Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Apr. 16, 2010
Overview
In response to Raw Superstar Randy Orton receiving an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship over a competitor from SmackDown, General Manager Theodore Long orders Jack Swagger to defend the title against Chris Jericho and Edge in a Triple Threat Match main event. Plus, Kane, Dolph Ziggler, and many more in action.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2010-04-16
- Runtime
- 84 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Apr. 16, 2010 is Episode 16 in Season 12 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2010-04-16. The runtime is 84 min.
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Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 09, 2010
With an opportunity to challenge Jack Swagger for the World Heavyweight Championship at Extreme Rules at stake, Chris Jericho and Edge clash. Jack Swagger goes one-on-one with John Morrison. Plus, Rey Mysterio accepts CM Punk's recent challenge, Shad Gaspard explains his motivations for turning on JTG, and much more.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 23, 2010
Rey Mysterio & Kane take on The Straight Edge Society's CM Punk & Luke Gallows. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger takes to the ring for a Non-Title Match against John Morrison. Chris Jericho vows to end Edge's career. Plus, JTG in action, LayCool faces the duo of Beth Phoenix & Mickie James, and much more.
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Episode 18: SmackDown - Apr. 30, 2010
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Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 26, 2010
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Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 07, 2010
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Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 19, 2010
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Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 14, 2010
CM Punk orders his Straight Edge Society not to join him at ringside during his match against Rey Mysterio. A new Intercontinental Champion is crowned when Kofi Kingston and Christian battle for the vacant title. Big Show steps on the accomplishments of World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger. Beth Phoenix defends the Women's Championship.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 12, 2010
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho invites Edge to The Highlight Reel. When Rey Mysterio looks to celebrate his daughter's birthday with the WWE Universe, CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society crash the festivities. John Morrison battles Big Show. Plus, Drew Mcintyre proves he is a fighting champion, Undertaker makes a statement, and more.
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 21, 2010
With SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's recent decisions against him being overturned, Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre returns to action to go one-on-one with Big Show in the main event. Christian becomes the recipient of a premeditated attack on The Peep Show. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger faces Kofi Kingston.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 05, 2010
John Morrison & R-Truth battle The Hart Dynasty and Cryme Tyme in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for a chance at challenging ShoMiz for the Unified WWE Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania. Big Show goes one-on-one with Edge. Matt Hardy and Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre look to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. All this and more.
Episode 22: SmackDown - May. 28, 2010
Several Superstars compete in a series of matches to qualify for the upcoming Fatal 4-Way Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Drew McIntyre partners with World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger to take on Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston & Big Show and much more.