WWE Friday Night SmackDown — Season 21
The year 2019 saw SmackDown LIVE redefine what it meant to be a force in sports entertainment. With the McMahon family firmly back at the helm, the landscape shifted dramatically, igniting a season fueled by compelling clashes. Among the most captivating rivalries was the fiery battle between Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston, dominating the spotlight and keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
On a significant New Year's Day SmackDown LIVE, AJ Styles carried the intensity he displayed towards Mr. McMahon last week, extending it to four other competitors. This display of force secured him a WWE Championship Match against "The New"…
In a Triple Threat Match for a coveted opportunity, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Carmella battled for the right to challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka at the Royal Rumble. Meanwhile, WWE Champion “The New” Daniel Bryan found him…
The Bar’s interference at Shane McMahon's "Bestie Birthday Bash" sparked a sudden confrontation between Miz and Sheamus, culminating in both members of the tag team being drenched in cake. Meanwhile, SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka and Bec…
Rey Mysterio and Andrade delivered another breathtaking performance in a thrilling Falls Match, the deciding fall ultimately overshadowed by the late-match efforts of Samoa Joe and Randy Orton. Meanwhile, the simmering tensions between Smac…
On SmackDown LIVE, WWE Champion "The New" Daniel Bryan sought to deflect each challenge to his championship, but was instead met with the announcement that he would face five contenders within the confines of the Elimination Chamber in thre…
In the main event of SmackDown LIVE, The New Day’s Daniel Bryan and Jeff Hardy faced each other, but the echoes of the upcoming WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match resonated throughout the evening as its six competitors intervened. Meanwhil…
The stakes were exceptionally high in tonight's Gauntlet Match, the outcome of which would decide who would be the final participant in Sunday’s WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match. Adding to the intrigue, a new contender has now bee…
The victor of a monumental Six-Man Tag Team Contest earned their place as the challenger for "The New" Daniel Bryan's WWE Championship at Fastlane. Meanwhile, the performers on NXT continued to impress, with Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, …
The announcement from Mr. McMahon sent shockwaves through the wrestling world: Kevin Owens would step in to challenge "The New" Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship at Fastlane, replacing Kofi Kingston. The situation grew even more intrica…
Charlotte Flair extended a personal invitation to Becky Lynch on SmackDown LIVE, and the encounter swiftly escalated into a physical confrontation between the two women slated to compete at Fastlane. Meanwhile, the simmering animosity betwe…
The path to the WWE Championship for Kofi Kingston became clear with a significant announcement from Mr. McMahon, outlining the conditions under which The Dreadlocked Dynamo would earn a match against Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania. Meanwhile…
Kofi Kingston sought a spot in the WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania. He believed he was progressing toward the ultimate event, but at that moment, Mr. McMahon delivered a devastating blow, fundamentally altering the path of the Dreadl…
With New Day on the verge of disbanding, Mr. McMahon offered Kofi Kingston one final opportunity to contend for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. However, the decision of his fate rested not with him. The Chairman declared that should K…
“The New” Daniel Bryan had pushed Kofi Kingston's reputation too far. Finally, a fiercely competitive Kingston unleashed a verbal rebuke, occurring just five days prior to his challenge for the championship against the reigning WWE Champion…
Kofi Kingston’s celebration of his WWE Championship was abruptly interrupted when The Bar and Drew McIntyre descended upon him, issuing a challenge to The New Day for a Six-Man Tag Team Match, slated as the main event of SmackDown LIVE. Mea…
The second night of the Superstar Shake-up on SmackDown LIVE delivered a series of unexpected developments, marked by the arrivals of Roman Reigns, Finn Bálor, Bayley, Ember Moon, and others. Meanwhile, The New Day welcomed a new honorary m…
The burgeoning alliance of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, and Kevin Owens, who had tentatively named themselves the New Day, appeared poised for success. However, the momentum shattered when the newly christened "Big O" launched a stunning as…
The conflict between The New Day and Kevin Owens deepened, as Owens relentlessly focused his attacks on WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Meanwhile, the representatives for SmackDown LIVE in both the Men's and Women's Money in th…
The implementation of the "Wild Card Rule" brought AJ Styles of Raw and Sami Zayn to the SmackDown LIVE roster. WWE Champion Kofi Kingston escalated the stakes by challenging both performers to a Triple Threat Match, with the coveted champi…
Kofi Kingston, WWE Champion, was slated to appear on "The Kevin Owens Show," suggesting a likely clash of words – and perhaps more – between the two men scheduled to compete for the Money in the Bank contract just five nights before their c…
In a Money in the Bank rematch, Roman Reigns faced Elias, with Shane McMahon determined to impede The Big Dog's progress leading up to WWE Super ShowDown. McMahon planned to employ every tactic at his disposal, including leveraging the Wild…
The reign of R-Truth as 24/7 Champion took an unexpected detour when he inadvertently crashed Shane McMahon Appreciation Night. The unfortunate interruption resulted in a temporary relinquishing of the title, but Truth’s luck shifted when h…
Goldberg’s debut on SmackDown LIVE exceeded expectations, delivering a memorable moment when his opponent for WWE Super ShowDown, The Undertaker, made an appearance. Meanwhile, in Jeddah, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler engaged…
Following Big E's medical clearance, The New Day delivered a spirited performance against Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn in the SmackDown LIVE main event. Meanwhile, Shane McMahon continued his punitive streak, seeking to assert …
On SmackDown LIVE, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Universal Champion Seth Rollins joined forces to face Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in the main event: a highly anticipated 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. Meanwhile, the escalating animosity between Sm…
WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler captivated the WWE Universe with a compelling 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. Victory for Ziggler would grant him a place in the upcoming WWE Title Match at Extreme Rules. Meanwhile, another 2-out-of-3 F…
Following a tumultuous series of events, Kevin Owens and Dolph Ziggler found themselves in competition with Heavy Machinery. Victory would grant them a place in the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at WWE Extreme Rules. Meanwhile, Samo…
At the opening of the evening, Kevin Owens unleashed a torrent of verbal attacks upon Shane McMahon, culminating in a Stunner that dramatically reshaped the main event. The unexpected intervention significantly altered the planned contest b…
The animosity between Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon escalated throughout the evening. Shane-O-Mac’s Town Hall Meeting quickly devolved into conflict with Owens' unexpected arrival, and the tension flared again during the main event when Owe…
Shane McMahon believed he had cornered Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns, orchestrating a match with Drew McIntyre and Elias present to solidify his advantage. But the situation shifted swiftly when Owens and Reigns made their intentions clear: …
The evening's SmackDown LIVE featured a compelling contest: WWE Champion Kofi Kingston battled United States Champion AJ Styles in a non-title bout. The match saw the presence of The O.C. and The New Day at ringside, adding to the spectacle…
Following their tag team victory against Xavier Woods and Big E, The New Day’s Daniel Bryan and Rowan delivered a pointed message. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns extracted information from Buddy Murphy, who implicated Rowan in the recent troubles …
On SmackDown LIVE, The New Day met a fierce challenge from Randy Orton and The Revival in a highly anticipated six-man tag team main event. While the unlikely trio secured victory over the WWE Champion and the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, …
In a surprising revelation, The New Day's Daniel Bryan and Erick Rowan pointed a finger at someone bearing a striking resemblance to Rowan himself – whom they considered responsible for the recent assaults on Roman Reigns. Meanwhile, WWE Ch…
Roman Reigns finally received the confirmation he sought: Erick Rowan was, in fact, the one who had attacked him. The revelation ignited a furious reaction in “The New” Daniel Bryan, who launched into a passionate defense of Rowan, attempti…
Erick Rowan unleashed a brutal assault on both Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan, openly claiming responsibility for the attack on Reigns. He then appeared to sever ties with his former ally Bryan, delivering a devastating blow that culminated …
Shane McMahon believed he had orchestrated a flawless plan. He'd positioned himself in the King of the Ring Tournament Semifinals against Chad Gable, even securing Kevin Owens as special guest referee with the enticement of waiving Owens’ h…
Following the conclusion of WWE Clash of Champions, the reunited duo of Erick Rowan and Luke Harper unleashed a devastating attack on Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. Adding to the chaos, Brock Lesnar unexpectedly returned to the ring, issuin…
Shane McMahon's effort to settle Kevin Owens' lawsuit culminated in a challenge: Owens issued a demand for a Ladder Match against Shane McMahon, with both men's careers in WWE hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan…
Kofi Kingston's remarkable reign as WWE Champion ended abruptly when Brock Lesnar defeated him in a matter of seconds, claiming the title. However, Lesnar's night took an unforeseen turn with the arrival of Rey Mysterio, who brought with hi…
On Friday Night SmackDown, Bayley debuted a refreshed appearance and a noticeably altered presence, ultimately claiming the SmackDown Women’s Championship from Charlotte Flair after a hard-fought contest. Meanwhile, the WWE Draft commenced,…
King Corbin's intervention in the Intercontinental Title Match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Roman Reigns ignited a response from Daniel Bryan, who rushed to the champion’s defense. Consequently, Bryan and Reigns unexpectedly found themselv…
Under the watchful eyes of Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, a fierce confrontation erupted in the main event of Friday Night SmackDown. Roman Reigns, Shorty G, and Ali faced off against Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura, King Corbin, and…
The night culminated in a thrilling contest for the NXT Championship, as Adam Cole faced Daniel Bryan in a match that quickly became a classic. This decisive victory for the black-and-gold brand marked a resounding triumph over SmackDown, s…
In Manchester, England, Roman Reigns faced Baron Corbin, but the Tribal Chief's evening proved to hold challenges beyond the King of the Ring. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury and Braun Strowman once more found themselves in the squared circle, this t…
On a recent broadcast of "Miz TV," Daniel Bryan's heated exchange with Bray Wyatt and the Firefly Fun House culminated in a Universal Championship match at Survivor Series. Meanwhile, as the competition for dominance between brands at Survi…
Friday Night SmackDown witnessed several startling developments in the ongoing struggle for brand dominance. The evening featured appearances by Rhea Ripley, The Undisputed ERA, Seth Rollins, and a formidable contingent from Triple H’s NXT,…
The evening concluded on a disquieting note as "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt pulled Daniel Bryan beneath the ring. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns delivered a forceful warning to King Corbin, and The New Day successfully defended their SmackDown Tag Team …
In the main event of Friday Night SmackDown, Roman Reigns emerged victorious against Dolph Ziggler. However, the triumph quickly soured for The Big Dog when King Corbin and Ziggler, in a shocking display of cruelty, handcuffed Reigns to the…
In the final broadcast of Friday Night SmackDown leading up to WWE TLC, Roman Reigns, seemingly unbound by restraint, unleashes a devastating assault on his opponents as he gears up for a Tables, Ladders & Chairs match against King Corbin. …
The Friday Night SmackDown holiday special featured an unexpected alliance: Daniel Bryan and The Miz joined forces to face King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler. Elsewhere, Heavy Machinery triumphed over The Revival in a remarkable contest, while S…
After a series of unexpected shifts, Daniel Bryan emerged victorious from a Triple Threat Match against The Miz and King Corbin, securing himself another chance to challenge Bray Wyatt for the Universal Title at Royal Rumble next month. Yet…
