Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2013
Overview
SmackDown rings in the new year with the return of Randy Orton! And with the upcoming Royal Rumble on his mind, The 'Viper' teams with Sheamus against two reigning champions, Big Show and Antonio Cesaro. Plus, Kofi Kingston gets a chance for a rematch againt the man who took his Intercontinental Championship, Wade Barrett.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2013-01-04
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jan. 04, 2013 is Episode 1 in Season 15 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2013-01-04. The runtime is 85 min.
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