Over the course of the next few months, the McMahon–Helmsley Faction faced opposition from a variety of wrestlers, including The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, The Dudley Boyz, Chris Jericho, Too Cool (Scotty Too Hotty, Grand Master Sexay and Rikishi) and Steve Blackman. In addition to the wrestlers, senior referee Earl Hebner had also gotten involved in the opposition against the Faction stemming from his actions during the April 17, 2000 episode of "Raw is War", in which Hebner, who had served as the impromptu referee during the Triple H vs. Chris Jericho WWF Championship match had counted the pinfall victory for Jericho, enabling the latter to win the championship though Hebner would later reverse his decision under pressure from Triple H, Stephanie, and Shane, leading to Hebner being fired by Triple H soon afterwards. Mick Foley became WWF Commissioner in mid-2000 and aided in the fight against the Faction as well. Lastly, announcers Jim Ross and Michael Cole were vocal critics of the Faction.