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WWE Friday Night SmackDown: Season 8

Poster for WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 8

52 episodes · first aired Jan 6, 2006

The 2006 season of SmackDown celebrates a new King of the Ring as Booker T is crowned and battles Batista. Plus, The Great Khali arrives in WWE and immediately challenges the Undertaker. All this and more.

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  1. 1 SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2006 Jan 6, 2006 · 1h 26m 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…
  2. 2 SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2006 Jan 13, 2006 · 1h 29m 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…
  3. 3 SmackDown - Jan. 20, 2006 Jan 20, 2006 · 1h 26m 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…
  4. 4 SmackDown - Jan. 27, 2006 Jan 27, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  5. 5 SmackDown - Feb. 03, 2006 Feb 3, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  6. 6 SmackDown - Feb. 10, 2006 Feb 10, 2006 · 1h 26m 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…
  7. 7 SmackDown - Feb. 17, 2006 Feb 17, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  8. 8 SmackDown - Feb. 24, 2006 Feb 24, 2006 · 1h 25m 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…
  9. 9 SmackDown - Mar. 03, 2006 Mar 3, 2006 · 1h 28m 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…
  10. 10 SmackDown - Mar. 10, 2006 Mar 10, 2006 · 1h 28m 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…
  11. 11 SmackDown - Mar. 17, 2006 Mar 17, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  12. 12 SmackDown - Mar. 24, 2006 Mar 24, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  13. 13 SmackDown - Mar. 31, 2006 Mar 31, 2006 · 1h 24m 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…
  14. 14 SmackDown - Apr. 07, 2006 Apr 7, 2006 · 1h 27m After defying the odds to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22, Rey Mysterio defends his newly won title against Randy Orton. When The Undertaker battles Mark…
  15. 15 SmackDown - Apr. 14, 2006 Apr 14, 2006 · 1h 27m Kurt Angle battles Randy Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. The man who laid waste to The Undertaker is revealed to the WWE Universe. John "Bradshaw" Layfield…
  16. 16 SmackDown - Apr. 21, 2006 Apr 21, 2006 · 1h 25m When John "Bradshaw" Layfield hosts a special Great American Celebration, Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio take it upon themselves to crash the festivities. Booker T…
  17. 17 SmackDown - Apr. 28, 2006 Apr 28, 2006 · 1h 25m Kurt Angle challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The King of the Ring Tournament continues with Bobby Lashley facing off against Mark Henry. John "Bradshaw"…
  18. 18 SmackDown - May. 05, 2006 May 5, 2006 · 1h 25m The problems between World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and United States Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield continue to escalate when JBL announces that Mysterio will go one-on-one…
  19. 19 SmackDown - May. 12, 2006 May 12, 2006 · 1h 24m 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…
  20. 20 SmackDown - May. 19, 2006 May 19, 2006 · 1h 24m 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…
  21. 21 May 26, 2006 May 26, 2006 · 1h 24m 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…
  22. 22 SmackDown - Jun. 02, 2006 Jun 2, 2006 · 1h 23m 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…
  23. 23 SmackDown - Jun. 09, 2006 Jun 9, 2006 · 1h 24m 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…
  24. 24 SmackDown - Jun. 16, 2006 Jun 16, 2006 · 1h 23m 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…
  25. 25 SmackDown - Jun. 23, 2006 Jun 23, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  26. 26 SmackDown - Jun. 30, 2006 Jun 30, 2006 · 1h 25m 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…
  27. 27 SmackDown - Jul. 07, 2006 Jul 7, 2006 · 1h 25m 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…
  28. 28 SmackDown - Jul. 14, 2006 Jul 14, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  29. 29 SmackDown - Jul. 21, 2006 Jul 21, 2006 · 1h 27m 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…
  30. 30 SmackDown - Jul. 28, 2006 Jul 28, 2006 · 1h 26m 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…
  31. 31 SmackDown - Aug. 04, 2006 Aug 4, 2006 · 1h 28m 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…
  32. 32 SmackDown - Aug. 11, 2006 Aug 11, 2006 · 1h 25m William Regal & United States Champion Finlay face Batista and Bobby Lashley. Tensions between The Undertaker and The Great Khali explode after Khali refuses to accept The Deadman's…
  33. 33 SmackDown - Aug. 18, 2006 Aug 18, 2006 · 1h 27m After taking to the ring to battle Sylvan in singles action, Batista is called out by World Heavyweight Champion King Booker. The Great Khali and The Undertaker meet in a Last Man Standing…
  34. 34 SmackDown - Aug. 25, 2006 Aug 25, 2006 · 1h 24m As a reward for William Regal and Finlay's service to his throne, World Heavyweight Champion King Booker offers his loyal subjects a special Knighthood. SmackDown General Manager Theodore…
  35. 35 SmackDown - Sep. 01, 2006 Sep 1, 2006 · 1h 25m World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and Batista to sign the contract for their upcoming battle. Rey Mysterio feels the pain of betrayal when Vickie Guerrero reveals her new business…
  36. 36 SmackDown - Sep. 08, 2006 Sep 8, 2006 · 1h 24m Sir William Regal and Finlay prove their worth to King Booker when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista. The Miz looks to continue his recent success in a match…
  37. 37 SmackDown - Sep. 15, 2006 Sep 15, 2006 · 1h 24m Finlay faces Bobby Lashley in the main event for a chance at King Booker's World Heavyweight Championship. The extremely personal rivalry between Rey Mysterio and the duo of Vickie and…
  38. 38 SmackDown - Sep. 22, 2006 Sep 22, 2006 · 1h 25m King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. While their king prepares for battle, Finlay & Sir William Regal take to the ring to meet Batista & Bobby…
  39. 39 SmackDown - Sep. 29, 2006 Sep 29, 2006 · 1h 22m WWE Champion John Cena comes to SmackDown to partner with Bobby Lashley & Batista against King Booker, Sir William Regal & Finlay. United States Champion Mr. Kennedy finds himself with one…
  40. 40 SmackDown - Oct. 06, 2006 Oct 6, 2006 · 1h 23m With Bobby Lashley set to challenge King Booker for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy, both men find themselves with the advantage of picking the other's opponent on this…
  41. 41 SmackDown - Oct. 13, 2006 Oct 13, 2006 · 1h 22m Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple…
  42. 42 SmackDown - Oct. 20, 2006 Oct 20, 2006 · 1h 24m Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple…
  43. 43 SmackDown - Oct. 27, 2006 Oct 27, 2006 · 1h 20m After Batista suffers an attack for refusing to join Paul Heyman's ECW brand, The Animal partners with WWE Champion John Cena to take on World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and ECW…
  44. 44 SmackDown - Nov. 03, 2006 Nov 3, 2006 · 1h 22m Batista calls out Finlay. The Brothers of Destruction take Mr. Kennedy & Montel Vontavious Porter in a tag team match with some special stipulations. While rumors abound over the future of…
  45. 45 SmackDown - Nov. 10, 2006 Nov 10, 2006 · 1h 23m King Booker finds himself defending the World Heavyweight Championship under SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's orders. In the main event, Batista goes one-on-one with Finlay. As…
  46. 46 SmackDown - Nov. 17, 2006 Nov 17, 2006 · 1h 26m World Heavyweight Champion King Booker & Finlay take on Batista & Bobby Lashley. MVP takes to the ring for a Street Fight against Kane. The Boogeyman finds himself pulling double duty when…
  47. 47 SmackDown - Nov. 24, 2006 Nov 24, 2006 · 1h 27m King Booker and Batista and sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship Match at Survivor Series. Mr. Kennedy gives a Thanksgiving address to The Undertaker. Kane and MVP's…
  48. 48 SmackDown - Dec. 01, 2006 Dec 1, 2006 · 1h 25m MVP goes one-on-one with The Undertaker. The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line in a Triple Threat Match when Batista defends the title against King Booker and Finlay. Plus…
  49. 49 SmackDown - Dec. 08, 2006 Dec 8, 2006 · 1h 23m Mr. Kennedy competes in main event action against Kane. World Heavyweight Champion Batista prepares for his upcoming battle with John Cena by going one-on-one with Finlay. Plus, William…
  50. 50 SmackDown - Dec. 15, 2006 Dec 15, 2006 · 1h 25m Raw's WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Finlay. MVP & Mr. Kennedy unite to face The Brothers of Destruction. WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick partner with…
  51. 51 SmackDown - Dec. 22, 2006 Dec 22, 2006 · 1h 25m The Brothers of Destruction take on Finlay & King Booker. With Christmas just days away, World Heavyweight Champion Batista takes on a true holiday icon. Following Joey Mercury's injury at…
  52. 52 SmackDown - Dec. 29, 2006 Dec 29, 2006 · 1h 26m As 2006 comes to a close, Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield take the WWE Universe on a journey through time for a look at highlights of all the best matches and most unforgettable…