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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 6

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 6!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 6

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
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    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #1 - SmackDown 256

    S6:E29

    Eddie Guerrero challenges John "Bradshaw" Layfield for the WWE Championship inside a steel cage. After being stripped of the United States Championship, John Cena is on a quest to regain his title. However, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle stacks the deck against the former champion by placing him in 3-on-1 Handicap Match.

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    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #2 - SmackDown 238

    S6:E11

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to SmackDown to reclaim his property from Brock Lesnar. However, the Rattlesnake may be in for a cold reception. John Cena prepares for his opportunity at Big Show's United States Championship by taking on Rhyno. Plus, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero battles Shelton Benjamin, an 8-Man Tag Team match, and more.

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    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #3 - SmackDown 253

    S6:E26

    United States Champion John Cena calls out The Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to get a piece of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero a little early when Latino Heat takes on Luther Reigns. Plus, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal to name a new No. 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, Rob Van Dam faces Rene Dupree, and much more.

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    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #4 - SmackDown 232

    S6:E5

    SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman announces a 15-Man Royal Rumble Match to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at No Way Out. While SmackDown's finest compete for this chance at glory, the Beast offers up an opportunity of his own. Plus, Jamie Noble challenges Rey Mysterio for the Cruiserweight Championship.

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    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown 264

    S6:E37

    Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero battle in a Lumberjack Match. However, the SmackDown roster is in store for one giant surprise. John "Bradshaw" Layfield's impressive WWE Championship reign continues but his stock is in danger after Teddy Long makes a special announcement. Plus, Rob Van Dam, Rey Mysterio, Paul London, and many more in action.

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    7.1/10(15 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown 229

    S6:E2

    Months of family tension explodes between Los Guerreros when they take on the Basham Brothers in tag team action. Hardcore Holly takes on United States Champion Big Show in a Street Fight in the main event. Plus, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, and many more in action.

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    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown 243

    S6:E16

    John "Bradshaw" Layfield and SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle enlist Big Show to punish WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, but Big Show adds a stipulation to their confrontation that spells danger for the Olympic Gold Medalist. Rob Van Dam faces Booker T. United States Champion John Cena battles Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero and more.

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    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown 259

    S6:E32

    While Kurt Angle prepares to battle Charlie Haas in singles action, Eddie Guerrero proceeds to sell The Olympic Gold Medalist's most prized possessions at auction. Rob Van Dam and John Cena battle to see who will challenge Booker T for the United States Championship. The Basham Brothers challenge Tag Team Champions Paul London & Billy Kidman.

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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown 231

    S6:E4

    Eddie Guerrero teams with Kurt Angle to take on Chavo Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero Sr. In retribution for having his mouth washed out with soap, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman looks to punish the perpetrators by putting them in a 2-on-4 Handicap match against WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and others. Plus, Rey Mysterio, Billy Kidman, and more.

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    6.9/10(14 votes)

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    S6:E8

    Eddie Guerrero kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by settling a family rivalry as he faces Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero. However, when a special guest referee is added, Latino Heat learns that hard truths cut both ways. Plus, Brock Lesnar sets his sights on who's next, Kurt Angle & John Cena battle the Basham Brothers, and more.

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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown 237

    S6:E10

    General Manager Paul Heyman demands a public apology from WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero for his a week ago, but ends up facing Guerrero in a match in the main event. Brock Lesnar gloats over stealing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's ATV. John Cena warms up for his WrestleMania XX match against United States Champion Big Show by facing A-Train.

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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #12 - SmackDown 263

    S6:E36

    Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero meet in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield promises to give Charlie Haas the opportunity of a lifetime if he can defeat his chief of staff Orlando Jordan. John Cena, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio team up against Kenzo Suzuki, Rene Dupree & United States Champion Booker T. All this and more.

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    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown 234

    S6:E7

    Brock Lesnar plays mind games with Eddie Guerrero. However, Latino Heat may get some payback a little early as he teams with Kurt Angle to face the Beast and United States Champion Big Show in the main event. Plus, Rhyno goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on Tajiri, and more.

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    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #14 - SmackDown 236

    S6:E9

    WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hunts Kurt Angle, but is ejected from the building by General Manager Paul Heyman. Rey Mysterio takes on Nunzio, Billy Kidman, and Jamie Noble in a Sudden Death Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender's Match for the Cruiserweight Championship. Brock Lesnar has words of warning for his WrestleMania XX opponent Goldberg.

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    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #15 - SmackDown 249

    S6:E22

    The United States Championship is on the line in the main event when John Cena defends the gold against Rene Dupree in a Lumberjack Match. SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to further humiliate Eddie Guerrero. Despite Booker T being tormented by The Undertaker's mind games, it is Paul Bearer that is taken for ride. All this and much more.

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    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown 251

    S6:E24

    In an effort to name a challenger to face John Cena for the United States Championship, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle orders Cena to compete against Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Rene Dupree in a unique Triple Play Challenge main event. WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hijacks John "Bradshaw" Layfield's limo to give JBL the ride of his life.

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    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown 252

    S6:E25

    After making a concrete deal with The Undertaker, Paul Heyman bids The Deadman to do his dirty work. Rob Van Dam & United States Champion John Cena take on Booker T & Rene Dupree. Plus, The Dudley Boyz challenge Charlie Haas & Rico for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Rey Mysterio goes for gold, and more.

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    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #18 - SmackDown 257

    S6:E30

    On a night where SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to make Eddie Guerrero beg for his job, Mr. McMahon returns to show the WWE Universe how a boss handles his business. John "Bradshaw" Layfield finds himself with one foot in the grave. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley in action, John Cena clashes with Luther Reigns, and much more.

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    6.8/10(15 votes)

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    S6:E31

    After being named the new General Manager of SmackDown, Theodore Long announces that John Cena, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and others will compete for the vacant United States Championship in an Eight-Man Elimination Match. While Eddie Guerrero lives up to his motto of "Lie, Cheat, and Steal", Kurt Angle finds out that this way of life can be messy.

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    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown 262

    S6:E35

    While Eddie Guerrero looks for revenge on Kurt Angle for giving his lowrider a paint job, it is SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long who ends up paying for the sins of The Olympic Gold Medalist. On behalf of WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Orlando Jordan defends the WWE Championship against The Undertaker. John Cena faces Booker T.

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    6.8/10(19 votes)

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    S6:E41

    Just days after capturing the United States Championship from Booker T, John Cena finds himself defending the gold against a cool challenger in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle sends Mark Jindrak to face Big Show in one-on-one action, WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield takes to the ring to face Hardcore Holly, and much more.

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    6.7/10(15 votes)

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    S6:E3

    SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman orders Cena to take on Rhyno in a main event match where the loser will have to literally clean up his mouth. While Kurt Angle tries to help mend the problems between Eddie and Chavo Guerrero, Latino Heat is faced with a hard truth about his family ties. Plus, several Superstars qualify for the Royal Rumble.

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    6.7/10(16 votes)

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    S6:E15

    SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle names the recipient of The Great American Award and new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Booker T shows his true colors when he teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Charlie Haas & Big Show. Plus, Theodore Long takes some special precautions, United States Champion John Cena faces Danny Basham, and more.

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    6.7/10(16 votes)

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    S6:E48

    On a special Thanksgiving edition of SmackDown, Big Show gets into the spirit of the holiday by hosting a festive celebration. Orlando Jordan & WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield take on Eddie Guerrero & Booker T. The remaining Tough Enough contestants find themselves in a test of strength. Plus, another challenge in the Kurt Angle Invitational.

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    6.6/10(16 votes)

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    S6:E1

    In an effort to silence allegations of his desire to be a singles competitor, Eddie Guerrero looks to regain his focus on the Tag Team Division as Los Guerreros take on The World's Greatest Tag Team in the main event. After weeks of absence, Kurt Angle returns and shares his plans to enter the 2004 Royal Rumble. All this and much more.

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"SmackDown 256" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 6. It scored 7.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/16/2004. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 238".