The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 25

Edge celebrates his 25th anniversary in WWE in his hometown with a match against Sheamus.

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WWE honored both Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on an extremely emotional SmackDown. Plus, LA Knight overcame Finn Bálor, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s Title against The LWO’s Zelina Vega, Bobby Lashley helped The Street Profits steal a win from The Brawling Brutes in a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio defeated Grayson Waller and more.

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After battling through a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Rey Mysterio and an explosive semifinal showdown against Bobby Lashley, The Phenomenal One secured a World Heavyweight Title Match against The Visionary at WWE Night of Champions. Plus, Asuka launched a mist sneak attack on Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, and Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title against Damage CTRL.

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On a frenetic Friday Night SmackDown, the stakes between Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Jey Uso got magnified as Reigns agreed to put his Tribal Chiefdom on the line as well as his title against Jey at SummerSlam! Plus, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio won his first NXT North American Title defense against Butch, Rey Mysterio advanced in the U.S. Title Invitational Tournament, Charlotte Flair overcame IYO SKY so much more!

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The Rock and John Cena lead the charge on an explosive SmackDown.

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Jey Uso made his shocking decision that shook the future of The Bloodline, Pretty Deadly earned an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title opportunity, Bianca Belair confronted Charlotte Flair, and more from the June 16, 2023 edition of SmackDown.

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With Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles set to battle in a Triple Threat Match to determine who will challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble, a brawl with The Bloodline ended with them attacking each other.

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An impassioned Sami Zayn returned home to Montreal poised to defy the odds at WWE Elimination Chamber against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Plus, Gunther defeated Madcap Moss in a hard-fought Intercontinental Title Match, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler defeated Natalya & Shotzi, Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy laid waste to Hit Row and delivered a message to the winner of the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley match at WWE Elimination Chamber, and so much more.

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After Kevin Owens denied Cody Rhodes’ attempt to patch the divide between himself and Sami Zayn, KO made a surprise reemergence to help his long-time friend during a 2-on-1 attack by Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos. Plus, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair engaged in a chaotic brawl with her WrestleMania challenge Rhea Ripley and so much more.

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On a must-see SmackDown, The Usos ambushed Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on “The KO Show,” Rey Mysterio struck his son and agreed to fight him at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes battled Ludwig Kaiser and so much more!

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Moments after using the chaos outside the ring to defeat Matt Riddle in SmackDown’s highly-personal main event, The Enforcer of The Bloodline delivered a brutal post-match attack to The Original Bro that ended with Riddle under the announce desk.

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The WWE Draft kicked off on SmackDown in explosive order with Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and so many others selected by the Raw and SmackDown brand. Plus, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens successful defended their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Usos and a hard-fought WrestleMania Rematch.

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On an exhilarating Friday Night SmackDown, Bad Bunny and the LWO stood in solidarity after dispatching The Judgment Day! Plus, Shinsuke Nakamura gained a victory over Karrion Kross, Cody Rhodes vowed to win against Brock Lesnar and so much more!

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The Usos spoke about leaving The Bloodline, LA Knight defeated Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair submitted Lacey Evans, Solo Sikoa and Sheamus beat each other down, and more!

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On an incredible episode of SmackDown emanating from Madison Square Garden, Roman Reigns reaffirmed his place at the Head of the Table, AJ Styles defeated Karrion Kross, Edge battled and beat Grayson Waller, Sheamus unsuccessfully challenged Austin Theory for the United States Title, and more!

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John Cena and AJ Styles planned to face The Bloodline at WWE Fastlane, but Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa ruthlessly ambushed Styles backstage before dismantling Cena in the ring. Plus, IYO SKY retained her WWE Women’s Title against Asuka, Bobby Lashley is seemingly at odds with The Street Profits and so much more!

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After Solo Sikoa caused LA Knight to defeat Jimmy Uso by disqualification, The Bloodline and The Judgment Day seemed to have the upper hand against LA Knight and John Cena. That was until Knight and Cena received a massive assist from Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso! Plus, Charlotte Flair and Asuka defeated IYO SKY and Bayley, Bobby Lashley took care of Rey Mysterio and so much more!

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While IYO SKY retained her WWE Women’s Title over Charlotte Flair, her night was far from over as she had to contend with the return of Bianca Belair! Plus, LA Knight vowed to defeat Roman Reigns, Logan Paul challenged U.S. Champion Rey Mysterio to a match at WWE Crown Jewel, Jey Uso led a surprise attack on Jimmy Uso after John Cena brawled with Solo Sikoa and so much more!

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Jimmy & Jey Uso defended the honor of The Bloodline by successfully defending the Undisputed Tag Team Championship against the hard-hitting duo of Drew McIntyre & Sheamus, Charlotte Flair retained the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Sonya Deville, Ricochet qualified for the Royal Rumble Match, and more!

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On a shocking edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fought to a no-contest after The Bloodline interfered, perhaps offering insight their relationship with Zayn. Plus, Gunther retained the Intercontinental Title over Braun Strowman, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez battled in a Royal Rumble momentum match, Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville got into a brawl and so much more.

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Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Signing. Plus, Legado del Fantasma, Imperium, Hit Row and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus all advanced to the semifinals in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and so much more.

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On a calamitous edition of SmackDown, Madcap Moss prevailed in a Fatal-Four-Way Match against Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar to earn an Intercontinental Title Match against Gunther. Plus, The Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Braun Strowman and Ricochet, Ronda Rousey made her return and so much more.

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Sami Zayn tried to cause further cracks in The Bloodline, Dominik Mysterio pushed his father Rey closer to the edge, Imperium made a massive statement and more.

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On an earth-shaking edition of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn combined to stand tall over The Bloodline. Plus, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus prevailed in controversial fashion in their Fatal 5-Way Match, Rey Mysterio was announced as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and so much more.

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On an incredible SmackDown the night before WrestleMania, The Head of the Table and The American Nightmare came face-to-face one final time before their highly-anticipated Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Bobby Lashley won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rey Mysterio created a new LWO faction and so much more.

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