This match between **Kurt Angle and Chris Benoit on the October 24, 2002 episode of WWE SmackDown! ** was a competitive and technical main event that saw both men trade momentum, counters, and high-impact offense as they battled over the rights to their SmackDown! Tag Team Championship trophy after tensions boiled over earlier in the night. Angle and Benoit worked through suplexes, German suplex exchanges, submissions like the Crossface and Ankle Lock, and near-falls, with each superstar countering the other’s signature maneuvers in a fast-paced sequence that showcased their strong in-ring chemistry. The match took a decisive turn when Chavo Guerrero Jr. interfered at ringside by striking Angle with a tag title belt while the referee was distracted by Eddie Guerrero, allowing Benoit to secure the pinfall victory. After the match, Angle attacked Benoit and destroyed their shared tag team trophy in frustration, escalating their rivalry even further.