Raw is War
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
April 19, 2004
NEW WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
For Chris Benoit, it was yet another magical moment during what was the
homecoming of a lifetime. For Edge, it was the culmination of 14 months of
tenacious struggle to get back into the ring on Monday Night RAW after neck
surgery. For RAW's newest tag team, it was living proof that hard work can
overcome even the greatest odds, as Benoit & Edge captured the World Tag Team
Championship in front of their native Canadian fans by defeating Ric Flair &
Batista.
Despite competing less than 24 hours after both men endured grueling matches at
Backlash, and only moments after suffering an assault at the hands of Evolution,
Benoit & Edge won the match when Edge hit Batista with a Spear and scored the
pinfall. Now, Chris Benoit enjoys the rare distinction of holding two
Championships at the same time as he leaves Calgary -- the very place he trained
to become a professional wrestler -- as the World Heavyweight Champion and one
half of the World Tag Team Champions.
In other action, it seems as if the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Christian
has only just begun. Less than 24 hours after Jericho defeated Christian & Trish
Stratus in a Handicap Match at Backlash, Jericho and Christian went one on one
to open the evening ... and it was then that this rivalry featured a new twist.
While Jericho seemed in firm control of the match, a large man suddenly appeared
and attacked Jericho, paving the way for a Christian victory. That man, Tyson
Tomko, was brought into the mix by Christian as a "problem solver." Now that
Christian has extra muscle on his side, what does this mean for Jericho? Stay
tuned to find out.
Elsewhere on RAW, Kane promised to make a sacrifice. The Big Red Monster
apparently had his sights set on Lita. Luckily for her, Matt Hardy was there to
make the save, but Hardy received a Chokeslam for his troubles.
Match Results:
Christian defeated Chris Jericho
Victoria defeated Molly Holly via disqualification
Garrison Cade defeated Tajiri
Chris Benoit & Edge defeated Ric Flair & Batista
to win the World Tag Team Championship