The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 21
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 21!
For more than 20 years and with more than 1,000 episodes, SmackDown has showcased WWE's top Superstars and created countless memorable moments.
#1 - SmackDown Live 1044
Season 21 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/20/2019
WWE Champion Kofi Kingston seeks a measure of revenge on Randy Orton for his attack on Kingston's New Day brethren. The first round of the King of the Ring Tournament continues. Plus, Buddy Murphy faces "The New" Daniel Bryan, The Revival battle Heavy Machinery, Charlotte Flair joins "A Moment of Bliss" and much more.
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#2 - SmackDown Live 1017
Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2019
All six participants in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match for Daniel Bryan's WWE Championship compete in an epic Gauntlet Match to determine who will have the most opportune spot in the bout. After being handpicked by Mr. McMahon to replace the suspended Becky Lynch at WrestleMania, Charlotte Flair takes to the ring to gloat about the choice.
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#3 - SmackDown Live 1043
Season 21 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/13/2019
As Roman Reigns continues to search for his attacker, "The New" Daniel Bryan and Rowan deny their involvement. The New Day battle Randy Orton & The Revival. Plus, Kevin Owens faces repercussions for SummerSlam as he takes on Samoa Joe, Charlotte Flair collides with Ember Moon, and much more.
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#4 - SmackDown Live 1030
Season 21 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/14/2019
Following a brawl, Roman Reigns and The Usos unite against Elias, Shane McMahon, and SmackDown Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan and Rowan. Kevin Owens turns to an old friend to help him get the better of WWE Champion Kofi Kingston. Plus, a Fatal 4-Way Match foreshadows the action at Money in the Bank, Charlotte Flair sends a message, and more!
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#5 - SmackDown Live 1032
Season 21 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/28/2019
R-Truth's efforts to keep gold around his waist make him a target for Shane McMahon and his allies. WWE Champion Kofi Kingston takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Kevin Owens in a non-title bout. Plus, Roman Reigns competes in a Tag Team Match main event, SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley takes on Lacey Evans, and much more action!
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#6 - SmackDown Live 1048
Season 21 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/17/2019
Daniel Bryan confronts Erick Rowan over his betrayal. Baron Corbin celebrates his coronation as King of the Ring. Kevin Owens serves Shane McMahon with a lawsuit. Plus, Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks renew their legendary rivalry, and much more action.
#7 - SmackDown Live 1022
Season 21 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/19/2019
In an effort to prove he is worthy of making his WrestleMania dreams come true, Kofi Kingston looks to go the distance in a Gauntlet Match. WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Bayley and Sasha Banks journey to SmackDown to take on The IIconics. Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch come face-to-face on The Kevin Owens Show.
#8 - SmackDown Live 1047
Season 21 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/10/2019
Chad Gable must overcome Shane McMahon and his hand-selected special referee Kevin Owens to advance to the finals of The King of the Ring Tournament. The Undertaker reminds the WWE Universe Madison Square Garden is his yard. Ember Moon battles SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley in a Non-Title Match. Roman Reigns, Erick Rowan and more.
#9 - SmackDown Live 1049
Season 21 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/24/2019
Daniel Bryan battles former friend Erick Rowan. Kevin Owens issues a challenge to Shane McMahon. Plus, the Kabuki Warriors face Fire and Desire, Shinsuke Nakamura takes on Ali, The New Day competes against The B-Team and more.
#10 - Friday Night SmackDown 1062
Season 21 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2019
Daniel Bryan, The Miz and King Corbin compete in a Triple Threat Match to earn the right to challenge Universal Champion "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at Royal Rumble. SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley & Sasha Banks take on Lacey Evans & Dana Brooke and more.
#11 - Friday Night SmackDown 1053
Season 21 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/25/2019
Roman Reigns, Ali & Shorty G take on Cesaro, King Corbin & Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode face The New Day, Nikki Cross faces Mandy Rose, Sami Zayn makes an offer to Daniel Bryan and much more.
#12 - Friday Night SmackDown 1054
Season 21 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/1/2019
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar makes a major announcement. SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley defends the title against Nikki Cross. Plus, a surprise guest interrupts "Miz TV," Triple H leads a shocking takeover and much more.
#13 - Friday Night SmackDown 1060
Season 21 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2019
Kofi Kingston faces King Corbin. Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross take on Fire & Desire. The Miz sits down with Renee Young to address Bray Wyatt. Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro battle Heavy Machinery and more action.
#14 - Friday Night SmackDown 1050 - SmackDown 20th Anniversary
Season 21 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/4/2019
Kofi Kingston defends the WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar. Plus, Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch take on Sasha Banks & Bayley, a special appearance by The Rock and more as SmackDown premieres on its new home, FOX.
#15 - Friday Night SmackDown 1052
Season 21 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/18/2019
Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan face Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura & King Corbin. Plus, SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley appears on "Miz TV," Nikki Cross, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Carmella, Dana Brooke and Lacey Evans compete in a Six-Pack Challenge to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Women's Championship and more action.
#16 - SmackDown Live 1038
Season 21 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/9/2019
Roman Reigns faces Dolph Ziggler in the main event. Finn Bálor goes one-on-one with Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, Kevin Owens confronts Shane McMahon, Nikki Cross takes on Carmella, the first-ever SmackDown Tag Team Championship Summit is held, and much more.
#17 - SmackDown Live 1046
Season 21 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/3/2019
Daniel Bryan continues to demand an apology from Roman Reigns. Bayley explains her actions on Raw. King of the Ring Tournament matches feature Andrade taking on Chad Gable and Elias facing Ali. Plus, Women's Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross, Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura and more are in action.
#18 - SmackDown Live 1014
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2019
Mr. McMahon moderates a face-to-face confrontation between WWE Champion "The New" Daniel Bryan and AJ Styles. Becky Lynch calls out her Royal Rumble pay-per-view opponent, SmackDown Women's Champion Asuka. Rey Mysterio battles Andrade in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match. Naomi seeks revenge against Mandy Rose.
#19 - SmackDown Live 1024
Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/2/2019
Kofi Kingston and "The New" Daniel Bryan sign the contract for their WWE Championship match at WrestleMania. Randy Orton and AJ Styles are guests on The Kevin Owens Show. The Usos join forces with Aleister Black & Ricochet to face The Bar and Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura. Plus, and 18-Person Mixed Tag Team Match and much more.
#20 - Friday Night SmackDown 1058
Season 21 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/29/2019
#21 - Friday Night SmackDown 1051 - WWE Draft 2019
Season 21 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/2019
The 2019 WWE Draft kicks off. Seth Rollins, representing Raw, faces SmackDown's representative Roman Reigns for the first pick in the draft. Plus, Bayley challenges Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship and much more action.
#22 - Friday Night SmackDown 1061
Season 21 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/20/2019
Daniel Bryan & The Miz take on King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler. SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley faces Dana Brooke in a non-title match. Lacey Evans battles Sasha Banks, The New Day take on Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura and much more action.
#23 - SmackDown Live 1019
Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2019
Kofi Kingston's dreams of capturing the WWE Championship are crushed by Mr. McMahon and the return of true mercenary of the ring. R-Truth's open challenge for the United States Title is answered by two challengers. The Bar finds themselves facing a legendary duo in a Tag Team Match. All this and much more!
#24 - SmackDown Live 1023
Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/26/2019
The New Day's Xavier Woods and Big E compete in a Gauntlet Match to earn Kofi Kingston a WWE Championship Match against "The New" Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania. Charlotte Flair challenges Asuka for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Kurt Angle's farewell tour continues as he faces AJ Styles. Plus, The Miz, Shane McMahon, and more.
#25 - SmackDown Live 1045
Season 21 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/27/2019
Roman Reigns reveals the identity of his attacker. Randy Orton again targets WWE Champion Kofi Kingston's family. Bayley battles Lacey Evans while Charlotte Flair looks on from ringside. Plus, Buddy Murphy faces Ali and Chad Gable takes on Shelton Benjamin in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament and much more.