Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - May. 23, 2002
Overview
Hollywood Hulk Hogan looks to bid farewell to the WWE Universe in a emotional retirement speech. Edge & Maven unite to take on Kurt Angle & Christian in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Triple H goes one-on-one with Lance Storm, Mark Henry battles Chris Jericho in the main event, and much more on this edition of SmackDown.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 21
- Air date
- 2002-05-23
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - May. 23, 2002 is Episode 21 in Season 4 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2002-05-23. The runtime is 85 min.
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Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 16, 2002
Triple H & Edge take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle. When WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan sends a message The Undertaker, Mr. McMahon has a message of his own for the Immortal One. Plus, Hardcore Holly & Lance Storm battle The Big Valbowski & Randy Orton, Maven goes one-on-one with Reverend D-Von, and much more.
Episode 22: SmackDown - May 30, 2002
Kurt Angle and Edge meet inside a Steel Cage. Randy Orton challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Undisputed Title. All this and much more!
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Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 09, 2002
Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan. After his mouth gets him in hot water with Mr. McMahon, Triple H finds himself going one-on-one with Reverend D-Von. Plus, Lance Storm faces Randy Orton, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against The Hurricane, and more.
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun. 06, 2002
Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Despite Edge's recent injury, Chris Jericho takes their heated rivalry to the breaking point. While recuperating in the hospital, Maven receives a visit from Torrie Wilson.
Episode 18: SmackDown - May. 02, 2002
Chris Jericho challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a No Disqualification main event. Edge teams with The Big Valbowski to take on Kurt Angle & Lance Storm. Plus, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Billy Kidman, Hardcore Holly looks for some retribution against Randy Orton, and more.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 13, 2002
Mr. McMahon hosts a contract signing for the upcoming battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship. But when things take an unexpected turn, The Game and Hollywood Hulk Hogan find themselves teaming against Big Evil and Kurt Angle. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion The Hurricane battles Test and more.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 25, 2002
Chris Jericho and Triple H battle for a chance at Hulk Hogan's WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton makes his WWE debut against Hardcore Holly. Edge helps Kurt Angles reveal his new t-shirt before Angle teams with Albert to take on Edge & Rikishi. Mr. McMahon's spiritual advisor, Reverend D-Von, passes the collection plate and more.
Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 20, 2002
Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker in a Non-Title Match. Triple H faces Billy. Lance Storm and Christian band together under their shared heritage and anti-American sentiment. Plus, Billy Kidman and Jamie Noble battle for an opportunity at the Cruiserweight Championship, Rikishi in action, and much more.
Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 18, 2002
Triple H and Hollywood Hulk Hogan take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle in a tag team main event. Edge gets on the wrong side of Mr. McMahon when he comes to the aid of a legend. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles Hardcore Holly, Billy Kidman and The Hurricane team up to face Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Tajiri, and much more action.
Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002
Witness the debut of two Superstars that would change the face of Sports Entertainment forever; John Cena and Batista! Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John Cena takes on Kurt Angle. Batista teams with Reverend D-Von to take on Faarooq and Randy Orton. Plus, The Undertaker, Mark Henry and much more.
Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 11, 2002
Edge takes his rivalry with Kurt Angle to another level by adding a new verse to his entrance music. While the Olympic Gold Medalist looks to take his frustrations out on Triple H in the main event, Hulk Hogan prepares for his upcoming match for The Game's WWE Undisputed Championship. Plus, Edge goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho and more.
Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul. 04, 2002
As SmackDown celebrates the 4th of July, Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a childhood dream as he teams with Hulk Hogan to battle Billy & Chuck for the Tag Team Championship. After making his debut the week prior, John Cena faces Chris Jericho. Plus, Lance Storm faces Rikishi and more.