Overview

No Mercy (2004) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. The event took place on October 3, 2004, and represented the seventh edition in the No Mercy chronology. As with other No Mercy shows, it presented a mix of championship bouts, grudge matches and undercard contests drawn from WWE's roster of that period.

Venue and date

The show was staged at the arena then known as the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue has hosted a range of sporting and entertainment events; for this card it provided the setting for an evening of scripted competition, live crowd reactions and television production designed for pay-per-view distribution.

Context and series history

No Mercy began as an annual WWE-branded pay-per-view that established itself in the late 1990s and early 2000s. By 2004 the series had become part of WWE's regular pay-per-view calendar, showcasing ongoing storylines and title programs. The promotion that staged No Mercy, WWE, marketed the event through its broadcast partners and on-demand services, describing it as a marquee autumn offering in its schedule.

Format and typical content

Events like No Mercy typically featured a main event slot for a world championship or a high-profile rivalry, supported by several undercard matches. Common match types included singles matches, tag team contests and specialty stipulations; production elements combined entrance theatrics, commentators and in-ring storytelling. The show was available as a pay-per-view presentation to domestic and international audiences.

Importance and reception

Pay-per-views such as No Mercy served multiple roles: advancing televised narratives, providing pay-per-view revenue, and giving performers prominent platforms. This installment contributed to the autumn slate of WWE programming and is remembered as part of the mid-2000s era of the company. Coverage and reviews from the time reflected both the in-ring outcomes and the entertainment value of the card.

Notable facts and references

  • No Mercy (2004) was the seventh event in the No Mercy chronology and formed part of WWE's annual pay-per-view lineup.
  • The event was held in East Rutherford; readers can learn more about the town and venue via local resources such as East Rutherford and material about the arena.
  • For broader context on the promotion and event listings, consult historical WWE schedules and encyclopedic compilations summarized by outlets linked from promotional sources and archival pages such as event compendia at WWE fan resources.