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The Worst Episodes of WWE SmackDown

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The Worst Episodes of WWE SmackDown

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    #1 - SmackDown 71

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    S2:E51

    Mr. McMahon gets into the Christmas spirit by shaking things up. The Chairman orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to referee William Regal's European Championship defense against Hardcore Holly. The Undertaker & The Rock defend their newly won Tag Team Championship against Edge & Christian. Plus, Right to Censor, The Dudley Boyz, and many more.

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    #2 - SmackDown 72

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    S2:E52

    Things get messy for Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley when she makes a series of unexpected matches. Chris Jericho battles both Edge & Christian in a Handicap Match. The Rock & The Undertaker find themselves outnumbered in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle defends his WWE Championship against Bubba Ray Dudley and much more.

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    #3 - SmackDown 175

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    S4:E51

    Brock Lesnar looks to take what's owed to him by challenging Kurt Angle for his newly-won WWE Championship. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist has other plans as he announces a shocking business decision. Plus, John Cena faces off with Chuck Palumbo, Eddie Guerrero faces Billy Kidman, and more.

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    #4 - SmackDown 176

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    S4:E52

    After suffering an injury thanks to a vicious attack at the hands of Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion Kurt Angle is introduced to a team to represent him while he is out-of-action. With Angle unable to defend his title against Big Show, Stephanie McMahon makes Show to earn his spot as the No. 1 Contender in the main event and much more.

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    #5 - SmackDown 227

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    S5:E51

    General Manager Paul Heyman gives Hardcore Holly the chance to challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship if he can first defeat A-Train & Matt Morgan. Plus, a Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Orlando Jordan battles United States Champion Big Show, and more.

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    #6 - SmackDown 278

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    S6:E51

    After successfully retaining the WWE Championship at Armageddon, John "Bradshaw" Layfield's victory celebration is cut short when Kurt Angle challenges JBL for the gold. When the winner of the Tough Enough competition is finally announced, the lucky individual receives a royal welcome to SmackDown. All this and much more.

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    #7 - SmackDown 280

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    S6:E53

    The fate of John "Bradshaw" Layfield's reign as WWE Champion is left up to chance. Heidenreich receives an eerie glimpse into the other side when The Undertaker offers him a choice. John Cena shows what kind of champion he is after Rene Dupree challenges him for the United States Championship. All this and more.

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    #8 - SmackDown 281

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    S7:E2

    While WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield and his Cabinet ride high with JBL preparing to accept another prestigious award, Big Show tries to find joy in the situation. Kenzo Suzuki challenges John Cena for the United States Championship. Plus, Rey Mysterio & Rob Van Dam defend the WWE Tag Team Championship in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match.

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    #9 - SmackDown 282

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    S7:E3

    Despite being forced by SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to apologize for organizing Joy Giovanni's recent kidnapping, Kurt Angle looks to have the last laugh once again. Rey Mysterio, United States Champion John Cena, and more compete in a series of matches to qualify for the 2005 Royal Rumble Match. Plus, The Basham Brothers and more.

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    #10 - SmackDown 283

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    S7:E4

    When a Six-Man Tag Team Match goes awry and the coalition between Kurt Angle and The Cabinet winds up on shaky ground, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes The Olympic Gold Medalist take on WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield in a Last Man Standing Match main event. Kenzo Suzuki challenges John Cena for the United states Championship.

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    #11 - SmackDown 284

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    S7:E5

    SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long announces a tournament to see who will get an opportunity for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. Plus, Big Show takes on WWE Tag Team Champions The Basham Brothers in a Handicap Match, Nuzio steps up to take on the challenge of the Kurt Angle Invitational, and much more.

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    #12 - SmackDown 285

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    S7:E6

    SmackDown emanates from Tokyo, Japan. The tournament to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship continues with United States Champion John Cena taking on Orlando Jordan and Kurt Angle going one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield's attempts to take down Big Show backfire. All this and more.

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    #13 - SmackDown 286

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    S7:E7

    John "Bradshaw" Layfield is forced to deal with an animal when Batista makes his way to SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Booker T in the semi-finals of the tournament to name a new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 21. Plus, Rey Mysterio, The Undertaker, Mark Jindrak, and much more.

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    #14 - SmackDown 287

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    S7:E8

    Big Show & United States Champion John Cena face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan. The future of Theodore Long's role as General Manager of SmackDown is decided by the WWE Board of Directors. Plus, The Basham Brothers challenge Rey Mysterio and Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Tag Team Championship and much more.

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    #15 - SmackDown 288

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    S7:E9

    John Cena puts the United States Championship on the line against Orlando Jordan. Booker T looks to get even with Heidenreich when they meet in one-on-one action. Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Mark Jindrak & Luther Reigns. Rene Dupree & Dawn Marie face Big Show & Michelle McCool. All this and much more.

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    #16 - SmackDown 289

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    S7:E10

    United States Champion Orlando Jordan & WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield look to bring home more gold to The Cabinet by challenging Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio for the WWE Tag Team Championship. Plus, Kurt Angle looks to mimic Shawn Michaels' climb to the top, Booker T faces Heidenreich in a No Disqualification Match, and more.

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    #17 - SmackDown 290

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    S7:E11

    John Cena partners with WWE Tag Team Champions Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio to face WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & The Basham. Randy Orton and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff meet with The Undertaker and SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long for a contract signing. Plus, Booker T in action, Kurt Angle battles Marty Jannetty, and more.

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    #18 - SmackDown 291

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    S7:E12

    John Cena shows his respect for WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield by detailing his limousine. Kurt Angle shows his ongoing contempt for Shawn Michaels with a sensational imitation of The Heartbreak Kid. Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship. All this and much more.

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    #19 - SmackDown 292

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    S7:E13

    John Cena's Road to WrestleMania makes an unexpected stop behind bars, courtesy of WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield. As his confrontation with Randy Orton approaches, The Undertaker receives an unexpected apology from Orton's father. Kurt Angle uses Josh Mathews to demonstrate his intentions for Shawn Michaels. Plus, Booker T and more.

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    #20 - SmackDown 293

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    S7:E14

    John Cena kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion, and soon learns that the battle is just beginning when several SmackDown Superstars, including John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Eddie Guerrero, and Rey Mysterio, set their sights on earning a chance at the WWE Championship. Plus, Big Show goes one-on-one with Luther Reigns and much more.

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    #21 - SmackDown 294

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    S7:E15

    Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle face each other in the WWE Championship Series. John Cena unveils a new WWE Championship title. MNM makes a statement at the expense of Rey Mysterio during a new edition of Carlito's Cabana. Booker T receives some unexpected help in his match against United States Champion Orlando Jordan. All this and much more.

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    #22 - SmackDown 295

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    S7:E16

    While the WWE Championship Series continues with Booker T going one-on-one with Big Show, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Kurt Angle look to make sure that neither man advances. WWE Champion John Cena battles United States Champion Orlando Jordan. Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against MNM. All this and more.

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    #23 - SmackDown 296

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    S7:E17

    A Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match between Booker T, John 'Bradshaw' Layfield, Kurt Angle, and Big Show determines who will receive an opportunity at the WWE Championship. WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Rene Dupree. The friendship between Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio becomes strained as they challenge MNM for the Tag Team Championship.

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    #24 - SmackDown 297

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    S7:E18

    After confronting Eddie Guerrero about his recent actions, Rey Mysterio feels the burn of Latino Heat when he faces Chavo Guerrero in a Street Fight. WWE Champion John Cena informs John "Bradshaw" Layfield that their battle at Judgment Day will be an "I Quit" Match. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Booker T and much more action.

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    #25 - SmackDown 298

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    S7:E19

    Eddie Guerrero sends a word of warning to Rey Mysterio. Kurt Angle uses some underhanded tactics to get the best of Booker T. Tensions erupt between John "Bradshaw" Layfield and WWE Champion John Cena. Plus, Chavo Guerrero partners with WWE Tag Team Champions MNM for a Six-Man Tag Team Match, Big Show joins Carlito's Cabana, and much more.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"SmackDown 71" is the worst rated episode of "WWE SmackDown". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/21/2000. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "SmackDown 72".