The Superstars of WWE aim to build momentum on the road to WrestleMania. Fresh off a monumental pay-per-view win, new #1 contender Jack Swagger faces a man still holding a grudge from Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio squares off with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.

SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2013

SmackDown - Mar. 01, 2013

SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2013

SmackDown rings in the new year with the return of Randy Orton! And with the upcoming Royal Rumble on his mind, The 'Viper' teams with Sheamus against two reigning champions, Big Show and Antonio Cesaro. Plus, Kofi Kingston gets a chance for a rematch againt the man who took his Intercontinental Championship, Wade Barrett.

SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2013

FINALLY...The Rock comes back to SmackDown for the first time in 10 years! What will 'The People's Champ' have to say in response to CM Punk's comments? Plus, General Manager Booker T kicks off the new year with a major bombshell affecting the main event match between World Heavyweight Champion Big Show and Albert Del Rio.

SmackDown - Jan. 11, 2013

It's the 700th episode of SmackDown! Alberto Del Rio kicks off his new championship reign with a fiesta of grand proportions. But when rivals crash the party, the turmoil leads to a massive Tag Team main event. Plus, Team Hell No teams with Randy Orton for one night in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Wade Barrett & Team Rhodes Scholars.

SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2013

Two days before his Royal Rumble clash with The Rock, CM Punk calls out The Shield to address their potential involvement. Will The Rock show up after sustaining a brutal attack on Raw? Plus, Booker T sets up a massive Six Man Tag Team Match that includes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and his Royal Rumble challenger, Big Show.

SmackDown - Jan. 25, 2013

SmackDown Superstars make their case for the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. World Champion Alberto Del Rio is determined to get his hands on Big Show. The high flying duo of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara reunite for a match against the bickering Team Hell No. And a former World Heavyweight Champion returns to SmackDown.

SmackDown - Feb. 01, 2013

The quest for the Elimination Chamber continues on SmackDown! The rivalry between Big Show and Alberto Del Rio heats up. Cody Rhodes takes on Kofi Kingston. Can Team Hell No continue to co-exist or will their relationship go up in flames? Mark Henry takes on Randy Orton and much more.

SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2013

The Road to WrestleMania becomes more dangerous with the Elimination Chamber in two days. What will The Rock have to say about CM Punk's theft of the WWE Championship? A fuming Big Show faces Chris Jericho as he prepares to challenge Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Randy Orton faces another Chamber participant, the massive Mark Henry.

Randy Orton may have kicked the hornets nest known as The Shield, but he may have a much larger problem when he goes one-on-one with Big Show. Hall of Famer Jim Ross attempts to get to the bottom of Jack Swagger's transformation. And the rivalry over the United States Championship between Antonio Cesaro and The Miz reaches new heights.

World Champion Alberto Del Rio faces Dolph Ziggler. Sheamus and Big Show square off as The Shield waits in the wings. And will this be the week the WWE finally witnesses the in-ring debut of Fandango?

SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2013

SmackDown kicks off with a big Tag Team Match when Randy Orton joins forces with Sheamus to take on Team Rhodes Scholars. Dolph Ziggler goes one-on-one with Kane. The Shield's reign of terror continues. Jack Swagger takes on Chris Jericho. Mark Henry, Ryback, and more.

SmackDown - Mar. 15, 2013

Days after breaking Ricardo Rodriguez's ankle on Raw, 'The Real American' Jack Swagger faces Chris Jericho. The Miz takes on Antonio Cesaro. And with Ryback fighting his own battles, can Sheamus and Randy Orton trust Big Show in their clash against The Shield at WrestleMania?

SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2013

The Rock has come back to SmackDown! What will the WWE Champion say to John Cena with his WrestleMania showdown merely nine days away? The WrestleMania team of Sheamus, Randy Orton & Big Show put their newfound chemistry to the test in preparation for The Shield. Plus, Ryback and Mark Henry show off their strength in a bench press challenge.

SmackDown - Mar. 29, 2013

JBL and Michael Cole host the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, live from WrestleMania Axxess. Ryback tunes up for his epic WrestleMania clash with Mark Henry by competing in a Handicap Match. Jack Swagger squares off with Kofi Kingston looking to gain some momentum heading into his World Heavyweight Champion Match at WrestleMania.

SmackDown - Apr. 05, 2013

In his first appearance since cashing in the Money in the Bank Contract the night after WrestleMania, Dolph Ziggler celebrates becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion. Triple H addresses the WWE Universe after his monumental WrestleMania win. And after targeting Undertaker on Raw, where will The Shield strike next?

SmackDown - Apr. 12, 2013

Sheamus and Randy Orton team up to face the massive duo of Big Show and Mark Henry. Alberto Del Rio battles through an ankle injury to take on rival Jack Swagger. And new United States Champion Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.

SmackDown - Apr. 19, 2013

From London, England, The Undertaker returns for his first match on SmackDown in nearly three years against The Shield's Dean Ambrose. Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger continue their brutal rivalry in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Sheamus faces Big Show and Randy Orton goes one-on-one with the 'World's Strongest Man' Mark Henry.

SmackDown - Apr. 26, 2013

Kane seeks to inflict hellacious revenge on The Shield when he faces Dean Ambrose one on one. We find out who is stronger when Sheamus and Mark Henry compete in an Arm Wrestling Contest. Plus, Daniel Bryan takes on Ryback.

SmackDown - May. 03, 2013

With Extreme Rules just one week from Sunday, Ryback has a major appetite for destruction on Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. The 'World's Strongest Man', Mark Henry attempts to break a world record by pulling two tractor trailers and a heated confrontation between Team Hell No and The Shield leads to a match between Dean Ambrose and Daniel Bryan.

SmackDown - May. 10, 2013

In the final SmackDown before WWE goes extreme, The Miz stirs the pot between Extreme Rules opponents, Randy Orton and Big Show on Miz TV. Plus, with the World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler sidelined, how will the two contenders to his title attempt to settle their score?

SmackDown - May. 17, 2013

At Extreme Rules, all three Shield members claimed championship gold. Now on SmackDown, Kofi Kingston gets his rematch with Dean Ambrose for the United States Title. Big Show faces off against Chris Jericho. And what can the WWE Universe expect from the new 'Paul Heyman' guy, Curtis Axel?

SmackDown - May. 24, 2013

The recent dominance of The Shield has driven Team Hell No to the brink of extinction. Now, its divide and conquer time when Kane, Daniel Bryan and the 'Apex Predator' Randy Orton take on each member of the 'Hounds of Justice' in singles action. Plus, who is the next victim in Ryback's path of destruction?

SmackDown - May. 31, 2013

Chris Jericho gears up for his clash with CM Punk at WWE Payback by trying to neutralize the newest Paul Heyman guy, Curtis Axel. Team Hell No and Randy Orton attempt to hash out their issues on MizTV. And Sheamus answers another 'Intellectual Challenge' from Damien Sandow.

SmackDown - Jun. 07, 2013

Recently returned World Champion Dolph Ziggler and cohort Big E Langston face Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho with Ziggler and Del Rio's title match just two days away at Payback. And with their status as a team in a flux, can Team Hell No and Randy Orton work together to finally hand The Shield their first loss?

SmackDown - Jun. 14, 2013

After an momentous night at WWE Payback, three new champions are in action on SmackDown. he new World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio takes on Chris Jericho. The new Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel faces Wade Barrett and the new Divas Champ AJ Lee battles Natalya. Plus, tension grow between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan.

SmackDown - Jun. 21, 2013

It's 'Fiesta Del Rio' on SmackDown, as the World Champion celebrates his recent victory, but will former champ Dolph Ziggler crash the party? The Miz asks Paul Heyman the tough questions about Brock Lesnar and CM Punk. And Sheamus attempts to settle the score with Damien Sandow in a Dublin Street Fight.

SmackDown - Jun. 28, 2013

CM Punk returns to SmackDown as he vies for his third career Money in the Bank Contract in the Money in the Bank All-Stars Ladder Match. Dolph Ziggler gears up for his World Heavyweight Championship rematch against Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Randy Orton and Christian renew a long-standing rivalry.

SmackDown - Jul. 05, 2013

Money in the Bank competitors Randy Orton, Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and more try to gain the upper hand before scaling the ladders of destiny in just two days. Dolph Ziggler pulls out all the stops to send a message to Alberto Del Rio. Divas AJ Lee and Kaitlyn solidify plans for their championship clash on Sunday.

SmackDown - Jul. 12, 2013

Randy Orton is on a hot streak following his Money in the Bank victory as he faces World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Daniel Bryan squares off against Wade Barrett, while Rob Van Dam returns to SmackDown. Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes address their issues with one another following their Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

SmackDown - Jul. 19, 2013

For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio faces RVD. Money in the Bank winners Randy Orton and Damien Sandow square off, while Sandow's Money In the Bank contract is stolen by Cody Rhodes. CM Punk addresses Paul Heyman's actions while Dolph Ziggler interrupts Diva Champion AJ Lee's 'State of Her Mind Address'.

SmackDown - Jul. 26, 2013

World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio chooses his opponent for SummerSlam. CM Punk is in action against Fandango, while Kaitlyn and AJ renew their bitter rivalry for the WWE Divas Championship. And how will Damien Sandow respond to seeing his Money in the Bank briefcase sink into the Gulf of Mexico?

SmackDown - Aug. 02, 2013

RVD faces 'The Viper' Randy Orton. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is in action against Christian. Plus, major announcements and stipulations are made for the biggest event of the summer, SummerSlam. Dolph Ziggler and Kaitlyn interrupt AJ Lee and Big E Langston's appearance on Miz TV.

SmackDown - Aug. 09, 2013

Big Show joins Mark Henry and RVD in a Tag Team match against The Shield. Daniel Bryan is in action against Wade Barrett, and this time, anything goes. Plus, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, Christian, Kane, The Wyatt Family, and more seek the upper hand leading into the annual summer spectacular SummerSlam.

SmackDown - Aug. 16, 2013

SummerSlam may be over, but the Superstars of WWE still feel the heat on SmackDown. Daniel Bryan looks for retribution after being robbed of the WWE Title by Randy Orton, but Vickie Guerrero has other plans. Alberto Del Rio gets back in the ring with Christian. Dolph Ziggler takes on Big E Langston, and more.

SmackDown - Aug. 23, 2013

Dolph Ziggler and Big Show break their silence on Miz TV, with regard to Triple H's leadership. Plus, Daniel Bryan and Rob Van Dam gear up for their respective championship matches at Night of Champions. Curtis Axel praises the courage of his manager Paul Heyman.

SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2013

WWE COO Triple H holds a town hall meeting to address the controversial firing of Cody Rhodes on RAW. With the locker room on edge, should the Triple H prepare for a backlash or will the WWE Superstars fall in line? Plus, WWE Champion Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Big Show and more gear up for Night of Champions.

SmackDown - Sep. 06, 2013

Big Show deals with the repercussions of defying Triple Hon RAW. Before the Night of Champions pay-per-view on Sunday, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton exchange verbal jabs on The Cutting Edge. Paul Heyman has one last plea, and Dolph Ziggler tries to earn an opportunity to compete at the championship spectacular.

SmackDown - Sep. 13, 2013

Daniel Bryan addresses the controversy surrounding his 'quick count' victory at Night of Champions. Vickie Guerrero schedules the Superstar supporters of Daniel Bryan in an 11-on-3 Gauntlet Handicap match. Plus, Ryback is in action for the first time with Paul Heyman by his side, and matches are made for the new pay-per-view event WWE Battleground.

SmackDown - Sep. 20, 2013

The Miz, Big Show and others feel the impact of Triple H's leadership, though the COO insists his decisions are what is 'best for business'. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio is in action. The United States Title is on the line when Dean Ambrose defends against Dolph Ziggler.

SmackDown - Sep. 27, 2013

With WWE Battleground just days away, what is Daniel Bryan's condition after being brutally attack by Randy Orton? Triple H puts Big Show in a 3-on-1 Handicap match against The Shield, and The Game might have another surprise for the tormented giant. Plus, Alberto Del Rio and Rob Van Dam tune up for their World Heavyweight Championship Match.

SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2013

SmackDown GM Vickie Guerrero updates the WWE Universe on Triple H's condition following Big Show's actions on RAW. The WWE and World Heavyweight Championship scenes take shape for the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. A family rivalry breaks out between the newly rehired Rhodes brothers and the Wyatts.

SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2013

Cody Rhodes and Goldust have their first contest as the new WWE Tag Team Champions. CM Punk faces Big E Langston. The Wyatts and much more.

SmackDown - Oct 18, 2013

With only two days left until their Hell in a Cell match for the vacated WWE Championship, No. 1 Contenders Daniel Bryan & Randy Orton compete in a massive 8-Man Tag Team main event. WWE COO Triple H responds to the turmoil the Big Show has caused while Ryback and Paul Heyman tune up for CM Punk. Also, Alberto Del Rio has a message for John Cena.

SmackDown - Oct. 25, 2013

John Cena returns to SmackDown! The Usos take on The Shield in a tag team showdown and the Miz invites WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels on MizTV to talk about the controversial WWE Championship match at Hell in a Cell. All this and more.

SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2013

With Survivor Series quickly approaching, who will challenge John Cena for the World Heavyweight Championship? And after weeks of heinous attacks, CM Punk responds to The Wyatt Family, and Daniel Bryan faces Luke Harper one-on-one. Plus, R-Truth and The Usos team up against 3MB, while Divas Champion AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka take on The Funkadactyls.

SmackDown - Nov. 08, 2013

CM Punk & Daniel Bryan keep their newfound alliance intact when they battle Ryback & Curtis Axel. The Wyatt Family takes on The Usos. After a vicious assault on John Cena's healing arm on Raw, Alberto Del Rio challenges Cena to an arm wrestling contest. Will The Champ accept? All this and more.

SmackDown - Nov. 15, 2013

Rey Mysterio returns to SmackDown for the first time in nearly a year to team with The Usos against one of the most dominant trios in history, The Shield. Daniel Bryan follows the buzzards to face The Wyatt Family's Luke Harper. And the Rhodes brothers, Cody Rhodes and Goldust, defend their WWE Tag Team Championships against The Real Americans.

SmackDown - Nov. 22, 2013

Randy Orton vows to defeat John Cena in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match and become both the World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Champion. Plus, with a Handicap Match against all three members of The Shield looming, CM Punk competes against the Hounds of Justice in a 12-Man Tag Team main event.

SmackDown - Nov. 29, 2013

WWE Champion Randy Orton battles Daniel Bryan while making his case for being the greatest Superstar of any generation. The Shield's Dean Ambrose takes on CM Punk. The Real Americans pick a fight with Rey Mysterio and a partner of his choosing. Natalya battles Tamina.

SmackDown - Dec. 06, 2013

After the Championship Ascension Ceremony turned to chaos on Raw, Randy Orton attempts to make amends with The Authority on SmackDown while John Cena delivers a message to The Viper. CM Punk's issue with the Shield continues while Daniel Bryan's rivalry rages on against the Wyatts Family.

SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2013

Coming off a tooth and nail battle with Daniel Bryan on Raw, Randy Orton addresses his reign as the inaugural WWE World Heavyweight Champion. How will The 'Viper' cope with a giant bullseye now firmly placed on his back? Plus, a star-studded team unites to face The Shield. The Rhodes Brothers take on the Wyatt Family.

SmackDown - Dec. 20, 2013

In the final SmackDown of 2013, John Cena is fired up and ready to close out the year with a bang. Will he get his wish for a rematch with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton? Plus, the 2013 Superstar of the Year Daniel Bryan is in action against Damien Sandow. The Shield is looking for a fight. Who will step up to the Hounds of Justice?

SmackDown - Dec. 27, 2013

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

SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2013

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