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Stephanie McMahon Loses It Over Triple H and Trish Stratus! WWE Smackdown Review 7/27/00
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- Tales from the Attitude Era
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- May 11, 2026
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- 3617
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Summary
Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani break down the final SmackDown of July 2000 from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. Coming off the momentum of Fully Loaded, this episode is packed with major storyline advancements as WWE builds towards SummerSlam. Mick Foley books a massive card for the Texas crowd, featuring a massive Tables Match pitting Edge, Christian, and Big Show against The Dudley Boyz and Kane. We also discuss the infamous backstage segment where Stephanie McMahon catches Triple H demonstrating a hammerlock on Trish Stratus, leading to a chaotic mixed tag team match involving Chris Jericho, Lita, and a substitute Chris Benoit. The Godfather shocks the wrestling world by abandoning his signature lifestyle to debut as The Goodfather alongside Steven Richards and the Right to Censor. Plus, Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against X-Pac in a weapon filled brawl. Other major discussion points include: - Big Show explaining his controversial decision to align with Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle. - Chaz and D-Lo Brown taking on The Hardy Boyz in tag team action. - Taz continuing his destructive path in a match against Grandmaster Sexay. - - Perry Saturn defending his newly won European Championship against Crash Holly. - The main event clash between The Rock and Kurt Angle. - A bonus breakdown of a stacked episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Dean Malenko, Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Val Venis. 0:00 Intro and the Freeman Coliseum Atmosphere 5:32 Recapping Big Show's Turn at Fully Loaded 6:46 Steve Blackman vs. X-Pac for the Hardcore Championship 15:08 Mick Foley Books the Card and Big Show Explains Himself 18:29 Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the Mysterious Flowers 19:14 Lo Down (Chaz and D-Lo Brown) vs. The Hardy Boyz…