Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2012
Overview
Alberto Del Rio makes his case for Booker T to reinstate his World Heavyweight Championship opportunity. Chris Jericho is looking to build momentum before his showdown with Dolph Ziggler. And who will be Booker T's new assistant, Kaitlyn or Eve?
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 33
- Air date
- 2012-08-17
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2012 is Episode 33 in Season 14 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2012-08-17. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 32: SmackDown - Aug. 10, 2012
Chris Jericho presents The Highlight Reel with guest Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio takes on the Intercontinental Champion The Miz. With SummerSlam one week away, Alberto Del Rio have waited long enough and will challenge Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event.
Episode 34: SmackDown - Aug. 24, 2012
Alberto Del Rio and Randy Orton vie to be the No. 1 Contender for Sheamus' World Heavyweight Championship. The Celtic Warrior himself is in action against another Superstar with championship aspirations, "Mr. Money in the Bank" Dolph Ziggler. And Cody Rhodes continues his fixation on the mask of Sin Cara.
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Episode 35: SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2012
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Episode 30: SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2012
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Episode 36: SmackDown - Sep. 07, 2012
With Night of Champions approaching, will Sheamus' devastating Brogue Kick be banned when he defends his World Heavyweight Title against Alberto Del Rio? Three young and determined tag teams compete to for a chance to unseat the WWE Tag Team Champions. And Wade Barrett has returned seeking to launch a barrage through the SmackDown roster.
Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2012
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Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 14, 2012
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Episode 28: SmackDown - Jul. 13, 2012
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio are in action just days before they finally meet one-on-one at Money in the Bank. Can they handle the respective challenges of Chris Jericho and Sin Cara? The Big Show faces The Great Khali, and Christian and Santino Marella square off against Dolph Ziggler and Cody Rhodes.
Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 21, 2012
In the wake of a controversial Night of Champions, WWE Hall of Famer Edge pays the WWE Universe a visit to weigh in on Daniel Bryan and Kane's struggle to forge their bizarre new championship alliance. Plus, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus teams with Randy Orton to face a pair of hopeful title contenders, Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler.
Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul 03, 2012
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Episode 39: SmackDown - Sep. 28, 2012
Randy Orton collides with the Big Show, for a chance to become the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. The SmackDown General Manager Booker T establishes a No. 1 Contender's Tag Team Tournament. Plus, Santino Marella faces Antonio Cesaro in a United States Championship Match and more.