Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Apr. 03, 2003
Overview
Stephanie McMahon initiates a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Brock Lesnar's newly-won WWE Championship. Despite losing to Hollywood Hulk Hogan in their Street Fight, Mr. McMahon reveals his measure as a man. Plus, a legendary diva congratulates Torrie Wilson on recent accomplishment, The Undertaker in action, and more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2003-04-03
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Apr. 03, 2003 is Episode 14 in Season 5 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2003-04-03. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 27, 2003
As their match for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIX approaches, Kurt Angle gives Brock Lesnar something to reflect upon. But while Lesnar readies for the challenge of a lifetime, John Cena calls out the Beast. With his career on the line at WrestleMania, Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his Hulkamaniacs for what could be the last time.
Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 10, 2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns faces Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts a new edition of Piper's Pit with Mr. McMahon as his guest. Plus, the tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at Backlash reaches the semi-finals. All this and more.
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Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr 17, 2003
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Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 13, 2003
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Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 24, 2003
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Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 06, 2003
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Episode 18: SmackDown - May. 01, 2003
Brock Lesnar calls out Big Show. Following weeks of anticipation, Mr. America makes his debut on a brand new Piper's Pit, however many questions arise over the identity of this patriotic superstar. Plus, John Cena receives a freestyle challenge, WWE Tag Team Champions Los Guerreros face against Shannon Moore & Matt Hardy, and much more.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Feb. 27, 2003
Brock Lesnar takes on Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Hass in a Handicap Match main event. With his team in action, Kurt Angle gives Brian Kendrick the opportunity of a lifetime. Plus, Mr. McMahon addresses his involvement in Hollywood Hulk Hogan's loss at No Way Out, The Undertaker receives help from a newcomer, and more.
Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 08, 2003
Despite the indefinite suspension of Hollywood Hulk Hogan from WWE, the hiring of the conspicuous Mr. America and his new lucrative contract has Mr. McMahon demanding answers. Plus, John Cena goes one-on-one with Rhyno, Sable issues a sultry challenge to Torrie Wilson, and much more.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 20, 2003
Brock Lesnar battles each member of Team Angle in a Gauntlet Match. The Rock finally comes back to SmackDown for a confrontation with Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker gets more than little choked up when Big Show offers him another present. Plus, Torrie Wilson looks to give Nidia some corporal punishment and more.
Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 15, 2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes on a rampage. With the identity of Mr. America causing him restlessness, Mr. McMahon looks to some hired muscle to take out this growing nemesis at Judgment Day. Before he faces off with Shelton Benjamin, Eddie Guerrero pays respect to the captain of Team Angle. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit and more.