Raw vs. SmackDown feud escalates into a parking lot brawl in 2005

November 21, 2005 — WWE Monday Night Raw delivered absolute chaos. As the Survivor Series rivalry between Raw and SmackDown continued to escalate, members of the SmackDown roster arrived at the arena in a limousine, ready to confront their Raw counterparts. It didn’t take long for the confrontation to explode into a massive parking lot brawl, with superstars from both brands getting involved—including Rey Mysterio and SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long. Then things took a shocking turn. Raw Tag Team Champions Big Show and Kane cornered SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion Batista against a vehicle. The two giants then hit Batista with a devastating double chokeslam through the windshield of a car. The glass shattered on impact as Batista was left down and seemingly unable to continue. It was one of those wild moments that made the Raw vs. SmackDown rivalry feel like an all-out war. The invasion had officially gone beyond the ring, and the tension heading into Survivor Series had reached another level. Two brands. One battlefield. And absolutely no one was safe.