Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2001
Overview
With Commissioner William Regal now aligned with The Alliance and the WWE Championship back in the hands of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, CEO Linda McMahon returns to deal a devastating blow to the WCW and ECW coalition by naming a new WWE Commissioner. Rob Van Dam faces Chris Jericho for a chance The Rock's WCW Championship.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 41
- Air date
- 2001-10-11
- Runtime
- 91 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2001 is Episode 41 in Season 3 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2001-10-11. The runtime is 91 min.
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Episode 40: SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2001
As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's association with The Alliance makes him ineligible for a rematch against Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, Shane McMahon orchestrates a plan to get The Rattlesnake another chance. Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock team up with WWE Referee Mike Chioda to take on The Dudley Boyz & Alliance Referee Nick Patrick.
Episode 42: SmackDown - Oct. 18, 2001
Rob Van Dam's loyalties are called into question after he is seen having a private conversation with Mr. McMahon. However, problems within the ranks of WWE come to light as well when The Rock teams with the challenger for his WCW Championship Chris Jericho. Plus, Test & Booker T take on The Brothers of Destruction and much more action.
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Episode 39: SmackDown - Sep. 27, 2001
The Brothers of Destruction defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T. WWE Champion Kurt Angle and WCW Champion The Rock look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back home by challenging The Dudley Boyz. Christian defends his Intercontinental Championship against Bradshaw. Plus, Rob Van Dam, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.
Episode 43: SmackDown - Oct. 25, 2001
While The Alliance continues to grow weaker after losing several titles, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin orders his troops to compete in a Battle Royal for a chance a at Chris Jericho's WCW Championship. The Rock challenges Rob Van Dam for his Hardcore Championship. Kurt Angle defends his WCW United States Championship against Christian.
Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 20, 2001
The rivalry between Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reaches the breaking point after The Rattlesnake tries to make an example out of Tajiri. WCW Champion The Rock & The A.P.A. take on Alliance members Booker T, Test, & Rhyno. Plus, Rob Van Dam defends his Hardcore Championship against Raven and much more.
Episode 44: SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2001
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Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 13, 2001
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, the Superstars of WWE come together to perform on one of the most memorable editions of SmackDown in history. While some send out their condolences to those lost loved ones, others take to the ring to showcase what they do best in defiance of to those who would take their freedom away.
Episode 45: SmackDown - Nov. 08, 2001
After some devastating news from Mr. McMahon on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tries to rally The Alliance behind him by teaming with WCW United States Champion Kurt Angle to take on The Undertaker. Booker T challenges The Rock for the WCW Championship. Plus, Test defends his Intercontinental Championship against Matt Hardy.
Episode 36: SmackDown - Sep 04, 2001
After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.
Episode 46: SmackDown - Nov 15, 2001
Before WWE and The Alliance clash for the final time at Survivor Series, ECW's Paul Heyman calls out Mr. McMahon for a face-to-face confrontation that has been brewing for years. With their Winner Take All Match approaching, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock unite to take Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
Episode 35: SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2001
With his Olympic Gold Medals in the hands of WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, a furious Kurt Angle faces Alliance member Booker T in the main event, while The Rattlesnake shows the WWE Universe exactly what he thinks of Angle's greatest accomplishment. Plus, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock take on Rhyno & Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam.
Episode 47: SmackDown - Nov. 22, 2001
While Mr. McMahon and WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair decide the fate of the WWE and World Championships at Vengeance, The Rock & Rob Van Dam battle The Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Championship in the main event. After being humiliated into keeping his job, William Regal calls out the leader of the now-defunct Alliance, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.