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defeated Al Snow to win the Hardcore Championship.

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. WWE Friday Night Smackdown - Broadcast 1

Depending on what you mean by "Broadcast 1," there are three major milestones in history that qualify. Most fans are usually looking for the 1999 weekly premiere , but 1. The Weekly Series Premiere (August 26, 1999) defeated Al Snow to win the Hardcore Championship

Before it became a weekly show, a one-off pilot aired to test the format. WWE Friday Night Smackdown - Broadcast 1