If you want to explain the Attitude Era to a new fan, show them .
This match is a snapshot of the era's diversity. You had the technical wizardry of Malenko, the charismatic lying/cheating/stealing of Guerrero, versus the ridiculous, crowd-pleasing dance moves of Too Cool. The finish saw Rikishi deliver the "Stinkface" to Saturn, followed by the "Worm" from Scotty. While comedic, it served to heat up the tag division and showcase why WWF was untouchable in 2000—they could blend high-flying lucha, technical mat wrestling, and sports entertainment comedy in one segment. wwf smackdown may 4 2000
Coming into SmackDown on May 4, the power dynamic was shifting. Triple H was desperate to reclaim his title, and the McMahon-Helmsley Regime was in disarray following Austin’s stunning return at Backlash. The May 4 show was tasked with advancing the storylines toward the next pay-per-view, Judgment Day , while keeping the momentum of Austin’s return rolling. If you want to explain the Attitude Era
Best in Show: The Rock (Promo) / Triple H (Strategy) Must-See Moment: The blackout sledgehammer shot. The finish saw Rikishi deliver the "Stinkface" to
He mocked Triple H’s "tired act," called Stephanie "the world’s most un-sexy human being," and famously asked the crowd if they wanted him to "lay the SmackDown" on the Cerebral Assassin. The pop was deafening. This set the tone: the champion was confident, but arrogant—a setup for the hammer to drop later in the night.