E2110 - Ruthless #22: Tribute to the Troops 2003 | WWE SmackDown 12/25/03 Review
Published: July 17, 2026
Duration: 1:03:58
On this special episode of Ruthless, Matt Ferrell is joined by Dan to revisit the historic WWE SmackDown Tribute to the Troops special from December 25, 2003.
The guys break down WWE’s first-ever Tribute to the Troops event, discussing the unique atmosphere, memorable matches, and emotional moments as WWE brought entertainment overseas to members of the United States military during the height of the Ruthless Aggression Era.
What makes this episode especially powerful is Dan sharing his personal perspective, having been stationed in Afghanistan during this period. Along the way, he offers firsthand stories, memories, and in...