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07-26-2002, 02:18 PM
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SmackDown! kicked off with general manager Stephanie McMahon welcoming fans to the first episode of SmackDown! under her reign. Stephanie announced that Edge would finally be getting his one-on-one match with Chris Jericho in a steel cage on SmackDown! Also, Stephanie said this week's show would include the WWE debut of Rey Mysterio. The Tag Team Championship would be on the line, as Lance Storm and Christian would be facing the team of Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Rock! Finally, Stephanie said that she hoped Eric Bischoff was watching because this week's program would also be the SmackDown! debut of Brock Lesnar!
Live action kicked off from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with Olympic hero Kurt Angle going one-on-one with another former Olympian, Mark Henry. As the match began, Henry showcased his superior strength and size as he went full-speed against Angle. The World's Strongest Man topped off his display with a gorilla-press slam on Angle in the middle of the ring. The Olympic hero turned the tide, however, after nailing a German suplex on his massive opponent. As the crowd chanted "Angle Sucks!" in unison, Henry continued his assault on Angle, including a powerslam and an avalanche in the corner. Henry was about to continue his attack when, suddenly, Brock Lesnar ran into the ring and leveled Henry with some powerful blows. Lesnar then did the unthinkable when he lifted Henry onto his shoulders and executed an F-5 on the World's Strongest Man, leaving Henry lifeless in the middle of the ring. As Lesnar and Paul Heyman were making their way back up the ramp, Angle was visibly upset that Lesnar had interfered in his match.
Angle followed Lesnar and Heyman backstage and the Olympic hero asked the duo why they disrupted his match. Lesnar answered by saying that it looked like Angle was in trouble and he needed help. Angle replied by saying, "Who in the hell do you think you are?" Lesnar responded by stating he was the man who was going to fight for the WWE Undisputed Championship at SummerSlam. Lesnar added that he wanted to face Angle at SummerSlam, but the Olympic hero had ruined his chance. Brock said that it seemed as if Angle was having a hard time remaining the No. 1 guy on SmackDown!, and he said that Angle's run as the premiere superstar on Thursday nights was over. An enraged Angle stormed off as Lesnar and Heyman stared him down.
Backstage, Stacy Keibler was seen knocking on Stephanie McMahon's door. Stacy entered the room and found Steph talking on her cell phone. Stacy told Stephanie that when Mr. McMahon left, he told her that she wouldn't be needing her services anymore. Stephanie said she is sure that her father is being serviced elsewhere! Stacy asked Stephanie to keep her in mind if she needed anything. A knock was heard at the door, and Stacy answered it to accept a delivery of flowers for Steph. Steph took the card, which read, "See you tonight...love Eric!" Stephanie hurled the vase against the wall in anger!
Reverend D-Von took on the Big Valbowski with Batista observing from ringside. Valbowski brought Hardcore Holly to the ring to serve as his backup. D-Von started strong, but a back bodydrop from Valbowski evened the match. Batista grabbed Valbowski from outside the ring, causing Hardcore Holly to take down the big man. Meanwhile, Valbowski nailed a powerbomb to take the win! Batista clotheslined Valbowski after the match and crushed Hardcore with a spinebuster.
Stacy instructed a group of security guards to be on the lookout for anything suspicious and report it to Stephanie McMahon as soon as possible. Stacy spotted Edge walking backstage toward the exit and screamed at security to stop him. The guards raced after the superstar as Stacy alerted Stephanie via cell phone.
In the locker room, Lance Storm and Christian gloated over their Tag Team Championship. Lance said they can't revel in their victory because they need to send a statement by knocking off American icons Hulk Hogan and The Rock.
SmackDown! kicked off with general manager Stephanie McMahon welcoming fans to the first episode of SmackDown! under her reign. Stephanie announced that Edge would finally be getting his one-on-one match with Chris Jericho in a steel cage on SmackDown! Also, Stephanie said this week's show would include the WWE debut of Rey Mysterio. The Tag Team Championship would be on the line, as Lance Storm and Christian would be facing the team of Hollywood Hulk Hogan and The Rock! Finally, Stephanie said that she hoped Eric Bischoff was watching because this week's program would also be the SmackDown! debut of Brock Lesnar!
Live action kicked off from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with Olympic hero Kurt Angle going one-on-one with another former Olympian, Mark Henry. As the match began, Henry showcased his superior strength and size as he went full-speed against Angle. The World's Strongest Man topped off his display with a gorilla-press slam on Angle in the middle of the ring. The Olympic hero turned the tide, however, after nailing a German suplex on his massive opponent. As the crowd chanted "Angle Sucks!" in unison, Henry continued his assault on Angle, including a powerslam and an avalanche in the corner. Henry was about to continue his attack when, suddenly, Brock Lesnar ran into the ring and leveled Henry with some powerful blows. Lesnar then did the unthinkable when he lifted Henry onto his shoulders and executed an F-5 on the World's Strongest Man, leaving Henry lifeless in the middle of the ring. As Lesnar and Paul Heyman were making their way back up the ramp, Angle was visibly upset that Lesnar had interfered in his match.
Angle followed Lesnar and Heyman backstage and the Olympic hero asked the duo why they disrupted his match. Lesnar answered by saying that it looked like Angle was in trouble and he needed help. Angle replied by saying, "Who in the hell do you think you are?" Lesnar responded by stating he was the man who was going to fight for the WWE Undisputed Championship at SummerSlam. Lesnar added that he wanted to face Angle at SummerSlam, but the Olympic hero had ruined his chance. Brock said that it seemed as if Angle was having a hard time remaining the No. 1 guy on SmackDown!, and he said that Angle's run as the premiere superstar on Thursday nights was over. An enraged Angle stormed off as Lesnar and Heyman stared him down.
Backstage, Stacy Keibler was seen knocking on Stephanie McMahon's door. Stacy entered the room and found Steph talking on her cell phone. Stacy told Stephanie that when Mr. McMahon left, he told her that she wouldn't be needing her services anymore. Stephanie said she is sure that her father is being serviced elsewhere! Stacy asked Stephanie to keep her in mind if she needed anything. A knock was heard at the door, and Stacy answered it to accept a delivery of flowers for Steph. Steph took the card, which read, "See you tonight...love Eric!" Stephanie hurled the vase against the wall in anger!
Reverend D-Von took on the Big Valbowski with Batista observing from ringside. Valbowski brought Hardcore Holly to the ring to serve as his backup. D-Von started strong, but a back bodydrop from Valbowski evened the match. Batista grabbed Valbowski from outside the ring, causing Hardcore Holly to take down the big man. Meanwhile, Valbowski nailed a powerbomb to take the win! Batista clotheslined Valbowski after the match and crushed Hardcore with a spinebuster.
Stacy instructed a group of security guards to be on the lookout for anything suspicious and report it to Stephanie McMahon as soon as possible. Stacy spotted Edge walking backstage toward the exit and screamed at security to stop him. The guards raced after the superstar as Stacy alerted Stephanie via cell phone.
In the locker room, Lance Storm and Christian gloated over their Tag Team Championship. Lance said they can't revel in their victory because they need to send a statement by knocking off American icons Hulk Hogan and The Rock.