Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2012
Overview
After an RKO cost Dolph Ziggler a chance at cashing in his Money in the Bank Contract last week, 'The Showoff' goes one on one with 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The 'Master of the 619' Rey Mysterio is in action against Cody Rhodes and Sheamus prepares to defend his World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 35
- Air date
- 2012-08-31
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Aug. 31, 2012 is Episode 35 in Season 14 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2012-08-31. The runtime is 85 min.
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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.
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.
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