The Great American Bash 2004 wwe
John Cena overcame massive odds to retain his United States Championship at The Great American Bash, much to the dismay of riled General Manager Kurt Angle.
In an elimination-style Fatal Fourway Match, Cena picked his spots and capitalized on his opponents' mistakes. He ended Rob Van Dam's night early, opportunistically rolling up the high-flying Superstar just after he had delivered a second Five-Star Frog Splash. While it's a devastating finisher, the splash has always taken a great deal out of RVD upon impact -- and after two consecutive deliveries, a weakened RVD just couldn?t find the strength to kick out
Next, the frenetic pace of the Fatal Fourway competition proved too much for Rene Dupree. He turned the wrong way and found himself hoisted for Cena's FU, but it was Booker T who pounced on him for the pin.
The five-time World Heavyweight Champion was one fall away from capturing another title ? and he could smell the victory. He set up Cena for his patented ax kick, but Cena had the move well-scouted. The champ ducked out of the way, reversed Booker T's momentum into an FU and earned the three-count. At an event seemingly named to showcase the U.S. Champion, Cena did his fans proud.