The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4

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8.5/10(38 votes)
#1 - SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002
S4:E399/26/2002
The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that actions speak louder than words. When Billy and Chuck find themselves in a tag team match against Tajiri and Cruiserweight Champion Jaime Noble. Plus, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more in action.
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8.4/10(39 votes)
#2 - SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002
S4:E307/25/2002
While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event. After sending a message to the SmackDown locker room by attacking Mark Henry, Brock Lesnar sends a message to WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock.
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8.2/10(30 votes)
#3 - SmackDown - Aug. 08, 2002
S4:E328/8/2002
It's a match of epic proportions as 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with The Immortal Hulk Hogan! Kurt Angle battles John Cena. Mark Henry faces Reverend D-Von. Batista collides with Rikishi. A big Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Eddie Guerrero. Plus, Stephanie McMahon, Paul Heyman and much more!
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8.1/10(38 votes)
#4 - SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002
S4:E266/27/2002
Witness the debut of two Superstars that would change the face of Sports Entertainment forever; John Cena and Batista! Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John Cena takes on Kurt Angle. Batista teams with Reverend D-Von to take on Faarooq and Randy Orton. Plus, The Undertaker, Mark Henry and much more.
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7.8/10(25 votes)
#5 - SmackDown - Jan 03, 2002
S4:E11/3/2002
WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Y2J's title. In the midst of Mr. McMahon's rivalry with WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains a thorn in The Chairman's side.
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7.8/10(25 votes)
#6 - SmackDown - Jan. 10, 2002
S4:E21/10/2002
Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWF Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Chris Jericho & Test. Plus, Jim Ross interviews Mr. McMahon about his upcoming match with WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looks to capitalize on her husband's impending return.
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7.8/10(26 votes)
#7 - SmackDown - Jul. 04, 2002
S4:E277/4/2002
As SmackDown celebrates the 4th of July, Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a childhood dream as he teams with Hulk Hogan to battle Billy & Chuck for the Tag Team Championship. After making his debut the week prior, John Cena faces Chris Jericho. Plus, Lance Storm faces Rikishi and more.
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7.6/10(31 votes)
#8 - SmackDown - Oct. 31, 2002
S4:E4410/31/2002
Before WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in the main event, the Beast receives a word of warning from his newest challenger the Big Show. As the SmackDown Superstars enjoy a Halloween party, John Cena begins an evolution of character with a memorable costume while Stephanie McMahon gets more than she bargained for.
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7.6/10(20 votes)
#9 - SmackDown - Nov 07, 2002
S4:E4511/7/2002
Following his assault at the hands of Big Show, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar turns his rage to Eddie Guerrero as they battles in the main event. Wedding bells may be in the air after Dawn Marie brings Al Wilson to his knees. Plus, a 2-out-of-3 Falls match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Rikishi goes one-on-one with John Cena, and much more.
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7.4/10(24 votes)
#10 - SmackDown - Jan. 24, 2002
S4:E41/24/2002
Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWF with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, and The Rock compete for an opportunity at the WWF Undisputed Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam faces William Regal, The Dudley Boyz take on Kane & Big Show in a Tag Team Tables Matches, and more.
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7.4/10(21 votes)
#11 - SmackDown - May 30, 2002
S4:E225/30/2002
Kurt Angle and Edge meet inside a Steel Cage. Randy Orton challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Undisputed Title. All this and much more!
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7.4/10(29 votes)
#12 - SmackDown - Jul. 11, 2002
S4:E287/11/2002
Barely a week after making a lasting impression on Kurt Angle, the young John Cena gets the opportunity of a lifetime by teaming with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker to take on Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho in the main event. Plus, Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Edge face Billy & Chuck, Busta Rhymes makes a special appearance, and much more.
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7.4/10(24 votes)
#13 - SmackDown - Aug. 22, 2002
S4:E348/22/2002
Paul Heyman promises Brock Lesnar and WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock will collide before the night ends. However, with Eddie Guerrero and his pals getting involved, The Great One teams with Edge in a tag team main event. The rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle escalates when the Olympic Gold Medalist battles Billy Kidman.
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7.4/10(20 votes)
#14 - SmackDown - Aug. 29, 2002
S4:E358/29/2002
After making WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar exclusive SmackDown, General Manager Stephanie McMahon kicks off a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for Lesnar's title. Plus, John Cena takes on Reverend D-Von, Matt Hardy gets an opportunity to prove he can stand toe-to-toe with a champion, and more.
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7.3/10(22 votes)
#15 - SmackDown - Feb. 07, 2002
S4:E62/7/2002
Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflattering impersonation of his opponent. While his problems with The Texas Rattlesnake escalate, Y2J must turn his attention to main event action when he teams with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H in a Handicap Match.
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7.3/10(25 votes)
#16 - SmackDown - Aug. 01, 2002
S4:E318/1/2002
Brock Lesnar looks to finish off Mark Henry while Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle battle for a chance at "The Next Big Thing." Stephanie McMahon stuns Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff by having her two newest acquisitions take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock. Plus, Rey Mysterio battles Tajiri, John Cena faces Rico, and more.
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7.2/10(23 votes)
#17 - SmackDown - Feb. 21, 2002
S4:E82/21/2002
After taking out The Rock in a vehicular assault on Raw, the New World Order is forced to apologize for their actions. However, the boys in black soon discover that Hell hath no fury like a Rattlesnake scorned when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a hunt for payback. Plus, Triple H, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and many more.
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7.2/10(26 votes)
#18 - SmackDown - Oct. 03, 2002
S4:E4010/3/2002
When The Undertaker looks to finish off Matt Hardy in a Falls Count Anywhere match, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar sets out to break more than the Dead Man's spirit. After a Bikini Contest doesn't go her way, Dawn Marie sparks a controversial rivalry by targeting Torrie Wilson's family. Plus, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Edge and more.
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7.2/10(20 votes)
#19 - SmackDown - Nov. 14, 2002
S4:E4611/14/2002
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar seeks payback on Big Show. While WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Rey Mysterio take on each of Los Guerreros in singles action, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with his own partner. Dawn Marie continues to cause issues between Al and Torrie Wilson. Plus, Billy Kidman, John Cena, and more.
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7.1/10(23 votes)
#20 - SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2002
S4:E123/21/2002
Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus teams with Lita to face Ivory & Jazz. European Champion Diamond Dallas Page faces William Regal. Chris Jericho has choice words for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. The Hardy Boyz battle Billy and Chuck.
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7.1/10(27 votes)
#21 - SmackDown - Apr. 25, 2002
S4:E174/25/2002
Chris Jericho and Triple H battle for a chance at Hulk Hogan's WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton makes his WWE debut against Hardcore Holly. Edge helps Kurt Angles reveal his new t-shirt before Angle teams with Albert to take on Edge & Rikishi. Mr. McMahon's spiritual advisor, Reverend D-Von, passes the collection plate and more.
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7.1/10(21 votes)
#22 - SmackDown - May. 09, 2002
S4:E195/9/2002
Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan. After his mouth gets him in hot water with Mr. McMahon, Triple H finds himself going one-on-one with Reverend D-Von. Plus, Lance Storm faces Randy Orton, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against The Hurricane, and more.
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7.0/10(23 votes)
#23 - SmackDown - Jan. 17, 2002
S4:E31/17/2002
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for the WWF Undisputed Championship, The Rock and Chris Jericho exchange final words with each other. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles the Big Boss Man for a chance to be reinstated in WWF, Rob Van Dam in action, and much more.
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7.0/10(25 votes)
#24 - SmackDown - May. 02, 2002
S4:E185/2/2002
Chris Jericho challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a No Disqualification main event. Edge teams with The Big Valbowski to take on Kurt Angle & Lance Storm. Plus, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Billy Kidman, Hardcore Holly looks for some retribution against Randy Orton, and more.
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7.0/10(23 votes)
#25 - SmackDown - Jun. 06, 2002
S4:E236/6/2002
Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Despite Edge's recent injury, Chris Jericho takes their heated rivalry to the breaking point. While recuperating in the hospital, Maven receives a visit from Torrie Wilson.
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