WWE Friday Night SmackDown — Season 24
## WWE SmackDown: 2022 - A Year of Shifting Alliances and Rising Stars The Friday night spotlight on WWE SmackDown in 2022 was a whirlwind of unexpected turns, intense rivalries, and a constant reshuffling of the deck. The year began with Roman Reigns’ dominance still firmly established, but cracks were beginning to show as challengers emerged – first, a resilient Montez Ford, then a determined Ricochet, each pushing "The Tribal Chief" to his limits. As the months unfolded, new alliances formed and fractured with breathtaking speed. Sami Zayn's complex relationship with Reigns and The Bloodline became a captivating centerpiece, blurring lines between loyalty and manipulation as he navigated their increasingly intricate schemes. Meanwhile, rising stars like Gunther asserted themselves with brutal force, claiming the Intercontinental Championship and establishing a reign of dominance built on raw power and unwavering determination. The women’s division also saw significant shifts, with Ronda Rousey's arrival igniting fierce competition and challenging established champions. A constant stream of fresh faces battled for supremacy, contributing to a dynamic landscape where nothing felt certain. Throughout it all, SmackDown remained defined by its unpredictable nature – a stage where fortunes could change in an instant, and the fight for championship gold was always a brutal, captivating spectacle.
Brock Lesnar, newly crowned WWE Champion, finds himself in a confrontation with Universal Champion Roman Reigns. In a brutal Street Fight for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, The New Day will face The Usos. The Royal Rumble Match will f…
The SmackDown broadcast crackled with tension as Universal Champion Roman Reigns confronted Seth Rollins, his former ally now a formidable Royal Rumble contender. Elsewhere, Aliyah etched her name in WWE history with a record-breaking feat …
Seth "Freakin" Rollins and Kevin Owens face The Usos in a contest carrying significant weight for the upcoming Royal Rumble. Meanwhile, The New Day have reunited to challenge Happy Corbin and Madcap Moss. And on the blue brand, SmackDown Wo…
At the Royal Rumble, Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins find themselves in a tense confrontation, a final meeting before their impending clash. Sasha Banks makes a highly anticipated return to the ring. Naomi will battle Sony…
Following her victory in the Royal Rumble, Ronda Rousey has declared her WrestleMania opponent. Goldberg has returned, issuing a challenge to Universal Champion Roman Reigns. In a contest to earn a shot at the title, Intercontinental Champi…
With the Universal Championship match at WWE Elimination Chamber looming, Roman Reigns and Goldberg traded veiled threats. On SmackDown, Naomi issued a challenge to Charlotte Flair for the Women's Championship. Meanwhile, Shinsuke Nakamura …
Shinsuke Nakamura will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Sami Zayn. Meanwhile, Goldberg and Roman Reigns shared a tense moment, sizing each other up in the build to their upcoming contest at WWE Elimination Chamber.
Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion, and Roman Reigns, Universal Champion, formally executed their contracts for WrestleMania. In another match, Big E and Kofi Kingston battled "The Lethal Lovers," Los Lotharios. Sami Zayn celebrated his hard-fought…
For the first time, Ronda Rousey will compete on SmackDown, her opponent being Sonya Deville. Ricochet has issued a challenge to Sami Zayn for the Intercontinental Championship. And Pat McAfee has discovered the name of his WrestleMania riv…
At WrestleMania, the reigning SmackDown Women's Champion, Charlotte Flair, issued a pointed warning to Ronda Rousey in anticipation of their upcoming contest. Meanwhile, Brock Lesnar plotted retribution against Roman Reigns and his advocate…
At WrestleMania, Universal Champion Roman Reigns has vowed retribution against WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Before their encounter on the biggest event of the year, SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair and Ronda Rousey are set for a co…
In a brutal display of dominance, Brock Lesnar wreaks havoc on Roman Reigns' locker room. Elsewhere, Ricochet engages in a fierce contest against the formidable duo of Los Lotharios, known as "The Lethal Lovers." Tension mounts as Charlotte…
The night before WrestleMania's most monumental event, over twenty Superstars will clash in the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Ricochet will put the Intercontinental Championship on the line against Angel and Humberto. Drew McIntyre disrupte…
Following WrestleMania, in the initial SmackDown broadcast, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns outlines his future trajectory on his domain, The Island of Relevancy. Ronda Rousey reflects on her defeat at The Show of Shows again…
The reigning Raw Tag Team Champions, RK-Bro, locked eyes with the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, The Usos, a challenge hanging heavy in the air. Meanwhile, on the blue brand, SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair delivered a decisive bl…
A flurry of activity erupted as Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair formally signed their contracts for WrestleMania Backlash. Meanwhile, a clash unfolded between Xavier Woods and Butch. Elsewhere, Sami Zayn and Drew McIntyre prepared for a Lu…
In a high-stakes Beat the Clock Challenge, Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair aim to force their adversaries to concede defeat. Drew McIntyre will face Sami Zayn within the confines of a steel cage. Meanwhile, RK-Bro and The Usos engage in a …
Tensions escalate between The Bloodline and “RK-McBro” as they prepare for their upcoming contest at WrestleMania Backlash. The New Day will face Sheamus and Ridge Holland in a brutal Tables Match. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair…
RK-Bro retaliate against The Bloodline. Sasha Banks and Naomi will defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship against Natalya and Shayna Baszler. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey issues an open challenge. Kofi Kingston faces Butch …
In a contest to determine the undisputed champions, Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro will face SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos in a Tag Team Title Unification Match. Raquel Rodriguez will compete against Shotzi, while Xavier Woods will s…
Drew McIntyre has aligned himself with The New Day, preparing for a confrontation with The Brawling Brutes. On SmackDown, Women's Champion Ronda Rousey will compete against Raquel Rodriguez. Sami Zayn will be a guest on "The KO Show." And R…
Riddle and Shinsuke Nakamura will challenge The Usos for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. A contest among six Superstars will determine the next challenger for the SmackDown Women's Title. Meanwhile, The New Day and Drew McIntyre f…
Sami Zayn will test his mettle against Riddle, with a coveted WWE Undisputed Universal Championship opportunity hanging in the balance. The field is set for Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches. Gunther issues a challenge to Ricochet for th…
Roman Riddle has issued a challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Meanwhile, Madcap Moss seeks a final triumph over Happy Corbin. In a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match, Raquel Rodriguez and Shayna Baszler will clash.
Drew McIntyre and Sheamus will compete against The Usos to secure their places in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. Elsewhere, Shinsuke Nakamura faces Sami Zayn, while Shotzi clashes with Tamina in the qualifying matches for the coveted o…
The final competitor for the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match will be decided by a Fatal 4-Way. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey and Natalya trade sharp words. Meanwhile, The Street Profits lock eyes with the reigning Undisputed…
At WWE Clash at the Castle, Drew McIntyre aims to earn a shot at a championship. Ronda Rousey will face Natalya in a rematch from Money in the Bank. The Maximum Male Models present their 2022 Tennis Collection. Meanwhile, Mr. Money in the B…
Pat McAfee is scheduled to appear on SmackDown. Drew McIntyre aims to confront Sheamus. The New Day engage in comedic taunting of The Viking Raiders. Adam Pearce announces the Special Guest Referee for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championsh…
Brock Lesnar is back on SmackDown. Ronda Rousey and SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan find themselves in a direct confrontation. Meanwhile, The Street Profits have formed an alliance with Madcap Moss to challenge The Usos and Austin The…
A clash of titans is set for Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, locked in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match – the victor earning the privilege of challenging the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey and Liv Morgan have for…
A startling reappearance disrupts a planned meeting between Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns. Seven women compete in a Gauntlet Match, vying for a chance to challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan at WWE Clash at the Castle. Meanwhile…
The Intercontinental Championship is the focal point of a burgeoning rivalry between Gunther and Shinsuke Nakamura, each vying for the coveted title. Adding to the intensity, a surprising figure has made a return to the fray. Meanwhile, o…
Ronda Rousey remains a fixture on SmackDown. A heated confrontation erupts between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. Toxic Attraction make their SmackDown debut, challenging Sonya Deville and Natalya in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship T…
As WWE prepares for Clash at the Castle, Roman Reigns and Karrion Kross both issued warnings to Drew McIntyre. The Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament progresses. The New Day countered the provocations of The Viking Raiders. Meanwhile,…
The Bloodline marks two years since Roman Reigns’ reign as champion began, a milestone approached with anticipation for WWE Clash at the Castle. Ronda Rousey has issued a challenge to Adam Pearce. Meanwhile, Karrion Kross made his first in-…
Drew McIntyre is driven by a desire for revenge against the newly arrived Solo Sikoa. A brutal Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match will see several competitors vying for a chance to challenge Liv Morgan for the SmackDown Women’s Championship. Mea…
Logan Paul has announced a press conference in Las Vegas, a move that has provoked a strong reaction from The Bloodline. The fallout will include a significant Fatal 4-Way match, pitting The New Day against The Brawling Brutes, Hit Row, and…
The Usos will defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship titles against The Brawling Brutes. Roman Reigns turns his attention to Sami Zayn. Scarlett attacks Drew McIntyre with fierce intensity. A massive brawl erupts between Braun St…
Ronda Rousey will test her skill against Natalya in a contest of grappling prowess. Drew McIntyre is set to face Austin Theory, though the holder of the Money in the Bank contract has formidable support. Meanwhile, "The Honorary Uce" Sami Z…
The paths of Logan Paul and Roman Reigns converge. In a brutal contest for the Intercontinental Championship, Gunther and Sheamus clash once more. A newly formed alliance announces itself to the world. And tonight, wrestling’s elite prepare…
Bray Wyatt returned to SmackDown in a moment thick with emotion. A grueling Fatal 4-Way Match unfolded, with the contenders vying for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship. LA Knight sought to leave his history behind as he confronted…
Logan Paul possesses a singular opportunity for a decisive victory. In a heartfelt address to the WWE audience, Bray Wyatt reveals something profound. The already volatile tension between The Bloodline and The Brawling Brutes erupts into op…
A hush fell over the arena as the enigmatic Uncle Howdy cut through Bray Wyatt's momentum. Then, Roman Reigns stepped forward, his presence a demand for unity within The Bloodline. Following him, Ronda Rousey addressed the crowd with an ope…
Rey Mysterio will test Gunther's reign for the Intercontinental Championship. In a brutal contest without rules, Liv Morgan and Sonya Deville will clash. Following that, The New Day are scheduled to compete.
The legacy of professional wrestling hangs in the balance as The Usos strive to surpass The New Day, aiming for the distinction of longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history. The SmackDown World Cup on FOX is set to begin. Meanwhile…
Drew McIntyre and The Brawling Brutes have announced their final contender for the WarGames Match. Meanwhile, LA Knight finds himself in a direct confrontation with Bray Wyatt. In the SmackDown World Cup first round, Butch, Sami Zayn, Rico…
Drew McIntyre and Sheamus seek an edge over The Usos in their WarGames Match, the night preceding the main event. Bianca Belair's WarGames team welcomes an unexpected participant. Elsewhere, competitors face each other in two SmackDown Worl…
The SmackDown World Cup culminates in a contest between Ricochet and Santos Escobar. Less than a week after their participation in Survivor Series WarGames, Sami Zayn faces Sheamus. And Kofi Kingston will challenge the reigning Intercontine…
Tonight, SmackDown honored WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle on his birthday. The Usos put their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles on the line in a match against Sheamus and Butch. Meanwhile, Ricochet and Gunther formally signed their contracts for…
Back on SmackDown, Roman Reigns made a presence, issuing a challenge to Kevin Owens – a match to be contested with a partner of Owens's own selection. In a separate contest, SmackDown World Cup victor Ricochet stepped forward to challenge I…
A contest of remarkable proportions is set to unfold as Braun Strowman and Ricochet face off against Imperium's Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a clash dubbed a Miracle on 34th Street Fight. Meanwhile, Hit Row will challenge The Usos fo…
John Cena has aligned himself with Kevin Owens, the pair now facing off against Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn. A surprising reappearance threatens Ronda Rousey's championship. Meanwhile, Uncle Howdy makes a notable appearance.
