Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWE Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Chris Jericho & Test. Plus, Jim Ross interviews Mr. McMahon about his upcoming match with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looks to capitalize on her husband's impending return.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Undisputed Championship, The Rock and Chris Jericho exchange final words with each other. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles the Big Boss Man for a chance to be reinstated in WWE, Rob Van Dam in action, and much more.

Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWE with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, and The Rock compete for an opportunity at the WWE Undisputed Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam faces William Regal, The Dudley Boyz take on Kane & Big Show in a Tag Team Tables Matches, and more.

In an effort to stop Mr. McMahon from bringing the New World Order to WWE, Co-Owner Ric Flair is faced with the difficult decision of selling his stock back to The Chairman. The Rock & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. Plus, Tazz battles WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam & Edge face The Dudley Boyz, and much more.

Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflattering impersonation of his opponent. While his problems with The Texas Rattlesnake escalate, Y2J must turn his attention to main event action when he teams with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H in a Handicap Match.

The recent issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley lead Mr. McMahon to make The Game & Maven team up to take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin admits to a very powerful addiction. Plus, Booker T battles Spike Dudley, Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri faces Goldust, and much more.

Triple H & Kane take on Kurt Angle & WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. The Undertaker's brutal assault of Arn Anderson on Raw pushes WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair over the edge. After suffering a crushing assault at the hands of the New World Order on Raw, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues his pursuit for revenge. Plus, Booker T in action and more.

The Rock returns to action to go one-on-one with the NWO's Scott Hall in the main event. When WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair finally accepts his challenge to a match at WrestleMania, The Undertaker rethinks his position. WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho continues to take advantage of Triple H's marital issues. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more.

Triple H looks to get some payback on WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho for trying to injure him before their match at WrestleMania. The Rock and Hollywood Hogan come face-to-face one final time. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin strikes back at Scott Hall, The Undertaker battles David Flair, and much more action.

Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus teams with Lita to face Ivory & Jazz. European Champion Diamond Dallas Page faces William Regal. Chris Jericho has choice words for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. The Hardy Boyz battle Billy and Chuck.

The WWE Superstars prepare for the brand extension. Mr. McMahon teams with Kurt Angle to take on Ric Flair and WWE Undisputed Champion Triple H in a Tag Team main event. The APA has a farewell party as they split up to go to different brands. Hollywood Hulk Hogan teams with The Rock & Kane to take on the nWo. Brock Lesnar makes a statement.

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

Intercontinental Title Match - Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson

Singles Match - Justin Gabriel vs. Tyson Kidd

Non Title Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Daniel Bryan

Tag Team Match - AJ & Kelly Kelly vs. Alicia Fox & Natalya

World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership 20 Man Battle Royal - Cody Rhodes vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater vs. Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Jinder Mahal vs. Johnny Curtis vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Mark Henry vs. Sheamus vs. Sin Cara vs. Ted DiBiase vs. The Great Khali vs. Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Wade Barrett vs. William Regal vs. Yoshi Tatsu vs. Zack Ryder

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership 41 Man Battle Royal - Alex Riley vs. Christian vs. CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Curt Hawkins vs. Daniel Bryan vs. David Otunga vs. Derrick Bateman vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater vs. Jack Swagger vs. Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Jinder Mahal vs. John Morrison vs. Johnny Curtis vs. JTG vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mason Ryan vs. Matt Striker vs. Michael McGillicutty vs. Percy Watson vs. Primo vs. R-Truth vs. Randy Orton vs. Santino Marella vs. Sheamus vs. Sin Cara vs. Ted DiBiase vs. The Miz vs. Titus O'Neil vs. Trent Barreta vs. Tyler Reks vs. Tyson Kidd vs. Wade Barrett vs. William Regal vs. Yoshi Tatsu vs. Zack Ryder

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast live from the LG Arena in Birmingham, England, UK. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

Intercontinental Title Match - Kofi Kingston (c) vs. The Miz

Tag Team Match - Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O'Neil)

Tag Team Match - Sheamus & William Regal vs. The Big Show & Wade Barrett

Falls Count Anywhere Match - Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Randy Orton

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the O2 Arena in London, England, UK. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

No Disqualification Match - Alberto Del Rio (w/Ricardo Rodriguez) vs. Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter)

Singles Match - Aksana vs. Layla

Singles Match - Fandango (w/Summer Rae) vs. Justin Gabriel

Singles Match - Sheamus vs. The Big Show

Non Title Match - Wade Barrett vs. William Regal

Singles Match - Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton

Singles Match - Dean Ambrose (w/Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) vs. The Undertaker