The "Forgotten" WrestleMania Main Event - Triple H vs Chris Benoit vs Shawn Michaels

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At WrestleMania XX in Madison Square Garden, Triple H defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit. The match isn't brought up anymore on WWE television (for obvious reasons) and when the WWE talk about great matches in WrestleMania history, the triple threat match at WrestleMania 20 always gets left off the list. The match was excellent, it was the first time the WWF put a triple threat match in the main event of WrestleMania and it turned out way better than what was anticipated.
This video looks at the build-up to the match including Chris Benoit moving to Raw following the Royal Rumble in 2004, HBK's issues with Triple H around this time peiord, and we'll also look at the match in-depth to find out exactly why the WrestleMania XX main event match was so good.
00:00 - Intro
03:23 - Shawn's rivalry with Triple H continues on
05:51 - The Smackdown Six
08:42 - Chris Benoit returns to Raw
10:28 - Shawn Michaels wants the title shot
15:15 - Final Build-up
16:28 - The Triple Threat match at WrestleMania
23:59 - Final Thoughts / Credits
"Step Up" cover by Veppa Music: / veppamusic
#WWE #Wrestling #WrestleMania

[@zemox2534]

The moment Eddie came to celebrate with Chris is one of the most emotional moments in wrestling history.

[@kingwinter2024]

True. It was all downhill from there.

[@barbculp3311]

I always thought it was foreshadow.

[@sadetwizelve]

MARK MY WORDS...WWE will end WM with Lesnar and Rousey embracing each other in the ring to eclipse that moment. The same way they daniel Bryan win triple threat as the under dog at wm30 and the same way they had beth phoenix eliminate khali at royal rumble.

[@mattieonutube273]

@@sadetwizelve I want to believe it but you know how WWE is with their forced nonstop push of Roman Reigns. They probably want him to be double world champion because he hasn’t done it yet.

[@sadetwizelve]

@@mattieonutube273 We shall see

[@ItsTheMunz]

Benoit was one of the most believable wrestlers. His intensity level was always cranked. I know it’s not popular to say but he’s truly one of the best wrestlers of all time.

[@quanmusic6851]

@@andyb9675 I agree as well! I believe there was more to his death

[@jonathandevereaux298]

The wwe basically took responsibility for his dimension, without openly saying it, by going pg. They know those chair shots and diving headbutts were the cause. They started serious drug testing (although part timers still use), and restricted many dangerous moves. Benoit deserves his spot in wwe history, gave up everything for the fans.

[@ItsTheMunz]

@Various Artists what do you mean by planned? Like planned during those dark days where he committed the acts? Or like planned for weeks/months before he did it? And with that in mind then, what do you make of the behaviour patterns he exhibited leading up to that weekend that point to paranoia and delusional behaviour? I certainly think he did it, primarily because the family accepts he did it. Fans are in some semblance of denial because based on the evidence presented to the public, we were given an extremely incomplete evidence batch as to how the police concluded it was a murder/suicide so quickly. Frankly it looks like a lot of sloppy police work was done in the case and even sloppier reporting. There absolutely HAD to be something present at the scene (likely his journal entries) for the police to reach that conclusion within 24-48hrs like they did.

[@TheNotoriousH.I.M]

Benoit was my favorite wrestler growing up. I have watched the Mania match many times. I had his DVD hard knocks a chris beniot story as a kid.

[@nusa8498]

@@quanmusic6851 I guarantee CTE played a factor, no way taking that many blows to the head didnt result in significant trauma to the brain. Though I hate the way it played out for him to kill his family and kill himself, I as well think that there is something else we dont know!

[@miketheninja13]

I'll never forget Eddie and Chris hugging in the ring as heavyweight champions. One of the greatest WrestleMania moments of all time, and it can never be talked about again. It's sad. Completely understandable and justified, but sad

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

He even has to remind the viewers that this video is not a tribute to Chris Benoit. WWE may make an extra effort try to pull this video for potential lawsuits against them.

[@taffysaur]

Is it completely justified though..? I mean if CTE contributed to Benoit’s mental issues, I feel like that should at least be taken into consideration as an extenuating circumstance. I’m not saying we should “forgive” Benoit, just look at the situation a bit more dispassionately, and try to get the story as straight as we can. Labelling him “evil” and having done with it is the easy way out.

[@crazycraig6]

@@taffysaur I think time has passed and we should look on Benoit's wrestling character as seperate from his real life person. It's possible to appreciate the performance of something seperate from the performers.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Most beautiful saddest unforgettable single moments in wrestling history. No image has more emotion. Like his son said I wish they retired after that

[@stansmith5610]

*Eddie and Chris were $acraficed by the wwe. It happens in Hollywood, it happens in sports, and it happens the music industry. Very €viI truth one has to go far in the rabbit hole to understand*

[@Elfo_Scuro]

Not forgotten, only erased. The best three-way dance in the company, and one of the greatest climax for a main event at WM. The last image with Eddie and Chris it's iconic.

[@BruceWayne-wi6gq]

THANK YOU

[@princesstamika]

do you honestly think that a sport as beleaguered as wrestling could stand to still publicly celebrate the coming of age of a double murderer? a family annihilator?

[@suiken3149]

@@princesstamika People still celebrate OJ Simpson, so...

[@jonpotter9510]

It’s not erased though, is it? WWE housed it on their streaming service from day 1. They don’t highlight it, but it’s not even close to erased.

[@smallville316619]

@@suiken3149 No they don't.

[@ChiseledAdonis]

This was the greatest WrestleMania ending of all time in my opinion... The image of Benoit and Guerrero is etched in my brain when I hear the words "WrestleMania Moment". It's a justifiable shame that this match is thrown deep into wrestling limbo due to Benoit's actions but MY HEAVENS what a match it was. Jim Ross was GOLDEN on commentary too. If you never knew anything about wrestling or the stories of each of these men... Just watching the match & listening to the commentary alone would caltivate you. Masterclass job on this video!

[@nathantturnert1631]

Yea you better pay respect freakin punkthug. Sick of seeing you comment things.m!

[@ChiseledAdonis]

@@nathantturnert1631 you & me... one on one backlash! NO HOLDS BARRED! Im gonna wear your ass on my BOOTS!

[@thomasdonaldson3523]

If I'm not mistaken you're a steelers fan. Keep ur mouth shut jabroni

[@ChiseledAdonis]

@@thomasdonaldson3523 And what about it! You can get some too! TRIPLE THREAT MATCH!

[@ChiseledAdonis]

@King Fox It's #2 for me behind Wrestlemania 17

[@superdavelane4]

The Spanish announce table is the most underappreciated prop in wwe history lol

[@arpitpandit391]

Lol

[@voltron983]

I was starting to watch wrestling less often at this time. But this was probably the last storyline I was fully invested in. Benoit had been one of my favourite wrestlers for many years and I remember being overjoyed when he finally won the title and watching him celebrating with Eddie was the icing on the cake.

[@corntrollio854]

I love the Crippler! He just disappeared from TV. What ever happened to that guy? I always enjoyed watching his matches with Eddie.

[@solidussnake2987]

@@corntrollio854 seriously

[@jgmoneymechanics]

Dittto and it’s a shame that he is blacked out from their history jimmy snuka was proved to be guilty of murder but made appearances well after that we don’t really know what happened that day with the beniots

[@milk_bath]

@@jgmoneymechanics GTFO of here where that conspiracy BS. He strangled his son and wife.

[@adamsandle7265]

@@jgmoneymechanics we know what happened don’t be stupid

[@louisvelez40]

I can never forget this classic. But the moment that will always stick in my mind is seeing Eddie and Benoit being the respected champions of their brand in the middle of the ring with confetti dropping when Benoit tapped out HHH with the crossface. It also happened at MSG.

[@gekara1237]

Dude, never will I forget it. My first PPV I watched live and I gotta say: I cried at the end when benoit and eddie hugged each other. What a magical moment it was!

[@only1icon1801]

Was a great full circle moment, remember being emotional myself, such a tragedy at how it ended a few years down the line though

[@twfchamp02]

I watched this in a movie theater with my best friend in Edmonton. It was packed. We were all ready for it and when it happened, the theater exploded. I hugged my friend and the other guy on the other side. We cried and enjoyed the moment.

[@ashleynewman3360]

My last PPV. Was getting older and had lost interest. Eddie and Benoit were my favourites. Then end of this mania was the perfect time to say goodbye. Viva la Raza!

[@ChiseledAdonis]

I cried too man... I cried hard

[@samverick]

When it comes to Benoit, I ascribe to the (pardon the term) death of the author theory. He was an amazing in ring talent, but it's so hard to get away from what happened. I truly appreciate WB's insistence on presenting only the cut and dry facts about him and his matches. It's what makes him one of the best wrestling KZbinrs out there.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

I agree the same way

[@lmaoitsmee1812]

this 100%. I'll catch myself saying this is a good match, but then I'll just immediately remember the stuff he did.

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

I never heard of that term before. I'll be sure to use it more often, thanks.

[@GibDozer1]

I just try to remember the guy had severe brain damage. People who've never been around someone with that issue don't realize how destructive it can be. I've seen very nice older folks with dementia fly into an uncontrollable rage and attack people. It's all very tragic...

[@lmaoitsmee1812]

@@GibDozer1 very. seeing people you love lose their marbles is just saddening.

[@dizzy1369]

Fun fact: this was one of the rare instances where the royal rumble winner actually does main event WrestleMania 😂🤣

[@zelixleo5]

@@jonathancampbell5231 it was a joke

[@PhenomsServant4]

@@jonathancampbell5231 Last few years? Its happened more often than not since Rey in '06

[@ashishnair12]

Since the brand split in 2002 only Brock in 03, Benoit in 04, Batista in 05, Orton in 09, Cena in 13 main evented WrestleMania after winning the Royal Rumble till the time there were 2 world titles. Then after the titles got split in 2016, Drew in 2020 & Edge in 2021 main evented Mania until the titles got unified again. That means only on 7 out of these 18 instances did the winner of the Rumble actually main evented WrestleMania.

[@jaylee8240]

Never forget this match. I was a huge Triple H fan but wanted Benoit to have his time. I was so happy watching Benoit make Triple H tap out and then watching Benoit making HBK tap out at Backlash to the sharpshooter.

[@rileyk5228]

I legit thought the triple threat would diminish Benoits moment but then Triple H tapped clean and both bumped for him. ...even though HBK was a hypocrite who spoke against a triple threat ages ago as a WM headline he was in

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Just perfect booking I honestly feel his run was fantastic as it not only made him feel like badass take on all challengers guy with fantastic matches between everyone and in the end he made Orton into a main eventer. Pretty much a great reign.

[@billblaski9523]

I forgot the next PPV was also main evented by this triple threat

[@AceGoodheart]

This was one of the most memorable Wrestlemania's I've watched. I was becoming a big Eddie Guerrero fan and seeing both him and Chris Beniot win their championship matches was epic. And the celebration at the end was a touching moment. Whoever booked these two to win their WM matches was a genius.

[@49baybridge]

That Benoit and Eddie hug was everything

[@stevengrvp]

That Chris and Eddie moment will live forever

[@meiinuyasha]

Ya Chris jericho and Eddie are such good friends

[@DTB1995]

@@meiinuyasha When was Jericho mentioned in the video?

[@antimike11]

Great WrestleMania moment

[@greghuffman3061]

@@DTB1995 it's a joke

[@Coopsta43]

The WWE can forget about this match all they want, but as a fan of wrestling for 19 years, this match will forever be in my memory, as a child growing up watching it.

[@khesipresents1885]

do you blame them for not mentioning a murderer?or youre too much of a benoit fan to care?

[@GoldenfoxxPrime]

@@khesipresents1885 Nah, I agree with The Irie Eye. And I'm not some Benoit stan. But the guy had a couple of decades of classic match after classic match. They are as much a part of his life and whatever may qualify as his legacy as the way it ended. It's reality. It happened. And we don't even fully understand WHY it happened, but ignoring the good to either to focus on the horrible end, or as some kind of punishment that ultimately affects more than just Benoit himself, isn't the answer. It is okay to remember the good times.

[@Coopsta43]

@@khesipresents1885 For one, we don’t really know what really happenned, and nobody ever will. And if ever he did, there were issues with his brain. Second, you can’t deny the legacy that Benoit left in professional wrestling, the matches, the memories, and how he paved the way to others. You can’t erase that.

[@JR-wt5ct]

@@khesipresents1885 how's he a stan? Listen man good wrestling is good wrestling. U can't the actions of another man on no one.

[@khesipresents1885]

@@JR-wt5ct if you were vince youd induct him?does he mean that much for you to risk your companies reputation?its seems your thinking is short sighted you cant see beyong ..his wrestling skills

[@alexthelizardking]

"For the rest of his life, Chris Benoit can say; I won the heavyweight championship of the world in Madison Square Garden at WrestleMania 20!" - Jim Ross

[@bradleymutsigwa7165]

And sadly that will never again be in wwe history

[@emypetcu]

when Eddie celebrated in the ring with Benoit that was one of the first modern "feel good" moments for the audience ... on the same level as Daniel Bryan on WM30 or Jeff Hardy winning the WWE title

[@remo_1564]

This was a very heartfelt moment for Chris I loved it personally.

[@meiinuyasha]

Ya Chris jericho and Eddie are such good friends

[@randyv.2880]

I was in the audience for this WM. LOVED seeing this WM show as a whole. This was one of 3 WMs I got to see in person and one of many PPVs I've seen in person too.

[@swamiward5625]

I went to WM 27 and 29 and even tho I got to see Taker and HHH, I would've rather went to this one and 26 to see HBKs final match

[@syxodude91]

I went to 31

[@kenflagler493]

@@syxodude91 I was at wrestle mania 19

[@randyv.2880]

@@syxodude91 I went to WMs 18, 20 & 24!

[@AceGoodheart]

Going to my first Wrestlemania in a few weeks. It's been on my bucket list for awhile. I went to the 2020 Royal Rumble and 2017 Survivor Series. I'm also gonna go to the Smackdown/HOF to see Undertaker get inducted as well as the following RAW show. Gonna be a busy 4 days. After this I'll have completed my WWE bucket list.

[@AlanNadeauIII]

Thank you for making this. Its good to see wrestling KZbin, specifically you, covering Benoit in the way that you do. If Benoit never did what he did, these big matches that he was a part of, like this one, would be talked about forever. The one thing I'll always think of, after seeing the DSOTR (Dark Side Of The Ring) episode on Benoit, and videos like this and the other Benoit videos you've done, or videos not specifically about Benoit but mentioning him (mostly the Reliving the War ones), is that I hope Benoit and Eddie Guerrero have found each other in the afterlife, back together like they always were when they were alive. And it also makes me wonder, if Eddie didn't pass away, would Benoit have gotten the help he needed thanks to Eddie? Personally, I think he would have, Eddie was his closest friend, and as the DSOTR episode talked about, Benoit knew something was wrong and was trying to get the help he needed, but without Eddie, it sadly didn't happen. Sure, Chris's health would probably deteriorate anyway, and he might still have passed away, but at least he and his family wouldn't have all died that fateful weekend.

[@jackdubois1512]

Wow, what a match. Whatever your personal feelings are about these three guys, its always amazing to see what they could really do when they put their all into telling a story in the ring.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

I agree they were 3 great workers

[@Gravey_draws]

That sounds like an amazing match. I got excited just listening to you re-tell the spots of the match. Keep up the great work!

[@powerhound]

Not sure who decided Hunter should use the white boots but they look so out of place. Great video overall.

[@charlesfoster9530]

Hearing the intro for Benoit brought back so many memories. Literally started off the video by moshing like a jackals while in traffic. Loved that intro, loved that wrestler. Hands down one of the best ever.

[@kevinpayton2664]

It turned out to be a great match, one of the greatest I've seen.

[@nightmarezer0507]

The only single's match I can think of that really needed to be a triple threat match would be The Rock VS John Cena 2. CM punk should of been included in that match.

[@vman1110]

Man thanks for bringing the gems. Didn’t get to see that great era but your letting me enjoy the ride.

[@morganfarlie]

I know it is always hard to cover HIS matches, but it is important to document history and you do a FANTASTIC job at it sir! Thank you for yet another incredible, interesting and entertaining video!

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

When it comes to epic Wrestlemania main events, i can't think of any that delivered better than the triple threat world title match at Wrestlemania 20, you had so much history and storytelling going in from Chris Benoit's 18 year journey to the personal rivalry of Triple H vs Shawn Michaels. For me from a wrestling point of view, it was as good as anything you will ever see with all 3 wrestlers giving everything they had and it featured one of those rare moments where you saw the right person not only go over but truly deserved to win the big one. It was an emotional moment. The shot of Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero holding both world titles to close the show was one of the greatest endings in Wrestlemania history, i understand and respect why this match isn't talked about for obvious reasons but it still doesn't take anything away from the fact that this was a true wrestling classic.

[@mr7teen922]

I've been asking for this video for so long. Thank you Wrestling Bios. 🤧

[@bertgetslit6239]

Always love seeing a new video by you pop up, you’re literally one of, if not THE BEST wrestling channel on KZbin.

[@chero666]

Chris Benoit was one of my favorite wrestlers of all time and it'll never stop being one of the most depressing moments of my life after everything went down at the end. Chris did this to himself and his legacy. His skills and past will be a fond memory, but his current status in every company, and the world in general, is deserved.

[@derrekakashockwave2853]

To this day it's still one of my favorite moments in wwe. The emotion and build up to it was legendary

[@darthclueless9372]

Great video! Brings back so many memories

[@constantincebuc229]

A damn good match, unfortunately WWE will never recognize this match as their top matches.

[@PeterHowe228]

I watched it live on PPV with a few cousins who came over. I loved the match and I was on the edge of my seat, I have no doubt that if it weren't for the Benoit tragedy of 2007 this match would be referenced regularly as a classic today.

[@apr8189]

Sadly, you are correct. Had the events of June 2007 not have happened, Benoit would be held in high regard and this match in particular would be talked about by WWE.

[@irvinmorales1409]

@@apr8189 Unfortunately, Benoit's days were marked. Even if he hadn't done what he did, he would've died within the next six months due to an enlarged heart. His days were numbered.

[@dudearnav]

@@irvinmorales1409 Welp, atleast he'd go down as a legend, not a murderer.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@irvinmorales1409 wrong

[@ShiningJudgment666]

@@lexkanyima2195 Unfortunately, he probably would've only lived for another year or 18 months if he was lucky.

[@LemarSpacely]

My all-time favorite Wrestlemania to this day, had the 3-disc box set as a kid when it came out

[@Djsonley]

Same. I actually think this match might be the best Mania main event match ever too. I understand why it can't ever have that crown officially but purely on a technical level.

[@AlexNH56]

About time somebody uploaded this! This is my favorite wrestlemania ever

[@darrenpetrus7922]

This was a privilege to watch, this entire build up and story that was being told... Not just for this match but for the entire business. Bravo, thanks for reminding us 👏

[@gregxianda]

I have to agree smackdown was really good in the early 2000’s

[@YouTubeViolates1A]

That match and buildup is beautiful. I get goosebumps thinking about it. Chris Benoit is still one of my favorites. The tragedy that happened to the Benoit family is still deeply upsetting, but I really think Chris was out of his mind. Gotta admire the work of all three wrestlers.

[@thesolidsnakealpha]

I'll never forget it, it was brilliantly done. I was a huge Benoit mark at the time. Great video, mate.

[@martynodonnell8467]

Another awesome upload, from the greatest wrestling channel on the planet! This was the first and last WM I watched live. It was an awesome PPV and such an epic way for the night to end. It’s very sad to think that both Benoit and Eddie are no longer with us.

[@Spinosaurus44]

Quite honestly my favorite WrestleMania match ever. Such intensity and talent from all three men, and I’m very sad that we can’t talk about it anymore because of the actions of one man. Truly sad

[@dylanpennington6105]

One of my favorites as well. The whole ppv is a top favorite. Seeing both Eddie and Benoit FINALLY win the big ones, was the best ever!

[@butt5ful]

Eddie retained the big one. He won it the month before at No Way Out.

[@dylanpennington6105]

@@butt5ful that's right! It's been almost 2 decades now. Appreciate the reminder

[@butt5ful]

@Dylan Oennington Yeah Brock was leaving to go play football and since he was facing Goldberg at Mania someone had to take the title off of him. Glad it was Eddie.

[@dylanpennington6105]

@@butt5ful that's right. I remember it all now. And same, definitely glad they let Eddie have it

[@presleymckinley8984]

Great video . officially SUBSCRIBED

[@philipg6579]

An iconic moment I still remember how amazing it was Eddie and Chris both holding the big titles in the company at the end of that show and hugging it out so sad that now it has to be “forgotten”

[@eaz54]

Totally with Austin's sentiment on Benoit, in the ring Benoit was a beast and superb wrestler but outside the ring, absolutely horrible actions. It's complicated with the steroids and concussions and all that, truly who knows, but I can still enjoy the past clips and highlights of Benoit.

[@EVGriffinJr]

Me too. The man was in human for what he did to his family. That being said, I can still enjoy his matches from time to time.

[@49baybridge]

@@billybadass3056 I never thought he did either

[@onesaucynougat7471]

@@billybadass3056 then who did?

[@EVGriffinJr]

@Phenomenal Ace As for the Owen Hart tribute match, that’s still one of my favorites to look at. I tried to forget what Chris became at the end of his life and just remember what that match was about. It really wasn’t about Brett or Benoit, it was about Owen.

[@aceassn716]

Taskmaster thats who

[@DJDoubleCee]

One of the best WrestleMania main events ever with an incredible ending. Such a shame it can never be talked about.

[@rancidcrawfish]

Spoiler: this video talks about it

[@adamgreenwood888]

Fit love your work here 🤝 great stuff

[@adamgreenwood888]

Thank you

[@calebjensen8359]

This was during the absolute peak of my early wrestling fandom and I’ll never forget watching the match and the celebration afterwards live. I was only about 10 at the time but Eddie and Chris were my two top guys, despite being from the northeast my dad was a big southern rasslin fan and it’s because of him I learned to appreciate in ring work first and foremost as a young fan. Seeing the two top in ring guys in the two top spots at the biggest show in the business after one of if not the best match I had watched up to that point is a moment I’ll never forget.

[@jayti6660]

This was my favorite mania main event cause I was a huge Chris Benoit fan. I was really rooting for him to win and become a champ cause he deserved it. The match itself was just amazing. Really sad what happened after. If only the tragedy didn’t happen…

[@biffskywalker4589]

Shawn Michaels choice of attire always interested me for this Mania. He wore something he always wears as opposed to special Wrestlemania attire.

[@ilovefatpussy11722]

I was thinking the same thing, but I think he was over it as you can see he never brought them back

[@TheRealBDouble]

This is my favorite match ever. The story being told leading up to it was masterfully done. I remember watching it with my buddies from work at my buddy's place who had a projector set up. It was great.

[@vrstudios2944]

My favorite match of all time. This video was a treat!

[@blackmantis3130]

Triple h wearing white boots looked so odd to me.

[@irishpanic]

Chris Benoit was my favorite wrestler. I was so excited for the main event. I cried when Benoit won the title

[@andresjimenez1015]

Thank you for making a vlog of this match, triple threat WrestleMania 20. I really wanted to hear someone to speak of this specific match. Like you said, nobody talks about this match, in general the wrestling critics. But I personally like the match, the story built up for the match. 👍

[@NhBleker]

This triple threat match felt like an answer from WWE to ROH when they had that iconic triple threat match on their first ever show, a match between Bryan Danielson, Christoper Daniels, and Low Ki. Funny how later on after this match, Christoper Daniels would put on TNA’s greatest match ever with a triple threat between Samoa Joe and AJ Styles.

[@micahhill4786]

I will always remember this main event one of my favorite triple threat matches. I hated triple H and wanted Chris or Shawn to win. I was happy Chris got his time with the title.

[@dystopia-2121]

Still the best triple threat match in wwe history. Second to none.

[@kevinpayton2664]

I agree. Another great one is the Undertaker/Rock/Kurt Angle WWE title match in 2002. I enjoyed that one as well.

[@williamwolfxrivera2418]

@@kevinpayton2664 or Rollins/Cena/Lesnar at RR 2015

[@atifqavi2054]

Angle vs. Lesnar vs. Big Show from 2003 was great too. But agreed, WM XX triple threat still remains the best.

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

Tag team triple threat was better

[@whidoineedthis]

your pic looks like Drew McIntyre 👋

[@jamminmusicman]

Awesome video buddy 💯 the moment when Chris and Eddie are celebrating at the end of this Mania will always be iconic but sadly WrestleMania 20 will always be one of the forgotten Manias I wish the WWE could forget about the unmentionable one for a moment and talk about this classic main event 💯

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

This triple threat match was an absolute classic!! I also really enjoyed the rematch the following month. By the way, you get the spirit award for using the Power Move Pro Wrestling music, Mr. Wrestling Bios!

[@Nomed38]

Will The Spirit Squad present The Spirit Award to him?

[@justafanofnerdculture7602]

@@Nomed38 I certainly hope not! 😄

[@EVGriffinJr]

As for what I thought of the match itself, it’s still one the best triple threat matches in the history of wrestling and definitely one of the best wrestlemania main events. WWE, understandably, can’t really mention this match and that’s a real shame but again I get it. You can’t seem like you’re glorifying a murderer. In terms of triple threat that I’ve personally seen in this business, the only ones that I can think of that come or should be mentioned in the same breath is the wrestlemania 30 main event, the unbreakable triple threat between AJ styles, Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe. And the often forgotten vengeance 2002 match between the rock, the undertaker and Kurt angle.

[@Agentunderfire]

There’s one more great triple threat match that’s never mentioned and I don’t know why but the rock vs brock lesnar vs triple h at global warming 2002! This was when the rock was champ and ended up winning the match.

[@daddycj4109]

You don’t have to justify using Benoit footage. He was an excellent character.

[@lutherheggs451]

who murdered his wife and autistic child........That FACT will forever and rightly so overshadow everything he did in wrestling....Its almost as stupid as the people who proclaim how amazing Jeepers Creepers is when it was created, written and directed by a convicted pedophile.

[@darXcore]

Very good review of the match, loved it.

[@RaulSHermano]

I love the video, highly praised. Tbh 2004 was underrated and it got bashed by many but it a lot to offer and i would be happy if there would in the near future be a vid about the mania match between eddie and Angle

[@KEWLV1C]

Haha I was actually bothered by Shawn’s inclusion, not Benoits. I felt that this was Chris Benoits moment, finally, after years of hard work. He won the Royal Rumble, coming in first and going all the way until the end. I felt that by including Shawn, they were showing that they didn’t trust Benoits ability to draw, or/and it was gonna be a way for Chris to win the title without pinning Triple H. I was also tired of Shawn vs Hunter.

[@vyperleo]

Honestly I thought this was the general consensus at the time. It was for me.

[@WrestlingBios]

@@vyperleo It was the general consensus. I was talking about how I felt, I was in the minority for sure.

[@vyperleo]

@@WrestlingBios No harm, just surprising. Never heard any real praise for the hunter/shawn feud at that point.

[@Tonyivanov930]

One of my favorite Wrestlemania moments Triple Threat match Chris Benoit's winning the World Heavyweight Championship was the best moment people dreamed of. Best match ever.

[@masteroflions1183]

"Chris Benoit 20 yr Odyssey has culminated at Wrestlemamia" - Jim Ross Man when i hear that it brings shivels to my spine , Jr really is the best commentator in wrestling

[@ryanprenger1131]

another great vid, thanks!

[@damion19967]

The greatest WWE WrestleMania ever. I remember Benoit slapping on the cross face and rolling through on Triple H and winning the match. Benoit is goat in the ring horrible outside.

[@Hellraiser988]

I can't 100% blame Benoit I mean the man had CTE

[@andyblake9673]

Trust me, i haven't forgotten it! It's one of my favorite Wrestlemania matches of all time. Best triple threat match ever!

[@BZgA]

Eddie and Chris celebrating together as best champions will forever be awesome to see.

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

I remember watching this wrestlemaina and this match on ppv I was 14 at the time I got chills when Benoit won and him and Eddie hugged in the ring with the confetti it was a beautiful moment in WM history ..ill never forget it.

[@jimbo_1312]

Him and Eddie hugging in the ring afterwards is one of my top wrestlemania moments ever.

[@jamesbounds]

The celebration at the end even made the cover of the Wrestling magazine at the time. I still have that wrestling magazine even till this day.

[@twfchamp02]

This was an incredible match. Up until the opening bell, I with my best friend were apprehensive that it’d work. We were watching it in a movie theater in Edmonton. It was packed. Every close call, we were all in. Finally when Benoit made HHH tap, the theater exploded in a roar and me and my friend hugged and cried. I hugged the other guy on the other side. It was an emotional moment and something I’ll never forget.

[@deemarley2523]

Benoit was a great wrestler, amazing wrestler, just wish ppl wouldn't throw his wrestling away because his abilities in the ring where amazing.

[@TexasRed2112]

classic match on a WM that wasn't great at the time when compared to the one before and after, but that's aged relatively well, all tragedies aside.

[@Seth_lee]

I love your channel man

[@fabianwinkelmann5516]

At the time it was an fantastic Main Event for me because my two favorite wrestlers of All Time with HBK & HHH The DX Founders and Beniot who was one of the best wrestlers for me up to this point ! Its horrible what Beniot did just a few years later to make this clear !! Great Video! Tanks fantastic work as always :)

[@AmazingGuy13]

Why didn't Benoit challenge for the WWE Championship?

[@kevinpayton2664]

He and Eddie Guerrero for the WWE title would've been a classic as well.

[@irvinmorales1409]

He was essentially barred from challenging for the title by Paul Heyman in storyline. Also, he was being moved to Raw.

[@marcuspine9436]

Man, I still love Benoit. Absolute legend and I've always been a fan since I could remember him back in WcW.

[@KevH1304]

Just wrong man he killed a woman and a child ffs

[@mahirhussain4890]

How can you love a man who killed an innocent woman and child he’s own family aswell

[@KevH1304]

@@mahirhussain4890 its wierd bro hes not alone a lot of wrestling fans are like that. They overlook what he did cos he was a great wrestler. I cant get past it when im watching old stuff i skip a lot of stuff with him in it

[@marcuspine9436]

@@mahirhussain4890 to clarify again his "In ring work" is what i loved not his personal life happenings. Its funny to me how yes he did those things but what is the root cause and how could that have been prevented?

[@TheProfProfessor]

The super kick on Benoit during the sharpshooter remains one of my favourite looking kicks ever

[@Mackid59807]

Still to this day one of my top 3 favorite Wrestlemania matches regardless. Seeing this video reminds me of how much I loved it then and now. I could never forget this match.

[@EricMcCurrySharonGodwinSlayer]

Benoit will live in our hearts and minds forever. We love you, chris.

[@debbstraw579]

When done right triple threats can be the best matches. Just needs to have the right people in the ring that know how to pace a match

[@christallon7856]

I was so shocked at the time to see Benoit coming to Raw, it brought such a surprise effect and changed the expected Benoit/Lesnar obvious Mania match

[@markjones5647]

God awesome as per usual thanks wrestling bios legends

[@basedjiren3889]

Benoit is still my favorite wrestler of all time and I'm still sad that his brain was destroyed to the point that he did what he did :(

[@thatstoobad3023]

Oh but I thought WCW talent got buried? According to internet fans who are bitter.

[@camerondalton1495]

Scott Steiner, DDP, Kanyon, etc. Not all of them did, but we can't ignore the ones that were.

[@outlaw9140]

@@camerondalton1495 The fact that you put kanyon in there just shows you guys don’t know anything about wrestling. Others were better.

[@camerondalton1495]

@@outlaw9140 canyon was a good worker that could've worked as a upper mid card guy. Not everyone has to be a main eventer. Though you do agree with the others? 😊

[@mazadams4951]

I was there. It was an absolutely electric night with such an emotional ending. I’ll never forget how loud the arena was when John Cena‘s music hit to start the night off. The WWE really needs to bring back Wrestlemania to the Garden. I know they can sell a lot more tickets at stadiums but the garden is special for a reason and the crowd is so much more life. I’ll never forget that night.

[@R3troZone]

As is so often the case, when a match like this is scheduled to happen, the participants usually practice it at untelevised events for weeks leading up to it. That happened with this match too. In February of that year I had stayed up late at my PC on ticketmaster and managed to get front row entrance ramp seats at an untelevised WWE show in Syracuse as a birthday present for a friend. When we got there, the main event was Triple H vs Benoit vs Shawn in a triple threat. I didn't know it at the time but it was about to be the Wrestlemania main event that year as well.

[@Aldo.S.J.McLaren]

It's not forgotten. And it never will be. It was one of the best World Title matches of all time and the WWF/WWE can't deny it no matter how much they want to rewrite History.

[@deanhinson4095]

They aren't trying to re-write history,they just refuse to glorify a murdering, woman beating, child killer...

[@Aldo.S.J.McLaren]

@@deanhinson4095 and The Old Man is a Angel mmmmm Noooo don't think so. He paid people to get Jimmy Sunka off the hook for years so take your negative feedback and superfly off.

[@deanhinson4095]

@@Aldo.S.J.McLaren Snuka is murdering POS too, but it hits different when a child is involved. Benoit did the unforgivable, and was rightfully erased from WWE history. Build a bridge and get over it already.

[@jonathandevereaux298]

@@Aldo.S.J.McLaren many are incapable of understanding simple things. They need to judge others because otherwise they'd have to look at themselves. You can't get them to think critically or even take a little bit of blame. Everyone who paid to see grown men take shots to the head is responsible for what happened to Benoit.

[@pwx13]

Chris didn't belong in the main event, as he couldn't cut a promo and draw money

[@spacequack5470]

Said nobody with functioning brain cells

[@CreatureBot7]

Great episode, I’m hyped for the backlash triple threat video. The final encounter at backlash 🤟

[@richieporter5124]

The 2004 Rumble was the last live WWE show I seen in person here in Philly 🔥🔥🔥

[@subzippo]

I was, and continue to be, so disgusted with how Shawn invited himself to this match. I'm not opposed to a triple threat main event title match, but not for Mania and not with Shawn inviting himself to a title match.

[@RayVaughan08]

Beating both members of dx is better than beating one, made Benoit look stronger