2001

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley forces "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to start his journey back to the WWE Championship from the very bottom. But when he proves his ability to handle any job, The Rattlesnake finds himself back in the hunt for championship gold as he competes in the tournament to crown a new WWE Champion.

Stone Cold Steve Austin challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship in the main event. Mr. McMahon looks to teach The Rock some respect.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is forced to compete in the main event against Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian. Plus, The Undertaker & Rikishi team up to take on Kane & The Rock, Chris Jericho sets his sights on climbing the ladder of success, and more.

With Stone Cold Steve Austin on his way to the main event at WrestleMania following his victory in the Royal Rumble, Triple H looks to end The Rattlesnake's journey early. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley take on Trish Stratus & Kurt Angle. Plus, The Rock & Chris Jericho team up for action, William Regal faces Test, and more.

Mr. McMahon officiates the contract signing between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H for their match at No Way Out with the stipulation that neither man will engage in a physical act of aggression with each other. The Rock competes in a Fatal 4-Way Match for an opportunity at Kurt Angle's WWE Championship, The Undertaker faces Haku, and more.

Mr. McMahon orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H to team up to compete against The Rock and WWE Champion Kurt Angle in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus' romantic relationship causes issues for Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Edge & Christian battle Kaientai, and more.

Mr. McMahon plans a special Valentine's Day present for his wife. The Rock faces Rikishi in the main event with a very unique stipulation regarding "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H's match at No Way Out. Plus, Chris Jericho defends his Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker and Kane are in action, and more.

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's jealousy towards Mr. McMahon's mistress leads her to call out Trish Stratus. But when the Billion Dollar Princess' invitation is answered by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H finds himself struggling to maintain control. Plus, The Undertaker takes on D-Von Dudley and Christian in a Triple Threat match, and much more.

The road to WrestleMania X-Seven officially begins as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes his presence felt when The Rock faces off against Kurt Angle and Big Show in a Triple Threat Hardcore Championship main event. Trish Stratus learns the dirty truth about her relationship with Mr. McMahon. Plus, Right to Censor, Chris Jericho, and many more.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & WWE Champion The Rock take on Triple H & Kurt Angle in the main event, but the Road to WrestleMania X-Seven becomes personal for The Rattlesnake when Mr. McMahon reveals The Great One's new manager. Plus, The Chairman's takes his degradation of Trish Stratus to a despicable level.

When Commissioner William Regal orders The Rock to defend his WWE Championship against Kurt Angle in the main event, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin issues a warning to The People's Champion. After being confronted by The Undertaker on SmackDown, Triple H decides to show the Phenom how to play the game. Plus, The Hardy Boyz, Eddie Guerrero, and more.

While preparing to team up with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho for a 3-on-2 Handicap Tag Team main event, WWE Champion The Rock readies to get some payback on his WrestleMania X-Seven opponent, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Shane McMahon addresses his father's recent actions and challenges him to a match on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Witness one of the most epic events in sports entertainment history as WWE owner Vince McMahon announces that he's purchased WCW in this historic simulcast. The Brothers of Destruction face The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Mick Foley has a special message for Mr. McMahon. Edge, Christian, and Kurt Angle compete in Six-Man Tag Team action.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin kicks off his reign as WWE Champion with a new attitude and with Mr. McMahon by his side. However, not everyone is content with this new alliance as The Rock challenges The Rattlesnake to a rematch inside a Steel Cage. Plus, Stephanie McMahon battles Trish Stratus, Triple H shows the world where he stands, and more.

CEO Linda McMahon drops a bombshell on her husband. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley team up with WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to take on The Hardy Boyz and Lita. Plus, Jim Ross is treated to some insult to go with his recent injury, The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Big Show, and much more.

Matt Hardy gets a measure of payback when he targets WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. However, his vengeance is bittersweet as Jeff Hardy is forced to defend his newly-won Intercontinental Championship against Triple H in the main event. Plus, Edge and Christian defend their Tag Team Championships against The Holly Cousins and more.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H team with Edge & Christian to face The Brothers of Destruction and The Hardy Boyz in an Eight-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, Shane McMahon makes his presence felt when Big Show takes on Test, Spike Dudley battles Rhyno for the Hardcore Championship, and much more.

CEO Linda McMahon orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to defend his WWE Championship against The Undertaker in the main event. While The Rattlesnake prepares for this dangerous task, Intercontinental Champion Triple H goes one-on-one with Test. Plus, Chris Jericho challenges Rhyno for the Hardcore Championship, Kurt Angle loses his medals, and more.

When Rikishi decides to no longer be a pawn in Mr. McMahon twisted game of power, he finds himself going one-on-one with WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event. Chris Jericho takes his rivalry with Commissioner William Regal inside a steel cage. Plus, The Dudley Boyz take on X-Factor in a Tables Match and much more action.

WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H challenge Kane & The Undertaker to a Chain Match in the main event, and things get personal after The Game and The Rattlesnake orchestrate a plot to get rid of the Phenom. Plus, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Rikishi, Edge & Christian in tag team action, and much more.

As Mr. McMahon's incomparable duo of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H reach the pinnacle of success by holding the WWE, Intercontinental, and Tag Team Championships simultaneously, Chris Jericho challenges both men to a Tag Team main event. Plus, Shane McMahon disrupts a special ceremony for Kurt Angle, Big Show in action, and more.

Chris Jericho issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for his WWE Championship, however, Y2J learns that you can't always get what you want when Mr. McMahon intervenes with plans of his own. The Dudley Boyz face off against The Holly Cousins. Justin Credible & X-Pac face The Hardy Boyz, Big Show defends his Hardcore Championship, and more.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship against Chris Jericho in the main event. Things take a dangerous turn when The Undertaker searches for whoever has been stalking his wife. Plus, several superstars compete in 2001 King of the Ring Qualifying Matches, Shane McMahon and his WCW renegades make their presence felt, and more.

Kurt Angle battles another submission specialist inside a steel cage. Chris Jericho takes on both Rhyno and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match. Plus, the Qualifying Matches for the 2001 King of the Ring Tournament continue, The Hardy Boyz are in action, and more.

The Undertaker's wife's stalker is revealed. WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's bullying of Spike Dudley and Molly Holly leads to The Rattlesnake competing in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, King of the Ring Qualifying Matches continue and much more.

Shane McMahon and his WCW renegades look to leave another lasting impression on Mr. McMahon. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Kurt Angle seek revenge on Booker T. As Edge prepares for coronation as the 2001 King of the Ring, another former winner makes his presence felt. Plus, The Dudley Boyz take on The Brothers of Destruction and more.

While Mr. McMahon tries to rally his WWE troops, problems between Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin escalate. Booker T defends his WCW Championship against Buff Bagwell in the first WCW main event on Raw. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page causes problems for The Undertaker, Lita & Matt Hardy take on Big Show & Trish Stratus, and more.

WWE's war with WCW is taken to the extreme after ECW gets involved. While WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin campaigns to lead Team WWE at Invasion, The Rattlesnake convinces Kurt Angle to challenge Booker T for his WCW Championship. Plus, The Undertaker battles Diamond Dallas Page in a Street Fight, Chris Jericho in action, and more.

Team WWE has their back against the wall in the fight against the ECW and WCW invaders. Will anyone be able to get through to a despondent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before it's too late? The Dudley Boyz deliver a painful message to their brother Spike. Booker T defends the WCW Championship against Chris Jericho and much more.

After betraying WWE at Invasion to become the leader of The Alliance, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin addresses his stunning change in direction. Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Dudley Boyz and WCW and United States Champion Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page puts The Undertaker's wife in harm's way, and more.

When Mr. McMahon welcomes back The Rock to lead WWE, Shane and Stephanie McMahon try to enlist The Great One to join their cause. After bring the WCW Championship to WWE, Kurt Angle is forced to defend his gold in a No Disqualification Match against Booker T while WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues to use guerrilla tactics to assist.

WCW Owner Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with The Rock in a Street Fight main event. ECW Owner Stephanie McMahon gets more than she bargained for from Chris Jericho. Lita shares some candid remarks regarding WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as he takes on Matt Hardy. Kane battles Rob Van Dam for the Hardcore Championship and more.

WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to whip The Alliance into shape. The Rock & Chris Jericho team to take on Rhyno & WCW Champion Booker T. Plus, The Brothers of Destruction defend their WCW Tag Team Championship against Chuck Palumbo & Sean O'Haire in a steel cage, Kurt Angle battles Rob Van Dam for the Hardcore Championship, and more.

The WWE Universe celebrates 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Appreciation Night as The Alliance battle WWE Superstars in an all out war. Plus The Rock faces Lance Storm, Christian collides with Matt Hardy, a six-diva tag match featuring Lita, Jacqueline, Molly Holly, and much more.

Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho challenge WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a Tag Team Match in the main event, but when an "injury" from Y2J on SmackDown renders The Rattlesnake unable to compete, he enlists Raven and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam to take his place. Plus, The Rock defends his WCW Championship against Rhyno and more.

As a result of throwing Kurt Angle's most prized possessions in the Detroit River on SmackDown, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin finds himself in a dangerous situation. Christian looks to bring the WCW Championship back to The Alliance when he challenges The Rock for the gold. Plus, The Undertaker battles Test and more.

Despite being humiliated by Kurt Angle last week, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows the measure of his resolve as he tries to rally his Alliance, beginning with Rob Van Dam defending his Hardcore Championship against Kurt Angle. In the main event, Test & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley take on WCW Champion The Rock and more.

In the wake of September 11th, WWE embraces American patriotism as Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho team up to take on Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam & WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley & Test unite to battle WCW Champion The Rock. Plus, Booker T in action and more.

With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin losing the WWE Championship to Kurt Angle, The Alliance looks to regroup. Booker T is charged with recapturing the WWE Championship from the Olympic Gold Medalist while Rob Van Dam challenges The Rock for the WCW Championship. Plus Bradshaw & The Brothers of Destruction face The Dudley Boyz & Test and more.

Shane McMahon forces WCW Champion The Rock to take on The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match while he sets his sights Kurt Angle's WWE Championship. Plus, Chris Jericho teams with The Brothers of Destruction to face Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam and WCW Tag Team Champions Test & Booker T, Edge gives X-Pac & Christian a wakeup call, and much more.

WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin encourages RVD to go after The Rock's WCW Championship again. Plus, Booker T, Edge, and many more!

WWE CEO Linda McMahon proposes a Winner Take All Match between The Alliance and WWE at Survivor Series. Despite Chris Jericho defeating The Rock at No Mercy for WCW Championship, Y2J & The Great One team up to challenge The Dudley Boyz for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Plus, Kurt Angle goes after the WCW United States Championship and more.

Mr. McMahon announces that there will be a defector from The Alliance joining WWE. While WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin scramble to discover the identity of the mole from within, The Chairman gears up to go one-on-one with Shane McMahon in a Street Fight. Plus, Kurt Angle faces a difficult decision, Edge battles Rob Van Dam, and more.

Mr. McMahon creates dissension within the ranks of The Alliance by announcing that WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will defect to WWE. While The Rattlesnake suffers a backlash from his troops, problems persist within The Chairman's camp as The Rock battles Chris Jericho for the WCW Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam faces Booker T and more.

WCW Champion The Rock and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin go face-to-face. Commissioner Mick Foley makes a groundbreaking announcement regarding the convoluted title picture. Plus, Kurt Angle defends the WCW United States Championship against Edge, William Regal looks to bring the WCW Championship back to The Alliance, and more.

Following Team WWE's victory at Survivor Series, The Alliance and their sordid invasion is no more. Mr. McMahon creates a special club for those who are willing to do anything to save their jobs. A legend returns to change the nature of WWE. The Rock defends his World Championship against Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam faces The Dudley Boyz, and more.

Mr. McMahon looks to humble "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by ordering him to join his "Kiss My Ass Club," but when things don't go according to The Chairman's plan, another unwilling candidate is forcefully inducted. Plus, Edge defends his Intercontinental Championship against Test, Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho take on Kane & The Rock, and more.

Before the tournament to crown the first Undisputed WWE Champion at Vengeance, Ric Flair gives Chris Jericho an opportunity to face "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Women's Champion Trish Stratus & World Champion The Rock take on Kurt Angle & Mr. McMahon. Plus, Rob Van Dam defends his Hardcore Championship against European Champion Christian and more.

Chris Jericho defends his newly-won Undisputed WWE Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a steel cage. Mr. McMahon enlists Booker T disrupt Ric Flair's plans. Plus, The Rock & Women's Champion Trish Stratus take on The Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Championships, The Undertaker in action, and more.

Chris Jericho defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against Rob Van Dam with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair serving as special referee. Booker T finds himself on the run from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, The Rock goes one-on-one with Lance Storm, The Undertaker defends his Hardcore Championship against Jeff Hardy, and much more action.

Relive some of the Top 10 most exciting and unforgettable matches from 2001. From "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battling The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania X-Seven, to The Dudley Boyz defending the Tag Team Championship against both The Hardy Boyz and Edge & Christian, some of most action-packed moments from the past year are featured.