WWE breaks new ground with the pilot episode of SmackDown! Shane McMahon plots a sinister merger to form The Corporate Ministry. WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock are forced to team up against Triple H & Undertaker. Dissension brews in the remnants of DX as the New Age Outlaws challenge X-Pac & Kane for the Tag Team Championship.

On the Network Premiere of Smackdown, newly-crowned WWE Champion Triple H defends the title against The Rock with special guest referees Shawn Michaels and Shane McMahon. Big Boss Man and Al Snow battle for the Hardcore Championship. Stephanie McMahon answers the marriage proposal from Test. Michael Cole interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

Tag Team Match - Christian & Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer

Singles Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. JTG

Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Teddy Long

Singles Match - Kelly Kelly (w/Tiffany) vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool)

Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Dolph Ziggler

Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Jack Swagger (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio & The Big Show

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Mohegan Sun Complex in Uncasville, CT. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

WWE United States Title Steel Cage Match - Santino Marella (c) vs. Jack Swagger (w/Vickie Guerrero)

Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Hornswoggle

Singles Match - Ezekiel Jackson vs. Mark Henry

Singles Match - John Laurinaitis vs. Teddy Long (w/Aksana)

Non Title Tag Team Match - Epico & Primo (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Kofi Kingston & R-Truth

Six Man Tag Team Match - Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan & The Miz vs. Randy Orton, Sheamus & The Big Show

A special Throwback SmackDown sees Cesaro seek an opportunity at Roman Reigns' Universal Title at WrestleMania Backlash when he faces Seth Rollins. Questions surround Jimmy Uso's return after more than a year out of action. Bayley baits Bianca Belair into a brawl.