Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - May. 31, 2001
Overview
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 2001-05-31
- Runtime
- 92 min
Episode context
SmackDown - May. 31, 2001 is Episode 22 in Season 3 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2001-05-31. The runtime is 92 min.
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Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 24, 2001
With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun 07, 2001
Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin go after the Tag Team Titles. Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the King of the Ring.
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Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 17, 2001
After a hoax involving his family goes awry, The Undertaker goes on a hunt for revenge on WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. When The Rattlesnake lays blame at the feet of Intercontinental Champion Triple H, The Game finds himself going one-on-one with the Deadman in a Hardcore Match. Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Edge and much more.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun 14, 2001
Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the WWE Championship when he crosses a rattlesnake. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Shane McMahon.
Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 10, 2001
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Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 21, 2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin lets out his frustrations. When Diamond Dallas Page is revealed to be his wife's stalker, The Undertaker sends a deadly message to DDP. In preparation for his upcoming confrontation with Shane McMahon, Kurt Angle teams with Rhyno to take on Edge & Christian. Plus, Test defends his Hardcore Championship.
Episode 18: SmackDown - May. 03, 2001
Mr. McMahon gives the Undertaker a main event bout against someone who has a score to settle with him. Triple H defends his Intercontinental Championship against Jeff Hardy. Plus, Grandmaster Sexay challenges Jerry Lynn for the Light Heavyweight Championship, X-Pac goes one-on-one with Raven, and much more action.
Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 28, 2001
With the threat of another attack from Shane McMahon's WCW in the air, Mr. McMahon calls out his son. But, when CEO Linda McMahon accepts the challenge, The Chairman is forced to make a difficult decision. Frustrated over his recent assault at the hands of Booker T, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin turns his attention to Tazz.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 26, 2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H take on Kaientai in the main event. The Brothers of Destruction are forced to compete in a pair of Handicap Matches as The Undertaker faces The Right to Censor while Kane takes on Edge & Christian. Plus, Rhyno defends the Hardcore Championship against Test and more.
Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul. 05, 2001
Booker T puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Diamond Dallas Page. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin displays a little southern hospitality when he graciously offers surprise gifts to Mr. McMahon and Kurt Angle. Spike Dudley teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Dudley Boyz. Billy Gunn & Big Show battle The Hardy Boyz.
Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 19, 2001
With WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H running rampant throughout the ranks of WWE, The Brothers of Destruction are given an opportunity to get even with The Two-Man Power Trip if they can first defeat Edge & Christian for the Tag Team Championship in a No Disqualification main event.
Episode 28: SmackDown - Jul. 12, 2001
With ECW and WCW working together as The Alliance, Mr. McMahon asks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to change his strategy going into Invasion. Chris Jericho battles Lance Storm, Kane faces Rhyno, and The Undertaker teams with Kurt Angle to take on Shane McMahon & Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. All this and more in this edition of SmackDown.