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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 3

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 3!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 3

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  1. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #1 - SmackDown 93

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    S3:E21

    With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.

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  2. 8.6/10(25 votes)

    #2 - SmackDown 122

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    S3:E50

    The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.

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  3. 8.3/10(22 votes)

    #3 - SmackDown 94

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    S3:E22

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.

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  4. 8.2/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Tuesday SmackDown 108

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    S3:E36

    After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.

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  5. 8.1/10(21 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown 100

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    S3:E28

    With ECW and WCW working together as The Alliance, Mr. McMahon asks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to change his strategy going into Invasion. Chris Jericho battles Lance Storm, Kane faces Rhyno, and The Undertaker teams with Kurt Angle to take on Shane McMahon & Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. All this and more in this edition of SmackDown.

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  6. 8.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown 115

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    S3:E43

    While The Alliance continues to grow weaker after losing several titles, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin orders his troops to compete in a Battle Royal for a chance a at Chris Jericho's WCW Championship. The Rock challenges Rob Van Dam for his Hardcore Championship. Kurt Angle defends his WCW United States Championship against Christian.

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  8. 8.1/10(21 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown 116

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    S3:E44

    With Kurt Angle defecting to The Alliance, WWE tries to regroup by having Kane go after Angle's WCW United States Championship while The Undertaker challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship in the main event. The Rock & WCW Champion Chris Jericho defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T.

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  9. 7.9/10(19 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown 112

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    S3:E40

    As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's association with The Alliance makes him ineligible for a rematch against Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, Shane McMahon orchestrates a plan to get The Rattlesnake another chance. Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock team up with WWE Referee Mike Chioda to take on The Dudley Boyz & Alliance Referee Nick Patrick.

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  10. 7.8/10(23 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown 87

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    S3:E15

    Triple H and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin look to run roughshod over WWE. Jeff Hardy collides with Triple H in the main event. Chyna defends the WWE Women's Championship against Ivory. Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, William Regal, Edge, and more in action. Plus, Spike Dudley battles Albert, Hardcore Holly faces Rhyno, and much more.

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  11. 7.7/10(23 votes)

    #10 - January 18, 2001 - SmackDown #75

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    S3:E3

    With his spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble at stake, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must resist the impulse to attack Triple H unless physically provoked as The Game serves as the special referee when The Rattlesnake teams with The Undertaker and The Rock to take on Rikishi, Kane & WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley faces Edge and more.

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  12. 7.7/10(20 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown 84

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    S3:E12

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and WWE Champion The Rock sit down with Jim Ross for a highly volatile face-to-face interview. With The Great One scheduled for action against two WWE Superstars, the WWE Universe looks on to see what The Rattlesnake will do. Plus, Triple H lures The Undertaker into a vicious attack, Chris Jericho in action, and much more.

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  13. 7.7/10(21 votes)

    #12 - SmackDown 95

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    S3:E23

    WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Mr. McMahon stack the odds in their favor when they go after the Tag Team Championship in the main event. WWE Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the 2001 King of the Ring. Commissioner William Regal comes face-to-face with former WWE Commissioner, Mick Foley. Plus, X-Pac battles Kane and more.

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  14. 7.7/10(19 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown 96

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    S3:E24

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin demands the WWE locker room sign a petition against him defending his WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match. Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the gold in the main event after taking offense to The Rattlesnake's disparaging remarks. Plus, The Undertaker is vexed over more footage of his wife from an unknown stalker.

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  15. 7.7/10(19 votes)

    #14 - SmackDown 102

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    S3:E30

    While rumors circulate over Mr. McMahon bringing back The Rock to help WWE in their fight against The Alliance, Shane McMahon sends The Great One a special message reminding him of his tumultuous relationship with The Chairman. Kurt Angle is forced to go one-on-one with Booker T for the WCW Championship in the main event.

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  16. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #15 - SmackDown 103

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    S3:E31

    As Kurt Angle rallies some patriotic support for his challenge to WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at SummerSlam, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a challenge of his own from Intercontinental Champion Lance Storm. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with WCW Champion Booker T in the main event. Plus, The Rock returns to SmackDown.

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  17. 7.7/10(24 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown 118

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    S3:E46

    Before WWE and The Alliance clash for the final time at Survivor Series, ECW's Paul Heyman calls out Mr. McMahon for a face-to-face confrontation that has been brewing for years. With their Winner Take All Match approaching, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock unite to take Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

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  18. 7.6/10(20 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown 88

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    S3:E16

    With WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H running rampant throughout the ranks of WWE, The Brothers of Destruction are given an opportunity to get even with The Two-Man Power Trip if they can first defeat Edge & Christian for the Tag Team Championship in a No Disqualification main event.

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  19. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #18 - SmackDown 85

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    S3:E13

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin offers The Rock a toast. The rivalry between Triple H and The Undertaker reaches the boiling point after The Game targets his opponent's most prized possession. Plus, Kane teams with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho to take Big Show & Commissioner William Regal, Chyna exposes Women's Champion Ivory, and much more.

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  20. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #19 - SmackDown 101

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    S3:E29

    With "The Old Stone Cold" Steve Austin back with the WWE just days before Invasion, Mr. McMahon learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for. While "Stone Cold" prepares to team with Kurt Angle for a tag team main event against Rhyno & WCW Champion Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page orchestrates a plot to lure The Rattlesnake away.

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  21. 7.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown 106

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    S3:E34

    When dissention brews among the ranks of The Alliance, Chris Jericho takes advantage of their weakened state by challenging WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to go one-on-one in the main event. WCW Champion The Rock partners with The A.P.A. to take on Booker T, Test & Rhyno. Plus, Kurt Angle battles WCW United States Champion Kanyon and more.

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  22. 7.5/10(20 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown 117

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    S3:E45

    After some devastating news from Mr. McMahon on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tries to rally The Alliance behind him by teaming with WCW United States Champion Kurt Angle to take on The Undertaker. Booker T challenges The Rock for the WCW Championship. Plus, Test defends his Intercontinental Championship against Matt Hardy.

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  23. 7.4/10(23 votes)

    #22 - January 11, 2001 - SmackDown #74

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    With Triple H costing Stone Cold Steve Austin his chance at the WWE Championship on Raw, Mr. McMahon orders hostilities between both men cease for 24 hours before giving The Game a WWE Championship opportunity of his own against Kurt Angle. The Rattlesnake and The Rock compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the coveted Number 30 spot in the main event.

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  24. 7.4/10(20 votes)

    #23 - February 8, 2001 - SmackDown #78

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    The Rock battles Big Show in the main event. Mr. McMahon selects two WWE Superstars via lottery to represent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H in one-on-one action where the winner will decide the stipulation for their upcoming match at No Way Out. Plus, The Dudley Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against Edge and Christian and more.

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  25. 7.4/10(20 votes)

    #24 - SmackDown 82

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    S3:E10

    With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watching intently, Debra leads WWE Champion The Rock into main event action as The Great One takes on Rikishi & Haku in a Handicap Match. Triple H receives a challenge from The Undertaker. Plus, The Hardy Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz and much more.

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  26. 7.4/10(25 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown 99

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    S3:E27

    Booker T puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Diamond Dallas Page. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin displays a little southern hospitality when he graciously offers surprise gifts to Mr. McMahon and Kurt Angle. Spike Dudley teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Dudley Boyz. Billy Gunn & Big Show battle The Hardy Boyz.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"SmackDown 93" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/24/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 122".