mania was a good way of establishing the changing wind in the company and Orton then taking the title at SummerSlam off Benoit would have been the next step) and I thought it was sad it was just killed a month later. He had someone to feud with in Triple H and at least letting him keep the title through one major defense would have been more worthwhile than just throwing him to the wolves without even getting a chance to establish himself as a credible champion.
That thumbnail tho.
5:25 Probably my favourite ever pic of 'Taker lol
Basically him saying he is gonna eat your soul.
Lmao fucking love seeing shows when they come to Toronto. SO much fun
Plumpy said Brock was 24 when he won the WWE title. Now he's 25 in this video?
Does anybody remember the toothless is a ruthless signs that they had for Chris Benoit
The thumbnail in This will haunt my nightmares
I would assume you're gonna do survivor series facts in November 👌
At least they will never get someone to break the CM Punk title reign record
I could of sworn JR or King said Orton was 21 at a 03 PPV
That Thumbnail :D
Bring back: How WWE should have booked !
Divas dodge ball would still get higher ratings than your Charlotte/Sasha match you love so much.
I was part of that crowd. First ppv ever haha
"Oh yeah. I remember when Randy Orton deafeated"...... This account has been terminated-UA-cam
Oh the irony, now they used Brock to remove Chick Magnetic from the record books.
matt hardy's injury is probably the reason why he walks weird now
I was in the crowd for this one. Yes I live in Bizarro Land.
You're welcome.
Great Summer Slam!
Lol that thumbnail 😂
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