Triple H returns and declares his intentions to win the 2002 Royal Rumble Match. While the rivalry between Mr. McMahon and Ric Flair continues to escalate, The Chairman decides to see exactly what The Nature Boy is made of. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock team up to take on the Big Boss Man & Booker T, Rob Van Dam battles Test, and more.

Triple H's plans to not compete until the 2002 Royal Rumble Match earn him some negative attention from "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Undertaker. When Bradshaw takes exception to WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho's disparaging comments about Texas, Y2J finds himself teaming with Christian & Lance Storm to take on the APA & Rikishi.

Following Co-Owner Ric Flair's refusal to sell his half of WWE back to Mr. McMahon on SmackDown, The Chairman reveals when he will inject the New World Order into his company. In effort to save her marriage, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley makes a special announcement. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock face The Undertaker & Chris Jericho.

As Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley look to renew their wedding vows, a shocking revelation threatens to bring the wedding bells crashing down. With an opportunity to take the WWE Undisputed Championship from Chris Jericho at No Way Out approaching, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must turn his attention to The Undertaker. Plus, Tazz and more.

The NWO battles The Rock & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 3-on-2 Handicap Match. The rivalry between Triple H and WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho gets personal when The Game's pride and joy is put in harm's way. Plus, Mr. McMahon calls an emergency Board Meeting to discuss the state of WWE, Lita & Trish Stratus face Stacy Keibler & Jazz, and more.

History is made as the first ever WWE Draft pits SmackDown General Manager Mr.McMahon against RAW General Manager Ric Flair in a battle over the superstars that will belong to their brands. From The Rock and Hulk Hogan to the Undertaker and Rob Van Dam, the destination of WWE's top superstars will be decided in the birth of the WWE Brand Extension.