Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2000
Overview
In retribution for striking him on Raw, Commissioner Mick Foley has "Stone Cold" Steve Austin suspended from WWE until he can discover the identity of the person who put him out of action for nearly a year. Kane challenges The Rock for his WWE Championship in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to battle Too Cool & Rikishi.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 40
- Air date
- 2000-10-05
- Runtime
- 89 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2000 is Episode 40 in Season 2 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2000-10-05. The runtime is 89 min.
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Episode 39: SmackDown - Sep. 28, 2000
Despite his best efforts to curb "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's rage during his investigation into who ran him down, Commissioner Foley learns that he can't prevent The Rattlesnake from striking. Plus, Triple H & WWE Champion The Rock team up for main event action, Lita defends the Women's Championship against Jacqueline, and more.
Episode 41: SmackDown - Oct. 12, 2000
With the world still buzzing over Rikishi admitting to running over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the name of The Rock, Commissioner Foley gives The Rattlesnake his opportunity at revenge. Before he defends the WWE Championship against Val Venis in the main event, The Great One clears the air about his involvement in Rikishi's crime.
More episodes from this season
Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 21, 2000
Commissioner Foley conducts an own investigation into who ran over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at Survivor Series. However, things take an unexpected turn when Shane McMahon promises to make a stunning revelation. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with The Undertaker & Triple H, Tazz & X-Pac battle Chris Jericho & Jerry Lawler, and more.
Episode 42: SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2000
WWE Champion The Rock competes against Triple H and others in a Four Corners Match. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a rampage after Rikishi provokes The Rattlesnake once again. Commissioner Foley initiates a Tag Team Battle Royal to determine who will challenge The Hardy Boyz for the Tag Team Championship at No Mercy and much more.
Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 14, 2000
Commissioner Foley orders Triple H & Kurt Angle to team up against Test & Albert. WWE Champion The Rock unites with The Undertaker to battle The Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Tables Match in the main event. X-Pac's rivalry with Chris Jericho continues when he partners with Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian to take on Y2J and The Hardy Boyz.
Episode 43: SmackDown - Oct. 26, 2000
Just days after nearly running over Rikishi at No Mercy, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin address his recent actions and makes an uncharacteristic promise to Commissioner Foley. Plus, Ivory speaks out on becoming the newest member of Steven Richards' Right to Censor, Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship against Chris Jericho, and much more.
Episode 36: SmackDown - Sep. 07, 2000
When The Rock challenges Edge & Christian to a Handicap Match in the main event, the duo goads The Great One into putting his WWE Championship on the line. After being absent for the better part of a year, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sends a message to the unknown assailant who put him out-of-action. Plus, The Undertaker faces Kurt Angle and more.
Episode 44: SmackDown - Nov. 02, 2000
While "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues to search for Rikishi's accomplice, suspicion and blame shifts towards The Rock's direction. However, The Great One must turn his attention to championship gold when he challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship in the main event. Plus, Chris Jericho, Triple H, Lita, and many more in action.
Episode 35: SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2000
Kurt Angle tries to put himself between Stephanie McMahon and her husband Triple H. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist's measure of integrity leads him to main event action against Eddie Guerrero. Plus, The Undertaker competes for a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship, Jacqueline teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Hardy Boyz & Lita.
Episode 45: SmackDown - Nov. 09, 2000
After revealing himself to be the mastermind behind the hit-and-run assault on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H explains his motives before teaming with Rikishi to take on The Rock and The Texas Rattlesnake in the main event. Plus, "The One" Billy Gunn challenges Eddie Guerrero for the Intercontinental Championship and more.
Episode 34: SmackDown - Aug. 24, 2000
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's sordid love triangle involving Triple H and Kurt Angle becomes even more complicated after she is forced to choose which man will be her partner against Lita & WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Road Dogg & X-Pac battle The Undertaker in a Handicap Match. Plus, Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.
Episode 46: SmackDown - Nov. 16, 2000
As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero, Triple H joins the broadcast via satellite to give some insight to his intense rivalry with The Rattlesnake. After Commissioner Foley has Rikishi escorted away by police, The Rock finds himself looking over his shoulder when he competes in the main event.