The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 3

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6.8/10(23 votes)
#1 - SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2001
S3:E11/4/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to exact revenge on Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley but Mr. McMahon intervenes by giving The Rattlesnake a chance to compete against The Undertaker and Kane in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Plus, The Rock battles Kurt Angle, Rikishi takes on Test, and much more.
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7.4/10(26 votes)
#2 - SmackDown - Jan. 11, 2001
S3:E21/11/2001
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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7.6/10(26 votes)
#3 - SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2001
S3:E31/18/2001
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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6.1/10(27 votes)
#4 - SmackDown - Jan. 25, 2001
S3:E41/25/2001
Mr. McMahon gives "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H the night off and orders Kurt Angle to defend his WWE Championship against Kane in the main event. Plus, Haku makes his presence felt when The Undertaker takes on Rikishi, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big Show, and much more.
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6.8/10(26 votes)
#5 - SmackDown - Feb. 01, 2001
S3:E52/1/2001
Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against The Rock and Triple H. The Dudley Boyz put their Tag Team Championship on the line against The Hardy Boyz in a Tag Team Tables Match. Chris Jericho issues an open challenge for his Intercontinental Championship. Plus, The Brothers of Destruction battle Rikishi & Haku and more.
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7.3/10(23 votes)
#6 - SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2001
S3:E62/8/2001
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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7.2/10(22 votes)
#7 - SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2001
S3:E72/15/2001
Triple H unveils the sinister stipulations to his upcoming battle with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before going one-on-one with The Rock in the main event. Mr. McMahon shows what depths he will sink to when he gives a special Valentine's Day present to his estranged wife. Plus, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against X-Pac.
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7.2/10(23 votes)
#8 - SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2001
S3:E82/22/2001
The Rock, The Undertaker & Kane take on WWE Champion Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian in a No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match. Triple H looks to provoke "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by targeting one his closest friends. Plus, Test defends his European Championship against William Regal, Jeff Hardy faces Rikishi, and much more.
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7.2/10(24 votes)
#9 - SmackDown - Mar. 01, 2001
S3:E93/1/2001
Kurt Angle sets his sights on breaking the ankle of WWE Champion The Rock. However, Mr. McMahon has other plans when he orders The Great One to defend his title against William Regal. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Kurt Angle. Plus, Christian teams with Haku & Rikishi to take on D-Von Dudley & The Brothers of Destruction and much more.
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7.4/10(23 votes)
#10 - SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2001
S3:E103/8/2001
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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6.0/10(37 votes)
#11 - SmackDown - Mar. 15, 2001
S3:E113/15/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces Kurt Angle in a No Disqualification Match. However, Angle and Austin may have to first reckon with The Rock as The Great One has a score to settle with both men. In a special interview, Shane McMahon explains his recent attack on his father. Plus, The Undertaker takes his rivalry with Triple H to dangerous ground.
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7.6/10(23 votes)
#12 - SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2001
S3:E123/22/2001
"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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7.5/10(23 votes)
#13 - SmackDown - Mar. 29, 2001
S3:E133/29/2001
"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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6.9/10(24 votes)
#14 - SmackDown - Apr. 05, 2001
S3:E144/5/2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gives an old friend a shocking reality check. With Mr. McMahon's faction now in control of the WWE Championship, he sends Triple H to bring home another prestigious prize. Plus, the Brothers of Destruction take on Right to Censor, Jeff Hardy battles the Big Show, and much more action.
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7.7/10(26 votes)
#15 - SmackDown - Apr 12, 2001
S3:E154/12/2001
Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin look to run roughshod over the WWE. Jeff Hardy battles Triple H. Kane, Undertaker, and more in action.
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7.5/10(23 votes)
#16 - SmackDown - Apr. 19, 2001
S3:E164/19/2001
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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7.1/10(23 votes)
#17 - SmackDown - Apr. 26, 2001
S3:E174/26/2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H take on Kaientai in the main event. The Brothers of Destruction are forced to compete in a pair of Handicap Matches as The Undertaker faces The Right to Censor while Kane takes on Edge & Christian. Plus, Rhyno defends the Hardcore Championship against Test and more.
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6.6/10(23 votes)
#18 - SmackDown - May. 03, 2001
S3:E185/3/2001
Mr. McMahon gives the Undertaker a main event bout against someone who has a score to settle with him. Triple H defends his Intercontinental Championship against Jeff Hardy. Plus, Grandmaster Sexay challenges Jerry Lynn for the Light Heavyweight Championship, X-Pac goes one-on-one with Raven, and much more action.
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6.9/10(22 votes)
#19 - SmackDown - May. 10, 2001
S3:E195/10/2001
Tensions between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin escalate when the Deadman hijacks some of The Rattlesnake's personal belongings. Intercontinental Champion Triple H goes one-on-one with Rikishi. Plus, Bradshaw challenges Rhyno for the Hardcore Championship, Chris Jericho takes on Christian, and more.
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7.2/10(22 votes)
#20 - SmackDown - May. 17, 2001
S3:E205/17/2001
After a hoax involving his family goes awry, The Undertaker goes on a hunt for revenge on WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. When The Rattlesnake lays blame at the feet of Intercontinental Champion Triple H, The Game finds himself going one-on-one with the Deadman in a Hardcore Match. Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Edge and much more.
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8.3/10(30 votes)
#21 - SmackDown - May. 24, 2001
S3:E215/24/2001
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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8.4/10(25 votes)
#22 - SmackDown - May. 31, 2001
S3:E225/31/2001
"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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7.7/10(23 votes)
#23 - SmackDown - Jun 07, 2001
S3:E236/7/2001
Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin go after the Tag Team Titles. Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the King of the Ring.
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7.7/10(21 votes)
#24 - SmackDown - Jun 14, 2001
S3:E246/14/2001
Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the WWE Championship when he crosses a rattlesnake. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Shane McMahon.
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7.2/10(24 votes)
#25 - SmackDown - Jun. 21, 2001
S3:E256/21/2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin lets out his frustrations. When Diamond Dallas Page is revealed to be his wife's stalker, The Undertaker sends a deadly message to DDP. In preparation for his upcoming confrontation with Shane McMahon, Kurt Angle teams with Rhyno to take on Edge & Christian. Plus, Test defends his Hardcore Championship.
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