This match between **Chris Jericho and Kurt Angle on the May 31, 2001 episode of WWE SmackDown! ** was a physical, back-and-forth singles encounter that showcased their technical skills and striking offense. The two traded holds, counters, and high-impact moves, with Jericho working over Angle’s leg and Angle fighting back with suplexes, kicks, and his signature Ankle Lock attempt. As the bout unfolded, Jericho targeted Angle’s weaknesses and nearly gained the upper hand several times, including locking in the Walls of Jericho and hitting his bulldog. Near the finish, after Angle countered a suplex with a low blow and applied the Ankle Lock, Spike Dudley suddenly ran in and laid out Angle, allowing Jericho to follow up with a Lionsault and score the pinfall victory. The win added momentum to Jericho’s push while continuing the ongoing faction and storyline tensions of the era.