SmackDown #1140

As Jimmy Uso steps up to take his brother's place as "The Right Hand Man," Universal Champion Roman Reigns suffers the wrath of an opportunistic Superstar's return. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair teams with Cesaro to face Bayley & Seth Rollins.

June 25, 2021

July 2, 2021

June 18, 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.

January 1, 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.

January 8, 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.

January 15, 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.

January 22, 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.

January 29, 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.

February 5, 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.

February 12, 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.

February 19, 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.

February 26, 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.

March 5, 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.

March 12, 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.

March 19, 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.

March 26, 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.

April 2, 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.

April 9, 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.

April 16, 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.

April 23, 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.

April 30, 2021

SmackDown #1133

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.

May 7, 2021

SmackDown #1134

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.

May 14, 2021

SmackDown #1135

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.

May 21, 2021

SmackDown #1136

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.

May 28, 2021

SmackDown #1137

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.

June 4, 2021

SmackDown #1138

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.

June 11, 2021

SmackDown #1139

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.

Edge sends a message to Universal Champion Roman Reigns. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair has a challenge for Bayley. Kevin Owens battles Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Zelina Vega returns.

SmackDown #1142

Ahead of WWE Money in the Bank, Edge fends off Universal Champion Roman Reigns & The Usos. NXT Superstars debut against WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina. Four Superstars compete in a pair of Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches.

July 9, 2021

SmackDown #1143

The WWE Universe returns to witness all the action as The Bloodline face Edge & The Mysterios. Bianca Belair defends the SmackDown Women's Title against Carmella. The SmackDown Superstars competing in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match battle in a Fatal 4-Way.

July 16, 2021

SmackDown #1144

John Cena returns to SmackDown with a challenge for Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Toni Storm joins the blue brand. Jimmy Uso faces Dominik Mysterio. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair defends against Carmella at the Rolling Loud Music Festival.

July 23, 2021

SmackDown #1145

The contract signing for Roman Reigns' Universal Championship Match at SummerSlam goes awry. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair gets help from an unexpected ally. Big E, Cesaro & King Nakamura face Apollo Crews, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode.

July 30, 2021

SmackDown #1146

Finn Bálor seeks retribution after being robbed of his Universal Title opportunity. After backstabbing SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair, Sasha Banks reignites her rivalry with The EST of WWE. The Street Profits are back in tag team action.

August 6, 2021

SmackDown #1147

Universal Champion Roman Reigns and John Cena come face-to-face ahead of their collision at SummerSlam. Sasha Banks ambushes SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair. Seth Rollins offers a warning to Edge.

August 13, 2021

SmackDown #1148

Universal Champion Roman Reigns and John Cena come face-to-face before their collision at SummerSlam. Edge issues a brooding warning to Seth Rollins. SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair battles Carmella and Zelina Vega in a pair of matches.

August 20, 2021

SmackDown #1149

Finn Bálor and The Street Profits bring chaos to The Bloodline's Family Celebration. New SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch sees several challengers emerge. Happy Corbin has an offer for "Mr. Money in the Bank" Big E.

August 27, 2021

SmackDown #1150

Universal Champion Roman Reigns looks to extend his yearlong reign as he faces Finn Bálor. Bianca Belair issues a challenge to Becky Lynch. Happy Corbin and Logan Paul confront Kevin Owens.

September 3, 2021

SmackDown #1151

WWE returns home to Madison Square Garden, where Brock Lesnar and "The Demon" Finn Bálor confront Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Edge battles Seth Rollins in a SummerSlam rematch. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair sign their contract for WWE Extreme Rules. Sami Zayn brings a special guest to The Garden.

September 10, 2021

SmackDown #1152

Bianca Belair makes a triumphant return to her hometown. New WWE Champion Big E confronts Universal Champion Roman Reigns before teaming with Finn Bálor to battle The Usos. Dominik Mysterio goes one-on-one with Sami Zayn.

September 17, 2021

SmackDown #1153

Roman Reigns battles Montez Ford as "The Demon" Finn Bálor lurks in the background. Kevin Owens interrupts Happy Corbin's new talk show "Happy Talk." Zelina Vega faces Liv Morgan. King Nakamura defends the Intercontinental Championship against Apollo Crews.

September 24, 2021

SmackDown #1154

The 2021 WWE Draft kicks off. Brock Lesnar sends a message to Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Usos. Bianca Belair battles Sasha Banks in a WrestleMania rematch.

October 1, 2021

SmackDown #1155

Edge looks for payback on Seth Rollins. The 2021 King of the Ring and Queen's Crown Tournaments begin. Roman Reigns demands answers from Paul Heyman. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair and Sasha Banks sign their contract for WWE Crown Jewel.

October 8, 2021

SmackDown #1156

Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar sign their contract for WWE Crown Jewel. The King of the Ring and Queen's Crown Tournaments continue with semifinal matches. Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks collide. The Street Profits challenge The Usos for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles.

October 15, 2021

SmackDown #1157

In the aftermath of WWE Crown Jewel, Brock Lesnar looks for payback on Roman Reigns. Controversy surrounds a WWE Women's Title exchange. King Woods celebrates his coronation. Hit Row make their blue brand debut. Shinsuke Nakamura battles Happy Corbin.

October 22, 2021

SmackDown #1158

The New Day's King Woods & Knight Kofi Kingston collide with longtime rivals The Usos. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair chooses Shotzi as her latest opponent. Naomi is forced to face Shayna Baszler. Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss battle Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs in a Trick or Street Fight.

October 29, 2021

SmackDown #1159

The Bloodline send a devastating message to King Woods & Sir Kofi. Drew McIntyre battles Ricochet. The Viking Raiders make their SmackDown debut against Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss. Sonya Deville asserts her authority in a match between Naomi and Shayna Baszler.

November 5, 2021

SmackDown #1160

Universal Champion Roman Reigns battles King Woods in a match to determine the true ruler of SmackDown. SmackDown's Survivor Series teams face upheaval. Toni Storm has a challenge for SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair.

November 12, 2021

SmackDown #1161

The Bloodline attempt to overthrow King Woods. Sasha Banks battles Shotzi. Superstars compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match to capture a spot on the SmackDown Survivor Series Team.

November 19, 2021

SmackDown #1162

As rumors surrounding Brock Lesnar swirl around the blue brand, several Superstars compete in a Black Friday Battle Royal to determine Roman Reigns' next challenger. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair sends Toni Storm a message.

November 26, 2021

SmackDown #1163

Brock Lesnar returns to the blue brand with a plan to ensure he will get an opportunity at Roman Reigns' Universal Championship. Kofi Kingston & King Woods send a message to The Bloodline. Sasha Banks battles Shayna Baszler.

December 3, 2021

The New Day, The Usos and RK-Bro vie for the title of WWE's best tag team. Xia Li makes her SmackDown debut. Brock Lesnar sends Sami Zayn a message. Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs take on Los Lotharios. Drew McIntyre battles Sheamus.

December 10, 2021

SmackDown #1165

Roman Reigns confronts Paul Heyman over Brock Lesnar. Drew McIntyre seeks to recover his sword from Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss. The New Day face The Usos. Toni Storm & Sasha Banks battle Charlotte Flair & Shotzi.

December 17, 2021

SmackDown #1166

SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair defends the title against Toni Storm. Drew McIntyre teams with The New Day to battle Madcap Moss & The Usos in a Christmas Eve Street Fight. Superstars vie for an Intercontinental Championship opportunity against Shinsuke Nakamura at Day 1 in a 12 Days of Christmas Gauntlet Match.

December 24, 2021

SmackDown #1167

Michael Cole, Pat McAfee and Becky Lynch count down WWE's top 10 greatest matches and moments from 2021.

December 31, 2021

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

June 25, 2021

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