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.

Just 24 hours after winning the 2002 Royal Rumble Match, Triple H begins his road to WrestleMania by teaming with The Rock to take on Kurt Angle and WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. Despite suffering a defeat at the hands of Ric Flair, Mr. McMahon makes a cryptic promise to do something that even he will regret. Plus, more action.

With Mr. McMahon's plans of bringing in the New World Order to kill his own company causing a stir within the locker room, WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair tries to dissuade The Chairman from this drastic action by reminding him of WWE's enduring legacy. Triple H's road to WrestleMania runs into a one-on-one match against Booker T, and more.

Following Co-Owner Ric Flair's refusal to sell his half of WWE back to Mr. McMahon on SmackDown, The Chairman reveals when he will inject the New World Order into his company. In effort to save her marriage, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley makes a special announcement. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock face The Undertaker & Chris Jericho.

The New World Order continues their reign of terror by turning their attention to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin as Scott Hall issues a challenge to the Texas Rattlesnake before he battles Mr. Perfect. As Triple H sets his sights on taking the WWE Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania, Kurt Angle looks for a golden opportunity of his own.

The NWO battles The Rock & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin 3-on-2 Handicap Match. The rivalry between Triple H and WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho gets personal when The Game's pride and joy is put in harm's way. Plus, Mr. McMahon calls an emergency Board Meeting to discuss the state of WWE, Lita & Trish Stratus face Stacy Keibler & Jazz, and more.

CEO Linda McMahon makes an historic announcement that will reshape the landscape of WWE for years to come with a Brand Extension that will see Mr. McMahon taking control of SmackDown while Ric Flair oversees Monday Night Raw. As the WWE Universe readies for the first ever WWE Draft, nothing will prepare them for the arrival of Brock Lesnar.

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.

As Rob Van Dam prepares to challenge Triple H for his World Heavyweight Championship at Unforgiven, "Mr. Monday Night" must first defend his Intercontinental Championship against Chris Jericho while The Game puts his gold on the line against Jeff Hardy. Plus, Kane goes one-on-one with William Regal, Rico makes his Raw debut, and much more.