Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: March 3, 2023
Overview
Although he lost a SmackDown main event showdown against Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn survived a post-match onslaught by Jimmy Uso and The Enforcer that brought further turmoil to The Bloodline. Plus, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes made it personal en route the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 25
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2023-03-03
- Runtime
- 80 min
Episode context
March 3, 2023 is Episode 9 in Season 25 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2023-03-03. The runtime is 80 min.
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Episode 8: February 24, 2023
Sami Zayn tried to cause further cracks in The Bloodline, Dominik Mysterio pushed his father Rey closer to the edge, Imperium made a massive statement and more.
Episode 10: March 10, 2023
On an earth-shaking edition of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn combined to stand tall over The Bloodline. Plus, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus prevailed in controversial fashion in their Fatal 5-Way Match, Rey Mysterio was announced as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and so much more.
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Episode 7: February 17, 2023
An impassioned Sami Zayn returned home to Montreal poised to defy the odds at WWE Elimination Chamber against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Plus, Gunther defeated Madcap Moss in a hard-fought Intercontinental Title Match, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler defeated Natalya & Shotzi, Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy laid waste to Hit Row and delivered a message to the winner of the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley match at WWE Elimination Chamber, and so much more.
Episode 11: March 17, 2023
After Kevin Owens denied Cody Rhodes’ attempt to patch the divide between himself and Sami Zayn, KO made a surprise reemergence to help his long-time friend during a 2-on-1 attack by Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos. Plus, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair engaged in a chaotic brawl with her WrestleMania challenge Rhea Ripley and so much more.
Episode 6: February 10, 2023
On a calamitous edition of SmackDown, Madcap Moss prevailed in a Fatal-Four-Way Match against Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar to earn an Intercontinental Title Match against Gunther. Plus, The Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Braun Strowman and Ricochet, Ronda Rousey made her return and so much more.
Episode 12: March 24, 2023
On a must-see SmackDown, The Usos ambushed Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on “The KO Show,” Rey Mysterio struck his son and agreed to fight him at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes battled Ludwig Kaiser and so much more!
Episode 5: February 3, 2023
After Sami Zayn stormed in on Roman Reigns with a vicious attack during the final moments of SmackDown, The Bloodline responded with a fierce counter-assault and The Head of Table’s promised to finish his adversary at WWE Elimination Chamber in front of everyone he loves. Plus, Charlotte Flair defended the SmackDown Women’s Title against Sonya Deville, Braun Strowman & Ricochet won the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and the right to challenge The Usos, and Natalya won a Fatal 4-Way Match to earn the right to compete in the Elimination Chamber.
Episode 13: March 31, 2023
On an incredible SmackDown the night before WrestleMania, The Head of the Table and The American Nightmare came face-to-face one final time before their highly-anticipated Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Bobby Lashley won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rey Mysterio created a new LWO faction and so much more.
Episode 4: January 27, 2023
On a barn burning edition of SmackDown, Kevin Owens had the final say as Sami Zayn saved Solo Sikoa from defeat but failed to take down KO. Plus, Imperium and Braun Strowman & Ricochet booked their ticket into the SmackDown Tag Team Titles Contenders’ Tournament Final, Bray Wyatt and LA Knight traded mind game attempts, Rey Mysterio overcame Karrion Kross and so much more.
Episode 14: April 7, 2023
Matt Riddle looked to even the score as he saved Sami Zayn from a would-be brutal Bloodline beatdown. Plus, Triple H announced the return of the WWE Draft, The Brawling Brutes captured a victory over Imperium, The Judgment Day defeated The LWO, Solo Sikoa took out Kevin Owens, and so much more!
Episode 3: January 20, 2023
Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Signing. Plus, Legado del Fantasma, Imperium, Hit Row and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus all advanced to the semifinals in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and so much more.
Episode 15: April 14, 2023
Moments after using the chaos outside the ring to defeat Matt Riddle in SmackDown’s highly-personal main event, The Enforcer of The Bloodline delivered a brutal post-match attack to The Original Bro that ended with Riddle under the announce desk.