Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2004
Overview
John Cena defends the United States Championship against Booker T. As a gesture of good faith, Paul Heyman looks to return The Undertaker's most valued possession. WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield's attempts to show his superiority against international Superstars backfires. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio, Rob Van Dam, and more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 28
- Air date
- 2004-07-08
- Runtime
- 84 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2004 is Episode 28 in Season 6 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2004-07-08. The runtime is 84 min.
Previous / Next
Episode 27: SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2004
John "Bradshaw" Layfield kicks off his reign as the new WWE Champion by defending the gold against Spike Dudley. While Rob Van Dam, Booker T, and Rene Dupree compete for a chance at his United States Championship in a Triple Threat Match, John Cena looks to teach Kenzo Suzuki a lesson. All this and more.
Episode 29: SmackDown - Jul. 15, 2004
Eddie Guerrero challenges John "Bradshaw" Layfield for the WWE Championship inside a steel cage. After being stripped of the United States Championship, John Cena is on a quest to regain his title. However, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle stacks the deck against the former champion by placing him in 3-on-1 Handicap Match.
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Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2004
United States Champion John Cena calls out The Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to get a piece of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero a little early when Latino Heat takes on Luther Reigns. Plus, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal to name a new No. 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, Rob Van Dam faces Rene Dupree, and much more.
Episode 30: SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2004
On a night where SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to make Eddie Guerrero beg for his job, Mr. McMahon returns to show the WWE Universe how a boss handles his business. John "Bradshaw" Layfield finds himself with one foot in the grave. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley in action, John Cena clashes with Luther Reigns, and much more.
Episode 25: SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2004
After making a concrete deal with The Undertaker, Paul Heyman bids The Deadman to do his dirty work. Rob Van Dam & United States Champion John Cena take on Booker T & Rene Dupree. Plus, The Dudley Boyz challenge Charlie Haas & Rico for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Rey Mysterio goes for gold, and more.
Episode 31: SmackDown - Jul. 29, 2004
After being named the new General Manager of SmackDown, Theodore Long announces that John Cena, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and others will compete for the vacant United States Championship in an Eight-Man Elimination Match. While Eddie Guerrero lives up to his motto of "Lie, Cheat, and Steal", Kurt Angle finds out that this way of life can be messy.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2004
In an effort to name a challenger to face John Cena for the United States Championship, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle orders Cena to compete against Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Rene Dupree in a unique Triple Play Challenge main event. WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero hijacks John "Bradshaw" Layfield's limo to give JBL the ride of his life.
Episode 32: SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2004
While Kurt Angle prepares to battle Charlie Haas in singles action, Eddie Guerrero proceeds to sell The Olympic Gold Medalist's most prized possessions at auction. Rob Van Dam and John Cena battle to see who will challenge Booker T for the United States Championship. The Basham Brothers challenge Tag Team Champions Paul London & Billy Kidman.
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.
Episode 33: SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2004
The Undertaker battles Orlando Jordan. With the rivalry between Kurt Angle and Eddie Guerrero set to explode, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long brings both men together to shake hands. John Cena, Rob Van Dam & Charlie Haas take on United States Champion Booker T, Luther Reigns & Rene Dupree in a Summer Games Relay Match main event.
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 34: SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2004
The Undertaker warns WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield that his eyes are still on the gold. Kurt Angle partners with Luther Reigns to battle Eddie Guerrero & Rey Mysterio in a tag team match main event. Plus, John Cena and D-Von Dudley meet in singles action, Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one with Rene Dupree, and much more.