The Worst Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown

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3.8/10(130 votes)
#1 - April 3, 2026
S28:E144/3/2026
Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis
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4.3/10(88 votes)
#2 - April 10, 2026
S28:E154/10/2026
Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.
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4.6/10(42 votes)
#3 - SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2000
S2:E4010/5/2000
In retribution for striking him on Raw, Commissioner Mick Foley has "Stone Cold" Steve Austin suspended from WWE until he can discover the identity of the person who put him out of action for nearly a year. Kane challenges The Rock for his WWE Championship in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to battle Too Cool & Rikishi.
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5.0/10(66 votes)
#4 - May 8, 2026
S28:E195/8/2026
Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.
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4.4/10(21 votes)
#5 - SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2004
S6:E5212/23/2004
The Superstars of SmackDown journey overseas to pay tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by celebrating Christmas in Baghdad. From Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns taking on Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to The Undertaker going one-on-one with Heidenreich, WWE salutes the troops by bringing them a little taste of home.
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4.9/10(36 votes)
#6 - July 10, 2020
S22:E287/10/2020
The New Day vs. Nakamura & Cesaro; plus, WWE women's stars sing in the Smackdown Karaoke ShowDown.
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5.3/10(84 votes)
#7 - March 6, 2026
S28:E103/6/2026
A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.
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5.1/10(31 votes)
#8 - June 11, 2019 (Sacramento, CA)
S21:E246/11/2019
With Big E finally being cleared for in-ring competition, The New Day brought their best to the trio of Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in the SmackDown LIVE main event. Elsewhere, Shane McMahon attempted to make an example out of The Miz as his Super ShowDown victory tour continued.
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5.5/10(71 votes)
#9 - March 27, 2026
S28:E133/27/2026
Giulia defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Tiffany Stratton. Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson escalate their war of words into a one-on-one match.
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5.2/10(33 votes)
#10 - December 31, 2021
S23:E5312/31/2021
SmackDown #1167 Michael Cole, Pat McAfee and Becky Lynch count down WWE's top 10 greatest matches and moments from 2021.
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5.4/10(37 votes)
#11 - March 27, 2020
S22:E133/27/2020
The Miz & John Morrison briefly thought they had taken out both sets of their potential WrestleMania challengers, but they were in for a rude awakening when WWE officials revealed that they will now defend their SmackDown Tag Team Titles in a Ladder Match against both The New Day and The Usos at The Show of Shows.
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5.4/10(37 votes)
#12 - February 4, 2022
S24:E52/4/2022
Royal Rumble Match winner Ronda Rousey makes her WrestleMania choice. Goldberg returns with a challenge for Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura faces Jinder Mahal in a Championship Contender's Match. New Day battle Los Lotharios.
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5.4/10(36 votes)
#13 - January 21, 2022
S24:E31/21/2022
Seth "Freakin" Rollins & Kevin Owens battle The Usos in a match with Royal Rumble implications. The New Day reunite to confront Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair faces Naomi.
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5.6/10(61 votes)
#14 - May 15, 2026
S28:E205/15/2026
Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.
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5.1/10(20 votes)
#15 - SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2008
S10:E123/21/2008
As The Undertaker faces ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero in the main event, World Heavyweight Champion Edge prepares for his upcoming battle with The Deadman by taking on a less than formidable opponent. The Miz and John Morrison put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against Jesse & Festus. Plus, Chris Jericho joins The VIP Lounge and more.
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5.5/10(37 votes)
#16 - January 14, 2022
S24:E21/14/2022
On a highly-explosive SmackDown, Universal Champion Roman Reigns came face-to-face with his former brother-in-arms turned Royal Rumble challenger Seth Rollins, Aliyah broke a WWE record against Natalya, new challengers to the SmackDown Tag Team Title emerged and Lita delivered a Twist of Fate to SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair.
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5.5/10(37 votes)
#17 - February 18, 2022
S24:E72/18/2022
Shinsuke Nakamura defends the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn. Goldberg and Roman Reigns go face-to-face ahead of their clash at WWE Elimination Chamber.
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5.2/10(22 votes)
#18 - SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012
S14:E236/8/2012
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.
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5.5/10(36 votes)
#19 - July 8, 2022
S24:E277/8/2022
Drew McIntyre seeks a championship opportunity at WWE Clash at the Castle. Ronda Rousey takes on Natalya in a WWE Money in the Bank rematch. The Maximum Male Models serve up their 2022 Tennis Collection. Mr. Money in the Bank Theory teases Roman Reigns.
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5.1/10(19 votes)
#20 - SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2004
S6:E184/29/2004
Despite his in-ring career being threatened by injury, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns to chastise those he blames for his recent sufferings. After coming to Rob Van Dam's aid during an attack by Paul Heyman's agents of extreme, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero finds himself facing Bubba Ray Dudley in the main event. All this and more.
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5.5/10(35 votes)
#21 - July 11, 2017
S19:E287/11/2017
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5.2/10(21 votes)
#22 - SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2004
S6:E399/23/2004
Big Show & Eddie Guerrero face Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns. The Undertaker faces some demons from his past in a Handicap Match against former Ministry of Darkness members Gangrel & Viscera. Plus, United States Champion Booker T goes one-on-one with Paul London, Spike Dudley defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio, and much more.
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5.2/10(20 votes)
#23 - SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2007
S9:E266/29/2007
World Heavyweight Champion Edge faces Batista in the main event. Eugene receives an unceremonious welcome to SmackDown in a match against The Great Khali. United States Champion MVP takes to the ring to face Kane. Plus, Jamie Noble challenges Chavo Guerrero for the Cruiserweight Championship, Ric Flair battles Carlito, and much more.
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5.7/10(54 votes)
#24 - July 31, 2026
S28:E317/31/2026
On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.
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5.8/10(73 votes)
#25 - February 2, 2024
S26:E52/2/2024
The Rock stood toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns as Cody Rhodes shunned The Tribal Chief!
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