Episode
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2006
Overview
Daivari faces World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. While Angle readies for action, Rey Mysterio and Mark Henry face off in a match to determine a new No. 1 Contender for his title. Despite being challenged by Orlando Jordan, United States Champion Booker T once again uses his "injury" to avoid in-ring competition. Plus Matt Hardy and more.
Details
- Series
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2006-01-20
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2006 is Episode 3 in Season 8 of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. It aired on 2006-01-20. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 2: SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2006
After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a main event Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced. Rowdy Roddy Piper returns to WWE for the 22nd Anniversary of Piper's Pit with some unique guests. Plus, the final match in the Best of Seven Series for the United States Championship.
Episode 4: SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2006
Kurt Angle battles WWE Tag Team Champions MNM in a Handicap Match. Finlay looks to give the WWE Universe a preview of things to come in a match against Funaki. The Mexicools take on The Dicks for a chance to qualify for the 2006 Royal Rumble Match. Plus, Randy Orton competes in a No Holds Barred Match, Rey Mysterio in action, and much more.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2006
The WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line in a Steel Cage Match as MNM defend against Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Batista. After Mark Henry dismantles three opponents, Melina explains her new relationship with The World's Strongest Man. John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Matt Hardy battle in a Falls Count Anywhere Match and much more.
Episode 5: SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2006
Randy Orton & Mark Henry face Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. While still suffering the effects of his nagging "injury", Booker T enlists Finlay to defend his United States Championship for him. SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long gives The Undertaker a golden opportunity. All this and more.
Episode 6: SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2006
With Randy Orton's despicable comments towards the memory of Eddie Guerrero weighing on his mind, Rey Mysterio sets his sights on getting even with The Legend Killer. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Mark Henry. The No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship is decided in a Fatal 4-Way Match.
Episode 7: SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2006
The Undertaker & Kurt Angle take on Mark Henry & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. With Randy Orton's taunts continuing to get under his skin, Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sylvan. After defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Scotty 2 Hotty, Gregory Helms realizes that there is a target on his back. All this and more.
Episode 8: SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2006
While Randy Orton celebrates taking Rey Mysterio's place at WrestleMania 22, the festivities are short-lived. Eddie Guerrero is announced as being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Gregory Helms puts the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against Psicosis. Plus, a Six-Man Tag Team Match, MNM defend the WWE Tag Team Championship, and more.
Episode 9: SmackDown - Mar. 03, 2006
Kurt Angle and The Undertaker battle for the World Heavyweight Championship. Matt Hardy enlists the help of a mystery partner to face WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. Fear of The Boogeyman becomes a reality for Booker T when he goes one-on-one with Tatanka. Plus, Bobby Lashley and Finlay clash in singles action, Randy Orton faces Super Crazy, and more.
Episode 10: SmackDown - Mar. 10, 2006
After demanding a chance to challenge Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship, Mark Henry finds himself partnering with Randy Orton to face Rey Mysterio & The Olympic Gold Medalist. John "Bradshaw" Layfield issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Bobby Lashley and Finlay compete for a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
Episode 11: SmackDown - Mar. 17, 2006
Mark Henry & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM face World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Randy Orton & Rey Mysterio. Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy, and more look to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Booker T and Sharmell are tormented by The Boogeyman, Orlando Jordan in action, and much more.
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 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.