WWE breaks new ground with the pilot episode of SmackDown! Shane McMahon plots a sinister merger to form The Corporate Ministry. WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock are forced to team up against Triple H & Undertaker. Dissension brews in the remnants of DX as the New Age Outlaws challenge X-Pac & Kane for the Tag Team Championship.

It's a real-life "David vs. Goliath" confrontation as Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to face off against World Tag Team Champion Big Show. WWE pays tribute to Eddie Guerrero. Legend Killer Randy Orton picks the perfect opportunity to strike: The Undertaker. Plus, Booker T competes in singles action.