Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2004
Overview
Shelton Benjamin, Billy Gunn, Rey Mysterio, and Charlie Haas compete in a series of Gauntlet Matches for an opportunity to challenge Eddie Guerrero for the WWE Championship. John Cena begins his reign as United States Champion by defending the gold against Rhyno. All this and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2004-03-18
- Runtime
- 88 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2004 is Episode 12 in Season 6 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2004-03-18. The runtime is 88 min.
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Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2004
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to SmackDown to reclaim his property from Brock Lesnar. However, the Rattlesnake may be in for a cold reception. John Cena prepares for his opportunity at Big Show's United States Championship by taking on Rhyno. Plus, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero battles Shelton Benjamin, an 8-Man Tag Team match, and more.
Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2004
After Paul Heyman's unexpected departure from WWE, Kurt Angle assumes the role of SmackDown General Manager. With the Olympic Gold Medalist already shaking things up by trading Triple H back to Raw, he turns his attention to giving SmackDown's newest acquisition a WWE Championship opportunity against Eddie Guerrero in the main event.
More episodes from this season
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2004
General Manager Paul Heyman demands a public apology from WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero for his a week ago, but ends up facing Guerrero in a match in the main event. Brock Lesnar gloats over stealing "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's ATV. John Cena warms up for his WrestleMania XX match against United States Champion Big Show by facing A-Train.
Episode 14: SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2004
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle gives the Superstars of his brand a new prize to compete for. While WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero readies to see who will earn an opportunity at his title, John "Bradshaw" Layfield receives an unjust reward. Plus, Rey Mysterio & Spike Dudley in tag team action, The Dudley Boyz take on Akio & Sakoda, and more.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Feb. 26, 2004
WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hunts Kurt Angle, but is ejected from the building by General Manager Paul Heyman. Rey Mysterio takes on Nunzio, Billy Kidman, and Jamie Noble in a Sudden Death Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender's Match for the Cruiserweight Championship. Brock Lesnar has words of warning for his WrestleMania XX opponent Goldberg.
Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2004
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle names the recipient of The Great American Award and new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Booker T shows his true colors when he teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Charlie Haas & Big Show. Plus, Theodore Long takes some special precautions, United States Champion John Cena faces Danny Basham, and more.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb 19, 2004
Eddie Guerrero kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by settling a family rivalry as he faces Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero. However, when a special guest referee is added, Latino Heat learns that hard truths cut both ways. Plus, Brock Lesnar sets his sights on who's next, Kurt Angle & John Cena battle the Basham Brothers, and more.
Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2004
John "Bradshaw" Layfield and SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle enlist Big Show to punish WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, but Big Show adds a stipulation to their confrontation that spells danger for the Olympic Gold Medalist. Rob Van Dam faces Booker T. United States Champion John Cena battles Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero and more.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 12, 2004
Brock Lesnar plays mind games with Eddie Guerrero. However, Latino Heat may get some payback a little early as he teams with Kurt Angle to face the Beast and United States Champion Big Show in the main event. Plus, Rhyno goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on Tajiri, and more.
Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2004
Following Kurt Angle's recent injuries at the hands of Big Show, Paul Heyman returns to fill his place as General Manager of SmackDown. United States Champion John Cena takes on Chavo Guerrero Sr. and Cruiserweight Champion Chavo Guerrero in a Handicap Match. Plus, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero and D-Von Dudley clash in the main event and more.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 05, 2004
SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman promises to announce a new no. 1 Contender to challenge the WWE Champion at WrestleMania XX. While Kurt Angle tries to impress the boss by taking on Hardcore Holly in the main event, United States Champion Big Show readies to prove that he can handle more gold. Plus, Rey Mysterio, Jamie Noble, and many more.
Episode 18: SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2004
Despite his in-ring career being threatened by injury, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns to chastise those he blames for his recent sufferings. After coming to Rob Van Dam's aid during an attack by Paul Heyman's agents of extreme, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero finds himself facing Bubba Ray Dudley in the main event. All this and more.