This week on Tales from the Attitude Era, former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the May 25, 2000, episode of SmackDown from Evansville, Indiana. The McMahon-Helmsley faction is running scared as The Undertaker returns to SmackDown on his motorcycle, chasing Vince, Shane, and Brisco throughout the arena!
We also discuss Tommy's growing burnout during this period and his realization that he needed to make an \"exit plan\" from the chaotic world of WWF creative.
Plus, we break down:
- The Rock's hilarious segment where he whispers a \"secret\" to Vince McMahon before slapping him in the face.
- Kurt Angle, Edge, and Christian delivering \"Cheap Heat PLUS\" by mocking Bobby Knight and the Indiana Pacers.
- The official formation of Team Xtreme as the Hardy Boyz save Lita from a powerbomb by Essa Rios.
- Chyna looking dominant in a Tag Team Title match against Edge & Christian.
- Crash Holly continuing his feud with the APA, ruining their beer and paying the price.
- A messy finish involving The Godfather, Dean Malenko, and Perry Saturn.
Join us for another deep dive into the peak of the Attitude Era!
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0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Tommy's Burnout: Why He Started Planning His Exit
8:06 - Welcome to Evansville: The \"Roberts Municipal Stadium\"
9:13 - Discussing Crowd Sweetening on SmackDown
11:46 - Undertaker's Return Recap & Re-establishing His Dominance
15:32 - The Undertaker Chases the McMahons with a Motorcycle!
21:01 - Vince McMahon Confronts The Undertaker
25:12 - Match 1: Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. Edge & Christian (Tag Titles)
28:57 - Crash Holly Ruins the APA's Beer
29:40 - Match 2: Faarooq vs. Crash Holly (Hardcore Match)
30:18 - Match 3: Chris Jericho vs. Hardcore Holly vs. Val Venis (No. 1 Contender)
34:52 - The Rock Slaps Vince McMahon!
37:03 - Match 4: Matt Hardy vs. Essa Rios
39:54 - The Hardyz Save Lita / Birth of Team Xtreme
42:04 - Backstage: Triple H volunteers Shane to fight Undertaker
42:47 - Match 5: The Dudley Boyz & Too Cool vs. T&A & DX
48:11 - The \"Too Cool\" Dance Party (with The Dudleyz!)
50:23 - Match 6: Kurt Angle vs. Chris Benoit
52:06 - Match 7: Bull Buchanan vs. Al Snow
53:48 - Backstage: Vince is Proud of Shane's \"Grapefruits\"
54:19 - Match 8: The Undertaker vs. Shane McMahon
55:36 - The Rock Returns to Help Undertaker!
56:49 - Sunday Night Heat Recap: Dean Malenko & The Hoes
59:23 - Final Thoughts & Outro
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