[2004-04-26-WWE-RAW] Chris Benoit & Edge vs Ric Flair & Batista

[ohtani's jacket]

RAW continues its hot streak with another great television match. I don't know who was booking RAW at the time, but it's quite the shakeup given how bad RAW became after the brand split. Of course, there's still nonsense between Shawn and Hunter, but it's surprising that they haven't cut Benoit off at the knees. Ric Flair continues to defy any and all expectations I have for him in 2004. Great veteran heel and a fun foil for Benoit. Batista doesn't quite live up to the hype JR and King give him, but he has a great look and is able to follow his opponent's lead. Match ends with Michaels accidently hitting Benoit with a chair and Benoit snapping and putting Michaels in the sharpshooter. Edge convinces Benoit to let go, Michaels hams it up by rolling around the  mat in agony, and Benoit looks generally scary as JR closes out the show. Best thing going in wrestling? Let's see how long they can keep it up.