Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Aug. 22, 2002
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 34
- Air date
- 2002-08-22
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Aug. 22, 2002 is Episode 34 in Season 4 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2002-08-22. The runtime is 85 min.
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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 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.
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Episode 36: SmackDown - Sep. 05, 2002
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Episode 31: SmackDown - Aug. 01, 2002
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Episode 37: SmackDown - Sep. 12, 2002
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Episode 30: SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002
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Episode 38: SmackDown - Sep. 19, 2002
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Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 18, 2002
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Episode 39: SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002
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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 40: SmackDown - Oct. 03, 2002
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