6.7/1016 votes#1 - SmackDown 280
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2005
Heidenreich receives a chance to change the stipulation for his upcoming battle with The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble by teaming with Paul Heyman against The Deadman. Kenzo Suzuki looks to show a different set of skills by facing United States Champion John Cena in a Rap Battle. Plus, Kurt Angle finds himself in some hot water and much more.
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7.0/1017 votes#2 - SmackDown 281
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2005
While WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield and his Cabinet ride high with JBL preparing to accept another prestigious award, Big Show tries to find joy in the situation. Kenzo Suzuki challenges John Cena for the United States Championship. Plus, Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam defend the WWE Tag Team Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match.
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7.1/1013 votes#3 - SmackDown 282
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2005
Despite being forced by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to apologize for organizing Joy Giovanni's recent kidnapping, Kurt Angle looks to have the last laugh once again. Rey Mysterio, United States Champion John Cena, and more compete in a series of matches to qualify for the 2005 Royal Rumble Match. Plus, The Basham Brothers and more.
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7.0/1013 votes#4 - SmackDown 283
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2005
When a Six-Man Tag Team Match goes awry and the coalition between Kurt Angle and The Cabinet winds up on shaky ground, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes The Olympic Gold Medalist take on WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield in a Last Man Standing Match main event. Kenzo Suzuki challenges John Cena for the United states Championship.
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6.3/1014 votes#5 - SmackDown 284
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2005
SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces a tournament to see who will get an opportunity for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. Plus, Big Show takes on WWE Tag Team Champions The Basham Brothers in a Handicap Match, Nuzio steps up to take on the challenge of the Kurt Angle Invitational, and much more.
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7.0/1015 votes#6 - SmackDown 285
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2005
SmackDown emanates from Tokyo, Japan. The tournament to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship continues with United States Champion John Cena taking on Orlando Jordan and Kurt Angle going one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield's attempts to take down Big Show backfire. All this and more.
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6.9/1013 votes#7 - SmackDown 286
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2005
John "Bradshaw" Layfield is forced to deal with an animal when Batista makes his way to SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Booker T in the semi-finals of the tournament to name a new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. Plus, Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker, Mark Jindrak, and much more.
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7.0/1013 votes#8 - SmackDown 287
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2005
Big Show & United States Champion John Cena face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan. The future of Theodore Long's role as General Manager of SmackDown is decided by the WWE Board of Directors. Plus, The Basham Brothers challenge Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Tag Team Championship and much more.
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6.8/1016 votes#9 - SmackDown 288
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2005
John Cena puts the United States Championship on the line against Orlando Jordan. Booker T looks to get even with Heidenreich when they meet in one-on-one action. Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Mark Jindrak & Luther Reigns. Rene Dupree & Dawn Marie face Big Show & Michelle McCool. All this and much more.
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6.9/1015 votes#10 - SmackDown 289
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2005
United States Champion Orlando Jordan & WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield look to bring home more gold to The Cabinet by challenging Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Plus, Kurt Angle looks to mimic Shawn Michaels' climb to the top, Booker T faces Heidenreich in a No Disqualification Match, and more.
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6.7/1014 votes#11 - SmackDown 290
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2005
John Cena partners with WWE Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio to face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & The Basham. Randy Orton and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff meet with The Undertaker and SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long for a contract signing. Plus, Booker T in action, Kurt Angle battles Marty Jannetty, and more.
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7.2/1017 votes#12 - SmackDown 291
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2005
John Cena shows his respect for WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield by detailing his limousine. Kurt Angle shows his ongoing contempt for Shawn Michaels with a sensational imitation of The Heartbreak Kid. Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship. All this and much more.
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7.0/1015 votes#13 - SmackDown 292
Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2005
John Cena's Road to WrestleMania makes an unexpected stop behind bars, courtesy of WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield. As his confrontation with Randy Orton approaches, The Undertaker receives an unexpected apology from Orton's father. Kurt Angle uses Josh Mathews to demonstrate his intentions for Shawn Michaels. Plus, Booker T and more.
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6.7/1013 votes#14 - SmackDown 293
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2005
John Cena kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion, and soon learns that the battle is just beginning when several SmackDown Superstars, including John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Eddie Guerrero, and Rey Mysterio, set their sights on earning a chance at the WWE Championship. Plus, Big Show goes one-on-one with Luther Reigns and much more.
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7.0/1013 votes#15 - SmackDown 294
Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2005
Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle face each other in the WWE Championship Series. John Cena unveils a new WWE Championship title. MNM makes a statement at the expense of Rey Mysterio during a new edition of Carlito's Cabana. Booker T receives some unexpected help in his match against United States Champion Orlando Jordan. All this and much more.
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7.0/1014 votes#16 - SmackDown 295
Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2005
While the WWE Championship Series continues with Booker T going one-on-one with Big Show, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Kurt Angle look to make sure that neither man advances. WWE Champion John Cena battles United States Champion Orlando Jordan. Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against MNM. All this and more.
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7.2/1014 votes#17 - SmackDown 296
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2005
A Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match between Booker T, John 'Bradshaw' Layfield, Kurt Angle, and Big Show determines who will receive an opportunity at the WWE Championship. WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Rene Dupree. The friendship between Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio becomes strained as they challenge MNM for the Tag Team Championship.
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7.2/1016 votes#18 - SmackDown 297
Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2005
After confronting Eddie Guerrero about his recent actions, Rey Mysterio feels the burn of Latino Heat when he faces Chavo Guerrero in a Street Fight. WWE Champion John Cena informs John "Bradshaw" Layfield that their battle at Judgment Day will be an "I Quit" Match. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Booker T and much more action.
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6.2/1012 votes#19 - SmackDown 298
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2005
Eddie Guerrero sends a word of warning to Rey Mysterio. Kurt Angle uses some underhanded tactics to get the best of Booker T. Tensions erupt between John "Bradshaw" Layfield and WWE Champion John Cena. Plus, Chavo Guerrero partners with WWE Tag Team Champions MNM for a Six-Man Tag Team Match, Big Show joins Carlito's Cabana, and much more.
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6.9/1013 votes#20 - SmackDown 299
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2005
WWE Champion John Cena faces The Basham Brothers in a Handicap Match. John "Bradshaw" Layfield uses Scotty 2 Hotty as an example of his plans for Cena. Booker T receives an unexpected apology from Kurt Angle. Eddie Guerrero uses Rey Mysterio's mask to make a statement. Plus, Carlito introduces a new ally, Hardcore Holly in action, and more.
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7.0/1014 votes#21 - SmackDown 300
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2005
As the WWE Draft draws near, Superstars compete for the right to face whoever they want in a Winner's Choice Battle Royal main event. John Cena offers John "Bradshaw" Layfield a gift. Despite gaining a victory over Big Show with the help of Matt Morgan, Carlito's problems with The World's Largest Athlete are far from over. All this and more.
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6.3/1012 votes#22 - SmackDown 301
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2005
WWE Champion John Cena & Big Show take on Carlito & Matt Morgan. To prevent Sharmell from being placed at the mercy of Kurt Angle, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes a special addition to their upcoming confrontation. Hardcore Holly & Charlie Haas get another chance at the WWE Tag Team Championship when they challenge MNM for the gold.
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6.8/1016 votes#23 - SmackDown 302
Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2005
With WWE Champion John Cena being drafted to Raw, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long is left without a champion for his brand. Kurt Angle demands Tazz pick a side going into One Night Stand. While the WWE Universe awaits Tazz's answer, Paul Heyman and his band of ECW Originals make their stance clear. Plus, Eddie Guerrero makes a promise.
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6.8/1016 votes#24 - SmackDown 303
Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2005
When John "Bradshaw" Layfield goes one-on-one with The Undertaker in a No Disqualification Match main event, SmackDown's newest draft pick strikes from out of nowhere. On an all new Carlito's Cabana, Carlito makes a new enemy in Booker T. Rey Mysterio makes his presence felt during Eddie Guerrero's match against Cruiserweight Champion Paul London.
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6.9/1014 votes#25 - SmackDown 304
Season 7 Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2005
To ensure that his brand is represented by a worthy champion, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces that six Superstars will compete for a new title. Rey Mysterio looks to settle a score with Eddie Guerrero. Randy Orton reignites his rivalry with The Undertaker. Chavo Guerrero challenges Paul London for the Cruiserweight Championship.
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Season 7 Ratings Summary
"SmackDown 280" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 7. It scored 6.7/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/7/2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 281".