Season
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 13
Overview
Christian, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler headline the 2011 season of SmackDown. Edge retires from in-ring competition, but continues to stir things up by way of his talk show the Cutting Edge.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 13
- Air date
- 2011-01-07
- Episodes
- 52 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011
Edge defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in a Last Man Standing Match. Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio battle in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston. Plus, a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Episode 2: SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011
Edge welcomes Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero to The Cutting Edge. Kofi Kingston faces Jack Swagger. A verbal confrontation leads to Rey Mysterio and R-Truth battling Alberto Del Rio & Cody Rhodes. With his Nexus being taken over by CM Punk, Wade Barrett forms a new group with some familiar faces. All this and more.
Episode 3: SmackDown - Jan. 21, 2011
The Corre officially introduces themselves to the WWE Universe. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long suffers a mysterious injury. With Long out of commission, Vickie Guerrero takes control and orders one member of Wade Barrett's new army to take on World Heavyweight Champion Edge in the main event. Plus, Kofi Kingston and more in action.
Episode 4: SmackDown - Jan. 28, 2011
Randy Orton & World Heavyweight Champion Edge face Dolph Ziggler & WWE Champion The Miz. Big Show's issues with The Corre escalate when The World's Largest Athlete goes one-on-one with Heath Slater. After a Royal Rumble Exhibition Match goes awry, Rey Mysterio partners with Kofi Kingston to take on Alberto Del Rio & Kane.
Episode 5: SmackDown - Feb. 04, 2011
Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero forces Edge to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett, Kane, and many more SmackDown Superstars compete in a series of matches to qualify for a spot in the Elimination Chamber. Alberto Del Rio celebrates his victory in the 2011 Royal Rumble Match.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 11, 2011
With Vickie Guerrero serving as Special Guest Referee, Dolph Ziggler challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston clash in singles competition. The Corre's Wade Barrett takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. Plus, Drew McIntyre in action, Layla takes on Divas Champion Eve, and much more.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 18, 2011
As SmackDown reaches a record-breaking milestone with 600 episodes, Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete in a 12-Man Tag Team Match. When Vickie Guerrero strips Edge of the World Heavyweight Championship to award the title to Dolph Ziggler, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long returns to put a wrench in her plans. All this and more.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 25, 2011
On the orders of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Vickie Guerrero's career on SmackDown is on the line in the main event when Vickie partners with Drew McIntyre for a Mixed Tag Team Match against Kelly Kelly & World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Big Show faces The Corre's Wade Barrett. Plus, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, and more in action.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2011
Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge sign the contract for their upcoming battle at WrestleMania XXVII. The Undertaker addresses the recent comments made by Triple H. Two giants collide when Kane goes one-on-one with Big Show. Plus, the rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes continues, Jack Swagger faces JTG, and much more.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2011
Christian teams with World Heavyweight Champion Edge to take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. For the first time in over a year, Triple H returns to SmackDown to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent The Undertaker. After addressing his issues with WWE Champion The Miz, John Cena finds himself at odds with Jack Swagger. All this and more.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2011
An altercation between Christian and Alberto Del Rio leads SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to order both men to compete in a Steel Cage Match. Big Show and Kane put aside their differences in an effort to bring down The Corre when they challenge Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Plus, Rey Mysterio and more.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2011
As the Road to WrestleMania XXVII continues, The Undertaker delivers a final word of warning to his upcoming opponent, Triple H. After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long forbids any contact between Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge, The Mexican Aristocrat battles Christian. Plus, Wade Barrett, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and more.
Episode 13: SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2011
With WrestleMania XXVII just a few days away, this edition of SmackDown features a look at all the action and excitement heading into the upcoming battles on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, a look at all the happenings at Axxess, interviews with various Superstars, and much more, including a match for the Intercontinental Championship.
Episode 14: SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2011
Alberto Del Rio faces Christian for a World Heavyweight Championship Match at Extreme Rules. Big Show partners with Kane, Santino Marella, and Kof Kingston to take on The Corre in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Kelly and Beth Phoenix team up, Sin Cara makes his arrival on SmackDown to confront Jack Swagger, and much more.
Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2011
Edge's untimely retirement forces him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. A 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine who will face Alberto Del Rio for the vacated title in a Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. Rey Mysterio battles Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Corre's Ezekiel Jackson takes on Kofi Kingston, Layla battles Kelly Kelly, and more.
Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2011
While the WWE Universe mourns the end of Edge's in-ring career, Alberto Del Rio preys on their emotions by throwing an unceremonious Retirement Party for The Rated-R Superstar. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Kane & Big Show. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2011
Randy Orton & Christian take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. Before heading to Raw, Rey Mysterio competes against Mark Henry in his final match with the brand. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back to The Corre when they challenge Big Show & Kane for the gold. All this and much more.
Episode 18: SmackDown - May. 06, 2011
The WWE Universe decides whether Mark Henry, The Great Khali, or Randy Orton will challenge Christian for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles Sheamus. Kharma makes her presence felt when Layla takes on Alicia Fox. Plus, Ezekiel Jackson makes a business decision, Sin Cara battles Tyson Kidd, and much more.
Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 13, 2011
Christian & World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton take on Sheamus & Mark Henry. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett battles Kane. Two former members of Legacy clash when Ted DiBiase faces Cody Rhodes. Plus, Kharma targets Layla once again, Sin Cara goes one-on-one with Daniel Bryan, and much more action.
Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 20, 2011
World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton faces Mark Henry. After sending his former allies in The Corre a message, Ezekiel Jackson finds himself aligning with WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Big Show for a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 27, 2011
Christian, Mark Henry, and Sheamus meet in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ezekiel Jackson continues his crusade against The Corre by taking on Heath Slater. Plus, Kane battles The Great Khali in a Monster Brawl, Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Cody Rhodes, and much more action.
Episode 22: SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2011
Sheamus challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against his former ally Ezekiel Jackson. Jinder Mahal makes his in-ring debut by going one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu. Plus, Daniel Bryan in action, Christian takes on Mark Henry, and much more.
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2011
Christian turns his back on the WWE Universe and asks World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton for one more golden opportunity. After responding to this request, The Viper takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sheamus in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, The Corre in a Six-Man Tag Team Match and much more.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2011
In the hopes of being added to the upcoming battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at Capitol Punishment, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Christian in the main event. Alberto Del Rio vows to get even with Big Show. Following the dissolution of The Corre, Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel take on The Usos.
Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2011
After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long refuses to change the outcome of Capitol Punishment, Christian finds himself going one-on-one with Kane in the main event. Wade Barrett looks to recapture the Intercontinental Championship when he challenges Ezekiel Jackson for the gold. Daniel Bryan takes to the ring to battle Cody Rhodes.
Episode 26: SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2011
Christian demands SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long give him another opportunity to challenge Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ted DiBiase looks humiliate Daniel Bryan when they meet in singles action. Plus, Wade Barrett takes on Kane in the main event, a distraction proves detrimental for Mark Henry, and much more.
Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2011
After Sheamus clears the ring of all the Superstars set to compete in the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long orders The Celtic Warrior to go one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in a Non-Title Match. Plus, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, and more in action.
Episode 28: SmackDown - Jul. 15, 2011
Days before challenging Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank, Christian decides to take a gamble. In preparation for his title defense against Captain Charisma, The Viper faces off with Kane in the main event. Ezekiel Jackson puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line in a match against Ted DiBiase.
Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2011
Christian begins his reign as World Heavyweight Champion by facing Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson. Randy Orton takes on Kane in a Street Fight. Plus, Mark Henry turns up the heat, Daniel Bryan faces Heath Slater, and much more.
Episode 30: SmackDown - Jul. 29, 2011
With WWE under his control as Chief Operating Officer, Triple H comes to SmackDown to assert his authority. When World Heavyweight Champion Christian tries to play The Game, Captain Charisma finds himself faced with some devastating news. R-Truth's accusations of being the victim of conspiracy lead him to face Randy Orton. All this and much more.
Episode 31: SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2011
Randy Orton & John Morrison take on R-Truth & World Heavyweight Champion Christian. While his rivalry with Mark Henry continues, Sheamus proves that he can stand toe-to-toe with a giant by taking on The Great Khali. Plus, Aksana makes SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long a proposal, Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Tyson Kidd, and much more.
Episode 32: SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2011
Under the authority of WWE COO Triple H, the Superstars of SmackDown compete in exciting matches. In the main event, Randy Orton goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Christian faces Sheamus. Ezekiel Jackson defends the Intercontinental Championship against Cody Rhodes. Plus, Daniel Bryan meets Alberto Del Rio, Sin Cara faces Tyson Kidd, and more.
Episode 33: SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2011
Superstars compete in a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 One Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. With the WWE Championship now firmly in his grasp, Alberto Del Rio finds himself at odds with Daniel Bryan. Ezekiel Jackson challenges Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Plus, Justin Gabriel and more in action.
Episode 34: SmackDown - Aug. 26, 2011
As Bret Hart fills in as the General Manager of SmackDown, Christian takes legal action to overturn the "Hit Man"s decision on who will receive a chance at the World Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton battles Ted DiBiase. Sheamus and Mark Henry meet in the main event. Plus, Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, and more in action.
Episode 35: SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2011
Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete on a special Super SmackDown Live. When Christian challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match, Mark Henry shows everyone why he is The World's Strongest Man. CM Punk and Triple H sign the contract for their upcoming battle at Night of Champions.
Episode 36: SmackDown - Sep. 09, 2011
Despite being forbidden to have any physical contact with World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton, Mark Henry looks to make his presence felt in a big way when The Viper goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Sheamus takes on Wade Barrett. WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom battle Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali and much more.
Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 16, 2011
Edge welcomes Mark Henry and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to The Cutting Edge. While his suspicious actions continue to baffle the WWE Universe, Sin Cara takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Daniel Bryan. Wade Barrett & Christian unite to take on Justin Gabriel & Sheamus in a tag team match. All this and more.
Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2011
Christian challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Lumberjack Match. Another confrontation between Sin Cara and Daniel Bryan leaves the WWE Universe seeing double. Randy Orton takes on Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes in a Non-Title Match. Plus, Wade Barrett, Air Boom, and many more in action.
Episode 39: SmackDown - Sep. 30, 2011
Randy Orton faces Christian in the main event. Sheamus looks to add another accolade to his list of accomplishments when The Celtic Warrior challenges Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Sin Cara's identity is threatened by another masked Superstar, Natalya takes on Divas Champion Kelly Kelly, and much more.
Episode 40: SmackDown - Oct. 07, 2011
In the main event, Sheamus & Randy Orton team up to take on Christian & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Tensions between two of WWE's biggest Superstars explode when Big Show vows revenge on World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. All this and much more.
Episode 41: SmackDown - Oct. 14, 2011
For an opportunity to challenge any champion of their own choosing in the main event, several Superstars compete in the largest Battle Royal in WWE history. Divas Champion Beth Phoenix faces Kelly Kelly. Plus, WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio in action, the battle of the Sin Caras continues, and much more.
Episode 42: SmackDown - Oct. 21, 2011
WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio reluctantly competes in the main event against Big Show. The battle of the Sin Caras is set to come to an end when they meet in a Mask vs. Mask Match. Randy Orton's problems with Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes escalate. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry battles John Morrison. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.
Episode 43: SmackDown - Oct. 28, 2011
CM Punk challenges Christian to a match. Following his loss to World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, Big Show addresses his rivalry with The World's Strongest Man. Awesome Truth battles WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom. Plus, Wade Barrett in action, United States Champion Dolph Ziggler faces Randy Orton, and much more.
Episode 44: SmackDown - Nov. 04, 2011
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry faces Daniel Bryan. Randy Orton and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes clash in a Non-Title Street Fight. When Christian is assaulted backstage, Wade Barrett steps up to take his place in a match against Sheamus. Plus, Tyson Kidd in action, Epico makes his in-ring debut against Sin Cara, and much more.
Episode 45: SmackDown - Nov. 11, 2011
With both men looking to lead Team SmackDown into Survivor Series, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet one-on-one in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. Sheamus clashes with Christian in singles action. Plus, Hunico & Primo face off against The Usos, Jinder Mahal faces Ted DiBiase, and more.
Episode 46: SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2011
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry makes an example out of Daniel Bryan to send a message to Big Show. Randy Orton & Sheamus battle Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Plus, Christian, Sin Cara, Kofi Kingston, and many more in action.
Episode 47: SmackDown - Nov. 25, 2011
After his attempt to take advantage of an injured Mark Henry backfires, Daniel Bryan finds himself competing against Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes in a Fatal 4-Way Match main event to determine who will receive an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship. All this and much more.
Episode 48: SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2011
Christmas may come a little early for Daniel Bryan when he challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Randy Orton gets into the spirit of the holidays by taking on David Otunga in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight. Plus, a Mistletoe on a Pole Match, an All I Want for Christmas Battle Royal, and much more.
Episode 49: SmackDown - Dec. 09, 2011
Wade Barrett and Randy Orton compete in a pair of Beat the Clock Challenges for the opportunity to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match. A cheap shot from World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry sends Big Show into a rampage. Plus, Daniel Bryan in action, Sheamus goes one-on-one with David Otunga, Cody Rhodes joins commentary, and more.
Episode 50: SmackDown - Dec. 16, 2011
Big Show takes on Jack Swagger in singles competition. Randy Orton partners with Zack Ryder to face Wade Barrett & United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Amidst his ongoing rivalry with Booker T, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Daniel Bryan. Plus, Sheamus, Natalya, and many more in action.
Episode 51: SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2011
Episode 52: SmackDown - Dec. 30, 2011