Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jun. 23, 2006
Overview
Rey Mysterio defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry. King Booker and Bobby Lashley compete for the United States Championship. The Great Khali looks to make an example out of Tatanka and Simon Dean. Plus, The Mexicools challenge Paul London and Brian Kendrick for the WWE Tag Team Championship and much more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 25
- Air date
- 2006-06-23
- Runtime
- 87 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jun. 23, 2006 is Episode 25 in Season 8 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2006-06-23. The runtime is 87 min.
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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.
Episode 26: SmackDown - Jun. 30, 2006
Mark Henry looks for revenge against Chavo Guerrero. Much to his dismay, King Booker competes in a Steel Cage Match to challenge Bobby Lashley for the United States Championship. Plus, The Great Khali continues to leave a path of bodies in his wake, Gregory Helms defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Super Crazy, and more.
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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 27: SmackDown - Jul. 07, 2006
A Battle Royal for a chance to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at The Great American Bash. Rey Mysterio joins forces with Batista to settle a score with Mark Henry. The Undertaker answers The Great Khali's challenge to a Punjabi Prison Match. United States Champion Bobby Lashley faces Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and more.
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 28: SmackDown - Jul. 14, 2006
With King Booker set to challenge Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, William Regal is tasked with softening up his majesty's opponent in the main event. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long mediates the contract signing between Batista and Mark Henry. Bobby Lashley defends the United States Championship against Finlay.
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 29: SmackDown - Jul. 21, 2006
King Booker faces Rey Mysterio. With Mark Henry being unable to face Batista at The Great American Bash due to injury, Mr. Kennedy steps up to offer The Animal a new challenge. Bobby Lashley looks to reclaim the United States Championship from Finlay. Plus, Brian Kendrick in action, Super Crazy faces Psicosis, and much more.
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 30: SmackDown - Jul. 28, 2006
King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Rey Mysterio. Just hours after facing each other in a memorable bout, Batista and Mr. Kennedy take to the ring do battle once more. Plus, William Regal challenges Finlay for the United States Championship, Tatanka goes one-on-one with Sylvan, and much more.
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.
Episode 31: SmackDown - Aug. 04, 2006
Chavo Guerrero explains why he turned on Rey Mysterio. A giant problem awaits The Undertaker when he goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion King Booker in the main event. In a rematch from their previously-interrupted encounter, Batista and Mr. Kennedy face off in singles competition. Plus, Tatanka, Elijah Burke, and many more in action.