Episode guide
WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 13
52 episodes · first aired Jan 7, 2011
Christian, Mark Henry, Daniel Bryan, and Dolph Ziggler headline the 2011 season of SmackDown. Edge retires from in-ring competition, but continues to stir things up by way of his talk show the Cutting Edge.
- 1 SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011 Jan 7, 2011 · 1h 25m Edge defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in a Last Man Standing Match. Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio battle in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Dolph Ziggler defends the…
- 2 SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011 Jan 14, 2011 · 1h 22m Edge welcomes Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero to The Cutting Edge. Kofi Kingston faces Jack Swagger. A verbal confrontation leads to Rey Mysterio and R-Truth battling Alberto Del Rio &…
- 3 SmackDown - Jan. 21, 2011 Jan 21, 2011 · 1h 22m The Corre officially introduces themselves to the WWE Universe. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long suffers a mysterious injury. With Long out of commission, Vickie Guerrero takes…
- 4 SmackDown - Jan. 28, 2011 Jan 28, 2011 · 1h 22m Randy Orton & World Heavyweight Champion Edge face Dolph Ziggler & WWE Champion The Miz. Big Show's issues with The Corre escalate when The World's Largest Athlete goes one-on-one with…
- 5 SmackDown - Feb. 04, 2011 Feb 4, 2011 · 1h 22m Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero forces Edge to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett, Kane, and many more SmackDown…
- 6 SmackDown - Feb. 11, 2011 Feb 11, 2011 · 1h 18m With Vickie Guerrero serving as Special Guest Referee, Dolph Ziggler challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston clash in singles competition…
- 7 SmackDown - Feb. 18, 2011 Feb 18, 2011 · 1h 21m As SmackDown reaches a record-breaking milestone with 600 episodes, Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete in a 12-Man Tag Team Match. When Vickie Guerrero strips Edge of the World…
- 8 SmackDown - Feb. 25, 2011 Feb 25, 2011 · 1h 23m On the orders of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Vickie Guerrero's career on SmackDown is on the line in the main event when Vickie partners with Drew McIntyre for a Mixed Tag…
- 9 SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2011 Mar 4, 2011 · 1h 23m Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge sign the contract for their upcoming battle at WrestleMania XXVII. The Undertaker addresses the recent comments made by Triple H. Two…
- 10 SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2011 Mar 11, 2011 · 1h 21m Christian teams with World Heavyweight Champion Edge to take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. For the first time in over a year, Triple H returns to SmackDown to send a message to his…
- 11 SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2011 Mar 18, 2011 · 1h 19m An altercation between Christian and Alberto Del Rio leads SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to order both men to compete in a Steel Cage Match. Big Show and Kane put aside their…
- 12 SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2011 Mar 25, 2011 · 1h 22m As the Road to WrestleMania XXVII continues, The Undertaker delivers a final word of warning to his upcoming opponent, Triple H. After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long forbids any…
- 13 SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2011 Apr 1, 2011 · 1h 19m With WrestleMania XXVII just a few days away, this edition of SmackDown features a look at all the action and excitement heading into the upcoming battles on The Grandest Stage of Them…
- 14 SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2011 Apr 8, 2011 · 1h 24m Alberto Del Rio faces Christian for a World Heavyweight Championship Match at Extreme Rules. Big Show partners with Kane, Santino Marella, and Kof Kingston to take on The Corre in a…
- 15 SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2011 Apr 15, 2011 · 1h 22m Edge's untimely retirement forces him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. A 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine who will face Alberto Del Rio for the vacated title in a…
- 16 SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2011 Apr 22, 2011 · 1h 21m While the WWE Universe mourns the end of Edge's in-ring career, Alberto Del Rio preys on their emotions by throwing an unceremonious Retirement Party for The Rated-R Superstar. Heath…
- 17 SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2011 Apr 29, 2011 · 1h 21m Randy Orton & Christian take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. Before heading to Raw, Rey Mysterio competes against Mark Henry in his final match with the brand. Heath Slater & Justin…
- 18 SmackDown - May. 06, 2011 May 6, 2011 · 1h 21m The WWE Universe decides whether Mark Henry, The Great Khali, or Randy Orton will challenge Christian for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles…
- 19 SmackDown - May. 13, 2011 May 13, 2011 · 1h 19m Christian & World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton take on Sheamus & Mark Henry. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett battles Kane. Two former members of Legacy clash when Ted DiBiase…
- 20 SmackDown - May. 20, 2011 May 20, 2011 · 1h 20m World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton faces Mark Henry. After sending his former allies in The Corre a message, Ezekiel Jackson finds himself aligning with WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and…
- 21 SmackDown - May. 27, 2011 May 27, 2011 · 1h 20m Christian, Mark Henry, and Sheamus meet in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ezekiel Jackson continues his crusade against…
- 22 SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2011 Jun 3, 2011 · 1h 22m Sheamus challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against his former ally Ezekiel Jackson. Jinder Mahal makes…
- 23 SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2011 Jun 10, 2011 · 1h 18m Christian turns his back on the WWE Universe and asks World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton for one more golden opportunity. After responding to this request, The Viper takes to the ring…
- 24 SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2011 Jun 17, 2011 · 1h 22m In the hopes of being added to the upcoming battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at Capitol Punishment, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Christian in the main event. Alberto Del Rio…
- 25 SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2011 Jun 24, 2011 · 1h 24m After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long refuses to change the outcome of Capitol Punishment, Christian finds himself going one-on-one with Kane in the main event. Wade Barrett looks…
- 26 SmackDown - Jul. 01, 2011 Jul 1, 2011 · 1h 23m Christian demands SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long give him another opportunity to challenge Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ted DiBiase looks humiliate Daniel…
- 27 SmackDown - Jul. 08, 2011 Jul 8, 2011 · 1h 22m After Sheamus clears the ring of all the Superstars set to compete in the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long orders The Celtic Warrior to go…
- 28 SmackDown - Jul. 15, 2011 Jul 15, 2011 · 1h 22m Days before challenging Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank, Christian decides to take a gamble. In preparation for his title defense against Captain…
- 29 SmackDown - Jul. 22, 2011 Jul 22, 2011 · 1h 23m Christian begins his reign as World Heavyweight Champion by facing Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson. Randy Orton takes on Kane in a Street Fight. Plus, Mark Henry turns up the…
- 30 SmackDown - Jul. 29, 2011 Jul 29, 2011 · 1h 23m With WWE under his control as Chief Operating Officer, Triple H comes to SmackDown to assert his authority. When World Heavyweight Champion Christian tries to play The Game, Captain…
- 31 SmackDown - Aug. 05, 2011 Aug 5, 2011 · 1h 21m Randy Orton & John Morrison take on R-Truth & World Heavyweight Champion Christian. While his rivalry with Mark Henry continues, Sheamus proves that he can stand toe-to-toe with a giant by…
- 32 SmackDown - Aug. 12, 2011 Aug 12, 2011 · 1h 22m Under the authority of WWE COO Triple H, the Superstars of SmackDown compete in exciting matches. In the main event, Randy Orton goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Christian faces…
- 33 SmackDown - Aug. 19, 2011 Aug 19, 2011 · 1h 22m Superstars compete in a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 One Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. With the WWE Championship now firmly in his grasp, Alberto Del Rio…
- 34 SmackDown - Aug. 26, 2011 Aug 26, 2011 · 1h 21m As Bret Hart fills in as the General Manager of SmackDown, Christian takes legal action to overturn the "Hit Man"s decision on who will receive a chance at the World Heavyweight…
- 35 SmackDown - Aug. 30, 2011 Aug 30, 2011 · 1h 23m Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete on a special Super SmackDown Live. When Christian challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match, Mark…
- 36 SmackDown - Sep. 09, 2011 Sep 9, 2011 · 1h 16m Despite being forbidden to have any physical contact with World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton, Mark Henry looks to make his presence felt in a big way when The Viper goes one-on-one…
- 37 SmackDown - Sep. 16, 2011 Sep 16, 2011 · 1h 20m Edge welcomes Mark Henry and World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton to The Cutting Edge. While his suspicious actions continue to baffle the WWE Universe, Sin Cara takes to the ring to go…
- 38 SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2011 Sep 23, 2011 · 1h 17m Christian challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Lumberjack Match. Another confrontation between Sin Cara and Daniel Bryan leaves the WWE Universe seeing double…
- 39 SmackDown - Sep. 30, 2011 Sep 30, 2011 · 1h 21m Randy Orton faces Christian in the main event. Sheamus looks to add another accolade to his list of accomplishments when The Celtic Warrior challenges Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental…
- 40 SmackDown - Oct. 07, 2011 Oct 7, 2011 · 1h 26m In the main event, Sheamus & Randy Orton team up to take on Christian & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Tensions between two of WWE's biggest Superstars explode when Big Show vows…
- 41 SmackDown - Oct. 14, 2011 Oct 14, 2011 · 1h 23m For an opportunity to challenge any champion of their own choosing in the main event, several Superstars compete in the largest Battle Royal in WWE history. Divas Champion Beth Phoenix…
- 42 SmackDown - Oct. 21, 2011 Oct 21, 2011 · 1h 22m WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio reluctantly competes in the main event against Big Show. The battle of the Sin Caras is set to come to an end when they meet in a Mask vs. Mask Match. Randy…
- 43 SmackDown - Oct. 28, 2011 Oct 28, 2011 · 1h 24m CM Punk challenges Christian to a match. Following his loss to World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, Big Show addresses his rivalry with The World's Strongest Man. Awesome Truth battles…
- 44 SmackDown - Nov. 04, 2011 Nov 4, 2011 · 1h 19m World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry faces Daniel Bryan. Randy Orton and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes clash in a Non-Title Street Fight. When Christian is assaulted backstage…
- 45 SmackDown - Nov. 11, 2011 Nov 11, 2011 · 1h 17m With both men looking to lead Team SmackDown into Survivor Series, Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet one-on-one in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles World Heavyweight Champion Mark…
- 46 SmackDown - Nov. 18, 2011 Nov 18, 2011 · 1h 23m World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry makes an example out of Daniel Bryan to send a message to Big Show. Randy Orton & Sheamus battle Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes…
- 47 SmackDown - Nov. 25, 2011 Nov 25, 2011 · 1h 22m After his attempt to take advantage of an injured Mark Henry backfires, Daniel Bryan finds himself competing against Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes in…
- 48 SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2011 Dec 2, 2011 · 1h 22m Christmas may come a little early for Daniel Bryan when he challenges Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Randy Orton gets into the spirit of the…
- 49 SmackDown - Dec. 09, 2011 Dec 9, 2011 · 1h 17m Wade Barrett and Randy Orton compete in a pair of Beat the Clock Challenges for the opportunity to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match. A cheap shot from World Heavyweight…
- 50 SmackDown - Dec. 16, 2011 Dec 16, 2011 · 1h 19m Big Show takes on Jack Swagger in singles competition. Randy Orton partners with Zack Ryder to face Wade Barrett & United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Amidst his ongoing rivalry with…
- 51 SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2011 Dec 23, 2011 · 1h 22m When things break down in a main event confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long takes matters into his own…
- 52 SmackDown - Dec. 30, 2011 Dec 30, 2011 · 1h 22m Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Despite being scheduled to partner with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan against Mark Henry & David Otunga, Big…