WWE Smackdown! Season 8 Episodes

Episode 1

Mark Henry breaks into a steel cage

Fri, Jan 6, 200686 mins

MNM defend the WWE Tag Team Titles against Rey Mysterio and Batista in a Steel Cage Match.

Episode 2

20-Man Battle Royal for the World Heavyweight Title

Fri, Jan 13, 200688 mins

After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced; Roddy Piper returns to WWE with some unique guests for the 22nd anniversary of "Piper's Pit."

Episode 3

#1 Contender

Fri, Jan 20, 200686 mins

World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle faces Daivari; Rey Mysterio vs. Mark Henry to determine a new Number One Contender for Angle's title; U.S. Champion Booker T again uses his injury to avoid in-ring competition.

Episode 4

Countdown to Royal Rumble 2006

Fri, Jan 27, 200687 mins

World Champion Kurt Angle faces WWE Tag Team Champions MNM; Randy Orton has a No Holds Barred Match.

Episode 5

Royal Rumble 2006 Fallout

Fri, Feb 3, 200687 mins

Randy Orton and Mark Henry face Royal Rumble winner Rey Mysterio and World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle; Booker T, still suffering the effects of his nagging injury, enlists Finlay to defend the United States Title for him; The Undertaker receives a golden opportunity.

Episode 6

Deadman vs. World's Strongest Man

Fri, Feb 10, 200686 mins

After Randy Orton's despicable comments toward the memory of Eddie Guerrero, Rey Mysterio sets his sights on "The Legend Killer"; The Undertaker clashes with Mark Henry; Fatal Four-Way Match to challenge for the United States Title.

Episode 7

Countdown to No Way Out 2006

Fri, Feb 17, 200686 mins

The Undertaker and Kurt Angle face Mark Henry and MNM; Randy Orton continues to taunt Rey Mysterio.

Episode 8

No Way Out 2006 Fallout

Fri, Feb 24, 200685 mins

Randy Orton's victory celebration of replacing Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 22 is short-lived.

Episode 9

Kurt Angle and The Undertaker's No Way Out Rematch

Fri, Mar 3, 200688 mins

The Undertaker challenges Kurt Angle for the World Title; Matt Hardy recruits a mystery tag partner.

Episode 10

Casket match challenge

Fri, Mar 10, 200687 mins

Mark Henry partners with Randy Orton to face World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio; The Undertaker challenges Mark Henry for a Casket match at WrestleMania. JBL issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin; Bobby Lashley and Finlay battle for a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

Episode 11

WrestleMania Opponents teaming up

Fri, Mar 17, 200687 mins

Mark Henry and Tag Team Champions MNM face World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio; Superstars battle to qualify for the MITB Ladder Match at WrestleMania 22; The Boogeyman torments Booker T and Sharmell.

Episode 12

Final Chance

Fri, Mar 24, 200687 mins

A Battle Royal is a final chance to qualify for Money in the Bank; Randy Orton strikes at Rey Mysterio; Booker T is forced to make a decision; "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry vs. World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle.

Episode 13

Countdown to WrestleMania 22

84 mins

Rey Mysterio faces World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle; Mark Henry vows to lay The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak to rest; The Boogeyman kidnaps Sharmell; Matt Hardy, Bobby Lashley and Tatanka take on Finlay and MNM.

Episode 14

WrestleMania 22 Fallout

Fri, Apr 7, 200686 mins

Rey Mysterio defends his newly won World Title against Randy Orton; The Undertaker battles Mark Henry, but another giant makes a lasting impression on "The Deadman"; Paul London and Brian Kendrick take on WWE Tag Team Champions MNM.

Episode 15

King Of The Ring 2006 First Round - Part 1

Fri, Apr 14, 200687 mins

Kurt Angle battles Randy Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament; The Undertaker's attacker is revealed; John Bradshaw Layfield defends the United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match.

Episode 16

King Of The Ring 2006 First Round - Part 2

Fri, Apr 21, 200685 mins

Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio crash John Bradshaw Layfield's Great American Celebration; Booker T faces Matt Hardy in the King of the Ring Tournament; The Great Khali makes his in-ring debut.

Episode 17

King Of The Ring 2006 First Round - Part 3

Fri, Apr 28, 200685 mins

Kurt Angle challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Title; Bobby Lashley squares off against Mark Henry as the King of the Ring Tournament continues.

Episode 18

King Of The Ring 2006 First Round - Part 4

Fri, May 5, 200685 mins

The problems between World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and U.S. Champion John Bradshaw Layfield continue to escalate when JBL announces that Mysterio will go one-on-one with Mark Henry; King of the Ring Tournament action continues.

Episode 19

King of the Ring 2006 Semi Final

Fri, May 12, 200683 mins

World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on The Great Khali; Mark Henry looks to send Kurt Angle a message in a match against Paul Burchill; Bobby Lashley meets Finlay in the semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament.

Episode 20

Countdown to Judgment Day 2006

Fri, May 19, 200684 mins

Rey Mysterio takes on a mystery opponent; Jillian Hall partners with Brian Kendrick and Paul London to take on the trio of MNM in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Match; Mark Henry prepares for his upcoming battle with Kurt Angle by taking on Matt Hardy.

Episode 21

Judgment Day 2006 Fallout

Fri, May 26, 200683 mins

John Bradshaw Layfield challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, but is forced to defend his U.S. Title against a formidable opponent; Booker T claims his throne as the new King of the Ring.

Episode 22

All hail King Booker

Fri, Jun 2, 200683 mins

U.S. Champion Bobby Lashley is royally beaten down while in a main event bout against King Booker; "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts The Great Khali on "Piper's Pit"; Paul Heyman watches World Champion Rey Mysterio face ECW's newest acquisition, Kurt Angle.

Episode 23

Paul Heyman recruits Rey Mysterio to ECW

Fri, Jun 9, 200684 mins

World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio declines Paul Heyman's offer to join him in the reformation of ECW; Bobby Lashley goes one-on-one with William Regal; The Great Khali's path of destruction continues; Mr. Kennedy battles Scotty 2 Hotty.

Episode 24

Scarred Yet Standing

Fri, Jun 16, 200683 mins

Against doctors' advice, Bobby Lashley defends his U.S. Title against King Booker; The Mexicools seek retribution against The Great Khali in a Handicap Match; World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio faces Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms.

Episode 25

Word Heavyweight champion Rey Mysterio vs World's Strongest Man Mark Henry

Fri, Jun 23, 200687 mins

Rey Mysterio defends his World Heavyweight Title against Mark Henry; King Booker and Bobby Lashley clash for the U.S. Title; The Great Khali makes an example of Tatanka and Simon Dean; The Mexicools challenge WWE Tag Team Champions London and Kendrick.

Episode 26

Bobby Lashley vs. King Booker inside Steel Cage

Fri, Jun 30, 200685 mins

Mark Henry wants revenge against Chavo Guerrero; King Booker is forced to challenge Bobby Lashley for his U.S. Title inside a steel cage; The Great Khali continues to cause carnage; Gregory Helms defends the Cruiserweight Title against Super Crazy.

Episode 27

Return of the Animal

Fri, Jul 7, 200685 mins

After six months of rage from the injury he suffered at the hands of Mark Henry, Animal Batista is return for vengeance. A Battle Royal decides a challenger for the World Heavyweight Title at The Great American Bash; The Undertaker answers The Great Khali's challenge to a Punjabi Prison Match.

Episode 28

Royal Decree

Fri, Jul 14, 200686 mins

King Booker tasks William Regal with softening up World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio; SmackDown GM Theodore Long mediates the contract signing between Batista and Mark Henry; Bobby Lashley defends the United States Championship against Finlay. Plus the Diva Search is back on featuring brand new Ladies.

Episode 29

Countdown to Great American Bash 2006

Fri, Jul 21, 200687 mins

King Booker faces Rey Mysterio; Batista's match at The Great American Bash is put on hold due to Mark Henry's injury, until Mr. Kennedy steps up to offer "The Animal" a new challenge; Bobby Lashley looks to reclaim the United States Title from Finlay.

Episode 30

Great American Bash 2006 Fallout

Fri, Jul 28, 200686 mins

King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Title against Rey Mysterio; Batista and Mr. Kennedy take to the ring once more, just hours after facing each other in a memorable bout; William Regal challenges Finlay for the United States Championship.

Episode 31

Last Man Standing Challenge

Fri, Aug 4, 200687 mins

Chavo Guerrero explains why he betrayed Rey Mysterio; The Undertaker faces a giant problem while he squares off against World Heavyweight Champion King Booker; Batista and Mr. Kennedy meet in a rematch from their previously-interrupted encounter.

Episode 32

Road to SummerSlam 2006

Fri, Aug 11, 200685 mins

United States Champion Finlay and William Regal clash with Batista and Bobby Lashley; The Great Khali refuses to accept The Undertaker's challenge of a Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam; Rey Mysterio's problems with Chavo Guerrero escalate.

Episode 33

Countdown to SummerSlam 2006

Fri, Aug 18, 200686 mins

World Heavyweight Champion King Booker calls out the knave known as Batista; The Great Khali and The Undertaker collide in a Last Man Standing Match; Bobby Lashley challenges Finlay for the United States Championship.

Episode 34

SummerSlam 2006 Fallout

Fri, Aug 25, 200684 mins

For their loyal service to his throne, World Heavyweight Champion King Booker rewards William Regal and Finlay with a special Knighthood; GM Theodore Long makes a Handicap Tag Team Match; Vickie Guerrero apologizes to Chavo Guerrero and Rey Mysterio.

Episode 35

Batista takes down King Booker

Fri, Sep 1, 200685 mins

Rey Mysterio is betrayed by Vickie's new business partnership with Chavo Guerrero; World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and Batista sign the contract for their upcoming match; The Miz makes his in-ring debut.

Episode 36

King Booker vs. Batista for the World Title

Fri, Sep 8, 200684 mins

Sir William Regal and Finlay prove their worth to King Booker in his World Heavyweight Title defense against Batista; The Miz looks to continue his success when he faces Matt Hardy; Chavo Guerrero, under Vickie Guerrero's management, battles Tatanka.

Episode 37

World Title Shot

Fri, Sep 15, 200684 mins

Bobby Lashley meets Finlay for a chance at King Booker's World Heavyweight Championship; Rey Mysterio's extremely personal rivalry with the duo of Vickie and Chavo Guerrero reaches new levels when Mysterio takes on United States Champion Mr. Kennedy.

Episode 38

SmackDown debut on CW

Fri, Sep 22, 200684 mins

King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. While their king prepares for battle, Finlay and Sir William Regal take to the ring to meet Batista and Bobby Lashley in a tag team match. Rey Mysterio is given a chance at retribution by going one-on-one with his former friend, Chavo Guerrero. All this and much more action.

Episode 39

John Cena, Batista & Bobby Lashley join forces

Fri, Sep 29, 200682 mins

WWE Champion John Cena comes to "SmackDown" to team with Bobby Lashley and Batista against King Booker, Sir William Regal and Finlay; U.S. Champion Mr. Kennedy has one foot in the grave when he pays tribute to The Undertaker; Jimmy Wang Yang debuts.

Episode 40

Countdown to No Mercy 2006

Fri, Oct 6, 200682 mins

With Bobby Lashley set to challenge King Booker for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy, both men find themselves with the advantage of picking the other's opponent on this edition of SmackDown. Montel Vontavious Porter lets the WWE Universe know that the game has changed. Rey Mysterio and Matt Hardy battle Chavo Guerrero and Gregory Helms.

Episode 41

No Mercy 2006 Fallout

Fri, Oct 13, 200682 mins

Despite successfully defending his World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign may be nearing its end; Bobby Lashley, Finlay and Batista clash in a Triple Threat Match to determine King Booker's next opponent.

Episode 42

King Booker vs. Batista - World Heavyweight Championship

Fri, Oct 20, 200684 mins

WWE Champion John Cena and ECW Champion Big Show watch King Booker defend the World Heavyweight Title against Batista; Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms goes one-on-one with The Undertaker; Rey Mysterio battles Chavo Guerrero in an I Quit Match.

Episode 43

John Cena and Batista get the best of King Booker in rare alliance

Fri, Oct 27, 200680 mins

Batista refuses to join Paul Heyman's ECW brand, then partners with WWE Champion John Cena against ECW Champion Big Show and World Champion King Booker; Chavo Guerrero gloats about his win over Rey Mysterio.

Episode 44

The Brothers of Destruction Reunion

Fri, Nov 3, 200682 mins

Batista calls out Finlay; The Brothers of Destruction take on Mr. Kennedy and MVP in a Tag Team Match with some special stipulations; Rey Mysterio addresses his injury and rumors surrounding the future of his in-ring career.

Episode 45

Must Defend

Fri, Nov 10, 200683 mins

King Booker must defend his World Heavyweight Title under Theodore Long's orders; Batista goes one-on-one with Finlay; Mr. Kennedy looks to make a special challenge to The Undertaker.

Episode 46

SmackDown in Manchester

Fri, Nov 17, 200686 mins

World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and Finlay battle Batista and Bobby Lashley; MVP takes to the ring for a Street Fight against Kane; The Boogeyman pulls double duty when he faces The Miz and Kristal in a Handicap Match.

Episode 47

Countdown to Survivor Series 2006

Fri, Nov 24, 200687 mins

King Booker and Batista and sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship Match at Survivor Series; Mr. Kennedy gives a Thanksgiving address to The Undertaker; Kane and MVP battle in a Steel Cage Match.

Episode 48

Survivor Series 2006 Fallout

Fri, Dec 1, 200685 mins

MVP goes one-on-one with The Undertaker; Batista defends the The World Heavyweight Title against King Booker and Finlay; Chavo Guerrero competes for the US Championship; MNM battle Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick.

Episode 49

Episode #8.49

Fri, Dec 8, 200683 mins

Mr. Kennedy competes against Kane; World Heavyweight Champion Batista going one-on-one against Finlay; William Regal and Dave Taylor face WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick.

Episode 50

Countdown to Armageddon 2006

Fri, Dec 15, 200684 mins

WWE Champion John Cena battles Finlay; MVP and Mr. Kennedy unite against The Brothers of Destruction; WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick partner with Jimmy Wang Yang to take on Gregory Helms and the duo of William Regal and Dave Taylor.

Episode 51

Happy Holidays 2006!

Fri, Dec 22, 200685 mins

The Brothers of Destruction take on Finlay and King Booker; World Heavyweight Champion Batista battles a holiday icon just days before Christmas; Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with MNM's Johnny Nitro; Ashley and Layla team up for ring action.

Episode 52

Best of SmackDown! 2006

Fri, Dec 29, 200686 mins