Tribute to the Troops 2004 Results

TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS 2004--12/18/2004--CAMP SPEICHER IN TIKRIT, IRAQ:

Vince McMahon addressing the troops to begin the broadcast, thanking them for their sacrifices, before introducing Lilian Garcia who then performed the National Anthem. Included a video montage on the WWE talent flying to Iraq and meeting with the troops, set to Creed's "One". Also featured an in-ring segment in which Santa Claus came out, with Torrie Wilson, Dawn Marie, Lilian Garcia, & Jackie Gayda helping distribute gifts to some of those in attendance. After Dawn Marie and Jackie got into a fight and Dawn Marie was sent to the floor, Torrie unmasked Santa as being Mick Foley. Included WWE World Champion John Bradshaw Layfield coming to the ring in a Hummer, wearing a biohazard suit, and addressing the troops, saying that the next time they pick a fight somewhere make sure it's a place where alcohol is allowed. Moments later, the Big Show came out to confront the champion, called him a deserter, and knocked him out of the ring before putting on the champion's cowboy hat. Included a closing video package of the WWE tour set to Creed's "Higher".

RESULTS:

• Booker T def. Rene Dupree (3:41)

• Booker won with the scissors kick.

• The Undertaker def. John Heidenreich via count-out (7:34)

• The Undertaker won when Heidenreich tried to leave through the crowd but was blocked by the soldiers in the front row.

• Hardcore Holly def. Kenzo Suzuki (2:38)

• Holly won with the Alabama Slam & pinning Suzuki.

• Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio Jr. def. Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns (6:01)

  Eddie & Rey won when Mysterio pinned Reigns with the springboard legdrop after Guerrero threw Angle to the floor.