John Laurinaitis takes his seat as the permanent General Manager, promising to shake the landscape of Friday nights. After his record-setting victory on the Grandest Stage, new World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus gets his first test against the returning Alberto Del Rio, while Daniel Bryan speaks out for the time since his loss at WrestleMania.

SmackDown - Apr. 06, 2012

SmackDown - Apr. 13, 2012

SmackDown - Mar. 30, 2012

SmackDown kicks off 2012 with two huge championship matches - Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Largest Athlete', The Big Show, and Cody Rhodes and Booker T battle for the Intercontinental Championship.

SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2012

Daniel Bryan must defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a no-count-out, no-disqualification rematch against Big Show. Sheamus looks for revenge when he faces Jinder Mahal.

SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2012

SmackDown comes to Las Vegas for a special Sin City SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Strongest Athlete', Mark Henry, and Sheamus and Wade Barrett battling one-on-one.

SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2012

Just days before the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble, Randy Orton returns to face the man that put him out of commission, Wade Barrett. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan confronts Big Show about what the 'World's Largest Athlete' did to Bryan's girlfriend AJ.

SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2012

Randy Orton and Wade Barrett finally meet one-on-one in a brutal No-Disqualification Match, 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner Sheamus makes a triumphant return to SmackDown, and Daniel Bryan learns the identity of his five opponents in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship.

SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2012

For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan faces 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The team of Sheamus and Big Show battle Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.

SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2012

SmackDown Superstars compete in a battle royal to determine who will take Randy Orton's spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Daniel Bryan and Sheamus collide and fellow giants Big Show and The Great Khali are paired together in tag team action.

SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2012

Just two days removed from the grueling Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan square off in a Champion vs. Champion Match. Sheamus takes on The Miz and Cody Rhodes gets under the skin of Big Show.

SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2012

Randy Orton returns to unleashes his fury on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. Teddy Long gives Drew McIntyre one more chance to save his job, but he must defeat the high-flying Justin Gabriel. Plus, 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus is in action taking on Dolph Ziggler.

SmackDown - Mar. 02, 2012

Interim Raw General Manager, John Laurinaitis, takes over SmackDown for one night as part of his campaign to oust Teddy Long and seize control of both shows. Fresh off his first United States Championship victory, Santino Marella defends his new title against Jack Swagger inside a Steel Cage. Plus, Randy Orton, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, and more.

SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2012

Christian returns with a special edition of the Peep Show, which promises to have huge implications for Team Teddy Long's match against Team John Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes is out to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent Big Show by taking on the massive Great Khali. Plus, Chris Jericho collides with Sheamus.

SmackDown - Mar. 16, 2012

WWE Champion CM Punk pays a visit to SmackDown to join forces with Sheamus in a tag team match against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Big Show and Kane square off, with both colossal Superstars looking to gain momentum heading into WrestleMania.

SmackDown - Mar. 23, 2012

In the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Big Show gives notice to Cody Rhodes and promises to finally have his WrestleMania moment. Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston face off in a thrilling, athletic match. Zack Ryder takes on Drew McIntyre, and an impromptu DX reunion turns sour with the "End of an Era" Hell in a Cell Match looming.

Mick Foley, Jimmy Hart, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Dusty Rhodes and others gather to witness fellow Legend "Mean" Gene Okerlund team with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper returns to host Piper's Pit with guest Daniel Bryan, whose reprehensible treatment of now-ex-girlfriend AJ continues to draw the ire of the WWE Universe.

Daniel Bryan's degradation of ex-girlfriend AJ continues. A determined Randy Orton looks to send a message to Kane. The imposing Big Show takes on the recently-returned Alberto Del Rio. John Laurinaitis continues to undermine his predecessor, Teddy Long. Plus, Sheamus and much more.

SmackDown - Apr. 20, 2012

Sheamus attempts to avenge his loss to Mark Henry on Raw. John Laurinaitis and Eve debut the Teddy Table at ringside, where a reluctant Teddy Long spreads the word of People Power to the WWE Universe. Randy Orton warns that he will unleash hell on the Devil's Favorite Demon, Kane, this Sunday. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.

SmackDown - Apr. 27, 2012

In the aftermath of a grueling 2 out of 3 Falls Match at Extreme Rules, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Daniel Bryan look to finally settle their score one-on-one. New WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth take on Hunico and Camacho. In Divas action, Layla faces Natalya.

SmackDown - May. 04, 2012

After an unflattering imitation on Raw, The Big Show continues to feel the wrath of John Laurinaitis's 'People Power'. Turmoil ensues as World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams with Randy Orton to square off against Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho, nine days before their Fatal Four Way Match at Over The Limit.

SmackDown - May. 11, 2012

Two days before Over the Limit, an unhinged John Laurinaitis pits the WWE Champion CM Punk in a match against Kane. Number one contender Daniel Bryan looks to gain momentum against Zack Ryder. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus tangles with one of his Fatal 4-Way challengers, Randy Orton.

SmackDown - May. 18, 2012

Empowered Executive Eve sets up a monster Triple Threat Match to determine the next No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. Will Kane, Randy Orton, or Alberto Del Rio challenge for the title at No Way Out? Big Show continues to chastise the WWE Universe. Santino Marella settles his announcing squabble with Ricardo Rodriguez.

SmackDown - May. 25, 2012

CM Punk defends his WWE Championship against Kane. Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, while The Prime Time Players are in tag team action against Santino Marella and Zack Ryder.

SmackDown - Jun. 01, 2012

Nine days before their World Heavyweight Championship Match at No Way Out, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio each must contend with some colassal competition in Kane and The Great Khali. And Friday nights are about to get funky as SmackDown snares its very own living, breathing Funkasaurus - Brodus Clay.

SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012

Big Show vents his frustrations with WWE, clearing the air regarding his accidental punch to Mr. McMahon and his disdain for John Cena. Will Cena send a message of his own to the disgruntled giant? Plus, tempers flare between World Champions CM Punk, Sheamus, and a pair of No. 1 Contenders leading to a tag team No Way Out preview.

SmackDown - Jun. 15, 2012

Alberto Del Rio faces Christian. AJ is at ringside to witness Kane taking on Daniel Bryan. Dolph Ziggler gets another chance to prove he is worthy of a title opportunity when he faces The 'Great White', Sheamus.

SmackDown - Jun. 22, 2012

Christian and Santino Marella team up against Cody Rhodes and David Otunga. AJ Lee goes one-on-one against Layla. Sheamus defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat main event.

SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2012

Fourth of July festivities, Great American Bash-style, with Sgt. Slaughter and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

SmackDown - Jul 03, 2012

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio are in action just days before they finally meet one-on-one at Money in the Bank. Can they handle the respective challenges of Chris Jericho and Sin Cara? The Big Show faces The Great Khali, and Christian and Santino Marella square off against Dolph Ziggler and Cody Rhodes.

SmackDown - Jul. 13, 2012

After nearly a year away, Rey Mysterio returns to SmackDown in his hometown of San Diego! What will the high-flying Superstar have in store for his nemesis, Alberto Del Rio and the new Mr. Money in the Bank, Dolph Ziggler? And on Christian's Peep Show, guests Daniel Bryan and AJ discuss their wedding plans for the 1000th Raw.

SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2012

Coming off the historic Raw 1000th episode, four Superstars vie to become the No.1 contender to Sheamus's World Heavyweight Championship! Can the new Intercontinental Champion, The Miz, hold off the challenge of former champ Christian? Will Ryback's unbeaten streak continue?

SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2012

Mr. McMahon reveals the new General Manager of SmackDown, who instantly shakes things up by bookending the night with two huge match-ups. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus faces Tensai while his SummerSlam opponent Alberto Del Rio meets the recently returned Randy Orton.

SmackDown - Aug. 03, 2012

Chris Jericho presents The Highlight Reel with guest Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio takes on the Intercontinental Champion The Miz. With SummerSlam one week away, Alberto Del Rio have waited long enough and will challenge Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event.

SmackDown - Aug. 10, 2012

Alberto Del Rio makes his case for Booker T to reinstate his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. Chris Jericho is looking to build momentum before his showdown with Dolph Ziggler. And who will be Booker T's new assistant, Kaitlyn or Eve?

SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2012

Alberto Del Rio and Randy Orton vie to be the No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. The Celtic Warrior himself is in action against another Superstar with championship aspirations, "Mr. Money in the Bank" Dolph Ziggler. And Cody Rhodes continues his fixation on the mask of Sin Cara.

SmackDown - Aug. 24, 2012

After an RKO cost Dolph Ziggler a chance at cashing in his Money in the Bank Contract last week, 'The Showoff' goes one on one with 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The 'Master of the 619' Rey Mysterio is in action against Cody Rhodes and Sheamus prepares to defend his World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions.

SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2012

With Night of Champions approaching, will Sheamus' devastating Brogue Kick be banned when he defends his World Heavyweight Title against Alberto Del Rio? Three young and determined tag teams compete to for a chance to unseat the WWE Tag Team Champions. And Wade Barrett has returned seeking to launch a barrage through the SmackDown roster.

SmackDown - Sep. 07, 2012

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus engages in a WrestleMania rematch with Daniel Bryan. Will the Celtic Warrior have the same luck without the use of the banned Brogue Kick? Championship holders The Miz and Antonio Cesaro see action just 48 hours before putting the gold on the line. Plus, Randy Orton faces the dangerous Tensai.

SmackDown - Sep. 14, 2012

In the wake of a controversial Night of Champions, WWE Hall of Famer Edge pays the WWE Universe a visit to weigh in on Daniel Bryan and Kane's struggle to forge their bizarre new championship alliance. Plus, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams with Randy Orton to face a pair of hopeful title contenders, Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler.

SmackDown - Sep. 21, 2012

Randy Orton collides with the Big Show, for a chance to become the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. The SmackDown General Manager Booker T establishes a No. 1 Contender's Tag Team Tournament. Plus, Santino Marella faces Antonio Cesaro in a United States Championship Match and more.

SmackDown - Sep. 28, 2012

Sheamus and Big Show have a heated conversation as they head towards Hell In A Cell. WWE Champion CM Punk is in action and more!

SmackDown - Oct 05, 2012

What will Randy Orton have in store for Alberto Del Rio? Also, weeks before their colossal encounter at Hell in a Cell, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and No. 1 Contender Big Show look for the psychological edge by proving which devastating finishing move packs more power: the Brogue Kick or the Weapon of Mass Destruction.

SmackDown - Oct. 12, 2012

World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus goes toe-to-toe against the Barrett Barrage in a star-studded Lumberjack Match. Will the Lumberjacks be enough to keep Big Show at bay? After returning to SmackDown last week, 'The Viper', Randy Orton, faces the most must-see Superstar in WWE History, The Miz.

SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2012

Just two days away from Hell in a Cell, tensions rise between the World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and the No. 1 Contender, The Big Show. Team Hell No and Team Rhodes Scholars face each other in separate singles matches before their Tag Team Championship Match at Hell in a Cell. Plus, Randy Orton is in action against Wade Barrett and more!

SmackDown - Oct. 26, 2012

In the aftermath of Hell in a Cell, The Miz hosts another controversial installment of MizTV with his guest, the former World Heavyweight Champion, Sheamus. The 'Master of the 619' goes head-to-head with Titus O'Neil, The 'Punjabi Prince' faces off against the Harvard-educated David Otunga, and much more.

SmackDown - Nov. 02, 2012

Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio's rivalry continues to explode as they brawl all over the arena in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Plus, Big Show & Wade Barrett team up to face Sheamus & William Regal, The Miz challenges Kofi Kingston for the Intercontinental Championship, and more.

SmackDown - Nov. 09, 2012

With Survivor Series just 48 hours away, the eclectic members of Team Foley and Team Ziggler attempt to get on the same page. Sheamus is bent on getting his hands on Big Show before their scheduled rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship on Sunday. Meanwhile, Big Show faces another colossal confrontation in the ring from a mystery opponent.

SmackDown - Nov. 16, 2012

It's the night after Thanksgiving, but the Superstars of SmackDown are still hungry for a feast. Randy Orton, faces off against Dolph Ziggler. World Heavyweight Champion Big Show has his giant hands full in a Handicap Match against Team Hell No. And John Cena addresses the WWE Universe for the first time since his shocking kiss with AJ Lee on Raw.

SmackDown - Nov. 23, 2012

Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, but with an angry Big Show in the building and John Cena returning to SmackDown for the second week in a row, will all these combustible elements explode? Also in action, the Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston & Tag Team Champions Team Hell No take on Wade Barrett & The Prime Time Players.

SmackDown - Nov. 30, 2012

The Shield and Team Hell No attempt to gain an edge heading into their Six-Man Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match at WWE TLC. Big Show and Sheamus are in action, but can the rivals last nine days without brutalizing each other before their Chairs Match for the World Heavyweight Championship? Plus, Randy Orton takes on Wade Barrett.

SmackDown - Dec. 07, 2012

Just 48 hours before facing Sheamus in a Chairs Match at WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs, what manipulative tactics will Big Show use to keep his World Heavyweight Championship? Who will be The Shield's next victim as they build momentum toward their clash with Ryback and Team Hell No? Plus, Kofi Kingston, Alberto Del Rio, Antonio Cesaro, and more.

SmackDown - Dec. 14, 2012

AJ Lee addresses her shocking actions at WWE TLC, as well as her association with Dolph Ziggler and massive newcomer Big E Langston. Ryback issues a challenge to WWE Champion CM Punk for the start of 2013, and John Cena and Sheamus team up for a tag team main event vs Ziggler and World Heavyweight Champion Big Show.

SmackDown - Dec. 18, 2012

In the final SmackDown of 2012, Big Show defends his World Heavyweight Championship, but who will be the challenger after a bizarre turn of events? Dolph Ziggler takes on The Miz with AJ Lee and Big E Langston by his side. Brad Maddox has one more chance to earn an elusive WWE contract, but he must defeat The Celtic Warrior Sheamus.

SmackDown - Dec. 28, 2012

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

SmackDown - Apr. 06, 2012

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