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.

The Rock faces Big Show for the WWE Championship. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon start the dawn of a new era. Champions battle it out when Hardcore Champion Big Boss Man takes on Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. Kurt Jeff Hardy takes on Matt Hardy. Tag team partners go to war when Edge faces Christian and more.