Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2004
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 17
- Air date
- 2004-04-22
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2004 is Episode 17 in Season 6 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2004-04-22. The runtime is 86 min.
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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 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.
More episodes from this season
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 19: SmackDown - May. 06, 2004
SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to protect The Dudley Boyz from feeling the burn of Latino Heat by having Rey Mysterio replace Eddie Guerrero as Rob Van Dam's partner in the main event. While The Undertaker battles The F.B.I. in a Handicap Match, Booker T seeks help from the grave. All this and more.
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 20: SmackDown - May. 13, 2004
When the passion of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero lands him behind bars, John "Bradshaw" Layfield vows to make an example out of Rey Mysterio. Booker T sets out to prove that his power can rival that of The Undertaker by taking on The F.B.I. in a Handicap Match. Plus, United States Champion John Cena takes on Sakoda, and much 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.
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 20, 2004
WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam & Rey Mysterio take on JBL and The Dudley Boyz. Rene Dupree challenges John Cena for the United States Championship. Plus, Chavo Guerrero defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Spike Dudley and Chavo Classic in a Triple Threat Match, Booker T in action, and more.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2004
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.
Episode 22: SmackDown - May. 27, 2004
The United States Championship is on the line in the main event when John Cena defends the gold against Rene Dupree in a Lumberjack Match. SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to further humiliate Eddie Guerrero. Despite Booker T being tormented by The Undertaker's mind games, it is Paul Bearer that is taken for ride. All this and much more.
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 23: SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2004
On a night where The Undertaker takes on Booker T in the main event, Paul Heyman gives The Deadman a choice regarding his recently-abducted friend, Paul Bearer. After WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero battles Danny Basham, John "Bradshaw" Layfield announces a stipulation for their upcoming match. Plus, Rey Mysterio faces Rene Dupree and much more.