Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jan. 31, 2002
Overview
In an effort to stop Mr. McMahon from bringing the New World Order to WWE, Co-Owner Ric Flair is faced with the difficult decision of selling his stock back to The Chairman. The Rock & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. Plus, Tazz battles WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam & Edge face The Dudley Boyz, and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2002-01-31
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jan. 31, 2002 is Episode 5 in Season 4 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2002-01-31. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 4: SmackDown - Jan. 24, 2002
Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWF with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, and The Rock compete for an opportunity at the WWF Undisputed Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam faces William Regal, The Dudley Boyz take on Kane & Big Show in a Tag Team Tables Matches, and more.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 07, 2002
Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflattering impersonation of his opponent. While his problems with The Texas Rattlesnake escalate, Y2J must turn his attention to main event action when he teams with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H in a Handicap Match.
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Episode 3: SmackDown - Jan. 17, 2002
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for the WWF Undisputed Championship, The Rock and Chris Jericho exchange final words with each other. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles the Big Boss Man for a chance to be reinstated in WWF, Rob Van Dam in action, and much more.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 14, 2002
The recent issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley lead Mr. McMahon to make The Game & Maven team up to take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin admits to a very powerful addiction. Plus, Booker T battles Spike Dudley, Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri faces Goldust, and much more.
Episode 2: SmackDown - Jan. 10, 2002
Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWF Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Chris Jericho & Test. Plus, Jim Ross interviews Mr. McMahon about his upcoming match with WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looks to capitalize on her husband's impending return.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 21, 2002
After taking out The Rock in a vehicular assault on Raw, the New World Order is forced to apologize for their actions. However, the boys in black soon discover that Hell hath no fury like a Rattlesnake scorned when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a hunt for payback. Plus, Triple H, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and many more.
Episode 1: SmackDown - Jan 03, 2002
WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Y2J's title. In the midst of Mr. McMahon's rivalry with WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains a thorn in The Chairman's side.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Feb. 28, 2002
Triple H & Kane take on Kurt Angle & WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. The Undertaker's brutal assault of Arn Anderson on Raw pushes WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair over the edge. After suffering a crushing assault at the hands of the New World Order on Raw, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues his pursuit for revenge. Plus, Booker T in action and more.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 07, 2002
The Rock returns to action to go one-on-one with the NWO's Scott Hall in the main event. When WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair finally accepts his challenge to a match at WrestleMania, The Undertaker rethinks his position. WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho continues to take advantage of Triple H's marital issues. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 14, 2002
Triple H looks to get some payback on WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho for trying to injure him before their match at WrestleMania. The Rock and Hollywood Hogan come face-to-face one final time. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin strikes back at Scott Hall, The Undertaker battles David Flair, and much more action.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2002
Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus teams with Lita to face Ivory & Jazz. European Champion Diamond Dallas Page faces William Regal. Chris Jericho has choice words for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. The Hardy Boyz battle Billy and Chuck.
Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 28, 2002
The WWE Superstars prepare for the brand extension. Mr. McMahon teams with Kurt Angle to take on Ric Flair and WWE Undisputed Champion Triple H in a Tag Team main event. The APA has a farewell party as they split up to go to different brands. Hollywood Hulk Hogan teams with The Rock & Kane to take on the nWo. Brock Lesnar makes a statement.