Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2013
Overview
The Superstars of WWE aim to build momentum on the road to WrestleMania. Fresh off a monumental pay-per-view win, new #1 contender Jack Swagger faces a man still holding a grudge from Elimination Chamber, Randy Orton. World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio squares off with Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2013-02-22
- Runtime
- 81 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Feb. 22, 2013 is Episode 8 in Season 15 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2013-02-22. The runtime is 81 min.
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Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2013
The Road to WrestleMania becomes more dangerous with the Elimination Chamber in two days. What will The Rock have to say about CM Punk's theft of the WWE Championship? A fuming Big Show faces Chris Jericho as he prepares to challenge Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Randy Orton faces another Chamber participant, the massive Mark Henry.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Mar. 01, 2013
Randy Orton may have kicked the hornets nest known as The Shield, but he may have a much larger problem when he goes one-on-one with Big Show. Hall of Famer Jim Ross attempts to get to the bottom of Jack Swagger's transformation. And the rivalry over the United States Championship between Antonio Cesaro and The Miz reaches new heights.
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Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2013
The quest for the Elimination Chamber continues on SmackDown! The rivalry between Big Show and Alberto Del Rio heats up. Cody Rhodes takes on Kofi Kingston. Can Team Hell No continue to co-exist or will their relationship go up in flames? Mark Henry takes on Randy Orton and much more.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2013
World Champion Alberto Del Rio faces Dolph Ziggler. Sheamus and Big Show square off as The Shield waits in the wings. And will this be the week the WWE finally witnesses the in-ring debut of Fandango?
Episode 5: SmackDown - Feb. 01, 2013
SmackDown Superstars make their case for the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. World Champion Alberto Del Rio is determined to get his hands on Big Show. The high flying duo of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara reunite for a match against the bickering Team Hell No. And a former World Heavyweight Champion returns to SmackDown.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 15, 2013
SmackDown kicks off with a big Tag Team Match when Randy Orton joins forces with Sheamus to take on Team Rhodes Scholars. Dolph Ziggler goes one-on-one with Kane. The Shield's reign of terror continues. Jack Swagger takes on Chris Jericho. Mark Henry, Ryback, and more.
Episode 4: SmackDown - Jan. 25, 2013
Two days before his Royal Rumble clash with The Rock, CM Punk calls out The Shield to address their potential involvement. Will The Rock show up after sustaining a brutal attack on Raw? Plus, Booker T sets up a massive Six Man Tag Team Match that includes World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and his Royal Rumble challenger, Big Show.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2013
Days after breaking Ricardo Rodriguez's ankle on Raw, 'The Real American' Jack Swagger faces Chris Jericho. The Miz takes on Antonio Cesaro. And with Ryback fighting his own battles, can Sheamus and Randy Orton trust Big Show in their clash against The Shield at WrestleMania?
Episode 3: SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2013
It's the 700th episode of SmackDown! Alberto Del Rio kicks off his new championship reign with a fiesta of grand proportions. But when rivals crash the party, the turmoil leads to a massive Tag Team main event. Plus, Team Hell No teams with Randy Orton for one night in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Wade Barrett & Team Rhodes Scholars.
Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 29, 2013
The Rock has come back to SmackDown! What will the WWE Champion say to John Cena with his WrestleMania showdown merely nine days away? The WrestleMania team of Sheamus, Randy Orton & Big Show put their newfound chemistry to the test in preparation for The Shield. Plus, Ryback and Mark Henry show off their strength in a bench press challenge.
Episode 2: SmackDown - Jan. 11, 2013
FINALLY...The Rock comes back to SmackDown for the first time in 10 years! What will 'The People's Champ' have to say in response to CM Punk's comments? Plus, General Manager Booker T kicks off the new year with a major bombshell affecting the main event match between World Heavyweight Champion Big Show and Albert Del Rio.
Episode 14: SmackDown - Apr. 05, 2013
JBL and Michael Cole host the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, live from WrestleMania Axxess. Ryback tunes up for his epic WrestleMania clash with Mark Henry by competing in a Handicap Match. Jack Swagger squares off with Kofi Kingston looking to gain some momentum heading into his World Heavyweight Champion Match at WrestleMania.