Episode guide
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 3
52 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 2001
In 2001, SmackDown is one of the prominent battlegrounds in the war between WWE and the WCW/ECW Alliance. Watch as Superstars like The Rock, Kurt Angle and more defend SmackDown from the WCW/ECW invaders.
- 1 SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2001 Jan 4, 2001 · 1h 31m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to exact revenge on Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley but Mr. McMahon intervenes by giving The Rattlesnake a chance to compete against The Undertaker and Kane in a…
- 2 SmackDown - Jan. 11, 2001 Jan 11, 2001 · 1h 5m With Triple H costing Stone Cold Steve Austin his chance at the WWE Championship on Raw, Mr. McMahon orders hostilities between both men cease for 24 hours before giving The Game a WWE…
- 3 SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2001 Jan 18, 2001 · 1h 32m With his spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble at stake, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must resist the impulse to attack Triple H unless physically provoked as The Game serves as the special referee…
- 4 SmackDown - Jan. 25, 2001 Jan 25, 2001 · 1h 29m Mr. McMahon gives "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H the night off and orders Kurt Angle to defend his WWE Championship against Kane in the main event. Plus, Haku makes his presence…
- 5 SmackDown - Feb. 01, 2001 Feb 1, 2001 · 1h 31m Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against The Rock and Triple H. The Dudley Boyz put their Tag Team Championship on the line against The Hardy Boyz in a Tag…
- 6 SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2001 Feb 8, 2001 · 1h 32m The Rock battles Big Show in the main event. Mr. McMahon selects two WWE Superstars via lottery to represent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H in one-on-one action where the winner…
- 7 SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2001 Feb 15, 2001 · 1h 30m Triple H unveils the sinister stipulations to his upcoming battle with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before going one-on-one with The Rock in the main event. Mr. McMahon shows what depths he…
- 8 SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2001 Feb 22, 2001 · 1h 30m The Rock, The Undertaker & Kane take on WWE Champion Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian in a No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match. Triple H looks to provoke "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by…
- 9 SmackDown - Mar. 01, 2001 Mar 1, 2001 · 1h 30m Kurt Angle sets his sights on breaking the ankle of WWE Champion The Rock. However, Mr. McMahon has other plans when he orders The Great One to defend his title against William Regal…
- 10 SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2001 Mar 8, 2001 · 1h 30m With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watching intently, Debra leads WWE Champion The Rock into main event action as The Great One takes on Rikishi & Haku in a Handicap Match. Triple H receives a…
- 11 SmackDown - Mar. 15, 2001 Mar 15, 2001 · 1h 28m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces Kurt Angle in a No Disqualification Match. However, Angle and Austin may have to first reckon with The Rock as The Great One has a score to settle with both…
- 12 SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2001 Mar 22, 2001 · 1h 27m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and WWE Champion The Rock sit down with Jim Ross for a highly volatile face-to-face interview. With The Great One scheduled for action against two WWE Superstars…
- 13 SmackDown - Mar. 29, 2001 Mar 29, 2001 · 1h 27m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin offers The Rock a toast. The rivalry between Triple H and The Undertaker reaches the boiling point after The Game targets his opponent's most prized possession…
- 14 SmackDown - Apr. 05, 2001 Apr 5, 2001 · 1h 27m WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gives an old friend a shocking reality check. With Mr. McMahon's faction now in control of the WWE Championship, he sends Triple H to bring home…
- 15 SmackDown - Apr 12, 2001 Apr 12, 2001 · 1h 27m Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin look to run roughshod over the WWE. Jeff Hardy battles Triple H. Kane, Undertaker, and more in action.
- 16 SmackDown - Apr. 19, 2001 Apr 19, 2001 · 1h 28m 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…
- 17 SmackDown - Apr. 26, 2001 Apr 26, 2001 · 1h 24m 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…
- 18 SmackDown - May. 03, 2001 May 3, 2001 · 1h 27m 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…
- 19 SmackDown - May. 10, 2001 May 10, 2001 · 1h 29m Tensions between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin escalate when the Deadman hijacks some of The Rattlesnake's personal belongings. Intercontinental Champion Triple H…
- 20 SmackDown - May. 17, 2001 May 17, 2001 · 1h 30m 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…
- 21 SmackDown - May. 24, 2001 May 24, 2001 · 1h 29m 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…
- 22 SmackDown - May. 31, 2001 May 31, 2001 · 1h 32m "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…
- 23 SmackDown - Jun 07, 2001 Jun 7, 2001 · 1h 28m Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin go after the Tag Team Titles. Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the King of the Ring.
- 24 SmackDown - Jun 14, 2001 Jun 14, 2001 · 1h 30m Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the WWE Championship when he crosses a rattlesnake. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Shane McMahon.
- 25 SmackDown - Jun. 21, 2001 Jun 21, 2001 · 1h 31m 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…
- 26 SmackDown - Jun. 28, 2001 Jun 28, 2001 · 1h 32m 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…
- 27 SmackDown - Jul. 05, 2001 Jul 5, 2001 · 1h 32m 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…
- 28 SmackDown - Jul. 12, 2001 Jul 12, 2001 · 1h 29m 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…
- 29 SmackDown - Jul. 19, 2001 Jul 19, 2001 · 1h 24m With "The Old Stone Cold" Steve Austin back with the WWE just days before Invasion, Mr. McMahon learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for. While "Stone Cold" prepares to team…
- 30 SmackDown - Jul. 26, 2001 Jul 26, 2001 · 1h 31m While rumors circulate over Mr. McMahon bringing back The Rock to help WWE in their fight against The Alliance, Shane McMahon sends The Great One a special message reminding him of his…
- 31 SmackDown - Aug. 02, 2001 Aug 2, 2001 · 1h 30m As Kurt Angle rallies some patriotic support for his challenge to WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at SummerSlam, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a challenge of his own from…
- 32 SmackDown - Aug. 09, 2001 Aug 9, 2001 · 1h 30m Things explode between The Rock and Shane McMahon & WCW Champion Booker T. The Dudley Boyz & WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on Kurt Angle & The Hardy Boyz in a Six-Man Tag…
- 33 SmackDown - Aug. 16, 2001 Aug 16, 2001 · 1h 31m The Rock and Booker T go head-to-head in the first ever Lights Out Match. When Kurt Angle tries to take advantage of WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin's special Austin Invitational…
- 34 SmackDown - Aug. 23, 2001 Aug 23, 2001 · 1h 23m When dissention brews among the ranks of The Alliance, Chris Jericho takes advantage of their weakened state by challenging WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to go one-on-one in the…
- 35 SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2001 Aug 30, 2001 · 1h 28m 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…
- 36 SmackDown - Sep 04, 2001 Sep 4, 2001 · 1h 32m 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…
- 37 SmackDown - Sep. 13, 2001 Sep 13, 2001 · 1h 32m 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…
- 38 SmackDown - Sep. 20, 2001 Sep 20, 2001 · 1h 30m 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 &…
- 39 SmackDown - Sep. 27, 2001 Sep 27, 2001 · 1h 28m 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…
- 40 SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2001 Oct 4, 2001 · 1h 30m 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…
- 41 SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2001 Oct 11, 2001 · 1h 31m 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…
- 42 SmackDown - Oct. 18, 2001 Oct 18, 2001 · 1h 29m 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…
- 43 SmackDown - Oct. 25, 2001 Oct 25, 2001 · 1h 31m 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…
- 44 SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2001 Nov 1, 2001 · 1h 26m With Kurt Angle defecting to The Alliance, WWE tries to regroup by having Kane go after Angle's WCW United States Championship while The Undertaker challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for…
- 45 SmackDown - Nov. 08, 2001 Nov 8, 2001 · 1h 28m 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…
- 46 SmackDown - Nov 15, 2001 Nov 15, 2001 · 1h 24m 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…
- 47 SmackDown - Nov. 22, 2001 Nov 22, 2001 · 1h 26m 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…
- 48 SmackDown - Nov. 29, 2001 Nov 29, 2001 · 1h 27m WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles William Regal in a Strap Match. After adopting a new attitude, The Undertaker makes an example out of Rob Van Dam before taking on Tazz…
- 49 SmackDown - Dec 06, 2001 Dec 6, 2001 · 1h 24m Days before they all battle to make history and crown an Undisputed WWE Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock team up to take on Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho. After forcing people…
- 50 SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2001 Dec 13, 2001 · 1h 23m The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship…
- 51 SmackDown - Dec. 20, 2001 Dec 20, 2001 · 1h 27m When Ric Flair gives him an exclusive contract to work for WWE, Booker T realizes that his new position comes with a price when he is order to go one-on-one with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin…
- 52 SmackDown - Dec. 27, 2001 Dec 27, 2001 · 1h 25m The Rock & Rob Van Dam face Kurt Angle & Lance Storm. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles both Booker T & the Big Boss Man in a Handicap Match. While Mr. McMahon makes his New Year's…