Wwf Smackdown May 4 2000 Jun 2026

This wasn't just a match; it was a spectacle. The crowd in Baltimore was rabid, still riding the high of The Rock’s title win. The match itself was a blend of high-octane action and the requisite "sports entertainment" shenanigans. Shane McMahon, never afraid to bump for the sake of the show, played the perfect foil for the babyfaces. The involvement of Vince McMahon added a layer of corporate villainy that the audience loved to hate.

However, the outcome is what etched this match into memory. The interference, the referee bumps, and the eventual victory for the heel faction via disqualification or shenanigans were standard fare, but the physicality was undeniable. It set the stage for the upcoming rivalry between Triple H and The Rock, proving that the television leading up to the PPV was just as important as the PPV itself. wwf smackdown may 4 2000

One of the more memorable non-wrestling moments involved Chris Jericho. "Y2J" was at the height of his popularity as a defiant babyface, routinely mocking Stephanie McMahon. His verbal sparring sessions with the Faction provided the necessary comic relief to balance out the high-stakes drama of the main event picture. This wasn't just a match; it was a spectacle

Chris Jericho ended Chris Benoit 's Intercontinental title reign in a highly technical 6-minute bout. Shane McMahon, never afraid to bump for the

The atmosphere of the show was electric, driven by the intense rivalry between the newly crowned champion, The Rock, and the deposed leader of the corporate regime, Triple H. The central narrative of the evening revolved around the Faction’s desperate attempts to regain control of the title and the chaos that ensued when "The Great One" stood his ground.

This episode solidified the "Iron Man Match" stipulation that would eventually happen at Judgment Day. Because Triple H had pinned The Rock (even via cheating), he had the momentum to demand a 60-minute Iron Man Match for the title.