Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - May. 05, 2006
Overview
The problems between World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and United States Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield continue to escalate when JBL announces that Mysterio will go one-on-one with Mark Henry in the main event. Plus, the tournament to crown a new King of the Ring continues, Booker T takes to the ring for singles action, and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2006-05-05
- Runtime
- 85 min
Episode context
SmackDown - May. 05, 2006 is Episode 18 in Season 8 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2006-05-05. The runtime is 85 min.
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Episode 17: SmackDown - Apr. 28, 2006
Kurt Angle challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The King of the Ring Tournament continues with Bobby Lashley facing off against Mark Henry. John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends the United States Championship against William Regal. Feeling under the weather, Booker T enlists Finlay to take his place in singles action.
Episode 19: SmackDown - May. 12, 2006
World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on The Great Khali in the main event. Mark Henry looks to send a message to Kurt Angle in a match against Paul Burchill. Plus, Booker T attempts to steal another undeserved victory, Bobby Lashley meets Finlay in the semi-finals of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, and much more.
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Episode 16: SmackDown - Apr. 21, 2006
When John "Bradshaw" Layfield hosts a special Great American Celebration, Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio take it upon themselves to crash the festivities. Booker T faces Matt Hardy in the King of the Ring Tournament. The Great Khali makes his in-ring debut against Funaki. Plus, Finlay and Orlando Jordan team up for action.
Episode 20: SmackDown - May. 19, 2006
Rey Mysterio takes on a mystery opponent in the main event. Jillian Hall partners with Brian Kendrick & Paul London to take on the trio of MNM in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Mark Henry prepares for his upcoming battle with Kurt Angle by going one-on-one with Matt Hardy. Plus, Booker T in action, Bobby Lashley faces Jared Steele, and more.
Episode 15: SmackDown - Apr. 14, 2006
Kurt Angle battles Randy Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. The man who laid waste to The Undertaker is revealed to the WWE Universe. John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends the United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, The Mexicools in action, Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with Road Warrior Animal, and much more.
Episode 21: SmackDown - May. 26, 2006
John "Bradshaw" Layfield challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, but is forced to defend the United States Championship against a formidable opponent. Following his victory in the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, Booker T embraces his regal triumph with a special coronation. All this and more.
Episode 14: SmackDown - Apr. 07, 2006
After defying the odds to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22, Rey Mysterio defends his newly won title against Randy Orton. When The Undertaker battles Mark Henry, another giant arrives to make a lasting impression on The Deadman. Paul London & Brian Kendrick take on WWE Tag Team Champions MNM and much more action.
Episode 22: SmackDown - Jun. 02, 2006
United States Champion Bobby Lashley gets less than the royal treatment in a main event bout against King Booker. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts The Great Khali and Daivari on a brand new edition of Piper's Pit. Paul Heyman takes a front row seat to witness World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio faces ECW's newest acquisition, Kurt Angle.
Episode 13: SmackDown - Mar. 31, 2006
Rey Mysterio faces World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. With his bout against The Undertaker at WrestleMania approaching, Mark Henry vows to lay The Deadman's undefeated streak to rest. The horrors continue for Booker T after The Boogeyman kidnaps Sharmell. Matt Hardy, Bobby Lashley & Tatanka take on Finlay & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM.
Episode 23: SmackDown - Jun. 09, 2006
World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio declines Paul Heyman's offer to join him in the reformation of ECW. After suffering an assault at the hands of Bobby Lashley, William Regal goes one-on-one with his attacker. Plus, The Great Khali's path of destruction continues, Mr. Kennedy takes to the ring to battle Scotty 2 Hotty, and much more action.
Episode 12: SmackDown - Mar. 24, 2006
World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle battles Mark Henry. Randy Orton looks to strike at Rey Mysterio. Despite being wary about facing The Boogeyman on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Booker T is forced to make a decision. In a final attempt to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal.
Episode 24: SmackDown - Jun. 16, 2006
Despite receiving advice from doctors not to compete, Bobby Lashley puts the United States Championship on the line in a main event bout against King Booker. The Mexicools look for some retribution by taking on The Great Khali in a Handicap Match. World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio faces Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and much more.