2019 season of WWE SmackDown

Season 20 Episode 1 - January 2, 2018 (Orlando, FL)

The disunity between Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan came to the forefront during AJ Styles' main event showdown against Sami Zayn, leading to a huge Royal Rumble WWE Title Match announcement. Elsewhere, Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable finally got their two-on-two opportunity at SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos. Air Date : 2nd-Jan-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 2 - January 9, 2018 (Birmingham, AL)

Shane McMahon put Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn against a wall when he scheduled them in a 3-on-2 Handicap Match against WWE Champion AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton. However, the challenges presented by the Commissioner wouldn’t stop there for The “Yep!” Movement. Air Date : 9th-Jan-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 3 - January 16, 2018 (Laredo, TX)

In an impromptu main event, the Final of the United States Championship Tournament went down when Jinder Mahal took on Bobby Roode after each qualified earlier in the night. Elsewhere, the women of Team Blue continued to slug it out as the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble draws near. Air Date : 16th-Jan-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 4 - January 23, 2018 (Washington, DC)

Feeling backed into a corner, WWE Champion AJ Styles found himself in another jam when he agreed to take on both Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in back-to-back singles matches on SmackDown LIVE. Elsewhere, the Team Blue women threw down in a wild melee just five days before the first-ever Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Air Date : 23rd-Jan-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 5 - January 30, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA)

With their WWE Title Match at WrestleMania now official, WWE Champion AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up against Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn on SmackDown LIVE. The one rub? Owens & Zayn were informed beforehand that they would be squaring off against one another next week, with the opportunity to be the next challenger for Styles’ WWE Championship at WWE Fastlane on the line. Air Date : 30th-Jan-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 6 - February 6, 2018 (Kansas City, MO)

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn’s one-on-one encounter to determine a challenger for WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Fastlane took a chaotic turn, leading to Daniel Bryan throwing all three a curveball. Elsewhere, United States Champion Bobby Roode defended his title against Rusev. Air Date : 6th-Feb-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 7 - February 13, 2018 (Bakersfield, CA)

Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn tried to take control of their own destiny by ambushing Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin before their match to see who would advance to the WWE Title Match alongside them and WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Fastlane. However, their plan would ultimately backfire when SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon flipped the script and gave both Ziggler and Corbin a chance to advance, potentially making it a Fatal-5 Way Match for the title at WWE Fastlane. Air Date : 13th-Feb-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 8 - February 20, 2018 (Phoenix, AZ)

With the WWE Championship Fatal 5-Way Match at WWE Fastlane coming into focus, WWE Champion AJ Styles took on Baron Corbin in non-title competition, and Kevin Owens squared off against Dolph Ziggler, with Sami Zayn playing a pivotal role in both bouts. Air Date : 20th-Feb-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 9 - February 27, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA)

John Cena arrived on SmackDown LIVE with a clear plan to move forward to WrestleMania, setting his sights on the WWE Title Match at WWE Fastlane. Elsewhere, Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan continued to clash over Bryan’s handling of Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. Air Date : 27th-Feb-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 10 - March 6, 2018 (Green Bay, WI)

The one-on-one main event between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler took an unexpected turn after The “Yep!” Movement injected themselves with a surprise attack. Elsewhere, Randy Orton and Jinder Mahal rekindled their epic rivalry, as United States Champion Bobby Roode watched on from the announce desk. Air Date : 6th-Mar-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 11 - March 13, 2018 (Indianapolis, IN)

After announcing he'd be taking an indefinite leave of absence from his position, SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon delivered on his promise to make a major WrestleMania announcement, but the plan backfired on him when Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn were not happy with what they heard. Elsewhere, matters intensified between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura, as their WWE Title Match at WrestleMania 34 draws closer. Air Date : 13th-Mar-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 12 - March 20, 2018 (Dallas, TX)

On one of the biggest nights of his life, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan spoke emotionally about once again being cleared to compete in WWE. When he fired Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn later in the night, however, his celebration turned upside down, as he suffered a brutal assault at the hands of The "Yep!" Movement. Air Date : 20th-Mar-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 13 - March 27, 2018 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Shinsuke Nakamura took on Shelton Benjamin in the main event of SmackDown LIVE, with WWE Champion AJ Styles in The King of Strong Style’s corner at the Royal Rumble Winner’s behest. Elsewhere, SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan laid down a once unthinkable challenge to Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn for WrestleMania. Air Date : 27th-Mar-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 14 - April 3, 2018 (Nashville, TN)

WWE Champion AJ Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up against Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable, but did their mutual respect last through one final SmackDown LIVE prior to their WrestleMania 34 dream match? Elsewhere, Shane McMahon returned to SmackDown LIVE… and so did Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. Air Date : 3rd-Apr-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 15 - April 10, 2018 (New Orleans, LA)

In the wake of WrestleMania, Team Blue saw the dawning of a new era, as Shane McMahon made Paige the new General Manager of SmackDown LIVE. Then, in a fantasy match of Paige's creation, WWE Champion AJ Styles battled Daniel Bryan, a showdown that would fall victim to the wrath of The King of Strong Style. Plus, Carmella cashed in her Money in the Bank contract to become the new SmackDown Women’s Champion after the debuting IIconics laid waste to Charlotte Flair. Air Date : 10th-Apr-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 16 - April 17, 2018 (Providence, RI)

AJ Styles & Daniel Bryan formed a fantasy team as they took on Rusev & Aiden English, but Shinsuke Nakamura and the newest SmackDown LIVE Superstar Big Cass made sure to make their presence felt. Elsewhere, SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella’s ’Mellabration was unceremoniously interrupted several times, including one interjection from the division’s newest threat. Air Date : 17th-Apr-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 17 - April 24, 2018 (Louisville, KY)

In a huge Six-Man Tag Team Match main event, AJ Styles reunited with Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows to take on Shinsuke Nakamura, Rusev & Aiden English. Elsewhere, Big Cass’ disdain for Daniel Bryan grew to new heights, which would prove to have a major impact on WWE Backlash. Air Date : 24th-Apr-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 18 - May 01, 2018 (Montreal, QC)

Two super-teams squared off as Charlotte Flair teamed with Asuka & Becky Lynch to take on SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella and The IIconics in a memorable main event. Elsewhere, the tension between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura continued to mount, with a major stipulation being added to their title match at WWE Backlash. Air Date : 1st-May-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 19 - May 08, 2018 (Baltimore, MD)

WWE Money in the Bank was the focus of every blue brand Superstar, as three competitors qualified for the Money in the Bank Ladder Matches. Elsewhere, the growing beef between The New Day and The Bar continued. Air Date : 8th-May-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 20 - May 15, 2018 (London, England)

WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura collided in London’s O2 Arena with the winner getting the opportunity to pick the stipulation for their title match at WWE Money in the Bank. Elsewhere, two more Superstars claimed their place in the Money in the Bank Ladder Matches, and Big Cass finally pushed Daniel Bryan past his limit. Air Date : 15th-May-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 21 - May 22, 2018 (Worcester, MA)

Daniel Bryan took on U.S. Champion Jeff Hardy for the first time, with a Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match against Samoa Joe hanging in the balance. Plus, Lana and Naomi both qualified for the Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, and Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson earned an opportunity to battle SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Bludgeon Brothers on June 17. Air Date : 22nd-May-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 22 - May 29, 2018 (Raleigh, NC)

In a shocking turn of events, a Triple Threat Match between Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe and Big Cass was announced as the final Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. Elsewhere, The New Day and The Bar squared off in a major Six-Man Tag Team Match. Air Date : 29th-May-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 23 - June 05, 2018 (Corpus Christi, TX)

With WWE Money in the Bank momentum being the theme of the night, all of SmackDown’s participants in the Men’s Ladder Match did battle, as The New Day squared off against The Miz, Rusev and Samoa Joe in Six-Man Tag Team action. Elsewhere, Charlotte Flair took on Becky Lynch, and Jimmy Uso & Naomi faced Lana & Aiden English. Air Date : 5th-Jun-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 24 - June 12, 2018 (Memphis, TN)

In a thrilling 10-Woman Tag Team Match main event, Asuka made a massive statement heading into WWE Money in the Bank when she defeated SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella just five days before their title match in Chicago, literally putting all eyes of the SmackDown LIVE Women’s division on her. Air Date : 12th-Jun-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 25 - June 19, 2018 (Toledo, OH)

Rusev won a star-studded Gauntlet Match to earn the right to challenge WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Extreme Rules. Elsewhere, SAnitY made an unforgettable debut and left an immediate impression. Air Date : 19th-Jun-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 26 - June 26, 2018 (Ontario, CA)

Just when it looked like Daniel Bryan was going to take another bludgeoning at the hands of The Bludgeon Brothers, Kane returned to come to the aid of his friend, and the ever-memorable Team Hell No reunited. He and Bryan cleared the ring of Harper & Rowan and got some major news from SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige regarding WWE Extreme Rules. Air Date : 26th-Jun-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 27 - July 03, 2018 (Omaha, NE)

Feeling as though Team Hell No was not worthy of their SmackDown Tag Team Championship opportunity at WWE Extreme Rules, The Usos challenged Daniel Bryan & Kane in the main event. If Jimmy & Jey won, they would be added to Bryan & Kane’s championship bout against The Bludgeon Brothers. Air Date : 3rd-Jul-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 28 - July 10, 2018 (Manchester, NH)

After an absolutely wild brawl between the united Team Hell No & The New Day against The Bludgeon Brothers & SAnitY to kick off the show, the two super teams squared off in an epic 5-on-5 Tag Team Match in the main event just five days before WWE Extreme Rules. Air Date : 10th-Jul-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 29 - July 17, 2018 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

In the wake of WWE Extreme Rules, Randy Orton interrupted the heated rematch between newly-crowned United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and Jeff Hardy to lay waste to The Charismatic Enigma. Air Date : 17th-Jul-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 30 - July 24, 2018 (Evansville, IN)

Daniel Bryan attempted to crash the party celebrating The Miz & Maryse’s new reality show “Miz & Mrs.,” but The A-Lister would stoop to an all-time new low to get the jump on The “Yes!” Man. Air Date : 24th-Jul-2018  Read More

Season 20 Episode 31 - July 31, 2018 (Tampa, FL)

Charlotte Flair returned to SmackDown LIVE to come to the aid of her friend Becky Lynch after she was assaulted by SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella, but The Queen quickly found herself in the thick of a higher stakes scenario with major SummerSlam implications. Air Date : 31st-Jul-2018  Read More