WWF Smackdown 7.12.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, July 12th, 2001

Taped (7/10) from the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, AL

List of WWF& WCW Champions at the time:
●  WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
●  WWF Intercontinental Champion: Albert (6/28/2001)
●  WWF World Tag Team Champions: The Acolytes (7/09/2001)
●  WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
●  WWF Hardcore Champion: Mike Awesome (6/25/2001)
●  WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: X-Pac (6/25/2001)
●  WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Booker T (3/26/2001)
●  WCW U.S. Heavyweight Champion: Booker T (3/18/2001)
●  WCW World Tag Team Champions: Chuck Palumbo & Sean O’Haire (1/14/2001)
●  WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Billy Kidman (7/05/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with footage of a meeting Vince McMahon had with The Undertaker earlier today about him getting what he wanted. Vince tells Taker he has both Shane McMahon and Diamond Dallas Page in the ring tonight, and granted Kurt Angle may be his partner but Taker still got his match so in exchange he wants him on Team WWF. Vince then asks how Sara is doing but Taker doesn’t appreciate it and warns Vince never to mention her name again. Taker says a deal is a deal but if Vince screws with him, WCW is going to be the least of his problems.

WWF Smackdown 7.05.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, July 5th, 2001

Taped (7/3) from the TacomaDome in Tacoma, WA

List of WWF & WCW Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Albert (6/28/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: The Dudley Boyz (6/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Mike Awesome (6/25/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: X-Pac (6/25/2001)
● WCW World Heavyweight Champion: Booker T (3/26/2001)
● WCW U.S. Heavyweight Champion: Booker T (3/18/2001)
● WCW World Tag Team Champions: Chuck Palumbo & Sean O’Haire (1/14/2001)
● WCW Cruiserweight Champion: Shane Helms (3/18/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with the Vince McMahon/Torrie Wilson/Linda McMahon saga from Raw, yet no mention of the Invasion. Yep, the next big angle is taking a backseat to Vince’s latest libido-fest when you’d figure the it would be front and center in the highlights package. But in hindsight you can’t totally fault them after the way it actually went down on Raw.

Anyway Michael Cole welcomes us to the show along with Tazz as he talks about history being made on Smackdown. Tonight Chris Jericho & Spike Dudley will team up to challenge the Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Titles. Plus it’s WCW on WWF TV once again as Diamond Dallas Page challenges Booker T for the WCW Championship. I don’t know if the Tacoma fans are going to be any more receptive to this match after the debacle three days ago, but let’s see how this plays out.

WWF Smackdown 6.28.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, June 28th, 2001

Taped (6/26) from Madison Swaure Garden in New York, NY

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: The Dudley Boyz (6/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Mike Awesome (6/25/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: X-Pac (6/25/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with a lengthy intro video highlighting the WCW Invasion on Raw. Michael Cole and Tazz then welcome us to the show and talk about coming from Madison Square Garden for the second time this week.

WWF Smackdown 6.21.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, June 21th, 2001

Taped (6/19) from the Waterhouse Center in Orlando, FL

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho (5/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Test (6/21/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jeff Hardy (6/14/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with Diamond Dallas Page being revealed as The Undertaker’s stalker. After the intro Michael Cole welcomes us to the show and reminds us we’re just 72 hours from King of the Ring, but instead of Tazz we have Paul Heyman as Tazz is busy with Tough Enough which debuts tonight after Smackdown on MTV.

WWF Smackdown 6.14.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, June 14th, 2001

Taped (6/12) from the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, MD

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho (5/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Rhyno (5/28/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jeff Hardy (6/14/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with highlights of Steve Austin’s reactions to the triple threat match being made on Raw, both the emotional and physical. Michael Cole then welcomes us to the show along with Tazz as they hype what’s on tap for tonight’s action, including The Undertaker taking on Kurt Angle and the last two King of the Ring qualifying matches. Plus three title matches are signed, with Kane, Matt Hardy and Rhyno putting their gold on the line while Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho defend the Tag Team Titles against Edge & Christian.

WWF Smackdown 6.07.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, June 7th, 2001

Taped (6/5) from the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho (5/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Rhyno (5/28/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jerry Lynn (4/29/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air and goes right the intro with Michael Cole and Tazz welcoming us to the show. Tonight Chris Benoit and Chris Jericho defend the Tag Team Titles against Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. Basically the match we should have gotten the previous Smackdown instead of hotshotting Benoit’s rematch against Austin.

WWF Smackdown 5.31.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, May 31st, 2001

Taped (5/29) from the Skyreach Centre in Edmonton, ALB

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho (5/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Rhyno (5/28/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jerry Lynn (4/29/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with clips of the Chris Benoit/Chris Jericho vs. Steve Austin/Vince McMahon saga from Raw, including the controversal ending. After the intro Michael Cole welcomes us to the show along with Tazz.

WWF Smackdown 5.24.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, May 24th, 2001

Taped (5/22) from the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Kane (5/20/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho (5/21/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: The Big Show (5/21/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jerry Lynn (4/29/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with clips of the epic Chris Benoit/Chris Jericho vs. Steve Austin/Triple H match on Raw. Michael Cole and Tazz then wlecome us to the show while buzzing about Jericho and Benoit’s crowning moment.

WWF Smackdown 5.17.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, May 17th, 2001

Taped (5/15) from Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Triple H (4/16/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Steve Austin & Triple H (4/29/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Rhyno (4/19/2001)
● WWF Women’s Champion: Chyna (4/01/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jerry Lynn (4/29/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with clips from Raw of the “tragedy” involving the Undertaker’s wife. After the intro Michael Cole welcomes us to the show along with Tazz as we’re just three days away from Judgment Day.

WWF Smackdown 5.10.2001

WWF SMACKDOWN
Thursday, May 10th, 2001

Taped (5/8) from the Civic Center in Hartford, CT

List of WWF Champions at the time:
● WWF World Heavyweight Champion: Stone Cold Steve Austin (4/01/2001)
● WWF Intercontinental Champion: Triple H (4/16/2001)
● WWF World Tag Team Champions: Steve Austin & Triple H (4/29/2001)
● WWF European Champion: Matt Hardy (4/26/2001)
● WWF Hardcore Champion: Rhyno (4/19/2001)
● WWF Women’s Champion: Chyna (4/01/2001)
● WWF Light Heavyweight Champion: Jerry Lynn (4/29/2001)

~ Smackdown comes on the air with clips from Raw including Rikishi’s face turn and subsequent stinkface on Stephanie McMahon. After the intro Michael Cole welcomes to the show but instead of Tazz we have Paul Heyman subbing for him this week. Tonight Rikishi goes one-on-one with Triple H who’s looking for revenge for said stinkface.