Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Aug. 15, 2002
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 33
- Air date
- 2002-08-15
- Runtime
- 82 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Aug. 15, 2002 is Episode 33 in Season 4 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2002-08-15. The runtime is 82 min.
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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 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.
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Episode 35: SmackDown - Aug. 29, 2002
After making WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar exclusive SmackDown, General Manager Stephanie McMahon kicks off a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for Lesnar's title. Plus, John Cena takes on Reverend D-Von, Matt Hardy gets an opportunity to prove he can stand toe-to-toe with a champion, and 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 36: SmackDown - Sep. 05, 2002
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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.
Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 12, 2002
Billy and Chuck look to seal their union with a special commitment ceremony. But when things go too far, this a groundbreaking moment for SmackDown gets more than a little raw. When The Undertaker looks to make Matt Hardy pay for his disrespect in the main event, Paul Heyman and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar spring a trap for Big Evil.
Episode 28: SmackDown - Jul. 11, 2002
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.
Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 19, 2002
After Stephanie McMahon accepts Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff's challenge for Unforgiven, Kurt Angle issues a challenge that his him competing against Billy and Chuck in the main event with an unlikely partner. In one of the earliest chapters in their storied rivalry, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with a young John Cena.
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 39: SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002
The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that actions speak louder than words. When Billy and Chuck find themselves in a tag team match against Tajiri and Cruiserweight Champion Jaime Noble. Plus, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more in action.