WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Cast of WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Seasons

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  Season 1

  Apr 29, 1999

  20 episodes

  1999 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 2

  Jan 6, 2000

  52 episodes

  2000 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 3

  Jan 4, 2001

  52 episodes

  In 2001, SmackDown is one of the prominent battlegrounds in the war between WWE and the WCW/ECW Alliance. Watch as Superstars like The Rock, Kurt Angle and more defend SmackDown from the WCW/ECW invaders.

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  Season 4

  Jan 3, 2002

  52 episodes

  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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  Season 5

  Jan 2, 2003

  52 episodes

  Chaos reigns as Brock Lesnar wreaks havoc on the entire SmackDown locker room. Plus, WWE travels to Iraq for the first-ever Tribute to the Troops event. All this and more in the 2003 season of SmackDown.

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  Season 6

  Jan 1, 2004

  53 episodes

  SmackDown is home to some of the most head rivalries in all of WWE in 2004, including John Cena vs. John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero, and Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg.

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  Season 7

  Jan 6, 2005

  53 episodes

  The champ is here as John Cena reigns over SmackDown as WWE Champion throughout 2005. The WWE Universe celebrates the life and career of Eddie Guerrero. All this and more in this season of SmackDown.

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  Season 8

  Jan 6, 2006

  52 episodes

  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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  Season 9

  Jan 5, 2007

  52 episodes

  2007 is the year of the Rated-R Superstar as Edge dominates the blue brand by becoming World Heavyweight Champion and forming an alliance (and maybe more) with General Manager Vickie Guerrero. All this and more.

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  Season 10

  Jan 4, 2008

  52 episodes

  SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero and Edge continue to build their empire during the 2008 season. But the game is changed when Triple H is drafted to the blue brand and shows why he is the King of Kings.

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  Season 11

  Jan 2, 2009

  52 episodes

  As SmackDown celebrates its first decade, the Undertaker shows why he has been among the most dominant Superstars in WWE history. CM Punk forms a new Society while the Hart Dynasty looks to prove it's the best.

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  Season 12

  Jan 1, 2010

  53 episodes

  The Straight Edge Society continues to recruit new members. The Nexus rises. The Superstars of Raw and SmackDown look for Bragging Rights. All this and more in the 2010 season of Smackdown.

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  Season 13

  Jan 7, 2011

  52 episodes

  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.

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  Season 14

  Jan 6, 2012

  52 episodes

  Don't miss a moment of the 2012 season of SmackDown, featuring WWE Superstars such as Daniel Bryan, Kane, Big Show, and more. Plus, what does General Manager John Laurinaitis have in store for the Superstars?

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  Season 15

  Jan 4, 2013

  52 episodes

  It's faction warfare as The Shield, They Wyatt Family, The League of Nations, The Real Americans, and more make their mark on SmackDown. Plus, SmackDown surpasses 700 episodes, all during the 2013 season.

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  Season 16

  Jan 3, 2014

  52 episodes

  The Superstars like Roman Reigns, Rusev, and more take to the ring to show off their incredible skill and ability. Plus, as part of the 2014 season, don't miss SmackDown's pre- and post-shows on WWE Network

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  Season 17

  Jan 2, 2015

  53 episodes

  As The Authority assumes control of SmackDown in 2015, WWE Superstars like John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, and more fight back. Plus, The New Day makes themselves at home on the blue brand.

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  Season 18

  Jan 7, 2016

  52 episodes

  The 2016 WWE Draft changes the course of the blue brand forever as it becomes SmackDown LIVE with its exclusive Superstars, its own Tag Team and Women's Championships, and the home of the WWE Championship.

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  Season 19

  Jan 3, 2017

  52 episodes

  While Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn make life miserable for Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan, The Riott Squad, Bobby Roode, Shinsuke Nakamura, and more make the blue brand home in 2017

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  Season 20

  Jan 2, 2018

  52 episodes

  Becky Lynch becomes The Man. Daniel Bryan returns to the ring. Paige steps into a new role as General Manager. The New Day joins the Five-Timers' Club. All this and more during SmackDown's 2018 season.

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  Season 21

  Jan 1, 2019

  52 episodes

  In 2019, SmackDown LIVE continues to change the game in sports-entertainment. As the McMahon Family retakes control of the blue brand, intense rivalries like Daniel Bryan vs. Kofi Kingston take center stage.

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  Season 22

  Jan 3, 2020

  52 episodes

  2020 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 23

  Jan 1, 2021

  53 episodes

  2021 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 24

  Jan 7, 2022

  52 episodes

  2022 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 25

  Jan 6, 2023

  52 episodes

  2023 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 26

  Jan 3, 2024

  52 episodes

  2024 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 27

  Jan 3, 2025

  52 episodes

  2025 season of WWE SmackDown

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  Season 28

  Jan 2, 2026

  44 episodes

  2026 season of WWE SmackDown

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