No, the actual third episode did get yanked. That is fact, as far as we know. The replacement for that episode aired that Friday.
You can even read the recap for that episode if you want.
Ergo, he’s a troll. I’ve sent a PM to Steve about this
From his presence on the BAV boards, I can vouch for him as more of an eager, newer fan to these boards, wanting to contribute however they can. Anyways, welcome aboard to these boards, since I don't think you got a formal welcome here.
It’s quite coincidental that this very site we’re on here existed back in 2001 with several active members from back then still with us today — yet not only are they not confirming this, but the FAQ has no mention of it (and just to prove I’m not crazy, I looked at the FAQ just now to verify what I already knew).
That wikia post was just a bad version of a TV tropes page. It looks like it happened on Contestants' Row, which did happen, as I quoted earlier.
The original Wednesday show, taped on June 26 and redesignated at some point as episode #1513X, was never aired, apparently because two contestants ended up in the wrong spots in Contestants' Row at some point during the proceedings; it was replaced with a new episode #1513K, taped on September 11. According to our member MrBill1978, who was at the taping of episode #1513X, the two episodes had identical prizes and pricing game lineups.
Anyways, gameshowfandanny, just be careful for what you post, since that can lead to confusion.