Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jun 05, 2003
Overview
Kurt Angle makes his return to SmackDown. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a cold welcome from a former ally. On an all new edition of Piper's Pit, Mr. McMahon challenges Zach Gowen to prove he is worthy of a WWE contract. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio in the main event and more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2003-06-05
- Runtime
- 81 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jun 05, 2003 is Episode 23 in Season 5 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2003-06-05. The runtime is 81 min.
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Episode 22: SmackDown - May. 29, 2003
The Undertaker & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle against Chuck Palumbo & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. After having Zach Gowen arrested to strike at the heart of Mr. America, Mr. McMahon looks to discover the truth about his patriotic nemesis by putting to the ultimate test. However, it is The Chairman of WWE who ends up having his leg pulled.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 12, 2003
This episode of SmackDown features an arm-wrestling contest between Mr. America and Mr. McMahon. Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Championship against The Big Show. Matt Hardy battles Rey Mysterio. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit with special guests Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri. Billy Gunn faces A-Train. The Undertaker, John Cena, and much more.
More episodes from this season
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 22, 2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar faces with Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. With Mr. America defeating "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to keep his identity from being revealed, Mr. McMahon is out for vengeance as he reconsiders Zach Gowen's position in the WWE Universe. Plus, Rey Mysterio battles Crash and Shannon Moore in a Handicap match and more.
Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 19, 2003
Big Show and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle for the Beast's title. Mr. McMahon's constant humiliation of Zach Gowen finally pushes Stephanie McMahon to the limit. When the Full Blooded Italians play the numbers game on The Undertaker, some friends return to business to assist the Deadman. Plus, Kurt Angle is called out by his former teammates.
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.
Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 26, 2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar teams with Kurt Angle & Mr. America to take on Big Show, Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas. After weeks of being tormented, Zach Gowen receives an apology from Mr. McMahon. John Cena gets more than he bargained for when he looks to give a young rookie a special opportunity. Plus, the Ultimo Dragon debuts and much 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 27: SmackDown - Jul. 03, 2003
While forcing Zach Gowen to earn his WWE contract by teaming with Stephanie McMahon to face against Big Shown in a Handicap Match, Mr. McMahon looks seal the fate of Mr. America with a revealing announcement. Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against the World's Greatest Tag Team. Plus, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and more.
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 28: SmackDown - Jul 10, 2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is forced to take on Big Show & The World's Greatest Tag Team in a special 3-on-1 Falls Count Anywhere Match. As Zach Gowen finally realizes his dream of becoming a WWE Superstar, Mr. McMahon exerts his authority on his newest employee. Plus, the United States Championship Tournament continues and much more.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 24, 2003
John Cena sets out to make an impression on WWE Champion Brock Lesnar when the Beast faces off with A-Train in the main event. Sable hosts a Bikini Invitational. With Kurt Angle still out-of-action due to his injuries from WrestleMania, WWE Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas make a special dedication in honor of their team captain.
Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 17, 2003
Kurt Angle is forced to take on Big Show and The World's Greatest Tag Team in a 3-on-1 Falls Count Anywhere Match. But while Mr. McMahon readies for his upcoming confrontation with Zach Gowen, the Chairman receives a beastly challenge. Plus, Stephanie McMahon finally gets her hands on Sable, John Cena makes a grave mistake, and much more.