Triple H's plans to not compete until the 2002 Royal Rumble Match earn him some negative attention from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Undertaker. When Bradshaw takes exception to WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho's disparaging comments about Texas, Y2J finds himself teaming with Christian & Lance Storm to take on the APA & Rikishi.

The New World Order continues their reign of terror by turning their attention to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as Scott Hall issues a challenge to the Texas Rattlesnake before he battles Mr. Perfect. As Triple H sets his sights on taking the WWE Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle looks for a golden opportunity of his own.

History is made as the first ever WWE Draft pits SmackDown General Manager Mr.McMahon against RAW General Manager Ric Flair in a battle over the superstars that will belong to their brands. From The Rock and Hulk Hogan to the Undertaker and Rob Van Dam, the destination of WWE's top superstars will be decided in the birth of the WWE Brand Extension.