SmackDown kicks off 2012 with two huge championship matches - Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Largest Athlete', The Big Show, and Cody Rhodes and Booker T battle for the Intercontinental Championship.

Daniel Bryan must defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a no-count-out, no-disqualification rematch against Big Show. Sheamus looks for revenge when he faces Jinder Mahal.

SmackDown comes to Las Vegas for a special Sin City SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Strongest Athlete', Mark Henry, and Sheamus and Wade Barrett battling one-on-one.

Just days before the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble, Randy Orton returns to face the man that put him out of commission, Wade Barrett. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan confronts Big Show about what the 'World's Largest Athlete' did to Bryan's girlfriend AJ.

Randy Orton and Wade Barrett finally meet one-on-one in a brutal No-Disqualification Match, 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner Sheamus makes a triumphant return to SmackDown, and Daniel Bryan learns the identity of his five opponents in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan faces 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The team of Sheamus and Big Show battle Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.

SmackDown Superstars compete in a battle royal to determine who will take Randy Orton's spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Daniel Bryan and Sheamus collide and fellow giants Big Show and The Great Khali are paired together in tag team action.

Just two days removed from the grueling Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan square off in a Champion vs. Champion Match. Sheamus takes on The Miz and Cody Rhodes gets under the skin of Big Show.

Randy Orton returns to unleashes his fury on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. Teddy Long gives Drew McIntyre one more chance to save his job, but he must defeat the high-flying Justin Gabriel. Plus, 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus is in action taking on Dolph Ziggler.

Interim Raw General Manager, John Laurinaitis, takes over SmackDown for one night as part of his campaign to oust Teddy Long and seize control of both shows. Fresh off his first United States Championship victory, Santino Marella defends his new title against Jack Swagger inside a Steel Cage. Plus, Randy Orton, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, and more.

Christian returns with a special edition of the Peep Show, which promises to have huge implications for Team Teddy Long's match against Team John Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes is out to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent Big Show by taking on the massive Great Khali. Plus, Chris Jericho collides with Sheamus.

WWE Champion CM Punk pays a visit to SmackDown to join forces with Sheamus in a tag team match against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Big Show and Kane square off, with both colossal Superstars looking to gain momentum heading into WrestleMania.

In the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Big Show gives notice to Cody Rhodes and promises to finally have his WrestleMania moment. Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston face off in a thrilling, athletic match. Zack Ryder takes on Drew McIntyre, and an impromptu DX reunion turns sour with the "End of an Era" Hell in a Cell Match looming.

John Laurinaitis takes his seat as the permanent General Manager, promising to shake the landscape of Friday nights. After his record-setting victory on the Grandest Stage, new World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus gets his first test against the returning Alberto Del Rio, while Daniel Bryan speaks out for the time since his loss at WrestleMania.

Mick Foley, Jimmy Hart, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Dusty Rhodes and others gather to witness fellow Legend "Mean" Gene Okerlund team with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper returns to host Piper's Pit with guest Daniel Bryan, whose reprehensible treatment of now-ex-girlfriend AJ continues to draw the ire of the WWE Universe.

Daniel Bryan's degradation of ex-girlfriend AJ continues. A determined Randy Orton looks to send a message to Kane. The imposing Big Show takes on the recently-returned Alberto Del Rio. John Laurinaitis continues to undermine his predecessor, Teddy Long. Plus, Sheamus and much more.

Sheamus attempts to avenge his loss to Mark Henry on Raw. John Laurinaitis and Eve debut the Teddy Table at ringside, where a reluctant Teddy Long spreads the word of People Power to the WWE Universe. Randy Orton warns that he will unleash hell on the Devil's Favorite Demon, Kane, this Sunday. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.

In the aftermath of a grueling 2 out of 3 Falls Match at Extreme Rules, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Daniel Bryan look to finally settle their score one-on-one. New WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth take on Hunico and Camacho. In Divas action, Layla faces Natalya.

After an unflattering imitation on Raw, The Big Show continues to feel the wrath of John Laurinaitis's 'People Power'. Turmoil ensues as World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams with Randy Orton to square off against Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho, nine days before their Fatal Four Way Match at Over The Limit.

Two days before Over the Limit, an unhinged John Laurinaitis pits the WWE Champion CM Punk in a match against Kane. Number one contender Daniel Bryan looks to gain momentum against Zack Ryder. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus tangles with one of his Fatal 4-Way challengers, Randy Orton.

Empowered Executive Eve sets up a monster Triple Threat Match to determine the next No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. Will Kane, Randy Orton, or Alberto Del Rio challenge for the title at No Way Out? Big Show continues to chastise the WWE Universe. Santino Marella settles his announcing squabble with Ricardo Rodriguez.

CM Punk defends his WWE Championship against Kane. Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, while The Prime Time Players are in tag team action against Santino Marella and Zack Ryder.

Nine days before their World Heavyweight Championship Match at No Way Out, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio each must contend with some colassal competition in Kane and The Great Khali. And Friday nights are about to get funky as SmackDown snares its very own living, breathing Funkasaurus - Brodus Clay.

Big Show vents his frustrations with WWE, clearing the air regarding his accidental punch to Mr. McMahon and his disdain for John Cena. Will Cena send a message of his own to the disgruntled giant? Plus, tempers flare between World Champions CM Punk, Sheamus, and a pair of No. 1 Contenders leading to a tag team No Way Out preview.

Alberto Del Rio faces Christian. AJ is at ringside to witness Kane taking on Daniel Bryan. Dolph Ziggler gets another chance to prove he is worthy of a title opportunity when he faces The 'Great White', Sheamus.