The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown

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8.6/10(66 votes)
#1 - September 10, 2021
S23:E379/10/2021
SmackDown #1151 WWE returns home to Madison Square Garden, where Brock Lesnar and "The Demon" Finn Bálor confront Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Edge battles Seth Rollins in a SummerSlam rematch. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair sign their contract for WWE Extreme Rules. Sami Zayn brings a special guest to The Garden.
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8.4/10(80 votes)
#2 - August 25, 2023
S25:E348/25/2023
WWE honored both Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on an extremely emotional SmackDown. Plus, LA Knight overcame Finn Bálor, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s Title against The LWO’s Zelina Vega, Bobby Lashley helped The Street Profits steal a win from The Brawling Brutes in a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio defeated Grayson Waller and more.
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8.6/10(46 votes)
#3 - SmackDown - Sep 18, 2003
S5:E389/18/2003
Two amateur wrestling greats face off in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match when Kurt Angle takes on Brock Lesnar! The Undertaker has a special message for Vince McMahon. Tajiri and Rhyno compete in tag team action. Los Guerreros challenge Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
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8.3/10(75 votes)
#4 - June 21, 2024
S26:E256/21/2024
Jacob Fatu emerges to brutalize Cody Rhodes.
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8.6/10(35 votes)
#5 - SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2001
S3:E5012/13/2001
The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.
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8.4/10(49 votes)
#6 - SmackDown - Apr. 27, 2000
S2:E174/27/2000
The Rock recruits 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin to play mind games with the McMahon-Helmsley Regime before challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash. What surprises does the 'Texas Rattlesnake' have in store for DX? The Hardy Boyz compete against each other for the Hardcore Championship and much more.
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8.5/10(38 votes)
#7 - SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002
S4:E399/26/2002
The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that actions speak louder than words. When Billy and Chuck find themselves in a tag team match against Tajiri and Cruiserweight Champion Jaime Noble. Plus, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more in action.
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8.1/10(97 votes)
#8 - January 9, 2026
S28:E21/9/2026
Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed WWE Champion by outlasting Cody Rhodes in an epic Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu returned and attacked each Superstar
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8.1/10(89 votes)
#9 - April 25, 2025
S27:E174/25/2025
WWE Tag titles (Triple Threat TLC): DIY vs Street Profits vs MCMG. Randy Orton explains why he attacked John Cena. WrestleMania 41 fallout.
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8.1/10(88 votes)
#10 - September 5, 2025
S27:E369/5/2025
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8.4/10(39 votes)
#11 - SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002
S4:E307/25/2002
While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event. After sending a message to the SmackDown locker room by attacking Mark Henry, Brock Lesnar sends a message to WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock.
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8.3/10(42 votes)
#12 - December 25, 2020
S22:E5212/25/2020
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8.1/10(60 votes)
#13 - September 15, 2023
S25:E379/15/2023
The Rock and John Cena lead the charge on an explosive SmackDown.
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8.1/10(60 votes)
#14 - November 22, 2024
S26:E4711/22/2024
The stage is set for WarGames. Cody Rhodes issues a challenge to Kevin Owens.
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8.3/10(36 votes)
#15 - SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2005
S7:E4611/18/2005
In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute to his legacy. Featuring Chavo Guerrero, Triple H, The Mexicools, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, and many more on this emotional edition of SmackDown.
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8.1/10(53 votes)
#16 - SmackDown - Aug. 10, 2000
S2:E328/10/2000
After giving both Kurt Angle and Triple H a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Commissioner Foley orders both men to team up against The Undertaker and The Great One in the main event. The rivalry between Jerry Lawler and Tazz reaches its breaking point in a face-to-face confrontation. Plus, Steve Blackman and more.
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8.0/10(72 votes)
#17 - June 20, 2025
S27:E256/20/2025
After John Cena got himself disqualified by hitting Ron Killings with the WWE Title, he put an emerging CM Punk through a table with the Attitude Adjustment and proceeded to mock The Second City Saint by recreating his famous "pipebomb". Plus, Randy Orton and Asuka qualify for the Finals of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments.
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8.3/10(33 votes)
#18 - SmackDown - May. 24, 2001
S3:E215/24/2001
With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.
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8.0/10(60 votes)
#19 - October 25, 2024
S26:E4310/25/2024
Cody Rhodes and Gunther confront one another before Crown Jewel. The Motor City Machine Guns battle #DIY.
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8.5/10(23 votes)
#20 - January 15, 2015 (Baton Rouge, LA)
S17:E31/15/2015
Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Kane (w/Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) Mixed Six Man Tag Team Match - Alicia Fox, Damien Mizdow & The Miz vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) & Naomi Non Title Match - Natalya (w/Paige) vs. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) Intercontinental Title Match - Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Sin Cara Six Man Tag Team Match - Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)
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8.4/10(26 votes)
#21 - SmackDown - Sep 04, 2001
S3:E369/4/2001
After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.
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8.1/10(44 votes)
#22 - November 15, 2016 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
S18:E4611/15/2016
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8.1/10(44 votes)
#23 - December 27, 2016 (Chicago, IL)
S18:E5212/27/2016
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8.0/10(56 votes)
#24 - July 7, 2023
S25:E277/7/2023
On an incredible episode of SmackDown emanating from Madison Square Garden, Roman Reigns reaffirmed his place at the Head of the Table, AJ Styles defeated Karrion Kross, Edge battled and beat Grayson Waller, Sheamus unsuccessfully challenged Austin Theory for the United States Title, and more!
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8.3/10(28 votes)
#25 - SmackDown - May. 31, 2001
S3:E225/31/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.
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