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.

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.