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WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 4

Poster for WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4

52 episodes · first aired Jan 3, 2002

It's a new era on SmackDown as 2002 brings not only the Brand Extension Draft and its SmackDown-exclusive roster of Superstars, but also the debuts of Superstars like John Cena, Batista and more.

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  1. 1 SmackDown - Jan 03, 2002 Jan 3, 2002 · 1h 21m WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1…
  2. 2 SmackDown - Jan. 10, 2002 Jan 10, 2002 · 1h 26m Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWF Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Chris Jericho & Test. Plus, Jim Ross…
  3. 3 SmackDown - Jan. 17, 2002 Jan 17, 2002 · 1h 24m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for the WWF Undisputed Championship, The Rock and Chris Jericho exchange…
  4. 4 SmackDown - Jan. 24, 2002 Jan 24, 2002 · 1h 28m Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWF with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, and The Rock compete for an…
  5. 5 SmackDown - Jan. 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2002 · 1h 26m In an effort to stop Mr. McMahon from bringing the New World Order to WWE, Co-Owner Ric Flair is faced with the difficult decision of selling his stock back to The Chairman. The Rock &…
  6. 6 SmackDown - Feb. 07, 2002 Feb 7, 2002 · 1h 31m Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflattering impersonation of his opponent. While his problems with The…
  7. 7 SmackDown - Feb. 14, 2002 Feb 14, 2002 · 1h 24m The recent issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley lead Mr. McMahon to make The Game & Maven team up to take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin admits…
  8. 8 SmackDown - Feb. 21, 2002 Feb 21, 2002 · 1h 29m After taking out The Rock in a vehicular assault on Raw, the New World Order is forced to apologize for their actions. However, the boys in black soon discover that Hell hath no fury like…
  9. 9 SmackDown - Feb. 28, 2002 Feb 28, 2002 · 1h 23m Triple H & Kane take on Kurt Angle & WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. The Undertaker's brutal assault of Arn Anderson on Raw pushes WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair over the edge. After…
  10. 10 SmackDown - Mar. 07, 2002 Mar 7, 2002 · 1h 25m The Rock returns to action to go one-on-one with the NWO's Scott Hall in the main event. When WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair finally accepts his challenge to a match at WrestleMania, The…
  11. 11 SmackDown - Mar. 14, 2002 Mar 14, 2002 · 1h 27m Triple H looks to get some payback on WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho for trying to injure him before their match at WrestleMania. The Rock and Hollywood Hogan come face-to-face one…
  12. 12 SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2002 Mar 21, 2002 · 1h 25m Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus teams with Lita to face Ivory & Jazz. European…
  13. 13 SmackDown - Mar. 28, 2002 Mar 28, 2002 · 1h 24m The WWE Superstars prepare for the brand extension. Mr. McMahon teams with Kurt Angle to take on Ric Flair and WWE Undisputed Champion Triple H in a Tag Team main event. The APA has a…
  14. 14 SmackDown - Apr. 04, 2002 Apr 4, 2002 · 1h 24m In response to the overwhelming show of support from the WWE Universe, Mr. McMahon grants a true icon a chance at Triple H's WWE Undisputed Championship at Backlash. Chris Jericho's harsh…
  15. 15 SmackDown - Apr. 11, 2002 Apr 11, 2002 · 1h 23m Edge takes his rivalry with Kurt Angle to another level by adding a new verse to his entrance music. While the Olympic Gold Medalist looks to take his frustrations out on Triple H in the…
  16. 16 SmackDown - Apr. 18, 2002 Apr 18, 2002 · 1h 21m Triple H and Hollywood Hulk Hogan take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle in a tag team main event. Edge gets on the wrong side of Mr. McMahon when he comes to the aid of a legend. Plus…
  17. 17 SmackDown - Apr. 25, 2002 Apr 25, 2002 · 1h 30m Chris Jericho and Triple H battle for a chance at Hulk Hogan's WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton makes his WWE debut against Hardcore Holly. Edge helps Kurt Angles…
  18. 18 SmackDown - May. 02, 2002 May 2, 2002 · 1h 25m Chris Jericho challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a No Disqualification main event. Edge teams with The Big Valbowski to take on Kurt Angle & Lance…
  19. 19 SmackDown - May. 09, 2002 May 9, 2002 · 1h 30m Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan. After his mouth gets him in hot water with Mr. McMahon, Triple H finds himself going one-on-one with…
  20. 20 SmackDown - May. 16, 2002 May 16, 2002 · 1h 30m Triple H & Edge take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle. When WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan sends a message The Undertaker, Mr. McMahon has a message of his own for the Immortal…
  21. 21 SmackDown - May. 23, 2002 May 23, 2002 · 1h 25m Hollywood Hulk Hogan looks to bid farewell to the WWE Universe in a emotional retirement speech. Edge & Maven unite to take on Kurt Angle & Christian in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Triple H…
  22. 22 SmackDown - May 30, 2002 May 30, 2002 · 1h 25m Kurt Angle and Edge meet inside a Steel Cage. Randy Orton challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Undisputed Title. All this and much more!
  23. 23 SmackDown - Jun. 06, 2002 Jun 6, 2002 · 1h 28m Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Despite Edge's…
  24. 24 SmackDown - Jun. 13, 2002 Jun 13, 2002 · 1h 24m Mr. McMahon hosts a contract signing for the upcoming battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship. But when things take an unexpected turn, The Game and…
  25. 25 SmackDown - Jun. 20, 2002 Jun 20, 2002 · 1h 26m Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker in a Non-Title Match. Triple H faces Billy. Lance Storm and Christian band together under their shared heritage and…
  26. 26 SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002 Jun 27, 2002 · 1h 26m Witness the debut of two Superstars that would change the face of Sports Entertainment forever; John Cena and Batista! Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John…
  27. 27 SmackDown - Jul. 04, 2002 Jul 4, 2002 · 1h 29m As SmackDown celebrates the 4th of July, Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a childhood dream as he teams with Hulk Hogan to battle Billy & Chuck…
  28. 28 SmackDown - Jul. 11, 2002 Jul 11, 2002 · 1h 22m Barely a week after making a lasting impression on Kurt Angle, the young John Cena gets the opportunity of a lifetime by teaming with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker to take on Kurt…
  29. 29 SmackDown - Jul. 18, 2002 Jul 18, 2002 · 1h 27m After shaking things up by announcing Eric Bischoff as the new Raw General Manager, Mr. McMahon drops another bombshell on the WWE Universe by naming a new SmackDown General Manager. The…
  30. 30 SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002 Jul 25, 2002 · 1h 24m While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event…
  31. 31 SmackDown - Aug. 01, 2002 Aug 1, 2002 · 1h 26m Brock Lesnar looks to finish off Mark Henry while Hollywood Hulk Hogan and Kurt Angle battle for a chance at "The Next Big Thing." Stephanie McMahon stuns Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff…
  32. 32 SmackDown - Aug. 08, 2002 Aug 8, 2002 · 1h 26m It's a match of epic proportions as 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with The Immortal Hulk Hogan! Kurt Angle battles John Cena. Mark Henry faces Reverend D-Von. Batista…
  33. 33 SmackDown - Aug. 15, 2002 Aug 15, 2002 · 1h 22m With the destruction of Hulkamania on his hands, Brock Lesnar receives a challenge from Rikishi. Stephanie McMahon sends a message to Rob Van Dam by making an example out of WWE Undisputed…
  34. 34 SmackDown - Aug. 22, 2002 Aug 22, 2002 · 1h 25m Paul Heyman promises Brock Lesnar and WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock will collide before the night ends. However, with Eddie Guerrero and his pals getting involved, The Great One teams…
  35. 35 SmackDown - Aug. 29, 2002 Aug 29, 2002 · 1h 23m After making WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar exclusive SmackDown, General Manager Stephanie McMahon kicks off a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for Lesnar's title. Plus…
  36. 36 SmackDown - Sep. 05, 2002 Sep 5, 2002 · 1h 26m As WWE Champion Brock Lesnar prepares for a face-to-face interview with The Undertaker, Lesnar must first battle one of WWE's brightest up-and-coming Superstars, Randy Orton. Batista takes…
  37. 37 SmackDown - Sep. 12, 2002 Sep 12, 2002 · 1h 24m Billy and Chuck look to seal their union with a special commitment ceremony. But when things go too far, this a groundbreaking moment for SmackDown gets more than a little raw. When The…
  38. 38 SmackDown - Sep. 19, 2002 Sep 19, 2002 · 1h 25m After Stephanie McMahon accepts Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff's challenge for Unforgiven, Kurt Angle issues a challenge that his him competing against Billy and Chuck in the main event…
  39. 39 SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002 Sep 26, 2002 · 1h 26m The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that actions speak louder than words. When Billy and Chuck find themselves in…
  40. 40 SmackDown - Oct. 03, 2002 Oct 3, 2002 · 1h 26m When The Undertaker looks to finish off Matt Hardy in a Falls Count Anywhere match, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar sets out to break more than the Dead Man's spirit. After a Bikini Contest…
  41. 41 SmackDown - Oct. 10, 2002 Oct 10, 2002 · 1h 23m WWE Champion Brock Lesnar continues to make his rivalry with The Undertaker personal by introducing another addition to the Dead Man's love life. However, the devil may have his due when…
  42. 42 SmackDown - Oct. 17, 2002 Oct 17, 2002 · 1h 25m The Undertaker goes for blood a little early as he uses his weakness to his advantage in targeting WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. Plus, WWE Tag Team Championship Tournament reaches the…
  43. 43 SmackDown - Oct. 24, 2002 Oct 24, 2002 · 1h 24m The Undertaker calls out WWE Champion Brock Lesnar to give the Beast what he truly deserves. However, the Deadman gets a giant surprise when a new SmackDown Superstar takes exception. As…
  44. 44 SmackDown - Oct. 31, 2002 Oct 31, 2002 · 1h 23m Before WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in the main event, the Beast receives a word of warning from his newest challenger the Big Show. As the SmackDown…
  45. 45 SmackDown - Nov 07, 2002 Nov 7, 2002 · 1h 24m Following his assault at the hands of Big Show, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar turns his rage to Eddie Guerrero as they battles in the main event. Wedding bells may be in the air after Dawn…
  46. 46 SmackDown - Nov. 14, 2002 Nov 14, 2002 · 1h 21m WWE Champion Brock Lesnar seeks payback on Big Show. While WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Rey Mysterio take on each of Los Guerreros in singles action, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with his…
  47. 47 SmackDown - Nov. 21, 2002 Nov 21, 2002 · 1h 24m After costing Brock Lesnar the WWE Championship at Survivor Series, Paul Heyman is a marked man as the Beast goes on a hunt for his blood. While Heyman fears retribution, Stephanie McMahon…
  48. 48 SmackDown - Nov. 28, 2002 Nov 28, 2002 · 1h 23m When Stephanie McMahon doesn't give Brock Lesnar anything to be grateful for on this special Thanksgiving edition of SmackDown, the Beast looks to satisfy his appetite for destruction by…
  49. 49 SmackDown - Dec 05, 2002 Dec 5, 2002 · 1h 20m Four Superstars compete in a Fatal 4-Way match to determine the No. 1 Contender for Big Show's WWE Championship. John Cena gets a chance to showoff his freestyle skills when he takes on…
  50. 50 SmackDown - Dec. 12, 2002 Dec 12, 2002 · 1h 17m Before he teams with Edge to take on A-Train & WWE Champion Big Show in the main event, Kurt Angle seeks out the recently-suspended Brock Lesnar with a proposition regarding his future…
  51. 51 SmackDown - Dec. 19, 2002 Dec 19, 2002 · 1h 23m Brock Lesnar looks to take what's owed to him by challenging Kurt Angle for his newly-won WWE Championship. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist has other plans as he announces a shocking…
  52. 52 SmackDown - Dec. 26, 2002 Dec 26, 2002 · 1h 26m After suffering an injury thanks to a vicious attack at the hands of Brock Lesnar, WWE Champion Kurt Angle is introduced to a team to represent him while he is out-of-action. With Angle…