Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - May. 18, 2012
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2012-05-18
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - May. 18, 2012 is Episode 20 in Season 14 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2012-05-18. The runtime is 85 min.
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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 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.
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In the aftermath of a grueling 2 out of 3 Falls Match at Extreme Rules, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Daniel Bryan look to finally settle their score one-on-one. New WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston and R-Truth take on Hunico and Camacho. In Divas action, Layla faces Natalya.
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.
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.
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012
Nine days before their World Heavyweight Championship Match at No Way Out, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio each must contend with some colassal competition in Kane and The Great Khali. And Friday nights are about to get funky as SmackDown snares its very own living, breathing Funkasaurus - Brodus Clay.
Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 20, 2012
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.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 15, 2012
Big Show vents his frustrations with WWE, clearing the air regarding his accidental punch to Mr. McMahon and his disdain for John Cena. Will Cena send a message of his own to the disgruntled giant? Plus, tempers flare between World Champions CM Punk, Sheamus, and a pair of No. 1 Contenders leading to a tag team No Way Out preview.
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 25: SmackDown - Jun. 22, 2012
Alberto Del Rio faces Christian. AJ is at ringside to witness Kane taking on Daniel Bryan. Dolph Ziggler gets another chance to prove he is worthy of a title opportunity when he faces The 'Great White', Sheamus.
Episode 14: SmackDown - Apr. 06, 2012
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 26: SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2012
Christian and Santino Marella team up against Cody Rhodes and David Otunga. AJ Lee goes one-on-one against Layla. Sheamus defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio in a Triple Threat main event.