Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2011
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 29
- Air date
- 2011-07-22
- Runtime
- 83 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2011 is Episode 29 in Season 13 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2011-07-22. The runtime is 83 min.
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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 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.
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Episode 31: SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2011
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Episode 26: SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2011
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Episode 32: SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2011
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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 33: SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2011
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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 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 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 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.