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WWE Smackdown! Season 18 Episodes
Season 18 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
SmackDown USA Network Debut
Thu, Jan 7, 201680 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, the Intercontinental Championship is on the line when Dean Ambrose defends his coveted title against Kevin Owens in the main event. After some words of encouragement from John Cena, Kalisto goes one-on-one with United States Champion Alberto Del Rio. As the Royal Rumble match approaches, The Miz invites some of the participants to an edition of MizTV. Plus, an Eight-Man Tag Team match, Charlotte defends her Divas Championship against Becky Lynch, and much more.
Episode 2
Last Man Standing Challenge
Thu, Jan 14, 201682 mins
The road to the 2016 Royal Rumble continues to heat up when Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose teams with Neville to face off against Sheamus and Kevin Owens in a Tag Team main event. After capturing the United States Championship on Monday Night RAW, Kalisto puts his gold on the line against the former champion, Alberto Del Rio. Plus, The Dudley Boyz battle Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in a Tables Match. Becky Lynch battles Brie Bella, and more on this edition of SmackDown.
Episode 3
Countdown to Royal Rumble 2016
Thu, Jan 21, 201681 mins
With the most important Royal Rumble in history only a few days away, Chris Jericho kicks off this very special episode of SmackDown. While preparing to defend his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against 29 other superstars, Roman Reigns faces off The League of Nations in the main event. Things get more than a little heated between Kevin Owens and Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose when they are featured on a new edition of MizTV. Plus, The New Day, Ryback, and many more in action.
Episode 4
Royal Rumble 2016 Fallout
Thu, Jan 28, 201681 mins
When Chris Jericho invites Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns to join him on an all new edition of The Highlight Reel, an interruption from Bray Wyatt leads to Y2J teaming up with the Roman Empire and the Lunatic Fringe to take on The Wyatt Family in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, Kalisto defends his recently won United States Championship against Neville, 'The Phenomental' AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Curtis Axel, and much more action on this exciting edition of SmackDown.
Episode 5
An Unlikely Divas Alliance
Thu, Feb 4, 201684 mins
After a battle breaks out between Roman Reigns and the League of Nations, the Roman Empire teams with Dean Ambrose to face Alberto Del Rio and Rusev in the main event. When Kevin Owens goes one-on-one with United States Champion Kalisto, Dolph Ziggler makes his presence felt. Chris Jericho takes a front row seat to witness AJ Styles face The Miz in singles action. Plus, The New Day battle The Social Outcasts, Divas Champion Charlotte squares off with Alicia Fox, and more.
Episode 6
Jericho evened the score against Styles
Thu, Feb 11, 201684 mins
Before Chris Jericho and AJ Styles collide against each other in the main event, both men team up to take on The Social Outcasts. Following the recent events, The Dudley Boyz share their true feelings about the WWE Universe. In another cryptic message, The Wyatt Family continues their crusade to overthrow the Titans of WWE. Plus, Naomi faces Sasha Banks, Neville partners with the Lucha Dragons to battle Stardust and The Ascension, and much more on this edition of SmackDown.
Episode 7
Countdown to Fastlane 2016
Thu, Feb 18, 201683 mins
As WWE Fastlane approaches, Brock Lesnar looks to make a statement at the expense of his upcoming opponents when Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns to team up to take on The Dudley Boyz in the main event. Before Chris Jericho can give AJ Styles an answer to to his recent challenge, Y2J comes face-to-face with The Miz. Plus, Brie Bella makes her presence felt during Charlotte's battle with Natalya, Dolph Ziggler and the Lucha Dragons and battle the League of Nations, and much more.
Episode 8
Fastlane 2016 Fallout
Thu, Feb 25, 201681 mins
After making an example out of his WrestleMania opponent on Monday Night RAW, Triple H sends a message to the challenger for his WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Roman Reigns. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event, AJ Styles partners with Chris Jericho and Mark Henry to take on The New Day. Plus, Dolph Ziggler teams with Neville and the Lucha Dragons to battle the League of Nations, Big Show goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens, and much more.
Episode 9
The Ambrose Asylum Endures
Thu, Mar 3, 201681 mins
While still suffering the effects of his recent assault at the hands of Triple H, Dean Ambrose shows his tenacity by going one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens in the main event. Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks battle each other for the opportunity to challenge Charlotte for her Divas Championship. Plus, R-Truth finally gives Goldust a chance to be his tag team partner, AJ Styles takes on The New Day's Kofi Kingston, and much more on this exciting edition of SmackDown.
Episode 10
"Y2AJ" goes down in flames and Ambrose is ready to play the game at Roadblock
Thu, Mar 10, 201678 mins
With his opportunity to capture Triple H's WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Roadblock rapidly approaching, Dean Ambrose is forced to turn his attention to main event action on this edition of SmackDown as he partners with Dolph Ziggler and The Usos to take on The Wyatt Family. Tensions on an all-new MizTV lead The Miz and Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens to team up against Neville and Sami Zayn. Plus, Chris Jericho explains why he turned on AJ Styles, Lana targets Brie Bella, and more.
Episode 11
The Road to WrestleMania 32 Heats Up
Thu, Mar 17, 201683 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, Chris Jericho makes his presence felt when AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens in the main event. Dean Ambrose returns to his roots to prepare of his WrestleMania Street Fight with Brock Lesnar. Divas Champion Charlotte learns that the rivalry between Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch isn't as strong as their desire to get even with The Nature Girl. Plus, Roman Reigns sends a message to Triple H, The Miz battles Dolph Ziggler, and more.
Episode 12
The Wyatt Family descends upon Suplex City
Thu, Mar 24, 201682 mins
As WrestleMania 32 approaches, Sasha Banks looks to get a piece of the Divas Champion early by going one-on-one with Charlotte. When Brock Lesnar calls out Dean Ambrose for a fight, it is The Wyatt Family that answers The Beast, AJ Styles warms up for his upcoming battle with Chris Jericho by taking on Tyler Breeze in the main event. Plus, Roman Reigns competes against Bubba Ray Dudley, Dolph Ziggler teams with Sami Zayn to face The Miz and Intercontinental Champion Kevin Owens, and more.
Episode 13
Final Stop before WrestleMania 32
Thu, Mar 31, 201677 mins
With WrestleMania 32 just days away, take a special look at all the rivalries and moments leading up to the The Grandest Stage of Them. All. Dean Ambrose prepares for his upcoming Street Fight against Brock Lesnar by going one-on-one with The Wyatt Family's Erick Rowan in the main event. Before his chance to break the walls down, AJ Styles looks to show The Social Outcasts why he is The Phenomental One in a confrontation against Heath Slater. All this and more on this edition of SmackDown.
Episode 14
SmackDown After WrestleMania 32
Thu, Apr 7, 201681 mins
Before teaming with Cesaro to take on Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho in the main event, AJ Styles comes face-to-face with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Apollo Crews makes his SmackDown debut by taking on Curtis Axel of The Social Outcasts. Despite losing the Intercontinental Championship on Monday Night RAW, Zack Ryder seizes an opportunity to reclaim the gold from The Miz. Plus, Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Tyler Breeze, Natalya faces Summer Rae, and more.
Episode 15
Owens Blocks Main Event
Thu, Apr 14, 201681 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Sami Zayn in an incredible main event. After making his presence felt on a new MizTV, Zack Ryder takes to the ring to battle with newcomer Baron Corbin. Several tag teams including The Vaudevillains, Enzo and Cass. and more compete in a tournament to determine the new Number One Contenders to challenge The New Day for the Tag Team Championships. Plus, AJ Styles takes on Albeero Del Rio, Paige faces Emma, and much more.
Episode 16
SmackDown Returns to U.K.
Thu, Apr 21, 201681 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, Dean Ambrose teams up with Sami Zayn to take on Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens in the main event. When The Miz goes too far with AJ Styles on an all new MizTV, The A-Lister finds himself going one-on-one with The Phenomenal One. Before they meet at Payback to determine the Number One Contenders for the Tag Team Championshps, The Vaudevillains send a message to Enzo and Cass. Plus, Ryback faces Kalisto, Natalya and Paige battle Naomi and Tamina, and more.
Episode 17
Countdown to WWE Payback 2016
Thu, Apr 28, 201680 mins
With Payback only a few days away, AJ Styles takes a ringside seat to witness WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns go one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion The Miz in a 'Champion vs. Champion' main event. Apollo Crews continues to impress the WWE Universe when he takes on Stardust in single action. Things quickly turn into a family affair when Dean Ambrose invites Natalya to be his guest on the Ambrose Asylum. Plus, Sami Zayn, Enzo Amore and Cass, League of Nations, and more.
Episode 18
WWE Payback 2016 Fallout
Thu, May 5, 201681 mins
With violence erupts in the main event bout between The Usos and The Club, AJ Styles and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns to take to the ring to turn this battle into a Six-Man Tag Team Match. After a confrontation on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel, Sami Zayn goes one-on-one with The Miz. Plus, Natalya and Becky Lynch teams up against Emma and Women's Champion Charlotte, The Vaudevillains in action, and much more on this edition of Smackdown.
Episode 19
Intercontinental Title foes fight amid extreme turmoil
Thu, May 12, 201680 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Cesaro team up to take on Kevin Owens and Intercontinental Champion The Miz in a Tag Team main event, Chris Jericho gives Dean Ambrose a taste of their upcoming Asylum Match at Extreme Rules.. With Rusev's eyes set on the United States Championship, The Bulgarian Brute takes on Kalisto's tag team partner, Sin Cara. Plus, Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with Aiden English, The Usos battle The Club, and much more action.
Episode 20
Countdown to Extreme Rules 2016
Thu, May 19, 201682 mins
Antonio Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens, Paige vs. Dana Brooke, Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus, Chris Jehrico addresses the WWE Universe, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs. Luke Gallows and much more.
Episode 21
Miz and Rusev reign supreme in dual title contests
Thu, May 26, 201680 mins
Alberto Del Rio vs. Zack Ryder in a Money in the Bank qualifying match; United States Champion Alexander Rusev vs. Kalisto; Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin vs. Antonio Cesaro; and much more.
Episode 22
Bedlam breaks out
Thu, Jun 2, 201682 mins
On this edition of SmackDown, The New Day and The Club clash when Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with 'The Phenomental' AJ Styles in the main event. As the road to the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match continues, Dean Ambrose partners with Sami Zayn to take on Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio in a Tag Team Match. After battling Jack Swagger, Rusev receives a message from Titus O'Neil. Plus, The Dudley Boyz in action, Becky Lynch takes on Women's Champion Charlotte, and much more.
Episode 23
Ladder Lunacy
Thu, Jun 9, 201683 mins
Colin Cassady and Enzo Amore vs. Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows; Alberto Del Rio and Kevin Owens vs. Antonio Cesaro and Sami Zayn; Becky Lynch vs. Dana Brooke; Baron Corbin vs. Kalisto; Chris Jericho vs. Dean Ambrose; and much more.
Episode 24
Countdown to Money in the Bank 2016
Thu, Jun 16, 201680 mins
Live from Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi U.S.A. Featuring: Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel with guest Dean Ambrose; a Fatal Four-way match between Aiden English vs. Big Cass vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Luke Gallows; and much more.
Episode 25
WWE Money in the Bank 2016 Fallout
Thu, Jun 23, 201682 mins
From Tucson, Arizona U.S.A. Featured matches: Alberto Del Rio vs. Antonio Cesaro; Apollo Crews vs. Sheamus; Becky Lynch vs. Dana Brooke; AJ Styles vs. Jimmy Uso; WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day vs. The Vaudevillains; and more.
Episode 26
Champion vs. Champion
Thu, Jun 30, 201681 mins
Live from American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida U.S.A. Featuring: Albert Del Rio vs. Antonio Cesaro vs. Apollo Crews vs. Sheamus; United States Champion Alexander Rusev vs. Antonio Cesaro; Billie Kay vs. Dana Brooke; and much more.
Episode 27
InZayn Onslaught
Thu, Jul 7, 201681 mins
Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin vs. Kalisto; Jey Uso vs. Seth Rollins; Sheamus vs. Zack Ryder; AJ Styles vs. Enzo Amore; Chris Jericho vs. Sami Zayn; and more. (#881)
Episode 28
Final Thursday Night SmackDown 2016
Thu, Jul 14, 201680 mins
From Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan U.S.A. it's WWE United States Champion Alexander Rusev vs. Dolph Ziggler; Dana Brooke vs. Sasha Banks; AJ Styles and Karl Anderson vs. Colin "Big Cass" Cassady and Enzo Amore; and more. (#882)
Episode 29
WWE Brand Extension Draft
Tue, Jul 19, 201683 mins
Live from DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts U.S.A. it's WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and WWE United States Champion Alexander Rusev vs. Darren Young and Zack Ryder; and much more. (#883)
Episode 30
New Era of SmackDown
Tue, Jul 26, 201682 mins
Live from First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York U.S.A. SmackDown Live began the New Era with a Six-Pack Challenge, a high stakes Battle Royal and a serpentine showdown against the reigning Intercontinental Champion. (#884)
Episode 31
Brock Lesnar invaded SmackDown Live
Tue, Aug 2, 2016120 mins
Live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee U.S.A. it's Apollo Crews vs. Baron Corbin vs. Kalisto; American Alpha vs. The Vaudevillains; Fandango vs. Randy Orton; Bray Wyatt vs. Dolph Ziggler; and much more. (#885)
Episode 32
Could Ambrose and Ziggler co-exist to eliminate the darkness?
Tue, Aug 9, 201679 mins
From Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California U.S.A. it's WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler vs. Bray Wyatt and Erick Rowan; American Alpha vs. Mike Vega and Mikey O'Shea; Heath Slater vs. Rhyno; and more. (#886)
Episode 33
Cena and Styles' conflict heats up en route to SummerSlam
Tue, Aug 16, 201681 mins
Live from Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas U.S.A. John Cena looked to adjust AJ Styles' attitude while Dean Ambrose and Dolph Ziggler both looked for the tactical edge with SummerSlam only five days away. (#887)
Episode 34
SummerSlam 2016 Fallout: SmackDown's new Tag Team and Women's Titles are revealed
Tue, Aug 23, 201682 mins
Live from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut U.S.A. In the wake of SummerSlam, the SmackDown Women's and Tag Team Championships were introduced as Bryan and Shane McMahon plotted towards crowning the first-ever champions at Backlash. Plus, Nikki Bell made her SmackDown Live debut and AJ Styles became the No. 1 contender to the WWE World Title while denying Ziggler that same chance. (#888)
Episode 35
Ambrose survives Corbin's onslaught and AJ's antics
Tue, Aug 30, 201683 mins
Live from American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas U.S.A. it's WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin; The Hype Bros vs. The Vaudevillains; AJ Styles vs. Apollo Crews; and much more. (#889)
Episode 36
Countdown to Backlash 2016
Tue, Sep 6, 201682 mins
Live from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska U.S.A it's WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin vs. Apollo Crews; Alexa Bliss, Carmella and Natalya Neidhart vs. Becky Lynch, Naomi and Nikki Bella; and much more. (#890)
Episode 37
Backlash 2016 Fallout: Champ that runs the camp
Tue, Sep 13, 201683 mins
Live from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.A. John Cena returned to SmackDown LIVE and immediately changed the game for Team Blue. Meanwhile, The Miz continued to struggle for respect, a new No. 1 contender to the SmackDown Women's Title was crowned and Heath Slater finally signed his SmackDown LIVE contract; and much more. (#891)
Episode 38
The Cenation goes to war with the Ambrose Asylum
Tue, Sep 20, 201681 mins
Live from Legacy Arena at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama U.S.A. After John Cena and Dean Ambrose battled intensely in the SmackDown LIVE main event, it was announced that Ambrose will square off against AJ Styles for the WWE Championship on SmackDown LIVE next week. Meanwhile, Intercontinental Champion The Miz put his title on the line against Dolph Ziggler, The Usos and American Alpha battled to become the SmackDown Tag Team Championship No. 1 contenders and matters only got stranger between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt; and much more. (#892)
Episode 39
Career on the line
Tue, Sep 27, 201681 mins
Live from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A. John Cena took more than a front row seat as his No Mercy opponents AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose collided for the WWE World Title in a monumental SmackDown LIVE main event. Meanwhile, Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton engaged in a game of cat and mouse, The Miz challenged Dolph Ziggler to put his career on the line at No Mercy and the Tag Team and Women's divisions continued to be as explosive and unpredictable as ever; and much more. (#893)
Episode 40
Countdown to No Mercy 2016
Tue, Oct 4, 201682 mins
Live from Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California U.S.A. it's WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Nikki Bella vs. Alexa Bliss and Carmella; Bray Wyatt vs. Kane; Jason Jordan vs. Jey Uso; and much more. (#894)
Episode 41
No Mercy 2016 Fallout
Tue, Oct 11, 201682 mins
Live from SAP Center in San Jose, California U.S.A. In a mega-main event, Randy Orton and Kane battled against the newly-reunited Wyatt Family in an intense showdown, AJ Styles took on a surprising challenger with Dean Ambrose as special guest referee and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler challenged The Spirit Squad in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match; and much more. (#895)
Episode 42
No Chin Music
Tue, Oct 18, 201679 mins
Live from Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado U.S.A. Chaotic bedlam ensued as Dean Ambrose interjected himself into the WWE World Championship Match between AJ Styles and James Ellsworth. Elsewhere, Kane and Randy Orton continued to repel the darkness of the Wyatts, Carmella made things incredibly personal with Nikki Bella and Curt Hawkins (almost) made his in-ring debut on SmackDown LIVE!. (#896)
Episode 43
WWE Survivor Series 2016 Qualifier: Round One
Tue, Oct 25, 201680 mins
Live from Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin U.S.A. it's WWE World Champion AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose; WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater and Rhyno vs. The Spirit Squad; Bray Wyatt vs. Kane; and much more. (#897)
Episode 44
WWE Survivor Series 2016 Qualifier: Round Two
Tue, Nov 1, 201682 mins
Live from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey U.S.A. Dean Ambrose took on WWE World Champion AJ Styles with another chance to become No. 1 contender for the title. Plus, Survivor Series really began to come into focus for Team Blue, with several Superstars added to the mix of WWE's fall classic. (#898)
Episode 45
WWE Survivor Series 2016 Qualifier: Round Three
Tue, Nov 8, 201680 mins
From The SSE Hydro at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center in Finnieston, Glasgow, Scotland. Just moments after an explosive Six-Man Tag Team main event, a blockbuster change was announced to SmackDown LIVE's 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match. Plus, the highly-anticipated SmackDown Women's Title Match between Becky Lynch and Alexa Bliss ended in controversy. (#899)
Episode 46
#SDLive900
Tue, Nov 15, 2016120 mins
Live from Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania U.S.A. On the historic 900th episode of SmackDown LIVE, Survivor Series tension skyrocketed as The Deadman and The Rated-R Superstar returned, The Miz recaptured the Intercontinental Championship and a full-scale riot broke out between the women's units of Team Red and Team Blue. (#900)
Episode 47
WWE Survivor Series 2016 Fallout
Tue, Nov 22, 201683 mins
Live from Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. James Ellsworth triumphed over WWE World Champion AJ Styles in the first Ladder Match on Team Blue in over a decade to earn a SmackDown LIVE contract. Plus Tag Team Turmoil determined the new No. 1 contenders to SmackDown Tag Team Champions Rhyno and Heath Slater.
Episode 48
Countdown to WWE TLC (Tables, Ladders and Chairs) 2016
Tue, Nov 29, 201681 mins
Live from Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina U.S.A. it's WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin and Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler and Kalisto; Kane vs. Luke Harper; and much more. (#902)
Episode 49
WWE TLC (Tables, Ladders and Chairs) 2016 Fallout
Tue, Dec 6, 201680 mins
Live from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas U.S.A. it's WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin vs. Dean Ambrose; WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Family vs. Heath Slater and Rhyno; and much more. (#903)
Episode 50
I Don't Do Charity Cases
Tue, Dec 13, 201679 mins
Live from Verizon Center in Washington D.C., U.S.A. it's WWE Intercontinental Champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper; WWE SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch; and more. (#904)
Episode 51
"My cat has more charisma than you"
Tue, Dec 20, 201682 mins
Live from Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan U.S.A. Dolph Ziggler squared off against Baron Corbin with the WWE Championship No. 1 contender's spot at next week's SmackDown LIVE's 2016 Wild Card Finals on the line. But first, the fate of the WWE Title was decided as AJ Styles defended the championship against James Ellsworth in their long-awaited clash. Natalya finally admitted to attacking Nikki Bella. And many more. (#905)
Episode 52
Wild Card Finals
Tue, Dec 27, 201683 mins
Live from Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois U.S.A. As AJ Styles battled Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin for the WWE Championship at SmackDown LIVE's Wild Card Finals, John Cena returned to challenge the winner; American Alpha captured the SmackDown Tag Team Championship; and Women's Champion Alexa Bliss went to war against Becky Lynch. (#906)
