And now, the reason this episode is historical: the main event.
Rikishi managed a victory over the reigning Tag Team Champions, Edge & Christian , albeit via count out. May 4, 2000 Smackdown results - Pro Wrestling | Fandom wwf smackdown may 4 2000
The Rock's WWF World Heavyweight Championship was on the line; if either The Rock or Hebner were pinned, The Rock would lose the title. And now, the reason this episode is historical:
successfully defended the WWF Championship against DX, despite Vince McMahon teaming up with referee Earl Hebner Comedy Segment The Big Show Tag Team Match : The Hardy Boyz defeated
The May 4, 2000, episode of WWF SmackDown! (taped May 2 at the Richmond Coliseum in Richmond, Virginia) focused on the fallout from and featured a major title change in the opening match. Match Card & Results WWF Intercontinental Championship Chris Jericho Chris Benoit (c) to win the title Intergender Tag Match Eddie Guerrero Singles Match Kurt Angle Hardcore Holly Two-on-One Handicap Match (c) via count-out. Tag Team Match : The Hardy Boyz defeated Singles Match Bull Buchanan The Big Show ended in a no-contest. WWF Hardcore Championship Crash Holly (c) defeated Dean Malenko Main Event Earl Hebner defeated D-Generation X ( Key Highlights Title Change Chris Jericho Chris Benoit to start his second reign as Intercontinental Champion Main Event