The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 23
Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 23!
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Season 23 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 23 is "January 1, 2021", rated 6.3/10 from 34 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "January 1, 2021" aired on 1/1/2021 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "January 8, 2021".
6.3/10 34 votes#1 - January 1, 2021
Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2021
Kevin Owens seeks to finish Jey Uso once and for all. Intercontinental Champion Big E & Apollo Crews face Sami Zayn & King Corbin. The Street Profits celebrate the new year. The Riott Squad take on Natalya & Tamina. SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks teams with Bianca Belair to face Bayley & Carmella.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 37 votes#2 - January 8, 2021
Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2021
A Gauntlet Match determines who will challenge Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble. Big E defends the Intercontinental Title against Apollo Crews. The Street Profits face Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 34 votes#3 - January 15, 2021
Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2021
WWE Official Adam Pearce outmaneuvers Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman. Bayley hosts the first edition of her new talk show, "Ding Dong, Hello!" with special guest Bianca Belair. Shinsuke Nakamura seeks payback on Jey Uso. Daniel Bryan battles Cesaro. Apollo Crews goes one-on-one with Sami Zayn.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 33 votes#4 - January 22, 2021
Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2021
Paul Heyman manipulates WWE Official Adam Pearce into a match. Bianca Belair accepts Bayley's Ultimate Athlete Obstacle Course Challenge. SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks battles Carmella's sommelier, Reginald. WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Asuka & Charlotte Flair face The Riott Squad in a non-title match. Cesaro takes on Dolph Ziggler.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 33 votes#5 - January 29, 2021
Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2021
Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens escalate their very personal war of words. Daniel Bryan faces AJ Styles. Bianca Belair takes on Bayley. Dominik Mysterio goes one-on-one with King Corbin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 34 votes#6 - February 5, 2021
Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2021
Royal Rumble Match winner Edge confronts Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Bianca Belair celebrates her Royal Rumble Match victory. Ruby Riott faces Bayley. Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Cesaro. Dominik Mysterio battles King Corbin.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 35 votes#7 - February 12, 2021
Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2021
Several Superstars compete in Elimination Chamber Qualification Matches. SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks & Bianca Belair confront WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler. Seth Rollins returns with a message for Cesaro.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 33 votes#8 - February 19, 2021
Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2021
The six Superstars competing in the Elimination Chamber battle in a high-stakes, Six-Man Tag Team Match. Seth Rollins makes a statement. The Mysterios take on Otis & Chad Gable. Bayley's "Ding Dong, Hello!" results in a Six-Person Tag Team Match. Shinsuke Nakamura faces Apollo Crews.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 32 votes#9 - February 26, 2021
Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2021
Daniel Bryan has a challenge for Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Royal Rumble Match winner Bianca Belair reveals her WrestleMania choice. Seth Rollins invites Cesaro to “embrace the vision." Apollo Crews reintroduces himself to the WWE Universe. Rey Mysterio & Dominik Mysterio face Otis & Chad Gable. Tamina goes one-on-one with Liv Morgan.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/10 31 votes#10 - March 5, 2021
Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 3/5/2021
Daniel Bryan battles Jey Uso in a Steel Cage Match with a Universal Championship opportunity on the line. Apollo Crews issues a challenge to Intercontinental Champion Big E. Cesaro faces Murphy. Bianca Belair goes one-on-one with Shayna Baszler. The Street Profits each compete in singles action.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 35 votes#11 - March 12, 2021
Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 3/12/2021
Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan sign their Title Match Contract for Fastlane. Big E issues an Open Challenge for his Intercontinental Championship. SmackDown Women's Champion Sasha Banks & Bianca Belair face Natalya & Tamina. Cesaro takes on Murphy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.3/10 35 votes#12 - March 19, 2021
Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2021
Edge competes in his first match on SmackDown in more than a decade, facing Jey Uso to become the Special Enforcer at WWE Fastlane. Intercontinental Champion Big E sits down to talk with Apollo Crews. Shinsuke Nakamura confronts Seth Rollins.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 39 votes#13 - March 26, 2021
Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2021
Daniel Bryan fights his way into the main event of WrestleMania 37. Seth Rollins battles Shinsuke Nakamura and feels Cesaro's wrath. Bianca Belair takes on Natalya. Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with SmackDown Tag Team Champion Dolph Ziggler.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.3/10 35 votes#14 - April 2, 2021
Season 23 Episode 14 - Aired 4/2/2021
Daniel Bryan battles Jey Uso in a Street Fight while Bryan's WrestleMania opponents Edge and Universal Champion Roman Reigns observe. Sami Zayn hosts YouTube sensation Logan Paul for the red-carpet premiere of his documentary. Bianca Belair faces Carmella.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/10 42 votes#15 - April 9, 2021
Season 23 Episode 15 - Aired 4/9/2021
WrestleMania SmackDown features a pair of colossal matches: The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and a Fatal 4-Way Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.1/10 38 votes#16 - April 16, 2021
Season 23 Episode 16 - Aired 4/16/2021
Cesaro rides his WrestleMania victory to a confrontation with Universal Champion Roman Reigns and a match against Jey Uso. New SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair celebrates her title win. The Street Profits challenge Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.9/10 36 votes#17 - April 23, 2021
Season 23 Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2021
Cesaro issues a challenge to Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Kevin Owens challenges Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews. Tamina goes one-on-one with Nia Jax. Rey & Dominik Mysterio face Otis & Chad Gable.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.5/10 42 votes#18 - April 30, 2021
Season 23 Episode 18 - Aired 4/30/2021
Daniel Bryan puts his SmackDown career on the line as he challenges Roman Reigns for the Universal Title. Apollo Crews defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big E. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair teams with The Street Profits to face Bayley & SmackDown Tag Team Champions Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 35 votes#19 - SmackDown #1133
Season 23 Episode 19 - Aired 5/7/2021
A special Throwback SmackDown sees Cesaro seek an opportunity at Roman Reigns' Universal Title at WrestleMania Backlash when he faces Seth Rollins. Questions surround Jimmy Uso's return after more than a year out of action. Bayley baits Bianca Belair into a brawl.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.3/10 34 votes#20 - SmackDown #1134
Season 23 Episode 20 - Aired 5/14/2021
Natalya & Tamina challenge Shayna Baszler & Nia Jax for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Cesaro sends Universal Champion Roman Reigns a message ahead of WrestleMania Backlash. Apollo Crews presents Commander Azeez with a special award.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.8/10 31 votes#21 - SmackDown #1135
Season 23 Episode 21 - Aired 5/21/2021
Apollo Crews defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big E, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. Dominik Mysterio faces Robert Roode. SmackDown Women’s Champion Bianca Belair teams with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.1/10 34 votes#22 - SmackDown #1136
Season 23 Episode 22 - Aired 5/28/2021
Rey & Dominik Mysterio defend the SmackDown Tag Team Championship against Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode. The Usos compete together for the first time in a year against The Street Profits. WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina take on The Riott Squad.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.0/10 32 votes#23 - SmackDown #1137
Season 23 Episode 23 - Aired 6/4/2021
The Usos challenge Rey & Dominik Mysterio for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Apollo Crews defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair issues a challenge to Bayley.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.0/10 37 votes#24 - SmackDown #1138
Season 23 Episode 24 - Aired 6/11/2021
Rey Mysterio seeks retribution on Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Seth Rollins joins Bayley on "Ding Dong, Hello!" Shinsuke Nakamura faces King Corbin. Kevin Owens & Big E battle Sami Zayn & Apollo Crews. Liv Morgan takes on Carmella.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.7/10 36 votes#25 - SmackDown #1139
Season 23 Episode 25 - Aired 6/18/2021
Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Rey Mysterio collide in a brutal Hell in a Cell Match. Bayley sends a message to SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair. Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews & Commander Azeez face Big E & Kevin Owens.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A