Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2001
Overview
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to exact revenge on Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley but Mr. McMahon intervenes by giving The Rattlesnake a chance to compete against The Undertaker and Kane in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Plus, The Rock battles Kurt Angle, Rikishi takes on Test, and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2001-01-04
- Runtime
- 91 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2001 is Episode 1 in Season 3 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2001-01-04. The runtime is 91 min.
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Episode 3: SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2001
With his spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble at stake, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must resist the impulse to attack Triple H unless physically provoked as The Game serves as the special referee when The Rattlesnake teams with The Undertaker and The Rock to take on Rikishi, Kane & WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley faces Edge and more.
Episode 4: SmackDown - Jan. 25, 2001
Mr. McMahon gives "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H the night off and orders Kurt Angle to defend his WWE Championship against Kane in the main event. Plus, Haku makes his presence felt when The Undertaker takes on Rikishi, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big Show, and much more.
Episode 5: SmackDown - Feb. 01, 2001
Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against The Rock and Triple H. The Dudley Boyz put their Tag Team Championship on the line against The Hardy Boyz in a Tag Team Tables Match. Chris Jericho issues an open challenge for his Intercontinental Championship. Plus, The Brothers of Destruction battle Rikishi & Haku and more.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2001
The Rock battles Big Show in the main event. Mr. McMahon selects two WWE Superstars via lottery to represent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H in one-on-one action where the winner will decide the stipulation for their upcoming match at No Way Out. Plus, The Dudley Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against Edge and Christian and more.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2001
Triple H unveils the sinister stipulations to his upcoming battle with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before going one-on-one with The Rock in the main event. Mr. McMahon shows what depths he will sink to when he gives a special Valentine's Day present to his estranged wife. Plus, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against X-Pac.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2001
The Rock, The Undertaker & Kane take on WWE Champion Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian in a No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match. Triple H looks to provoke "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by targeting one his closest friends. Plus, Test defends his European Championship against William Regal, Jeff Hardy faces Rikishi, and much more.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Mar. 01, 2001
Kurt Angle sets his sights on breaking the ankle of WWE Champion The Rock. However, Mr. McMahon has other plans when he orders The Great One to defend his title against William Regal. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Kurt Angle. Plus, Christian teams with Haku & Rikishi to take on D-Von Dudley & The Brothers of Destruction and much more.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2001
With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watching intently, Debra leads WWE Champion The Rock into main event action as The Great One takes on Rikishi & Haku in a Handicap Match. Triple H receives a challenge from The Undertaker. Plus, The Hardy Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz and much more.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 15, 2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces Kurt Angle in a No Disqualification Match. However, Angle and Austin may have to first reckon with The Rock as The Great One has a score to settle with both men. In a special interview, Shane McMahon explains his recent attack on his father. Plus, The Undertaker takes his rivalry with Triple H to dangerous ground.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and WWE Champion The Rock sit down with Jim Ross for a highly volatile face-to-face interview. With The Great One scheduled for action against two WWE Superstars, the WWE Universe looks on to see what The Rattlesnake will do. Plus, Triple H lures The Undertaker into a vicious attack, Chris Jericho in action, and much more.