Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2011
Overview
When things break down in a main event confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long takes matters into his own hands. Randy Orton targets Wade Barrett. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and United States Champion Zack Ryder meet in singles action and more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 13
- Episode
- Episode 51
- Air date
- 2011-12-23
- Runtime
- 82 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2011 is Episode 51 in Season 13 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2011-12-23. The runtime is 82 min.
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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.
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