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Ruthless #21: WWE Raw 12/15/03 & SmackDown 12/18/03 Revisited - Goldberg Deactivated & Foley Walks Out!
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- The North-South Connection
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- Jul 3, 2026
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- 7837
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Summary
The fallout from Armageddon sends shockwaves through WWE! On this episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Ryan Everett to break down WWE Monday Night Raw(December 15, 2003) and WWE SmackDown (December 18, 2003). The guys dive into the shocking “deactivation” of Bill Goldberg, the continued turbulence surrounding Mick Foley and his walkout, and the unlikely rise of Hardcore Holly as one of the company’s hottest babyfaces. From major storyline shifts to the evolving landscape heading into 2004, Matt and Ryan break down all the key moments, character directions, and booking decisions across both brands during another pivotal week of the Ruthless Aggression Era. To read about what was happening on the WWE C-Shows this weekend, click here! Ruthless Aggression Era, WWE Raw December 15 2003, WWE SmackDown December 18 2003, Goldberg deactivated WWE, Mick Foley walkout, Hardcore Holly push, WWE 2003 review, WWE podcast, wrestling podcast, Matt Ferrell, Ryan Everett, WWE history podcast, pro wrestling review, WWE brand split era, WWE storyline analysis, wrestling nostalgia, WWE retrospective, Ruthless podcast