's newly won WWF Championship following his victory at Backlash . The central narrative of the episode focused on Earl Hebner , a Richmond native, being forced into a match by Vince McMahon .
In the mid-card, the show featured the rapid-fire storytelling and character work that defined the era. Fans saw a Hardcore Championship defense where Crash Holly continued his "24/7" rule shenanigans, a staple of SmackDown during this period. Additionally, the Tag Team division was showcased with the Dudley Boyz, Edge and Christian, and Too Cool all jockeying for position in a crowded and talented field. wwf smackdown may 4 2000
Furthermore, this SmackDown is a case study in how to book a television main event: 's newly won WWF Championship following his victory
Technically, the May 4, 2000, episode of SmackDown illustrated why the WWF was winning the Monday Night Wars. The pacing was relentless, the characters were larger than life, and every segment felt like it moved the needle. It was an era where the mid-card felt as important as the main event, and the crowd energy was consistently at a fever pitch. Fans saw a Hardcore Championship defense where Crash