Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jul. 11, 2002
Overview
Barely a week after making a lasting impression on Kurt Angle, the young John Cena gets the opportunity of a lifetime by teaming with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker to take on Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho in the main event. Plus, Hollywood Hulk Hogan & Edge face Billy & Chuck, Busta Rhymes makes a special appearance, and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 28
- Air date
- 2002-07-11
- Runtime
- 82 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jul. 11, 2002 is Episode 28 in Season 4 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2002-07-11. The runtime is 82 min.
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Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul. 04, 2002
As SmackDown celebrates the 4th of July, Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a childhood dream as he teams with Hulk Hogan to battle Billy & Chuck for the Tag Team Championship. After making his debut the week prior, John Cena faces Chris Jericho. Plus, Lance Storm faces Rikishi and more.
Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 18, 2002
After shaking things up by announcing Eric Bischoff as the new Raw General Manager, Mr. McMahon drops another bombshell on the WWE Universe by naming a new SmackDown General Manager. The Rock and Kurt Angle prepare for their upcoming Triple Threat Match for The Undertaker's WWE Undisputed Championship by facing each other in the main event.
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Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002
Witness the debut of two Superstars that would change the face of Sports Entertainment forever; John Cena and Batista! Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John Cena takes on Kurt Angle. Batista teams with Reverend D-Von to take on Faarooq and Randy Orton. Plus, The Undertaker, Mark Henry and much more.
Episode 30: SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002
While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event. After sending a message to the SmackDown locker room by attacking Mark Henry, Brock Lesnar sends a message to WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock.
Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 20, 2002
Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker in a Non-Title Match. Triple H faces Billy. Lance Storm and Christian band together under their shared heritage and anti-American sentiment. Plus, Billy Kidman and Jamie Noble battle for an opportunity at the Cruiserweight Championship, Rikishi in action, and much more.
Episode 31: SmackDown - Aug. 01, 2002
Brock Lesnar looks to finish off Mark Henry while Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle battle for a chance at "The Next Big Thing." Stephanie McMahon stuns Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff by having her two newest acquisitions take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock. Plus, Rey Mysterio battles Tajiri, John Cena faces Rico, and more.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 13, 2002
Mr. McMahon hosts a contract signing for the upcoming battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship. But when things take an unexpected turn, The Game and Hollywood Hulk Hogan find themselves teaming against Big Evil and Kurt Angle. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion The Hurricane battles Test and more.
Episode 32: SmackDown - Aug. 08, 2002
It's a match of epic proportions as 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with The Immortal Hulk Hogan! Kurt Angle battles John Cena. Mark Henry faces Reverend D-Von. Batista collides with Rikishi. A big Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Eddie Guerrero. Plus, Stephanie McMahon, Paul Heyman and much more!
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun. 06, 2002
Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Despite Edge's recent injury, Chris Jericho takes their heated rivalry to the breaking point. While recuperating in the hospital, Maven receives a visit from Torrie Wilson.
Episode 33: SmackDown - Aug. 15, 2002
With the destruction of Hulkamania on his hands, Brock Lesnar receives a challenge from Rikishi. Stephanie McMahon sends a message to Rob Van Dam by making an example out of WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock in the main event. Rey Mysterio & Edge take on Eddie & Chavo Guerrero. Plus, Matt Hardy returns, Torrie Wilson in action, and more.
Episode 22: SmackDown - May 30, 2002
Kurt Angle and Edge meet inside a Steel Cage. Randy Orton challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Undisputed Title. All this and much more!
Episode 34: SmackDown - Aug. 22, 2002
Paul Heyman promises Brock Lesnar and WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock will collide before the night ends. However, with Eddie Guerrero and his pals getting involved, The Great One teams with Edge in a tag team main event. The rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Kurt Angle escalates when the Olympic Gold Medalist battles Billy Kidman.