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Triple H defeated The Rock to retain the WWF Championship. This match featured Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee, who famously "Sweet Chin Music'd" The Rock to cost him the title. Key Moments: Chris Jericho made his WWF in-ring debut.

defeated Al Snow to win the Hardcore Championship. WWE Friday Night Smackdown - Broadcast 1

The show was created to compete directly with WCW’s Thursday night program, Thunder . 2. The Original Pilot (April 29, 1999) Triple H defeated The Rock to retain the WWF Championship