Overview of 'WWE SmackDown' Season 2

Episode 1 - SmackDown 21

Release Date: 2000-01-06

Big Show goes one-on-one with X-Pac. WWE Champion Triple H is entered into a lottery to face an unknown opponent in the main event. The Rock faces Kurt Angle in singles action. Kane takes on Road Dogg. The Dudley Boyz & Al Snow battle Edge, Christian & Jeff Hardy. Mankind goes to the amusement park and more.

Episode 2 - SmackDown 22

Release Date: 2000-01-13

X-Pac & Triple H battle the Big Show & The Rock. The McMahon-Helmsley regime have a special message for D-Generation X. Bradshaw faces The New Age Outlaws in a No Disqualification Handicap Match. Triple H issues a challenge to Mankind. Too Cool and Rikishi face Crash Holly, Hardcore Holly & Al Snow.

Episode 3 - SmackDown 23

Release Date: 2000-01-20

Emotions reach a fever pitch as Cactus Jack and Triple H engage in a wild brawl. Kane, Big Show, and The Rock go to war in a Triple Threat, Royal Rumble style Elimination match. Edge goes one-on-one with Gangrel. The Hardy Boyz face The Dudley Boyz in tag team action. Rikishi, Too Cool, Chris Jericho, and more.

Episode 4 - SmackDown 24

Release Date: 2000-01-27

The Rock goes one on one with Rikishi in the main event. Cactus Jack has a special message for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. The Dudley Boyz face Edge & Christian in tag team action. Two monsters collide when Kane faces Big Show. Too Cool battles The Godfather & D-LO Brown. Tazz takes on the Mean Street Posse in a handicap match.

Episode 5 - SmackDown 25

Release Date: 2000-02-03

When Cactus Jack brings some recent defectors from down South up to WWE looking for jobs, Triple H assembles his troops to take on this radical new faction. The Rock's problems with the Big Show continue as the giant looks to prove just who really won the Royal Rumble. The odyssey of Mae Young's pregnancy continues to shock the WWE Universe.

Episode 6 - SmackDown 26

Release Date: 2000-02-10

With The Radicalz aligning themselves with D-Generation X, they go on a mission to eliminate every obstacle in the way of the McMahon-Helmsley Regime. Instability continues to brew within the tag team division as The Dudley Boyz turn the tables. Plus, Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian, and many more are in action.

Episode 7 - SmackDown 27

Release Date: 2000-02-17

D-Generation X looks to take care of business and the McMahon-Helmsley Faction proves exactly why they are on top of the WWE. Triple H defends his WWE Championship against Kane. X-Pac battles Cactus Jack in a Falls Count Anywhere match. In the main event, the New Age Outlaws defend their Tag Team Championship agains The Rock & Big Show.

Episode 8 - SmackDown 28

Release Date: 2000-02-24

The issues between The Rock and the Big Show continue to escalate. The World's Largest Athlete teams with an Olympic Gold Medalist. Cactus Jack may find himself in a cage sooner than expected as he prepares for his Hell in a Cell match against WWE Champion Triple . Plus, D-Generation X battles Too Cool and more.

Episode 9 - SmackDown 29

Release Date: 2000-03-02

The Rock teams up with Rikishi to take on Shane McMahon & the Big Show. Kurt Angle defends his Intercontinental Championship against an opponent who commands respect. Plus, Too Cool teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Radicalz, DX battles Edge and Christian, and more.

Episode 10 - SmackDown 30

Release Date: 2000-03-09

On the road to WrestleMania, Shane and Stephanie McMahon put aside their differences to join together in stacking the deck against The Rock by forcing him to compete in two difficult matches. But The Great One isn't the only one being targeted, as Triple H teams with the Big Show to punish Rikishi in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle in action.

Episode 11 - SmackDown 31

Release Date: 2000-03-16

With the main event at WrestleMania 2000 for the WWE Championship becoming a family affair, Mr. McMahon shocks the world when he backs The Rock. Now with every member of the most powerful family in sports-entertainment at odds with each other, they look to shake up SmackDown with some exciting match ups.

Episode 12 - SmackDown 32

Release Date: 2000-03-23

The road to WrestleMania 2000 is paved with family drama as Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley confronts Linda McMahon. Mick Foley addresses his WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania. Plus, The Radicalz take on Too Cool & Rikishi in a Six-Man Tag Team Match, The Rock goes one-on-one with Bubba Ray Dudley, and much more action.

Episode 13 - SmackDown 33

Release Date: 2000-03-30

On the Road to WrestleMania, Vince McMahon has a surprise for Daddy's Little Girl and her husband. Plus, The Rock, Mick Foley, and more.

Episode 14 - SmackDown 34

Release Date: 2000-04-07

On a night where The Rock is scheduled to face both Shane and Mr. McMahon in a Handicap Match main event, The Great One is in for the fight of his life when McMahon-Helmsley Faction looks to stack the deck against him. Newly-crowned European Champion Eddie Guerrero shows his gratitude to Chyna and much more.

Episode 15 - SmackDown 35

Release Date: 2000-04-13

The Rock & The Acolytes take on WWE Champion Triple H, Big Boss Man & Bull Buchanan. Rikishi goes one-on-one with Eddie Guerrero for his European Championship. Chris Jericho has a huge task when he faces off against the Road Dogg & X-Pac. Plus, Edge & Christian defend the Tag Team Championship, Steve Blackman shows his comedic side, and much more.

Episode 16 - SmackDown 36

Release Date: 2000-04-20

With the added threat of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in The Rock's corner at Backlash, WWE Champion Triple H and his faction resolve to assert and abuse their power. However, Triple H receives a new challenge from an extreme superstar. Plus, The Dudley Boyz, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and many more on this action-packed edition of SmackDown.

Episode 17 - SmackDown 37

Release Date: 2000-04-27

The Rock recruits 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin to play mind games with the McMahon-Helmsley Regime before challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash. What surprises does the 'Texas Rattlesnake' have in store for DX? The Hardy Boyz compete against each other for the Hardcore Championship and much more.

Episode 18 - SmackDown 38

Release Date: 2000-05-04

Mr. McMahon forces Referee Earl Hebner to team up with The Rock as The Great One defends the WWE Championship in a main event Handicap Tag Team Match against Triple H, X-Pac & Road Dogg. Plus, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Rikishi battles World Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian, and much more action.

Episode 19 - SmackDown 39

Release Date: 2000-05-11

Rikishi & Too Cool are forced to compete against all three members of D-Generation X in a Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. With The Rock away in Hollywood, Triple H issues a special challenge to The Great One for the WWE Championship. Plus, Big Show battles The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match and more.

Episode 20 - SmackDown 40

Release Date: 2000-05-18

The Rock competes in a special Lumberjack Tables match against The Dudley Boyz. Big Show gets more than he bargained for when he accepts a challenge from Shane McMahon. Crash Holly's constant Hardcore Championship defenses lead him to seek some help from the APA. Plus, Kurt Angle, Val Venis, Chris Jericho, and more in action.

Episode 21 - SmackDown 41

Release Date: 2000-05-25

Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with the Undertaker. When WWE Champion Triple H and his degenerates look to get even, The Rock makes his presence felt in a big way. Plus, Matt Hardy takes on Essa Rios, Chris Jericho battles Val Venis and Hardcore Holly in a Triple Threat Match for a chance at the Intercontinental Championship, and much more.

Episode 22 - SmackDown 42

Release Date: 2000-06-01

The Undertaker and The Rock compete in a pair of Handicap Matches for an opportunity at Triple H's WWE Championship. Kane seizes a golden opportunity of his own at The Game's expense. WWE Superstars including Kurt Angle, Crash Holly, and others compete in Qualifying Matches for the upcoming King of the Ring tournament. Plus, Chris Jericho and more.

Episode 23 - SmackDown 43

Release Date: 2000-06-08

After eliminating each of the Number One Contenders for Triple H's WWE Championship on Raw, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction throws a special celebration. But when The Rock interrupts the evening's festivities, The Game and his degenerates find themselves competing in a Six-Man Tag Team main event against The Undertaker, Kane & The Great One.

Episode 24 - SmackDown 44

Release Date: 2000-06-15

As the 2000 King of the Ring tournament continues, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction adds a special stipulation regarding Triple H's WWE Championship before picking a true American hero to go one-on-one with The Rock in the main event. Brisco and Patterson end up getting the shaft while hunting for Hardcore Champion Crash Holly and more.

Episode 25 - SmackDown 45

Release Date: 2000-06-22

Just a few days away from the 2000 King of the Ring, Mr. McMahon causes more tension within the McMahon-Helmsley Faction by making Six-Man Tag Team Match for himself, Shane McMahon, and WWE Champion Triple H against The Rock, Kane, and The Undertaker in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus teams with Test & Albert to take on The Hardy Boyz & Lita.

Episode 26 - SmackDown 46

Release Date: 2000-06-29

WWE Commissioner Mick Foley forces Triple H to team with X-Pac and Road Dogg in a Six-Man Tag Team main event against Chris Jericho and The Dudley Boyz. When Al Snow is given a shot at the Hardcore Championship, Steve Blackman proves that he truly is the Lethal Weapon. Plus, Kurt Angle takes on Hardcore Holly, and more.

Episode 27 - SmackDown 47

Release Date: 2000-07-06

As the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Triple H continues to escalate, Commissioner Mick Foley gives The Game an opportunity to earn a match with Y2J if he can survive a Handicap Elimination Match. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with Chyna & European Champion Eddie Guerrero for a Six-Man Tag Team main event and much more.

Episode 28 - SmackDown 48

Release Date: 2000-07-13

Triple H competes in a main event No Disqualification Match against The Undertaker. Before Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Kane, the Olympic Gold Medalist makes a mistake that costs him dearly. Plus, X-Pac & Road Dogg take on The Hardy Boyz, Intercontinental Champion Val Venis teams with Test & Albert to battle Too Cool & Rikishi, and much more!

Episode 29 - SmackDown 49

Release Date: 2000-07-20

Commissioner Mick Foley orders WWE Champion The Rock, Triple H, and more to compete in a Tag Team main event. The Godfather goes one-on-one with Bull Buchanan. Plus, Steve Blackman defends his Hardcore Championship against Al Snow, The Undertaker takes on the Big Boss Man, and much more.

Episode 30 - SmackDown 50

Release Date: 2000-07-27

Just 24 hours after a controversial Fully Loaded, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to make things right as he gives WWE Champion The Rock a chance at payback on Kurt Angle. With the help of Shane McMahon, Big Show unveils a new attitude. Plus, X-Pac and Steve Blackman get hardcore, the Right to Censor introduces their newest member, and more.

Episode 31 - SmackDown 51

Release Date: 2000-08-03

The marital issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley continue to escalate when Commissioner Foley orders them to team up with Kurt Angle to take on Lita & The Dudley Boyz in the main event. Kane & WWE Champion The Rock unite for a Tag Team Match against Shane McMahon's new allies. Plus, Tazz, Eddie Guerrero, and much more.

Episode 32 - SmackDown 52

Release Date: 2000-08-10

After giving both Kurt Angle and Triple H a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Commissioner Foley orders both men to team up against The Undertaker and The Great One in the main event. The rivalry between Jerry Lawler and Tazz reaches its breaking point in a face-to-face confrontation. Plus, Steve Blackman and more.

Episode 33 - SmackDown 53

Release Date: 2000-08-17

Commissioner Foley stirs the pot amongst Shane McMahon and his allies by allowing them to choose which one of them will face WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Plus, Edge & Christian defend the Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz, Eddie Guerrero challenges Val Venis for the Intercontinental Championship, and much more.

Episode 34 - SmackDown 54

Release Date: 2000-08-24

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's sordid love triangle involving Triple H and Kurt Angle becomes even more complicated after she is forced to choose which man will be her partner against Lita & WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Road Dogg & X-Pac battle The Undertaker in a Handicap Match. Plus, Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.

Episode 35 - SmackDown 55

Release Date: 2000-08-31

Kurt Angle tries to put himself between Stephanie McMahon and her husband Triple H. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist's measure of integrity leads him to main event action against Eddie Guerrero. Plus, The Undertaker competes for a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship, Jacqueline teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Hardy Boyz & Lita.

Episode 36 - SmackDown 56

Release Date: 2000-09-07

When The Rock challenges Edge & Christian to a Handicap Match in the main event, the duo goads The Great One into putting his WWE Championship on the line. After being absent for the better part of a year, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sends a message to the unknown assailant who put him out-of-action. Plus, The Undertaker faces Kurt Angle and more.

Episode 37 - SmackDown 57

Release Date: 2000-09-14

Commissioner Foley orders Triple H & Kurt Angle to team up against Test & Albert. WWE Champion The Rock unites with The Undertaker to battle The Dudley Boyz in a Tag Team Tables Match in the main event. X-Pac's rivalry with Chris Jericho continues when he partners with Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian to take on Y2J and The Hardy Boyz.

Episode 38 - SmackDown 58

Release Date: 2000-09-21

Commissioner Foley conducts an own investigation into who ran over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at Survivor Series. However, things take an unexpected turn when Shane McMahon promises to make a stunning revelation. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with The Undertaker & Triple H, Tazz & X-Pac battle Chris Jericho & Jerry Lawler, and more.

Episode 39 - SmackDown 59

Release Date: 2000-09-28

Despite his best efforts to curb "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's rage during his investigation into who ran him down, Commissioner Foley learns that he can't prevent The Rattlesnake from striking. Plus, Triple H & WWE Champion The Rock team up for main event action, Lita defends the Women's Championship against Jacqueline, and more.

Episode 40 - SmackDown 60

Release Date: 2000-10-05

In retribution for striking him on Raw, Commissioner Mick Foley has "Stone Cold" Steve Austin suspended from WWE until he can discover the identity of the person who put him out of action for nearly a year. Kane challenges The Rock for his WWE Championship in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to battle Too Cool & Rikishi.

Episode 41 - SmackDown 61

Release Date: 2000-10-12

With the world still buzzing over Rikishi admitting to running over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the name of The Rock, Commissioner Foley gives The Rattlesnake his opportunity at revenge. Before he defends the WWE Championship against Val Venis in the main event, The Great One clears the air about his involvement in Rikishi's crime.

Episode 42 - SmackDown 62

Release Date: 2000-10-19

WWE Champion The Rock competes against Triple H and others in a Four Corners Match. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a rampage after Rikishi provokes The Rattlesnake once again. Commissioner Foley initiates a Tag Team Battle Royal to determine who will challenge The Hardy Boyz for the Tag Team Championship at No Mercy and much more.

Episode 43 - SmackDown 63

Release Date: 2000-10-26

Just days after nearly running over Rikishi at No Mercy, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin address his recent actions and makes an uncharacteristic promise to Commissioner Foley. Plus, Ivory speaks out on becoming the newest member of Steven Richards' Right to Censor, Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship against Chris Jericho, and much more.

Episode 44 - SmackDown 64

Release Date: 2000-11-02

While Stone Cold Steve Austin suspects him to be Rikishi's accomplice, The Rock challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Title in the main event.

Episode 45 - SmackDown 65

Release Date: 2000-11-09

After revealing himself to be the mastermind behind the hit-and-run assault on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H explains his motives before teaming with Rikishi to take on The Rock and The Texas Rattlesnake in the main event. Plus, "The One" Billy Gunn challenges Eddie Guerrero for the Intercontinental Championship and more.

Episode 46 - SmackDown 66

Release Date: 2000-11-16

As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero, Triple H joins the broadcast via satellite to give some insight to his intense rivalry with The Rattlesnake. After Commissioner Foley has Rikishi escorted away by police, The Rock finds himself looking over his shoulder when he competes in the main event.

Episode 47 - SmackDown 67

Release Date: 2000-11-23

WWE Champion Kurt Angle realizes that his rivalry with the Undertaker is far from over. When European Champion William Regal berates the American fans for celebrating Thanksgiving, The Rock gives him something to be grateful for. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin partners with Chris Jericho for a Tag Team main event, Tazz takes on Raven, and more.

Episode 48 - SmackDown 68

Release Date: 2000-11-30

Commissioner Foley announces one of hell of match for Armageddon. While celebrating their wedding anniversary, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley await the arrival of special guest "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, WWE Champion Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian take on The Undertaker & The Rock in the main event, Raven in action, and more.

Episode 49 - SmackDown 69

Release Date: 2000-12-07

While preparing to defend his WWE Championship against five other Superstars inside Hell in a Cell at Armageddon, Kurt Angle takes on The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and The Undertaker in a Fatal 4-Way Match main event. Mr. McMahon forces Commissioner Foley to come to an important decision. Plus, Chris Jericho, Trish Stratus, and more.

Episode 50 - SmackDown 70

Release Date: 2000-12-14

Mr. McMahon learns that divorce can affect every member of the family when Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley confronts her father. After banning together in rebellion of Commissioner Foley's policies, European Champion William Regal and WWE Champion Kurt Angle find themselves teaming up against The Rock & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event.

Episode 51 - SmackDown 71

Release Date: 2000-12-21

Mr. McMahon gets into the Christmas spirit by shaking things up. The Chairman orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to referee William Regal's European Championship defense against Hardcore Holly. The Undertaker & The Rock defend their newly won Tag Team Championship against Edge & Christian. Plus, Right to Censor, The Dudley Boyz, and many more.

Episode 52 - SmackDown 72

Release Date: 2000-12-28

Things get messy for Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley when she makes a series of unexpected matches. Chris Jericho battles both Edge & Christian in a Handicap Match. The Rock & The Undertaker find themselves outnumbered in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle defends his WWE Championship against Bubba Ray Dudley and much more.