Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2012
Overview
Just days before the 25th Anniversary of the Royal Rumble, Randy Orton returns to face the man that put him out of commission, Wade Barrett. World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan confronts Big Show about what the 'World's Largest Athlete' did to Bryan's girlfriend AJ.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2012-01-27
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2012 is Episode 4 in Season 14 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2012-01-27. The runtime is 85 min.
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Episode 3: SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2012
SmackDown comes to Las Vegas for a special Sin City SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Strongest Athlete', Mark Henry, and Sheamus and Wade Barrett battling one-on-one.
Episode 5: SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2012
Randy Orton and Wade Barrett finally meet one-on-one in a brutal No-Disqualification Match, 2012 Royal Rumble Match winner Sheamus makes a triumphant return to SmackDown, and Daniel Bryan learns the identity of his five opponents in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match for the World Heavyweight Championship.
More episodes from this season
Episode 2: SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2012
Daniel Bryan must defend the World Heavyweight Championship in a no-count-out, no-disqualification rematch against Big Show. Sheamus looks for revenge when he faces Jinder Mahal.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2012
For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan faces 'The Viper' Randy Orton. The team of Sheamus and Big Show battle Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.
Episode 1: SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2012
SmackDown kicks off 2012 with two huge championship matches - Daniel Bryan defends the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World's Largest Athlete', The Big Show, and Cody Rhodes and Booker T battle for the Intercontinental Championship.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2012
SmackDown Superstars compete in a battle royal to determine who will take Randy Orton's spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Daniel Bryan and Sheamus collide and fellow giants Big Show and The Great Khali are paired together in tag team action.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2012
Just two days removed from the grueling Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan square off in a Champion vs. Champion Match. Sheamus takes on The Miz and Cody Rhodes gets under the skin of Big Show.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Mar. 02, 2012
Randy Orton returns to unleashes his fury on World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan. Teddy Long gives Drew McIntyre one more chance to save his job, but he must defeat the high-flying Justin Gabriel. Plus, 2012 Royal Rumble winner Sheamus is in action taking on Dolph Ziggler.
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 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 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 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.