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Ruthless #12: Batista Takes Over Raw | Raw & SmackDown (10/27–10/30/03) Review


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The Ruthless Aggression Era is in full swing as Matt is joined by Jeremy Nichols to break down WWE Raw (10/27/03) and SmackDown (10/30/03)—two chaotic shows packed with major moments on the road to Survivor Series 2003.

In episode #12, the spotlight is on Batista absolutely owning Raw, along with two shocking title changes that reshaped WWE television in late 2003. From there, things take a hard left into classic Ruthless-era absurdity, including the wrong way to bob for apples, questionable life advice, and some truly wild conversations you could only get from wrestling TV in this era.

Blending match analysis, storyline breakdowns, and laugh-out-loud nostalgia, this episode delivers everything fans love about revisiting the Ruthless Aggression Era.

Topics include:

  • WWE Raw & SmackDown (Oct. 2003) full review

  • Batista’s rise and dominance on Raw

  • Two major championship title changes

  • Road to Survivor Series 2003 developments

  • Ruthless Aggression Era chaos, humor, and fun

    🎧 A must-listen for fans of classic WWE, the Ruthless Aggression Era, and nostalgic wrestling deep dives.

    The companion written piece for Heat and Velocity can be read here!

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