On the Network Premiere of Smackdown, newly-crowned WWE Champion Triple H defends the title against The Rock with special guest referees Shawn Michaels and Shane McMahon. Big Boss Man and Al Snow battle for the Hardcore Championship. Stephanie McMahon answers the marriage proposal from Test. Michael Cole interviews "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

With their confrontation at WrestleMania XXIV on the horizon, Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair take on World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins in a Steel Cage Match. Batista challenges MVP for the United States Championship in a No Holds Barred Match. The Miz and John Morrison try to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

With both the ECW and World Heavyweight Championships in the hands of The Brothers of Destruction following WrestleMania XXIV, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero forces The Undertaker to face Kane. While Shawn Michaels tries to come to terms with ending Ric Flair's career, Batista lets The Heartbreak Kid know where he stands.

Edge and SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero enjoy some pampered respite. World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Festus. In an effort to quell his rivalry with Big Show, The Great Khali offers The World's Largest Athlete a unique peace offering. Batista continues his crusade against Shawn Michaels. All this and more.

The Undertaker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista in a No Disqualification Match. Edge goes one-on-one with Money in the Bank holder CM Punk. Matt Hardy vows to take the United States Championship from MVP at Backlash. Plus, The Miz and Shannon Moore meet in singles action, Natalya battles Cherry, and more.

Jeff Hardy begins his reign as the newly-crowned WWE Champion by going one-on-one with Vladimir Kozlov in the main event. Edge faces ECW Champion Matt Hardy. Plus, John Morrison in action, Hurricane Helms & R-Truth take on MVP & Shelton Benjamin, and much more.

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Amway Arena in Orlando, FL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are:

Eight Man Tag Team Match - CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre & Luke Gallows vs. Finlay, John Morrison, Matt Hardy & R-Truth

World Heavyweight Title Match - The Undertaker (c) vs. Rey Mysterio

Tag Team Match - Bryce Andrews & Pat Buck vs. Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad)

Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Layla vs. Maria & Mickie James

Unified WWE Tag Team Title Match - D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) (c) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya)

The WWE Draft kicked off on SmackDown in explosive order with Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and so many others selected by the Raw and SmackDown brand. Plus, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens successful defended their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Usos and a hard-fought WrestleMania Rematch.