Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Apr. 20, 2012
Overview
Daniel Bryan's degradation of ex-girlfriend AJ continues. A determined Randy Orton looks to send a message to Kane. The imposing Big Show takes on the recently-returned Alberto Del Rio. John Laurinaitis continues to undermine his predecessor, Teddy Long. Plus, Sheamus and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2012-04-20
- Runtime
- 84 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Apr. 20, 2012 is Episode 16 in Season 14 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2012-04-20. The runtime is 84 min.
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Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 13, 2012
Mick Foley, Jimmy Hart, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Dusty Rhodes and others gather to witness fellow Legend "Mean" Gene Okerlund team with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper returns to host Piper's Pit with guest Daniel Bryan, whose reprehensible treatment of now-ex-girlfriend AJ continues to draw the ire of the WWE Universe.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 27, 2012
Sheamus attempts to avenge his loss to Mark Henry on Raw. John Laurinaitis and Eve debut the Teddy Table at ringside, where a reluctant Teddy Long spreads the word of People Power to the WWE Universe. Randy Orton warns that he will unleash hell on the Devil's Favorite Demon, Kane, this Sunday. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.
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John Laurinaitis takes his seat as the permanent General Manager, promising to shake the landscape of Friday nights. After his record-setting victory on the Grandest Stage, new World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus gets his first test against the returning Alberto Del Rio, while Daniel Bryan speaks out for the time since his loss at WrestleMania.
Episode 18: SmackDown - May. 04, 2012
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Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 30, 2012
In the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Big Show gives notice to Cody Rhodes and promises to finally have his WrestleMania moment. Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston face off in a thrilling, athletic match. Zack Ryder takes on Drew McIntyre, and an impromptu DX reunion turns sour with the "End of an Era" Hell in a Cell Match looming.
Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 11, 2012
After an unflattering imitation on Raw, The Big Show continues to feel the wrath of John Laurinaitis's 'People Power'. Turmoil ensues as World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams with Randy Orton to square off against Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho, nine days before their Fatal Four Way Match at Over The Limit.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 23, 2012
WWE Champion CM Punk pays a visit to SmackDown to join forces with Sheamus in a tag team match against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Big Show and Kane square off, with both colossal Superstars looking to gain momentum heading into WrestleMania.
Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 18, 2012
Two days before Over the Limit, an unhinged John Laurinaitis pits the WWE Champion CM Punk in a match against Kane. Number one contender Daniel Bryan looks to gain momentum against Zack Ryder. World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus tangles with one of his Fatal 4-Way challengers, Randy Orton.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 16, 2012
Christian returns with a special edition of the Peep Show, which promises to have huge implications for Team Teddy Long's match against Team John Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes is out to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent Big Show by taking on the massive Great Khali. Plus, Chris Jericho collides with Sheamus.
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 25, 2012
Empowered Executive Eve sets up a monster Triple Threat Match to determine the next No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. Will Kane, Randy Orton, or Alberto Del Rio challenge for the title at No Way Out? Big Show continues to chastise the WWE Universe. Santino Marella settles his announcing squabble with Ricardo Rodriguez.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2012
Interim Raw General Manager, John Laurinaitis, takes over SmackDown for one night as part of his campaign to oust Teddy Long and seize control of both shows. Fresh off his first United States Championship victory, Santino Marella defends his new title against Jack Swagger inside a Steel Cage. Plus, Randy Orton, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, and more.
Episode 22: SmackDown - Jun. 01, 2012
CM Punk defends his WWE Championship against Kane. Sheamus faces Dolph Ziggler, while The Prime Time Players are in tag team action against Santino Marella and Zack Ryder.