Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Oct. 16, 2003
Overview
Kurt Angle shows John Cena exactly what he thinks of him. With their Chain Match for the WWE Championship just a few days away, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker look to kick things off early. When United States Champion Eddie Guerrero faces off against Rhyno, Big Show gets some payback. Plus, Stephanie McMahon receives a message of fatherly love.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 42
- Air date
- 2003-10-16
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Oct. 16, 2003 is Episode 42 in Season 5 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2003-10-16. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 41: SmackDown - Oct. 09, 2003
The rivalry between United States Champion Eddie Guerrero and Big Show gets messy when Latino Heat takes up a new job. Kurt Angle challenges John Cena to a unique form of competition. As Stephanie and Mr. McMahon prepare for their "I Quit" match, another member of the McMahon family raises the stakes. Plus, The Undertaker in action and more.
Episode 43: SmackDown - Oct. 23, 2003
With Stephanie McMahon being forced to resign as SmackDown General Manager due to her loss at No Mercy, Paul Heyman makes his shocking return to assume her responsibilities. Heyman shakes things up by having The Undertaker face both WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and United States Champion Big Show in the main event.
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