Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho on the September 27, 2001 episode of SmackDown is remembered as a fast-paced, highly entertaining television match that showcased two of WWF’s most dynamic performers during the post-Invasion era. With the Hardcore Championship involved, the bout blended urgency with athleticism, keeping the action sharp and unpredictable.br br The match centered on contrast in style and momentum. RVD relied on explosive kicks, aerial offense, and his signature unpredictability to control the crowd and generate sudden momentum swings. Jericho countered with technical precision, timing, and calculated aggression, frequently cutting off RVD’s bursts of offense and grounding the match when needed.