Smackdown

Nashville, Tennessee
February 24, 2000

SmackDown! kicked off from Nashville, Tenn., with a Hardcore Championship match between Test and Crash Holly. Angered that his cousin had the audacity to challenge for the title that was "named after him," Hardcore Holly came down to the ring. The former champion eventually helped his cousin to the victory by slamming a chair over Test’s head, but no one seems to be sure whom the shot was actually intended for. What wasn’t in question though, was the fact that Crash Holly became the new WWF Hardcore Champion.

Back in the DX bus, Triple H handed out everyone’s assignments for the night, making it perfectly clear that Cactus Jack is off limits. In his own words, "Cactus Jack is mine!"

Big Show made his way to the ring with video footage that proved that The Rock’s feet hit the floor first at the Royal Rumble. Despite the evidence, the crowd refused to see his side of it. When the Big Show began to question their ethics, Kurt Angle – a man who loves integrity and the rules – made his way out to shake Big Show’s hand. Before the European Champion could get many words out, Y2J interrupted. Kurt Angle didn’t want to wait until No Way Out to get Jericho in the ring and challenged him to a tag team match. Who would join the Intercontinental Champion against Kirk Angel and Big Show? The Rock!!! The Great One went on to poke fun at the Big Show and even go so far as to have the truck roll footage of The Rock making fun of the Big Show backstage!

In one of the D-Generation X/Revolution "you scratch our backs, we’ll scratch yours" matches, Chris Benoit took on Kane. It wasn’t long before Tori made her way ringside to lure the Big Red Machine up the ramp where X-Pac was waiting with a flame-thrower! The D-Generate used it to burn Kane…again!!!

In eight-man tag team action, Dean Malenko, Perry Saturn, Al Snow and Steve Blackman took on Edge, Christian and the Hardy Boyz. Much of the action spilled outside of the ring, and when it did, Saturn and Malenko double-teamed Jeff on the inside and got the win. Following the bell the four young superstars who will meet this Sunday at No Way Out got into a heated argument and a vicious brawl!

Too Cool and Rikishi will be involved in a big six-man tag match with the Radicals this Sunday at No Way Out, but on SmackDown! the phat trio took on Triple H, Road Dogg and X-Pac. Smartly, DX zeroed in on Rikishi’s injured ankle, but Scotty 2 Hotty and Grand Master Sexay were able to keep their team in it. In the end though, Triple H used a steel chair on Rikishi’s leg, while X-Pac and Road Dogg used some great teamwork to grab the win. Backstage, the Radicals were ecstatic watching Triple H destroy Rikishi’s already tender ankle.

The Godfather and D’Lo Brown picked up a strong victory over Big Boss Man and Prince Albert, thanks in part to some outside help from Tazz.

Jim Ross joined the show and called Mick Foley to the ring for an interview. The superstar currently known as Cactus Jack talked about all he’s accomplished in his career and why he needs to compete in the Hell in a Cell this Sunday at No Way Out against Triple H. In a touching moment, Foley then went on to thank everyone who believed in him and supported him through the years. As the fans stood to applaud Cactus on his way out of the ring, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley came out to tell Cactus Jack that he caused $5000 worth of damage to her new tour bus and this Sunday Triple H was going to collect payment. The First Woman of the WWF then informed Cactus that she had a warrant for his arrest. Cactus Jack was lead away by authorities and locked inside a cell.

Badd Ass Billy Gunn picked up a disqualification win over Buh Buh Ray Dudley when D-Von got involved. After the bell, the Dudley Boyz dismantled Mr. Ass until the Road Dogg came in for the save. After the Dogg cleared the Dudleys off, Gunn connected with a Fame-Ass-Er on Buh Buh, sending him face-first through a table!

Big Show and Kurt Angle picked up a huge win over The Rock and Chris Jericho via disqualification. After the bell, Jericho locked the Olympian in the Walls of Jericho, while Rock and Show battled backstage, where the Great One was eventually thrown through a glass window!

Meanwhile, Triple H and Stephanie uncovered a master plan by relieving the cops -- and revealing that the DX Express was right behind Cactus’ holding cell. The champion and his bride chain-linked the cell to the bus and drove off, dragging Cactus Jack behind them. Triple H swore he would drag Cactus straight to Hartford and into the Hell in a Cell!!!!